Handmade Fairy Lily Card

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This handmade card features the digital stamp "Lily Fairy" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers.

I stamped the sentiment with a rubber stamp from the "Whimsical Words" set by Stampin' Up.

I used this as a birthday card but it would be appropriate for many different occasions.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Challenge #304

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Little Tulip Fairy Handmade Card

 "You're never more than a thought away."

This handmade card features the digital stamp "Lil Fairy w Tulip" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil. This image was a freebie for Ms. Manning's Patreon supporters.

I printed the image on kraft cardstack and colored it with Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. 

The sentiment is from the Whimsical Words rubber stamp set by Stampin' Up.

I embellished the card with two corner die cuts and some pink enamel dots.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Challenge #304

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Little Fairy Maxie Card

 Thinking of you...Little Fairy Maxie.

This sweet fairy is perfect for many occasions. Please click on the card below to enlarge.

This handmade card measures 5" by 6.5". 

I used the digital stamp "Little Fairy Maxie" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil.

This image was pre-released to Maurie Manning's Patreon supporters.

I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I used a circle die to cut out the image and a black frame.

The background paper is from the Que Sera Sera scrapbooking paper pad by K&Company.

I will enter this card in the following challenges;

Aud Sentiments Clallenge #268
Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #300

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Handmade My Valentine Fairy Cards

 I used the digital stamp My Valentine Fairy from Mo's Digital Pencil to make four different cards with four different sentiments. 

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The images were printed on white cardstock and colored with Copic Sketch markers. Each card measures 5" by 6.5".

I will enter these cards in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #300 

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Hello Baby Fairy Bee Card

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Happy first day of spring!

I made this card to celebrate the end of winter and the anticipation of warm, sunny days to come.

This is how I made the card:

I started with a blank kraft greeting card that measures 5" by 6 1/2".

I used the cover page from the Vintage Queen Bee printable journal kit from Ephemeras Garden on Etsy for my background design. I printed the page on white cardstock with my HP Envy Photo 7855 printer. I love the HP Instant Ink program!!!

I used the Baby Fairy Bee digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Promarkers and Copic Sketch markers. I love to mix and match my alcohol markers.

I mounted the color image on a die cut square and completed the card with a die cut "hello" sentiment.

I hope this card made smile. I will enter it in the following challenges;

Digi Choosday Anything Goes Challenge Week 12
Through the Craft Room Door Anything Goes Challenges March 19
Unicorn Challenge Blog #41 Spring

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Altered Art Halloween Cards from Digital Collage Sheet

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This year I made the following nine Halloween greeting cards using the Digital Collage Sheet, Halloween Witches, ATC, ACEO sized, 2.5 X 3.5, Halloween Children (Sheet no. H39) Instant Download from Lisa's Altered Art Shop on Etsy.

I printed the collage sheet on a piece of matte photo paper that measured 8.5" by 11". I got nine unique pieces of art that each measured 2.5" by 3.5". 

I cut out the nine individual cards and covered each one with a thin film of Tim Holtz Distress Glaze. I wiped the glaze off with a piece of paper towel. This product left a beautiful satin finish on the surface of the cards.

I used cardstock from the Tim Holtz Halloween pack (2017) and matching Tim Holtz washi tape. The sentiments are from the Tim Holtz Clippings collection.

I used kraft cardstock for the base that measured 4.25" by 5.5". 

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Handmade Fairy Lydia Birthday Card

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I made this birthday card for my daughter. I think this image is perfect for a spring birthday celebration.

This is how I made the card:

I started with a blank kraft card that measures 5" by 6.5".

The background patterned paper is from the "Que Sera Sera" paper pack by K & Company.

I used the following cutting dies for this card:

Spellbinders Oval

Spellbinders Scalloped Oval

Spellbinders "Happy Birthday" Sentiment

Sizzix Rectangle Frame

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

I used the digital stamp "Lydia" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I colored the background with Rembrandt soft pastels. I used Tim Holtz Distress Glaze to seal the image/background.

