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Gina K Designs – Owls – Merry Christmas!


Today I’m sharing another Christmas card using stamps from  Gina K DesignsHoliday Season and Seasonal Patterns and Phrases. Also used, Ornate Frame die from the new Gina K Designs12 Days of Christmas Box – Day 1.

To create the card, I began with the card base using Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb. folded to the size of 4.25″ x 5.5″. The edges around the card were inked with a Gina K. blending brush and Gina K. Designs – Powder Blue ink.

With Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI, I stamped the image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. I coloured in the image with Copic markers listed below. The image was fussy cut, leaving a touch of white all around it. Using a Sakura Glaze – Black pen, I coloured in the eyes and beaks. Then I added a little dot on the eyes with a Gelly Roll Sakura #5 Pen. Spectrum Noir – Sparkles – Crystal Clear was applied to the hats brims and pom-poms to add a little bit of glitter.

The sentiment was stamped directly onto Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb. cardstock, using a MISTI, VersaMark ink and Ranger Gold Embossing powder was applied over top of it. This was heat embossed using a Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. The sentiment was die cut using a Cuttlebug and die from Gina K. Designs – Die – Scrolled Gift Card Holder and the frame was die cut using Gina K. Designs – Ornate Frame (Day 1 from the 12 Days of Christmas) and paper from Chloe’s Crafts Paper Pad – 02-3129420. A Sharpie – Gold Medium Point – Water Based Paint was used to create a border around the sentiment die cut.

To assemble the card, using another piece of cardstock from the Chloe’s Crafts Paper Pad – 02-3129420, I cut the paper to the size of 3.5″ x 4.75″ and glued this piece to the Ornate Frame die cut. U-Line Double-Sided Foam tape was applied to the backs of this, the Owls images, sentiment and Dress It Up – Glitter Holly embellishment. The frame was then popped up onto the base card. Next, I popped up the owls, holly and sentiment onto the frame. With a Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen, I created snow in the sky behind the owls and onto the holly berries to finish it off.

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiment: Gina K DesignsHoliday SeasonSeasonal Patterns and Phrases

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Versa Fine – Onyx Black, Gina K. Designs – Powder Blue, VersaMark

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., Chloe’s Crafts Paper Pad – 02-3129420 (6″ x 6″)

Dies: Gina K. Designs – Die – Scrolled Gift Card HolderGina K. Designs – Ornate Frame (Day 1 – 12 Days of Christmas)

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cuttlebug, , Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool, Spectrum Noir – Sparkles – Crystal Clear, Dress It Up – Glitter Holly, Ranger Gold Embossing powder, Sharpie – Gold Medium Point – Water Based Paint, Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen, Gelly Roll Sakura #5 Pen, Sakura Glaze – Black pen

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Owls: R30, R22, E29, E27, E25, E23, E39, E37, E35, E33, (Eyes and Beaks – Gelly Roll Sakura #5 Pen, Sakura Glaze – Black pen)

Hats: R59, R37, R35, C4, Spectrum Noir – Sparkles – Crystal Clear

Antlers: E43, E41, E40

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Kraftin Kimmie – Merry Christ-Moose!


Sharing another Christmas card I made using Merry Christ-Moose! by Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps.

To make my card this week, I began with a Recollections – Christmas Cards 4.25″ x 5.5″ card base. I die cut Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card and Scrapbook.com – Jewels Smooth Cardstock with my Cuttlebug and dies from Moonstone – Hunkydory – Vintage Filigree Frame, Waffle Flower Crafts – Nesting Squares. With my MISTI and Memento – Tuxedo Black ink, I stamped the image onto the square die cut. The sentiment was stamped using VersaMark ink and then embossed with Ranger Embossing Powder White – Extra Fine Detail. Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool was applied to the powder to heat emboss it.

The image was coloured in with Copic Markers listed below and the snow in the sky was applied with a Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen. This pen was also applied to the Moose’s eyes. Sakura Glaze – Black pen was applied to the eyes of all of the characters and also to the dog’s nose. UNIPosca PC-3M White marker was applied to the snow in spots to give it a little more texture. U-Line double-sided foam tape was applied to the back of the die cut and sentiment and they were both popped up onto the card.

Card Recipe:

Stamp and Sentiment: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps – Merry Christ-Moose! by Cheryl Grant (Retired)

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, VersaMark ink

Embossing Powder: Ranger Embossing Powder White – Extra Fine Detail

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Recollections – Christmas Cards and Envelopes, Scrapbook.com – Jewels Smooth Cardstock (4.25″ x 5.5″)

Die Cuts: Moonstone – Hunkydory – Vintage Filigree Frame, Waffle Flower Crafts – Nesting Squares, Waffle Flower Crafts – Nesting Squares

Tools: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cuttlebug, U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen, Sakura Glaze – Black, UNIPosca PC-3M White marker, (Quickie Glue Pen, Mixed Glitter for some areas in snow and on snowman).

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E04, E00, E000, R22, R20

Hair: E47, E44, E43, Y26

Moose, Hoofs and Antlers: E53, E51, E50, E39, E37, E35, E33, E31, R22, R20

Birds: R46, R14, R08

Jeans: B99, B97, B95, B91

Sweater: BG49, BG45, BG34, C2, C00, Y04

Shoes: C9, C7, C5, C5, C3

Dog and Collar: T5, T3, T1, 100, E39

Star: Y17, Y15, Y11

Lights: B96, R14, R12, G03, G00, Y13, Y04

Candy Cane: R37, R35

Shadows in Snow: C1, C00, B000,

Sky: BG05, BG02, BG01

 

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Matchbook Baby Card!


Today I’m sharing a miniature Baby card using Art ImpressionsMB Nursery – 5495MB Template Dies (5317) and MB Envelope Die (5318) that I made for my niece’s  baby shower. She was very surprised when she saw how small the card was. LOL! I always love seeing everyone’s expression when they receive their little matchbook sized cards.

To create the card, I began with the card base using some scrap paper from my stash for the background. The design was only on one side, so I doubled it up and glued it together. Then using a Cuttlebug die-cutting machine and the Art ImpressionsMB Template Dies (5317), I die cut the designer paper for the base of the card and also the Sentiment pop-up out of a scrap of white cardstock.

With Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI, I stamped all of the images and the sentiment onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. I coloured in all of the images with Copic markers listed below. Once this was completed, the images were all cut out using Art ImpressionsMB Nursery – 5495 dies and the pop-ups were adhered to the card with double-sided tape. The window frames, Baby Blocks and Wording were applied using liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment onto some white cardstock with Versa Fine – Onyx Black ink and applied Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder. This was heat embossed using a Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool.

