Cardz TV Thank You Card Challenge #4

It's time for a new challenge over at Cardz TV, it's for a thank you card. I used the Cardz TV Stamp set called Critter Captions for my card. I've wanted to use this sentiment and this Cricut cut for awhile now. The giraffe in the air balloon came from the Animal Antics cartridge. Isn't it so cute? All the pieces were cut at 3.5". This is a standard A2 size card (4.25 x 5.5"). I added a black mat to my base card and topped it with this cute cloud paper from MME. I assembled all the pieces of the giraffe cut and embossed and pop-dotted the basket layer. I cut a speech bubble using a metal die from My Creative Time and stamped the sentiment using Momento Rich Cocoa Ink.

Now if you would like to enter this challenge you have from March 27th until April 9 at midnight. You can link your card up using Mr. Linky on the Cardz TV blog HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by today. I appreciate all the sweet comments you leave for me. Happy creating!

Cardz TV Baby Card Challenge

This week at Cardz TV we're celebrating babies. Mary charged us with the task of creating a card for a baby. I just so happen to have grandchild number ten on the way and due in August.  We don't know what the sex of the baby is yet, so I created a card that could be for either sex.  I started with a tone on tone yellow polka dot paper for the card base. Next, I did something that I've never done before, I used stickers. My little clothes are stickers that I found on a recent scrapbook store shop hop. Now, talk about a fabulous time. Our local scrapbook store, along with seven other stores in the Tampa area participated. What fun my friend and I had visiting each store and buying "necessities" for our papercrafting obsession.  I simply added a clothesline of hemp cord and added the stickers to the front of the card. To give it the look of a real clothesline I added a tiny clothespin to the top of each sticker. Now I'll put this card aside until the big day arrives. I'll be sure to let you all know when our newest grandbaby arrives late this summer. Just between you and me, I hope it's a little girl. I love buying little girl stuff. LOL

My Creative Time Monochromatic Challenge

Today I'm sharing a wedding card I made for the My Creative Time monochromatic challenge.  Since it's a wedding card I decided white on white would look quite elegant.  I started by cutting a white base using the 4x4 Journal Die. I cut a another 4x4 piece and ran it through my Cuttlebug using the Love is in the Air embossing folder.  To frame out the embossed heart in the center I used the Stitched Scalloped Heart die and added some clear glitter for a little sparkle. Then I added three paper roses along with a few leaves that were also glittered up. Next I attached the heart to the card with some dimensional foam.  My sentiment is from the Teeny Tag Greetings Stamp set.  I used a striped vellum to stamp my sentiment on and heat embossed it with Wow white embossing powder. I had to add a blush colored paper behind it so the sentiment would be readable.  It blended in too much with the white background before I added the blush paper.

My Creative Time Guest Designer Day

I am so over the top excited to be GUEST DESIGNER today at My Creative Time. Thank you so very much, Miss Emma, for this opportunity to make a special creation for your blog. I used lots of fabulous MCT products for my project. Here's the list:

• 4 x 4 Journal Die & More - Card base, top layer and shaker frame
• Stitched Doily Die
• Hello Spring Die and Stamp Set - Stitched egg
• To My Best Peep Die and Stamp Set - Bunny 
• Teeny Tag Holidays Stamp Set - sentiments

I started with a white card base that I made with a piece of folded cardstock and the square 4 x 4 stitched die from the 4 x 4 Journal set. I placed the die slightly over the edge at the fold so it wouldn't cut through.  Then I used the same die to cut a top layer out of pretty green printed paper. Speaking of papers, all my patterned paper is My Mind's Eye. Next I added a white doily as a backdrop for my shaker frame. I used a cute polka dot print for the top layer of the shaker box and added a piece of acetate to the backside of the opening.  I placed dimensional foam on a piece of white cardstock cut to fit the dimensions of the frame. The foam is cut to fit solidly around the cut out in the frame so the sequins will stay in the "box". I totally have to give Miss Nikki from Emma's DT credit for turning me on to the sequins and shaker boxes. I'm addicted to them now. She makes the best shaker boxes. You should definitely check out her blog HERE for shaker box inspiration. After attaching the shaker box to the card I cut two stitched eggs from the Hello Spring egg die, one in yellow and one in green. I cut a portion of the green egg from the top so my bunny could be peeking out.  The bunny was cut from a pastel purple paper, though it looks gray in the photo. To give the bunny a little personality I added a cute little Peachy Keen face stamp and a little pink hemp bow. To finish the card off I stamped the two sentiments. The bunny sentiment was just perfect because this card is for my granddaughter who I often call "my honey bunny". She'll know I made this especially for her with that sentiment on it.