I cut the image with the Spellbinders Oval die and glued it to the Scalloped Oval die cut with matte medium. I used the Spellbinders die to cut the "Happy Birthday" sentiment. I used the reverse side of the background paper to make a rectangular frame behind the ovals.

I embellished the card with two butterflies that I cut with a Martha Stewart butterfly punch. I put some tiny bright pink enamel jewels on the butterflies. I put three green enamel jewels on the right side of the frame.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #291
Craftaholics R Us Challenge #19
Crafty Creations Challenge #366
Creative Moments Challenge #142
Ellibelle's Creative Moments May Challenge
Inspiration Destination Challenge #150
Moo-Mania & More Flowers Challenge
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge #19
The Sisterhood of Crafters Magical Fairy Garden Challenge
Crafty Addicts Challenge #48
Word Art Wednesdays Challenge Weeks #334 - #335

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Handmade STEM Card for Girls

I plan to send this card to my granddaughter who will be celebrating her 15th birthday in a couple of weeks.

I think this is an excellent design to celebrate young ladies who are pursuing the subjects of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). 

I am using this as a birthday card but it could be used for any occasion.

This is how I made the card:
I started with a blank 5" by 6.5" card made from kraft cardstock.

The background cardstock is from the Tim Holtz Wallflower paper pack. I also used this paper for the flowers and vines.

I used the digital image "Fairy Harrietta" from Mo's Digital Pencil. This image features a girl wearing a t-shirt with the symbol of an atom on it. She is waving a magic wand and has a lovely smile on her face. The following quotation is displayed at the top of the card;

Magic's just science that we don't understand yet. ~ Arthur C. Clarke

I colored the image with Copic sketch markers. I used some red sequins to embellish the card.

 I used the Sizzix die "Frame & Sculpted Flower" to make the paper flowers.
I used Spellbinders dies "Romantic Vines" to make the leaves and vines.

I entered this card in the following challenges:
Always Fun Challenge #53 - Anything Goes
Artistic Inspirations Challenge #197 - Anything Goes
Color Inspiration Monthly Link Up 33
Crafting from the Heart Challenge #201
Make My Monday Challenge #68 - Things With Wings
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #1814
Path of Positivity Challenge #58
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge #138

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Handmade Fairy Snowman Christmas Card

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

This is my first handmade Christmas card in 2014. I will enter this card in Mo's Digital Challenge #242 - Snow.

I started with a blank kraft cardstock card that measures 4" by 5.5".

The background is a piece of pretty patterned paper from my Paper Studio stash.

I used the Spellbinders "Square Swatches" die to cut and emboss a piece of red cardstock for the background.

I chose the new Fairy Snowman digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil. I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers and added highlights with Stickles glitter glue.

I used the Spellbinders "Lacey Circles" to cut and emboss around the snowman image.

I used Spellbinders "Framed Tags One" to cut and emboss the tag from kraft cardstock. I stamped the word "Rejoice" on the tag and heat embossed the word with red embossing powder.

I embellished the card with a green Christmas tree brad (Recollections) and wrapped it with a piece of red raffia ribbon.

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Things With Wings Handmade Card Challenge

I got out my colored pencils and colored this cute little fairy for Mo's "Things With Wings - Challenge #234" this week.

I used a Mo's digital image from the
3 Baby Fairies set. I printed the image on kraft cardstock and colored it with Prismacolor pencils. I highlighted the wings with silver Stickles glitter glue. I then cut and embossed it with a Spellbinders die.

The background paper is from a Ki Vintage Charm Paper Pad (Walmart).

I embellished the card with a pre-made vintage tag (Hobby Lobby Valentine Clearance), a piece of  feathery fiber and a sentiment from Splash of Color (Hobby Lobby).


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Mo's "Things With Wings" Card Challenge

This is the first time I have made a handmade card in several weeks. I will enter this card in "Mo's Challenge #180 - Things With Wings".

