Curtis is 12

Hi everyone,

Today's card was given to our Grand Son Curtis for his 12th Birthday.  Curtis received a Mobile phone and that is the theme I have gone with.

Wonderful to see you here today.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: Lucy's Stamps 1345LF Mobile Phone, S/U's Just Sayin'

Card: Basic White, Basic Black, Balmy Blue, Balmy Blue Glimmer Card, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Card 

Ink: Stazon Black

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Cuttlebug Stars E/Folder, Sizzix Word Bubbles Die, Mama Elephant Inline Letters and Numbers Dies, 1/8" Handheld Circle Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Detailed Trio Corner Punch, Computer and Printer,  Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue, Dimensionals, Foam Tape

Carolyn King's World Cardmaking Day - Project 6 - Book Binding Fold - Merry Christmas

Hello Everyone,

This is the last project from the World Cardmaking day held by Carolyn King. Love the beautiful Designer Paper from Stampin' Up and the shades of green used for the base and mats for this card.  I hope you have enjoyed these projects!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Christmas Banners

Card: Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Boughs of Holly DSP

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen

Finishing Touches: Evening Evergreen 3/8" Satin Edged Ribbon, Seasonal Sequins

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Christmas Banners Die, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue 

Carolyn King's World Cardmaking Day - Project 5 - Merry Christmas

Hi there,

Today's card is Project #5 from Carolyn King's cardmaking day.  Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Celebrate with Tags, 

Card: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Gold Foil, Lights Aglow DSP, Gold Metallic DSP

Ink: Black Memento, Crumb Cake

Finishing Touches: 3/8" Gold and Vanilla Satin Ribbon

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Stylish Shapes Circle Die, Chic Dies, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue, Dimensionals

Carolyn King's World Cardmaking Day - Project 4 - Christmas Wishes

Hi Friends,

Project #4 showcases the Leaves of Holly designer paper. Love the fussy cut flower.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Leaves of Holly

Card: Basic White, Real Red, Boughs of Holly DSP

Ink: Black Memento

Finishing Touches: 1/2" Natural Woven Ribbon, Red Crystal Gems

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Stitched Square Dies, Holly Berry Die, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue

Carolyn King's World Cardmaking Day - Project 3 - Candy Canes

Hello there,

Today's post is showcasing the Candy Cane Bundle by Stampin' Up for Project #3.

Thanks for visiting by today.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Sweet Candy Canes

Card: Basic White, Poppy Parade, Sweetest Christmas DSP

Ink: Garden Green, Black Memento

Finishing Touches: 3/8" Garden Green Organdy Ribbon, Seasonal Sequins

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Stitched Circle Dies, Candy Cane Dies, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue, Dimensionals

Rian's 1

Hello Friends, 

Today's card was made for little Rian Andrew Lowry who turned One today and is the son of our next-door Neighbours.   I coloured the image with Copic's and added a Blue Glimmer card number.

Thanks for dropping in today, lovely to see you here.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: Penny Blacks 1380K Nose to Nose, Stampin' Up's Favourite Teddy Bear

Card: Basic White, Balmy Blue Glimmer Card, 

Ink: Stazon Black   

Copics: Clear Blender O, E37, E57, E35, E33, E97, E31, Y26, RV0000, R20, R83, Y02, Y06, Y32, B45, YG93, YG03, YG63

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Papertrey Ink - By the Numbers Collection Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sticky Tape,  Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue, Foam Tape

Carolyn King's World Cardmaking Day - Project 2 - 'Tis the Season

Hi everyone,

Project #2 features this beautiful pinecone designer paper from Stampin' Up's Painted Christmas, love the colour combination and the blocked sentiment.

Wonderful to see you here today, thanks for your visit.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Christmas Season, Christmas to Remember

Card: Early Espresso, Basic White, Painted Christmas DSP, Neutrals DSP

Ink: Soft Suede, Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Crumb Cake, 

Finishing Touches: Gold Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Christmas Pinecones Dies, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue

Carolyn King's World Cardmaking Day - Project 1 - Mini Slimline

Hello Friends,

Recently I was to attend Carolyn King's World Cardmaking Day, but unfortunately Covid 19 decided to arrive at our house, and I missed out on attending but Carolyn kindly sent me the projects which I have completed and will post over the next few days.

Project #1 is this gorgeous Mini Slimline card.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Leaves of Holly

Card: Sahara Sand, Basic White, Vellum, Boughs of Holly DSP

Ink: Memento Black

Finishing Touches: Festive Pearls, Gold Trim, Wooden Textural Elements

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Deckled Rectangle Dies, Bough Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue, Dimensionals

Foliage - Gingko Branches

Hi there,

Today's post is another Foliage card that was made for a cancelled challenge.

I stamped the Foliage on watercolour card and then smooshed it using Distress Oxide inks and water on my mat. The leaves in the background are white heat embossed on the Smokey Slate card.  The sentiment is also white embossed on grey card and mounted on Foam Tape.  The inside is finished off to compliment the front, but I used Smokey Slate ink to stamp the background images.

Thanks for visiting, great to see you here.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: Neat and Tangled Have Courage

Card: Basic White, Smokey Slate, Water colour Card

Ink: Stazon Black, Versamark

Distress Oxide Inks: Shaded Lilac, Broken China, Dusty Concord

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Leaf Dies, Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Label Dies, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Gun, Dble Sided Tape, Foam Tape

Foliage - Leaf Canopy

Hello there,

Today's post is another challenge card that was never used, enjoy!

