Janet's Creation's

Happy Birthday in layers

2010-04-03T10:12:00.000-07:00

Another swap card and my last for this morning. It is entered in the Simple Doodles challenge to use some layers. I have my base card, a layer of print paper, next a layer of velum, my stamped images with sequins and pearls for more layers. Some of them I use pop dots on to add more dimension. This is all for now, Thanks for looking, Janet

Yellow with diamonds

2010-04-03T10:05:00.000-07:00

Another swap card and my entry in the Daring Card Makers challenge to use some diamonds. I bought the crystals at JoAnn's, the embossed background is from a swap on the Just Cards group. I used part of an old card for the central image and emblished it with some glitter glue and the crystals. The ribbon makes the final touch of yellow. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Pretty in Pink

2010-04-03T09:58:00.000-07:00

Another card for a swap and my entry in the Stamp Something challenge to use pink. I used three different pinks and embossed them with my cuttlebug embossing folders. Did a little sanding on the one so the dots show up better. The flower image is from an old card I am recycling. Hope you all have a wonderful day, Janet

Butterfly

2010-04-03T09:49:00.000-07:00

Morning everyone, I was busy last night and got a few new cards made. This is for a swap on one of my groups and an entry in the Little Paper Shop color challenge. I used the required colors of Kraft, Chocolate, & Yellow. Papers are from JoAnn's, I bought the butterfly at Tues. Mornings and the brad at JoAnn's. Can't remember where I got the ribbon probably Micheal's as I buy a lot of ribbon from there. The thread for the string embroidery is also from JoAnn's. Hope you like my card, Janet

Happy Birthday

2010-03-31T00:56:00.000-07:00

My final card in white, orange, green and purple. I made this one a Birthday card and used the Card Positioning Systems challenge sketch. All papers and the gems are from JoAnn's, the flowers are from Wal Mart, the verse is from Micheal's. As you can see my three cards are quite different even though I used the same four colors for each of the three cards. I just used them in different ways. I hope you enjoy my cards tonight. I am really glad to have the time to get back to making my cards. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

With Sympathy

2010-03-31T00:45:00.000-07:00

I made this card for my Uncle and cousins. My Aunt passed away a little over a week ago and I wanted a special card for them. I have entered it into the Stamping Sisters in Christ Sunday challenge which is to mount up part of your card image. The Bible and flowers are from a Inkadinkado stamp set I recently purchased at JoAnn's. I stamped the image on white cardstock and then heat embossed itin black, I then cut the image out and taped it to my embossed cardstock that I had received in a swap on the Just Cards group. I attached this to my pick base card. I stamped my image again and heat embossed it using burgandy embossing powder, I colored the flowers with my marking pens and cut out the flower portion of the image. I then used pop dots to put it onto the first image. I stamped my verse that is from The Angel Company and heat embossed it with silver, cut it out with curved edges and pop dotted it onto the front of my card. Hope you like my work, Janet

Thank You

2010-03-31T00:38:00.000-07:00

This is another card done in white, orange, green and purple for my swap group's color challenge. In this card I used the sketch from the Card Pattern's challenge. The papers are all from JoAnn's, I used my cuttlebug embossing folder for the white piece of cardstock to give it some dimension, cut an oval with my nestibilities to stamp Thank You on and added some orange ribbon for the final detail. The oval is put on with mounting tape to add more dimension to the card. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Thinking of you, birthday card

2010-03-31T00:26:00.000-07:00

This card is for a swap on one of my groups and is for two different challenges. # 1 is the Just Christmas and Birthdays sketch challenge and #2 is for Stamp Something's doodle challenge.

I had to use white, orange, purple and green for my swap challenge, The papers are from JoAnn's, I used one of my cuttlebug embossing folders a gel pen for the doodles and stamps from Micheals. Have a great day, Janet

With Deepest Sympathy

2010-03-31T00:16:00.000-07:00

I made this card today for my cousin who lost her husband this last weekend. He had been sick for quite some time by his death was a shock to the family. I used the sketch from Unscripted sketchs to make the card. The imaage is from InkADinkADo, I heat embossed it in black and use colored pens for the added color. The black circles for the top are cut with two of my punches fastened to a piece of cardstock and then stamped with a verse from a Micheal's stamp. I embossed it with antique yellow. Ribbon, and a black mat were added for a finished touch. Thanks for looking, Janet

BLOG AWARD

2010-03-09T21:38:00.000-08:00

I received this award from two of my fellow Bloggers and am passing it along to 10 other's that I get inspiration from. Snoopy and Faye I thank you for the award.

My nominations for this blog award are:

1. Holley's Blog
2. Daring Card Makers
3. Stamping Sisters in Christ
4. Simple Doodles
5. Stamp Something
6. Card Patterns
7. Digi Kitty
8. Crazy 4 Challenges
9. EtsyInspired
10. Whimsie Doodles

Rules:
1. Comment on this blog.
2. Cut and paste the award and use it on your blog.
3. Nominate 10 blogs that encourage or inspire you.
4. Link them to your page.
5.Comment on their blogs so they know they have received the award.
6. Link back to the person who gave you this award so they know you received it.

I hope you all enjoy your award and know how special you are to my crafting life.

Janet

Pretty Kitty

2010-03-09T21:30:00.000-08:00

This is my entry in the Stamp Something Challenge to make something Girly. I used some of my embossed background paper from a swap on Just Cards, cut out the center with my nestibilities and added a pretty ribbon and a You're Purrfect stamp. The kitten picture is from an old calendar. Hope you enjoy my efforts, Janet

Xtraordinary

2010-03-09T21:24:00.000-08:00

My entry in Mercy's Tues Sketch Challenge.

