Soccer Ball Fun

Hi!

One of the overseas blogs I like to look at is Stampin' On The Fly. Jennifer has some amazing cards.  Recently I saw this card on her blog and decided to CASE it for the Children's Cards class I ran last month.

I changed a few things about the card, including making it a regular sized card, adding the sun and changing the greeting.

How awesome is the soccer ball? We embossed the Whisper White cardstock and the Basic Black and then just used Paper Snips to cut the black hexagons out.  The grass was created by double punching with the Scallop Border Punch.

Stamps: Itty Bitty Sentiments, Sweet Essentials
Ink: Marina Mist
DSP/Cardstock: Polka Dot Parade DSP, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Basic Black
Other: Big Shot, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Dimensionals, Paper Snips

Bye for now,

Tina

Tea For Two Birthday Card

Hi!

Last week I posted some photos of a card I had made for a swap. You can see that card here. Today I have a second card I made using the same design. I made it for my niece's birthday.

 

As you can see I made a few small changes. I added a strip of the Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon across the card and an extra layer of Calypso Coral cardstock.

 

 

I also skipped the distressing on the Honeycomb panel using Crumb Cake ink.

 

Here's the inside of the card. Fairly simple, but it really adds something to the card.

Stamps: Make A Wish, Sassy Salutations, Bloomin' Marvelous (retired SAB)
Ink: Early Espresso, Pretty In Pink, Calypso Coral
DSP/Cardstock: Tea For Two DSP, Early Espresso, Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Very Vanilla
Other: Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Calypso Coral Baker's Twine, Basic Jewels Pearls, Dimensionals.

I still have two more versions of this card, so stay tuned for more!

Bye for now,

Tina

A Swap Card

Hi!

I recently participated in a card swap.  To do a swap you need a group of people to participate, let's just say 10 people, but it could be any number really. So those 10 people each make 10 identical cards and then send them to the person hosting the swap. The host then sorts the cards and sends them back out to the rest of the group so each person ends up with 10 different cards.  It's lots of fun and the anticipation of getting the cards back is exciting!

Most of the products on my card are from the current Seasonal Catalogue. I really love the Tea For Two DSP. So perfect for pretty, feminine cards.

I used the Honeycomb Embossing Folder and then distressed it a little using Crumb Cake ink and a sponge.

I really loved this design and ended up using it on a few cards I made recently.  I will blog them soon.

Stamps: Make A Wish, Bloomin' Marvelous (retired SAB)
Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Pretty In Pink
DSP/Cardstock: Tea For Two DSP, So Saffron, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Other: Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits, Honeycomb Embossing Folder,, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Basic Jewels Pearls, Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponge, Sewing Machine and Thread.

Bye for now,

Tina

Happy Birthday, Cupcake!

Hi!

I am really loving this year's Sale-A-Bration offerings.  There's such a HUGE range of freebies to choose from.  Today I have a card for you made using the very cute Patterned Occasions stamp set.

There's also some new products from the new Seasonal Catalogue on this card. The Honeycomb Embossing Folder is just gorgeous, and could work quite well on both a masculine or feminine card.  Have you seen some of the beautiful patchwork cards using the folder?

You can also see on the card I used the new Ovals Collection Framelits to cut the main panel and it's matt. If you look closely you can also see some Dazzling Details on the candle flame.

I also used the Sycamore Street DSP and the coordinating Sycamore Street Ribbon in Pool Party on the card.

Have you earned any SAB freebies yet?

Bye for now,

Tina