Present Card

This Present Card was created for The Outlawz Thursday Twist Challenge.  The challenge this week is “All Wrapped Up!” – this includes Bright Christmas Papers, a Tag and Ribbon or Bow.  It will run starting today, Thursday, December 1st till next week Wednesday, December 7th.  When entering your card/project into the gallery at The Outlawz, please use tag TT1201.  Hope you’ll be able to join us for an opportunity to win some fabulous prizes.

Inside Card

Close-up of Image

Recipe:

Digital Image:  Timmy Penny Present from The Greeting Farm (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment:  Naughty of Nice from Bizzy Becs.

Rubber Stamp Sentiment:  Merry Christmas from Craftsmart (purchased at Michaels).

Card Stocks:  Red and Patch-Green (TAC) and Prints (Peppermint Forest).

Punches:  Marvy Rounded Corner punch, Marvy 1” Circle punch, McGill 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle punch, MS Snow Flurry Punch Around the Page.

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Sakura White, Red Star and Stardust Gelly Pens and Black Gel Pen.

Embellishments:  Glossy Accents (mice’s eyes, noses and mouths), Sterling Silver Snowflake Charm, White Thread, 1/8” Green Satin ribbon, 3/8” Snowflake Stripes on Green Satin ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon), Red Double Ruffle Satin ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) and Velcro Circle.

Challenges entered:

Through the Craftroom Door – Challenge #15 - Happy Holidays (Use 3 different embellishments) – December 14th

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Acorn Mouse Card

This card was originally created for the Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge last week.  I haven’t been able to get it posted until now. 

 

 

 Recipe:

Digital Image:  Acorn Mouse from Meljen’s Designs (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS, cut image out and popped up with 3D foam circles).

Sentiment:  Be Thankful For The Little Things is from a set called So Thankful Circle Word from The Cutting Café (created sentiment to look like a ticket).

Other Digital Items:  Acorn Bingo Card and Orange Scalloped Frame – merged together is from a set called Fall Time Bingo Set from The Cutting Café.

Template:  Acorn Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe.

Card Stocks:  Dark Green, Dark Brown, Olive and Tan (Recollections-Holiday Traditions) and Prints (DCWV-Amber Autumn Fall Stack).

Die-Cuts:  Spellbinders Shapeabilities Foliage Die-Cut.

Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder.

Punches:  MS Cornflower and Branch punch, Stampin’ Up Small Ticket Corner punch and Punch Bunch:  Medium Ash Leaf, Medium Oak Leaf and Large Fern punches.

Inks:  Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

Embellishments:  Perfect Pearls Mists-Perfect Pearl (sprayed mum flower), Glossy Accents (acorns, mouse’s eyes and nose), Recollections Ebony Microbeads (center of mum flower), 4mm Gold Rose Buds and 8mm Red Roses (Wild Orchids Crafts) and Brown/Tan Multi-Stripe Grosgrain ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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Anniversary Book Card

Inside on the left side of book:

Tag:

Inside on the right side of book:

Back Cover:

Tag:

Recipe:

Digital Image:  Harvest from The Greeting Farm (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS) and Tag from Cards Etc. Shop (colored swirls with a Sharpie).

Sentiment:  Happy Anniversary from Sentiments 4 You.

Tutorial:  Book Map from Karen’s Doodles Netherlands.

Card Stocks:  Green and Violet (TAC), Prints (My Mind’s Eye-Deena’s Penny Lane), Script print (Digital) and White Doily.

Punches:  MS Doily Lace Border punch, MS Lace Scallop Heart Border punch, MS Lace Heart punch, Marvy Rounded Corner punch, McGill 1 1/4” Circle punch, Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle punch, Marvy Small/Medium Daisy punch, Marvy Oak Leaf punch, MS Branch punch and Punch Bunch punches – Small Sprig Leaf.

Inks:  Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Embellishments:  Sterling Silver Heart Charm, Jump Rings, Silver Decorative Corner (Wild Orchids Crafts), Recollections Antique Copper Microbeads, 4mm White Rose Buds and 8mm 2-tone Light Purple Roses (Wild Orchids Crafts), Viva Décor Kiwi, Ice White and Magenta Pearl Pens, 3D Foam, White Lace (Wild Orchids Crafts), Lime Green Flat Lace, 1/8” Olive w/White Center Satin ribbon, 1/8” Violet w/White Center Stitches Grosgrain ribbon, Tiny Sheer Purple Floral Organza ribbon (RRR), 5/8” Celery Satin/Grosgrain Double Band ribbon (RRR) and 5/8” Apple Shimmer Satin ribbon (RRR – Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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Speedy Recovery Criss Cross Card

Recipe:

Digital Images:  Broken Roger and Roger w/Flowers from Ellephantastic Shop (colored images with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiment:  Wishing You a Speedy Recovery from Sentiments 4 You.

Card Stocks:  Indigo (TAC), Blue prints (Colorbok), Greens and Tan (Colorbok) and Dark Brown (Wausau Paper).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Labels 4.

