Quick Cards

If you're looking for quick and easy cards to make and get out the door, then this one's for you! My inspiration for these cards was the header on the Fiskars blog! I saw this the other day when I was going through my blog reader. Since I'm down to the wire, these worked perfect for me.

All I did was figure out what size I wanted, found patterned paper I liked, cut 3 different sized squares and then cut them in half, added pop dots and stuck them to the card. Some of them I stamped the word Joy for the trunk since I have that stamp and then noticed I had some felt words that worked perfect. Add something to the top of the tree and you're done!

Products I used: Bazzill cardstock, patterned paper from Oriental Trading, Hero Arts gemstones, felt words. On some cards (not shown) I used the stamp Joy from the Hero Arts "Holiday Sayings" CL343 and embossed them.

Back to cardmaking and then I need to start making some treats!

Almost Done...

I have been feverishly trying to get all my cards done and I am nearing the end. I've made almost sixty and I still have about six left to go. This year I didn't use much black at all and that's my favorite color! I barely used any buttons either. It cost me a fortune last year for stamps, so I thought I'd save button usage for cards made during the rest of the year.

On Monday I found this great paper that I've used on the cards below. When I came home with it and told the hubby, he was surprised that I needed to buy more paper. He asked if I really needed it. What a ridiculous question that is! It's impossible to explain to men that you really need it when you have a room full of paper. Or that when you see something you have to get it at that moment because you may use it at some point or that it will be gone the next time you want to buy it.

The patterned paper is from Creative Imaginations called Holiday Season by Christine Adolph. It was exactly what I needed to make some quick cards. I made multiples of each.

All I did to the stocking was add gemstones.

To the presents I just used my quickie glue pen on the ribbon and added glitter.

I didn't add anything but ribbon to the deer.

This tree is probably my favorite. I added flower soft to imitate snow. Below is a side view so you can hopefully see it better.


Well, I'm off to start addressing envelopes. I'll post more cards tomorrow.

Products used for these cards: Bazzill Cardstock, Patterned Paper from Creative Imaginations called Holiday Season by Christine Adolph, Hero Arts Stamps "Holiday Sayings" CL343, Hero Arts Gemstones, Quickie Glue Pen, Glitter, Ticket Punch, Flower Soft, Embossing Powder, Ribbon, Cord.

Truckin' Toward Christmas

When I saw this stamp, I knew I had to have it! I don't own many rubber stamps at all and there are some very cool ones out there. I've really only been making cards for a little over a year and have only purchased clear stamps. When I bought this one, there was also another one of a bicycle that I wanted. My hubby told me to go ahead a get it, but I said no, I will next time. Hindsight being 20/20, now I wish I would of gone ahead and picked it up.

Years ago when I lived in Kentucky, my Uncle had an old Ford pickup truck and I just adored that old beat up thing. This stamp reminds of it.

I haven't used markers very much at all, so my coloring is probably something to be desired and something I need to brush up on. I mostly do more paper piecing and just stamping. These were my first attempts at using this stamp. On the green and blue truck I used black sparkle embossing powder and on the red one I just stamped it. I think I like the embossed outline best.

I see alot of possibilities for using this stamp, so maybe the cost of it will be worth it in the long run.

For now, I'm going to play around with it and make a few more Christmas cards. Later I'm going to use it for some birthday cards. I think it's a fun one for male and female alike.

Supplies used: Dad's Truck Rubberstamp from Printworks, Hero Arts Stamps "Holiday Sayings" CL343, Marvy LePlume Markers in Light Green, Red & Manganese Blue, Black Sparkle Embossing Powder, Graphic 45 paper Typography from the Commuique Collection, Deck The Halls from the Christmas Past Collection and Christmas Day paper from the Merry & Bright Collection by We R Memory Keepers, Glitter Dots by Dress It Up, Ribbon, Machine Stitching.

Trees, Trees Everywhere...

