For Mom

Today I have a cute card for Mom :) Whether it's her birthday or Mother's day... this card will suit any occasion for mom.

We had secret santa at work and my secret santa gave me this awesome box filled with card making supplies. One of the items was a paper pack. As soon as I saw this pretty orange printed paper.... I thought of elegance....something for mom?? Hence this mom card. 

The sentiments are gold embossed and the "Mom" circles are popped up. After putting the card together, I felt something was missing....so I added the yellow-orange rhinestones to go with the background paper color.  A simple, yet elegant and pretty card

Products used:
Cardstock - Stampin' Up!
Printed Paper - DCWV The Glitter Basic Stack
Loved Ones - Stampin' Up! (Only available in digital form now)
Messages for Mom - Stampin' Up!(Only available in digital form now)
Rhinestones

This is all for today.

Until next time,

Happy Krafting

Where Your Heart Is

Last weekend my friends finally moved into their dream home :) They found the perfect place to raise their son (my godson) and build memories with him. Yesterday they had a small housewarming party so I made this card for them...

I wanted to keep it simple and wanted to use the sentiment from this stamp set I used. So I went with a white base with cut out house that lays flat on the cad base, while the heart frame is popped up. I love using copics when coloring images, but I am still in process of collecting them... I did not have gray shades, so I used watercolor pencils. 

Products used:
Simon Says Stamp's Where the Heart Is 
Stampin' Up! Hearts Collection Framelits Die  
Versafine Black Ink and Clear Embossing powder
Red Rhinestones
Stampin' Up! Watercolor pencils (now retired)
Blender Pen

This is all for today.

Until next time,

Happy Krafting

Birthday Wishes

After watching crafting videos on using stencils with texture pastes and embossing pastes I decided to break out my stencils I have had for a while. So I brought some stencils and some distress inks to create a pretty background. 
                             

 

I used Heidi Swapp's Stencil and 3 shades of distress inks- Spun Sugar, Seedless Preserve and Dusty Concord. Then with the stencil still on, I sprayed some Pearl Mist. Then I cut down the background to my required size to fit my card. 

I layered black cardstock under the stenciled background and layered it over white card base. It took me ages to decide how I wanted to use the background.... add ribbon, add a big sentiment, small sentiment, cover chunk of the background, cover just a little bit????? Finally I decided to use sequins. 

Some clear and purple/pink tinted sequins which I glued down using multi matte medium. The supply of sequins and multi matt medium cam in my Simon Says Stamps card kits :) A simple sentiment from Stampin' Up!'s  Label Love is stamped in black versafine and heat embossed with clear embossing powder for some shine. 

 

Love how it turned out :) Loving the stencils.... now only to buy some texture/embossing paste and try that next :D

Until next time,

Happy Krafting,

Cheers =)

Seasons Greetings

Today's card is inspired by the sketch challenge on Splitcoaststamper .... Sketch Challenge 503. It is a simple sketch....I was very excited to make it and use my distress inks for the same. 

I used snowflakes, Versamark ink and some embossing powder to create the panels. Then I used some tumbled glass and salty ocean distress inks and colored the cardstock. These inks blend so easily and give a magical look to images!

 

I layered some navy cardstock and polka dot printed paper and popped the panels over the layers.

Simple and easy card..... Try the sketch out.... could be used many different ways.... maybe a continuous pattern or message cut in 3 panels.... or 2 images and sentiment in the middle.... endless possibilities with this sketch :)

Until next time,

Happy Krafting,

Cheers =)

Quick, Fun Appreciation

So while I was working on card design this morning...my friend texted a picture saying she wanted me to make the label as in the pic. 

Pic from Made 2 Be Creative

  Yes she found it on Pinterest. It is a cute thing... she wanted to make this for her peeps at work....so a few minutes on the blog the pin took me to and I was cracking on it. Julia B, the author of the blog has the directions explained well.. Click on the pic above or HERE to checkout the original post and download the sentiment. It is in a circle and square form. Thank you Julia for making the labels and sharing them. 

So you need a piece of 7-3/4" x 3" piece of cardstock, scored at 2" on both sides. make a "z" fold- fold the score sides in opposite direction. Glue down one side at 2 ends to make a pocket. I used Scor Tape to glue it down--need the edges to be sealed strong to hold candy. I downloaded the sentiment, used 1-3/4" circle punch (as suggested). I also used 2-3/8" scallop punch, and 2" circle punch and made the layers. 

 Some foam tape to adhere the circles down and a 1-3/8" circle punch to make hole to be able to hang it off the bottle and the candy holder/Bottle Hanger is ready. One hour later.....

 ...... 12 hangers ready!! I sponged all the pieces with some Walnut Stain Distress Ink. Hopefully my friend and the receivers of her awesome thank you gift (on which these labels are going to sit) like it too. 

