Practical Scrapper Shaped Card Project

Hi Everybody,

Today I want to share with you a project for Practical Scrappers.  The challenge was to create a shaped card.  So I Decided to try something a little different.  For my shaped card project I chose a digital stamp from Melonheadz, colored it up with my Copics, cut it out and then traced the shape and cut out the bigger size onto card stock.  Now I know those who are savvy enough can cut this using their die cutter, I just haven't tried it out on mine yet.

I also turned my card into an easel card so that it can stand on its own.  Now I know this is an Earth Day stamp but I just loved the image and thought it would be perfectly paired with Scripture verse John 3:16.  “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life."

Isn't it cute!!  So thats all for today. I had such a blast making this card and I love how any stamp can be turned into a card super easily!!

Be sure to check out the other project for some great ideas and inspiration.

Okay everyone, I will see you all next time.

Kelli


What I used...

Melonheadz 2012 Earth Day digi
Studio G Sentiment stamps
Michael's heart stamp
Studio G Red Glitter Glue
Recollections White and Jewel Tone Card Stock
Copic Markers:   Skin: E11, E13, E33   Hair: E59, 110   Globe: E07, E09, YG13, YG17, B93, B95   Shoes: Y21, E25   Bow: R11, R21

Birthday Card Series #2

Hi Everyone,

So here is card #2 in my Birthday Series.  For this card I chose another Melonheadz stamp and paired it with the Basic Grey Oliver collection.  This is how the card turned out.

 

I decided to go with a more mascuine birthday card since, it seems, I never have enough of them. I also chose to use an MFT (My Favorite Things) sketch for the layout of the card.

I have found that masculine cards tend to be very simple in design and the for this card, the layout and paper line worked perfectly.

I colored him up using my Copic markers and struggled not to put and glitter on the package.  A difficult feat, trust me.  But in the end he looks really cut without any glitter.  I backed him on kraft card stock and that was the end. Quick and simple.  Looking back I might have chosen to ink the edges of the paper, especially the light colored paper. I will definitely keep that in might for the next card.

So there you have it. Card #2.

To see card #1, in case you missed it, click HERE.

Ok everyone, I headed out to make some more cards.  So until next time....

Kelli


What I used..
~Recollections Kraft card stock
~Recollections Ivory card stock
~Studio G green chalk ink
~Inkadinkadoo Celebration Expressions sentiments
~Brown button
~Basic Grey Oliver collection
~Melonheadz "Boy with Gift" digital image sized 3 in.
~Copic Markers
~MFT Card Sketch #

Feel Better Soon Card - feat Melonheadz image

Hello Everybody!

So hubs and I donate blood and plasma anytime we can.  We truly believe in the importance of donations.  I have been involved with donating since 1995.  Anywho, Where we donate now, one of the technicians was in an accident and did some damage to her fingers (not her dominant hand).  She is back to work but on limited duty.  I wanted to create a little something, something for her to hopefully aid in the recovery process do I created this card and a cute and simple pair of earring for her.

I used a digi stamp from Melonheadz Illustrating because it was a perfect image.  Same hair cut, same injured side.  This image just looked like the technician.  She is just darling.  

I added some of the Studio G glitter glue to her flower and the hearts on her shorts and also to the bodies of all the butterflies to make them stand out.

Box created from Recollections card stock for the earrings.

The earrings are actually a pretty shade of sea blue but the camera didn't pick it up well.

Well, this is my project.  I love how this card turned out!  I wasn't sure of the layout of the card when I started but I had an idea in mind.

Okay everybody, I out!  I have a slew of projects that I need to finish including a few paper bag albums to share and a plethora of card ideas floating around in my head.  I also have Christmas on the brain.  I am preparing myself for projects now so I won't be behind later.

So until next time..

