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- Stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
- Die cut made with Spellbinders Nestabilities “Resplendent Rectangles”
- Patterned papers – from Echo Park “Victoria Gardens” 6 X 6″ paper pad
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Pearls – Queen and Company
This was the Mother’s Day card I made for my mom. I had to post it late today so she wouldn’t see it online before she received it! I used the sketch at Clean and Simple Stamping #140 for inspiration. This was the first time I’d used this die, which is ornate and very pretty. The colors are very Spring-y and the pearls made it seem more elegant. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Thanks for visiting today.
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- Stamp – Simon Says Stamp “Lots of Hearts”
- Die cut made with matching dies from Simon Says Stamp “Large Hearts”
- Patterned paper – My Mind’s Eye “Collectable: Memorable – Perfect” (both sides)
- Border punch – Stampin’ Up “Scallop Edge”
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Pearls – Queen & Company
This is another Operation Write Home card I’ve made for the OWH Virtual Cardmaking Party for National Scrapbooking Day. I made this one in response to Sandy’s challenge to make a romantic card using a technique in one of the OWH tutorials. I chose a tutorial on paper piercing from a couple years ago. I went for a linear look in my design for this card, with a line of “holes” to match the line of scallops. Then I switched things up a little by adding pearls to alternating scallops–but we’ve still got a strong horizontal line going. Finally, I edged all of the elements with chalk inks to unify them and really showcased the beautiful (and romantic!) floral patterned paper. Thanks for visiting today.
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- Stamp – Stamper’s Best “Turtley Awesome” set
- Die cuts – made with Spellbinders Nestabilities “Labels Nine”
- Patterned paper – My Mind’s Eye “Collectable: Remarkable – Smile” (both sides)
- Cardstock – Bazzill
This is a fun turtle card, perfect for a child! The stamp set I used was created by Sandy Allnock at Operation Write Home for Stamper’s Best. I colored the turtle with Copic markers and edged the die cut with some chalk ink. I used a sketch from some time ago: OWH Sketch #133. This weekend is a virtual cardmaking party at Operation Write Home in honor of National Scrapbooking Day, and I made this card for one of the challenges at Paula’s blog to make a kid’s card using a sketch. We are making cards this weekend in a virtual party atmosphere! Thank you for stopping by.
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- Stamps – Hero Arts “Pocket Watch” and Inkadinkado “Gem Stone Alphabet”
- Die cuts – made from Spellbinders Nestabilities “Oval Medallion Labels”
- Patterned papers – Fancy Pants “Country Boutique” 6 X 6″ paper pad
- Cardstock – Bazzill
This was the last of my cards for Dads that I created for Operation Write Home (OWH) for the Father’s Day deadline. This past week, the OWH Midweek Throwdown was an All About Time challenge. Pocket watches and Dads kind of go together, so I thought this would be a natural combination. I’ve had all of these stamps in my stash for quite some time, so it was fun to put them altogether. Thanks for visiting.
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- Stamps – Cat’s Pajamas “Smells Like Cake” set
- Die cut made with Spellbinder’s Nestabilities “Lacey Circles”
- Patterned papers – Crate Paper “DIY Shop”
For this birthday card, I used the Clean and Simple Stamping Sketch #236. I trimmed out the stamped dog and colored the cake with Sakura Gelly Roll pens. A clean and simple card indeed. Thanks for visiting!
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- Stamps – The Cat’s Pajamas “Forget About the Cake”
- Die – Spellbinder’s Nestabilities “Lacey Ovals”
- Embossing folder – Cuttlebug “Seeing Spots”
- Decorative Tape – Glitz “Unchartered Waters”
- Bling – Mark Richards Crystal Stickers
- Cardstock – Bazzill and BoBunny
Here is a great rabbit from The Cat’s Pajamas! I colored him with Copic markers and surrounded him with polka dots! I made up the design–didn’t borrow the design from any sketch this time around. I based my color pallet on the colors in the Glitz tape. Thanks for visiting today, and if possible, Go Forth and Eat Cake!
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- Stamp – Hero Arts “Year Round Sentiments”
- Patterned paper – My Mind’s Eye “Dolled Up” 6 X 6″ paper pad
- Die cuts made with Hero Arts “Frame Cuts: Rectangle Frame” set
- Baker’s Twine – Doodlebug Designs and American Crafts
- Cardstock – Bazzill
I made this card for the Operation Write Home Midweek Throwdown: Tags ‘n Twine.” I used the card sketch for Day 90 at 365 Cards for design inspiration. I created the tag by applying Ranger Distress inks (Weathered Wood and Scattered Straw). I then spattered it with water for a little visual interest, edged it with the same blue ink I stamped the sentiment with, and then added the baker’s twine. The distressed look of the tag worked well with the patterned paper I chose for the background. I love the die cuts I made with the Hero Arts die! I’m going to have to play with those chevrons some more! Thanks for stopping by today.
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- Digital image – Fred She Said
- Dies – Spellbinders Nestabilities “Standard Circles Large” and “Eyelet Circles”
- Border punch – Stampin’ Up “Scallop Edge”
- Pearls – Doodlebug Designs “Halloween Assortment”
- Patterned paper – Doodlebug Designs “Rainbow Sherbet”
- Cardstock – Bazzill and BoBunny
I made this card for the OWH Midweek Throwdown Challenge: Stripes. That was for midweek – LAST week, so I’m pretty behind. I colored this cupcake along with Sandy Allnock, Executive Director of Operation Write Home, during an online Copic Marker tutorial she did a couple of weeks ago. I could use some more practice! Well, thank you for visiting!
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- Dies – Spellbinders Nestabilities “Blossom Three”
- Patterned paper – My Mind’s Eye “Dolled Up” collection
- Cardstock – BoBunny “Coral Dot”
- Stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
- Embellishments – Prima “Say it in Pearls”
- Gems – Darice
I wanted to get one more Mother’s Day card finished for the Operation Write Home deadline coming up at the the end of the month! This was a quick one I did, inspired by the Online Card Classes “Pattern Play” course – Day 1. I was able to showcase several different patterned papers from a 6 X 6″ paper pad I recently acquired by My Mind’s Eye. It fulfilled the 20 Minutes or Less Time’s Up challenge at 365 Cards as well! Hurray! Enjoy and have a great day!
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- Stamp – The Cat’s Pajamas “Little Sprinkle”
- Button die cuts – made with Martha Stewart “Embossed Button” punch
- Border punch – Stampin’ Up “Scalloped Edge”
- Patterned paper (both sides) – My Mind’s Eye “Abbey Road” collection
- Round and Scalloped punches – Marvy Uchida
- Twinkle Goosebumps “Queen and Company”
- Baker’s Twine – Doodlebug Designs
One of my favorite kitties is this design from The Cat’s Pajamas. I have this cat in several different poses! I made this card in response the the Midweek Throwdown Challenge at Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps: Blue and Green Color Scheme.
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