Until next time,

Happy Krafting,

Cheers =)

Mocha Crazy

Simon Says Stamp's October card kit is suppper cute... I know we are heading towards December and I am late with this kit... but things had been busy.....so this card kit is sure to please all coffee lovers (I love my coffee), whether it is the papers, the cute coffee cup die or the quirky stamp set!

How cute is the coffee cup and the sentiment is so stinkin' cute!! I got this sketch idea from CAS(E) This Sketch #101. A very simple sketch....I love the circles (I am a geometric person ;D). I stamped the mug and fussy cut it, its colored in using copic markers. The cute heart image is from the same stamp set which I cut out using 3/4" circle punch, ran some clear wink of stella glitter pen over it and covered it with glossy accents. The coffee mug is popped using foam tape.

The sentiment is from the same stamp set.... it was a 2 line sentiment, that I stamped in the same line using Versafine Ink, and clear embossing powder. I used a black marker to create outlines and Stampin' Up!'s Real Red write marker to color in over the message. 

I have missed my dashed lines :))

This is for now...

Until Next time,

Happy Krafting,

Cheers =)

Holiday Wishes

Today's card is inspired from a challenge at Clean and Simple Stamping. It is a very simple sketch... I added a little of my own...so I dont know if I will be eligible for the challenge... however I am going to just link this post to the challenge. The challenge is at Clean&Simple313 

So here is the sketch:

Here is my version:

I used 4 different stamps- Be Joyful; 

The top 3 sentiments are stamped in Versafine black ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. While the sentiment under the tree is stamped using Simon Says Lipstick Red. The cute little star is from one of the SSS Card Kits. 

I made a set of 8 of these....a little planning, doing it one sentiment at a time, and 8 of these came together in no time :)

I have said this before....and it is confirmed now...I am just not a fan of making sets of cards.... its more fun to come up with different ideas and designs instead of making multiple amounts of the same design!

Until next time....

Happy krafting

Cheers =)

Snow much fun!

Christmas is around the corner and I am now making Xmas cards..... I know I am late.... but better late then sorry.... talking about late.... I realized I am also late in using distress inks.... So over a month ago I had ordered my mini distress ink sets (I have all 36 colors so far :D) then ordered the storage containers from Amazon (Now how could I start using them without proper storage :P) and the round blending tool.

I am in love with them....now understand the craze for distress inks.....these inks are all worth the price!! My first try today with these inks was to use the ink and the round blending tool to color background. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do it properly... but I love how it turned out. 

I used Simon Says Stamp's November Card Kit stamp set for the snow (stamped with versamark and heat embossed with Winter Wonderland embossing powder) and the red background stripes. The snowman is from Hampton Arts Christmas set I bought from Michaels and the sentiment is from Stampin Up's Snow Much Fun (retired).

Since I was experimenting....I decided to jazz up the sentiment with some glossy accents :) The sentiment is directly stamped on the cardstock. 

The image is colored using copic markers, wink of stella clear pen and some pearl mist. 

I am in love with distress inks :D

Until next time,

Happy Krafting

Cheers =)

Welcome Little One

Today I have a cute little card to congratulate new parents.... welcoming little sunshine :D

I had this "hello sunshine" pattern paper from Simon Says Stamp March Card Kit 2014 and is from Lawn Fawn's Hello Sunshine 6" x 6" Paper Pack. It is a very happy paper pack.... I love the papers so much that I keep avoiding using them. So I thought "Hello Sunshine" would be perfect for a baby card :)

The stroller, and the sentiments are from this Baby stamp set I bought long ago... can't remember the brand. I stamped the sentiments using Versafine Black Ink and then re-stamped using Versamark ink and added some clear embossing powder. For final touches, I added some pearls and scattered them over the crowd. 

I like the simplicity of the card and how it can be used for baby arrival or baby shower.

This card is for sale on ETSY.

Until next time,

Happy Krafting,

Cheers =)

Sending Birthday Mail

We have a very dull and gloomy Sunday here in the south today.... weather has been cooler due to the rains... but the dull weather does not help :( So I decided to work on a card. 

I decided to use the Sending Happy Thoughts stamp set by Simon Says Stamp. It was part of their June card kit. I made a card using this stamp before -Birthday Mail. Love this set....especially the envelopes :))

So here is the card:

So I tried some dashes between the words.... I did not like it initially.... but after stamping some hearts I thought the whole thing looks cute! I love the fonts they have used in this stamp set. The "on your Birthday" sentiment is from On You Birthday by Stampin' Up!

I stamped the sentiment using Versafine Black Ink and then restamped it using Versamark Embossing Ink and sprinkled on some Clear Embossing powder for a subtle shine... unfortunately can't see the shine in the picture. All in all, it turned out super cute!

