Washi Tape! CAS

I saw this type of card done on someone's blog.  I thought I'd pinned it on my Pinterest page, but couldn't find it.  Actually, I remember now - I couldn't pin it - it was in an email.  Anyhoo - I think the one I saw was a little more elaborate.  It had multiple flowers cut out - 2 I think.  I wanted to do a CAS card, but with some bright washi tape.  I used a stamp from my new Paper Smooches Slang Gang set.  I just LOVE that set.  Too cool.  I used a die from Stampin Up that is part of the Secret Garden die set.  I did a little sewing around the edges just to give it a little something extra.  I really like the way it turned out.

This card will be heading to Operation Write Home and from there will be sent to our troops serving away from home.  They can use this card to keep in touch with their loved ones at home.  If you are interested in donating hand made cards to our troops - visit the website and see how you can participate.

Have a great day and be inspired.

Pretty Poppy - Again

I colored this Doodle Pantry poppy digi stamp with Copic Markers.  The card is very simple since I put so much efford into coloring the stamp.  This is one of my favorite flowers and my favorite stamps.

This card will be donated to Operation Write Home.  This organization sends handmade cards to our troops serving away from home.  Our troops send those cards home to their loved ones to stay in touch while they are away.  We also send encouraging letters to our heroes to remind them they are remembered at home.  Check out the website if you are interested in contributing cards or Anyhero letters.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

WOYWW 216 - The Animal Kingdom

Once again it is Wednesday and thanks to Julia at the Stamping Ground it is the day to share a picture of your work desk.  And a day to nose around other crafter's work area.  If you want to take a peek - go check it out.

I went to a crop last Saturday in support of Klothe-a-kid.  A friend of mine has become involved in the charity.  This charity provides food and clothing to children and their families in Kentucky who are in need.
I was able to complete quite a few pages.  I did cheat - 2 of the 2 pages layouts are mainly maps of 2 different Disney parks.  You can check out my other posts to see what I accomplished.

Here is my desk this week:

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Doodle Pantry - Lilly of the Valley

This pretty little digi stamp from Doodle Pantry was colored with Copic markers.  The background paper and frame are part of the Poppy collection by Little Yellow Bicycle.  I need to look up what company made this paper pack - it is one of my faves right now.  I had purchased a bag of irridescant sequins on clearance from Michaels quite some time ago.  I like the three different variations of the colors that are in the cardstock.  The frame was cut out using Nestabilities die.

This card will be donated to Operation Write Home.  This organization sends hand made cards to our troops serving away from home.  They in turn send the cards home to their loved ones to stay in touch.  Also included in those shipments of cards are Anyhero letters.  These letters are written to our heroes to let them know we appreciate the sacrifices they are making.  Consider writing a letter or 2 to include in your donation of cards to OWH.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April 

Doodle Daffodil

This beautiful stamp is a digi from Doodle Pantry.  I used Copic Markers to color the flowers.  The flower was cut out using a Nestabilities die.  The background paper is from a 6x6 paper pack called Poppy by Little Yellow Bicycle.

This card will be going to Operation Write Home to be sent to our troops.  If you want to donate hand made cards to a worthy cause - go visit the website to get all the details.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

CAS with Washi Tape

First of all I want to say - I am really enjoying the versatility of the washi tape.  I've used it on scrapbook layouts and cards.  And it can be used to tack things down while you work on them.  Awesome stuff.
Then I want to say - I just LOVE the Paper Smooches font that is on the front of this card.  I really want the Paper Smooches Slang Gang set - it is on my wish list now.

Since this is a CAS card - there's not much to say - washi tape and a Paper Smooches sentiment.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April 

Unity's Biggest Fan

I am a member of the Unity Stamp of the Week Club.  Unity makes the cutest stamps.  I need to focus on using all those stamps.  They build up quickly when you get one every week.

This is a CAS card that I made based on another card I saw on Jazzypaper Blogspot.  Mine is quite a bit different, but that card was my inspiration.

I used Hero Arts inks on the card in the background.  I used Momento Tuxedo Black on the card in the front for the black elements.  I used Stampin Up ink on the ink splatters (Stampin Up Gorgeous Grunge) Gumball Green and Poppy Parade.  I like the brightness of the Stampin Up colors.

These cards will be going to OWH.  If you have any extra cards and are interested in donating hand made cards to our troops visit the web site.  Or you might just be looking for the opportunity to put your craftiness to good use.  Operation Write Home can always use cards to send to our troops allowing them to keep in touch with their loved ones.  If you don't make cards, you can always write letters to our heroes letting them know you appreciate the sacrifice they are making.  Got to the website for more information.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

The Haunted Mansion - BOO

My favorite part of this layout is the haunted mansion sticker.  I found that sticker at Michaels and knew it would make my Haunted Mansion layout from our Disney trip.  My best memory of the Haunted Mansion is of my 14 and 17 year old being so scared when we started the Haunted Mansion ride that we had to exit through one of the early exit doors.  I wlil never let them forget it.  This ride is NOT that scary.  LOL

I used my Kiwi Lane Templates to create the curved layers.  I used a Cricut Cartridge (can't remember which one) to cut out the ghosts.  I used some googly eyes from a package of varied eyes that I found at Michaels.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Poppies - My Favorite Flower - Well One of Them

I just love poppies.  I cannot get them to grow in my flower beds for anything.  My mother just throws down the seeds and has fields of poppies every year.  So if I want to enjoy poppies - I have to stamp and color them.  This is a digital stamp from Doodle Pantry.  I used Copic Markers.  I love this color red.  I added some coordinating paper and some pearls.

I will be sending this card to OWH.  If you would like to donate your hand made cards to our troops serving away from home go check out the web site.  This gives our service men and women an opportunity to keep in touch with loved ones while they are away from home.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

WOYWW 215 - The Size of a Mouse Pad

It is once again Wednesday and that means that I get to take a picture of my desk and go to The Stamping Ground and see some other awesome work desks from around the world.

Here is my work area.  For some reason Molly thinks she owns my craft room.

I have a work space about the size of my Robert Patton mousepad.  It is crazy!  But it is what it is.

And here is just another view of my overcrowded crafting space.

I've been busy making cards.  I've wanted to do more CAS cards so that is going to be my focus for a while.

I will see you all in blog land.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

A Rose by Any Other Name....

I just happened upon these papers after I followed a Darlene Tutorial to stamp and color this rosebud - Two Step Stamping Tutorial.  I used Stampin Up A Rose is a Rose stamp set to try Darlene's technique.  I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink colors Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry and Peeled Paint.  I stamped the water color paper and used a water brush to blend the colors.

If you are a cardmaker and want to participate in a great charity, go to OWH.  You can send your extra cards to the shipper for your area and those cards will go to our service men and women allowing them to keep in touch with their loved ones at home.  Why hand made cards - because our heroes are worth it.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April