Card Making

Summer Lovin'- Anniversary Card Tutorial (Video)

on May 24, 2010

Hey everyone, and happy Monday!

I’m mixing it up a little today!! It is of course time for another Miss You Monday card, but as I had issues with YouTube at the weekend, I wasn’t able to post the video i promised. So i’ve decided to post the video this morning for your enjoyment, and later this evening I’ll post this weeks MYM card. WOW, double the fun today, huh?! ♥

This card sums up my mood at the moment! SUMMERTIME!! I’ve had a fantastic weekend, chillin with friends, and between BBQs and beach visits, I am definitely feeling like Summer has finally arrived [♥]. I even have a little bit of colour in my cheeks – although i must say that the ‘red face / white eyes’ look is making me reconsider wearing sunglasses on those bright, sunny days! I look like a weird panda! LOL

The main inspiration for this project was these cool chipboard shapes from Bisous! I totally love the wide variety of cool shapes, the colour combos and the fact that they are really adhesive. I also love the fact that they are self contained on a sheet, rather than in a bag or box that you need to turf out just to see all the remaining shapes. With them all on this fold out sheet, it is soooo very easy to find the exact ones to use. This set is from the ‘hot’ collection, and have bright, bold colours, and I was eager to couple these with a recently purchased cloud stamp from heroarts. And i just ♥ the result!

Thanks for popping by, and come back later to see the MYM card! Enjoy the video! Leave a comment here.

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Squirrels or Monkeys?

on May 23, 2010

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I promised you a video, but unfortunately i am having issues with YouTube. I have decided to stop fighting against machines for now, and try again later. Sorry about the suspenseful delay! But instead, I’m sharing a card I made last week.

Let me tell you a cute story that always makes me smile. ♥

I was lucky to go to a University which was built upon a beautiful lake, and had scenic, green, grassy areas; perfect for picnics and walks. The Uni grounds was full of ducks, swans and of course, squirrels. The squirrels were so used to seeing people go by, that some of them had absolutely no fear! They would come right up to you, and I always loved seeing them share the campus with us students, and always kept an eye out for them on my way to class.

One year my mum and dad came to visit, and brought my nephew who was only about 3 or 4 years old at the time. Whilst walking through the uni grounds, he points suddenly to a tree and exclaims ‘Look at that monkey Auntie Lesley!!‘. To which of course, I replied: ‘oh, I think that might be a squirrel actually’. His reply: “No Silly! It’s in a tree isn’t it, Auntie Lesley, so it must be a monkey!!‘. LOL. Isn’t kid’s logic simply amazing! ♥

And so I still call them monkeys at times. And today, I have a card with a ‘monkey’ on it to share with you all. A cute little birthday card, pieced together using stamps and stickers to create a little scene of loveliness.

Thanks for looking. Leave a comment here.

Products used
DCWV Adhesive stack
Stickers: Paperchase
Stamps: Stitched lines (unknown brand), squirrel from ‘Whoo Loves You’ set (Heroarts), Farmer’s Market stamp (basic grey), Text from Personal Impressions
Ink: Distress Ink in Peeled paint & black soot
button
String
corner chomper
pink cardstock

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Love Liquid Pearls

on May 19, 2010

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Just a quick one today, but I wanted to show you an easy way to add dimension to your cards. I love adding a touch of glam by sticking gems or adhesive pearls to projects. But, look at this!! These little pearlescent drops are not adhesive pearl embellishments but are Liquid pearls from Ranger. Little bottles, very similar to Stickles, full of pearl liquid that can be easily applied to projects, with a fine applicator tip that ensures that only the exact amount come out when you need it.

Heres the magic tip: when you apply a dot of the liquid, sometimes it will have a little peak, but if you flick the underside of the card with your finger, or gentle tap it with the end of a pencil or paint brush, this will actually flatten out the peak, to create a perfect little dome. And it looks uncannily like an adhesive pearl. Same great effect, but definitely a more cost effective solution.

Products used
Anitas distressed lines rubber stamp
Unity April KOTM – One of a Kind Stamp & butterfly stamp
Ink: Stormy skies & Chipped Sapphire distress ink
Liquid Pearls: white opal

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