Fruity Cards

Hello Everyone

Today's post is very fruity.  All the cards have a fruit theme.  I cased some of the cards from Stampin Up catty. I used die cut and punched images to build the layouts.  Decorative papers were added for colorful backgrounds.

 

Aren't the cards fun!!  Just really great for anyone or any occasion.  Hope you are having a great day.

See you next time!

Karen

Floral Cards with Embossed and Die Cut Backgrounds

 Hello My Crafting Friends,

I am back with a few more of the cards I have been industriously making over the last several months.

On the cards below I have used the Beautifully Happy Stampin' Up stamp again.  

Card 1: I dry embossed white cardstock for the background.  

Card 2 and 3: I used a die from Spellbinders to die cut the hem stitch design on white cardstock.  I used a plum distress ink on the white CS to color.

This card uses yellow distress ink to color the white cardstock background.

On the last card, I used peach cardstock for the background and completed the card in the same manner as the others. 

Again, a nice set of all occasion cards.  I will keep a couple and the rest I will send out to my BFFs.  

So glad you stopped in today.  See you again soon.

Karen

All Ocassion Cards with Die Cuts

 Hello Everyone,

Trying out more of my new stamp sets. I cased this design from the Stampin Up catalog.  The decorative paper is something I picked up at Michaels.  Flower and leaves from Stampin Up.

Hope you have a lovely day!  See you soon.

Karen

Kites Take Flight Part Two

 Hello Everyone!
Sharing the second part of the Kite cards I made using Webster's Pages papers.  I had a couple of the 6 inch paper packs in my stash and wanted to use them.  I thought there were lots of designs that really would pair nicely with a kite image.  I used Kite  3-D stickers on the cards that my stamping buddy, Jan, shared.  I made this collection to be used as all occasion cards and have sent out several already.  

Added a  stamped and punched sentiment with a die cut fence to this card.

Used the die cut fence again with a die cut grass on this card. 

Hope you enjoyed checking out the kite cards as much as I did making them!!  I will be back next time with a Sympathy card in a aqua color palette.  See you then!!  I hope you day is filled with many delightful hours of creativity.  Wishing you a lovely day.

Karen

Kites Take Flight Part one

 Hello Everyone,
Back today with cards I made using pretty papers from Webster's Pages I had in my stash. Their papers are so pretty.  I decided to design the cards around the papers instead of designing around a focal point.

My stamping buddy, Jan, had shared with me some of these cute kites.  I gathered some appropriate sentiments and paired with the papers to make this collection of cards.

I added a die cut picket fence and grass on the card with the gray kite.

The cards went together quickly once I had all the papers and sentiments paired up.  The cards are great for most occasions,  I have used them for get well cards too.  Also good for grads and birthdays.  

I will be back next time with Part two of this collection.

Karen

Center Diamond Card layout

Hello All,
I made a collection of cards using this center diamond layout.  The papers and colors are on the masculine side.  But, I always need masculine cards too. Stamps are from Stampin' Up.  Love this layout and use it often.  You can see how many different cards I made from the layout.

Close up views:

Hope your day is full of quality crafting time.  See you next time!!
Karen

Simple Card Layout

Hello Everyone,
Been busy working in the yard getting new plants in and seeding the vegetables.  All is coming along nicely.
Today, I have a simple layout that really is one of my favorites.  I use it again and again.  This layout is also great for using all your scraps.  And, only requires cutting two pieces of decorative paper. Which are then glued to a card base.

 I made quite a few cards and I will break the photos up into two posts.

A pretty birthday card:

This layout also makes a lovely sympathy card.  I added a die cut flower and a pretty ribbon to complete the card.

Check back later for more of this layout! See you then.  Hope your day is great.
Karen

Bright Purple?! You Bet!

Hello Fellow Crafting Divas,
Do you find it hard to use purple on your cards?  Well, not today!  Check out all the purple on today's projects.


This card uses Basic Grey papers.  The circles are stamped with Stampin' Up stamps.  I added a die cut "Happy"

This card uses sticker borders.  The circle is a stamp from SU.  Added a die cut hello.

Love the purple!!  How do you like to use purple on your cards??
See you next time with two more positively purple cards!!
Have a lovely day.
Karen

Work of Art

Hello Everyone,
I have been busy with all my fun craftiness.  Finished two polar fleece pieced blankets.  I will take some photos and share those.  Also, working on cards.  Here is a pretty card for any  occasion.

This is an older Art Impression stamp that I layered over patterned cs and papers.

On the inside, I stamped a current Stampin' Up sentiment from the Work of Art set.

I really like the pairing of this sentiment with the paint brush image.  Fun!  See you next time.  Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

Butterfly Birthdays

Hello Everyone!
Back today with a few butterfly cards!  I have been making lots of cards --over  100!!   How crazy is that!!  I have a nice stash now for every occasion.  Except Christmas.  Will have to get started on that now.  Well, back to the topic at hand:  Butterfly cards.

This card has a batik technique background.

This card features a beautiful decorative paper with a stamped, die cut butterfly.

Here, I added a 3-dimensional sticker to a striped paper. 

Will be back in a few days with more butterflies.  Have a great day!!
Karen

More Fun Cards with Embossing Folders

Hello Dreamers!
Happy Wednesday!  Just popping in this morning before heading out for the day. Finally getting my hair cut this afternoon. You may remember that I moved in Oct of 2015.  So, still trying to find a hair stylist.  Harder than finding a doctor.  LOL  I have crazy curly hair that is difficult to cut and the local 15 minute hair chop shop is just not an option for me.  Wish me luck!! LOL  

Now, let's talk cards!   I am sharing more of the cards I made using a dry embossed background.  In most of the cards, the dry embossing is the focal point. I added some coloring and minimal embellishments.  I used Distress inks on the coloring.

A stack of embellishments were added to this card.

Super cute Birthday Card!!

Well, have to run!!  I hope you are having a lovely day!!  See you soon for more card making fun.
Karen

All Occasion cards made with Decorative Paper

Hello Dreamers!

I wanted to share a group of cards I made using all those beautiful decorative papers in my stash.  The cards were really fun to make and quite quick.  I added ribbons and a sentiment to finish each card.  The majority of the papers are from K & Company.

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Basically, all you do is cut rectangles.  Just keep the bottom rectangle larger by a third than the top rectangle.  Works for most sized cards.   They go together in a snap.
Hope you have enjoyed!  We are having a nice rainy day today.  So, just a perfect day to do a little blogging.
Coming up in Dreamland next month:
1 blog Hop with Christmas
1 Special event with Halloween projects
Lots of scary Halloween projects
Lots of Christmas projects
And, anything else I can think of to post--maybe a few birthdays.
Have a great day!
Karen