Kelli

What I used...
Card
~My Minds Eye "Howdy Doody" paper collection
~Fiskars butterfly punch
~Studio G glitter glue
~Melonheadz "Broken Arm Girl" digital image
~Copic markers:  Clothes: RV42, R11, BG0000, B97  Hair: Y23, E33  Skin: E11, E21, E13 Shadow: N0
~Offray white ribbon
~Hampton Art "Get Well Soon" wood mount stamp
~Studio G dark brown pigment ink.
~Recollections kraft card stock

Earrings
~Blue coin beads
~White pearl beads
~Gold hoops

Scraps of Color Scripture Swap Project

Hi Everyone,

I decided to participate in a swap over at Scraps of Color.  The challenge was to create a card using a scripture.   "Just A few words to let them know that God is always present."   After searching for an image and an image that I could pair together I chose Ephesians 3:20 and an image and sentiment from Melonheadz.  Next to passion stamps, she is one of my go to images.  So here is the card I created for the swap.

 I used DecoArt Twinkles as embellishments since the paper alone is a bit active.

To color the image I used Copic markers.  See the list of markers below.

So there you have it.  Looking back at it I could have done some other things to it.  That is one thing that I don't like.  Looking back in hind site and seeing the things that I could have done with the card.  Oh well, I still like the way it turned out, I hope the ladies that receive it like it as well.

Alright you guys, tell me what you think.

Oh,  a couple of things....1) A big Hi and Hello to the new subscribers!! Thanks so much for joining me.  2) I'm thinking of having another giveaway when we reach 50 followers.  What are your thoughts?

Ok, thanks so much for stopping by today everyone and reading through all my babble.   So, until next time..

Kelli

Copic Markers:
Skin: E13, E23, E25
Hair: E59, 110
Clothes: E09, E97, B97, B99
Bucket: N0, V91, Y23, E07, YG17, E97

Congratulations Card with Copic Markers & Melonheadz Image

Hi Everybody,

I know, I know, another card.  Yes, but this is a simple card for a woman I know who has just quit smoking after 40 years!!!!  So this card is merited!  Just a simple congrats card.  So here we go...

Try to look past the little mistake I made on the coloring.  I fixed on the actual card.  I took the picture before I saw the hiccup.  But I love the Twinkles on the flower!  This adorable flower image is from Melonheadz.  I think these images are some of the sweetest around. You can find this image along with a host of others on her blog http://melonheadzillustrating.blogspot.com/.

I added Twinkles to the edge of the ribbon so they wouldn't fray.

So this is the card I made for her.  It was really quick and sweet but I like the finished product.

What I used...

~Recollections White Card Stock
~Sheer White Shimmer Ribbon
~DecoArt Twinkles
~Melonheadz Flower Image
~Copic Markers: Y23, E11, YG13, YG17, E23, 0-colorless blender
~Studio G Pigment Brown Ink
~Inkadinkadoo Celebration Expressions Clear Stamps
~Marcella by K&Company, Fiesta Birthday Mat Pad

Bunny Card Series #4

Hi Everybody!

Can I just start by saying I really, really like this card.  I am so proud of how this card came out.  I followed no sketch but had an idea and went with it.  The sentiment was inspired by Dr. Fraiser Crane from the show Fraiser (reruns of course on the Hallmark channel).  Hubs and I love watching it together at the end of the day.  If you watch Fraiser you know that he always says "I'm listening" and I thought it was a cute phrase and I love this bunny's ears so I married the two and this is what was born.  Okay, enough talking, here is the card...

I did a lot of layering and used two different paper pads to create this card.  The We R Memory Keepers Cotton Tail and Colorbok Sweet Summer.  The image, Lil Mr. Bunny, is from Melonheadz.  She has such a sweet way of creating her images that I was instantly attracted to them.  Go over and check out her blog at melonheadz.blogspot.com.

Well everyone, I pray you all enjoyed card #4 in the Bunny Series.  Stay tuned for card #5.  Thanks for stopping by and I will see you next time.

Tootles,
Kelli

What I used...
~Recollections White & Kraft Card Stock
~Melonheadz Lil Mr. Bunny stamps
~We R Memory Keepers Cotton Tail
~Colorbok Sweet Summer paper pad
~The Twinery
~Fiskars Scalloped Daisy Border Punch
~Studio G Olive ink pad
~Making Memories Buttons Springtime Brads
~Hampton Art Glitter Glue