Sunday, December 30, 2012

Bear with Daisy


 I made 4 of these cards for my birthday stash.

I used Simple Stories Summer Fresh Flash Cards 12 x 12 two-sided patterned paper & the Summer Fresh 6 x 6 paper pad with Bazzill Candlelight & Spring Willow Medium cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used Stampin' Up's Ribbon, Buttons & Twine. I also used Spellbinders Oval & Labels Eighteen Nestabilities.

I used Wild Rose Studio Milton with Daisy stamp, CTMH's Happy Birthday stamp set and Lili of the Valley A5 Verses stamp set.

Copic Markers used are: E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R12, YG63, YG67, YR21 & YR30.

Friday, December 28, 2012

Season's Greetings Mom & Dad!


This is the Christmas card that I made my mom & dad. 

I used Wild Rose Studio Xmas Bella 6 x 6 paper pack with MFT Red Hot cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used MFT Red Hot ribbon, Labels Eight Nestability & I distressed the edges of my die-cut with CTMH Cranberry ink.

I used Wild Rose Studio Bella on Bauble stamp, CTMH's Pear & Partridge Card Making Workshop stamp set and CTMH's Fill in the Blank - Holiday stamp set with Momento Black ink.

Copic Marker used are: B60, BV31, N1, N3 & R46.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Merry Christmas TJ!


Here is the Christmas card that I made for my one year old son, TJ.

I used Doodlebug's North Pole 6 x 6 paper pack with Bazzill Classic Yellowgreen, White Prismatic & scrap pieces of cardstock from my scrap bin.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH brads, Postage Stamp Nestability & Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge.

I used CTMH's December Word Puzzle stamp set & CC Designs Holiday Greetings stamp set with CTMH Holiday Red & Momento Rich Cocoa ink. 

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Warm Winter Wishes Amy!


This is the Christmas card that I made for my 14 year old daughter, Amy.

She knitted scarves for a lot of her cousins, aunts & grandmas for Christmas gifts this year. So when I found this stamp set, I knew I had to make her Christmas card with it.

I used Echo Park's Winter Wishes 6 x 6 paper pad with Bazzill Nautical Dark Blue cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used ribbon that I bought from Shopper's Drug Mart a few years ago, Making Memories heart clips and MFT's Die-namics - Postage Stamp Stax.

I used MFT's ALM - Knit Happens & MFT's WTG Gets Cozy with Cocoa stamp sets.

Copic Markers used are: Purple - V25 & V95; Blue - B97 & BV34; Background - BG70; Grey - N2; Shoes - N10; Skin - E00 & E000 and Hair - E25, E27 & E29.

Monday, December 24, 2012

Jingle All the Way...


I made this Christmas card for my brother and his wife. They have 3 Siberian Huskies and they dog sled, so when I found this stamp this past summer I just had to buy it.

I used Doodlebug Designs North Pole 6 x 6 paper pack with Bazzill Intense Kiwi & Classic Red cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used MFT Sour Apple Ribbon & Basic Grey Green Rhinestones.

The stamp sets I used were, Whipper Snapper for the image, CTMH's Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Workshop stamp set and CTMH's Fill in the Blank - Holiday stamp set.

Copic Markers used are: E25, E27, N7, R29, R46, YG25, YG67 & YR18.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Easter Flowers

For this Easter Card, I used Echo Park's Birthday Girl Stripe two-sided patterned paper, Echo Park's Country Drive Petunia/Raspberry two-sided patterned paper with Bazzill Intense Kiwi & African Daisy cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used Stampendous Silver Flower Chain stickers, Imaginisce I-Top Topper Punches, Martha Stewart Button Punch, Grand Labels Four Nestability and for the word "Easter" I used Designer's Calendar Cricut Cartridge.

I haven't completed the inside of the card as of yet because I am waiting for the new CTMH Catalogue to see if there is an appropriate sentiment stamp for the inside of the card.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Happy 16th Birthday Marissa!


I used Amy Tangerine Sketchbook 6 x 6 paper pad with Bazzill Artesian Pool cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used Doodlebug Sequins and CTMH Mini Brads.

