Sentiment Card Challenge

We often design beautiful cards and then struggle with sentiments.  I know lately, I have really been struggling to design at all.  The stress of real life can really get in the way of crafting. 

I enjoyed throwing myself back into designing for this week's challenge at Scrappy Frogs!  The challenge was to include the sentiment on the face of the card. 

I have a real love for the Magnolia line, so I used my beloved Copic Markers to color one of my favorite images.  I had some really old but super cute papers from Cherry Arts (I don't think they are even still around), and I know they would look great with the colors I chose for my image.

The flowers and buttons are from Making Memories, and that cute little border punch is one of the new ones that hubby got me from the Martha Stewart line.  He really spoiled me with crafty gifts this Christmas!

I hope you enjoyed this card, and please hop on over to Scrappy Frogs and join in the challenge.  :).

Happy New Year, everyone!

Every Day Christmas Card Challenge #19

Today's card is slightly scrap-lifted from a card I found in my new issue of Paper Crafts Magazine.  Theirs was done in all red on white, and it was great.  Howevery, I had to change it to make this card mine :)

The paper is from PinkPaislee and the Solid cardstock is from Core'dinations and ColorBok.  The poinsettia was a gift from a swap.  The sage brads are from Making Memories.  The stamp is from Inkadinkado, and the ink is from Memento.

The card base is 4.25 x 5.5.  Layered with white cardstock cut at 4.0 x 5.25  The Patterned piece is cut at 3.75" x 3.75"  The accent strip was cut at 1.5, and then punched with the Double Loop Punch from Martha Stewart.  All edges were inked using Colorbox Olive Green Chalk Ink.

I hope you like it :)

~Laura

Scrappin' and Chattin' Blog Hop

Welcome to Scrappin' n Chattin's   First Ever Blog Hop!

If you made it here from Sue's Blog, you are right on track.  If you came to my blog first,  please click here to go to Abby's blog to start the hop from the beginning.  Be sure to visit and comment on each blog to be entered for the "BIG" prize.  Remember, you need to follow the blog hop in order.  You are collecting secret words hidden in each post that enable you to win the BIG GRAND PRIZE!    Once you complete the hop, return to Abby's Blog, follow the instructions, and you will be entered to Win, Win, WIN!

One lucky winner will receive 2 new Cosmo Cricket collection kits (Togetherness & Mitten Weather) including Ready Set Chipboard. As well as a new Cosmo Cricket (Matilda) 6x6 paper pad!

With the winning stuff covered, let me thank you for coming by!  I always love guests, and I am super excited about this blog hop.  It is our first after-all :)  The theme for our hop is "favorite things".  For me, when it comes to crafting, I have way too many items in my favorites pile.  Right now my Copic markers are at the very top of  my list.  I also love the Magnolia stamp line, Martha Stewart punches, my Cricut, my computer, my ATG gun (even though I am longing for the new pink one), Stickles, and so much more!   ~LOL~  Like I said, crafting is my weakness.

For this blog hop project, I knew I was starting with my Magnolia stamps and my Copic Sketch Markers.  I picked my Copic colors based on the papers I chose for the finished project.  I colored two images, and added Glossy Accents to the shoes.  I guess I should tell you that I made two images because I let my husband choose the image that he liked the best for the card.  He got the honor, because I was making this for his mom's birthday.  After much deliberation, hubby picked the cake image.  I added Diamond Stickles to the candle and the cake for a little frosty sparkle. 

Front View

 

My card base was 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" and was made with Bazzill Basics Blue cardstock.  It was scored at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2" to form an easel card.   The Patterned papers are from DCWV paper pack Nana's Kitchen.  The white cardstock is also from Bazzill (Prism).  The  dark blue paper layer is cut at 5-3/8" x 5-3/8" then layered with the checkered cardstock cut at 5-1/4" x 5-1/4".  The "lace doily" is white cardstock cut at 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" and then punched using Martha Stewart's Punch Around the Page set in Eyelet Lace.  The pink plaid is cut at 2-5/8" x 5-1/2", and then layered with the pink patterned paper cut at 2-1/2" x 5-1/4".  Next I added the Recollection Mulberry Flowers using Mono Liquid Adhesive, and then I tied my bow with White Satin Offray Ribbon.  A small dot of Mono Adhesive under the bow's knot keeps it securely in place.  I used a Scripto lighter to lightly burn the edges of the ribbon to prevent fraying (just be careful not to set you project on fire--seriously).  I glued the half paper doily to the strip using my Glue Glider Pro.  Then I attached the completed piece to my card using foam tape for dimension.  I stamped the "Make a Wish" sentiment using Colorbox Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink on the Bazzill White cardstock.  I layered it with pink and blue patterned papers.  The completed piece was added using foam tape.  I cut one cupcake from the pink patterned paper, and added it with foam tape.  Then I added my Magnolia image using foam tape.  Then the finished card front was added to my card base using 1/2" ScorTape for strength.

