(This is my second post for the day...if you're looking for Club Scrap Artist Team Challenge & Blog Hop, please click HERE.)

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

It's my turn to post over at EyeConnect Crafts' Blog!!!
I have a fun Mother's Day Card to share, using Lace-up Corset, Large:


Head over THERE to see the how-to and photo tutorial!


Club Scrap's April Technique Challenge is Paper Flowers...so I'm entering this card over there...

Challenges:
1. CS April Technique: Paper Flowers
2. Simon Says Wed: AGoes
3. Word Art Wed #280-#281: AGoes
4. Stamping Sensations April Challenge: AGoes

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

It's time for a little challenge and Blog Hop...the Club Scrap Artist Team was challenged to use Stamped Bouquet Unmounted Stamps in our projects!


Check out the entire Blog Hop to be inspired in different ways!!!

If you came from Debbie's Blog, you're in the right place!
Your next stop is back to Club Scrap's Blog (Karen's Post)...you can also go there for the complete list.

Here's what I created with this beautiful stamp set:


I used the green cardstock for a wreath project and I didn't want to throw the negative away...so, I trimmed it down a little, adhered on the Delft light blue carstock (a little crooked) and added some washi tape.
I stamped the flowers and leaves from Stamped Bouquet Unmounted Stamps in black ink, on different colored cardstocks and cut them out.
Once I decided on the placement, I colored them with Sharpie markers and adhered them on page.
I trimmed a mat for my photo and adhered it on page.
I added some glitter Thickers for my short title and added some journaling with a PITT pen.

This is your last stop! Thanks for hopping with us!
Please, go back to Club Scrap's Blog (Karen's Post) to start over! =)

Challenges:
1. Simon Says Wed: AGoes
2. Word Art Wed #280-#281: AGoes
3. CS April Technique: Paper Flowers

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

If you came from Club Scrap's Blog (Karen's Post), you're in the right place!
Your next stop will be Kay's Blog!

First, I have a couple of cards, using Cherry Blossoms Digital Kit and paper from Cherry Blossoms Deluxe Kit:


I printed the patterned papers, sentiments and digi stamps.
I distressed the edges of the printed panel and printed sentiment, added some sequined embroidery thread on the right side of the panel and adhered them to card.
I cut out the flowers, colored them with alcohol-based markers and adhered them on card.
I was going to add Dimensional Magic on the flowers, and once I did on one, I thought it was smudging the image, so I stopped there.
I also adhered a Cherry Blossoms Fan Charm on the right bottom side.

For the inside of the card, I just trimmed a printed paper, adhered it and added the trimmed sentiment:


The second card is a variation on a Gate Fold Card with a belly band:


For the belly band, I used a printed border and a cut out flower.
Then, I cut out the prints I wanted to use and adhered them on the card:

I also decorated the inside...I used a brown gel pen to draw strings on the lanterns, trimmed a printed paper, adhered it and added the trimmed sentiment:


And last, but not the least, I made a scrapbook page...a simple one, since I don't like to cover the designs of pretty papers:


I used a Cherry Blossoms Embellishment Cutapart with distressed edges on the top and adhered some layered photo mats.
I added little details like Cherry Blossoms Embellishment Pack Flower Sequins and Cherry Blossoms Embellishment White Micro Brads in the flowers' centers:


I also added some Blossom Stickers on flowers' centers and other spots.
I like that red photo mat...it's kinda shiny! =)
Finally, I added some gold (CTMH) and foam (American Crafts) stickers.

Don't forget to go to Kay's Blog!

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I haven't posted for a while...I was out of town...
I drove a long, long time going to Missouri and coming back here...and I got sick! Can't do that anymore! Too old for that! haha

Anyway, I used Yupo paper + alcohol inks + blending solution for the die cut doily. It didn't cut all the way (the details inside), but that's what I wanted.


I die cut the same doily on a 4" x 5.25" white panel. I stamped sentiment and adhered it on the card.
I added the Yupo paper doily in the negative space, for an in-laid look.
Finally, I added the die cut dragonflies from SU! (using Club Scrap Delft yellow cardstock).