I stamped my images on Watercolour card and extended the branch on the right by masking the upper leaves.  I coloured with an Aqua Painter and my Distress Inks blending different shades of colour together on each leaf.  I used some of the left-over ink on my mat to splatter some extra ink over the leaves.  I finished of the inside and attached my sentiment to the front using foam tape.

Lovely to see you here today, thanks for dropping by.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: Altenew Leaf Canopy, Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words SSS101883

Card: Basic White, Water colour card

Ink: Stazon Black

Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Fossilized Amber, Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Bundled Sage, Crushed Olive, Rustic Wilderness

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Label Dies, Aqua Painter, Misti, Dble Sided Tape, Foam Tape

Multiple Circles - Multiple Zentangled Circles

Hello Friends,

Today's post is another Multiple Circle card in a different format.  Once I had drawn the circles I Zentangled them.  The For You sentiment is punched out with a Scallop Circle Punch and mounted on a dimensional.

Thanks for your visit, lovely to see you here.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's A Round Array

Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White

Ink: UniPin Fine Line 5PC Drawing Set, Stazon Black

Cool Tools: Lavinia White Orbs Stencil, 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Foam Tape 

Multiple Circles -Fresh Daises

Hello Friends, 

Today's card was created for a challenge but never used, hope you like it!

To make my card I created a Stencil with Spellbinders Classic Circles Dies and a piece of Acetate.  I used Distress Inks to make Circles within Circles off set from the center, so it looks a bit like a tunnel using the outside circle graduating to the smallest one and attaching the different circles that I cut out with the die to make the shape uniform.  Then I cut the Daisies 3 times with black card and once with white card attaching the black ones one on top of the other and offsetting the white one to create a shadow effect. I finished off by stamping the Sentiment with Versamark and heat embossing with White E/Powder.  I added Foam Tape to this put it in place and finished with the Candy Dots.

Thanks for stopping by today, wonderful to see you here.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: Simon Says Stamp - Tiny Words SSS101883

Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White, Basic Black, Acetate

Ink: Versamark

Distress Inks: Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Salty Ocean, Mermaid Lagoon, Faded Jeans

Finishing Touches: S/U's Brights, Subtle and Regal Candy Dots

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Acetate Circle Stencil, Spellbinders Classic Round Dies, Simon Says Stamps Fresh Daises Die, Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Labels, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Gun, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue, Foam Tape

 

Karlie's Birthday 2022

Hello everyone,

Today's post features the card we gave our daughter in law for her Birthday recently.  I used Stampin' Up's Sending Smiles stamp set and dies.

Lovely to see you here today, thanks for dropping by.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Sending Smiles
Card: Basic White, Real Red, Basic Black, Plaid Tidings DSP
Ink: Real Red, Memento Black, Old Olive
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sending Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue

CAS Mix Up Challenge Reminder - September 2022 - Gesso - Sweet Spring Flowers

Hello Friends,

Today I am sharing my reminder card for the September CAS Mix Up Challenge hosted by Hilary.  It is a Stencil challenge this month and Hilary is challenging us to use Gesso.  

I started by using a Brayer to apply the Gesso on the Basic Grey card which gave me this very textured effect that you can see on my card.  Let it dry and then attached my cleaned stencil again and applied the colours with make-up brushes and sponge daubers.  I masked off around the different parts of the stencil to keep my colours were I wanted them.  I added the pink mat and the sentiment, both coloured with the same pink Pickled Raspberry Oxide Ink.  I finished off the inside of my card by sponging on the different Oxide colours using the stencil.

Thanks for visiting today, I love to read your comments.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Piece of Cake

Card: Basic Grey, Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black

Distress Oxide Ink: Picked Raspberry, Mermaid Lagoon, Dusty Concord, Shabby Shutters, Rustic Wilderness

Finishing Touches: Porta Craft Mini Rhinestones

Cool Tools: Altenew Sweet Spring Stencil, Brayer, Leni by Boyle White Gesso, Make Up Brushes, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment Labels Die, Dble Sided Tape, Foam Tape

 

Happy Father's Day

Hello Friends,

Today's card was given to my Husband for Father's Day today.

Thanks for popping in today.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin Up's Forever Fern, Handsomely Suited

Card: Misty Moonlight, Whisper White, Plaid Tidings DSP, Silver Foil

Ink: Misty Moonlight, Shaded Spruce

Finishing Touches: Shiny Silver Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Forever Flourishing Dies, Misti, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue

CAS Mix Up Challenge - September 2022 - Gesso - Male Card

Hello Friends,

Hilary is our host for this month's CAS Mix Up Challenge and she is challenging us to use Gesso with our Stencils.  We Welcome Sue (Cards by Q) as our Guest Designer.

I started by sponging Gesso through my stencil, when is was dry I repositioned the clean Stencil and sponged with Distress Ink - Speckled Egg and Weathered Wood and then wiped over the sponging with a Baby Wipe to remove the ink from the Gesso.  I stamped the Car and cut it out with the matching die mounting it on dimensionals.  I added some Wink of Stella to the front grill and hub caps and stamped the Sentiment with Stazon Black.  I did a bit more sponging through the Stencil for the inside of my card and added the die cut cogs.

Thanks for stopping by today, lovely to see you here.

Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Geared Up Garage, Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words SSS101883

Card: Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black

Distress Oxide Ink: Weathered Wood, Speckled Egg, Evergreen Bough, Pumice Stone

Finishing Touches: Clear Wink of Stella Brush

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Garage Gears Dies, Aqua Painter, AALL & Create Digits Checked Stencil, Sponges, Leni by Boyle White Gesso,  Misti, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals