Simon Says Stamp Presents a Patterned Paper Challenge Card 2

Ok just one more ;)

I made this card using some Memory Box papers.  I used one piece of paper from each of these three sets: Brioche, Pixie and Minuet.  I loved how they worked so well together and I just knew I would make another card for the Simon Says Stamp Presents a Patterned Paper Challenge over at Lily Pad Cards. 

Take a look:

 

I took this great blue patterned paper and stamped Hero Arts Blooming Meadow over the top of it using London Fog by Memento.  I then embossed the butterfly from HA Antique Engravings and sentiment from HA Say It All on two different patterned papers.  I distressed the butterfly a bit to make the edges pop and put it all together.  

By the way I'm absolutely loving eksuccess's 1/16" foam squares.  They give a bit of dimension but don't make things too tall.  The best part is that cards still fit in their envelopes even with multiple layers.  Thanks for taking a look!

Simon Says Stamp Presents a Patterned Paper Challenge Card 1

I'm back!!!

I've finally found some creative juices and I've got them flowing for the new challenge over at Lily Pad Cards.  The challenge I'm entering is the Simon Says Stamp Presents a Patterned Paper Challenge.  I've made two cards for this challenge and here is my first card:

I apologize about the lighting I took this picture at night, and here in ND it gets dark so early... I can't wait for summer! :)

I really wanted to push myself and use some great patterned papers.  I used SEI's Couture collection and made a pie SVG on Make-the-Cut.  I mixed and matched Couture's paper to create a wonderful mixed patterned circle. 

I then did some stamping with Papertrey's Iconic Images and used Hero Arts Everyday Sayings for the sentiment.  I didn't quite have the right color purple ink so I used Memento Lilac Posies and then put Grape Jelly right over top before I stamped. 

I'm really glad with the way it turned out and I wish you could see this card in person because the Couture papers are so shimmery and beautiful in the light.  Enjoy!

Virginia’s View – A New Challenge! at Lily Pad Cards

Lately I've been loving cards that are unique in size.  I know they are not fun to mail but sometimes I get a bit bored with the standard size and shape.  Today my card is 3"wide by 6" tall, I've been making a bunch of these because I took the time to figure out an envelope SVG to cut on my Gazelle and I want to make sure I use it.:)

I'm going to enter this card in the Virginia’s View – A New Challenge!  at Lily Pad Cards.  I also took my inspiration from Vicky please see her card here.  I loved the paper piecing idea she used and couldn't wait to try it out myself.

Take a look:

I used Out of Print by Basic Grey for the paper and I used the new Hero Arts Flying Air Ships.   I love these new stamps!  I've been into vintage cars, phones and bikes, now airships who knew?  Please enjoy!

It's Been Awhile

Hello!

It really has been too long since I last posted, but with the holidays and all I just didn't find the time to sit down and craft.  I've been playing around with one of my favorite paper packs lately.  Crate Paper's Portrait Collection.  I also wanted to use Iconic Images from Papertrey Ink and found some distress inks that worked really well with the paper.

Please take a look at my card:

I'm really loving the new photo tent I received in the mail today!  It helps with my pictures sooo much!  Thanks Mom!

Clear Dollar Stamps Presents Kathy’s Lily Pad Palette Challenge over at Lily Pad Cards

Hi!  I've made a card for the Clear Dollar Stamps Presents Kathy’s Lily Pad Palette Challenge over at Lily Pad Cards.  

Here are the colors:

Here is my card:

I wanted to make something simple and I recently was looking at some cards online and I love the use of solid color cardstock with embossing folders.  I tried many different backgrounds and I settled on this great shimmery paper that looks like swirling snow.  I apologize that my picture doesn't do it justice, I tried many ways to capture it but with no luck.  Also I admit getting the blue on there was difficult for me, I already had the idea of making a card with the poinsettia and I really wanted to push myself to complete this card.  I finally came across that blue button and it just begged to be on there.  I hope you enjoy!

Tiffany Doodles Presents: Kathy’s Lily Pad Palette Challenge over at Lily Pad Cards

Hello!

I finally have another card to share with you, I know it has been awhile but man who knew this time of year would be so busy for me.  This card is for the Tiffany Doodles Presents: Kathy’s Lily Pad Palette Challenge over at Lily Pad Cards. 

Here is my submission:

Enjoy!

Hero Arts Presents… a Sketch Challenge! 3rd Submission

As I posted previously I had trouble getting this sketch out of my head so I made not one, not two but three cards!  I know it seems excessive but I just received my new Gazelle cutting machine and I really wanted to use it.  I ordered it in March and it feels like it took forever to get here.  The people over at Bosskut had a sale right around the time Make-the-Cut and Provocraft came to a sad conclusion with their lawsuit.  I know quite a few Make-the-Cut users decided to grab a Gazelle while they were on sale and alas they ran out of stock.  They had some bumps here and there to get them back in stock but I will tell you the people who make and sell this machine are amazing, they were so helpful and even gave me some free graphics for my long wait. I've been using it for about five hours and I can tell you that it is a wonderful cutting machine. I can't recommend it highly enough!! 

But enough of my babbling here is my 3rd card for the Hero Arts Presents… a Sketch Challenge! over at Lily Pad Cards.

Here is the sketch:

Here is my Card:

 I have really been in love with Basic Grey's Out of Print paper it is so beautiful!

Here are some of the supplies I used:

Hero Arts Presents… a Sketch Challenge! 2nd Submission

Well I couldn't get this sketch out of my head so I decided to make another card for the Hero Arts Presents… a Sketch Challenge! over at Lily Pad Cards.

Here is the sketch again:

And here is my card:

 Here are some of the products I used:

Hero Arts Presents… a Sketch Challenge! Over at Lily Pad Cards

Hello!

I have another contest entry to share with you today for the Hero Arts Presents… a Sketch Challenge! over at Lily Pad Cards. Here is our inspirational sketch:

Here is what I came up with:

Some of the supplies I used:

A Day for Daisies Presents Kathy’s Lily Pad Palette Challenge

Hello!

I've made another card for a challenge over at Lily Pad Cards. It is A Day for Daisies Presents Kathy’s Lily Pad Palette Challenge. Where the only requirement is that you use colors similar to these.

Here is my card:

Here are some of the products I used: