Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Notepad Holder ~ Presents (post #4)

This present paper works really well for the notepad.
The DCWV paper pad has a lot of paper perfect for making these.


*Chipboard base 4 x 4 in. covered with design paper from the DCWV Christmas Matstack 4.5 x 6.5 pad.
*3x3 sticky note pad.
*Mini gel pen from Staples.
*Small metal clip from Staples.
*Ribbon from Joanns.
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Christmas Card ~ A Present For Piggie (post #3)

First off I would like to thank Lori at Clearly Digi Stamps and Dee at Dee's Designs Blog for this very cute pig digi I used for this card.
He is part of a set I won at the Clearly Digi Stamps 3rd Sunday Blog hop.
The set includes a pig, a cow, a chicken, an egg, a haystack, a barn and a lot of cute paper.



*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Design paper strip from the DCWV Christmas Matstack 4.5 x 6.5 pad.
*Pig from the Farm Critters and Barn Digital Image from Doodle Pantry (formally CDS)
*Sentiment frame is cut from the Scroll Die from Verve Stamps.
*Sentiment stamp is from my stash.
*Scalloped ovals cut from the Spellbinder Big Scalloped Ovals Large die set.
*Rhinestones from Darice.
*Ribbon from my stash.
*CTMH stamp pad Kentucky Green.

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Notepad Holder ~ White Tree (post #2)

Here is the notepad holder I made to go with my All Dressed Up card.        
I really think this tree design paper is cute.


*Chipboard base 4 x 4 in. covered with design paper from the DCWV Christmas Matstack 4.5 x 6.5 pad.
*3x3 sticky note pad.
*Mini gel pen from Staples.
*Small metal clip from Staples.
*Ribbon from Joanns.
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Christmas Card ~ All Dressed Up (post #1)

For my first card today I used this adorable Paper Nest Dolls image.
I replaced the feathers in her hat with handmade holly and covered her lantern with a Christmas tree cut from the design paper.
I added a little glitter glue to the tree decorations to give it sparkle.



*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Design paper strip from the DCWV Christmas Matstack 4.5 x 6.5 pad.
*Aristocrat Emma image from The Paper Nest
*Sentiment frame is cut from the Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Sentiment stamp is from my stash.
*Scalloped ovals cut from the Spellbinder Big Scalloped Ovals Large die set.
*Glitter glue from Studeo G.
*Ribbon from my stash.
*CTMH stamp pad Ponderosa Pine.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Notepad Holder ~ Black & White Dots (post #4)

I made a notepad holder to finish off the black & white dot set.


*Chipboard base 4 x 4 in. covered with design paper from the Recollections Black & White 8.5 x 11 pad.
*3x3 sticky note pad.
*Mini gel pen from Staples.
*Small metal clip from Staples.
*Ribbon from Joanns.
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Birthday Card ~ Black & White Dots (post #3)

I used another design paper from the black and white pad.
This time I did a lot of tearing and distressing.
I added the sentiment and ribbon then finished it off with a little  bling in the corners.



*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Design paper strip from the Recollections Black & White 8.5 x 11 pad.
*Sentiment frame is called Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Sentiment stamp from CTMH.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Ribbon from Michaels.
*Rhinestones from Studio G.

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Notepad Holder ~ Black & White Foral (post #2)

I am having a fun time creating with a black and white theme.
It always feels elegant to me and can be used for so many occasions.


*Chipboard base 4 x 4 in. covered with design paper from the Recollections Black & White 8.5 x 11 pad.
*3x3 sticky note pad.
*Mini gel pen from Staples.
*Small metal clip from Staples.
*Ribbon from Joanns.
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Birthday Card ~ Black & White Floral (post #1)

This time around I used an 8.5 x 11 sized design paper to create my set.
Because there is less paper I can get one note pad holder and two or tree cards depending on their style.
I wanted to bling it up a little so I added rhinestones to the flower centers.
I wanted to keep it clean and simple so I stamped the sentiment directly to the card base then added a little bow.



*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Design paper strip from the Recollections Black & White 8.5 x 11 pad.
*Sentiment stamp is called Birthday To You from Verve Stamps.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Flowers cut at 1 in. from the Cricut Paisley cartridge.
*Ribbon from Michaels.
*Rhinestones from Studio G.

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Monday, July 29, 2013

Notepad Holder ~ Christmas Trees (post #3)

I have another notepad holder to share today.
I actually made two but they made using the same materials.
These are sure fun to make.
I actually cut the design paper for the two holders first then use the leftover scraps to create the matching cards from post #1&2.



