too many layers....

Hi all,   this card started as a scrap-lift and then I added my own to it....
base is 5 1/2 x 11" dark teal folded in half
white  5 3/8 x 5 3/8
light teal  5 1/4 x 5 1/4
dark teal 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 cut 4 times  
from the linen closet DCWV stack 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 cut 4 times
top dark teal @ 3 3/4 x 3 3/4
linen closet @ 3 5/8 x 3 5/8
dark teal scalloped cricut story book # 4 real dial, shift, accent blackout @ 3"
2" butterfly in solid frame @ 2" times 3 layered and popdotted
flower butterfly cut @ 1 3/4"  layered 3 times
 C - butterfly, shift, real dial, accent frame @ 2 3/4
inside ,,  white  5 3/8 x 5 3/8
light teal cut @   5 1/4 x 5  1/4
butterfly @ 2"
color box ink on butterfly and on inside sapphire silk
different size clear stones and clear star gelly roll pen for the stitch look

                                                      the side view with the layers

                                                                          the inside

                                                                   I made two

                                                                             the inside

                                                                   Side by side

I wish I could remember where I saw this, Hers was in pink , had 

a circle in the center, with stamped flowers and she

also did a great job on machine stitching on the card.

I think hers was for a challenge but mine is for a birthday card!

self challenge... what to do with SYI

Over at     "My little spot of Sanity"   blue6366 is have a little trouble coming up with ideas and asking for for our help to get her out of her slump  this is what I came up with...

good morning! so are you ready??
Stretch your imagination page 35 the bike in the stretched and I am thinking in the special fold of your choice, and you can use anything in the summer section to go with it.
don't stress over it and since I am giving you an assignment I think I better give it a try also...
Have fun with this..
Okay   this was not easy... I made the bike yesterday and put it aside because I just did not know what to  do with it   until today ...I was surfing the blogs and came across a card with this sketch and with the tall framed on the right side I knew this would work, sorry I don't remember where I saw it,  then I forgot it had to be in a different fold ,, I made it into a pedestal card!
cricut SYI Bike @ 3 1/4 " in blackout and layers
frame # 3 3/4" real dial setting
strips @ 1/1/8 x 3 3/8" white and 1 x 3 1/4" for the patterned paper
3 buttons  tied w/hemp cord
cuttlebug diamond plate
Base 4 x 2 1/2 white
patterned paper 3 7/8 x 2 3/8 and sentiment white 2 x 3 1/2
little inking but not on the white

                                                                 pedestal card

Peachy Keen Challenge #23

Over at Peachy Keen Challenge

Our next challenge will be one that's judged. Entries will be judged based on:

• Original creativity
• Interpretation
• Quality of work

Now here it is! It's going to be another recipe, and wait until you scroll down and see what our designers have come up with this week!

• Must contain green and yellow anywhere on the project
• Must have a 3-dimensional element on the project (could be an image popped out, embellishment, ribbon, etc.) 
• must contain a stamped image
  

My friends are spoiled! they expect a fancy card and I'm happy to give them one!

this one will be going to my friend who just got out of the hospital, she introduced me

as one of her farmer friends, (even though we met at church)  so I thought this would cheer her up!

size 1/2 card

Cricut pooh and friends   pooh clouds @ 1, 1 1/4 & 1 1/2 "

sun @ 1 1/2"

fence @ 2 1/4" 

tree @ 4 "

grass @  1/2, 3/4& 1 " 

cow girl Paper doll dress up @ 2 3/4

cow @ 2 1/4" 

everyday paper dolls pitch fork @ 2 3/4"

little ladybug button

Hello from Stamping Solutions @ 1/2 "

and Peachy Keen Stamps Simple Sallies little face

 

side view with the 3-D look

 

the inside

 

this one was fun for me...hope you like!

Ava's 2nd birthday

 Cricut  Eeyore from Pooh and friends @ 3 inches
celebrations balloons @ 4 " in blackout
the 2 also from celebrations @ 2 "
night picture, poor lighting.... sorry

                                                     what a difference the lighting makes!
                                                           made it into a pedestal card

                                                 also did not like the smudge,
                                                                    so I fixed that also
                                                So Here is Eeyore in all his great color!

