It is quite amazing how much a card can lift one's spirits. I really got into making cards more this year. I like that I can use up the stash that I have and create little gems in a relatively short period of time.
Nothing like a little MME. I like this one for its' distressing, the paper collection, the stars, and mostly because I was able to incorporate seven different patterned papers into it. It was my take on this Lucy Chesna sketch:
More MME for this next one I did for a No Sew Pleated Ribbon technique tutorial over at SNR Mag.
I love the textures, the inking and faux stitching and how backing the sticker with black cardstock tied it all together. Here is a side view to get a feel for the dimension of it. I had this one on display in my living room for quite sometime. It makes me think of my family every time I look at it.
This next card just makes me smile for its' cuteness factor. I won this stamp years ago in a stamping contest and finally got a chance to use it. Add in some October Afternoon and a piece of Cosmo Cricket chipboard whimsy and viola ... cuteness! Nothing like an obscure assignment looking for fruits and veggie cards to spark one's creativity. LOL!
Technique laden, but oh so fun, with some stamping, heat embossing, a bit of watercolouring, a border punch and a touch of Glitter Glam, makes this next card a birthday treat!
Lastly to finish off the feel good fest... a Crate Paper vacation card to send you on your way. I was inspired by our then soon-to-be adventure to Potter World in Orlando when I made this one based on a sketch for an assignment.
And here is the Lucy Chesna sketch that I created my take off.
My Nook friends will no doubt recognize bits and pieces from various kits in these. While I miss getting a new kit each month filled with luscious scrappy goodies that are the latest and greatest, I have to say that I will be able to still enjoy the years of goody packages that I have received for quite sometime. I have yet to have used up one kit in its' entirety. Sad but true and I am sure I am not alone (other than you past DT members). I have come close only a few times but still have pieces. More a lack of time on my part, not ideas and then always the next lovely to come along. Lucky for me, I still love what I have and look forward to creating with those little bits of Nookness for many moons to come. LOL!
TTFN,
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| Supplies- Patterned Papers and Stickers: My Mind’s Eye; Cardstock: Bazzill; Ink: Close To My Heart; Foam Dots: Dollarama; |
Nothing like a little MME. I like this one for its' distressing, the paper collection, the stars, and mostly because I was able to incorporate seven different patterned papers into it. It was my take on this Lucy Chesna sketch:
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| Supplies Patterned Papers, Trim and Sticker: My Mind's Eye; Cardstock: Bazzill; Ink and Pen: Close To My Heart; Double Sided Adhesive: Sookwang |
This next card just makes me smile for its' cuteness factor. I won this stamp years ago in a stamping contest and finally got a chance to use it. Add in some October Afternoon and a piece of Cosmo Cricket chipboard whimsy and viola ... cuteness! Nothing like an obscure assignment looking for fruits and veggie cards to spark one's creativity. LOL!
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| Supplies- Cardstock: Stampin' Up; Patterned Papers and Strawberry Die Cut: October Afternoon; Chipboard: Cosmo Cricket; Stamp: Inkadinkado; Ink: Rangers and Stampin' Up; Label Die: Spellbinders; Green Marker: Close To My Heart; Thread: Miscellaneous |
Technique laden, but oh so fun, with some stamping, heat embossing, a bit of watercolouring, a border punch and a touch of Glitter Glam, makes this next card a birthday treat!
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| Supplies Patterned Papers: Lily Bee Design; Image Stamp, Markers, Ink and Emboss Powder: Close To My Heart; Sentiment Stamps: Studio G; Emboss Ink: Tsukineko; Punch: Fiskars; Glimmer Glaze: Tattered Angels; Pen: Staedtler |
Lastly to finish off the feel good fest... a Crate Paper vacation card to send you on your way. I was inspired by our then soon-to-be adventure to Potter World in Orlando when I made this one based on a sketch for an assignment.
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| Supplies- Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper and Stickers: Crate Paper; Airplane Charm: 7 Gypsies; Pen:Staedtler; Ink: Close To My Heart; Date Stamp: Trodat; Foam Tape and Twine: Dollarama |
And here is the Lucy Chesna sketch that I created my take off.
My Nook friends will no doubt recognize bits and pieces from various kits in these. While I miss getting a new kit each month filled with luscious scrappy goodies that are the latest and greatest, I have to say that I will be able to still enjoy the years of goody packages that I have received for quite sometime. I have yet to have used up one kit in its' entirety. Sad but true and I am sure I am not alone (other than you past DT members). I have come close only a few times but still have pieces. More a lack of time on my part, not ideas and then always the next lovely to come along. Lucky for me, I still love what I have and look forward to creating with those little bits of Nookness for many moons to come. LOL!
TTFN,
5 comments:
Haven't seen you around for a while, hope you're doing ok!
Those are some STUNNING cards and I love to see the Nook parts on it. I have some left too of those kits... :-)
Oh WOW Cassandra!!! You've outdone yourself! These are gorgeous!!! LOVE them all (really!!). The one with the piggies is so stinking cute and the one with the pleated ribbon is just perfect!! (wish I could find that ribbon here!).
love these so much! It was such a treat finding your comment on my blog...I MISS YOU! Where are you hanging out? I am finding it hard to stay connected and am mainly on FB.
I agree...this year cards have made their way into my creations and they are so fun to do...a nice change from layouts. These are all so unique, beautiful and fun!! Here's to more creating in 2013!
How come I have missed you were such a talented card maker? These cards are just fabolous! My favourite is probably the one with the burlap - how creative is that!
And yes, I recognize some bits and pieces from the Nook kits :-) I save every little piece from the kits too, and use them for cards or layouts with just bits and pieces. Actually, today I'm making a card with Sassafras papers, they must have been in the July 2010 kit...
I just can't wait to see more cards from you!
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