Lastly, I die cut the envelope out of some scrap double-sided paper that I had in my stash using the Art ImpressionsMB Envelope Die (5318). A smaller message was written on an even tinier miniature envelope to my niece and nephew.

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiment: Art ImpressionsMB Nursery – 5495

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Versa Fine – Onyx Black

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., Designer Paper from my stash

Dies: Art ImpressionsMB Nursery – 5495MB Template Dies (5317) and MB Envelope Die (5318)

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cuttlebug, Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder, Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool.

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Crib, Trash Can: C2, C1, C0

Elephant: W5, W4, W3,  W1, W0, W00, R30, R02

Duck: Y19, Y17, Y15, YR16, YR15, YR12

Dresser, Shelf, Rocking Chair Legs: E29, E25, E23, E21

Bear: E57, E55, E53, E51, E35, E34, E33, R30, R02

Ball and Bear Bow: B29, B28, B23

Blankets, Bedding, B Block, “Baby”, Rattle Bow, Lamp Shade, Book: B04, B02, B000

Rattle, C Block, Lamp Light: Y17, Y15, Y11

Chair: E35, E34, E33

Pillow, A Block, Books: BG13, BG11, BG10

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Todd’s 62nd Birthday!


Today, I’m sharing a Birthday card that I made for my husband’s 62nd Birthday! The card was created using images and sentiments from Art ImpressionsBorn To Ride – 5044, Gotta Garden Set – 5000Birthday Laugh Lines – 5115 and Dance It Out Set – 5278. My husband loves working out in the garden, so I thought this would be a fun card to make him!

To create the card, I began with the card base of 4.25″ x 5.5″ using Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb. With a Cuttlebug, I die cut Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card with My Creative Time – Rectangle Frame Layers. With Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI, I stamped the images onto the die cuts and coloured them in using Copic markers.

I inserted the 2 images back into my MISTI and added the sentiments using Versa Fine – Onyx Black ink. Once this was done, Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder was applied and then heat embossed with a Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. Recollections – Black cardstock was cut to the size of 3.75″ x 4.75″ and the images were applied to these using double-sided tape. Both images were then applied to the base card using double-sided tape. Lastly, I used a sentiment from “Hunkydory – Birthdays Perfect Poetry” Foiled Paper Pad and created a backing out of Recollections – Black cardstock for it as well before adhering it to the inside of the card with double-sided tape.

My husband loved his card and I hope you do too!

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiments: Art ImpressionsBorn To Ride – 5044Gotta Garden Set – 5000, Birthday Laugh Lines – 5115 and Dance It Out Set – 5278

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Versa Fine – Onyx Black

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., Recollections – Black cardstock, “Hunkydory – Birthdays Perfect Poetry” Foiled Paper Pad

Dies: My Creative Time – Rectangle Frame Layers

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cuttlebug, Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder and Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool

Images coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E04, E00, E000, R30, R20

Hair: YR23, Y15, Y11, E29, E27, E25, E23

Ladies Shirt, Boots and Hat: BG72, BG57, BG32, BG11, C9, C7, C5

Man’s Shirt and Shoes: B39, B37, B34

Jeans: B99, B97, B95, B91

Man’s Hat, Seat and Gloves: E79, E77, E74

Man’s Shoes: W10, W8, W6, W4

Lawn Mower and Wheel Barrow: R59, R37, R35, C9, C7, C5, T3, T2, T1, T0

Hose and Watering Can: G99, YG67, YG63, YG61

Bag: E43, E42, E41

Glasses: B41

Grass: G16, YG25, YG23

Sky: B04, B02, B01, B00

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Matchbook Wedding Card!


Today I’m sharing a miniature Wedding card using Art ImpressionsMB Chapel – 5496MB Template Dies (5317) and MB Envelope Die (5318) that I made for my cousin Trevor and his beautiful bride Caroline’s wedding a week ago. Wishing them both many joyous and prosperous years ahead with lots of happiness and laughter!

All of their decorations for the wedding were in purple, so I made this little card to match, which I inserted into a larger card that I had made for them.

To create the card, I began with the card base using some scrap double-sided paper, Cuttlebug die-cutting machine and the Art ImpressionsMB Template Dies (5317). The floor was die cut using Joy Crafts – Artist Trading Card – Wood Texture paper.

With Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI, I stamped all of the images and the sentiment onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. I coloured in all of the images with Copic markers listed below.  The windows were stamped onto Forever In Time – Vellum Print Stack Pack paper using VersaMark ink and then applying Ranger Embossing Powder White – Extra Fine Detail. The powder was heat set embossed using a Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. This gave them a stained glass look. Using the Cuttlebug again, I die cut all of the inside pop-ups, cross and windows using Art ImpressionsMB Chapel dies. Lastly, I die cut the envelopes out of some scrap double-sided paper that I had in my stash using the Art ImpressionsMB Envelope Die (5318).

Double-sided tape was applied to do the assembly on the tabs and wall items. They were then all adhered to the base card.  Double-sided tape was also applied to the flaps of the larger envelope to complete the assembly. To finish off both the card and the larger envelope, I stamped the sentiments onto some white cardstock with VersaMark ink and applied Ranger Super Fine Gold Embossing powder. This was heat embossed using a Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool and then cut to size with a cutter and scissors to create the banners. These were both applied to the finished card and envelope using liquid glue as well as the little heart. Then a small message was written on the miniature envelope to the bride and groom.

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiment: Art ImpressionsMB Chapel – 5496

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, VersaMark

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., Forever In Time – Vellum Print Stack Pack (SP280L  Technicolor), Scrap patterned paper from stash

Dies: Art ImpressionsMB Chapel – 5496MB Template Dies (5317) and MB Envelope Die (5318)

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cuttlebug, Ranger Embossing Powder White – Extra Fine Detail, Ranger Super Fine Gold Embossing powder, Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool.

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Flowers and Leaves: Y35, V17, V15, V12

Flower Pots: E99, E97, Y32, C7, C5, C3,  C1

Pews: C3, C2, C1, Colorless Blender

Altar: E29, E25, E23, E21

Steps to Altar: E39, E35, E33, E29

Candle, Bows and Flame: V09, V06, V04, R29, YR04, Y15

Candle Dish: YR23, Y15, Y11, Y00

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Wyatt’s 1st Birthday!


Hi There!

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything as the first half of this year was not the greatest for me! So let me catch you up a bit.

