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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Happy Birthday to my BFF Heather!!!

Hello!  On July the 13th my BFF Heather will be celebrating her Birthday.  Unfortunately Heather will be working on her Birthday so this past weekend we got together and I gave her her Birthday card =)


Here is a look at the inside of her card....
 SUPPLIES USED:
* Image: Kraftin` Kimmie Stamps, Discover
* Outside Sentiment:  High Hopes, Tracking Birthday
* Inside Sentiment:  Studio G. from Wal*Mart USA
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black, Rich Coco & Rose Bud
* Copic Xpress It Paper
* Copic Sketch Markers
* Spellbinders: Floral Ovals & Ovals Small
* Cardstock:  Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* Paper:  Spots & Stripes 6x6 by Echo Park
* Pink Bling from local $ store

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11,E00, E000
* HAIR:  E49,E59, E23, E50
* EYES:  YG63
* PINKS:  R85, R83, R81, RV10
* BROWNS:  E47, E44, E43, E42,E41,E40
* GROUND:  YG67,YG63, YG61
* CATERPILLER:  E29, E27
* MAGNIFYING GLASS:  N4, N2, N0

I WOULD LIKE TO ENTER THIS CARD INTO THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGE:
* Kraftin` Kimmie Challenge - Colour Inspiration! (Ends July 5th)

I hope that you enjoyed today`s post and I hope you come back soon to visit again!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
 

Friday, June 28, 2013

A Birthday Hi for Gary!

Hello, and Happy Friday!  Today I have a fun card to show to you that I made for my very good friend Gary.  My friend Gary LOVES to ride his motorcycle and when I saw this image I thought of him right away and just waiting for his Birthday to come around to make him a card, check it out....


Here is a look at the inside of the card....
SUPPLIES USED:
High Hopes Stamps, Maurice
* Memento Inks: Tuxeto Black, & Rhubard Stalk
* Outside Sentiment:  High Hopes Stamps, Just Motoring By
* Inside Sentiment:  High Hopes Stamps, Growing Old & MFT Piggy Bank
* Copic Xpress It Papers
* Copic Markers
* 3D Pop Dots
* Cloud Die:  Crealies Dies
* Blue Cardstock: Bazzill, Blue Bell
* Black Cardstock: Creative Memories Black Shimmer
* White, Green & Red Cardstock:  Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* 6.5x5 Card & Envelope
* Fence:  My Favorite Things Die-Namics, Wood Grain Fence
* Grass:  Fiskers Grass Boarder Punch

Here is a close up of Maurice to see the Copic colours used - I just love how the texture turned out on the moose....
COPIC COLOURS USED:
* Reds:  R59, R39, R37, R35
* Blues:  B99, B97, B95
* Yellows:  YR24, YR23, YR21
* Greys:  C5, C3, C1, C00
* Blacks:  T10, T8, T6
* Moose:  E37, E35, E33, E31, E30
* Hoofs:  E59, E57
* Seat:  T6, T4, T2

Well that is all for today, hope that you enjoyed today's card! 


Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

6 Months Till Christmas Hop!

Hello and Welcome to our 6 Months Till Chrismas Blog Hop! Oh Yeah you read right, 6 months!  Have you started your shopping yet?  How about your Christmas Cards?  Well this fun hop will hopefully inspire you to get started on your own cards to releive some stress closer to the holiday =) 

If you are new to our hop here is a little about us...Last year I challenged myself to create 2 Christmas cards a month and to post them on my blog on the 25th of each month to count down to Christmas, so that when the holiday's arrived I was not so stressed out trying to get all my cards done in time to give out.  I mentioned this to a few of my friends and they all wanted to join in and then some from blogland asked as well.  So now on the 25th of each month myself and a few talented ladies post 2 Christmas projects for our hop to share with all our blogland friends =) 

Each month we have a new theme and this months theme for our hop is - Photo Inspiration, see photo below (this is a picture of my dinning room table when I had my friends Todd and Heather over just before Christmas last year =)
 
Following the photo above I chose to use the colours Red & Black and the Snowman as well.  I made each card using the same papers as well as the same colour scheme and similar supplies and Copic colours too.  
 
Here is card #1 using a Whipper Snapper stamp called "Snow is overrated" - check out the snow, it is Extra Fine Flower Soft!.... 

Here is a look at the inside....

Here is a close up of the image to see the Copic colours and the "Flower Soft" snow....

Here is card #2 using a stamp called "Snowy" also using Flower Soft on the Hat and Snow!....
 
 Here is a look at the inside....
 

Here is a close up of the image to see the Copic colours and to see the "FlowerSoft" Hat and snow....

