Sunshine & Rainbows

There's still another week to join the Sugar and Spice Crafty Challenge!!  Here's another fun rainbow card to inspire you!

I'm so loving the Paper Smooches Spectrum set (which I bought before I started the challenge).  All this card needs is some fun American Crafts Glitter Ribbon (Tape>>>but it's not adhesive).  Using some 1/8'' sticky tape, I attached them diagonally.  I popped up my image coloured with Copic markers and stamped the sentiment with Brilliance Graphite Black.  I thought the red frames the white nicely on the kraft card base.  Another submission for Paper Smooches Anything Goes.  :)

Feel Better Soon

Yay, back to doing some more cards!  :)  This card was made using the Paper Smooches - Healthy Vibes stamp sets.  I love the cute bandages and the heart on the middle.  So I thought I would made a cute purple card with soft, girly bandages.  The background is stamped with Hero Arts Line Dots in Memento Lulu Lavender and the saying is stamped with Memento Grape Jelly.  It's fun doing a challenge for Paper Smooches Anything Goes.  Hope you join next time!

Grateful for You

I tried out Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday technique today - making a one-layer card.  I was so excited to finally use The Sweet Life stamp set.  It's gorgeous and lovely and knew it would make beautiful layers.  I went for colour in the shade closest to my heart, purple, of course.  I was able to match up the colours nicely with the help of my colour guide and went with Distress Ink Shaded Lilac, Stampin Up Lovely Lilac (retired), and Memento Grape jelly.  The distress ink was kind of splotchy, but I kinda like the effect it made.  My leaves were stamped with Memento Pear Tart and Stampin Up Pear Pizzazz.  The sentiment comes from the Gratitude Journal set.  I think this is my favorite card of the year so far.  It will definitely be going to someone special.  :)

Cheers, Sherri

Color Palette Challenge and Xmas All Year

Hope your week is off to a good start!  My mojo is still going and so is my Christmas spirit.  Yesterday I made 4 more cards for my collection and another one for MFT's Color Palette Challenge (skip to bottom of post).

I made this one for the My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club - Sketch #165. 

I love the dark red paper and kraft.  I chose this pattern paper because of the subtle stars (MME Lost & Found Christmas).  The Kodomo No Kao Super Gold embossing goes well with this, as does the chevron glitter tape (gift from my friend, Cheri).  A few odd bits and it's simple but sparkly.

Simon Wednesday Challenge called for pearls.  How easy was that?  I created two cards for this challenge.  I have wanted to use this awesome Christmas tree sentiment for the longest time.  Although I originally wanted to make one with rhinestones, I really like the pearls.  (I'll probably make another version next time.)  Since I popped up the circle with Sticky Stuff, I popped up this star gem with mini dots.  A big chocolate bow to finish it off.

The other pearl one became a mishmash of bling and buttons.  After stamping one of the trees from the PTI's Tree Trimming Trio, I placed the pieces on top and filled the spaces.  Afterwards, I added microbeads with glossy accent.  (Word to the wise, pour slowly to avoid bouncing microbeads everywhere...quite the disaster really.)   Later, after it dried, I sprayed it with hairspray to try and get the beads to stay better and I think that worked.  I used the coordinating sentiment and embossed with Kodomo no Kao Super Gold embossing powder.

The last Christmas card just happened when I found this embossed deer in my Authentique paper pad.  He's definitely been embossed with Super Gold, but the sad thing is he's probably been in my pad for over two years when I made my 12 Tags of Christmas.  So I thought it was time to put him to use.  Using my Spellbinders, I diecut the striped paper using the Circles Small.  Then I diecut the red paper with the regular circle and a medium scalloped circle die to get this lovely border.  I was inspired by my friend, Nicole, aka scrapology.  This deer comes from the Prima North stamp set, along with the other stamps used on this project. 

2014 Xmas Cards To Date = 7

My Favorite Things does a Monthly Color Palette Challenge now and I was able to participate in the latest one.  The colours were Kraft, Sweettooth, Lemon Drop, and Blu Raspberry. 

You could do anything you wanted with this combo.  I came across the You Move Me stamp set as I was looking for something and, as usual, I was drawn to it.  I love all the sentiments in this set.  They are so fun and playful and can be used for a lot of different occasions - cuz they're old-fashioned mushy.  :)  So I took it out and today when I got home I was able to play with it.  I decided instead of doing a lot of layering, I would go for simple.  One coordinating diecut label and some felt clouds with a rocket - and the rest was stamping.  For some reason, I had slippery fingers tonight.  I managed to mess up in a few different places and could only cover up two of them.  Alas, it was just one of those days.  But I am still happy with this card.  I love that this Doodletwine matches perfectly.  Thanks for the colour combo! 

Looking forward to the new challenges from My Favorite Things and Simon Says.  I'm on a roll...so maybe I should have went with the ''Just Roll With It'' sentiment from the latter set??  lol...there's always next time.  Another day, another card. 

