To a Special Friend

Today's birthday card was made for one of my 'hometown' girlfriends using Pinkfresh Studio's Folk Hummingbird stamp set.

 After stamping the image, I used my Copic markers for coloring.  I stamped the sentiment using Monarch Versa Clair ink, and then used the My Favorite Things, Elegant Rectangle Stax die for cutting the decorative edge.  I used Copic B06 to ink the die cut edge on the completed image. 

I covered the A2 card base with the purple polka dot embossed card stock, then secured the image slightly to the right of center.  I added the blue organza ribbon the side fold and then secured the wooden 'love' heart on top of the knot to complete the design. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

 Krafty Chicks ~ Challenge 726 ~ All Occasions  

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 657-658 

Addicted to Stamps ~ Challenge 478 ~ Birthdays  

Make Mine Monday ~ Challenge 230 ~ Let's Celebrate

Pink Fresh Studio ~ July Challenge

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Leaves: G46, G43, G40, Flowers: V12, V15, V17, Hummer: YG01, YG03, YG25, B01, B04, B06, R37

Products 

Pink Fresh Studio, Folk Hummingbird

My Favorite Things, Elegant Rectangle Stax die

Until We Fish Again...

Today I'm sharing a special sympathy card I made for our 94 year old neighbor, Mr. Frank who passed away on Sunday.

For his memory card to his family I selected Penny Black's Dropping You a Line.

 After stamping the image on 110# Neenah cardstock, I also stamped the shirt part of the image on a scrap of blue plaid for paper piecing. 

I used Copic markers for the coloring, then secured the plaid shirt in place.  The sentiment was computer generated and all the pieces were die cut using Pink & Main's Stitched Rounded Rectangle dies.

I used a Kraft card base cut 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" and then cut the blue mat a half inch smaller.  After securing it to the card base, I added the other layers as shown.  I used a black heavy thread at the top fold, wrapping three times and adding a fish hook charm at the knot along with a few loopy strands. 

Until we fish again Mr. Frank ~ 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Dream Valley ~ Challenge 318 ~ Summer Colours  

Penny Black Saturday Challenge ~ July  

Creative Fingers  ~ Challenge 282  

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 16

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics

Hat: BG96, BG93, E19, C2, Belt: E19, Pole: E19, Bobber: R37, Jeans: B93, B97, Bucket: BG72, BG75, R89, B52, Bait: E31, E35, Tackle Box: R37, R39, C4, BG06, RV06, YR16, Y19, Boat: E77, E74, E71, E70, Water: B14, B24, B32, B41, B52, B60, BG11, BG23, Y13, Sky: Y11, Y17, YR15, R43  

 

Products 

Penny Black, Dropping You a Line

Pink & Main, Stitched Rounded Rectangles
 

May You Never Outgrow Bubbles

Today I'm posting with the All Dressed Up Digital Stamps Design Team as we share more inspirational cards with this month's new images. 

For my project card, I used Bubbles to make this top fold birthday card.

For this card, I actually started with the bubble background paper.    After printing the image, I used Copic markers for coloring, using the same base colors that are in the bubbles.

I used a miscellaneous frame stamp with Monarch Versa Fine Clair ink to give the completed image a framed border, then trimmed close to that edge. 

I used a top fold navy blue card base and trimmed the bubble paper to fit as the mat.  I stamped the sentiment with the same Monarch ink from Stamping Bella's Bubble Chicks and die cut it with a stitched fish tail tag die.  

I secured the image near the top at an angle and then added the organza ribbon around the bottom with the bow on the left.  I added a strip of fun foam behind the sentiment, then secured it on top of the ribbon to complete the design.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

CD Sunday ~ Challenge 138 

Crafty Catz Weekly ~ Challenge 676  

Cardz4Galz ~ Challenge 229 ~ Shades of Blue  

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 657-658

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Hair: YR18, YR16, YR23, Y35, E13, E15, Dress: V91, V93, V95, Bucket: B0000, B24, Bubbles: B60, B63, B41, B23, RV91, RV93, G000, G00, Y00, Background: V0000

 

Products 

All Dressed Up Digital Stamps, Bubbles

Stamping Bella, Bubble Chicks-Sentiment

This Too Shall Pass

Today's card is from Woodware Clear Stamps and is called Nautical Collage.

