Kaleidoscope Birthday Shadow Box Frame Card

I have a fun birthday card to share with you today.

This style of card is called a Shadow Box Frame Card.

(You can find instructions by Amanda Bates HERE.)

I used the CTMH stamp set from the Kaleidoscope Cardmaking Workshop Kit for this one.

I think I will be making more of these shadow box frame cards in the future!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH:
Paper:  Kaleidoscope; Colonial White, Pixie CS
Stamp:  Kaledoscope Cardmaking Workshop stamp set
Inks:  Pixie, Canary, Pear, Gypsy, Whisper
Embellishments:  Grey Wool Bakers Twine - retired
Other:  3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors

Birthday Owl

Ok, so seriously, this Stamp of the Month set is cute.

I inked it up the day it arrived...

I paired the What A Hoot!  stamp set with the new Chalk It Up papers, and colored the owl with a combination of our new ShinHan Touch Twin alcohol markers and some of our old ones.  (funny how the darker blue is showing in the pic, as it is a teal color in real life)

I will definitely be playing with this set more!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Chalk It Up; White Daisy CS

Stamps:  What A Hoot!, Belated Birthday

Inks:  Flaxen, Versamark

Markers:   ShinHan Touch Twin Turquoise and Peacock - new, Sorbet Lt. and Dk. - old

Embellishments:  Black Arrow Washi Tape, Chalk It Up Assortment

Other:  Micro-tip Scissors, 3D foa tape, Blender Pen, Clear Detail Embossing Powder

Paper Trail Blog Hop... La Belle Vie

 

 

Welcome to the Paper Trail Blog Hop for January!

 

You should have arrived from Amy's blog, but this is a circular hop, so it doesn't matter where you begin.  ;)

 

This month we are featuring the La Belle Vie paper packet.

 

 

I made a couple of cards for this month's hop.

 

 

First up is this "hello" card.

 

 

 

The little paper squares are cut to 1/2" x 1/2".

 

 

 

 

Idea credit for this one goes to the CTMH Art Department who created this amazing cover on a Canvas Journal.

 

 

 

And here's my second card.

 

 

This one is a 6x6 Kraft card to welcome a baby girl.

 

I stamped and clear embossed the owl with Black ink directly onto a piece of the light pink B&T paper.  Then I stamped and embossed it again onto a scrap piece of Colonial White cardstock, and then trimmed the eyes out with my scissors and pop-dotted them with 3D foam tape for added dimension.

 

The branch was cut using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge (cut at 2 3/4"), and the leaves were from the Cricut Artiste cartridge (cut at 1/2" and 1/4").

 

 

Here are what the papers from La Belle Vie look like:

 

 

 

 

And you might be wondering about the adorable owl I used on my card.

 

It is from the stamp set included in the Whooo's Your Valentine kit, available only until January 31st for just $10 with a minimum $35 order.

 

This is what the stamp set from the kit looks like:

 

 

 

 

Also, with a new month, there is a new Stamp of the Month available for January, for just $5 with a $50 minimum purchase.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for visiting me today.

 

Please continue along the Paper Trail Blog Hop by visiting Connie's blog.

 

 

Happy creating, and happy New Year!  :)

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

 

Hello Card:

Paper:  La Belle Vie B&Ts; Colonial White CS

Stamp:  Cricut Artiste Word Balloons

Ink:  Black Pigment

Embellishments:  DE Quotes, Rosette Ribbon, Black sparkle

Other:  Cricut Artiste Cartridge, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, 3D foam tape, Micro-tip Scissors, ScorTape (ScorPal)

 

Owl Card:

Paper:  La Belle Vie B&Ts; Colonial White, Cocoa CS

Stamps:  Whooo's Your Valentine, Little Reminder - retired

Inks:  Black, Versamark

Embellishments:  Rosette Ribbon, Black Striped Grosgrain

Other:  6x6 Kraft card, Cricut Artiste cartridge, Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Clear Detail embossing powder, Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape, ScorTape (ScorPal), Velcro dot (Velcro)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4th non-winning MIFYH contest entry

Today I'm sharing #4 of my non-winners from the Make It From Your Heart contest.

This 3D 6x6 Anniversary card was made for the Cards using the Dreamin' Level 2 paper pack category.

