Birday Tweets

Hello friends.....I took a little "leave of absence" from my card designing.  I needed/wanted to spend time with family, friends and time on the coast.  I also needed to figure out how to find time for exercising to strengthen my back and knees.  I'm putting in no less than 6 miles a day, weight training, floor climbing and swimming weekdays which has left little time in the day for crafting.  Anyhoooo..... I spend evenings visiting so many awesome blog posts, but just haven't commented.  A wonderful way to end a very tiring day!  Thank you all!  I will be back on track very soon.

I forgot to post this on the due date.  So sorry!  Isn't she the cutest and I love the sentiment.  I made this legal size...something I don't do enough of these days.  You can find Sally Letter Illustration at Paper Creator.  She comes with many options.

Come along and join Challenge #55 at Paper Creator's Crafts. When purchasing an image use CELY for 20% savings.  Becky is not only very talented but very sweet to allow us to offer followers this discount for us being on her design team.

Legal size, Lil Inker Stitched balloons, Lawn Fawn birdies

pop-ups for dimension, copics for coloring

You're Spectacular

I struggled with this card....only because my heart wasn't in it.  Still missing our Boo.  If anything was going to cheer me up, then it would have to be working with a From the Heart image and entering into some favorite challenges.  This is Spectacular Birdbrain by From the Heart Stamps.  I'm following the Challenge sketch #153 and twist (fussy cut image).  I'm also joining in on Cut It Up Challenge #97: any sketch and use a die cut....in this case, the sunglasses for the cut.

A2 horizontal, wink of Stella, copics, homemade dots, pop-ups for dimension, circle punches, Silhouette Cameo

From the Heart Sketch

Coffee Coffee Coffee

It's been awhile since I've done any coffee theme cards. What a great time to revisit to join the From the Heart Sketch/Twist Challenge #152.  I used the Birdbrain Needs Coffee image. I chose to follow the "twist" by "enlarging and cropping" the image for the challenge. The 3 cardsI made are  pretty much the same but with 3 different sentiments and paper.

A2, stitching, pop-ups, cup dies, copics

Memory Box tree branch, my svg window

A2, cup and mug die from IO, Martha Stewart glitter and copics

 Use Sketch or enlarge image and crop

Happy Birthday card

I have several cards to post but must retake photos after losing them on my computer.  However, this is a card for a friend's birthday. I incorporated the deets for the From the Heart Stamps weekly Challenge #110 before deadline.  Sketch or twist. (I did twist) 

I'm glad I'm up and running again, but it feels like a daunting tasks in trying to make up challenges and commenting on so many fab blogs, so I do apologize.  I just need to relax, do what feels right and makes me happy.  Summer is also almost upon us and I have many vacation plans like many of you....haha

A2, made "happy" in Silhouette, doubled thickness, copics, Paper Smooches stitched lines die

I did TWIST: 3 black stripes and 3 pearls

Apple Blossom Birds

Apple Blossom Birds digi set was free since I participated in the April From the Heart monthly challenge. I am doing the "twist" for the weekly challenge #107...no designer paper.  I'm also entering the card in the May Monthly Challenge.

I cut out the image 3 times and fussy cut the flower and leaves sections then used pop-ups for lots of dimension keeping the rest of the card CAS.

A2, copics for all coloring, Wink of Stella for center of flowers, pop-ups on 2 layers for lots of dimension.

angle shot to try and show the flower layers

This is me.... (2nd posting)

...missing you!

I bought these new sentiments and immediately knew I had to use From the Heart Stamps Flappy Birthday Birdbrain, along with Doodle Pantry's Ageless Antiques 2. The window is one of my svgs that I turned into a jpeg file.

I am joining the From the Heart Challenge w/ a Twist #105.  I used the template.

A2, copics, twine, made the rug in Silhouette Studio, floor and wall

side view to how pop-ups for dimension

Another birthday card

I never have enough birthday cards and I definitely don't ever have enough masculine birthday cards.  I hope I can solve this problem.

