Spice Cake Birthday Card

I'm a little late in posting tonight.  I totally forgot to write up my card.  I thought I did it but when I went to see if it posted it wasn't there.  UGH!!!

My card for today was done using Pool Party as the base.  The decorative paper is from the Spice Cake pack.  Yes, I do have a few pieces of it left!!  

The later under the decorative paper is Chocolate Chip.  And the top layer is Very Vanilla where I stamped the words from the On Your Birthday set.  That set is retiring and I'm going to miss it very much.  Though I am thinking of keeping it.  You can never have enough word stamp sets.  I like to have a variety of them and I do like to keep my favorites.  

The flower was made using the blossom punch.  I punched out two flowers and clipped the petals.  I curled them, using my bone folder, like you would curling ribbon.  I punched out a 1" circle of Chocolate Chip card stock and a 3/5" circle of the decorative paper for the center of the flower.  

I set the word panel on using Dimensionals and the flower was just taped in place on the side of the word panel.

Oh, I forgot to mention that I punched the edge of the Chocolate Chip card stock before I added the decorative paper.  

This was a fun card to make and it really didn't take much time at all.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Candy Bar Card Holder "Thing"

 Don't you just love the title of this post?  LOL  Score Pal calls it a Candy Bar Card.  It's a very fun project.  I hope you decorate the front of yours better than I did the front of mine.  I may redo it later tonight.  I like the flower idea using the punch that goes with the Mixed Bunch set. And I did stamp one of the flower images from the Mixed Bunch set to put on the front.  

To make this fun project I did go to Score Pal's web site and download the instructions for their candy bar holder.  I did get confused reading them though.  I wasn't clear on what side to score on.  I normally tell people to "score on the short side" or "score on the long side."  It seems to be wording that everyone understands.  So I struggled with it for a bit and then decided to just put the candy bar down on the scoring pad and just made the holder from there.  I am planning on making another one so when I get it done I will post my instructions and measurements here for you.  

I used the Spice Cake decorative papers on the front, inside and even the back.  I had layered them on top of a piece of Chocolate Chip card stock.  The holder is made using a piece of Pool Party card stock.  It's such a fun and pretty color.  

These are very fun gifts to make for birthday parties, co-worker gifts plus many other events.  And decorated for the holidays it would make a great stocking stuffer too!  

I hope you have fun making them.  And like I said I will post my version of the instructions for you.  Mine is all one piece where the Score Pal one is two separate pieces.  Not that there is anything wrong with that, I just found their instructions difficult to follow.  I'm going to give their instructions another try.  I was in a bit of a hurry and the feeling of being rushed may have caused me to not quite understand what is going on with the instructions.  I'll keep you posted on that too!!! LOL  Ok, I'm off to teach a class at the bead shop! 

Thank you SO much for visiting today,

Wanda

Flower Fancy Wednesday Sketch Challenge

It feels like it's been forever since I did the Wednesday Sketch Challenge. I'm sure it was just a couple of weeks but it feels SO much longer than that. I LOVE doing these but lately I have been finding that I don't always have the time to play along when it comes around. I almost didn't participate in the sketch this week (again). Not because I didn't have the time but because I didn't have a clue to what I was going to do. I thought I lost my mojo but I guess it's still there. I wanted to make a card that would be simple enough to duplicate for a greeting card set and I do believe this one fits the bill! It didn't take long to make, it was simple and didn't require a lot of stuff to make it. Keeping it simple is what it's all about for me lately!

If you have time give this sketch a try.  There's not a lot to it and it can be used with LOTS of images, the #3 panel is pretty large.

The base of my card is Cherry Cobbler.  The #2 panel is done using Cherry Cobbler ink and one of the flowers from the stamp set. 

The flower in the #3 panel was stamped using black StazOn and colored in with markers and a blender pen.

The scallop and circles were punched and the Happy Birthday words were done on the computer. 

