Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #69

I love playing along with the various sketch challenges that are out there.  This week's Paper Craft Crew challenge is one that I really like.  Here is the sketch:

And here is the card I made using the sketch as inspiration:

I couldn't fit all 3 squares on the card the way the sketch shows so I opted to do them in a diamond pattern. It works for me!  The base of the card is white.  All the other card stock and glitter paper is from my scraps box.  I also added 3 rhinestones to give the card that finishing touch.  The sentiment and image were stamped with Versa Color Ladybug red and are from the CTMH Santa Claus Holiday.  This card will be going to a child at the Hospital for Sick Children here in Toronto.  I am on the Smiley Team for Kards for Kids HSC and we make cards year round for the children.  I will probably add some glitter to the pom pom on Santa's hat.  I am very pleased with this card and hope that the child who receives it will like it too.  If you are interested in joining the Smiley Team for Kards for Kids HSC; just let me know and I will direct you to Bela who looks after this venture.  We have a lot of fun making cards and have several sponsors and have special events and challenges to keep us on our toes.
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Mojo Monday 321

Have you ever come across a sketch challenge that when looking at it you know exactly which papers and embellishments you are going to use?  That is what happened to me as soon as I saw this week's Mojo Monday sketch.

Here is the sketch:

And here is the card I created using the sketch as inspiration:

As you can see from the sketch; we are to make a round or square card.  The last Monday of every month is round or square Monday.  I chose to make a square card.  Card stock is from Bazill except for the white card stock base.  The design paper is by Gina K - Winter Whimsy.  The ribbon is by Recollections and when I opened it, was pleased to find that it is an adhesive ribbon.  The white snowflake die is by Momenta.  The turquoise rhinestone is from Martha Stewart.

I really like this card and it came together quite quickly which is another bonus.  This card will be going to a child at The Hospital for Sick Children here in Toronto.  I made it for Kards for Kids HSC where I am on the Smiley Team.  Our challenge at Kards for Kids this year is to make a winter themed card.
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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge # 31

Wow, this week's sketch challenge really challenged me to think outside the box!  Here is the sketch:

Here is the card I created using the sketch:

All the cardstock I used other than the card base are scraps.  I inked up the Santa with Versa Fine Majestic Blue and the sentiments with Versa Color - Ladybug.  The stamps are from CTMH and I added some red rhinestones to the swirl stamp on the bottom of the card.  The inside sentiment reads Santa Clause is coming to town which was also stamped with the red and then punched out using my oval scallop punch.  This card will be going to a child at The Hospital for Sick Children here in Toronto.

Won't you consider joining us at AHSC?  If you do decide to make a card for this week's challenge, please tell them Anna sent you.  Who knows, you might even get to display the top 3 award on your blog!

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White on white Christmas card

I have seen some gorgeous white on white cards and really wanted to try to make a white on white Christmas card.  I did a search on Pinterest and found this card that Debby made.  I recently acquired the same embossing folder that she used and I had a corner die that I had never used.  Here is my creation:

The corner die is by Poppy stamps - Chrochet Corner.  The embossing folder is from Lifestyle - Whimsy which I got at Michaels.  There were 2 embossing folders in the package and it was on sale.  The poinsettia die is from Dee's Distintively Dies.  The sentiment which was stamped with Versafine Majestic Blue, I've had in my stash for a long time.  I believe it is by Recollections.  The white pearls add a nice finishing touch.  The card base is white pearlized paper and all the dies and sentiment paper are also white pearlized paper.  I got the paper and card bases from Michael's a long time ago.  It was difficult getting a good picture of the card and it looks a lot nicer in real life.  I am very happy with how this card turned out.  To me, it looks rather elegant.  What do you think? 

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Try Stamping on Tuesday - Kards for Kids

If you are a regular reader of my blog; then you know that I am on the Smiley Team for  Kards for Kids HSC.  We make cards for the children who are patients at the Hospital for Sick Children here in Toronto. Our challenge this Christmas is to make Winter cards.  When I saw the sketch challenge at Try Stamping on Tuesday; I knew it was a good opportunity for me to cut and emboss the new cutting/embossing die I bought on Monday at the Hobby Lobby store in Niagara Falls NY.  I found that the prices at Hobby Lobby are cheaper than Michaels here in Canada.  I just wish we had a Hobby Lobby here.

