Philosophical Card with Wine Glass

Hello Everyone,

Hope you had a lovely Holiday season.  I did enjoy all the Holidays. Lots of quality time spent with family and friends. And lots of good food.

I thought I would start off the year with a philosophical card albeit a humorous card.  Always love a humorous card.  

This card was inspired by a philosophical discussion with my BFF Sandie. The discussion went something like this: what difference does it make, just fill it up again. LOL

The sentiment of from the Funny Bones collection. Wine glasses are form Stampin' Up.

The sentiment on the inside came with the wine glass set from Stampin' Up.

This is a second card I made using different papers. 

So glad you stopped in today to join in with the philosophical discussion. LOL.  And I hope you have a lovely day. See you next time.

Well, if you are wondering what happened to my Christmas cards...I absolutely forgot to photograph them. I was in such a hurry to get them in the mail, I forgot to photograph them.  What a goof!  Oh well there is always next year. The cards were really cute too.

Karen

Cocktails Anyone?

 Hello Everyone,

I thought that the cocktail cards fit in with the coming New Year celebration.  The sentiments have a touch of humor too.  I already sent this set of cards out.  And I really think I need to make a few more.

I used a stamp set and dies from Stampin Up.

Wishing you a Happy New Year!!  

May it be full of good things and lots of love.

Karen

Dance Like No One is Watching

 Hello Everyone, 

Time for a humorous card. Made this for friends.  I thought they would get a chuckle.

Dancer is from Stamping Bella

Sentiment is from Funny Bones (Riley and Company stamps)

The card was made in 3 colors ways.  Dancer was colored with Copic markers.

And the punch line is.......

LOL

Too funny.  I sent two of these already and the recipients loved them.  Who doesn't love a funny card??!!

See you again soon!

Karen

Humor is Good for you

 Hello Everyone,

I thought we could all use a little chuckle.  Therefore, I am sharing some humorous cards that I made.  I think this sentiment is so appropriate for my life these days.  LOL.  

Sentiment stamp: RWD-885 from Funny Bones by Riley & Company

Couch and Girl stamp: Have a Seat from AALL & Create

I used the decorative papers to simulate floor carpet and wallpaper.

On the inside I stamped the rest of the sentiment.  I used markers to ink the top half of the stamp, cleaned the stamp and used the marker again to ink the bottom half of the stamp for the inside of the card. 

Another version with different colors and papers.

I used the marker technique for the sentiment on this card too.

I stamped the entire sentiment for this version.  Because it fit so well on this die cut. LOL

I just love these cards and have already sent some out.  Will be sending more out this month.  I also made some teddy bear versions which I will share in my next post.  So glad you stopped by today.  See you again soon.

Karen

Floral Birthday Card

 Hello Everyone,

Made this pretty floral card for my sister in law. I added some bling with silver glitter glue dots and silver paper.

Of course had to used a funny sentiment on the inside.

 So glad you stopped by today.  Hope your day is super nice.

Karen 

Age Appropriate???

Hello Crafty Friends!
Today's card is slightly humorous and only to be sent to people with a good sense of humor.  LOL   Like maybe your favorite sister or BBF.

This is an older stamp I borrowed and stamped up a few images.  The background shapes were angled for a quirkier look.  The coloring was done with markers.

I added this fun sentiment stamp from Printworks.

Hope you have a great day and I will see you next time!

Karen

Humorous Birthday Card

Hello Dreamers!
Sharing a fun, humorous birthday card.  I used funky papers and colors.  A flower embellishment was also added. 

Hope your day is lovely!!  See you next time.
Karen

White or Red Christmas - Technique Junkies New Release Blog Hop

Hello Everyone!
Time for the Technique Junkies New October Release Blog Hop!!!   The new release collection contains lovely holiday stamps!  Some really fabulous stamps for all you Holiday cards--including a Thanksgiving set.  All the stamps will be on sale----15% off thru October, 10

****You should have arrived here from Lanette's Blog.  I am sure you enjoyed her projects!!
The hop begins on the Design Junkies blog , if you would like to start at the beginning.

My project is a tad bit humorous.  Well, actually, I think it is hilarious.  And, I know you have people on your card giving list that will think so too, right!??