Papers from JoAnn's, yarn, cuttlebug embossed background, sticker from $ store. Enjoy, Janet

Puppy Love

2010-03-09T21:19:00.000-08:00

My entry in the Sweet Shop Sat. sketch challenge. Papers from JoAnn's and paint chips from Lowe's. I used my Creative Success edge punch, brown Memento ink to stamp the little dog (can't remember where I got the stamp) a small piece of white ribbon and three gems to complete the card. Thanks for looking, Janet

Hello

2010-03-09T21:13:00.000-08:00

My entry in the Daring Card Makers Fri. challenge to use aquamarine in your card. Papers are from JoAnn's, I used my nestibilities to cut the three center pieces, the fairy is from Inkadinkado, the hello is from Micheal's. I used colored pencils and gel pens on the fairy and flowers. Enjoy, Janet

Fairy Magic

2010-03-09T21:04:00.000-08:00

This is my entry in Card Patterns Fri. sketch challenge

Papers are from JoAnn's, image is from Inkadinkado, I used my corner rounder from Creative Memories and some colored yarn for the bottom decoration. I used colored pencils to finish off my image. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Thinking of you

2010-02-25T22:37:00.000-08:00

Here is another card I made tonight. It is for one of my swap groups. I used part of an old card for the center image, some of the embossed paper I received in a swap on Just Cards and a piece of decorative paper with leaves in it. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Spring beauty

2010-02-25T22:25:00.000-08:00

This is my paper piecing card for Simple doodles. I used their new daffodil image, printed in white, gold and orange. I colored the white leaves with a green gel pen to give it some glitter then cut out the flower and the center ruffle glueing them on top of each other. Hope you like my efforts, Janet

Spring

2010-02-24T09:05:00.000-08:00

My last card for this morning is for the Stamp Something Fri challenge. Make something that reminds you of Spring. I used my spring paper from JoAnn's, one of my inkadinkado stamps, a square punch and some ribbon. Have to go, everyone have a great day. Janet

Taking Flight

2010-02-24T09:00:00.000-08:00

Here is my entry in Daring Card Makers challenge to make a winter birthday card. I used part of a recycled card, papers from JoAnn's, gems and a buttons. Enjoy, Janet

Spring Birds

2010-02-24T08:52:00.000-08:00

Morning everyone, I made three cards last night and will try to get them on here before I have to leave for work. The first one is for the Sweet Shop Sat. sketch with a twist challenge. The twist was adding flowers. I used my new bird stamps from Inkadinkado, two different punches, some left over scraps of paper I made last week, silk flowers and brads. All the papers are from JoAnn's. Enjoy and thanks for stopping by, Janet

You're the Best

2010-02-21T22:04:00.000-08:00

This gate fold card if my entry in the Paper Craft Planets Sat. color challenge. I used two different edge punches, a hand held heart punch and my cuttlebug embossing folder to make the card. The stamp is from Micheals. Enjoy, Janet

Birthday fairies

2010-02-21T21:58:00.000-08:00

First card tonight is for the Etsyinspired Sat. challenge to use fairies, gnomes or bee's . I made a gate fold card with heat embossed tulips on the front with fairy stickers for my Happy Birthday message and tucked into the flowers. I bought the stickers at the $ Tree a while back. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Tigers

2010-02-20T10:43:00.000-08:00

My final card for now, again this is for one of my swap groups using the animal stickers. I love the way they change when you move the card. Hard to show that in a scan though. This is also my entry in the Crazy 4 Challenges contest for this week. We had to use a little red on the card. I chose to mat my cream colored textured paper on red velum. I added a large cream bow and the three tiger stickers. Thanks again for stopping by. Janet

Rejoice

2010-02-20T10:36:00.001-08:00

Another card for a swap, for this one I used the sketch challenge on Midnight Madness. This was a fun card to make I used three different cuttlebug embossing folders for the different papers. They were all matted with black and the Rejoice and ribbon are also in black. The cross is in a light lavender to make my pastel card complete. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Birthday Bears

2010-02-20T10:30:00.001-08:00

Another card for a swap exchange, I used some stickers I bought someplace ??? can't remember where but think it was probably the $ Tree. They change when you move the card. I used papers from JoAnn's, versa mark for the Birthday greeting and a small piece of ribbon to complete the cards. The sketch is this weeks Sketch and Stash challenge. Enjoy, Janet

God So Loved the World

2010-02-20T10:13:00.000-08:00

I made this card a couple of days ago for one of my monthly group swaps and for the Sunday Challenge on Stamping Sisters in Christ and the Little Paper Shop challenge to use some distressing. The stamp is a new one I bought at JoAnn's, I used colored pencils and a little bit of glitter in the centers of the lilies. I inked all of the edges of the papers to give a distressed look and heat embossed the message on the bottom to finish up the card. Hope you are all have had a good week. I am working for a few weeks and am really slow keeping up with my cards. Been getting some made just not getting them posted here. Will try to find more time during the week so you don't get everything on Sat. Enjoy, Janet

Life

2010-02-14T23:46:00.000-08:00

My last card for tonight is for the Cardpostioning system Sunday sketch challenge. The colors I chose are for a challeng on one of my swap groups, I used my Making memoring corner rounder and an EK Success edge punch on my mats. The first two mats were embossed with different cuttlebug embossing folders. The top piece was stamped with a new verse stamp I found at Hobby Lobby when we were on vacation, I finished the card off with three silk flowers with gems glued to their centers. Enjoy and good night all, Janet

