Tuesday Morning Sketches #240

A quick post for the current Tuesday MorningSketches, I was trying for a feminine card. The twist, 3 B's, I have Butterfly, Brown and Birthday :).

I stayed with simple layers, I added some lace along the bottom. I used a punch to shape the second panel. The sentiment is heat embossed, and I used Goosebumps to add some glitter to the butterfly. 

Supplies: Cream and brown card stock, Designer Paper-Pink Paislee, DRS Designs - Happy Birthday, Memory Box - Vivienne Butterfly, glitter, pearls, lace, punch.

Cheers,
Nina

Talk Bubble

Do you ever feel the need to make a card but you don’t have person in mind or even a challenge, that was me Sunday night and I ended up with a couple of card that are pretty simple layouts.

This paper was in my stash and I did not even know it, it is so cute... I am not sure I even did it justice with the CAS look. I used quick layers, the sentiment took me a few tries to line up correctly and not leave ink everywhere as I double stamped but the die cut bubble work excellent. I finished with some twine and sequins.  I want to add sequins to all my cards right now.. crazy right.. I think so too.

Supplies: White and turquoise card stock, Designer Paper -Pebbles , Lawn Fawn die cut, Papertrey Ink – Birthday Wishes, twine and sequins.

Cheers,

Nina

Beyond the Clouds...

Happy Tuesday, my card this morning is for a Family challenge. I chose the technique this time around and I have seen the painters tape technique making the rounds lately so here goes.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/magicalmaskingtape/

It actually took me two tries before I was happy with the result and even then I don’t think this is a technique that will be repeated on a regular basis.  I will admit to not using glossy paper, or ummm water-based ink truth be told.

This is the first card I made, I feel I added to many colours.... I started with the array of yellows which I liked, then though I would add in some more ‘rainbow’ colours. I was not happy with it after that.  So I decided to try a second time.

This one I used blues which I like just fine, I added in some off set clouds and finished with a few sequins.

Supplies: White and blue cardstock, Woodware – Beyond the Clouds, Memory Box die cut, sequins.

Take a peek at Barb and Judy’s blogs, they have played along with me.

Cheers,

Nina

Critter Card

I was in the hunt for a specific item this weekend and in my crafty travels I found a little package that contained cardstock, DP, brads and ribbon. I picked it up at one of those craft garage sale type events ages ago and I have no clue who made them.

Anyway, I don’t use or make many cards for kids but when I pulled this out I felt like putting together a simple layout.

I used basic layers then added some matching shear ribbon and a fuzzy brad, I finished with a sentiment that is popped up with foam tape.

Ignore the questionable photo I was trying out the new IPhone 5S at work but the lighting is horrid but I am also not concerned enough to retake them when I get home.

Supplies: White and blue cardstock, DP – Unknown, Papertrey Ink – Birthday Wishes, misc ribbon and brad.

Cheers,

Nina

Merry Monday Card Challenge #99

It is Monday and that means we have a new Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge for you, this week we would like you to Use Chocolate Brown, Green, Gold and White or Cream on your Christmas Card.

 

I used a simple layout for my card, I heat embossed the sentiment in brown then popped it up with foam tape. The top part of the card is  a DP that is almost like a sage green, the bottom is cream and gold. I tried every angle to get that effect of the gold but the cameras (yes two of them) just

would not pick it up. I added a little bit of cream ribbon with gold trim and finished with some brown pearls.

 

 

Stop by the Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge blog to see all the wonderful creations by my fellow Merry Makes and we would love for you to play along.

Supplies: Cream and brown card stock, Designer Paper-Kaiser Craft, Christmas Calligraphy, ribbon and pearls.

Cheers,
Nina

The Challenge

Seriously I am in awe of Lesley, I have no clue where she finds the time to do all the things she does, I love all the challenges she has created and she is always a great inspiration for me when crafting.

This sketch is currently posted on Lesley’s Blog, Always Playing with Paper and the challenge is running for two weeks. I still had this paper pad out so I decided to see what I could come up with. I stuck pretty close to the sketch and just used layers, the sentiment is popped up with foam tape.

