Laughter Is Life's Sweetest Thing Card

I changed my blog header! Finally! I thought since it's now the middle of June I really should have something a little summery instead of wintry. My husband also brought it to my attention. It's a project I've been meaning to sit down and take care of, but I just haven't taken the time to do. Once I did, I had to refresh myself on the how to's of making a header and how to get the pixels correct. This is a photo I took while on vacation. Now on to my card....

This is a card I created in March. Yes, I still have cards that I haven't blogged about as well as some other projects.

I really like how this patterned paper from Fancy Pants Designs is very subtle. Of course I think it pairs nicely with the kraft and black. I used Tim Holtz Distress ink for the sentiment.

Other products used for this card:
Kraft Cardstock, Patterned Paper - It's The Little Things - Bird Cage by Fancy Pants Designs, Ribbon, Hero Arts Clings - Things - CG276.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you're having a great start to your week!

Fun Stamp Set

Black, plaid, kraft....just a few of my favorite things! It doesn't hurt to have an awesome stamp set to work with either.

I wanted to use black cord in place of the cord image on the stamp. In order to do this, I masked it with painter's tape, inked it, removed the tape and then stamped the image onto the cardstock.

Products used for this card include: Kraft card base, Patterned paper from Reminisce called Western Plain, Best Creations Basic Glitter Paper, EK Success Binding Edge Punch, Tim Holtz Distress Ink & Distress Powder in Black Soot, Nestabilities - Standard Circles Small, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, Canvas Corp Jute, Hero Arts Stamps - Just Saying Hi - CL502.

I have an idea for another card with this fun set, so I'm off to create and make a mess!

It's The Little Things.....

Don't you just love it when you can use up scraps? I made this card quite awhile ago and I'm just now getting around to posting it. I still have a few more left in my stash that I'll be sharing at a later date.

I used leftover flowers from Graphic 45 and Jillibean Soup that I previously used for another project. I created the centers using my Nestabilities. For the 'grass', I used some small pieces of kraft that I ran through my Big Shot using my D'vine Swirls embossing folder. Don't you just love the Farmer's Twine! I just bought some more of it in all different colors. I just adore that stuff!

Products used for this card:
PTI base in Rustic White
Graphic 45 Flowers
Jillibean Soup Corrugated Shapes
Kraft cardstock
Tim Holtz Alterations On The Edge Scallops Die
Cuttlebug D'Vine Swirls Embossing Folder
Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Circles Small
Hero Arts Clear Stamps - CL487 - Thank You For Being My Friend
Farmers Twine from Shabby Green Door in Cherry Twist
May Arts Jute
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Memento Ink in Lady Bug

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Tote With Four Cards

I'm so pleased with the way this tote bag and four cards turned out! I used a Hero Arts Stamp Set called Inspiring Messages for the sentiments. The patterned paper is all leftover scraps from Christmas cards. What a great way to use paper that might otherwise get tossed. The Kraft cardstock paired beautifully with the plaid.

I kept it simple by not adding any bling to the middle of the butterflies....but I was tempted!

Products Used This Set...
Hero Arts Rubber Stamps - Inspiring Messages - LL240
Kraft
Grand Nestabilities Scalloped Squares
Scraps of BasicGrey - Jovial - Merry Maker
Teresa Collins - Noel
Sizzix Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
May Arts Jute
Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch
Brads
Ribbon

Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #131

Here's a card I created for the Taylored Expressions Challenge. I hope you stop by and check out all the beautiful cards the Design Team made.

Here's the sketch I worked from:

This was a fun sketch to work with. I used some new Jillibean Soup patterned paper called Christmas Chestnut Soup Sprig of Parsley. This paper is so cute and I have more patterns to work with, so look for more cards from this collection.

Thank goodness my stickles were dry. I sat my card on the counter and I have a very naughty cat who decided to sit on the card and untie the bow. If the stickles would have been wet, he would have had a glittery butt. I guess it would have served him right! Anyone want a cat???

Supplies used for this card: Doublemates Berry Red Cardstock, Kraft Cardstock, Jillibean Soup Christmas Chestnut Soup Sprig of Parsley Patterned Paper, Reminisce Glitter Factory Precious Jade Paper, Twine, Ric Rac, Memento Ink in Rhubarb Stalk, We Re Memory Keepers "Happy Holiday" & "St. Nick" Clear Stamps, Stickles in Xmas Red, Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo, Hero Arts Olive Green Gemstones, Gelly Roll Clear Stardust Pen.

I'll be dropping this card off at The Baker's Wife where it will be on display. I'd like to thank Phyllis, the owner for giving me the opportunity to create items at my leisure with her supplies.

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One New Technique + Four New Cards

I've really had fun experimenting with different techniques lately. I also find that I love making cards. My scrapbooking has been suffering, but I'll get to it someday!

The shaving cream technique (see card below)has intrigued me. Yesterday I tried it and loved it! The pattern possibilites are infinite. It's a little messy, but who cares if you're having fun! I'm anxious to get some new colors for the re-inkers so I can make different patterns. All of these techniques will show up on my Christmas cards this year.

Products used on the card below: shaving cream, reinkers in black, prussian blue, dark brown & dark moss, glossy cardstock, brown cardstock, ribbon, buttons, staples & Hero Arts Clear Design Stamps "Thinking of You".

For the card below I did the crayon resist technique on the leaves. I just love the way the white peeks out on the images using this technique.

Products used for this card: white crayon, Kraft cardstock, Memento Dew Drop inks by Tsukineko in Cottage Ivy, Rhubarb Stalk, Rich Cocoa & Potter's Clay, Simply Chic stamps by Provo Craft, Cosmo Cricket "Earth Love" cardstock, ribbon, brads & Hero Arts Clear Design Stamps "Anytime Messages".

I like playing around with the baby wipe techinique used on the card below. My hands are usually covered in ink by the time I'm done, but it's so worth it because of the outcome. I used the same colors as a card I previously posted, but I made the pattern a little different. I love plaid! Can't wait to try this technique with black, red & yellow!

Products used: baby wipes, reinkers in black, prussian blue & dark moss, glossy cardstock, ric rac, flowers, button, twine, red, teal & white cardstock & Hero Arts Clear Design Stamps " Birthday Messages".

I'm really having a hard time trying to figure out which technique is my favorite. I love them all! I like how the background is different everytime with the waxed paper technique (see below). I know I'll be using this one a lot.

Products used: waxed paper, glossy cardstock, Memento Dew Drop inks by Tsukineko in Tuxedo Black, Lady Bug, Potter's Clay, Rhubarb Stalk & Cottage Ivy, black brads, Kraft Cardstock & Hero Arts Clear Design Stamps "Friends".