Happy birthday card...changing it up.

Hey everyone, it seems like lately I am on a roll.  

1st post this week and I don't think it will be my last either :)

I decided to take a little break from Christmas cards to make a birthday card for my boyfriends niece.

I thought it would be fun to play along with a challenge for this card too.  

I have never played along with Seize the Birthday and this week their challenge is to create a card using vellum and acetate. 

I started with playing around with some distress inks and I create a background using some of her favourite colours.  From there I put water droplets onto the paper to give it a cool look and then I added the sentiment and the embellishments.  It basically created itself once I had made the paper.  I love how it turned out and my boyfriend says, "probably my favourite one yet."  I really hope that she loves it too.

I had fun making this card and taking a break from Christmas cards but I am looking forward to getting back to Christmas cards. 

Here's the paper that I made and where the card started from....

Here's the front of my card...

Here's the side of my card...

Here's the sentiment and the focal point on my card...

Supplies used

Seedless preserves distress ink - used to make the background

Peacock feathers distress ink - used to make the background 

Salty ocean distress ink - used to make the background 

Ink blending tool - used to make background

Water - to create little water droplets

MFT sheer shimmer (mixables) - use to add shimmer to background

White card stock - used for card base and background paper.
Shimmer paper - scraps used for stars from stash (no source)
MFT stacking stars die - used to cut out stars
Cuttlebug matchine - machine used with the dies to cut shapes.
EK success powder tool - used to take away static so powder only sticks where ink is
Versa Mark embossing ink- used to stamp sentiment in
Hero arts white embossing powder - used to emboss sentiment with
Heat tool - used to melt the embossing powder
Hampton art - "dreams come true" - stamp used for sentiment (not able to find source)
Mono multi glue - used to attach the sentiment and stars to the front of the card
2 sided tape - used to attach the background to the card base.
Foam adhesive dots- used to raise some of the stars and add dimension to the card
Tim holtz scissors - used to cut paper
Pick me up tool - used to move and position the stars on the front of the card.
EK success tools - tweezers used to position the stars onto the page
Fiskars Paper Trimmer - used to cut the background and the card base

Mojo Monday 424 Challenge

Hey everyone, I know that it's been a while since I've been on here but I thought it was time to get back at it.  With the colder weather creeping up on us it's a great time to get comfortable with my scrap nook and let the creative juices flow.  I have a lot of Christmas cards cards to do over the next couple weeks and I'm kicking it into high gear, while playing along with a couple amazing challenges.  

For this card I played along with Mojo Monday's Sketch Challenge 424. 

At first I struggled with the sketch but it's called a challenge because I think it's supposed to actually challenge you!  

Mission accepted and mission accomplished!

Here is the challenge...

Fun right!  I turned the sketch and created a card with this lay out just on it's side.  I know I had a blast and am thrilled with how my card turned out.  Last week I had every intention of playing along with merry Monday's challenge of white, pink and green.  I had coloured an image and it ended up in my scrap box as I ran out of time to get it onto a card and entered but this little guy or gal needed to make its way onto the card so this was a perfect opportunity. 

I will also mention that the colours for this card are my FAVOURITES, and I am so happy to design a Christmas card that is done in non-traditional colours. 

Here's the front of the card....

Here's the side view of the card....

Here's the image itself...

This little Penguin is just simply the cutest.  I had a blast playing along and cannot wait to see what next weeks challenge is.  I will be back in a couple days with more Christmas Cards for you all.

I am working on linking to supplies used, so please bear with me...this process takes longer than you know.

Supplies Used

Fiskar Paper Trimmer - used to cut the background paper as well as the card base

Letraset Promarkers - used to colour the image in with
Letraset Ultra Fine Nibs - used to get more percise colouring.

Copic 92lb Cardstock - used to colour the image on
White Cardstock - Used for the card base as well as to stamp the wording onto
Pattern Paper - Recollections Winter Woodland Paper (not able to find source)
Solid Coloured Paper - scraps however you could use any colours or style paper for this

Acrylic Block - used to stamp the sentiment and the penguin

MFT Black Licorice Ink - used to stamp the image and sentiment with

Penguin Pressie - main image used for the card

Merry Christmas (wording) - CC Designs - Amy R stamps used as the sentiment for card (Retired Product so no source available sorry)

Cuttle Bug Machine - die cut machine used to cut the shapes

MFT Pierced Rectangle Die - used to cut out image and the mat for the penguin image

MFT Pierced Circle Die - used to cut out sentiment and mat for sentiment.

2 Sided Adhesive - used to attach everything to card base

Mono-Multi Adhesive - used to attach snowflakes to card
Quickie Glue - used to attach the loose glitter

Offray Ribbon (Kiwi) - used for ribbon and bow on the card

Snowflake Boarder Punch - used to punch the snowflake boarders and pieces used as snowflakes on the card.

Gems - used in the centers of the snowflakes to add some shine.

