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Welcome! This is the place where I share my artsy and crafty projects. I am an evolving artist these days ... finding myself enjoying less of the cards and mini albums that I have made for years, and turning to art journaling and more artistic endeavors. I have always enjoyed some craft or other, and some of my earliest memories of my mother helping me make paper dolls and other crafts. I am now in my 60's and finding myself more passionately enjoying creating beautiful things and learning new skills and techniques and products.

While you are here I hope you will find inspiration and ideas for making your own projects, however any images or projects you find here are my personal property and should not be used for your own monetary gain, or for contests or challenges. Thank You!
Showing posts with label Glitter Your World. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Glitter Your World. Show all posts

2/01/2010

Carols Sketch Fun # 19 and Little Red Wagon - Hearts Challenges

What fun I had this past Saturday working on making cards for challenges!  If you are a papercrafter you know that time spent playing in your space with your things can't be beat!  And this card is for two challenes . . .

The sketch for Carol's Sketch Fun # 19 . . .



and Little Red Wagon's challenge to use hearts in a card.

Here is my take on both challenges . . .









Product List:
  • Pink cardstock and patterned/glittered cardstock both from Die Cuts With a View 'Be Mine' cardstock stack
  • Rub-On from Melissa Frances
  • Bling from Prima e. line Pearls and Crystals
  • Ribbon was a gift from my aunt, so I don't know where she bought it
  • Millinery flowers from Glitter Your World
  • Glitter on flower stamens is Stickles stardust
Cricut Info:
  • Base card and patterned cardstock both cut on Walk In My Garden cartridge.  Card 2 @ 5" and Card 1 @ shadow 4 3/4"
  • Hearts cut on Plantin SchoolBook at 3/4", 1" and 1 1/4"

Thanks for visiting!  I'll be back soon for a card for two more challenges.  Blessings, Becky

1/10/2010

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

12/22/2009

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:

  • On The Tree


  • 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

12/19/2009

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:

  • 'saltwater taffy'


  • 'picnic table'


  • '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