Let Your Light Shine Handmade Card

 

Let your light shine!

Isn't this the cutest little girl? She really has some attitude.

This will be the last summer-themed card that I make this year. I am anxious to start making cards for the fall/winter holidays.

This card features the digital stamp "Summer" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil.

This image was given to Ms. Manning's Bronte-level supporters on Patreon.

I printed the digital image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I die-cut the colored image and the background with Spellbinder's "Fancy Edged Ovals" dies.

The sentiment is from "Digital Phrase Collage Sheet 9" by Lisa's Altered Art on Etsy. The background paper is from the "Stitch in Time" scrapbook paper pad by Recollections. I embellished the card with some die-cut leaves and flowers.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Challenge #305

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Happy St. Patrick's Day 2021

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 Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you are lucky enough to be Irish, you are lucky enough. Wishing you happiness and good luck on this special day.

This is the last in a series of three cards that I made for St. Patrick's Day. Each card featured a digital image from Mo's Digital Pencil.

This card measures 5" by 6.5". The background paper is from the Tim Holtz Wallflower scrapbook paper pad. 

This cute little Leprechaun girl is the digital stamp Good Luck. The sentiment came with the digital stamp Paddy. I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers. I used a Sizzix die to cut out the image and sponged around the edges with some distress ink. I attached the sentiment to the top of the card and punched two butterflies with a Martha Stewart punch.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #301

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Leprechaun Paddy Card for St. Patrick's Day

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day. This is one of the cards I made to send to my granddaughters. Please click on the picture below to enlarge it.

 This card measures 5" by 6.5". The background paper is from the Tim Holtz Wallflower scrapbook paper pad.

The digital image/sentiment is "Paddy" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I used a Sizzix die to cut a scalloped oval around the image. I sponged some distress ink around the edges of the oval.

I attached the sentiment to a piece of black cardstock and attached it to the top of the card.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #301

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Handmade Mindfulness Meditation Card

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Just breathe.

I love the calm and serene expression on this woman's face. The sentiment is perfect for this image;

You can't always control what goes on outside.
But you can always control what goes on inside.

This handmade card features the digital stamp/sentiment "Yoga" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers. 

I will enter this card in the following challenge:

Mo's Digital Challenge #295

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Handmade Saint Bernard Feel Better Card

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I made this card for a special family member who is undergoing some health challenges. 

I used the digital stamp "Bernard" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch Markers and Promarkers. I used a Spellbinders die to cut out the image.

I chose three layers of patterned paper from the Tim Holtz Wallflower Paper Stash pad for the background. I like the "grunge" look that I got with this paper.

The base of the card is a blank kraft cardstock card that measures 5" by 6.5".

I selected the sentiment "feel better" and adhered it below the dog image.

I finished the card with a brown twine bow.

I am entering this card in the following challenges;
Artistic Inspirations Challenge #216
A Place to Start July 2019 Challenge
Crafting From the Heart Challenge #246
Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #280

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Love Endures Sympathy Card

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I made this sympathy card for a friend who lost a beloved family member.
I truly believe that love never dies...it endures forever.

This is how I made the card;
I started with a blank kraft cardstock card that measures 5" by 6.5".

The background paper is from the Tim Holtz Wallflower Paper Stash.

I used the digital stamp "Flower Jar" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch Markers and Promarkers. I cut it out and chomped the corners with a Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper (Clearance item from Hobby Lobby). I used a Spellbinders die to cut the black frame and used double-sided tape to attach the image to the frame.
I chose the sentiment "Love Endures" from the Digital Phrase Collage Sheet #9
from Lisa's Altered Art on Etsy. I die cut the black frame and attached the sentiment to the frame with glue dots.

I finished the card by tying a piece of twine around the card and making a bow.

I will enter this card in the following challenges:
Aud Sentiments Challenge #210
Cardz 4 Galz Challenge #78
Craft Rocket Challenge #51
Crafting By Designs August 2018 Challenge
Crafting With An Attitude Challenge #42
Crafty Creations Challenge #373
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #196

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Handmade Make a Wish Birthday Card

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As dandelions turn to seed, children everywhere rush to pick them, so they can close their eyes, make a wish, and blow seeds into the air.

This is how I made the card;

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

The red background paper is from The Paper Studio Watercolor Rainbow paper pad (Hobby Lobby). I used a paper punch to punch a scalloped edge along the top of the paper.

I chose the digital stamp "Make a Wish" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I used Pebbles chalks to add the blue background. I chose the sentiment sticker "make a wish" from the "Tim Holtz Small Talk Occasions" pack.

I cut out the image with a pierced circle die and then cut a black pierced circle a little larger. I attached the circles to the card with double-sided tape.

