Perfect Sentiments: "CAS Get Well"

It is Wednesday and you know what that means!  Time for another challenge at The Perfect Sentiment!

 

"CAS Get Well"

The challenge: create a card with a sentiment of get well

The twist: make your design clean and simple

 

Our sponsor this week is Stitchy Bear and the winner will receive a $10 voucher to their shop.

 

I created a 5 1/2"x4 1/4" card for this challenge.  The card was made with white cardstock for the card base and it folds at the top.  I cut some black cardstock at 4 1/2"x4."  I then cut some shimmery sage green cardstock at 4 1/4"x3 3/4."  I embossed this piece with a Cuttlebug folder called Koi.

I wrapped the bottom white part with some seaweed twine three time.  I bunched it in the middle with a glue dot.  The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps and I matted it with the shimmery sage green and black cardstock.  I used foam tape to adhere it to the card, over where I bunched the twine.

For the inside I cut some black cardstock at 5 1/4"x4" and some shimmery sage green cardstock at 4 7/8"x3 5/8."  I cut more black cardstock at 4 1/4"x3 1/2" and some white cardstock at 4"x3 1/4." 

 

Now that you have seen what I created for this challenge, head on over to The Perfect Sentiment and see what the design team has created.  Then link up your clean and simple card.  I can't wait to see what you create!

 



Birthday Fishes

I used a pre-made card from DCWV for the card base.  I used my Cricut and the Elegant Edges cartridge to cut the light blue glitter cardstock.  I added some light blue pearls in the corners.

 

The fish and balloon were cut with my Silhouette.  I popped up the fin holding the balloon and popped the fish and balloon to the card.  I gave the fish some black pearls for eyes.

 

The seaweed is also from Silhouette.  The banner is from the Baby Shower cartridge.  I used Cricut Craft Room to size it that thin without changing its length.  I stamped it with a sentiment stamp from Scrappy Moms Stamps.  I wrapped the banner around a flat toothpick and adhered it down, with some foam tape in the middle to pop it up a little.

 

I made this for the following challenges:

• Fantabulous Cricut: fun with puns
• My Craft Spot: pop it up
• Exploring Cricut: pet/animal
  



Bird

I have a fun and cheery birthday card for you tonight!

 

The card is 5 1/2"x4 1/4" and made from green cardstock.  I cut some white cardstock at 5 1/4"x4" and embossed it with the Birds & Swirls embossing folder.  I wrapped the bottom part of the card with some green ribbon.  I cut two strips of patterned cardstock to create my banners.  The yellow banner is 1"x2" and the blue one is 1"x 1 1/4."  I added some blue pearls to the blue banner and yellow pearls to the yellow banner. 

 

The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps and I matted it with some green cardstock.  I adhered it to the card with some foam tape.  The bird is from the Silhouette store.  I adhered its wing with some foam tape and also adhered the bird to the card with foam tape.

 

I made this card for the following challenges:

• Cupcake Inspirations: cupcake photo inspiration
• 365 Cards: "Day 55" - sketch
  



Luck o' the Irish

I think this might be one of my favorite St. Patrick's Day creations!  I think this little guy turned out so cute!!

 

I used a Silhouette file to cut the 3D pot o' gold out of a shimmery metallic black cardstock.  I currently have no gold to put inside of the pot, but I will find something soon enough...probably some mini Hershy bars or something.  :)  The pot is about 4" tall when all assembed.  I wrapped peapod twine around the top of the pot and tied on the shamrock, which was also part of the cut file.

 

The leprechaun is from Simply Charmed.  He is cut at 5."  I used CCR to hide his face so that I could use a Peachy Keen stamp instead.  I used the largest face on the Simple Sallies Assortment.  I did not stamp the eyebrows and used the ones cut from Simply Charmed.  His eyebrows and hair are flocked with orange flocking powder.  I used a shimmery metallic gold for his hat buckle then, to make it seem even more like metal, I covered it in glossy accents.  I also covered his boots in glossy accents, as well as his eyes.  I used a shiny red gel pen to color his mouth and used some chalk to give his cheeks a little color.  To finish off my little leprechaun I used a gold metal brad for the button on his jacket.

 

I made this for the following challenges:

• Cardz TV: shamrocks or leprechauns
• Peachy Keen Stamps: 3D objects with metal (brad)
   



Purple Cupcake

This cupcake card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4."  I used a light purple cardstock for the card base.  I cut some dark purple cardstock at 4 1/4"x6" and some teal patterned cardstock at 4 1/8"x5 7/8."  I wrapped the teal cardstock with some lilac baker's twine.

