Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 128 - Material Girl!

So, when I read the challenge for this week over on Cute Card Thursday I knew exactly what I wanted to do!  I had been practicing these sweet rosebuds made from torn fabric, and I thought they would be so precious on a card!  Here is my take on the challenge . . .

Product Info:

• Card stock is Bazzill
• Patterned paper is My Minds Eye, Ooh La La "Happy Days" paper
• Image from clip art software
• Fabric and felt from my stash
• Stickles 'Diamond'

Tips, Tools, Techniques:

• Card base cut using Cricut Expression, Walk in My Garden cartridge, card2 set at 5"
• Orange fame cut using Songbird cartridge, Frame3 set at 4", orange mat cut at 4" using shadow feature
• White sentiment tag was printed on ink jet printer, then cut on Cricut using Songbird cartridge, Fame2-s using 'Center Point' feature
• Fabric roses are hand made and felt leaf was cut freehand

And that's all there was to it!  I just love it when a card comes together just the way you want it to do!  Come back again soon and see what I'm up to in my studio here at Camellia Cottage.  Blessings, Becky

Daring Carmakers "A Host of Golden Daffodils"

This week's 'dare' over at Daring Cardmakers (DCM) is to make a card or other project with daffodils.  I love daffodils, and this reminded me of a time when I was small and each spring my mother, brother and I would walk about 1/2 mile one way to an old abandoned house.  The house was off, away from any other houses, at the end of a dead end road, so no one ever went back there.  There were hundreds of daffodils, mostly what my mother called 'butter and eggs' daffodils that, without anyone to tame them, had just run rampant and were all over the place!  We would pick daffodils until we couldn't hold any more, take them home and put them in jars and vases.  Eventually someone bought the old place, and I haven't been up there since, but I sure hope the new owners kept the daffodils! 

So, when I thought daffodils, I wanted to make my take on the butter and eggs dafodils with white center and yellow outer leaves.  Here is my card . . .

And here's all the info . . .

Product list:

• Blue cardstock used for base of card is Die Cuts With a View 'Be Mine' stack, cut on Cricut using Walk in My Garden Cartridge, card2 set at 5"
• Yellow cardstock is Die Cuts With a View 'brights' stack
• Green cardstock is Bazzill 'primary' multi-pack
• White cardstock is Bazzill Basics, inked with yelow ink
• Sentiment (rub-on) is from Melissa Frances
• Vintage button, twine, bumble bee and lady bug are from my stash

Flower infl:

• Leaves, stem and yellow petals are cut freehnd
• White petals were cut on Cricut using Walk in My Garden cartridge, coreopsis set at 1 1/4" and 1 3/4"
• Grass was cut on Cricut using Plantin SchoolBook set at 1"

I hope you've enjoyed your visit!  I will be back before long (hopefully) with another card or two for challenges that are going on right now.  Have a blessed day!  Becky

Bo Bunny Card Challenges - Two Challenges, Two Days, One Card

Okay, before I tell you about this card, can I just tell you how much I L*O*V*E Bo Bunny's products???  And one of my current favorites is the Alissa line.  I mean, why wouldn't you love lots of one of my favorite color combinations - pinks, black and white!!!  Oh, they threw in some other colors like green and turquoise and such, but in my mind they take back seat to the pink, black and white combinations.  And the fact they are two sided makes them even more fun! 

I also love that BB is beginning to place more emphasis on cardmaking, and are even setting aside the first and third Tuesdays of each month for card challenges.  Just in the last week they have had two challenges just for cards, and I chose to combine both challenges into one card

So, for this card I (of course) used the Alissa papers, but I'd been wanting to use the back side of Alissa Kissable, which is all black, gray and white, for a while, and this was the day!    Here they are . . .

The challenge for Friday was to make a 'card with heart', or having hearts on the card.

The challenge for Tuesday was to make a card from this sketch . . .

Here is my card made using both challenges . . .

And here is the info . . .

Base cardstock is Die Cuts With A View (DCWV)

Black cardstock is Bazzill 'corduroy'

Bo Bunny Patterned papers:

• Black and white is back side of Alissa Kissable
• Pink hearts are using both sides of Alissa Love You

Bling is from Basic Grey 'Bling It'

Ribbon is from my stash - maybe Walmart, but not sure, I've had it for a while

Corners rounded using EK Success 'medium' corner rounding punch

Stickles 'diamond' used to highlight parts of the patterned paper.


