If you're looking for my DT Cardabilities card, click HERE or scroll down...

(I was going to post this on the weekend...but it's already the end of the month! So, in order to be able to enter it in some challenges, I'll be posting 2 cards today...)

I made this card today and it was inspired by a few challenges:

I layered stickers and a panel of polka dots paper. I hand drew lines and "stitches" between the two sections with a black pen. I sponged white pigment ink on the stickers and paper to tone it down.

I added the chipboard umbrella, flower and bow (which I outlined with a black pen).  

I glued Prima flowers and added some pearls in centers and also on the bow.

Finally, I added some glitter glue on umbrella and the flower on top.

Challenges:

1. Atlantic Hearts Sketch #105

2. Always Playing with Paper #32 {Use Polka Dots on your Card or Paper Project}

3. MMMC #11: April Showers

4. Addicted to Stamps #142 Make Your Mark
5. Simon Says Mon Anything Goes
6. Word Art Wed #181: Anything Goes/Family Friendly
7. Simon Says Wed Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Cardabilities Design Team Reveal #122: Congratulations Shaker Card

Hello, crafty friends!

It's the 30th...It's Cardabilities Design Team Reveal Day!

Here's the gorgeous sketch by Karan:

Our Sponsor for this sketch is Crafty City: http://www.craftycity.com/

You have until the 13th of the following month to link up (click HERE to link your projects)!

And don't forget to "like" our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Cardabilities

I decided to make a shaker card...haven't made one in years! =)

Here's another shot:

Supplies:
Doodled Designs stamp set (CTMH)
A Happy Hello SOTM stamp set (CTMH-retired)
Artfully Sent Cricut Collection 
Sequins Gold Assortment (CTMH)
Silver Shimmer Trim (CTMH)
silver embossing powder
heat gun
VersaMark
ColorShine Chartreuse Spray (Heidi Swapp)
Border Punch
Pearls
Glitter
sequins assortment
clear bag

Challenges:
1. Simon Says Mon Anything Goes
2. Heart2Heart CTMH What a Wonderful World! (I planted tulips and they are blooming!)
3. Word Art Wed #181: Anything Goes/Family Friendly
4. Simon Says Wed Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!
Lilian

Decorate to Celebrate DT Challenge #99: Have a Lovely Day Flip Card

Hello, Crafty Friends!

It's time for Decorate to Celebrate today! You can create anything 3-D...for a change to win a prize from Rhonda!

Here's my card:

You may be thinking...there's nothing 3-D, but the 3 flowers are raised with foam tape, and you can flip the card open! That makes it 3-D, right? =)

The card is from Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge and I cut it twice, using white cardstock and a double-sided patterned paper. I layered the pp on the white card base and added the stamped flowers and some Prima flowers.

Finally, I added the stamped sentiment.

Supplies:
Artfully Sent Cricut Collection (CTMH)
Lovely Birthday stamp set (CTMH)
Copic and ShinHan TouchTwin markers
Prima flowers
Glitz Glitter Gel (CTMH-retired)
Foam Tape
double-sided patterned paper
White Daisy cardstock

Challenges:
1. Simon Says Mon Anything Goes
2. Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #250 - Celebrate Mom + DT Call
3. Heart2Heart CTMH Anything Goes - the CTMH way!
4. Word Art Wed #181: Anything Goes/Family Friendly
5. Simon Says Wed Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!
And don't forget to link you project(s)! You have 2 weeks!
Lilian

{Tue} Technique: Cards using DIY Glitter Glue Video Tutorial

Hello, 

Today I'm sharing a video tutorial!

I love glitter, but the glitter glues I buy never seen to have enough glitter...so sometimes, I make my own. Although, loose glitter is a nightmare...I must admit! 

But since I still have them (what was I thinking when I bought them?), I thought I should use them once in a while! =)

Here's the card I used as example in the video:

Challenges:

1. Word Art Wed #179: AG Family Friendly Challenge

2. SSS Wed Make Your Own Background
3. CAS on Sun Challenge #56: Gold
4. Cards In Envy: Pretty in Pink

Here's a card I've made previously:

Hope you like it!

Thanks for watching!
Lilian

Cardabilities Design Team Reveal #121: Butterfly Mother's Day Card

(I have 2 posts today...if you're looking for my DT project for Decorate to Celebrate, please click HERE)

Hello, crafty friends!

It's the 15th...and you know it! It's Cardabilities Design Team Reveal Day!

Here's the gorgeous sketch by Karan:

And here's my card:

I simply layered 2 patterned papers for the base. I cut out some leaves (Spellbinders), using solid green and patterned paper, and layered them with some flowers. I added 3 pearls to the blue flower's center.

I cut a butterfly (Artiste Cricut Collection- CTMH), both shape (patterned paper) and the scroll (white cardstock). I inked the scroll butterfly, added glitter to the wings, adhered (by the body only) on the shape cut, and adhered on the card.

Then, I stamped sentiment on Colonial White cardstock, cut the banner, inked the edges and adhered on butterfly with foam tape. Finally, I added more pearls to the top right side of card.