Oh and the Lattice textured background is an embossing folder.  And that is it.  Quick, simple, easy and clean!  And get this, I didn't even copy this card! It's been awhile since I've come up with something on my own.  SO I guess the mojo is still there!!!

Be sure to stop back tomorrow, I am working on a very fun project that would be fun gifts for several occasions and holidays!

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

In Wilderness Masculine Card

Today I am going to share a card with you that Terri had made for one of the Technique classes.  The technique that night was the Faux Leather. It's a very fun technique.  I had done this one a while back and I really enjoyed it.

To make the leather looking piece you take a piece of card stock, doesn't matter if it's regular or glossy.  Then you cover it with VersaMark.  Once you have it covered you sprinkle it with clear embossing powder.  Next you take your bone folder and draw lines with it all over the piece. Make them squiggly, some close together and some far apart.  Then you heat set the embossing powder and that is it.  Easy Peasy!!  And a fabulous effect 

This is such a fabulous masculine card.  I don't have the In Wilderness set but if I did I'd make a few of these to have on hand for the guys I need to make cards for this year!  

Terri's Technique Classes are a lot of fun and I love seeing and chatting with the gals, they are all so nice and friendly!  It's a great group!

Give this fun technique a try!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,

Wanda  

Trendy Tree Masculine Card

After finding out what stamp sets are retiring I decided to play with the before I say goodbye to them!  Today I hopped on over to Split Coast Stampers to see what fun samples were there using the Trendy Trees set.  I have always liked this set and have used it a lot.  I am sad to see it go but ok with it because I did get some use out of it.  While at Split Coat Stampers I found this pretty layout. A very simple card with not a lot going on but yet elegant enough for me to want to copy it.  If you head on over to the original card by stamper camper, you will see a few differences.  On that card the decorative paper is really card stock that is clipped at the top edge to resemble grass.  I opted for the decorative paper with the stripes.  Not that I didn't like how the original card was done, I just didn't want to clip paper.  I wanted to make it a quicker card.  I also omitted the pierced circle around the trees.  I did like it but I didn't want to do it.  Other than that this card is very similar to the one at Split Coast Stampers.

The decorative paper is from the Subtles Pack.  I have lots of sheets of that stuff left to use up.   I have a feeling that is going to retire to.  I did cut out the trees after stamping them.  And yes, I did use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the tree trunks.  I stamped the tree tops first and then the trunks.  And get this, I only did it once.  Many times, even with the Stamp-a-ma-jig I still get it off kilter. 

The base of the card is Whisper White and so is the next layer.  That layer I cut at 4" x 5-1/4".  And the decorative paper is cut at 58" x 4-1/2" 

And the words are from the Teeny Tiny Wishes set.  And that was it.  Very quick, very simple, very clean and very masculine!

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Mother's Day Gift Weekend Project

As I was cleaning in my workroom I ran across a can I had saved.  Yup, you will find some interesting and odd things in my workroom!  I don't like to toss things out that I think I can use.  Recycling is always a great thing and I will often use things like cans, jars and containers at least one more time before I put them in the recycling bin.  And yes, I am aware that when I put them in the recycling bin they get made into new stuff.  But I am just prolonging the process for the item I'm keeping!!!  The item I kept this time was a short tin can.  I think it contained water chestnuts.  Those cans are always nice to use because there isn't anything stinky in them.  I do wash them in the dishwasher but sometimes I think some things (especially things with garlic) have smells left behind.

To decorate my can I just wrapped a piece of decorative paper around it to see how long and wide I needed to make it.  I cut the paper to fit and glued it in place.  I don't like to use tape on these because the tape leaves the paper with a texture where it is set.  Glue dries thin, plus I take a bone folder and slide it around the can to spread any thick spots of glue and to just even out everything.  And I set it aside to dry.