Goodnight, ladies and gents! 
Sherri

Supplies:  Stamps & Dies:  MFT - You Move Me, Seasonal Sentiments; PTI - Tree Trimming Trio; Spellbinders Circle and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities.  Cardstock - MFT Blue Raspberry, Other.  Ink - Autumn Leaves Black Onyx, VersaMagic Gingerbread, VersaMagic Turquoise Gem, Brilliance Pearlescent Poppy, PTI Lemon Tart, VersaMark.  Other:  Kodomo no Kao Super Gold Embossing Powder, DoodleTwine, Felt, Pearls, Rhinestones, Microbeads, Buttons, Ribbon. 

For the Birthday Queen

I was busy preparing the Sugar and Spice Crafty Challenge blog today and spent a lot of time blogging instead of crafting.  I didn't think I would get some actual crafting done today, but I did…yay!

The first one is a simple cafe card.  I love this colour combo - thank you Color Throwdown.

I embossed the cup of latte with some Zing glitter embossing powder, matted it on yellow (just show a peek was showing), and distressed the edges.  All it needed was some masking tape and enamel dots for embellishment.

My mom's birthday is coming up, so I finished off her tag.  The base was inked with TH Distress Ink in Black Soot.  I had fun doing some gel medium modeling paste play - inspired by the Simon Monday Challenge - using a stencil (I used a PTI die to create my own) and coloured that with my Cranberry and Espresso alcohol inks.  Farm Fresh Friday wanted us to use a die for this week's challenge, so I put my queen on a glitter cut-out (also a PTI die).  My queen had to be stickled up :) …and she's that much sweeter.  I added a handmade flower with a pearl center, some bling, trim, and a charm.

I had limited space on the front, so I included a message on the back.  The stamp is from My Favorite Things Birthday Sentiments and I added some Thickers to finish with ''Queen''.

The last card is so easy to make and super cute.  I was totally inspired again this week by Cure for the Monday Blues #6.

Using sticky tape from The Sticky Store, I adhered the strips vertically, gradually increasing the width.  I like the variation and think it adds to the look.  Using my Layered Ovals 1 3/4 dies from Papertrey Ink, I cut some gold glitter paper and layered it on a white oval.  The sentiment comes from the 2012 Birthday Tags (PTI) and was stamped using Stampin Up Pixie Pink (retired).  I kept my loose sequins for cards etc. and threw them in for the picture.

What did you make this Sunday?  Oh, if you like rainbows, check out this challenge here.
Cheers,
Sherri

Sugar & Spice - And all Things Crafty 1st Challenge!!!

I wanted to create a challenge that my friends and all could work on together at the same time.  It's fun to work on a similar project and be able to share our work.  So I am starting a crafty challenge that anyone can join and upload their photos too.  Head on over to the new site Sugar and Spice Crafty Challenge for more details on how to enter.

The first theme is Rainbows!

I created two cards for the challenge.  The first one is more in your face with its neon rainbow glitter.  It's my favourite!  My YT friend, TheCoffeeMommy, sent me this a while back and it holds a special place in my glitter container.  Using some sticky stars from The Sticky Stuff Store, I randomly placed them and glitter by colour I sprinkled a rainbow patterned.  Believe me, this is very satisfying!  I used my heat gun to set this a bit and I think it helps with the fall-out.  A simple banner and the word ''Smile''  popped on some Grapesicle cardstock completes it.  I decided to included the sentiment 'A Rainbow is a Promise' on the inside as well.  :)

Here's me having fun!

The inside of the card:

On my second card I used some enamel dots for a subtle rainbow look.  I had to use my newest stamp that I got from Butterfly Reflections Ink because unicorns are awesome!  By masking, it looks like the unicorn is moving.  I just stamped off the page before stamping again.  I added a gem to his bottom :o) and some Aqualips to his hooves and horn.

You can enter a direct link with the InLinkz tool to participate in the challenge and win some goodies!  Click here to be taken to the Sugar and Spice Crafty Challenge and see more from the other ladies!

Loved this challenge and I hope you will play along!

Sherri

Supplies:  Stamp Sets - Paper Smooches Spectrum, MFT Behind the Camera, MFT The Great Outdoors; Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Brilliance Graphite Black; Cardstock - MFT Grapesicle; Aqualips Gel Pen; MME Enamel Dots; Die - First Place Ribbon; Recollections Bling; Sticky Stuff; Glitter;

Have a Nice Day

I got a few stamps in from Butterfly Relections Ink the other day.  I was surprised how fast the shipping was!  Vanessa has great service.  She even included a little note for me and I am so grateful.  That is the best thing about ordering from smaller home-based stores.  They really do care about their customers and like to show it. :)

From my Instagram - myjapanlife

I made a few cards already with the stamps.  I will share a couple more in a soon to come post.  But for now, I would like to wish you a nice day.  :)  Everyday you can eat toast, but bacon and eggs is a special day!  Don't you think?

Supplies:  Stamp - Paper Smooches Wake Up; Doodletwine; Cardstock; Copics; Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Autumn Leaves Stampology Onyx.