Think Pink Challenge

Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all my fellow Canadians, hope you are enjoying your long weekend. My mother-in-law has been in the hospital since the end of August, so my free time has been taken up with visiting her every day and I haven't spent much time in my craft room. I wanted to take part in Flourishes 'Think Pink' challenge so I put together this card yesterday. I used this week's Mojo Monday sketch #261 and got my colour inspiration from Color Q challenge #157.

For my background I used the Faux Letterpress technique. I brayered ink onto one side of an embossing folder before embossing my cardstock. I believe you can also apply the ink directly to the folder with your ink pad.

Supplies - Standard A2 size
Paper - Pink CS (SU), Black CS (Bazzill), White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp - Magnolias (Flourishes)
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Cotton Candy (CTMH)
Accessories - Striped ribbon, Grey Rosettes, Bitty Sparkles (CTMH), 1/2" black seam binding (May Arts), Pink rose, Rhinestone flourish (Prima)
Other - Exquisite Circles, Std. Circles Sm (Spellbinders), Embossing folder (Provocraft), Brayer, 3D foam

A Card For Dad

It's new release week at Flourishes so I thought I would try and play along with some of their challenges. Yesterday's Timeless Tuesday challenge #173 was to create something for a Dad. I don't have any Flourishes sets with masculine images so I had to make do with a sentiment from the 'With Gratitude' set. I also didn't have the right size chipboard letters, so I made my own by layering letters cut out on the cricut. I wanted to do 5 - 6 layers, but ended up with only 4 because I only had a very small piece the paper left that I wanted to use, but I think they worked. I do like how this card turned out.

I used the Mojo Monday sketch #245 and also entered City Crafter Challenge #113 - Buttons, Buttons...






Supplies: Card size is 4 3/4" x 6 1/2" - All Supplies CTMH except where noted

Paper - Cruisin' DP, Grey Wool, White Daisy, Juniper, Black CS, Red CS (Bazzill)
Stamps - With Gratitude (Flourishes)
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Grey Wool
Accessories - Buttons, Black Hemp, Black ribbon
Other - Cricut Art Philosophy, Without a Lock Embossing folder (Couture Creations), 3D Foam

Easy Baby Card - Graphic 45 Little Darlings

I have been struggling to craft for a while now (as I am sure has been obvious with my lack of posts), so I purchased some new supplies in the hopes that it would kick start my creativity. I fell in love with the 'Little Darlings' paper collection from Graphic 45 and have created this sweet baby card with it. I also used one of the new stamp sets that I ordered from Flourishes called 'Baby Love'. The card was based on an old Mojo Monday sketch - #151 The beautiful velvet ribbon, which I thought went perfectly with the feel of this card, was from a stash of ribbon that I won on Sharon Johnson's blog 'No Time To Stamp' - Ribbon Inspirations blog hop that she hosts every Saturday. You can check it out here, along with her store 'Stamp Simply Ribbon Store'.

Supplies: Card size is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Paper - Little Darlings - Graphic 45, Colonial White CS (CTMH), Brown CS (Bazzill) Stamps - Hello Baby (Flourishes) Ink - Brown Bag (CTMH) Accessories - button, waxy flax, Mocha Opaques (all CTMH), brown velvet ribbon (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) Other - Embossing folder (Crafts Too), Border punch (Martha Stewart), Labels 4 - Sm & Lg (Spellbinders), 3D foam

"Gus" Birthday Card - Mojo Monday 206

Hey all, I've been away for a while. Had a wonderful visit with my oldest daughter and next week my youngest daughter is coming home, so I thought I had better sneak a card in here. My brother-in-law is celebrating his 60th birthday, so I had to pull out my favourite digi image "Gus" from Bugaboo Digi Stamps

Normally I make these cards more simply with white bases and some contrasting bright colours, but I liked the sketch at Mojo Monday this week so I thought I would try something a little different for 'Gus'. I used one of Close To My Heart's new paper packs called 'Dreamin'. The opposite side of these papers, have beautiful floral designs, but for this card the more geometric patterns suited a masculine card better.

I paper pieced the robe and slippers and coloured the image with Copics.