In January, my husband and I went on a cruise. It rained almost everyday and so 2 of the ports that we were supposed to go to didn’t happen, but we still tried to make the best of it and were both very happy to at least get to hold a baby sloth which ended up being the highlight of of our trip. On the last day, I connected to Wi-Fi, only to find out that my mom had been admitted to the hospital on the 2nd day of our trip back home. She has Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and is now permanently in a very nice home since the end of February. I have been travelling back home to see her whenever I can and also staying with family. My dad turned 90 years old this year in April and we had a very nice party with friends and family and he was so happy! However, after his birthday, he was not doing well and sadly passed away suddenly 2 weeks later. Therefore, I wasn’t feeling very creative for most of the 1st half of the year.

July and the first part of August became a time for visiting my immediate family, my mom, my mom’s sisters here in Ontario and my husband’s family in Calgary, Alberta.

During our July vacation in Calgary, Alberta, we met up with members from my husband’s family and some old friends. It was a wonderful time and great to see everyone after so many years! We also did some wonderful sightseeing as well! While we were there, our new great nephew Wyatt was celebrating his 1st birthday!

Today I’m sharing the Birthday card that I made for my nephew’s Birthday using the image from Whimsy StampsBirthday Baby Boy Rubber Stamp and Sentiment and hat from Cricut Cartridge – Old West using Cricut Design Studio and Cricut Explore.

To create the card, I began with the card base of 6″ x 6″ using AC Cardstock – White and FINDit Trading – Hello World watercolor collection – Yvonne Creations cardstock cut to the size of 5.75″ x 5.75″. I thought it created the perfect background for this adorable stamp. The edges were inked with Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Tumbled Glass and it was adhered to the base card with liquid glue.

With Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI, I stamped the rubber image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card and then coloured it in. Once this was completed, I then fussy cut around the entire image. I glued the black lettering onto the white outline I die cut for the sentiment and popped up both the image and sentiment onto the card using U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape. Once that was done, I glued the little cowboy hat onto the baby boy.

Lastly, I added in the little kitty cat on the chair using the Kitten from Dress It Up – Kitten Kaboodle button after removing the backing with liquid glue. The 3 cars were added in the same way which were from Dress It Up – Speed Racers.

My niece and nephew loved the card and I hope you do too!

Card Recipe:

Stamp: Whimsy StampsBirthday Baby Boy Rubber Stamp

Sentiment: Cricut – Old West Font from Old West Cartridge

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, AC Cardstock – White, FINDit Trading – Hello World watercolor collection – Yvonne Creations

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cricut, Cricut Explore, U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, Dress It Up – Speed Racers, Dress It Up – Kitten Kaboodle

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E04, E00, E000, R30, R30, R20

Hair: E50, E44, YR21, Y26

Pajamas: BG72, BG57, BG32, BG11, R46, R14, R08

Bib: BG09, BG05, BG02, BG01

Mouse: W5, W3, W1, W0, R30, R20, R02, R00

Cake, Candle and Cherry: E29, E27, E25, E23, B05, B04, B01, B00, BG32, BG11, R59, R46, R37, R35, R14, YR16, Y08

Plate: BV23, BV20

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Dad’s 90th Birthday!


Today I’m sharing a Birthday card that I made for my dad’s 90th Birthday last week using the image and sentiments from Art ImpressionsDance It Out – 5278. We had a nice party for him surrounded by family and close friends and he enjoyed every minute of it. 🙂 I created the fishes on the shirt because my dad has always loved fishing and I thought it would be fun to do.

To create the card, I began with the card base of 3.75″ x 9″ using Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb. cardstock. With a Cuttlebug, I die cut the sentiment using Spellbinders – Phrase Set 1 and the numbers with Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Henry’s 123s and then adhered them directly to the card using liquid glue. With a stamping block and Versa Fine – Onyx Black, several sentiments were stamped using the Art ImpressionsDance It Out – 5278 set.

Once this was completed, it was time to create the background. To do this,  I placed down the stencil from Lawn Fawn – Confetti Stencils and applied multiple Tim Holtz Distress inks with some small blending brushes. I continued to do this until, I covered the entire card, being sure to not colour over any of the lettering.

With Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI, I stamped the image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card and then coloured it in. Once this was completed, I then fussy cut around the entire image and popped it up onto the card using U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape.

I applied some small balloons with some die cuts that I had cut out earlier using Your Next Stamp – Mini Balloon Trio Die Set and then added in the “th”, strings for the balloons and eyes for the fish with a Sakura Glaze – Black pen. The inside of the card also had a lot of fun sayings.

I made my dad this fun T-shirt too using my Cricut. He loved his card and shirt an I hope you do too!

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiment: Art ImpressionsDance It Out – 5278,

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Versa Fine – Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Carved Pumpkin, Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon, Squeezed Lemonade, Wilted Violet, Festive Berries

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb.

Dies: Spellbinders – Phrase Set 1 S4-563, Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Henry’s 123s, Your Next Stamp – Mini Balloon Trio Die Set (YNSD241)

Stencil: Lawn Fawn – Confetti Stencils (6″ x 6″)

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cuttlebug, U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, Sakura Glaze – Black pen

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E04, E00, E000, R30, R24, R20

Hair: W10, W8

Shirt: YR14, B37, B14, B12

Jeans: B99, B97, B95, B91

Shoes: W10, W8, W6, W4

Belt and Buckle: W10, W9, W7, YR23, Y15

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Happy Valentine’s Day Bear!


Today, I’m sharing a Valentine’s Day card that I made for my husband this year using Kit and Clowder – January – February 2024 Markers – Valentine’s Bear Bonus Class on-line colouring class taught by Alyce Keegan for the front of the card and Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps  – Your Gnaw-some! by Neda Sadreddin for the inside of the card.

The base card was created to the size of 5.5″ x 5.5″ out of Recollections – Red cardstock.  I printed out the image for the cup and bear from the card class using a HP Printer onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card.  The bear, cup and hearts were coloured in following the instructional video by Alyce Keegan from Kit and Clowder. Once this was completed, using a Cuttlebug and Waffle Flower – Nesting Square dies, I die cut the image using the 4.25″ x 4.25″ die. The background was coloured in with a BG000 marker and then I added in the sentiments using Cloud 9 – Matt Blending Ink – Strawberry Sundae for the “I Love You” and then restamping it again using VersaMark. Versa Fine – Onyx Black was used for the “Happy Valentine’s Day” sentiment. Both sentiments were embossed with Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail Embossing Powder and then heat embossed using a Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. Anna Griffin – 3D Square Cardcentric Compendium Dies were die cut using the Cuttlebug and the 5-1/8″ x 5-1/8″ die out of Recollections – Matte Gold Foil cardstock. I applied the finished image onto the frame with liquid glue. U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape was applied to the back of frame and it was centered onto the front of the card.