Pick One

2010-02-14T23:39:00.000-08:00

My third card tonight is for the Etsyinspired Sat. challenge. I decided to use the bold black flowers for my inspiration. The center image is embossed in a flat black embossing powder. I Used the last piece of my crayon background paper, some black ribbon and a heart dangle to complete the card. Thanks for stopping bye, Janet

Happy Birthday

2010-02-14T23:31:00.000-08:00

Here is my entry in the Sweet Shop Sat. sketch challenge. I used one of my nestibilities die cuts for the half circle and embossed it with a cuttlebug embossing folder. The center image is another piece of my hand made crayon paper, matted on dk green with green gems in the corners. The whole piece is matted on a glittery gray cardstock from JoAnn's and I have attached a green ribbon to the bottom and stamped Happy Birthday to the top of the card in green. Hope you all had a great Valentine's day and have had time to do a little crafting, Janet

Have a Heart

2010-02-14T23:23:00.000-08:00

This is my entry in the Daring Card Makers challenge to make a card using some hearts. I used the cuttlebug heart embossing folder for the mat, a fiskers hand punch for the hearts, a spiral paper clip in black with black ribbon to attach the hearts which swing free on the card. The verse is one I paid $1 for at Micheal's. The colors are for a challenge on one of my swap groups. Enjoy, Janet

JANUARY BLOG CANDY WINNER

2010-02-12T20:34:00.000-08:00

Sorry I am late with this, between vacation and a sick computer I just hadn't gotten around to doing the drawing. So with out further ado the winner is --------SNOOPY----- I will get your prize out to you the first of next week. Congrats, Remember everyone leave a comment saying you want in the drawing or send me an email so I have your name in the drawing. Cheers, Janet

Blues

2010-02-12T20:24:00.000-08:00

Here is my Mercy's Tues. sketch challenge entry. I needed a mono card for one of my swap challenge so went with blue and used Mercy's sketch. Paper is from JoAnn's, silk flower and ribbon from Micheal"s, brad from Hobby Lobby and the embossing was done with the cuttlebug birthday embossing folder. Enjoy, Janet

Love is in the Air

2010-02-12T20:07:00.000-08:00

Another Simple Doodles card using my home made crayon background and the new Heart Bear digi stamp. I made this for a Birthday card for a little girl. The sketch is from the Just Christmas and Birthdays Wed. challenge. To make the background paper I grated color crayons onto wax paper (put the wax paper onto a firm pad of newspaper) when I had all my colors grated I placed my sheet of cardstock on top, put a old piece of a sheet on top and then ironed everything. Make sure you use a hot iron, no steam. Look at your paper and if it needs more color grate more crayons and repeat the ironing. It works pretty easy. I am not sure if this is the directions given on other sites I lost the web sites and went with my own idea on how to complete this project. Hope you have fun trying it out, Janet

Pretty Blue Birthday

2010-02-12T19:30:00.000-08:00

Here is my entry in the Stamping Sisters in Christ Sunday challenge. We had to use two of each thing we used on the card. So I have two blue papers, two silk flowers, two brads and two ribbon bows. Enjoy, Janet

Take a lick

2010-02-12T19:20:00.000-08:00

Back in the swing of things here at home, tonights first card is for the Simple Doodles challenge to make your own background. I used flaked color crayons and my iron to make the background paper. The image is the new ice cream cone from Simple doodles and I used my cuttlebug embossing folder to make the design on the green paper. The sketch for my card is from the Sketch and Stash Monday challenge. Hope you all enjoy my card, Janet

I'm back

2010-02-11T22:29:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, I am back from vacation, my computer has been fixed so I am ready to rock and roll. I made a couple of cards tonight but will not get them on until tomorrow. Hope everyone is well and creating up a storm. Janet

Birthday in Blue

2010-01-26T23:59:00.000-08:00

This is my third card and it is entered in the Stamp TV sketch challenge. Again I used my hand made background paper for the focal point of the card which I put onto the card with pop dots. I cut it out using one of my nestibilities, my light blue mat is embossed using one of the cuttlebug embossing folders and I used a piece of ribbon for the horizontal part of the sketch. I used the words Happy Birthday from a scrap piece of print paper for the finishing touch. Thanks for looking, Janet

Just shapes and colors

2010-01-26T23:41:00.000-08:00

I used the Paper Craft sketch challenge for this card. I cut my background paper with my circle punch and with my nestibilities. I used ribbon and a get well saying from The Angel Company. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Hearts and Flowers

2010-01-26T23:05:00.000-08:00

My three cards tonight are for a swap on one of my groups. All of them use a back ground tech. of hair mousse and re-inkers. Can't find the directions right now but you use Mousse and reinkers on a piece of foil or wax paper ( I put it on one side then folded the foil in half to make a different pattern) you then put your cardstock piece into the colored mousse, lift it off and let it dry. Mine didn't dry as fast as I wanted so I sprinkled on some clear embossing powder and heat set it. Turned out pretty good. When I do this again I will use less ink so it doesn't blob up on me.

