Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I made these cards using an older CTMH Craft With Heart Cardmaking Kit...

Card #1

I didn't follow the suggested design for this card and created my own...I changed the orientation & the stamped sentiment and added the sequins.

Challenges:

1. WordArtWed #521-#522: AGoes

2. A Perfect Time to Craft #12-2021: AGoes

3. ABC Christmas: Y and Z (Z is for Zig-Zag)

4. Mix It Up #56: AGoes + optional twist of Black & White + 1 color

Card #2

I followed the suggested design on this card, but I added the sequins for an extra touch.

Card #3

Same design, but you could add more sequins or Glitter or Liquid Pearl dots, Shimmer Brush the die cuts, etc...

Here's a Process Video:

Here's the Current Kit...available until Dec 31 2021. 

You get cards/envelopes + die cuts + acrylic block + mini ink pad...all you need is adhesive of your choice!

Cherry Blossoms Cards

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I've made a couple cards using CTMH Cherry Blossoms Stamp Set (on sale until end of April):

Card #1

Happiness Lives Here papers, White cardstock, Blue Belle Sequins, alcohol-based markers, journaling pen, Foam Tape.

Card #2

Multi-Square Windows Thin Cuts, Ballerina Cardstock, Blue Belle Sequins, alcohol-based markers, retired sentiment stamp, Foam Tape.

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Challenge Up Your Life #134: Moodboard

2. Addicted to CAS #195: Flower

3. Crafty Calendar April: Spring or Easter

Card #2

1. The Flower Challenge #55: Pretty Pastels

2. Inkspirational #236: Grow

3. DieCutDivas: Window or Aperture Card

4. {Pin}spirational #276: April

SOTM Winged Masterpiece - 2 cards

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I created these cards using the same Dragonfly stamp and different sentiments from Winged Masterpiece CTMH Stamp of the Month ($18.95 or $5 with a $50 purchase)...

Left Card: Eat Love Play papers + Easter Blessings vine stamp + Blue Belle Sequins

Right Card: I curved the body of the Dragonfly on acrylic block before stamping for the card on right.  I used retired paper strip + retired Rose embossing folder (inked the folder before running through machine) + sequins from my stash.

Challenges:

1. Twofer Card #36: Your Choice!

2. Word Art Wed #483-#484: AGoes

3. AAA Cards #23: Patterned Paper (Left Card)

CTMH December Stamp of the Month - Happiness Never Grows Old

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I'm showcasing CTMH December Stamp of the Month - Hapiness Never Grows Old today... 

I added a CTMH Cricut Oval Wreath diecut - Flower Market - and heart sequins from Blue Belle Sequins.

Images and die cut were colored with alcohol-based markers and Shimmer Brushes:

I stamped "dots" from the stamp set on the edges for more texture and used foam tape for stamped flowers for dimension.

You can purchase the stamp set for $18.95 or $5 (with a purchase of $50 or more)! Or earn it for FREE if you join as a VIP Customer and have a qualifying order of $50 or more)!

This is the last month to earn $25 credit when you sign up as a VIP Customer!!!

Challenges:

1. The Flower Challenge #51: Add Embellishments

2. Crafting Hapiness #76: AGoes

3. QKR STampede #410: AGoes

4. Love to Craft #53: AGoes

5. Crafts Galore Encore #82: AGoes

6. WordArtWed #470-#472: AGoes

{Sun} Sweets: Thank You Sketch Card

Happy Sunday, Kraftie Friends!

Here are a card for some challenges...

Stamp: Every Bit of Wonderful ($7 goes to Operation Smile), Trust in the Lord (dots), Blue Belle Sequins, green alcohol-based marker, Shimmer Brushes

Challenges:

1. Stick it Down Nov Card Sketch

2. Simon Says Wed: AGoes

3. Word Art Wed #466-#467: AGoes

4. Gem of a Challenge Week 24: AGoes

 

Comfort & Joy Poinsettia Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a card using Comfort & Joy left over papers from other projects...

CMTH Comfort & Joy - Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts, Gold Paint, Blue Belle Sequins, green Alcohol-Based marker, red and green ink pads

Challenges:

1. 52CCT Nov Sketch Challenge

2. Dream Valley #236: Dies and/or Punches + DT Call

You Warm My Heart Gate Fold Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I created a Gate Fold Card for a few challenges...