For the inside of the card, the image for the beavers was stamped onto the same Copic paper using Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and a MISTI. This was coloured in with Copic markers listed below and then fussy cut. The sentiments were all stamped using the same method and inks as above that were used for “The Happy Valentine’s Day” sentiment. I coloured in the heart and the lettering with Copic markers and then fussy cut around all of the sentiments. Liquid glue was applied to all of the pieces and they were adhered onto the card. Lastly, to finish everything off, some Kraftin’ Kimme Hearts Krafty Dots were added.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Class and image front: Kit and Clowder – January – February 2024 Markers – Valentine’s Bear Bonus Class on-line colouring class taught by Alyce Keegan

Stamp Sentiments: Art Impressions – Valentine Critters Set – 5117 and Lawn Fawn – Your Just My Type

Stamp Image and Sentiment Inside of card:  Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps – Your Gnaw-some! by Neda Sadreddin (Retired)

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Recollections – Matte Gold Foil cardstock, Recollections – Red cardstock

Inks: Cloud 9 – Matt Blending Ink – Strawberry Sundae, VersaMark, Versa Fine – Onyx Black, Memento – Tuxedo Black, HP Printer 

Die Cuts: Waffle Flower – Nesting Square diesAnna Griffin – 3D Square Cardcentric Compendium Dies

Embossing Powder: Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail

Miscellaneous: Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool, Kraftin’ Kimmie – Hearts Dots, U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool

Copic Markers:

Beavers: E79, E27, E25, E23, E21, R02, C1, C00

Flower and Lettering: R59, R37, R24

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Matchbook Nativity!


Today I’m sharing another miniature Match Book Christmas card using Art ImpressionsMB Nativity – 5443 and MB Template Dies (5317). The closed size is 1.75″ x 2″.

To create the card, I began with the card base using Stampin’ Up! Wood Textures double-sided paper, Cuttlebug die-cutting machine and the Art ImpressionsMB Template Dies (5317). From the same die set, the sentiment pop-up and star were cut out using Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb. cardstock and Recollections – Matte Gold Foil cardstock.

With Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI, I stamped all of the images onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. I coloured in all of the images and then, using the Cuttlebug again, I die cut all of the inside pop-ups using Art ImpressionsMB Nativity – 5443. The windows were done 4 times, 2 for the outside and 2 for the inside of the card. I cut a really small piece of plastic from a clear bag to be the same size as the window and glued it to the card before adding on the outside windows to simulate a window pane. Versafine – Majestic Blue was stamped onto the sentiment pop-up. Lastly, I die cut the envelopes using Craft Smith – Peppermint Twist double-sided paper and Art ImpressionsMB Envelope Die (5318). (Not shown in photo.)

Double-sided tape was applied to do the assembly on the tabs. They were then all adhered to the base card. I created a little 1.5″ x 1.5″ white square and attached it to some Recollections – Red cardstock. I then cut around it again to create a slim border. I glued this onto the back of the card in order write my sentiment. The card was then folded up and put into the little match book envelope. Double-side tape was also applied to the flaps of the larger envelope to complete the assembly.

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiment: Art ImpressionsMB Nativity – 5443

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Versafine – Majestic Blue

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., Stampin’ Up! Wood Textures 6″ x 6″ (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm), Recollections – Matte Gold Foil cardstock, Craft Smith – Peppermint Twist (6″x6″)

Dies: Art ImpressionsMB Nativity – 5443MB Template Dies (5317)MB Envelope Die (5318)

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cuttlebug

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Baby and Blanket: E21, E11, E00, E000, R20, B37, B34, B32

Cat: C8, C6, C5, C4, R30, R20

Bird: B37, B34, B32, YR15, R20

Sheep: C8, C6, C1, C0, C00, R20, R02, R01, R00, R000

Donkey: W8, W6, W5, W4, W3, W1, W0, R20, R02, R00, C8, C6

Cow: E99, E95, E33, E31, E30, E15, E13, E11, R20, R02, R00, C8, C6

Boards and Crib: E39, E35, E33, E29

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Matchbook Santa Christmas!


Today I’m sharing a Match Book sized Christmas card using Art ImpressionsMB Santa Christmas – 5442MB Template Dies (5317), MB Envelope Die (5318)  that I made. Love these little cards as they are so fun to make. The closed size is 1.75″ x 2″.

To create the card, I began with the card base using PhotoPlay – Christmas Memories double-sided paper, Cuttlebug die-cutting machine and the Art ImpressionsMB Template Dies (5317). Using the same dies, I also die cut the flooring using Joy Crafts – Artist Trading Card – Tough Texture. This small paper is excellent for the small detail required. I glued this piece to the base and set it aside.

With Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI, I stamped all of the images and the sentiment onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. I coloured in all of the images and applied Pental Slicci – Gold 8.0 pen to the lamp post. A Quickie Glue Pen was used to apply Glitter to Santa’s hat and clothing, the stockings, Christmas Tree Bulbs and on the wreath. With the Cuttlebug, I die cut all of the inside pop-ups using Art ImpressionsMB Santa Christmas 5442 and the envelopes using Craft Smith – Peppermint Twist double-sided paper and the Art ImpressionsMB Envelope Die (5318). (Not shown in photo.)

Double-sided tape was applied to do the assembly on the tabs and wall items. They were then all adhered to the base card as show above. I created a little 1.5″ x 1.5″ white square and attached it to some Recollections – Red cardstock. I then cut around it again to create a slim border. I glued this onto the back of the card in order write my sentiment. The card was then folded up and put into the little match book envelope.

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiment: Art ImpressionsMB Santa Christmas – 5442

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., PhotoPlay – Christmas Memories (6″x6″), Joy Crafts – Artist Trading Card – Tough Texture (3.25″ x 2-3/8″), Craft Smith – Peppermint Twist (6″x6″)

Dies: Art ImpressionsMB Santa Christmas – 5442MB Template Dies (5317)MB Envelope Die (5318) and MB Wall Accessories (5323)

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cuttlebug, Pental Slicci – Gold 8.0 pen, Quickie Glue Pen, Glitter

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E00, E000, R20

Beard: W1, W00

Reds: R59, R37, R35

Greens: G99, G16, YG67, YG63, YG61, YG25, YG23

Fireplace, Brick, Logs and Fire: E99, E15, E13, W3, W1, W0, R24, YR16, Y08

Gold and Yellows: E15, YR24, Y35, Y08

Blacks: C9, C7, C5

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Kick Your Feet Up!


