Feed the Soul Handmade Card

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"Bread feeds the body, but flowers feed the soul."

I chose this "Feed the Soul" digital stamp for my Mother's Day cards this year.

This is how I made the card:

Card base: A blank kraft card that measures 5" by 6.5".

Digital stamp: "Feed the Soul" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop.

I colored the digital image with Copic Sketch markers. I trimmed the image and mounted it on a piece of black cardstock.

The background patterned paper is from the Flower Digital Paper pack from Prettygrafikdesign on Etsy. I printed the paper on my HP Envy Photo printer using the HP Instant Ink program. The instant ink program is great for crafters. The printer automatically orders new cartridges when you are running low on ink. 

I used a Spellbinders die to cut the floral embellishment. I used a dot of Ranger's Enamel Accents for the center of the flower.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge #413
Crafting With Friends Challenge #65
Crafty Catz Challenge #413

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog #145
Fussy and Fancy Challenge #210
Jo's Scrap Shack Challenge #230
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week 16
QKR Stampede Challenge #292
Simply Create Too Challenge #137
Simply Papercraft Challenge #56 

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Handmade "Give Thanks" Thanksgiving Card

I wish everyone a very blessed and safe Thanksgving.

I made the following handmade Thanksgiving cards for the Hand to Heart Ministry in my Sunday School Class at the First Baptist Church in Conroe, Texas. 

I used the "Amity" digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil to make these cards. The sentiments "Give Thanks" and "Happy Thanksgiving" come with this image. I used Prismacolor Premiere colored pencils with Gamsol solvent to color the images. I enjoyed experimenting with the background shading using the colored pencils and Gamsol. The top card has a darker background, the middle card has a lighter background and the bottom card does not have any colored background. Please click on the pictures for more detailed views.

I chose three different kinds of patterned paper from my stash for the background and mounted the paper/colored image on a blank kraft card that measured 5" by 6 1/2".

I embellished the cards by tying a piece of ribbon along the sides. 

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Sisters Handmade Greeting Card

Sisters: Leaves From the Same Tree. 

This is a great image for an Autumn birthday card.

I used the following supplies to make this card;

A blank kraft cardstock card that measures 5" by 6.5".

The brown background paper came from a Tim Holtz paper pad.

I used a stitched heart die to make the bright orange heart.

The digital stamp is "Same Tree" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I colored the image with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. I like to use these markers for the bright colors and easy use.

I finished this card with some Autumn die cuts from K and Co.

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Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to boys and girls of all ages!

I made this handmade Halloween card with the digital stamp "It's All About the Candy!" from Mo's Digital Pencil.

This little girl is on a sugar high after eating her Halloween trick-or-treat candy.

The digital image was colored with Copic Sketch markers and the blue background was colored with chalk. I used some candy die cuts from K and Co. to frame the image.

Thank you for taking a look at my card. Please share your thoughts in the Comments Section below.

You Are The Apple Of My Eye Handmade Card

It is time for the fall harvest and this little cutie has a basket full of tasty red apples.

I made this card to celebrate an October birthday. I dropped it in the mail this morning.

These are the supplies I used to make the card:

A blank craft cardstock card that measures 5" by 7".

Patterned paper from the "Que Sera Sera" collection by K and Co.

I printed the digital stamp "Apple" from Mo's Digital Pencil on bristol cardstock. I also printed the sentiment that came with the image ..."You are the apple of my eye."

I colored the image with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. I have the set of 36 markers. I rubbed some blue chalk in the background for the sky.

I cut/embossed the image with a Spellbinders Nestabilities Large Classic Ovals Die.

I cut/embossed a piece of contrasting patterned paper with the Spellbinders Nestabilities Large Classic Scalloped Ovals Die. I attached the oval to the scalloped oval.

I cut/embossed another piece of contrasting patterned paper with the Spellbinders Nestabilities Decorative Elements Floral Ovals Die. I layered this third die cut to the other two and attached it to the card.

I cut/embossed the sentiment with a Spellbinders die and attached it to the card above the image.

I completed the card with a piece of variegated seam binding.

I will enter this card in the following challenges:

The Sisterhood of Crafters Fall Harvest Challenge
Crafty Boots Autumn is in the Air Challenge

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Autumn Leaves Handmade Card

The first cool front of Autumn has arrived in Texas and tomorrow is the first day of October.

