Thinking of You

This card has a total of six layers, five different patterned papers and two plain papers. Starting at the bottom, there is a 5 1/4" square white card base. The next layer is a dark green card stock. After that is a patterned paper of leaves, and it measures 4 7/8" square. Next is another layer of dark green card stock. On top of that are four 2" squares of different patterned papers. And, on the top is a pink oval stamped with the sentiment (Stampin' Up!) using a Versafine Onyx ink pad.

I'm sharing this with:

Sparkles Monthly Challenge Blog - Challenge#131 Use at least 3 Patterned Papers

Splitcoast Stampers for no particular reason

Make a Wish

I die cut all of the pieces and assembled them to create this card. I used a total of 4 different patterns plus a plain green card stock for the card base and a plain pink card stock for the sentiments. I used my MISTI and a 1/4" wide pink card stock to stamp the sentiments (Stamper's Anonymous) using a Versafine Onyx ink pad. It was quite easy to get them centered and straight. The first picture shows the card closed, and the second shows the card open.

I'm sharing this with:

Sparkles Monthly Challenges Blog - Challenge#131 Use at least 3 Patterned Papers  

Splitcoast Stampers for no particular reason

Golden Happy Birthday

 

I raided my scraps to put this card together. The dots are gold and the stripe are gold.

I arranged the two papers in a pleasing manner. Then, I cut out the Happy Birthday circle from the flip side of the striped card stock using a die and my Big Kick. I cut a circle out of black card stock and put the die cut on top of it and adhered that to the front.

I'm sharing this with:

Seize the Birthday - add gold 

Splitcoast Stampers

Dragonfly Dreams

 

I started this A2-sized card by die cutting the elements - the flowers and the dragonfly. The flowers are the same color as the card blank, and the dragonfly is shimmery tissue paper adhered to some white card stock.

Then, I put the shimmery ice blue card stock through my Big Kick using an embossing folder. Next, I assembled the elements and glued them to the card in a pleasing manner. I popped up the large flower on double-sided foam tape giving it dimension. I used my MISTI and stamped the sentiment on white card stock using Versafine Onyx. I cut it into two pieces and fit it into the space by the dragonfly. Finally, I attached the light blue panel onto the plum-colored card stock.

The challenge from CAS Colors and Sketches suggested these colors: Highland Heather, Pool Party and Daffodil Delight, and I think I matched them fairly well.

I'm sharing these with:

CAS Colors & Sketches - Challenge #384 - Colours 

  

The House that Stamps Built: Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge ~ A1220

Uniko Challenge #60 Reminder - In My Garden + optional twist Hot Summer Colours   

The Flower Garden Quilt

 

If this card were made of fabric and pieced together, I think it would be called Grandma's Flower Garden.

I chose four different patterned papers, and cut out each hexagon using my small punch. Starting at one corner, I built the "quilt" on a sheet of white card stock. The unifying print is in the center of each "flower", and the other papers coordinate with it. After the sheet was big enough, I trimmed the "quilt" down to 4" by 5 1/4". I used an extra sheet of the green patterned paper cut to 4 1/4" by 5 1/2" to form the A2-sized card.

The sentiment (Stampin' Up! Perfect Pennants) was stamped using a Vivid Vintage Green ink pad. I adhered it to the card using double-sided foam tape for some dimension.

I'm sharing this with:

Sparkles Monthly Challenges Blog - Challenge#131 Use at least 3 Patterned Papers  

International Art & Soul - Ch#90 Inspired by a Book  This card was inspired by the book, "Dove in the Window", which is a murder mystery with instructions to make a quilt at the end.

Thinking of You

 

I started with an A2-sized card blank. I cut the plaid panel at 4" by 5 1/4". I stamped all of the faux postage (Hero Arts, Stampabilities) on red, white and mint paper. Then, I adhered them to black card stock. I cut them out using decorative scissors. I glued them to the plaid panel in a slanted fashion. I stamped the sentiment (Stampin' Up!) on red using Versafine Onyx and cut it out using the same decorative scissors. I glued it onto the panel beneath the faux postage.