Now for this card it is in two card challenges, #1 Card positioning systems sketch challenge and # 2 the Daring card makers challenge to use something with a point. I used verse mark to stamp hearts with arrows through them, a strip of my background paper, silk flowers with jewel centers. Enjoy, Janet

Birthday butterflies

2010-01-24T23:43:00.000-08:00

My last card for tonight is entered in the Stamp TV Wed. color challenge. We had to use the colors found in a fall forest scene. Differents shades of oranges with a touch of green and blue. I used butterfly paper from a theme mat pack from JoAnn's, scrap cardstock, ribbon my newest EK Success border punch and my cuttlebug embossing folder. Enjoy, Janet

A little bird

2010-01-24T23:29:00.000-08:00

My first card tonight is for Digi Kitty and Mercy's Tues. sketch challenge. For Digi Kitty I used one of their digi stamps and made a demensional card. The center image is put on with pop dots to add demension. I used my cuttlebug embossing folder on the main mat, my EK Success edge punch, gel pens, a computer made verse and a scrap piece of butterfly paper from JoAnn's. I hope you enjoy my creation, Janet

Hang in There

2010-01-23T23:37:00.000-08:00

This card is for two different challenges, #1 is the AiFactory challenge to use 5 embelishments (ribbon and 4 flower stickers) and the Crazy 4 challenges design a pink card challenge. I used papers from JoAnn's, two different paint chips, my new edge punch from EK Success, my cuttlebug embossing folder and a stamp I picked up at a yard sale a few years ago. Hope you enjoy my card. It is good to be back home. I hope everyone who wants into my January blog candy contest has let me know. I would hate to have you miss out on the fun. Janet

Birthday World cupcake

2010-01-23T23:19:00.000-08:00

This is my entry in the Whimsie Birthday card challenge. I used the Save the Earth cupcake digi and made it into a birthday card. Papers are from JoAnn's and the cuttlebug embossed paper is from a swap on Just cards. Enjoy, Janet

Party time

2010-01-18T23:33:00.001-08:00

Here is my second card made from my Just Cards swap kit. It is also the MOJO Monday sketch. I added 2 extra pieces of cardstock to the materials I received in my swap. First one is the blue background mat that is stamped in the swirly pattern from the Angle Co. I also used my Ek Success border punch to make a decorative edge on the card. I matted the green pattern paper with some of my own cream wall paper. The ribbon, reddish print and the image were part of the card kit. I used my coloring pencils on the image and put her on with pop dots. The oval was cut using my nestibilities. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Famlies are Forever

2010-01-18T23:26:00.000-08:00

This card is my entry in the Sweet Shop sketch challenge and also my first card made from the card kit I received from Meg in my Just Cards swap group. We exchanged card kits and then have to make at least two cards using the things we received. I used one of my flower stamps on the white card stock Meg sent and then put the rest of the card together with the items I received. Hope you all enjoy my efforts, Janet

Celebrate hearts

2010-01-18T23:17:00.000-08:00

This card is entered into the Etsyinspired challenge and the Card Postioning Systems sketch challenge. For the Etsy challenge I went with the turquoise colors in the soaps, I used paint chips and pearl look hearts and my Ek Success border punch to make the card. Celebrate is stamped with Stazon ink and a birthday verse is on the inside. Enjoy, Janet

Home

2010-01-18T23:10:00.000-08:00

Tonight we start with my Paper Craft Planet sketch entry and the Stamping Sisters in Christ challenge to use Home in your card theme. My papers are from JoAnn's, I used the nestibilities to cut the main image, the verse is from a book of verses I bought at a yard sale, ribbon, star and glitter glue are from Micheal's. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Mum's for You

2010-01-17T21:20:00.000-08:00

This card is also entered in two challenges. #1 is for Stamp TV's monocromatic challenge, #2 is for Mercy's Tues sketch challenge. I used embossed papers from a swap exchange we had on my Just Cards swap group and a recycled front from an old Birthday card. I used my nestibilitie to cut the top two shapes. I added pink ribbon for accents. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Grow Old Along with Me

2010-01-17T21:10:00.000-08:00

First card for tonight is entered into the Paper Craft Planet color challenge(white/ivory, bashful blue, ruby red, creamy carmal) and into the Taylored Expresions sketch challenge. I used a verse from an old love poem book I bought at a second hand store, foam stars from $ store and assorted papers I had in my stash. This will be an anniversary card when I get the inside verse picked out. Enjoy, Janet

Birthday Flowers

2010-01-15T23:43:00.000-08:00

My last card for tonight is entered into two challenges. #1 Etsy inspired (stacked flowers) and #2 Stamp TV's Thurs. sketch. Paper and brads are from JoAnn's, silk flowers are from Wal Mart. I used my scalloped punch to make the backs for the flower clips. Enjoy, Janet

Blue and White Birthday

2010-01-15T23:28:00.000-08:00

My first card tonight is entered into 3 different challenges. #1 Simple Doodles challenge to use a heart and a Simple Doodles digi image, # 2 Daring Cardmakers challenge to have at least one hole in your card and #3 Stamp Something color challenge to make a blue and white card. This was a easy card to make and I think it turned out really nice. I used one of the embossed sheets I received in a swap on my Just Cards group, cut a hole in the center with my new nestibilities, colored my digi image and cut it out and glued it to the middle of my base card. Attached the embossed piece on top, added a blue ribbon and a shinny blue heart using pop dots. Great Birthday card for a child or a cat lover. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Gingerbread angel

2010-01-14T23:09:00.000-08:00

Only one new card tonight. Busy sewing and reading today. This is my entry in the Whimsiedoodles Wed. challenge to use a window in my card. I used the Whimsie Ginger Angel digi stamp (cutting off the tree ornament and adding a heart) made two images cutting out the face part, coloring both images and using pop dots to put the part image on top of the whole image. I used my large circle punch to make the window adding more hearts and ribbon to complete the card. Will make a great Valentine card for one of my grandchildren. Enjoy, Janet

Foxey

2010-01-14T00:26:00.000-08:00

This card is for the Stamping Sisters in Christ challenge to make something broken look fixed and for the Sweet Shop sketch challenge. I used a computer printed image of a fox and cut it into pieces then glue it onto dark cardstock in a layered brick pattern. All papers came from JoAnn's, the swirl stamp is from the Angel Co, silk flowers and brads are from Wal Mart.