This card began with the adorable little door hanger that has the pocket out front, that I cut using the new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  Then I added the flowers (from the same cartridge).  It just grew from there...

Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE that Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain ribbon!

I want it in so many more colors!!!  Although I'm finding that Chocolate is pretty neutral and it works with so many colors, that I guess it doesn't really matter.  ;)

Please come back tomorrow for my next non-winner! 

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Dreamin' B&Ts; Colonial White, Chocolate, Bamboo, Goldrush, Honey CS

Stamps:  Art Philosophy Tags, Typeset WOTG set

Inks:  Pacifica, Chocolate

Embellishments:  Wooden Designer button, Mocha Opaque adhesive gem, Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain, Colonial White embroidery floss

Other:  Wishes - Pieced Together, Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, 3D foam tape, sponge



September Paper Trails Blog Hop - Sonoma

Welcome to the Paper Trails Blog Hop for September!

You should have arrived from Terri's blog, but this is a circular hop, so it doesn't really matter where you begin.  ;)

This month we are featuring a beautiful paper pack called Sonoma.

I have to say that Sonoma is one of the paper packs that jumped off the Idea Book page when I first saw it.  It just seems so versatile to me.

For my 6x6 card, I decided to put away the purples and greens and work with the browns in the pack to make it more monochromatic. 

I added a punch of color by layering the Tulip velvet ribbon over top of the Dark Chocolate Striped grosgrain.

The image of the little girl from the Childhood Portrait stamp set was stamped in Cocoa ink and then clear embossed.

The words are from a new stamp set called Art Philosophy Seasons, which is one of 3 stamp sets included in the new Cricut Art Philosopy Collection.

{In case you haven't already heard, CTMH has a Cricut Cartridge!!!}

Check out that beautiful Rhinestone Designer Brad!
love.it

Thank you for visiting me today.

Please continue on the Paper Trail Blog Hop by visiting Mary's blog.

Happy creating!  :)

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In case you get lost along the way, here's the list of hoppers:

Betsy
Terri
Vicki (you are here)
Mary
Karen
Linda
Pam
Lynne

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Also, I currently have a little blog candy up for grabs...


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Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Sonoma B&T; Colonial White, Cocoa, Bamboo CS

Stamps:  Childhood Portraits, Art Philosophy Seasons

Inks:  Cocoa, Versamark

Embellishments:  Dk. Chocolate Striped grosgrain, Tulip velvet ribbon, Rhinestone Designer brad, Mocha Opaques adhesive gems

Dies:  Nestabilities circle, scallop circle and oval dies (Spellbinders)

Other:  Clear Detail embossing powder, Craft heater, 3D foam tape, Sponge, ScorTape (ScorPal)

My card was inspired by Tosha's  beautiful card.

Humble Artists Swap {for June}

This was my card I mailed out to my group for the June 2010 Humble Artist Swap.  I always wonder if my cards are liked by the recipients...  I know that I really liked it!  I receive the most amazing swap cards, too.  I think I will need to find the time to photograph the cards I received for this round and post those for you.  ;)

Here were our guidelines for this round:

• Use new B&T
• Use 6 different stamps
• Use a minimum of 8 layers in one spot
• Use 2 different embellishments
• Use Versamark
• Make your card square (5x5 or larger)
• Other tools are allowed (embossing, dies, punches, ect.)

Hope you all had a great Canada Day and/or Independence Day!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper:  Splendor B&T, White, Black and Ocean CS
Stamps:  Aspiration, Thank You
Inks:  Black, Ocean, Goldrush, Versamark
Embellishments:  White Daisy grosgrain, White Daisy brads
Tools:  Micro-tip scissors, Craft Heater, Piercing tool,
Other items:  Clear Detail embossing powder, White Gel Pen (Uniball), 3D foam tape, 1/4" ScorTape (ScorPal)

Birthday card for Lloyd (FIL) using Mojo Monday 100 Teresa sketch

This Saturday is my Father-in-law's birthday, so I made this card for him using the Mojo Monday turns 100 sketch by Teresa.

I knew I wanted to try the faux leather (wallets) I've seen, but I don't have any UTEE, so I gave it a shot with 2 coats of Clear Embossing Powder. It worked okay; the second photo kinda pics up the light to show it better, although you might have to click on it to get a better view.

I used my Nestabilites for the oval by cutting it out and using the scrap piece as a mask.