I'm sharing this with:

Freshly Made Sketches #448 

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Masculine  

Postal Hello

 

I started with an A2-sized card blank. I layered on the plaid panel. On top of that, I glued on some red accents. I used a punch for the pointed line, and the other was the "waste" from it. I stamped the postage (Hero Arts, Stampabilities) and cut them out with scissors. After that, I mounted them onto black card stock and used decorative scissors called Postage to go around each piece. Then, I stamped the sentiment (studio g), mounted it on black card stock and cut around it with scissors. All of the black was stamped using Versafine Onyx.

I'll be sharing this with:

Splitcoast Stampers

Let's Craft and Create - Challenge #162 - AG + LOTS OF LAYERS  

Awesome at Any Age

 

This is a slimline card, and it measures 3 1/2" by 8 1/2".

First, I painted the Bristol paper using Distress Inks Brushed Corduroy and Candied Apple as watercolor attempting to mimic Kraft and red (along with black) for a color challenge. Then, I stamped the Darkroom Door Number border stamp across the bottom using Versafine Onyx. Last, I stamped the sentiment (Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Birthdays) on the top right.

I'm sharing this with:

Simon Says: Summer Memories - My brother and I share an August 19th birthday, and this card is in honor of him.

Darkroom Door via Instagram

Splitcoast Stampers 

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Masculine

 

Dimensional Birthday Card

 

First, I cut a green panel 4" by 5 1/4" to top an A2 blue card blank. Then, I cut the floral paper at 4" by 4". I measured up on either side 1 1/2" from the top and the bottom, and I cut diagonally across the paper. I added double-sided foam tape to both pieces and attached them to both ends of the green panel. 

Then, I die cut the letters twice out of white card stock and stacked them to make them more substantial. I placed them between the floral panels and glued them into place. I stamped (Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Birthdays) a partial sentiment in the blank space next to the letters using Versafine Onyx.

I'm sharing this with:

Freshly Made Sketches #448

Seize the Birthday # 197 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Summer Memories - My brother and I share an August 19th Birthday (This one's for me.)

613 Avenue Create - AUGUST 2020 CHALLENGE: Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Use Washi (Foiled or Matte) 

The Artistic Stamper Creative Team Blog - August's Creative Challenge - Anything Goes

Splitcoast Stampers

 

The Ocean in Hexies

 

I started this A2 card by sending the ice blue shimmery card stock through my Big Kick using an embossing folder. Then, I set it aside.

I punched out three hexagons. I stamped one with coral, another with a fish and the third with seaweed and bubbles. The stamps were by Mostly Animals, Fred Mullet and Lesia Zgharda Design. I used Distress Inks in Abandoned Coral and Mowed Lawn and Vivid Ink in Turquoise. I used double-sided foam tape to adhere the middle hexagon and glue for the other two.

I'm sharing this with:

Country View Challenges - August 2020 - I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside 

CAS Colours & Sketches - Challenge #383 - Sketch 

Glittery Butterfly

 

I used a metal butterfly to emboss and cut out a design using my Big Kick and pink card stock. I adhered some pink gems to the embossed circles on the butterfly. Then, I glued the butterfly to a black card stock square measuring about 2 1/2" by 2 1/2". Using my MISTI, I stamped the sentiment (Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Birthdays) in Versafine Onyx on an A2 white card stock blank.

I'm sharing this with:

Splitcoast Stampers

Double "D" Butterflies Challenge  

Alphabet Challenge Blog - J is for Jewels/Jewellry  

Abigail's Birthday Balloon

 

I embossed the numbers onto the orange card stock panel. Then, I ran Colorbox Frost White across it to show the numbers. Next, I adhered that panel to a white A2 card blank. 

On the inside, I popped up a stamped and die cut balloon with double-sided foam tape. I used orange Vivid ink. I stamped the sentiment (Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Birthdays). 

