Peace on Earch

Hello,

Here's a card that was submitted at Turtle Soup for their Sunday Card Challenge (Dec 1st).  You can see the challenge here.

The challenge is to make a 3D card.

This is my "Peace on Earth" card:

This is the front of the card!  This is not the 3D part.  See below for the inside of the card.

Supplies used:

Paper: Colorbok, American Crafts, White Cardstock

Darice Embossing Folder

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Snowflake

Ribbon

Sentiment: Creative Memories

Holly Leaves

Edge Scissors

Sequins

Here's a side view of the inside of the card... so you can see the dimension.

And here's a better photo of the inside of the card.

It took me a few tries... but I got it after awhile.  And I love how it turned out.  But... I can say that I won't be making a pile of these at once!

Ribbon was added on the right with a holly leaf and the left side of the card was embossed.  Sequins were added as ornaments on the 3D tree.

Hope you enjoyed my card.

Thanks for stopping by!

It's Your Day

Hi there,

I have a card to share that was submitted at Turtle Soup for their Sunday Card Challenge (Dec 15).  You can see the challenge here.

The challenge is to add a pinwheel on your project.

It was SO refreshing to get away from the Christmas theme!  Ahhhhhhh!

Here's my Birthday card.  The top portion was embossed and I added some bling too!

Supplies used:

Paper: American Crafts, White Cardstock

Darice Embossing Folder

Swirly Bling & Gem: Home Made

Sticker Sentiment

Ribbon

Sketch: Page Maps (June 2007)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

There Are No Ordinary Cats

Hi there,

Still feeling rather Blah... actually a LOT of Blah!  Ugh!  Can't seem to get out of this mode!

I had all the supplies gathered for this layout... so I actually surprised myself and completed it today!

This was submitted at Soul Scrappers for their Around the World Challenge (ATW13).  You can see the challenge here.

These are the inspiration photos and all the DT chose for "Christmas Around the World."  We all got to choose a photo from a different country... and these photos were then used as the inspiration to create your project.

Russia chosen by (Karen)

USA chosen by Mitzi

Thailand chosen by Shazza

Spain chosen by Libby

Norway chosen by Liz

France chosen by Debi

Finland chosen by Mary

Brazil chosen by Joy

Indonesia chosen by Dale

Australia chosen by Cheryl

Here's my layout titled, "There Are No Ordinary Cats."

I was inspired by the Indonesia and Thailand photos... the red and white.

 

This is our Tom-mer cat... always climbing into or onto something to take a nap.  On Christmas Day, he always loved to crawl on all the wrapping paper and sleep... or just watch everything going on.  He was such a low-key and fun-loving cat!

Supplies used:

Paper: DCWV, Colorbok

Ornament Tag

Cross Stitch Fabric

Ribbon

Holly Leaf

Paw Print Embellie

Swirly Bling: Home Made

Sticker Page Title

SU Border Punch

Sketch: Page Maps (Sept 2009) 

The white cardstock was punched and swirly bling added below the photo.  The red fabric is actually cross-stitch fabric!  I rarely use red to cross stitch projects... and had this for some time... so I thought I would use it for something different.

Love this "cat" sticker!!

More bling was added above the photo. 

Ribbon was added just over the photo with an ornament tag over it.  A red holly leaf was added with a tiny paw print embellie on it.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Soul Scrappers Design Team Member

Christmas Magic

Hello everyone!

As the snow is falling... I'm trying to stay toasty warm inside...  

We are definitely getting enough of the fluffy white stuff!

Here's a layout that's my example for the Quote Challenge (QC31) that I'm hosting at Soul Scrappers.  You can see the challenge here.

Hop on over there to check it out.  Who knows... you may decide to play along with not only my challenge but maybe a few of the other challenges offered too!

Here's the link to the Current Challenges.

Since we're full swing into the Holiday Season, my quote is all about Christmas.