I used the Spellbinders dies "Romantic Vines" to cut the leaves and added a Prima flower with a faux pearl center.

I finished the card with a piece of red/white baker's twine.

I will enter this card in the following challenges;
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #301
Always Happy Birthday July Challenge
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #72
Card Mania Challenge #106
Craftaholics R Us Challenge #29
Crafteezee Summer Challenge
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #53
Crafty Creations Challenge #370
Crafty Sentiments Designs Add a Sentiment Challenge
Creates and Makes Challenge #22
Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge #29
A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #7
Through the Craft Room Door July 17 -24 Challenge

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Khloe's Handmade Birthday Card

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My granddaughter Khloe celebrated her 4th birthday this week. I made this card for her. 

This is how I made the card;

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

The pink background paper is from a Martha Stewart "Watercolor Sheets" Paper Pad. 

I die cut some stars (Sizzix star die 38-0154) from a blue sheet in the Martha Steward paper pad. I added some shimmer to the stars with a Spectrum Noir Sparkle (Crystal Clear) glitter pen.

I chose the digital stamp "Caitlin" from Mo's Digital Pencil.  I colored the image with Copic sketch markers. I lightly sponged around the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink. I mounted the image on a piece of kraft cardstock. 

I used the "Happy Birthday ER1007" rubber stamp from Stampabilities for the sentiment.

The gift tag on the bag was blank, so I printed "Khloe" on the tag.

I found a number "4" sticker in my stash and stuck it on the star in the lower right corner. I embellished the card with pink/white baker's twine.

Khloe

I will enter this card in the following challenges:
A Snowflakes Promise Challenge #53
Always Fun Challenges #66
Crafting From the Heart #214
Create and Makes Challenge Blog #22
Digi Choosday Challenge #28
Everybody Art Challenge #428
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge #144
Simon Says Stamp Summer Fun! Challenge
Through the Craft Room Door Wk. of July 10 Challenge

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Father's Day Card for The Beefather

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I want to wish all fathers a very Happy Father's Day!

I made this card for my husband. He is a wonderful father, grandfather and husband. He is also a great "beefather" to our new hive of honeybees. Bee keeping is a fascinating hobby and an excellent way to help the environment. 

This is how I made this card:
I started with a blank kraft cardstock card that measures 5" by 6.5".

The background paper is "Honey Comb Hexagonal Digital Papers" from PrettyGrafikDesign on Etsy.

The honey bee paper is "Honey Bee Digital Paper" from Kitty Papers on Etsy.

I chose the digital stamp "Baby Fairy Bee" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I sponged some Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Old Paper) around the edges of the image.

I attached the sentiment above the fairy image and finished the card by tying a piece of nubby green yarn around it.

I will enter this card in the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #296
Aud Sentiments Challenge #205
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #69
Crafting With An Attitude Challenge #40
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #52
Crafty Girls Creations Challenge #48
Creatalicious Challenge #141
Creative Knockouts Challenge #250
Ellibelle's Creative Moments Make It Masculine
Little Miss Muffet Challenges #191
A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #6
Southern Girls Challenge Team Lou

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Stock's Up Father's Day Card

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Father's day is right around the corner. This is an opportunity to express love and gratitude to our father, husband, grandfather and other important men in our lives.

This is how I made this card;

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

For the background papers, I attached a piece of patterned paper from the "Newsworthy" Paper Pack by The Paper Studio (@2013) to the blank card. I then printed out "Father's Day Papers" from Mo's Digital Pencil on white cardstock. I lightly sponged the edges of the paper with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. I then mounted the digital paper on a piece of kraft cardstock.

I chose the digital image "Stock's Up (boy)" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and lightly sponged the edges with distress ink. I used Ranger's Glossy Accents on the glasses to add dimension. I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers. I rounded the corners and mounted the image on a piece of kraft cardstock.

I will enter this card in the following challenges;
Cardz 4 Guys Challenge #196
Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge Week #23
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #69 
Papercraft Challenge #13 - Children
Shopping Our Stash Challenge #357
Stinkin' Inkers Challenge - The Guys Have It
Through the Craft Room Door 5th June Challenge
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #395
Unicorn Challenge Blog Masculine Challenge #33

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Handmade Feminism Card

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This is a handmade card that I made for a special friend who was brave enough to post her #MeToo stories about sexual harassment in the workplace on a public forum.

This is how I made the card;

The base of the card is a blank kraft card that measures 5" by 6.5".

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

I used the digital stamp "The Fight" from Mo's Digital Pencil. This set includes the image and the sentiment. 

I printed the digital image/sentiment on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. 

I embellished the card with red star sequins.

