Stashbusters Daydream Layout

I am back again with my second project for the day. I decided to play along again with Stashbusters over at Splitcoaststampers. 

Recipe:
Paper: Daydream (retired), White Daisy CS, Sweet Leaf CS (CTMH)
Stamps: What A Day (convention 2014 stamp), All The Details, Distressed Backgrounds (CTMH)
Inks: Petal (retired), Sweet Leaf, Hollyhock, Honey, Black (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Glue Pen, Cricut Artbooking, Scoring Blade, Journaling Pen (CTMH)
Other: White Enamel Stars, Black Bitty Brads (retired), Hollyhock Ric-Rac Ribbon (retired), Foam Tape, Glue Dots, Daydream Stickease (CTMH), Purple Baker's Twine (MFT), Purple Embroidery Floss (DMC)

I would like to enter this layout into the Moxie Fab World: Clicking Camera Challenge. You have until Sunday, August 17th to play along.

Hope I've inspired you to dig into your stash and use up some of your hoarded product. Have a wonderful day!

Casandra

CTS#66 Skylark Thank You

Good morning to you. I think we are all doing well enough here today so the kids will be heading off to school and I guess I have to go to my day job. LOL

I made another card yesterday and played with it a bit, left it for several hours and came back to it. You ever have a project where you just feel like something is missing? That's how this card was for me, but I'm hoping I didn't take it too far the other way and make it too fussy.

Recipe:
Paper: Skylark, Skylark PML, Sweet Leaf CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamps: Lifting Spirits, Casual Expressions (CTMH)
Ink: Lagoon, Sweet Leaf (CTMH), Vintage Sepia (Versa Fine)
Tools: Hexagon Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Heat Gun, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Sweet Leaf Alcohol Marker, Crystal Blue Alcohol Marker, Honey Alcohol Marker (CTMH)
Other: White Daisy Brads (retired), Stardust Glitz Glue (retired), Foam Tape (CTMH)

I tried out a technique one of my sister consultants, Karen Pedersen, posted on her blog where you swipe your ink pad to the inside of your embossing folder on the negative side. Then you run your paper through the embossing machine. What you are left with is a subtle shading of tone on tone ink in the negative spaces of your embossed paper. It may be a bit hard to notice from my photo. 

I liked the way the PML card had a blank space that was perfect for stamping my sentiment in. From there, I saw the chevron zip strip from my Skylark paper pack and knew I'd use that for the bottom border. After looking at the lacy part of the PML paper, I decided that it resembled clouds and that's when I made the decision to stamp the plane. Like I said, I hope I didn't overdo it by adding the clouds. It just felt too flat. 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
1) CAS(E) this Sketch CTS #66 Challenge
2) Color My Heart Color Dare #83 Challenge
3) Moxie Fab Happy For Hexagons Challenge

So what do you think? Too fussy, or just right? Wait, where's Goldilocks? :)

Casandra

Cards for Cath Sparkle and Shine

Good afternoon. I have been busy cutting out cards today for my Christmas card workshop on Sunday. The kids are home from school because it is Teacher In-Service. They spent the morning looking at their scrapbooks. It makes me so proud that I'm a paper crafter and have been able to preserve memories for them.

I wanted to share the card that I worked on today. I would like to post this to the Moxie Fab World website. As some of you have probably already heard, Miss Cath is leaving Moxie Fab World. She has taught me so much over the past few years and has been so generous and thoughtful, stopping by once in a while to leave a comment, and also to give out prizes each week. Twice, I have been the recipient of her generosity, but even more so, when I lost a baby in 2011, Cath left me a personal message of condolence on my Facebook page. It was so touching, and I've never forgotten it.

So today's card honors Miss Cath. She has brought so many of us joy. I wish you much luck in your future endeavors. *Hugs*

I can't take complete credit for the design of this card. You can check out my inspiration for this card here. If you would like to participate in giving your regards to Cath, too, you may want to check out this link "Cards For Cath".

Recipe:
Paper: Sparkle and Shine, Olive CS, Cranberry CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Tools: Snowflake Dies (MFT), Damask Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (CTMH)
Other: Red Sequins (Jo-Ann's), Glue Dots (CTMH)

Thanks for stopping by. Have a terrific day!

Casandra

Clementine Artiste Birthday Card

Here is a birthday card I created for the Moxie Fab World: World Card Making Day Challenge.

Recipe:
Paper: Clementine, Colonial White CS (CTMH); Stamp: Cricut Artiste (CTMH); Inks: Twilight, Saddle (CTMH); Tools: Paper-Piercer, Cricut Artiste Cartridge (CTMH), Spellbinders Shapabilities Floral Doily Motifs; Other: Brown Sparkles (CTMH)

Have a happy, crafty day!

Casandra

TCPTUES231 Card

I'm back with my second post for the day. The following Thinking of You Card was created for the TCP Tuesday #231 Challenge, as well as the Moxie Fab World: World Card Making Day Challenge.

Recipe:

Paper: Clementine, Saddle CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH); Stamp: Fall Favorites (CTMH); Ink: Chocolate (CTMH); Tools: Spellbinders Shapeabilities, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Watercolor Pencils, Blending Pen (CTMH); Other: Paradise Baker's Twine, Mocha Pearl Opaques, MIFYH Volume I (CTMH)

I had a lot of fun creating this card. It will be featured at my October 19th workshop. Happy crafting!

Casandra

Reindeer Games CAS Card

I am loving this next card. It was cased on Sunday from a blog I've recently started following. This lady does top-notch work...she epitomizes the fresh, clean approach in her cardmaking.

You can check out Debby's card here. I am entering this into the Moxie Fab World: World Card Making Day Challenge.

Recipe:
Paper: Wonderland, White Daisy CS (CTMH); Stamps: Holiday Cheer, Bundled Buddies (CTMH); Ink: Chocolate (CTMH); Tools: Watercolor Pencils, Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer (CTMH), Embossing Folder (SU!); Other: White Embroidery Floss (CTMH), Baker's Twine (Martha Stewart), Pop Dots (Zots)

I actually free-hand cut the "snow". Stay tuned for a giveaway I will be doing soon.

Casandra

MFTWSC91 Dakota Cowboy Card

Well, I think this will be my last post for the day. Hope you've enjoyed seeing all the cards I was able to create today for World Card Making Day.

This card was inspired by MFTWSC91 Sketch. I am entering this into the Moxie Fab World: World Card Making Day Contest.

Recipe:
Paper: Dakota, Black CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH); Stamp: Pure Innocence-Cowboy (MFT); Ink: Black (CTMH); Tools: Corner Rounder, Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer, Watercolor Pencils, Blending Pen (CTMH), Border Punch (SU!); Other: Black Stripe Ribbon, Durables Studs (CTMH)

Have a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by.

Casandra

Moonlight Birthday Card

Ha! Back with my fourth post for today!

The following card was inspired by Try Stampin' On Tuesday Blog Challenge #82. I am entering this into the Moxie Fab World: World Card Making Day Contest.

Recipe:

Paper: Moonlight, White Daisy CS, Black CS (CTMH); Stamp: Card Chatter - Birthday (CTMH); Ink: Black (CTMH); Tools: Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH); Other: Glue Dot (CTMH), Purple Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

Happy crafting!

Casandra

Freshly Made Sketches #42 Thank You Card

Good morning! We finally had a break in the heat around here. I think it's only supposed to get a high of 78 today, after about 5 days straight of 90+ degree weather...we'll take it!

Today's card was made for the following challenges:
1) Freshly Made Sketches #42 Challenge
2) Stamp It! Cards Thank You Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

Recipe:
Paper: Fanfare, White Daisy CS, Cranberry CS (CTMH); Stamp: A Little Thanks (CTMH); Ink: Cranberry (CTMH); Tools: Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer (CTMH); Other: Clear Sparkles, White Grosgrain Ribbon (CTMH), Glue Dot


The real challenge here for me is keeping my design so clean and simple. This card only took about 10 minutes to make, when my average card takes an 1 1/2 hours. LOL


Have a happy crafting day!


Casandra

Mojo Monday #248 Congrats Card

I made the following card today for a dear friend. She is due in 2 weeks with her second bundle of joy, and we couldn't be happier for her.

Recipe:
Paper: Fanfare, Elemental, Colonial White CS, Pacifica CS, Cranberry CS (CTMH); Stamps: Splendid Day, Little Reminder (CTMH); Inks: Pacifica, Cranberry, Black, Honey, Olive, Chocolate (CTMH); Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH), Scallop Border Punch (SU!); Other: Colonial White Ribbon, Neutral Embroidery Floss (CTMH), Foam Tape

This card is being entered into the following blog challenges:

1) Mojo Monday Sketch #248 Challenge

2) Heart2Heart Patriotism Challenge

3) Stamp It! Cards Congratulations Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

Happy Crafting!

Casandra

VLVJun2012 Lucy Bowwow Card

Today, I would like to share my little Bowwow card with you. I created this for the Viva La Verve! Sketch Challenge, as well as the Stamp It! Cards Hello Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

Recipe:

Paper: Lucy, Florentine, White CS (CTMH); Stamp: A Bowwow (CTMH); Ink: Chocolate, Hollyhock (CTMH); Tools: Picket Fence Punch (Martha Stewart), Paper Piercer Kit (CTMH); Other: Blush Ribbon, Mocha Pearls, White Embroidery Floss (CTMH), Foam Tape

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

Casandra