Mosaic Madness

Hi!

How about a nice, bright, cheerful card to make you happy on a Monday morning?

This was version one of the card.  I really loved the arrangement of the mosaic stamping, but I wasn't so keen on the top left corner.

I liked the hello there sentiment, but some of the ladies I made the card with didn't like it as much.

This inside was a little blah too.  OK, just not very exciting.  This is why I shouldn't design cards late at night!

Version two is much better!  A different sentiment that makes it a birthday card rather than an all-purpose card and washi tape in the top left corner gives a much nicer look.

A little more exciting on the inside too.

Stamps: Mosaic Madness, Happy Day, Sweet Essentials, Sassy Salutations
Ink: Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Other: Mosaic Punch, Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape, Jumbo Rhinestones, Dimensionals

Bye for now,

Tina

JAI #184: Just Add Bows

Hi!

Are you ready for another Just Add Ink Challenge?  I am!

 

This week Nikki has challenged us to Just Add Bows.  Not too difficult a challenge for most cardmakers!  The hardest part is choosing which ribbon to use.

This week I decided not to make a card, but to make a 3D project instead.

I've seen a lot of pictures of the Box In A Bag on the internet and have been meaning to try one for ages.  Now was the time! I added a little twist though, by making one in miniature.  I followed these instructions, but instead of using the larger sheet of DSP I used a sheet from my Winter Frost DSP Stack.  I had to adjust the base to fit the smaller paper.  I cut a 2 1/2 inch square and scored it at 1/2 on all sides.

I used a watercoloured stocking from Colour Me Christmas as a tag for my Box In A Bag - a cute little finishing touch.

Stamps: Colour Me Christmas
Ink: Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Silver Glimmer Pen (retired)
DSP/Cardstock: Winter Frost DSP Stack, Watercolour Paper, Pool Party
Other: Scallop Trim Punch, Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Organza Ribbon, Blender Pen, Paper Snips, Sticky Strip

I hope you can play along with us this week at Just Add Ink.

Bye for now,

Tina

Gorgeous Grunge Frame Card

Hi!

Today's card was a 'reject' for a recent Just Add Ink challenge.  A few weeks ago we challenged you to add a frame to your creation.  This was the card I made first, but I decided the frame wasn't enough of a feature so I didn't submit it for the challenge.  I thought I'd show you anyway.

I was inspired to make my card after seeing this card by Andrea Walford.

You can see I was playing with the Polaroid style frame that I used on the card I submitted for the Just Add Ink challenge.  You can see my card here.

Stamps: Dictionary, Gorgeous Grunge, Sweet Essentials, Simply Stars, Express Yourself (Hostess)
Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Whisper White
Other: Big Shot, Squares Collection Framelits, Linen Thread, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals

Bye for now,

Tina

Winter Frost Christmas Card

Hi!

Have you started your Christmas cards yet?  I've had a few requests for them in classes lately, which is great as it gives me a chance to start building up my supply.  I usually send out around 100, so I really need to get going with them!

I'm not sure what this fold is called - maybe a Z Fold? All I did was cut the card base longways, folded it in half as usual and then folded the front half back on itself. Here's a look from the top so you can see what I mean.

It's such an easy fold that gives a great impact!  The hardest part (which wasn't hard at all) was placing the sentiment on the inside so that it was under the ornament panel when the card was closed.

I can see myself making lots more of these cards!

Stamps: Ornament Keepsakes, Christmas Messages
Ink: Coastal Cabana
DSP/Cardstock: Winter Frost DSP Stack, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White
Other: Big Shot, Deco Labels Framelits, Circles Collection Framelits, Holiday Ornaments Framelits, Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder, Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Bye for now,

Tina

JAI #183: Just Add A Sketch

Hi!

Another Friday has rolled around, so it must be time for another Just Add Ink challenge.

This week it was my turn to set the challenge.  I designed this sketch to inspire your project.

I followed the sketch very literally for my card.

I'm really loving the new Hexagon punch. A simple way to add a bit of emphasis to your cards.

This was the first time I had used the new Quatrefancy SDSP.  It's so bright and cheerful!

Some more Hexagons, stamped with the stamp from Six Sided Sampler for the inside.

Stamps: Sweet Essentials, Sassy Salutations, Six Sided Sampler
Ink: Strawberry Slush
DSP/Cardstock: Quaterfancy SDSP, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White
Other: Hexagon Punch, Rhinestones, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals

Hope you can play along this week at Just Add Ink.

Bye for now,

Tina

Baby Tees Hatches Card

Hi!

A couple of months ago I ran a Hatches, Matches and Dispatches class.  Today's card is the Hatches card from that class.

I chose Daffodil Delight as a great gender-neutral colour.  It's also bright and cheery, perfect for celebrating a new arrival.

We used the Paper Piercing Tool and Templates to add an extra feature around the circle layer.

Another little onsie finishes off the inside.

Stamps: Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel, Sweet Essentials
Ink: Early Espresso
DSP/Cardstock: Polka Dot Parade DSP, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Other: Scallop Border Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat, Essentials Paper Piercing Template, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

Bye for now,

Tina

Daydream Medallions Christmas Card

Hi!

Have you started making your Christmas cards yet?  I've made a few, including this one using the Daydream Medallions stamp set.  I've seen a few versions of this card floating around on the Internet.  I loved it so I decided to use it for a class sample.

It's such a lovely, simple card that looks really effective. You'd easily be able to mass produce this card for those "OMG it's December and I haven't made any Christmas cards yet" panics.

I used some Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details to add some highlights to the wreath.

The mini wreath on the inside is a lovely finishing touch.

Stamps: Daydream Medallions, Sassy Salutations, Sweet Essentials
Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Cardstock: Whisper White
Other: Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon

Bye for now,

Tina