I needed a masculine card for a family member who had recently gone through a difficult surgery and I really struggled with what image to use. 

Although his career kept him on the road a lot, his home is near the ocean and that is where he has retired.  We decided this would be the right image for sending our thoughts and prayers for his speedy recovery.

After stamping the image, I used Copic markers for the coloring.  I colored the background using Copic BG000 yet there wasn't a defined line for the edges.  

I added several layers of hunter green and also a piece of red netting right under the image, making sure it showed on each side.  Each layer was secured to the mint green card base. I added a strip of washi tape at the top and bottom of the image to finish the edges, then added the red twine at the fold with the star fish charm at the knot. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Craft Rocket ~ Challenge 116 ~ Summertime  

Creative Crafting Uncles ~ Challenge 55 ~ Mystical/Vintage  

Sparkles Forum ~ Challenge 171 ~ One for the Boys  

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Y23, YR14, E93, B63, E70, E71, BG72, BG75, YR21, YR27, Y28, Y26, E11 Y18, R39, E19, BG000, C4, C2, C5

 

Products 

Woodware, Nautical Collage

 

Friends Like Us

July is just a busy birthday month!  Monday (15th) I actually had three close girlfriends who all shared their special day.    This fun one is from Di's Digital Stamps, Bee Mice and Hoppy.  

I started by sizing the image to about 3" tall and then used Copic markers for the coloring.  I stamped the sentiment from the My Favorite Things, Friends Like Us set.  

I selected a solid green cardstock for the matting and used the Gina Marie Designs Venetian Label Dies.  After covering the 6" card base with the patterned paper, then I secured the matted image and matted sentiment. 

Happy Birthday Wishes to Evie! 

Hope your day was Marvelous!

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:  

Today I'm sharing one of those birthday cards; this o 

AAA Birthday ~ July Challenge ~ Game 63 ~ Fabulous Flowers  

Cards Galore Encore ~ July Challenge  

Craft Animals ~ July ~ Challenge 85  

Sheepski Designs ~ Challenge 88 

Di's Designs ~ July Challenge

 

Pam's Pearls

 

 

Products 

Di's Digital, Bee Mice & Hoppy

My Favorite Things, Friends Like Us

Gina Marie Designs, Venetian Labels

 

Sending Love and Hugs

This afternoon I'm back, this time with the Design Team for All Dressed Up Digital Stamps as we open the July challenge.  

For my project card, I selected Potted Plants both because she is just the sweetest, and I love the little kitten in the pot at her feet. 

Here's my completed card and then how I made it for your reference.

I started with the image and sized her to about 3" tall, then printed her on 110# Neenah cardstock and used Copic markers for coloring.  That was the FUN part!  Coloring is my joy!  I used the Gemini Torn Edge Oval 2 die set to get the decorative edge shown, then set her aside.

For the background I used the Altenew Daisy Bed 3D Embossing Folder and the blackout technique - except I didn't use black of course.  For the daisies I used Carved Pumpkin, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, and Brushed Corduroy.  Then I inked the flat sections with Memento Tangelo ink which filled in all the white spaces.  I trimmed the edges and mounted on the brown cardstock and then the 6" card base with the fold at the top. 

I added the 1/2" strip of deep aqua across the lower third of the card front and then secured the colored image to the left side.  I used Simon Says Stamps, Beautiful Flowers, Love and Hugs sentiment and embossed it on the aqua strip beside the colored image. 

