Bear with Daisy

 I made 4 of these cards for my birthday stash.

I used Simple Stories Summer Fresh Flash Cards 12 x 12 two-sided patterned paper & the Summer Fresh 6 x 6 paper pad with Bazzill Candlelight & Spring Willow Medium cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used Stampin' Up's Ribbon, Buttons & Twine. I also used Spellbinders Oval & Labels Eighteen Nestabilities.

I used Wild Rose Studio Milton with Daisy stamp, CTMH's Happy Birthday stamp set and Lili of the Valley A5 Verses stamp set.

Copic Markers used are: E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R12, YG63, YG67, YR21 & YR30.

Season's Greetings Mom & Dad!

This is the Christmas card that I made my mom & dad. 

I used Wild Rose Studio Xmas Bella 6 x 6 paper pack with MFT Red Hot cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used MFT Red Hot ribbon, Labels Eight Nestability & I distressed the edges of my die-cut with CTMH Cranberry ink.

I used Wild Rose Studio Bella on Bauble stamp, CTMH's Pear & Partridge Card Making Workshop stamp set and CTMH's Fill in the Blank - Holiday stamp set with Momento Black ink.

Copic Marker used are: B60, BV31, N1, N3 & R46.

Merry Christmas TJ!

Here is the Christmas card that I made for my one year old son, TJ.

I used Doodlebug's North Pole 6 x 6 paper pack with Bazzill Classic Yellowgreen, White Prismatic & scrap pieces of cardstock from my scrap bin.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH brads, Postage Stamp Nestability & Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge.

I used CTMH's December Word Puzzle stamp set & CC Designs Holiday Greetings stamp set with CTMH Holiday Red & Momento Rich Cocoa ink. 

Warm Winter Wishes Amy!

This is the Christmas card that I made for my 14 year old daughter, Amy.

She knitted scarves for a lot of her cousins, aunts & grandmas for Christmas gifts this year. So when I found this stamp set, I knew I had to make her Christmas card with it.

I used Echo Park's Winter Wishes 6 x 6 paper pad with Bazzill Nautical Dark Blue cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used ribbon that I bought from Shopper's Drug Mart a few years ago, Making Memories heart clips and MFT's Die-namics - Postage Stamp Stax.

I used MFT's ALM - Knit Happens & MFT's WTG Gets Cozy with Cocoa stamp sets.

Copic Markers used are: Purple - V25 & V95; Blue - B97 & BV34; Background - BG70; Grey - N2; Shoes - N10; Skin - E00 & E000 and Hair - E25, E27 & E29.

Jingle All the Way...

I made this Christmas card for my brother and his wife. They have 3 Siberian Huskies and they dog sled, so when I found this stamp this past summer I just had to buy it.

I used Doodlebug Designs North Pole 6 x 6 paper pack with Bazzill Intense Kiwi & Classic Red cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used MFT Sour Apple Ribbon & Basic Grey Green Rhinestones.

The stamp sets I used were, Whipper Snapper for the image, CTMH's Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Workshop stamp set and CTMH's Fill in the Blank - Holiday stamp set.

Copic Markers used are: E25, E27, N7, R29, R46, YG25, YG67 & YR18.

Easter Flowers

For this Easter Card, I used Echo Park's Birthday Girl Stripe two-sided patterned paper, Echo Park's Country Drive Petunia/Raspberry two-sided patterned paper with Bazzill Intense Kiwi & African Daisy cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used Stampendous Silver Flower Chain stickers, Imaginisce I-Top Topper Punches, Martha Stewart Button Punch, Grand Labels Four Nestability and for the word "Easter" I used Designer's Calendar Cricut Cartridge.

I haven't completed the inside of the card as of yet because I am waiting for the new CTMH Catalogue to see if there is an appropriate sentiment stamp for the inside of the card.

Happy 16th Birthday Marissa!

I used Amy Tangerine Sketchbook 6 x 6 paper pad with Bazzill Artesian Pool cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used Doodlebug Sequins and CTMH Mini Brads.

I used Kraftin' Kimmie's Going Places stamp set and CTMH's Card Chatter - Birthday stamp set with Black Momento ink.

Copic Markers used: BG05, BG07, E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, E37, G03, G14, RV09, T1, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8 & Y38.

Splash of Colour

For this card, I used Canvas Corp Black & Kraft Zebra patterned paper, Echo Park Summer Days Yellow/Purple two-sided patterned paper with Bazzill Black Prismatic cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used Basic Grey brads and Spellbinder Circle Nestabilities.

I used CTMH's Card Chatter - Birthday stamp set and MFT's Clearly Sentimental About Art stamp set with Black Momento Ink.

I made two of these cards for my stash.

Cupcake Birthday Card

I have a lot of birthdays coming up in January and I am trying to get all my birthday cards for the month of January finished before Christmas.

Not only do I have a lot of birthday cards to make, but in one household there are 3 female birthdays in which I have to make a card from me and one from my grandparents. So that is 6 different designs that I have to come up with, but I love the challenge....only because I am working on them now and not the night before.

