A Little Bit Vintage

A G45 vintage birthday card. That's what came of the mess of stuff on my counter :)

 I used SU cardstock and Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe paper, Prima flower stem, some crocheted lace, and an old button.  Instead of folding it, I used two rings with some charms and crinkle ribbon. All edges have a bit of Black Soot Distress ink.



 

The narrow front piece opens with the little boot lace-ups for a hinge. The waxy flax 'lace-up' is from CTMH and the little metal corners were in my stash.  

 

 

On the bottom corner is a little arrow to hold the piece closed.

 Inside I added some lovely black lace from The Jule Box, gems from my stash, and on the left some G 45 printed paper.  The key and three of the butterflies are coated with crackle accents. 

 

On the back, I added a sticker from Bo Bunny Timepiece collection.  The card is approximately 5x 7.

 

Thanks for coming by today :)

 

 

Tea Tuesday with Tea Bag Package

I'm so late today, but Happy T Tuesday, I found this very little 'flower pot' on Pinterest (I live for Pinterest, lol).  My tea is coffee :) Timothy's Breakfast Blend in my Keurig.
This teacup garden and a few other fairy gardens can be seen at http://onceuponafairygarden.com/home.html.



I made a tea bag holder!  I think you could decorate this up to look like the front of a card.   They are so cute---and once again, the photo on Pinterest was a dead-end.

 

I started with a piece of  Anna Griffin paper, 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches and folded it as shown.

I marked the center, and folded the sides in---but, instead of just going to the mark, I over-lapped the sides about a 1/4 inch.

 



 

Then proceeded to fold in the top and bottom corners as shown below.

 

 I then folded the top again to make it look like a big tea bag---it measures about 5 1/2 inches tall by 4 inches wide.  Added a little tag and inked up all the edges with SU Cranberry Crisp.   

 

 This one has 4 tea bag packages in it and is a gift for a friend. 

I can see myself making more of these--so quick and easy!

 

Have a great day and check out who's doing what on Tea Tuesday, at http://alteredbooklover.blogspot.ca/ :)   

 

  

French Country Step Card

Here is another step card, this time using Graphic 45's French Country paper.

Little bit of fussy cutting on this step card. I used Crackle accents and Distress ink on the rooster piece. A little string of pearls near the bottom, an SU framelit die for the Close to My Heart sentiment, small bit of background paper--Basic Grey, Little Black Dress.  Card base is SU and a wee ribbon from my stash.

       

 

Just a little strip of sunflowers for the back.  Enough room on the back for writing.

This card could be for a birthday, accomplishment, or retirement.  

 

Thanks for coming to have a look :)

 

 

 

Little Darlings Step Card

Trying to use up this paper by Graphic 45. I have really gotten my use out of an 8x8 pad---I think there's enough to make another card or a couple of tags :)

Also trying to use up some of the step-card bases I cut out the other day. 

This style tends to not stand up properly so I usually put a paper or ribbon under it to help--haven't done it yet on this one, so you can see it's 'spread' a bit.     

I used SU Whisper White cardstock and edged everything in Tumbled Glass Distress Ink.  I did a wee bit of fussy cutting and used the edge scissors for the 'stamp' look.    

 

A side view.

 

I put a bit on the back too but no sentiment...yet :)  

 

Thanks for coming to look--please be sure to check out my face book page for everything in one place.....or my Pinterest page  :)

 

 

 

Lace, Pearls, and Crocheted Embellishments

Both of these cards are 'fashioned' after ones I saw on pinterest.  You can find them on blogspots called Ashatanka ( http://ashatanka.blogspot.ca/2011/10/2.html) and litenpus (http://litenpus.blogspot.ca/2011/09/juhuu-endelig-et-nytt-kort.html). 

I added lace and a Bo Bunny metal tag. I believe the pearl butterfly was Prima-I cut some of the 'tail' off to add it to the inside.     

 

Inside, just a little decorating.