I made this card to celebrate the arrival of the Fall card-making season. I am geared-up and ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year!

These are the supplies I used to make this card:

A blank 5" by 7" Kraft cardstock card and envelope.

Scrapbook paper from the "Que Sera Sera" collection from K & Co.

Martha Steward lady bug corner punch and paper lace punch.

"Lois in the Leaves" digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on bristol drawing paper and colored it with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. 

A piece of variegated seam binding to tie around the finished card.

I am entering this card in Mo's Challenge #267.

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New Adventures Summer Greeting Card

This is a great summer-time card and it also has an inspiring sentiment..."Say YES to new adventures".  I made this for my two-year-old granddaughter who just completed her first swimming lessons. 

I will be entering this card in Mo's Digital Challenge #265. 

These are the supplies I used to make this card;

I started with a blank 5" by 7 " kraft cardstock card.

I chose the digital image "Summer Tot One" and the sentiment that comes with it. Mo's Digital Pencil is having a summer sale this week and next!

I printed the image/sentiment on bristol cardstock and printed another copy of the image on red/white dotted patterned paper. I used Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers to color the little girl's face/body, the pool/water and the instructor's arms. 

I paper-pieced the swim suit and colored the suit blue with a Copic Sketch marker. I also used a Copic marker to make the shadow behind the little girl.

I used Inkadinkado Bold Bright Blending Chalks for the sky

I cut/embossed a piece of aqua, goldenrod and off white cardstock to layer behind the image. I used a Martha Steward ladybug corner punch on the goldenrod cardstock.

I embossed the sentiment with a Spellbinders die and attached it to the top of the card.

I finished the card with a piece of variegated seam binding.

Thank you for taking a look at my card. Please share your thoughts in the Comments Section below.

4 Dad Father's Day Card

I hope you all had a happy Father's Day weekend. The Texas weather has been super hot, so I stayed indoors and made this card for my husband.

These are the material I used to make the card;

I started with a blank 5" by 7" kraft cardstock greeting card.

The background cardstock is Granny's Kitchen - Tea Towel/Kitchen Tiles by SEI. I used a paper punch to make the scalloped lower edge.

I used the digital image "4 Dad" (Girl, Straight Hair Version) from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic sketch markers. I then cut it out. I attached the image to a piece of off-white cardstock and framed it with kraft cardstock.

I used a Martha Stewart punch to make the kraft cardstock label and placed the "love you" sentiment in the center.

I finished the card with four brads in the corners and a piece of silk yarn.

Thank you for taking a look at my card. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Love You Daddy Father's Day Card

Father's Day is this Sunday and I made this card to honor an awesome Dad in our family.

These are the materials I used to make this card:

The base is a blank 5" by 7" kraft greeting card.

I used a piece of cardstock from the Tim Holtz "Crowded Attic" Idea-ology Paper Stash Pad. This paper is a reproduction of an antique French catalog page. I used a paper punch to make the lower edge look like it was removed from a spiral notebook.

I used the digital stamp "Love You Daddy" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic sketch markers. I cut/embossed the image with a Spellbinders die.

I used letter stickers from my stash to write the word "Daddy" across the top of the card. I put a small brad (brushed gold finish) at the top of each sticker.

I finished the card by tying a piece of variegated seam binding on the side of the card.

I am entering this card in "Mo's Challenge #264 - Anything Goes". 

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Dairy Cow Spring Greeting Card

Spring is in the air! The grass is green, the flowers are blooming and the garden is planted.

This card celebrates spring with an image of a black-and-white dairy cow holding a bouquet of clover/hearts in her mouth.

I will enter this card in Mo's Challenge #262 for paper crafts.

Here are the supplies I used to make this card:

A blank kraft cardstock greeting card that measures 5" by 7".

The digital image "Moo" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on a piece of brown kraft cardstock. I colored the cow with Prismacolor pencils and cut it out with a Spellbinders die.

I used a rub-on from my stash (Dear Lizzy + American Crafts) for the "sweet spring" sentiment.

I put a small heart brad in the lower corner. I then layered the background with pink, white and kraft cardstock. I finished the card with a piece of pink/white baker's twine.

