Colleen's Cards and Scrapbook Stuff

Papertrey's 5th Anniversary Day5 card 2

2012-02-09T23:34:00.000-08:00

This card was inspired by the picture Dawn McVey chose off Pinterest.

I used some pattern paper from My Mind's Eye. For the floor and frame I used white cardstock and swiped it with Old Paper and Vintage Photo distress ink and then used a woodgrain stamp with Old Paper ink. For the floorboard moulding, I just used a strip of white cardstock and scored a line on my Martha Stewart score board. I used Papertrey's On My Couch and cut it out with the matching die. I finished it off by adding a flower and rounding the corners.

Papertrey's 5th Anniversary Day 5 card 1

2012-02-09T23:13:00.000-08:00

Papertrey is now on Pinterest! I am new to Pinterest but it looks like a pretty cool site. Each of their designers made a card inspired by something they saw on Pinterest. Our challenge today was to make a card also inspired by Pinterest. Well, I spent more than an hour just looking at some of the designer's blogs this morning and really didn't have any more time to explore the site so I decided to be inspired by the same photos as a couple of the designers. The first card I made was inspired by this picture that Melissa Phillips chose.

I used paper from the Lost and Found collection by My Mind's Eye.

I used Congrats All Ways for the sentiment and Papertrey dies.

Papertrey's 5th Anniversary Day 4 card 4

2012-02-08T20:47:00.000-08:00

For this card, I used Dawn McVey's favorite color combination.

The card base is Raspberry Fizz. I used white embossing powder on the Year of Flowers: Roses and the sentiment is from Birthday Basics.

It's been a busy day here but I did get to have fun making these cards. I can't wait to see whats new at Papertrey tomorrow.

Papertrey's 5th Anniversary Day 4 card 3

2012-02-08T20:33:00.000-08:00

For this card, I used Erin Lincoln's favorite colors and made this fun birthday card.

I used the Christmas Labels die to cut the Pure Poppy cardstock. I used a Think Big Favorite sentiment. For the background I used the circle impression plate and the cupcake is from Cupcake Collection.

Papertrey's 5th Anniversary Day 4 card 2

2012-02-08T20:16:00.000-08:00

For this card I used Heather Nichol's favorite color combination. I love these colors and needed a card for a friend that is having a baby boy very soon.

I used a kraft card base and added a Baby Button Bits bear on a Mat Stack die. I colored the bear with Copic markers and then used the 0 colorless blender marker to "scuff" him up a bit. On the larger mat stack, I ran it through my Big Shot with the argyle impression plate and then stamped the diamonds with the coordinating one from A Little Argyle stamp set. (I wanted a softer look, so I stamped it off on scratch paper and used the second impression on the card. I randomly stamped a few darker.) I used the double ended banner die for the sentiment from Mega Mixed Messages. To finish it off I rounded the corners and used a marker to add dash lines.

Papertrey's 5th Anniversary Day 4 card 1

2012-02-08T19:50:00.000-08:00

Today, Papertrey has introduced some fun new things including pattern paper packs! Oh no! I....must...have...them....all! Well I am hoping to win...anything! lol (along with a million other stamp crazy people!) Each card posted is a chance to win so I got busy and made a few this afternoon.

I used Melissa Phillip's favorite color combo at the moment...

I added some vintage cream cardstock to stamp my new Lace Bouquet flower on. I used a die to cut the lacey edges and added a raspberry fizz bow.

Off to post next card...

Papertrey Anniversary Day 2 Card 3

2012-02-06T22:48:00.000-08:00

This is the third card I made today using the downloaded images from Papertrey's oh so talented stamp designers! I will probably eventually use all of them but only had time to make 3 cards today. This image is so adorable. It was designed by Lisa Johnson. It is late here so the lighting is awful. I colored the image with Copic Markers and placed it under a Tag Sale 3 tag with a square punched out of it. I used papers from the Basic Grey Picadilly paper pack and added some buttons to the tag. I used a Kraft cardstock base. Time to go get some sleep..can't wait to see what Papertrey has in store tomorrow!

Papertrey Anniversary Day 2 Card 2

2012-02-06T22:07:00.000-08:00

I made this card with an image designed by Lizzie Jones for Papertrey Ink. Lizzie is a new designer for Papertrey and I am excited to see what she creates in the future! I love the image and paired it Congrats All Ways. I used some paper from Pink Paislee Old School Collection along with Papertrey's Text Style Library Ledger pack. I printed the ribbon twice so I could pop up the center with foam tape. I also used Background Basics: Geometrics on the circle and center ribbon. I also colored it with Copic Markers.

I have one more card to share today and it is getting late.....

Papertrey Anniversary Day 2 contest....

2012-02-06T21:40:00.000-08:00

Papertrey Ink is celebrating it's 5th anniversary this month and today I made a few cards for the contest they are hosting to celebrate their stamp designers. Each of the designers contributed a downloadable image. For this card I used the image by Melissa Bickford. I have several stamp set designed by Melissa and look forward to seeing what new ones she comes up with this year! I love this image and cut it out with a decorative edge scissors.. I also used Background Basics: Chevron Stripes and Postmarks stamp sets.

Inspired by Ashley Cannon Newell

2012-02-05T22:10:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun today creating cards inspired by some of my favorite designers from...Papertrey Ink. (and I just learned how to add a link! :-)) Great day! Anyway... I love all the designers and am inspired by them all. I can't wait for the countdown each month to see what they create! Ashley Cannon Newell is their newest designer and definitely one of my favorites. I love how creative she is. I love that she creates videos that show step by step how her process works. It is weird but I just like her voice! She has a "you can do this too" kind of friendly teacher voice! Very inspiring! So anyway...I was inspired by some of the products she chose as her favorites...Woodgrain Impression Plate and the Banner Builder Dies. I love the woodgrain plate it adds texture without standing out too much.

This picture didn't turn out so well. It is dark here and I need to figure out how to make a light box. The color of the letters is more pink than red. I can't wait to see how Papertrey continues with the celebration this week! See ya later!

Inspired by Heather Nichols

2012-02-05T21:22:00.000-08:00

Here is a card inspired by the talented Heather Nichols http://pinefeather.typepad.com/pine_is_here/2012/02/papertrey-my-favorite-things.html
from Papertrey Ink. I love her style! For Papertrey's 5th anniversary, each of their designers were ask to post 5 of their favorite products they love to use. When I think of Heather I automatically think of Kraft cardstock! haha It is my favorite too! It just GOES with everything! For this card I also used a couple of Heather's other favorites...Fresh Snow Ink, Spring Moss Stitched Ribbon and a Double Ended Banner die....

I also used Year of Flowers: Lily of the Valley stamp set. I colored the double ended banner die with Copic markers to match the Ocean Tides, Spring Moss and Ripe Avocado ribbon. I colored in the flowers with Twinkling H2O's and a white colored pencil. I have one more card to post tonight so I will end this here. :-)

Happy Anniversary Papertrey!

2012-02-05T20:55:00.000-08:00

Papertrey is my favorite stamp company. I have been using their stamps for my cards for the past few years. Each month they come out with new stamp designs. But that's not all, I love their dies, cardstock, ribbon, felt and buttons too! They are celebrating being in business for 5 years this February!
One of the things I love most about Papertrey is the people. When I stumbled upon Nichole Heady's blog http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/ a few years ago, I had no idea how much fun I was in for! Her ideas are genius, she has generous giveaways each month and she just seems to be so nice! (oh and you have to click on her scraproom ..."the studio" on her sidebar... to see how crazy organized she is!) She has so much talent and has gathered the most amazing design group ever. I check all the blogs ...a....lot! The women are all so inspiring and talented beyond belief!