Inside of Card

For the inside, I used the measurements listed above for my blue basic layers and my lace doily.  I used the Martha Stewart Double Loops Punch Around the Page set this time on the doily.  My sentiment was stamped using Colorbox Chestnut Roan ink with a Studio G Sentiment stamp from Micheal's $1 bin.  I added the 2-1/2" x 5-1/4" pink patterned paper to my blue base with my Glue Glider Pro.  Then I edged it with White Satin Offray Ribbon taped to the back with regular Scotch Tape.  I added my doily image using Mono Liquid Adhesive.  The lace band was created with a 2" strip of Bazzill White cardstock punched with Martha Stewart's Flowerbed Deep Edger Punch layered over a 1-1/4" strip of Bazzill Blue Cardstock layered over a 1-3/8" strip of blue patterned cardstock.  The embellishments were cut from the DCWV Nana's Kitchen patterned paper, added with foam tape, some with one layer of tape - others with 2 layers of tape, for added dimension.  The finished inside layer was added to my card base using my 3M ATG Tape Gun.

Easel Back View

 Lastly, to give the easel a finished look, I made another "lace" strip from the Bazzill white cardstock.   Start with a 2" layer of cardstock, and then punch using the Martha Stewart Flowerbed Deep Edger Punch.  This was added to the cardbase using my 3M ATG Tape Gun & Mono Liquid Adhesive.
 

Tilda with a Cake - Close Up

Supply List:

• Papers:  DCWV Nana's Kitchen, DCWV Home Accents, Bazzill Basics, and Bazzill Prism Premium cardstock.
• Copic Sketch Markers
• Ink:  Colorbox Chestnut Roan Chalk ink
• Stamps Studio G Basics $1 stamps at Micheal's
• Ranger Diamond Stickles
• Glossy Accents
• Ribbon - Offray 
• Flowers - Recollection Mulberry Paper Collection
• Tools:  Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page Double Loop Set,   Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page Eyelet Lace Set,  Martha Stewart Flowerbed Deep Edger Punch, ScorPal, Fiskars Paper Trimmer,  Making Memories Bone Folder, QuicKutz Pick Up Tool, and Martha Stewart Craft Mat
• Adhesive:  Mono Liquid Adhesive, Glue Glider Pro, 3M ATG gun, ScorTape, 3D Foam Adhesive, and Scotch Tape

Blog Candy Time!!!

Now for the fun stuff~  I am giving away 2 blog candies in honor of our first blog hop.  Here is what you need to do to enter.  First, they are limited to the United States.  Sorry, international shipping is more than I can cover right now~  These boxes are heavy!

75+ Papers, Die Cuts, Chipboard, Alphas, Stamped Images, Page Kits, Design Template, Stickers, 3  Mini Albums, handmade embellishments, epoxy stickers, vellum tags, findings, metal tags & MUCH MORE!!

Candy #1 ~ This is the biggest, so it requires the most "work"~  For your one entry become a follower of my blog, and promote this blog hop on your blog.  Leave me a comment including your blog address telling me you have done both. (I will be checking the blogs to be sure this is fair).

Want a couple more chances to win???

For up to 2 extra entries, promote this blog hop on Facebook and/or Twitter.  Leave a comment on this post letting me know what  you said/did.  Post your Facebook name or Twitter account name.  That's it!

You can have up to 3 entries for this prize.  Be sure to check back on Monday (8/16) to see if you have won.  If the prize isn't claimed by Friday (8-20), I will draw a new winner on Saturday!

50 Sheets of paper, alphas, 3 mini albums, Stickers, Stamped Images, handmade embellishments, Vellum & chipboard tags & More!

Candy #2 ~ this one is easy ~ Become a follower of my blog and leave a comment below saying you only want to be entered for drawing #2.  You don't have to do anything else.

Easy Peasy!  Same rules apply.   Be sure to check back on Monday (8/16) to see if you have won.  If the prize isn't claimed by Friday (8-20), I will draw a new winner on Saturday!

Now don't forget there is also the Blog Hop grand prize.  Be sure you visit every blog on the hop and leave a comment to be entered to win this fabulous prize!

Next stop is Vicki's Blog.  She has a great project to share, and a personal blog candy offered, too!   Hop along and thanks again for stopping by~  I hope you visit again soon and share my blog with your friends,  because bloggin', scrappin' and chattin' is a (secret word) "community" of wonderful people~

If you happened to get  lost along the way, the hop order is as follows:

• Abby's Blog ~  Start Here
• Theresa's Blog
• Sue's Blog
• Laura's Blog ~YOU ARE HERE
• Vicki's Blog ~Next Stop~
• Kim's Blog
• Suzanne's Blog

Oh, I forgot to mention this project is also my entry in the challenge #11 over at Party Time Tuesday~

Let it Snow Penguin Christmas Card

This cutie penguin is from the Create-a-Critter cartridge. Can you tell I am on a roll with this cartridge?