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Teen Texting Valentine Card

Happy Valentine's Day to all my family and friends!

I have had so much fun making Valentine cards this year. I love the hearts and flowers that come with this season.

I made this card for Mo's Challenge #260 - Anything Goes. The only rule is that you have to use a digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil.

I used the following supplies to make this card;
1. A blank 5" by 7" blank kraft greeting card.
2. Background patterned paper - "Vintage Charm" from Ki Memories. I distressed the edges of the paper with my scissors. 
3. The digital stamp "Janny Texting" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I love the way this girl is sitting on a stack of books while texting on her phone!
4. Copic sketch markers.
5. A Spellbinder's die and Grand Calibur to cut shape around the image.
5. A sentiment from Tim Holtz's "Small Talk" collection.
6. A piece of distressed linen yarn to tie around the card.
7. Tiny pink glitter heart stickers.

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Handmade "Mummu's Letter" Mothers Day Card

I want to wish everyone a very happy Mothers Day!

I made this card for my mother.

 This is how I made the card:

I started with a blank cardstock card that measures 5" by 7".

The background paper is from "Heritage Post" Bitty Scrap Pad from Provo Craft (a Goodwill find).

I used "Mummu's Letter" from Mo's Digital Pencil as the focus point of the card. I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers. I it out with a Spellbinders die and then framed it with another die cut.

The sentiment sticker at the top of the card is from a Tim Holtz "Small Talk" pad.

I embellished the card with a white paper doily, some cream-colored vintage lace, two cloth roses and a red heart sticker.

I will enter this card in Mo's Challenge #251 "Anything Goes".

Thank you for taking a look at my card. Please share your thoughts in the Comments Section below.

Handmade Earth Day Birthday Card

Today is April 22, 2015.

It is the 45th annual Earth Day in the United States.

It is also the birthday of my lovely granddaughter. I made this Earth Day birthday card to celebrate Kaley's 12th birthday.

This is how I made the card:
The base is a pre-made blank kraft cardstock card.

I used a piece of pretty collage-style pattered paper (Jublilee Pink Postage, K&Company) for the background.

I used four pieces of ephemera (ticket, flashcard, bird, butterfly) from a Tim Holtz "Thrift Shop" Ephemera pack. These items are reproductions of vintage print memorabilia.

I used the digital stamp "Tiara" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers and cut it out. I used adhesive to attach the ephemera and the colored digital image to the background paper.

I printed the sentiment, "It's my birthday and I will tiara if I want to", on white cardstock. This sentiment comes with the "Tiara" digital stamp. I cut out the sentiment with a Spellbinders die and distressed the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink. I attached the sentiment to the top of the card.

I used a Dymo label maker to make the words "Earth Day Birthday". I attached these labels to the front of the card.

I will enter this card in the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Due Date.
The "due date" is APRIL 22 - Earth Day and Kaley's birthday!

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Handmade Spunky Girl Greeting Card

What are little girls made of?
Sugar and spice,
And everything nice,
That's what little girls are made of.

 What are little boys made of?
Snips and snails,
and puppy dogs tails,
That's what little boys are made of.

 This little girl has ATTITUDE.

 I decided to try a clean and simple style. I used a blank cream-colored Strathmore 5" by 7" card for the base.

I used the "Bossy" digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored the image with Copic Sketch markers. I cut out the image with a Spellbinders die and dry embossed the edges.

I added a Dymo label "Spunky" to the upper right side of the cardstock.

I added some word art stickers from Splash of Color.

I attached the cardstock to the front of the blank card and embellished the card with a piece of vintage distressed seam binding.

I am entering this card in the following challenge:
Challenge #250 - Anything "Mo" Goes

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April Showers Bring May Flowers Handmade Card

April showers bring May flowers.

"Count your rainbows, not your thunderstorms". Alyssa Knight

 This is how I made this card:

1. I started with a blank kraft cardstock card that measures 5" by 7".

2. I took a piece brown distressed patterned paper from the "Ki Vintage Charm Paper Pad" (2012, Hampton Art).

3. I dry embossed (Cuddlebug) the patterned paper with a "Frame w/Rooster" embossing folder (Sizzix, #658970).

4. The sentiment is part of the "Friendly Advice - #99181" clear stamp set from Inkadinkado. I stamped it on the embossed cardstock with Ranger black archival ink.