MoJoMonday # 127

I think this it the first MoJo Monday that I actually finish  on a Monday. Yah   Me!
It didn't hurt that there was paper already out on my table that did not work for a different
project. I also wanted a bird stamp, but it was flying the wrong way.

                                                                            the inside

Just Buggin' challenge # 25 black & white

 at Just Buggin' this challenge was to use black and white only on your cricut project
The cricut   cuts are Home decor Hope @ 1 3/4"
and indie art cross @ 2" (inside)
MS round the corner punch I started with a  5 inch square for the white and it worked perfectly
for the small my first try was a 3inch but it was a bit too small so I tried a 3 1/4 inch square and it worked out great,   if I did my math right the next size larger will be at 6 3/4 but I have not tried yet.

                                                              the inside

this one for the fun of it!

bugaboo digi stamp
story book marquee with frame
debbie munn paper ??

                                                                            the inside

Peachy Keen Challenge #22

Peach Keen Challenge is a sketch challenge, sorry I don't know how to put it on my blog

5 1/2 x 5 1/2 base
black print  5 3/8 x 5 3/8
pink MS punch
Cricut Plantin Schoolbook flower in bright yellow @ 1 3/4, 2 1/4,  2 3/4 & 3 inches Wausau textured
ink Razzberry color box cat's eye
Peach Keen Simple Sallies face Assortment
other papers from K&Co.
MS butterfly punch

                                            the inside I decided to leave it with a pink writing space

MoJoMonday # 126

This is for my daughter who is pregnant with her first baby, she has been really hungry from the start with
him/her and said it is for the baby.
the digi is a bugaboo that I won!
and I decided to go with this paper DCWV SWEET  (she is not a big sweet eater) but I thought it looked good.
and a new set of punches from Martha Stewart
I know that the ribbon is missing but I liked it better without and the corners punched!
I also made it the wide way....

                                                                             the inside

another folded frame Jeremiah's BD

I liked making this folded frame card that I made another. this one was the correct size from

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/foldedframe/

I have them both side by side so you can see what 3/4's of an inch will do to this card!

and for those of you who don't know me, I leave the inside of my cards black so that they can be reused by family members.

 

this way they do not get tossed!

and the 2 side by side.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #12

This week's challenge is to make a card using the card feature from any Cricut cartridge you choose. You may use any colors or theme you'd like. Post your name and a link to your card, in Mr linky by midnight EST, Tuesday, February 16th. If you're the winner, your name will be entered in February's grand prize drawing. There are some great card features, on lots of carts, so this should be a fun challenge!

Partridge in a pear tree from Jots cartridge @ 5 1/2"   card feature
layers @ 3 1/4" in green and yellow
Jasmine corners in blackout-black @ 5", green @ 4 1/4" and light green @ 3 1/4"
paper is from K&Company  -  floral dreams  inside and out from the same sheet of 12 x 12
other papers scraps from scraps
I put a black piece of paper behind bird to make it pop, it wasn't looking right left open.
I have wanted to do this partridge for a while now, glad this challenge came up.
hope you like!  don't know why first picture looks so washed out, the true greens
look better in 2nd picture!

the inside

 

folded frame & Courtney's BD

this card is for my granddaughters 11th birthday....wow 11 where does the time go?

this morning I found this frame fold on scrapstampnMama blog and  Ellen found it at

Split Coast Stampers

thank you for the great instructions!

this cute little bear I won from Shelly's blog   it is a  bugaboo digi stamp!   I love it!   I made it a little bit bigger than would fit into the square inside the frame so I made it a 5 inches square and marked it at the 1 and 1 1/2 inch marks..... even thought the corners do not touch I think it still turned out well!

made into a pedestal card

The Cutting Cafe' & Paper Cutz Challenge# 27

WANT TO WIN 4 SETS OF YOUR CHOICE....................

Hello everyone....how about a little contest...

