Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Happy Birthday TuTu You card

 



I've had this little ballerina colored for quite awhile and finally found the perfect sentiment to go with it.  Plus there's a bunny!  


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Dark Pink paper - The Paper Studio The Basics stock
Dreamerland Crafts - Friendship Has No Boundaries stamp
Art Impressions - Girlfriends Tu Tu You stamp
My Favorite Things - Mini Scallop Circle Stackable
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - E00, E11, E13, E15, E18, R01, RV11, RV13, RV14, W0, W1 and YR00

Monday, December 28, 2020

You Make My Heart Soar card

 



I'm excited to get started on Valentine's Day cards but the most excitement I had making these cards is coloring this sweet fox.  This stamp kit came with the more adorable critters - even a bunny and I chose to color my first fox.  I googled them and went from there.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Cloud paper - Hot Off The Press Clouds stock
Mama Elephant - Up With Love stamps and dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - E0000, E08, E18, R5, R12, R14, R17, W5, W6, W7, YR16, YR20 and YR61

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Enjoy Your Special Day Fairy card

 



One of my friends asked me if I had birthday cards for girls recently.  I had quite a few for "older" ladies that were humorous but not a lot for the younger ones.  I found this sweet little fairy ad knew she'd be perfect.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Background paper - Scrapbook Customs Easter card stock
Penny Black - Beautiful Day stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - BG000, BG01, E00, E50, E51, E53, R01, R83, R85, V20, V22, Y11, Y13, YG63, YG67 and YR00

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Wishing You Peace & Joy card

 




This card says what I wish for all of you ~ Peace & Joy throughout the holiday season and for 2021.  Another beautiful Anita Jeram design from Colorado Craft Company.  I used two stamp sets to create this card.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Background paper - Recollections Blue Ombre card stock
Colorado Craft Company - Snow Happy & Wonderful Time stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Newton's Nook Designs - Framework die
Copic Multiliner - Olive & Sepia
Copic Markers - BG0000, C00, C1, E11, E13, E15, E18, E42, G43, G46, W00, W2, W3 and Y28


Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Grumpy Bear New Year card

 



We are all hoping the next year is much, much, much better but this grumpy bear sure will make someone smile.  Taylored Expressions gave a free download of expressions for us to use to celebrate the fact this horrible year will be ending soon.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size

White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Background paper - The Paper Studio Entirely Textures paper 
Taylored Expressions - Big Grumpy - Bear stamp and die
Taylored Expressions - Big Grumpy - New Years download
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - C7, E11, E35, E51, RV000 and RV00

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Lip Balm Holders

 




This was a fun project that used paper scraps from leftover 12 x 12 stock when I cut out 4 fronts for an A2 card.  I've had the die and pouches since they first were released and finally got around to using them.  It's amazing what I manage to squirrel away of craft supplies.  I did have to add the rip strip dies to my collection for easy opening.

Supplies ~

Leftover paper scraps
Newton's Nook Design - Framework die
My Favorite Things - Lip Balm Window & Frame and Essential Sentiment Rip Strip dies
My Favorite Things - Lip Balm Pouch

Friday, December 18, 2020

Merry Christmas Puppy & Presents card

 



It's not only cats who enjoy Christmas, dogs have just as much fun with all the packages and decorations.  This sweet puppy is from Colorado Craft Company.  I colored the design and then was thinking about fussy cutting (the dies weren't out at this time) and having a distress ink background.  I walked into my craft room and saw the stitched arch dies and aha...I knew what I was going to do.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Red paper - Recollections Shades of Red card stock
Colorado Stamp Company - Christmas Presents and Wonder Time stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things - Stitched Arch die
Copic Multiliners - Cobalt, Olive and Wine
Copic Markers - B000, B63, B93, BG01, BG02, C6, E51, E53, E55, E70, G43, G46, G85, R29, R35, R37, R25, RV29, V22, V25, Y11, Y18, Y35, Y38, YG13 and YG17

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Christmas Tree Cat card

 