This is how I made the card;
(1.) I started with a blank kraft card that measures 4" by 5 1/2".
(2.) I used the Flowers border die from the Sizzix Dots, Flowers & Rick-Rack Set of embossing folders for the embossed flowers on the side of the card. I ran the card and die through my Cuddlebug machine. I rounded the corners on the right side of the card.

(3.) I chose a digital image from Mo's 3 Baby Fairies set. This set has some awesome images for Spring! I colored the image with Copic sketch markers and added highlights with a white gel pen.

(4.) I embellished the card with a felt cloud die cut from a Hobby Lobby Easter set, a "Smile" sentiment sticker from K & Co. and a pink glitter heart from Martha Stewart.

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Kindle Books For Kids: Caarina the Cooking Fairy by Julia Dweck

Caarina the Cooking Fairy (KiteReaders Fairy Series)

 

Author: Julia Dweck
Illustrator: Gemini

 

Publisher: KiteReaders

 

Date: December 1, 2012

 

 

 

About The Author

Julia Dweck writes children's stories for digital and traditional publication. Her stories span the spectrum of humor, fantasy, and edutainment in rhyme and in prose. Julia's background in elementary education affords her the opportunity to be in touch with what children want to read about and what makes them giggle.

Fairy Cook vs Gremlin
Caarina is the best cook in the fairy kingdom. She lives among the master chefs and learns all of their techniques.

One day, the Fairy Queen decides the fairies need a special feast. Caarina is given the honor of cooking for all the other fairies.

Unfortunately, a wicked gremlin decides to ruin everything that Caarina cooks. He dumps salt into the food cooking on the stove, he pricks her yeast bread and makes it fall and he pours hot pepper onto her honey cake!

Caarina does not know what is causing all of these mishaps. She is confident in her cooking skills but can't understand what is going wrong.

Suddenly, she hears a small gremlin laugh. She knows that she must use her wits to defeat this pesky little creature. Caarina cooks up a special brew that she hopes will cause the gremlin to flee.

Will Caarina outsmart the gremlin? Will Caarina prove that she is the best cook around?

My Thoughts
This is an excellent story for the young cooks (both male and female) in your family. Caarina is determined to prove that she is up to the task that the Fairy Queen assigned her. Caarina demonstrates intelligence, determination and persistence is this delightful story.

I read this story on my Kindle Fire. The story is designed with a landscape orientation and full-screen illustrations. There are four lines of rhyming text on each screen view.

Gemini did a fantastic job with the illustrations in this book. The soft colors in the background contrast with the bright facial features of the characters. Children will notice the details in the pictures...it looks like Caarina is always surrounded by fairy dust.

I recommend this book for children of all ages. Caarina demonstrates what it takes to overcome adversity and make a dream come true!

My Rating: 5 Stars Out Of 5

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Handmade St. Patrick's Day Card

St. Patrick's Day, although not a legal holiday anywhere in the United States, is nonetheless widely recognized and celebrated throughout the country. It is primarily celebrated as a celebration of Irish and Irish American culture; celebrations include prominent displays of the color green, feasting, religious observances, and numerous parades. The holiday has been celebrated on the North American continent since the late eighteenth century, prior to the American Revolution.

Today I made a St. Patrick's Day card to enter in Mo's Digital Challenge #125 - Try Something New. This is the very first St. Patrick's Day card that I have made so I think it qualifies as a new experience.

This is how I made the card;
(1.) The base is a pre-made cream-colored card that measures 5" by 6.5".
(2.) I attached a piece of patterned paper with a green shamrock pattern on the front of the card.
(3.) I took two pieces of green cardstock and dry embossed them with the "Swiss Dots" embossing folder and my Cuddlebug.
(4.) I printed out the digital image "Summer Fairy Finna" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I colored the image with Copic sketch markers, embellished the wings with Stickles glitter glue and cut it out.
(5.) I punched out some green corner shapes and attached them to the background of the card. I assembled the card with glue dots.
(6.) I embellished the card with three punched butterflies, a piece of "feathered" twine and a Tim Holtz "Adore" ticket.

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