Supplies - Card size is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Paper - Designer Paper - Dreamin' (CTMH), Brown cardstock (Bazill), Bamboo and Colonial White cardstock (CTMH)
Stamps - 'Gus' digi stamp (Bugaboo), Card Sentiments - D1111 (CTMH - retired)
Ink - Chocolate (CTMH), Copics, computer
Accessories - Anitque Copper brads, Flourishes Foundry Access. (CTMH), 1/2" brown satin ribbon (Offray)
Other - 3D foam

Mojo Monday #189 - Friend Card w Ribbon Flower

Happy Mother's Day to all. I didn't think that I would get a chance to finish and post this card today. I have a very dear friend who is going through a difficult time and I wanted to make a special card for her. I was happy to be able to combine it with this week's Mojo Monday sketch which is also a contest week. The paper I used - 'Wings' - is one of my favourites from Close To My Heart's current catalogue. I have also been playing with different colours of ribbon to make some more multi-petalled ribbon flowers. You can find instructions here on how to make them.

Supplies - All supplies are CTMH except where noted. Card size is 5" x 7"
Paper - Wings, Black and Colonial White cardstock
Stamp - Find Your Style
Ink - Black, Garden Green
Accessories - Cranberry Waxy Flax, Pretty Pins (retired), Pearl Opaques, Designer Shimmer brad, 3/8" black satin ribbon (fabric store, 1" Burgandy satin ribbon (fabric store), black eyelets (unknown)
Other - Martha Stewart border punch, Spellbinders Labels 10, needle, thread, glue gun

New Ribbon Flower and Mojo Monday 187

I have been hard pressed to make it to my craft room the past couple of weeks, so was very happy to complete this card today. Actually, I am more excited about this new flower that I created than the card. When I was putting away my organdy ribbon after my organdy flower tutorial, I started playing around with the ribbon and came up with a multi-petalled flower. I recreated it in satin ribbon as well and that is how I ended up with this beautiful sunflower. I hope to have a tutorial ready for you sometime this week.

The inside of the card reads 'You bring sunshine into all of our lives - Happy Mother's Day'

Here is this week's Mojo Monday Sketch

Supplies - Card size is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Paper - Brown print (K&Co), Script print (Prima), Green dot print (Kaisercraft), Sunflower and Colonial White cardstock (CTMH)

Ink - Cocoa (CTMH)

Accessories - 7/8" Yellow satin ribbon, 5/8" Brown satin ribbon (Offray), 3/8" Cocoa grosgrain ribbon (CTMH), charm (my stash), small Dimensional Element tag, Love Letters Rubons, Chocolate Waxy Flax, Designer Shimmer brad, Mocha Opaques (CTMH)

Other - needle, thread, glue gun, corner rounder, Bow Easy

Spring Is In The Air - Mojo Monday 185

I really like this week's Mojo Monday sketch, and couldn't wait to use some of the new spring Graphic 45 paper that I bought (love the little bonneted birds in the print) and a spring stamp set from Just Rite stamps that I purchased this past winter.

I stamped my tulip images twice and coloured them in with copic markers. Then I cut up one of the images and paper pieced three of the tulips and part of the bow over top of the original image. After cutting out each piece I gently rolled them over a pencil to give them more dimension. On the largest tulip I also made some cuts with a craft knife along a couple of the inner petal lines. The bottom scallop border was created by using a 1 1/4" circle punch and layering the light and dark green circles. I topped it off with a beautiful Antiqued copper butterfly from CTMH.

Supplies: Card size is 5" x 7"

Paper - Once Upon a Springtime collection - Graphic 45, peach, lt. & dk. green cardstock (Bazzill), Colonial White cardstock (CTMH)
Stamps - Breath of Spring (Just Rite), Happy Birthday C1257 (CTMH)
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Juniper (CTMH), Copics - R000, R01, R02, Y21, G000, G21, G28, E42, E43, E50
Accessories - Dimensional Elements - Bookplates (CTMH - retired), Antique Copper brads (CTMH), Antique Copper Butterfly - Bliss L2 Assortment (CTMH), cream satin ribbon (fabric store)
Other - Spellbinders - Classic Oval Small, Classic Scalloped Oval Small, 1 1/4" circle punch (CTMH)

Birthday Card With Layered Organdy Ribbon Flower - Mojo Monday 183

For this weeks Mojo Monday sketch I have made a birthday card for a dear friend of mine. I used some new designer paper from Prima and created a hand made organdy flower with a center made from a Close To My Heart designer brad and pearls. I have created a video for how to make these cute little flowers, please see my next post.

 Please Note : in my video I mistakenly say that you need 15" of organdy ribbon when you actually need 18", I do say the correct length later but just wanted to clear that up in case there is any confusion.

