Love is Sharing

Today I'm posting with the Design Team from All Dressed Up Digital Designs as we open the new September challenge. I hope you will join us with your card made with an All Dressed Up image for this challenge!   

For my card today, I have selected Pitter Patter Rain Drops.

I used Copics for coloring the image. I used two different die sets for this card. The smaller heart frame is from Tessler Crafts and is called Heart Square Frame.  I used a coordinating brown kraft for that piece and saved the hearts that were cut out. After securing to the image, I trimmed close to the outer edge. 

The second die set is from The Paper Boutique and I used the coordinating peach cardstock.  After assembling and securing the layers as shown, I added the tiny kraft hearts around the image.  You'll notice in the product list, the original image has rain drops where the hearts are placed.  

 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: 

Crafty Catz ~ Challenge 678   

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 284   

I Love Promarkers ~ Challenge 566 ~ Autumn   

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 665/666

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Bear: E41, E42, E43, E44, R20, R00, Duck: Y11, Y15, Y18, Umbrella: E57, R20, R30, R12, RV42, YG41, YG45, Grass: YG41, YG45

Products 

All Dressed Up, Pitter Patter Rain Drops  

Tessler Crafts ~ Ellentina Cutting Dies, Heart Frame Square

The Paper Boutique, Heart Frame Die

Roy's Autumn Days

Another month flying by  ~ here it is mid September already!  Today we're opening the Classic Design Challenge for September and we're hoping you'll join us with your card creations. We had two wonderful sponsors this month  ~ Polkadoodles Crafting and Colours of Love.

Before I continue with my card, I would like to share our teams sad news.  On August 24th we received word that the founder of this blog, Michelle Windsor, had passed away.  Many in the crafting world worked with her throughout her crafting time both through this blog and through her online store Keen Crafters Designs.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family during this time. 

 I'm sharing my Design Team card today Colours of Love, Rory's Autumn Days.

I Copic colored the image and used the Stampin' Up Fabulous Frames die around the image.  I used a cream card base and added the orange patterned mat, then the image, and then the 'fall' stamped oval.  I also Copic colored the wooden leaf and secured near the top left corner.  I added the rust colored organza ribbon at the top to complete the card part of the design.

After learning of Michelle's passing, I used the background paper from her Autumn Themed Digital Pack and layered the photo of my card into the center of the layout.  I added the memory documentation near the bottom in honor of my friend. 

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: 

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 18 

Moving With the Times ~ Challenge 170 ~ Not a Card     

Crafty Gals Corner ~ Challenge 259 ~ Add a Ribbon  

I Love Promarkers ~ Challenge 566 ~ Autumn  

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics

Hair: E39, YR27, YR24, YR21, Eyes: G28, G07, G12, Lips: R22, Sweater & Scarf: YG45, G02, YG17,  Jeans: B91, B93, B95, Patch: R89, Boots: E27, E25, E32, E21, Hay: YR21, YR23, YR31, YR82, Leaves: YR14, E97, YG25, Y15, Dots: YR18, Ground/Grass: E30, E31, YG63, YG93, YG95, G21 

Products  

Colours of Love ~ Rory's Autumn Days

Stampin' Up, Fabulous Frames

Monster Truck Madness ~

Some of these birthdays just touch your heart - and today is one of them.  My grandson turns 17 today.  He was our first grandchild and I was allowed in the labor and delivery room with them. He's grown up so fast it seems and will be getting his Senior ring in just a few short weeks from now.  

So what do I make for his card?  I decided on a Monster Truck and wanted something with layers and some 'pop'.  This is what I came up with. 

 

I started by searching Google for Free Monster Truck images and ended up finding the art work of Matthew Matthysen to be most interesting and quite colorful.  I had so much fun coloring the monster truck with my Copics after viewing his designs. 

For the assembly, I gathered a few pieces and began mixing and matching until I was happy with the results.  The corrugated paper was a strip about 2" and is torn to get the jagged edge and trimmed the length of the completed image.  I used a piece of black leather lacing to thread through the Happy Birthday bar then wrapped and taped it around the back side of the orange background paper.  The oval sentiment at the top is a Tim Holtz chipboard element and is mounted on foam. After all the front elements were secured to the background paper, then I was able to secure the grouping to the 6" square Kraft card base. 

Happy Birthday Spencer! 

I'm so proud of YOU!

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: 

Try it on Tuesday ~ Make it Colorful  

Colorful Options ~ September ~ Be Bold  

Crafters Cafe ~ Challenge 311 ~ Rainbows/Lots of Colours  

Sheepski Designs ~ Challenge 90  

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 665-666

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Truck: YG01, YG03, YG05, YG13, YG23, FV2, BG11, BG13, BG15, BG23, BG32, BG45, BG49, V12, Ground: YR15, YR16, YR18

Products 

Google ~ Free Monster Truck Coloring Pages

The Good Life

If you follow my cards, you know that Copic markers are my first choice to color with for my cards.  I do try to branch out, probably not often enough, but a little.  Today's card is one I sent to my nephew's sweet wife for her birthday and I'd like to share it with you today. 

I used the Penny Black Blushing image of the single rose on black watercolor paper with metallic water color paints for this dramatic effect. 

I stamped the image using white ink and embossed with clear embossing powder.   The metallic paints were new to me, so this was quite the experiment figuring out the color combinations.

If this technique is new to you, the amazing thing is to complete the painting and tilt the image in the light.  The reflections of colors are amazing ~ even when they aren't perfect. 

The card was sent with lots of love to Arizona as this young lady has certainly made life good for my #1 nephew. 

Happy Birthday Kelani! 

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: 

2 Sisters on the Blog ~ Challenge 89  

The Flower Challenge ~ #95 ~ Include a Stamped Flower  

We Love 2 Create ~ Challenge 8 ~ Mixed Media  

Penny Black Saturday Challenge ~ September 2024

 

Pam's Pearls

Products 

Penny Black, Blushing

 

Mousey Music

Today's card was made for a 'Music' card swap.  It turned out so cute, I really hated to mail it off!  I used the House Mouse image called 'Tickling the Ivories'.

 

I colored this adorable image with my Copic markers and then used the Pink & Main Stitched Rounded Rectangle die for it and the sparkly gold patterned matting.  I also stamped a generic Happy Birthday and die cut it with a Fish Tail tag die.

After securing the patterned cardstock matting to the A2 sized card base, I added a strip of yellow gold cardstock across the card front near the bottom,  Next I added the colored image, tilting it slightly to allow more of the background paper to be seen.  Before adding the sentiment, I added a strip of fun foam to the back to give it a little extra dimension.  Twine and ribbon were too heavy for these tiny fellows, so I used the fine black quilting thread to wrap several times around the top flap.  Then I tied a loopy bow at the knot 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: 

 HMFMC #423 Anything Goes  ~ Optional Back to School  

Stamping Sensation ~ September Challenge  

Just Add Strong ~ Challenge 718 ~ Texture & String  

Krafty Chicks ~ Challenge 732 ~ Use Stamps   

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 18

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics  

Music page: E51, E52, Mice Fur: E31, E33, E35 or E21, E23, E25, Skin: E50, E51, E93, Wood on Piano: E70, E71, E74, Piano Keys: E40  

Products

Stampabilities, House Mouse, Tickling the Ivories  

Pink & Main, Stitch Rounded Rectangles

Friends Forever

Today's birthday card image is from The Ton Stamp Company and is called 'Beautiful Branches'.  

I made this for a sweet girlfriend that I met shortly after I moved to my first home here at the lake.   She and her husband were wonderful neighbors and played an important role in leading me to my first church family in Leesville. 

As time moves on, so does life and so do friends.  I think you would agree that our 'life paths' often cross for a reason.  You know when someone will be a passing friend or one that you can count on the rest of your life no matter where each of you land. 

Today's card is for one of those forever friend's special day.

 

The flowers were colored with Copic markers and then die cut using the Craft Essentials Pointed Ovals set. I used Copic BV13 to ink the edge of the completed image.  After cutting the background printed paper, I added the completed image at an angle and the ivory lace across the bottom edge.  Next I  secured this to the card base and completed the design by adding the 'Friends Forever' enamel plaque. 

Happy (Belated) Birthday Trisha!

  

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 ~ August Challenge #20  

Stamp & Fun = Creativity ~ Challenge 459  

2 Sisters on the Blog ~ Challenge 89  

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Flowers: Y19, BV01, BV02, BV13, Leaves: YG45, G24, Background: BV0000 

Products

The Ton, Beautiful Branches

Craft Essentials, Pointed Ovals

Altenew Colorific Creations

Today I'm sharing an Altenew image that is available on their website as a free coloring page. This one is called Colorific Creations.

After Copic coloring, I added a liner mat of coordinating gold cardstock.  For the background matting I used the Altenew, Frame of Leaves 3D Embossing Folder and an olive patterned paper.  I added the olive ribbon at the center fold 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 Inspirational Challenge ~ September  

Beautiful Blooms ~ August Challenge  

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends ~ Challenge 237  

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Flowers: R37, R39, Leaves: YG91, YG95

Products

Altenew, Coloristic Creations  

Altenew, Leafy Frame Embossing Frame

 

You're Never Too Old

Today I'm posting with Morgan's ArtWorld Creative Team as we open the September Challenge.  I've selected one of the images from her Car Bundle 3, a 1957 Dodge Coronet.

 

After coloring with Copics, I double matted the image and secured it to the prepared 6" square card base.  Separately. I assembled the mixed media tag using ink, washi tape, charms, string and the chipboard sentiment.  After adding the tag, slightly overlapping the image, I added the metal Happy birthday and the coordinating aqua brads 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. 

Be sure to visit Morgan’s ArtWorld 

for more images and to see the other Design Team cards. We’d love for you to join us in the monthly challenge!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

 The Male Room ~ Challenge 169 ~ Mixed Media  

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 283   

Seize the Birthday ~ Challenge 290 ~ Retro Days  

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 663/664

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Car Body: BG13, BG23, BG32, BG34, Chrome: C2, Headlights: Y11, Tires: C3, N3, N5, Seats: W3, Top: C0, Shadow: W2

Products 

Morgan's ArtWorld, Car Bundle 3