Cased Pocket Card

Here is a pocket card I cased from Catherine Pooler.  She always has great ideas and I loved this card and it inspired me for a Watermelon card swap.

Watermelon Theme Pocket Card
Swap-Bot

Card Recipe:
Paper: Stampin Up!! Cajun Craze and Poppy Parade, a tiny green piece from K and Company Que Sera Sera
Other: Ink SU Cajun Craze and Versa Fine Qnyx,Red/White Bakers Twine, Dimensionals, sticky strip adhesive. Imaginese Stamp


Enjoy!!

CJ

A Simple Card



Every month I host I host a Christmas card swap on Swap-Bot.  In January I challenged the swappers by asking them to make a very simple card with only stamped images.  No embellishments, no ribbon, no layers.  This was even difficult for me to do, I love to put layers on my cards.  The card looks much better than the photo, I added a little bit of glitter on the swirls of the tree and the stars. 

 

Card Recipe: Stamped Set: A Timber from Close To My Heart

Paper: Stampin Up Whisper White
Ink: Stampin Up Old Artichoke, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler and  Crushed Curry
Other: Clear Star Sakura Jelly Roll Pen


Enjoy!!

CJ

Black and White Christmas Card

My Christmas Cards All Year group had a challenge to make a black and white card for the month of October.  This was difficult for me, since I am not real fond of black and white cards.  The layout was inspired by a Feature Friday Guest Card Maker post on OWH Stars and Stamps Blog.  I really liked this layout and knew I needed to case it.  Still not sure if I like this card or not but it is on it's way to Canada now. 

Card Recipe:

Stamped Sentiment: Hero Arts Holiday Sayings
Paper: Stampin Up Whisper White, Bazzil Basic Black, and Paper Studio Black/White/Gray Plaid
Ink: Versa Ink Black
Other: SU Large Snow Flake and Modern Label Punches, Martha Stewart Glitter, Sliver Ribbon from stash, SU Star Brad, SU Dimensionals and Tape Runner


Enjoy!!

CJ

Simple Thanksgiving Card

This week I put together a very simple Thanksgiving card for a swap.  I really love the fall colors of the striped paper against the dark brown cardstock.  

Card Recipe:

Stamped Sentiment: Stampin Up, Itty Bitty Words

Paper: Pure Luxury Chocolate Brown card stock and Paper Studio striped paper
Ink: SU Chocolate Chip
Other: Chocolate Chip ribbon from SU, Paper Studio orange flower, SU Chocolate Chip corduroy brad, SU Dimensionals and Elmers Tape Runner

Enjoy!!

CJ

Is it too early to say, "Merry Christmas"?

Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps Blog is having a "Beat the Heat with the holidays in July" card making challenge.  This week's challenge Christmas in July, that was my cue to jump in and make a card.   I used OWH Sketch #75 as my inspiration. 



Card Recipe:

Stamp:  Hero Arts
Paper:  SU Crumb Cake and Whisper White, Designer SU Jolly Holiday
Ink:  SU Chocolate Chip
Other:  Michael's Recollection Brand Flower and Gossamer Ribbon, Dimensionals,  Sticky Strip and Elmer's Tape Runner

Please pray for rain down south we really need it.  Have a Sunday.


Enjoy!!

CJ



Cards, Cards, Cards

My first (craft) love has always been cross stitch, but lately I find myself making more cards. I am taken in by all the challenges and sketches that are hard to resist at times. Here are a few I have made over the last week.

These are one of a kind cards made for card swaps on Swap-Bot.  The yellow card swap was it had to be spring themed and it had to be yellow--I made sure it was yellow.  The pink card is for Easter.  Frankly, I am not a big bunny fan so I thought the same flower image would work.  Overall very happy with the outcome.  Plan to make a similar card for another garden themed swap. 

Card Recipe: (All Stampin Up unless noted)

Base - Daffodil Delight and Blushing Bride
DSP - misc squares from swap stash
Stamp Set - Image/big sentiment from GinaK Electic Summer
Happy Easter from Stampin Up Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ribbon - misc scraps from my stash
Ink - Early Espresso, Staz-On Black
Tools - Paper Crimper, Nestabilites Labels One, Classic Scallop Circles and Labels,
Scallop Oval Punch, Slot Punch, and Word Window Punch
Extra - Yellow card image colored with chalks using a blender pen.
Pink Card image colored with color pencils and mineral spirits.

These cards were made for a Swap Your Speciality swap with an Owl theme.  The small card are 3x3 with an insert for a note.  They would be good for swaps or gift tag.  I was really pleased with how they turned out.  I used the sketch above for this card and the two below. 