I've made so many cards with trees in the last couple of days, that I feel like I'm lost in a virtual forest. When the hubby came home today and walked into my scrapbook room (which gives him anxiety), he looked at me and said "You look...stressed". Of course I am! If I've said it once, I'll say it again...it's my own fault. I do know one thing, I'm definitely having a drink tomorrow night, or maybe two! I want a Decadent, so we'll have to pick up some Choco-Vine while we are out and about. I think I deserve it after putting myself through a marathon of cardmaking.

I just love these cards! I've made a ton of them and if I can find some more paper in my stash that has the "right" look, I may make some more.

They look kind of 60's retro - especially the pink and green ones.

The supplies I used for these cards are: Bazzill Cardstock, Patterned Paper from Oriental Trading called Nostalgic Christmas, Clear Stamps from We R Memory Keepers - Merry & Bright, Hero Arts Stamps CL343 Holiday Sayings, Stickles, Corner Rounder to make the scallops and various ribbons.

I do know one thing. When I'm done with this year's cards, I better start on next year's so I'm not down to the wire again!

Card Patterns Sketch 44

I'm down to the wire getting my card posted for the Card Patterns Sketch 44. I told myself I wasn't going to participate in any sketch challenges until I had all my Christmas cards done. When I saw this sketch however, I changed my mind. I knew right away what I wanted to do. This was a fun sketch, so I actually made two cards.

For the first card, I used patterned paper by Graphic 45. I used "Glad Tidings and Deck the Halls" from the Christmas Past Collection. Other supplies included Hero Arts Stamps - Holiday Sayings (CL343), Baby Ric Rac, Ribbon, Olive and Black Cardstock, Buttons and Flowers.

For the second card I used patterned paper from We R Memory Keepers Merry & Bright Collection called "Christmas Day and Gift Wrap". I also used Bazzill Cardstock, Hero Arts Stamps - Holiday Sayings (CL343) and Poinsettia's, Bazzill Flowers in French Vanilla, Machine Stitching, Green Sheer Ribbon and Gold Cord. The Glitter Brads are also from We R Memory Keepers.

Well, back to making more Christmas cards. I got quite a few done today, but I have many more left to make. Just goes to show that procrastination is not always the best thing. I have no one to blame but myself! I'll be posting more cards in the next few days.

Card Positioning Systems Sketch

There's not alot I don't like about this card. It has all my favorite elements...buttons, flowers, plaid paper and it's black and red no less! I also like the kraft color mixed in. I used one of the sketches (CPS143) from Card Positioning Systems again. The challenge of making a sketch my own makes cardmaking fun.
Here's the sketch...

....here's my version

Supplies: Fiskars Ticket Punch, Bazzill in Kraft, Red, Black, Graphic 45 Typography from the Commuique Collection, Buttons, Ribbon, Sewing Machine Stitching, Raphia, Hero Arts Poinsettia Art Flowers, Flowers, Stamp (unknown).

Mojo Monday Sketch

Below is a card I designed using this sketch from the Mojo Monday Sketch Blog.


This was a fun sketch to work from.

I'm not sure of the manufacturer of the stamp. I bought these last year and all the packaging has long been tossed.

Other supplies used were: Bazzill Cardstock in Red and Cupcake, We R Memory Keepers Christmas Day and Giftwrap from the Merry & Bright Collection, Fiskars Border Embossing Punch, Ribbon, Hero Arts Poinsettia Art Flowers, Making Memories Colored Staples.

Two More

I'm on a roll. I bought this set up Hero Arts stamps not knowing exactly how I would use them. It's not my tendency to do a lot of coloring. Actually, I very rarely do at all. I used embossing powder on the angel and I like the way it turned out. I also used CPS Sketch #5. I think I am hooked on these sketches. I'm going to have to try some sketches for scrapbook layouts, maybe then I'll get some done.

Here's what the sketch looked like....

My version....