Here is another closeup of the flower -

Supplies - Card size is 6" x 5"

Paper - DP - Madeline Collection (Prima), Brown cardstock (Bazzill), Colonial White cardstock (CTMH)
Stamps - Friendship D1453 (CTMH)
Ink - Timber Brown (Staz On)
Accessories - 5/8" Colonial White organdy ribbon, Colonial White Designer brad, Mocha and Pearl Opaque Gems (CTMH), cream lace, 3/8" satin ribbon (fabric store)
Other - Spellbinders - Lacy Circles, Large Labels, Bow-Easy, needle, thread, glue dots, 3D foam

Mojo Monday #181 - Live Inspired Stamp Set

The first Monday of every month is a Mojo Monday contest. For this card I used some Basic Grey designer paper and a leaf embossed cardstock that I won at a crop (it's difficult to see the embossed pattern in the picutures). I added some hand made ribbon rose buds to pick up on the subtle blue in the pattern and coloured the clear crystal flourishes with my Black Copic marker.



Supplies - Card size is 7" x 5"

Paper - Basic Grey designer paper, Green leaf embossed cardstock (unknown), Black cardstock (Bazzill), Colonial White cardstock (CTMH)

Stamps - Live Inspired - C1408 (CTMH)

Inks- Memento - Tuxedo Black, Olive (CTMH)

Accessories - 5/8" black satin ribbon (Offray), fine wire, 3/8" Heavenly Blue ribbon (CTMH), Fairytale rose (Prima), Crystal flourishes (Prima), Blue floss (DMC)

Other - Spellbinders - plain circle and scalloped circle, border punch (Martha Stewart), piercing tool kit, needle, thread

Mojo Monday #180 - Baby Girl Congratulations Card

I am a great aunt again, that makes 23 so far! Baby Timea Elizabeth came into the world on Wednesday and all are well. Since I didn't have a baby girl card ready I thought I would use the Mojo Monday sketch for this card. This is actually the first circle card that I have made and I am quite pleased with the results. I used a Boo digi image from Bugaboo Stamps - too cute!

Supplies - Card size is 4" round

Paper - Printed - Sophia, Magic Moments (CTMH), Neena Solar White (for image), White Daisy textured, White Daisy, Blush, Hollyhock (CTMH)

Stamps - 'Boo & Teddy' - Bugaboo stamps, Tender Tags (CTMH)

Ink - Black, Copics

Accessories - 5/8" White satin edge organdy ribbon, 3/8" white satin ribbon (fabric store), 3/8" white organdy ribbon (CTMH), Bluch waxy flax, metal charm (CTMH)

Other - Spellbinders - scalloped circle, lace border punch (Martha Stewart), 2" scallop circle punch (CTMH), 1 1/4" circle punch (CTMH), computer, needle, thread

Mojo Monday #179 - Card with Vintage Flat Ribbon Rose

Good morning everyone, hope you all had a wonderful long weekend. Here is the card I made for this week's Mojo Monday sketch.  The rose that I used on this card is called a vintage flat rose. I made it using 1" satin ribbon. I love the way it looks and the fact that it is a fairly flat flower so is suitable for layout pages. If you would like to learn how to make this flower I highly recommend a book call Ribbonwork The Complete Guide by Helen Gibb.

Supplies - Card size is 5" x 7"

Paper - Basic Grey Cappella print, light green cardstock (Bazzill), Chocolate and Colonial White cardstock (CTMH)

Stamps - For Every Occassion (D1187) (CTMH)

Ink - Chocolate (CTMH)

Accessories - 1" lt. brown satin ribbon, lace (local fabric store), 3/8" New England Ivy grosgrain ribbon, Chocolate waxy flax, Opaques Gems - Mocha (CTMH), metal flower, pearl sprays (unknown)

Other - Spellbinders - circle and scalloped circle, fine needle, thread

Mojo Monday #177 - Magnolia Birthday Card with Ribbon Violets

OK, so I am back in business. Picked up a new camera yesterday, couldn't wait until Wednesday. I used this weeks Mojo Monday sketch for this card and hand made ribbon flowers. You can find instruction for making these flowers in the book by Helen Gibb - Ribbonwork The Complete Guide.

I would also like to say that I am still working on perfecting my colouring with Copics. I tried a different cardstock this time. I usually use Neena Solar White, but I was having some problems with feathering and bleeding. So, for this card I used XPress It Blending cardstock. I didn't mind it, have to use it more to see if I like the blending. What paper do you find works best with Copics?

