Some Quick Christmas Cards

Thanks for stopping by today! I have some more $1 cards I made for the Craft Show to share with you.

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Card Sizes: 4.25" x 5.5"

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For the moon, I cut a circle out of a Post-It note, attached it (w/ Post-It sticky part) to my CS piece, and then Stipple Brushed CTMH Moonstruck Ink. I then stamped the trees with Black Ink (Penny Black-Snow Dust stamp) and then stamped my sentiment. I used a glue pen to add dots of glue, and sprinkled Prisma Glitter to give the snow some sparkle.

Inside the card I stamped a cardinal from the CTMH SS Harmony.

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To make the trees look like a forest, I stamped the trees, and then without reinking, shifted the stamp to the right, and then stamped it on the CS again. This is called 2nd Generation Stamping, for those new to stamping:) I then added my sentiment, and some chunky glitter for snow.

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For this card I embossed the white CS with Cuttlebug's Victoria EF, used Cuttlebug's ornament die on CTMH-Outdoor Denim CS, added a piece of Aluminum Duct Tape (from your local Hardware Store), punched a hole, and then attached the blue CS piece to the card. Very simple, very fast:), perfect for a $1 card!

I also made some cards with CTMH-Petal CS, this was the inside of that card...the only difference is the blue card had blue ornaments inside.

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I hope you were inspired! Enjoy,

Deneen

Spring Card, Thinking of You

The ladies at work wanted a few cards for Mother's Day and other occasions, and this was one that I came up with. It had been a while since I worked with vellum. So I based this one on a card by Julie Buhler.
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Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"
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I stamped the sentiment with Versamark and used Gold Embossing Powder. I stamped and coloured the butterfly, cut it out, and attached it using foam squares. For the flowers I used a combination of first and second generation stamping.

Recipe: CTMH PP-Veranda, CTMH CS-White Daisy & Colonial White, CTMH Ink-Juniper & Black, CTMH SS-Spring Possibilities, Comforting Thoughts, Treasure Life & With Love, White Vellum, Versamark, Gold Embossing Powder, CTMH Juniper Grosgrain Ribbon, Gold Brads, Pearls, Rhinestones, Foam Squares, Stickles.

I think the ladies will like this one!
Enjoy,
Deneen

Scor-Bug Card Samples

Good day!! Sharon asked me if I would make a few samples to show what the Scor-Bug can do. Here's a shot of the little guy, isn't he cute? You use it with your Scor-Pal, it makes dotted embossed lines.

Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

You can use either side of the paper when you're done embossing. For this card, I did a border around the edge of the card, and attached it with the embossing down. The holes are pushed into the paper.

Here's a close-up of the embossing.

Recipe: CTMH CS-White Daisy & Vineyard Berry, CTMH Ink-Moonstruck, Black & Vineyard Berry, CTMH SS-Treasure Life & Happy Birthday, Nestabilities-Labels Three & Circle, Scor-Pal, Scor-Bug, Foam Squares, Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon, Stickles.

For the next card, I used the embossed lines as embellishments. I used the raised side of the embossed lines, and sanded them lightly.

The inside:

Here's a close-up of the embossed lines. Because you use it with the Scor-Pal, you don't have to reposition and measure the lines for your paper (the grooves are already measured), you just place your paper and run the 'Bug up each line.

Recipe: My Mind's Eye Paper-Enchanting "Sisters" Blooming Gorgeous, CTMH CS-Goldrush & White Daisy, CTMH Ink-Tulip & Black, CTMH SS-Everyday Celebration & Shining Star, Nestabilities-Labels Three & Labels Eight, Foam Squares, Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon, Pearls, Scor-Pal, Scor-Bug.

For the last card, I used the embossed lines as stems. Next time I'll sand them a little more.

Here's a close-up of the stems.

Recipe: CTMH CS-White Daisy, Crystal Blue, Olive & Key Lime, CTMH Ink-Outdoor Denim, Crystal Blue & Black, CTMH SS-Love In Bloom & Treasure Life, Scor-Pal, Scor-Bug, Prima Flowers, Foam Squares, Buttons, Blue Rhinestone.

