Masculine Birthday Card Swap

Hi Everybody!

I am participating in a Masculine Birthday Card swap over at Scraps of Color.  The challenge was not to use any bling on the cards.  I went through 3 different layouts before I decided to mass produce this card.  This is the one that I proud to share with others.

I used the French Prep paper pad from Colorbok because of the darker tones.  Actually Hubs chose this pack out of the three that I had originally thought would be great for a masculine card.  I used the Teresa Collins Sophisticated cartridge to create the top note tag.  I decorated the inside of the cards in three different ways because the paper pack only comes with two sheet of each design. So I was a little limited in my quantities.  Though I like all three of them, I think this first one is my favorite.

This one is Hubby's favorite inside.

This was the most challenging card I have ever made.  Masculine cards are so difficult for me but I was so glad that I took this challenge and kept at it until a was created that I liked enough to share.

Well this is all for today's project.  I think I should keep working on masculine cards.  Maybe I will create one manly card a week until I make them in my sleep.  We'll see.

Thank you all for stopping by today.  I always enjoy spending some time with you.  I will see you all next time.

Tootles.

Kelli

What I used..
~Colorbok French Prep paper pad
~Recollections Tan card stock
~Studio G Brown pigment ink
~Studio G "Make a Big Wish" wood mounted rubber stamp
~Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cricut cartridge
~Inkadinkado Celebration Expressions clear stamps
~Wal-mart Favorite Findings light blue buttons

Krafthead's Valentine's Challenge

 Hi Everyone,

There is a valentine's challenge going on over at www.Scrapbook.com for valentines day.  The requirements for the challenge are: 

You can upload ANY project related to love/Valentine's Day that you used your Cricut to create. There is NO limit to the amount of projects you wish to share. 

Requirements:
1. Have something red on your project
2. Use a heart or cupid
3. Bling is a must
4. Fabric (i.e. ribbon, twine, mesh, tulle, lace, fabric LOL)
5. Share what cartridge(s) used on your project(s) 

So I made a Heart Shaped Envelope Mini Album... I used red silk flowers, created a heart shape chipboard cover, black bling, ivory lace shown behind the flowers, vellum quote expressions, Angelica paper pad from Marcella by K, Teresa Collins Sophisticated cricut cartridge.

I used my scissors and distressed the edge a little bit.

I ink the little heart with red Studio G ink and cut the heart using

This was such a fun project to make I can't wait to make another one.

I really appreciate you all stopping by.  See ya next time!

Kelli

My 25 Days of Christmas Challenge! Day 23

Hi Everybody!

So Day 23's project is a fun Santa card.  I think this card is so cute.  I am loving this paper pack from Recollections this year!  So much fun!!

The card stock and pattern paper is from Recollections' Bright and Jolly paper pack.  I really like using the Recollections brand because some of their products are made State side and I am a big supporter of American made.  I cut Santa out of one of the papers and then glues him on the black card stock and then cut a thin black border around the image; instant die-cut.

The note spot was cut from the Teresa Collin's Sophisticated Cricut cartridge. I inked the edge with black in so that it would stand out.  Then I cut out a sentiment from another page in the pack, added a black backing and that's it.

What I used..
~Recollections Card Stock
~Recollection Bright and Jolly paper pack
~Studio G black ink
~Studio G letter stamps
~Queen Kat black blink
~Lace
~Sheer black and opaque black ribbon
~Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cricut cartridge

So this is my 23rd project. Just two more to go.  So I will see you in the next blog.  Until then...

Thanks for stopping by

Kelli

My 25 Days of Christmas Challenge! Day 20

Hi Everyone,

Just a few more projects to go.  Here is my day 20 project..

I love the paisley pattern in this K&Company collection

What I used...
~K&Company Yuletide paper pack
~Studio G ink pad
~Recollections Christmas Stamps
~Recollections Card Stock
~Cricut Theresa Collins Sophisticated Cartridge
~Black bling
~Lace
~Bakers twine-RAK from Krafthead
~Pearl Strand - RAK from Krafthead

Thanks for stopping by and taking a gander at what I made.

Kelli

My 25 Days of Christmas Challenge! Day 16

Hi!!

I am coming down to the last ten projects of my Christmas challenge. Today's project is another card..

What I used...  I used a collage of products
~Solid red card stock from my stash
~K&Company "Yuletide Designer Mat Pad"
~Making Memories Felt Poinsettia Blossoms/Fleurs Noel
~Offray Ribbon
~Recollections Christmas stamps
~Studio G ink
~Teresa Collins "Sophisticated" Cricut cartridge
~Dollar Tree doilies

Thanks for stopping by and I will see you in the next post!

Kelli