Katie and I both signed it, and it will be off to Abigail in California tomorrow morning. (I forget to scan the card before we signed it!) Can you tell that Abigail's favorite color is orange...last we knew. She'll be twelve on the 18th of this month.

I'll be sharing this with:

Splitcoast Stampers

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog #136 - For The Kids  

Mix It Up Challenge Blog #40 - Anything Goes + Embossing  

Cardz 4 Galz - Challenge#123 Monochrome  

Up, Up & Away

 

I cut the blue panel at 4" by 5 1/4". I used Colorbox frost white and a make-up brush to make clouds. I stamped the balloons on white card stock (Vivid) and used the coordinating die to cut them out. I threaded some crochet cotton on a needle and sewed on the balloon strings. Then, I adhered the balloons to the blue panel making them look like they are floating away on the wind. Then, I typed out the sentiment on my label maker and adhered it below the balloons. Last, I attached the blue panel to a white A2 card blank using double-sided tape.

I'm sharing this with:

CAS Colours and Sketches - Challenge #383 - Sketch 

 

Splitcoast Stampers 

Sock Monkey Birthday

 This is for my brother, Aaron, who will be turning 50 on the 19th of August. When Aaron was little, he had a sock monkey like this, and he called her Ginger. We share a birthday, but I'll be 64. I'll put some kind of sentiment in it like "From one butt face to another, Happy Birthday." We're nice to each other that way...

I started this A2-sized card by stamping the monkey (Stampin' Up, set unknown) on a white card stock panel. I colored it in using my Prismacolor colored pencils. Using my gray colored pencil, I shaded in the white areas to show a shadow. I stamped the sentiment (Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Birthdays) in taupe Vivid ink using my MISTI to keep it straight. I mounted the white panel onto a red card blank to finish up. 

I'm sharing this with:

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog #136 - For The Kids 

Splitcoast Stampers

Birthday Wishes

 

This is a one-layer card. Using my small MISTI, I started off stamping the red balloon (?), then the blue and, finally, the yellow. Where they overlap, the secondary colors of green, purple and orange are shown. I stamped the sentiment (Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Birthdays) under the balloons in green. All inks are Distress Inks. At the end, I drew the "string" with a pencil and a straight-edge.

I'm sharing this with:

Seize the Birthday # 197- Rainbow Colors  

CAS Colours and Sketches - Challenge #383 - Sketch 

Splitcoast Stampers

 

Birthday Wishes

This card is pretty self-explanatory. I started with about an A6 card, measuring 4 1/4" by 6". The next layer is 3 3/4" by 5 1/2". The sentiment (Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Birthdays) and its frame measure about 2 3/4" by 1 1/8". I stamped it using Versafine Onyx.

I'm sharing this with:

Fab Friday 195

 

Splitcoast Stampers

Make a Wish

 

This card is pretty self-explanatory. I started with the light green as an A2 card blank. I cut two panels to measure 1 1/2" by 3 3/4" and adhered them to the card blank using double-sided tape. I stamped the sentiment (Stampin' Up! Perfect Pennants) between the panels, and then I stamped the candle (unknown), which I colored in using Smooch paints in white and gold.

I'm sharing this with:

Modsquad Challenge Blog - Patterned Paper Trio 

Seize the Birthday # 196 - Anything Goes 

Splitcoast Stampers 

Forget-Me-Not Birthday

I used my small MISTI to get the flowers balanced and the sentiment centered.

I made the flowers into Forget-me-nots by coloring them blue with yellow centers. I used Versafine Onyx to stamp and my Prismacolor Colored pencils to color in the details. The Stampin' Up! stamp set is called Birthday Blossoms. 

I'm sharing this with:

Splitcoast Stampers

Less is More - Challenge #425 - Summer Flowers 

Simon Says: Happy Birthday!

Seize the Birthday # 196-Tic Tac Toe 

Layers and Layers

 

 This card is pretty self-explanatory. The size of the white card is A2. The blue and magenta panel are 1" by 3". The yellow panel is 3" by 3 1/2", and the green strip is about 1/2" by 5". I stamped the sentiment (Hampton Art) on the yellow panel even with the green strip.