5. I embellished the embossed cardstock with a rainbow sticker and two small flower stickers (The 60s Stkr - Paper Studio). The "Life Lessons" sticker is from Splash of Color.

6. I attached the decorated embossed cardstock to the blank card.

I will enter this card in the following paper crafts challenge;

Simon Says April Showers and/or Spring Flowers

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A Is For....Anniversary Card

Love one another and you will be happy.  It's as simple and as difficult as that.  ~Michael Leunig

An anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow.  ~Author Unknown

True love stories never have endings.  ~Richard Bach

You know the older the violin the sweeter the music. ~Curly Putman

I made this handmade card for a special couple who will be celebrating their wedding anniversary this week.

This is how I made the card:


1. I started with a blank kraft cardstock card that measure 5" by 7".

2. I punched the top edge of the card with a Martha Stewart "Loops" paper punch.

3. I chose the background paper from the "Lost & Found" paper pad by My Mind's Eye (2011).

4. I used the Love Birds clear stamp from the "Best Wishes" stamp set from Hero Arts (2013). I stamped the image on a piece of white cardstock and kraft cardstock. I then cut out the white bird bodies and attached them to the kraft cardstock.

5. I cut out the image on the kraft cardstock with a Spellbinders die. I then took a white gel pen and added some faux stitching around the edges.

6. I embellished the card with two stickers (Heart Words #30364) from Splash of Color.

I added a "Love" label that I made with my Dymo label maker.

I am entering this card in the following challenge:
Simon Says Stamp Blog's A is for....Challenge

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Springtime in Paris Handmade Card

Paris in Spring by Sara Teasdale
The city's all a-shining
Beneath a fickle sun,
A gay young wind's a-blowing,
The little shower is done.
But the rain-drops still are clinging
And falling one by one --
Oh it's Paris, it's Paris,
And spring-time has begun.

I know the Bois is twinkling
In a sort of hazy sheen,
And down the Champs the gray old arch
Stands cold and still between.
But the walk is flecked with sunlight
Where the great acacias lean,
Oh it's Paris, it's Paris,
And the leaves are growing green.

The sun's gone in, the sparkle's dead,
There falls a dash of rain,
But who would care when such an air
Comes blowing up the Seine?
And still Ninette sits sewing
Beside her window-pane,
When it's Paris, it's Paris,
And spring-time's come again.    

I made this collage-style greeting card to enter in the Michael's Springtime in Paris contest.   Wish me luck!

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Baby Chick Handmade Easter Card

Rabbits soft and cuddly
Baby chickens, too.
Easter eggs for baskets
White and pink and blue.
Easter cards of greeting,
Music in the air,
Lilies just to tell us
It's Easter everywhere.
(Author Unknown)

I made this Easter card with the digital stamp "Easter Chickie" from Mo's Digital Pencil. 

I colored the image with Copic Sketch Markers and cut it out with a Spellbinders die. The background paper is "Eggcellent" from GCD Studios.

I embellished the card with two cloth roses and some punched green fronds.

I will enter this card in the Spring Coloring Challenge at Mo's Clubhouse Blog.

Thank you for taking a look at my card. Please share your thoughts in the Comments Section below.

Handmade Irish Leprechaun Greeting Card

May the sun shine, all day long,
everything go right, and nothing wrong.
May those you love bring love back to you,
and may all the wishes you wish come true!
An Old Irish Blessing

Today is the last day of March but it is not too late to share this Irish greeting card. I am entering this card in Challenge #249 - Anything Mo Goes W/Optional Theme: Green.

I used the digital stamp "Leprechaun" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers and cut it out with a Spellbinders die.

Thank you for taking a look at my card. Please share your thoughts in the Comments Section below.

Handmade Big Shoes Card

Little girls love to play dress-up with their mother's clothes. This card features an image of a little girl wearing her mother's hat and shoes.

I used the digital stamp "Big Shoes" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I colored the image with Copic sketch markers and cut it out with a Spellbinders die.

The card measures 5" by 7".

Thank you for taking a look at my card. Please share your thoughts in the Comments Section below.