*Chipboard base 4 x 4 in. covered with design paper from the K&Co Susan Winget 12 x 12 pad.
*3x3 sticky note pad.
*Mini gel pen from Staples.
*Small metal clip from Staples.
*Ribbon from Joanns.
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Christmas Card ~ Merry... (post #2)

For my second card I tore the tree design paper strip but this time backed it with yellow design and solid red torn strips.
I went with a landscape style this time and added three design paper trees to the corner.
My sentiment is on a mini bookplate and backed with raffia.


 
*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Design paper strip from the K&Co. Susan Winget 12 x 12 pad.
*Sentiment frame is cut from the Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Sentiment stamp is from CTMH.
*Raffia from my stash.
*CTMH stamp pad Ponderosa Pine.

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Christmas Card ~ Wishing You... (post #1)

I made two more cards and two more note holders with one piece of 12 x 12 paper.
This time they are all Christmas themed.
For the first card I tore the design paper strip, inked the edges then backed it with a torn solid red strip. I cut out three of the little trees from the design paper backed them paper then adhered  them with foam tape.
I cut my scroll sentiment frame from some yellow design paper scraps then added the sentiment.
I cut a second scroll and put it behind the first one for a shadow effect.
I backed it with two colors of raffia.




*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Design paper strip from the K&Co. Susan Winget 12 x 12 pad.
*Sentiment frame is cut from the Scroll Die from Verve Stamps.
*Sentiment stamp unknown
*Raffia from my stash.
*CTMH stamp pad Ponderosa Pine.

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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Birthday Card ~ Coffee or Tea? (post #3)

Part of the 12 x 12 design paper does not have the holly leaves so I thought this part would make a great birthday card.

I hope you enjoyed my little series. There are more to come...



*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Design paper strip from the DCWV Christmas and Winter Stack 12 x 12 pad.
*Sentiment frame is cut from the Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Sentiment stamp is from Hero Arts.
*CTMH stamp pad Ponderosa Pine.
*Deco behind sentiment frame is raffia.

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Notepad Holder ~ Coffee or Tea? (post #2)

For my second 12 x 12 creation I made two notepad holders with pens.
It is hard to see the Christmas design on the paper on the holder so I'm including a picture of the set.
I found this ribbon in my stash that matched perfectly.
I love to go to Joanns and Michaels and get their seasonal ribbon (on sale of course).
It is fun the next year to get it back out and see what I can create with it.

 

*Chipboard base 4 x 4 in. covered with design paper from the Recollections 8.5 x 11 in. paper pad.
*3x3 sticky note pad.
*Mini gel pen from Staples.
*Small metal clip from Staples.
*Ribbon from Joanns.
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Christmas Card ~ Coffee or Tea? (post #1)

I challenged myself to make as much as I could from one piece of 12 x 12 design paper.
I found that if I just make a project or card from the paper I just end up filing away the scraps and it can be years if ever before I get back to it.
My scraps are getting out of control. lol
I have baggies here and there waiting for me to separate and put them where they belong.
I started a new filing system that I {try to} use each time now but sometimes it just goes in a baggie. whoopsie.

I was able to complete two cards and two note holders and still have enough scrap to make one or two cards left over from my 12 x 12 paper.
You will probably see a series of note holders and cards because I'm trying to work on some stock for a bazaar I do every December. I like to start making things in July so the pressure is less as the day approaches.

Here is the first card.
This one is a Christmas card and I tried to play off the holly leaves in the design so I used my holly and berry stamp for accents.

 

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Design paper strip from the DCWV Christmas and Winter Stack 12 x 12 pad.
*Sentiment frame is cut from the Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Holly, berry and sentiment stamps from CTMH.
*CTMH stamp pad Ponderosa Pine.

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Birthday Card ~ Joyful Words (post #3)

For this birthday card I used this background stamp that has lots of fun sentiments.
I tore, then sponged the edges.
Next I cut out my frame and turned it lengthwise to add the present image.
To finish it off I added a little twine.


*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Present frame is cut from the Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Background sentiment stamp from Stampin Up.
*Present stamp from CTMH.
*CTMH stamp pad Citru Leaf.
*Stampin Up stamp pad Tempting Torquoise.
*Twine is from Recollections.
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Christmas Card ~ Holly & Berries (post #2)

I have another Christmas card to share with you today.
First I stamped the background, then stamped and cut out the holly and berries for the corner.
I used my good ole Mini Bookplate for the sentiment.

 
*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card front stamped using the holly and berry stamp from CTMH
*Sentiment frame is cut from the Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Holly, berry and sentiment stamps from CTMH.
*CTMH stamp pad Ponderosa Pine.

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Birthday Card ~ CAS Celebration (post #1)

So here is the card I had envisioned for yesterday's card until my crafting supplies jumped onto it.
I used the same colors and supplies but held back on the layers and added bling.



