Showing posts with label American Crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Crafts. Show all posts

Monday, September 25, 2023

There is Still Time to Play with Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #578

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Hello friends!! 

I am just popping in to say that there is still time to play with the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #578. It is a THEME challenge this round. It is to use PLAID on a project.


The challenge badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #578 is below:


For my project, instead of a buffalo plaid, I decided to use a piece of American Crafts "Blooming Wild" pattern paper for my project. It had all sorts of fun colors that I could choose to create accents with. I then die cut a rectangle using the Lawn Fawn Small Stitched Rectangle Stackable Dies and adhered it over the pattern paper. 

I added a scalloped frame die cut from light purple cardstock over the white panel. I then used a flower that was all ready stamped and die cut from my stash over the front. 

I used an embossed sentiment strip from my stash that I cut apart and adhered it to my card with foam adhesive. My last step was to adhere some purple gems to the front of my card and it was complete. 

For more details on Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #578 and to see more fabulous projects from the design team, head on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Blog. I hope you decide to join us this round!!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora



Saturday, August 29, 2015

A Shaker Card

Today I had time to practice making a shaker card. As many of you know, I LOVE sequins but HATE making shaker cards. I thought today that I would try to get over my dislike of making them. I was going to use the FUSE tool that I have in a pile with other unopened supplies on my floor but I got nervous and just created one using the foam method.

Here is the card I created:


I know it is simple but it took me a darn long time!! I decided to use dies and patterned paper rather then stamping anything on this card.


The sequins are from Pretty Pink Posh. Aren't they pretty? They go perfectly with the polka dot paper!


I am not going to go through a step by step because there are tons of videos you can watch versus me putting things into words. Besides, I would not recommend anyone copying my method. I am great up until I have to put the back on. I wound up putting  a second piece of acetate in back of the butterfly to enclose the sequins. Then I adhered it to the pink paper.

Things I learned making this card:
  • I am still not a huge fan of this method of making shaker cards. I prefer creating "Faux" shakers where I glue the sequins down in strategic places.
  • I think that I am going to pull out my FUSE tool for the next shaker card I create.
  • I like the simple die cut filled with sequins in the middle. It can make a very dramatic effect on a card.
  • I need to practice using the adhesive on the foam. It was sticking to everything!
That is all for today. I thank you for stopping by and looking. Have a great night!!


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Saturday, July 19, 2014

A Few Layouts

Hello everyone!! I haven't been blogging, though I have had the time. I lost my card mojo. I get so mad at myself when this happens. I attempted to do some challenges but I wound up throwing them all away. (Yes, I do throw things away if I cannot save it. It kills me sometimes because of the time it takes to create!) I even have some fun new-to-me products sitting on my desk too, but nothing was shouting out at me to use.

I also have not been crafting because I sprained my ankle exercising the other day and have had to keep my right foot elevated for the past three days. I now have to wear a boot for the next two weeks. It is very fashionable...NOT!

Today I am going to post three layouts that I worked on in between my failed attempts at card making. Sometimes I have to go between crafts for me to get my creativity back. Does that happen to you?

All products from all pages were purchased from Scrapbook.com, with the exception of the frames on the dog page. These were purchased at Designer Digitals. Scrapbook.com has been my go-to place for scrapbook supplies for some time. When I buy, I tend to buy a lot. Shh Shhh-don't tell my husband!

My first page is a birthday page. I layered patterned paper by Bo bunny over a fun Crate Paper base. My process for this was to find the photos first, trim them and then arrange the patterned paper pieces freely over the base paper. I don't do this enough and I should because it was fun.


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I have other photos from this birthday that I plan to put in pocket page protectors. I will journal about what went on at the party at a later date. (dinner, bingo, cupcakes and make your own sundaes) I just did not feel like getting into it on this page.

I think one of my favorite parts of this layout is the transparency over the left photo. I even ordered some different kinds last week because I had a blast playing with them again. I might even try to use one on a future card.

The second layout features my dog, Zack, whom I call Stinky. Why? Well, he is constantly getting into stuff and is a "little stinker," hence the nickname. His many escapades are a source of amusement for the kids I work with.

This page is about how Charlotte won a pet photo contest at her orthodontist office. We took Stinky outside and had a little photo shoot on our deck so we would have the "perfect photo." To get the "kiss" photo, we put peanut butter on Charlotte's nose!! I then let Char choose which photo she wanted to enter into the contest.


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This page is really simple. I layered paper, some die cuts and used another transparency over the photo that won. Don't you love his underbite?

I saved my favorite page for last. These photos are not the best and so I cropped them into circles. They were of when Charlotte and our neighbor had a lemonade stand. Char and the boy did this frequently and made a lot of money. One time they made $20 each!! The two of them were so cute, shouting at the top of their lungs to people walking or driving by.


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I started off by misting the paper. I did not love where the mist was going so I misted a craft sheet and used a paint brush to place dots where I wanted them on the background card stock. I have seen this technique used on cards so I figured I would try it on a layout.

I then had a blast die cutting circles out of different pieces of patterned paper. Circles are my favorite shape! I used no rhyme or reason when I laid them together with the photos. I just adhered them down right away as I placed them. I am really pleased with how it all came together.

Well, that is all for today. I hope you all have a great night!!

Nora

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Happy Wednesday!!

     Valentine's Day is in 15 days!! My sister, Jen, came over last Sunday and she made a couple cards that I wanted to share. I think they came out really cute!! Enjoy!

Jen's Valentine 1


Supplies: Paper: White-Stampin Up!, Hearts-American Crafts, Red and Striped-unknown, Black-Bazzill, Flowers-Pram and Imaginisce, Brad-Queen and Company, Ribbon-unknown, Punch-Fiskars


Jen's Valentine #2

Supplies: Paper-white-Stampin Up!, hearts-American Crafts, black-Bazzill, Striped and Red-Unknown, Flowers-Prima, Brad-Queen and Company, Ribbon-Unknown, Punch-Fiskars

Nora