Cricut Info:

• Base of card cut on 'card 2' set @ 5 inches on Walk in My Garden Cartridge
• Black cardstock cut on 'card 1' set @ 4 1/2 inches on Walk in My Garden Cartridge
• Black and white patterned paper cut on 'card 1' set @ 4 1/4 inches on Walk in My Garden Cartridge
• Hearts cut using Plantin SchoolBook cartridge, set at 1 1/2", 1 3/4", 2", 2 1/4" and 2 1/2" - I used the back side for the bottom, middle and top hearts, and the front side for the 2nd and 4th hearts

Extra info:  For the hearts, I scored down the center of each and folded it in half, then glued them together in a 'stack, matching the center fold of each heart.

I love this card, partly because of it's simplicity, but also because of the different 'layers' the different products (like bling, Stickles and ribbon) gave it.  I hope you like it, too!

See you soon!  Becky

A Day For Challenges!!! Sophistocat, Crazy 4 Challenges and Easy Craft Products Challenges . . .

Updated to add:  I have also entered this card for the Sophistocat Challenge this week, which is to make a SPRING card.  Thanks, Becky

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Hi folks!  How is everyone today?  I had some good card making time this weekend, and was able to get a few cards made for challenges.  This one is for two separate challenges . . .



Easy Craft Projects Challenges issued a challenge to make a card, layout or other project using the color 'lavender'.

Crazy 4 Challenges asked us to make a card from the following sketch . . .

Here's my take on both challenges . . .

 And my product list . . .

Cardstock:

• Lavender is Bazzill
• Green is Die Cuts With a View (DCWV)

Patterned paper is from Hobby Lobby (no brand name)

Digital image is from PC Crafter

Pearls are from Prima 'e' Line

Sentiment is stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with Ranger green embossing powder

Lace is from my stash

Cricut Info:

• Card was cut using "Walk In My Garden" cartridge, card 2 set on 5"
• Patterned Paper was cut using "Walk In My Garden" cartridge, card 1 set on 4 3/4"
• Oval was cut using "Mothers Day 2010" cartridge, and I'm sorry I can't remember the size setting, but it's probably around 1 1/2"

Thanks for visiting today!  I'll be right back with another couple of challenges, so stick around!  Blessings, Becky

An 'All Cricut' Project

The idea for this project kind of 'bubbled around' in my head for a couple of days before I finally sat down and worked on it.  I have to say it took a lot of little pieces and glueing tiny bits of cardstock together.  Thank goodness for my Zig 2 Way Glue pens!  I have both the fine tip and chisel tip, and they are great for glueing those letter shadows and letters together! 

I hope you like this project as much as I do!  It is a door hanger that you could hang in your kitchen to let the family know if you've cooked, or if it's delivery for dinner tonight!  I had to do two pics, so here is one side . . .

and the other side . . .

 

And a few spotlight pics . . .

And I have a question for you!  Does anyone know what this hole is for???  Look in th picture below.  There is an extra hole below the hole for hanging over the doorknob.  I have no clue what it's for, but hope to come up with some way of covering it up or embellishing soon!

And here is my products list . . .

Base (yellow) and black cardstock is by Bazzill

Red and white cardstock is from a Die Cuts With a View (DCWV) cardstock stack

Cricut Info:

• Door hanger is cut using Tags, Bags, Boxes and More, hanger1, mirrored, at 10 1/2 inches.  I scored it in the center, folded and glued it together
• Phone and soup pot, words soup and chef are cut using the From My Kitchen cartridge
• Letters are cut using Plantin Schoolbook cartridge

As I said above, this involved a lot of tiny pieces, but I love the way it looks!  I'm going to hang it on the magnetic hook on my refrigerator door!

Thanks for visiting, and I hope you will visit again soon!  Blesings, Becky

A Play Day, and Valentines Cards

Yesterday (Saturday), with snow still on the ground (see post HERE) and high temps in the low 20's and wind chill temps around the zero mark, I stayed inside, in my PJ's ALL DAY, and played and played!  I'm learning how to use my new Cricut a little better now, and so I put it to good use making a few Valentines cards.  I had such a nice day!

Here is the first card.  The red 'cut-work' was done on the Cricut using my new (and new favorite) cartridge, the Mother's Day 2010 limited edition. 

And a spotlight pic . . .

And the products list (a very short one for a change!) . . .

Cardstock is from a DCWV cardstock stack

Gems are 'bling it' rhinestones from Basic Grey

Cricut info:

• The 4" square card was cut using the Walk In My Garden cartridge, card 2 set at 4 inches
• The cutwork was cut using the Mother's Day 2010 Limited Edition cartridge, Doily 2 set at either 3 1/2 or 3 3/4 inches (my old timers has set in today!)

This was a very simple card because the machine did most of the work.  I will say that . . .