Happy Birthday, Lloyd! (...and many more...)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted): Intrinsic Backgrounds and Happy Birthday stamp sets; Angler stamp set (SU); Crystal Blue, Star Spangled Blue, Bamboo and White Daisy cardstock; Chocolate Chip cardstock (SU); Chocolate, Crystal Blue, Star Spangled Blue and Moonstruck inks; Chocolate Chip ink (SU); Antiqued Copper brads; Natural Hemp; Clear Detail embossing powder; Cornice edge punch (Martha Stewart); Nestabilities Classic Oval Large die (Spellbinders); make-up sponges (other).

It's Hip to be Square! {3 square cards}

I received the new CTMH Wishes card book and just had to re-create the first card in this amazing book that really stood out to me -- Enchanting Enclosure. I changed the color combo for a boy and changed the part that wraps around. I just made it to attach to the front and glued it down. I made the larger one 6x6 and the smaller one 5x5. I followed the tip on how to make the background paper by using the polka dot background stamp and clear embossing it. Then I sponged the ink (Heavely Blue and Chocolate) all over the card, making the white polka dots stand out. For the little 3x3 card, I used the Mini Combination pattern. For this one I used Crystal Blue ink over the embossed polka dots. I stamped the flowers from Thank You, then clear embossed them before stamping over the flowers again with Bamboo ink, offsetting it a little.

What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Wishes

Argyle Backgrounds stamp set

Thank You stamp set

Sans Alpha lowercase stamp set

Solo B stamp set

Solo S stamp set

Notebook, Magic Moments and Silhouette B&Ts

Chocolate, White Daisy, Bamboo, Black, and Colonial White CS

Chocolate, Heavenly Blue, Crystal Blue, Bamboo and Black inks

Cricut (blue stars - George & Basic shapes, baby - Base Camp)

Star Punch Large - green stars (SU)

White Daisy ricrac

Chocolate polka dot organdy

DMC floss in brown and tan

Hodgepodge Color Ready alpha

Rhinestone CC frame

Scallop corner punch (EK Success)

Clear Embossing powder

Piercing tool

Needle

Scallop edge punch (SU)

Sponge

Birthday card for Dad from Cole (Unscripted Sketches #02)

Well I'm trying 2 new things today... a new sketch site and a new technique of printing a black and white photo onto Heavenly Blue textured CS. It turned out okay and I think my husband will like it. It's very different from anything I've done before and it's nice to go out of my box once in a while. :) I used a picture of my son from his birthday last August to wish his Dad a happy birthday... do you think it works okay?

You can find the sketch I used at Unscripted Sketches.

What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Happy Birthday stamp set (retired, I think)
Classmate Alphabet stamp set
Black, White Daisy and textured Heavenly Blue CS
Heavenly Blue B&T (retired)
Black ink
1 3/4" circle punch (EK Success)
2" circle punch (Fiskars)
Polka dot ribbon (Walmart)
Pop-dots (other)
Make-up sponge (other)

6x6 Misted Butterfly Wings thank you card...

Yesterday I saw a beautiful card on Yvette West's blog using this stamp with watercolor crayons, then spritzed with water. I don't have watercolor crayons, but wanted to try this just using ink. I have done this technique with markers before, and I found out that using direct to ink pad gives a lot more solid image. Whereas Yvette's is very soft, more subtle and so pretty, so mine looks very different.

I took my Creme Brulee ink pad and inked my stamp up really well, then using the rock-n-roll technique I added the Tulip then Juniper inks. I then just took my spritzer filled with water and misted the stamp really well before stamping the image onto the CS. Misting the ink on the stamp is supposed to give it a watercolor effect.

What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Butterfly Wings stamp set
Kanji Phrases stamp set
Perfect Day B&T
Cocoa, Tulip and White Daisy CS
Cocoa, Tulip, Creme Brulee and Juniper inks
Paper piercer
Mister (Ranger)
Scallop edge punch (SU)

Arrrrgh Matey! card (AmyRS1 Sketch #53)

Isn't he just the cutest pirate? I just got this set with Billy in it (and another one with Lily) from Pink Cat Studio. Couldn't wait to try him out. I came across a sketch challenge on Amy Rysavy's blog (Prairie Paper & Ink) and thought Billy would be perfect paired with papers from the Rockabilly line from SU! I like how it turned out.

