September calendar Layout with Dad and Pam

I used a border punch by EK Success and did one side and the title was cut out with my Cricut. The circle was dry embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder. I inked it with distress ink and then sprayed it with water mixed with gold Perfect Pearls. I cut off the bottom of another circle the same size and adhered it to this one. I then used a border sticker and placed it over the seam. The die cuts are by Recollections.

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Thinking of You Square grid like pattern card

I used stamps by Hampton arts with matching dies for the outside squares. (They're more of a rectangle but we're going to go with square:)
Then I have the same Stampin Up squares that I've been trying to find a way to use them in a way that I like them.

The sentiment is by Hero Arts

I used inks by Hero Arts, Stampin Up and distress ink residue.
 Pool Tide by Hero Arts in the center square. The same stamps around the outside squares are Sage Shadow by Stampin Up. I stamped off with this color and then stamped onto the die-cut. It's an old ink with a flip-top case. It has survived for many years.

On the SU stamps, I used the inks SU Soft Sky, SU Certainly Celery. Umbrella Sea Glass. When I stamped a bunch of these a few years ago, I didn't clean the stamp before stamping the next time.

I also did the stamping on random pieces of white cardstock and some on the backside of patterned paper that I knew I wouldn't use. 

Therefore, the shades of white are off and that's something that I would have stamped again but then I would still have these oddballs sitting in my drawer.
Since I did not clean the stamps in between each use, the squares have their own unique color. I can see where the brown tint of ink is on the blue squares. 

Here's another one with those stamps. 

All the stamps are by Stampin Up 

The flower die- cuts have matching stamps but for whatever reason
 it didn’t cut all the way through the paper on the inside flower. It’s hard to explain.

The patterned paper is by Basic Grey
Vellum is from my stash
The grommet in the center is by WE R Memory Keepers
Ink is by Stampin Up and Ranger

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Here are some other cards using the same stamp.
Burgundy box card 
Happy Birthday Green and yellow
Basic Grey Paper Pad
Smaller cards
This one is ugly-what the heck was I thinking
Acorn Card
Anniversary cards

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Pretty Layered Die Cuts Purple Card

The die-cuts are all by Spellbinders, listed in order from front to back:

Exquisite Circles (white cardstock)

Label 3 (checked patterned paper by My Mind's Eye)

Label 8 (Light purple)

Fair Isle (darkest purple)

 

The little flower in the center is a brad.

The dry embossing folder is by Cuttlebug

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Deep Red Stamps Forever Sweet and Kind Card

The background of this card looks plain but there's more to it. I inked the Ranger watercolor paper with the blues and purple distress inks to see if I could get them to blend together as well as those I see on YouTube. It's not a terrible job but I think I need to practice my technique of blending one color to a different color. Then I sprayed water onto the stamp

Circles Background by Deep Red Stamps

I placed the inked watercolor paper on top of the wet stamp to get the water on the background stamp to pull the distress ink color away from the design so the circle background now appears white on top of the colors.
 The design is more evident to the left side of the girl and I knew it wasn't the greatest but I couldn't throw it away. Then one day I pulled some things out and this card fell into place using the young lady from the:

Deep Red Stamps Formal Chicks

The rest of the card:

Stickers by Me and My Big Ideas (circle) and K and Co. for the words.

The die-cuts are also by K and Co.

The ampere stamp is by Lawn Fawn Jessie's ABC's and Hero Arts Tide Pool ink.

I used this stamp on this post:
Weekend Mini-Series

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I gave it to a new friend of mine who is so sweet and kind. After I gave it to her, I felt like I needed to explain what I was trying to say which was, I hope you always stay, sweet and kind. It was also to say...I want her to know...well...whatever happens to our new group...I want her...I hope she will stay sweet and kind and be my friend.
I'm horrible with words. SMH

Heartfelt wishes Card

I made this card with a die I bought from eBay. The sentiment stamp is by Hero Arts with pink SU ink. The card is cut where the pink cardstock ends to give it a different look. although it's not very practical because you can't stand the card up very well.

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Dry Embossed Heart cards

This post is very similar to Heart Die Cut Christmas cards. 

Blah! Blah! Blah!

I'm not sure why they didn't get blogged together (?). Maybe because the top card is not a Christmas card. I'm going to use it as an anniversary card. Also maybe I didn't post them together because these two cards have the same embossing folders and the others don't have the same folders or a folder like these two. Idk but I gave you the link and you can compare them. Thanks for stopping by.

UPDATED 5-7-22 PHOTOS AND FONT WERE MADE LARGER & CHANGED THEIR PLACEMENT.

Manly Monday Deer Head card

I used the Deep Red Stamps Tree Rings stamp for the background. I stamped it with off white acrylic paint. The deer die cut is by Recollections and the Happy is by Lawn Fawn. I decided to keep it plain and not stamp  on it. The oval die was in my stash.  The yellow/orange card base is by Recollections.

Thanks for looking. Have a great Monday.

Mini Cards for Anniversary

Before I start, The next few days I will be posting cards that all have the blurry square stamp. I wanted to use this stamp set in different ways and just use it while it's new to me.

Anyway, This card was easy to pull together because all the die cutting, dry embossing and stamping were done beforehand. I looked on my table and counter and found theses lovely pieces that finally found their way to come together. The golden background is recycled wall paper that I dry embossed. The blurry square is in the center with a heart die cut-glittery paper. The squares came from Wish the happy die by Lawn Fawn is stamped and die cut out with matching die.

I couldn't decide on this bottom picture on weather or not to throw it out or not.

