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Hey Everyone! Happy Mother's Day!! I hope all of the mothers are enjoying their day. My mom came by and is STILL resting! :) So, my sister and I made cards for her. I made the first card for Mac to give to her. I posted my card here the other day. My sister, Nichole, made the second card for her. Boy, was this a process and funny the entire time. I assisted her along the way by stamping and making some cuts, but everything else is her design. It's cute, isn't it?!
For my card, I used Claire's Waltzingmouse Roses in Bloom stamp set for the flowers stamped in Papertrey's vintage cream ink on scarlet jewel cardstock. The sentiment is by Impression Obsession, called Word Frames, that I showed in my video here. The vintage lace trim is by Prima and I ruffled/bunched Papertrey's spring moss ribbon using the technique shown here. I added a few KaiserCraft pearls and matted it on Papertrey's rustic cream cardstock trimmed into an A2 card base.
For Nichole's card, she chose the yellow and light gray color palette. Her card base is Papertrey's soft stone. She used Die Cuts With a View La Creme mat stack to try to help me with my patterned paper hoarding stash! She added KaiserCraft rhinestones to a few of the flocked flowers on the patterned paper and adhered it to the gray A7 card base. I helped her stamp the sentiment, "Mother" is from Waltzingmouse Roses in Bloom stamp set and "It's Your Day" is from Papertrey's Women of Life set. She added Papertrey's black twill tape to finish it off. Not too shabby for her second card.
Thanks for your visit! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Hey there! I'm back with my Caardvarks' post. This month, Tiffany Doodles is sponsoring the challenge and our very own Heidi Van Laar has created some great sketches for all of us to use. The cards I created for this challenge were based off both of the sketches. To see my other card, travel on over to the blog to check it out and the rest of the design team's too!
Thanks again for stopping by today!
Instructions
Trim sweet blush cardstock to create an A2 card base.
Stamp post card background in black ink.
Print dogwood image and color with Copic markers, then cut out and pop off card front.
Add lace trim and ribbon.
Stamp sentiment, ink and adhere to card front.
Supplies
Stamps :: Tiffany Doodles - dogwood digital image; Unity - post card; Waltzingmouse Stamps - roses in bloom Ink :: Memento - black; Ranger - old photo; Copic Markers Cardstock :: PTI - sweet blush, white Embellishments :: PTI - true black twill tape; Prima - vintage lace trim
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! I know it is a tough job that never stops. I'm extremely thankful for my mother who is beautiful, strong, smart, and everything more! Here is my gift to my mother who LOVES coffee! She has a single-serve Tassimo coffee maker (like me) and enjoys the french vanilla coffee each day. I decorated the coffee mug insert to match the Timeless Templates by Papertrey Ink's Lauren Meader (super duper easy). I'll provide the details later in the week when I return.
Oh yeah, and happy birthday to me!!! We're enjoying our vacation in the Dominican Republic!! Thanks to everyone for stopping by my blog last week! I'll try to catch up with all of my e-mails and blogs next week!
Here is another Mother's Day card. Have you every had a few die cuts laying around? Well, if you do, this is a quick way to pull a card together fast. Apply the die cuts to the card and make them your focal point. Here, I had some flower die cuts from my Cricut. I inked them up, popped them off each other, and added a brad. Simple as that and the card is basically done. So have a de-stressed Mother's Day and create a card with something you already have!
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your weekend! :)
Card Instructions
Trim white cardstock to an A2 card.
Trim patterned paper into a rectangle and distress.
Die cut flowers, distress, adhere together, add brad, and adhere to patterned paper.
Stamp sentiment and frame edges.
Tie ribbon into a bow.
Adhere to card front.