I used CTMH Comfort & Joy papers and the Nov Stamp of the Month - You Warm My Heart, colored the small poinsettia with Shimmer Brushes and added a Blue Belle Sequin.

Here's the inside...

Challenges:

1. Stamping Sensations Nov: Garlands, Wreaths and Christmas Flowers

2. A Bit More Time To Craft #127: AGoes

3. Christmas Crafts All Year Round Nov: Family and Friends

4. ABC Christmas: W and X are for...

5. SOS#432: Hot Drinks for Cold Nights

6. 52CCT Oct Technique Challenge: Fancy Folds

Mixed Media {Mon}: Cricut Die Cut Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

More cards using die cuts from my scrap box...these are from Close To My Heart Cricut cartridges...

Card #1

CTMH Flower Market Cricut and CTMH Artiste Cricut (banner), Blue Belle Sequins, Shimmer Brushes, stamp (Craft With Heart Sep-Dec 2020 Cardmaking Kit) and washi tape from my stash

Card #2

I painted the pumpkin, added a small piece of foam tape in the center and adhered the edges with liquid glue for a 3-D look:

CTMH Artbooking Cricut, Bloom with Grace papers, Blue Belle Sequins, Metallic Paint, foam tape, stamp (Craft With Heart Sep-Dec 2020 Cardmaking Kit)

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Time Out #173: Photo Inspiration

2. Less Is More #431: More Than One Type of Foliage

3. CAS Mix Up Nov Watercolour Challenge: Off the Edge

4. Seize the Birthday #202: Texture

5. Simon Says Wed: AGoes

Card #2

1. The Paper Players #515: A Theme Challenge from Laurie

2. Crazy 4 Challenges #559: Pumpkins or Gourds in any colours except Orange or Yellow!

3. We Love to Create week11: AGoes Mixed Media

4. WordArtWed #462-463: AGoes

5. Heart2Heart Nov: Thankful

6. Die Cut Divas Nov: Thanks/Thanksgiving

7. Just Us Girls #560: Wild Card Word - Die Cuts

Waffle + Christmas Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I have a few cards for a few challenges...

Card #1

Sentiment from Craft With Heart Cardmaking Subscription Sep-Dec 2020 Kit exclusive stamp set

Card #2

Card #3

I made these cards out of CTMH Comfort & Joy Picture My Life cards...I'll be adding them to some Pocket Scrapbooking layouts later.

Blue Belle sequins, twine, die cut snowflakes from my scrap box, retired CTMH Stamp of the Month Twinkle.

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Freshly Made Sketches #459: A Sketch by Jen Brum

2. Craftyhazelnut's Oct Patterned Paper Oct 2020

3. Love to Craft #51: AGoes

4. Creative Finger #196: AGoes

Card #2

1. Heart2Heart Oct Not-So-Basic Black

2. ABC Christmas: U & V are For? (U-Up in the Air)

3. Merry Little Christmas #27: Oct Anything Christmas Goes

Card #3

1. Color Throwdown #617

2. Heart2Heart Oct Christmas is Coming Early!

3. Simon Says Wed: AGoes

4. Aud Sentiments #263: AGoes + A Sentiment

French Dies {Fri}: Multi Circles Window Thin Cut

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a card to share today, using die cuts from my scrap box and CTMH Multi Circle Windows Thin Cut...I found these starburst die cuts and decided to use them all!

I layered the die cuts and also colored alternating layers with Shimmer Brush. I trimmed 2 of them shorter before layering the Flowers (Every Bit of Wonderful) with foam tape. Flowers were colored with clear and yellow Shimmer Brushes...

I adhered the Multi Circle Windows on card, arranged the floral cluster, splattered Clear Shimmer Brush, and added some Blue Belle Sequins.

Challenges:

1. Archi-Scraps October: Use Something Circular and Lots of Layers

2. Simon Says Wed: Layer It Up

3. The Sisterhood of Crafters: Lots of Layers

4. Lavinia World Challeges #38: AGoes using stamps

5. The Flower Challenge #49: Circle/Circles