*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Sentiment stamp from Verve Stamps is called Birthday To You
*Balloon and confetti stamps are from CTMH.
*Balloon string stamp from Stampin Up.
*CTMH stamp pad Clover Meadow.
*Stampin Up stamp pads Yo Yo Yellow and Tempting Torquoise.
*Burlap ribbon from Joanns.
 *Ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon
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Friday, July 26, 2013

Note Holder ~ Black & White (post #3)

Here is my next post it holder. I used a different pattern paper from the same pad but this time there is more black than white.



*Chipboard base 4 x 4 in. covered with design paper from the Recollections 8.5 x 11 in. paper pad.
*3x3 sticky note pad.
*Mini gel pen from Staples.
*Small metal clip from Staples.
*Ribbon from Celebrate It (Michaels)
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Birthday Card ~ Celebrate (post #2)

I originally planned this card to be a CAS card but I kept adding things I thought would look good on it.
Don't worry I made a CAS one for tomorrow's post. tee hee hee.
It is kind of hard to see in the picture but I added glitter glue dots around the design , to the sentiment frame and on the balloons.
I found the burlap ribbon on sale for 70% at Joanns and the ribbon bow is made with ribbon blog candy I received from Really Reasonable Ribbon.


*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Sentiment stamp from Verve Stamps is called Birthday To You
*Balloon and confetti stamps are from CTMH.
*Balloon string stamp from Stampin Up.
*CTMH stamp pad Clover Meadow.
*Stampin Up stamp pads Yo Yo Yellow and Tempting Torquoise.
*Glitter Glue from Studio G.
 *Ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon
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Christmas Card ~ Ornament Bear (post #1)

I have been having fun playing with some of my stamps.
Some are new and some I've had for years.
It has been fun to look at a stamp that is designed one way and change it up a bit to get a different look or theme.
I just love this cute little Get Inky bear.
As you may remember I used this stamp to make a red, white and blue birthday card in June.
This time I stamped him on kraft paper and covered his cupcake with an ornament.

I had the hardest time getting the color to show up on the picture so I took two.
The first picture is the closest to the true colors but the details do not show up well.
The second picture looks more pink than red but it shows the details a little better.

I cut the ornament and the background from the same sheet of design paper.
The ornament has a shiny embossed design on it .
The background has a faded music note paper look to it.




*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Design paper from the DCWV Heirloom Christmas Stack 12 x 12 pad.
*Bear from the Blue Moon Creation Get Inky stamp set called Beary special Cupcake.
*Merry Christmas sentiment from CTMH.
*Sentiment frame is cut from the Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Ornament cut at 2.25 in. top cut by hand.
*Ranger Tea Dye Distress Ink stamp pad.

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Note Holder ~ Black & White Floral (post #2)

When I saw one of these on Dawn's Sunnyside Up  7/12 blog post I just knew I had to make one.
I changed mine up a bit using supplies I had in my stash.
I made another one for tomorrow's post and have plans for more.


*Chipboard base 4 x 4 in. covered with design paper from the Recollections 8.5 x 11 in. paper pad.
*3x3 sticky note pad.
*Mini gel pen from Staples.
*Small metal clip from Staples.
*Ribbon from Celebrate It (Michaels)
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Sympathy Card ~ Angel Thoughts (post #1)

Hi guys I have another black and white card for you.
Sympathy cards are the hardest type of card for me to make especially at the time they are needed.
While I was going through my Christmas stamp drawers I brought out my angel stamps.
Yes I said drawers as in six very full ones.
Can you say addiction? Anyway...
Today's card is made using two more angel stamps.


*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card front edges torn slightly smaller than the base then sponged.
*Sentiment frames are from Verve Stamps and called Mini Bookplate Die Set
*Sentiment is from Hero Arts.
*Angels are from Inkadinkado (single stamps)
*Stars are from the Inkadinkado Angels stamp set.
*Design paper is from the Recollection 8.5 x 11 Black and White pad.
*Ribbon from my stash.
*Rhinestones from Prima..
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Get Well Card ~ Seashell Collage

One of my all time favorite colors is blue so when I picked out this embossing folder for my background I knew I would use assorted shades of blue with a little white accent.
I love the font on this get well sentiment and for me it is the perfect size for my cards.
I picked out this little flower, added assorted ribbon, a little twine and a tiny flower with a rhinestone center.