SUPPLIES USED FOR BOTH CARDS:
* 6.5x5 Card & Envelope
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black & Rhubarb Stalk
* Spellbinder Nestabilities:  Petite Ovals Larg & Petite Scalloped Ovals
* Flower Soft:  Black & White Ultra Fine
* Snowflakes:  My Favorite Things Die-Namics, Snowflakes
* Memory Box Die:  Chesapeake Scrollwork
* Button:  My Favorite Things Embelishments, Electric Red
* Twine:  Martha Stewart Bakers Twine
* Sentiments:  Class ActInc, & Studio G.
* Jingle Bells:  Michaels
* Quickie Glue Pen
* Patterned Paper:  My Minds Eye 6x6 Paper Pad, Merry
* Cardstock:  Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* REDS:  R59, R39, R37, R35
* BLACKS:  T10,T8, T6, T4, T2
* BROWNS:  E27, E23
* SNOWMEN:  B00, BG0000, 0
* CARROTS:  YR16, YR12
* SNOW:  Flower Soft White Ultra Fine
* PomPom & Hat Trim:  Flower Soft Black Ultra Fine


This Months Blog Hop Order:
Shari (you are here!)
Karen (this months Guest Designer)
 
If you are interested in joining us one month as a Guest Designer, please leave me your email address in your comment =)  

Thank you for hopping around with us today, it isnow time to hop on over to my BFF Heather `s Blog to see what she created to show to you =)




Hope to see you back again next month on the 25th to see more Christmas Projects following our "Non-Traditional Christmas Colours" theme!!
 
 
Until Next Time, Keep Crating & Merry Christmas!!
Hugs;
 

Friday, June 21, 2013

My Carousel Card Tutorial for OCS!

Hello and happy Friday! Today is a special post for me as it is my turn to share with you a tutorial for my One Crazy Stamper Design Team and Ichose to show you how to create a "Carousel" Card/Book. What I love most about this type of card is that it is a gift all on it's own for whom ever you create it for, I guess you could say it is a mini book card. When I was creating this card I used my favorite colour, adorable images and sweet sentiments.

I am going to forewarn you that this post is going to be VERY picture heavy. I am not a videographer so I decided to make my tutorial using photos - I sure hope you enjoy it and I would LOVE to hear your thoughts after you have had a chance to check it out!

What made me want to make this card is this amazing Marianne Design Card Carousel Die that Lora sells in the One Crazy Stamper store, here is a photo for you to see what the die looks like...
This great Craftable Carousel die will give you the opportunity to make unbelievable cards. You can make a full circle (which is what I have to show to you today using the largest of the dies), half a circle, or just a quarter. The possibilities are endless!

Here are photos of the tools and supplies that I used to create this amazing card....
Supplies Used: * Whimsy Wee Stamps - Rosetta, Flower Fairies & Ruby * DoCrafts Wellington 8x8 Stamp Set * Your Next Stamp, Watnot Sentiments * Stampabilities True Friends Sentiment * High Hopes Thinking of You Sentiment * Menento Inks - Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa & Rhubarb Stalk * Copic Xpress It Paper * Copic Sketch Markers (colours used listed below) * Scor-Pal 1/8 Scor Tape * Scor-Pal * Bazzill Basics Simply Smooth White Cardstock (for card Base & carousel) * Squishy Scissors (for intricate cutting) * Quickie Glue Pen * Fairy Dust Glitter, Sugar Shimmer * Glue Dots * Marianne Design Card Carousel Die * Spellbinder Die - Blossoms Three * My Favorite Things Die-Namics - Flag Stax, Flag Stax Layers & Flower Trio * Sheer Ribbon (approx. 2x 7 inches long) * Pink Shimmer Card Stock * Patterened Papers: MME 6x6 Pads - Love Me & Indie Chic Safron + Lost & Found 6x6 - Blush * Various Sentiments to match your theme * ATG *  (All links listed are products available at www.OneCrazyStamper.com)
 
So Here we go!
 
Directions:
* To start off you will need to cut out your card base, cut 2 @ 10-1/4 x 6 + 1 @ 6 x 5-1/8

* You will need to choose your paper(s) and cut 10 @ 5-3/8 x 4-3/8. I chose 5 different co-ordinating papers and cut 2 of each.

*Choose 4 images and 4 sentiments + a cover sentiment or decorative- I also chose to put a "handmade by" stamp on the back of the card. The reason I did not put an image on the front and chose a sentiment instead is because when the carousel is opened the front and back of the card is not seen. Also I chose a Spellbinder set that co-ordinated with my images and also had a few different size selections that I used throughout the whole card for a uniform look (I am a little anal that way if you have not noticed)
*Next you will need to cut out 4 pieces of the Marianne Design Card Carousel Die - see picture below....

