Blossom Thank You Card

I found an MFT sketch on Pinterest that I really liked, and decided to use some of my left over Blossom scraps. I will miss this pretty, vibrant paper.

Recipe:
Paper: Blossom, Glacier CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamps: Happy Birds, Finding The Words (CTMH)
Inks: Black, Sunset, Pear (CTMH)
Tools: Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Craft Heater, Sponge, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, ShinHan Alcohol Markers (CTMH), Circle Stax Die (MFT)
Other: Gold Sequins, Foam Tape (CTMH)

I used my sponge to ink up white cardstock and then stamped over top it with Pear ink to get the two-tone feathers. I popped up the larger flower on foam tape to give this card more dimension. I love it. Izzy (my daughter) thinks it's "so pretty". 

Have a wonderful day.

Casandra

Happy Birds Artiste Card

It is time to face reality. Our furnace kicked on during the night for the first time, this season. Of course, little girl leaving her window ajar probably didn't help matters. When I went in to wake her up this morning, Izzy yawned, stretched, and snuggled into me with a sleepy smile and a "I'm cold". Well, duh. 

The other day, this same little girl was caught sneaking off to her room with nail polish, after I told her no. When I asked for the nail polish back, she denied taking it (at first). After another round of questioning, she caved. "No, I didn't take it...okay; I did. I was testing my limits." I couldn't help myself; a giggle, followed quickly by another, escaped. Before I knew it, Izzy was laughing, too. 

Here's what you really stopped by for:

I made a card a few weeks ago and forgot to post it here to my blog. (Oops.) 

I found inspiration from one of our old idea books, Autumn/Winter 2012. I wanted to highlight some of the pretty patterns from Brushed. Is it just me or does anyone else see retired Veranda in that green paper? I cut the sentiment from our Artiste cricut cartridge. 

Recipe:

Paper: Brushed, Canary CS, White Daisy CS, Desert Sand CS (CTMH)

Stamps: Happy Birds, Art Philosophy (CTMH)

Inks: Chocolate (CTMH)

Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Alcohol Markers, Craft Heater, Glue Pen, Artiste Cartridge (CTMH)

Other: Sparkle Flourish, Bitty Sparkles, Chocolate Embroidery Floss (CTMH)

One of the patterns from Brushed paper has this cool ombre effect; it really makes the sentiment pop. 

Casandra

Happy Birds Card

Yay for Friday! I'm hoping to get crafty today. How about you?

I "scrap-lifted" this card from our new Annual Inspirations book. I tweaked it a little, by using our Distressed Backgrounds stamp set. I also used up another scrap of the Later Sk8r paper I had left from other recent card projects.

Recipe:
Paper: Later Sk8r (retired), Flaxen CS, Glacier CS, White Daisy CS, Desert Sand CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Happy Birds (CTMH)
Inks: Flaxen, Chocolate, Cocoa, Glacier (CTMH)
Tools: Craft Heater, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Craft Tray, Watercolor Pencils, Alcohol Markers, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: Green Glitter Tape (American Crafts)

I have to share something I found out while making this card. I found this pretty green glitter tape at my local craft store around Christmas. I forgot I had it until I was working on this card. I cut off the first piece and prepared to tear the plastic backing off to tape down, only to discover that this brand doesn't do that. I had to use my Tombow to adhere it. It's still pretty; guess I got a little spoiled with our glitter trim.

P.S. I love our background stamps! So fun!

Casandra

Birdy Thinking of You Card

I am so happy that it's finally Thursday; last day of my work week. 

One of the many perks of being a Close To My Heart consultant, is that we get to order 6x6 samplers of the new paper packs included in each new Idea Book. This also helps my creative process along. I can lay out the papers and gather up scraps and pair different colors together until I get the look I'm going for. That is exactly how this card came about. 

Recipe:
Paper: Brushed, Canary CS, Smoothie CS, Desert Sand CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Happy Birds (CTMH)
Inks: Pear, Desert Sand, Chocolate, Smoothie (CTMH)
Tools: Scallop Border Punch, Watercolor Pencils, Alcohol Markers, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: Clear Sparkles (CTMH)

Those birds make me happy. Have a great day!

Casandra

Happy, Happy, Happy

Today, I am happy, happy, happy to have a day off. Once my children realize how great that is, too, and chill out, it will be an even happier day. I plan to get my craft on. 

I am sharing another card I made last weekend with our new Confetti Wishes paper and my new favorite stamp set, Happy Birds. 

Isn't this paper fun? I wanted to showcase some other patterns from this kit. The yellow checkerboard paper is my favorite, even though this kit has a strong purple feel, and purple is one of my favorite colors. I am loving our new gold sequins, and our new ShinHan Alcohol Markers. I admit that I'm no coloring expert, but these markers make it seem easy. 

Recipe:
Paper: Confetti Wishes, Desert Sand CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Happy Birds (CTMH)
Ink: Chocolate (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Craft Heater, Craft Tray, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Glue Pen, ShinHan Alcohol Markers, ShinHan Alcohol Blending Marker (CTMH)
Other: Gold Sequins (CTMH), Purple Embroidery Floss (DMC)

I hope your weekend is Happy, Happy, Happy, too! 

Casandra