I'm back! Sort of...

Hello!  I'm kinda back.  I've got lots of stuff to get done for May, but I'm taking a personal day at the beginning of the month to help with that, so I'm hoping to do more card making soon! :)  I have a quick card for you tonight that I'm not quite sure about...we'll see what YOU think...

Here's the card~

Details~

This was really easy to make, but I think that it's striking, but I'm not sure if it's exactly attractive.  I LOVE the red hearts on top of the silver, and of COURSE I adore white on white--when one panel is dry embossed, but do they go well together?  A little heart charm tied on with some red and white baker's twine was used to finish it off.  I'm planning on sending it out as a wedding card. :)

I'd like to enter this into these two fabulous challenges~

CAS-ual Fridays: Sketch

Less Is More: How Charming

Make My Monday: Masculine Animals/Birds

Well, after last week's debacle, I decided to finish off my Make My Monday posts earlier!  So, this one is being scheduled, as is the one for next week. ;)

We have another fabulous challenge for you this week at Make My Monday.  We'd like to see some more masculine cards with the theme of ANIMALS/BIRDS.  Please make sure they are masculine!

Don't forget our terrific sponsor this month

Marianne Designs

 

Join us each week this month for a chance to win this fabulous prize! :)

And now, my card~

Details~

This one really stumped me for a bit.  I don't have any animal stamps that are "natural" enough to be considered masculine...at least in my opinion.  BUT, I forgot about this little frog set I had!  Isn't this perfect for a little boy?!  Or a very silly younger brother...even if he IS turning 23 today!  Yep, this card is also my Spread the "L-O-V-E" card and it was sent to my younger brother for his birthday which really is TODAY!!! :)  Happy birthday, Timmy! :)

 

Back to the challenge--I hope you join in the fun!  Be sure to check out my fellow DT's cards--they never fail to amaze!  Happy stamping!!! :)

52 CCT Theme Challenge #4

So, how do you feel about snowflakes? LOVE 'em? HATE 'em? I LOVE them! So I was really excited when Jacqueline chose them as our theme for this week's challenge at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown! :)

Here's the inspiration for this week~

And here's my first card with details~

This one was fun! I got to use some patterned paper I forgot I had and some rub-ons I also forgot I had! ;) LOVE finding forgotten stuff!!!

Here's my second card with details~

This one is CAS--and I added some shimmer with glitter glue in the centers of the snowflakes and around the sentiment.

That's all folks, but take a peek at my partner in crime's cards--Jacqueline is ALWAYS coming up with something fabulous! Merry stamping!!! :)

First EVER Technique Tuesday Link Party!

Hello, all! I've decided to add more onto my plate. I LOVE finding new techniques--and I've had a ton of people ask me how to make some of the creations I've made on my blog. SO, once a month, the first Tuesday, I will be posting a tutorial on a technique and add a linky so that you can link up YOUR creations! At the end of the month, I'll chose some of them to showcase! :)

Oh, and here's my badge to add to your sidebar should you choose!!!  If you'd link it back to Technique Tuesday blog address instead of this post, that would rock--click on the tab above to go to the new site! :)

The first technique I've chosen to show off is something I call "Stamped Punch Window". It's super easy and SO stunning each time you do it! It works for CAS style and can also be added on. So, let's get started! :)

Stamped Punch Window

Materials Needed:

Desired punch or die cut shape
Dimensionals
Embossing folder (optional)
Cardstock (one card base measuring 11"x4.25" folded in half and one piece 5.25"x4")
Ink
Stamps

"How To"

1. Take your 5.25"x4" piece of cardstock and punch your shape out. KEEP IT--you'll need it for later.

2. Stamp around the punched out frame. When using multiple colors, start with the lightest color and work up to the darkest.

3. Dry emboss your panel.

4. Add dimensionals to the back of your panel. Make sure to use enough to hold up the panel really well. (See how I messed up my stamping first go round? Tee hee!)

5. Adhere panel to your card base.

6. Take your punched out piece and stamp your sentiment and/or images onto it.

7. Color in your lined images.

8. Adhere to card FLAT in the punched out recess created by your embossed panel. Embellish or not--depends on your style!

9.TA DA! Give it to someone special! :)

Now it's YOUR turn! Make your opening as big or as small as you'd like. Embellish as much or as little as suits you. Link up below with a DIRECT link and I will come visit you!!!
PLEASE link back to me so that others can play along. If you'd like to, I'd LOVE it if you'd place my button on your blog sidebar and link it back to me as well! :) Can't wait to see what you all create! Happy stamping! :)

TO LINK UP YOUR PROJECT, PLEASE CLICK HERE!!!

A few words...

Hello, all!  Just wanted to let you all know that I may not be posting some cards for a bit--possibly for the rest of the week.  I have my DT duties to fulfill, making my May cards, and helping with things here after the tornado.  I'll miss you all, but please don't be offended if I don't comment on your blog when I usually do!  I'm just super busy with life right now!

Also, I hope you'll take the time to check out my new monthly challenge--Technique Tuesday!  I really want this to be a huge success, but I need all of YOU to help me out with it!  So if you would like to, please pop on over and participate in this month's Technique challenge!

Thanks, all, and happy stamping!

Blaming the Tornado

WOW.  I didn't schedule my post for today's Make My Monday challenge--I am blaming the tornado, but really I have no other excuse.  I hope my DT friends will excuse my oversight!!!  Our challenge this week is to make a masculine card with a theme of hobbies or sports.

 Don't forget our terrific sponsor this month~

Marianne Designs

Join us each week to participate and earn a chance at this fabulous prize!!! :)

Here's my card~

Details~

Once again, I apologize to my fellow DT members--and won't you go and see the fabulous creations they have made?  They're always amazing!  Happy stamping, friends!!! :)

Pampered Pooch

Have you met my fur baby yet?  Her name is Hundie (hoon-dee) and she is the most darling creature you will ever meet!  Don't believe me?

Here she is~

I know.  I told you I wasn't lying!  Anyway, the challenge over at Try It On Tuesday is to create a project with the theme of "Pampered Pets".  My little darling has a rhinestone bow attached to her.  She gets to sleep with my DH and us almost every night.  She has over 50 toys.  Yes.  She is a pampered pet!  I only have one stamp that is a dog, and I bought it especially because it looks like my little girl.

Here's what I've made with it~

Details~

What do you think?  Cutting this really close, so I'll leave you for now!  Oh, we're safe from the storms, by the way.  The tornado literally passed 5 miles north of us.  Scary stuff.  But, we're ok!  As is my craft stash...is it wrong that I was most worried about that?!  Maybe I need to rethink my priorities...Happy stamping!!! :)