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Here is card #2 for my July club/class.
The inspiration for this card started with the monthly sketch challenge at Crafting Life's Pieces.
The stamp set I used is called Jardin. I bought this set over a year ago because I absolutely LOVE it. Time just got away from me and the Sonoma papers that I planned to use with it was retired. Now, in two weeks this stamp set will also be retired. I guess it's better late then never. But this is a stamp set that I will never get rid of. It's perfect for any occasion. Wouldn't this make a beautiful sympathy card!
I don't know why the ribbon looks off-color on the photo. It looks perfect in real life. The background paper is from the CTMH paper pack called For Always. This paper will also retire the end of this month.
The Cardstock and Ink Pad is Smokey Plum.
Other Challenges with this card:
ABC Challenge - Roses
Crafter's Cafe - Anything Goes
Papercraft Star - Travel
Sisterhood of Crafters - Black, White + One Accent
Stampotique - French Flair
Card Crafter's Circle - Purple
Here is the first of three cards I am using for my July Class/Club.
I have several, well, to honest, MANY stamp sets from the CTMH Spring/Summer book that I hadn't used yet. The set I used for the background is one of them. It's called Patterned Pennants. The colors I used were Twilight, Buttercup and Cranberry. I then used The Deconstructed Sketch for the design of the card.
The Circle and background mat were cut from the CTMH exclusive Cricut Cartridge "Artiste". Then I used the Cherries from the July Stamp of the month called Sweet Life. I colored them is with Colored Pencils.
Other Challenges with this card:
One Stop Craft Challenge - Summer Colors
Welcome to the Joyful Stars July Blog Hop. This hop features Close to my Heart Products by 15 fabulous and talented Consultants.
If you've come here from Nicki's Blog. you're on the right track. If you just happened upon my blog, that's fine, just continue from here and when you get back to me, you know you've seen them all.
Please leave us a little lovin' in our comments to entice us to create for you every month! *Ü*
Today is my Grandson Jeffrey's 4th Birthday, so I wanted to make a special card for him.
The inspiration for this card started with a sketch challenge over at Sketch N' Stash.
I have three packs of Later Sk8r that I only used once and is retiring in a few days, and is already sold out. This paper makes great cards for my grandsons and since I have four that are still Children and one a Teen, it works perfectly.
From my stash, I also pulled a black glitter button with a grey pearl in the center and two grey pearls in the tire hubs.
The stamp set I used is Fast and Furious. The truck was stamped on the paper with Whisper ink. Then parts stamped again in Lagoon and the tires in black. All pieces were cut out and layered with foam tape.
I always like to Hand Stitch on my family's cards to make them a little extra special.
I also used a little of the Green Glitz Glitter Gel in the number "4" for added sparkle as well as some of the Black Shimmer Trim on the corners and under the truck.
Now hope on over to Lori's blog and see what great eye candy she has for you!
Welcome to the Close to my Heart July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.
If you came here from Annette's Blog, you are on the right path. If you just happened upon my blog, then just continue following along until you get back here again. There are 53 consultants sharing their fabulous SOTM artwork with you today so take you time and enjoy each one and please leave each of us a sweet comment before leaving.
My project today is one I made for My granddaughter's Kindergarten teacher. I guess I'll have to make another one for her first grade teacher in a few weeks. The image was stamped with the Momento Black Tuxedo Ink Pad then colored in with the Close to my Heart exclusive alcohol markers.
The designer papers I used are from the Scholastic paper pack which will be retiring the end of this month and while supplies last. The small apple that I used to embellish the corners was from an OLD retired Word Puzzle stamp set.
- Now hop on over to Mary's Blog and see what fabulous eye candy she has for you.
I have another one of my club cards to feature today. This card uses the CTMH June Stamp of the Month called A Flowering Bunch. The flowers and sentiment are from this same stamp set.
My card uses the Spot Light technique. THANKS Jolene for the inspiration for this card. My forever friend and downline who always comes through for me when I have a brain freeze.