I can't believe how fast time flies and it has been 5 years for them! One of my new years resolutions this year is to use every single stamp set I own! Not an easy thing as I have 108 of them! (and that is not counting the little $5.00 sets!) Well, today I got started (yes, I know it is February! lol) and I still intend to keep that resolution! Who need Superbowl football when there are cards to create!

Nichole is starting the celebration by challenging everyone to create a card inspired by her fabulous design team and then she is going to give away all their favorite products to someone that is lucky beyond belief! The first card I created is inspired by Betsy Veldman. I can't say enough good things about Betsy. I check her blog daily just hoping she posted! Yes, I am a stalker..I admit it! Her projects are so creative. She uses things in ways that I never would have thought of and her use of color is perfection! The colors she chooses make the cards "happy"! That is what I tried to achieve on this card...

I used the On My Couch set and paper pieced the couch, paintings, pillows, mugs and part of the table and popped them up with foam tape. I used some Echo Park Springtime paper along with a card base of Aqua Mist cardstock. I added a little row of Papertrey buttons along the bottom to finish it off. I think it is very cheerful and colorful! Thank you Betsy for all your hard work and sharing your amazing talent!

Papertrey's Blog Hop Sept. 2011

2011-09-25T09:05:00.000-07:00

This month's blog hop is all about being inspired about this photo...

I love the colors! For my first two cards, I used a square Spellbinders die to cut squares in lots of pretty colors and then put them together to make these...

I raised the vintage cream squares up with foam adhesive tape. The sentiment is from Through the Trees stamp set and the frame is from my new Christmas Labels set.

The first thing that I thought of when I saw the inspiration photo was Chevron stripes!

I used my distress inks to make the center panel and placed it on top of a Pure Poppy rectangle. I placed that on white cardstock and stamped the sentiment 4 times. (it is from the Birthday Basics set). I placed that panel atop a Hawaiian Shores card base and rounded the top corner. The star was die cut and then I used a hole punch to add the little circles. Foam tape raises it up from a another die cut star. It was finished with the addition of a few gemstones.

I can't wait to see how everybody else has been inspired and am already wondering what next month's blog hop will be?!

Fanatical About Botanical #3

2011-08-08T19:58:00.000-07:00

For my 3rd entry in the Moxie Fab's Blog challenge ( http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/07/next-moxie-fab-world-challenge.html ), I was inspired by this awesome pair of shoes from Le Scrap de Caio that Cath posted as an example of the Botanical Style....

I love them! I don't think I could walk in them but I still love them! haha.

For my card, I wanted pretty pinks and greens on a pale blue background. I tried a couple techniques that I have not yet attempted.

First, I colored with markers directly onto my Hero Arts Large Fabric Design background stamp. Then I inked the same stamp with embossing ink and stamped right over the image and embossed it with clear powder. Then I covered it with Tumbled Glass Distress ink and wiped it off.

I stamped a butterfly from the Antique Engravings set and colored it with Copic markers cut it out and placed it on a die cut circle that I sewed around the edges with embroidery floss and added a button. The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink.

I am going to try this inking technique again soon cause it was fun!

Fanatical About Botanical Challenge Again

2011-08-08T18:14:00.000-07:00

This is my second entry in the Moxie Fab Blog's Fanatical About Botanical challenge. http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/07/next-moxie-fab-world-challenge.html

For this card I stamped a pretty little Prima stamp onto white cardstock and colored it in with Copics. For the flowers, I used R22,R30 and R32. For the leaves; YG91 YG93 and a bit of Y17. Then I filled in the background with warm grey #2. I added Liquid Pearls in Petal Pink for a little shine. I added a scalloped strip of Spring Moss cardstock and some white that was embossed with a woodgrain plate. Popped up with foam tape on a piece of woodgrain d.p. from Crate Paper. I embossed the Hero Arts sentiment with white embossing powder and placed it on a Kraft cardstock base.

I really like how this turned out and already know who I am going to send it off to. I hope she likes it!

I think I will make one more for this challenge so I better get to work...

Fanatical about Botanical

2011-08-07T09:59:00.000-07:00

Cath at the Moxie Fab Blog http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/07/next-moxie-fab-world-challenge.html is hosting a fun challenge and I had a little time to create this card:

The challenge is to create a card in the Botanical style. I had fun making this!

First, I cut out the tag using a Papertrey Tag Sale 3 die.

Using Scattered Straw ink, I stamped the foliage and then the birds with Memento Black ink. Both stamps are from the Prima "Songbird" clear stamp set.

I had planned on putting just a monogram initial on it next, but got so upset because the stamps I had just would not get a good image. I now know that the quality of a stamp is SO important and even if it looks awesome in the package, it doesn't mean you should buy it!! I threw the whole set away and actually feel good about it!

Anyway, to get back to the card, I stamped 2 Hero Arts (great quality every time!) circles (one inside the other) using Papertrey's Pure Poppy Ink. I added the sentiment below it from Papertrey's Mega Mixed Messages set. I finished the tag off with a thin strip of pure poppy cardstock cut with dec. scissors and some red and white baker's twine. I added foam dimensional tape to the back.

I ran a piece of Fine Linen cardstock through my BigShot in a Cuttlebug embossing folder with some Fresh Snow ink on it and placed it on a standard size white card. I stitched with black thread around the edge. Wow that's a long story! haha I really had so much fun making this and had so many other ideas for this challenge that I think I will try to do another before the deadline tomorrow! See ya then!

Papertrey Stamp-A-Faire challenge #2

2011-07-23T20:57:00.000-07:00

The second challenge was a color challenge. Pink and Smokey Shadow. I embossed one rose with white and the other with pink glitter embossing powder. Well, I have 2 more minutes to post this so...thanks for stopping by! Sorry to be so short! I will update what supplies I used next week.

Papertrey Stamp a Faire

2011-07-23T20:49:00.000-07:00

Papretrey Ink is hosting a bunch of challenges today for those of us not lucky enough to attend there Stamp-A-Faire event in Ohio. Since I am 3000 miles away I thought I would participate from here. The first challenge was to create a card with borders made from a stamped element.

Wow! That just took me 30minutes to upload!! I had high hopes of posting in 5 of the challenges but I will be lucky to get 2 up here! I will come back later and update the details.

Week 3 Card Class

2011-07-14T13:44:00.000-07:00

I had a little time this morning to squeeze in making a card for this week's card camp challenge. I love these colors because they remind me of chocolate! I used Kristina's sketch which made this a quick and easy card! Thanks Kristina!

I used Papertrey's Warm Happiness and Warm Happiness 2 stamp sets. Pure Poppy, Kraft, Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate card stock. I used white embossing powder for the sentiment. I don't think you can tell by the picture, but I rubbed on some Antique Linen distress ink over the whole card. It really warmed it up.

I can't believe this card class is almost over. Only 1 more week to go! It has been great fun waking up every morning and seeing all this great inspiration!

Summer Card Camp

2011-06-30T16:44:00.000-07:00

I am a big fan of Jennifer McGuire and check out her blog almost every morning. When she announced that she was teaching a Summer Card Camp, I was really excited. This challenge has been perfect for providing some much needed inspiration (I haven't posted any new cards since February!)

