Some Challenge Cards

Happy Monday everyone!! I hope you all had a nice day.

It is quite cold here today but the sun is shining. Apparently we are going to have ANOTHER Nor'easter this Wednesday and yet another foot of snow. I cannot wait for March to be over at this rate. I do not want any more days off from work!!

Today I am sharing two cards that I created for some challenges. The first card is for CAS(E) This Sketch #263.

I have been using some of my pile of never opened product and dug out the "Make Mine Lemon Lime" by Spellbinders and the sentiment from Sugar Pea Designs "Pucker Up" stamp set.

I shaded in the lemon and the lemon slice with some "Mustard Seed" and "Squeezed Lemonade" Distress ink. I also covered the online in the slice and the heart with Tonic's Aqua Shimmer Glitter Pens and Glossy Accents.

The strip of patterned paper is from the Recollections "Coastal Village" paper pad that I picked up at Michael's this weekend.

I added some google eyes and a smile to complete the card.

Here is the sketch that inspired this card:

While I was on this fruit theme, I created another simple card for the Fab Friday Challenge, Sketch #133.

I took a little liberty from this sketch and hope it will be accepted. Instead of a square, I used a lime die cut from the Queen and Company "Fruit Basket Kit." I bought this last spring and had never done anything with it so I pulled it out to make some cards.

I actually made a few cards from this kit but will post them at a later date.

I shaded the limes with “Twisted Citron,” “Mowed Lawn,” and “Peeled Paint” Distress Ink.

Well, that is all from me tonight. Thanks for stopping by!! I hope you all have a fabulous Tuesday!!

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CAS-ual Fridays Stamps March Release Day 5: Little Birdies Stamp Set and Birdie Fri-Dies

Happy Friday!!! I hope everyone has had a great week!!

Today is the last day of the sneak peek of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps March Release. The Ink Squad used the "Little Birdies" and "Birdie Fri-dies" for their projects.

I created a birthday card using this stamp set.

When I saw this stamp set I knew I was going to use it to paper piece. I started off the card by stamping and fussy cutting the birds out of some patterned paper scraps.

I then stamped the image onto a blue rectangle that I had created a hill on using a piece of green patterned paper. I adhered the paper pieces and google eyes onto the corresponding birds. Next I adhered the blue rectangle onto an A2 card front that I had covered in patterned paper.

I stamped a sentiment from the "Little Birdie" stamp set in green on to a white card strip. I used foam adhesive to pop it on the card front.

I stamped a sentiment inside the card in green.

The whole March release is now available in the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps store in the NEW section. Use my code NORASENTME to get 15% off your total order.

I thank you for stopping by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps March Release Day 4: Pretty Passover and Star of David Fri-Dies

Happy Thursday!!!

It is day four of the March release for CAS-ual Fridays Stamps. The Ink Squad is showcasing the new "Pretty Passover" stamp set and the "Star of David Fri-Dies."

I have to admit that I started and discarded more card fronts for this card then I ever have. I tried to foil but I need different embossing powder then I have. I then used glitter embossing powder-total MESS!! I have glitter EVERYWHERE!!! But the card I created is simple but I really like how it came out.

I started by stamping and heat embossing the flower star from the "Pretty Passover" stamp set in gold. I then stamped and embossed the sentiment using the same stamp set.

I then die cut the star out using the "Star of David Fri-dies," as well as a second star. The second star I covered in pigment ink and heat embossed in gold glitter embossing powder. I adhered the glittered star over the front of the flowers.

I then adhered this to a purple, embossed A2 card front. I added some purple sequins in a lighter color around the sentiment.

All of the release is now available in the CAS-ual Fridays Store under the NEW section. Use my code NORASENTME to get an extra 15% off your total order.

I thank you for taking the time to stop by. Tune in tomorrow for day five of the new release!!

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Day 3 of the March Release: Serendipi-tea Stamp and Teapot Fri-Dies

Happy Hump Day!!

Today I am showcasing another stamp and die set from the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps March release. The ink squad created projects using the "Serendipi-tea" stamp set and "Teapot Fri-Dies."

I created a card thank you card using these two products.

I started off this card by stenciling a lace sentiment on a white A2 card base in pink. I then stamped the sentiment form the "Serendipi-tea" stamp set in pink.

I adhered a white doily on the card front. I stamped and die cut a teapot and teacup on white card stock. I used Copic markers to color the images in.

I adhered the die cut images onto the card. I used foam adhesive to pop the teacup on the card front. I coated the hearts in clear sparkle marker and glossy accents. I thought the glossy accents would make the hearts look like porcelain.

All of the March release is available in the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps store in the NEW section. Use my code NORASENTME to get 15% off your total order.

Tune in tomorrow for a project using the new "Pretty Passover" and "Star of David Fri-Dies."

Thank you for stopping by and have a FABULOUS day!!

CASual Fridays Stamps March Release Day 2: More Cowbell

Hello everyone!!

Today is day two of CAS-ual Fridays Stamps March Release. The Ink Squad is showcasing cards using the stamp set "More Cowbell" and "Cowbell Fri-dies."

 

I have to admit I had no clue what was behind this stamp set. I had to look it up and watch the SNL skit.

I created a birthday card using this stamp and die set.

I started off by using two shades of gray Distress ink to blend a background. Then I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment from "More Cowbell" stamp set in silver.

Next I adhered the stamped panel onto a gray, A2 card base. I used the "Cowbell Fri-dies" out of silver card stock and tied a piece of tinsel on top to make it more "festive."

The last step was to adhere the die cut using foam adhesive.

This new stamp and die set is now in the CAS-ual Fridays Stamp store in the NEW section. Use my code NORASENTME to get 15% off your total purchase!!

Tune in tomorrow for a sneak peek of the "Serendipi-tea" stamp and coordinating die set.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a great day!!