Thinking of You

Hello Everyone,
Hope you are well and staying safe.  We are doing well.  Finding plenty of time to make cards.  Perhaps there  always is a silver lining.  We have had two plumbing issues though.  We were able to fix them without calling plumber. Well, onto another card!

This is an older image that stamped  a while ago.  I thought the face seemed pensive and thoughtful and would be great for a Thinking of you card.  I used metallic papers for the background.  Which I thought make a great contrast to the stamping.

Here is a second version in another color way but using the same metallic paper.

So glad you stopped by.  See you next time!!
Karen

Die Cut Backgrounds

Hello Everyone,
Sizzix dies were used to create the backgrounds for today's three cards. 

I also die cut a frame for the first card and added some pretty trim.

On the second card, chalk board black CS was used for the die cutting.  I really like the effect of the black on top of the lighter pastel colors.

The third card is more tonal.  I used shades of peach paper and card stock. I added a soft green ribbon.

I already sent two of the cards along with a big box full to my friend.  She loves to  send out my cards to her friends and family.  I keep her stocked up with cards.  Just adds to the fun of card making. 

I hope your day is going well.  I have been making cards to keep happy.  I am always happy while making cards.  And then sharing them with others on my blog also adds to the fun.  So, thank you for stopping by today.

Karen

Get Well Card for the What We Do Best event

Hello Everyone,
Hope you are doing well.  Doing good here. Still under stay at home order here in Michigan.  My husband is able to work at home.  And, I have plenty of time to make cards.  I decided to participate in the Event going on over on the  Technique Junkies Blog ( see all the details on the blog).  They are hosting a What We Do Best (WWDB) event on their blog and on Facebook.


Week two is to make a Get Well card and envelope.  The idea is to send out cards now to show people we care.  Technique Junkie Stamps must be used.


Here is my project.  A cute little kitten hanging in there!

Stamps Used from Technique Junkies:
Hang in There Cat
Hang in There Sentiment
Houndstooth Check

The Houndstooth Check stamp was stamped with Rhubarb stalk Memento ink onto kraft CS for a snazzy background.  The Kitty was stamped in black ink on white cs and layered with black, Cherry Cobbler (SU), and kraft cs.  I added the Sentiment also stamped in Rhubarb Stalk ink.

This card is also posted on the Technique Junkies' Facebook page.  You can stop over there and check out all the great cards!!  So happy you stopped by today.  I have two more cards to post for the WWDB event over the next several weeks.  A thinking of you and a encouragement card.  See you again soon.

Karen

Tea Pot with Die Cut Background

Hello Everyone,
Today's cards use a stamp and die cut tea pot set (Stampin' Up) and a die cut background (Tim Holtz Sizzix die).

 I stamped flowers on the tea pot and colored with copic markers. 

Inside: Stamps from Sweet N Sassy Stamps.

This is the same design but done in different colors.

 Makes a very cheerful card for all those tea lovers on my mailing list.

Hope you are well and see you next time.
Karen

Thank You Card for "What WE Do Best" Event

Hello Everyone,
Hope you are doing well.  Doing good here. Still under stay at home order here in Michigan.  My husband is able to work at home.  And, I have plenty of time to make cards.  I decided to participate in the Event going on over on the  Technique Junkies Blog ( see all the details on the blog).  They are hosting a What We Do Best (WWDB) event on their blog and on Facebook. 


Week one is to make a Thank you card and envelope.  The idea is to send out cards now to show people we care.  Technique Junkie Stamps must be used.

Here is my Thank You card.  I thought I would leave this out for my mail carrier. 

Stamps Used:
French Bicycle Collage
Wasted


Envelope:

Inks Used:
Jet black Archival
Picked Raspberry and Iced  Spruce Oxide ink

I stamped the main image with black ink.  For the background, Wasted was stamped first with Iced Spruce over the whole surface and then parts of the Wasted stamp were added using Picked Raspberry ink.

The Thank you sentiment was die cut.

Hope you are having a great day!  I will be back with 3 more cards for this event over the next 4 weeks.  I will also be sharing other cards that I have made. See you soon!!
Karen

Chickie Birthday

Hello Crafty Friends,

I used a favorite stamp I have had for a long time to make the cards.  Just love all the cute Chickie stamps form DeNami.

I added a tag as a background component on this card.

Inside:

Just some really fun Birthday cards that I can send through out the year.

So glad you stopped by today.

Hope you are doing fine.
Karen

Washi Tape Birthday Candles

Hello Everyone,

Today's card uses washi tape.  I tore the tape to make the candles and the flames.

I used super bright colors and prints on the decorative papers for the background. 

I like how this turned out.  I will probably make a few more of this design. 

See you next time!!

Hope you are well.
Karen

Birthday Cake

Hello Everyone,
Even though we all are staying home, we can still socialize through our cards.  Today, let's celebrate a birthday!

This image is a digi colored with copics.  I added decorative paper for the background embellished with a paper doily.

The sentiments are from Stampin' Up.

Inside:

I have been sending out cards to friends and family. Just a way to  stay connected.   See you next time for a card using washi tape.

Hope you are well.
Karen

Get Well Cheer

 Hello Everyone,
Today, I have a bright sun shinny get well card.  I used a digi image that was colored with copics.  I added an embossed background and doily.

Since I have been staying home every day,  I have had lots of time to make cards.  I always say that making cards is my therapy.  And, I so enjoy the creative process.  Saying that, I have lots of  cards to share with you.  Stay tuned for plenty of cards this month.  Hope you are all well.
Karen