I used Kraftin' Kimmie's Going Places stamp set and CTMH's Card Chatter - Birthday stamp set with Black Momento ink.

Copic Markers used: BG05, BG07, E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, E37, G03, G14, RV09, T1, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8 & Y38.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Splash of Colour


For this card, I used Canvas Corp Black & Kraft Zebra patterned paper, Echo Park Summer Days Yellow/Purple two-sided patterned paper with Bazzill Black Prismatic cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used Basic Grey brads and Spellbinder Circle Nestabilities.

I used CTMH's Card Chatter - Birthday stamp set and MFT's Clearly Sentimental About Art stamp set with Black Momento Ink.

I made two of these cards for my stash.

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Cupcake Birthday Card



I have a lot of birthdays coming up in January and I am trying to get all my birthday cards for the month of January finished before Christmas.

Not only do I have a lot of birthday cards to make, but in one household there are 3 female birthdays in which I have to make a card from me and one from my grandparents. So that is 6 different designs that I have to come up with, but I love the challenge....only because I am working on them now and not the night before.

I made this card with my soon to be 4 year old cousin in mind, but I had enough paper to make 6 in total. 

I used American Craft's Fresh Squeezed Cherry Syrup & Strawberry Spread two-sided patterned papers, Echo Park Country Drive Clover/Big Sky & Petunia/Raspberry two-sided patterned papers with Bazzill Fire Hearts & Intense Kiwi cardstock. I also used two different Bazzill Brown cardstocks from my scrap bin.

To embellish the card, I used MFT Ribbon, Stampin' Up Ribbon, Stamping Bella Bling, Bazzill Brads, Buttercup Liquid Pearls & Pebbles Inc. "happy birthday" rub-ons.

I also used Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities, Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge & Cherry Limeade Cricut Cartridge.

I used CC Designs Berry Logos stamp set with Rich Cocoa Momento Ink and Stampin' Up's Primrose Petals Marker.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Easter Shimmer Card


I mentioned in an earlier post that I already have Christmas cards for next year, so I have decided to get a jump start on the upcoming holidays while I can.

I used Echo Park Country Drive Journaling Cards, Border Strip & Clover Meadow two-sided patterned papers, Worldwin Coral Pink Petallics Paper with Intense Pink Prismatic Bazzill cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used Stamping Bella Glitter Dots, Stampendous Holo Silver Jumbo Eggs Stickers & Stampendous Silver Spring Wishes Stickers. I also used one of Stampin' Up's embossing folders.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Bees Knees #2 Valentine's Day Card



Well, I was looking through an old magazine the other day and this fun fold card design caught my eye and I just had to try it.

It's a great card style to make to include a gift card. I decided to use the pocket to hold my sentiment for the card.

I used Echo Park's Country Drive Sundress & Leafy Tree Tops two-sided patterned papers with Bazzill African Daisy & Rain cardstock and We R Memory Keepers Black Widow Ghost cardstock. 

To embellish the card, I used a BoBunny Buttercup Dahlia flower, BoBunny Buttercup lace, CTMH brad, MFT Whip Cream ribbon and embroidery floss from my stash. I also used Martha Stewart's button punch and Provo Craft's Hugs & Kisses Embossing Folder. 

I used CC Designs Bees Knees Logos stamp set and CTMH's Soul Mates & February Word Puzzle stamp sets with CTMH Twilight Ink & Black Momento ink.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Bees Knees Make 'N' Take



$3.00 Make 'N' Take
Thursday, December 13, 2012
All Day...Just Drop on By.

I love the Valentine's Day card that I came up with so much that I have been mass producing them. I have 44 of these cards made with 11 different paper variations. I raided my scrap bin and pulled out any patterned paper that I thought would work for this design.

Then I thought this would be a quick, easy & fun make 'n' take to offer in the store as DAT'S last type of workshop before shutting down.

I have prepped the card so that it will only take you about 10 - 15 minutes to make and all you need to bring are a pair of scissors, glue pen, your regular card making adhesive & tweezers if you usually use them when card making.