FTHS Birthday Candle Birdbrain is what I chose to use for the FTHS Sketch Challenge #102 with a Twist.  I chose only to follow the sketch this time around. (From the Heart Stamps)

A2, copics, homemade enamel dot, puff paint for candle drip, glitter on sweat drops, Lil Inker Stitched Circle die, shadow die cut in Silhouette Studio

Angle view

Mitchell's Valentine

I don't think your kids ever get too old to not receive a Valentine's card....especially if it has a tiny bit of money or small GC to Starbucks...haha

From the Heart Stamps has a new weekly sketch with a twist challenge #96.  I'm using FTHS Birdbrain Balloon.  The sketch is pretty straight-forward along with copic coloring, and trying to keep it masculine.

A2, vellum cloud, cut ballon with Cameo and added digital heart paper before cutting

I turned the sketch on its side

Smore Fun with you

Hello everyone!!!

I totally cased this card, but don't remember who.  I'm sure it was a DT member from Lawn Fawn.  I bought this Love You Smores set along with the Woodgrain Background drops set.  However, on a few, I stamped, scanned and took into Silhouette, enlarged and then did a print and cut.  I made some to be gender neutral and some feminine.  I also used Stitched Party Banners from Lawn Fawn.

A2, colored with copics, sting, circle die and banner die

I enlarged this image and then pint and cut on my Silhouette

From the Heart Weekly challenge

Yup, waiting till the last day again.  I'm still so busy.  Walking and exercising takes up so much time...haha

From the Heart Challenge #93 with a twist (birthday) is only hours away from closing.  I love the sketch to follow.  With the cool sketch and great image, nothing else really needs to be added...well, that's what I think anyway...lol  I'm using Sick Chick.

A2 vertical, coloring in Silhouette, white gel pen, stitching, copics highlighting

angle

more .... Winter Wishes

I think I'm skipping right over Christmas and going to straight snow and warm, cozy cards.  Even in the South, the cold weather has come in wayyyy to early!

I'm using the image WINTER FRIENDS from From the Heart Stamps.  I'm participating in their weekly sketch challenge with a twist #87.  I don't know what constitutes decorating the inside but I always try to add a "little something".   Not much color in snow so I used pearl snowflakes, diamond sickles and a green/blue plaid scarf to give added interest and texture.

A2, papers from Jack Frost by American Craft

side view...use copics for all coloring

inside...MB snow border

How seriously do I take my coffee?

eyelets, copics, homemade enamel dots, ribbon, circle punches

just another angle view

I'm casing Kathy's, Will Stamp For Wine,  fab k cup holder.  BUT, I'm using the Birdbrain Needs Coffee stamp from From The Heart Stamps.  They have their Challenge #81 this week using the sketch or twist...see below.  I opted with the "eyelets".  I see some people using brads, but I thought eyelets were circles with holes. I don't want to chance making a mistake since I decided not to use the sketch. I ask you...are brads and eyelets the same?...haha

Other Challenges:

Cut Cut Divas - Anything Goes

Birdhouse and cat silhouette

I'm still playing with my Circle Burst die.  I used the large die this time and I cased a lovely card I found on Pinterest. I haven't decided about the sentiment...any ideas?  

Other than the circle burst die, I used old flowers I found in my stash, MB Fanciful Flourish, branch, birds and cats, and a MS border punch. Oh...I made the birdhouse in Silhouette Studio.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

A2

angle view...used pop ups for some dimension

Challenges:

• Stamp & Create - Circles or Dots
• Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
• Incy Wincy Designs - Anything Goes

Birthday Burger Birdbrain for Tyler

I was commissioned to do several birthday cards for a dear friend's son who is in training for the Marines Special Forces.  She wants something fun, manly, amusing and CAS since he has nothing but a bunk and a knapsack.

I need to take a better pic to really show how the front looks when "flat".  You aren't able to see the speech bubble until you open the card....and then "surprise".

What a great From the Heart Stamp set...it's just toooo cute....oh gosh..manly too...at least a little I hope. The set is called Birthday Burger Birdbrain....try saying that 3 times real fast!

A2, stitching, twine, gift charm, heat embossing, circle punches, puff paint on candle

Inside: cut sentiment, image and make shadow with Silhouette Cameo and colored image with copics

Flappy Birthday

Here's September's From the Heart Stamp image called Flappy Birthday.  I received it FREE for participating in their August Challenge. What a sweetie!  I'm entering this image in their September Challenge.  

I wanted to use just "one" of the images, but wasn't sure of the rule, so I stuck with all three but did another card with just one of the images that I'll post later this week.

My inspiration was Jeannie from The Spotted Chick.  I plan to case hers .... for sure.  I didn't have the  curved die cut so I had to make my own in Silhouette. 