Once again, I started with a kraft cardstock card. This time it is 5" x 5". I cut a single strip of paper at 2.75" x 5" and inked and chalked the edges. I added a lacy border using white cardstock using my trusty Glue Glider Pro. I attached the completed piece to my card using 3M Foam Squares.

My sentiment is stamped on my card using ink and fine white embossing powder. I added an ribbon tied in a simple knot.

Now for my cute little Penguin. I started with my dial settings on 3". Real size dial in off position. The shadow is cut using gray cardstock. The base layer is cut using black cardstock. Next I used white glitter cardstock for the layer 1, and yellow glitter cardstock for the layer 2 (feet and nose). Lastly, I used green glitter cardstock for the scarf - layer 3. For cutting the glitter papers, I set my blade at 3. I turned multi-cut on, and used medium speed. The slower speed really does make for better results on the thicker papers. I glued all of the layers together using my Zig 2-Way Glue Pen. It allows for a little movement while you are lining up your pieces, yet gives a secure hold.

I love this little guy! I added googly eyes with Glue Dots, and then used two layers of 3M Foam Tape to pop my Penguin off of the card.


I hope you give this simple, but fun card a try!



Items available at Cutters Creek:

Cricut Machine
Cricut Create-a-Critter Cartridge
Cricut Spatula
American Crafts Glitter Paper (White, Sunflower Yellow and Cricket Green)
Glue Dots
3M Foam Tape
Glue Glider Pro
Zig 2-Way Glue Pen

Merry Little Christmas Deer

After I finished the card I posted yesterday, I started really looking at my patterned paper. I noticed the little reindeer looked an awful lot like the deer on the Create-a-Critter Cricut cartridge. I knew I had to make "her" for another card.

Again, I started with a standard kraft paper card. I stamped my sentiment using ink and fine white embossing powder. I cut the larger strip at about 2.5" x 5.25". The accent piece with my little deer was at 1.25" x 5.25". I inked and chalked the edges and put them together using my Glue Glider Pro. I had a little left-over piece of border sitting on my desk from another project, so I attached it to the bottom of my two strips. I added assembled piece to my card using 3M foam tape squares.

For my deer, I cut all of the pieces at 3". The shadow was gray paper. The base is black paper. Layer 2 is kraft paper, and the top layer is brown paper. I assembled the layers together using the Zig 2-way Glue Pen. I added Kaisercraft rhinestones in green and red for her collar. I used the largest size to give her a cute red nose. For her eyelashes, I cut a small piece of black cardstock using my Cutter Bee Scissors. I cut thin and fine strips to make her eyelashes. I added the pieces together using Glue Dots. Then I had adhered finished googly eye to my project.

I am having so much fun with this cartridge!

Items available at Cutters Creek:

Cricut Machine
Cricut Create-a-Critter Cartridge
Cricut Spatula
Kaisercraft - Red Rhinestones
Kaisercraft - Green Rhinestones
3M Foam Tape
Glue Glider Pro
Zig 2-Way Glue Pen

Hummingbird w/ Basic Grey "Dream" Card

I received this wonderful papers from April for being Member of the Month at Scrappin-n-Chattin' on Yahoo Groups.  I love them so much!  I made this simple easel card using Kraft cardstock that my hubby picked up for me at Hobby Lobby.  I stamped the Hummingbird using an Inkadinkado stamp from Cutter's Creek.  I used my Memento Tuxedo black ink, because I wanted to color my image with my wonderful Copic markers.  I stamped the sentiment using a stamp from Studio G's $1 stamp sets.  I think I picked it up at Michaels.  I used the Versamark ink, and then embossed it using white embossing powder from Judikins.

Other fun stuff used:

Martha Stewart border punch and butterfly punch
American Crafts Rhinestones
Twine
Making Memories Edge Distresser
Pop Up Foam Squares - 3M

Since July is such a fun summer month, I want to start out with a small blog candy.  I will be building up more prizes all month long.  To enter, just submit your name on a comment below.  If you would like a second chance to win, add your name and link below.  Include a link on your blog to this post and giveaway.  You will receive a second chance in the drawing.  For three chances, follow my blog.  For FOUR chances, subscribe to my feed updates.



This candy will be 12 stamped Inkadinkado Fancy images to include butterflies, hummingbirds (the one used in this card) and others from this great stamp collection.  All images will be on Neenah or Prism cardstocks, and stamped with Memento inks.  They will be perfect for coloring with your Copic markers.

If my followers reaches 100 before the end of this giveaway, I will add more prizes!  What a great way to start month number two of summer!!