Photoplay Paper - Go With the Flow

Hello,

This is my second Photoplay Paper card for World Cardmaking Day! I had so much fun playing with the Fish Tales collection I had to make another card!

I started by stamping and cutting out the images with my mom's Brother  Scan and Cut. Then I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color them up.

From the Fish Tales collection pack I pulled out a wave pattern and I cut a panel with a stitched rectangle. From my scraps I found some light Kraft and I fussy cut a wave to match the bottom wave of the panel. I adhered it to the pattern paper panel to make sand.

I added the panel to a Kraft card base. Then I added the images with foam tape. From the sticker sheet I added the Go With the Flow sentiment flag with foam tape.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Be Merry with Pinkfresh Studio

Hello again!!

My next card I made yesterday for World Cardmaking Day was made for Pinkfresh Studio Challenge #2! The challenge is to make a Christmas card. I only have one Pinkfresh Christmas set so I paired it with a non-Christmas set!

I started with Simply Succulents and stamped the pot and two cactus/succulents. Then on another piece  of card stock I stamped the flower and bird from December Days stamp set.

Then I fussy cut the flowers and birds out and adhered them to the succulents. I stamped Be Merry in brown ink below the pot. Then I used a fancy rectangle die to cut it all out.

From my stash of extra's I pulled out a watercolor smooching background that actually matched the color of succulents. I wrapped some twine around the panel and tied it in a bow. Then I added the stamped image with foam tape.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dana

Honey Bee Stamps - Thank You

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I'm popping in with my first card today that I made yesterday for World Cardmaking day! This one I made for Honey Bee Stamps, they had several challenges on Facebook but I decided to do the very first one, a Color Challenge!

I started by stamping the kittens in the metal pail from the Oh My Whiskers stamp set. Then I used a few Copic markers to color it up and used my mom's Brother Scan & Cut to fussy cut it out.

Next, I used a Gina K. Stencil called Thick Brush and adhered it over some watercolor card stock. Then I used Art Philosophy metallic watercolors to color the stencil. The set had some of the similar colors, yellow, orange, rust color and for the brown I used a Distress Marker to paint some of the openings.

While that dried I pulled out a Tonic Thank You die and cut it from Kraft card stock and then used some dark brown ink to make it darker. I trimmed a piece of Kraft and adhered the thank you sentiment to it.

The watercolor panel was cut with a stitched rectangle die and then adhered to a Kraft card base. Then I added the sentiment and strip across the card. Last I added the kittens with foam tape.!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I'll be back several times today, I have a few more cards to share for World Card Making Day!!

Dana

Sticking By Me

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I'm stopping by with my second card I made for World Cardmaking Day!! This one is for Concord & 9th! I recently picked up some of their stamps and have been itching to ink them up!!

I pulled out Stuck on You and stamped one of the cactus, pot and sign on Kraft card stock. Then I used a few Copic markers that I have to color the images. Yes, you can color on Kraft card stock!! Then I fussy cut out each image.

Next, I used the brick like background stamp and stamped it multiple times on a Kraft card base in brown ink. I used some liquid adhesive to adhere the cactus to the pot and add the flower.

I used foam tape to add them to the card base. Last, I added the sign after stamping Thanks for Sticking By Me inside. Oh, and I rounded the corners! Can't forget that!! Haha!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Dana

Happy World Cardmaking Day!

Hello and Happy World Cardmaking day!!

My mojo has been missing the past week or so, but I saw that were would be some WCD challenges today. So I gave it a try and was actually able to spend whole day making some cards!! Beware, I have a few to share today and tomorrow, so get ready for a lot of posts!!

My first card is for a Photoplay Paper challenge I saw on Instagram. The challenge is to make a card with your favorite products. I have a lot of there paper collections, and my current favorite is Fish Tales! In fact I ended up making two cards with this collection and stamps! I'll share the second card tomorrow probably, but my first card was made with one of the Fish Tales stamp sets.

I started by stamping the hammerhead shark and using my Spectrum Noir markers to color it. Then I used my mom's Brother Scan and Cut to cut it out.

Then I pulled out a dark blue card base and a set of Art Philosophy metallic watercolors. I used the blue watercolor and did some waves across the the card base.

While the card base dried I used a heart die to cut some red card stock. I stamped the I Love You More Than Shark Week in the center of the heart.

Then I added the heart and shark to the card with foam tape. I also added a few clear sequins, kind of like air bubbles coming from the shark. Last I rounded the corners.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! I'll be back in a few with another card!! :)

Dana

National Coffee Day/Week Bonus Card

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Happy National Coffee Day/Week. The Coffee Loving Cardmakers are celebrating on the day, this past Sunday AND all week long!! Check out this post for blog hop and your chance to at some crafty goodies! Don't forget to stop by the blog each day this week for some great Coffee Inspiration!!

Today I have one card on the CLC blog and another here as a bonus! I played around with two fabulous Super Sponsors Newton's Nook and Thermoweb!!

I started with Newton's Nook Caffeinated cats and stamped it on white card stock. Then I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color the bottom 3/4 of the image. I didn't color the top part because I will cut it off. I want to see more of the background, so just just a portion of the total image.  When I was done coloring I fussy cut the image out.

Next, I used Thermoweb's Deco Foil Foam Adhesive and Crafter's Companion Chevron die. Once the foam was cut I peeled one sides backing off and added the Lime foil on top. I ran it through my die cutting machine to make sure the foil was nicely adhered to the foam adhesive. I peeled off the foil and will use what is left on a future card.

I peeled the other sides backing off and adhered it to a black card base. Then I adhered the colored cats to the foiled adhesive.  I stamped the Something to Perk Up Your Day sentiment, trimmed it and added it to the card. As a final touch I added a few matching sequins.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Dana

National Coffee Day & Trinity Stamps

Hello!!!

Happy National Coffee Day!! Today I have a special post! The Coffee Loving Cardmakers and Trinity Stamps got together and collaborated to create a new coffee themed stamp set!! Yay!  Today that new stamp set if available at Trinity Stamps!! It's called The Frappy Camper Perking Spot!

So fun, right?!?! Make sure to stop by Trinity Stamps Blog to see more inspiration using this new stamp set and for your chance to win a gift card!!!

I started by stamping the camper, people, coffee maker, sign and coffee cups. To color them I used my Spectrum Noir Markers and then fussy cut them all out. If you prefer not to fussy cut, not to worry there are dies available!!

Next, I used a cloud and ground stencil to create the sky and ground. I used Trinity's new Blending Buddy and distress inks!! Such a fabulous new tool and it comes with a lid to protect the bristles!!

I stamped the Express Go on the camper and then added the one lady and coffee machine to the camper window. With foam tape I added the overhang. I stamped the Thanks A Latte sentiment, trimmed it and notched the ends. With foam tape I added it to the card.

Then I added the camper, people and sign with foam tape also. Since the background is so busy I didn't add any sequins or enamels dots!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you will stop by Trinity Stamps to check out a tone of more inspiration using this fabulous new stamp set!!

Dana