*Using your ScorPal, score where I have noted on the bottom right die cut in the picture above.
* Next I put my card 2 large pieces of the cardbase together on top of each other and the smaller piece in the center of the "book", then I placed all my patterened papers on the the card bases in the order that I wanted them to be seen on the carousel. Be sure to attach a piece of ribbon on the underside ofthe front andback pieces of paper so as to create the tie to close the card.
*Once you have on your papers, add your "flower"anchors where two pages of the book join to keep each page attached to each other (this step can been seen on each page showing an image below).
*Next you will want to add your sentiments and coloured images to all the remaining pages. Dont forget to add a "Handmade by" on the back cover!
*Once you have all your indsides completed, add adhesive to the small scored tabs of the carousel die pieces and attach to each section of the insideofthe book.
Below I have pictures to show you of each completed step of my book! Copic colours used on all images will be listed at the end of this post for your refference if interested.
*My outside cover using the wonderful sentiment from DoCrafts Wellington 8x8 Stamp Set....
*Below is page one & two of my book...

*Here is a close up of the High Hopes Sentiment that I used on page 1....

*Here is a close up of the Whimsey Wee Stamps Rosetta with a paper pieced vest, that I used on page 2. I did 3D effect the larges flower as well...


*Below is page 3 & 4 of my book....

*Here is a close up of the Whimsey Wee Stamps Flower Fairies (#1) with a paper pieced dress, that I used on page 3....

*Here is a close up of the Your Next Stamp Whatnot Sentiment that I used on page 4....

*Below is page 5 & 6 of my book....

*Here is a close up of the Stampabilities True Friends Sentiment that I used on page 5....

*Here is a close up of the Whimsey Wee Stamps Flower Fairies (#2) with a paper pieced dress, that I used on page 6....
*Below is page 7 & 8 of my book....

*Here is a close up of the Whimsey Wee Stamps Ruby with a paper pieced vest, that I used on page 7....

*Here is a close up of the Your Next Stamp Whatnot Sentiment that I used on page 8 - this is also where I will write a little some thing to the recipient of the beautiful book/card....

*This is the back cover ofmy book that I decided to put a "Handmade By" sentiment to finish off the project. Tie up the book with a pretty little bow and voila!...


*Here is a view of the book before it is tied into the carousel....

*Here is what the full carousel card looks like when opened and tied on the side - pictures sure do not do this justice so hope you get the jist of it....
Copic Colours used on all Images:
* Skin:  E11, E00, E000
* Dark Hair:  E49, 59, E25, E50
* Lighter Hair:  E29, E27, E23, E50
* Pinks:  R56, R85, R83, R81, RV10, RV000
* Greens:  G24, G21, G20
* Other:  E40, E23
Well, that is my tutorial I prepared for you, I hope that you will give it a try as I am sure you will see a few more of these in the future because they are soooo much fun to make! I would sure love to hear your thoughts on this fun card if you have time =)
 
Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;

Friday, June 14, 2013

Happy Birthday & many SMORE!

Hello and Happy Friday!  While you are reading this I am on vacation with my Husband and a bunch of friends in Michigan paitiently waiting for the Nascar Race on Sunday!  Go JR Go!

Following the Challenge theme for this month at One Crazy Stamper, I have made a fun "Summer" card to show to you today, check it out....

(I am sooo in love with colouring these fun little Dragons from High Hopes!)

Here is a look at the inside ofthe card....
SUPPLIES USED:
* Images:  High Hopes, Smore Dragon + Camp Fire
* Copic Xpress It Paper
* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* Menento Ink:  Tuxedo Black
* Happy Birthday Sentiment:  My Favorite Things, Piggy Bank
* And Many Sentiment:  Hero Arts, It's Your Day Set
* Smore Sentiment:  High Hopes, Love you Smore
* Indside Sentiment:  My Favorite Things, All Occassions Sentiments
* Patterned Paper:  BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad, Camp-A-Lot
* Cardstock: Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Packs
* Kraft Card & Envelope

Here is a close up of the fun Dragon and the Fire to see the Copic colours used....
COPIC COLOURS USED:
* Greens:  YG67, YG17,YG03
* Browns:  E43, E42, E40
* Boots:  T10, T8, T6
* Fire:  R27, R24, YR16, YR14, Y17, Y15
* Logs:  E47, E44, E43
* Stones:  T4, T2, T0
* Marshmellow:  E35, E31, E30
* Fire Stick:  T2, T0, E47, E44
* Ground:  E47, E44, E43, E42

You still have time to enter your project into this months challenge! I hope that my card may have inspired you to get crafting!


Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;

Monday, June 10, 2013

PPC # 12 - "Anything Goes"'

Hello and happy Monday!  I hope that you all had a fantastic weekend!!  I know I did, my hubs and I had a garage sale and also picked up and packed our trailer for our vacation to Michigan that we are leaving for on Tuesday  =)

Today starts a new Challenge over at Paper Playtime, and it is a super simple one that I hope you will be able to join in!    The theme this fortnight is Anything Goes!

Here is a card I made to show to you in hopes to inspire you to play along.  This is a card I made for my Friend Karen R. for her upcoming Birthday at the beginning of July....
Isn't this High Hopes sentiment just PERFECT for this image??!!

Here is a look at the inside of the card....
SUPPLIES USED:
* Image:  Saturated Canary Digi, Toes in the Sand
* Copic Xpress It Paper
* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* Memneto Inks:  Tuxedo Black, Bahama Blue & Rose Bud
* Paper:  Carta Bella 6x6 Pad, Cool Summer
* Cardstock: Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* Outside Sentiment:  High Hopes, Toes in the Sand
* Inside Happy Birthday Sentiment:  Michaels $1.50 bin
* Inside Wishing Sentiment:  Kraftin' Kimmie, Little Summer Girl
* ColorBox Chalk: Ice Blue
* Gems:  Local $ Store

Here is a close up of this fun image for you to see the Copic colours used....
COPIC COLOURS USED:
* Skin:  E11, E00, E000
* Hair:  E49, E59, E25, E50
* Eyes:  B01, B000
* Lips:  R85, R81, RV10
* Nails:  R83
* Swim Suit:  B01, B00, B0000,Y15 (Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini)
* Sand:  E35, E34, E33, E31, E30
* Surfboard:  B01, B00, B000, B0000, Y15, Y11, R56, R85, R83, R81, RV10
 
I hope that you enjoyed today's post and maybe I have inspired you to create a project to enter into our Anything Goes challenge over at Paper Playtime =)  Thanks for visitng me today!
 
 
Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;

Friday, June 7, 2013

Happy Birthday Sara!

Hello and Happy Friday!! Today I have a Birthday card to show that I made for a very special friend of mine.  Some of you may know her from our fun little Christmas hop that I host on the 25th of each month....this Birthday card is for my dear friend Sara =) 

I had soooooo much fun making this card.  When I was colouring this image I decided to add some "texture" to the image and I am so very  pleased how this adorable image turned out - I would LOVE to hear your thoughts regarding the way I coloured this image, check it out....

Here is a look at the inside of her card....
 SUPPLIES USED:
* Image:  High Hopes Stamps, Blowin' Buddy Bear
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black, Rose Bud & Rich Cocoa
* Copic Xpress It Paper
* Copic Markers
* Versa Mark Ink
* Fairy Dust Glitter, Sugar Shimmer
* Quickie Glue Pen
* 3D Pop Dots
* Glue Dots
* Spellbinders: Classic Scalloped Squares Large
* Pattern Paper:  Little Yellow Bicycle 6x6 Paper Pack, Fern & Forest
* Green Cardstock:  BoBunny12x12 Kiwi Vintage
* Pink & White Paper: frommy stash
* Button:   My Favorite Things, Razzle Berry
* Twine:  AC Primo
* Stampin Up Embossing Power, Melon Mombo
* Outside Sentiment:  My Favorite Things, Let's Toast Set
* Inside Happy Birthday Sentiment:  Hero Arts
* Inside sentiment:  Your Next Stamp Whatnot Setiments #1

Here is a close up of the adorable little teddy bear to see the texture better as well as the Copic colours used...
 COPIC COLOURS USED:
* Bear:  E47,E44, E43, E42
* Nose:  E49,E47, E44
* Ears:  R81, RV10
* Hat & Noise Maker:  YG67, YG17, YG03, R81, RV10 + Fairy Dust Glitter, Sugar Shimmer

I also decided to make Sara a bookmark as she and I are BIG novel readers, so this is what I came up with =) ....
 Bugaboo Image using the following Copic colours:  T6, T4, T2, T0, B6, B5, B4, B2, B00 with Basic Grey's Little Black Dress paper and Michaels cardstock.  The yarn I got from my mom's scraps =)  Just a fun little project to hopefully make her smile when she reads.

Well that is all for me today, hope to see you back again soon!
 
 
Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
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