Happy Birthday in Garnet

2010-01-14T00:16:00.000-08:00

My first card for tonight is entered in two challenges. The Daring Cardmakers challenge to use the January birthstone Garnet in the card and the sketch challenge on Card Patterns. I used papers, buttons and ribbon from JoAnn's, a $ stamp from Micheals, my nestibilities and pop dots to make this card. I really like the simplicity of the sketch and enjoyed making this one, thanks for stopping by, Janet

Fun Snack mix

2010-01-12T18:57:00.000-08:00

Here is my first recipe card for this year. The paper is from JoAnn's, I punched the circles with my scalloped punch the recipe is computer printed and the edges are trimed with my Creative Memories corner punch. I used black Memento ink to ink the edges. I made 8 of these for a swap group I belong to and for part of a Christmas present. Enjoy, Janet

Celebrate in Orange and Black

2010-01-12T18:43:00.000-08:00

My second card is also for one of my group swaps and enters into 2 different challenges. Challenge #1 is to use something round for the 2Red Bannana's , challenge # 2 is a sketch challenge on The Little Paper Shop. This is another Birthday card and I also used the speckling tech. with black ink on this card. The print paper is from JoAnn's, the ribbon and jewels are from Micheal's, I used my circle punch and the cuttlebug embossing folder for the orange half circle and stamped Celebrate with black Memento ink to finish off the card. Thanks for looking, Janet

Celebrate in Blue

2010-01-12T18:24:00.000-08:00

I am back from my short vacation and pretty much over my virus. Sure am glad to get back to feeling well enough to work on my cards and other things around the house. This card is the first one for a swap on one of my groups and also fullfills the requirements for 3 challenges. Challenge # 1 is to make a Birthday card for the Crazy 4 Challenges group. So here is a nice card for one of the men in my life. Challenge # 2 is the Card Positioning sketch challenge and Challenge #3 is to use embossing on AiFactory. My base card is a gray mottled card stock from Office Depot, the 3 pieces of print are from an old calendar, the center pieces is white cardstock, inked in blue and sprayed with simple green to make a speckled effect. I then cut the paper with my nestibilities, embossed it with my cuttlebug embossing folder and stamped and embossed the messages with green embossing powder. Hope you enjoy my card, Janet

With Sympathy

2010-01-04T23:24:00.000-08:00

Card #2 is for the MOJO Monday sketch challenge and the Stamp TV color challenge (use any shade of blue and green). I used papers from JoAnn's, my nestibilities, cuttlebug embossing folder, ribbon, EK Success border punch, verse from the Angel Company and a picture from an old calendar. This card is for a friend who just lost his mother. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Black and White rooster

2010-01-04T23:09:00.000-08:00

My first card for tonight used a sketch from the Paper Craft Planet and the color challenge ( bright pink, black, & white) from The Little Paper shop. I used papers from JoAnn's, an image I received in a swap, ribbon, jewel accents and my EK Success border punch. I love this image because the verse is so true. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Birthday cake

2010-01-03T22:50:00.000-08:00

Last card for tonight goes to the Taylored Expresions sketch challenge and etsy inspired challenge. Paper is from JoAnn's and the Paper Zone, I used my circle punch, creative memories corner punch, sizzix birthday cake die cut, gel pens, embossing powder, pop dots, a $ stamp from Micheal's and various shades of ink. Thanks for stopping by to take a look. If anyone knows my Blog Candy winner Trish Hughes for December please let her know she has won. She needs to let me know where to send her prize. Janet

Tiny Miracle

2010-01-03T22:38:00.000-08:00

Card #2 tonight is my entry in the Card Positioning sketch challenge and the Stamping Sisters in Christ theme challenge (new baby card). I used paper from JoAnn's, ribbon, two cuttlebug embossing folders, pop dots, and a verse from a $ stamp I bought at Micheal's. Hope you enjoy my designs. Janet

Trees in the wind

2010-01-03T22:27:00.000-08:00

First card for tonight is entered into two challenges, # 1 The 2 Red Bananas challenge to trees for inspiration. # 2 is the Sweet Shop sketch challenge. I decided to make this a man's Birthday card since I am always needing one for somebody. The paper is from JoAnn's, I used three different sizes of my new nestibilities, ribbon, a $ stamp from Micheal's inked some of the edges and did mock stitching around the images. The tree picture is from one of my husbands old golf calendars. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Welcome Little One

2010-01-02T22:29:00.000-08:00

My second card tonight is again used for two different challenges. First is the Daring Card Makers challenge to make a card celebrating something new. Challenge #2 is for Stamp TV's inspiration challenge. This was a challenge to use an inked cuttlebug folder, and the colors of tile. I used paper from JoAnn's, verse from the $ bin at Micheal's, silk flowers, star brad, ribbon, pop dots, two different cuttlebug embossing folders and brown Memento ink. See you tomorrow, Janet