Here is the sketch:

And here is the card I made using the sketch as inspiration:

The card base is white with a layer of light blue card stock.  The design paper is from a 6 x 6 paper pad by Recollections - Blue Christmas.  I stamped the sentiment which is from CTMH - with Versa Ink - Majestic Blue.  The grey ribbon with the snowflakes is from my stash.  The embossed snowflake die is by Momenta.  I have never seen their stamps or dies here in Canada but I really like them.  The price for this particular die set (there are 4 dies in total) on their website is $9.99 but I got it for $7.99 at Hobby Lobby. The light blue rhinestones are from Martha Stewart.  If you click on the picture you will be able to see more detail of the snowflake.  I am quite pleased with how this card turned out.

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1 Card - 2 Challenges

I love it when I can make 1 card for 2 different challenges.  I decided to play along with the Mojo Monday sketch challenge.  Before I made my card; I came across the challenge at Always Playing with Paper and decided to combine the two.

Here is the Mojo Monday sketch:

And here is the Merry Monday challenge:

Here is the card I made combining both challenges:

I used the tree from SU's Snow Swirled stamp set and stamped it with Versa Color - Evergreen.  I added some wine coloured rhinestones and a maroon ribbon.  The cardstock is from my stash.  I heat embossed the sentiment which is from Stamps of Life - Lights for Christmas with Stampendous white embossing powder.  I really like this card.  

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A Cased Snow Swirled Card

I love SU's Snow Swirled Stamp set and while looking for inspiration on Split Coast Stampers site, I came across a card that just blew me away!  Here is the card I cased:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1107560

And here is the card I made using Carol's card as inspiration:

Base is white card stock & I used Not Quite Navy by SU as well.  The tree, snowflakes and sentiment were all heat embossed using Stampendous white embossing powder.  I also added 3 white pearls from my stash.  The hardest part in making this card was to line up the 3 snowflakes as the stamp set is mounted on wood blocks which has always been a challenge for me.  I used a different sentiment than the one Carol used and do not know who made it as I accidentally threw out the packaging it came in.  All in all; I am very happy with this card.

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Freshly Made Sketches 112

This week's Freshly Made Sketch is not only clean and simple but easy peasy as well which is right up my alley.  I am still making cards for Kards for Kids and this sketch fit the bill to make a wintry card.  I am on the Smiley Team for Kards for Kids and have been having a blast making cards for them.  Here is the sketch:

And here is the card I created using the sketch:

This card literally came together in less than 20 minutes.  Like I said, easy peasy.  White card stock base and the design paper is from a 6 x 6 paper pad - Blue Christmas by Recollections.  This paper pad has some non-traditional papers which appeals to me.  The sentiment was stamped with Color Box Powdered Sugar and is from Stamps of Life.  I used the Taylored Expression Banner Stacklets to die cut the banners. The Snowflake Button Dots are by Little Yellow Bicycle.  I really like this card and I hope the child at The Hospital for Sick Children here in Toronto will like it too.

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Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #288

When I came across Techno Stamper's Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #288; I wanted to play along as I thought it was a really neat sketch.  Here is the sketch:

And here is the card I created based on the sketch:

The card base is ivory and I also used a rusty/reddish card stock.  The design paper is from a 6 x 6 paper pad - Fancy Pants - Happy Go Lucky.  The flower stamps and sentiment are by Taylored Expressions - In the Garden.  The ribbons are from my stash.  I stamped them both with SU's Rich Razzleberry.  I fussy cut out the flowers and popped them up on 3D foam squares.  I added gold coloured pearls to the centre.  I am quite pleased with how this card turned out and hope that the recipient will like it as well.

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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #29

It's my turn to inspire you with a card using the current Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  I love this sketch and it took me all of 15 minutes to make the card once I had decided what I wanted to do.  Here is the sketch:

Here is the card I made using the sketch:

I love the colour combo of blue and silver.  The card base is a card and envelope combo of pearlized silver which I bought at Michael's.  The light blue snowflakes were die cut using Impression Obsession dies.  If you look closely, you will note that the ribbon has white snowflakes.  The silver glitter paper and the pearlized grey paper were also bought at Michaels.  The light blue flat back rhinestones are from my stash.  