Regina Easter is currently giving out 2 sets for free in appreciation of all her wonderful customers...These sets are free until February 8th at midnight (MONDAY).....so be sure to get yours...
The two free sets are called:
COLORED MINI POLK A DOT BACKGROUNDS
COLORED FLOWER SET

After you pick up the free sets.....create ANY project using the sets..(you can use both of the sets or just one of the sets)..

Then leave a link in the mcklinky below as to where we can find your project.....(make sure the link goes directly to your project).

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ENTER.....

Only 2 entries per person....

The contest will run from today until February the 13th at midnight....

The design team will judge all of the entries and choose 2 winners.............

HAVE FUN..............HUGS

Regina 

http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/

 Paper Cutz Challenge

For this week's challenge make a card, LO or craft project for Valentine's day using the colors blue, green, black & white only. I personally love this color combo...I think it's just beautiful! Leave your name and a link to your creation in Mr Linky by midnight EST, Thursday, February 11th. If randon.org picks you as the winner, your name will be entered in the February grand prize drawing. We can't wait to see what you do with this color combination!

                                                                        the inside

 I used Regina's flowers in the black
a childs year LOVE cut and layered 3 times
MS daisy dot punch with white opal liquid pearls in the center of each punch
green ribbon
XOXO stamp from the dollar bin at Michael's
No inking on this card, I did not want to take away from the crisp background from Regina
Thank you Regina,  I love them!

Kellie Winnell's blog candy

http://www.kelliewinnell.com.au/?p=4177

One lucky winner will receive 9 sugarplum kids, 2 accessory stamps, & a set of spring sentiments. Wow! what an amazing giveaway. If you are a stamper or just want a chance to start your collection this is a great chance. 

so hop on over to Kellie's blog for a chance to win!!! 

Thank You Kellie!

crafty creations challenge #53

crafty creations challenge #53

this weeks challenge is to use "wings" on your project!

I wanted to do something a bit different since when I think of wings, I think of butterflies, so I went to 50 states
and found this loon.....
 50 states   loon cut @ 1"
 cricut sampler trees @ 2 1/4"
 tore blue paper to make the water
 fiskers punch  sea pearls for the corners
Don Juan   DAD @ 3/4"
and DJ thinking of you @ 3/4" with the coffee cup cut off
brown inking also!

 

for those of you who are new to my blog,  this is how I do the inside of my cards for my family,

for years I have remodeled my sisters  stamped cards so that they can be reused instead of trashed.

(My parents are not keepers of anything) so I have decided to do this for every family member

they like getting a hand made card and also be able to send to a friend.

thanks for looking!

MoJoMonday # 124 Breast Cancer awareness

I found this free digi stamp at
http://www.bugaboostamps.com
and it happened at the right time!   I just found out that a good friend of mind has breast cancer and I wanted to make a card, drawing a blank, I went on line, to find anything.... on shelly's blog she was talking about these cute bugaboo stamps, so I took a look, thinking I would relax,  between tears, and there Jodie had Pink Ribbon Gals! How cute are these!!! and I just happened to look at the freebies and there I found Penny.  Could not believe my eyes. And the timing could not have been better. so I downloaded Penny and this is how she turned out.   Thank you so much Jodie!
the ribbon was made on my cricut....... I took the... &... from George and trimmed off the bottom to make the ribbon.

MoJo Monday #124 

 

added a little sparkle to her dress

 

and the ribbon

  

the inside

and of course, it had to be made in pink!

thanks for looking!

My friend

Last night  I found out that my friend, my young friend,  only 36 has breast cancer.
I knew I wanted butterflies, ribbon , but my mind was a blank so I went to some blogs and
found this one in Shelly's blog..... thanks Shelly I hope she likes it.
totally scrap lifted
plantin tag @ 3 3/4
SB oval @ 4 1/4 & 4"
SB I @ 3/4, 1 1/4 & 1 3/4 real dial in shadow to get the flower
Jasmine My Friend @ 1 3/4 in base & shadow
George & @ 2 1/4" cut bottom away to make the ribbon