Punches:  Blue Hills Studio Rose Bud Multi-Shaper punch, MS Branch, Marvy Rounded Corner and Punch Bunch – Small Birch Leaf, Small Sprig Leaf and Medium Rock Fern.

Inks:  Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink. 

Embellishments:  Viva Décor Ice White, Sunny Yellow and Copper Pearl Pens, Glossy Accents (balloon and bear’s eyes and nose), 4mm Blue Rose Buds, 10mm Blue Roses and Carnations (Wild Orchids Crafts), White Scrapper’s Floss, White Helen Crochet Lace and Brown/Blue Square Print Sheer Organza ribbon (lace and ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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Christmas Mandela Telescope Easel Card

Here is another card I created for CDAC Progressive Challenge #4 using Mandelas image from Daisy Doodles.

Recipe:

Digital Image:  Mandelas from Daisy Doodles (colored with Bic Markers and created a 3D Decoupage).

Sentiment:  Happy Holidays from Crafty Cat.

Card Stocks:  Ivy (TAC), Cranberry Tart (Gina K) and Christmas prints (K&Company-Glad Tidings).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Circles/Scalloped Circles and Spellbinders Floral Doily Accent.

Punches:  Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle.

Inks:  Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Embellishments:  Olive Rhinestone, Green Pearl Brad, 3/8” Wine Gingham ribbon, 3D Foam Circles, Viva Deco Gold Pearl Pen and Perfect Pearl (Perfect Pearls Mists).

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Scaredy Cat Halloween Treat Bag

This little treat bag was created for CDAC Progressive Challenge #4 using the darling image called Scaredy Cat from Designed2Delight.

Recipe:

Digital Image:  Scaredy Cat from Designed2Delight (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiments:  Scaredy Cat and Trick or Treat from Sentiments 4 You.

Template:  Treat Bag from Sandra’s Scrap Shop.

Card Stocks:  Orange, Green and Tan (Colorbok), Orange print (DCWV-Amber Autumn Stack) and Black print (Cloud 9 Design).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Labels 2 and Stars 5.

Punches:  Marvy 1” Circle punch and Punch Bunch:  Small Grape Leaf and Small Sprig Leaf.

Inks:  Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Embellishments:  Sterling Silver Pumpkin, Sterling Silver Jump Rings, 4mm Tan, 10mm Orange and 15mm Jet Black Roses (Wild Orchid Crafts), Black Jute String, Black Glitter ribbon, Black Plaid Ruffle and Halloween Stars Satin ribbon (all ribbons are from Really Reasonable Ribbon), Glossy Accents (cat’s eyes and nose, pumpkins face and spider), Viva Deco Copper Pearl Pen (on sprig leaves) and 3D Foam Circles.

Challenge Entered:

Monday’s Greeting Cards at The Outlawz – Starry Night (must have stars) – October 16th

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Fall Wreath Window Luminary

This week I am a Guest Designer at For Fun Challenges.  The challenge is “To use Pumpkins but no Jack-O-Lanterns” on your card or project that will run from Wednesday, October 12th thru Tuesday, October 18th.  They have a wonderful sponsor this week, Meljen’s Designs, that offers so many adorable digital images.  The randomly drawn winner will receive 4 images of their choice.  Be sure to join in for a chance to win some fabulous images.

The image I chose to create my project with is called Fall Wreath:

Recipe:

Digital Image:  Fall Wreath from Meljen’s Designs (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS; cut image out).

Sentiments:  Autumn is a Celebration of Colour and Warmest Autumn Wishes from Cuddly Buddly.

Template:  Created a window and re-designed a luminary to fit the window and flower box and then added a cover.

Card Stocks:  White Textured (Colorbok), Fall solid colors (Colorbok), Medium Brown (Basic Occasions), Lily Pond (TAC), Leaves print (K&Company-Tim Coffey Fall) and Acetate.

Punches:  Fiskars Grass Border punch, MS Picket Fence Border punch, MS Doily Lace Border punch, MS Branch, Marvy Oak Leaf, Marvy Daisy (Mum flowers), Stampin’ Up Bird punch, Marvy 2” Scalloped Square, Punch Bunch:  Mini Daisy, Small Sprig Leaf and Medium Rock Fern.

Inks:  Vintage Photo Distress Ink and Sakura Stardust Pen (ribbon on wreath).

Embellishments:  Glossy Accents (pumpkin and star on wreath), Viva Deco Gold and Ice White Pearl Pen, Black Brad, Wine Twine, 3D foam squares and Battery Operated Tea Light.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

 

Fall Criss Cross Card

This week I am a Guest Designer at For Fun Challenges.  The challenge is “To Use Fall Leaves As Your Focal Point” that will run from Wednesday, October 5th thru Tuesday, October 11th.  They have a wonderful sponsor, Di’s Digi Downloads that offers many darling images.  The lucky winner of a random drawing from all entries will receive 5 (yes, FIVE) images of the winner's choice!!  How wonderful is that?  Be sure to join in for a chance to win images of your choice.