"When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things - not the great occasions - give off the greatest glow of happiness."  -Bob Hope

Isn't this an awesome quote?

All you have to do is add the quote somewhere on the project of your choice.  Easy peasy, right?

And, I will also be offering a prize to one random winner.  My challenge ends Jan 6th!

Here's my example layout titled, "Christmas Magic."

This photo was taken quite a few years ago, when our son was younger.  Love that HUGE smile on his face!  Now this is what Christmas is about!!  All his presents are open... and he's so happy!

Supplies used:

Paper: DCWV

Various Die Cuts

Ribbon

Sticker Page Title

Glitter Foam Snowflake & Present

Vinyl Shapes

Gold Ribbon

Fiskars Border Punch

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Computer Font: Papyrus

Sketch: Page Maps (Aug 2013)

 

In the lower left are paper and ribbon banner strips, a circle and a cute little glitter present on top of it all.

The smaller red circle was embossed.  A vinyl square piece was tucked under the page title. 

The quote was added above the photo.

The right side of the quote block was punched and a gold ribbon added on it too.

Here's a look at the right side of my page.  Lots of embellies to look at!  A large foam snowflake was tucked under the photo with various banners and then the cardstock die cuts added.  Two vinyl shapes were also tucked in above the snowflake and beside the tree. 

Here's a closer look. 

And another look at the layering of embellies.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you will stop by Soul Scrappers and check out all the fun in store.  Lots of challenges, and there is sure to be something to inspire you to play along too!

Also... to start off the New Year with a BANG... I will be hosting a NEW challenge (at Soul Scrappers) starting Jan 15th called, "Mark Your Calendar."  You won't want to miss it!

Christmas 2-page layout (Without photos)

Hi there,

Here's a 2-page layout that was submitted at Sketches 4 All for their Christmas/Holiday Page with Photo Mats (photomat).  You can see the challenge here.

So, here's the 2-page layout I created... with NO photos.  Lots of hand made die cuts were added on here, as well as flowers and bling!

Supplies used:

Paper: DCWV, Other

Flowers/Leaves

Swirly Bling & Gems: Home Made

Felt Tree

Various Die Cuts

Ribbon

Decorative Trims

Gold flowers with red bling!

Several die cuts were added on this tag.

The tree and "ornaments" are felt.  I ripped some small pieces of white cardstock and distressed the edges, layering them to look like snow.  Decorative trims were added just below that.

In the center of the 4 photo mats is another flower and some bling.

Here's the cute little snowman that I made several years ago.  Found it in my stash... and thought it filled in this space wonderfully!

Glitter gems were added on each page.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Square Candy Wrappers

Hi there,

Here's a fun project to make... Ghiradelli square wrappers.

I made two of them in no time... they're so easy to make.  When you're finished, all you need to do is tuck a small candy in the inside pocket!  You can also add a sentiment on the inside left.

I submitted these at Turtle Soup for their 12 Days of Christmas Mini Crop - Day 9.

You can see ALL the crop challenges here.

Here's are the two that I made:

So stinkin' cute!!  

I forgot to take a pic of the inside.... sorry!

YouTube has a video on how to make them.  Here's the link for you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMDP_XNhwsk 

Check it out!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Another Christmas Card

Hi!

Yes, I have another Christmas card.  I'm on a roll!  At this rate, I should have them all finished for next year!!

This card was submitted at Turtle Soup for their Wednesday Crash Your Stash (Dec 11) Challenge.  You can see all the info here.

This is my "Merry Christmas" card:

I found this cute little snowman in my stash today... perfect for this challenge!

All the paper edges were distressed and ribbon was added below the snowman.  The white cardstock was embossed and three glitter gems added in the upper right.  The die cut was adhered with pop dots.

Supplies used:

Paper: DCWV, Colorbok, White Cardstock

Glitter Gems: Home Made

Snowman Die Cut

Pop Dots

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Distressing

Ribbon

Clear Sticker Sentiment

Thanks so much for stopping by!