A2, faux stitching, copics, pop-ups, balloon made in Silhouette

Challenges:

Cardz 4 Guys Challenge Blog: Challenge #35 - Clean and Simple

Inky Chicks: Challenge #37 - Stitching (real or faux)

Oldie But a Goodie Challenge: Stitching 

Our Daily Bread Designs Blog: ODBDSLC213 - Stitch It-Week 1

Shopping Our Stash: SOS #168 - Chicken

What? ... another birthday?

Inside:  Well...I'll drink to that!!!

Yes yes I know...I used this image before not too long ago, but I still get the giggles every time I see it.  Friends have ASKed me to use it for THEIR birthday care...lol  My DIL is having a birthday.  I think she'll enjoy this card.  It came just in time for me to be able to use this darling From the Heart Stamp called Martini Chicks in their Sketch Challenge with a twist No. 76...see sketch and twist below pic.

I think I'll make more of these birthday cards but "man them up" with some masculine papers.  I never have enough masculine cards.

A2, stitching, copics, ribbon, olive svg I made

Inside of card

Sketch with a Twist #76 "From the Heart Stamps"

Super Job

A quick little card, rushing to meet to 2 challenge deadlines.  I already know who I need to send this little card too.  This person has done a "Super Job" in helping us move.

The image is called Super Birdbrain from From the Heart digital stamps. I'm entering this card in their Super Birdbrain challenge.  I'm also entering the Aud Sentiment Challenge 109: use 2 word sentiment.

I'm falling in love with these little From the Heart images.  My friend enjoys her glass of wine (every now and then) so I added the wine glass.  I used copic markers, glitter on belt, glossy accents on wine glass and eyes for dimension.  The sentiment was cut using my Silhouette Cameo.

A2, pearls, stitching, glitter pen, glossy accents, Cameo cutter Fiskar scallop punch.  The inside sentiment says, " I'll drink to that!"

You're so tweet!

We're moving! It's chaotic, tiring and expensive....and it has kept me from card creating! I met the nicest lady who had just moved and was unpacking her worldly possessions. Feeling terribly broke, I stopped my car and asked if I could have any boxes she was discarding and leaving on the street. "Sure", she said, "help yourself".  I felt like I had just won a jackpot.  Moving boxes are expensive and she saved me a lot of money with her generosity.   I made her this "thank you" card....seemed perfect since it was all about her house and my house and this adorable "birdhouse" image from the Doodle Pantry Tweet Hello set.  This was a set that was sold at Clear Dollar and will be re-introduced at the Doodle Pantry Store in December.

In the meantime, join in on the November Doodle Pantry Challenge #40 for a chance to win a wonderful gift certificate and the opportunity to receive "free" the  Snowman Pile set.

Made it an A2 shaped card, brad, bird charm and MB branch, pop-ups for dimension

I Love Peacocks

I grew up in the city limits, yet that did not deter my father from bringing home 2 peacocks one day.  Yup, we had two beautiful peacocks in our backyard. OMG...such beautiful feathers but their hollering did not go over well with the neighbors.  I was the most popular kid on the block and at school, for everyone wanted to barter to get a peacock feather...even the teachers.  Upon arriving home from school one day, the peacocks were gone.  They were gone as quick as they had arrived.  But, those were 2 really cool months.  My father was forever bringing home things like that.

Anyhooooo....I made a peacock card in their memory...haha  The Peacock Set from Doodle Pantry is a new November release....check out the other images and coordinating papers and join us for the DP#40 Challenge.

A2 vertical, peacock die cut but can't remember the company, MB flower die, stitching

To Be FRANK -

....I love Halloween!

I hope you caught my little humor here.  This new release set from Doodle Pantry is called "Franken Birdie".  I used the pre-colored image. I'm entering it in the Sentimental Sunday Challenge #171...something "tweet".

I haven't used this style card in over a year so I thought it was time to give it a try IF I could remember how to do it.  I cut Franken Birdie out using my P&C feature on my Silhouette Cameo as well as my "Trick or Treat" sign.  Love my Cameo!

Participate in the September Doodle Pantry Challenge and receive the Jingle Ant Set free.  Be sure to use any image (not just a sentiment) on your challenge card.

A2, EK spider border, MS goo punch

side view of card, also used pop-ups for dimension