Supplies used: Bazzill, Hero Arts Stamps and Gemstones, Gold Embossing Powder, Red Ric Rac, Mementos Cottage Ivy Ink, Flower Punch, Stickles.

While at work today, I designed a card very similar to the one I posted yesterday. It uses the same Glazed Bazzill cardstock in the color Ocean. I didn't use the same stamp set and since the punches were larger than what I had used at home, I was only able to fit two snowflakes. I like the way it turned out. It's fun to use the same design, but change it up a little.

Supplies: Lasting Impressions cardstock in Powdered Sugar, Glazed Bazzill in Ocean, Bazzill in Cardinal, Dew Drop Brilliance ink in Rocket Red, Fiskars scallop circle and circle punch, Hero Arts Stamps, Art Glitter in Christmas Red, Quickie Glue Pen.

One By One

I will get my Christmas cards finished. I might have to pick up the pace a little bit, but I think I still have time.

I used a CPS Sketch again for this card. I've found I really enjoy working from a sketch when designing a card.

This is the sketch I used....

....and this is my card.

Supplies used: Bazzill in Ocean, Red & White Cardstock, Sizzix Original Circle Frames Die, Hero Arts Stamps and Gemstones, Memento Bahama Blue Ink, Sewing Machine Stitching.

Card Disagreement

My husband and I are not in agreement about the card below. He thinks it's blah. I designed it for a challenge at CPS-Card Sketches (Sketch CP5142). It may not be the best card I've ever made, but it certainly isn't blah! Not every card is a masterpeice. What does he know anyway!?!??!

Products used: Bazzill Kraft Cardstock, Graphic 45 "Glad Tidings" from Christmas Past Collection, Sewing Machine Stitching, Making Memories Slice Die Cut Machine - Noteworthy, Gold Ribbon, Sizzix Sizzlits Flower #3 Die, Newspaper, Gold Glitter, Making Memories Gold Specialty Glaze Acrylic Paint, Hero Arts Stamps, Black Sparkle Embossing Powder.

Done!

I've finally finished some Christmas cards for my sister-in-law! I probably should have had these done a little sooner, but they are going in the mail tomorrow.

I made twelve of these...

and three of each design below...


Bazzill cardstock along with various patterned papers, Hero Arts stamps and snowflakes, embossing powders and glitter were used for the designs. I used Sizzix letter dies to cut the letters for the Noel.

Now, I'm off to get a start on my Christmas cards!

It's Starting.....

....to look like a Christmas mess in my scrapbook room. I have a six-foot table right in the middle where I have about 12 inches to work. I'm not quite sure what's happened to me lately. If anyone who knew me for a long time were to look at my mess, they wouldn't believe it's mine. I've always had the reputation of being very neat and particular. Of course, the hubby wouldn't agree with that anymore. I guess he's long forgotten about that Patty. I've become quite the unorganized person. Oh well.....life is too short to worry about being neat all the time.

This is just a sampling of what I've been working on lately. I'm trying to get several different cards together so I can decide how many of each to make. Once I get some other designs made, I'll change them up by using different paper patterns and embellishments. I've also been working on some cards for my sister-in-law, and I'm almost done with them.

I'm pretty happy with the way this wreath card turned out. When you see the card in person, the sparkle on the leaves really stands out.

I just love this Bazzill paper called Holly Flourish Ivy. I also used some Hero Arts stamps and gemstones, ribbon, quickie glue pen and sparkling ice glitter.

On the card below, I used cardboard for the tree trunk. I also used a tree stamp (not sure who the company is as the packaging is long gone) and paper pieced the tree together. Flower Soft was used to add snow. I never really thought of using cardboard on my cards until I visited with a customer who shops at Paper Studio. I came away with a lot of inspiration for cardmaking after my visit with Kate.

I'm kind of partial to the card below because 1) it's black and 2) I love plaid.

Other supplies used for this card include paper from Graphic 45's Communique Collection and diecuts from Making Memories Slice. I love the black sparkle embossing powder!