A fun card making blog
The Sketchy Saturday challenge is one I like to do as often as possible.
The info is shown below.
I used a Spellbinders die set to cut the flowers and leaves. They were arranged around an offset panel on top of an embossed background. Easy but cute!
Enjoy,
Alyson
Welcome to Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags and our May challenge!
This is always a challenge for shaped cards or tags.
I made a cupcake shaker card for this challenge. I used a set of dies to cut the base shape and turned the top section into a shaker. The colours were determined by the shaker elements. The card stands up on its own and makes a perfect addition to a gift!
Come and join us at HQFSCAT and show us how you interpret this challenge.
You have until the end of the month to link up your project.
We can't wait to see what you create!
Enjoy,
Alyson
Welcome to Cut It Up Challenge 355!
The theme for this challenge is something with wings.
I chose butterflies for my winged option.
This is a card style I have made before but I had to find a photo from WAY back to use as a reference. I stamped 10 butterflies and added the internal colours using colours of the rainbow. I ink blended a piece of 6x6 cardstock using the same 10 colours. That piece was trimmed and added to a black card base. The blended panel was placed on top. I cut two circles from the next black panel and left an opening to show the rainbow. The butterflies were arranged around the larger circle and a white heat embossed image was added to the smallest circle. Whew - time consuming, but so pretty!
Come and join us at Cut It Up and show us how you interpret this challenge.
You have until Monday, May 11 to link up your project.
We can't wait to see what you create!
Enjoy,
Alyson
Welcome to Pearly Sparkles and our May challenge!
The theme for this challenge is to use one or more butterflies.
I used some of my Postage Collage products for my card.
The white base was die cut and I used the butterfly stencils to create the images in shades of pink and purple. I stencilled with gold Stickles for the bodies to add some sparkle. The front was adhered to a gold mat and then a purple card base. The sentiment was embossed in white and placed across the card.
Come and join us at Pearly Sparkles and show us how you interpret this challenge.
You have until May 28 to link up your project.
We can't wait to see what you create!
Enjoy,
Alyson
This neat card stands up for display with the panels separated. It folds flat and fits inside a 5x7 envelope.
I chose old patterned papers and white cardstock for my card. The images were die cut and I added two of three pieces together to strengthen them due to the thin stems. Clear Stickles were added to some of the flowers and the sentiment pops out from the front of the card. There is a place on the back to write a message.
Enjoy,
Alyson
Here is another set of cards completed at a crop... I made 16 total for two sets of eight each.
The word Hello was stamped on each card but I am also including a package of twelve embossed sentiments so the sender can personalize the cards as desired. The additional sentiments have tape on the back and can be added just under the word Hello.
Enjoy,
Alyson
This pretty card was inspired by one I saw on the Gina K Designs FB page.
I die cut the frame and the inner panel. I pieced the colours into the inner panel (lots of die cutting) and arranged the frame on a bright pink background. The floral image was stamped, stencilled and die cut and I placed that along the left side. The sentiment was added along with a few silver gems.
Enjoy,
Alyson
Welcome to Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge 694!
The sketch is shown below.
Come and join us at TSOT and show us how you interpret this challenge.
You have two weeks to link up your project.
We can't wait to see what you create!
Enjoy,
Alyson
Welcome to Double Trouble Challenge 215!
The small graphic is shown below - please visit the Double Trouble Challenge Blog for detailed information.
Come and join us at Double Trouble and show us how you interpret this challenge.
You have two weeks to link up your project.
We can't wait to see what you create!
Enjoy,
Alyson
The Altenew die system with keyholes in the images is so smart! Each die cut image (for the flowers) has a specific keyhole design at the base to assist with alignment.
I die cut all the pieces in white and inked the branches. The flowers were assembled and then lightly inked around the bases and the top piece was inked with a much darker shade of teal. The background was inked around the edges, splattered with white paint and the flowers and branches were assembled on top. I added a stamped sentiment with thin foam tape and used clear Stickles in the centres of the flowers.
Enjoy,
Alyson
This cute card was made for an online challenge with a plant focus.
I die cut the pots and plants from three shades each of grey and green. I inked the images and stamped some details on to the pots. The outside of the arch was lightly inked with blue ink and I arranged the plants on shelves.
The sentiment was stamped in various shades of green and added at the bottom.
Enjoy,
Alyson
This card style has been all over social media in the last few weeks. It's not at all difficult to make - just a matter of finding the correct measurements to make sure the panels are even.
I chose a daisy scene paper and cut the panels the same width. I laid them out on the back mat to make sure the sizing was correct and adhered every second panel with foam tape. The sentiment was stamped and die cut with an oval die. I lightly blended brown ink over the sentiment as white was a bit too stark on the finished card. Some gold metallic thread was added under the sentiment and I placed three gold gems around that piece.
Enjoy,
Alyson
Welcome to Colour Dare Challenge 701!
The colour grid is below.
Come and join us at Colour Dare and show us how you interpret this challenge.
You have two weeks to link up your project.
We can't wait to see what you create!
Enjoy,
Alyson
These cards are based on one I saw on Facebook. The arches are layered on a Z-folded card base.
This is the second card that I made - I like the colours and images better than the original one shown below.
I used washi tape images from Pinkfresh Studio to decorate the card and added a few butterflies around the images as well.
