Goodbye 2013

The year started off with a bang and then there was a big giant hiccup in early  March that rocked my world for several months.  Needless to say I am glad this year is over and pray the drama of early 2013 does not repeat itself anytime soon.   

We had a wonderful Christmas and just returned from a 4-day journey to San Antonio, TX.  It was good to get away for a few days.  I imagine in our usual fashion we will be in bed well before the year turns in Texas, we are way past the party years in our household. 

Wishing all of you a safe New Years Eve and a wonderful 2014.

Happy New Year!!!

Card #129 - Get Well

Here is a simple get well card that came with my September Dawn's Just "Cards" Buffet To Go that I finally got around to putting together last week.  I am always so busy this time of year.  This is really simple and it will be easy to recreate.

 

 

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Whisper White
Stamp: Hero Arts 
Ink: Soft Suede
Accessories: Stripes TIEF, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals

Enjoy!!

CJ

Cards 127 and 128 - Season's Greetings

Here are two cards inspired and CASEd from Paper Crafts Magazine.  Once completed they were sent off to a swap partner.  Very simple card with a touch of glitter paper.

Card #127

Card #128



 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Silver Glimmer Paper

DSP: My Minds Eye Lost and Found Christmas

Stamp: Hero Arts 

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Rhinestones

Card #126, Fall Card

Here is a not so good picture of a very simple fall card I made recently and sent off in one of my swaps. The layout was inspired by Dawn O of DOstamping with Dawn.
 

Card #126

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Stamp: GinaK Designs
Ink: Soft Suede
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Ribbon



Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #125 Thanksgiving #2

This card is the partner to card #124, it just took me two weeks to get it posted. Again, I cased it from Stamp with Brian, who cased it from someone else. I just love the simplicity of the card. Layout is from Freshly Made Sketches #103 a wonderful site for inspiration.
 

Card #125

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Early Espresso. More Mustard, Very Vanilla
DSP: Recollections Harvest Delight
Stamp: Close to My Heart Autumn
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Adhesive Brad

I am sharing this on Make It Monday and Challenges 4 Everybody blogs.

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #124 - Thanksgiving #1

Wow, it has been weeks since I made a card or posted.  School has kept me very busy since it started, I took on the position of Box Tops coordinator and that can be a big job.  Just wrapped up the book fair and prior to that I was working on a Box Tops, Labels for Education and Coke Rewards project for the school.  Yesterday, I put up the new Box Tops contest at school called Everybody Counts.  This contest will require less of my time so I can get back to the important stuff like laundry, house cleaning, bible study, card making and figuring out how to use all the gadgets on our new car. 

I took a few moments yesterday (actually 90 minutes) to make a few cards. Here is the first card.  I cased the design from Stamp with Brian, which happened to be a sketch from Mojo Monday #310.  I loved his cards and I knew I had to recreate them. 



Card #124

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Early Espresso. More Mustard
DSP: Recollections Harvest Delight
Stamp: Close to My Heart Autumn
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Adhesive Brads

I am sharing this on Make it Monday.


Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #123, Duets Card

This card was made for a Duets Card Swap on Swap-Bot.  The card had to  have two elements that went together, like butterfly and flowers, dress and shoes, tea and cup.  You may remember the original card as card #117.  This is the completed version that went to a new home a few weeks ago.  The picture is not that great but it really turned out nice.

 

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White
DSP: Polka Dot Parade
Stamp:  Hero Arts
Ink: Basic Black
Punches: Scallop Border, Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly, Boho Blossom
Accessories: Tombow Multi Glue, 3-M Tape Runner, Rhinestone

Card #122 One Layer Christmas Card

This is a one layer card, I added some score line to give it a little depth (not visible in the pic) and some stickles in the middle of each snow flake for sparkle. This was super easy to make, but I had trouble photographing it. I really need some photography lessons. Guess I should as my hubby he takes great pictures or maybe he will let me borrow his $$$$ camera (doubt it).

Card #122

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White
Stamp:  Pattern Pines, sentiment Hero Arts Holiday Sayings
Ink: Bashful Blue, Baja Breeze, Marina Mist
Accessories:  Stickles

Linked to Clean and Simple FTL254, MIM #155 Challenge and Sister Act Card Challenge #22.

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #121 - Snowman and Bird

This is a colored digital image from Dearie Dolls Digi Stamps.  Colored images are may favorite since I am not fond of coloring them.  Dearie Dolls offers all images for free and they are available with or without color. 

