Saturday, February 12, 2022

Piggy Boy

 When I saw this sweet digital image from Lee Holland Art, I knew I had to get it so I could make a Valentine's day card for my daughter.    I was also able to use my Scan N Cut to cut the postage stamp die cut and the X & O's.





My daughter had a pig stuffed animal, creatively named "Piggy Boy", that she took with her everywhere when she was young.  I tried to find some photos, but you know how it is, you can never find what you are looking for.   Here are a couple of L an Piggy Boy (although not the best photos).





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Cheryl


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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Tons of Love

I used my new Scan N Cut to create the die cut background for this card.   I purchased the Heart Group Background file from PagebyPaige on Etsy.  It was the first time I used a die cut like this so I had a little trouble getting it all glued down.





The cute little elephant image is from Lee Holland Art.  

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Cheryl




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Saturday, February 5, 2022

Valentine's Day Hands

Although I have not had time to blog, I have been busy in my craft room.  My husband gave me a Brother's Scan N Cut for Christmas so I have had fun learning how to use it and incorporate it in my crafting.   Below is the first card I made using die cuts I made with my new machine.  



I made this Valentine's Day card for my husband using an image I won from Polka Dot Orchard.  I really liked it but was a bit intimidated to color it.  I finally decided to just jump in.


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Cheryl


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Sunday, November 28, 2021

Winter Polar Bear

I really love this sweet little polar bear from LOTV Digi Shop.   I printed an entire sheet of them to practice coloring white fur when ever I have some free time.    Today I actually had time to make a few cards and am sharing the first of them.


 


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Supplies:

  • Stamps:  Polar Bear from the Lili of the Valley (LOTV) digi shop on Etsy
  • Papers:  Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey kraft card stock, Carta Bella Winter Fun 6x6 paper pad
  • Misc:  Copic markers, sequins, misc snowflake die cut



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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Coffee Lovers 2021 Fall / Winter Blog Hop

 I can't believe that I haven't posted since August.  Time has just flown by.  The good news is that I was able to spend a little time here and there in my craft room even though  I didn't have time to update my blog.   

I saw the Coffee Loving Card Makers blog was sponsoring their Fall / Winter hop and it was the kick in the backside that I needed to make a project and actually post it.   I was limited on time so I combed through all my digital stamps to find something that I could color relatively quickly.  I found this old image called Cup of Friendship from KnK.  I always loved the images she created of dogs.  Anyhow, I thought this one would be perfect for the hop.  I wanted to draw in steam from the mug, but I was not confident in my skills so I left it off.






Be sure to check out the blog hop at the Coffee Loving Card Makers blog.  There is a little time left to join in the fun.




 Supplies:

  • Stamp:  Cup of Friendship digital stamp from KnK, Tiny Words Christmas from Simon Says Stamp
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  Paper Trey white card stock, Pen & Gear white card stock; Echo Park Season's Greetings 6x6 paper pad, coffee filter
  • Other:  Paper Trey Damask Snow Flake die, Perfect Pearls mist, Studio Katia Icy Sparkle crystals, misc. twine

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

You are the Best!

My family has had a bit of a rough summer.  I wanted to send a card to a friend to thank her for all the support she has given me.  I used and image colored during a  Kit and Clowder coloring class and paired it with the eclipse technique demonstrated by Jennifer McGuire.




The image is from the Elements of Nature coloring class from Kit and Clowder.  Below is a photo of my coloring while in progress.





In this image the coloring is complete but I have not yet cut the image to fit my card or cut out the letters for "YOU".



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Friday, July 30, 2021

Snowman and Bird II

 I'm so happy I have extra images colored and waiting to be put on a card.  It have me the opportunity to make one more card for the BYSH Cardmakers blog hop during my lunch break.



I used some of the October Afternoon papers that I had stashed away.  All the DP pieces except the blue snow flake piece were scraps from other projects.  The heart boarder was also a scrap.   I have no idea where the 3 snowflakes came from but I pulled them out of the bin of extra die cuts on my desk.  I love when a card comes together and uses up bits and pieces from other projects.

My inspiration to make Christmas cards has come from the BYSH Cardmakers.  Click on the image below to stop by the blog and link up your holiday card. 



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Supplies: 

  • Stamps:    Snowman and Bird digital stamp from Whimsy Stamps
  • Papers:  October Afternoon Holiday Style 8x8 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Papertrey white cardstock
  • Other;  Copic markers, sequins, misc die cuts

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