Bugs are popular for all ages. This is an easy card to put together mainly using punches. If you're wondering what I use for adhesives, these days I use Paper Cement for most projects. I've used tapes (those add up fast) and glue pens are nice for tiny pieces. Paper Cement is easy to move your pieces slightly and if any drops down, it rubs off cleanly which a glue will not do.
Supplies ~
White card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Black background paper - 80# Eclipse Black Astrobrights cover
Red Paper - 80# Re-Entry Red Astrobrights cover
White paper - 80#Cougar cover
Darcie's Heart & Home Love Bug stamp set
2" EK Tools Scallop circle die
1 1/2" EK tools circle die
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
1/2" black button
Red 347 DMC thread
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag
Copic Markers - R46
Unfortunately we all need one of these cards from time to time. I kept this one simple with no embellishments. Just enough to let someone know that you are thinking about them during these difficult times.
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Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card sizeRed background paper - Recollections 5 Shades of RedWhite paper - 80# Cougar coverUnity Stamps - Tulips & DaisiesMemento - Tuxedo Black inkCopic Markers - RV25, RV29, YG45, YG61, W0, W1 and W2
This is such a great saying to help someone keep going no matter what is thrown at them. I decided to move the image so I cut off part of the oval for a different look.
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Kraft Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Yellow paper - 80# Sunflower Via text
Unity Stamps Stuggle and Strength
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Oval Stax and Stitched Fishtail Flag
Copic Markers - Y19, Y35, YR07, YR68, B0000, YG45, YG61, E00, E13, E15 and E23
Retirement...we all work so hard for that golden ring that always seems out of reach on the carousel. For me, crafting and food blogging full time seems like my idea of relaxation.
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Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Blue background paper - The Paper Studio Pastel Cardstock
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Mulberry Wood Relax stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - E00, E11, E13, E15, E18 E23, B00, B45, C1, RV29, YG06 and G17
Bunny lovers will appreciate this shaker card that can be used all year long to express how they feel. Little heart confetti fill the center under the clear crafting plastic (mylar).
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Red background paper - The Paper Studio Entirely Textures
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
.007 Clear Craft Plastic
Bebunni Perfect Couple Stamp
Inky Antics Bunny Hugs Stamp
My Favorite Things Square Stax
Lawn Fawn Heart Die
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Simon Says Stamp Schoolhouse Red ink
Foam Double Sided Tape
Unique Red Hearts Confetti
Copic Markers - R22, RV25, R29, C0, C1 and C2
Occasionally you need a card that will let someone know that they have the power to make a change in the world and I feel like this card does that with the saying of the creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.
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Card stock and envelope - 6.5 x 5 card size
Green background paper - Textured Brights Cardstock DCWV
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Sheena Stamps Little Acorn
Lawn Fawn Just For You Labels Die Set
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Mini Glue Dots
Copic Markers - E041, G09, G45, E13, E15 and E23
Who doesn't love Dr Seuss? I love this card because of the message it sends for this little girl that is she can be unstoppable.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Pink background paper - The Paper Studio Pastel Cardstock
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
.007 Clear Craft Plastic
Stamping Bella Bye Bye Girl stamp
My Favorite Things Square Stax
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Foam Double Sided Tape
Pretty Pink Posh Iridescent Mini Star Confetti
Copic Markers - E00, Y13, Y21, RV23, RV25, R29, V20, BV00, V04, C1 and C2
Easter animals are the cutest! Sorry reindeer...bunnies and chicks are more adorable. Here's a couple of little chicks that made me smile and think of Spring.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Yellow background paper - The Paper Studio Pastel Cardstock
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Inky Antics - Playful Chicks
1/2" yellow button
DMC Thread - 307
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Oval Stax
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - Y0000, Y11, Y13, RV13, RV63, YR07, V09, YG45, G09 and G17
Another fun bunny to color greeting card. All the different flowers to create using different Copics or pencils would have been fun too. I also used one of my favorite crafting tools - Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper. It's great for making 1/4 or 1/2" round corners. I used to have smaller corner rounders and this one is much, much, much better to use.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 6.5 x 5 card sizePattern background paper - Echo Paper Happy Easter Collection Kit #HE83016White paper - 80# Cougar coverImpression Obsession F19067 stampMemento - Tuxedo Black inkAmerican Crafts twineCopic Markers - V04, BV00, RV13, RV55, YG41, Y13, YR07, W0, W1 and W2
When I work with smaller designs, I find it easier to use pencils. I also like the ease in blending using Gamsol and stumps. Power Poppy is one of my favorite designers for elegant stamps. They are very detailed and add a touch of class to your cards.
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Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Pattern background paper - Recollections
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Power Poppy - Bloomin' Wonderful
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Oval Stax
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag
Spectrum Noir Pencils - 013, 047, 058, 078, 080 and 112
Yet another of those adorable chef designs from My Favorite Things. I can't get enough of them and how fun it is to put together with food themes and colors.
Supplies ~
White card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Background paper - Echo Park Paper ~ Made From Scratch
Green Paper - 80# Leaf Green Via cover
White paper - 80#Cougar cover
My Favorite Things - Recipe For Happiness stamps and dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Lawn Fawn - Small Stitched Circle Stackables
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag
Copic Markers - R20, R22, RV29, E11, E13, B45, Y35, YG17 and N1
An adorable bear is sure to brighten someone's day that isn't feeling well. This was another fun card to work on with all the different colors and papers. I started it during the The Daily Marker 30 Day challenge on Instagram and then finished putting it together this weekend.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Blue background paper - The Paper Studio Pastel Cardstock
Raindrop paper - All About Me from Prima
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Stamping Bella Stuffy Stuffie stamp
Newton's Nook Spring Showers stamp
My Favorite Things Square Stax
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - Y0000, E11, E13, E23, RV29, R43, V20,B41, B45, BG10, N0 and N1
Lawn Fawn always has some of the most fun stamps and matching dies. They just came out with this set that is perfect for the Easter season.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Pattern background paper - Echo Paper Happy Easter Collection Kit #HE83016
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Lawn Fawn Chirpy Chirp Chirp stamps and dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag
Whink of Stella GL Silver 102
Copic Markers - V04, RV10, YG06, YR07, Y13, YR21 and N6
Here's another chef card from the My Favorite Things collection. Who doesn't need to send a little chicken soup via mail to brighten someone's day? I was happy to find this chicken background paper.
Supplies ~
White card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Background paper - Echo Park Paper ~ Made From Scratch
Gold Background Paper - 80# Sunflower Royal Sundance Fiber
White paper - 80#Cougar cover
My Favorite Things - Recipe For Happiness stamps and dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag
Copic Markers - R22, R43, E00, E13, E18, B45, N1 and N4
I really enjoyed putting together this card, especially spice I write a cooking blog. I've bought a few cooking related stamps but this one is my favorite.
Supplies ~
White card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Background paper - Echo Park Paper ~ Made From Scratch
White paper - 80#Cougar cover
My Favorite Things - Recipe For Happiness stamps and dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag
Copic Markers - R22, R43, E00, E15, E18, B45 and N1
