A Variety of Techniques

Like the the title indicates, I used a variety of techniques on this card.  I used several different colors of Distress Oxides on the background, spritzed it with water, let it dry and added more Oxides to a few spots for added pop.  The next layer I smooshed an ink pad on bubble wrap for a cool affect.  The 3rd layer I ran through an embossing folder in my Big Shot.  The main image and sentiment were heat embossed.  The sketch is Mojo Monday 518

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Recipe:
Stamps:  Pocket Silhouettes - SU
Paper:  Blue Bayou, WW, Regal Rose, Mixed Media Paper
Ink:  TH Distress Oxides, Blue Bayou, Wisteria Wonder, Versamark
Accessories: Bubble Wrap, Ribbon, Clear EP, Embossing Folder

It's Been a Dozen Years!

My little niece Sweepie is turning 12! I made this card to celebrate her big 1 - 2.  She has grown to be a very smart and beautiful young lady and is a constant joy in my life.

For this card I used Julee's Mojo Monday sketch #512.  I used my MISTI to stamp the image and sentiment in colored ink then went over it with Versamark & clear EP, then finished it off with a few sparkly flower gems.  

Recipe:
Stamps: Patterned Party - SU, Birthday Surprise - Verve

Paper: Old Olive, Island Indigo, Pool Party, DP
Ink: Island Indigo, Versamark
Accessories:  Clear EP, Nestabilities, Clear EP, Heat Tool, Stick on Gems, MISTI

Mojo 498 Masculine Birthday

This card was made for 2 challenges.  The first one is the Splitcoast Stampers Technique Lovers Challenge #639.  The challenge was to make a card using the Smack Down Technique.  You can find out more about it here.  The 2nd challenge is this weeks Mojo Monday 498 Sketch Challenge.  

Coming up with masculine design cards is sometimes tricky for me.  The smack down technique provided the opportunity to use the Stampers Best Gears Background stamp to create this masculine birthday card.  To keep with the theme, I used a Tim Holtz embossing folder with gears.

Recipe:

Stamps:  Gears Background - Stampers Best, Party Punch - SU

Paper:  WW, Baked Brown Sugar, Basic Gray, Basic Black

Ink:  Tip Top Taupe, Smokey Slate, Basic Gray, Color Box Wicked Black

Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Ticket Punch, Brads

Hooray for Birthday

I needed to replenish my stash of birthday cards and I saw it as an opportunity to use my SU Sprinkles of Life set.  I cut out the cone, the sentiment and sentiment outline with my Brother Scan N Cut II.  The sketch is from Mojo Monday 480.  

This card is being entered in the Stamp Junkies Striptease Challenge hosted by Gina K. Designs.  If you would like to play along search for the Stamp Junkies group on Facebook to join in.

Recipe:

Stamps:  Sprinkles of Life, Happiest Birthday Wishes - SU

Paper:  WW, Crumbcake, Poppy Parade, Wisteria Wonder, Soft Sky, DP

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Poppy Parade, Soft Sky, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Brother SNC II, Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Ribbon, Punch

Hippity Hoppity Birthday

This is a fun birthday card I made for my cousin.  I cut Flopsy out with my Brother Scan N Cut and colored him with Chameleon Alcohol Pens.  The sketch is from Mojo Monday Week 34 way back in 2008.  The sentiment was placed perfectly with Gina K Designs Ivory Pigment using the MISTI.  I heat embossed white embossing powder over the sentiment.  The candles were glazed with Wink of Stella, and the flames coated with gold Stickles.

Recipe;
Stamps:  Birthday Flopsy - MFT, Number of Years - SU
Paper:  Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede, WW, Cherry Cobbler, DP
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Ivory Pigment Ink - GKD
Accessories:  Brother SNC II, MISTI, Nestabilities, Chameleon Pens, Buttons, White Embossing Powder, Nestabilities, Wink of Stella, Heat Tool, Stickles, Buttons

Mojo 478

Happy New Year everyone!  My first card for this year is for the Mojo Monday 478 sketch challenge.  This weeks sketch is actually a contest to win a free Verve stamp set!  The contest runs until January 9th so there is plenty of time to enter.

