Happy Birthday Fore You!

Well, I've been looking at my cards and thought, "I have almost no boy/men type cards...I need to make some!" And here you'll see, I have tried. I didn't think it would be so difficult to find images for boys, let alone put together a boy themed card. But I got it done, and I'm pretty content with how it came out. :)

The cardstock cardbase is the same as all my large cards: Bazzill. This particular color was hard to track down in my box, but after a bit of searching, I'm pretty confident in calling this one 'Fawn'. I think I got the argyle paper from Hobby Lobby, but it's been so long since I bought it, I really don't remember. However, I did go through my tag bucket and found something that would make a great replacement! It's called 'Cafe Noir', and it'a part of the Marjolaine line by Basic Grey. 

This image is once again from The Stamp Fairy, and it's the last in her line called 'Lenny Father's Day'. He's colored in the normal way, of Prismacolor Pencils and Gamesol I thought the glitter argyle was a cute touch. :) I used an adhesive pearl to make his golf ball really pop, and also used glossy accents on his nose. Some blue grosgrain ribbon was used to make a little bow in the corner, and was topped off with a button. Overall, I think I did a good job for a boy card. They're seriously harder than I thought...but that's what this whole thing is about, pushing myself to get even better!

Hugs and Happy Scrapping!

With All My Heart

Well, it seems I just can't catch a break lately. I tried to post a card all day yesterday, but it seems something is up with my router. I just managed to get it up, so I'm hoping it stays up long enough to get this post done. :)

The Cardbase is Bazzill, in 'Watermelon'. I adore the paper I layered on top of the cardbase, however, I've looked all through my tag bucket, and can NOT seem to find the tag for this paper. I may he lost it. But in any case, here's a set of papers that could be used as an alternative. As for the wonderful digital stamp on this card, I used Whimsy and Stars image titled 'With All of my Heart'. She's colored in the normal way, with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamesol.

I added a fun little ribbon now, and tied it together with a button on top. I just love the colors! I finished the card with a tag, and overall I'm happy with this card! I hope you like it as much as I do!

Love and Happy Scrapping!

It's Beary Cold Outside

Welcome once again to my Card-A-Day project! It's been rather chilly here lately, but with no hint of snow to speak of. This make me kind of disappointed, so I decided to make a few snow themed cards instead! I posted one last night, but I just love this card so much, I couldn't wait to post him!

'Marigold' was the color of today's cardbase, and like usual, the maker is Bazzill. I've been working on the 'less is more' theory lately, and in keeping with that, I only used one paper to  majorly layer this card. This particular paper is from Hobby Lobby...I think. I may have the paper tag in my tag bucket, but since I'm away from home right now, it's impossible to get to. :) I did find an alternative paper that would be lovely on this though. It's called 'Winter Words' by Karen Foster. 

The image used today is from The Stamp Fairy, and it;s the first in her line of  birthday/occasions stamps. I colored him with my Prismacolor Pencils, and blended the colors with Gamesol. Glossy accents were used on his cold little nose, and I always have to add a touch of glitter! I wrapped a bit of twine around the card, and secured it with one of those lovely snowflakes I used in my 'This Is Snow Fun' post. The punch used to make them is from Martha Stewart, and I just used what spare paper I had on hand. I added an adhesive pearl to the center of each snowflake, and called it done!

Love and Happy Scrapping!

This Is Snow Fun!

Whew, I'm getting behind on this card making! But you know, every mother and wife has those days where she simply has too much going on to take a few minutes for herself. Last night was one of those nights. So I'm sorry for missing another card, but being a wife and mother takes priority! :) 

I once again used the Bazzill White paper as my cardbase. I layered a sheet of dark red scrapbook paper on that, so that my image would be the main focus the card. The paper was bought at the local Hobby Lobby, so check your to see if it's available. My image is actually a coloring sheet from the show 'Franklin'. I colored it using Prismacolor Pencils and Gamesol.

