But my daughters 18th Birthday is Sunday and I really want to make a very special card for a very special girl.
I've never done a tri-fold and found this really cool card with a pop-up on it.
It's stamped--but of coarse I have a lot of ideas for my Cricut cuts, but you've got to see this card!
Click here.
I've got some things to post--so chekc back later!
Hugs-Linda
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Finished the cards I was hired to make!
It's not as much fun as u would think! Now I get to do what I want to do! Actually, I'll be making cards for a friends fund-raising auction....but I feel this is what I need to do next.
So here are the cards I made. Dear hubby helped me with the birthday card for the guy in the Navy. Used the Stand and Salute cartridge on this one.
I had some wavy 'foil-like' paper that I just had to use--so found a boarder with little boats and water--and I think it works!
I like the way the frame looks and cut it in blue and white and just used the white hat--"lightly" inked around it so it wouldn't get lost in the phase. The button in the right top corner I pick up in a pack a long time ago. I came close several times to throwing it out--but it has and anchor on it and worked great.
The other birthday card is one for a guy that has a birthday on Halloween! I used the layout and cut-outs that Mary at Cardz TV made last year. The cartridge used was Paper Doll Dress-up. I added the google eyes in the background--thought that gave it a 'spooky' look too!
I don't remember where I got the 'happy birthday-the 50 candles or the cup cake' If I find them later I will update!.
Both these cards are made 8 1/2 x 5 1/2--and had to make lots of adjustments on my sizing.
Hint: Use cute buttons for accents--just use scissors or wire cutters to cut off the hooping thing on the back--and a extra tip--put your hand and button and scissors/wire cutters in a bag--so if it goes flying off--it's in the bag and you don't have to go looking for it! I use a large (gallon?) zip-lock top bag. Sometimes I have to use a nail file to smooth the back down to flat.
Remember--I thrive on comments!!!!
Until next time!!
Hugs--Storylady
So here are the cards I made. Dear hubby helped me with the birthday card for the guy in the Navy. Used the Stand and Salute cartridge on this one.
I had some wavy 'foil-like' paper that I just had to use--so found a boarder with little boats and water--and I think it works!
I like the way the frame looks and cut it in blue and white and just used the white hat--"lightly" inked around it so it wouldn't get lost in the phase. The button in the right top corner I pick up in a pack a long time ago. I came close several times to throwing it out--but it has and anchor on it and worked great.
The other birthday card is one for a guy that has a birthday on Halloween! I used the layout and cut-outs that Mary at Cardz TV made last year. The cartridge used was Paper Doll Dress-up. I added the google eyes in the background--thought that gave it a 'spooky' look too!
I don't remember where I got the 'happy birthday-the 50 candles or the cup cake' If I find them later I will update!.
Both these cards are made 8 1/2 x 5 1/2--and had to make lots of adjustments on my sizing.
Hint: Use cute buttons for accents--just use scissors or wire cutters to cut off the hooping thing on the back--and a extra tip--put your hand and button and scissors/wire cutters in a bag--so if it goes flying off--it's in the bag and you don't have to go looking for it! I use a large (gallon?) zip-lock top bag. Sometimes I have to use a nail file to smooth the back down to flat.
Remember--I thrive on comments!!!!
Until next time!!
Hugs--Storylady
Thursday, September 16, 2010
A Christmas Card and
a card that a lady is buying from me.
This is the Christmas Tree (curlee!) on the Christmas Cartridge. I got the layout idea from a catalog. I used the retired Martha Stewart punch 'Branch". It has become one of my favorites. I added silver to the tips of the branches with some new silver highlight pens I got at Hobby Lobby. Really made it pop!
This is a larger card than I usually make, but she wanted it big. The flowers are from the Sweet Treat Cartridge and the leaf is from the Accents Essentials. The vase is from the Walk in my garden and the tag from the Bags, Tags, Boxes and More. I had a lady bug button that I removed the back part of it. I put some jewels from Michael's in the middle because it looked blank.
The inside has a verse I found online. The corners are from a Martha Stewart set--I just used the corner punch on all layers. The Butterflies are also a Martha Steward set with 3 stamps and the punch. I added glossy accents to make it pop!
This is the Christmas Tree (curlee!) on the Christmas Cartridge. I got the layout idea from a catalog. I used the retired Martha Stewart punch 'Branch". It has become one of my favorites. I added silver to the tips of the branches with some new silver highlight pens I got at Hobby Lobby. Really made it pop!
