Card Making

MYM: Pretty Pennants Using Scraps

on May 17, 2010

Pennants are so very ‘in’ right now! They have taken the crafting world by storm, especially with the arrival of the ‘dear Lizzy’ line from American Crafts, which is simply adorable. From the Dear Lizzy line, I love this, this and this especially. YUM!

Also, I am super excited about the fact that this months Unity KOTM has a lovely Pennant stamp. I simply can’t wait for it to arrive through my door.

One of the main reasons I love pennants {apart from the fact that they remind me of village fairs} is that you can create a beautiful design element for your cards by simply using scraps. I’m sure i’ve said it many times, but i have a tub full of odd scraps of paper. Some are pattern paper, some is plain, some stamped images, some remnants of ribbon etc, but every so often I feel the urge to create something using these remnants.

This card started in such a way, I choose a few pieces of colourful scraps from my tub and cut out triangles. I didn’t worry if they were the exact same size, in fact i wanted a little bit of variety to give a quirky edge. Even the bluey-green panel and pink border strip were scraps which had been forgotten for goodness knows how long. And the funny thing is: I totally love this card! I hope Sarah will love it too!

So go on, give those scraps a new lease of life! – Go create cards or scrapbook pages using remnants of your stash to make beautiful, whimsical pennants!! I dare ya!

Products Used
Raindrops stamp, heroarts
Mustard seed Distress ink
Scraps
Toga journaling spot
doodlebug sticker
Gems
phrase stamps, Unity KOTM March 2010
Corner Chomper
http://store.scrapbook.com/gb-gac17042.html

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MYM: Mousey Mothers' day card

on May 10, 2010

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Hi everyone,
It’s time for another Miss You Monday Card for Sarah. When I started making this card, I knew I wanted it to be a Mothers’ Day card, but in the end, I’ve not added any text to the outside to make it specifically for this holiday, so I guess it could be used for any occasion. Sometimes my brain goes in a different direction at the last minute, and I want to write my own message on the inside.

I’m not exactly sure the proper name of this style of card, but i’ve been calling them tent cards (for the obvious reason). I love the way it stands up, and the fact that you can make a topper that overlaps the top, which really makes an impact.

I am feeling the need to move onto more summery colours, so I have left my pastel colours to the side for now and explored with some bright, bold colours including this flowery print paper from DCWV which gives a burst of energy to the project. ♥ ZING!

The gorgeous mouse stamp is from the Penny Black ‘hugs’ stamp set, and I’ve coloured the image using distress inks and a watercolour brush pen – this really is a must have for the craft box! The pattern paper is from DCWV adhesive mat stack, the polka dot paper is from Wild Rose Studios, and the white scallop is cut using scalloped scissors on some scrap white card stock. The blue circular image is from my April 2010 Unity Kit Of The Month {love it ♥}. I’ve also used my nesties and my cuttlebug to cut the label shape. To finish, just a few blue buttons from my stash. I just can’t keep my fingers outta those button jars!

And before I shoot off – a couple of shout outs: A very happy birthday to Sister-in-Law Karyn, Dad Oman and brother-in-law Steven who are all celebrating birthdays today! Happy Birthday you three! ♥

Thanks for popping by.

Miss You Monday – Simple & Bold Butterfly

on May 3, 2010

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Happy Monday everyone, and a very happy Bank Holiday Monday to everyone over in my neck of the woods that gets to have a day off work! Yipppeee!

So today I’m writing from the Emerald Isle, as I took the advantage of the long weekend to pop over to see the family, including my new nephew Lewis, who is 4 weeks and 1 day old! It’s been great to see everyone, but i’m starting to miss my craft room.

Lucky for you, I had already made a Miss You Monday card ready for today- and once again i’m using my Unity Stamps March Kit Of The Month – seriously, I just cant get enough of Unity yumminess!!

For this card I’ve used pigment markers to create the different colours on different parts of the bracker stamp, and stuck alpha stickers along the dashed lines to create a greeting. To embellish the card, I have used an awesome butterfly stamp also from unity {delish!} stamped in black, with some detailing added using pigment marker pen. This card is so very simple, but its clean, bold colours definitely make a statement!

I hope you like it. Leave me a comment here ♥

In other news:
I hope everyone had lots of fun on National Scrapbook Day on Saturday. I saw millions of emails and comments throughout twitter and facebook with lots of invites to crops and events all over the web. Unfortunately I was suffering form lack of internet connectivity. So although I did not get the opportunity to divulge in online scrappy activity, I did decide to treat myself to a cart load of goodies from Two Peas In A Bucket! Heeeheee! I can’t wait to share my purchases with you!

Also, I am waiting with baited breath for the arrival of my April Unity KOTM – It hasn’t arrived yet, and I every day that passes makes my bottom lip stick out a little further and my scowl etch deeper into my forehead ….I suspect the volcano ash has caused a hold up somewhere…I do hope it arrives soon, and doesn’t get lost forever! That would make me very sad. If any one in the UK as had theirs delivered already, please let me know!

Okay, better shoot for now, have a great Monday!

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