I felt these two cards would go together because the heart paper above is the same paper on here.  The edge where you open the card has been cut with scallop shaped scissors.The center is dry embossed Tim Holtz folder that I covered with distress stickles. Looking at the pictures has made me realize that the bodies of the butterflies are incomplete. I'll need to work on that.

Thanks for coming over to see my creations. Have a fabulous day!

Best Wishes Card Fall Colors

I have a super simple card today. The background paper is really busy but yet pretty. I cut two squares of paper in half and taped them to the left layered on top of one another. I die cut out a Spellbinder circle and stamped the sentiment inside with beown ink...done and I can still see the pretty background paper.

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HB2U card

Today’s card is a cutie using papers from MME and die called Stitched Circle Background Set is by Gina Marie Designs.

There's my beast on the left who is always in the way.

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Manly Monday

Welcome back to Manly Monday where I find masculine (boy, teenager, adult) cards to share with you. Masculine cards can be difficult to create and this will give you some inspiration. I have a ton of links for you  today. So grab a coffee or tea, sit back and enjoy the ride.

Cathy's Card Spot

Claire's Crafty Creations

Sammy Jean

Jess's Crafts

Dee's Designs

Crafting with Cotnob

Happy Glitzy Girl

Michelle at Laughing Ducks

For some reason I couldn't save the photos for the following links. My computer has had an attitude lately and it better stop it or it's going to get replaced. I'm not sure what it was but please visit these blogs as well. You will not be disappointed.

Fiona Mccarthy
Dee's Cards
Jess's Crafts
Crafty Lawyer Creates
Faye Stampin Fluff N Stuff
Wish Craft Cards
Fit Kitty

For my "card" today I have a different product to share with you by The American Tag Co. This tag looking creation is an envelope that would be perfect to send to one of my nephews with a check or cash inside. It will fit into a business envelope for mailing and will be something different for them. Check out the last two photos.

To decorate my "card" I used a background stamp by Deep Red Stamps. You can find it HERE or HERE. I used Stampin Up brown ink for the stamp and distress ink by Ranger for the gears. I cut the gears out with my Cricut and the Indie Art cartridge. The tickets are by SEI, washi tape by Darice and word stickers by K and Co. The letter U is a Lifestyle Crafts alphabet die with Anna Griffin patterned paper that I ran through my Cuttlebug.

Thanks for joining us on Manly Monday. We look forward to seeing you next week.

Challenges:
http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/- Anything goes

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/- Anything goes

http://happycamperscc.blogspot.co.uk/- Use a stamp

http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/- Anything goes

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/- Birthday/Anything goes

http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/- No square

http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com/- Masculine card

http://4kraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/- Anything goes

http://www.lisasomerville.com/- To die for

http://asimplefive.blogspot.com/- Anything goes

http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/- Vintage

http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/- Color challenge

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.uk/- Anything goes

http://myshericrafts.blogspot.com/- Fall colors

http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/- Anything goes

http://stampedblessings.com/- Tags

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/- Anything goes

http://www.creativeinspirationspaint.blogspot.com/- Anything goes

http://www.gingerloftchallenge.blogspot.com/- Anything but a card

http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/- Autumn colors

http://lacysunshinechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/- Die or punches

http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.com/- It's raining men

http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/- Anything goes

http://scrapbookstampsocietychallengeblog.blogspot.com/- Anything goes

http://cardsformen.blogspot.com/- Tag

Stamp N Plus September challenge

At the Stamp N Plus blog we are starting a new challenge for September. The theme is Back to School. I used powdered chalk and paint to make the red die cut red. The sentiment stamps are by Stamp N Plus and if you are interested in purchasing them you can call 715-271-1873 to order them.

The rest of the card is made with the following products:

scallop die cuts by Spellbinders, inks by Ranger Industries and Memento Inks, circle die cut by Elle's Studio, crayon die cuts by Creative Memories, brad by The Paper Studio, cardstock by Recollections and Sunborn, embossing folder by Cuttlebug and patterned paper by Recollections.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.

Challenges:

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/-Anything Goes

http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/-Teacher inspired

http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.com/-Anything Goes

http://critterchallengeblog.blogspot.com/-Back to school is cool

http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/-Back to school

http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/-Back to school

http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com/-Anything goes

Tis the Season Stamped Christmas Tree Card

I love the way the border punch resembles snow. This card was made with a bunch of scraps that were on my table. I sprayed the white cardstock with Perfect Pearls and water mixture to give it sparkle like snow. 

Thanks for taking a look.

http://stampinroyalty.blogspot.com/-Winter/ Christmas cards (Blog closed in 2017 but still has cards posted to see)

Updated 7/2021

Blue Christmas Card W snowman

Love the snowman stamp by Inkadinkado that I heat embossed and used distressing ink to highlight the image. All the paper is by Hot off the Press and the snowflake stickers are by Jolee's and Hobby Lobby.

Thanks for stopping by.

Updated 7-2021

Christmas card with snowflakes

Happy weekend to you. I hope that you have sunshine as we do. Love that! I was able to get some good photos of my last bunch of cards I made. This is one of them. I used a stamp from Inkadinkado, embossing powder by Stampendous, ink by Versa Mark and Ranger Distressing ink, die cuts by Spellbinders (snowflakes and scallop circle), rhinestones by Kaisercrafts, paper by K & Co, Recollections and DCWV. Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.

Challenges:

http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com/(F#35)-Christmas

http://clearlyistamp.typepad.com/my_weblog/(F)-Christmas

http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/(F#34)-Christmas

http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/(F#86)-Christmas

http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/(F#2)-Embossing

http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/(F#22)-Christmas

http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.com/(F)-Christmas with bling

http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/(TH#43)-Christmas sentiment