You're so sweet

2010-01-02T22:18:00.000-08:00

Tonights first card is for the Just Birthday's and Christmas challenge and the Crazy 4 challenges Sat. polka dot challenge. I used paper from JoAnn's, creative memories corner punch, two sizes of circle punches, some yarn, pop dots and a recycled card to create this card. The verse is from the Angel company. Enjoy, Janet

Celebrate in Pink

2010-01-01T23:30:00.000-08:00

This is my entry in the Stamp Something Fri. challenge. We were to use something we received new. I used my new Nestibilities to cut out my stamped image. The ribbon is also a new roll I recently bought. The papers are from JoAnn's and the sparkly flowers are from the $ store. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Owl Always Love You

2010-01-01T23:04:00.000-08:00

This is my entry in Stamp TV's Monday color challenge. We needed to use pink, white and brown. The sketch is for one of my swap groups. I used my new Nestibilities to cut the main image which is a digi stamp from The Paper Shop. The paper is from JoAnn's, I used colored pencils to color the image and inked the edges of my papers. I finished the card off with ribbon and glittery flowers I bought at the $ store.

Earth Cupcake

2010-01-01T18:00:00.000-08:00

This is my entry in the Whimsie Doodle Wed. challenge. We needed to use numbers, I chose to do the background mat using the cuttlebug embossing numbers folder. My Whimsie digi image is the Save the Earth cupcake set. This is the first time I have used this image and I found it lots of fun to work with. Thanks for taking a look.

Vintage Fisherman

2010-01-01T17:31:00.000-08:00

Here is my entry in the Paper Craft Planet color challenge and in Stamp TV's cheater bow challenge.

My image comes from Two For Tuesday digi stamps. The verse is a $ stamp from Micheals. The corner punch is from Creative Memories. I used the two hole cheater method of making a bow. Love this method, so easy and looks very neat. I used colored pencils and gel pens to color my image and verse. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

It's Your Big Day

2010-01-01T17:20:00.000-08:00

Here is my entry in the Digi Kitty Monday challenge and the Stamp TV's cheater bow challenge. I used the birdheart digi stamp from Digi Kitty colored with my pencils and put on the card with pop dots. I inked my cuttlebug folder and used it for the background. The ribbon and bow are put on using one of the bow cheat instructions. Ribbon goes onto the card first, then make a bow and put it onto the ribbon with a glue dot. The verse is from one of the $ stamps from Micheals, I used my new Fiskers heart punch, inked the edges and used pop dots to add it to my card. Small pink crystals were used to add an accent. Enjoy, Janet

Birthday Girl in Pink

2009-12-31T16:33:00.001-08:00

Here is my MOJO Monday sketch card, it is also the Stamping Stage color challenge for this week.

I used one of my new Winter collection Magnolia stamps for my image and colored her with my pencils and then used the blender pen. I inked up my cuttlebug birthday embossing folder and embossed the white cardstock. I then cut my shape with the new Nesties I bought this week. To finish up my card I used a little ribbon with some red, orangish gold card stock and dark pink cardstock for the base card. Hope you all enjoy my efforts and check back often to see what is new. Janet

Celebrate in white with stars

2009-12-31T14:25:00.001-08:00

Here is another white on white card. I used the Stamp TV sketch challenge for this one. The embossed paper is from the Just Cards embossed paper swap, next layer is wall paper, top piece is white card stock with Celebrate heat embossed with white and silver embossing powder. I punched the little stars using one of my old punches, put silver gems in the middle and used pop dots to put them onto the card. Enjoy, Janet

Celebrate in White

2009-12-31T14:10:00.000-08:00

Today's first card is for the AiFactory challenge to make a card that can be given to anyone. It is also for one of my swap groups color challenge. White on White. Hard to scan though so I hope you can get a good enough idea of how it looks. I used one of the embossed backgrounds I received in a swap on my Just Cards group, Heat embossed Celebrate onto white cardstock and then cut it out with my new nesties. attached it to the card with pop dots and added a white ribbon in the oposite corner. Hope you enjoy the card. Janet

Blog Candy winner for December

2009-12-31T10:39:00.000-08:00

Trish Hughes you are the winner for the month of December, Say Thank You to my husband who picked the winner this month. :). Please contact me so I can get your prize in the mail. Janet

Cabin in the woods

2009-12-29T22:13:00.000-08:00

This is my entry in the Little Paper Shop color challenge. We were to use Navy blue, lt. blue and silver. This is my new scenic stamp I bought at Craft Warehouse today. I stamped and embossed the image twice using two different silver embossing powders. I added a little color with my pencils to add a little more demension to the trees and cabin area also for the snow on the ground. The birthday greeting is from Micheal's $1 stamps and the ribbon is some I bought at a second hand store. Hope you enjoy the card, Janet

Celebrate in Gold

2009-12-29T22:03:00.000-08:00

Tonight's first card is for the Midnight Madness sketch contest and for the Stamping Sister's in Christ theme contest. The papers are from JoAnn's and the Paper Zone, fibers are some that I got at a yard sale. The stamps are from Micheals. I used two different punches to do the center part of the card. The stamped circle has pop dots to give it height. Enjoy, Janet

Black and White Get Well

2009-12-28T23:23:00.000-08:00

Here is my card for the Sweet Shop sketch challenge and the etsy inspired color challenge. I chose the black and white purse with the flowers for my inspiration. My papers are from JoAnn's, the shapes were punched out with my round and square scalloped punches. I used silk flowers with gems in the center for accents and a get well verse from the Angel Co. More tomorrow night. Enjoy, Janet

Vintage Get Well

2009-12-28T23:04:00.000-08:00

I made a couple of cards tonight. This is for the Crazy 4 challenges sketch challenge. Paper is from JoAnn's, sketch is from Two For Tuesday vintage digi's, Verse is a Cricut cut out from the Beyond Birthdays cartridge. I colored the sketch with my pencils, cut the circles with my circle punches and used the cuttlebug embossing folder for the circle mat. Enjoy, Janet

Thinking of you

2009-12-25T13:01:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone, I have been off line most of the time the last week so haven't gotten any cards posted. Here is one I made for MOJO Monday last week and never got entered. It will be added to a gift pkg. I am making up for one of my kids. Hope your Christmas is going great and Wish you all a Happy New Year. Janet

Creation in White

2009-12-18T10:44:00.000-08:00

Here is my entry in the AiFactory Tues. challenge to make an all white Get Well card. The verse is on the inside. I used two different cuttlebug embossing folders, ribbon, wall paper and a pre-cut decorative piece of paper to make this card. The center image is put on with pop dots. The sketch is the Unscriped sketches challenge for this week. Enjoy, Janet

Spring Birthday

2009-12-18T10:01:00.000-08:00

Morning everyone, here is my entry card for the Just Christmas & Birthdays sketch challenge and Stamp TV's color challenge. The color challenge was to use every color under the rainbow. Not sure if I used them all but have quite a few here. For my sketch I used two different ribbons, papers from JoAnn's, four different punches (from Paper Shapers and EK Success) and a digi image from Cute Daisy May. Enjoy, Janet

Get Well Soon

2009-12-16T10:29:00.000-08:00

My last card for this morning, this is entered in 2 challenges. Stamping Sisters in Christ Sunday challenge to make a card with bling. I used versa mark and embossing powder on my dry embossed mat. I used one of my cuttlebug embossing folders before I did the heat embossing. I also put a little glitter on the tips of my silk flowers and a jewel in the center. The sketch is from Taylored expressions, a very clean cut sketch that makes an elegant card. I used two pieces of paint chips and stamped my saying with Stazon black ink. To prevent the ink from smudging on the paint chips it is necessary to use Stazon or to emboss the image. Hope you like my cards that I made last night. Will have more tonight or tomorrow, have a great day, Janet

Merry Christmas snowman

2009-12-16T10:15:00.000-08:00

Here is another card that covers 3 challenges. Crazy 4 Challenges wanted snow or snowflakes so I used my cuttlebug embossing folder to make snowflakes. Sketch and Stash provided the sketch for my card, I used my Martha Steward border punch for the decorative edge and all papers are from JoAnn's. The image is from Digi Kitty and their challenge was to make a card for a child. I think any little one will like the snowman. This is going to one of my Grandchildren for Christmas this year. Thanks for looking, Janet

Smile

2009-12-16T09:49:00.000-08:00

Morning everyone, here is one of the cards I finished last night. It is entered into 3 different challenges. It is the Paper Craft Planet Sat. sketch challenge, the Etsy inspired challenge and Stamping Sue's polka dot challenge. This is a simple sketch that makes a very nice card. I used papers from JoAnn's and matted each layer in black. The cat stamp is one I found a few years ago (don't remember where) that I love to put on cards for kids. I am going to use this as a Birthday card. Thanks for stopping by, Janet

Winter Wonderland

2009-12-15T23:50:00.000-08:00

I'm back, we had a very nice trip to visit my Mom and Sister in law. Finally got some time tonight to get a few cards made. This card is a small cookie shaped card for the Whimsie Wed. challenge. I used my nestibilities to cut the card pieces and put it together with eyelets and ribbon. This is also an entry in the Stamp Something challenge to do a winter scene. I started with a recycled card, added more trees and added snow on the church and the ground. Enjoy, Janet

Cupcake

2009-12-08T23:24:00.000-08:00

This card is the entry in two challenges: Taylored Expresions sketch challenge and Etsy inspired color challenge. I chose to do something with the pastels and cupcakes. This is a cute card for a girls birthday. I used two different cuttlebug embossing folders, sayings from some of my $ Micheal's stamps, cupcake stamps from Hampton Arts (colored with gel pens and colored pencils) two different circle punches and a little inking on the edges of the verse circles. This is one of my favorites that I made today. Hope you have had a good day, Janet

Candy canes in pastel

2009-12-08T23:07:00.000-08:00

This card is my entry in three different challenges, Mercy's sketch challenge, Stamp TV's Fri. color challenge, and Digi Kitty Christmas card challenge. All papers are from JoAnn's, I used my Creative Memories corner punch on the papers, the cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, gel pens, colored pencils, stickles and gems to make my card. Hope you enjoy my creation, Janet

Peace on Earth

2009-12-08T22:50:00.000-08:00

This is my entry in the Midnight Madness sketch challenge and in the Whimsie doodle Wed. challenge. The sketch was really fun to work with, I used my snowflake cuttlebug embossing folder on the red cardstock for my mat. I needed to make a card using a Whimsie digi and snow, so I used the new Peace on Earth digi and put a little snow at the bottom of the image with embossing powder and of course the snowflakes. Enjoy, Janet

Thinking of you

2009-12-08T22:40:00.000-08:00

This card is my entry in the MOJO monday sketch challenge and the Stamping Sisters in Christ Sunday challenge. I used two different punches to make the circles, added ribbon, a $ verse from Micheal's and a assortment of papers. This is a cute sketch. Loved working with it. Janet