Next I matched the aqua ribbon to the strip and added it at the top fold, along with the white ribbon flower I found.  I love that the center of the flower also matched perfectly.  Once the flower was secured at the knot and the ends of the ribbon trimmed, the card design was complete and ready for the mail. 

This special card went in the mail to my best friend for over 60 years ~ as today is Cindy's birthday and this card was made for her! 

 

Happy Birthday Cindy!  Hope your day is Fantastic!

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

CD Sunday Plus ~ Challenge 137  

Crafty Catz ~ Challenge 676  

Craft Rocket ~ Challenge 116 ~ Summertime  

Creative Knockouts ~ Challenge 525 ~ Summer Fun  

Altenew Inspirational Challenge ~ July 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics

Hair: E55, E34, E15, E13, Pots: YR27, YR24, YR23, Jumper: BG49, BG47, BG10, Blouse: Y18, Y15, Boots: Y15, Y13, BG45, BG49, Cat Bow: BG45, Cat: C0, N2, N5, Leaves: YG67, YG63, YG61, Flowers: V22, V25, YR07, Y35, R17, R20, R8  

Products 

All Dressed Up Digital Stamps, Potted Plants

Altenew, Daisy Bed 3D Embossing Folder

Gemini, Torn Edge Oval 2

 

Most Gracious Lord

This morning I'm posting with the Design Team for the Classic Design Challenge as we open the July challenge. This month we have two sponsors ~ The Paper Shelter and Fred She Said Digital Designs. Thank you to both sponsors!

For my project card, I selected the Daisies and Ladybugs from Fred She Said to make this card of encouragement. 

 

I sized the daisies to about 4 1/2" wide and colored them with Copic markers.  I fussy cut around the flowers  and  added a small vellum die cut flower in the center of each flower, then added the small dot of 'bling'.

On the A2 card base, I added the peach polka dotted paper at the top, and the yellow gold  patterned paper at the bottom.  I added the gold lace across the area where the two papers met.   I added a wide piece of fun foam behind the fussy cut flowers and then added it at the top of the lace. 

I stamped the sentiment from Sweet 'n Sassy, Timeless Hymns, trimmed close to the sides and die cut a decorative edge across the bottom.  As I secured it to the card front, I tucked the top edge under the lace.  Lastly I added the piece of tan twill at the card fold and knotted it just above the flowers.  The gold thread in the center of the twill really sets off the yellow gold shades in the card.  

I'd also like to mention that the papers and embellishments used were part of an 'envelope' challenge on one of my card swap groups.  The hostess did a great job coordinating the papers for this challenge which made adding the flowers perfect for this design. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Avenue 613 ~ July Challenge  

Word Power ~ Challenge #7  

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 655-656 

Creative Worship Stamps ~ June Challenge

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Flowers: V28, V25, V20, BG000, BG02, BG49, Centers: YR14, YR18, YR21, YR23, YR27, Leaves, G21, G24, G28, YG63, YG93

 

Products 

Fred She Said, Daisies and Ladybugs

Sweet 'n Sassy, Timeless Hymns

Poppies for a Perfect Day!

Today I'm sharing a birthday card I made this week with a beautiful new 'to me' stamp. It seems no matter how many flower stamps we have, there is always room for a couple more.   This one is Altenew's Iceland Poppies with the Altenew's Organic Linen Embossing folder for the background.

After stamping the image, I used Copic markers for the coloring.  I used a double notched rectangle die for the completed image.  

I selected a 4" x 6" light green card base.  I trimmed the embossed folder paper down to about 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" and secured it to the card base.  Before adding the colored image, I inked the edges with Copic YG67.   I added a left over 1/2" strip of the green across the base of the image, then added the Happy Birthday fishtail sentiment tag to complete the card design.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Altenew ~ July Inspirational Challenge  

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 16  

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 655-656  

Shopping Our Stash ~ Challenge 525 ~ NBUS  

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics

Yellow Poppy: Y15, Y06, YR14, Y26, Orange Poppy: YR04, YR02, YR01, YR14, Pink Poppy: R20, R21, R22, YR14, Y26, Stems: G46, G82

 

Products

Altenew, Iceland Poppies

Altenew Organic Linen 3D Embossing Folder 

Double Notched Rectangle Dies, no mfg. 

