Cute Card Thursday #152 - Shiny Happy Cards

Happy Thursday!

This week at Cute Card Thursday, we want you to show us your Shiny Happy Cards. What does that mean? We want you to include a shiny element on your card (metal, charms, metallic paper, glossy accents, etc). Just make it shine.

Our sponsor this week is Tiddly Inks. Here is my card...

Stamps: Catgirl (Tiddly Inks)

Paper: Pets Collection (DCWV)

Ink: Copics

Accessories: Charm, Flowers, Branch Punch, Stickles, Copics Airbrush System

 

My daughter is into two things, cats and fishing. I thought this would be the perfect birthday card for her.

I used my Copics Airbrush System to color the pink flower and then added Stickles for some sparkle.

 My shiny element is this poor, unfortunate fish. Not really a "happy" card for him.

I used the sketch from Friday Sketchers, and will be entering this in their challenge...

I am also entering this in the Make It Colourful challenge - Shadow and Depth.

Thanks for stopping by today!

7 Kids College Fund Wednesday Challenge - Calling all Squares!

Happy Wednesday!

It's time for another 7 Kids College Fund Challenge! If you are like me, this challenge is right up your alley. We are Calling All Squares (cards that is). I love to make square cards, and we hope you will join us and show us your square card.

Here is my card for the week...

You can find the following items at 7 Kids College Fund

Stamps: Tilda With Apple  

Ink: Staz-On, Distress Ink,

Accessories:  Flowers, Stickles, Copics Airbrush System 

I made this for a very dear friend who let us stay with her while I was at CHA. We have a big history with Disney and I thought she would like to add this to her Snow White Collection.

I used my Copics Airbrush System to color my flower. I then used Stickles to carry some of the sparkle from the paper into the rest of the card.

I also added Stickles to my frame, which I liked how it represents the frame around the mirror in Snow White.

I used metallic paper for the frame. This picture shows some of the sparkle on the card. 

For this card, I used Sketch Saturday's sketch...

I am also entering this card in the Make It Colourful Challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. If you haven't tried a square card yet, give it a try and join our challenge.We would love to see what you create!

Sugar Creek Hollow Challenge - Nontraditional Valentine Colors

Happy Saturday!

Our challenge at Sugar Creek Hollow this week is to make a Valentine card using nontraditional colors (no red or pink).

Stamps:  Vintage Violet Label, Valentine Tags

Paper: K&Co

Ink: Copics

Accessories:Spellbinders Labels 4, Flowers, Pearls, Branch Punch, lace, ribbon

I wanted to carry the background flourish into the image. I used a similar color, shiny mat to tie them together.

I used my Copics Airbrush Systemto add some blue to my purple flower.

I took a two different Valentine Tags and layered them to make this fun sentiment.

Check out the design team blogs (listed on my sidebar). You will love their work!

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great weekend!

Cute Card Thursday #150 - Banish the Blues

Happy Thursday!

The challenge for Cute Card Thursday this week is called "Banish the Blues." With all the stormy weather and chaos going on around the world, this is our way of taking a break and enjoying a little humor. 

So, here is my attempt at humor...

How do you eat an Elephant?

One bite at a time!

This has been my theme for the last month. I really want to start running. I have not been on a running program for some time, so it feels overwhelming to think about it. My friend and coworker (also a runner) said to me..."one bite at a time." Now if it would just stop snowing. Ah, the excuses.

Stamps: Our Craft Lounge

Paper: K&Co, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Memento, Copics

Accessories: Organza Ribbon, Crystal Effects, Quickutz die.

I added crystal effects to my sentiment to make it pop. Unfortunately, it made the ink from the printer bleed a bit.

It took some time to line up the circle with the elephant's head without getting the beaver in the window. 

So, is it humor or perhaps a little demented? Have you seen the demented gallery at Split Coast Stampers?  Too funny.

I am entering this card in the Our Craft Lounge Challenge this week. I used their sketch...

Thanks so much for visiting today!

7 Kids College Fund Challenge #14 - I {heart} You

Sorry I have been missing in action for the last week. After a busy work week, I spent the weekend in California at CHA! I had a wonderful time. What an incredible opportunity to meet some of the fabulous exhibitors and designers from around the world. Check back as I plan to post some pictures soon.

So, it's Wednesday and time for another 7 Kids College Fund Challenge!

Our Challenge this week is called I {heart} You - Use a heart or hearts in your project. While I was at CHA, I saw this adorable little Tea Light Card and had to make one. Here it is...

 You can find the following items at 7 Kids College Fund 

Stamp:  Sweet Tilda

Ink: Memento, Copics

Accessories: Cuttlebug Folder Swiss Dots, Flowers, Spellbinders Labels 4, Spellbinders Labels 6

I colored Sweet Tilda with Copics.

I found the tutorial for my Tea Light Card at Stampartic. It ended up being quite the challenge as it was in metric and my tools are primarily in inches. However, with the use of a ruler, I managed to get it. 

I made a pocket with a little tag for the inside of the card. I got this cool iridescent paper in a sample pack at CHA. I am going to have to look into getting more of this. I love the colors.

