Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Under the Weather at OSCC

This week we're feeling 'under the weather' at One Stop Crafts. Well, not for long  if you check out all the awesome creations that are being posted! I'm late with mine because I am actually under the weather! I had surgery on Thursday and spent the weekend recouperating. I'm still staying close to bed and in my pjs, thank goodness for laptops! I hope you stop over and join in the fun; you can win some great prizes!

Sketch Inspiration ~ Mojo Monday Challenge #225

Inspiration
One Stop Crafts Challenge #166 ~ Under the Weather
The Corrosive Challenge #141 ~ Hearts
I have a rhinestone heart and drew one on the cast.
365 Cards Day 113 ~ Tuesday Trio: Beads, Floss, Stamped Image
I stretched this a bit by using a stamped image with ‘beady’ eyes.
365 Cards Day 280 ~ Inchies and Rinches
365 Cards Day 284 ~ Marvelous Mosaic
365 Cards Day 317 ~ Imagine This: Candy Land
I love playing this game with my nieces and nephews. My favorite part are the bright colors.
365 Cards Day 320 ~ On the Fringes
Use fringe in 2 places (I fringed the floss and my image contains fur fringe on the critters and the carpet)
My Time to Craft Challenge #171 ~ Favorite Embellishment
I am in LOVE with twine!!
My Creation
Image Detail
I love House Mouse stamps and this one is super cool because you can customize the designs on the cast. The stamp includes the Get W verse, but I free handed the flower and {heart} u.

Ins and Outs ~ Get Well Friends
Stamps: Cast of Characters (House Mouse Stampabilities)
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV Base
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copics (YR04; V000, 01, 04, 06, 29, 69; YG13; B0000, 28; RV04, 21; Y08, 15, 21; G12,40; C00, 02, 03; W3, 5; R02, 11, 24; E0000, 000, 00, 30, 40, 41, 43, 44, 50, 51, 53); Spicas
Accessories: Doodlebug Baker’s Twine, Rhinestone Heart
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Thursday, January 12, 2012

BINGO fun at One Stop Crafts

We are having lots of BINGO fun over at One Stop Crafts this week with some AWESOME prizes. Doodle Pantry has some of my favorite images, especially the kitties! It's really easy to connect 3 for a Bingo and create a fabulous card. I hope to see you linked up at the OSCC. I used inspiration from several other challenge blogs this week as well.

 Photo Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 128 ~ Ad Inspired
I pulled out the bright fun colors and pattern.
Inspiration
Shopping Our Stash Challenge #34 ~ All That Glitter Sparkles Shines
I used an old DCWV stack and Doodle Pantry image to create my card. There is glitter cardstock and shiny embossed flowers on the paper. I also used Spica pens for subtle glitter accents in the image.
Simon Says Challenge ~ Spots and Stripes
The flower background gives out 'spots' and I wrapped baker's twine to add 'stripes'.
OWH Challenge ~ Floral Fantasy
Doodle Pantry Challenge #19 ~ Use a DP Image
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge #67 ~ Anything Goes
Crafts and Me Challenge #66 ~ Anything Goes
365 Cards Day 135 ~ Wednesday Collage Card: Chipboard, Patterned Paper, Fringe
365 Cards Day 227 ~ Fun with Floss
TIP: Mix and match your supplies to add texture and wow factor. Here I took a die cut chipboard piece and wrapped part of in baker's twine to create 'vase' and add texture and visual interest.
365 Cards Day 252 ~ The 3 F’s: Fringe, Fussy Cut and U Pick F(lower)
My Creation
Image Detail

Ins and Outs ~ Flower Kitty
Stamps: Doodle Pantry Kitty Bouquet
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV
Ink: Laser Printer, Copics (C1, 2, 5, 7; RV000, 32; B00, 04; YG11, 13; R05, 08), Spicas
Accessories: Doodlebug Baker’s Twine, DCWV Chipboard, Avon Scissors Shredder
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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Punched Angel

This card is full of punch fun. I always enjoy finding new elements to make using my punches. I can't take credit for designing this cute angel, but am happy to share the idea with you.