Today I’m sharing a birthday card that I made for my husband’s birthday back in August. Image and sentiment is from Art ImpressionsSit Back Laugh Lines – 5421.

My Creative TimeRectangle Frame Die was used to die cut the rectangle out of Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using a Cuttlebug. The image was then stamped onto the paper using a MISTI and Memento – Tuxedo Black ink. It was coloured in with the Copic markers listed below and then adhered to some blue cardstock using liquid glue. I cut around the image rectangle leaving a thin border and then repeated the process with black cardstock. The sentiment was stamped with Versa Fine – Onyx Black ink  onto blue cardstock and then Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder was applied. A Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool was used to heat emboss the powder. This was fussy cut and adhered to black cardstock using liquid glue.

The base of the card was created using a 5.5″ x 4.25″ base made from Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb.cardstock. I applied birthday patterned paper to the base which was cut to the same size and the edges were inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Faded Jeans. I centred the layered coloured image rectangle onto the card using liquid glue and then popped up the sentiment using U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape in the top left corner to complete the card. Inside the card were more fun sentiments regarding getting older. LOL!

My husband loved it and I hope you do to!

Card Recipe:

Stamp and Sentiments:  Art ImpressionsSit Back Laugh Lines – 5421

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Versa Fine – Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Faded Jeans

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., Recollections – Black, Miscellaneous blue and patterned paper from stash

Dies: My Creative TimeRectangle Frame Dies

Embossing Powder: Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder

Miscellaneous: Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool, MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E00, E000, R22, R20

Hair: E35, E34, E31

Jeans: B99, B97, B95, B91

Shirt: B04, B02, B01, B00

Chair and Slippers: E79, E74, E29, E27, E25, E23, C5, C3

Remote: N7, N4, N2

Socks: C5, C3, C2, C1, Colorless Blender

Wall: R89, R59, R39, C3, C2, C1, Colorless Blender

Floor: E39, E37, E35, E33

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Retired – Bye Bye!


I finished my last day of work on Friday, August 16, 2024. My official date will be Saturday, September 14, 2024 as I tacked on my vacation pay on the end. 🙂
My co-workers gave me an amazing retirement party and parting gifts and we all had a wonderful time. I shall cherish the memories for a long time to come.

Today I’m sharing a retirement card that I made for my co-workers who were on my immediate Systems Administrator’s team and also the Networking team whom I had worked closely with over the last 13.5 years. Each of the card fronts were created using various stamps from Art ImpressionsPack Your Bags Set.

With My Creative Time dies listed below, a Cuttlebug and papers from Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, I die cut the rectangles and ovals. Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb. paper was used to die cut the circles. Recollections – Midnight Navy Cardstock was then cut into rectangles 3-7/8″ x 2-5″8″. Using my Cricut and Cricut Design Space, I measured the circle die cut and oval die cut and then created my own solid cuts. To do this I used some white plain printer paper until I was satisified with the cut, then I set the device to cut out 19 of each out of the Recollections – Midnight Navy Cardstock.

The images were stamped onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card with Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and a MISTI. The MISTI was so perfect to use because I made 19 cards in total, so I just positioned the stamps once and then kept substituting the die cut papers until I was done. This made the stamping so easy. I used the same process for the sentiment, except I chose to use Versa Fine – Majestic Blue this time.

The images were coloured in with the Copics listed below. Once all of the images were coloured and the sentiments were stamped, I assembled the 2 pieces for each shape together with liquid glue and set them aside.

The bases of the cards were created using a 5.5″ x 4.25″ base made from Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb.cardstock. Papers from Creative Memories and PhotoPlay listed below were then cut to the size of 5.25″ x 4″ each. The edges were then inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Chipped Sapphire.

To assemble the card, I used liquid glue to attach the background papers and each of the shapes. These were all adhered to each card. To create the notes on the inside, I used Microsoft Office Word and created 4 sentiments per 11″ x 8.5″ sheet of landscaped paper by creating text boxes at the size of 5.25″ x 4″. Once they were all printed out, I just cut them to size and adhered them with double-sided tape.

Card Recipe:

Stamp and Sentiments:  Art ImpressionsPack Your Bags Set – 4392

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Versa Fine – Majestic Blue, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Chipped Sapphire

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb., Creative Memories – Deep Blue Sea (12″x12″) Designer Pack, PhotoPlay – SetSail – Sail Away (12″x12″), PhotoPlay – Anchors Away – Sun Deck (12″x12″), Recollections – Midnight Navy Cardstock

Dies: My Creative TimeRectangle Frame Dies, My Creative Time Scalloped Stitched Oval Dies, My Creative Time – More Stitched Circles MCT-D136, Cricut, Cricut Design Space Shapes

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E00, E000, R46, R20, R14, R08, YR02

Hair: E35, E34, E31

Clothing and Accessories: BG09, BG05, BG02, BG01, R46, R14, R08, G14, YG23, C2, C1

Glasses: N2, R39

Ship: C3, C2, C1, C0, C00, B29, B63, B28, B26, R46, R14, R08

Water: BG32, BG13, BG07, BG01, B02

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Baking Birthday Trolls!


Today I’m sharing a Birthday card using Craftin’ Desert Divas – Chef Trolls (Retired) stamp and sentiments that I made for my mom last month! She has always loved to bake, so I thought these were the perfect little images for her.

With a Cuttlebug and Photo-Play – Circle Windows Etched Dies, I die cut Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card cardstock and Echo Park – Birthday Girl – Bouncing Balloons cardstock. With some scrap paper, I die cut the floral scalloped circle using dies from the same set.

I created a base card to the size of 8.5″ x 3.5″ using Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb. cardstock.  The edges of the the scalloped circle and patterned die cut were inked with a finger dauber and Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Saltwater Taffy. Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Kitsch Flamingo and a finger dauber were used to ink all of the edges of the large patterned die cut and then it was attached directly to the base card using liquid glue.

Using my MISTI and Memento – Tuxedo Black ink, the images were stamped onto the Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card cardstock circles. These were coloured in with Copic markers listed below and then applied to the base card using liquid glue. The sentiment was applied to the scalloped circle using a MISTI and Versa Fine – Onyx Black ink. Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder was applied to the ink and heat embossed with a Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. I applied the circle from the base card into the centre circle using liquid glue and then applied some Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Saltwater Taffy around the circle. U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape was applied to scalloped circle and 3 balloon brads and they were all popped up onto the card. Lastly, using various Stickles listed below, I added some sparkle to the small dots on the patterned paper to finish it off.