 I'm sharing this with:

Challenge #162 - AG + LOTS OF LAYERS  

 Modsquad Challenge Blog - Patterned Paper Trio

 FUSION - Fruit  

 

Happy Birthday from the Cat

 

I began this A2-sized card by stamping the cat, ball of yarn and sentiment (Stampin' Up!). I "doctored up" the cat a little by adding brown stripes and kooky green eyes. I used double-sided tape and adhered that panel to the two layers of Basic Grey paper, which I adhered to a golden-colored card stock.

I'm sharing this with:

Splitcoast Stampers - 2 different challenges

Simon Says: Happy Birthday! 

Let's Celebrate You!

In the Splitcoast Stamper's group, I learned how to make this diorama card. It is made using a series of scores and folds and a circle die cut.

To make this card, I started with a piece of card stock (Stampin' Up Mint Macaron) measuring 5 1/2" by 10 1/2" and, using my Scor-Pal, I scored at 3 1/2",  6 1/2", 7" and 10". Between the 7" and 10" score lines, center a 2" circle die and run through the die cutter.

 

Below the circle cut, decorate the page (see figure on the right) using designer papers. Stamp the sentiment (Stampin' Up!) on a strip of yellow gingham paper (Echo Park). The dots are from Cosmo Cricket. Decorate the front as desired (see the left figure). Stamp the sentiment (Hero Arts) on a narrow strip of yellow gingham paper. Cut out a cupcake from designer paper (Basic Grey) and place double-sided foam tape on the back. Set aside. 

 

To make the diorama, lay the card stock down on the table with the 10" fold to the right. Fold that fold to the left, and use a bone folder after each fold to make a crisp corner. Next, move the 7" fold to the left. Finally, move the 6 1/2" fold to the left. Stand the card up, and you can see that a box has been formed with the 2" cut circle to the front. Use strong double sided tape on the thin flap (between 10" and 10 1/2") and secure at the 3 1/2" score to make a 4-sided box. Square it up to the front of the card, revealing the space where the cupcake should be placed so that it can be seen well from the front of the card. Place the cupcake there.

To close the card, fold the front over the part with the cut-out circle allowing the back of the card to move and become flat. The card can be mailed in an A2 envelope or a stationary envelope (not a business-sized envelope, but the other kind).

I'm sharing with:

Splitcoast Stampers

Simon Says: Happy Birthday!

Crafting Happiness: Challenge #60  

Imperfectly Wonderful

I started making this card by cutting a rectangular blank 5 1/2" by 2 1/8". Then, I cut strips from various colors and prints of paper making them different widths. I laid one down at an angle, then I followed that angle with the rest gluing them into place. After I had them all placed, I turned the paper over and, using scissors, cut along the rectangular blank. I glued this down to the A2 card blank (5 1/2" by 4 1/4").

I stamped the sentiment (Stampin' Up!) on white card stock and cut it down leaving a border around the image. Then, I cut a black frame and centered the image on it. Finally, I used double-sided foam tape to pop it off the card.

I'm sharing this with:

Freshly Made Sketches #447

Modsquad Challenge Blog - Patterned Paper Trio

Seaside

What I have created is a tranquil seaside picture...unlike the hurricane Isaias that is currently tormenting us. It's raining hard off and on, and the wind is high or not, as seems fit for a hurricane.

First, I stamped the image (Stampin' Up!) using Versafine Onyx on Bristol paper. It takes water without warping too much, and I needed a smooth surface on which to stamp. Then, I water colored it using a variety of Distress Inks and an Aqua pen.

The frame around the picture is a reddish copper that has a sheen to it. Then, I mounted that onto Stampin' Up!'s Soft Sky A2-sized card blank.

