Time for School Challenge!

Time for School challenge at Melonheadz! I used this cute digital image from the Library digital image bundle.  Those that know me know that I LOVE books!  Can't wait to have an extra room to start my own home library and get my extra novels out of storage.

After fussy cutting this image, I used Scotch foam tape to make give her dimension.

Link up your creation before September 10th for a chance to win digital images of your choice! 

Supplies used:

• Melonheadz Library digital image bundle
• Gold Stickles
• Gold Sequins
• Craft Smith paper pad
• Scotch foam tape

Lots of embellishments!

It's time for another challenge at Creative Craft Cottage! This fortnight's theme is Spots and/or Stripes.  I'll admit I forgot about the theme while creating my first card using a Rick St. Dennis image.  I've been battling nausea for a week now. Taking the time to glue all these small embellishments helped distract my mind for a while during the creative process and it helped a ton!

The small gold gems are actually tiny sequin-like embellishments found in nail art kits.  I had enough of a challenge getting these into the image, let alone my own nails! Needless to say, they are staying in the craft room and not with my nail polish lol!  The quote says "The warmth and kindness of your heart...makes you more beautiful year after year! Wishing you a very Happy Birthday!" 

 The 2nd sponsor for the challenge is The Cutting Cafe.  I used their cute Pocket Shaped Card cut file to create a gift card pocket on the front. The message says "Wishing you a pocket full of birthday wishes."

Share your creation by linking up at Creative Craft Cottage for a chance to win cut files from The Cutting Cafe or images from Rick St. Dennis!

 Supplies used:

• Miss Razz Matazz image by Rick St. Dennis
• The Cutting Cafe Pocket Shaped Card cut file
• Prismacolor pencils
• Tiny nail art embellishments
• White Gelly Roll pen
• Glitter Card stock by The Paper Studio
• Paper Lace embossing folder Cuttlebug
• Washi tape
• Black Stickles
• Yellow ribbon
• Stampendous gold micro glitter

All that glitters!

Latest challenge by Creative Craft Cottage  is:  Challenge 39: All that glitters! The sponsor this fortnight is All Dressed Up. I just love this image and, to me, the bike just had to be in gold! I used gold Stickles on the bike and the rest is colored in Prismacolor pencils.

The patterned papers are from a Craft Smith 12" paper pad called "Sweet Soiree" with a gold paper border from The Paper Studio Glam Glitter pack.  Finished off with a cute dragonfly embellishment my mom sent me. (Thanks mom!) Submit your glittery project for a chance to win 2 digital stamps at Creative Craft Cottage!

This card will be entered into:
The Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Challenge: Don’t abandon the coral
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Let's get Sentimental
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - May
Supplies used include:

• All Dressed Up digital stamp "Girl on a Bike" 
• Sweet Soiree by Craft Smith Paper pad
• The Paper Studio Glam Glitter paper pad
• Gold Stickles
• Prismacolor Pencils
• Elmer's tape runner adhesive
• Embellishments

Sparkle for Mom

Newest challenge on Melonheadz blog is: Add Sparkle! This includes glitter, gems, bling, etc. Mother's day is coming up soon on May 10th this year, so this was my theme.  I layered each element with fun glitter paper and used gold Stickles to outline the handmade bow!

Love adding a small touch to the inside!  Did you post a card for mom? Leave your link in the comments so I can visit! :)

Supplies used:

• Melonheadz digital bundle "Death by Chocolate"
• Prismacolor Pencils
• Glam Glitter paper pad by The Paper Studio
• Sweet Soiree paper pad by Craft Smith
• Satin ribbon outlined with Gold Stickles
• Heart gem embellishments
• Zig 2 way glue pen and Elmer's permanent tape runner

Die Cuts Challenge

This fortnight at Creative Craft Cottage is challenge #37 - Use Die Cuts!  I decided to use my favorite die set, Spellbinders Butterflies Two, and create 2 different card styles.  This first digital image is by Karleigh Sue.  Dies were used to cut through the paper as well as the foam sheet to create a butterfly-shaped "pocket" to hold sequins and glitter.  Love shaker cards! :)

I used the die cut butterflies to decorate the inside of the card.

For the 2nd card I used this adorable image from Lemon Shortbread.  I die cut a bunch of butterflies to create this faux embossed background with pink on pink card stock.  I love how the girl appears to have wings behind her!

**The A.M.L.C. watermark is not on the inside of the actual card.**

How are your spring projects coming along?  Feel free to share with me in the comments section. I would love to see them! :)

Supplies (and digital images) used include:

• Lemon Shortbread image titled "Sweet Lolita Bouquet"
• Karleigh Sue image titled "Hot Date"
• Spellbinders Dies Butterflies 2
• Spellbinders Dies Fancy Tags
• Core'dinations card stock (Joann's)
• Recollections card stock (Michaels')
• Prismacolor Pencils
• Patina Stickles
• Elmer's tape runner & Zig 2-way glue pen
• Foam sheets (Michaels')
• Embellishments, sequins and nail glitter
• Clear acrylic sheets from Orientaltrading.com 

Pink and Orange Spring Card!

The newest Melonheadz challenge theme is...Spring! I fell in love with this orange and pink themed paper pack I found at Tuesday Morning.  Wanted to use my new mason jar die also, it's so cute!

 

Please feel free to join us for the challenge at Melonheadz! A melonheadz image is not required, so share your spring creations!  :)

Supplies used:

• Melonheadz "Cassie's Floral Combo Pack" digital image bundle
• Distress Ink in "Spiced Marmalade"
• Crate Paper 12x12" pad from Tuesday Morning
• Copper Stickles
• Buttons and Twine
• Foam tape from Orientaltrading.com
•  Michaels card stock

This card has been entered into the following challenges:  Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper April Challenge.  5/1/15

Glittery Bunnies!

Starting today, March 16th, is the newest challenge at Melonheadz Friends.  Animals!!!  Those who know me realize that I adore animals of all sizes, my favorites being cats!  Since Easter is soon upon us however, I chose these cute bunnies for a spring-themed card.

The glitter-look on the rabbits was achieved using a thin layer of Stardust Stickles. Stickles are quickly becoming one of my favorite products for glitz and shine!  Plus they dry fairly quickly! (In my opinion anyway with a light layer.)  I also pulled out my Stampamajig for the first time to use with a set of alphabet blocks I've had stored away.  I'll admit it, had to go back to YouTube and re-watch the video on using it.  But with a little practice, and a ruler, it didn't turn out too bad!  Found out the letter "O" is not positioned on it's block straight and had to make a few adjustments. (As you can see!) The word "you" turned out perfect finally!

 

Items used for this project:

• Woodland Creatures Combo Pack by Melonheadz
• Stardust Stickles
• Core'dinations Card stock from Joann's
• Colorbox 6" Designer paper pad from Walmart
• Gold Sharpie Permanent Marker
• Worn Lipstick Distress Marker
• Thin Teal Ribbon
• Alphabet blocks
• Stampamajig
• Staz on Jet Black ink
• Gold Stampabilities Ink