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiments:  Craftin’ Desert Divas – Chef Trolls (Retired)

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Versa Fine – Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Saltwater Taffy, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Kitsch Flamingo

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Echo Park – Birthday Girl – Bouncing Balloons, Hammermill – Premium Cardstock 110 lb

Embossing Powder: Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder

Die Cut: Photo-Play – Circle Windows Etched Dies (#SIS2379)

Stickles: Grapefruit, Orange Peel, Cool Mint, Sea Glass and Seafoam

Miscellaneous: Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool, MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E04, E00, E000

Eyes: Sakura Glaze – Black, Gelly Roll Sakura #5 Pen

Utensils: N2, C3, C1

Boy

Hair: E57, E49, E47

Chef Hat and Shirt: C2, C1, C00, Colorless Blender

Pants: BG01, BG000

Shoes and Buttons: 100, Sakura Glaze – Black

Book: YR30, Y17, Y15, Y13

Girl

Hair: E50, E35, YR31, YR24

Apron and Shoes: R17, R14, R08, R05, C2

Dress: R12. R11, R00

Icing: RV06, RV04, RV02

Spoons: E25, E23

Bowl: C3, C2, C1, Colorless Blender

Background: R11, R05, G43, YR16, BG000

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Old Fart!


Today I’m sharing a birthday card using Whimsy StampsOld Geezer and sentiments from their Old Fart stamp set and Old Fart Word Die that I made for my younger brother this week! Couldn’t resist teasing him about getting older and entering into his 60’s!. LOL!

I began making my card by creating a 5.5″ x 4.25″ base made from Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb. cardstock. I used 3 circles that were cut out with Photo-Play – Circle Windows Etched Dies and Echo Park – Birthday Girl – Bouncing Balloons from a previous card that I made. Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Salty Ocean and a blender brush were used to colour the white circle and then the same ink was used to ink the edges around the other 2 circles and card base.

The image was stamped onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card with Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and a MISTI. It was coloured in with the Copics listed below and then fussy cut. Using the MISTI again for placement, I stamped the sentiments using Versa Fine – Onyx Black ink. This was then embossed with Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder and then heat embossed with a Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. With a Cuttlebug and dies from Whimsy Stamps – Old Fart Word die set and Art ImpressionsJournal Letter Die Set, I die cut out the sentiments with black cardstock.

To assemble the card, I used liquid glue to attach the die cut wording and “60” onto the circles. All of the circles were applied to the base card using liquid glue. The main image was popped up onto the base card using U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape. I also added a few more fun sentiments from the same stamp sets on the inside of the card too! LOL!  My brother loved his card and I hope you do too!

Card Recipe:

Stamp and Sentiments:  Whimsy StampsOld Geezer and Old Fart

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Salty Ocean, Versa Fine – Onyx Black

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., Echo Park – Birthday Girl – Bouncing Balloons

Dies: Whimsy Stamps – Old Fart Word, Photo-Play – Circle Windows Etched Dies (#SIS2379),  Art ImpressionsJournal Letter Die Set (5562)

Embossing Powder: Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder

Miscellaneous: U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E00, E000

Hair: YR12, C1, C00

Clothing and Slippers: B37, B14, B12, B00, C9

Toot: C1, C1, C00

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Sweet Note of Thanks!


Today I’m sharing a Thank-you card using Your Next StampMusic Bunny – CYNS262. I was on a cruise last year and we met some wonderful couples that sat at the tables next to ours and we exchanged information. Unknown to us until the final evening, the couple that sat directly beside us was Steven Gilliland and his wonderful wife Diane. Steven happens to be a very well known acclaimed author and public speaker. My husband and I were so happy when Steven sent us a few of his books, “Making a Difference” and a “Cherry On Top”. Steven had personally autographed them to us as well. What a kind and awesome gesture and it was very much appreciated. We are currently reading his books and just love them. As a thank you for their kind generosity, I sent them this card from my husband and I.

To create the card, I began with a card base of 5.5″ x 5.5″ using Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb. cardstock. I cut Recollections – Matte Gold Foil cardstock to be the same size as the base card and applied double-sided tape to it. This was adhered directly to the base card. Next, I cut a piece of Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb. cardstock to the size of 5.25″ x 5.25″. I sprayed some water onto the paper and then using Kraftin’ Kimmie – Musical Melodies stencil I placed it on top of the paper and ran it through my Cricut Die Cutting machine to emboss the paper. Once the paper was dry, I placed the stencil over top of the paper again and this time, using Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Black Soot and a blending brush, I coloured in the musical notes. I also inked around the edges with the same ink and a mini dauber.

Using my Cuttlebug and PinkFresh Studio – Essentials – Blanket Stitched Square 4″ dies, I die cut Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. The main image was stamped onto this die cut using Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI. I coloured in the image and created my own background. Once this was completed, I put the image back into my MISTI and stamped the sentiment using Versa Fine – Onyx Black ink. Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder was applied over top of the ink and then heat embossed with a Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. The little notes were added with Versa Fine – Onyx Black ink and a miniature stamping block. I just chose several notes and stamped them randomly around the image. I felt like the image was still missing something, so I decided to take my Copic black marker (100) and using the lines from the die cut as a guide, coloured in every second stripe. I thought this made it look like a piano keyboard. Lastly, My Creative Time – Stitched Squares Inside and Out 4.5″ were used to die cut Recollections – Matte Gold Foil cardstock.

The card was now ready to assemble. I added U-Line Double-Sided Foam tape to the back of the music square, gold square and image. Each of them were popped onto each other and centred onto the base card.

Card Recipe:

Stamp: You’re Next StampMusic Bunny – CYNS262

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Black Soot, Versa Fine – Onyx Black

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., Recollections – Matte Gold Foil cardstock

Dies: PinkFresh Studio – Essentials – Blanket Stitched Square, My Creative Time – Stitched Squares Inside and Out

Stencil: Kraftin’ Kimmie – Musical Melodies

Embossing Poweder: Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail

Miscellaneous: U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape, Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool, MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Sakura Glaze – Black pen

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Bunny: C3, C1, C0, C00, R30, R02, R00, Colorless Blender

Mice: W7, W5, W3, R30, R02, R00

Ribbon: R59, R37, R35

Flower: B29, B26, B23, Y17, Y11

Piano: W9, W7, W5, C9

Piano Chair: W9, W7, W5, R59, R37, R35

Floor: E49, E34, E29, E27, E25, E23

Wall: BG32, BG11, BG10

Border: 100

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Gnome One Else – Valentine’s!