I'm sharing this with:

August 2020 - I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside

CAS Mix Up August Watercolour Challenge

August's Creative Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafting Happiness Challenge #60 - Always Anything Goes

Buzzing Around

To make this slimline card, I started with a white card stock panel measuring 8 1/4" by 3 1/4". I cut some cardboard to make a stencil for the background. I used Distress Ink Speckled Egg and a make-up brush to create the striations. Then, I stamped the shadow of the bees with Distress Ink Weathered Wood. After that, I stamped the bees and the sentiment in Versafine Onyx ink. Then, I pierced the paper to show the flight of the bumble bees. Then, I added the sequins. When that dried, I attached the panel to yellow card stock slimline card blank. All stamps are by Stampin' Up!.

The House That Stamps Built:Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge ~ JL820 -Sequins, Piercing, Bumble Bees

Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge #12

Freshly Made Sketches #446 - A Sketch by Linda

Summer Sunflower

I started with the Sunflower (Rubber Stampede) panel. I stamped it using Versafine Onyx ink on white card stock. I colored it using my Prismacolor colored pencils.

I cut the red plaid paper down to 4" by 5 1/4" and, using double-sided tape, adhered it to a white A2 card blank. Then, I adhered the sunflower panel to the top at a pleasing angle.

I am sharing this with:

Uniko Challenge #60 Reminder - In My Garden + optional twist Hot Summer Colours

#TGIFC275 Inspiration Challenge

ALLSTAR

These are two cards that are so similar that I just put them together here.

On white card stock, I stamped the sneakers (Post Modern Design) and the sentiment (Club Scrap) right below the box using Versafine Onyx ink. I colored in the shoelaces using a marker. I matched the color of the A2 card blanks to the color of the shoelaces. Then, I added a gold, star-shaped eyelet to where the star was on the sentiment stamp. Finally, I used double-sided tape to adhere the panel to the card blank.

I'm sharing these with:

Love to Scrap - LTSCB #136 - For The Kids

Travel to Paris

I started by cutting the Kraft layer 4" by 5 1/4" and ran it through my Big Shot using an embossing folder. After that, I ran an ink pad (Distress Ink Barn Door) over the top so it colored the upper-most part of the design. Then, I inked up a French script stamp (Stampin' Up!) with Versafine Onyx and lightly stamped on top. I adhered that to the top of the A2 card blank.

I stamped the Eiffel Tower (Stampington & Co.) on a sheet of vellum using Staz-On black ink and cut it down using my paper trimmer. I adhered that to the Kraft panel using Washi tape.

I'm sharing this with:

Cardz 4 Galz Challenge #127 Stamp on Kraft

Love to Craft LTCCB #49 - August Anything Goes

Just Us Girls #547 - Word Week

613 Avenue Create - AUGUST 2020 CHALLENGE: Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Use Washi (Foiled or Matte)

Mix It Up - MIUCB #40 - Anything Goes + Embossing

The Artistic Stamper - August's Creative Challenge - Anything Goes

Butterfly Card

I started this A2 card by making the folding that is in the center. I started with a 4" square of double-sided designer paper. I found the center by folding one way and then the other. Then, I folded each corner to the center. After that, I folded the corners back on themselves leaving about a half inch of blue showing. I folded everything back to the center again and cut a white frame for around it. That frame measured about 3" square. I centered the double-side paper on it and used double-sided tape to secure it. I used double-sided tape to adhere it to the card taking care to center it. I punched (Stampin' Up!) out the butterfly and glued it to the inside of the folded area making sure to center it. I stamped the sentiment (Stampin' Up!) in the lower right hand corner and attached three sequins above it.

I'm sharing this with:

Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge ~ JL820  (Patterned Paper, Butterfly, Sequins)

Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge #12

LTCCB #49 - August Anything Goes

 

Flowers for My Friend

This card is pretty self-explanatory. I started out with a kraft A2 card blank. I stamped the flowers first and colored them in using a white pencil. I glued down a length of burlap paper. Then, I stamped the sentiment in the bottom right. Stamps are by Stampin' Up!.

I'm sharing this with:

Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge #12

Challenge #127 Stamp on Kraft