The card is for sale on ETSY

Until next time,

Happy Krafting,

Cheers =)

5 from 1

5 from 1...what is that you ask? 5 boxes from 1 sheet of Cardstock or Pattern Paper ..I knowww!! Isn't that faboulous!!! One 12" x12" Paper and 5 different sized boxes. Yes another trial from Pootles Papercrafts website :D

So basically you cut the 12" x 12" Paper into 5 different sized pieces, score and fold to make the boxes. It is pretty easy. Although there is one trick of folding in the corner for the box to close (which I ended little differently...details below).... however, it is not that hard if you see the tutorial. Also Pootles uses Pattern paper to make her boxes. I used Cardstock and cut out Pattern Paper pieces to decorate. Click HERE to see the video. 

So once I got the boxes scored and folded all required parts....I realized I did not like the closure tabs open ... so I added some glue, first on the inside traingles (as seen on left) and glued it down and then some more glue on the other side, which fixed the tabs. 

So they are pretty decent sized boxes.... From left to right in the picture...
Box 1 - measures 3" x 2" x 1" (Biggest)
Box 2 - measures 3" x 2" x 1"
Box 3 - measures 3" x 1" x 1"
Box 4 - measures 2" x 1" x 1"
Box 5 - measures 1" x 1" x 1" (smallest).... cutest one :D

Since I used cardstock, I used Pattern Paper to decorate the boxes.
I cut the pieces 1/4" shorter and decorated the top and 4 sides. Following are the measurements I used for pattern paper:
Box 1: 1pc- 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" ; 4 pcs- 3/4" x 2-3/4"
Box 2: 1pc- 2-3/4 x 1-3/4"; 2 pcs-3/4" x 1-3/4"; 2 pcs- 3/4" x 2-3/4"
Box 3: 3 pcs- 3/4" x 2-3/4"; 2 pcs- 3/4" x 3/4"
Box 4: 3 pcs- 3/4" x 1-3/4"; 2 pcs- 3/4" x 3/4"
Box 5: 5 pcs- 3/4" x 3/4"

 
 The flowers on top were created using the Boho Blossom Punch by Stampin' Up! Finally I added Pink Rhinestone in the middle of each flower.

I enjoyed making these boxes. It was exciting to see as they came together :D I hope you try them out as well!!

Until next time,

Happy Krafting,

Cheers =)

Treat Box

 

Isn't is a pretty box?? I loved it!! It is a 1 stick Treat box....that is you have to glue it at just one corner and it is ready. It is a very cute box which opens from both ends and finished box measures 3-1/2" x 1-1/2" and is 5" tall. I would recommend watching the video tutorial to make this one mainly to understand the scoring and rotation of paper. I made an error first time and so had to cut and score another cardstock. 

The tutorial is by Sam from Pootles Papercrafts and you can watch it HERE.

It would be a nice favor box... Here is a favor that my friend gave at her baby shower (Oh only if we would have found this video tutorial 10 months back!!) ... this box would have been perfect!

I used Mixed Medley stamp set by Stampin' Up and stamped the images in Rich Razzleberry and Daffodil Delight inks. I used 3/4" circle, 1-1/4" scallop circle and 1-3/8" circle. The Pattern paper is an old collection of Stampin' Up! , I don't rem the name of the Paper stack! Finally I used Daffodil Delight Ribbon to close. While making it I thought about sealing the top and just tying the ribbon around the box...maybe next time ;)

Like I mentioned before, it opens from both ends... so even if you get the boxes ready and seal if from top, you could stuff it from the bottom. 

Completely love the box...another successful trial :D

You should try it too :D

Until next time,

Happy Krafting,

Cheers =)

Blue and Yellow Box

My project today is a 3-D project again :D a cute little box by Pootles Papercraft... and I am trying to use Paper Pal Arts Challenge 211 which is a color challenge of using Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy and Whisper White Colors (Stampin' Up colors). 

I came across the challenge this morning, loved the colors... had 1-1/2 hour before the link up for the challenge closed, so had to be quick. However, I missed adding the link to link up by few minutes!!! Nevertheless, it was fun to use the colors and make this box :D Next I am planning to make a card using the same color combo... its just a cute color combo I think. 

For measurements and tutorial on how to make this box, click HERE. Here is my version of the project:

The box is made using 8-1/4" x 10-1/2" cardstock. The completed project is 3" x 2" x 3-3/4". It is a good sized box.

It is one of those days when everything I used in this project is by Stampin' Up, except the pearls and the pearl brad. I used the Quint-Essential Flower stamp, stamped it using Night of Navy and Daffodil Delight Ink and used following punches:
2-3/8 Scallop -1st layer (Bottom)
1-3/4" Scallop-2nd layer
1-1/4" Circle- 3rd layer
3/4" Circle- 4th layer
1/2" Circle- 5th layer (Top)

 I decided to use pearl brad on top for opening, and also added some pearls in the front... I was not sure how to lay them out... but I like 2 horizontal and 2 vertical pearls... they just complete the box well. 