These colors are so bright and fun, perfect for a cute birthday card. Hope you like it!

Looking forward to more challenges! Have a great day :-)

Papertrey Anniversary #4 card

2011-02-09T22:54:00.000-08:00

To celebrate Papertrey's 4th anniversary they are having contests with amazing prizes! One of the ways to win is by making a card with the color scheme that one of their designers picked out. My card uses Lisa Johnson's color choice (Pure Poppy, Spring Rain, Kraft and Vintage Cream)

I used Tiny Treats and the woodgrain texture plate.It is very late here so no natural light.

OK, now I can go to sleep and dream of winning!

Happy Birthday Papertrey #4

2011-02-05T20:00:00.000-08:00

WooHoooooo! Papertrey Ink is celebrating it's 4th birthday and are giving away the most awesome prize package imaginable!

I found Papertrey 2 years ago while they were celebrating their second birthday and have been a faithful fan ever since! (I think I might actually be addicted ;-)

Each month as they come out with new products, I find myself glued to my computer searching all the designer's blogs for more inspiration and then ordering way too much but still wishing that I ordered more!
Sound like an addiction huh?! (but a good addiction!)

Papertrey Ink, ...If loving you is wrong...i don't wanna be right! haha

Anyway, Nichole asked what our favorite project that we made this year is and I thought about it and came up with....

I made this card for my mom for her birthday which is 2 days after Christmas. I never posted it on my blog because I copied it pretty completely from Betsy Veldman. When I saw Betsy's card I immediately thought of my mom who loved ice skating so much! I love all of Betsy's cards and this was so perfect that I just had to buy On Ice and the die that made it so easy!

Of the cards that I made myself, I liked this one the best....

I made this card for my daughter's 21st birthday. She is away at college so I sent her 21 gifts of 21 things& 21 cards for her 21st birthday. This one is special to me because I used Tiny Treats to represent each of us. Notice mom is the wise owl! Dylan's nickname is Dino, Bailey loves cats and the rabbits in our yard drive dad crazy! Wrinkles is our good old dog that we all love.

And then lastly, this was my favorite card to make because it was just so much fun. I used only white cardstock and used ink and Copic markers and lots of my Papertrey stamps to make this...

I am so glad we didn't have to pick our favorite Stamp set because I have LOTs of favorites. My FAVORITE is usually only my favorite until I see my new FAVORITE the next month! Keep up the amazing work Papertrey and I hope you have Many Many Many more successful years!

Moxie Fab Color Challenge- Neutrals

2011-01-31T16:33:00.000-08:00

This challenge was to use neutral colors. Here are the ones that were chosen for us to use..

I love these colors. They seem so peaceful to me.

For my card, I used a new (to me) stamp set from Claudine Hellmuth that I bought from 2Peas. I colored it with Copic markers and purposefully attached it to the card a little wonky. :-) The clouds are cut with Papertrey Ink dies and the sentiment is from their set called Flutterby Friend.

I finished the card by rounding off the corners with a Corner Chomper. I really like these colors and think I will use them again soon! Thanks for stopping by!

Moxie Fab Color Challenge - Metallics

2011-01-31T14:09:00.000-08:00

The Moxie Fab Blog has some great color challenges going on and yesterday, I decided to play a little and get some cards made. Here I am today uploading them instead of doing laundry! Shame on me. haha

Anyway, for the Metallic challenge these were the colors we got to play with...

Gold, White and Pinkini! I love the name Pinkini! Here is my card...

I used Papertrey dies for the flowers and the wood grain impression plate on the background. I cut the Bazzil Pinkini frame with a Spellbinders Nestibillities die and stamped the sentiment with gold ink from My Minds Eye. I added the ribbon (free with a purchase made at American Eagle's store Aerie! :))
A couple pearls and rounded corners finish it off.

I love the way it sparkles! Thanks for stopping by!

Moxie Fab Color Challenge - Jewel Tones

2011-01-31T13:42:00.000-08:00

Here are the colors for the Jewel Tone Color Challenge...

And here is my card....

This card was so much fun to make! It has a purple base. I used a scalloped edge paper trimmer on Sugar Cookie white paper and stamped the housewife (October Afternoon). I stamped her again on a couple sticky notes and cut her out. Covering her on the card, I then stamped the background with a bunch of little kitchen stamps. I paper pieced her dress and stamped and cut out the apron too. I added a scalloped collar and underskirt. I Added the frame and whisk with foam tape.
I am going to send this to my daughter (who is away at college) with a big batch of homemade cookies!

Moxie Fab Color Challenge- Bright and Bold

2011-01-31T12:35:00.000-08:00

The challenge at the Moxie Fab Blog( http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/01/color-inspiration-for-card-makers-week.htmlis ) is to create with these colors:

Here is the card I made...

I used Bazzil cardstock :Beetle Black Lily White Pink Fairy and Tangelo Blast

I cut strips of the orange and pink and sewed them onto white. I cut 4 white frames with a Sizzix die and stuck them together (for the look of chipboard) and backed it with black. I stamped the Lawn Fawn telephone and embossed it with white. I stamped the hello in black and added the flower and button. I also doodled the squiggles with black gel pen for the look of the cord. These are probably not colors that I would normally choose to work with, but I really like how it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by!

Papertrey Jan2011 Blog Hop

2011-01-25T11:19:00.000-08:00

This month's blog hop is all about using your stamps that have been neglected and just taking up space for too long. I looked through my stamps and was disappointed to see there were actually several that I haven't used yet! And that doesn't even consider the new ones that I got in the mail yesterday! So I quickly decided...who needs to do laundry and clean the house when these stamps need my attention today! Not me!!!
Laundry will be the neglected one today! Yay!

I got Tiny Treats Valentines several months ago but haven't used it other than to stamp it in my organizing book. SO..I made this....

I used Sweet Blush cardstock along with some Happy Spots patterned paper. I colored the owl with Copics. I stamped the circle frame with Sweet Blush ink onto White and then cut the circle with a scallop scissors. Then I used a piercing tool to add the holes around the circle.

I also purchased the Trademarks stamp set many months ago and am pretty sure it hasn't been used either!Here is the card I just made...

I stamped several labels each 3 times in chocolate ink onto a piece of dotted paper from the Library Ledger paper pack.I did a bit of masking. Then I sewed around the edge. I used the die from the tea set to cut the center label and a circle punch for the top one. I popped up the center label with some foam tape and was done!

I can't wait to see what everybody else has been up to but am going to have to wait just a bit longer because I have an eye appointment in about half an hour! But when I get back I will definitely be hopping to everyone else's blogs! Thanks for visiting!

Hero Arts Facebook Challenge

2011-01-11T21:46:00.000-08:00

Hello! I haven't had much time recently for making cards but when I saw on Facebook that Hero Arts was having a challenge for 1/11/11, I thought I'd give it a shot. The challenge is to create a one layer card. The winner gets one of the new 2011 Classic Fabric Design Stamps! It is gorgeous! Anyway, here is my card..

I stamped the bunny, grass, heart and sentiment first, then covered them with masks and stamped the clouds over it. I have seen the new catalog and there are so many cool new stamps! Thanks Hero Arts for motivating me to get stamping again! It was fun!

Moxie Fab Challenge: Perfectly Placed Pleats

2010-10-25T18:45:00.000-07:00

The challenge at the Moxie Fab blog is:

Create a project (card, gift bag, tag, layout, home decor item, mini-book cover, etc.) that incorporates pleats in an innovative way.

