Hello

My blog has moved here.  I have joined Stampin' UP! and created a new card blog.  You can follow me over there.  New blog is www.tea-n-stamps.blogspot.com

CJ


Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted Card Stock: DSP: Stamp: Ink: Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals

Card Swaps Recieved - August 2015

This month I received lots terrific cards and one set of Christmas ATCs.  I truly enjoy handmade cards.  So what happens with all the cards I get, because honestly I love to make them but I don't very many out.  I donate them.  Yes, I give them away.  Birthday, Thank-You, Thinking of You, Get Well, and blank cards go to my kids elementary school and local charity shop.  (Yes, I am in my 50's with kids in elementary school-late starter in the parenthood game.)




Beach Card
from Jeanne in Massachusetts

Anything Goes Swap
from Lori Lee in Utah

Anything Goes Card
from Lyn in Kentucky

Happy Anniversary Card
from Chris in Florida

Birthday Card for a Friend
from Denys in New Jersey

Red and Green ATC
from Lyn

Lace Card
from Faye in Australia

August Card Swaps

I participated in several swaps this month in both card groups, USA Card Making and Card Crafts.   I really like the card groups they are laid back and very friendly, no rating and no ranting if you miss a deadline.   Some of the cards I made on Wednesday and a few were made a while back and were appropriate for the swap theme.   Here are the cards I made and shipped off to my card making friends. 

Happy Anniversary Swap

Birthday for a Friend

Anything Goes Swap

ATC Swap

July Sketch Swap

Sailing Swap

Card with Lace Swap

Freestyle Swap



Enjoy!!

CJ

July Card Swap

Here are the cards I made and received in my July swap with USA Card Making and Card Craft groups.

Here are the cards I made for the swaps:

Here are the cards I have received.  I am expecting a few more. 

Freestyle from Kathy
Card Crafts

Latch Card from Sharon
Card Crafts

Butterfly Card from Mary
USA Card Making

 

Enjoy!!

CJ

Hello Again - Swap to share

I have not posted on this blog in many months.  Now I am back.  I still make cards and I have made many since the last time I posted.  I even joined a few card groups on Yahoo, USA Card Making and card Crafts, that I really enjoy.  I just sign up for monthly swaps and exchange cards and best of all there is no rating just a simple thanks from the receiver. if you enjoy making and swapping cards as I do you may want to consider joining one or both of these groups.  The swaps are well organized and everyone in both groups are very friendly and welcoming.

Today I am sharing cards I received in June from Lynda of USA Card Making. Thanks Lynda for some lovely cards and I truly love all shades of blue. 

Blue and Orange Card

Alpha F Card
F is for Flowers

These are the cards I sent out in June to my partners in the USA Card Making group. 

Alpha F Card
F is for Flowers

Blue and Orange Card
Inspired by Dawn O

Alpha E Card
E is for Echinacea
AKA Purple Cone Flower

Enjoy !!

CJ

Jar Birthday - Card #35-2014

Another terrific card from Dawn O. Buffet Card Club.   Does this look like a jar? The envelope punch board is a very handle tool.  It is available everywhere.  I go mine from 123stitch.com.  This card went to my SIL for her birthday. 

Card #35-2014

 

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White, Costal Cabana
Stamp: Whimsical Words, Betsy's Blossom
Ink: Coastal Cabana
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Itty Bitty Flower Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Adhesive Pearls, TIEF, Baker's Twine


Enjoy!!

CJ

Peaceful - Card #34-2014

This card I CASed from Dawn O, who CASed it from Kay Kathloff. Too me it says peace, calm, and serenity.  My card is a bit simpler than the original, which has a textured background layer. 

Card #34-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Marina Mist, Soft Suede
Stamp: Serene Silhouettes
Ink: Soft Suede
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Close to Cocoa Ribbon

Enjoy!!

CJ

For All You Do CAS'd Crumb Cake - Card #33-2014

I found the design for this card on Pinterest and I could not resist. I truly love SU's "For All You Do" stamp set and this card just spoke to me.
 

Card 33-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler
Stamp: For All You Do
Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink, Cherry Cobbles, Early Espresso
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Natural Twine

Happy Together Bright - Card #32-2014

Another card inspired by the Dawn O March 2014 Buffet to Go class. I changed it up a bit and used one of my favorite SU stamps, "Happy Together". This stamp set I will keep forever, I have three kiddos so this is perfect for my little brood.
 

card #32-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Basic Black
DSP: Kaleidoscope
Stamp: Happy Together
Ink: Gumball Gree, Summer Starfruit, Strawberry Slush, Lost Lagoon
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Baker's Twine

Enjoy!!