Another Chick Tribe Gathering

The recent Unity Stamps 'Chick Tribe' stamp brings back so many girlfriend fun memories for me every time I see it.  Before retiring and for many years following retirement, a special group of five of us got together for our birthday's and Christmas each year.  Like many friendships, those meetings have dwindled as several of us have relocated.  However the friendships have NOT!  We all remain close friends and know we are merely a text or phone call away.

Today is one of our 'Chick Tribe' gals birthday and this is the card that I mailed to her.  The chances that it arrived on time.... well I'm just not sure.  

 But it's okay as she's one busy traveling Grandma who enjoys seeing her family at various locations.  I made this card using wild vibrant colors which also describe this birthday girl.   She lives for the Lord and loves every day of life to the fullest degree.  

I used the Penny Black Elegant Stitches Rectangle die set for the decorative edge on the completed image and on the patterned paper matting.  Then I secured both pieces to the 4" x 6" lavender top fold card base.  I added the mint organza ribbon at the fold to complete the design.

Although many birthday sentiments would have fit on this card, I elected to leave the sentiment off and allow all the focus to be on the chick tribe.  I love the girls this tribe represents to me and I'm betting you might have a few that fit this stamp also.

Treasure those friendship!  They are priceless... 

Happy Birthday Marilyn!  Have a Fabulous Day! 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

 Craft Rocket  ~ Challenge 116 ~ Summertime  

Just Us Girls ~ Challenge 735 ~ Word Week ~ Summertime  

Try it on Tuesday ~ July ~ Things with Wings  

Crafty Animals ~ Challenge 85  

Sheepski Designs ~ Challenge 88

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Left to Right: 1: RV29, RV25, YR23, E95, BG72, Hat: BG72, BG75, RV29, 2: Hair: Y32, Chick: BG11, BG23, BG57, Shoes: BG57, Glasses: Y28, 3: Chick: B01, B02, B04, B06, 4: Chick: V12, V15, V17, All Chicks: Feet: YR27, Nose: R04, Gobbler: R08

Products

Unity Stamps, Chick Tribe

Penny Black, Elegant Stitching

 

Worship Through the Pain

Today I'm sharing a get well card I made for a friend following surgery.  I had just received this Unity Stamp,  Special Place and couldn't wait to try it out.

 

As with all Unity stamps, the image stamped beautifully ~ crisp and clear!   I enjoyed coloring this lovely image with my Copic markers.

 Afterwards, I used the Gina Marie Designs, Label 3 die set and placed it to the right edge of the design, making the center only a little over an inch from the left edge of the image.  I used the Monarch Versa Clair ink and stamped the sentiment from the Sweet 'n Sassy, The Lord is Near set then used a smaller die in the same set to die cut it.  I used Copic V17 and inked the edges of the die cut sentiment and the image.

I used a hunter green card base and double matted the background papers, first with the pink polka-dotted paper, then with the solid pink.  I trimmed the left edge of the colored image to fit it properly at the top of the mat.  Before securing, I tucked the sentiment under the bottom right edge then secured both pieces.  Lasty I added the hunter green twine wrap at the card fold and tied the loopy bow to complete the design.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

 Beautiful Blossoms ~ June Challenge  

Cards Galore Encore ~ July Challenge  

Creatalicious Challenge ~ Challenge 278  

Creations in Pink ~ Challenge 71  

Ave 613 ~ July Challenge ~ Floral Delight

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Flower: R11, YR23, Leaves: BG90, BG93, BG72, BG75

Products 

Sweet 'n Sassy, The Lord is Near

Unity Stamps, Special Place

Gina Marie Designs, Label 3