1. it takes quite a while to cut, and
2. thank goodness for my Zig 2 Way Glue Pens (fine tip and chisel tip) because they made glueing all those little red lines much easier, and no, I didn't glue each bit, but the outer edges and larger bits.

Card # 2 is another 4 inch card . . .

 

And a couple of spotlight pics . . .

 

And the product list . . .

Cardstock and patterned paper from DCWV "Prints for the Year"  Ultimate stack

Stickles 'stardust'

Gems from Basic Grey 'bling it'

Cricut info:

• The 4" square card was cut using the Walk In My Garden cartridge, Card 2 set at 4 inches
• The patterned paper was cut using the Walk In My Garden cartidge, Card 1 set at 3 1/2 or 3 3/4 inches
• The heart and letters were cut using the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge
• The white frame was cut using the Mothers Day 2010 Limited Edition cartridge, Frame 3 set at I believe 3 1/4 inches

I really like this card, and could make tons of them since the parts come together very easily!

The next two cards are 5 inch square cards.  The first one was VERY easy!  Here is a picture . . .

 

And a couple of spotlight pics . . .

 

 And my product list . . .

Lavender cardstock is Bazzill

White cardstock and patterned paper is DCWV from same stack as above

Scrunched seam binding is from Grandmother's Lilac Bush collection from Bluebird Lane

Millinery flowers are from Glitter Your World

Cricut Info:

• The 5" square card was cut using the Walk In My Garden cartridge, Card 2 set at 4 inches
• The patterned paper was cut using the Walk In My Garden cartidge, Card 1 set at 4 1/2 or 4 3/4 inches
  
• The 'love' sentment was cut on the Walk In My Garden cartridge set on 1 1/2 inches, with the white cardstock cut on the same, but adding shadow
  

And the last card for the day, and my favorite is . .

And a few spotlight pics . . .

 And my product list . . .

Pink, yellow, blue and lavender cardstock is Bazzill

White cardstock and patterned paper is DCWV from same stack as above

Ribbon is 'ribbonFX' from Hobby Lobby

Buttons are from my stash

Left and right flowers are bumped up on foam squares

Cricut info:

• The 5" square card was cut using the Walk In My Garden cartridge, Card 2 set at 4 inches
• The patterned paper was cut using the Walk In My Garden cartidge, Card 1 set at 4 1/2 or 4 3/4 inches
• The 'love' sentment was cut on the Walk In My Garden cartridge set on 2 1/2 inches, with the white cardstock cut on the same, but adding shadow
• The flowers were cut on the Walk In My Garden Cartridge using (left) 'crpsis' set at 2 inches and blue shadow at the same, just using 'shadow', and (center and right) 'blossm' set at 2 inches and shadows at the same, just using 'shadow'

I  L*O*V*E this card!  It just came together so easy, and it could easily be used for an Easter, birthday, baby, etc. card by just changing the sentiment.  My problem now - gotta find some 5" square envelopes!

Thanks for visiting, I've enjoyed sharing my play day with you.  Now back to making some more cards!  Blessings, Becky

Cardvaarks Sketch Challenge

Cardvaarks challenge for this week was to make a card based on a sketch.  I found this sketch unusually hard to turn into a card, and I think that was because I was trying to do it on a more grand scale.  I'm working on a set of gift cards for a friend, and when I scaled the size down to a 4" square card, it just came into focus and I really like the end product.  Here is the sketch . . .

And here is my take on the sketch . . .

Spotlight pic . . . 

And here is my products list . . .

Cardstock:

• Base of card is Die Cuts With a View (DCWV)
• Sentiment is Bazzill

Patterned Paper is from My Minds Eye "Mademoiselle" line:

• Stripe is "Mother"
• Floral is "Mother Floral"

Stamped with brown ink, then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I didn't like the end result, so I inked the whole little rectangle with versamark and coated the whole thing with Ranger clear embossing powder and heat embossed it.  I like the end result much better!

Pearls are from Prima 'e. line'

Bling on the flowers is Stickles 'platinum'

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After all the fuss over the larger sketch, the final card ended up much prettier than I had expected.  I think I'll make a couple more from this paper, just using different sentiments and with the addition of a couple of lavender sachets will make a pretty gift.  Blessings friends!  Becky

CPS # 148 Sketch Challenge

Once again it's time for CPS's weekly sketch challenge.  I loved this sketch because it was so simple it was a challenge for me!  And I know that probably doesn't make sense, but I'm normally a frilly, fussy, 'more is more' cardmaker, and this sketch really made me work for it!  That said, I am really pleased with the outcome.  Here is the sketch . . .