Challenges:

1. Word Art Wed #179: AG Family Friendly Challenge

2. Simon Says Stamp Mon: In the Middle (butterfly and sentiment in the middle)

ETA 04/23/15:

I'd like to enter it in Virginia's View Challenge #14: Layers and Dimensions

Supplies:
Artiste Cricut Collection (CTMH)
stamp (CTMH)
Patterned Papers (MME, Prima, The Paper Studio) 
Glitter
Spellbinders dies
Prima flowers
pearls (The Paper Studio)
3-D Foam Tape
VersaMagic and Memento ink pads

Our sponsor is DiesRUs and they are offering a $20.00 gift certificate to the winner...

Website: https://www.diesrus.com/

Blog: http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diesrus

You have until the 28th of the month to link up (click HERE to link your projects)!

And don't forget to "like" our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Cardabilities

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Decorate to Celebrate DT Challenge #98: Baby 6x6 Album

(I have 2 posts today...if you're looking for  Cardabilities DT Reveal, please click HERE)

Hello,

It's time for Decorate to Celebrate today! You can create anything 3-D...for a change to win a mini album from Rhonda!

Here's my 6"x6" scrapbook album:

Challenge:

Word Art Wed #179: AG Family Friendly Challenge

Supplies:
7Gypsies album
BasicGrey papers, tags
3-D and felt stickers (Soft Spoken, K&Co., The Paper Studio)
brads
fabric flower
script stamp

I kept everything very simple...it was fast and easy to make! =)

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

French Dies {Fri}: Artfully Sent Mother's Day Card

Happy Friday!

 A simply card, using Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge:

After I cut the card (5"x7"), I backed it with patterned paper and washi tape. Then, I added some glitter on the "ribbon", and washi tape on 2 corners to look like a gift package...

Challenges:
1. WAW #178: A Family Friendly Challenge for All
2. SSS Wed April Showers and/or Spring Flowers

Have a nice weekend!
Lilian

{Sun} Sweets: Washi Meets...Lilies

Hello,

I have a card, using washi tape, to share today...I didn't post it on Wed since I already had 2 post for that day...

I stamped the lily 3 times with VersaMark, sprinkled white embossing powder on, brushed off some sections for a "faux masking" (although I missed a spot), heat embossed, and colored with Copic and ShinHan TouchTwin markers.
I stamped the frame and "He is risen" on patterned paper, fussy cut it and turned it into a "vase/pot".
I added the washi tape on the left and stamped a border...

And here's the inside of the card:

Challenges:

1. WAW #177: A Family Friendly Challenge

2. Craft It Up & Link It Up "Anything Goes" Linky Party

3. Addicted to Stamps #138: Holiday

4. CASology #140: Spring

5. Just Us Girls #287: Word Week - Spring

Thanks for stopping by!

Lilian

Decorate to Celebrate DT Challenge #97: Butterfly Easter Card, Treat Boxes and 3-D Egg

Hello,

(This is my second post today...If you're looking for my House of Cards DT post, please click HERE...
and for the newest Cardabilities Sketch Reveal, please click HERE)

The last 2 weeks flew by...can you believe it's April and a new challenge at Decorate to Celebrate already?

Create anything 3-D and link it HERE for a chance to win a mini album from Rhonda!

I made a"Happy Easter" Card, using sketch #116 from CAS(E) This Sketch, treat boxes and a 3-D Easter Egg (with the "help" of my kids):

Card: 

Punch card corners; run red cardstock through Cuttlebug with an embossing folder and adhere on card; stamp flower a few times, cut out and layer with 3-D foam tape; stamp sentiment on cardstock, cut out a banner and adhere on card with foam tape; stamp butterfly, watercolor it with PearlEx, cut it out and layer on flower.

Challenges:

1. CAS(E) This Sketch #116

2. WAW #177: A Family Friendly Challenge

3. Addicted to Stamps #138: Holiday

4. CASology #140: Spring

Treat Boxes:

Cut it out with Artiste cartridge using Cricut (or other die-cut machines, templates, etc...), ink the bunny/flower, cut out and adhere patterned paper/punched grass and eggs on sides. I also stamped on the flower. Fill with treats! =)

Challenges:

 1. FCCB #248: Easter

2. Craft It Up & Link It Up "Anything Goes" Linky Party

3. Paper Issues: EGG-cellent ADD-ventures

3-D Egg:

Cut out 6 eggs using a die cut machine (I used my old Slice...).

1. Score 

2. Fold them in half

3. Adhere them side by side. To make it a self-standing egg, just cut a straight line at the "bottom".

4. The kids at church glued and decorated their own eggs...

Supplies:

Cuttlebug embossing folder

Inkadinkado, Unity Stamp Co. and CTMH stamps

ArtBars (Derwent)

PearlEx Watercolor CD

3-D Foam Tape

Slice

Artiste Cricut cartridge

grass Border Punch

patterned papers

foam stickers

Thanks for stopping by!

Lilian