Using Leftovers

I decided to use some "leftovers" on my next card for the Summer Coffee Lovers blog hop!

I made these cute paper pieced latte cups for an older project and found one left! The colors matched the background scraps I had from my Craft smith "Sweet Soiree" paper pad.

The latte cup and greeting are from, you guessed it, Fiskars Latte Love! (one of my favorite go-to coffee stamp sets)

The greeting is stamped in Staz On Teal Blue ink. The background was distressed using Distress Mini pads Spun Sugar and Peacock Feathers.

Link up your summer coffee/tea/cocoa inspiration here! Enjoy the hop!
(this card is number 347 on the linkup)

The Start of this Summer's Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!

This Summer's Coffee Lovers Blog Hop kicked off yesterday on June 17th and will run until June 24th!  As one of my all-time favorite online events, I had to create some cards!

For my first card, I pulled out a new stamp set called Layered Lily. 

For ink, I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink Mini Pads. Colors used include: Tattered Rose, Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Fired Brick, Squeezed Lemonade, Scattered Straw, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey and Orange Marmalade.

I like how the ink bled a little to create a pretty watercolor effect. May try another card using different inks!

This cute latte cup and the quote are from Fiskars Latte Love stamp set. And, of course, had to finish one lily with a couple drops of multi medium matte and micro fine stampendous gold glitter.

 

Link up your own summer coffee creation for the hop online at: http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/2016/06/summer-coffee-lovers-blog-hop-2/
(Mine is number 170 on the linkup)

Orchid Love

 I love a fresh bouquet of flowers, and that is the theme for this Melonheadz Challenge!  Orchids are one of my favorite flowers and these images are from Cassie's Floral combo pack.

The small orchid "buds" are actually the tulip from the digital image pack shrunk smaller before printed. I coated each orchid flower in Ranger Glossy Accents and finished this card front with a couple half pearl embellishments.

The quote inside the card says "Love is all you need." This was cut from the Sweet Soiree paper pad. :)

This card will be entered into the following contests: 
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - May
Dragonfly Dreams Challenge-  6/6
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - 6/6
Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog -  6/1

Supplies used:

• Melonheadz image bundle Cassie's Floral combo pack
• Prismacolor pencils
• Recollections 65lb colored card stock
• Recollections 110lb card stock for base
• Sweet Soiree by Craft Smith Paper pad
• Glossy Accents
• Half pearl embellishments by 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

Not Quite Straight at Creative Craft Cottage

Not Quite Straight is the latest challenge theme

over on Creative Craft Cottage.

The sponsor for this fun challenge is Rick St. Dennis!  Please feel free to join us by adding your creation.  This challenge runs for 2 weeks (a fortnight) and the winner receives 2 digital images of their choice from the sponsor!

I decided to use spring colors and chose pink/purple/white. I just love this sentiment by TLC Creations. It went well with the image! As you can see, I'm quite glad the theme was "Not Quite Straight" since I could not line up the purple flower background I made with the pink outline border paper...so it was a happy mistake that fit!

 

If you have any recent "oops" cards that aren't quite straight, please join us! We would love to see them!  Keep the creativity flowing! :)

This card will be entered into the following challenges:

-Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Special Lady/Girly  3/12

-Crafting from the Heart - #49 3/10 

Party Time Tuesdays- #196  4/7  (2 of 3E/month)

Items used include:

• Core'dinations 65lb cardstock from Joann's
• Rick St Dennis ADRIANA digi stamp 
• Sentiment by Create with TLC
• Prismacolor pencils
• Embellishments
• Purple pigment ink (Tuesday Morning)
• 3 flower stamp from Stampin' Up wooden block set

In The Garden

 Creative Craft Cottage is having a challenge sponsored by All Dressed Up.  The theme: In The Garden.  Hopefully spring is soon on the way!  Here is my card using images from All Dressed Up. 
This one is called "Three Little Party Girls". I fussy cut each one out so you could see more of the background I created for them.