I moved on to the lid.  I made a round circle for the top of the can.  I cheated a bit here.  I used a piece of white label and punched out a big circle and stuck it on top of the lid.  Then I made the flower.  I used the Daisies #2 die.  I cut two of each piece and glued them together.  I punched out an Old Olive circle and glued that in the center.  I stuck the flower in place using a pop up glue dot.  Then I used the new blossom punch and the decorative paper matching the paper around the can and cut one flower out to cut up to use as leaves.  I glued them in place. 

To finish up the can I tied a piece of ribbon around it and added a tiny glue dot under the knot of the bow to hold it in place.  That was it.  A very easy and quick gift to make.  This is something even the kids can help with.

A note about the lid of the can.  The can was opened with a European can opener.  They open on the side edge instead of the top.  When you are done with your decorating you can add some candies and then take some crazy glue or Crystal Effects and glue the lid on.   It is now ready for gift giving. 

Thank you for visiting today,
Wanda

Thanks a Million Card

Ok, today is a new day and a new post.  I'm going to post early so I make sure I know what I'm doing on here.  There's so much change for me here.  I am using a lap top to do this, which is not in my comfort zone. Blogger is now laid out different for those of us posting to it.  I had to download my pictures in a different way because my computer is broken.  I am not use to this keyboard.  I'm not use to this much change at one time!  I did get my photo orientate before I put it in the file I download from.  And here I am, trying to pretend I know what I'm doing here!! 

Let's move onto my card.  The background is Pacific Point.  A beautiful color and one I don't se very often.  I found a card on the net and wanted to copy it.  Upon a closer look at I noticed that the card was put together differently than I thought it was.  I went with what I thought I first saw.  The stamp set used her is Fabulous Florettes.  There is decorative paper to go with this set but I didn't have any so I just stamped the flower image all over a piece of card stock and cut it to fit.  This technique is called "One Sheet Wonder."  The decorative paper had some green in it but I didn't want to color in the background so I left it white.  I saw the original card at "A Stamp Above"  The words there were stamped and then punched out using a round circle punch.  I used the circle punch but I punched out the background piece.  I stamped the words on a piece of card stock and then set it in place behind the punched piece.  The flower layer is set on top of the embossed layer.  The flower was stamped, cut out and colored with Pacific Point and a blender pen. 

It was an easy card to make and very fun too!  Now to get it addressd and ready for Monday morning's mail!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Aviary Notebook

My post for today is a fun notebook.  It started out as a card but as I began putting it together it started looking more and more like a notebook to me instead of a card. 

The pretty decorative papers used here is from the Spice Cake pack.  I cut each strip 1" wide and the longest I cut at 3" and the rest are cut a 1/2" less than the one before it.  

I used the die cut for the tag.  I stamped the bird, cage and stand using the "Aviary" stamp set.  

The "notes" is from a personal image I had made up yeas ago.  I make notes of notebooks and it was a perfect one for me to order!

I set the tag in place with Dimensionals as well as the notes layers.  I then added some rhinestones on the cage and stand to give it a little bling and it was done!

Now if I can get the photo on here later I will certainly share it with you.

On a personal note here.  After finally getting this post on here and all the frustration involved with it I can officially say that I am not happy with the changes that Blogger has made.  I had to switch from Foxfire to Explorer in order to get the arrows to work to select the links or photo icon to add my photo.  UNREAL. Why do they have to mess with things all at once?  Why can't they make little improvements so we can adjust to them little by little?  UGH.  Anyway, here is my post for today!  Finally!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Please check back later. I am experiencing problems posting here. Sorry for the post delay, Wanda

Just Believe Mother's Day Card

I didn't do such a great job taking the photo here.  It would seem that I cast a shadow over the bottom part of the card.  See why I prefer not to go into the photography field?  LOL

And once again this is not an original card.  It was made by Julie at Julie's Stamping Spot.  Her card was a thank you card using the thank you from the Just Believe stamp set.  I have had a lot of fun playing with this stamp set.  This image is one in the set that I have not used very often at all.  It's a pity too because it's such a pretty image.  