Ultra Fine Loose Glitter - used ontop of the image to add shimmer

Christmas Cards All Year Round

I'm back!  I've been busy making cards and am back with another card that I made for a challenge that I got to play along with.  This week I stumbled across a challenge that I have never played along with before over at Christmas Cards All Year Round.  

Here is the challenge for November:

"Ok on to this month's challenge. The theme is Oh Christmas tree - simply create a card that has a tree as the feature."

When I first noticed the challenge I couldn't wait to get started I had a stamp that I knew would work perfectly for this challenge and was so excited to play.  I have used the stamp previously and you will probably see it in one of my earlier posts, but I just couldnt resist using it again.  Usually I pick my papers first and then colour my image for it however I did it opposite this time and it made it a little more challenging, but hey I was up for a challenge.

I created 4 of these cards so that I could stock some of them, and could give some to friends who have asked me to make christmas cards for them to give out.

Here's the front of the card....

Here's the side view of the card....

Here's the image used on the card....

Isn't she cute!  I love this Stamping Bella Image!!!
Thanks for stopping by, I'll be back in a little bit with a couple more adorable Christmas Cards!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Supplies Used

Fiskar Paper Trimmer - used to cut the card base, and background layers
Fiskar Stamp Press - used to stamp the main image with
Tim Holtz Scissors - used to cut the 2 sided adhesive tape
2 Sided Adhesive Tape - used to adhere all pieces together
Mono Multi - liquide adhesive to attach circles together.
Stamping Bella Uptown Girl - used as the main image on this card
Sentiment - CC Designs - Amy R Christmas Verses II (retired - no link available sorry)
Cuttle Bug Machine - used with the die cuts to cut/emboss shapes
MFT Torn Album Notebook Die - used to cut the main image onto
MFT Fishtail Flag Die - used to cut the snowflake paper into a flag
Nellies Dies - used to diecut the sentiment and the mat for the sentiment.
Acrylic Block - used to stamp the sentiment onto the card
MFT Black Licorice Ink - used to stamp the image and sentiment in
Zig Clean Brush - used to colour the image
Tim Holtz Watercolour brush - used to blend the inks (Zig) for the image
White Cardstock - used to stamp the sentiment on and for the card base
Watercolour Paper - used for the main image
Pattern Paper - used for the background layers and flag.
Icing Stickles - used to put shimmer on various parts of the card.
Gems - to dazzle up the card (not exact location however have linked to similar source)

Mojo Monday 418!

Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends and family.  

I hope that everyone is enjoying spending time with their loved ones. 

I just wanted to jump on here quickly and share with you one of the cards that I made for a MOJO Monday sketch challenge.  

Here's the challenge sketch here:

I designed this card for a friend whom wanted a card for her sisters birthday.  

Here's the image I used for my card....

Here's a side view of my card... 

Here's the front of the card...

Supplies Used

Paper Trimmer - used to cut the card base and the background papers

Tim Holtz Scissors - used to cut the ribbon and trim the end of the sentiment flag

EK Success Tweezers - used to help tie the bow and position the stars to the card

Stamp Press - used to stamp the main image on the card

Acrylic Block - used to attach the sentiment stamp to to help with stamping it

Bone Folder - used to fold and crease the card base

Corner Rounder - used to round the corners on the image and the mat of the image

Double Sided Tape - used to attach the layers of the card together

Mono Multi Glue  - used to adhere the embellishments (stars) to the card

Cuttlebug Machine - used with the dies to cut out the stars and flags

Fishtail Flags Die - used to cut out the flag that the sentiment is stamped on

Paper Smooches Stars Die - used to cut the stars out for the front of the card

Stamping Bella - Uptown Girls Victoria and Juliette's Night Out - main image used for the card front

Amy R - It's Your Birthday - sentiment stamped on the card front (stamp set is discontinued so no link available)

Offray Teal Ribbon - used to tie a ribbon and bow along the front of the card

MFT Ink - used to stamp the sentiment and the image on the card

Promarkers - used to colour the image on the card

Copic Paper - used to stamp the main image onto

White Cardstock - used for the card base

Recollection Bold Basics Paper Pack - used for the pattern paper papers for the card front (no link available for this paper pack, but it is available at Michaels)

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Thankful

I first off want to start by wishing all my Canadian friends and family a happy Canadian Thanksgiving! 

I really hope that everyone is spending time with their loved ones.  

Remember we have so much to be greatfulf for!  Grab those that you love and hold them tight and nice and close and cherish every moment you have with them and please tell them how much you love them,  they need to hear it!  

Next I wanted to share something crafty that I am thankful for!  

Last week I received honourable mention for a card that I entered into Merry Monday Challenge # 173!

I am so thankful that my card received this notice and attention from the design team!  I appreciate all the beautiful comments and the continual inspiration and encouragement that I receive from th,ose in the online crafting world.  You guys put a smile on my face and encourage men to continue to design!  

I am thankful for all of you!!! 

To check out my card from the challenge please click here!  

Stay tuned for some new cards and challenge entries!!

Find things every day to be greatfulf for!!

Merry Monday Challenge #173

Hey everyone!  