This is a larger card than I usually make, but she wanted it big. The flowers are from the Sweet Treat Cartridge and the leaf is from the Accents Essentials. The vase is from the Walk in my garden and the tag from the Bags, Tags, Boxes and More. I had a lady bug button that I removed the back part of it. I put some jewels from Michael's in the middle because it looked blank.
The inside has a verse I found online. The corners are from a Martha Stewart set--I just used the corner punch on all layers. The Butterflies are also a Martha Steward set with 3 stamps and the punch. I added glossy accents to make it pop!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
I got part of my job done...
I got all 12 of the "R" note cards done.
I tied the bow with my new bow-easy! And yup--pretty easy--but most of all--took most of the stress away!
I made the box with the Martha Stewart Scoring pad. I love it. So much cheaper than the Scor-Pal (which I also have) and has the measurements for boxes and envelopes--so cool!
Lid of box and cards (12 plus envelopes). Made the envelopes with Beyond Birthdays cartridge.
Added a little bling with my Irock!
I used the Storybook cartridge for the R (short) and also the scallop.
I tied the bow with my new bow-easy! And yup--pretty easy--but most of all--took most of the stress away!
I made the box with the Martha Stewart Scoring pad. I love it. So much cheaper than the Scor-Pal (which I also have) and has the measurements for boxes and envelopes--so cool!
Lid of box and cards (12 plus envelopes). Made the envelopes with Beyond Birthdays cartridge.
Added a little bling with my Irock!
I used the Storybook cartridge for the R (short) and also the scallop.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
I'm busy....
but wanted to get these posted!
I am making a couple of Birthday cards for my mother-in-law and need to get them finished, but have a new FAVORITE cartridge. I never (unless it's an exclusive--like HSN) pay full price--I buy online or ebay....but HAD to have the Lacy Labels from Walmart! I'm so glad I did! I can see me using this alot in my card making.
I've been asked to make cards for a friend who does missionary work in other countries and she's having a silent auction--so I'm making cards for her.
Dear hubby sold one of my cards at work and now have a lady that wants a birthday card and some note cards.
I'll post more when I get caught up!
Hugs & Luv--Storylady
I am making a couple of Birthday cards for my mother-in-law and need to get them finished, but have a new FAVORITE cartridge. I never (unless it's an exclusive--like HSN) pay full price--I buy online or ebay....but HAD to have the Lacy Labels from Walmart! I'm so glad I did! I can see me using this alot in my card making.
I've been asked to make cards for a friend who does missionary work in other countries and she's having a silent auction--so I'm making cards for her.
Dear hubby sold one of my cards at work and now have a lady that wants a birthday card and some note cards.
I'll post more when I get caught up!
Hugs & Luv--Storylady
Monday, September 6, 2010
You've just got to go here!
I have a Cross punch and the flowers are cut from the Cricut, and I'm just starting, but the pictures don't do them justice! Terry, DH, got me the embossing tools at Hobby Lobby, 3 in the pack for $3.99 (I think--not expensive at all) and I went to town. Had a 50% coupon for Michaels and was going to get the 'heat' machine (like the hairdryer) but they were out--got a raincheck instead. When I get that, I'm going to do some experimenting!
Making flowers I love this lady's website. She is just full of hints & tips to help us out. Click on Making Flowers and it will take you to her website. Love her site!
Hugs--Storylady
Making flowers I love this lady's website. She is just full of hints & tips to help us out. Click on Making Flowers and it will take you to her website. Love her site!
Hugs--Storylady
These are just cards....
that where in me and I wanted to make. I was going to put trees behind the snowman...but I made him too BIG! I love the blue paper for his sweater. It has a pearl shine to it. I got some packs marked $5 at our Big Lots. I don't get to to there much because it is way north in Huntsville and just about have to just plan a trip to go there! I guess I'm going a little "Wild" with my dashes and dots--but just LOVE them! I got some plastic snowflakes on one of my visits to St. Louis at Archivers! LOVE that store--good thing ones not close here! Used one inside bottom right corner too--gave a little pop!
Wanted to make the cup cake card because of the little cup cake on the inside of the card. It's and EK punch (2 to a set) top and bottom! It was marked down to $2.99 at my Target (sorry--I got the last one) and thought is would be so cute! Laura has a teacher that has a B-day tomorrow--so I'll give it to her for all the kids in the class to sign--she's the drama teacher! She'll love it!
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