Masculine Card

I've had this Papertrey set for quite a while and just haven't sat down and played with it. My supply of ready-made blank cards has dwindled, so I decided to make a few. This design lends itself to many uses - thinking of you, sympathy, birthday, get well, etc. I opted not to stamp a sentiment of any kind on the front or inside of the card until I'm ready to send it. I adapted my layout from this card by Dawn McVey.


Cardstock/Paper: SU - Patterns Pack DSP III (hostess), very vanilla, chocolate chip
Ink: SO - timber brown
Stamps: PTI - Through the Trees
Misc.: SU - antinque brads, ticket corner punch; SEI - twine ribbon; Zig - glue pen; glitter; ScorTape

Chair-ished

My dad recently came over and did some plumbing work at our house. While a formal thank-you never seems to be necessary with the parentals, I think it's still nice to offer a gesture of appreciation. So I made this card using one of my new Papertrey sets. It's a little difficult to see but the cardstock I used to stamp my sentiment on is actually a scrap that I had used to catch Glimmer Mist overspray. The scrap got just a light dusting of sparkle, which went with this card perfectly.



I also did something that I rarely ever do. I "finished" the inside of the card, as well. It just seemed too ... blah ... to leave only a sentiment on the inside.


Cardstock/Paper: SU - Patterns Pack DSP III (hostess), very vanilla, whisper white
Ink: VF - onyx; SO - timber brown
Stamps: PTI - Chair-ished, On My Couch, On My Couch Additions, Inside & Out Thanks
Misc: PTI - On My Couch dies, button twine; pop dots; misc. button (Michaels variety pack); TA - Glimmer Mist (misc. colors); misc. brown pen; white gel pen; blue glitter pen
Card design based on a card by set creator Lisa Johnson

Happy Father's Day

I intended to post this card yesterday, but I danced my time away and then completely forgot. While not indicative from the outside, I made this card for Father's Day using some of my new Tattered Angels products. I don't know if I ever mentioned that I went to a Glimmer Mist class at the Great American Scrapbook Convention, but I did and I absolutely fell in love with all things Tattered Angels. Honestly, it was hard to stop myself.

For this one-layer card, I used glimmer screens with the mist. It's difficult to see one of the screens in this photo, but if you look closely at the top right corner of the card, you can see a little of the Glacier scroll peaking through. The real, true shimmer of the card is quite difficult to capture on camera, but hopefully there's enough shimmeriness (yes, I just made that up) to give you the idea.


Card base: Michaels
Stamps: Tattered Angels - Tattered Traveler
Ink: SO - timber brown
Misc: Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist (Metallics - Glacier, Gold, Graphite, Silver; Blue - Sapphire; Tattered Leather); Glimmer Screens - Tattered Traveler, Garden Lattice

Happy Mother's Day

Today's card is based on this card by Ashley Cannon Newell. I thought the soft colors lended themselves well to Mother's Day. A simple sentiment substitution was all it took. Overall, this card was very simple to execute. Probably the fastest I've ever made one actually.


Cardstock: SU - pink pirouhette, chocolate chip, whisper white; kraft
Ink: SO - timber brown; CB - white craft; SU - pretty in pink, blush blossom, pink pirouhette, rose red, pixie pink
Stamps: PTI - Out on a Limb, Daily Designs Sentiments
Misc: SU - pink pirouhette grossgrain, eyelet border punch; pop dots; ScorTape

Packaging Templates Not for the Faint of Heart

Yesterday you saw the card I gave to my friend for her birthday. Today I'm showing you the gift that I included. Why am I showing you the gift? Well, b/c I made the packaging and, quite frankly, after all of that work, someone should give me kuddos. LOL! I downloaded a digital template from Papertrey Ink and then printed it on the back of the cardstock I had chosen for the packaging. Then you score and tape flaps as set out in the assembly guide. And when it's all said and done, you have a handmade package for your goodies.

Also, Don't forget about the little contest I'm running. You have until noon tomorrow CST to enter!

Cardstock: SU - Parisian Breeze DP, choc. chip; watercolor paper

Stamps: WS - birthday chicken
Ink: SO - timber brown

Misc: PTI Timeless Template - Tucked Away; SU - watercolor pencils & blender pen; MM - green eyelet, polka dot grossgrain; green grossgrain; lt. blue satin; raspberry satin; ScorTape

Now, here's a little tip from me to you:  when using these kinds of templates, test them out on scratch paper, especially if you decide to resize them! Don't ask me how I know this, I don't want to talk about it.