I made a little Christmas card. I pleated my cardstock and cut out a circle and put a scalloped circle frame over the top of it. I used the pleat to tuck in a die cut snowflake ( Papertrey, I punched some circles with my eyelet setter tools) , an adorable little deer (Papertrey stamped, colored with Copics and inked edges) and a scalloped circle stamped with JOY. The paper is from the American Crafts Dear Lizzy Christmas collection.
Now I need to go make dinner. Thanks for stopping by! Good Night!

October Blog Hop

2010-10-25T11:08:00.000-07:00

Good morning! This month's Blog Hop at Papertrey :

"There is always a lot of focus on Christmas in our industry this time of year, as that is what the majority

of the population celebrates. However, this month's blog hop is dedicated to those that celebrate winter

holidays other than Christmas. Create a project that celebrates Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or some other

winter holiday as we embrace everyone's beliefs in a celebration of diversity through paper crafting."

I wanted to make a Hanukkah card but don't have any Hanukkah stamps so I decided to try to make a menorah. I used my new Victorian Lace Border Die for the candle holder part. I trimmed it a bit here and there. I used circle punches for the base. I added some Martha Stewart micro beads and some glitter to make it sparkle. I used candles from The Cupcake collection and added stickles and Glossy accents. The base of the card is Blueberry Sky cardstock and a background paper from Pink Paislee. I added some silver ribbon and a pretty blue bow to finish it off. The sentiment is on the inside.

And thats it for this month's blog hop card! Have a great day!

Moxie Fab Challenge: The Seasons Gifting Challenge

2010-10-11T19:01:00.000-07:00

Today is the final day to enter this challenge over at the Moxie Fab Blog.

The challenge is to "Create a paper crafted gift that you could give to someone this holiday season."

http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/09/holiday-cards-more-week-seasons.html

One of my favorite gifts for kids is books. I grew up in Michigan, where we celebrated St. Nick's day on Dec. 6th. Every year on that day, we would get a knock on the door and there would be a big bag filled with coloring books, crayons, Christmas storybooks and a few yummy treats to eat. For me and my 3 brothers it was a sign that Christmas was just around the corner. (for my mom, it was a great way to distract us and keep us busy while she prepared everything before the holiday!)

I love all the Christmas storybooks available today and have quite a large collection that I still like to read!

Some of my favorites are The Christmas Story, The Polar Express, If you take a Mouse to the Movies, Gingerbread Baby, The Crippled Lamb, The Snowman....okok I guess I like them all...ha

I decided since I give Christmas Storybooks each year, I would add a little homemade bookmark along with it. I made this with Papertrey dies. (Bookmark, Christmas tree)

I cut 2 bookmarks (I wanted it a little thicker than one) and offset them just a smidge so the color from the bottom one would peek out. I stamped the sentiment using Papertrey's Mega Mixed Messages and added some swirls from their Christmas Friends set. Then I inked around the edges. I cut the tree from felt and stitched across it. I added sequins and put a drop of Glossy Accents on each one. A silver star brad tops the tree and a ribbon finishes it off.

Well that's it. Thanks for stopping by!

Moxie Fab Challenge: Jolly Holliday Greetings Challenge

2010-10-11T13:13:00.000-07:00

Another challenge over at the Moxie Fab Blog is the Jolly Holly Greetings Challenge. (I love the names of all the challenges!Sounds like such a happy challenge!)
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/09/holiday-cards-more-week-jolly-holiday.html
The challenge is "Create a holiday card for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or New Year's."

I just got some Tim Holtz Christmas stamps in the mail so I just had to use them for this card! That Santa is so cute!

I stamped the background on Rustic Cream cardstock with Versamark ink and heat embossed it with Pearl Lustre Sapphire Embossing Powder from Stampendous that I bought from Michael's. It is a really pretty opaque blue that goes well with Papertrey's Enchanted Evening blue cardstock. I cut the circles using Nestibillities on my Big Shot and stamped Santa then colored him with Copics. The sentiment and ribbon and button are from Papertrey. I used frosted lace Stickles for his beard and hat so they would sparkle a bit. And that's about it!
Thanks for stopping by!

Moxie Fab Challenge: All Wrapped Up Challenge

2010-10-11T12:25:00.000-07:00

As usual I waited till the last minute to enter another challenge! That is definitely going to have to be my first New Year's Resolution for 20011. Stop procrastinating! Ha. (way to put it off till then! I def. have a problem!) Anyhow....
The challenge over at the Moxie Fab blog is to " Create a paper crafted gift bag, tag, box, gift wrap, etc. that for the holiday season."
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/09/holiday-cards-more-week-all-wrapped-up.html

Here's mine:

I pulled out my Papertrey Ink goodies for this one.
I used Aqua Mist and Vintage Cream cardstock and cut it with the Favor It Box die. Then I embossed part of it with the Guidelines Grid impression plate. I stamped snowflakes in the grids and cut a dove and a snowflake. On the snowflake, I used my eyelet setter tool to punch holes in it and also stamped little snowflakes on the large one. I added the ribbon and buttons. The dove is dangling on twine and the snowflake is raised up with pop dots.

I love the size of these little baskets. They would be perfect to hang on a Christmas tree and can be used to give gift cards, candies, earrings, money. Now I just need to make about 20 more. Maybe later. ha

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!

Happy World Card Making Day!

2010-10-02T13:09:00.000-07:00

And to celebrate, I decided to...surprise!.... make some cards!! What else was I supposed to do??

There is a challenge on Betsy Veldman's blog to find a card in Card Creations Vol.8, and re-create it with a holiday theme.

http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/2010/09/countdown-to-world-card-making-day.html

I got out my issue and randomly opened it. Oops, it was opened to a page where there already were Holiday cards! After trying again, I opened it to page 8 and 9. I picked a Betsy card! An All Occasion card called Cherry Pocket Smile.

I used a Papertrey vintage cream cardstock with some CUTE paper from the Tinsel collection from Memorybox. I stamped an old Hero Arts ornament on some extra cream cardstock. (I had never used this stamp as it was still in the wrapper. The date on it was 2003!) Then I cut it out and covered it with some Glossy Accents. The Celebrate stamp is from Papertrey and I didn't have any chipboard so I cut a piece from a box in my pantry. I glued the paper to it, cut it with a corner chomper and sanded the edges. I sewed the 2 papers to make the pocket and added my ornament when it was dry.

Then I flipped the issue open again! This time it landed on pages 128 and 129. I picked a cute Valentine's Day card from Jessica Witty. She used hearts as her focal points and I used trees! I added some sewing to my card and instead of buttons I used bitty star shaped brads. The paper I used was from K& Co and the stamps are from Hero Arts. (again, this one is dated 2002! ) The stamp had 3 trees so I stamped it twice, colored with Copics and cut them out. Then I only inked up the sentiment part of it and put that on the bottom of the card.

These were both so much fun to make! Thank you Betsy for another great challenge!

Moxie Fab Challenge..Offset Scallop Gallop

2010-09-29T14:45:00.000-07:00

One of the challenges over at the Moxie Fab Blog is the Offset Scallop Gallop. (say that 3 times fast!)http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/09/moxie-fab-world-challenge-offset.html
The challenge is to "Create a project (card, gift bag, tag, layout, home decor item, mini-book cover, etc.) that incorporates offset scallops in an innovative way."
Here is my card....