Today I’m sharing a Valentine’s card using Whimsy StampsGnome One Else Clear Stamps that I made for my husband this year!

The image and sentiments were stamped onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card cut to the size of 7″ x 5″ using my MISTI and Memento – Tuxedo Black ink. I created a base card to be 7.25″ x 5.25 using Recollections – Red cardstock. I coloured in all of the images with Copic markers listed below. The hearts were applied using Kraftin Kimmie – Happy Hearts Stencil and Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Lumberjack Plaid using a blending brush. Once this was completed, using the MISTI for placement, I applied the sentiments using Versa Fine – Onyx Black from the same stamp set. Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder was applied and then heat embossed with a Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. Using a finger dauber and Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Picked Raspberry, the edges of the Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card were inked all around.  The coloured image was then applied to the base card using double-sided tape.

My husband loved his card and I hope you do too!

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiments:  Whimsy StampsGnome One Else Clear Stamps

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Picked Raspberry, Versa Fine – Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Lumberjack Plaid

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Recollections – Red cardstock

Embossing Powder: Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder

Stencil: Kraftin Kimmie – Happy Hearts Stencil

Miscellaneous: Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool, MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E04, E00, E000

Hair: E99, YR24, YR23

Beard: E79, E70, E29, E27

Male – Clothing: B26, B23, B21

Male Hat: R59, R37, R35

Female – Clothing and Hat: BG32, BG15, BG09

Shoes: C3, C2, C1, C0, C00

Swing: E35, E33, E31, E25, Y17

Mushroom: E42, E40, E09, E08, E0000, BV31, R08

Grass and Boat: G16, YG25, YG23

Flower: V04, V01, V000, Y08, Y04, Y00, E13

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Added into contest: https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/hqfcb-is-formerly-known-tfatu-2-agf.html

Added into contest: https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/hqcolcb-2-competition-of-ewa-with.html

YAY! My card was one of the TOP 3 for Heart’s Quest Celebrations of Love Challenge Blog. Feeling so grateful!


 

Happy Chinese New Year Dragon 2024!!!


Today I’m sharing Chinese New Year cards I created for my friends and some co-workers using Whimsy StampsBirfday Party Dragons – DP1055, Craftin Desert Diva’s Dragon Festival Stamps (Retired),  SVG Year of the Dragon Alphabet by Sarah Christie and  Gina Marie Designs – Ric Rac Nested Circle Dies.

The same procedure below was used to create 10 semi-identical cards.

Recollections – Christmas Cards and Envelopes Set cardstock was used to create a 6.5″ x 5″ card base. Using my MISTI Craftin Desert Diva’s Dragon Festival Stamps and VersaMark ink, I stamped the dragons and sentiment at the top of the card and then embossed the ink with Ranger Super Fine Gold Embossing powder. This was then heat embossed with Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. The MISTI really helped speed up this process because once I had positioned the stamps for the first card on the MISTI, I just had to keep adding and stamping each additional card.

For the next step, I die cut all of my gold scallops using Recollections – Matte Gold Foil cardstock and Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using my Cuttlebug and Gina Marie Designs – Ric Rac Nested Circle Dies. I stamped out one more image onto a piece of Post-It Note paper and fussy cut around it to create a mask. The mask was  applied over top of the dragon image. Next using a blender brush, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Salty Ocean and stencils made from Avery Elle – Pierced Clouds Die (retired), I created the cloudy background sky. Once this was completed, I coloured in the image with the Copic markers listed below. U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape was applied to the backs of each of the scallops. I applied the gold and coloured pieces together and then popped them up onto the centre of the cards.

Lastly, I used a freebie from Extraordinarychaos –  SVG Year of the Dragon Alphabet by Sarah Christie. I was so happy when I had seen this, as I knew I just had to used it on my cards this year. I uploaded the .SVG file into Cricut Design space and sized the numbers. The numbers were cut out on my Cricut Explore using Recollections – Matte Gold Foil cardstock. The die cut numbers were applied with glue and attached to the each of the cards to finish them off.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Whimsy StampsBirfday Party Dragons – DP1055, Craftin Desert Diva’s Dragon Festival Stamps (Retired)

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, VersaMark, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Salty Ocean

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Recollections – Christmas Cards and Envelopes Set, Recollections – Matte Gold Foil cardstock

Dies: SVG Year of the Dragon Alphabet by Sarah ChristieGina Marie Designs – Ric Rac Nested Circle Dies, Avery Elle – Pierced Clouds Die (D-05-01) (Retired)

Embossing Powder: Ranger Super Fine Gold Embossing powder

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool, U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape

Dragon: YR24, YR23, YR21, R56, R39, R37, R35

Balloons: YR24, YR23, YR21, YR20, R37, R27, R24

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Todd’s 60th Birthday!


Today I’m sharing a Birthday card that I made for my husband’s 60th Birthday using the image and sentiments from Art ImpressionsDance It Out – 5278 and image from Cake Popper Set (4475) (Retired). He hated the thought of turning sixty and being a few years older than him, I couldn’t resist doing a funny card for his birthday.

To create the card, I began with the card base of 5.5″ x 4.25″ using Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb. cardstock.  I cut Your Next Stamp Designer Pad – Birthday Boy paper to the size of 5.5″ x 1.75″ and 5.5″ x 2.5″ and adhered it to the base using double-sided tape. Lastly, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Blueprint Sketch was applied around the edges of the card using a finger dauber.

With Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI, I stamped all of the images onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. I coloured in all of the images and then fussy cut around them. For the image on the front of the card. I popped it up onto black cardstock using U-Line Double-Sided foam tape and then fussy cut around it again.

For the front of the card, with my Cuttlebug and Sizzix Thinlets – Balloon Occasions, I die cut the “Happy” and “birthday” twice. I ran the blue “Happy” through my Xyron Create a Sticker and attached it directly to the card. The Yellow and Blue inlays were added from the die cut pieces using liquid glue. Liquid glue was also appplied to the 2 “Birthday” die cuts and attached to the card. U-Line Double-Sided foam tape was applied to the back of the man image and popped up onto the card. I stamped the sentiment using Versafine – Majestic Blue with my MISTI. Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder was applied and then heat embossed with Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. Poppystamps – Christmas Quotes dies were used to die cut the sentiment. Using a blending brush with some yellow ink still on it, I applied it and then added some U-Line Double-Sided foam tape to pop it up on the card.