"CASE" of Love card

I saw a card on Amy Sheffer's blog this morning and I had to CASE it, using my CTMH products. It is 6x6" in size. I would have preferred my flower to be Colonial White, but I was all out of them, so I used the light pink one. After I took the photo, I ended up tinting the ends of the petals by sponging on Tulip ink. I think it looks better now. I also free-hand cut the little heart shape out of Tulip CS. TFL

What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
That's Amore B&T
Soul Mates SS
Chocolate, Tulip, Blush and Colonial White CS
Chocolate, Tulip and Blush inks
Clear Embossing Powder
Chocolate polka dot organdy ribbon
Designer pewter brad
Small pink Just Blooms Big Pinks flower
Edge distresser
Cuttlebug Swiss Dot Embossing Folder
Cricut: Base Camp and Home Accents cartridges
Martha Stewart Leaf punch
Liquid Pearls (Ranger)
Make-up sponge (other)

Key To My Heart card...

Key to My Heart is Close To My Heart's promo for National Papercrafting Month from December 16, 2008 - January 31, 2009. I was able to get my set early as a Consultant and it's been sitting here for awhile taunting me daily to come and play. So I took out the stamp set this afternoon and made a 6x6 card. (I haven't cut into the papers yet; I must be hoarding them for something special or something.) For my card, I wanted to go for a more "masculine" feel with the darker colors and this is what I came up with. You're welcome to email me for the details on how to get your very own set. ;o)

What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Originals - Side Focus
Key to My Heart stamp set
Aspen Plaid B&T
Outdoor Denim, Twilight, Creme Brulee and White Daisy C/S
Outdoor Denim, Twilight, Creme Brulee, Grey Flannel and Parchment inks
Pewter brads
Outdoor Denim Organdy ribbon
Pop-dots (other)
Make-up sponges (other)

I've Joined the Humble Artists Swap Group...!!!

I am pretty excited! Can ya tell??? I was invited to join a swap group (invite only) called Humble Artists. I've been seeing work done by these talented ladies for quite awhile now and always thought it would be so cool to be able to join a fabulous group like this! Well, low and behold, I was extended the opportunity! I am feeling pretty elated and so excited! I have to try to get my first swap submission done pretty soon, for time allowances (Christmas is such a busy time of year). Anyways, I made this card for my first submission for the next swap, and hopefully my paper selection will work for the guidelines. (Keeping my fingers crossed.) If not, I better get at creating another! LOL

What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Friendship Word Puzzle stamp set
Goodness of Life stamp set
Creative Basics Silhouette B&Ts (Spring 2008)
Black, Colonial White, Hollyhock and Creme Brulee C/S
Black, Hollyhock and Creme Brulee inks
Black floss
Black brads and bitty brads
Hollyhock ricrac
Oval Coluzzle
Corner Rounder
Marvy Uchida Giga scallop square punch
Fiskars hole punch
Make-up sponge (other)
Pop-dots (other)

Two cards... which one to use???

I have an upcoming CTMH Unit Meeting and we are to bring a card for everyone to make. I made these two this morning and just need to decide which one to bring...



What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Christmas Melodies stamp set
December Word Puzzle stamp set
Perfect Day B&T
Originals - Background Blocks pg. 48
Cocoa, Colonial White, Tulip, Juniper and Chocolate C/S
Juniper, Chocolate and Tulip inks
Clear ink with clear embossing powder
Chocolate grosgrain
Oval (cut with my Cricut)
1 1/4" circle punch (other)
Slot punch (SU)
Make-up sponges (other)


This is my second card.




What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Feathery Flakes stamp set
Christmas Melodies stamp set
Perfect Day Juniper B&T
Colonial White and Juniper C/S
Juniper ink
White grosgrain (inked with Juniper ink)
Glue pen
Prisma Glitter
Oval (cut with my Cricut)
1 1/2" circle punch (other)
3/4" circle punch (other)
Corner rounder
Slot punch (SU)
Pop-dots (other)
Make-up sponge (other)

Joy... (Feathery Flakes)

I took the same design from the 'smile' card I made yesterday and changed it to a Christmas card. It turned out okay (although I like the other one much more). Thought I would share...