CJ

Amazing Card #31-2014

Another card inspired by Dawn O, from her "Just Cards" Buffet to go class. She is the SU demonstrator that I go to for ideas and easy to do card kits. I just got my August kit and I am very excited. This particular card is part of the kit I received in March (yes, I am a bit behind). I had two of this card in my kit, you will see the other in a later post.

Card #31-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black
DSP: Sweet Sorbet
Stamp: Simon Says Stamp Flower Friend
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Baker's Twine


Enjoy!!

CJ

Blue and Yellow - Card #30-2014

Another card designed by Dawn O. I really enjoy here monthly card club.

Card #30-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Midnight Muse, Whisper White, Summer Starfruit
DSP: In Color Paper Stack
Stamp: Whimsical Word
Ink: Midnight Muse
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Starburst Framelit, Circle Punch, Midnight Muse Stitched Ribbon

Enjoy!!

CJ

Yellow Birthday - Card #29-2014

This is one very yellow card which looked much better than the photo. Looking back I should have added a layer of white under the black. I am sure I "cased: the design from Pinterest--what a great site.

Card 29-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black
Stamp: Everything Eleanor
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals

Enjoy!!

CJ

Get Well Blue/Green - Card #28-2014

This design I found on Pinterest also. I like the simplicity of the card and any sentiment can be used with this design.



Card #28-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Night of Navy, Always artichoke
DSP: Stash Scrap
Stamp: Stampendous
Ink: Always Artichoke
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Blossom Punch, 1-1/4 Scallop Punch, Boho Blossom Punch, Rhinestone Jewel
tamp: Ink: Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals

Enjoy!!

CJ

Thank You with Strips - Card #27-2014

Another thank-you card with strips of DSP for the background. Sweet and simple.  I really like the Hero Arts Flower Friend stamp set, I have used it on many cards.  This card was part of a kit from Dawn O.  Love her!!

Card #27-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
DSP: Quatrefancy Speciality DSP
Stamp: Simon Says Stamp Flower Friend
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals

Inchie Card - Card #26-2014

Here is another inchie I made for another swap. It is a rather simple card just the way I like them.

Card #26-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Always Artichoke, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
DSP: Scrap from stash
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Adhesive Brads, Gossamer Ribbon

Enjoy!!

CJ

White Card #25-2014

Another fabulous card from my Dawn O monthly card club kit. This one was very clean and simple. I love the candy dots, so much easier that brads.

Card #25-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Whisper White
Stamp: Simon Says Stamp Flower Friend
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Brights Candy Dots, Decorative Dots TIEF, Petite Petals Punch

Enjoy!!

CJ

Another House Mouse Swap - Card 24-2014

Here is a second Daisy Float House Mouse card I made for a swap.  This is my favorite House Mouse stamp.  I colored the image with color pencils.

Card #24-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Red Rose, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Stamp: House Mouse Daisy Float, Sentiment Hero Arts Flower Friend
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, EK Success Color Pencils

Enjoy!!

CJ

Yellow Amazing - Card #23-2014

Card #23-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Stamp: Flower Shop, Simon Says Stamp Flower Friend
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Versa Fine Onyx Black
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Adhesive Rhinestone Jewel, Pansy Punch

Challenges:  Case Study #195

Enjoy!!

CJ

You are So Kind - Card #22-2014

This is a card from Dawn O's Card Buffet to Go kit. Very simple and quick card to put together for any occasion. 

Card #22-2014

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Smoky Slate, Whisper White
Stamp: Betsy's Blossom, Whimsical Words
Ink: Sahara Sand, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Rhinestone Jewels

Enjoy!!

CJ

Hello Hedgehog - Card #21-2014

I am fascinated by punch art. I enjoy searching blogs and Pinterest to see how creative folks are with their punches and I am constantly amazed. I love hedgehogs and I knew I had to give this a try when I found it.  It was sent off to one of my swapping pals.

Card #21-2014
Hedgehog

Card Recipe: All products SU unless otherwise noted
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Pink scrap
Stamp: Tiny Tags
Ink: Whisper White, Early Espresso
Accessories: Tombow Tape Runner, Stampin Dimensionals, Scapplped Circle Punches, Blossom Petals Punch, Owl Builder Punch, Small Circle Punch.  Black Marker, Small Pearl

Enjoy!!

CJ