The image I chose to create my card is called Halloween Moon:

Recipe:

Digital Image:  Halloween Moon from Di’s Digi Downloads (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiments:  Autumn Abundance sentiment from Raindrop Echo Drops.

Tutorial:  Criss Cross Card from Splitcoast Stampers.

Cardstocks:  Burgundy, Orange, Yellow-Orange and Tan (Colorbok), Green (Best Occasions), Dark Brown and Beige (Value Pack), Clove and Goldenrod (Wausau Paper), Plaid, Stripe and Orange prints (K&Company-Tim Coffey Fall) and Leaf print (DCWV-Amber Autumn Fall Stack).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Ovals/Scalloped Ovals and Foliage.

Punches:  MS Branch punch, MS, Laurel Leaf Border punch, Marvy Small Oak Leaf punch, Marvy Rounded Corner punch and Punch Bunch:  Small Sunflower and Small Sprig Leaf punches.

Embellishments:  Recollections Antique Copper Microbeads, Viva Deco Cream Pearl Pen, Penelope Crochet Lace and 3/8” Red Diamond Satin ribbon (both from Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you’re able to join this week’s challenge at For Fun Challenges for a chance to win some adorable digital images from Di’s Digi Downloads!

Swallowtail & Sunflower Card Box

Recipe:

Digital Image: Swallowtail & Sunflower from CDAC Progressive Challenge (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Sentiments: Cheery Day and True Friend tickets from When the Scrap Hit the Fun.

Template: Card Box from A Path of Paper.

Card Stocks/Digital Papers: Clove and Goldenrod (Wausau Paper), Ivy (Colorbok-Warm Earth Tones) and Prints (Digital papers).

Die-Cuts: Nestabilities Circles/Scalloped Circles, Nestabilities Ovals/Scalloped Ovals and Sizzix Branch w/Leaves Die.

Punches: EK Success Medium Daisy punch, Marvy Medium Daisy punch, MS Doily Lace Border punch, MS Branch and Blue Hills Studio Marta Multi-Shaper II.

Inks: Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Embellishments: Recollections Antique Copper Microbeads, Orange Glass Bead, Small Silver Filigree Corner, Viva Deco Sunny Yellow Pearl Pen, Perfect Pearl’s Mists-Perfect Pearl, White Scrapper’s Floss, 1/4” Cream Mini Decorative Braid Trim and 1/4” Yellow Micro Gingham ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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Pinecones and Baubles Card

Recipe:

Digital Image:  Long Ornament (made into a template) from Birds.

Sentiments:  Tidings of Comfort and Joy sentiment from Crafty Cat.

Card Stocks:  Ivy and Red (TAC), Brown (Natural-Value Pack) and Prints (DCWV-Holiday Collections and My Mind’s Eye-Sweet Dreams).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Ovals/Scalloped Ovals.

Punches:  Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle punch, McGill Floral Petals, MS Branch, Punch Bunch punches:  Medium Impatiens (used to make ornament), Medium Fern and Small Ovoid Petal (used to create pinecones).

Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug Argyle Embossing Folder.

Inks:  Memento Desert Sand Ink and Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

Embellishments:  Yes! Paste (used to put pinecones together), Viva Deco Gold Pearl Pen, Gold Thread, Gold Ribbon and Burgundy/Gold Reversible Stitched Edge ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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Happy Birthday Harley Davidson Style

I created this card for my husband for his birthday.  We own a 2002 Harley Davison Softail FLSTC Heritage Classic and wanted to make a card for him that looked like our bike.

Recipe:

Digital image:  Harley Davidson Softail FLSTC Heritage Classic and Harley Davidson Shield Emblem from Coloring Book.

Sentiments:  Happy Birthday To You from Crafty Cat, September Birthday Circle/September Calendar from Blue Bird Flats and Happy Birthday To You from Sentiments 4 You.

Templates:  Ticket Holder from Sandra’s Scrap Shop.

Card Stocks/Digital Papers:  Golden Harvest (Designed 2 Delights), Kicking Leaves (Toucan Scraps), Microdots (Pink Gem), Bearly Mine Designs, Black (TAC) and Orange (Colorbok-Warm Earth Tones).

Die-Cuts:  Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Motifs, Nestabilities Circles/Scalloped Circles and Sizzix Decorative Swirls Dies.

Punches:  McGill 1 1/4” Circle punch and Stampin’ Up Extra Large Petite Pennants.

Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug Swiss Dots/Diamonds in the Rough Embossing Folders and Stampin’ Up Sizzix Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder.

Inks:  Memento Potter’s Clay Ink and Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

Embellishments:  Sterling Silver Motorcycle Charm, Sterling Silver Jump Rings, Orange/Black Buttons, Black Scrapper’s Floss and Oyster Baker’s Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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