Ladybug Thinking of You Card

This weeks ColourQ challenge included a fun mix of colours.  Looking through my stamps I found this cute ladybug stamp set that was just begging to be used.  The colours in the challenge are just perfect for a butterfly, dragonfly, and ladybug thinking of you card. 

Ladybug Thinking of You Card Supplies:  White cardstock, lucky limeade and island indigo cardstock, by Stampin' Up!, red glitter cardstock, swiss dots embossing folder by Cuttlebug, Texture Boutique by Sizzix, scalloped edge punch by Stampin' Up!, rubber stamps by StampCraft (dragonfly 440D375B, ladybug 440D378A, butterfly 440D375A), Zing! black embossing powder, heat tool by The Paper Studio, classic stampin' pad in lucky limeade, sentiment stamp by Inkadinkado (everyday expressions, 60-60049), 1" circle punch by eksuccess, 1 1/4" scalloped circle punch by Marvy, red felt rick rack ribbon, challenge colour markers, and dimensionals.

Super Dad Card

Does your dad like Superman?  Then a super dad card would be perfect for him.  Make it for Father's Day or a birthday.  You will need a few special tools to make this card.  It was made using a Cricut machine and the Cricut Superman™ cartridge    (291071).  Be prepared that this card takes some time to get all the little pieces aligned.  I used a skin white Copic marker (E00) on white cardstock to make the skin tone for Superman's face and hands.  A Xyron create-a-sticker makes the small pieces easier to adhere. 

The finished size:  5" x 6.5".  

What Is A Dad?
A dad is someone who
wants to catch you before you fall
but instead picks you up,
brushes you off,
and lets you try again.

A dad is someone who
wants to keep you from making mistakes
but instead lets you find your own way,
even though his heart breaks in silence
when you get hurt.

A dad is someone who
holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break the rules,
shines with pride when you succeed,
and has faith in you even when you fail...

- Unknown

Lace & Pearl Just for You Card

There are only hours left to enter the Moxie Fab World Doilies & Lace challenge.  I bought this lace & pearl ribbon several weeks back with the intent to make a card for this challenge.  So, I sit down tonight and made sure I got it done.   

Lace & Pearl Just for You Card Supplies:  Ivory cardstock, cream cardstock, sandstone cardstock, Tim Holtz regal flourishes embossing folder by Sizzix, Texture Boutique by Sizzix, ColorBox chalk ink in creamy brown by Clearsnap, TPC Studios cling stamp (Vintage Greetings, 2011903), lace and pearls ribbon by Simplicity, floral embellishments by Recollections and dimensionals.

Handmade Thank You Card

One of my new favorite things about Monday is participating in the MOJO Monday sketch challenge.  Last week I found a great color challenge and I thought I missed the deadline, but I didn't.  So, today I combined the two challenges.  A MOJO Monday sketch challenge and the CR84FN color challenge.  The final result was a handmade thank you card with butterflies and rhinestones.

Handmade Thank You Card Supplies:  White cardstock, patterned paper by The Paper Studio (Tiny Sketchy Ornate), patterned paper by K & Company (Sweet Nectar designer mat pad, 30-657083), amethyst gemstone cardstock by Core'dinations (GX-GEM350), glitter gray and textured gray cardstock by DCWV (Latte cardstock matstack, MS-003-00042), Fiskars scallop edge punch, Cricut machine, Cricut cartridges (Straight from the Nest and George and Basic Shapes), butterfly punch by Martha Stewart Crafts, twine by Stampin' Up!, epoxy brad by The Paper Studio, clear sentiment stamp by Hero Arts (CL414, classic messages), ColorBox chalk ink pad in lavender and charcoal by Clearsnap, rhinestones by Recollections, and stampin' dimensionals.

Congratulations Card

There is only one day left to enter the Moxie Fab World Damask & Brocade Challenge.  This congratulations card was made with the Moxie Fab and CAS-ual Fridays bling challenge in mind.  One of my favorite colours in aqua and when paired with black it makes a very classy combination. 

Congratulation Card Directions: 

1. Make card from black cardstock, or use ready made card.  Finished size: 6.25" x 4.5".
2. Trim aqua cardstock slightly smaller than card and adhere.
3. Trim glitter damask paper by Recollections (178562), and off white cardstock; use VersaMark stamp pad to stamp image (97633, floral flourishes by Inkadinkado) and heat emboss with Zing! black glitter finish embossing powder.
4. Stamp sentiment (CL414, classic messages by Hero Arts) with ColorBox blue lagoon chalk ink by Clearsnap. 
5. Punch hole for layered paper flowers, tape the two pieces together, wrap and secure ribbon (Offray, #103676 from Michaels), attach layered paper flowers with brad, and adhere to card. 

 

Groovy Gingham Birthday Card

There is only a couple of days left to enter the Moxie Fab World Gingham Challenge.  Last week I bought this pink gingham and groovy flower paper to make a card for this challenge.  So, I decided to make this groovy gingham birthday card to add to my stash.  I decided to keep this card simple.  I didn't use dimensionals or bows to make this card easy to mail.

Groovy Gingham Birthday Card Supplies:  Blue cardstock, white cardstock, patterned paper by heidi grace designs (01-001465T), pink gingham paper by Recollections,  Cricut machine, Cricut Storybook cartridge, black dye ink by Stampabilities, clear stamp designed by Adam Pescott, happy birthday sentiment clear stamp by Hero Arts (CL414), Copic markers (colorless blender, B34, E00, E15, R83 & RV34), and rhinestones by Recollections. 

Bling Swirls Birthday Card

When I first started making cards one of my main forms of embellishments were dimensional stickers.  I was looking through my stash last night and decided I needed to utilize what I had on hand.  I found a new package of Jolee's boutique pastel swirls (50-20923) that are fun and have bling.  My oldest niece is turning fifteen this next week and I needed to make a card for her.  So, I decided to make her this bling swirls birthday card for another shot at the CAS-ual Fridays bling challenge.

Bling Swirls Birthday Card Supplies:  White cardstock, pastel pink glitter cardstock, Jolee's boutique dimensional stickers (pastel swirls repeats, 50-20923), TPC Studios clear stamps (Greetings, ST93416), ColorBox pigment stamp pad in Orchid by Clearsnap (15034), Stampabilities pigment ink pad in light pink (711366) (I mixed the two ink colors because one was too bright and the other was too light and I didn't have something in between), Stampendous! Pearlustre translucent embossing powder (EP150), heat tool by The Paper Studio, and foam tape. 

Inside sentiment