Card #121

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Image: Dearie Dolls Digi Stamps
Sentiment: Computer Generated in Black
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Rhinestone Jewels. Glaze Pen

Linked to MIM #155 Challenge.


Enjoy!!

CJ

Cards #117, 118, 119 and 120 - Same Card Different Color

This is 4 version of same card in different colors inspired by France Martin of Stamp and Scrap with Frenchie. Just need to add a sentiment and these will be added to my box of cards for the kids teachers.

Card #117

Card #118
 

Card #119
 

Card #120

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White
DSP: Polka Dot Parade
Punches: Scallop Border, Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly
Accessories: Tombow Multi Glue, 3-M Tape Runner, Rhinestone Jewel


Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #115 and 116 Thanks x 2

My goal this year was to make a card day for 2013, then I hit one life's little stumbling blocks and decided that I could not do it. My mojo is back and I am making a photo record of each and every card I make and counting them all. Hopefully I will make it to 365 by December 31st. These cards are the same as card #91, just different colors. This is a very easy card to make I plan to do a fall version with leaves.

Card #115, 116

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Basic Black, Whisper White
Stamp: Vintage Verses, Hero Arts Long Leaf Flower Border
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Markers


Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #114 Washi Thanks

My favorite Washi card so far. This was sent to a dear friend who gave me a sweet gift for helping out at school last year. It looks so much better in person.  Stampin Up Washi tape is good quality and it is so easy to use.  I love it.
 

Card #114

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock:
Stamp: Curly Cute
Ink: Cajun Craze
Punch: Decorative Label Punch
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Washi Tape, CTMH Metal Slide, Ribbon

Card #113 Washi - Thinking of You

I a truly enjoying making cards with Washi tape and I have sent out several in swaps. I can't wait to see some Christmas themed tapes because I love making Christmas cards.

Card #113

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Whisper White
Stamp: Hero Arts
Ink: Cajun Craze
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Bakers Twine

Card #112 Butterfly with Washi

Here is another Pinterest inspired Washi card with a woodgrain  textured butterfly using paper from Simon Says Stamp. 
 

Card #112

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White, Dusty Durango, Simon Says Stamped White Wood Grain
Stamp: Perfectly Penned
Ink: Dusty Durango, Sahara Sand
Punch: Butterfly
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Glue Dots, Adhesive Brads, Washi Tape


Enjoy!!


CJ

Card #111- HappyBirthday Washi

I am loving Washi cards, here is another I made inspired by Pinterest.

Card #111

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Not Quite Nave, Whisper White
Stamp: Curly Cute
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Washi Tape, Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #110 Butterfly

Lovely butterfly card, blank inside as are the majority of my cards. I love the wood grain texture of the layer paper. 

Card #110

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Not Quite Navy
Stamp: GinaK Eclectic Summer
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Naturals Trim, Gel Pen, Wood Grain TIEF


Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #109 Happy Thoughts

Another look inspired by Dawn O, "Just Cards" Buffet to Go. Got a new pack yesterday. Look forward to putting those cards together.  I also need to work on a few Christmas cards this week.
 

Card #109

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Calypso Coral , Whisper White, Basic Black
DSP: Tea for Two
Stamp: Hero Arts Live Life, SU Posy Punch
Ink: Calypso Coral, Whisper White,  Basic Black
Punch: Fancy Flower
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Calypso Coral Ribbon

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #108

One of my favorite stamps that I rarely use, but just adore. This one has been with me for a long time. Inspired by Dawn O's "Just Cards" Buffet to Go. This is so simple and sweet any color will do.

Card #108

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder
DSP: Scraps
Stamp: Stampendous Agapanthus Cluster
Ink:  Perfect Plum
Punch: Martha Stewart 3 in 1 Butterfly Punch
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Tombow Mono Glue


Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #107 Generic Plum Card

Another wonderful layout from Dawn O "Just Cards" Buffet to Go. She originally made this into a wedding card, I chose to keep it generic. I don't have any weddings coming up so I really do not have a need for a wedding card. Generic cards are my favorite, you can use them for any occasion. I love them!!

Card #107

 

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Perfect Plum, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Stamp: Triple Treat Flower
Ink: Perfect Plum
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Whisper White Organza Ribbon

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #106 Butterfly Friendship

I have a few more cards from Dawn O' April "Just Cards" Buffet to Go. This is one of my favorites. 
 

Card #106

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie
Stamp: Everything Eleanor, Hero Arts Live Life
Ink:  Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Rhinestone Jewels


Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #105 Friends

Another card from the April Do Stamping with Dawn "Just Card" Buffet to Go.

Card #105

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze
DSP: My Minds Eye Indie Chic
Stamp: Hero Arts Live Life
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Floral Fusion Sizzlets, Brad


Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #104 Black/Blue Birthday Card

This card I cased from Pinterest for a Blue and Black Butterfly Birthday card swap. That's a mouthful!!  Lots of layers but easy to assemble.  It looks great in other color combos. 

 

Card #104

 

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black
Stamp: Butterfly Prints, Perfect Punches
Ink: Midnight Muse
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #103 - Thinking of You Yellow/Black

This card was inspired by Dawn O from Do Stamping with Dawn April "Just Card" Buffet to Go monthly club Kit.  This one is really cute, I may have to get the new Honeycomb Textured Impressions Folder (TIEF).  It took me a while to finally get the cards made and posted.  It probably doesn't help that my kiddos keep "borrowing" my camera to make silly home videos.  Life with kids--I love it!!


 

Card #103
 

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White, Daffofil Delight, Basic Black
DSP: My Minds Eye Indie Chic
Stamp: Curly Cute
Ink: Sahara Sand
Punches: Boho Blossom
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Ribbon, Hoenycomb TIEF

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #102 - Masculine Card

Rarely do I make masculine cards, just can't do it. This one was forced upon me as part of the Do Stamping with Dawn Dec "Just Cards" Buffet to Go. I love getting these packets from Dawn because it is always a surprise. I really like surprises--well most surprises. This card left me baffled, stumped, and conflicted as I did not know what to do with it. Her sample used cars stamp -- I have no masculine stamps, no cars, no horses, nothing. Hmmm. While reorganizing (aka de-cluttering) my stamps I found these Kanji stamps and viola, the card is finally assembled. Amen!!

Card #102

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Basic Gray, Real Red
Stamp: Kanji
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Chevron TIEF


Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #101 - Merry Everything Trees

Inspired by Pinterest for Christmas in July card swap.  I always try to make Christmas cards early in the year so I have plenty to send to family and special friends.  

Card #101

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Garden Green, Very Vanilla
DSP: Miscellaneous Scraps
Stamp: Simon Says Stamp Merry Everything
Punch: Pennant Punch
Ink: Early Espresso, Baked Brown Sugar
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Button

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #100 - Birthday Gift Card Holder

Easy gift card holder put together for future swap.  I think I may make up some more of this for emergency's.  You never know when you may need to give someone a gift card.

Card #100
 

Gift Card Opened

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted

Card Stock: Daffodil Delight

DSP: My Minds Eye Dolled Up

Stamp: Circle of Friendship

Ink: Vers Fine Onyx Black

Punches: Scalloped Punch, Circle Punch, Fiskars Large Corner Punch

Accessories: Tombow Mono Glue, Velcro

 

 

Enjoy!!

 

Cj

Card #99 - Snowman Swap

Snowman card swap!!!  Loved making this card and thinking of cold weather.  Our summer has been hot in North Texas but nothing like the last two years.  Today the weather was nice enough to shut off the A/C and open a few windows--very unusual in July.  We even managed to get a nice slow rain which we desperately need since our water sources are almost a 30% capacity.  I used the sunburst paper technique for the DSP background using up scrap of old Christmas Papers.  You can learn more about the sunburst technique here on Scrap and Stamp with Frenchie.

Card #99

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
DSP: Miscellaneous holiday scraps from stash
Stamp: Hero Arts Snowman Christmas
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals

Enjoy!!


CJ

Card #98 - Pretty Flowers

Another card from the ever so awesome Simon Says Stamp March Card Kit. This is another case with a few changes this time. I cannot express how happy I was with that particular kit.

 

Card #98

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted

Card Stock: Bazzill Wood Grain Shite
DSP: Lawn Fawn Daphne's Closet
Stamp: Simon Says Stamp Flower
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Rose Red, Blushing Bride
Accessories: My Mind's Eye Washi Tape,  Tombow Tape Runner Dimensionals

Card #96 and 97- Washi Tape Cards

Washi tape is popping up everywhere in the craft world. I am very familiar with Washi paper's from Japan that I absolutely adore, they are so beautiful and hold up very well. I still have several pieces left in my paper stash that I bought over 20 years ago while living in The Land of the Rising Sun. Hubby and I are both retired AF, we met and married in Tokyo--very exotic at that time. Now I have joined a Washi Tape card swap on Swap-Bot so I have taken the plunge into the world of Washi tape. So far so simple.

Card #96 and #97
 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Stamp: Hero Arts
Ink: Marina Mist
Accessories: Michaels Craft Tape, Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals

Card #95, Blue Bird Card

This card was made for a Blue Bird Card exchange on Swap-Bot. Again, I went to Pinterest for inspiration. Once finished, I took a picture and shipped it off to California to my favorite swap partner Linda T.

Card #95
Blue Bird Card

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Bazzill Light Blue and Navy
DSP: Lawn Fawn Daphne's Closet
Punches: Scalloped Circle, 1 3/4 Circle, Bird Builder
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #94, Blue - For a Friend

Many months ago I had to make a blue card for a swap on Swap-Bot.com
and this is the result. I found a sketch on a blog and put this card together using scraps and a button. Pretty simple.  I made months ago and I found it sitting in my blog drafts waiting to be posted.  Hmmm, guess I shouldn't have stayed away so long from my blog.  I still want to create 365 cards this year, I am behind by 100, time to get to work.
 

Card #94

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy
DSP: Lawn Fawn Daphne's Closet
Stamp:  Simon Says Stamp Flower Flower Friend
Ink: Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Button, Blue Ribbon


Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #93, Green Thank-you

This card I cased from Kristina Werner on the Simon Says Stamp March 2013 Card Kit Blog.  It is virtually the same as the one she made except I did not add faux stitching.  This is my favorite card kit from SSS thus far, I loved the colors, the stamp set and all the extra goodies that came with it. If you have never tried kits, I highly recommend the monthly kits from SSS. You can buy them for $24.95 plus shipping or join the monthly club for $19.95 plus shipping.
 

Card #93

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Bazzill Green, SU Whisper White
DSP: Lawn Dawn Daphne's Closet
Stamp: Simon Says Stamp Flower Friend
Ink: Early Espresso, Dusty Durango, Cajun Craze, Old Olive,
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #92 - Coffee Or Tea??

Recently, I needed to make a card for a Coffee or Tea theme for a swap and  my internal inspiration meter was on low, so  I turned to Pinterest for ideas and viola, a cup pocket card. I forgot to take a picture with the lid off, it has a piece of cardstock attached for a message.  The feedback from was swap partner was very positive.   It measures 4" x 5" and fits in an A4 envelope.
 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Bazzill Turquoise, SU Whisper White
DSP: Echo Park
Punches: Boho Blossom
Accessories: Tombow Multi Glue & Tape Runner, Colored Brads, White Ribbon

Card #91- Colorful Thanks

Inspired by this post on the Card Corner by Candee blog (one of my go to blogs for inspiration) I had to give this card a try.  The hardest part was finding the right stamp. 

Card #91
 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White, Crushed Curry
Stamp: Vintage Verses and HA Long Leaf Flower Border
Ink:Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango
Accessories: Tombow Multi Glue, Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals

Enjoy!!

CJ

I'm Back with Card # 90

I am finally returning to blogging.  The past few months have been difficult, terrible, mind boggling and down right depressing.  But I am finally out of my despair and getting back into my crafty mode.  This was one of those times where life got in the way and I felt as if everything was topsy-turvy with no right side up.  Thank goodness for my hubby and kids they kept me grounded and the Lord kept me steady through this ordeal.  I truly believe 1 Corinthians 10:13, New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) now more than ever. 

¹³ No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.

The card I am sharing today I made for a very special little boy in Germany for his 1st birthday.  His Mama lived with us in 1999-2000 as an exchange student.  She is now married, a school teacher and a mom.  She is a wonderful girl and we are so blessed to know her and her family.   This little tractor was inspired by a similar card I found on Pinterest.  Very appropriate for a little boy living near his Grandpa's potato farm.

Card #90

 

 

 
Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Bazzell Green and Black
Stamp: Hero Arts
Ink: Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Brads

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #89 is a lovely flower card made for another Swap-Bot exchange. The challenge this time was to use a sketch as your guide. I stayed fairly true to the sketch with one minor change. I love the colors and my simple stamped image. Perfect for this time of year.