Tea for Two...Me & You

I chose to really offset them! ha ha. I used 2 sizes of Papertrey's scallop dies and used 2 different colors as well. I added a couple strips of red patterned paper for a little more interest. The paper is from American Crafts. The card stock and teapot stamps and dies are Papertrey. I used white embossing powder after stamping the pots. Then used pop dots to adhere it to the Tim Holtz die. I used Aqua Mist and Pure Poppy inks to stamp the sentiment and background. Lets see.. did I miss anything? oh, I sewed it onto Pure Poppy cardtock and wallah!
Moxie Fab has some more challenges going on now...
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/search/label/Moxie%20Fab%20World%20Challenges

but you better hurry because they end pretty soon!(Oct. 11th)

PTI Sept. Blog Hop

2010-09-25T11:49:00.000-07:00

I have learned soo much thanks to the amazing designers at Papertrey! It is fun to get up in the morn, grab my breakfast and head on over to blogland to see what's new.

All the designers are so talented and I've learned something from all of them.

Sometimes you need to make quick cards.

The cards I've posted today, I would like to thank Mish for! She makes multiple cards in one sitting and breaks it down so it is simple to do.

I got a call from my daughter who is away at college asking for 16 thank-you cards. (she is a sec. for her sorority) and she needed them in 2-3 days! I never make more than a couple at a time so I had a little panic then thought of Mish! She teaches to gather up your supplies, pick your paper, make some do dads and put the together!

I picked the Year of Flowers: Rose (AOII's flower), some Fillable Frames, a pad of K&Co paper and my ink and tools and made these...

This one used SEI paper that got mixed in my mess!

I stamped thank you 3 times on this one.

I used my corner chomper to round the corners.

I kept them simple and flat and I finished 18 cards in just a couple hours!

Thanks PTI designers!

Moxie Fab Challenge that really isn't a challenge!

2010-09-06T13:34:00.000-07:00

Here is my card for the Challenge that really isn't a challenge! haha I love that title! http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/08/im-just-sayin.html

It was inspired by this notebook:

Could you tell? haha Those birdies reminded me of my Hero Arts stamp so I got it out and stamped and stamped and stamped them. Then I colored them with my Copic markers(while watching The Outlaw Josey Wales). Fun! Then I used a Papertrey Ink stamp for the lines and sentiment and sewed a little strip of brown.
I would also like to post a couple of cards that I made with the awesome stuff that I received in the mail for winning the Signs of Peace challenge. (Cath was so generous and sent cool papers from American Crafts, ribbon, buttons, card stock letters and more!)

My daughter, who is away at college, needed some cards for her sorority to give. First, a thank you card:

I used a Hero Arts butterfly stamp and colored it. Then cut it out with a die from Papertrey Ink. The sentiment and circle border are Papertrey also.
Next up is a card to thank their cook... Everything here is from Cath, the fun papers, the ribbon and that so cute felt pot. (the sentiment is from Papertrey) I cut out a few knives and forks and pop dotted them.

This next card is to welcome someone to their house for a week's stay. All the girls were going to sign it and put it in the guest room.

I love these bright papers! I colored a Hero Arts stamp and the sentiment is from Papertrey.

This one I made just for fun.

(Hero Arts stamp. I cut out some of the flowers from the paper and put some Glossy accents on them and the butterfly and the white die cut is embossed with a text plate from Papertrey.

And this last one is my favorite. It is another thank you card. I cut up some of the paper into rectangles, stamped a Hero Arts flower, colored it with copics, added the fun button center and did a little sewing

I hope everyone had a great weekend and had as much fun as I did creating stuff!!

Moxie Fab Challenge: Signs of Peace

2010-08-03T15:59:00.000-07:00

I made a couple birthday cards for this challenge over at the Moxie Fab Blog. http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/07/moxie-fab-world-challenge-signs-of.html

I used Papertrey card stock. The large peace sign and the smaller one in the back are from a set of peace signs that I bought at Michael's last year, but I know they still have it because I saw it last week! The love stamp is from an old set that I purchased from a local scrapbook store that went out of business last year. The Happy Birthday sentiment, candle, and the background heart, and frame die cut are all from Papertrey. I popped up the embossed peace sign, heart and the frame die. I really like how this turned out and think I will try to make some other "signs of peace" cards soon. I loved this challenge because I just haven't used those stamps in such a long time and this challenge brought them again!

Moxie Fab Challenge: Classy and Elegant

2010-08-02T20:35:00.000-07:00

I made this card for the Moxie Fab Challenge

http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/07/card-style-week-lets-do-classy-elegant.html

to make a card that is Classy and Elegant. I used the Fillable Frames stamp set and die from Papertrey Ink. I added some Amy Butler paper from Kand Co. and some jewels to make it sparkle. I also made a card for the peace sign challenge but it is getting late so I will have to post that one tomorrow!

Moxie Fab Challenge: Clean and Graphic

2010-08-02T20:21:00.000-07:00

I made this card for the Moxie Fab Challenge.
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/07/card-style-week-lets-do-clean-graphic.html
This was the hardest of the challenges for me. I wanted to add more and more.

The card stock and sentiment is from Papertrey. I used one of their dies to cut the chocolate brown card stock so the stamped image peeks through.

Moxie Fab Challenge: Shabby and Vintage

2010-08-02T20:15:00.000-07:00

Here is my card for the Moxie Fab challenge to make a Shabby/ Vintage card...
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/07/card-style-week-lets-do-shabby-vintage.html
I stamped a sentiment from Damask Designs from Papertrey Inc. and stamped a damask design on the ribbon and also on the paper in white. I roughed up the edges and added an old earring that had no partner, some lace and a flower with a button center and sewed around the edges.

Moxie Fab Challenge: Fun and Cute

2010-08-02T20:06:00.000-07:00

Since I don't really have a style yet, I decided to do all of the challenges at the Moxie Fab Blog.
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/07/card-style-week-lets-do-fun-cute.html
I think the more styles I try, I can decide what I like best. The first challenge is to create a card that is fun and cute. Happy colors, cute squirrel, and polka dots. I used Papertrey Ink and Hero Arts stamps.

Here is my take on "Fun and Cute". I made another one for a boy. No hearts on cupcake, just stars and no pink polka dots.

July 2010 Papertrey Blog Hop

2010-07-25T14:47:00.000-07:00

It would be so much easier if I started making a card for the blog hop days ago, but noo, as usual I wait till the last day! This month's challenge was to use office supplies. I know what you are thinking...this card has NO office supplies! Let me explain...

I had out all my cool new office supply goodies like the Its Official, School time, and Library Ledger stamp sets then I die cut a Spiral Notebook Page.

Then I got distracted.

I saw the negative image of the notebook page looked like cute little whimsical flowers. So I got out my Wonderfully Whimsical set and made this card.

I hope it kindof counts as office supply use because it is using the Notebook page die! Annd the house is cut from a ledger paper. I know that is a stretch lol, but I think it's kinda cute and wanted to share!

And here is a closeup of the Spiral Notebook Flowers....

EDITED TO ADD...

Ha ha! I typed up what you just read yesterday! I typed it all up and went to the forum to see everybody'sentries! As I sat there waiting, I realized it was only the 24th! I didn't get to post it for 24 more hours! Well for once I was early! So I made another card! I had some time so I decided to challenge myself a little by using only white card stock! Everything is colored with either ink or Copic markers. The grass ruler, admit one door, order paper house stamped with Past Due and the lined paper roof are all from It's Official.