The cupcake is from Cricut American Alphabet, cut at 3."  I inked around the edges of the frosting and wrapper.  I gave it a cute little Peachy Keen face and adhered it to the card with foam tape.  I used another Peachy Keen stamp for the banner and the sentiment.  I used foam tape in the middle of the banner and adhered the ends to the card.

I made this card for the following challenges:

• Scrappy Moms Stamps: baker's twine
• Peachy Keen Stamps: sketch
• {PIN}spirational Challenges: photo inspiration (I used the teal color)
• BBTB2: amethyst cake or cupcake

Perfect Sentiments: "Floral Fantasia"

Time for another challenge at The Perfect Sentiment!

 

The this week is: "Floral Fantasia"

The challenge: create a card with a sentiment for the occasion of your choice

The twist: use flowers in any way or any form you like

 

Our sponsor this week is Beccy's Place and the winner will receive 3 free digis!

 

I created a birthday card for my mother for this challenge.  Her birthday was actually two week's ago, but this way she won't have seen it on my blog before her actual birthday, so I was finally able to surprise her with her card!

 

The card is 5 1/2"x4 1/4" and I used a pre-made shimmery ivory card for the base.  The card base is from DCWV.  I cut some aqua cardstock for the mat, it was cut at 5 1/4"x4."  I another shimmery ivory card into a 5"x3 3/4."  I then embossed it with the Victoria folder and my Cuttlebug.  I used a Spellbinders scalloped circle Nestabilities die for my scalloped circles.  I used a Fiskars stamp for my sentiment.  It is stamped in ocean depth ink by Tsukineko.

I used some Prima flowers and sprayed them with turquoise blue Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels.  I added some ivory pearls to the middle of the flowers.  The butterflies are from a Martha Stewart punch.  I then covered them in lagoon Stickles.



I also finished the inside of this card.  I cut some aqua cardstock at 5 1/4"x4" and more of the shimmery ivory at 5"x3 3/4."  I embossed the shimmery ivory cardstock with the Victoria folder again.  I cut more aqua cardstock at 4 1/2"x3 1/4" and some plain ivory cardstock at 4 1/4"x3."  I used another Fiskars stamp and stamped the inside sentiment in the ocean depth ink again. 

 

Now, head on over to The Perfect Sentiment and see what inspiration the design team has created.  Then it is your turn, link up your floral creation.  I can't wait to see what you create!

Fish Onesie

I made two onesies for a friend of mine not long ago and have been planning on making a third.  I just wasn't sure what I wanted to put on it...all I knew was that I wanted another little sea critter.  I had a few cut images that I could use, but couldn't decide.  Well, I finally decided, with the help of the current challenge at My Sheri Crafts!  Their challenge is to use a fish on your project.  That settled and I picked out this cutie:

The fish came from the Silhouette store and I used my Cameo to cut it.  It is about 4 1/2" tall with all the pieces assembled.  I used both the colors I used on my other two onesies.  The eye on this one also glows in the dark and I have to say that it is a really cool effect.  My husband and I tried it out the other day.  :)

I Love You

I absolutely LOVE how this card turned out!!! :)  It is a really non-traditional Valentine and totally inspired by my favorite TV show.  You have my utmost respect and admiration if you can name what the show.  I will tell you at the end for those of you not in the know.

The card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4."  The card base is black cardstock and the white mat is 4 3/8"x6 1/8."  The damask cardstock is 4 1/4"x6." 

 

The smiley face is cut from my Silhouette Cameo.  It is about 2" tall.  I covered it in two coats of UTEE, since I wanted it to look shiny, like it was drawn on with spray paint. 

 

I used my Cricut and Sans Serif to create the sentiment.  I cut the letters at 3/4" and hand cut the white rectangles to fit each letter.  This card actually had a lot of texture, not just the shiny smiley face, but also the damask cardstock - it is flocked.

 

I don't know if I will give this to my husband for Valentine's Day next year or if I should give it to him to give to ME!  ;)  I got him into the show too, but I don't think he is quite as obessessed about it as I seem to be.  Oh, for those of you who don't know what TV show I am talking about, it is "Sherlock."  It is a BBC show, but it plays on PBS in the States and you can find it on Netflix.  I highly suggest you check it out!