Enjoy & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Deneen

Treasure Life's Little Moments

I've had this Silhoutte paper by CTMH sitting around forever. So I pulled it out and this is the card I came up with.

Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

There isn't too much to say about how I made the card. I sponge daubed the edges to soften the image, and used 2nd Generation stamping for the flowers behind the main image.

I clear embossed the flower on the front.

Here's the inside of the card.

Recipe: CTMH Paper Pack-Silhoutte, CTMH CS-Black & Colonial White, CTMH Ink-Spring Iris, Black & Grey Flannel, CTMH SS-Treasure Life & Best Wishes, 3D Foam Squares, Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Corner Punch.

Enjoy,

Deneen

Pull-Out Card

I finally got around to trying out this template by Jeanette Lynton, the founder of Close To My Heart. It's a pull-out card, so you don't really need an envelope (unless you're mailing it, of course).

Card Size: 6" x 3.5" (6" x 3" without the round pull-out tab on the side)

You can find the template HERE.

I didn't make the inside piece as wide as the template calls for. Because of the fold, it wanted to stick out a bit, and it was hard to pull out because it was shoved in so far.

I used the Stipple Brush around the edges of the pull-out card piece to soften the edges. The flourish in the corner is 2nd Generation stamped and then 1st Generation highlight. I added some Rhinestones to the center of the flowers.

Recipe: CTMH Paper Pack-That's Amore, CTMH CS-Colonial White, CTMH Ink-Tulip & Chocolate, CTMH SS-My Mom & Free Spirit, Prima Flowers, Rhinestones, Grosgrain Ribbon, Colonial White Ricrac.

Enjoy,

Deneen

Thinking of You

What was I thinking!?! Of you of course *smiles*. I actually stepped out of my colour box and worked with different colours than I normally do. The colour inspiration actually came from the display at the front of my church...lol. Green & Brown. So I thought, hmmmm, I never thought of those two colours together, I've got to go try them on a card.

Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

And here's my creation:

I gold embossed 'Thinking of You', and attached it using 3D Foam Squares. I used first and 2nd Generation stamping for the flowers.

Here's the inside:

(because I make up 6 cards at a time, I tend to try and keep them general so that I can use them for a variety of situations).

Recipe: CTMH Paper-Sweet Leaf B&T, CTMH CS-Cocoa, Topiary & Colonial White, CTMH Ink-Dutch Blue & Topiary, CTMH SS-Sweet Flowers, Gracious Greetings & Love Flourishes (inside), Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Brads, 3D Foam Squares.

Boy, I'll tell you, this card gave me quite some grief. I love the final card, but to get there was quite a journey....cuttlebug the background, no cuttlebug the background, sponge daub the edges, no sponge daub the edges, cuttlebug the background with a different folder, no cuttlebug the background with a different folder, use my frame punch, no use my frame punch, use die cut corners, no use die cut corners, use ribbon, no use ribbon.....phew, I haven't had a card cause me such grief in a long time. Hope you enjoy the final look as much as I do!

Enjoy,

Deneen

Just A Simple Card

When I make cards with the Cuttlebug EF's, I hate to cover up the embossing. As a result, I tend to lean towards a simple, elegant look.

I used the Textile EF for the main body of the card. The border is done using the Frills EF. I stamped the smaller flowers using the 2nd Generation stamping method (ink up your stamp, then stamp it on a scrap piece of paper, now take the stamp and stamp on your project.) I finished the image by using the stipple brush around the edges.

Card Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

I changed this card up by making it with the fold on the top.

Here's how I used my Nestability as a mask...I stipple brushed around the edge, then when I remove the Nestability, the outer edge remains uninked.

Recipe: CTMH CS-Tulip, Creme Brulee & Vanilla Cream, CTMH Ink-Tulip, CTMH SS-Treasure Life, Cuttlebug EF-Textile & Frills, Clear Rhinestones, 3D Foam Squares.

