TTCRD Challenge: Always Anything Goes

Greetings!

The new Sizzling Summer issue of TTCRD magazine is out! Check out the video above. It is packed with all kinds of inspiring goodies and even freebies. You will also get to see the second in my 5 part "Getting Digi with TTCRD" tutorial on using digital stamps using a freebie from Create with TLC.

I'm back with another post! This week over at TTCRD we our honored to have SKdigis as our sponsor this week. I used the beautiful birdhouse with vines image to create my card.

Here's my creation...










I created this card by cutting out the shape on my Cameo and then creating several layers using dp from Heartfelt Creations paper collection.  I added the gate fence with flourishes.  I mounted the image in front of a diecut from Spellbinder's and colored the image using my Copics and then went over it with glaze pens and clear gel.

I hope that you will join us for this week's challenge. We would love to have you play along with us and it is always anything goes.

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Challenge(s):
Diecut Divas:  Just Because (die I used was an Oval Lace from Spellbinders)
Party Time Tuesdays: PTT #131 Anything Goes

Now get to creating...

Remember: There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Mo's DP2 Challenge: Happy 1st Birthday

Greetings!

I hope your week is going well and you are preparing for a 3 day holiday weekend!  My week ends tomorrow and I am so very HAPPY!  Speaking of happy, I am popping in to share a card I made (and designed) using Mo's Cupcake Boy. 

Here's my card...



Cupcake Boy

I wanted to do something different and this design layout has been bouncing around in my head.  I cut a 5x5 piece of blue cardstock and matted it on a piece of 5 1/4 Kraft cardstock.  I also cut a piece of 4 x 10 1/2 cardstock that I then cut in half on the diagonal.  I scored those pieces at 1/2, 3 1/2, 5 and 8 (will have to confirm those).  I will provide a complete breakdown of the card in another post as it is a bit involved.  I layered dp and used my Cameo to cut out my lettering, banner and image.  I colored my image using Copics and then added gel and Stickles to his cupcake.  I finished him off by adding glaze to his shirt.

If you haven't seen or heard, Mo is having a GDT call so if you are interested you may want to pop over there and join in the fun!

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Challenge(s):
Mo's DP2 Challenge:  Birthday

Now get to creating...

 

 

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

I'm back....with Candy!!!

 Greetings!

I am back from vacation and boy what a vacation it turned out to be.  Let's see...I had to extend my stay because my mom became ill, found out my doctor made national news (and not for a good reason) and I became ill.  It never fails, I have yet to take a "true" vacation. *smile*

Despite all those things, God still has a way to put a smile on my face and the image I used on the card I made did it for me.  This cutie is called "Girly Girl Candy" (yep Candy as in me!) by Mo Manning.  I feel like a rockstar to know that Mo thought about me when she created her. 
 


Sweet Life

I wanted to do something fun with her and decided to design this fun "candy" card using my Cameo. I came up with the color combo after I saw the dp and then added yellow to give it a pop.  I colored her using my Copic markers and added gel to her ribbon and bow.  I also added Stickles to her socks.  The awesome wordart "You make life sweet" came from none other than Paulette at Create with TLC.  She really does make life sweet with all the goodies she so generously gives away. *smile*

I purchased some other adorable images from Mo and can't wait to color them up and get back in the swing of things. 

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Challenge(s):

Now get to creating...

 

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

TTCRD Challenge: Always Anything Goes sponsored by A Day for Daisies

Greetings!

The new Sizzling Summer issue of TTCRD magazine is out!  Check out the video above.  It is packed with all kinds of inspiring goodies and even freebies.  You will also get to see the second in my 5 part "Getting Digi with TTCRD" tutorial on using digital stamps using a freebie from Create with TLC.

I hope your having a wonderful day! This week over at TTCRD we our honored to have A Day for Daisies as our sponsor this week. I was honored to work with the Fairytale Slipper.

 

Here's my creation...


Elegantly Ever After






I created this card using a multi-fold card technique.  I layered on dp pieces and white mat on each section of the card. The sentiment "Once upon a time...she lived elegantly ever after," is from Create with TLC. I colored my image using Copic markers. I finished my card with pearl beads and swirl diecuts.

I hope that you will join us for this week's challenge. We would love to have you play along with us and it is always anything goes.

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Challenge(s):
Diecut Divas:  Anything Goes
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations Challenge: Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays:  PTT #131 Anything Goes

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Create with TLC New FREEBIE Promo Release

Greetings!

*UPDATE ON 7/24/2013*

I hope that your Tuesday is sailing along.  I feel like a duck with the off and on rain we are having today.  I am popping in to tell you that Create with TLC has another promo set up for grabs when you make a purchase from the Artfire Store (between now and Thursday).  This set is a must for the bird lover, but will have you chirping Paulette's praises even if you are not an ornithologist.  She has put together a collection of gorgeous bird images, papers and sentiments. 

It is usally at this point that I tell you I have a project to share with you using this gorgeous set; however, I am still waiting for it to dry.  This set inspired a new creative side in me that I have never explored.  I am hoping that by tomorrow I will be able to update this post with my project that I created using this set.  So be sure to check back.

Here are the two creations I made using images/sentiments from this set.  My plate isn't completed because my sister, the artist, needs to put her finishing touches on it, but I wanted to share with you how oober easy it is to create.