 

I made this card for the following challenges:

• 365 Cards: "Day 44" - love (use the word love and is inspired by a show I love)
• The Friday Mashup: use texture
• Celebrate the Occasion: Valentine's, anything goes
• Fantabulous Cricut: Valentine card or project
• Exploring Cricut: be my Valentine
• My Craft Spot: make something for your sweetheart

 

 

 

 



Perfect Sentiments: "Furry Friendship"

It's Wednesday and that means challenge time at The Perfect Sentiment!  Here are the details for this week's challenge:

 

"Furry Friendship"

The challenge: create a card with a friendship sentiment

The twist: use an animal image on your card

 

Our sponsor this week is 2 Cute Ink.  The winner will receive 3 free digis!

 

Now, on to my inspiration!  I created a 5 1/2"x4 1/4" card.  I used brown cardstock for the card base.  I cut some pink cardstock at 5 1/4"x4" and some floral patterned cardstock, from the Kidlet Stack by DCWV, at 5"x3 3/4."  I cut a strip of light green cardstock at 5" and I punched one side of it with a Fiskars grass border punch.  I then trimmed it to about 1 3/8" in height.  I adhered it to the card with foam tape.  The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps and is stamped in rich cocoa ink by Tsukineko.

I used Give a Hoot to cut the deer.  It was cut at 3 1/2."  I used a brown polka dotted paper that I had in my stash for the deer.  I added some glossy accents to its nose and eye and some lime green Stickles to the center of the flower.

For the inside of the card I cut more of the floral cardstock at 5 1/4"x4."  I then cut more pink cardstock at 4 1/4"x3" and some white cardstock at 4"x2 3/4."  The inside sentiment is a continuation of the front sentiment, so it also came from Scrappy Moms Stamps.  It is also stamped in rich cocoa ink by Tsukineko.

 

Now that you have seen what I created for this challenge, head on over to The Perfect Sentiment to be inspired by the rest of the design team.  Just be sure to link up your card.  I can't wait to see what you create!

 

 



Greyson

I got the name sign done for my friend's son.  I started on it as soon as I found out what they named him, but it took a while to get it all finished.

The sign is a piece of 12"x24" canvas.  I painted the background with a bright blue and then added some curves in a darker blue.  The font is from Robotz and is cut at 3 1/4."

The seaweed, fish, crab, and shark are all cut from the Silhouette.  I used Mod Podge to adhere all my pieces to the canvas, then sprayed the whole thing with a clear coat protectant.

Country Stars

Here is a pretty non-traditional Christmas card and I felt like it ended up having a bit of country feel to it, especially with the colors.

 

The card is 5 1/2"x4 1/4."  The card base is white cardstock.  The brown mat is 5 1/4"x4" and the white mat is 5"x3 3/4."  The hanging stars were cut with my Silhouette.  I adhered them to the white mat and trimmed off the tops of the "string" once I had them in place.  The scalloped scallop border is from Elegant Edges.  I cut it longer than the white mat and trimmed it after I got it centered.  The white layer was put through the Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots embossing folder.

 

The sentiment is from my stash.  I stamped it in jumbo java ink by Tsukineko.  I colored in the little stars with a dark yellow marker to match the yellow cardstock I used.  I matted the sentiment twice, once on yellow and once on brown cardstocks.  The mats are 1/8" larger than the previous layer and I trimmed the white cardstock to fit the sentiment.

 

 

I made this card for the following challenges:

• 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown: brown, yellow, white
• Christmas Card Challenges: scallops
• 365 Cards: "Day 35" - use a popular pattern any way you wish (polka dots embossed on my border)
  

Sea Life Onesies

A friend of mine gave birth very early this morning to her second son.  I am so excited and just had to make her something.  Actually I have been waiting for her and her husband to decide what they were going to name him so that I could make a sign for his room.  I made one for his brother when he was born, so it only seemed fair.  I haven't made the sign yet, that will be coming soon though.  I decided to make her some onesies.

I just recently bought a Silhouette Cameo and have been playing around with it to get used to it, since it is quite different than the Cricut.  Well, these cute little sea life critters are from the Silhouette shop.  I sized them at around 4 1/2" and cut them out of heat transfer vinyl.

 

Cute little green octopus!

 

Adorable blue seahorse!

 

Close-ups of the critters:

The white parts of their eyes are cut from glow-in-the-dark vinyl.  That was actually unintentional...I didn't realize it was glow-in-the-dark until I was starting to iron it on the onesie.  I think it will be a cute addition though.

