Mother's Day with Cricut and Designer Paper

I used my Cricut machine, Designer paper, Wild Orchid flowers, Stampin up Die Cuts.

They all turned out great!!!

 The one below had some stenciling and modeling paste.  The Butterfly is from Stampin Up.

 Antique lace......

 Pearls, flourishes, butterflies-who wouldn't love it?

 A friend wanted one for a Mother that LOVES Mentos! 

 Stampin Up die cut flower and the butterfly.

I've been published!!!!!! bu Craft Stamper Magazine

I am beyond thrilled to share with you my 2nd publication with Craft Stamper Magazine!

I am so honored to be chosen over probably thousands of entries. 

My card is called Peaceful Thoughts. 

To see the instructions.....you need to purchase the magazine.

Click on this to get the link:   Craft Stamper Magazine

You can also purchase a digital magazine:  Craft Stamper Digital 

The magazine is FULL of inspiration.  Get yours today!!!

Cowboy Girl Birthday!

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Happy Saturday!

I've designed a custom birthday card.

The request was for a 17 year old girl using cowboy boots.

I hand drew the boot on tan SU cardstock. Ran it thru Big Shot using Sizzix Flourish embossing folder. I inked up one side with SU Bravo Burgundy which created this cool two toned look.

 I used Zig Artist Sketching Pen to outline the boot and draw the heel.

 Next, I applied Metallic Lustre -Fab Fushia with my finger.

Shiny highlights!

                     I knew I wanted to show both boots standing up. I designed a Z-Fold.

                   Started with 10x7 white cardstock. Scored at 2 3/4 and 5 inches.

             Covered with designer paper.

             folded and attached the boots with SU dimensionals.

This is did dots using Liquid Pearl White Opal

Then I decorated with Flourish with a Bling pearls and 

Wild Orchid flowers. 

The sentiments were stamped on tan cardstock and punched the edges with scallop punch.

Viola! LOVE how it turned out!!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a terrific weekend!

Die Cuts @ Party Time Tuesday

Today at Party Time Tuesday we're featuring die cuts.

I've used a couple of Stampin Up dies with my Big Shot.

 

My sentiment is stamped on vellum.

Flowers from Wild Orchid.

I was able to use the label that was punched from the front of the card for the inside!  Love the butterflies on front and back which are from Stamp Up.

You can find inspiration every day over at Party Time Tuesdays.  We have lots of fun and creative designers.  Check them out!!

Trigger Tuesday @ Moxie Fab

The first time I saw this trigger photo I knew I wanted to try the new ombre technique. I love how there are multiple layers of the same color.  I also love the butterfly.

Check it out for yourself at Moxie Fab World: Trigger Tuesday

For the technique inspiration, I referred back to a card Lynn at http://themangoboysandme.blogspot.com/ 
had done a while back.   She's the BEST at CAS.

 The cute little butterflies and the Mother's Day sentiment is from Stampin Up.
I used Tim Holtz Ice Spruce distress ink.
I wanted more details, so I used SU gold smooches around the edges of the butterfly.
I used a fine tip brown pen to outline each one and then highlighted the outside edge with a white Posca pen.

I don't think I've conquered the ombre technique.  I'll keep practicing.
Thanks for stopping by.  

Victorian Lady

This gorgeous Vintage Lady can be found at Nice Crane Designs. I've used K and Company paper, Wild Orchid flowers, Tim Holtz Old paper distress ink.  Layered on a 8x10 canvas.  I've sprayed a fixitive on the papers before attaching the flowers.

Check out my You Tube Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGR9cjB3MzI

Stand Up Picture folder w/Nice Crane

Stand up picture holder featuring Nice Crane Designs

 Cut out 2 12x6 solid cardstock. Score at 4 and 8 inches. Fold accordian style and attach them together.

 Used Lost and Found 6x6 pad. 

 Made side pockets so you can either tuck a picture into it or attach picture.