Card #89



Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted

Card Stock: Whisper White, Bazzill African Daisy Yellow

DSP: Lawn Fawn Daphne's Closet

Stamp: Stampendous Agapnthus Cluster

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait

Accessories: Tombow Mono Glue, Adhesive Nail Heads

Cards 86, 87, and 88 Christmas

Another Swap-Bot card exchange, actually two exchanges for Stamped Christmas cards.  I always enjoy making Christmas cards and these were so easy to throw together.   I made three cards, swapped two and kept one for myself.  How sweet is that???

Card #86

Card #87

Card #88

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler (my fav), Very Vanilla
DSP: Echo Park Season's Greetings
Stamp: Contempo Christmas
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: Tombow Mono Glue and Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Red Tuille (recycled from a gift), Glitter Pen (used on tree not visible in photo), Close To My Heart Ribbon Slide

Enjoy!!

CJ

I'm Back with Card #85 a Wreath Card

After a bit of an absence to take care of life's little hurdles I am back to making cards.  This is the first week I have been able to make cards in a month.  We have had a water leak, I worked a long term sub job at my children's school for an ailing teacher and friend, we had some family illness and some disappointments to deal with as well.  I may not have the time to make a card a day, but I am still going to number them.

For months, perhaps even a year or more I have seen wonderful wreaths created with the Martha Stewart Branch Punch and I was wanting one so badly.  After searching the stores here and looking endlessly on-line I finally broke down and bought one from Amazon.  I am so happy I did as this will be a versatile punch that I will use for years. 

My first project with it was to create a card with wreath for an exchange on Swap-Bot.  I selected springy, girly, happy colors and butterflies(that you can barely see in this photo.)  It is a lovely card and I adore my new punch.

Card #85

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla
DSP: Que Sera from KandCO
Punches: Martha Stewart Medium Branch & 3in1 Classic Butterfly
Accessories: Tombow Mono Glue, Stickles Glitter, Ribbon

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #84, Just Because

Love this card!! I "cased" it from the ever so awesome Jennifer McGuire. The technique is called ghost stamping, where you stamp white over color. I had fun making this one, it was so easy and again I used the Flower Friend stamp set from the Simon Says Stamp March card kit.

Card #84

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Tangerine Tango, Crumb Cake 
Stamp: Flower Friend
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Temping Turquoise, Primrose Petal, Whisper White, Early Espresso
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #83, For a Friend

First time I have ever tape a paper sack to a card. I have a gift card ready to go in this and out to the post man in the morning.  I used a new stamp set form the Simon says stamp March card kit.  I must say I really like this set, it was designed by Kristina Werner--very talented!!! 

Card #83

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock:  Wild Wasabi
DSP: Lawn Fawn "Daphne's Closet"
Stamp: Simon Says Stamp Flower Friend
Ink: Color Box Chalk Chestnut Roan, SU Whisper White
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals. Petite Label Punch, Small Paper Sack, Small Paper Clip



Enjoy!!


CJ

Blog Update and Changes

I am finding it a bit difficult to keep with making one card per day, so I am going to just post when I can and not daily, I was so happy to make it into the 80's but boy has it been a lot of work.  The idea well is drying up and this adventure is becoming more a chore than guilty pleasure. 

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #82, Quilt Card

Another card with a quilted  type pattern very similar to yesterdays card with a few changes, I switched the base card stock and added a button. I may stamp a sentiment in the bottom corner but will wait on that until I am ready to ship it off to someone.  Picture not so good, you cannot the stamped image on the label with button on it.




Card #81

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight
DSP: Lawn Fawn "Daphne's Closet"
Stamp: Pretty Petites
Ink: Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals. Petite Label Punch, Button

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #81, Another Hello Card

I always have fun making patch work type cards, I am loving the new petite label punch and stamp set from Stamping Up.  I used papers form the March Simon Says Stamp card kit.  Very nice kits and they are a bargain.

Card #81

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi
DSP: Lawn Fawn "Daphne's Closet" and Bazzill Butter
Stamp: Pretty Petites
Ink: Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals. Petite Label Punch

Enjoy!!

CJ

Card #80, Hello

Same design as yesterday's card just a different sentiment and punches. Picture turned out awful, but it looks great in person.

Card #80

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White, Marina Mist
DSP: Lawn Fawn "Daphne's Closet" and Bazzill Butter
Stamp: Pretty Petites
Ink: Baja Breeze
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Small Tag Punch Petite Label Punch, 1" Square Punch

Enjoy!!

CJ