How fun is this card? You could put little candies or other treats in there for a special little gift.

I am entering this in the following challenges...

Magnolia Down Under - Embossing (used folder)
Just Magnolia - Going Dotty (Swiss Dots Embossing Folder)
Pile It On - Punch It
Magnolia-licious Highlites - Recipe (Hearts, Pink, White, Silver)
Totally Tilda - Tilda with Lots of Hearts

Come on over to 7 Kids College Fund Challenge and join in the fun! Thanks for stopping by today.

Great Charity Opportunity and Chance to Win!

Tab from 7 Kids College Fund is participating in the Lean On Me Walk to help Singleton Moms. You can help and have the chance to win a Great Prize. Read below or visit the 7 Kids College Fund Blog for more details.


7 KIDS is participating in the Singleton Moms Lean On Me Walk for the second year. Last year, 7 KIDS customers were the #1 fundraisers for this awesome charity. LET'S DO IT AGAIN!!!! Just like last year, I will be collecting great prizes from my vendors, as well as goodies from CHA, and shipping them out to the drawing winners. There will be multiple prizes! To be entered into the drawing, all you have to do is make a donation to Singleton Moms on my FirstGiving.com fundraising page. Everyone who donates will be entered to win, but whoever makes the largest donation will be guaranteed one of the prizes!
To kick things off, I am offering the first prize: the NEW Spellbinders Grand Calibur Die Cut Machine!!! Check the blog for updated prize information. Last year many of my vendors generously donated prizes to the drawing. As I receive donations, I will update the blog.
7 KIDS customers are the most generous and wonderful people. I KNOW we can beat last year's contributions of $1500 and really help some moms struggling with cancer!
PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT CHANGE IN INFORMATION: In the original e-mail I stated the walk was on 2/28. It is actually on 2/20, so please make your donation by 2/19 to be eligible for the drawing! ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!

 VISIT MY FUNDRAISING PAGE!!! 

CLICK HERE for more information on Singleton Moms. Consider signing up for Gimme Five. It's just $5 a month and it gives SM a known monthly money source that allows them to confidently offer their services to more women in need. For those who haven't seen this amazing video about Singleton Moms, you're going to want to see this!



COMPANIES CONTRIBUTING TO THIS YEAR'S DRAWING CURRENTLY INCLUDE (more will be added so keep checking back for more vendors and pictures:
ELIZABETH CRAFTS (supplier of Sookwang tape and Glitter Ritz)

Sugar Creek Hollow - Black and White with a splash of color...

Happy Saturday!

Our challenge at Sugar Creek Hollow this week is to use Black, White and a splash of color. With Valentine's Day coming, I opted to use a splash of red. Here is my card...

Stamps: Valentine Bird House, Valentine Tags

Paper: DCWV

Ink: Ink Jet Printer, Copics

Accessories: Flowers, Lace, Heart Doily, Branch Punch, Pearl Sprays

The primary colors I used for the bird house were cool gray Copic Markers (C01, C03, C05 and C07). The hearts are colored with Copic Markers R29 with a bit of gray for shadows.

Again, I colored the border of the Valentine Tag with R29. I used C03 and C01 for the remainder of the tag. I added some rose buds and pearl sprays to embellish the tag.

I used the sketch for the Midnight Madness Challenge as the base design for my card...

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a wonderful weekend!

Cute Card Thursday #148 - Recipe 1, 2, 3 Challenge

This week's challenge at Cute Card Thursday is a Recipe Challenge of your own making. The challenge is 1, 2, 3, but you get to choose which is 1, which is 2, and which is 3. 

I decided to use 1 lace, 2 designer papers, and 3 flowers. Here is my card...

Stamps: Joy Sitting (Sugar Nellie)

Paper: DCWV

Ink: Ink Jet Printer, Copics

Accessories: Lace,  Flowers, Martha Stewart edge punch, charm, Branch Punch, Spellbinders Lattice Pendant

I just purchased this beautiful digi stamp, Joy Sitting. I think she is absolutely gorgeous! I took an edge punch and formed it around the oval for a lovely frame. 

I used the sketch from Our Creative Corner...

Thanks for stopping by today!

7 Kids Challenge - #13 Try a New Technique

It's Wednesday and time for another 7 Kids College Fund Challenge!

This weeks challenge is to try a new technique. Barb Hardeman recently posted a Never Ending Card, and I was so intrigued, I just had to try it out. Here is my Never Ending Card.

Page 1

 You can find the following items at 7 Kids College Fund

Stamps: Tilda With Lamb, Flying Angel Tilda, Open Gate, Shabby Chic Fence, Butterfly Grass, Tilda Wants a Hug  

Ink: Memento, Copics

Accessories:  Flowers, Stickles, Flower Soft 

Page 2

 

Page 3

 

Page 4

 

And this shows how the card starts. 

I checked YouTube for a tutorial and there are a few available. I used this tutorial.  It is pretty simple. The hardest part is figuring out how to decorate the panels. I have shown this to a few people, and they absolutely love this technique. It is like a toy that they can't stop playing with.

So, what technique have you been itching to try? Try it this week and enter the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge. 

Have a great day!