Thursday, January 31, 2019

Thinking of You card




I'm making too many of these cards unfortunately.  Here's the latest I made for another friend that lost her father.  I went for a simple black & white theme on the card.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Black paper - Recollections Basics card stock

Unity Stamp Co - Tulips and Daisies stamp
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink


Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Happy Birthday/Shop 'Til You Drop card



Everyone should spoil themselves on their birthday and go on a shopping spree.  My bags might more resemble packages from my favorite craft suppliers than a clothing store but it's whatever makes someone happy.  I colored these for another #thedailymarker30day challenge that was back in June.  Oops.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Blue paper -  Core'dinations Super Assortment card stock
Silver paper - Best Paper Greetings
My Favorite Things - Sweet Somebunny stamps and dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - B02, B04, BG13, BG15, BG53, BV000, BV00, BV04, C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, E000, E00, E13, E21, G00, G02, R01, R20, RV10, RV13, RV21, Y08 and YR23 


Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Cowgirl Encouragement card




Isn't this little cowgirl just the sweetest?  This is another coloring that I had leftover from #thedailymarker30day challenge that I'm finally getting around to making into cards.  I do love the inside saying from Calamity Jane.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Blue & red papers -  Core'dinations Super Assortment card stock
Stamping Bella - Cowgirl Squidgy stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - B93, B95, E00, E95, E97, E99, R000, R14, R17, Y21, YG06, YG11, YR00, YR21 and YR31


Monday, January 28, 2019

Love You To The Moon And Back card




Here's another card that I had waiting in the wings to put together for #thedailymarker30day challenge  And yes, there are more.  Thanks again Kelly for keeping me from procrastinating  This sweet bunny is from Cas-ual Fridays.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Blue paper -  Core'dinations Super Assortment card stock
Cas-ual Fridays - Somebunny stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - E93, W0, W1, W2 and Y13


Saturday, January 26, 2019

Have A Beary Good Birthday card



I made this sweet polar bear card using colored stamps that I had in the last #thedailymarker30day challenge and my friend Kelly from Sand Castle Stamper blog  This card is appropriate for the polar area I live in (Minnesota/North Dakota border city) and we are supposed to have a high temperature of -20 on Wednesday.  I am seriously looking forward to Spring.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
Blue Papers - Recollections Dreamy card stock
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
My Favorite Things - Polar Bear Pals stamps
Mama Elephant - Borderlines Trio dies

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Copic Markers - E41, BG34, BG72, R01, R11, R22, R27, C0, C3 and C5


Friday, January 25, 2019

Happy 24 Hours of Facebook Notifications Day card




Otherwise known as Happy Birthday.  I needed to make a slightly snarky card for one of my very best friends on her birthday.  I started off using a stamp set from Unity Stamp Co and then added my own saying.

Supplies ~

Kraft card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Background paper- Kaisercraft Party card stock
Green paper -  Core'dinations Super Assortment card stock
Unity Stamp Co - She Used To Card stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things - Stitched Rectangle Stackable
Copic Markers - E00, E25, E93, E97, E99, G00, YR00 and YR02


Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Who Loves You, Baby card




I think this was one of the very first stamp sets I bought.  Still love it as much today as I did back then.  Such a fun (and funny sayings) cupid.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Background paper- BPG Holiday Set scrapbook paper
The Cat's Pajamas - Feelin' Cupidy stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Wink of Stella Gl Clear 999
Lawn Fawn - Large Stitched Circle Stackables die
Copic Markers - R20, RV29, W0, W1, W2, W3 and Y08


Monday, January 21, 2019

Heartfelt Sympathy card




Sympathy cards are my least favorite to make especially when it's for a friend that has lost their sweet father.  I usually keep a few different sympathy cards in my Etsy store but I wanted to create a special card for them. 

Supplies ~


Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Blue paper
- Recollections Essentials card stock
Floral paper - American Crafts Welcome Spring stock
Unity Stamp Co - Struggle & Strength stamp

Sugar Pea Designs - Heartfelt Sympathy stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - BG10, E15, E18, Y17, Y19, YG63, YG67, YR15 and YR16



Saturday, January 19, 2019

You Shine Basketball card




Another positive reinforcement sports card for the younger generation to let them know they shine.  It can be used as a birthday card, to let someone know they are doing great or congratulations for making the team.  It was hard to pick any one color so I just went for red, white & blue.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Red & Blue papers - Recollections Essentials card stock
Whipper Snapper Designs - Basketball Boy stamp
My Favorite Things - You Wow Me stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Lawn Fawn - Large Stitched 4 Bar Rectangles die
Copic Markers - B23, B24, E00, R14, R17, Y17, YR00, YR15, YR16 and YR31


Thursday, January 17, 2019

On The Mend Moose card




This poor moose is certainly banged up but hopefully is on the mend.  He is dressed quite well for the weather currently.  I couldn't resist him when I saw him, especially living in the northern plains.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Blue paper- Recollections Blue Ombre card stock
Whipper Snapper Designs - Winchester stamp
My Favorite Things - Feel Better stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Copic Markers - B93, B95, BG10, C5, C6, E13, E41, E50, E53, E70, E74, E95, G99, Y13 and YG63