Monday, January 28, 2019

That's One Sharp Set of Cards!


A few years ago I bought a bunch of indoor cacti and succulents for my home and office window sills. I have quite a collection now and they are so much fun to grow and admire. The window sill in my operatory at work is full and they are popular with my patients, especially the kids! It cracks me up when they come in my room and make a beeline for the window exclaiming, "Look at the cacti!" Kudos to the science teachers in Rapides parish because I didn't know that word when I was in elementary school! Little boys will even leave their mark and make mini cairns on top of the cacti with the colored stones in the pots. God forbid if I move them, because those little boogers expect them to still be there when they come back to see me for their 6 month dental check up! 🤣





Today's post is part of the Southern Girls January 2019 Challenge, Love is in the Air! I created a set of shutter cards using instructions from the Club Scrap Mumbai card kit and the Cacti Digital Stamp set from Lia Stampz.










You can view the video of my process below or on my youtube channel!






https://youtu.be/H8N91HbDZho




I just love the bold bright colors of the Mumbai kit! I used card stock and ribbon from the kit and colored the cacti images with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. I added some Stickles Glitter Glue for sparkle. (You can find the full supplies list at the end of this post.)





































Check out what the rest of the Southern Girls have created for the challenge and link up your project for a chance to win a prize from Krafter's Kart or Lia Stampz!





I'll look for you in the gallery!









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Below you can find a list with all the products used today! Links to multiple online shops are available, just click the store link below each item. Affiliate links used where possible at no extra cost to you. 





Digital stamp- Cacti set .cactus digi...
[ ETS ]
Mumbai Page Kit
[ CLB ]
Club Scrap Mumbai Card Kit
[ CLB ]
Club Scrap Hybrid Ink in Lagoon
[ CLB ]
Crafter's Companion LIGHTS 24 SET...
[ SSS ]
Crafter's Companion NATURE 24 SET...
[ SSS ]
Crafter's Companion DARKS 24 SET...
[ SSS ]
Crafter's Companion VINTAGE 24 SET...
[ SSS ]
Crafter's Companion BRIGHTS 24 SET...
[ SSS ]
Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue diamond...
[ AMZUS | ART | SSS | SBC ]
Ranger Stickles LIME GREEN Glitter...
[ SSS | ART | SBC | AMZUS ]
Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue yellow...
[ AMZUS | ART | SSS | SBC ]
Fiskars 12 Inch Portable Rotary Paper...
[ AMZUS | SBC ]
03441 Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper...
[ SSS ]
Tonic Studios MINI GUILLOTINE TRIMMER...
[ SSS | AMZUS ]
Scotch Quick Drying Tacky Glue, 4 Ounces
[ AMZUS | SSS ]
Scotch 085-R ATG Advanced Tape Glider...
[ AMZUS | SSS | ART ]
Scotch? 8" Non-Stick Precision Ultra...
[ ART ]
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board...
[ AMZUS | SBC | ART ]
Crafter's Companion Spectrum Noir...
[ AMZUS ]
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Saturday, January 26, 2019

Owl Be There!


If there's anything I can't stand, it's a smart owl! 😂






https://youtu.be/O6rHeD5x2tI




How many licks did it take for YOU to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop? I think I lost a few baby teeth trying to bite into those things by the count of three!





I absolutely LOVE the stamptangle line from JFF Stamps! The zentangle-like designs that fill the images make them so unique and different! The Stamptangle Owl Be There image reminds me of those Saturday morning commercials.









I found a fun owl themed quote on Pinterest to complement the owl image.









I measured the image, typed out the quote in Photoshop Elements to fit neatly next to the owl image and printed on Kraft card stock.









I used the sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches to design the background for a fun layered look. I took a little extra liberty with the sketch to suit my card design!









I stamped the owl image onto navy card stock with Versamark ink and heat embossed with silver embossing powder for a bold effect. I fussy cut the image and mounted with foam tape, assembled the layers and I finished it off with a pair of spectacles made with gold Fun Wire!









The JFF monthly challenge is still going strong! This month is a color challenge and we'd love for you to join us for a chance to shop at JFF Stamps. 









Click HERE to link up your project! I'll look for you in the gallery!









 
JFF Stamps Stamptangle Owl Be There
[ JFF ]
CUTTER BEE SCISSORS-CUTTER BEE
[ AMZUS | SSS | SBC ]
Club Scrap Card Stock
[ CLB ]
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE...
[ SSS | AMZUS ]
Toner Crafts Fun Wire Assortments icy...
[ AMZUS ]
Tsukineko VersaMark Watermark Stamp...
[ AMZUS | SSS | SBC ]
Ranger Embossing Powder, 0.56-Ounce...
[ AMZUS | SSS | SBC ]
Crafter's Companion HEAT GUN MODEL...
[ SSS ]
Marvy Embossing Heat Tool Uchida 2500...
[ AMZUS ]
 

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Friday, January 25, 2019

Retro Valentines!


If you're looking for some vintage Valentine inspiration, you came to the right place!









These cute designs were created using the Retro Valentine digital set from
Taylormadecards4u .









I used the cutting and assembly instructions from Club Scrap's January 2019 card kit to create these fun step up cards!









Isn't this little pup adorable?! I added some twine to the image for some fun dimension. I tried to adhere it with some glue, but it would't hold. Glossy Accents to the rescue! Funny how I didn't see that thumbprint I left in the glue until I photographed the card...









I think this card is my favorite! I stamped the mini hearts and fussy cut with Cutter Bee scissors and attached with strips of clear plastic film for a pop up feature.









This sweet little guy needed a mini bow tie and I added some glitter glue to his Valentine.













Click HERE to see more inspiration from the TMC4u design team and be sure to visit Monica Taylor's Etsy store for more vintage digital designs!









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Set of 8 Retro Digital Valentine...
[ ETS ]
Club Scrap Card Stock
[ CLB ]
Just For FunCraft Supplies, Rubber...
[ JFF ]
Scotch CAT 085 Advanced Tape Glider...
[ AMZUS | SSS ]
Scor-Pal - Scor-Pal Eighths Measuring...
[ SBC | ART ]
03441 Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper...
[ SSS | SBC ]
Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue...
[ AMZUS | SSS | SBC ]
Tsukineko Versamark Watermark Ink Pad...
[ AMZUS | SSS | SBC ]
Ranger Ink - Basics Embossing Powder...
[ SBC | AMZUS ]
Cutter Bee - Scissors
[ SBC | SSS | AMZUS ]
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