Bird Plate

I purchased this plate for a $1 from my local Dollar Store.  I cut the image out on my Cameo and adhered it to the plate using Modge Podge.  I then put a thin coat of Modge Podge over the image and let it dry.  Once it dried I used my Crackling gel and coated the image with it and then let it dry.  This is how it turned out.  I had never tried this before, but am pretty please with the ease and outcome of it.  My sister will write a saying around the plate for me and paint the edges.  Hopefully I will be able to share that with you when she completes it.

Free as a Bird

This card was created using a free svg from Bird's Cards (hehe).  Bird is very generous with her creations and I truly appreciate it.  I used my Cameo to create a cardbase and then I used her svg to make the front for the card.  I cut out everything else using either the Cameo or a diecut.  I then added some gems in the center of my flowers and Stickles. 

In the meanwhile, I didn't want you to miss out on this PHENOM of a deal, because all you have to do is purchase something from the store and you get this set. 

Here's a sampling of what you'll get...

So don't wait too long before this awesome set flies away (*gigl*).  I am so excited about the project that I made using this set and *fingers crossed* once it is dry I will be able to show it all to you.

Oh and one more thing, would you like even more FREEBIES?  Well, Paulette has a secret page on her block at the top called "Vintage Graphics."  If you click on that tab you will enter a whole new world of free vintage images.  Isn't she awesome?!  Just don't forget to leave her some love. 

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Challenge(s):
Bearly Mine Challenges W, 2E, SIO - #96 Anything Goes
Die Cuttin' Divas W, must include a Die-cut - #125 Twice is nice (Make two or use two) 2 flowers

Now get to shopping...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Beccy's Place New Release "Country Florals"

Greetings!

I hope your week is off to a good start.  I am still have a bit of time delay problems with my Blogger so forgive me for posting this a bit late.  As I mentioned before, I have had the honor of serving as a Guest DT for "Beccy's Place" and it has been so much fun working with her beautiful images.  Today I am sharing with you her new release set, "Country Florals." 

Country Floral Set

 

I used the flowers and wordart from this set to create my creation.

Bloom and Grow

I love color if you don't know that about me.  I have always been drawn to bright and bold colors (although purple is my most FAV color ever).  This set allowed me the opportunity to go bright with the center of the flowers while keeping the petals muted.  I started out by cutting out a flower pot card base (yes, I used my Cameo) courtesy of Bird's Cards.  I embossed my flower pot using an embossing folder.  I also cut out my bow (which I created), flowers and leaves using my Cameo.  I colored them using Copic markers and added some Stickles and 3D Lacquer for a shine.

You can pick this set up and so many more by visiting Beccy's Place store.  To see what the other designers have created using this and other sets, please visit Beccy's blog.

Before I leave you, I want to share another card I made using a new release from Beccy's Place.  I thought I had posted this card, but didn't and I *heart* this set.  It is from Beccy's Wedded Bliss set.  I actually ended up giving the card to a friend to give to a friend who was getting married. 

Here's my card...

Wedded Bliss

I used a simple 6x6 kraft card base; however, using my Cameo I created a scalloped lace type card front.  I then layered on some dp and trimmed the edge with pearls.  I then added on ribbon and my image.  I colored my image using Copics.  What a fun card and image to play with!

Well, that is truly the end of my post.  Make sure you check out the awesome sets that Beccy has available. *smile*

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenge(s):
Flower Pot:
613 Avenue Create:  Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody:  Anything Goes
Crafting When we Can:  Floral (flower card)

Wedding Card:
Glitter and Sparkle:  Wedding (wedding card)
Great Impressions:  Anything Goes
Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog:  Anything Goes


Now get to creating...

 

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking; only opportunities for creativity!

"It's a Jungle" Create with TLC Blog Hop!!!

Greetings!

I pray your Sunday is blessed. Today is Create with TLC's "It's a Jungle" blog hop.  I am sure several of us have felt like we were in the jungle with the heat and humidity.  Well, the DTs and special guest designers are going to take you on a voyage through the great outdoors.  I am kicking things off with a beautiful vintage FREEBIE image entitled, "Vintage Wood Cut Bird."

Vintage Wood Cut Bird (just right click and save)


 I admit that it took me a bit to realize what I wanted to do with this image.  I loved the challenge and versatility of it and finally settled my brain on doing a type of mosaic tile creation.

Here's my creation...

I started with a very simple 6x6 black cardstock base and layered on some colorful dp.  I then matted my image to a black and then green cardstock.  I ran this image through my Cameo and created boxes to cut out the tiles.  I colored the image using Copics and covered it with some 3D Crystal Lacquer.  I love how vibrant the lacquer made the colors in the image.  I good easily see this scene in the rainforest or some tropic jungle.  Anyways, I also cut out some vines and a flower medallion using my Cameo and finished the card off with some bluish-green gems.  I would love to see what you create using this beauty.


Here's another creation I made using the wordart freebie that Paulette is giving away today.  I added the birds (to keep with my bird theme) and plan on using this as wall art in my craftroom.  I colored it using Photoshop and added some dimension to it.  I am showcasing it on a totebag, but you can use it in a variety of ways.



Art of God tote

 Okay, now to continue your jouney through the jungle, check out the super talented Carla!!

Cynthia

Hetty

Jennifer

Karen

Lisa Lynn

Rachelle

Rhonda

Vicky

Bri

TlcCreations

You can check out the following awesome *new* sets (and more) by visiting the Artfire Store.

Thanks for hopping along with us today and don't forget to leave Paulette (and the other designers) some love for her generosity and inspriation.

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Now get to hopping...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!