The pencils on the roof and book window are from School time and the background graph paper is from Mini Scrapbook Series Library Ledger. I also used the snail from Flutterby Friend and sentiment from On My Couch. And I die cut the Large Ric Rac and colored it with a Copic marker for the trim on the roof.

I had so much fun making these cards but can't wait another 24 hours to see what everybody else created! So I sure hope today is the 25th!!!

June Blog Hop

2010-06-25T16:58:00.000-07:00

This color scheme was found at the Colour Lover's site that Betsy Veldman linked to on her web site last week. I picked the most loved scheme and matched PTI colors...

I dont know what is more fun seeing all the colors on the site or the names. This one is called "Giant Goldfish Pallete". I want to make some more cards with the "Cheer Up Emo Kid Pallete".

I am soo sorry that I couldnt get the colors in a nice line but it is already after 5:30 here and no time to make it look pretty.

And here is a card I made for my daughter who didnt think she could possiby pass the test to get her driving permit today but did.Thanks for stopping by! I cant wait to see all the other blogs today!!!

One more masculine card challenge

2010-06-20T17:19:00.000-07:00

I had a little time to play along with Betsy Veldman's challenge to create a masculine card using one of the color combos she posted here on her blog.
http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/2010/06/masculine-inspiration-day-2-color-a-challenge.html
I used the first combination and made this card for my husband who will be turning 55years old.

I used PTI Enjoy the Ride, Get to the Point and Vintage Label stamp sets. You cant see it very much but I also used Woodgrain and the Linen Impression Plates for texture. I used brads for the lights and mirrors and used foam squares to raise the car the 55 and a couple arrows. The colors seem to be off ( the blues are a little more green. I will have to really start working on my photo skills this summer!)

The Colour Lover's web site is sooo cool and very helpful! I found a palette that I cant wait to go make my next card with. (I just went to the most loved color section and picked the most popular one! Cant go wrong with that!haha) A big THANK YOU to Betsy for sharing this site with everybody because I know I will use it a LOT!

Before I go I have 2 more quick quick Thank you cards I made. Used Year of Flowers:Lilly of the Valley, Fillable Frames, Kraft and Rustic Cream card stock, Chocolate Ink ,and tea dye duo and some Linen texture plates (both sides of it).

Very simple.

Masculine Card Challenge

2010-06-19T10:27:00.000-07:00

Yay! Betsy Veldman is hosting another challenge on her blog!http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/2010/06/masculine-inspiration-day-1-mens-wear-a-challenge.html

I really needed a challenge to get me in the mood to make some more cards. I am a bit of a procrastinator and like having a date when things HAVE to be done by to get me started!

The challenge is to be inspired by a piece of men's clothing and create a masculine card.

I picked the shirt my son was wearing yesterday. Here is a picture of him wearing it a couple months ago in the backyard with his sisters.Here it is up close.

I picked out the card stock to match. PTI Kraft, Smokey Shadow and a light grey color from my scrapbook stash. Then I looked for stamps that might work and ended up using some leaves from PTI First Fruits stamp set. I stamped them in Smokey Shadow and True Black on Kraft strip. I cut a "pocket" with a nestabilities die and tried to sew a border on it but just couldn't get it straight on the machine. Gave up and poked holes in it and sewed by hand. I added a brad for the "button". The "Love You" sentiment is from PTI's Damask Designs set. I just blocked off the (I) when stamping it. I thought the swirly letters looked a bit like the Lucky Brand label.

Well there it is, I am not sure if it is "masculine" enough, but my husband will say he loves it anyway! :D There is another challenge posted and I am hoping I will get to play with that later today!

April PTI Blog Hop

2010-04-25T14:18:00.000-07:00

I haven't tried the ever so popular tissue flower technique so I thought I'd give it a shot.

I embossed the background with the wood grain plate. I cut out 2ea size of the scalloped flowers from the white tissue and stamped them with the wood grain stamp in Raspberry Fizz ink. I added a little pink bling to the center. I cut the leaves out of ribbon and added a matching ric rac border that I cut on my Big Shot also. The Thank You is from Through The Trees stamp set. A quick quick card that took only about 10 minutes.

Mondays Challenge

2010-03-30T17:45:00.000-07:00

Mondays challenge is to create a shaped card using a diecut as a base. http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/2010/03/mondays-challenge.html Umm...not my best card. (being kind!) But hey you cant get better without trying stuff! ( I think I am trying too hard lol!)

Fridays Challenge

2010-03-29T16:36:00.000-07:00

Designer Betsy Veldman is hosting a weeks worth of challenges on her blog. http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/2010/03/fridays-challenge.html

This one is to create a card in which you use a die cut image as a background. She used flowers and it looked so pretty!

I used dogs. I have had this die for awhile and haven't used it so I cut a bunch of plain ol' pooches as a background for my fabulous pink poodle. I didn't know where to put the sentiment so I put it in the inside. It just says Absolutely Fabulous. I used Stickles on her head, tail, and legs to make her sparkle.

Die Cut Challenge

2010-03-29T16:06:00.001-07:00

Since I am a pretty new card maker, I really appreciate the challenges many talented designers post on their blogs. It helps to get some inspiration and have somewhere to begin my card.
I made this card in response to Betsy Veldman's challenge. http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/2010/03/a-day-to-take-note.html
She posted 9 cool way to jazz up die cuts on the PaperCrafts blog and the challenge was to use one of the techniques on your card.

I chose to stamp on my die cuts. I stamped polka dots on the stem and Background Basics: Botanicals on the layers of flowers. I used pop dots to raise the flowers. There are more challenges posted so I better get moving because the time limit is tomorrow!

Poppy Seed Challenge #2

2010-03-24T10:13:00.000-07:00

Lisa Johnson posted another Poppy Seed Challenge on her blog http://poppypaperie.typepad.com/poppy_paperie/2010/03/poppy-seed-challenge-2.html so I thought I would play along this week. A few of my favorite things: buttons, polka dots and Light Moss.

I used my punches to cut out bunches of circles then stamped Dot Spots on the white card underneath. I used Spring Moss and Hawaiian Shores Ink and raised the Chocolate Brown card stock with pop dots. I also stamped the sentiment from Around and About sentiments on one circle and added 3 buttons.

I also made this card this week and realised it works for the challenge also!

The hero arts cat is stamped in spring moss polka dots. The cupcake is from Cupcake Collection. I added some stickles to the button cherry and icing on the cupcake. And while I am here, here are a couple more cards I made this week..

The critters are from Hero Arts, colored with Copics. I used Polka Dot Basics 2 and Fillable Frames. The balloon is from a birthday stamp set that I picked up at Michael's but can't remember who made it.

And lastly, this card was inspired by a card by Dawn McVey. I just added the critters and some buttons, stickles and the sentiment is from Wishing You.I really enjoy doing the challenges Lisa makes because sometimes I am overwhelmed with all the "stuff" I have to choose from and the challenges "pick" for me! I also love to stop by all the other blogs and see what they have created! Thanks for stopping by!

Poppy Seed Challenge

2010-02-27T16:01:00.000-08:00

Lisa Johnson is one of the amazing designers at PTI and I check out her blog frequently. I get so much inspiration from her blog and now she is having a weekly challenge for even more inspiration. (go here ....

http://www.poppypaperie.typepad.com/ if you would like to join in!) .

It is called The Poppy Seed Challenge! Each week, she will announce the new seeds to create with.

The "seeds" for this first challenge are:

color.........................light yellow

embellishment....... crystals

image element....... flower

Sooo. here is my card....

It has been raining here ALL day (which we are definitely not used to, but I love!) so the picture might be a little dark. I used Papertrey Friends til the End and Big and Bold Wishes stamps. Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Lemon Tart card stock. Oh and I stamped the flower on white and colored it with my ONE yellow Copic marker and a couple green and a tan one. I was going to put a crystal in the center of the flower, but had this cool button that was screaming at me to use it instead! So I put some tiny ones around it and a bigger one by thank you sentiment. I also used Versa Mark ink to stamp the leaf image on the lemon tart paper. This was a really fun challenge and I am looking forward to more!

Butterfly Wishes

2010-02-26T15:06:00.000-08:00

Sittin'. Waitin'. Wishing!

While I sit and wait for Papertrey to get this months' butterfly stamps and dies back in stock, I will have to use my old standby Martha's!! (But Papertrey pleeeaaasse hurry!)

And here is a thank you card. I like the sewing to be all wonky on cards. No pressure that way. I try to sew very straight when making things with fabric but for me card making is purely fun. The stamped sentiment is from Papertrey's Mega Mixed MessagesHave a great weekend!!

PTI February Blog Hop

2010-02-20T17:17:00.000-08:00

This is my first blog hop and I am hoping I do it right. I cant wait to see what everybody else has created this month!

Happy Design Team Appreciation Day to you!!

I saw Betsy Veldman s blog for the first time about a year ago. Back when I was doing more scrapbooking than card making. I saw this layout and have been a fan ever since.

When I think of Betsy's work, the first thing that pops out at me is the COLORS! Nobody uses color like she does! Just pick the happiest colors available and use them all! She is truly a master at mixing and matching the colors and patterns.

The next thing I notice is her use of texture and how she sews on a lot of her cards. She uses her Cricut and different border edgers and buttons... here are some examples that show how truly gifted she is...

I envy the people who receive these cards and can just imagine their faces when they open them! How can these NOT brighten even the gloomiest of days! I smile just looking at them online! haha

OK, well here is my attempt to brighten someones day. I picked lots of cheerful colors. Did a little sewing and added buttons where I could. I used Specialty Paper from K&Co., PTI Aqua Mist, New Leaf, Pure Poppy and Lemon Tart card stock. Since I don't seem to know how to work my Cricut very well (I am scheduled to take a class next month) I used my Slice to cut the hug bug and used a flower shape for the sun.

I used Martha Stewart border punches as well as the butterfly. Papertrey sentiment from Everyday Button Bits in Dark Chocolate ink and PTI buttons for the wheels. For this next card I used a pure poppy card stock base, with kraft, aqua mist and sweet blush card stock. (Betsy's favorite color combo from a couple weeks ago :)) I stamped happy birthday from Around and About Sentiments in VersaMark ink on the aqua mist paper. I stamped the cupcake from Cupcake Collection and cut it out. I added Stickles to the candle and punched hearts.

I was at Jennifer McGuires ( http://www.jennifermcguireink.com/ ) blog and saw she is having a card drive for some great little kids that are dealing with some horrible things. I plan to make more but this next card is the first I made for the Cards for Kids Drive . I don't have too many cute kid stamps so I had some paper with these monkeys and cut them out, stuck them on card stock and cut them out again. I used my new PTI Violet Stamp for the background and embossed it in white. (I got a little dusting of powder where it is not supposed to be. I think I saw somewhere they sell some product that eliminates that?) Anyway, I wanted a little more color so I stamped some Lemon Tart Dot Spots in the back of the monkeys. I hope they bring some cheer!

PTI's design team is simply amazing. They are the most talented, gracious, encouraging, and generous people! They take time out from their busy lives to create and share with us and are soo inspiring and I cannot thank them enough! (But if you are reading this..THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! lol)

A Birthday Card

2010-02-17T13:36:00.000-08:00

My daughter's friend turned 15 yesterday. It is funny how she comes to me the day before, and "Mom, I need a card for Katie tomorrow" as if I am a card dispensing machine! haha I will get right on it! (I actually kind of like having to drop everything to stop and make a card)

I used Everyday Button Bits from PTI. I used a nestabilities die to cut the scalloped rectangle then ran it through the machine again with a sizzix embossing plate for the diamond pattern. I don't know if you can see but there is a subtle yellow print on the paper. Then I punched out some scallop circles and cut them to put behind some of the buttons

Then I baked some chocolate chip cookies and put them in this box that I had. I just cut some paper to cover whatever was on top of the box.It isn't my usual type of birthday card (cupcakes haha) but Bailey said she loved it and that makes me happy. Hope you have a good day!

Valentine's, Birthday, and Welcome Cook

2010-02-17T08:30:00.000-08:00

First up the Valentine's card I made for my daughter that's away at school. I used K&Co papers on a Papertrey vintage cream base. I used a heart stamp set(and the Love you sentiment) that I bought from Michael's. (I really want the one from Papertrey!) Scalloped edges with an EK Success punch and added jewels.

Next is the card I made for my son that is also away at school. Since it was after Valentines day that I sent it, I just made it a Happy today card. I used Polka Dot Basics and the flower from Around and About Sentiments.This card was for my daughter's friend that just turned 17. I used Papertrey's Everyday Button Bits and for the flowers, I used the birds feet upside down. And Background Basics Texts for the ground. I messed up and kind of double stamped the bottom but I like it.And here is a card for the new cook at my daughter's sorority house. (I made a card last week thanking the old cook who just quit and the girls wanted another one to welcome the new cook)This one used a Hero Arts stamp, DCWV paper. I paper pieced the apron and utensils again, colored with Copic markers and also used Souffle pens for added dimension.

Have a great day!

A Few more Cards...

2010-02-12T09:56:00.000-08:00

I was checking out all the PTI designer's blogs (as I do everyday :)) and Betsy Veldman http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/has the cutest card ever that she paper pieced. I love everything she makes. It was published in the new PaperCrafts Magazine. She says that paper piecing is one of her favorite techniques. Well it just so happens that it is one of my favorites too! Thought I'd share a few cards that I made recently..

I don't even remember who this was for but it was in my camera. lol. I love PTI's cupcake stamp set and use it on almost every birthday card. I also just got Big and Bold Wishes and have been using that quite a bit also. The little birdie is from Hero Arts. I paper pieced the cupcake and bird with papers from K&Co and Basic Grey. The tail is just colored with Copics.

I made this next one for my daughters friend. I used Basic Grey stamp and paper. and PTI Polka Dot Basics and Around and About Sentiments. Used twine to hold the balloon that I just cut out of card stock. I paper pieced his hair and clothes then covered him and stamped the polka dots.

This one I used another Hero Arts stamp. And PTI card stock and ribbon. I colored it in Copics and added some jewels to the tree.This is my favorite. I made this for my daughter's House Mom at the sorority house. I used K&Co papers and just cut out a house. The stamps are Hero Arts (squirrel, bird, tree)And on the inside, I used PTI's Big and Bold WishesAnd my next favorite is this one that I made for her House Cook. It's a Hero Arts stamp, paper pieced and colored with Copics.(I cut out the apron and pockets) The base is more K & Co paper. (Cut and Paste stack) Here is the inside..This card is for my other daughters best friend that love monkeys. Used the same K & Co pad. I also used PTI card stock and the Cupcake Collection and Big and Bold Wishes again. The paper pieced monkeys were from a stamp set that I picked up from Target during the summer.And last but not least, here is a card that I copied completely from one made by the super talented Dawn McVey. (I only changed the colors and tried to do everything else exactly) I really like how it turned out. Oh..on her card she used Friends til the end paper and I didn't have any so I stamped some. and Dawn sewed on the ribbon but my machine broke so I stapled. haha almost exactly! Thanks for stopping by!