I made this card with my soon to be 4 year old cousin in mind, but I had enough paper to make 6 in total. 

I used American Craft's Fresh Squeezed Cherry Syrup & Strawberry Spread two-sided patterned papers, Echo Park Country Drive Clover/Big Sky & Petunia/Raspberry two-sided patterned papers with Bazzill Fire Hearts & Intense Kiwi cardstock. I also used two different Bazzill Brown cardstocks from my scrap bin.

To embellish the card, I used MFT Ribbon, Stampin' Up Ribbon, Stamping Bella Bling, Bazzill Brads, Buttercup Liquid Pearls & Pebbles Inc. "happy birthday" rub-ons.

I also used Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities, Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge & Cherry Limeade Cricut Cartridge.

I used CC Designs Berry Logos stamp set with Rich Cocoa Momento Ink and Stampin' Up's Primrose Petals Marker.

Easter Shimmer Card

I mentioned in an earlier post that I already have Christmas cards for next year, so I have decided to get a jump start on the upcoming holidays while I can.

I used Echo Park Country Drive Journaling Cards, Border Strip & Clover Meadow two-sided patterned papers, Worldwin Coral Pink Petallics Paper with Intense Pink Prismatic Bazzill cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used Stamping Bella Glitter Dots, Stampendous Holo Silver Jumbo Eggs Stickers & Stampendous Silver Spring Wishes Stickers. I also used one of Stampin' Up's embossing folders.

Bees Knees #2 Valentine's Day Card

Well, I was looking through an old magazine the other day and this fun fold card design caught my eye and I just had to try it.

It's a great card style to make to include a gift card. I decided to use the pocket to hold my sentiment for the card.

I used Echo Park's Country Drive Sundress & Leafy Tree Tops two-sided patterned papers with Bazzill African Daisy & Rain cardstock and We R Memory Keepers Black Widow Ghost cardstock. 

To embellish the card, I used a BoBunny Buttercup Dahlia flower, BoBunny Buttercup lace, CTMH brad, MFT Whip Cream ribbon and embroidery floss from my stash. I also used Martha Stewart's button punch and Provo Craft's Hugs & Kisses Embossing Folder. 

I used CC Designs Bees Knees Logos stamp set and CTMH's Soul Mates & February Word Puzzle stamp sets with CTMH Twilight Ink & Black Momento ink.

Bees Knees Make 'N' Take

$3.00 Make 'N' Take
Thursday, December 13, 2012
All Day...Just Drop on By.

I love the Valentine's Day card that I came up with so much that I have been mass producing them. I have 44 of these cards made with 11 different paper variations. I raided my scrap bin and pulled out any patterned paper that I thought would work for this design.

Then I thought this would be a quick, easy & fun make 'n' take to offer in the store as DAT'S last type of workshop before shutting down.

I have prepped the card so that it will only take you about 10 - 15 minutes to make and all you need to bring are a pair of scissors, glue pen, your regular card making adhesive & tweezers if you usually use them when card making.

I used American Craft's Fresh Squeezed Strawberry Spread, Echo Park Sunshine Words & My Mind's Eye On the Bright Side Orange Wood two-sided patterned papers with Curry Spice Bazzill cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used a small EK Success heart punch and made my own banner.

I used CC Designs Bees Knees Logos stamp set and CTMH's Soul Mates & February Word Puzzle Stamp Sets with CTMH Lagoon ink & Black Momento ink.

To colour in the bumble bee, I used Stampin' Up's Crushed Curry marker and .1 Copic Multiliner. I used the same Copic Multiliner to draw out the dashed out lines.

Hope to see you Thursday!

Store Hours on Thursday are 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bees Knees Valentine's Day Card

I have enough Christmas Cards for this year and even some for next year, so I thought I would get started on the next holiday....Valentine's Day.

I used papers from Imaginisce's Berrylicious & Apple Cider lines with Bazzill Dark Brown Suede and We R Memory Keepers Black Widow Ghost cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used a small EK Success heart punch and made my own banner.

I used CC Designs Bees Knees Logos stamp set and CTMH's Soul Mates & February Word Puzzle Stamp Sets with Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler ink & Black Momento ink.

To colour in the bumble bee, I used Stampin' Up's Crushed Curry marker and .1 Copic Multiliner. I used the same Copic Multiliner to draw out the dashed out lines.

I made 6 of these for my stash.

Time To Enjoy Yourself or Celebrate Cards

Here's a fun little 4.5 x 4.5 card.

I used Doodlebug's Boys Only 6 x 6 paper pack with Bazzill Dusk, Rain & Intense Kiwi cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used Bazzill brads. I also used Spellbinders Circle & Labels Three Nestabilities.

I used CTMH's Party Pennant stamp set and Lili of the Valley's Mixed Circular Sentiments stamp set.

I made four of these cards for my stash.