I used American Craft's Fresh Squeezed Strawberry Spread, Echo Park Sunshine Words & My Mind's Eye On the Bright Side Orange Wood two-sided patterned papers with Curry Spice Bazzill cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used a small EK Success heart punch and made my own banner.

I used CC Designs Bees Knees Logos stamp set and CTMH's Soul Mates & February Word Puzzle Stamp Sets with CTMH Lagoon ink & Black Momento ink.

To colour in the bumble bee, I used Stampin' Up's Crushed Curry marker and .1 Copic Multiliner. I used the same Copic Multiliner to draw out the dashed out lines.

Hope to see you Thursday!

Store Hours on Thursday are 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Bees Knees Valentine's Day Card


I have enough Christmas Cards for this year and even some for next year, so I thought I would get started on the next holiday....Valentine's Day.

I used papers from Imaginisce's Berrylicious & Apple Cider lines with Bazzill Dark Brown Suede and We R Memory Keepers Black Widow Ghost cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used a small EK Success heart punch and made my own banner.

I used CC Designs Bees Knees Logos stamp set and CTMH's Soul Mates & February Word Puzzle Stamp Sets with Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler ink & Black Momento ink.

To colour in the bumble bee, I used Stampin' Up's Crushed Curry marker and .1 Copic Multiliner. I used the same Copic Multiliner to draw out the dashed out lines.

I made 6 of these for my stash.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Time To Enjoy Yourself or Celebrate Cards




Here's a fun little 4.5 x 4.5 card.

I used Doodlebug's Boys Only 6 x 6 paper pack with Bazzill Dusk, Rain & Intense Kiwi cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used Bazzill brads. I also used Spellbinders Circle & Labels Three Nestabilities.

I used CTMH's Party Pennant stamp set and Lili of the Valley's Mixed Circular Sentiments stamp set.

I made four of these cards for my stash.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Gopher It Birthday Card


I used TPC Studio The Great Outdoors Canteen Stripe two-sided patterned paper with Bazzill Dark Brown Suede & Navel cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used buttons from Fabricland, embroidery floss from my stash and Stampin' Up ribbon.

I used Whipper Snapper Gopher & Gopher sentiment stamps and MFT All Smiles stamp set.

To Copic Colour the image, I borrowed Shanna's copic markers during our scrapbooking day and I can't find the piece of paper that I wrote the copic marker colours down on. Sorry about that!

I made 6 of these cards for my stash.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Matthew's Confirmation Card


This is the card that I made for my nephew's confirmation this past Sunday.

I am not religious, so I make my cards from a non-religious point of view. I am proud of him and this is a big deal to him, so it's a big deal to me.

He is an avid hunter, fisherman and all around outdoors man. So I thought that these patterned papers were perfect for his card.

I used Doodlebug's Boys Only 6 x 6 paper pack with Bazzill Dusk & Rain cardstock.

I embellished the card with Bazzill Brads, a hammered down bottle cap, Little Yellow Bicycle star pin, American Craft ribbon and embroidery floss from my stash. 

I used MFT's Vertical Greetings & Die-namics stamp set & die-cut and one of CTMH's promotional stamp sets that does not have a name on it.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Shanna's 2012 Birthday Card


It was my best-friend, Shanna's, birthday last week and this was the card that I made for her. 

I had a lot of fun playing with My Favorite Things felt. It cuts beautifully with a straight cutter and with nestabilities.

I used BoBunny's Powder Mountain 6 x 6 paper pack with BoBunny Powder Blue Double Dot cardstock and My Favorite Things (MFT) Night Shift Blue Cardstock. 

A Big THANK YOU goes out to Caroline for giving me a piece of Powder Blue Double Dot paper. I cut my last piece at the wrong size and Caroline dug a piece out for me so that I could finish my card.

To embellish the card, I used MFT Night Shift Blue Felt & Buttons, BoBunny Denim Blue Bouquet Flowers & Lace and embroidery floss from my stash. I also used Spellbinders Labels Four & Labels Four Small Nestabilities and one of Martha Stewart Border Punches.

I used CTMH's Card Chatter - Birthday and Bundled Buddies stamp sets with Stampin' Up Night of Navy Ink.