L-O-V-E

Here's a quick and easy CAS card for Valentine's day (or it would make a nice anniversary card too).  It only took about 10 minutes, which is very unusual for me.  I am not a fast crafter, usually taking anywhere from an hour to three hours to make a card  ... most of the time is spent on the creative process where I sit and stare off into space :)

First time using the red glimmer paper that I got in my last SU! order - it's so pretty!!  And, of course, you can't got wrong on ANY card that is red, black, and white!

"L-O-V-E"



Stamps:  none ... the sentiment is computer-generated using the "Curlz MT" font from Word

Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Red Glimmer (SU!)

Accessories & Tools:  Heart-to-heart punch (used the largest heart in the set), corner rounder, adhesives and dimensionals

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I printed the "L  VE" from my computer onto Whisper White cardstock, cut it to size and rounded the top right corner.  I adhered the panel to a card base of Basic Black.  I punched the heart from Red Glimmer paper and mounted it to on the front panel, popping it up with dimensionals for depth.  I also added a small red glimmer heart to the inside panel of the card.  Easy, peasy card!

Dump Truck Birthday

Today's SCS Color Challenge (CC356) is Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo and Basic Gray.  I don't have the exact colors so I have used the closest ones I have.  I decided to make a boy's birthday card (any age of boy would like this!), using one of my latest purchases from SU! ... "I Dig You!".  Hope you like.

"Dump Truck Birthday"

Stamps:  I Dig You!, Happy Moments (SU!)

Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White (SU!)

Ink:  Basic Gray, Tempting Turquoise, Kiwi Kiss, Old Olive (SU!)

Accessories & Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dots & Dashes ribbon (Michael's), toothbrush, water mister, sponge, adhesives and dimensionals

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I made the background paper first.  I loaded a toothbrush with Tempting Turquoise ink, added water, "smooshed" it into paper towel to spread throughout the brush and then, dragged my thumb across the bristles, splattering the ink onto Whisper White cardstock.  Once dry, I sponged over top with Kiwi Kiss ink.  I mounted the background paper onto a card base of Tempting Turquoise cardstock.

I stamped the dump truck in Basic Gray ink.  Using the Stamp-a-ma-jig for placement, I inked the gifts with Stampin' Write markers Old Olive and Tempting Turquoise and stamped it at the top of the truck bed.  I inked the sentiment in Old Olive and stamped it at the top of my main image.

I framed the main image with Tempting Turquoise cardstock and wrapped the Dots & Dashes ribbon around the bottom and tied a knot at one side.

I mounted the main image onto the card base, popping it up with dimensionals to add depth.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!!  Hope you all had fun ringing in the new year last night!

My MIL has been staying with us for the past five days, building her strength after a week in the hospital.  She is doing really well and has decided it's time to get back to her routines, so hubby will be taking her home tomorrow.  We have enjoyed having her stay with us, but are happy that she feels well enough to be on her own again.  Tonight, our family is getting together for dinner to celebrate a belated Christmas with her.

On to the card for today.  This is for this week's CAS challenge (CAS151 - Beverages).  Today I'm using a digi stamp from Whimsie Doodles.  Hope you like.

    "Happy New Year"

Stamps:  Happy New Year (Whimsie Doodles Digi)

Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White (SU!)

Ink:  Old Olive, Pink Pirouette (SU!)

Accessories & Tools:  computer printer, Cuttlebug "Tiny Bubbles" embossing folder, Crystal Effects, adhesives, and glue dots

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I printed off the image (and sentiment) from my computer onto Whisper White cardstock.  I printed a second copy of the image only and then ran that through my Big Shot with the Tiny Bubbles embossing folder.  I cut out the sheep's body and top of head from the embossed paper.  I added Crystal Effects to the part of the sheep's body that is below the rim of the glass.  I set it aside to dry.

I used my Stampin' Write markers to color in the olives and the sheep's nose and ears.  I used Crystal Effects to color in the martini glass and give it depth and shine; I set it aside to dry.

Once everything was thoroughly dry (and it takes a while!) ... I mounted the main image panel onto a card base of Basic Black cardstock.  I rolled up glue dots and used them to adhere the embossed parts of the sheep on top of the main image (paper tole).

Gifts for Jen

My last post for 2011 ... can't believe how fast this year has gone by!  Had lots of fun creating in my art studio this year and looking forward to many more hours next year :)

Yesterday's "Queen for the Day" challenge from SCS (QFTD93) is to honor Jen (aka Miss Boo).  Jen is the "Queen of CAS" and I have really enjoyed entering the weekly challenges this year that she oversees.  I didn't know what CAS was until the spring, and I have embraced the clean and simple style whole-heartedly!

To honor Jen, I have used this card from her fabulous gallery for inspiration.  Hope you like (and hope Jen likes too!).

"Gifts for Queen Jen"

Stamps:  Happy Moments (SU!)

Paper:  Whisper White, Pacific Point (SU!)

Ink:  Pacific Point (SU!)

Accessories & Tools:  Maraschino, Denim and Lemon Drop Twine (The Twinery), Sizzix embossing folders "Polka-dot" and "Houndstooth", Cuttlebug embossing folder "D'vine Swirl", Big Shot, 1 1/4" square punch, corner rounder, adhesives, glue dots and dimensionals

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I punched three 1 1/4" squares from Whisper White cardstock and ran them through my Big Shot, each with a different embossing folder.  I wrapped twine around each "gift" and tied a bow at the top.

I cut a strip of Pacific Point cardstock (1 1/2" x 5 1/2") and mounted it onto a card front of Whisper White cardstock.  I rounded all four corners of the card front and then mounted it onto a card base of Pacific Point cardstock (for stability) ... also with all four corners rounded.

I stamped the sentiment in the bottom right-hand corner in Pacific Point ink.  I placed a glue dot on the back of each of the bows (to hold them in place and keep them from coming undone) and then mounted the three gifts onto the strip, spacing them equal distance apart, and popping them up with dimensionals.