 

The crocheted flower, leaves, and edging were made by me :) 

 

 

 

Thanks for coming to look  :) 

Have a great day!

 

  

 

Two 'Step' Cards

Sounds like a dance  :)  and it is.....kind of, with paper!  It's been a busy week. 

Thanks to the Ladies who came out in very cold weather (-28) for the card class. We made a folded card using the French Country paper from Graphic 45---I'm always so surprised at how much you can make from one 12 by 12 paper pad.  I've done cards, a picture frame, a card class and still have a mini album, tag album and more cards to make with it!

Anyway, here are the two step cards that I also did this past week.

Both were made using Stampin Up cardstock and Graphic 45 paper.

The first one is a side-step style.  I did some fussy cutting of the birds and flowers and put SU crystal effects on the lantern. The back is decorated a bit and has space for writing a sentiment. 

 

 

This next one is a center-step card done in the same paper. Thanks Bev for the idea of something on that corner :)  This card also is decorated a bit on the back with space for writing.  

 

 

Thanks for coming to look :)

 

 

 

Bird Song Card

Here's my latest efforts using that gorgeous Asian inspired paper from Graphic 45! 

I have wanted to try this design for a while and it SO fits this paper--don't you think?  I got the idea from Heartfelt Creations--check their card gallery, about two or three pages in, it's called a multifold.

The base is about 5 3/4 by 12 inches.  I've seen this in a couple of places and one person made a lovely sleeve to cover the whole card---because it tends not to stay closed :)  The printed paper....I measured every piece to fit.   

The lanterns are cut out, coated with crystal effects and hung on strings. The tassel is hung from two coins I had in my stash.     

 

The back has space for writing.  I wasn't sure if I wanted to put a 'label' on it but if someone wanted a sentiment, it wouldn't take long to stamp :)

 

Here it is at an angle (without glare from the window).  The two orangey coloured lanterns are raised on pop-dots. 

 

Thanks so much for coming by :)

Pretty chilly here....a good day for paper crafting! 

 

Graphicat Challenge Card

I'm entering this card in the Graphicat Sketch Challenge. This is one of the cute little images that I won in a give-away...Thanks Tanya :)

I've used all SU! paper and sentiments, pencil crayons to colour plus Sakura pens, Stickles, Smooch paint, Happy Birthday embossing folder, and some crinkle ribbon. The off-set paper behind the Dragon has the masking tape technique---cover a piece of cardstock with small bits of masking tape, sponge on ink, coat with clear embossing powder, and heat. The tutorial is on SplitCoast Stampers under Faux Leather Technique.

Here's a view from the side to show there is a bit of dimension :)

And here is the Sketch for you.

Be sure to check out the Challenge blog for lots of great ideas and of course you can go to Cheri's store from there too :)

Need a Lift?

My card for the Crafts and Me Challenge this week.

I've had this image coloured for a while and finally get to use it :) She's a Hannah Lynn digi that you can find over at the Crafts and Me online shop.

I've used X-Press It blender paper with Copics for the image, Stampin Up! cardstock and ink for sponging around the distressed star edges and the sentiments. The printed paper is from Hot Off The Press, I pierced and did faux stitching around it. Stars, diamonds and rose are from my stash. I cut out my own star shape which is about 6 1/2" tip to tip. The inside says 'You can count on me'.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the links above to see the Crafts and Me Challenge blog, the online store or their blog :)

Tissue Tape Card

The 'Way to Use it Thursday' over at SplitCoast, was to use tissue on a card. Well I just did a faux silk card the other day and decided to try making my own tissue tape.

I put some Sookwang tape onto my music tissue paper cut along the edge of the tape and voila! homemade tissue tape :)

I used SU! cardstock, pearls, and gold cord, and a Spellbinder die. I'm not sure whose stamp this is, but I coloured the image with Copics.

