Make a Splash !

It's been a busy week (month actually) getting things ready for our impending move . . . so I haven't been able to spend a lot of time in my Craft Studio. However, feeling rushed to get a card completed seems to be when I'm happiest with the cards I create.  Go figure.

Imagine That! digis by Kris August Monthly Progressive Challenge was to use the digital set "Dolphins."  And, since I played along in July, I received it for free.

I don't remember how I picked the card colors, other than they just "happened" when I opened my scrap drawer.  Sometimes my cards just come together that way.

I printed two sets of the dolphin digi, cut one out and added dimensionals.  Makes me feel I'm at the beach watching the dolphins play.

I used a punch that I've had for awhile, but I don't recall ever using it. It just looked like waves to me, so I added it to the bottom.

 

My motto this year is "Use it up or toss it out."  So, since there were a few pieces of DSP remaining, I added them to the inside of the card.  Nothing fancy, but it 'finishes' the card . . . and I don't have to store leftover scraps that you and I both know will never get used.

How cute is this digi set?  Visit the Imagine That! digis by Kris store to see what other sets she has available.  Or click on the picture below if you want to purchase the Dolphins set.

Christmas Card Challenges # 40

There are only 13 more weeks until Thanksgiving weekend ~ which is usually when I send out my Christmas cards. Only THIRTEEN more weeks ?!?!  Where did this year go?

The theme this week at Christmas Card Challenges is: Anything Goes.  And, since there are only 13 more weeks until Thanksgiving weekend . . . now would be a great time to make a few Christmas cards and join our weekly challenge.

This card . . . the design and materials . . . were not my own.  I get together once a month with a couple girlfriends and we each bring a card design and the supplies to make one card. It's a fun, relaxing day and we each walk away with 5 totally unique cards.

So, kudos to Gerry Baker for designing this Christmas card. I had a lot of fun putting it together and it's a great CAS design that will be easy to mail.  We punched a circle in white cardstock, then embossed it.  On the inside, we embossed the top and bottom of the cardstock after stamping a Christmas message.

I suppose you could add something to the front, but I really like the clean look.  Sometimes I have a tendency to overdo and this is just right.

Stop by the Christmas Card Challenges blog to see what the other Design Team members created this week. Then, get working on your Christmas cards.  Did I mention there are only 13 weeks before you'll need to mail those cards?

Squeal !!

A short post tonight, but an extremely fun card to show you.  The digital stamp and sentiment are from From the Heart Stamps as part of the Free Stamp of the Month Challenge.  

I just love the PigWit series and this set is called "Pumpkin PigWit." There are 3 additional sentiments in the set.

I found a pumpkin stamp in my stash, so I used it for the inside since I thought it tied in with the digi image.

There's still time to play along (click here for the details).  I can't wait to see what Faith has in store for us next month.

Christmas Card Challenges: Presents

Are you working on your Christmas Cards?  This week Christmas Card Challenges' Theme is:

Presents (an Inspiration Photo is included)

I used an embossing folder for the tree then fussy cut around the image. The presents/stockings/teddy bear strip is something I found in my stash. I colored the back of clear dots with a Red Copic to add some color to the tree.  A gold star at the top and another quick and easy Christmas Card is completed.

This is the Inspiration Photo for you; however, remember there are no steadfast rules as long as you create a Christmas Card. Hope to see your creations.  Be sure to stop by Christmas Card Challenges to see what the other DT members created this week.

Crafty Creations Challenge #270

I'm a day late posting my card for the Crafty Creations Challenge, but I have a very good excuse.  Hubby and I closed on our new house Wednesday~YAY!!.  So my mind was on a few other things that had to get done.

I'm sure you'll all LOVE this Challenge Theme: Dig Deep

Use Something Old From Your Stash

My Dig Deep item was the hot pink, purple (it's bright purple, even though I don't think the picture does it justice) and blue ric rac. I bought this years (I mean YEARS) ago and never could quite figure out what to do with it. I think I have 20 yards of each color.

The image is from Bugaboo ~ Flower Tea Cup. I added Glossy Accents to the Cup and colored the flowers with Sharpies . . . I wanted a real vibrant color to match the ric rac.

Now I know I'm not the only one who has lots and lots of "old" items that haven't been used in a while or have NEVER been used. So dig deep, find something old in your stash and play along. Stop by the Crafty Creations Challenges Blog to see what the other Design Team Members have put together by "Digging Deep."

There's also a Design Team Call . . . so if you'd like to be on a fun and friendly Design Team, be sure to link up a creation with DT behind your name. 

Challenge #38 -- Embossing - Wet or Dry

Time to get out your heat gun or embossing folders because this week at Christmas Card Challenges the theme is: Embossing ~ Wet or Dry

I sponged the Ornament/Star/Snowflake embossing folder with VersaMark Ink. Then carefully placed my Blackberry Bliss cardstock on top and pressed down to transfer the ink. I sprinkled it with Shimmer Embossing Powder I found in the sale bin at Tuesday Morning and heated. First time using this EP, so I didn't know what to expect. I thought it looked a bit silver, so I added 2 silver die-cut ornaments (shimmer silver cardstock and Die-namics Ornaments dies).  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up! 

Stop over to the Christmas Card Challenges blog to see what the other Design Team members created this week. You just might be inspired to grab your supplies and make a couple Christmas Cards. It's never too early . . . and you can also join in the fun by linking your creation (click here).

Thank You!

I thought I would try something new that I've never done before in cardmaking.  I've used digital papers and images for quite some time, but I've never done a one layer card out of digis.

Using Doodle Pantry digi papers and pre-colored image from the Forget Me Not Color Plus set and Microsoft Word, I created the following one layer card.

Now to be honest, I did print a second flower image and cut out three of the flowers to add a bit of  dimension to the card.  However, the patterned paper, the green matting and the first flower image were all printed in one pass . . . no cutting, no piecing ~ I inserted the paper png files, resized each one, added a green border, added a white frame in the center, placed the flower png file in the frame and wallah . . . my card was done.

The picture below shows the one layer better; except for the 3 flowers (and of course the Stampin' Up! sentiment) that I "puffed" up.

I added pink candy dots that I made~love making these~to the corners and an organza bow to finish off the card.  

I think I'll print a few more of these.  I need to send a Thank You card to my two cousins who worked many hours helping my parents clean up a flooded basement from the Michigan rains this past week. I love them like sisters and I know my parents are grateful beyond words.

There's still time to play along in the Monthly Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge. You can use any digital image, but if you use a Doodle Pantry image, you'll receive the Camo Digi Paper Pack for FREE.

Enter the DPDC49 using a Doodle Pantry image (not just a sentiment) and you'll not only be entered in the monthly prize drawing, but you'll receive the following for free.