 



Simple Love

I guess today is all about clean and simple cards for me!  Here is another one:
 

 The card is 5 1/2"x4 1/4."  The card base is made from white cardstock.  I cut a grey mat at 5 3/8"x4 1/8" and a white one at 5 1/4"x4."  I used Jasmine to cut the word "love" at 3 1/4."  The hearts are from George and Basic Shapes, cut at 3/4."

 

That is all there is to this one, nothing fancy, but since I think this is the card I am going to give my husband for Valentine's Day, it doesn't need to be fancy.

 

I made this for the following challenges:

• Color Throwdown: riding hood red, basic grey, very vanilla, pink pirouette
• {PIN}spirational Challenges: photo inspiration
• 365 Cards: "Day 37" - space (I thought of white space) 

Flower and Flourish

We've started keeping track of people's birthdays at work.  So, I have taken it upon myself to make cards for everyone.  I have to plan ahead so that we can get them signed by everyone (or nearly everyone) before their actual birthday, but I think I can manage.  I might have to write down our birthady list to keep at home!  This is for a woman who's birthday is coming up in about a week and a half.

 This one is pretty simple, but I like how it turned out.

 

The card is 5 1/2"x4 1/4."  I used white cardstock for the card base.  I cut some dark purple cardstock at 5 3/8"x4 1/8" and more white cardstock at 5 1/8"x3 7/8."  I stamped the senitment in dusty concord Distress Ink, by Ranger, and embossed it with the Cuttlebug folder, Swiss Dots.
 

The flower and flourish are a Sizzix die.  I inked the edges of the flowers with more dusty concord ink and I inked the leaf with peeled paint Distress Ink.  The leaf is acutally the middle of part of the flourish.  I adhered the flourish to the card, then adhered the end of the leaf down and popped up the rest of it with some foam tape.  I curled up the edges of the flowers and adhered them together, then to the card.  The middle of the flower is a gem from Recollections.

I made this using the color challenge for "Day 39" at 365 Cards.

Kangaroo Love

This cute little Valentine is perfect for a little girl!

 

The card is 5 1/2"x4 1/4."  I used white cardstock for the card base.  I cut some dark pink polka dotted cardstock at 5 1/4"x4" for the mat.  The white scalloped heart is a Nestabilities from Spellbinders.  I added two pieces of fun pink ribbon under the left side of the heart.  The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps.  I colored in the heart and covered it with glossy accents.  The kangaroo is from Birthday Bash, cut at 3."  I added a little foam tape to her pocket to make it look like the little guy was really popping out.  I added glossy accnts to their eyes and noses.  The kangaroo is adhered with foam tape.

 

The heart balloons are part of the kangaroo cut.  I just cut three of them, one at 3," one at 2 1/2" and one at 3 1/2."  I gave each one of them a different Peachy Keen face.  I used some baker's twine to be the balloon's strings.  The smallest balloon is also adhered with foam tape.

I finished the inside of the card as well.  I cut some striped pink cardstock, the same type as I used for the balloons on the front, at 5 1/4"x4."  I cut some more dark pink cardstock at 3 7/8"x2 5/8" and some white cardstock at 3 1/2"x2 1/4."  The sentiment is from Fiskars.     



 

I made this card for the following challenges:

• 365 Cards: "Day 34" - sketch
• Celebrate the Occasion: Valentine card with ribbon
• Fantabulous Cricut: use a heart
• My Sheri Crafts: Valentines
• Peachy Keen: anything goes
• Scrappy Moms Stamps: Valentine's Day
• Cardz TV: kid's Valentine
• My Craft Spot: Valentines for kids
• SOUS: balloons
• Whimsical Designs: textiles (ribbon)
  

Baby Cards

The cards I have for you today are super simple, super quick, but super cute!

 

I made matching cards so that I would be prepared for either eventuality, if the need should arise.

 

Both cards are 4 1/4"x5 1/2."  I used white cardstock for the base.  I then trimmed some brown and yellow cardstocks at 4 1/8"x5 3/8."  The pink polka dot and blue star cardstock is 4"x5 1/4."  I added pink gems and blue pearls in the four corners.  The strips are 1 3/4"x5 3/8" and matted with a strip that is 1 7/8"x5 3/8."  I used Extreme Fonts for the lettering.  The word "baby" was cut at 3/4" and the words "girl" and "boy" were cut at 1."  I used foam tape to adhere the "girl" and "boy."  The giraffe is from Sugar and Spice and cut at 2."  I gave them google eyes and bows tied from baker's twine.  I also added cinnamon and yellow Stickles to the words "girl" and "boy."