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 272 ~ Super Sunday Sketch

Inspiration
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge ~ Angels or Fairies
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge #66 ~ Anything Goes plus a tip down below
Charisma Cardz Challenge #50 ~ Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge #44 ~ Anything Goes
365 Cards Day 159 ~ Opposite Day
Opposite colors for a Christmas Card (I did an orangey red instead of traditional)
Smooth and texture
365 Cards Day 291 ~ Diamonds and Pearls
Diamonds (on the angel's body) and Pearls (edging her wings and dress)
My Creation
Image Detail

TIP: It's easy to bump a card  up a notch with a little extra embellishment. My punched angel is already cute, but by adding some liquid pearl accents she now has some extra sheen and texture.
Ins and Outs ~ Punched Angel
Stamps: Stamping Up (Pennant Parade, Contempo Christmas)
Paper: Stamping Up (Whisper White, Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Early Espresso, Poppy Parade, Patterns DPS)
Ink: Stamping Up (So Saffron, Early Espresso)
Accessories: Stamping Up (Punches: Petite Pennants Builder, Cupcake Builder, Butterfly, ¾” Circle; Top Note Die; Snowburst Embossing Folder; Silver Mini Brad; Poppy Parade Ribbon)
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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Faux Tin Sympathy

This card uses a technique called Faux Tin. It works best with an outlined stamp and adds some shine and shimmer to your card. Just dig out your embossing powders and have fun!

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 230 ~ Super Sketch Sunday

Inspiration
My Creation

Image Detail
Ins and Outs ~ Faux Tin Sympathy
Stamps: SU Thanks for Caring
Paper: SU CS (Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Whisper White), Vellum
Ink: SU Soft Suede, Versamark
Accessories: Silver Cording, Brads, Embossing Folder, Silver Embossing Powder
Techniques: Faux Tin
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Punched Tree

I’ve seen lots of these adorable trees popping up in Blog Land, so I had to give it a try. SO easy and it really adds some oomph to a card. I’ve been waffling about purchasing the SU punch, but I must have been a good girl for guess what I found in my Christmas stocking!

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 244 ~Super Sketchy Sunday
I moved the red oval to the center and added an extra 'stripe' to the left.
Inspiration
My Creation
Image Detail

Inside
Ins and Outs ~ Punched Tree
Stamps: Stamping Up Pennant Parade
Paper: Stamping Up (Whisper White, Riding Rood Red, Early Espresso, Letters from Santa DSP )
Ink: Stamping Up Early Espresso
Accessories: Stamping Up (Punches: Petite Pennants Builder, ¼” Circle, Itty Bitty Shapes; Ovals Die; Pearls; Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon)
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Trifold Snowman Gift Card Holder

This card was quick and easy, and a bit different than the standard card. Plus is has the perfect spot to add a holiday gift card.

Color Inspiration ~ Little Red Wagon Challenge #112
I was inspired by the colors and the Christmas theme.

Inspiration
My Creation
 
Ins and Outs ~ Tri-fold Snowman Gift Card Holder
Stamps: SU Holiday Tag Time
Paper: SU Whisper White, Real Red, Creamy Caramel
Ink: SU Markers
Accessories: Liquid Applique
Techniques: Gift Card Holder
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Soothing Sympathy

I've had this card in my 'to post' folder for awhile. I've been so focused on Christmas cards, I've neglected building up my stash of other occassions. It was fairly quick and simple and I like the monochromatic scheme (something I seldom do).

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 269 ~ Scraplift Hannah
Use at least 4 elements from card: Paper flower, sentiment, sketch, patterned base
Inspiration
My Creation

Inside
Ins and Outs ~ Soothing Sympathy
Stamps: SU Thanks for Caring
Paper: SU
Ink: SU Wild Wasabi
Accessories: SU Eyelet, Ribbon, Punches (Flowers, Decorative Label); Stickles
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