Birthday Cupcake

One of my good friends recently had a birthday, and I whipped up this card to honor her special day. I based it on a layout by Mariana Grigsby in this recent Embellish Magazine challenge post. And here's an added bonus:  I'm offering a little prize if you can figure out my layout mistake. While this isn't the best quality photo since I had to use my phone rather than my digital SLR, you should still be able to see the whoopsy if you look closely. (You can click the photo to enlarge.) You have until Saturday at noon CST to post your answer. I'll select a Random.Derek winner from the correct answers. Good luck!

Cardstock/Paper: SU - choc. chip; pixie pink; tempting turquoise; glorious green, more mustard; watercolor paper; Sizzix - shantung texture, silver
Stamps: SU - Crazy for Cupcakes; PTI - Around & About Sentiments
Ink: SO - timber brown
Misc: Bazzill - micro brads; MM - stitched grossgrain; Sizzix Texturz - #20 (Birthdays), SU Backgrounds #1; machine stitching; ScorTape; pop dots

Wishing You

I was recently hired to make a birthday card for a 90th birthday celebration. I like to get a feel for the type of person who will be receiving a card that I make. The card recipient has been described as "rather traditional" and loves the colors pink and green. I knew this card would be perfect with a few simple substitutions.

Cardstock: DCWV - Luxury Stack; SU - chocolate chip, pink pirouhette;  misc. white paper

Stamps: PTI - Recipe Box Label, Fresh Alphabet, Daily Designs, With Sympathy, Through the Trees

Ink: SU - pink pirouhette, sage shadow, creamy caramel; SO - timber brown

Misc: SU - pixie pink satin ribbon, scallop border punch, Texturz Flourish embossing plate; EK success - diamond scallop border punch; PTI - rustic twine; Reflections - pink adhesive pearls; pop dots; Zots; ScorTape; corner rounder

20+ Days of Cards: Day 12

Having grown up in a farming community and as part of a farming family, the images in Country Morning really grabbed me, reminding me very much of my childhood. I, of course, wanted to include the images in this year's bundle of cards. I saw this card on SplitCoast and was inspired to create the card I'm showing you today.

Cardstock/Paper: SU - parisian breeze; lt. kraft; watercolor paper
Ink: SO - timber brown
Stamps: SU - Country Morning; PTI - Autumn Abundance
Misc: SEI - ribbon; ScorPal; SU - watercolor pencils, blender pen, eyelet border punch; Sizzix - TopNotez; Zips

20+ Days of Cards: Day 10

I bought this stamp from a fellow blogger but hadn't had the opportunity to ink it. This was the perfect opportunity. It makes the cutest blank notecard, don't you think? I used one of Dawn's color challenges to put the whole thing together.

Cardstock/Paper: SU - sweet always, chocolate chip; watercolor paper
Ink: SO - timber brown
Stamps: WS - Fall Fun Kitty
Misc: SU - watercolor pencils, blender pen, linen thread; misc. buttons; Zots

20+ Days of Cards: Day 9

Simple, understated, elegant. What else is there to say about this design? I simplified it to eliminate some of the intricate cutting. But I think the end product is just as stunning.

Cardstock/Paper: DCWV - Mi Casa stack; SU - chocolate chip, whisper white
Ink: SO - timber brown
Stamps: VV - Fluttering By; SU - Thoughts & Prayers
Misc: pop dots; Recollections - black gems; orange gems; Zots; EK - diamond scallop punch; Sizzix - Texturz

20+ Days of Cards: Day 8

I like having a multipurpose card in the stash. By leaving the inside of this card blank, you are free to celebrate anything from a birthday to a piece of good news to a beautiful day. I saw this card in the Papertrey idea gallery and knew it was the perfect design.

Cardstock/Paper: SU - wintergreen, windsor knot, good morning sunshine, chocolate chip; kraft; watercolor paper
Ink: SO - timber brown
Stamps: PTI - Autumn Abundance
Misc: SU - linen thread, watercolor pencils, blender pen, ticket corner punch; MM - pewter brads; brown pen

20+ Days of Cards: Day 5

It can be difficult to find a sympathy card that isn't too frilly or flowery. Sometimes you just want something simple, perhaps even a bit more masculine. That's what drew me to this design when I first saw it. It adapted very well. Enjoy!