Thanks for coming by to visit :)

Challenge Card, Paper Roses and More

There is a new challenge over at the Graphicat Sketch's blog. Here is my entry for that, thanks to Barb (I believe)for the stamp and embossing powder. I used distress ink pads and Brushsticks to colour :)

Here is a close-up to show the colour in the faux silk technique that I used. The background piece with the music sheet tissue paper is sprayed with two Glimmer Mists, the gold really puts a shine on it.

And....here is the sketch.

Also, I tried making a couple of roses from the Stampin Up! ornament punch. You punch out about 25 or so, ink them up, curl the edges, and glue them down. There are quite a few youtube videos on making these.

Lots to show you today, here's a watercolour poppy--Stampin Up! stamp and watercolour crayons....

...and my Silly Bird (Stamps Happen)--coloured with Copics--birthday card for a friend...

I have the start of a book here...

Thanks for coming to look :) The family is moved into their new house, so I'm going to try getting this book finished before the end of the month when more family comes to visit :) I love summer!

By The Sea, Craft a Scene Challenge

This challenge, over at Craft a Scene blog was a new one for me to enter, but I just happen to have some Scenescape stamps, so I dragged out a couple and dusted them off :)

I've used glossy cardstock for the main image and SU! cardstock for the rest of the card, a SU! stamp on the right edge, a fiskars punch for the fancy edge, some beachy embellishments, and some twine. I took my SU! and Vivid! ink pads and just swiped them across the glossy card stock to get the sea and sky background.



The sand along the bottom of the driftwood and the stones is sand all the way from Scotland--very special :)



It was hard to get a good view of the Gelly Roll, Clear star, pen I put on the waves without getting a glare off the glossy paper, but you can kind of see it here.



Thanks for stopping by, please check out the Craft a Scene blog :)

Tea Tuesday and Grad cards

Good Morning Everyone :)

Today I'm off to town but first I'm enjoying a nice cup of English Breakfast tea. I've had this lovely tin for quite some time and don't remember where it came from, but the tea has a nice aroma and taste :)



I finished two grad cards. One is a 'spring' card and the directions can be found on SplitCoast Stampers. The taller style, that has a place to put money, I saw on Debbies Designs blog--she has a little tutorial with the measurements, just scroll down the page about three posts--I can't get the right post to work.



Thanks for stopping by, we have a nice rainy Tuesday this week :)

Check out other tea bloggers by starting at Kims blog.

My Coat of Many Colours

Join in the fun at Creative Accents Challenge Blog. This month it's buttons and twine!

Here is my card for the challenge. I used SU cardstock for the card base and the other paper is Creative Memories. The twine and little buttons are from my stash---I believe I've had those little buttons for a few years (such a hoarder!). That beautiful little girl image is a digi from Becky's Place. She's available with or without the patchwork design and is called 'My Mothers Coat'. Be sure to check out the June Challenge at Beckys blog too :)



And a peek at the inside.



I know, I haven't put any words on the outside OR inside :) I'm not sure yet, but it's going to be a 'I'm here for you' card.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the challenge and join us :)

Baby Bib Cards

Happy Friday Everyone :)

I made a couple of little bib cards yesterday. They are just the cutest! I got the idea from Debbie at Thinking Inking. I'm sure many of you have heard of her or seen her gorgeous work and if not, please take a look.

Anyway, these are just little cards, approximately 4" x 3 3/4". They would be great for hanging from a gift basket! You could make them whatever size, depending on your Nesties :) I used a Sakura white Gelly Roll pen and a Sakura rust colour Glaze pen--you can feel the 'raised' stitches.

The white card stock and polka dot paper is SU! and the flower paper is Oh Baby! Girl, Basic Grey. The OH BABY! GIRL tag is from the label that comes on the paper pad (nothing goes to waste) and edged with distress ink--Wild Honey. It looks crooked, but it's not :) The buttons are from my stash and I believe the ribbon is Basic Grey.

This one below has flowers from EK Success. The one thing that I found when making them is that I had to trim the very bottom scallop in the center, so that the cards will stand alone.

Thanks for stopping by :) please check Debbies link above to find the tutorial on how to make these cute little bibs :)