Cats love trees.  I've actually seen a cat scale a tree like this one is doing.  I had three brothers that I used to wake up and find all nestled in the branches of an artificial tree.  I never understood why since it had to be uncomfortable but I guess it was because they could.  This sweet kitten stamp set is from Colorado Craft Company.  I was sooo happy when I found the dark pine colored stock in my stash to use as the background.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Green paper - Colorbok Green Promenade card stock
Colorado Stamp Company - Christmas Tree Cat stamps and dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Ranger Distress Inks - Antique Linen and Iced Spruce
Newtons Nook Designs - Frames & Flags die
Copic Multiliner - Sepia and Wine
Copic Markers - B00, B02, B23, BG000, BG34, BG93, E00, E23, E42, E49, E70, E71, E81, G02, G43, G46, R12, R14, R17, R22, R32, R35, R43, RV000, RV00, RV25, RV29, RV52, RV55, Y02, Y17, YG13 and YR07

Monday, December 14, 2020

Outdoor Christmas Scene card

 





This is another Christmas card that I created for a friend and her mini Schnauzer.  She loves birch trees and decorates with them around her home so I knew when I saw the die that I was going to make a card using it and My Favorite Things came out with this stamp set at the perfect time.  I did make the dogs tail shorter to math hers and used background colors that she loves.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Ranger Water Color paper
Favorite Things - Peace, Love & Paws stamps and die
Simon Says Stamp - Birch Tree Collage die
Ranger Distress inks - Scattered Straw, Dried Marigold, Wild Honey and Barndoor
Momento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic inks - E93,W0, W2, W4. W5, W6, W7, YR12 and YR14

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Cat & Snowman Christmas card

 



These two are the most adorable pair.  And I couldn't resist coloring them with my favorite colors - purple and teal.  

Supplies ~

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

Background paper- Doodlebug Designs Winter Wonderland card stock
Purple paper - Recollections Purple Passion card stock
Hobby Art Ltd - Merry Christmas Snowman stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - BG000, BG72, BG75, C4, C5, C6, E93, R17, RV21, RV23, V15, V17, W00, W1, W2, W5, YG03, YG17, YG63, YG67, YR04 and YR07

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Christmas Wishes Robin & Wreath card

 




I have a friend who likes a more traditional type of Christmas card so I chose this robin and wreath set from Hobby Arts Ltd to make for her this holiday season.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 5.5 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Green paper - Colorbok Watercolor card stock
Hobby Arts Ltd - Robin Wreath stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Multiliner - Olive
Copic Markers - B02, B04, BG99, R14, R35, R37 RV42, YG63, YG67, YR000, YR02 and YR04

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Warmest Christmas Wishes card

 




Isn't this puppy just the cutest?  I think the snowman is too.  This is a fun new release from Hobby Arts Ltd.  I was happy to get them from Topflight Stamps who delivers really fast inside of waiting until they crossed the ocean from Britain.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Teal paper - Colorbok Watercolor card stock
Hobby Art Ltd - Merry Christmas Snowman & Bear & Robin stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - BG000, BG45, BG49, E50, E51, E53, E55, V15 and V17

Sunday, December 6, 2020

Merry & Bright Gnome Santa card

 



This sweet gnome is another of the new releases from Whimsy Stamps.  One can never have too many Christmas gnomes.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Gold paper - Colorbok Watercolor card stock
Whimsy Stamps - Gnome For The Holidays stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - BG23, BV13, C1, C2, C3, C5, C6, E00, G14, R14, R17, R37, RV04, RV66, V04, Y13, Y17, YG67, YR00 and YR04

Friday, December 4, 2020

Season's Greetings From My Gnome card





Isn't this just the cutest gnome?  I can see this stamp being used very often.  I keep telling myself that I'm not going to buy any more gnome or Christmas stamps and I just can't resist them.  I have this fun new background paper that I bought from WalMart just to get enough in my cart for free delivery.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Green paper - Colorbok Watercolor card stock
Whimsy Stamps - Gnome For Christmas stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - C1, C2, C3, E00, V15, V17, Y15, YG03, YG17 and YR00

 

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Snow Place Like Home For The Holidays card

 


I love adorable snowmen and the new Chubby Snowmen set from Art Impressions has 3 of the cutest ones out this holiday season.  I didn't use the full die for this card but moved it up an inch so I could add the sentiment and did a little cutting with my X-acto blade.  