What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Feathery Flakes stamp set
December Word Puzzle stamp set
White Daisy, Cranberry, New England Ivy C/S
Creative Basics Evensong stripe B&T
Evensong bulk green swirl B&T
New England Ivy and Cranberry inks
Clear ink with White Daisy embossing powder
Cuttlebug embossing folders: Swiss Dot, Textile, Stylized Flowers
Cranberry brads
Marvy Uchida Mega scallop circle punch
Martha Stewart snowflake punch
3/4" circle punch (other)
Coluzzle circle
Pop-dots (other)
Make-up sponges (other)


*** Oh, and the sizes of these cards are 5 1/2 x 5 1/2".

Smile card (Semptember Word Puzzle)...

Don't you love being inspired? I do... and I was inspired to make this card after seeing a card on Faith Hofrichter's blog. Love her work! Hope you like it. TFL

What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
September Word Puzzle stamp set
Colonial White, Chocolate, Sorbet and Creme Brulee C/S
Tulip, Sorbet, Creme Brulee, Chocolate and Juniper inks
Cuttlebug embossing folders: Swiss Dot, Textile, Stylized Flowers
Chocolate brads and bigger brad
Marvy Uchida Giga scallop circle punch
1/4" circle and 1/2" circle punches
Coluzzle circle
Liquid Glass
Big Pinks (pink) flower - inked
White Daisy Just Blooms flowers
Pop-dots (other)
Make-up sponges (other)

Dream... fairy dust

I made this card just this last August and entered into our local Fall Fair and won first place. I was thinking about submitting it somewhere, but decided I want to re-do it a little differently. Feel free to case my card if you wish, but please refrain from using it for submitting for contests or anything like that.

What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Oct. SOTM Annotations stamp set
Whooo Loves You stamp set
Card Commentary stamp set
Fairy Dust stamp set (retired)
Paper Garden B&Ts
Petal, Buttercup and Colonial White C/S
Black, Hydrangea, Amethyst, Blush, Buttercup and Sweet Leaf inks
Taffy and Blush markers
Scallop Scissors (retired)
Make-up sponges (other)
Glue pen
Prisma Glitter
Sweet Leaf eyelets
White Daisy organdy
Black Journaling pen (CM)
Pop-dots (other)

Another Whooo Loves You card... this time for a challenge.

I made this 6x6 card for my fellow CTMHer Jen Rubio's 'challenge' to make a card using her Humble Artists Group swappers guidelines to see what we can come up with.


Her guidelines were:


-We will create a 6x6 card.
-Please use at least a little bit of any one of the 5 new My Reflections paper packs in the new Idea Book!
-You must use something you can see through (clear buttons, vellum, transparency, organdy ribbon, liquid glass, etc...).
-You must use some element on the card that is round or curved (you know how popular circles and scallops still are).
-Please use any kind of dimensional element.
-Finally, include at least three different stamped images on your card (the images can be from the same stamp set or different sets).


What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Originals - Button Trio (pg. 90)
Magic Moments B&T (Polka dot and reverse side for the leaves)
Tulip, Ind. Corn Blue, Sunflower, Cocoa, and Colonial White C/S
Whooo Loves You stamp set
Life's A Jungle stamp set
Cocoa, Tulip, Olive and Sunflower inks
Black bitty brads
Dimensional Elements heart from Fresh Shapes
Twill Ribbon
Natural Hemp
CC Metal Love Charm
Circle Window Charm
Pop-dots (other)
Fiskars scallop punch (Fiskars)
1 1/4" circle punch (other)
Make-up sponge (other)

I was trying to make the Circle Window Charm with the sentiment into a 'moon' in the night sky, but I dont' think it necessarily comes off that way. Oh, well. ;o)

Chrysanthemum card

This 6x6 card is lifted from 2 different ones I saw... the original design and basic colors are from a beautiful card made by Kathy Tucker. (Though I think hers is much prettier than mine! LOL) And the flower is made using a flower punch. The tutorial to make a flower is found on Stacey King's blog... Five Petal Punch Chrysanthemum. TFL

What I used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
The Giving Hand (sentiment) retired
Chocolate, Buttercup, Honey and Colonial White C/S
Chocolate, Honey and Sunflower ink
Make-up sponge
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (script)
5 Petal Flower Punch (SU)
Boho Blossom Flower Punch (SU) center of flower
Colonial White Brad
Yellow dew drops (Michaels)