One More Transformer Card

As always when making cards for family members, I always have to make more than one.   Here is the card I made for my parents to give to my nephew.    Again most of the products are not SU, but I create to share so if there is anyone looking for card for the Transformer fan in their life, here is one.    The only SU products in this card are the Whisper White and Basic Black card stock.

Stamping Royalty Sketch Challenge

This week Stamping Royalty brings us a sketch challenge.   The sketch is changed up a little bit, but I have to say I am happy with my Easter card.

I had a egg sticker from a local craft store that I used as a pattern to cut the perfect egg shape.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) March 4th. Hope you can join us!
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets: Everybunny
Ink:  Early Espresso
Paper:   Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Victoria Crochet Trim, Pearls, Natural Buttons
Tools:  Eyelet Border Punch

Transformer Birthday

After Christmas, I have my share of birthdays that I have to make cards for , here is my nephew's birthday card inspried by his favorite Transformers.

The products that are SU to make the card are as follows:  Circle Punches, Double Cog Punch, Night of Navy and Whisper White Card stock, Well Worn Designer Series Paper,

Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper

Inspired by Bruce

Here is a birthday card I made for my guy.   I was inspired by these great poster images I found on esty.   I decided to play with my fonts and Word and here was my version.   Not as fun, but it works.
Most of the products are not SU, but the ones that are the Sahara Sand and Basic Black card stock, Extreme Guitar stamp set and the distress kit.

Inkredible Color Challenge

This week's Inkredible colors are:  More Mustard, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler.   I got this great coffee and tea set and I couldn't wait to use it!
I have to say I had my doubts with this color combo.   It was a challenge, but I am happy with the results.
Ingredients to make the card:  
Stamp Set from a local craft store
Ink:   Early Espresso
Paper:  Whisper White, More Mustard Patterns Designer Series Paper, More Mustard, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:   Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon, Pearls, Buttons and Doily from a local craft store
Tools: Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Blossom Petals Xl Punch, Punch from a local craft store

Stamping Royalty Photo Inspiration

I have to say I really love this week's Stamping Royalty photo inspiration.   What's not to love with black & white  polka dots with a touch of hot pink! 
I decided to try my hand make my own flowers for this photo inspiration.   I had seen recently party streamers being used in paper crafts.   So I decided to take the steamers adhere them to a piece of white card stock to make a great texture for my floral.   Then I pulled out my Blossom Petals Xl Punch.   I layered the flowers on a circle used a bone folder and some dimensionals and there is my floral.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) February 25th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the gift bag:
Stamp Sets:  Something to Celebrate
Ink:  Basic Black
Paper: Night & Day Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
Accessories: Rhinestone, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Party Streamers
Tools:  Blossom Petals Xl Punch, Large Lace Ribbon Border Punch

Paris Themed Invitations

I got a special custom order to make Paris themed party invitations.    So since I didn't have any Eiffel tower stamp sets, I decided to google and find some clipart to add to my invite.    So the center of the invite was printed and then cut out with my Coluzzle cutting system.

Here are the ingredients to make the invitations: 
Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Night & Day Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Rosette and Pearls from a local craft store
Tools:  Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Labels Collection Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Corner Rounder from a local craft store

Simple Elegance

So here is a quick and easy card.   Just a litle embossing, stamping and you are on your way.   The products taht are SU are:  Heart to Heart punch, Whisper White Cardstock, Basic Black Ink, Rhinestones and  Everyday Enchancement Designer Series Paper

Perfect Together

On one of the craft forums I am on the challenge was to make a Valentine's day card with no hearts or the word love.   I decided to take the challenge and here is my card.   I have a Sizzex I purchased at local craft store that made puzzle pieces.  I had to play with it make it work for me.   The sentiment was printed on card stock.
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Border Banter
Ink:  Melon Mambo
Paper:  More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Melon Mambo
Accessories:  Pink Pirouette Button and Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestones from a local craft store
Tools:  Corner Rounder, Puzzle Sizzex from a local craft store

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!   I have to say I realy love the Grey and Vanilla Color Combo.  So pretty, so elegant.  I really miss having the Going Gray color in our current collection.  Most of the products are not SU, but the ones that are as follows:  Whisper White Card Stock, Going Gray Ink, Border Banter Stamp Set, Heart Punch and Pearls.

Stamping Royalty Color Combo

This week stamping royalty brings us a color combo.   The colors are:  Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mamo and Daffodil Delight.  I don't know why, but I feel like I have done this color challenge before and I have to say each time, I am challenged with these colors together.   I found my inspiration in a craft magazine for this week's creation. 

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) February 18th. Hope you can join us!
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Lots of Thoughts
Ink:  Melon Mambo
Paper:  Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise Patterns Designer Series Paper, Daffodil Delight Polka Dot Designer Series Paper,Rainbow Sherbert designer series paper
Accessories:  Melon Mambo Button, Pearls
Tools:  Scallop Trim Border Punch, Corner Rounder, Beautiful Butterflies Sizzex, Big Shot, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch

Harley Davidson Inspired Valentine

So I was totally inspired by this card on Pinterest and decided to make my own version of the card.   The card is so masculine, this not your girly valentine.
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Affection Collection, Loving Thoughts, Take to Heart
Ink:  Metallic Gold
Paper:  Metallic Gold, Basic Black, Whisper White, Basic Black Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Gold Brads, Clear Embossing Powder
Tools:  Coluzzle Cutting System, Paper Piercer, Small Heart Punch, Heat Gun

World Card Making Day Contest Winner 2012!!

Very exciting my March/April copy of Paper Crafts has arrived with the 2012 World Card Making Day winners. My winning project in the Birthday category can be found on page 69 of the magazine. I was one of the 20 winners in 5   categories out of 1150 submissions. How exciting! I am so honored to be in the company of so many amazing designers. So pick up a copy and check it out when you are in Barnes & Noble.

Here is my winning project along with the ingredients to make it:
Stamp sets:  Perfectly Penned, Itty Bitty Bits, Stamp Set from a local craft store
 Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Paper:  Whisper White, World Spectacular Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Cherry Cobbler Button, Linen Thread
Tools: Circle punch from a local craft store, 1", 1 1/4" & 1 3/4" Circle Punches, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Inkredible Color Challenge

So I knew I was going to love this week's Inkredible color challenge as soon as I saw the colors.   The colors are:   Primrose Petals, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla.   I saw this sketch on Pinterest and knew I was going to be able finally break in the Hearts a Flutter framelits and stamp set.   With Valentine's around the corner, better late than never.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Hearts a Flutter
Ink:  Primrose Petals
Paper:  More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper, Textured Designer Series Paper, Primrose Petals, Whisper White, Soft Suede
Accessories:  Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon and Button, Pearls, Alphabet Stickers from a local craft store
Tools: Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Small Heart Punch, Pennant Punch, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot, Corner Rounder from a local craft store

Inkredible Color Challenge

We end the week with an Inkredible color challenge.  The colors this week are:  Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette and Garden Green.    I knew that I wanted to make a flower with the colors, but that was it.   So what better to put it on a coffee cup.   The cup was made free form. I made the pattern a long time ago for other projects.   Now when I need a cup all I do is trace.  I used part of my Starbucks sleeve to make a sleeve for my card.
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Polka Dot Background Punch, stamp set from a local craft store
Ink: Garden Green, Crumb Cake
Paper:  Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Garden Green
Accessories:  Melon Mambo Button
Tools:  Sponge Dauber, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Blossom Petals Xl Punch, Small Scallop Circle Punch

Forever & Always

So what is better than music themed valentine perfect for the music lover.
 
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets: Loving Thoughts, Take it to Heart
Ink:  Basic Black
Paper:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Newsprint Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Floral from a local craft store, Basic Black Button and Pearls
TOols:  Hearts Collection Framelits, Labels Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Embossing Folder

My Card Was Published in Create: Stamping Idea Book 2013

I am so excited I was in Barnes & Noble earlier today checking out the latest craft magazines on the market and lo and behold, my card is on page 122 of Northridge Publishing Create: Stamping Idea Book 2013.

It is my first time being published by Northridge and I am honored to be chosen among so many amazing designers.     My card was featured in the Fabric and Ribbon section.       Can you believe I got crafty with fabric!    I die cut the flower with some old denim fabric.

Thank you for sharing in my excitement!!!

Valentine Stamping Royalty

So even Stamping Royalty is gearing up for the upcoming holiday.   This week's challenge is Valentines and Love.  

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) February 11th. Hope you can join us!
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Affection Collection, So Many Sayings
Ink:  Basic Gray
Paper:  Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Basic Gray, Basic Gray Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Rhinestones, Antique Brads, Whisper White Tafetta Ribbon, Doily from a local store
Tools:  Heart Punch, Owl Punch, Modern Label Punch, 2 1/2 Circle Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch

Pinks and Hearts

So what better for a Valentine's day card than lots of shades of pink and lots and lots of hearts!   The circular shape was made with Circle Cutting System.  I folded the card stock first and then made a cut with my circle system.
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Set from a local craft store
Ink:  Primrose Petals, Rose Red
Paper:  Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Rose Red Prints Designer Series Paper, Rose Red Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pink Pirouette Buttons, Pearls, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Blushing Bride Pleated Ribbon and Pearls
Tools:  Hearts Collection Framelits, Small heart Punch, Circle Cutting System

10 days until Valentine's Day

So we only have 10 more days until Valentine's Day, are you ready?   Valentine's is the perfect time to create cards.   It takes me back to days of childhood where the homemade valentine's to mom and dad are still the most cherished cards of all.
So here is little owl friend saying owl always love you.  Most of the products are not SU, but the ones that are: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Whisper White Card Stock, Early Espesso, Cherry Cobbler and Pumpkin Pie Ink, Chocolate Chip Brads, Big Shot and Pinking Hearts Border Punch.

You're Just My Type

Here is the typewriter from the You're My Type stamp set.   I just love this typewriter.  Such a great stamp set.    What better than black, white and with a touch of red for a Valentine's Day card.
Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets:  You're My Type, A to Z
Ink:  Basic Black
Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red, Basic Black Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Black Pearls from a local craft store
Tools:  Scallop Trim Border Punch, 2 1/2 Circle Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Corner Rounder and Textured Embossing Folder from a craft store