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Teal paper - Paper Accents Aqua Stash Pack card stock
Art Impressions - Chubby Snowmen stamps
Simon Says Stamp - Birch Column die
Momento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic inks - B0000, B93, B95, BG70, BG72, BG75, C1, E33, R14, R17, RV69, Y15 and YR68

Monday, November 30, 2020

Happy Christmas Girl With Ornament card

 



This is another sweet stamp from Polka Doodles to celebrate the holiday season.  Since there was so many colors, I went for a plain back with a muted pattern.  I added some Glitter Snow to her hat for texture.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size

White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Background paper - The Paper Studio Entirely Textures paper 
Polka Doodles - Winnie Christmas Bauble stamp
Aleene's Glitter Snow

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Multi Liner - Cool Gray
Copic Markers - C0, C1, E00, E30, E50, E51, E53, E81, N3, N4, R01, R02, R05, R14, R17, R37, RV00, RV02, RV04, Y15, Y17, YG61, YG63, YG67 and YR00

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Silent Night...Good. card

 



This grumpy bear appreciates a quiet Christmas.  I have a feeling a bunch of us will be doing that this year unfortunately.  Since the bear and his sign didn't have much color, I added it with some fun background paper.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size

White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Background paper - Penny Black Festive & Frosty card stock 
Taylored Expressions - Big Grumpy - Bear stamp and die
Taylored Expressions - Big Grumpy - Christmas stamps and die
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - C8, E00, E11, E15, E18, E40, E50, E51, G000, G00, R43, R46, R56, YG03 and YG05

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Thankful For You Gnome card

 



Happy Thanksgiving!  Although Thanksgiving definitely looks different this year by spending it alone due to Covid, I am still thankful for so many things.  One of those things is that I get to spend time making cards.  I find it so relaxing and rewarding knowing people are happy to receive them and purchase them from me to give to their loved ones.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Green paper - Colorbok Green Promenade card stock
Trinity Stamps - Thankful For You stamps and dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - B45, B93, B95, BG93, C5, C6, E00, E15, G43, G46, G85, R08, Y15, Y26, YG63, YG67, YR00, YR02, YR15, YR16 and UR20

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Country Church card

 




My mother requested I make a card for her to give to her minister this year.  I chose this adorable die from Memory Box.  I added a sentiment for the inside of the card.  I used glitter stock for the scene.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
Blue paper - Recollections Cape Cod Blues card stock
Glitter paper - Cardstock Warehouse Diamond Print White Glitter stock
Memory Box - Country Church Frame dies
Stampendous! - Blessed Christmas stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Ho Ho...No. magnet

 



I'm still laughing at this fantastic release from Taylored Expressions.  I decided that making cards were just not enough so I made a magnet to display on my refrigerator.

Supplies ~

White paper - X-Press It Blending card
X-bet magnet sheet
Taylored Expressions - Big Grumpy - Cat & Christmas stamps and die
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - N0, N2, N4, R000 and R01

Friday, November 20, 2020

I'm Dreaming Of A Great White Christmas card

 



I really don't require a white Christmas.  Makes plans go awry, as much as I would imagine a shark sighting does.  I had bought the bubbles stamp awhile ago and have been waiting for the perfect moment to use them...enter Mr Shark.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - slimline card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Blue paper - Recollections Seaside card stock
Avery Elle -  Santa Jaws stamps and dies
Picket Fence Studios - A Bottomless Sea stamp
Ranger Manganese Blue ink
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - B02, BG13, C00, C1, C2, C3, C4, G14, R27, R46, R56, RV09, RV55, V05, Y08, YG67 and YR04

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Sometimes Coal Just Isn't Enough card

 



At first, I passed on this stamp set.  Then I started thinking about it and knew I had the perfect person to make a card for.  I have to admit that I did have a lot of fun making it.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Background paper - Reminisce The Graduate card stock
Whimsy Stamps - Loads of Cheer stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - BG000, E00, E41, E42, E50, E95, E97, N0, N1, N5, N6, R14, R17, W01 and YR00