Another Papertrey Challenge

2010-02-09T16:42:00.001-08:00

Today's contest is a color challenge. The winner gets a piece of art signed by 12 of the design team members. How awesome is that! Each of the design team members picked their favorite colors and we could choose any one we liked. I liked all of them but only had time to pick one. I randomly chose Lisa Johnson's color picks.

And here is the card I made. I used Polka Dot Basics and Mega Mixed Messages. The round punches are from the Paper Source (at our local mall) and the bottom is an EK Success punch (the little dots). Hope you like this and have a great day!

PTI Challenge (Paint by Numbers Sketch)

2010-02-08T16:08:00.000-08:00

Today's challenge was to make a card with this sketch.

I just use my name (ColleenK) when I am online so I used these colors...

And here is my card. I would have done a few things differently but didn't have much time today...

CPS Blog Challenge

2010-02-08T14:42:00.000-08:00

Here is the sketch from http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/. Papertrey is sponsoring this weeks sketch. This is my first time there but its a pretty cool site and I am sure I will be back. Here is my card I made for a sweet little girl that broke her leg. I was gonna wrap the monkeys leg up but didn't know where to begin but I am pretty sure she will like it as is.

I used Papertrey's Friends til the end, Around and About Sentiments and Beyond Basic Borders. The monkey is a K&Co. chipboard sticker.

And the sun came out today so I took a better picture of this card from the other days post from the resist technique challenge.

Now I want to go do today's challenge..if I have time. Wow Papertrey's Anniversary is keeping me busy!

Another Papertrey Challenge

2010-02-05T20:51:00.000-08:00

Today's Papertrey challenge was to use the resist embossing technique. I have never done this and actually had to watch Nicole's video 4 times. (she did it soo fast! or I am just a slow learner LOL!) I didn't even start until 8pm because my daughter had Winter Formal tonight and I have been too busy to even look at the computer today! So here is my card. I used Guidelines, Mega Mixed Messages and a heart from Around and About Sentiments.I cut the butterfly from a practice piece with a Martha Stewart punch.
AAAANNNNNDDDD I AMM SOOO Happy to have won the stamp sets from Day 2!!! I got up and turned on the computer and thought I would look at the cards I posted to see if anybody had made any comments. I was hoping for just 1! And there it was - a congrats on your win!!! What ? It didn't sink in..... Then it did! I couldn't believe it!I don't usually put my cards on my blog because I thought I would wait till I got better.But for the chance to win more stamps, I decided to make as many as I could!! I started stamping about this time last year and have about 15 sets and not one is a duplicate!!Did I mention how happy I am? Then I started reading comments and everybody was sooo nice!Papertrey People are the nicest people!Thank you! Now I see how just a little comment to encourage or congratulate means and I will try to spend more time doing the same for others. Alli Miles said she loved my card and has no idea that she made my day, week or maybe even longer! I don't have the gift of words so this probably sounds rambling and incoherent but I am OK with that. Have a great day!

Papertrey Card #7

2010-02-02T23:25:00.000-08:00

This card was made with Niki Estes Birthday Package graphic. Also used was Guidelines, Around and About Sentiments

Papertrey Card # 6

2010-02-02T23:20:00.000-08:00

This card is made with Heather Nichols' cute cupcake design. I also used the cupcake set for the sentiment and polka dot basics #1 and around and about sentiments for the hearts.

Papertrey Card #5

2010-02-02T20:26:00.001-08:00

This card was made after downloading the Happy Day graphic by Tiffany Pastor. Since these need to be posted by 4am (california time) the lighting is really bad. So just imagine this brighter haha :) Oh yes, I also used Star Prints and Around and About Sentiments.

Papertrey Card #4

2010-02-02T20:22:00.000-08:00

This card was made with the cute little bear designed by Alli Miles. I would love to have this as a stamp!

Papertrey -Card #3

2010-02-02T16:39:00.000-08:00

I made this card with the downloaded graphic from Melissa Bickford's Blog. I also used the cupcake set and Beyond Basic Borders. I was almost done and messed it up by smearing black ink! I HATE when that happens. Sooo I added the bow. I don't normally use bows, but I think it worked out good.

Card # 2

2010-02-02T16:03:00.000-08:00

This card was made with Dawn McVey's downloaded graphic. I used Journaling Lines and Around and About Sentiments with it. Also used a Fiskars punch and Spellbinders Nestabilities Scalloped Circle.

Happy Birthday Papertrey

2010-02-02T15:37:00.000-08:00

It is Papertrey's 3rd anniversary and to celebrate, they are having contests where you can win stamp sets just by making cards and posting them on your blog. I haven't done this in so long, that I almost forgot how to upload them! But with the chance to win one of those sets I will make as many as I can!! I love Papertrey!

First I made this card with Becky Oehler's design. I printed it a few times on some Basic Grey and K&Co. papers, cut them out, did a little sewing and stamped the sentiment onto Papertrey's grosgrain ribbon.

Color Challenge #3

2009-04-06T08:59:00.000-07:00

Dawn McVey posted her third color challenge and picked these happy colors:

I used stamps from Papertrey and card stock from my scrapbook supplies. I ordered a couple colors of card stock from Papertrey to check it out and now I am gonna have to order more because it is quality stuff. I also used their inks and then embossed. I stamped the flower twice, then cut them in half to make one. The brads came in little packs from Target. The card is for my mom. I have to send her some boring paperwork. Boring paperwork is always better inside a happy card.

I also made this card for my baby away at college. I again used Papertrey stamps (around and about sentiments) and die cuts from k and co.

And this one I used Around and about sentiments with Guide Lines 2. I just stamped randomly and messy then punched out the scalloped flower. Then punched a partial stamp for the round part inside the flower and used pop dots. Have a great week!

Card for Alzheimers Auction

2009-04-01T14:42:00.000-07:00

Hi.

Jen Tapler has requested cards on her blog to auction off with the money going to help fight Alzheimers disease.

One lucky person will win some "blog candy".

We had a family friend that suffered from this cruel disease so here is my card. I will make more and send them in a couple days.

If you are interested in helping out, here is her blog address:

http://jentapler.blogspot.com/2009/03/blogoversary-challenge-big-blog-candy.html

I am new to cardmaking and hope this will be ok. I like how it turned out.

I used my new Papertrey Beyond Border stamps for the tree and sentiment and some clear stamps from Michael's for the bird and circle around the hello. I got a new EK Success border punch from Michael's and punched the holes then threaded through them with embroidery floss.

I punched holes in the branches and put in some brads that I got from Target. I used pop-dots to raise the scallop punched sentiment.

Up close.

And inside.I hope you like it.

Welcome

2009-04-01T12:38:00.000-07:00

Hi.This is my new blog. I am new to card making. It started in November when I made a card for my daughter who is away at college. Then, I made another in December. And now it has become my new hobby. It is way faster to make a card than a scrapbook page and it if fun.

Here are a few of my "older cards". (since January)

I liked the sparkle on this one

For KaylaThis one was weak.

This one was for my mom's birthday