Card for Embellish Circles Color Trends Challenge

One more post for today. I saw this challenge a week or so ago and have been formulating this card in my mind since then. It was a lot of fun to put together. I used my CM circle templates and circle punches to make the circles, and kind of free-formed the design as I went along.

I like the clean and simple uncluttered look of the card and hope you do too.

CTMH Supplies Used
Stamps: Say it in Style
Paper: White Daisy, Chocolate, Sorbet, Topiary
Ink: Topiary

Believe Christmas Card Workshop - Card 4

Here's card #4 from the Believe Christmas Card workshop. This one is a much different look than the others, and probably my favorite. I love the clean/simple look of it.

The little title element/border that the sentiment is stamped on was cut using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, and the 'Noel' stamp is from Say it in Style.

I'll be holding this card workshop (5 designs, 50 cards total) in mid-November. If you live in the Northern Virginia/DC area and would like to participate, please contact me. I will post details as we get closer to the event, but the cost of the basic workshop kit (before shipping and handling) is only $40!

Not local? You can still complete the workshop using my directions/cutting guide (additional fee for shipping the extra cardstock, Cricut AP cuts, and instructions directly to you). Contact me for details.

You put a song in my heart, card for SSD and CAS-ual Friday

This week I decided I would play along with the Skipping Stones Design challenge. The card also works for this week's CAS-ual Friday challenge which was a tribute to Operation Julie's Smile, an amazing blog hop to raise money for Julie Ranae.

I actually printed out the sentiment on the front of the card (the inside is stamped and says 'and a smile on my face'). This is the first time I've tried doing that, and it was easy and quick. I used Brenda Frerich's cloud technique on the paper with the sentiment (http://brendafrerichs.blogspot.com/2011_08_01_archive.html), and on the mat I just sponged a piece of white cardstock until I got the color I was looking for.

The tag was cut with the AP cartridge (2") in White Daisy and Kraft, using just the top and bottom of the tag as accent pieces for the tag. And I used my trusty Blending Pen to add a little depth to the birdie.

Hope you enjoy it. More Christmas cards tomorrow!

CTMH Supplies Used:
Stamps: Hot Diggity
Ink: Twilight, Black, Chocolate
Paper: White Daisy, Kraft
Other: Blending Pen, Cricut Art Philosophy, Hemp, 3-D Foam tape

Believe Christmas Card Workshop - Card 3

This is Card #3 from the Believe Christmas Card Workshop. The stockings are from the October Stamp of the Month, Holiday Magic, and I used a sentiment from the Say it in Style stamp set.

I used the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to cut out the stocking shapes. These are cut at 3 1/2". I experimented with 3 1/4", but you have to be quite precise when using that stamp size, and as this card is for a 50 card workshop, I think the participants could use a little grace in the stamping department.

Don't have a Cricut? You can always stamp the stocking body and top separately, cut around them and adhere them separately.

Believe Christmas Card Workshop - Card 2

Here is the second card from my Believe Christmas Card Workshop.

This card features the sled and a sentiment from October's Stamp of the Month, Holiday Magic, which is only available this month. If you place a $50 order, you get Holiday Magic for only $5 (regularly priced at $17.95).

I'll be holding this card workshop (5 designs, 50 cards total) in mid-November. If you live in the Northern Virginia/DC area and would like to participate, please contact me. I will post details as we get closer to the event, but the cost of the basic workshop kit (before shipping and handling) is only $40!

Not local? You can still complete the workshop using my directions/cutting guide (additional fee for shipping the extra cardstock, Cricut AP cuts, and instructions directly to you). Contact me for details.

Stay tuned for cards 3-5!

My Version of the Onesie Card

I have long been in search of the perfect onesie card. There are many versions out there, but they haven't been just right. I wanted one that was a little more real to life, not so boxy/angular, but large enough to be an actual card.

Here is my version. I love this card, but there is one hitch. As I mentioned, I wanted it to be a large, full-sized card, so 5x7. 5x7 cards generally open along the long side, but I wanted the onesie card to open at the top, where the shoulders are. As a result, you can't cut this out of a 12x12 piece of cardstock the traditional way. Instead, you'll need to cut about a 6" swath of cardstock out of the center of the paper on the diagonal. I kind of shudder to do it because I hate wasting cardstock, but I've been able to find plenty of uses for the scrap.



I did experiment with cutting front/back pieces and adhering them together. This method is a lot more time consuming to cut, and you have to be very careful in fitting the pieces together, but the overall effect is still the same. Here is a picture of the version made from two pieces. Can you tell the difference between the two?



Aside from having to cut on the diagonal, I am really pleased with this card. I think it does a great job of capturing the look and feel of a onesie, and is just the right size. This is my new go-to baby shower/new baby card (although I just might have another baby related card in the works....)

Thanks for looking!

Gotta have one? The template for this card is available for purchase. Details are under the Templates/Tutorials for Sale tab.

CTMH Supplies Used:
Stamps: It's a Zoo, Enjoy Life, Friendship Alphabet Large
Ink: Chocolate, Cranberry
Paper: White Daisy
Other: Cocoa Marker

Believe Christmas Card Workshop - Card 1

I recently finished up a 50 card Christmas Card Workshop that will be held mid-November. The workshop features October's Stamp of the Month, Holiday Magic, and the Believe papers. This is Card #1, and I'll post pictures of the rest throughout the month.



I'll be the first to admit that I was a little put off by all the blue in the Believe papers, and the majority of the cards follow a more traditional red/green color scheme, but I wanted to stretch myself and use some of the blue in a card, and I'm glad that I did. I like how the blue brightens up the card.

If you are interested in participating in the 50 Card Christmas Card Workshop (say that five times fast), please let me know. The cost for the Basic kit will be approximately $42 dollars. Add a few more items to your order, and you can get the Stamp of the Month for $5. If you aren't located in the Northern Virginia area, you can still participate. Contact me for details on how to place your order/receive the cutting guide and instructions.

CTMH Products Used:
Stamps: Holiday Magic, Say it in Style
Ink: Topiary, Holiday Red
Paper: Believe Level II Paper Pack (diagonal pattern, Sky, Holiday Red), White Daisy.