As I look at this I can see that I did not get the words straight.  UGH!!! I even used the Stamp-a-ma-jig.  I thought it was straight!  I could always stamp the words on a separate piece of card stock and cut it to fit but that just seems like a lot of work for a handmade card that is made nicer than some of the purchased greeting cards I've seen. 

The words are from a favorite set called Teeny Tiny Wishes.  I have used that set a lot and I'm pretty sure I have not used each word image in it.  And it does cover a LOT of occasions!!  The words were stamped using Lucky Limeade. 

The base of this card is made using Crumb Cake card stock.  The green torn piece is Lucky Limeade and on top of that is a piece of Calypso Coral decorative paper from the In Colors pack.  The stamped image was colored in using markers in More Mustard on the flowers and Lucky Limeade on the leaves and border.

A piece of white satin ribbon was tied around the top layer and taped onto the base of the card.

This was a very quick card to make and I thought it was SO pretty.  I am SO into the Clean and Simple (CAS) look and this card fits in that category!  I had a lot of fun making this card (even with the crooked words).  If you are looking for some quick cards, just click here.  There's over 225 to see!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,

Wanda

Quick Post it Holder Weekend Project

 I'm about ready to go crazy here.  But why you ask?  LOL  This computer is driving me nuts.  I was able to rotate the top photo but not the bottom photo.  I figured it would be ok to post it sideways, you just have to turn your head to see it.  It went into my folder that way and when it was downloaded here it was right!  So I just roll my eyes, remind myself that my computer really is my friend and continued on with the post!!! LOL

So here I am, continuing on with the post.  And speaking of post, I decided to cover a Post it note pad for a friend.  What surprised me the most was I only had 15 minutes to come up with an idea, get it done, take the photos and get out the door!  It's amazing what one can do under such pressure, isn't it?  

I have this wonderful and fun Domestic Goddess decorative paper that I have hardly used and I know it will be retiring.  All of the decorative papers seem to retire after 1 year.  SO I looked through the pack and picked out this checkered paper.  It's so pretty and so easy on the eyes!

First I set the pad on my cutter to measure it.  Then I cut some white card stock.  I didn't cut it exactly though.  I left less than 1/8" on each side and I was going to trim the bottom piece off but I decided to leave it and add the "notes" there.  

Then I cut the decorative paper to fit the top and the remaining piece of it was long enough to cover most of the bottom part.  It was cut small enough so it wouldn't show that it's not long enough!

The "notes" layers were set in place using Dimensionals.

On the top of the notepad I set a fun flower I made using the Flower Daisies #2 die.  What a fun die that is!  I cut 2 of each size and off set them a bit before taping them together.  In the center of the flower I added a 3/4" round circle of Pumpkin Pie card stock and it was done.  I set the flower in place using 2 pop up glue dots.  One was not quite enough.  There's a pretty deep hole on the back side of the flower from all of those layers.  And you know, when you set anything in place like that with a pop up glue dot, it's NOT going anywhere!  

And there you have it.  A fun gift in less than 10 minutes.  It probably took me longer to take the photo and type this up than it did to create this little gem.  This would be a fun item for a Stamp Camp, a Make n Take or for your hostess or customer appreciation gift.  With a Christmas theme it would be great for stocking stuffers!

Check out my other weekend projects.  There's over 190 of them.  That oughta keep you busy for a while!!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Easy Events Baby Card

I was in need of a baby shower card and I saw this card done by Connie at Inkspired Treasures.  I thought it was cute and colorful so I decided to copy it.  

Of course there were "things" on the card that I didn't have.  I didn't have the scalloped from the Perfect Pennants die so I used  a flower die and cut two of them out and taped them together.  

I normally cut my layers at 1/8" and Connie had cut hers at 1/4".  Comparing the cards I should have went with the 1/4" layers.  It's very difficult to see on here the white layer, the base of the card. 