Since I took this photo; I have added a blue scallop oval with the sentiment Winter Wishes which is a Gina K stamp. and I stamped it with Color Box Archival Silver.  I will upload a photo of it on my facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Omas-Cards/703504673008538.  

I hope you can join us this week at AHSC.  You just might end up sporting a top 3 badge on your blog if you do!  Don't be shy; please join us and let them know that Anna/Oma inspired you to make a card using the sketch.

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PP169 & Kards for Kids

I really like the sketch this week from Paper Players so decided to play along.  The Smiley Team from Kards for Kids are making winter themed cards for the children so I decided to incorporate the sketch for a card for a child at the Hospital for Sick Children here in Toronto.

Here is the sketch:

Here is the card I created using the sketch:

I love glitter and bling so added a bit of both to this card.  The card base is pearlized silver and I also used it to back up the design paper which is from Recollections - a Michaels brand.  I also cut the snowflakes from the same pearlized silver paper using an Impression Obsession die.  I cut some tags from silver glitter paper.  I think the royal blue card stock from Bazill goes very well with the rest of the card.  I love the combination of silver and royal blue.  The sentiment was stamped with Color Box - Archival Silver is from Gina K - Snowman Wishes.  I'm not entirely pleased with this card and I will be changing it to include a grey die cut which I will pop up with foam dots onto the design paper.  To me, this card looks kinda bare.  I also added the silver coloured ribbon with the white snow flakes and some flat back rhinestones.

Here is my revised version of this card:

Much better, don't you think?
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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge # 27

Here is the sketch for this week's challenge which was quite easy to do once I decided which image and sentiment I wanted to use.

Here is the card I created using this sketch:

The stamp is from Marianne - a Dutch stamp and die company.  The sentiment is from Your Next Stamp and was stamped using Color Box - Chianti.  The silver glitter paper is from Michaels - Recollections which is Michaels own brand.  The red ribbon bow which I placed near the top to avoid covering up Merry Christmas ribbon is from my stash.  The Merry Christmas ribbon is from the package of ribbon that I bought at Scrapfest last weekend.  The image was coloured using a mixture of Prisma Color Pencils and Sakura glitter pens.  I also added some extra bling with some clear flat back rhinestones.  The card stock is from my stash.  I have made this card for Kards for Kids HSC.  Hopefully it will put a smile on a young patient's face when they receive it.  If you would like to donate cards for Kards for Kids, please contact me so I can give you the information you will need.

Won't you consider playing along with us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge?  If you do decide to play along; please tell them that Anna sent you.  We have some very talented Design Team Members who do an excellent job of inspiring you with their interpretation of the sketch.  Don't be afraid to flip the design if that is what you prefer.  Go ahead, don't be shy!  We are a friendly bunch and will welcome you to play along each week.

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I am so excited!

Right now, I am grinning from ear to ear!  Finally after entering numerous sketch challenges, I am proud to say that this card earned me a top 3 pick from Try Stampin' on Tuesday!  See my badge there on the right?

I made the card for Bela who collects and makes cards for the children at the Hospital for Sick Children here in Toronto.  I am a proud member of the Smiley Team and along with 2 of my grandchildren, make cards for Kards for Kids at HSC.  I met Bela for the first time this past Saturday at Scrapfest in Oshawa where she was helping Karen from Your Next Stamp in her booth teach the make and takes.  Bela is a very generous and loving person and had the biggest hug for me on Saturday.  Today is her birthday and I wanted to give her a special card as I consider her to be a very special person.  Please visit her blog Kards for Kids at HSC and tell her Anna sent you and while you're there, please wish her a Happy Birthday!

I should also mention that Karen from Your Next Stamp is one of our generous sponsors along with High Hopes Stamps as well as Lora from One Crazy Stamper in Bolton ON and Kimmie from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps near London ON.

My favourite time of year which is Christmas is approaching very quickly and I will be busy making cards not only for myself to send and/or give to family and friends but also making cards for Kards for Kids.  If you would like to join us, please contact Bela through her blog.  The deadline for sending cards to Bela for distribution is Dec. 1st but you will need to get them to her before that date.  If you would like her address to send cards to her; please contact me privately.

