Botanical Gardens

Hi All,

Worked on another card yesterday.  I needed a Birthday card for a co workers Birthday.  She loves plants and flowers so it seemed fitting to do a floral themed card.
Here is the card I created:

I used a pretty teal base card stock to pull in the teal color in the patterned paper.  Then die cut a large scalloped edge on a mustard yellow card stock.  The scalloped edge is from Spellbinders.  I then cut the same scalloped edge into the floral patterned paper (My Minds Eye)  to match the mustard yellow card  stock.  I added a yellow flower from my stock and added a brad in the middle of the flower.  I stamped "Happy Birthday" using the Kaisercraft mini stamp "Occasions".

I submitted the card to the following challenges:
1.  Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge.  The challenge is a color challenge HSS#336



2. A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge.  The Challenge is "Anything Goes".

3. A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge.  The Challenge is "Anything Goes".

Thank you, I hope you like what you see.
Best, stay safe out there.
Julie

Spring Flowers

Hi All,

Staying in doors and looking at challenge websites has really got my creativity flowing.  It took a little time to get back into the flow of card creating but has been a nice way to unwind during this "Stay at Home" order.

I am trying to use up some of my old stash of papers and flowers on this one.

I first looked for some pretty pastel flower paper, I think I picked this up at Michael's or Hobby Lobby about 7-8 years ago when we were in Phoenix still.

I matched it with a pretty baby blue card stock.

I die cut some turquoise scrolls for the front.  Then I die cut the pink part of the front with pink card stock and stamped it with a large (old) Stampin' Up wooden stamp that I have called "Polka Dot" in Pink Close to my Heart Ink.

I die cut the words HAPPY using Hero Arts DC150.

I couldn't find the stamp part that went to the die cut, so I used a mini clear stamp from Kaisercraft "Occasions" and just used the Birthday portion of the Happy Birthday stamp in the set.

When putting it all together I decided I needed some flowers, so I picked out these that were in my stash, turquoise and white.  I added some mini brads in the middle for contrast and some pretty organza pink ribbon to finish it off.

Here is what I created:

Spring Flowers

I am adding this card to the following challenges:

1.  Penny Black Challenge.  Challenge is Spring Flowers. 

2. Pinsperational Challenge.  Challenge is using this photo as inspiration:

3.  Die Cut Diva's Challenge.  Challenge is anything goes, using Die cuts.

Hope you guys like the card I created for Spring.

Stay healthy,  and keep crafting. 

Julie

Pretty In Pink

Hi All,

Another quick card creation.  I had been wanting to try this new snowflake die cut that I purchased before the holidays but had already created my Christmas cards.  Now I can get a head start for next year.  I think this one turned our really elegant and pretty.  I usually am one for the "non-traditional" Christmas card colors for the holiday.  I rarely make Red and Green Christmas cards.  Here is what I created:

I entered this card in several challenges. 

1.  Paper Players Challenge.  The challenge is a Tic Tac Toe challenge. PP484

I chose the elements in the first column going down, ribbon, die-cut and pink.

2.  Creations in Pink Challenge.  The challenge is Anything Goes in Mainly Pink.  I think I have that one mastered since the card is all pink, except for the black letting. 

3. Merry Little Christmas Challenge.  The challenge is Anything Christmas goes. 

4. 12 Months of Christmas Challenge.  Challenge is "Ice Ice Baby".  To feature Ice mainly on the card. 

5.  Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge.    Challenge is "Anything Goes".  

6.  Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge.   Challenge is "Anything Christmas Goes".  

Well, I hope you like the card.  It was fun to bring out some of my supplies and get craft. 

Keep safe, Best.

Julie

Easter is around the corner

Hi All, 

With Easter just around the corner I wanted to create a card that I could send to my niece for  Easter.  I looked  for something cute and cuddly that I thought she would like.  

Here is the card that I came up with:

I am also entering this in three challenges.  I thought I would enter a few challenges just to try to get the creative juices flowing and get some inspiration.  It seemed to work.  At least I am getting some ideas by doing this. 

The challenges that I entered with this card are:  

1.  Feeling Sketchy Challenge   They created this sketch for inspiration:

Feeling Sketchy

2.  Sparkles Forum Challenge.  Their challenge is:  Easter.  

3.  Digi Chooseday Challenge.  Their challenge is:  Anything Goes


Hope you like my little Easter Bunny creation and I hop my niece likes it too.  Anyways,  stay safe and healthy.

Best,
Julie

Merci

Hi All,

Just trying to be a little crafty while staying "safe at home".  I hope you all are doing the same.  I broke out some of my supplies since I am finding some extra time on my hands these days.

I created this card for a couple of challenges.

First challenge is Color Throw down.    #ctd586
The Colors that should be used are pink, purple and white.


The second challenge is Crafty Friends Challenge.
The challenge is to use a Spring color Pallet.


Here is what I created for these challenges:

Thank you for checking my creation out.  Stay safe at home, stay crafty and stay healthy. 

Wishing you all the best in this trying time. 

Julie 

Birthday Mixed Media Card

Hi All,

It's been awhile since I have been passionate about making cards.  I have only been able to get my Christmas cards completed and have been MIA as far as birthdays and any other holidays.  Something happened over the holiday break and I can't find enough time in the day to make cards again.  I am so excited.  My new passion, #MixedMedia cards.  I was watching a YouTube video from #MaremiSmallArt which peaked my interest again.  Thanks Marta for re-creating my interest in Mixed media and card making.

 

Products used in creating this card:
Hero Arts Stamp and cut Happy set:

Mini white mulberry flowers:


Bakers twine white:

Flat back pearls: 

Lace: (hint, get white, you can always die it the right color for your project)

Metal frame: this was in my stash, here is a nice option:

2 types of Patterned paper, already in my stash
Distressing tool:

Nuvo Jewel drops Morning Dew:

Seed Beads: 

 Dylusions Shimmer spray:

Card base: 

used dryer sheet, yep, you got it, adds great texture.

Hope you are inspired by my card creations.  Enjoy the inspirations. 
Thanks for stopping by. 
Julie

Green with Envy

Hi all,
Just stopping by to post what transpired from the bead soup I posted in the last post.

I just did a "Green With Envy" as I called it bracelet. 

Lots of pretty green bling with some silver thrown in.  Love the little silver tone heart toggle clasp.  What do you think?

Until next time...
Julie