I didn't have any Lucky Lime decorative paper so I used Old Olive.  It did work but it's not as bright.  The Old Olive worked and the card is still pretty, just not as pretty as Connie's is.  As I typed that I had a big grin on my face.  The gals who come here to stamp say the same thing to me and what do I tell them?  Never compare your card to another! DUH, what great advice!  LOL  I am happy with the way the card came out and I'm sure the one who receives it will like it too and will never know it's not an exact copy!!!

This was a fun card to make and I may use this layout for some more images in the Easy Events set!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Mixed Bunch Mother's Day Card

As I was surfing the web I ran across a beautiful card at Stamping to Share and I just had to make it.  Though I didn't have all of the materials to copy it exactly I did what I could with what I had.  Now to be honest here, this is not an easy concept for me to handle let alone do.  On a "normal" day I would have waited to make this card.  Why the wait? Well, because I didn't have the Pacific Point ribbon or the leaf stamp (whatever set that was from and I know I would have taken time to page through the catalog to find it).  But I am slowly learning that I don't need to own it all!  Plus having a very FULL craft room speaks volumes!!

SO off I went to see what stamp sets with leaves in them would work.  Well, I didn't have any, not current sets anyway.  And the lazy part of me didn't want to dig out an old catalog to find a leaf set!  SO I thought the embosslit would work nicely.  I cut out 3 of them on the Big Shot.  Then I proceeded to follow the card as it was done at the web site.  I did have some green ribbon so I substituted the green for the blue.  It worked well enough.  It just kind of looks like more leaves sticking out. 

Then came the words.  I had the set, that wasn't the issue.  I didn't stamp it straight enough so I had to fix it.  I ended up stamping it on card stock and then punching it out with the large oval punch, sponging the edges and setting it over the other words using Dimensionals.  

I did have the tiny brads that were used in the center of the flower but I didn't think it went well with the card so I added a rhinestone instead.  It complimented the flower nicely and tied the rhinestones on the butterfly in with it.  I may add one on the bottom of the "t" in mother just to give it a bit more balanced look. 

It all worked out and the card is done!!!  Thus proving to myself that I can make do with what I have!  And I'm not obsessing about the leaf stamp set or the ribbon.  Both will probably be retiring anyway and I hate to buy things this time of the year.  I want to save for the new catalog!!!  They always put TONS of stuff in there I think I can't live without!!! LOL  I will be getting some of my stamp sets out here soon and adding more to my web store.  I need to make room for new stuff.  

I want to find some Mother's Day cards that are pretty and yet quick and simple to put together.  There's a lot of kids that shop at the garage sale and I want to have some inexpensive cards for them to buy.  Some kids find things for their moms for Mother's Day at the garage sales.  I think it's sweet and I'd like to have some cards for them to buy to.  I may just sell them at cost so the kids will have a card for mom.  Anyway, that is a few weeks away so I have time to surf some more.  Just so I don't get distracted (again!).

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Just Believe Notebook and Beaded Pen Weekend Project

Does this box look familiar?  It should, it is what the large clear block came in.  I know, I just have to save everything.  But see, it actually came in handy.  I believe this is the last clear box container that I had left.  I managed to use them all.  Recycling is such a good thing!!  

The backing of the container has a piece of cardboard (from a pack of 12" x 12" decorative paper) and a piece of Cherry Cobbler decorative paper taped to it.  I wanted the container to have a nice completed look.

The notebook contains about 50 sheets of card stock.  I redid the card that Terri had made for me and added the "notes" the front of it.  

I also included a beaded pen.  I printed out a page from the 1st Edition download onto a 8-1/2" x 11" label.  I cut out the length I needed for the pen and sponged some Crumb Cake and More Mustard over it to give it the vanilla look since I didn't have any large labels like that in vanilla.  White was just too bright for the pen.  

I put the label on the pen and then the double stick paper and then rolled the pen in the micro beads.  And that is it.  So easy and quick to do!  I put the pen in one of those 1" x 8" cellophane bags and folded the flap down a bit more than usual because the pen isn't all that long!  It made the pen look more expensive and impressive too!

Now I have a nice pen and pad gift in a great package all ready for the craft fair!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda