Welcome

Hello and welcome to my blog of card crafts. I am happy that you stopped by for a visit. I hope you can visit often. Have a wonderful and blessed day! "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and my soul knows right well." Psalm 139:14

Friday, April 30, 2021

Gelli Print Card

 Hi and welcome to my blog! I always love using my gelli prints on my cards. They make neat backgrounds. I saw a neat gelli plate technique and tried it for this card. 


Stamp:  Bird Crazy - Tim Holtz
Saying - Our Daily Bread Designs
Stencil:  Daisies - Delta Creative
Crayons 
Acrylic Paint

First I placed a flower stencil over my card stock and colored in the areas using crayons. Next I brayered blue acrylic paint onto my gelli plate, pressed the crayon colored card stock onto the gelli plate and pulled it off. I let the paint dry - doesn't take long - and then I used the side of a metal palette knife to scrape off the paint that was over the crayon colors. The crayon acts like a resist and the paint scrapes off easily.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great day!

Challenges entered:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes # 489-490


Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Dies Series #8

 Hi! Welcome to my blog. I am enjoying getting out my unused dies in my stash and actually using them! This is such a pretty die. For the background I used an old credit card to swipe different colors of Mica Gloss inks across my card stock. The die cut piece was placed on top of the background.



Die:  Gina Marie

Stamps:  Scribbly Bird - Dina Wakley
Saying - Just For Fun

Mica Gloss Inks:  Judikins

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great day!

Challenges entered:

ModSquad:  Flowers
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes
The House That Stamps Built:  Anything Goes A2821
 





Monday, April 26, 2021

HMFMC Callenge #339 Anything Goes/Slimline Card

 Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!


We are here with a new challenge for you.

 #339  ANYTHING GOES

OR 
Option of

Slimline Card

 Hosted by Me


Challenge runs through May 9th


 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.
http://www.house-mouse.com/images/banner120_02.jpg

We are Generously Sponsored by

 Welcome back our Generous SPONSOR


The winner will be given a fabulous set of Mini Clear Stamps!
Assortment may vary.

 
Here is a a collage of gorgeous cards made by the Stampendous team using the mini stamps. 






Stampendous is now the official rubber stamp licensee of House-Mouse Designs®.  Visit the store at www.STAMPENDOUS.com 

For lots more inspiration from Stampendous, be sure to check out their other sites; STAMPENDOUS! Blog,  
Find Stampendous! on Pinterest and Facebook.  

Many thanks to our Generous Sponsor for their Continued Support 

On my card I used some ombre paper for the background. I also used a newly purchased slimline die over the paper. I added white leaves that I found in my stash. I love this cute stamp from the Mini Spring stamp set from Stampendous!



Stamps:  Mini Spring Stamp Set - Stampendous
Saying - Just For Fun Stamps

Dies:  Blossoming Slimline - Spellbinders
Small Ovals - Spellbinders

Paper:  Beautiful - The Paper Studio
Leaves:  Martha Stewart
Enamel Dots:  Eyelet Outlet
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope to see you over at the challenge! Have a wonderful day!

Challenges entered:  

Dies R Us:  Anything Goes #167
Double Trouble:  Flowers #82
ModSquad:  Flowers

Monday, April 19, 2021

HMFMC Challenge #338 Mid Way Reminder

         Welcome back to our current callenge!  

             #338  ANYTHING GOES


OR 
Option of
Outdoor fun 

 Hosted by our  Talented Teamie Sue

 Kment 

 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.
http://www.house-mouse.com/images/banner120_02.jpg

We are Generously Sponsored by 

We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and her team at:

SIMON SAYS STAMP


Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more. With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!

Our Second Generous Sponsor is



One Lucky Winner will receive a 
$6 Voucher to spend @ Di's Digi Stamps

Bio.
I have been drawing since a child and studied graphics at College many years ago, I now work as a Medical photographer part time but my love was always drawing. I started cardmaking about 4yrs ago when I bought my daughter a cardmaking kit which we did together, but I’m afraid I got the bug! My daughter preferred scrapbooking. I then started looking online at other blogs and this then became my passion and I loved sharing my cards with like minded people.
I love stamping and loved finding images, but sometimes I could not find what I wanted so I started to draw myself.
This then has become my second addiction and I have never looked back, I love thinking of new images, and its just fabulous to see others take them and make them into beautiful works of art. Long may it continue!

Many thanks to our Generous Sponsors for their Continued Support 

I used this fun new stamp for the outdoor fun option for this challenge. This little mousey is having a fun ride!


Stamps:  Bumble Bee Fun - Stampendous
               Saying - Just For Fun Stamps

Die:  Alterations Collection - Tim Holtz
Clear Glitter Pen
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you will join the challenge! Have a great day!

Challenges entered:

Dies R Us:  Anything Goes #167
Simon Says Monday Challenge: Bright, Cheerful Colors


Friday, April 16, 2021

Christmas Kitty

 Hi and welcome to my blog. I try to make Christmas cards all through the year so  that I won't be so rushed when Christmas is approaching. I am showing a Christmas card I made using this cute kitty image from Penny Black. 



I used two different embossing folders on the background (trees and snow). The green card stock had a white core, so I sanded the snow so that it woud look like snow falling. I swiped Distress Peeled Paint ink over the trees to make them stand out. The image was fussy cut and adhered to the card.

Stamp:  To All Stamp Set - Penny Black
Embossing Folders:  Trees and Snow - Sizzix (Tim Holtz)
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great day!

Challenge entered:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge:  Cute



Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Dies Series #7

 Hi and welcome to my blog! I am showing another card using an unused die in my stash! This is such a fun die!




Dies:  Donut Fold Along card - Sizzix
Stitched Circle - Gina Marie

Stamps:  Crazy Things (hat) - Tim Holtz
Face - Pink & Main
Birthday Saying - Unknown

1.5 Circle Punch - Paper Shapers
Paper:  Celebration - American Crafts
Matte Enamel Dots - Eyelet Outlet

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a happy day!








Monday, April 12, 2021

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #338

                #338  ANYTHING GOES


OR 
Option of
Outdoor fun 

 Hosted by our  Talented Teamie Sue

 Kment 

 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.
http://www.house-mouse.com/images/banner120_02.jpg

We are Generously Sponsored by 

We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and her team at:

SIMON SAYS STAMP


Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more. With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!

Our Second Generous Sponsor is



One Lucky Winner will receive a 
$6 Voucher to spend @ Di's Digi Stamps

Bio.
I have been drawing since a child and studied graphics at College many years ago, I now work as a Medical photographer part time but my love was always drawing. I started cardmaking about 4yrs ago when I bought my daughter a cardmaking kit which we did together, but I’m afraid I got the bug! My daughter preferred scrapbooking. I then started looking online at other blogs and this then became my passion and I loved sharing my cards with like minded people.
I love stamping and loved finding images, but sometimes I could not find what I wanted so I started to draw myself.
This then has become my second addiction and I have never looked back, I love thinking of new images, and its just fabulous to see others take them and make them into beautiful works of art. Long may it continue!

Many thanks to our Generous Sponsors for their Continued Support 

I love the new stamps from Stampendous because many of them can be used for the challenge option (outdoor fun)! I chose this fun stamp called Doing Laundry. I think these meeces are UNdoing the laundry instead! LOL!


Stamps:  Doing Laundry - Stampendous
               Saying - Unknown

Dies:  Dotted Rectangles - Sizzix
Stickers:  3D Ladybugs - EK Success
Markers:  Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope to see you over at the challenge. Have a happy day!


Challenges entered:





Monday, April 5, 2021

HMFMC Challenge #337 Mid Way Reminder

  Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back to our current challenge!


We are here with a new challenge 

Anything Goes

with the option theme of

EASTER/SPRING



Hosted by our Talented Teamie  SUE DREES

Challenge ends April 11th


  Join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.
http://www.house-mouse.com/images/banner120_02.jpg


Generously Sponsored  by

We are also thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,
the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R) 

 

HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site

Many thanks to our generous Sponsor for their continued support.  


I hope you had a wonderful Easter! Today I chose the Anything Goes theme for my card. I used this cute birthday stamp from the new Mini Spring stamp set and made a fold out card.


Here is the card when opened.


Stamp:  Mini Spring Stamp Set - Stampendous
Saying:  layering Ice Cream Set - Hero Arts

Dies:  Small Circles - Spellbinders
Papers:  Studio G
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by. Please join us in the challenge! Have a wonderful day!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterened Paper Challenge:  April 2021
Die Cut Divas:  Window


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