Card Recipe: (All Stampin Up unless noted)

Base - Pumpkin Pie
DSP - Sunny Garden
Stamp Set - Punch Bunch and Hero Arts Thank-You Sayings
Ink - Chocolate Chip
Tools - Paper Crimper, Large Oval Punch and Circle Punch

This is such a nice layout from the Clean and Simple Blog this week.  I will be entering them in their weekly challenge just for fun.  

Card Recipe: (All Stampin Up unless noted)

Base - Rich Razzleberry and Pumkin Pie
DSP - squares from swap, Basic Grey and  Sunny Garden
Stamp Set - Hero Arts Thank-You Sayings and Everyday Sayings
Ink - Early Espresso, Whisper White Craft
Extra - White SU flower dyed Rich Razzleberry and colored Peach Parfait
Antique Brads (really love them)


Now I really need to get back to my stitching I have a RR to send off this week.


See ya!!

CJ

One Sketch, Three Challenges

This week I decided to participate in a few card challenges.  The first being OWH Stars and Stamps Wednesday Challenge "Going Dotty", Alphabet Challenge "S is for Stripes" and Color Dare CD99 challenge.    I selected OWH Star and Stamps sketch #59 for the cards. 

The OWH Stars and Stamp challenge required dots on the card.  The dots could be embossed or dots on paper.  The Color Dare challenge required the colors basic grey, marina mist and cherry cobbler  be used.  I decided to combine the two challenges, of course I had to use my favorite stamp set Stampin Up "For All You Do" and my dots are embossed using Cricut Swiss Dots Embossing Folder.

The Alphabet Challenge required stripes.  Easy enough.  I used the same sketch, same image, marina mist and cherry cobbler card stock, and some coordinating striped paper from Paper Studio.   Voila!!

Nice way to spend a Saturday morning, being crafty and creative. 

Please say a prayer for all the wonderful people of Japan.  The damage and destruction just breaks my heart.  I lived in Japan for 8 years so it is a place very dear to me and my family.  My hubby and I got married in Tokyo 21 years ago.  



See ya!!

CJ

OWH Bloghop

Welcome to the OWH Bloghop!!  If you came from Christine's Blog you you you are in thr right place.  If this is your first stop on the hop you will want to go to the beginning at OWH so you don't miss a thing.  This is my first ever bloghop and I am so excited to have you stop by today.  Here is the card I made to share with you.  I used the "For All You Do" stamp set from Stampin Up for this card.  I love this stamp set and I have used it quite often.  It is one set I will have for a very long time.  All the products for this card are from Stampin Up.  It is a very simple card and that is how I like to make them clean and simple.  




I was so happy when I found OWH and I am so proud to support them. Being retired military it fills my heart with joy to see all the love that is being sent to our troops. No matter where they are stationed they deserve our respect and gratitude for the sacrifices they make to keep our country safe. 


One of my favorite spots to visit is the OWH Flikr page.  I love looking at the photos of the troops with their cards.  The photos make me laugh and cry at the same time.  I laugh because the pictures are heartwarming and joyful, I cry because I want them all to come home safe and sound. 


If you would like a chance for a little blog candy and some love just leave a comment with your e-mail.  Below is the candy, the love will be a surprise.  On Monday I will have random.org pick a winner. 

If you are making Easter cards for the troops the deadline is March 18th and the deadline for Mother's Day cards is March 31st.


I am so happy you stopped by.  Now it is time to visit Shannon's blog, she is a very talented card maker. 

See ya!!

CJ

Operation Write Home Cards

Last week I mailed off 18 cards to OWH for their Spring Thaw Challenge.  I came up with three layouts that I found on different blogs and made several of each design.  I sent 6 of each to OWH and the rest will be used for swaps.  I entered this first card in the OWH Mid-Week Challenge for an "Anything Goes" type card. 



Sending Warm Fuzzies -- SU Paper/Image, Hero Arts Sentiment

 

Happy Mothers Day - SU DSP/Layers/Stamps, GinaKCard Base



Happy Birthday - SU Card base/stamp/ribbon, Basic Grey DSP

 I prefer to keep my cards simple, I am not into the multiple layers, lots of bling type cards--not my style.  I make cards to relax, so keeping it simple is the best for me.  Plus I am just not that creative--too much brain power required.  In addition, the shippers at OWH prefer cards that are not too bulky and blingy for the troops, that way they can get more cards into a box. 

Next week I am participating in my first ever OWH Blog Hop.  I have already made my card for the hop and I have some card making stash selected to giveaway.  More to come. 

Have a great Saturday!


See ya!!

CJ