 

 The daffodils and roses were gold embossed on colored paper and cut out.

  The sentiment reads, "Friends are flowers in the garden of life."  It's from a TPC Studio stamp set and seemed perfect for this project.

Join us for this challenge! Winner receives 2 digital stamps! Keep the creativity flowing! :)

Entered this card into these challenges:  -Hanna & Friends Ch#215 Embossing

-Pink Gem Challenge - #137 Layers,   -Crafty Calendar Challenge - Feb. Anything Goes, 3/8

-Little Claire's Designs - #53 Bright & Beautiful 2-14 

-Crafts Galore Encore - Feb Challenge #14 Use stamp or digi

Items I used include:

• Image from All Dressed Up
• Gold embossing powder by Recollections
• TPC Studio Stamp Set
• Sizzex Flourish Dies #9, 10, 11
• Sargent Watercolor Pencils
• Versamark Ink
• Paper and bird image from Far Far Hill
• Darice clouds embossing folder
• Master's Touch Fine Art Studio 140lb watercolor paper
• Rose & Daffodil wooden block stamps, given as gift, maker unknown.

 

Hearts and Love Challenge at Melonheadz

"Hearts and Love Season" is in full swing!  I created this card for the challenge at Melonheadz and hope you will visit them to join in!

 

A closer look at the sentiment.  This beautiful "from the heart" stamp came from a thank you clear stamp set online at OrientalTrading.com 

A white lace bow was made for the side of the card and I hot glued a plastic flower embellishment with a Fairy Tale charm to the center.  The digital stamp of the little girl can be found at Melonheadz Designs.

This card will be entered into the following challenges:  -2 Cute Ink Digital Stamps - 2W, C10

-Aurora Wings Challenge #11- Valentines    2/14

-Craft-Dee BowZ - February Challenge

-Eureka Stamps - Pink/Red

House of Cards - Love #60 Monthly Challenge 3/15

-Love to Scrap! - Love is in the Air  2/18

-Crafty Creations - February Challenge 

-Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - H is for...  -Wednesday -  Bright & Beautiful

-Sweet Stamps - Challenge #207 - Love is in the Air

Supplies I used include:

• 65lb card stock by Pacon Creative Products 
• Core'dinations 65lb cardstock from Jo-Ann 
• Recollections Gold Embossing Powder 
• foam tape from Orientaltrading.com
• Thank you stamp set from Orientaltrading.com 
• Digital Stamp from Melonheadz
• Fairy Tale charms and Bead Designs embellishments from Hobby Lobby
• Staz On jet black ink for edges
• 6x6" paper pad from Walmart
• Jolee's Boutique rose embellishments
• Gold Stickles
• Sargents Watercolor Pencils from Hobby Lobby

Inky Background Card

Today I was inspired by a challenge I found on -Simon Says Stamp, which is...Challenge: Inky background. (my entry is #72!) This technique was achieved by putting Distress Inks on parchment paper and misting with water, followed by dipping a piece of watercolor paper into the ink. Love the effect!  Then used Distress markers directly on my flower image to stamp on top. 

This is a new technique for me (new stamp set as well!).  I have watched many YouTube videos of this technique and finally decided to try it for myself.  Love Distress Markers...I messed up in the corner, but used extra water to create grass and cover up my mistake. 
Also entered this card into -Fab 'n' Funky Challenges:  Entry #85  Something New. -The Crafter's Cafe: KISS Card (Keep It Simple Stamper) Entry #31

Items used include:

• TPC Studio Rubber Stamps
• Inkadinkado Rubber Stamps
• Tim Holtz Distress Markers and Distress Ink pad squares
• Brown Pigment ink pad squares from Tuesday Morning
• Master's Touch Fine Art Studio 140lb watercolor paper
• Core'dinations 65lb cardstock from Jo-Ann
• Embellishments given as a gift, origin unknown.

  I also included images of the card inside as well as the stamp I include on the back of all my card creations. Hope you enjoyed this crafty inspiration! :)