Gopher It Birthday Card

I used TPC Studio The Great Outdoors Canteen Stripe two-sided patterned paper with Bazzill Dark Brown Suede & Navel cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used buttons from Fabricland, embroidery floss from my stash and Stampin' Up ribbon.

I used Whipper Snapper Gopher & Gopher sentiment stamps and MFT All Smiles stamp set.

To Copic Colour the image, I borrowed Shanna's copic markers during our scrapbooking day and I can't find the piece of paper that I wrote the copic marker colours down on. Sorry about that!

I made 6 of these cards for my stash.

Matthew's Confirmation Card

This is the card that I made for my nephew's confirmation this past Sunday.

I am not religious, so I make my cards from a non-religious point of view. I am proud of him and this is a big deal to him, so it's a big deal to me.

He is an avid hunter, fisherman and all around outdoors man. So I thought that these patterned papers were perfect for his card.

I used Doodlebug's Boys Only 6 x 6 paper pack with Bazzill Dusk & Rain cardstock.

I embellished the card with Bazzill Brads, a hammered down bottle cap, Little Yellow Bicycle star pin, American Craft ribbon and embroidery floss from my stash. 

I used MFT's Vertical Greetings & Die-namics stamp set & die-cut and one of CTMH's promotional stamp sets that does not have a name on it.

Shanna's 2012 Birthday Card

It was my best-friend, Shanna's, birthday last week and this was the card that I made for her. 

I had a lot of fun playing with My Favorite Things felt. It cuts beautifully with a straight cutter and with nestabilities.

I used BoBunny's Powder Mountain 6 x 6 paper pack with BoBunny Powder Blue Double Dot cardstock and My Favorite Things (MFT) Night Shift Blue Cardstock. 

A Big THANK YOU goes out to Caroline for giving me a piece of Powder Blue Double Dot paper. I cut my last piece at the wrong size and Caroline dug a piece out for me so that I could finish my card.

To embellish the card, I used MFT Night Shift Blue Felt & Buttons, BoBunny Denim Blue Bouquet Flowers & Lace and embroidery floss from my stash. I also used Spellbinders Labels Four & Labels Four Small Nestabilities and one of Martha Stewart Border Punches.

I used CTMH's Card Chatter - Birthday and Bundled Buddies stamp sets with Stampin' Up Night of Navy Ink.

TJ's 1st Birthday Card

On October 29th, my son turned One and this is the birthday card that I made him.

The patterned papers are from Doodlebug's Snips & Snails paper line and I used them with Bazzill Pacific, Intense Kiwi and a yellow cardstock.

To embellish this card, I used buttons from the Beaver Bay Quilt Shop, My Favorite Things Ribbon and embroidery floss from my stash.

I also used the Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge, Don Juan Cricut Cartridge, Spellbinders Star Circles Nestability and Spellbinders Small & Large Circle Nestabilities.

The stamp sets I used are CTMH's Party Pennants and CC Designs Best Birthday Wishes.

I am also designing his 1st Birthday Album with the same paper line. I won't be posting it on my blog because I have already glued the photos onto the layouts and I don't post many photos on my blog.

So, if you would like to see what I have done so far on his album, just ask to see it the next time you are in the store.

Merry Christmas 2012 #5

This version of my Christmas Card is one of my favourites because it is so colourful and fun.

The patterned paper was from a mini Echo Park Christmas release this Fall with Bazzill cardstock.

The ribbon on the first card is from Vintage Pixie, the other ribbon is from American Crafts and again, I used an EK Success Tree Border Punch.

The stamps are CTMH's Holiday Wishes and Christmas Love.

This is my last version of this Christmas Card.

Merry Christmas 2012 #4

For this card, I used Stampin' Up ribbon and an EK Success border punch for the trees. 

The 3rd card front was the main patterned paper I was using from Basic Grey. I had then prepped too many card fronts and didn't have enough patterned paper to make up the cards.

So, for the 1st card front, I used some scrap paper from Shanna's scrap bin because that is where I was scrapbooking that day (Thank you Shanna!). For the 2nd card front, I used paper from BoBunny's 6 x 6 paper pad Rejoice Collection.

The stamps sets are CTMH's Christmas Love & another CTMH Stamp Set that I borrowed from Shanna, but forgot to write the name down.

Merry Christmas 2012 #3

For this Christmas Card, I used BoBunny Floral Double Dot Patterned Paper with Bazzill cardstock.

The ribbon is We R Memory Keepers and I used an EK Success border punch for the trees.

The stamp sets are CTMH's Holiday Wishes and Christmas Love.

Merry Christmas 2012 #2

I posted this same card, but with different papers a few months ago.

This is my main Christmas card this year. I have made 100 of these cards. I either made the card based on the patterned paper that I had or the ribbon that I had.

The next few posts are going to show you the different papers & ribbons that I used with the same design of card.

The patterned paper on this card is from Imaginisce's Hello Cupcake line with Bazzill cardstock.

I used We R Memory Keepers ribbon and an EK Success border punch for the trees.

The stamp sets are CTMH's Holiday Wishes & Christmas Love.