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Kards for Kids by

my 2 granddaughters, Sierra age 8 and Brooke age 6.  After shopping at Scrapfest on Saturday, I went over to my daughters house armed with card stock, designer paper, stamps, ink, ribbon and my paper cutter.  Sierra and Brooke made 1 card each for Kards for Kids.  They probably would have made more cards but they each got a Rainbow Loom on Friday so were more interested in making bracelets.  I am sporting a bracelet that Brooke made for me on her Rainbow Loom.

Here they are with the cards they made:

Sierra 

Brooke 

Brooke's card.  I added the flat back rhinestones at home and straightened out the sentiment.

Sierra's card.

The design paper is from Recollections - A Michaels brand.  The stamps are from Kaisercraft.  The Sentiments are die cuts that they popped up with foam dots.  Their images which they coloured were also popped up on foam dots.  The ribbon is from a huge package of 24 rolls of ribbon (4 ft. each) that I bought at Scrapfest in the morning.  I will be looking after them this coming Saturday while Mommy and Daddy go to a Hallowe'en party so will bring some card kits for them to make more cards.  I am hoping that they each make at least 2 cards for Kards for Kids.  

On my way home on Saturday from Scrapfest; I stopped in at Michaels and got 3 packages of elastics in Christmas colours (red, green and white) and Mommy is planning on giving them each a mixture of the elastics.  

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A cased Christmas card

I saw this card on pinterest and thought it would be easy enough to case.

Here is my version:

Even though the card stock looks white in the photo; it is actually ivory.  Other card stock colours are gold glittered paper and Pomegranate from Bazzill.  I heat embossed the sentiment from The Stamps of Life with Gold Detail embossing powder from Stampendous.  The dies are from Poppy Stamps and the ribbon and flat back gold rhinestone are from my stash.  I really like this card and it came together fairly quickly. 

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PCCCS #63

While blurfing (blog surfing) yesterday; I came across the current Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge.  I really liked the sketch and wanted to play along so I did.

Here is the sketch:

And here is the card I created using the sketch:

I used white card stock as the base and for the embossed panel.  The embossing folder is from SU - Petals A Plenty.  The poinsettias are from Dee's Distinctively Dies  I only used the 3 smaller dies as I wouldn't have had room on the card for 3 had I used the largest flower die.  I added gold flat back pearls to the centre of the poinsettias. The gold and the red ribbon is from my stash.  The border was punched using a Fiskars Scallop punch.  The red card stock is SU's Real Red and the green cardstock is SU's Wild Wasabi.  The sentiment which is from Verve Stamps was stamped with SU's Real Red ink.  The flower button on the red bow is from CTMH.  It took a while to make this card mainly because of all the die cutting I had to do. All in all I am very pleased with this card and hubby's reaction when he saw it was Wow!  If hubby likes it, then I know my card is pretty.  I think this is probably my favourite Christmas card I've made and I've already decided who the recipient will be.
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Try Stampin' on Tuesday - Happy Birthday!

When I saw the sketch on the Try Stampin' on Tuesday's blog; I knew I wanted to play along.  My first instinct was to use the sketch to make a Christmas card but then I remembered that I had to make a Birthday card for a very special friend.

Here is the sketch:

And here are the cards I created using the sketch:

After I finished the card; I felt it needed a little more; hence the ribbon bow.  In your honest opinion; should I leave the bow on or take it off?

Card stock is from my stash.  The design paper is from Wild Rose Studios - 6 x 6 Paper Pad - Butterfly Garden.  The sentiment is from Stamps of Life - Ticket to Stamp and was stamped using Versafine Majestic Blue.  The roses were made using My Favourite Things Die - Mini Rolled Roses.  I added cream coloured flat back pearls and the leaves made using a Martha Stewart punch - Rose Leaf which I also embossed using an embossing tool.  The pink satin ribbon is also from my stash.

All in all, I am very pleased with how this card turned out.  The most difficult part was making those roses.  The very first rose I made when I got the die turned out perfect but it is red, so couldn't very well use it on this card.  This card will soon be mailed to a very special lady who is a very caring, loving and warm person and in her own small way is making a difference in the world.  Unfortunately, I cannot reveal her name here as she reads my blog.  I'm sure she will be tickled pink when she receives this card.
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