*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card front 5.25 x 4 in. embossed with the Cuttlebug Shell Collage folder.
*Sentiment is a stamp called Feel Better Plain Jane from Verve Stamps .
*Large paper flower from Michaels.
*Small flower cut from an EK Success punch.
*Ribbon and twine from my stash.
*Rhinestone from Joanns.
*Edges and assorted sponging done with an Indian Corn stamp pad from CTMH.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Christmas Card ~ Bows & Sparkles (post #3)

This card is my favorite Christmas one so far.
I stamped the Christmas sentiment tree with pine green ink onto the kraft card front.
Then to make the teeny tiny ornaments I used assorted tiny punches and the scraps from the foil and kraft paper used on the ornament card I made before.
I hand cut the little presents, added ribbon and tied tiny little ribbon bows to top them off.
I put in two pictures because they both accent the card in different ways.
The first one gives you a good idea of the card colors, highlights the ribbon and allows you to read the sentiment a little better.
The second one I took with a flash so the sparkly foil would show up but it washed out the other details.

 
 

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Tree sentiment stamp from Stampin Up.
*Ponderosa Pine stamp pad from CTMH.
*Design paper from the DCWV Twinkle Glints Stack 6x6 pad.
*Assorted punches from EK Success, McGill Creativity and an unknown punch.
*Ribbon from my stash.

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Get Well Card ~ Black & White Bling (post #2)

For my second card I wanted to create one with a black and white color combo.



*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Center design paper strip from the Recollections paper pad.
*Feel Better Soon sentiment is from Verve Stamps
*Ribbon from my stash.
*Rhinestones from Joanns.
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Birthday Card ~ Balloon Celebration (post #1)

This was a fun little CAS birthday card to create that could easily be used for other types of celebrations.
I like how it looks BUT I'm not real happy with how the glitter glue dried because it curled the paper.
Next time I'll put the glitter glue on and let it dry before putting the card together so I can smooth the wrinkles out as I place the card front onto the base.
You know I'm sure that card is coming apart so I can smooth it out because it is REEEALLY bothering me. lol.



*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card front 5.25 x 4 in.
*Balloon and celebrate stamp from Stampin Up.
*Balloon string stamp from CTMH.
*CTMH stamp pads Dutch Blue and Sunkiss Yellow.
*Stampin Up stamp pad Real Red.
*Glitter Glue from Studio G.
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Monday, July 22, 2013

Birthday Card ~ Nautical Celebration (post #3)

For my third card I used this nautical collage stamp.
I colored it with all kinds of Copic markers then tore the edges.
But wait I didn't stop there.
I decided it needed a tattered frame so I tore up some more card stock and then layered them.
I liked how the scroll sentiment looked on my other card so I repeated it but this time I accented the little curls on the scroll with a white gel pen to finish it off.



*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card fronts torn from assorted card stock.
*Nautical stamp from Running Rhino & Co.
*Sentiment is made using two Verve Stamps sets called Happy Thoughts and So Happy
*Sentiment is stamped on the Scroll Die from Verve Stamps
*Cording from my stash.
 May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Thinking of You ~ Gentle Thoughts (post #2)

For my second card I played off the red in the life preserver and then went with my husband's favorite color combination.
I added one of my all time favorite sentiments, cut a teeny gull from the sea stamp, topped it off with black and white twine and then added a matching sea star to bring the focus back to the sea scene image.
I have to tell you it literally took hours to find the right combination for my sentiment area. lol.
I cut the Verve Scroll die and sentiment like my first card but couldn't get the effect I was going for so I put the card aside and made my third card.
Then I pulled out my old trusty Verve Mini Bookplate and Small Phrases sets and  came up with the winning combination.



*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card front is made up of alternating torn solid papers.
*Sentiment is from the Verve Stamps stamp set called Small Phrases
*Sentiment is stamped on the Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps
*Sea scene stamp from my stash and does not have a brand name on it.
*Twine is from Divine Twine.
 
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

Please join me and play along with these terrific challenges!
Verve Stamps Tattered pages
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DL Art Thankful Thursday July linky anything goes
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Birthday Card ~ Peaceful Celebration (post #1)

My goodness my card collection is sure growing. And I have more to share today.
For my first card I had the hardest time deciding on the design paper combination I wanted to use.
I was in the mood for a different card design type so this is what I came up with.
I used this sea scene stamp that I have had for years and come back to on occasion.



*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card front is made up of alternating torn solid and design papers.
*Sentiment is made using two Verve Stamps sets called Happy Thoughts and So Happy
*Sentiment is stamped on the Scroll Die from Verve Stamps
*Sea scene stamp from my stash and does not have a brand name on it.
*Design paper is from the Bo Bunny Camp a lot paper pad.
*Cording is from my stash.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

Please join me and play along with these terrific challenges!
Verve Stamps Tattered pages
Curtain Call Challenge Feeling nautical
Every Day Is An Occasion Sunday Funday #11
DL Art Thankful Thursday July linky anything goes
Scrappy Moms Stamps Great outdoors
Pink by Design Stamps Up, up and away (birds)
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