Challenges:
1. HLS April Anything Goes with Dies Challenge:

2. WordArtWed #278-#279: AGoes
3. STAMPlorations April Challenge: Theme & Sketch

4. STAMPlorations CAS Challenge:

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

It's mid-month inspiration time at Creative with Stamps!!!


Remember...we are also celebrating our 1st Anniversary!!! So there are lots of prizes!!!
Make sure to join our challenge for a chance to win!






And here's my card:


I used Distress Stains (for "sky" and "grass") on a panel and let dry. I distressed the edges with an Edge Distresser (CTMH) and adhered it on the card base.
I stamped the bird family (Flock Together - CTMH) on white cardstock and cut them out.
I colored them with Illustrator by Spectrum Noir alcohol-based markers and adhered them on card.

I stamped sentiment and circles (retired CTMH set) on banner and adhered it on card.
Finally, I added some Dimensional Magic on the circles and let dry.
Click HERE to link up your cards for a chance to win prizes!

Challenges:
1. ATSM #237: Make Your Mark

3. Inkspirational #132: Word Prompt "Spring"

4. Simon Says Mon: Splash It On

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!


I started stamping icons and words (Planner Series: Get Your Craft On + Planner Series: Wedding).
Then, I went overboard with washi tape!

I stamped and die cut some flowers (Thankful Stamp Set and Sweet Cuts - Thankful), colored them with Spectrum Noir markers and added some glitter in the centers before adding them on page.



Join the April Inspiration Challenge - Anything Goes!

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

A quick card for a friend...clean and layered with a little distressing...


I used Cherry Blossoms Digital Kit and printed out papers and sentiment. I distressed the edges of the papers with an Edge Distresser (CTMH) and layered them on card.
I stamped kimono (Club Scrap Cherry Blossoms Art Nouveau unmounted stamps) on white cardstock and cut it out.
I outlined kimono and colored the cherry blossoms with with alcohol-based markers.
I watercolored the kimono in purple and let it dry.
I adhered the kimono on card and added the sentiment (outlined with Copic marker).

Challenges:
1. The Card Concept #70: Purple Haze
3. Inkspirational #132: Word Prompt "Spring"

4. ATSM #236: AGoes
5. Stamping Sensations April: AGoes
6. Simon Says Wed: Happy Birthday
7. Glitter N Sparkle #234: Spring (not Easter)

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

A couple of rainbow cards to color your weekend! =)

I stamped a "brushstroke" image (CTMH) on white cardstock, in rainbow colors.
Then, I used Distress Stains and Watercolors to add more colors.
After it dried, I trimmed the paper and punched a lace border.

On the first card, I added a flower (stamped and colored with Spectrum Noir markers)...I tried a no-line stamping technique here...
I cut it out and adhered it on card with foam tape.
I also added some Dimensional Magic Glitter - Gold on the center of the flower.
Then, I added a sentiment (Stampin'Up!).


Challenges:
1. Simon Says Mon: Make a Rainbow
2. Time Out #80: Inspired by Words
'When it rains look for rainbows, when its dark look for stars'
3. Inkspirational #132: Word Prompt "Spring"

5. The Flower Challenge #7: Sketch

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Easter is almost here!!!
I had a wooden egg and I altered it painting the side in metallic blue:


I covered both sides with printed paper from Club Scrap Delft Collection...
I die cut dragonfly, small flowers and heart (Stampin'Up!) using the yellow cardstock and made some flowers (Flower Market CTMH Cricut cartridge) using the blue one.
Then I added enamel dot, die cut flower and Glass Cabochon on the blue flowers.


I might decorate the other side, too... =)

Challenges:
1. Word Art Wed #276-#277: AGoes
2. Crafting with an Attitude #26: AGoes
3. Inspiration Destination #125: AGoes
4. Crafty Calendar April Challenge: April Showers/or Spring