Thanks... a Thanksgiving Day card

Hi everyone!

I rarely make Thanksgiving day cards.  I don't know why, I really like the day.  So today's card is just that, a Thanksgiving Day card that I made for my sister.

Items used:

• Martha Stewart Leaf Punch
• Bo Bunny Papers
• White card for the card base
• Frantic Stamper Word Die (this one comes with a shadow also)
• 1mm jute/burlap string in orange and brown
• Corner Chomper (rounder in 3/8 inch)
• Gold foil card used to cut word

What I like most about this card is that when I adhered the leaves, I used only one small glue dot in the center.  Before I placed my leaf down I turned the edges up on the leaf so that It looked more like it was blown by the wind.

I added two leaves under my bow also.

Thanks for stopping by!
Lis

Tempus Fugit (Time Flies)

Hi everyone, Thank you for stopping by!

I have been hanging on to some matted patterned paper for a while now (I'm embarrassed to say ho long) and finally decided to use a piece on this card.  It is matted with blue suede paper.

Items used:

• Bo Bunny papers
• white adhesive pearls
• yellow crinkle ribbon
• yellow ribbons with the long hair (I really forget what its actually called)
• paper roses (Wild Orchid Crafts)
• Glitter (Ranger)

The basic card (done on white card stock) is straightforward.  When I added the ribbons, I used double sided tape.  When I put on the hair ribbon, the tape showed so I added some glitter which worked out very well.  The ribbon area now has this pretty subtle sparkle.  The glitter I used is that from Ranger that Tim Holtz has.  Its really pretty and not over powering.

Since the hair ribbon wants to curl, I cut some small one inch pieces and used them like leaves and with a glue dot adhered them under the roses.

Bye for now, Lis
 

Halloween Pumpkin!

I thought I'd sneak another Halloween card in on you!  Sorry for the blurry pictures though.  If I have time later this week I'll retake them.

Items used:

• Martha Stewart Punch
• Sizzix Jack o Lantern and Halloween word dies (Tim Holtz)
• Gold Ripple & silver linen specialty cardstocks (Hot off the Press)
• base card is black card stock but this one has a pattern and is slightly "furry"

The gold fence/gate is a Martha Stewart favorite of mine.  These punches always have such wonderful detail.  I love the little bats.

Have a great day!
Lis
 

Birthday Wishes

I decided to make  birthday card for my younger sister - her birthday is in January, and this is what I made.

Items in card:

• patterned paper from Bo Bunny
• White Dazzles words Hot off the Press
• lavender plaid ribbon - really Reasonable ribbon
• embellishments - old and from  my stash - they are acrylic flowers  - I got them rom hot off the Press
• white car for card base

I wanted to do this card a little differently.  I cut part of the front cover off.  I used a hole punch and punched two holes in the side of the front panel and threaded my ribbon through it.

I have to say - isn't this plaid wonderful?  I'm on a lavender kick right now but I do love the homey feel that a plaid ribbon gives.

Inside of my card has the rest of the message:

I hope you enjoyed this fun little card.
Lis

Butterflies in Pink

 

 

Hi everyone!

I've really been challenging myself to work with patterned papers.  I know many of you will think this is an easy thing but its not for me.  SO, I think I've bee doing pretty good with it.  Not too many cards that I've relegated to the ugly folder...LOL. And I really like the sentiment!

The butterflies are some that I picked up from Hot off the Press - Hunky-dory. These are pretty and are foiled.  I like the 3-d effect they give this card.

I managed to find some Bo Bunny paper that had butterflies also so it was a nice match.

Take care and have an excellent day1
Lis

 

Four Men, a Birthday Card

Today's card can be used for just about any celebration.  I made it to be used for a male birthday though.

The card is an off size being 6  4 1/4.

Items used:

• Gold Border Dazzles by Hot Off the Press
• Patterned paper by Bo Bunny
• Teal blue card stock for base by Cor'Dinations
• Chipboard by Graphic 45
• Metal Bird charm by Idea Ology
• Crinkle ribbon in yellow and blue by Really Reasonable Ribbon (May Arts)
• Gold shimmer paper

This is a good picture of all the gold thin line border dazzles that I used.  I really like how the word paper turned out.  I wasn't sure if the layering would look good.  I think the gold lines help.  The metal bird helps to give a Victorian feel to the card and coordinates well with the chipboard.

 

Sorry for such a fuzzy picture. I'm going to blame it on my cat this time....LOL!  This pic is supposed to show the layering that I did.  Also you can see how I used the gold border dazzles.  I didn't place them on top of the edge of my layers but rather next to them.

Two color bow...

Thanks for stopping by!
Lis

You Make Me Smile....

Hi all,

I want to make more cards with cut front panels so here's my first one.  This is not a new technique.  I really like it as it adds interest to a card.

Items used:

• White border dazzles & Words (Hot Off the Press)
• Bo Bunny Patterned Paper
• Crinkle Ribbon in yellow from Really Reasonable Ribbon
• White card base

The card size is A2 (4 1/4 x 5 1/2).  Before I cut the front panel, I added a full layer of paper and then another contrasting layer for the bottom 1/3 of the front panel.  Note - I added the postcards first before I added the blue third panel.

I cut the front panel freehand so I practiced a couple of times - because I only got one shot at it!  Although the dazzles were straight I was able to lay them down following the curve of my card without a problem, including the words.  These are pretty sturdy by very flexible.

Thanks for stopping by!
Lis