And here is my take on the sketch; as you noticed, I did a more veretical card as opposed to a horizontal one . . .

And a spotlight pic . . .

{A side note:  You can't really tell it in the picture, but the texture and color of the embossing are almost identical to the color and texture of the ribbon - a really cool look!}
And my simple product list . . .

• Cardstock - Bazzill
• Patterned Paper - K&Company Designer Mat Pad "Roam"  (I'm loving these papers!)
• Shimmery copper ribbon from my stash
• Gems from Basic Grey 'bling it'
• Sentiment stamped with Versamark ink, then heat embossed using Ranger 'Copper' embossing powders
• Label cut with Cricut "Home Accents" cartridge

Do you see how easy that was?  But doing a simple card isn't really that easy for me, so I'm grateful for the challenge.  Thanks for visiting!  Becky

The Last Christmas Projects . . .

Yes, this is my last Christmas projects of 2009.  And you know, it's about time!  Today I am sharing one card and one tag with you.  They are both made using papers from Fancy Pants 'Christmas Magic' collection.

I made this card for my Dad's cousin and his wife who every year make gift baskets for a whole lot of people.  They have fruit and nuts and even homemade baked goods.  For several years they have been giving these goodies to my parents, but this year they included me in the group, and I am so grateful!  I hope they like their card!

The card . . .

 . . . a few spotlight pics . . .

. . . and the products list . . .

Papers from Fancy Pants 'Christmas Magic' collection:

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  On The Tree
  
  
  
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  Christmas Magic Cards
  
  
  

Cardstock - Bazzill

Sentiment and ornament stamp from Walmart Christmas stamp set, using Versamark ink and Rangers 'Queens Gold' embossing powders, heat embossed

The scallopped tag was a gift from my friend Tish!  (Tish, if you read this, please e-mal me!!!)

The paper lace came from One Hundred Wishes - an incredible source that no longer sells ribbon, lace, etc.. 

The deep rose and ecru scrunched seam binding is frm Glitter Your World

The pearls are from Prima e. line of bling

Glittery bits are Stickles 'stardust'

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I made this tag while I still had the Christmas stuff out, and I was still in the creating mode.  It was made using the same paper products as above, with the addition of the Christmas Magic paper "Chestnus Roasting" and "Christmas Magic Strips".  Other additions are the shimmery organza ribbon, brass safety pin and bell, vintage lace from my stash, and the velvet ribbon from Glitter Your World.  I also used some Stickles 'icicle' on the sentiment.  Here it is . . .

I hope you've enjoyed these projects.  This will probably be my last post until after Christmas (although you never know!) so I want to take this opportunity to thank you for each time you visit, each comment, and especially for welcoming me back into the cardmaking community after my almost 10 month absence.  It is so good to be playing with paper again!   Christmas Blessings to you all, Becky

ICS # 47 Sketch and Daring Cardmakers 'New Beginnings'

Hi Folks!  I guess the pre-Christmas preparations are calming down a bit, and I've had the chance to make a few cards.  This first one is for two challenges in one!

Daring Card Makers (DCM) wanted a card about 'New Beginnings' such as a new year, new baby, new home, etc.

Inspirational Card Sketches challenge was sketch #47 as you can see below.

And here is my take on both challenges . . .

 . . . and a few spotlight pics . . .

 . . . and the product list . . .

Papers (base paper, strip across card, and flowers) are from Basic Grey 'lemonade' collection:

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  'saltwater taffy'
  
  
  
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  'picnic table'
  
  
  
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  'sun dress'
  
  
  

Journaling sheet/label is from Making Memories {note}worthy spiral notebook

Ribbon and buttons from stash.

Image from clipart software

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I would also like to share another card with you.  I actually made it for the Daring Cardmakers 'Going Dotty' challenge last week, but I didn't quite get it finished before the deadline.  The challenge was simply to use polka dots in the design of the card.  Here is my take on their challenge . . .

. . . and a few spotlight pics . . .

. . . and my products list . . .

Papers:

Bazzill cardstock

Floral and polka dot paper are both sides of Bo Bunny's Shabby Princess Collection 'Ella Enchanted'

Sentiment was stamped in black ink and heat embossed using Ranger black embossing powder

Stitching done on my sewing machine

Ribbon from my stash

White glittered flower, I believe, is Heidi Swapp, but not sure.  I used two flowers and cut two petals out of one and 'curled' it to give it more dimension.

Millinery flowers are from Glitter Your World

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Thanks for visiting!  I hope to have another project or two on here by tomorrow - the last of my 2009 Christmas projects.  Merry Christmas Everyone!!!  Becky