I must confess-- the basic idea from this card was lifted from a card I saw in PaperCrafts (my apologies to the designer whose name I did not write down). I loved the way she stitched between the squares. So I had to try it!
Supplies: Hobby Lobby kraft cardstock, Papertrey ink patterned paper, Savvy stamp, Hero Arts heart gem, Stampin Up scalloped punch, Memories black ink
Do you love these papers? October Afternoon -- one of my new favorite lines. The pocket is sewn on and you write on the little tag that pulls out from underneath it. Simple...
Supplies: October Afternoon paper, Scenic Route chipboard, Marvy scalloped oval punch, Bo Bunny paper, Chalk Ink, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot embossing folder, Hero Arts greeting stamp, Ribbon (NA)
Let's add Siobhan to the list from Australia! :-) I went to gather up the books and I had more than I thought I did! Congrats Siobhan!
Hester (Netherlands), Eveline van Heijst (Netherlands), Julia (Germany), Louise Charlton (Canada), Holly and Vicky H (Texas)!!!! I've sent you emails to get your address. Looks like these books are going all around the world which is so exciting. Congrats!
And many thanks to all of you for entering the giveaway. I loved reading your entries and hearing what you did to celebrate the 4th (or your country's holiday).
Please check back. I'm working on a great giveaway in the next week or two!
Thanks to all of you who have left a comment on yesterday's post to win a Designing with Greetings book. I will be drawing a winner tonight. And I have several extras of these books so you never know -- you may see a list of winners later today! :-) If you haven't commented on yesterday's post, please do so I can include you in the drawing.
A couple of days ago Jennifer and I taught a mini-card class at Stamp Your Art Out in Cincinnati. We had so much fun with everyone and I always love playing with Hero stamps! We used mostly stamps from the Summer 2008 release. All of the cards were smaller than the usual size --- this one is half the size.
I used this small bird background stamp that was just the perfect size for a mini-card. I stamped it twice -- with white ink on kraft paper and kraft ink on white paper. And I took the latter and cut it out and popped it off the card front. So easy!
Supplies: Hero Arts stamps, Chalk ink, Brilliance white ink, Memories black ink, Bazzill cardstock, string (Hobby Lobby)
Stay tuned over the next few days for more cards from class.
I love this holiday. To me it's about country, family, freedom and the many blessings that we as Americans enjoy. I hope this holiday is filled with festivities and fun for you!
I would love to hear what you love about July 4th! Or for you to share any fun plans that you have for this great holiday. (and if you aren't in the US just stop in and say hi! :-) ) I will randomly draw a winner from all of the posts on Saturday night and you will receive a copy of Autumn Leaves' Designing with Greetings card book. SO many great ideas in it. Good luck! (And who knows... I may just give away several of these books!)
Today is Melissa P's birthday and I thought I'd wish her a great one by making a card that is totally inspired by her! OK, not nearly as good as her cards but it has some signature Melissa touches.... Beautiful patterned paper and a gorgeous ribbon bow with a button sewn on. I know her cards when I see that element. Gorgeous! And I've been wanting to try it. Have a wonderful day Melissa!
Supplies: October Afternoon patterned paper, Bo Bunny dots paper, Hero Arts stamps and pearls, May Arts ribbon, Tres Jolie button, Penny Black greeting stamp, Marvy Scallop circle punch, Prisma pencils, Diamond Stickles, Chalk Ink
OK, at least I have ONE card done for Jennifer's card drive! Better then nothing huh? Have you seen the new lines from Autumn Leaves? This is the boy collection and it has the cutest embellishments. I'm anxious to play some more with it.
Supplies: Bazzill cardstock, Autumn Leaves paper and stickers, Ribbon (NA)
I loved this Stampin Up set as soon as I saw it! So fun!
Supplies: Bazzill cardstock, Stampin Up paper and stamp, MME Tres Jolie buttons, Prisma pencils, Hero Arts gems
I was wondering ... does anyone else procrastinate on making cards sometimes? I LOVE cardmaking and anything to do with this wonderful hobby. But sometimes I put off going into my studio to create. And I have no idea why! I planned to make at least the 3 cards for Jennifer M's card drive this weekend. Did I? No... And I've officially run out of weekend. Ridiculous I say... :-)
I think it's fun to send a photo card with the recipient's picture on it -- or a picture of me with them if I have it. Here is a fun technique --- print out the photo in black and white and in color. Cut out the part of the photo that you want to highlight from the color photo and adhere to the black and white. Makes that part that you want the eye to focus on pop out.
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