This was my original card... not overly happy with the orange poppies but it was a first attempt, right?
I chose an orange and turquoise colour scheme. The flowers and leaves were all stamped (layering stamps) and die cut. Each of the arch panels was embossed with a floral embossing folder. The flowers were arranged on each panel and I added some die cut bows and gold gems as well. The sentiment was placed on the front and there is a panel on the back to write a message. The folded card fits into a standard A2 envelope.
Enjoy,
Alyson
These adorable mouse images were part of a kit from the recent Crop and Create event. I stamped, coloured and die cut the mice and bees and adhered them to card fronts that were ink blended and splattered with water. The sentiments were stamped at the side of each image. There is a set of 8 cards and I made two extra cards just for me!
Enjoy,
Alyson
These cards are from the 30 Minute Card Making Stash Dash - two weeks of that challenge.
The parameters for the first card were as follows: Type of Card: fun fold, Colours: crafter's choice, Embellishment: animal, Technique: painting and Occasion: crafter's choice.
Painting is not my thing... I used two shimmer brushes, mixed the colours with water and painted across the front panel in two colours. The bird was stamped, coloured and die cut and I added a sentiment underneath. Inside the card, there is a second sentiment and a place for a message. I added some clear gems on the front as well.
Enjoy,
Alyson
This pretty card was inspired by one made by Jennifer McGuire for the Crop and Create card event.
The base was created from two octagon die cuts that were cut down the centre with a piece of vellum sandwiched between them. The floral image was stamped, stencilled and die cut and the sentiment was placed on top. That piece was adhered to a small flap on one side of the gatefold so it turns over to the front when the card is displayed.
Inside the card, there is a second panel that was ink blended, stamped in the same colours and I added a small sentiment that is hidden when the card is closed. That inside panel can be lifted to write a message inside.
Enjoy,
Alyson
Welcome to Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 678!
The sketch is shown below.
I really liked this sketch so I used it the way it was presented. I embossed a piece of white cardstock and cut it into panels to continue to pattern across the card. The flower and leaves were die cut from white cardstock and inked. I stamped a small sentiment and added it to a blue panel with silver foil paper threaded through it. The flower and a bow were added - I didn't use any embellishments on this card.
Come and join us at Atlantic Hearts and show us how you interpret this sketch.
You have until Sunday evening to link up your project.
We can't wait to see what you create!
Enjoy,
Alyson
I found a card like this on social media and decided to try it out.
The wood slats were embossed and cut into six pieces. I arranged them on a white card base. The dogwood image was die cut, lightly inked and assembled and the sentiment was added at the bottom. Easy, but so pretty!
Enjoy,
Alyson
A couple of days ago, I posted a card with two lovebirds... this is the other bird die set that I love!
The pieces were die cut from white cardstock except the eye, claws and beak. I inked the images and assembled them. The background was ink blended on turquoise cardstock and embossed. The bird and the flowers were arranged and I added a heat embossed sentiment under the image. Some silver gems were placed around the card.
Enjoy,
Alyson
Welcome to Cut It up Challenge 354!
The theme for this challenge is colours of spring.
I pulled out a full set of products that include stamps, stencils, dies and a 3D embossing folder. The floral image was embossed and I used the stencils to colour it. I chose bold pink and green - perfect for spring! The sentiment was stamped in the upper corner and that panel was die cut with a stitched rectangle and I embossed it a second time. A second stitched rectangle was die cut in black (hard to see in the photo) and those pieces were adhered to a green mat and then a white card base. I added clear gems around the card.
Come and join us at Cut It Up and show us how you interpret this challenge.
You have until Monday, April 27 to link up your project.
We can't wait to see what you create!
Enjoy,
Alyson
I just adore this pair of lovebirds!
I die cut everything from white cardstock except the claws. The pieces were inked and arranged on a blue cardstock with a black mat. I stamped the sentiment above the hanger and used a white gel pen to add details to some of the flowers.
Enjoy,
Alyson
Welcome to Beautiful Blossoms and our April challenge!
The inspiration photo is below. It's optional to use this but your project must have a focus on florals.
Come and join us at Beautiful Blossoms and show us how you interpret this challenge.
You have until May 12 to link up your project.
We can't wait to see what you create!
Enjoy,
Alyson
Welcome to Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge 693!
The sketch is shown below.
Come and join us at TSOT and show us how you interpret this challenge.
You have two weeks to link up your project.
We can't wait to see what you create!
Enjoy,
Alyson
Welcome to Double Trouble Challenge 214!
The small graphic is shown below - please visit the Double Trouble Challenge Blog for detailed information.
Come and join us at Double Trouble and show us how you interpret this challenge.
You have two weeks to link up your project.
We can't wait to see what you create!
Enjoy,
Alyson
A sketch challenge - just for fun!
The sketch is shown below.
I die cut circles in graduating sizes, taped them together and stencilled a petal image on top. I covered the stencil with Unicorn Horn solar paste and let the circles dry. The circles were cut according to the sketch and adhered to a piece of patterned paper (very hard to see in the photo). I die cut the sentiments and adhered them to light peach shadows although it looks like white... Some clear gems were added and I brushed the words with a clear shimmer brush (again, not visible in the photo).
Enjoy,
Alyson
These are the cards from Day 3 of the event.
Concord and 9th
Enjoy,
Alyson