For the inside of the card, the image was applied using liquid glue. The sentiments were stamped using Versafine – Onyx Black ink with my MISTI. Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder was applied and then heat embossed with Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. Lastly, I thought it would be fun to add in his age onto the balloons. Using Die-Namics – Frosted Alphabet, and my Cuttlebug, I die cutted the numbers and frosting out of Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. The numbers were coloured in with the same colours as the cake and then Stickles – Diamond was added to the icing. Once the stickles was dry I applied the 2 pieces together with liquid glue and attached them to the balloons.


My husband loved his card and I hope you do too!

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiment: Art ImpressionsDance It Out – 5278, Cake Popper Set (4475) (Discontinued)

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Blueprint Sketch, Versafine – Majestic Blue, Versa Fine – Onyx Black

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., Your Next Stamp Designer Pad – Birthday Boy (6″ x 6″)

Dies: Sizzix Thinlets – Balloon Occasions (666014), Poppystamps – Christmas Quotes, Die-Namics – Frosted Alphabet

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cuttlebug, Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder, Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool, Stickles – Diamond, U-Line Double-Sided Foam Tape

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E11, E04, E00, E000, R30, R24, R20

Man

Hair: C7, C5, C3, C2, C1, C0, C00

Shirt: B06, B04, B02, B00, Colorless Blender

Pants, Shoes and Belt: E59, E57, E29, E27, E25, E23, Y19

Woman

Hair: Y38, Y19, Y15, Y11

Dress and Earrings: BV08, BV04, BV02, BV01

Cake, Flowers and Ribbons: G99, G24, B06, B02, B00, B000, B0000,  BV04, BV02, BV01

Balloons, Numbers, Hat and Whistle: B06, B04, B02, B01, B00, B0000, BV08, BV04, BV02, BV01, BV0000

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Matchbook Get Well!


Today I’m sharing a miniature Get Well card using Art ImpressionsMB Get Well – 5499MB Template Dies (5317), MB Envelope Die (5318) and MB Wall Accessories (5323) that I made for a friend that had just had surgery. Love these little cards as they are so fun to make.

To create the card, I began with the card base using Carta Bella Paper Co. – Botanical Garden double-sided paper, Cuttlebug die-cutting machine and the Art ImpressionsMB Template Dies (5317). From the same die set, the windows and window frames were cut out using Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb. cardstock. Lastly, with the same dies, I cut out the floor using Joy Crafts – Artist Trading Card – Wood Texture paper.

With Memento – Tuxedo Black ink and my MISTI, I stamped all of the images and the sentiment onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. I coloured in all of the images and then, using the Cuttlebug again, I die cut all of the inside pop-ups using Art ImpressionsMB Get Well – 5499 and added features using MB Wall Accessories (5323). Lastly, I die cut the envelopes out of some scrap double-sided paper that I had in my stash using the Art ImpressionsMB Envelope Die (5318).

Double-sided tape was applied to do the assembly on the tabs and wall items. They were then all adhered to the base card.  Double-side tape was also applied to the flaps of the larger envelope to complete the assembly. For the small envelope, I used the little bow and a pop-dot to close it so that it could be opened easily.

Card Recipe:

Stamps and Sentiment: Art ImpressionsMB Get Well – 5499, MB Wall Accessories (5323)

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., Carta Bella Paper Co. – Botanical Garden (6″ x 6″)

Dies: Art ImpressionsMB Get Well – 5499MB Template Dies (5317)MB Envelope Die (5318) and MB Wall Accessories (5323)

Miscellaneous: MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Cuttlebug

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Side Tables: C1, C0, C00

Bed Frame and Wheels: C7, C5, C3, C2, C1, C0, C00

Bed Sheets and Pillow: C1, C0, C00, RV01, RV00, RV000

Kleenex Box, Card, Blanket, Slippers: RV66, RV63, RV55, R27, R22

Flowers, Stems and Flower Pot: Y17, Y13, YG17, YG13, R27, R22, E99, E97, E00

Chair: E44, E43, W7, W5, W3, W1

Glass: B000

White Board: C3, C2, C1, C0, C00, R27, Y17

Clock: C3, C1, C00

Hope you like it and have a great week!

Birthday Ssschmirth-day!


Today, I’m sharing a fun birthday card using Whimsy StampsMe-Wow Cat Birthday that I made for my father-in-laws 80th Birthday. He’s wasn’t too keen on turning 80 so I thought I would make this fun card for him! He loved it and I hope that you do too!

To create the card, I began with a card base of 5.5″ x 5.5″ using Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb. cardstock. Echo Park Paper Co. – Happy Birthday Boy paper was cut to the same size as the base and adhered with double-sided tape. Using my Cuttlebug and My Creative Time – Stitched Squares Inside and Out, I die cut a 3.5″ x 3.5″ square out of Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card and a 4″ x 4″ square out of Recollections – Black cardstock.

Using my MISTI and Memento – Tuxedo Black ink, I stamped the image from Whimsy StampsMe-Wow Cat Birthday. The image was coloured in with Copic markers and then I stamped the image again onto a Post-It note and fussy cut around the balloon and upper half of the kitty to use it as a mask. I placed it over top of the coloured image and created the party background using Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Salty Ocean, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Squeezed Lemonade and Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Wilted Violet which I applied using Blending Brushes. After the first layers were added, I used the same colours,  but this time I used Hero Arts – Party Confetti Stencil (Crop & Create Exclusive) to create the streamers. I removed the mask and put the image into my MISTI once again and this time, I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set using Versa Fine – Onyx Black ink and then heat embossed it using Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder and Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool. Lastly, U-Line double-sided tape was applied to the back of the image and the black square. These were then popped up onto the centre of the card.

Card Recipe:

Stamp: Whimsy StampsMe-Wow Cat Birthday – C1386

Inks: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Versa Fine – Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Salty Ocean, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Squeezed Lemonade and Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Wilted Violet

Paper: Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card, Hammermill – Premium Colour 100 lb., Recollections – Black cardstock, Echo Park Paper Co. – Happy Birthday Boy 6″ x 6″

Dies: My Creative Time – Stitched Squares Inside and Out

Stencil: Hero Arts – Party Confetti Stencil (Crop & Create Exclusive)

Embossing Poweder: Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail

Miscellaneous: U-Line double-sided tape, Marvy Uchida – Embossing Heat Tool, MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, Blending Brushes

Image coloured with Copic Markers:

Cat: C10, C8, C7, C6, C5, C4, R22, R02, 100, YG09, YG07, YG05

Hat: BG15, BG11, BG10, BG09, BG05, BG02, BG01

Balloon: BG09, BG05, BG02, BG01, BG0000

Lawn: YG25, YG23, YG21, YG03, YG01

Hope you like it and have a great week!