Enjoy,
Deneen

Stationary Box & Matching Cards

I made this stationary box and cards for a friend for Christmas. Blue is her favourite colour. I found the template on a template website under the name 'Treasure Box'. (Because of the amount of time that has passed, I don't remember which one...if I find it again, I will give proper credit.)


Here is a close-up of the box. The paper was from a Close To My Heart Heart of Winter campaign a couple of years ago...the Serendipity Project Pack. (It came with B&T paper, CS, CS shapes, and a stamp set.) I didn't get a measurement of the final size, but it holds 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" cards and envelopes.

I made a second stationary box and card set to trade for some 3x3 envelopes, (thank-you Sandy!!!). On Sandy's, I clear embossed the flower on the front, which made it stand out even more.
Here's a view of what the box looks like opened.

I used the textured cs flowers that came with the Serendipity Paper Pack on the inside of the lid.

I made 6 cards to go in the box (card size 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"). The sentiments on all the cards are clear embossed so that they 'pop'.

A close-up of the butterfly, to show the prisma glitter on the wings.

Recipe for all 6 cards (all CTMH unless otherwise noted): Serendipity Paper Pack, CS-Dutch Blue, Bamboo, Colonial White, and Outdoor Denim, Ink-Dutch Blue, Outdoor Denim, Bamboo, Desert Sand, and Black, SS-Whimsical Wings, Best Wishes, Adorable Backgrounds, Treasure Life, and Happy Birthday, Prisma Glitter, Navy & Light Blue Grosgrain Ribbon (non-CTMH), Clear Embossing Powder.

Enjoy,

Deneen

Yet Some More Christmas Cards!

I have so enjoyed creating Christmas cards this last while, I can't seem to stop. So I thought I'd spread some joy, and share them with you.

This card I created around the Cuttlebug Forest Branches E.F.. I also wanted to try non-tradional colours. I was pleased with how well it turned out. I really wasn't sure I liked it until I put it all together.

Recipe: CTMH CS-Cocoa, Blush B&T, White Daisy and Black, CTMH Ink-New England Ivy, Chocolate, Cocoa, Black, Grey Flannel and Outdoor Denim, CTMH SS-Say It In Style and Warm Memories, Forest Branches E.F.

I shot this close-up because the sentiment was originally straight, but the stamp was just calling out to be curved. So, because CTMH stamp sets are Acrylic, I could do that right on the block!

Here's the sentiment in its original position.

Here's what it looks like curved, on the block. Isn't that great!!!! It's like having 2 stamps in 1.

I really loved how this card turned out. Yesterday, I explained what 2nd Generation stamping is. Here is another example of that technique. The pine trees in behind the dark ones are 2nd generation. The 'Peace On Earth' is gold embossed.

Recipe: CTMH CS-Cranberry, New England Ivy, Garden Green and White Daisy, CTMH Ink-Black, Chocolate, New England Ivy and Ponderosa Pine, CTMH SS-Playful Flourishes, Beauty of Christmas and Say It In Style, Gold E.P. Red Grosgrain Ribbon.

The next 2 cards I created for a friend's cell group. They wanted to make 2 Christmas cards and these were the ones I came up with for them. I cut all the pieces of CS ahead of time. They could either copy the examples, or design their own with the pieces of CS.

Recipe: CTMH CS-Vineyard Berry, Outdoor Denim, Spring Iris and White Daisy, CTMH Ink-Vineyard Berry, Ponderosa Pine, Cocoa and Outdoor Denim, CTMH SS-Evergreen, Say It In Style and Adorable Backgrounds, Red Grosgrain Ribbon.

The sparkles hanging from the pine boughs was lifted from a CTMH Sista, Bren Yule.
Recipe: CTMH CS-White Daisy, Everlasting B&T, New England Ivy and Olive, CTMH Ink-Black, Bamboo, Cocoa, Ponderosa Pine and New England Ivy, CTMH SS-Christmas Scripts, Twas the Night Before Christmas, Autumn's Treasures and Weathered Backgrounds, Sparkles.

Thanks for looking, I'll be sharing some more tomorrow.
Enjoy,
Deneen