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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Make It Monday #68: Pocket Cards ~1





I thought with Fathers Day coming up a Fathers Day pocket would be useful. I LOVE Fine Linen card stock. It is a great neutral, good for a masculine card, however I would use this for anyone. This pocket is 5 1/2x8 1/2 folded in half. I cut 1 1/2" off the front flap and Zigzagged the edges. I took the Chevron dies and white card stock. I found an interesting little trick. I had butted the 2 dies next to each other to save paper. By doing that, it cut a very skinny little border! WooHoo! A freebie! I love the extra texture by having a 3rd size. I layered those cuts on the front of the pocket and for the bottom of the card I did the same with Fine Linen. I used Fillable Frames #1 die and white card stock stamped in Fine Linen. The pocket sentiment is from Fillable Frames #4 in Dark Chocolate ink. The sentiment on the top of the card is from Signature Series: Flower Mini Stamp Set in Dark Chocolate.
I will make more of this card. I REALLY like it!
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan

Make It Monday #68: Pocket Cards ~ 2






Another fun challenge. Make a pocket card. I make a lot of pocket pouches for Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. You have seen my posts on my blog in the last year. Theses were fun to make. This post uses a vertical pocket, the previous post is horizontal. I used Hibiscus Burst paper cut to 4 1/4x11". Heather Nichols trimmed 1 1/2" off the front flap, so did I. AND...... drum roll ~ I finally used some Washi tape I bought at Target. That was thanks to a tip from Dawn McVey. 4 rolls for $4! I had not been inspired to use it on any of my cards but I finally saw a perfect spot. Michelle Wooderson had said in her blog some people don't like the ripped edge and maybe I am one of them. I put my roll in an old tape dispenser and I like the look, you could also just cut it. I cut a Heart Border in Sweet Blush and adhered it to the tape on the top of the pocket. I used Mat Stack 3 and Layerz. The paper is Raspberry Fizz Pattern Pack, Damask, and Sweet Blush. I used Notched Flowers with a button on top. The sentiment on both the pocket and card are from Tagged Sentiments in Raspberry Fizz. The card is 3 1/2x4 3/4. I used to Washi tape on the top edge and I had this perfect little border from cutting the hearts, so I adhered it to the bottom. 
I am so THRILLED I was finally able to use my Washi tape. I know EVERY one else and been using it FOREVER!
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Scored card



This is a quick and simple card that I put together by just using my score board for the background. I took a piece of 4x5 1/4" card stock. I had this mustard yellow piece in my stash. I really like this color but really don't have ink to match. Put the top left corner of the paper on the 3" mark on the left side of the board and score every 1". Turn the card and repeat on the other side, forming diamonds. To accent the scores, I needed to ink them. I used VersaMark. It really makes them pop but I was not light-handed enough to not get any on the insides of the diamonds ;( I die cut the frame from PTI Celebrations and stamped the frame & sentiment in Scattered Straw Tim Holtz Distress ink. It was the closest ink I had. I used the outline flower from Pretty Peonies and 2 butterfly dies.
Simple, but I think eye-catching!
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Make it Monday

Make It Monday #67: Step-it-Up: Mixing Patterned Papers






My Make it Monday card. I used scraps from the following PTI Paper Packs: Damask Designs Patterned Paper, Polka Dot Parade Patterned Paper,  Beautiful Blooms Patterned Paper. The card base it 4 1/4x5 1/2 white card stock. The strips are 4x1 3/4ish. I used the new Chevron border die to cut strips of Hawaiian Shores card stock for the seams. Pretty Peonies stamps and dies were used for the embellishments.
This was a GREAT challenge for me. I would have NEVER used these patterns together, but I like it! I LOVE using scraps. Especially ones like the Damask pack which I LOVE!
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan

Friday, May 25, 2012

Papertrey May Blog Hop Challenge

 The-Challenge

Blog hop inspiration
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This months inspiration is a unique color scheme that has been popping up everywhere this spring.  A bright green (Simply Chartreuse or New Leaf) paired with bold black & white patterns.  Think gingham, argyle, checks or stripes.  Really mix things up and enjoy the creative process! We look forward to seeing your creations today

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This is my last card to post but your first to look at. I wish I could post them all together but I cannot figure out how to make that work with inLinkz.
I stamped the background of this card with Rosie Posie. Is this THE most versatile set ever??? I used True Black, New Leaf and Simply Chartreuse, and all three stamps. I took a strip of New Leaf and scored it on my Score Board to look like the new Impression plate. I didn't order it, still thinkin! I used 2 strips of True Black card stock cut with the Chevron dies on either side of the strip. The sentiment is stamped on Pretty Peonies frame in Simply Chartreuse. A couple of Turning a New Leaf, New Leaf springs filled out the card. My other most versatile die!
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan

Papertrey May Blog Hop Challenge 2



The-Challenge
Blog hop inspiration
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This months inspiration is a unique color scheme that has been popping up everywhere this spring.  A bright green (Simply Chartreuse or New Leaf) paired with bold black & white patterns.  Think gingham, argyle, checks or stripes.  Really mix things up and enjoy the creative process! We look forward to seeing your creations today




This card is based on a card by Dawn McVey. The background paper is Bitty Box Basics Patterned Paper from PTI. The envelope the tag fits into is from Michael's. I have a package of Glassine bags from PTI but I could not find them. I like that translucent look but... Do you ever put things away can can't find them? I bet not! The tag is Tag sale #6. I didn't buy it at first, I wasn't sure I loved it but, of course I did! I used the new Chevron dies to cut black card stock for the paper bag. Limitless layers in round and oval. The stamp is Tagged Sentiments, too cute! A jewel from my stash and Seam Binding.
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan 

Papertrey May Blog Hop Challenge 3



The-Challenge
Blog hop inspiration
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This months inspiration is a unique color scheme that has been popping up everywhere this spring.  A bright green (Simply Chartreuse or New Leaf) paired with bold black & white patterns.  Think gingham, argyle, checks or stripes.  Really mix things up and enjoy the creative process! We look forward to seeing your creations today!






This card uses all things from Pretty Peonies. The dies and the stamps. I stamped the background using Distressed Stripes in True Black ink. The Peonies is stamped with Hibiscus Burst (I got my new ink pad)
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan

Papertrey May Blog Hop Challenge 4

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The-Challenge
Blog hop inspiration
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This months inspiration is a unique color scheme that has been popping up everywhere this spring.  A bright green (Simply Chartreuse or New Leaf) paired with bold black & white patterns.  Think gingham, argyle, checks or stripes.  Really mix things up and enjoy the creative process! We look forward to seeing your creations today!





I am back from time off for Colin's graduation. BooHoo :(  I will miss him so much when he leaves. I will post one of his Senior pictures next week, but today it is Blog Hop. This is my first card which will look like the last, Ha!
This  card uses black card stock cut with Quatrefoil Die. That is topped with Limitless Layers 3 1/2 Oval that cut Simply Chartreuse card stock & white card stock. The flowers are Rosie Posie. Tiny Tags was was used on black card stock and tied with black bakers twine. 
A VERY simple card. 
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan

Friday, May 11, 2012

Movers and Shakers Zippers



A quick post with the last Movers and Shakers Zippers card I made. I really don't have any tips for this die. With some of the other interactive dies I really do recommend using lighter weight card stock, but with the zipper one it isn't as big of a deal. I do stamp the sentiment under the zipper off on a strip narrow enough to slide under the zipper so if I sell it, the buyer knows what it says. I used Eyelet Lace & Butterfly dies to embellish the card. Actually, a VERY simple card.
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Make It Monday #64: Using Color Inspiration ~ Day 7!!!!!!!




I MADE IT!!!! Day 7 ~ 8 Challenges!
In thinking about this card the thought that came to mind was busy. So, I was looking to make a busy card. This one fits the bill. It is definitely busier than most of my card, especially by using a patterned paper. I was originally going to make it with Smokey Shadow as the background but I thought it would be too plain and wouldn't fit in with the overall layout of the card. the best patterned paper I had that matched the color scheme was Green Tea Leaves. 
The card is 5 1/4x5 1/2 white card stock, side fold. The panel is the small print Green Tea leaves. I cut Smokey Shadow with the Spiral Notebook Page die. I tried to emboss it but didn't like that so I pulled out an "oldie but goodie" Bingo Card stamp and used VersaMark. The Winter Wisteria Half & Half cut was layered on top of the card and stacked with an Ocean Tides Limitless Layers 1 3/4 cut, a 1 3/4 circle from Lavender Moon, A Beautiful Blooms felt flower & a smaller Green Tea Leaves one. The Jar Label die was used to cut Lavender Moon and was stamped with Smokey Shadow. 3 butterflies were cut from Smokey Shadow, Plum Pudding and Lavender Moon. Finally a Turning a New Leaves sprig from Ocean Tides finished off the card.
I am taking at least 1 day off!
Thank you again to all of you who took the time to leave your VERY supportive comments!
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Make It Monday #64: Using Color Inspiration ~ Day 6, version 2




This is my second post of the day, so be sure and scroll down and see the first card! Number 7 in this challenge! I am almost there!
 I REALLY like this card! I said in my first post, which for you is my second post ;) that I like to take a more literal method in my response to the challenge. This is as literal as I could get! Without gluing skeins of yarn on the front of the card! I have made a design similar to this before but not this exact one. It uses strips of all of the challenge colors, the base of the card being the Vintage Cream. I used Edgers #3 to trim the edges of the strips and then spaced them out and adhered them to the Vintage Cream base. Aqua Mist card stock was cut with Fillable Frames #10 (LOVE that one!). I always use an oval, cut on my Cricut, when I   use that frame as a mat. That Vintage Cream oval was stamped with Terracotta Tile ink. The card was finished with a length of Cream Seam Binding tied in a double bow. 
LOVE it!
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan

Make It Monday #64: Using Color Inspiration ~ Day 6




 Day 6! I actually made 2 cards today! have you noticed something about me when I do a challenge? I am  literalist! (I don't think that is a word) But what I mean is when I am given a picture to follow, I want to follow it as closely as I can. I feel I have done that on all of my cards. That is just me! Which is kind of odd because I am NOT a rule follower! Oh well, on to the card,
It is surprisingly a 4 1/2x5 1/2 white card stock base card. I took Harvest Gold card stock and stamped it with the fern image from Blooming Button Bits in VersaMark ink. I cut Blueberry Sky card stock with Mega Mat Stack 4. The fern image from Turning a New Leaf  was inked in Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry and Aqua Mist. They were stamped on white card stock and cut with Layers Mat Stack 4. Double Ended Banner was used to cut Aqua Mist card stock. I used Nichole Heady's technique HERE to make a dimensional banner. The images are from Little Labels, stamped in Aqua Mist. My literal take on the inspiration.
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan 



Friday, May 4, 2012

Make It Monday #64: Using Color Inspiration ~ Day 5







Day 5! I will need to make 2 cards one day if I am going to do all 8 color challenges. These colors are so bright and cheerful ~ I LOVE them. The new Winter Wisteria is such a pretty shade of purple, and I LOVE Hibiscus Burst. I need to use it more, but  my ink pad is dry and I have been waiting for the new ink in that color. 
The card is 4 1/4x5 1./2 white card stock base. The Harvest Gold panel was embossed with Damask Designs Impression Plate. I LOVE that plate ~ I LOVE Damask! I used the Wine Bottle Tag die and cut New Leaf card stock, trimmed off the top and layered Tag Sale # 5 cut with white card stock on top.  Spring Rain was used with Banner Borders Die to cut the top border. Beautiful Blooms II #1 Die was used to cut the Hibiscus Burst card stock and Winter Wisteria was cut with Turning a New Leaf die. Signature Greeting's inked in Winter Wisteria finished the card.
I thank all of you who have taken time to leave a comment. I know it takes a lot of time but it is so appreciated!
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Make It Monday #64: Using Color Inspiration ~ Day 4





 Day 4, can you believe I am still hanging in here? This card was harder for me. I had an initial idea of a curve like the sofa back and squares of pattern like the pillows. I made SEVERAL pattern pieces and none were exactly what I envisioned. This is what I came up with. I used all of the colors, however the Soft Stone really does not show up all that well. The 4 1/4x5 1/2 white card stock base has Mat Stack 5 that cut Fine Linen card stock. A floral image was made with a stamp from Mat Stack 5 stamps set.  A strip of Melon Berry across the center. The 3 panels at the bottom are Retro Background basics, Chevron Stripes and the same floral image stamped on soft stone. The Jar Label was cut with soft Stone and stamped in Lavender Moon. I added some dew drops for a little interest.
I will do my best to be back tomorrow.
Oh, my friend persuaded Sam's to re-print our invites at no cost! God was looking out for Me!
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Make It Monday #64: Using Color Inspiration ~ Day 3






I made it to Day 3! WooHoo!  I really liked this color combo and I thought the design inspiration was easy to copy. I am pleased, actually VERY pleased how this card turned out!
First an update. Colin did not make it to the stage at DECA Nationals, they were 11th and you need to be at least 10, but we are SO PROUD of him! A HUGE accomplishment. Over 16, 000 attendees! Way to go Colin!
Second. I told you I spent 2 1/2 hours getting graduation invitations printed yesterday. I printed 200 invitations without the day or time! I cannot tell you the frustration, let alone the $$ down the drain! I had so much trouble and got so distracted..... I felt so STUPID! Anyway one of the other Mothers is taking care of the re-print. Hopefully Sam's will at least give us credit for the envelopes!
OK, back to the card. 4 1/4x5 1/2 white side fold. The Royal Velvet leaves are from Turning a New Leaf, the Smokey Shadow mat is Mat Stack 3 & Layerz, the flowers are all Notched Flowers and 1/2 & 3/4 circle punches. Other than Smokey Shadow I have the "rule of 3" if you count the top leaf sprig as 2 where it splits.
I hope to see you tomorrow!
Thank you for looking at my blog!
Susan