I entered this card in the following challenges;
Always Fun Challenges - Challenge #59
Artistic Inspirations - Challenge #200
Color Inspiration Monthly Link Up #34
Crafting From the Heart - Challenge #207
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges - Challenge #1820
Path of Positivity Challenge - Challenge #59
Scrapbook Stamp Society - Challenge #141
Whoopsi Daisy Anything Goes Challenge

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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 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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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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Handmade Anniversary Card with Tim Holtz Paper Dolls

I made this handmade anniversary card featuring Tim Holtz Paper Dolls.

The base is a blank kraft card that measures 5" by 6 1/2". 

I used double-sided patterned paper from the Tim Holtz Wallflower paper pad.

I die-cut the word "Love" and the curvy base for the paper dolls from the reverse side of the floral patterned paper.

I chose a vintage bride and groom from the Idea-ology 107 piece Tim Holtz Paper Dolls pack. 

I used the sentiment "Happy Together" from the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Quotations Metallic Stickers pack. I placed the sticker on top of the "Love" die-cut for some added dimension.

I finished the card with a piece of aqua linen yarn.

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Handmade Tim Holtz Halloween Cards

I made the following Halloween cards with Tim Holtz patterned paper and ephemera. I had fun creating unique and unusual collage cards with the outstanding paper and die cuts that were available from Tim Holtz. I purchased all of these supplies from Michaels. Here are the supplies I used to create these cards:

Patterned Paper
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Halloween Paper Stash

Die Cuts
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Halloween Ephemera Pack
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Dolls
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Botanical 

Sentiments
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Occasions Small Talk
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Clippings Stickers

Stamps
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Halloween Cling Stamps

Here is a video that I made featuring some of the Halloween cards I made.

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Skater Holiday Card

A cute ice skater is featured on this colorful Christmas card. 

I used the digital stamp "Skater" from Mo's Digital Pencil to make this card. I colored the image with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. I used Crystal Stickles glitter glue to add some sparkle to the white fur.

I used the Zig markers to watercolor the image and blue background areas.

The base is a dark green blank card that measures 5" by 6 1/2".

The background cardstock is from a Cricut Christmas paper pack.

I embellished the card with a light green ribbon and bow.

Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Make It Sparkle

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Ugly Christmas Sweater Card

Christmas sweaters are fun for people of all ages. Ugly Christmas Sweater parties have become popular over the past several years.

My card was designed to bring a smile and a bit of joy to it's recipient.

These are the materials I used to make the card:

A blank kraft cardstock card that measures 5" by 6 1/2".

Background cardstock from "Snow Village" Paper Pack by Pink Paislee LLC (2014).

The digital stamp "Corgi and Bess - Ugly Sweaters" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I made some snow in the background with light blue ink.

I used Dymo embossed labels for the sentiment "Let It Snow".

I finished the card with a piece of multi-color ribbon.

I will enter this card in the following challenge:

Weekly Christmas Card Challenge #2

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Cat's in the Christmas Tree Holiday Card

This mischievous cat is holding on for dear life. This card is bound to bring a smile and giggle to it's recipient. 

I made the card with the following materials:

A blank dark green card from Recollections that measures 5" by 6 1/2". 

A background piece of snowflake cardstock from the "Holiday Glitter Book" paper pack from My Mind's Eye (2009).

The digital stamp "Cat's in the Christmas Tree" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I colored the image with Copic sketch markers and cut it out with a Spellbinders die. I added some shine to the star and ornaments with my clear Wink of Stella pen.

The sentiment is from Hero Arts Christmas Sentiments #CL722 (2014) clear stamps.

I embellished the card with a piece of green ribbon and a bow. I tied the ribbon around the card first and then made the bow with my Bow-Easy template and stuck it in place with a glue dot.

Challenge
Mo's Challenge #270 - Anything Mo Goes!

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Abominable Snowman Holiday Card

The weather outside is frightful, but this cute Abominable Snowman is cozy warm in his Christmas scarf and hat.

I used the following materials to make this card;

A blank kraft card that measures 4" by 5 1/2".

Background striped patterned paper from "Christmas Cheer" paper pack by Provo Craft.

The Abominable Snowman clear stamp and tree from the "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" set by Inkadinkado. (#60-31358) I colored the snowman with Copic Sketch markers and stamped the tree with Tim Holtz "Forest Moss" Distress Ink.

I stamped the "Let it Snow" sentiment with a Recollections rubber stamp. 
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I used a Zig Real Brush Clean Color marker to watercolor the sky background.

I punched the snowflakes and added some sparkle with my Clear Wink of Stella pen.

Challenge:
Simon Says Stamp: Ice Inspiration Challenge

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