I'm so glad you stopped by to get the details of my project. Thanks so much for each and every comment you leave. I love reading them and truly appreciate you taking the time to write them. If you're interested in purchasing any of the products I used for my project you can find them in Miss Emma's shop HERE.

Cardz TV Card Challenge-St. Patrick's Day

It's time for a new card challenge at Cardz TV.  This week the Card Challenge Galz are showcasing St. Patrick's Day cards.  For my card I used the Cardz TV Stamp set called, what else-St. Patrick's Day.  This stamp set has this beautiful Irish blessing along with nine other sentiments.  I used a foil printed paper from Kaiser Krafts as my backdrop.  I cut the pretty scalloped note shape from the Elegant Edges cartridge and used it to stamp my sentiment on.  For a final touch I added a small shamrock to tie in with the blessing.  This simple card went together in a flash but still has an elegant look to it.  I hope you'll be able to play along and link your card up at the Cardz TV blog for a chance to win a set of Mary's stamps. You'll have until noon Thursday, March 13th. Thanks for stopping by.

My Creative Time Alphabet Challenge

It's so nice to sit down, relax and create a card to enter into a challenge.  My Creative Time currently has an Alphabet Challenge going on.  Pick a letter from the Alphabet and add elements to the card that start with that letter.  I chose the letter B and here are all my B elements along with the My Creative Time sets I used for each one:

• Balloons/Bow-Stitched Party Dies
• Butterfly-Postcard Add-Ons
• Banner-Chocolate Greetings (WELCOME)
• Beautiful Blue Design Papers-My Minds Eye Moments Collection
• Bubble-Stitched Round Speech Bubbles

I started with a dark navy BLUE textured cardstock for my gift card holder, next I added a stitched square from the 4 x 4 Journal Die set cut from a cute little polka dot print.  This gift card will be going to our friends that are moving into a new house this weekend.  We will be giving them a gift card from Bed, Bath & Beyond so they can buy something nice for their new place.  Going with that theme I added a little house that I made using the stitched arrow from the 4 x 4 Journal Die set.  I trimmed off the pointy ends to make it straight at the bottom to look like a house. I stamped some grass on the square before I added the house.  I used a stamp from the Hello Spring stamp set.  I masked off the flowers so only the grass would stamp on the paper.  I added pop dots to the house for dimension and placed a banner cut from the Chocolate Greetings Die/Stamp set behind it.  I stamped the word Welcome on it.  By the way, I'm using a fabulous Navy BLUE ink from Heidi Swapp for all my stamping.  Next I cut a small speech BUBBLE cloud from BLUE cardstock and placed it behind the house.  A small BUTTERFLY stamped from the Post Card Add Ons stamp set was my final addition to this part of the card.  What better way to celebrate than with a few BALLOONS.  I cut a grouping of three from pretty BLUE patterned papers and added a BOW to them.

For the inside of the card I added an stitched oval to stamp my sentiment on.  I used a couple different stamp sets and masking to personalize my inside message so it would say Congratulations on your new home.

Other MCT Products used:

• Fun Variety on the Inside & Out (CONGRATULATIONS on your new)
• This & That Stamp Set (home)
• Hello Spring (grass)
• Embossed Gift Card Holder
• 4 x 4 Journal Die & More
• Surprise Pop-Out Card Die (inside oval)

Cardz TV Card Challenge #1

After a lengthy hiatus I'm back with the first challenge of the year for the Cardz TV Stamps Card Challenge Team. During my off time I got a brand new computer/tablet, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2.  I am trying to figure out all the nuances and get proficient in using it and Windows 8.  Believe me, it is a very slow process as I'm basically technically challenged. I'm happy to be back and look forward to creating and blogging again.

Today the Design Team is showcasing birthday cards.  I used the Cardz TV stamp set Good Times for my sentiments on my pop up card.  I was going for a pretty, feminine looking card for a friend.  My pretty pastel green papers came from the Echo Park Everyday Eclectic paper pad. I loved the music printed on it. The paper had a pretty little pre-printed banner on it that allowed me to stamp the "Young at Heart" sentiment.  I added a kraft cardstock banner and a few balloons to the front of the card and placed a fabulous sentiment from Good Times in the center oval of the pop out part of the card.

When the card is opened up and the center panel pops to the back side I added a pocket for a gift card. On the pocket I used another Good Times sentiment along with another balloon. I hope that you will join us for this "Birthday" challenge for your chance to win a set of Cardz TV Stamps. You can link your card on the Cardz TV blog.  You will have until Thursday, February 27th at noon to enter this challenge. Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by.