Cards, Cards, Cards

Just sharing a few cards that I created for one of Paper Crafts magazines past calls. Unfortunately, they didn't make the cut, but I love how each of them turned out!!






Thanks for taking a peek!!

Holiday Card No-Gos

I know, I know...Winter hung on a little too long and Spring arrived by the skin of it's teeth, so I'm sure the last thing you want to see are reminders of Winter's extended embrace. It's all for a good reason, though.

You see, I created 18 projects for Paper Crafts Magazine's Holiday Cards & More call. I was completely ASTOUNDED when I received an email requesting 4...yes...FOUR of my projects for the call!! This is the most I've had in any one publication before! I'm super stoked...it's always a special treat to see my work in print !!

I'm sharing a few that didn't make the cut and saving the rest to submit for the Nov/Dec call. Wish me luck!

Let It Snow card-- made with Cosmo Cricket Jolly By Golly

Joy Card -- made with Making Memories journaling


Merry Christmas Tag -- made with Creative Imaginations Polar Christmas collection. I ran a strip of core'dinations cardstock through my dymo label maker and then sanded the letters to reveal the sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by!

Halloween Card No Gos

So I recently created 8 cards for Paper Crafts Magazine's last call and although none of them were picked up, I'm not upset about it. I'm still living on the high that one of my cards was picked up by them last week...and I had fun creating these cards, they helped me get out of my flu funk.

Just having fun with this one...


This card was created for the "Inspired By" segment. I was inspired by the Button Wreath Joy Card found in Card Creations Vol. 8.


This was is based on one of the sketches


...and this one didn't quite come out how I imagined...but the "Frankie" sticker is so cute!

Valentine's Day Cards | Cheery Lynn Designs

Happy Valentine's Day bloggers!!! I am sharing a load of Valentine's Day cards that I created using Cheery Lynn Designs dies. I just love how versatile the dies are; they can be used straight forward or changed up to create an out of the box design.

I made this set of mini cards to go along with some goodies for my niece and nephews using XL Nested Scalloped Circles and Little Stackers Coved Rectangle. As you can see here, I used the scalloped circle as and embellishment on one of the cards and as the base of the other.

I created this next card for my sister's Valentine. Since the card is for a guy, I wanted to make it as masculine as possible. I achieved this look by adding a lot of texture. I cut the By The Sea Frame from patterned paper and chipboard and then used the Cement embossing plate from the grunge series to emboss it.

The frame actually cuts several pieces at a time, I just wanted the outer shape and the inner circle to create the faux scalloped border, so I put scotch tape around the parts that I didn't want cut out.

Here you can see the cement texture on the frame

I remember when the Heart to Heart Doily arrived at my house. I opened the package, but instead of seeing a heart, my mind's eye saw half of a butterfly wing and from that point, I couldn't wait to create a pretty butterfly with it. See I told you the dies are versatile! I used the Dots/Lines embossing plate to add some texture to the card base.


Here's a close up of the wing (err heart).


Below is a list of the supplies used on the cards. Click on each photo to find it in the store.









Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!!

Favorite Altered Projects of 2010

My 10 favorite altered projects of 2010; this is the last of my favorite projects posts. I hope you've enjoyed taking a trip down memory lane with me.


Joy Frame Set


Christmas House


Sending My Love Mailbox


St. Patrick's Day Set


A+ Teacher Gift Set


Boys Rule Wall Hanging

Halloween Treat Container

Scrap Room Decor


Flower Ornament


Christmas Gift Bag


I have a few special layouts featuring multiple photos, 2 pages, and hidden journaling coming to the blog later this month...so stay tuned!

All About Cards

Hey bloggy friends!! Today's post is all about cards! I think I've said this before, but there was a time when I did not consider myself to be a card maker, but I've been making more than ever before. There are still some that are duds, but there are also a lot that I like...and even give away.

First up, I'm sharing a card that has been published in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue of Paper Crafts magazine. Have you seen the issue? It's brimming with GORGEOUS creations...I'm so honored to be among them.


Next, is a card I created for gonescrapbooking/examiner.com using Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather. I just love the how this line offers both traditional and non traditional color combinations.


Next up is a card that I created this card for Cheery Lynn Design. I plan to mail it to my friend who doesn't celebrate the holidays with a few updated pics of the boys inside.

I've had a ball playing with my CLD dies! I used French Flair, Snowflakes, and the 1/2" School Days Font to create this card. I had an attack of "lazy scrapperitis" and decided that I didn't have the patience to adhere each of those snowflakes individually. Instead, I arranged them on the panel, placed it in a hot pocket and laminated it using my Purple Cows laminator. It was so quick and easy...and neat!


Lastly, I made this laminated card holder for Purple Cows. For complete instructions to recreate this project click here.

You can see the pocket better from this angle.


See that little metal staple right there where the ribbon is? Well, that's something new coming from Purple Cows...it's fun and super easy to use, so keep your eyes peeled!


Thanks so much for dropping in today!! I really appreciate the time that you've taken out of your schedule to pay me a visit and leave comments!!

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