Friday, June 26, 2009

Neigh! Its Your Birthday

In my previous post I did mention that I have been making a number of male cards. I also told you that they are not really my favourite make, however, I am very pleased with the one I am showing you today which I would like to submit for the Papertake Weekly digi challenge.

This was made for my little nephew, however its a pity that after I gave it to my dear hubby it completely vanished and my nephew hasn't received it to date. Forgive me Owen! I tried to make it as fun as possible considering its for a young boy. The horse is stuck to a paper clip which can be removed and used as a bookmard (or could have!). Can you guess how I fixed the ribbon without using glue? Read on to see how I did it...

Materials:
The Big One - Temptations by Papermania
White, Brown and Dark Blue Cardstock
White and Black Pen
Black Ribbon.
Collaged Expressions by Inkadinkadoo
Horse Template from PaperCraft Inspirations (downloaded image/also printed)
PaperClip
Tools:
Spring Floral - Cuttlebug Die by Provocraft
Nestabilities - Square
Sizzix Die Cutting Machine
How to:
  1. Cover a tall card with designer paper leaving a small white border showing.
  2. Cover 1/3 from the left edge with dark blue paper and doodle with lines and dots.
  3. Die cut a square using the nestabilities and trace the horse image and star onto dark brown cardstock.
  4. Die cut the flowers and two tiny circles (latter was done with a hole punch/eyelet setter) and assemble the image.
  5. Once ready, stick the image onto a paper clip. Tie a knot with a black ribbon. Pierce two tiny holes, big enough for craft wire to pass through. Fix craft wire onto the back of the knot and stick the ends in the holes. Fix the wire so that the ribbon is tightly fixed.
  6. Stamp the sentiment on the square and assemble everything as shown.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Friday Sketchers - 57

Here is the card I made for Father's Day this yearfollowing the sketch on Friday Sketchers - not really one of my best. I'll be honest, don't really like making male cards, lol. This week I was practically busy making male cards for Father's Day and for my little nephew's birthday. Would love to hear what you think - (be honest please!)

Materials

The big one - Temptations - Papermania
Wine cardstock
Green glitter
Black Brads - Making Memories
File (for the edges)
From the Garden - Fancy Pants Stamps
Sizzix alphabeth - Trixie Girl
Nestabilities
Horse Template from Papercraft Inspirations

Monday, June 15, 2009

Cute Card Card Thursday - Challenge 64


Here is my card for the Cute Card Thursday's Challenge this week where we had to use a quote on the card. Hope you like it!

Materials:

Sugared - Basic Gray
Anita's Dimensional Stickers
Martha Stewart - Scalloped Dot Punch
Collage Saying - Inkadinkadoo
PC and Printer
Rhinestones

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Sketch Saturday #53


A very quick post today to show you the card I made for Sketch Saturday. Took me some time to tie it all together - distressing helped a lot in this case.
Materials:
Vintage Papers - HOTP
Teddy Bear Mini Brads - Doodlebug
Brown Cardstock
Collaged Expressions - Inkadinkadoo
Watermark pigment ink
Black Staz On Ink
Tools:
Sizzix Birthday Set
Nestabilities - Ovals and Scalloped Oval Large

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Mojo Monday


I'm back with some new cards. Time seems to be flying by so quickly, the heat is becoming stronger and it is getting very difficult to concentrate in my craftroom. I am seriously considering an AC in my little room as the fan makes such a mess with glitter and embossing powder flying everywhere - quite comic if I didn't have to clean afterward every single time I craft.
This is the card I made for MojoMonday's Challenge this week.. Just love the soft pink colours and my mother-in-law (the recipient) did too. And by the way, guess who took the pictures? My lovely husband before taking the card to his mother hehe! Sweet, isn't it?


Materials:

Vintage Papers - HOTP
White and Brown Cardstock
White Gel Pen
Forever Friends - Gift Stamp
Double side butterfly stickers
Gold Glitter
Anita's 3D glue

How tomake the butterfly:
  1. Cut out a doublesided sticker. Remove the upper protective sheet and cover with glitter.
  2. Cover the sticker with 3D glue and leave to dry.
  3. Stick your embellishment to the card.

Third Blog Candy Winner!

And we hava a winner!


So much for using Mr. Linky to make it easy when giving a number lol! Mr. Linky had some difficulties last week and not everyone managed to link. Even though using it seemed a good idea, it actually took me ages to go through the ones who do not have a blog or did not manage to link for the reason mentioned above. However, I finally can post who the winner is:


And that is Shari from California! Shari could you contact so I can give you the surprise choices and send the goodies straight to you.
Thanks to everyone who participated and hope to see you soon for my next blog candy. I have been hoarding some stuff you will surely enjoy.

Quick Post

Hi Everybody,

Sorry but haven't had time to draw the winner. Just to let you know I will be doing it tomorrow and posting two cards.

Good night