You are the Best

2009-12-08T22:27:00.000-08:00

Here is the first of my cards for today. It is my entry in the Paper Craft Planet Sat. sketch and the Stamp TV Mon. color challenge. Blue and white are the challenge colors, I used two different cuttlebug embossing folders for my card, one print paper, white and blue cardstock, blue foil paper, scallop punch, verse from Micheal's $ bin, silk flowers and gems. Hope you enjoy my efforts, Janet

Wishing you Better

2009-12-08T12:09:00.000-08:00

Good morning, this card is doing triple duty. It is entered in the Sweet Shop sketch challenge, the Stamping Sue color challenge (sepia colors) and I am using 2 of the newest Simple Doodles digi images that will be released this week. I have used wall paper as a mat, velvet paper (my sister in law gave it to me) ribbon, pop dots, jewels, colored pencils, gel pen, tan cardstock and a piece of print paper to make this card. Hope you enjoy my creation, Janet

Christmas Warmth

2009-12-08T00:10:00.000-08:00

This is my entry in the 2 Red Banana's challenge to make a card that reflects warmth. So I used the new fireplace image from Simple Doodles for the warmth. It is colored with gel pens, embossing powders, and colored pencils. This card also qualifies for the Scrap and Stamp Canada Dec, #1 sketch contest. Hope you enjoy my efforts. I have been away from the computer for a couple of days so am glad to get back with a few cards for everyone to enjoy. Janet

A Toast

2009-12-08T00:03:00.000-08:00

This is my entry in the Unscripted sketchs challenge for this week. It is also my Black and Gold Mingle card for my Stampers Corner swap group. I used gold and black paper, gold heat embossing on the verse, my cuttlebug embossing folder on the main mat and gold jewels for accents. Happy Crafting, Janet

For You

2009-12-07T23:56:00.000-08:00

Here is my entry in the Stamp Somthing Fri challenge. A card with lots of glitz. I used sparkly paper in gold, cream paper with gold flurishes, red and gold glittery ribbon. Enjoy, Janet

Blog Candy from Faye's

2009-12-06T13:57:00.000-08:00

Blog candy being offered on Faye's Creative Walkabout, go see what's happening. She has a great blog.

Up, Up, & Away

2009-12-05T23:03:00.000-08:00

This is my card for the Stamp TV sketch challenge. I used the air balloon digi stamp from Simple Doodles that will be released on the 10th. This makes a really cute birthday card. I used sparkly print paper from a mat stack I bought at JoAnn's, gel pens, colored pencils, my cuttlebug embossing folder, Creative Memories corner punch, self stick jewels and verse from Micheal's to make this card. Happy crafting, Janet

Flying High

2009-12-05T11:37:00.000-08:00

Here is my entry in the Midnight Madness sketch challenge. We needed to use the sketch and make a Christmas card with something that fly's. Because I wanted to use one of the new Simple Doodles images I chose to use Rudolf the Red nosed reindeer for my something that fly's.

I sanded my base cardstock and tore the next layer to give it an antique look. Also inked the striped layer for the same reason. The moon was punched with my marvy scalloped punch and the cloud was had cut then covered with glitter. Rudolf was colored with my essential pens, colored pencils and gel pens and attached with pop dots. Tiny sparkly gems were added to the top and bottom of the striped paper. Hope you like my card, Janet

Merry Christmas in White

2009-12-04T00:51:00.000-08:00

This is my entry in Stamping Sue's daring weekly challenge. We were to make a white card for Christmas. Very hard to get a good scan, I am going to have to start using my camera for some of my cards. Will dig it out for use next time. The black you see behind the card was put there to make the card show up better. Didn't work very well :(. I used white base cardstock, mat of wall paper, snowflake embossed white cardstock, heat embossed Merry Christmas on tag, pop dotted it to card, put glue around edge of tag and sprinkled with white glitter. It looks a lot better in person ladies. Hope you have a great night, Janet

Love is in the Air

2009-12-04T00:36:00.000-08:00

Here is my swap card for the Stampers Corner red and teal Dec. mingle. I used an image and a verse from the soon to be released Simple Doodles digi group, two oval cutouts made with my nestibilities and some pop dots to make my card. Another simple card that can be used for an anniversary or birthday. Enjoy, Janet

Sun

2009-12-04T00:23:00.000-08:00

Here is another of the Simple Doodles new images that will come out later this month. I colored the image with my essentials pens and pop dotted them on to the front of the card. This is a very simple but bright card to cheer up anyones day. The paper the verse is printed on was colored with the pens also. I am useing this for one of my swap group sketch challenges. Happy crafting, Janet

Feel Better

2009-12-02T22:37:00.000-08:00

Here is my one and only card for tonight. Been shopping with my friend today and then had Bell Choir practice. So I am tired and don't feel like creating. This is one of the new Simple Doodles digi images. I used paint chips, stazon black ink and some ribbon to make the card. The images are colored with the new Craft Essentials pens I bought at JoAnn's today. It is going to take some practice for me to learn how to use the pens. I used my 40% off coupon and bought the large box so I have lots of colors to work with. Will try more tomorrow. I am going to relax and read a little before going to be. Had a great time shopping, found a new little scrapbook store I didn't know about, ate lunch at Olive Gardens and hit 6 different second hand or consignment stores. Love shopping in them. Never know what you will find :) Catch everyone tomorrow, Janet