:: My Goodies {Mother's Day}::
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - women of life; Laundry Line-flirty lil girl
Ink: Stampin' Up!-chocolate chip; ColorBox-chestnut roan Cardstocks: Papertrey Ink - white; Stampin' Up!-tangerine tango Patterned Paper: Papertrey Ink-bitty dots + friends til the end Accessories: Michaels-satin ribbon; Making Memories-brads; ProvoCraft-Cricut Expression + Accent Essentials cartridge
It's Thursday already! Boy how time flies when you're having fun! Speaking of time flying by, Mother's Day is approaching fast, so I thought I would share one with you. It's really simple, quick and easy. Hurry up and make your Mother's Day cards now!
Thanks for stopping by today!
Card Instructions
Trim melon berry cardstock to an A2 card.
Trim vintage cream cardstock into a rectangle and stamp tulips.
Trim kiwi kiss cardstock and punch scallop edge.
Adhere scallop edge to vintage cream cardstock.
Add ribbon + bow and adhere to card front with foam adhesive.
Stamp sentiment.
:: My Goodies {Happy Mother's Day}::
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - wishing you + women of life
It's Wednesday already! Boy, do these weeks fly by when you have a video to record! OK, so I got a new Insignia HD mini video camera this weekend. I planned to buy the Flip, but after discovering Insignia's comparable camera, I researched the similarities and differences and it appears that Insignia had much more specs that I was interested in. Plus, the Insignia was on sale and included a bag, memory card, and a tripod in the deal! I couldn't turn that down! I'm no professional with it yet because there are many buttons I still need to press. But, I will say it was easy-to-use right out of the hard-to-open packaging. The quality of this picture is much better, but I need to fix my white balance next time. Good ole' DH fixed it for me when he edited it! So, thanks for stopping by and let's all thank McArthur for his contribution to Watch Me Wednesday videos! WOOO HOOOO for Mac!
NOTE: If you are an e-mail reader, you may not see a link to the YouTube video. So, please click on the headline to direct you to my blog site where you can view it!!
:: My Goodies {Happy Mother's Day, Mom}::
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Women of Life
Ink: Papertrey Ink - hibiscus burst Cardstocks: Papertrey Ink - white + aqua mist + hibiscus burst + lemon tart Patterned Paper: Papertrey Ink - friends til the end Accessories: Spellbinders - tag nestabilities; SU!-slot punch; hemp twine; Papertrey Ink - lemon tart ribbon + button
I know it's January, BUT, after making this card, I was thinking, "what sentiment should I stamp on the bottom?" For some reason, Mother's Day kept popping in my head, so I stamped just that! Since I did a Father's Day card last month, it won't hurt, right?!
I wanted to use some chipboard bird and tree limbs I got by Maya Road. It was fun to use something different. I had the idea to create the oval focal point. I found the Bo Bunny polka dot pattern paper that just fit {for me, that is}. So, what do you think?
Instructions
Trim pattern paper to 4.25" x 5.5" and set aside.
Die cut oval and scallop oval from pattern paper and cardstock.
Paint tree limb.
Paper pierce (is this the right term for this technique?) the bird using cardstock and pattern paper for the wing.
Adhere limb and bird to oval.
Adhere oval to card base.
Adhere flowers to tree limb.
Add stickles.
Stamp sentiment.
Add brads.
Adhere pattern paper card base to A2 pre-scored card.
:: My Goodies {Happy Mother's Day Bird}:: Stamps: Close to My Heart-simple beauty Ink: SU!-Chocolate Chip Cardstock:Papertrey Ink-yellow tart, dark chocolate Patter Paper: Bo Bunny-mellow yellow dot; Papertrey Ink-chocolate remix Accessories: Close to my Heart-brad; Maya Road chipboard-bird + limb; Spellbinders-oval+ scallop oval nestabilities; cuttlebug; Papertrey Ink-pre-scored A2 card; Making Memories-flowers; KaiserCraft-flowers; Ranger-stickles, liquid pearl; brown acrylic Card Size: 4.25 x 5.5
Have an awesome Friday! I'll be back tomorrow with K. Werner's Color Inpsiration Challenge! She has selected some colors I like!!!!