Cardstock: SU - always artichoke, barely banana, real red, very vanilla
Ink: SU - really rust, more mustard, garden green, ruby red, mellow moss, creamy caramel; SO - timber brown
Stamps: SU - Thoughts & Prayers
Misc: MM - square brads; Sizzix - SU Texturz #1 Flourish

20+ Days of Cards: Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of the project parade. Today we're giving thanks. Enjoy!

Cardstock: SU - kiwi kiss, tangerine tango, pumpkin pie, more mustard; watercolor paper
Ink: SO - timber brown
Stamps: SU - The More the Merrier
Misc: SU - Alpine Originals felt ribbon, watercolor pencils, blender pen, scallop circle punch; EK - 1.75" circle punch; Fiskars - 1" circle punch; Sizzix - Texturz #15 Lovely Flourish; pop dots; Zips; Zots
Inspiration card

Everyday Miracle

I sent this card to the daughter of one of my co-workers who has had an ongoing illness. She's been sick since June, so the office has been sending her cards to help keep her spirits up. We're hopeful that this latest treatment is a success. I got this stamp set just recently. This is the first time I've inked it. I would have liked for my sun spot to have been a little less prominent, but sometimes you stop when things are just okay rather than ruining it by trying for perfect!

Cardstock: SU - chocolate chip, pink pirouette, sweet always, very vanilla
Stamps: Peace Within
Ink: SO - timber brown; SU - barely banana, apricot appeal, so saffron, more mustard
Misc: SU - watercolor pencils, blender pen; button; twine; metal flower; Zots; pop dots

Birthday Thanks

I had quite a few thank-you notes to write after my birthday. And I after I saw this card on the Amuse blog, I knew that it would be perfect so I whipped up a set to send out to my friends & family. I adapted the design to suit what I had on-hand. They turned out pretty good, eh?

Cardstock: SU - choc. chip, very vanilla; Sizzix - shantung assorted metals self-adhesive

Stamps: Studio G - typewriter alpha

Ink: StazOn - timber brown

Misc: Zots; gems; Sizzix - leaf #4

It's a Boy

I had to make a quick card before attending a baby shower this weekend. I'm pleased with the design and how quickly it came together (for a change). Not to mention it's my own design. Go me!

Cardstock/Paper: SU - Parisian Breeze; kraft
Stamps: SU - Office Accoutrement; VV - Practically Perfect
Ink: SO - timber brown
Misc: EK - binding edge punch; SU - choc. chip clip, choc. chip brad, baja breeze buttons, linen thread; pop dots; Zots

Class of '09

It's hard to believe that my "little" cousin graduated this weekend. The same kid I babysat from the time he was born! Sheesh - where does the time go??!!

I saw this post last week and thought it would be perfect for Scott's card. I tweaked it to include his school colors & to work with my smaller dies. I'm pleased as punch w/ the result! *pat myself on the back*

Cardstock/paper: SU - Good Morning Sunshine, Western Sky, So Saffron; dk. kraft; green crinkle (that's technical, right?)

Stamps: PTI - Fresh Alphabet

Ink: SO - timber brown

Misc: Sizzix - Aphrodite alpha, Stars #2; MM - FV trims (Lizzie), star brads; SU - clear embossing powder; green grossgrain; pop dots; tacky tape; Xyron 250

Father's Day

This is the card I made for my father-in-law. It's a little variation on yesterday's theme - a little different color scheme, a little truer to the inspiration layout, and a little turn on the stripes. 

Cardstock/paper: SU - windsor knot, baja breeze, chocolate chip; lt. kraft; dk. kraft

Stamps: VV - Father Figure; PTI - Around & About sentiments (small star)

Ink: SO - timber brown

Misc: Sizzix - Stars #2; pop dots; MM - brads; La Plume - dk. brown pen

Proud

It's hard to believe it's already time to celebrate Father's Day. We'll be mailing our cards from Alaska this year. Won't that be fun? This is the card I made for my dad. I used this card as inspiration.

Cardstock/paper: SU - parisian breeze, baja breeze, chocolate chip; lt. kraft; dk. kraft

Stamps: VV - Father Figure; PTI - Around & About sentiments (small star)

Ink: SO - timber brown

Misc: chipboard star; Sizzix - Stars #2; pop dots; MM - brad; La Plume - dk. brown pen