The images were stamped with black Memento ink and colored in with the two CTMH exclusive Cranberry Alcohol Markers. The center was colored with the Pear marker and then topped with the Green Glitz Glitter Gel. The center of the small flower was dotted with one of the Pink Glitter Gems.
All was tied together with a piece of Red Bakers Twine from the Harvest Assortment.
Welcome to the Joyful Stars June Blog Hop. This hop features Close to my Heart Products by 11 fabulous and talented Consultants.
If you've come here from Nicki's Blog. you're on the right track. If you just happened upon my blog, that's fine, just continue from here and when you get back to me, you know you've seen them all.
Please leave us a little lovin' in our comments to entice us to create for you every month! *Ü*
My card today was inspired by a sketch challenge over at My Favorite Things. All products are from Close to my Heart. The Stamp Set is called Fabulous You, The paper packs I used are Avonlea and Clementine. Both of these papers are being retired July 31st. So, if you love them, pick up on them while you can. These are two of my favorite papers and I hate to see them go.
The bird and flowers were stamped & fussy cut twice and layered with foam tape.
The images were colored in with our exclusive alcohol markers in the colors of Sorbet, Juniper and Whisper.
There is a strip of Slate Polka Dot Washi Tape across the bottom.
This is one of my June Club/Class cards so make sure you sign up for this month's class.
Now hop on over to Stephanie's Blog and see what fabulous eye candy she has for you.
I'm a little behind in my card making due to my shoulder Surgery but I'm forcing myself to get caught up.
Here is a card I made for my Grandson who just turned 16. I guess now he's more interested in driving then his skateboard!!! Kids grow up too fast!!!
I used the CTMH Later Sk8r Workshop on the Go for the card. The Happy Birthday is also CTMH and called Joyful Birthday.
I hope all you mothers out there had a fabulous Mother's Day. Mine was wonderful. Nice quiet day. Scott and Tracy brought me some flowers for my garden, daughter Andrea had us down for dinner and hubby bought me a VitaMix blender since my NutriBullet bit the dust. Even got a call from #2 son!
Life is good!!!
Here is one of the three cards that my May hostess club is making. The prep of these cards was a little tricky since I'm only into the second week of my shoulder surgery and still don't have the use of my left arm. But, I'm right handed so all is well!!!
I used the May Stamp of the Month, Pinwheel, for this card. The sail of the boat is actually one of the pinwheels cut apart. The paper pack is called Surf's Up. The boat itself is a 1 1/4" circle punch cut in half from the CTMH's National Scrapbook Month, Dream Pop paper pack that is on special this month only. The paper I used is actually honey colored with a wood grain resist design on it. I sponged over the half circle with Honey Ink to give it a dimensional look. The Hemp Bakers Twine is from the Mini-Medley Wooden Accents collection.
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I'm finally trying to get caught up with my blog posts. I had surgery on my shoulder a few days ago and haven't been able to do much. Great Pain Meds!!!
The stamp set used is Country Born.
The paper pack is Buzz and Bumble
Here is a card I made and taught for the Spring Fling that my friend Joyce had last Saturday. It is called the Diamond Fold Card. It's quite simple to make. Unfortunately, I only have one arm and can"t make a photo tutorial for you right now.
You start with a 4" x 12" piece of CS.
Score at 2" and 10".
Mark the center at 6" top and bottom, on the back side, with a tint pencil mark.
The rest is just an Origami fold. Fold the right side down at the pencil mark. The edge should also line up with the bottom pencil mark.
Fold the left side at this same pencil mark.
Open fold and turn paper 180 °. Then fold the same way at that pencil mark.
Make sure folds are crisp.
Open up all folds and using your thumbs and forefingers, press in around the diamond shape on one side and press the point. Then do the other side.
Use my photo as a guide.
The belly band was just something extra
I added to this card. It's not needed but I liked the finished project.
