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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Home Sweet Home Card

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"Home sweet home. This is the place to find happiness. If one doesn't find it here, one doesn't find it anywhere." M. K. Soni

I made this card to celebrate my friends' home renovation and dedication after extensive flooding during Hurricane Harvey.

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

The background is "Blackbirds Digital Paper" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed this paper on my HP Envy Photo 7855 Printer. I use the HP Instant Ink program and love it!

The image/sentiment is "New Nest" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch Markers and Windsor and Newton Promarkers/Brushmarkers. 

I cut the image with a stitched rectangular die and framed it with goldenrod and black cardstock.

I cut the sentiment with a square die and framed it with black cardstock.

I finished the card by tying a piece of cord around it and making a bow. I secured the bow on the card with a glue dot.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create Challenge #210
Alphabet Challenge Blog - G is for Great Outdoors Challenge
Angie's Digital Stamps Challenge #21
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Week 25
Crafter's Castle Challenge #6
Crafting With Friends Challenge #70
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog #148
Dragonfly Dreams Anything Goes Challenge
Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge #112
The Corrosive Challenge Blog #6

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Candy Apple Witch Halloween Card

I think this little witch is my favorite image for my Halloween cards this year.  

These are the supplies I used to make this card:

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

Purple and orange patterned paper from my stash. 

"Candy Cane Witch" digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil. I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers. I distressed the background with Tim Holtz Old Paper Distress Ink.

I layered the purple and orange patterned paper under the image and attached them to the card.

I added some "Glossy Accents" to the buckle on the hat and some shiny star stickers to the background. I finished the card with a piece of lavender seam binding.

I am entering this card in the Simon Says: Halloween Inspiration Challenge.

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Hello Autumn Handmade Card

The October breezes are blowing and the leaves are falling. I made this card to celebrate the season.

I will enter the card in the following challenges:

Mo's Anything Goes Challenge #268
The Crazy Challenge #232 - Autumn is Coming
Cardz 4 Gals - Challenge #32 Fall (Autumn) Colors

Here are the supplies I used to make this card:

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

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

Digital stamp and sentiment "Hello Autumn" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image/sentiment on bristol cardstock and colored it with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. I used a Copic Sketch marker (Cool Shadow BG10) to make the blue background behind the image.

A piece of turquoise linen yarn to tie around the finished card.

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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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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.

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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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Flower Jar Easter Card

Happy Spring!

Easter will be here soon and I have been making handmade cards to send my friends in the Hand to Heart Ministry at church.

I will enter this card in Mo's Challenge #261 - Anything Goes.

These are the supplies I used to make this card:

1. A blank 5" by 7" kraft greeting card.
2. Background cardstock "Collage Art Stack" from DCWV. 
3. Digital stamp "Flower Jar" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I colored the flowers with Prismacolor pencils and a blending pen. I colored the water and table with Copic sketch markers. I cut out the image with a Spellbinders die.
4. I used my Dymo label maker to make the "Easter Blessings" sentiment at the top of the card.
5. I embellished the card with some faux pearl flowers and a distressed linen ribbon.

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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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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.

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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".

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Valerie in Love Valentine Card

Love is in the air and Valentine's Day is right around the corner. 

This is my first handmade Valentine of the season. I will enter it in Mo's Challenge #246. 

This is how I made the card:
I started with a blank 5" by 7" kraft greeting card.

The background paper is from a paper pad by My Mind's Eye;  Lost and Found/Heirloom. This pad has lots of pretty pink patterned paper and is just right for a Valentine card. 

I used the digital stamp Valerie in Love from Mo's Digital Pencil. I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers. I then cut/embossed the shape with a Spellbinders die. I attached the image to the center of the card.

I stamped the sentiment "I Love You" and heat embossed it on a piece of coordinating paper from the paper pad. I cut and dry embossed it with a Spellbinders die. I then attached it to the card under the colored image.

I embellished the card with a piece of red raffia ribbon.

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Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

"Good Things Come To Those Who Wait".

Patience is an excellent virtue for the new year. Patience is defined as "quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care; diligence".

You can see that the cat in this image will soon be enjoying the fruits of her patience.

This is how I made this card:

I started with a blank kraft greeting card that measures 4" by 5.5". I used a corner rounder punch to round the corners.

The background paper is from a We R Memory Keepers "Storytime" paper pack (Walmart).


I chose the digital stamp "Good Things" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers and cut /embossed it with a Spellbinders die. I embellished the image with a small heart sticker.

I chose the sticker "Dear Thoughts, be happy" to finish the card. It is from the Tiny Text sticker set (Cosmocricket.com).

How do you like these big cat eyes? 

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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.

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

Handmade Pet Sympathy Card

Pets are real family members and it is devastating to lose them.

A pet sympathy card is a thoughtful way to express love and support to a grieving pet owner.

I made this card with an "Earth Angel Cat" digital stamp and a sentiment that came with the image. I purchased this image on Etsy several years ago but I can't locate the designer's name.

I colored the digital image with Copic sketch markers and added a little glitter glue to the angel wings.

I used machine stitching to attach the elements of the card to a blank kraft card. I used washi tape to attach the sentiment.

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Fun in the Sun Greeting Card

Summer is here! It is time to go to the beach, lake, pool...or anyplace that is cool.

I made this card for Mo's Challenge #192 ~ F is for...."  I decided that "F" is for "FUN in the sun!!!" and made this card to enter in the challenge.
I used the digital stamp "Little Umbrella" from Mo's Digital Pencil.

 I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers and highlighted the edges with Versa Magic Chalk Ink. I embellished the card with two stickers from Recollections.

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Summer Fun Greeting Card

The weather is heating up in southeast Texas. Most of the public schools will let out this week. It is time for summer fun!

I made this card for Mo's Challenge #187 - Summertime.

I chose the digital stamp "Summer Baby" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I colored the image with Copic sketch markers and distressed the edges with chalk ink. I used a Spellbinders die to cut out the image.

I used an EK Success punch along the top and bottom edges of the card.

I embellished the card with blue/green dotted washi tape, a Tim Holtz ticket and some white clouds that I made with a Fiskars punch.

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Clean and Simple Thank-You Card

 

This week the theme of Mo's Challenge #184 is "Clean and Simple". A clean and simple greeting card has lots of "white space" and a limited amount of embellishments.

I really like this style and most of the cards I make are clean and simple. I learned the hard way that simple is the the way to go if you want to send your card through the US Postal Service.

I made the background for this card with the Cuddlebug "Thank You" dry embossing folder.

I used the digital stamp "Thanks" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. This is a brand new image that Ms. Manning gave away over Mothers Day weekend.

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.