For those pretty snowflakes, I just used some white cardstock I had lying around, and used my 'Snowflake Punch' from Martha Stewart. It's a nice punch, and easy to use as well! I put some delicate red pearls in the center of each, to better balance the red vs. white ratio. You can find some similar pearls here. I printed out a fun phrase, and used it to make a tag as well. I think the entire thing looks just adorable!

Love and Happy Scrapping!

Messy Miss You

I figured I would try something a bit different for tonight's card, so let me know what you think! I'm happy with it...

Like most of the other cards I've posted, I'm using Bazzill Monochromatic Cardstock for my Cardbase, this one is 'Bazzill White'. I layered a pretty blue checkered paper on top of the base, though I didn't have a tag for this particular paper. I'm pretty sure I got it from Hobby Lobby though, so something similar shouldn't be too hard to find. :) This time I used an image from a site I just found, and I was so happy to find it! I got her here, and colored her with the normal Prismacolor Pencils and Gamesol. Isn't she just the cutest?

The rosettes on this card were actually made by a co-worker of mine, and if you'd like some, just ask me! I'm sure I can get her to make more. :) The pretty brads on top are from My Minds Eye, and are part of their 'Lush' collection. I added a checkered ribbon in red, and a small tag as well. You might notice the red stitching around the image...well I've been playing with my paper sewing machine, and I think it's working out ok. :)

Love and Happy Scrapping!

Birthday Wishes

Wow, I never thought I would manage to get this far with this project! I'm so proud of myself! I really think I'm getting better and gaining some good skills as each card comes to life night after night. My daughter thinks so anyway. :)

Again, I'm using Bazzill for the cardbase. I just love their papers! This particular color is called 'beeswax'. As for the striped paper I layered on top, I have searched and searched and still not found the tag from that paper. So I found an alternative you could use! It's put out by Bo Bunny, and is part of their 'Clowning Around' line. The same can be said for the lovely orange dotted paper, as I seem to have lost the tag for it as well. So, another alternative! This time I found a paper from Scrappy Avenue, called 'Mistletoe Dot Vanilla'. 

The image is from the Stamp Fairy, and it's the 4th one in her Birthday line. The link is here. I colored this cutie in my normal way, with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamesol. And for a little whimsy, I used Glossy Accents for his nose! I think I'm getting better at coloring these images. My Daughter likes the bolder colors, but I'm not too sure about them yet...

I tied a pretty blue ribbon into a bow, and sewed on a simple little button. The handwritten tag really makes this a special card. :)

Love and Happy Scrapping!

I Adore You

 The Cardbase is once again Bazzill, in a wonderful soft pink called 'Coral'. The pink plaid paper layered on top of that is actually a double-sided paper called 'Cupid', which is made by Making Memories. I put a simple chocolate colored paper over that, and just kept on layering! The beautiful antiqued paper with the scrolling writing on it is from Martha Stewart Crafts, and is in her 'Valentine' paper pad. On Top of that, I put a fun pink paper, and then the inage! Whew, lots of layers...but so very pretty!

The flowers are the same ones I used in 'Roses and Pearls' and 'Picnic Days'. The lace, well, to be honest...it's was just something I had lying around. I can't quite remember where or what project it came from. :)

The I Adore You tag is actually a rub on, also by Making Memories. I added a fun punch-out to put my newly made tag on, and put some delicate little pearls on there as well. I finished it off with a sheer shimmery ribbon tied into a medium sized bow, and added a spare charm I had lying around.

The image is colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamesol, and I used the same Glossy Accents from Welcome 2011! on the little bears' nose and paw pads. There's a touch of glitter on the petals in his flower as well. This bear is from the Stamp Fairy, and it's the third one in the 'Thank You' group. So cute!

I LOVED this card! It was fun, it was challenging, and it's helping me get better with accents and layering. Overall, I think it's one of my best yet! I hope you'll agree as well.

Love and Happy Scrapping!