It's a nice day here, so this is a quick post of a couple of Mother's Day cards I created last week. Enjoy your Saturday and thanks for stopping by!
My Goodies Stamp: PTI Women of Life Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip Paper: PTI lemon tart; Joann's pre-scored card; K&Co Wild Saffron; CTMH brown Accessories: CTMH Summer Posies; MM 5th Avenue blooms; Prima flowers; Buttons by My Mind's Eye & MM 5th Avenue. Technique: Stamped; Sewed Card Size: 5.5" x 5.5"
My Goodies Stamp: PTI Garden of Life, Women of Life Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip; PTI Summer Sunrise; CTMH Bubblegum, Garden Green Paper: PTI white, berry sorbet card stock; Basic Grey Urban Culture Damask Technique: Stamped; Punched Accessories: Martha Stewart butterfly punch; Rhinestones Card Size: 9.25" x 3.75"
Here is another one of my designs for Mother's Day. This is a basic "Mom" card, but the "Mom" can be replaced with any of the following: Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, Daughter, Friend, Sister, Niece, Wife, Nana, Cousin, or Granddaughter. Even a Step or Great can be added to any of the above! Order your customized card today by e-mailing me. You can do that by clicking on the "E-Mail" tag on the left! All orders must be received by Sunday evening to guarantee delivery since I will be on business travel next week.
This card features stamped flowers that are popped off three stitched panels. This card is great for the "gardening mom" due to natural aesthetics. Dew drops are used for the buds and to accentuate the mother's day sentiment. You can purchase dew drops in a variety of colors, but my favorite is clear because it takes the color of the object you place it on!
My Goodies
Stamp: PTI Women of Life Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip, Summer Sunrise, Desert Sand; CTMH Garden Green Paper: PTI summer sunrise; CTMH brown card stock; Patterned Paper: K&Co Wild Saffron Accessories: Clear dew drops; CTMH Hemp; PTI Summer Sunrise ribbon Technique: Stamped; Sewed w/ Janome Sew Mini Card Size: 5" x 7"
I am feeling a little under the weather today, but can still make it to my studio to post! Here is one of my Mother's Day designs. I have five of these cards available if you need one. Please e-mail me as soon as possible if you would like to purchase one. I will be out of town on business next week, so I will need all custom orders for Mother's Day cards by this Friday, so I can have them shipped to you on Monday. This design is an unpersonalized card that you can give to any mother you know. Three stamped flowers are popped off the chocolate card stock. The buds are jeweled brads. Happy Mother's Day is stamped on green card stock. This card reminds me of Key Lime pie because of the green and brown color scheme.
The inside is blank, but can be stamped with the following message: "Beauty is simply reality seen with the eyes of Love" in brown ink and the same font as "Happy Mother's Day" on the front. This card comes with a matching cream envelope with one of the flowers stamped on the front!
My Goodies
Stamp: CTMH Simple Beauty Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip Paper: PTI spring moss, aqua mist; Bohemia Bungalow "The Two of Us" brown; Patterned Paper (unknown) Accessories: Making Memories jeweled brads Technique: Stamped Card Size: 4-1/4 " x 5-1/2"
This card was made for a customer as a 'rush order' due to the circumstances of death in a family. I created this card in about 5 minutes. I decided simplicity was the best, so I used an easy rub-on, matted on a patterned paper, and adorned with a variety of flowers of different shades, patterns, and textures.
Today is a special day because my shopping web site construction begins! You may notice some changes to the site. I will continue to post on this blog to keep you updated on the progress. Tomorrow, I will post one of my Mother's Day card designs that you may order this season! I will post a few other design options you may choose later this week as well.