Recipe:

Stamps:  Painted Petals - SU

Paper:  WW, Early Espresso, So Saffron, Island Indigo, Pumpkin Pie, DP

Ink:  Early Espresso

Accessories:  Nestabilities

Taste and See that the Lord is Good!

It has been a productive holiday weekend for me when it comes to making cards.  This one is for the Mojo Monday 455 sketch challenge.

 This week's challenge is a contest. There will be one winner for every 50 entries.  Winners will get a free Verve stamp set of their choice.  I love Verve stamps and there are a many sets on my wish list.

Recipe:

Stamps:  Psalm 34:8 - Verve

Paper:  WW, River Rock, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, DP

Ink:  Pool Party

Accessories:  Partly Cloudy dies - Verve, Paper Piercing, Tea cup button

Stars and Stripes

Happy Independence Day weekend!  This is another card I made today for Mojo Monday 454 Sketch Challenge.  This one is in honor of the July 4th Independence Day celebration the USA.

Recipe:
Stamps:  Polka Dots and Paisley, Number of Years - SU, Starstruck - Verve
Paper:  WW, Brilliant Blue, Ridinghood Red
Ink:  Brilliant Blue
Accessories:  Embossing Folders, Framelits, Gel Pen

Summertime Joy

My new craft room is pretty much set up and I can find everything I need to make a card when inspiration strikes.  For this card I used Prisma and Koh-I-Noor color pencils on this summery House Mouse image.  The sketch is from Mojo Monday 454.

Recipe:

Stamps:  Flower Raft - House Mouse, Serenity - Verve

Paper:  WW, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gumball Green

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, WW Craft Ink

Accessories:  Prisma and Koh-I-Noor Color Pencils, Gamisol, Framelits, Embossing Folder, Ribbon

Thanks A Latte

I had some time today to make this coffee-themed card following a couple of card making challenges.  This week's Color Throwdown #377 uses kraft, yellow, and grey.

The sketch is from this week's Mojo Monday 432.  

Recipe:
Stamps:  Perfect Blend - SU, Latte Love - Fiskars
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Basic Grey, WW, DP
Ink:  Basic Grey, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  Embossing Folder, Sizzix Button die, Bakers Twine

Hebrews 13:8

It seems like forever since I last participated in Julee Tilman's Mojo Monday sketch challenges.  It has also been a long time since I created a scripture based card.  The sketch is the current Mojo Monday 248 and is also a contest.  The image is Hebrews 13:8 from ODBD Scripture Collection 4.  I love this verse because it reminds me that even though circumstances in life may change Jesus' love, grace and mercy always remain the same and He can always be trusted.

Recipe:
Stamps:  Scripture Collection 4 - ODBD, Punch Potpourri - SU
Paper:  WW, Early Espresso, So Saffron, DP
Ink:  Pacific Point
Accessories:  Nestabilities, Boho Blossoms Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Cuttlebug, Ribbon, Stick on Gems

Be Strong & Courageous

I made this card using the sketch from Mojo Monday 211.  The colors came from the ribbon I chose.

Recently I saw the movie Courageous and I found it to be very inspiring.  Even though I don't have a husband or sons, I feel that I am called to pray for the men that I come in contact with at church, work, friends and even internet acquaintances to be courageous in God and rely on His strength.  I made this card for one young man who has been struggling with discouragement and loneliness recently.  To keep his identity private I will refer to him as Jay.  For those of you that know the Lord Jesus Christ, I would ask that you keep Jay and the other men that God may lay on your heart in prayer.

Recipe:
Stamps:  Joshua 1:9 from Scripture Collection 3 - ODBD
Paper:  Taken with Teal, Barely Banana, DSP
Ink:  Taken with Teal - SU, Walnut Stain Distress Ink - Tim Holtz
Accessories:  Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Ribbon, Dies, Button

Mojo 196 Sympathy

I learned that a friend's mother passed away recently so I made the is card him. I used the sketch from Mojo Monday 196 again. I love this sketch, just something about it that is very appealing to me. It is quick and easy and will probably be one of my go-to sketches when I need to make a quick card.