Materials List

Stamp: Red or White Christmas from Technique Junkies

Ink: Rhubarb Stalk Memento dye

CS: Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Up; white

DP: Crisp Luxury DCWV

Silver Ribbon

Dimensional Adhesive

Make It:

• Make a card from Cherry Cobbler CS
• Add two rectangle of the Crisp Luxury DP
• Stamp Red or White Christmas on white CS with Rhubarb Stalk ink
• Layer stamped image with Cherry Cobbler CS
• Add to card with dimensional adhesive
• Tie ribbon in bow and glue to card

Well, isn't this such a funny stamp??!!  I know exactly who will get this card for Christmas.  LOL.  This card layout makes up fairly quickly and is great for multiples.  Don't forget to check out all the New Releases and take advantage of the discount!!

****Now, please head over to Kathy's blog for more scrumptious holiday projects!!
Have fun hopping and thanks for stopping by!!
Karen McAlpine

Vintage Stamping Challenge Anything Goes!!

Hello Everyone,

Time for a new challenge with  the Vintage Stamping Challenge .  The challenge is a bit late this month, but our DT leader was away on vacation.  She is now back and we are up and running.  Sorry for the delay.  Winners of past challenges should be posted shortly too.

Since this is a busy time of year and lots of folks are on vacation, we have decided to select everyone's favorite theme...... Anything Goes!!

For you to have a chance to win the $20 gift certificate from Flonzcraft Stamps, simply link up your project on the Vintage Stamping Challenge Blog.

For my Design Team project, I used a humorous image to create an "Over the Hill" Birthday card.

Materials List:

Stamp:Funny Farm Set - Flonzcraft Stamps

Ink: black dye

CS: White, Brown, Tweed

Copic Markers

Burlap Ribbon

Dimensional adhesive

 Instructions:

• Make card from Tweed CS
• Add a rectangle of Brown CS to left side
• Add a square of White CS
• Stamp the Horse on another piece of White CS and color with Copic Markers
• Cut out the Horse and add to the card with dimensional adhesive

• Tie a knot in the burlap ribbon and glue to the white CS
• Stamp or print "over the hill"; cut out, and add to card

Well, I think this card will go to someone with a good sense of humor!  LOL  Love this humorous horse!  I think it is perfect for over the hill cards.  Oh, wouldn't it be funny for a retirement card too??!


Thanks for stopping by!!  Hope your day is filled with creativity.   Love ya

Karen

Humorous Card--Just for Fun!

Hello Dreamers,

Check out the Lost Coast Design Blog Hop here.

Today, I wanted something to make me laugh.  I made these fun cards for Operation Write Home.

Stamp is from Stampin' Up
Polka Dot CS from A Muse Studios

See you soon!  Love ya.
Karen

Funny Little Note Cards

Hi Dreamers!
Nice rainy Saturday here in Michigan.  So good for the garden veggies!  Just hanging out around the house today taking it easy.  Thought I would share another set of note cards that I sent to Operation Write Home and Card Care Connection.

Materials List:

Stamp: Stampin' Up

CS: Polka Dot and Gingham - A Muse Studios

Black Stazon Ink

Markers

Spellbinders dies

Ribbons

Instructions:

• Make four A2 cards
• On white CS, stamp the image with black Stazon ink
• Color the peanuts with two or three shades of brown markers
• Die cut the stamped pieces and add to card base
• Tie bows and glue to card

Aren't they funny??!!  Too cute.  I think they will cheer some one up and give them a chuckle.

A Few Fun Challenges  for my Complimentary Peanuts cards:
Crafts 4 eternity: lots of laughs
Addicted to stamps and more: CAS
Crafting by Design: use a sentiment
Simon's Wednesday: spots and dots
Keep It Simple: use a bow


Coming up in Dreamland this week:   Monday is new challenge at Love To Scrap. And, I will show you some projects that combine washi tape and Lost Coast Design border stamps.  And maybe a few more of the OWH cards!!  Sounds fun, doesn't it??!!  LOL   See you Monday for the new challenge!!  Hope you are having a great weekend!!  Love ya
Karen