I know it's been a while since I've been on here but that is about to change.  The weather is changing and it't getting cooler so I am going to be spending a lot more time in my scrapbook nook creating up a storm since Christmas is just around the corner.  I always seen to create the best when the weather is cold and there is a candle burning.  

I thought that I would put myself back into the grove by playing along with a Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge.  When I first read the challenge I was totally at a loss as to what I was going to do to bring the theme alive.  I looked throughout my stamp binder (where I have all of my stamps "stamped" on a page) and found a couple great stamps that I had hoped would work.  The first one I tried and had coloured I ended up hating, however thankfully I was in love with the second stamp that I chose and loved how it turned out once I had coloured it.  From there the card quickly took form and I am thrilled with how it turned out.  I created 4 of the same card to add to my stash of Christmas cards.

Here's the challenge that I followed along with:

Here's the image that I used for the card...

Here's the side view of the card... (I love how the camera picked up all of the glitter)

Here's the front view of the card...

Supplies Used

CC Designs Reindeer Lights - main image used on the card

CC Designs "Sparkly Wishes" - sentiment used for the card

CC Designs - copic colouring paper 110 lbs

Letraset Promarkers - used to colour the image

MFT Black Licorice ink - used to stamp the image and sentiment

Acrylic Block - to attach stamps to for stamping the image

MFT Mini Album Torn Notebook - die 

MFT Pierced Squares - die

MFT Pierced Rectangles - die

CCDesigns Christmas Bulb Boarder - die

Offray Red Ribbon

White Gelly Roll Pen - used to do the bright spots on the reindeer

Silver Gelly Roll Pen - used to put the silver on the metal of the lights

Clear Wink of Stella - used ontop of the lightbulbs for the glitter effect

2 sided Tape - used to attach all the pieces together

Ranger Multi Matte Medium - used to attach coloured bulbs to die

Tim Holtz Scissors - used to cut things

Fiscars Paper trimmer - used to cut paper

Cuttle Bug - die cutting machine

K + Company Secret Santa - pattern light bulb paper - no source available.

Solid coloured papers are scraps from my scrap bin - no source available.

Please share some love below in the comments section I would love to hear your thoughts on this card. 

I will be back very soon with another card.

My Little Pony Birthday

Hey Everyone!  

I am back again :)  It's only been a couple days since my last post and I'd say that I'm making progress.  

I am so excited to share this card with you and the thought process behind the creation of this card.

I designed this card for my cousin because she was wanting to give this card to her friend.  Apparently one of her friends really likes my little pony and she asked me to design a card for her that would fit this theme.  

I didn't have a stamp that was my little pony however I had seen a stamp of a horses face and mane and I knew that it would be perfect.  

I could totally visuallize the coloured mane that I wanted to do and knew that water colouring it would give it a beautiful look.  

I had paper that was absolutely perfect to use with the image and absolutely love how it turned out.  

Here's a picture of the front of the card...

Here's a picture of the side of the card...

Here's the stamped and coloured image...

I am not sure if you are able to see it or not, but there is a ton of glitter on the horses mane and I think that this card turned out great, and definitely has the feel of My Little Pony.

I hope that my cousins friend liked the card, and that it made her birthday extra special.

Supplies Used

Paper Trimmer - used to cut the card base and the background paper and the other mats for the image,  and wording

Tim Holtz Scissors - used to cut the double sided tape as well as the ribbon

EK Success Tweezers - used to help position the doodlebug sprinkles and tie the bow

Bone Folder - used to fold and crease the edge of the card base

Double Sided Tape - used to attach all of the pieces onto the card front

Acrylic Block - used to put the distress ink on and paint the colour onto the image with the watercolour brush as well as attaching the sentiment to it to stamp the words on the card front

Water brush - used to colour the image and move the distress ink around

MFT Ink  - used to stamp the wording in.

Distress Inks - used to help paint/colour the horse and its mane

Embossing Ink - used to stamp the main image in

White Embossing Powder - used to cover the embossed image with

Powder Tool - used to release the static cling and ensure that the embossing powder only sticks to the

Heat Tool - used to melt the embossing powder on the card

Cuttlebug Machine - used with the dies to cut out various shapes and embellishments

MFT Pierced Rectangles Die - used to cut out the sentiment and the mat for the sentiment

Horse Stamp - used to stamp the horse on the card front

Amy R - It's Your Birthday - wording used for the card (cannot link to this because the stamp set is discontinued)

Doodlebug Sprinkles - used to add embellishment to the front of the card

Kiwi Ribbon - used for the bow on the front of the card

Wink of Stella (Clear) - used to add shimmer to the horse and its mane

Watercolour Paper  - used to stamp the main image on and watercolour on

White Cardstock - used for the card base and to stamp the sentiment on

Recollections - Bold Basics Paper Pack - used for the background of the card (no link available but the paper pack is from Michaels craft stores)

Solid Papers (Scraps) - the pieces are all from my scrap drawer (no links available, but there are many other papers that would work for this)

I would love to know what you think of this card!  Please leave me some love below in the comment section!

Have a great night!