Supplies: Cream and brown card stock, Designer Paper-Stella Rose, Papertrey Ink – Birthday Wishes.

Cheers,
Nina

Tuesday Morning Sketches #239

A short second post for today, this one is for the current Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge. I seem to be having all sorts of formatting issues with blogger lately.

I pulled out one of my older 6 x 6 paper pads for this card, I tend forget them when I play with newer products. I heat embossed the sentiments, and popped the main one up with foam tape. I used twine for the top to bottom elements, I like the CAS look of this sketch.

Supplies: Cream and brown card stock, Designer Paper-Stella Rose, Papertrey Ink-Birthday Bash, twine.

Cheers,
Nina

Leibster Award

Colleen from One Smile lifts A Spirit had nominated me for a Liebster award, Thank you Colleen, I am honoured.

Here are the rules for the nomination:

1. Be sure to thank the blog that nominated you and be sure to link back to their blog.

2. Answer the 11 questions that the blogger asked you.

3. Nominate 11 of your favorite blogs with under 500 followers and ask your own 11 questions.

4. Make sure to let each blogger know about your Liebster Blog nomination on their blog (leave a comment and link back to your Liebster Blog post).

Unfortunately the only rule I am going to gracefully bow out of is nominating 11 additional blogs, I am sure everyone can respect that choice and I thank you all for that.

Here are the questions Colleen would like me to answer:

1. Tell me your favorite three stamp companies.

My preference for stamps can often change but right now, Papertrey Ink, The Alleyway Stamps, Verve... ugg only three.

2. Do you enter challenges?  If so, what are your favorites?

I love challenges, the Design Teams never fail to inspire me.

So here are a few:

Tuesday Morning Sketches

Freshly Made Sketches

The Card Concept

Seize the Sketch

Cas(E)thisSketch

Seize theBirthday.. I think that is enough for now :)

3. How long have you been making cards?

I have been making cards for about 10 years.

4. What is something you cannot live without in your craft arsenal?

I have way too many treasured supplies to even identify which would considered 'live without'.

5. What is your style of card making?  (CAS, layered, shabby chic, etc)

I have no clue what my style would be consider.. help someone :)

6. If you could visit one place in the world (and money was NOT an issue) where would it be?

I have more than one location here are two, I would love to walk on the Great Wall of China, I want to one day touch a majestic Pyramid.

7. What do you do with all the cards you make?

I have a lot of extra cards, I can make them for specific events and people that is the best but all the one that are not spoken for go in a box that sits in my office at work, I have a few people that like to come in and exchange a card for a $ donation to future craft supplies.

 

Thank you again Colleen.

Freshly Made Sketches #125

This is my second post of the day so it will be a short one. This card is for the current Freshly Made Sketches Challenge, I missed the deadline but I still wanted to play along.

I used simple layers, then heat embossed both the balloon and the sentiment, I think fussy cut the balloon and popped it and the  sentiment up with foam tape.

Supplies: Cream and blue card stock, Designer Paper-Farm House, Inspired by Stamping-The Sky’s the Limit. 

Cheers,

Nina





Merry Monday Card Challenge #98

Happy Monday everyone, it is time for a new Merry Monday Christmas Challenge, this week we are asking you to Add some Country Charm with stitching and buttons on your Christmas Card.

I found this stitch pattern for cards online HERE, and decided to give it a try.  The needle left some holes bigger than I liked but I still like how the card turned out. I used a gold glitter pen for the stars and the little button is placed just so because at first I tried to sew those little stars too and it did not really work out, so the button is covering up a boo boo.

The button was not gold to start so I carefully heat embossed it with gold powder, I lucked out and it did not melt . I added some twine along the bottom of the card and popped up the sentiment with foam tape

Stop by the Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge blog to see all the great samples the design team has created and to play along with us.

Supplies: White, red and gold card stock, Designer Paper – Fancy Pants, Verve - Glad Tidings, button, Gold and red twine, stitch pattern.

Cheers,
Nina