Recipe:

Stamps: Refuge and Strength - SU, Circular Sayings - Verve

Paper: River Rock, Close to Cocoa, Dusty Durango, WW

Ink: Dusty Durango

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Sizzlet, Nestabilities, MS Punch, Corner Rounder, Twine

Floral Symphony Thank You

I made this card using the sketch for Mojo Monday 196. This card was relatively easy and only took me a few minutes to create once I chose my colors and stamps. I am hoping to get my craft room organized this week so I am not hunting around for my supplies. Some friends from church helped me pick out some shelving cases from Target for my living room so I can use the old shelves in my craft room. Thanks again Stephanie and Matt!

Recipe:

Stamps: Floral Symphony, Circular Sayings - Verve

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, WW, SU DP

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Markers, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Punches, Paper Flowers, Button

Another Thank You Card

This card uses the sketch from Mojo 191. I started this card about a week ago, but just got to finish it now. It is hard to tell in this picture but the main image was stamped first in Versamark and then stamped in the colored ink pad so I could heat emboss it.

Recipe:

Stamps: Circular Sayings - Verve, Carte Postal - SU

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Versamark

Paper: Blush Blossom, Bermuda Bay, VV, Soft Suede, SU DP

Accessories: Cuttlebug, embossing folder, clear EP, Nestabilities, MS punch

Tea Time

Wow, I made and posted 2 cards in one day! I must be getting my mojo back. Speaking of mojo, this is the second card I made using this weeks Mojo Monday sketch. This one is using the round sketch option. The colors are from this weeks SCS Color Challenge 264 using Bermuda Bay, So Saffron and Basic Gray.

Recipe:

Stamps: A Cup of Life - Verve

Paper: Basic Gray, So Saffron, WW, SU DSP

Ink: Stazon Black, Bermuda Bay

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Cricut, Shapeabilities, Ribbon, Die, Nestabilities, Brad, SU Markers, Button

Sweepie's 3rd Birthday

Sweepie is turning 3 tomorrow! She is such a delightful (and mischievous) little girl. Sweepie is into fairies now and likes Tinkerbell and Abbie Cadabbie from Sesame Street so I made a little fairy for her card. The sketch is from this week's Mojo Monday sketch and the colors are from SCS Color Challenge 104.

Recipe:

Stamps: Lily - PCS, Circular Sayings - Verve

Paper: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, WW, SU DSP

Ink: Stazon Black, Distress Ink Shabby Shutters, Worn Lipstick, and Scattered Straw

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folders, Nestabilities, Sizzix Die, Paper Piercer, Stickles, Crayola Colored Pencils, Goo-Gone, Stick on Gems

Just for You

This card I made for the Mojo Week 93 Sketch Challenge and the colors are from SCS Color Challenge 225. I have been busy studying for the NCLEX exam and making myself sick over it that I needed a break to just have fun. I made few other cards this weekend and will post them later.

Recipe:

Stamps: Soft Summer, Teeny Tiny Wishes - SU

Ink: Night of Navy, So Saffron

Paper: WW, Night of Navy, Craft, So Saffron, DP

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Nestabilities, Sizzix Die, Brads, Twine, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Isaiah 61:3

The sketch for this card is from Mojo 89 and the colors are from the SCS Inspiration Challenge 183 using this image. Because I added a butterfly the card also fits with the Flutterby Wednesday #60 challenge.

Recipe:

Stamps: Isaiah 61:3, Grateful Elegance - Verve

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Apricot Appeal

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, WW, Rainbow Sherbet DSP, and Sweet Always DSP

Accessories: Nestabilities, MS Butterfly Punch, Stick on Gem, Ribbon, Button

Butterfly & Pearls

Hurray! I am no longer a student nurse but now a Graduate Nurse! Despite what my graduation cap says, I will be a Registered Nurse when I pass the NCLEX. I am so glad that I finally completed nursing school. It was the hardest 2 years of my life. Now that school is over and done with, I can get back into crafting.

I want to say "thank you" to all of you who wished me well and prayed for me while I was going through the program. And a "thank you" to all of you congratulated me upon completion!

It has felt like an eternity since I last made a card. This one is for the Mojo Week 88 Sketch. I found this pretty lace with pearls on it at Wal-Mart a while ago and thought it would go great with this card. I embossed the butterfly and the Barely Banana background.

Recipe:

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Paper: Garden Green, Barely Banana, Pretty In Pink, and SU DP

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Die, Embossing Folder, Nestabilities, Corner Rounder, Pearls, and Lace with Pearls