I'm Feeling Blue

Quick Share....I made this card for a swap.  The theme was monotone cards, so I started digging through my scrap basket.  This card was made completely with scraps!  Love when I can use up those pretty leftovers.  The rhinestone swirl was crystal, so I just colored it with my Spectum Noir pens in the right shade of blue and it fit right in. 

How do you use your pretty leftovers?

~Marie

Trying Something New: Napkin Fold Card

Quick share today...

I have been trying to challenge myself a bit and do new things.  this card, for a swap, did that.  This is the napkin fold card.  Honestly, I am not sure about it....although it seems to be growing on me.  the first two I made i just threw in the trash...awful!  The folds didn't match up, the card stock was too thick and cracked on the folds, etc.  So, this one, that made the cut, I used a medium weight card stock and really took my time with the folds.  I like it...I may even try another one!  

Do you challenge yourself when creating?  How?

~Marie

Steampunk Card

Even though this card seems to have a lot going on, it went together pretty quick.  I made it for a Steampunk swap, so the image (from Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante line) was the inspiration.  I cut several gears - using my Spellbinders gear dies - out of black, bronze, and champagne glitter paper scraps.  I used Distress Inks, antique linen and tea stain, on the card base and edged it with tuxedo black.  I did lay this all out before I adhered anything to get the placement just right.  I added a few flowers from my stash as well as a couple of metal buttons.  Topped it with a tulle bow, done!  Love the look and I used things I had, win-win!  Thanks for looking. 

Marie

Happy Fall Card

So, I am really proud of this card.  I sat down to create a pumpkin card for a swap that needed to go in the mail ASAP.  I had no plan.  I found the gate cut card in my stash of card pieces...it is from a kit from several years ago that I never completed from a class.  After adding some ink for depth and a lighter piece for the inside, I made my pumpkin from handmade orange paper.  I just cut three ovals, inked and layered them.  I then added some paper vines and punched leaves.  I scrounged through all my sticker sot find a sentiment...no luck.  I then looked through all my stamps...nothing. So, I made my little sign to "hang" on the fence from a metal finding a computer print out.  I LOVE how it all came together.
Have you had a project like that?  
Thanks for stopping by.
                                Marie

Funny Bunny Card

Quick share...I did this one for a technique swap.  I like this Tee Pee card.  It is fun and so cute to display.  Our theme was summer and I just happened to have this little Tiddly Inks image colored up already so...went together very quick.  I used parers from my scrap basket and added a few glittery fish stickers.  Done!  Hope you are having a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by.  Marie

Birthday Wine Card

Quick share of a card I made for a swap.  I had the image in my colored file with the papers already picked out, so this one went quickly.  The image is Cocktel Denny from Karber Images.  I colored her with Prismacolor Pencils.  I added Rock Candy Distress Stickles to her lips and the wine glass.  All the papers are from my scrapbasket.  For a little sparkle I added the rhinestone corners from Recollections at Michael's. Thanks for stopping by!  Marie

A Cute Hello

This one was for a Technique Challenge, we had to make a Gel Card.  I have had this image for awhile and instantly knew how I wanted to do it.  After coloring two images I cut out the fish bowl on the top image.  I layered the image, gel filled bag, and then top image.  I love it!  This was a hard one to send away.  

Here's the Details:

Image - Pixie Dust Studios golf fish; I colored with Prism colored pencils and then accented with Stickles on the fish and water drops.

Sentiment - printed on computer

Papers - all from my scrap basket

Extras - tag punch, large brad, silver wire ribbon, sequins in the gel

Thanks for looking!

~Marie

Need a Hug? Card

 I was a little skeptical of this type of card, but it was for a swap so I had to give it a try.  This is a TeePee Card.  I had this adorable octopus colored and wanted to use him.  I do love how he came out. My partner has received and liked it as well.  What have you done lately that is outside your box?

~ Marie

Whip up Some Fun Penguin

 I do not realize how quickly time flies until I come to my blog and realize it has been WEEKS since I posted.  All I can say is life....it just gets in the way of my crafting sometimes:)  Honestly though, I have been busy with the end of school...I am the chair for our high school's All Night Grad Party...I did not realize what a HUGE undertaking it was and how time consuming the chair position is.  However, it is all worth it to provide a fun, safe place for the grads to celebrate.  This year's party, despite many hurdles, was a success.  And, yes, I am chairing next year:)  

Now on to crafting...this is a card I made for a swap.  the theme was "In the Kitchen".  I have had this stamp set forever and never used it, perfect time to try it out!

Here's the Details:
Image:  Inky antics - Baking Penguins set
Sentiment:  SimplyBStamps
Papers:  TPC Studio - So Delish Utensils - this paper was perfect as it was two sided!
Extras:  twine, Gelly Roll glitter pen, Zig black, orange, & blue pens, CM circle punch

I love my little penguin!  What are you crafting?  Have a great day!

Marie

Cool Winter Wishes Card

Wanted to share my latest swap card...We had to do a Criss-Cross card, any theme.  So I had this adorable penguin chick all colored up...

Here's the Details:

Image - Penguin Chick from Angel's Landing; colored with Prismacolor pencils & I added Crystal Effects to the beak & toes.
Sentiment - little stamp from my stash, no info on it.
Papers - Echo Park Wintertime Snow, card stock from my scrap basket
Extras - Martha Stewart snowflake border punch, glittered chipboard snowflakes, clear & red rhinestones

This was a hard one to send away!  I will just have to make another!

Thanks for looking.
Marie

Subway Art Christmas Card

This is my card for a recent swap.  I was not feeling very creative so I went to Pinterest to find some motivation.  I really liked the look of the subway art.  I decided to go with it!

Here's the details:
Art:  Christmas subway art
Papers:  black card stock, printed from my scrap basket
Extras:  Lipstick Cats Eye chalk ink, Jolee's poinsettia stickers

Just a note...the original piece of art I printed has a date on it, hence the strategically placed poinsettia.  The link I have above is for a piece exactly the same EXCEPT no date, the work "hope" instead.  :)

Make it a crafty day!
                           Marie

Vintage Card

Quick card I put together for a swap.  The theme was vintage/retro.  I just received the dress maker thinlet by Stampin'Up, so..

Here is what I came up with....

Black patterned paper from my scrap basket, layered with a black doily.  Cut the banner and dress form from craft card stock, stamped the sentiment.  Finally, added a bit of ribbon and lace, and a Prima flower.

Not bad for a "throw together", huh?

Thanks for look.

Marie

Come Let Us Adore Him Card

Trying to stay cool today...A/C has decided to not work and repair man can not get here until tomorrow.  Working on the last few "Christmas in July" projects for swaps.  Here is my holiday card for a swap.  This is one of my favorite stamps from Stampin' Up.

Here are the details:

Image - Come to Bethlehem from Stampin' Up; stamped in metallic gold ink

Sentiment - from SU  Come to Bethlehem; stamped in Color Box Chestnut

Extras - Making Memories deco metal stickers, champagne rhinestones, rhinestone glitter paper, cream ribbon, and ek bracket edge punch

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy your day!

Marie