Here is the inside.... I did not have anything I could fill this box with, so I used the 2 post it notes lying on my desk... they are standard size (2-7/8"x2-7/8"). I could easily fit 3-4 more, if I had any. So you could fill lots of candies in it.. or use it for small gifts. 

The challenge colors were fun to work with and the box was easy to make :)

Until next time,

Happy Krafting,

Cheers =)

Mini Milk Cartons

While I prep for my classroom, I have not been able to make cards....however, for some reason I feel good when I kick start my day with some 3-D project. Yesterday I made the Medium Sized Box, 2 days before that I made the Slim Treat Box and today I tried 2 different sizes of Milk Cartons :D Yes again inspired by Sam from Pootles Papercrafts who uploaded a 2 part video today. 


She is demonstrating making a 6 milk carton carrier, with milk cartons in it. Today's video is on how to make the cartons. Tomorrow hopefully she will be making the carrier :) I still remember when I got in crafting, I was so fascinated on how these cartons are made. I had downloaded a template which seemed complicated. But this tutorial is awesome!! Easy and quick... easy to make a few at a time. 

One 8-1/4" x 5-1/2" sheet makes this cute box. So you can make 2 from 1 sheet of 8-1/2" x 11". In her video Sam has stamped on the box. I used 4 pcs of 1-7/8"x 1-7/8" piece of pattern paper. The sentiment is from Mixed Medley stamp set by Stampin' Up! (retired). A simple matching button with white twine and a cute little small clothespin are perfect embellishments. The finished carton measures, 2" x 2" and 2" tall (from bottom to score line above the pattern paper). From bottom to top (where the clothespin is attached) it is 4" tall. To watch how to make this milk carton click HERE

As soon as I saw this, I remembered I had seen another video by her on making a milk carton. So I searched through her Youtube channel and found this other one. Now this one is tad smaller. But as cute :D

Since I was trying, I kept same design on both. Isn't it precious?? This finished box measure 1-7/8"x 1-7/8" and 1-7/8" tall (from bottom to score line above the pattern paper). From the bottom to top (where clothespin is attached) it is 3-7/8" tall. To learn how to make this box click HERE.  

Absolutely love these cartons... it is a perfect size box for baby shower favors, or classroom treats. You can decorate it as much or as little as you want. 

Love Love Love the project.... cant say enough about it :D Might have to think of ways I can use these in my classroom ;)

Until next time,

Happy Krafting.

Cheers =)

Medium Size Box

Today I have another 3-D project. This one is designed by Sam from Pootles Papercraft . It is a nice sized box that measures 2-3/8" x 2-3/8" x 1-3/4". Sam has 2 oversized tealights in her box which fit perfectly in this box. 

Here is my version:

It is the cutest little box... now the original design does not have the little notch I put, I just used a 1" circle punch to make the notch. I wanted to see how it looks, especially if I create this boxes to give to my students. Little hands would need the notch to easily open the box. 

I filled it with some candy I had at home.... I put in 10 pieces and they fit good and closed well too. I even put some mini Post-its, just to see how many would fit...I was able to put 6 of them easily. I really liked the size... it is perfect for candy favors, or as a gift box for jewelry.

Today all the material is from Stampin' Up- Baked Brown Sugar Cardstock, Poetry Print Pattern Paper, Label Love Stamp, Label Love Punch and 1-3/4" circle punch. 

Pootles has a very good video demonstrating how to make this box. Click HERE to watch. It is quick and easy to make.

Until next time,

Happy Krafting. 

Cheers

Neutral Baby Congrats

Through out the summer break I have been making cards.... and now its almost time to go back. So I got engrossed in making somethings for my classroom. But had to get back to making a card today. So I decided to use Paper Players Arts Challenge #209 It is a cute little sketch.... with a big circle in the front. The circle is what attracted me. I had the perfect stamp to go in the circle :)

Here is the original sketch:

 
 Here is my version of the sketch:

I have had this stamp forever now, but never used it. The stamp is Two by Two (Stampin' Up!). Today I used it and colored it in using Copic Markers and Stampin' Write Markers. 

I added some pearls to make it cute-sy ;) Since I was trying to make a Neutral card... I used brown, yellow and green mainly. 

While the layers are glued on top of each, I popped the whole panel on the card base. The brown layer is embossed using Sizzix Polka Dot Embossing folder. I tried to use to some Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen- Clear on the bird, butterfly and water and Silver on the embossed polka dots. 

Turned out cute.... mainly due to the stamp :D

This card is for sale on ETSY

Until next time,

Happy Krafting,

Cheers =)