Cute Card Thursday (Challenge 184)

Animal Crackers are the theme of this week’s Cute Card Thursday’s challenge. I chose to use a digi stamp called “Cecil Wrapped Up” by Digi Doodles Shop. I think he is just so cute. I coloured him with markers and glitter pens to give the card holiday sparkle. I think he is ready for Christmas.

Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a creative day.

Judy

Sketch Frenzy Friday Challenge SFF092311

I just love sketch challenges and Sketch Frenzy Friday always has some great
templates. The digi I used for this card was by Whimsie Doodles and the image is called Dottie's Garden and the sentiment stamp is from my unknown makers of unmounted rubber stamp collection.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you stop buy again soon.

Judy

The Paper Shelter Challenge # 33, For the Girls

The theme of the challenge was “For the Girls” and tonight I had fun with my new EK flower punch and a digi from The Paper Shelter called “Spoiled”. The background paper I created with several colours of dye inks and a sponge. The colours of the background set the tone for the rest of the card. “Spoiled” looks like a girly girly girl to me.

Thanks for stopping by and do something creative for yourself today.

Judy

I'm So Happy

This colourful fun stamp is by Terry Medaris and is from his African series and is called “I’m So Happy”. Check out Terry’s art stamps and his art work at:

http://www.terrymedarisartstamps.net/

I made this card for an upcoming card sketch swap for one of my favourite rubber stamp groups called the Rubber Inkers. I hope my partner enjoys the card.

Thanks for stopping by.

Judy

It is Party Time Tuesday (PTT#35) Anything Goes

Paper Shelter one of the sponsors for this challenge is the creator of this cute digi called “Walk Like an Egyptian”. Anything goes is one of my favourite challenges. I used the Z fold technique for the card shape and added pink pearls and butterflies that complement the background papers to complete the card.

Have a great day everyone. Thanks for stopping by.

Judy

Come And Get It Challenges - Easel Card

This week’s Come and Get It Challenge was to make a easel card. I was pleased with the way this card turned out although I made several mistakes and make some modifications to my plan along the way.

I have wanted to try this technique using Michael Strong’s kimono die cut for awhile and today was my chance. I cut the plastic with the die cut, embossed it with the swirl embossing folder and add colour to the back with Future floor polish and die inks. I added some gold accent flakes while the floor polish was drying to add some interest.

The background paper was made to match the kimono by splashing the same dye inks on gloss card stock and smearing them around. I did not like the way they turned out so I grabbed my Simple Green cleaner that I use to clean my stamps and sprayed the paper. I liked that effect and decided to use the paper on my card. I then tried to add some gold rub on the outside swirls of the kimono but it would not set so I rubbed it off although some stayed in the crevices of the swirls and I liked the effect.

Well back to my craft room and see what else I come up with tonight.

Judy

Patterns of Friendship

Do you remember this Stampin' Up stamp set? The stamp was in their catalogue in 2006. One of the Yahoo groups I belong to called the Rubber Inker's upcoming swap was to use a stamp, paper or tool etc that you had not used in over a year in making your card.

I went through my stash and found this stamp that had not seen any ink for a very long time. I like the simple card but it has not glitter or bling.

Well back to my stamp room. Time to clean up.

Judy