Fusion Card Challenge: Two Hearts

Above is the latest Fusion Card Challenge.   I just love those wooden hearts!  I couldn't wait to make a card using the photo as inspiration.  I decided to make a series of cards using two files of my own creation.

You cut the heart balloon overlay several times and simply layered the remaining pieces into the overlays like a puzzle.  Here is a closer look at the individual cards.

Once put together I ran the entire card through a SU texture plate which helped integrate the heart balloon  pieces better.  I added some glossy accents to the sentiment to give it some body and shine.  This set of cards came together soo quickly!  I think I might design a file with regular balloons.  I would love to make up a masculine set of these to have on hand for birthdays.

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Make it Monday #197 and Colour Q #274 Birthday

I happened upon the most recent Colour Q challenge # 274. I absolutely loved these colors but....the deadline was tonight!  Yikes so I whipped up a card quick!

It's been  a very long time since I participated in a Papertrey Ink Make it Monday challenge so I figured I'd incorporate that too.  Here is what I came up with:

The MIM challenge involved making your own foam letter stickers.  Check out the great video tut here.  I really do like the raised effect this gives and the fun foam was easy to cut through.  I cut plain white cardstock letters and colored them with a Copic marker before gluing them on top of the foam letters.  I used another of my card base files.  I just love how fast this makes cards come together!  This file will be coming soon to my store.  I will update this post when it arrives. ETA:  My file is now official for sale in my store.  Click here or the preview below to purchase.

I also adhered a sequin border to the back of the circular focal point.  The background was stamped with PTI's Rosie Posie and Happy Hexagon stamps.   The "Happy" are letter dies from Quick Kutz I believe.  The "birthday" is from PTI's Think Big Favorite's #12.  I stamped polk-a-dots on the banner tail using white pigment ink.

Whew!  I made it before the deadline!  Yippee!  I actually made two of these cards so I very well maybe be caught up on the cards I need for January!

I'll talk to you again soon...are you getting sick of me yet?!  I have never posted this much!  LOL!

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Feminine Chalkboard Birthday Card

I hope you haven't fainted!  I just blogged yesterday and now I'm blogging again today!  An amazing feat for me since I'm not good about blogging.  One of my goals for this year is to get better at blogging so...hopefully you'll be hearing more frequently from me!

Yesterday I had posted a fun card using a wonderful  printable chalkboard sentiment from Nest of Posies.  Check out my post in case you missed it.  I printed 3 sentiments on a page so I had some left over and lots of birthdays this month so I figured why not make another.

Once again I used the current Fusion Card Challenge. 

I loved the colors in the sketch.  The mix of pink and gold is just beautiful.  I decided to use my Card Base 6 file again since it worked so well for my brightly colored card.

I was thrilled to finally get to use some of my handmade paper.  (My son got a paper making kit for his birthday one year.  It makes gorgeous paper from scraps!)  Keep in mind my KNK digital paper cutter will not cut the handmade paper since it is too fiberous.  However, It was easy to cut card stock triangles to use to trace a pattern on the handmade paper and cut out to place on the pennants in the top right corner.  I used a paper trimmer for the strip on the bottom.  This photo doesn't do the paper justice.  It has golden foiled diamonds and hand stitched swirls.  A few sequins and twine finished up the card. 

If you would like to purchase my file...please click here or on the preview below.

The kids had a snow day today.  They are loving having the day off..but I bet they will be awfully antsy in June when they are still in school!  I hope the weather is good in your neck of the woods! 

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Chalkboard Birthday

Hello everyone!
I have a whole bunch of birthdays to remember to send cards to in January.  I depleted my stash so the first place I turn is card challenges.  I came across Fusion's Card Challenge first and didn't need to go any further.

The challenge involved using the gorgeous photo and/or the sketch for inspiration.  I was so excited to see the chalkboard sign.  I have long been wanting to incorporate the chalkboard technique into my crafting projects but never really looked up how to create the look.  I was pressed for time and had to get that card in the mail.  So I looked up chalkboard printables and came across this amazing birthday signs from Nest of Posies.  Thanks Kellie!  Click here to see them yourself.  I sought out my Card Base 6 file and in minutes I had a wonderful card!

I had have a horrible time creating masculine cards so I hope this passes for one!  I wasn't too sure about the balloon background.  Do you think it's too busy?  It is festive that is for sure!  The chalkboard sentiment was the perfect focal point of this card.  I can't wait to use more of these in the future!

If you haven't given chalkboard sentiments a try..I encourage you to do so!  If you would like you can click here or on the preview above to purchase this file.  I printed 3 sentiments on a sheet of white card stock.  Honestly, it didn't even take as much ink as I thought it would.

It's time for supper and my belly is rumbling!  My wonderful hubby made turkey meatloaf, rice and brussel sprouts...yummy!

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