Supplies - Card size is 6" x 6"

Paper - Express It Blending CS, Wings B&T , Magic Moments B&T (retired), Pansy Purple and White Daisy cardstock (CTMH),
Stamp Sets - Tilda with Balloon (Magnolia), Happy Birthday C1257 (CTMH)
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Black (CTMH), Copics
       Skin - E50, 51, 53, 93
       Hair - E41, 42, 43, 44
       Clothing - V000, 12, 15, 09, C1, C3
       Shoes - E42, 43, 44, 47
       Balloon - G21, 82, 94
       Grass - G82, 94, E43
       Shadow - W00, 3
Accessories - lace, 5/8" satin ribbon (fabric store), 3/8" Sweet leaf grosgrain ribbon (CTMH), Opaques Gems - Pearl (CTMH), 3D foam, needle, thread

Mojo Monday #176

Well, that has to be a record for me. It usually takes me a long time to make a card - finished this Mojo Monday #176 card in less than an hour! I love this ruched ribbon technique (details on one of my previous posts). I think this turned out to be a really elegant card. I used one of CTMH's new paper packs 'Bliss' - perfect for weddings, special occassions and heritage craft projects.

Supplies - Card size is 5" x 5"

Stamps - Gracious Greetings D1265 (CTMH)

Paper - Bliss B&T paper, Colonial White cardstock (CTMH), brown cardstock (Bazzil)

Inks - Desert Sand (CTMH)

Accessories - 1" ribbon (fabric store), Opaques Gems - Pearl (CTMH)

Other - fine sewing needle, thread

Mojo Monday #175

Alright, so I have already missed one Mojo Monday, and am just squeeking this one in before the new challenge tomorrow. Hopefully, I will find more time in the future.

For this weeks sketch I chose to do a Valentine's Day card for my husband. I usually do a more sentimental card, but thought I would try something a little more fun this time. I love the great new stamp set from CTMH - Birthday Blast (C1436) - as soon as I saw it in the new Idea Book I wanted to do a Valentine's card like this one.

I made a light box for taking pictures of my artwork, but still have to tweek the lighting. All in all I am not too unhappy with the result. At least I don't always have to wait for sun to co-operate. I will post a picture and details tomorrow.

Supplies - al products are CTMH - card size is 5" x 7"

Stamp Set - Birthday Blast C1436

Paper - Wings B&T, Juniper, White Daisy, Black and Tulip cardstock

Inks - Staz-On Jet Black, Juniper, Bamboo, Sweet Leaf Exclusive Ink pads, Tulip, Sunny Yellow and Blush Exclusive Inks markers

Accessories - Pewter Designer brad, pewter brads, Black Organdy ribbon (retired), Black Grosgrain ribbon

Tools - Fiskars border punch, Spellbinders circle and scalloped circle nestabilities, water brush, computer

Mojo Monday #173

I hope to do all of the Mojo Monday card sketch challenges this year. Here is week #2. I have a niece that is due to have a baby at the end of February so I thought I would make a baby card. Don't know what she is having yet, so I will have to create a little girl card at some point.

One of my goals for this year is to teach myself to colour with Copic markers. I didn't have the exact colours that I wanted for this sweet little mouse from House-Mouse stamps, but I managed to colour it with those that I do have. I'm not happy with the gray aura that I put around the whole picture, oh well, too late now.

Supplies - Card size is 5" x 7"

Paper - Neena Classic Crest Solar White (for image), White Daisy & Sky cardstock, Magnifique B&T (CTMH)

Stamp Sets - Sleepy Baby (House-Mouse), Tender Tags D1350 (CTMH)

Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics - E31, E35, E42, E44, E47, Y11, Y21, B000, B21, R20, C1

Accessories - Buttercup buttons, Splendor Designer brads (CTMH), blue floss (DMC), ruffled organdy ribbon (fabric store), 5/8" Lt. blue satin ribbon (Offray), Polka Dot embossing folder (Crafts-Too), Spellbinders plain oval (large and small), Bow-easy, 3-D foam tape

Mojo Monday #172

I like the Mojo Monday card sketches and would like to do each week's challenge,  but am not sure that is going to happen. I did manage to complete this week's sketch though.

Supplies - Card is 5" x 7" - All supplies CTMH except where noted

Paper - Neena Classic Crest Solar White (for image), White Daisy, Chocolate and Crystal Blue cardstock, striped paper - Cherry-O B&T (ret'd), Chocolate print - Topstitch B&T (ret'd)

Stamp Set - Piece of Cake D1407

Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Staz-On Timber Brown, Crystal Blue, Copics - R81, R83, B000, B00, E25, E29, Y15, W00, W3

Accessories - Crystal Blue Bigger brads, 7/8" Swiss Dot Lt. Pink ribbon (Offray), Spellbinders - plain circles, 3-D foam tape, needle, thread