Supplies
Paper: BoBunny Mint Dot pattern paper; Recollections black pre-scored card Accessories: Deja Views Rub-on; MM 5th Avenue blossoms; MM brads Card Size: 5" x 7"
While stamping this card, I could not help but to sing Bette Midler's Wing Beneath My Wings! I stamped the background of the card with the 'swirl' stamp in orange ink. I added the yellow and orange card stock. Next, I cut strips of pattern paper. I stamped the tree and the sentiment on a circle yellow card stock. I popped some swirls off of the tree for dimension. This card can be given to anyone who inspires you. Given the season, it would be great for Mother's or Father's Day!
Supplies Stamp: PTI Father Knows Best Ink: PTI Summer Sunrise (orange), SU! Chocolate Chip (brown) Paper: PTI Summer Sunrise (orange), Lemon Tart (yellow); Card Base: Recollections Pre-Scored Card Accessories: Creative Memories Custom Circle Cutting System Technique: Stamped Card Size: 5" x 7"
Sorry I did not post anything yesterday, but I was having a 'fun day.' Among a few other things, I visited Paper Source in Georgetown (picture courtesy of Paper Source). I've heard so much about the store and probably walked passed it hundreds of times since I frequently visit Georgetown having grown up about 30 minutes away. I'm sure I looked into the storefront and probably thought, "they have nothing for me." Little did I know, it would be one of the most fascinating paper art stores I've ever visited! It is located right off of M Street, near 3oth Street. They have another location in Alexandria too! Click here for a list of their locations.
The handmade paper they carry is absolutely fabulous! I purchased a couple of sheets and tried to limit myself since it was my first visit! Their ribbon and its packaging is great! On the upper level, they carry a wide variety of envelopes and paper/pre-scored cards. I really like this feature since Recollections closed. As opposed to Recollections, they offer a broader selection of colors and styles of envelopes/paper. I tend to stick with the neutrals (white, cream, khaki) or light colors because sometimes mailing a black envelope is not the best idea! On darker color envelopes, you would have to use a light mailing sticker, which may take away from the color. If I am hand delivering a card, I may use a darker color because it allows me to use a white or metallic marker to address the outer envelope. Speaking of envelopes, their designs are cute and allow you to line the inner envelope, perhaps to match the card! They offer a tutorial of this process, along with numerous others, on their web site!!
The staff was helpful, but apprehensive about customers destroying the paper. There were signs everywhere about handling the handmade paper. So, I warn you, handle the handmade paper carefully and ask for help if you are short like me and can't reach the top! They offer a wide selection of rubber stamps. Many of the stamps are unique; whereas, some are the typical alphabet or numbers for the bride-to-be who makes everything with her new initials! This store also includes many creative ideas for the mom-to-be. Their selection of embossing powders is grand! They offer every color imaginable.
Paper Source offers great inspiration and creative ideas for those who want to create and design their own handmade invitations or use their special printing service. During my visit, I noticed a couple visiting with a Paper Source representative. So, they provide special attention, so your invitation is something creative.
On another note, I am currently working on Mother's Day projects, so please e-mail me early if you are interested! I just got a new shipment of stamps for Mother's and Father's Day, as well as great new embellishments and other bold and new ideas to add to my paper creations! As an update on my web site, it is due to start at the end of the month. Hopefully, it will be complete in May or at the latest, June! I'll provide updates as it is coming along. This week, I'll post some great shots of our fun weekend from a scholarship gala to the cherry blossoms, along with some inspirational cards! Enjoy the remainder of the weekend and I'll 'see' you tomorrow!
Friends are great, so why not let them know! Friend, It's Your Day! This card is appropriate for a birthday, celebration, congratulations, or just because. The flower patch is stamped in pink and green. The flower buds have a little sparkle with the use of stickles. And of course, with flowers, there must be bling, so I added the two pink rhinestones.
The stamp set used to create this card includes an array of women to send cards to, so the "Friend" can be personalized for "Mom," "Sister," "Daughter," "Grandmother," "Aunt," or "Mother." "In-law" is an additional customization this stamp set provides. So, whether you are sending a card to express "Thank You," "Celebrate," "Happy Birthday," or "Happy Mother's Day," you definitely can personalize a card!
