"Hi There" Ladybug Card

Yay! It's scraplift time! LOL


My inspiration for this card came from HERE. Eerily similar, aren't they?


The card is standard A2 size and I rounded the right side corners with my new We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper. All of the cardstock is from Papertrey Ink, except the black, which is DCWV. The ladybug was cut at 2.5" with the Cricut using the Walk In My Garden cartridge. The background paper is from the My Mind's Eye Simply Delightful stack, and the velvety red and pink dotted paper is from a Michael's clearance sale a few years ago - the maker is unknown.


The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink's Mega Mixed Messages set and was stamped with VersaMagic chalk ink Hint of Pesto. 


The circle and scalloped circle were cut in the Cuttlebug with Nestabilities.  The pink scalloped border was punched using the Fiskars Threading Water punch.


Super easy and versatile enough for lots of different occasions!

Embossed Flowers Thank You Card

If you tilt your head just a bit, the card will be straight! LOL OK, so my picture taking ability stinks.

I can't even begin to express how simple and easy this card was!! The "white" embossed piece is Core'dinations Whitewash cardstock with a lavender core. I embossed it with the "Elegant Bouquet" embossing folder from Stampin Up in my Cuttlebug. I sanded the embossing until the core color showed.

The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink's "Signature Greetings" and was stamped in purple ink and heat embossed, then cut using a Nestabilities die in my Cuttlebug. A few clear rhinestones in the center of the flowers finish it off.

You can use this base for soooo many different kinds of cards - just change the colors and sentiment to suit your occassion!

Hot Air Ballon Thank You Card

This card was so fun to make!!

Not only does Papertry Ink make super cute stamps, they also make dies to coordinate!!

The sun, balloon baskets, and sentiment are from the "Up, Up & Away" set. The sun comes in 3 pieces - the circle, and 2 rays so you can stamp in different colors if you want. The sun and baskets were stamped using VersaMagic chalk inks and the sentiment was stamped using Stampin Up Whisper White Craft ink. (The best white ink I have found so far!!)

The clouds were cut from white felt using the coordinating dies in my Cuttlebug, and the balloons were cut from Basic Grey "Kioshi" papers. The cardstock is Papertrey Ink.

Soaring By To Say Hi Card

This card was so fast and simple to make!!

Everything (except the Autumn Leaves buttons and black Staz-On ink) is from Papertrey Ink. (I'm LOVING everything from there lately!!) The stamps are the "Everyday Button Bits." I stamped the balloons and sentiment on Kraft cardstock and cut them out with Nestabilities dies in my Cuttlebug. Stick on a few buttons, add a ribbon, and you're done!

Thanks A Melon Card

I dusted off my Cricut and the "Just Because Cards" cartridge for this card.

I started with an 4.25" x 5.5" A2 base made from kraft cardstock from Papertrey Ink. If you have never used this brand of cardstock, it is super thick and sturdy and awesome for card bases.

All cuts are from the card. (page 55 of the handbook) I cut the red gingham shape at 4" as well as all layers of the watermelon. I cut the words at 3.75". All papers, except the base, are My Mind's Eye, and the edges were inked with Ranger's Distress Ink - Walnut Stain.

It was very simple, but I think it turned out pretty cute.

Thank You Card

This was a SUPER simple card!! I started with a light pink A2 card base (5.5" x 4.25") and added a darker pink layer that was 5.25" x 4". I added 4 strips of patterned paper from the Basic Grey "Phoebe" line about 1 3/16" wide and 3.75" long that I used a corner rounder on. The "thank you" is a Studio G stamp stamped with Stampin Up's Whisper White Craft Ink. I used Nestabilities in my Cuttlebug for the circle and scalloped circle. A few rhinestones finish it off.

I told you it was simple! :) I use this layout a lot when I need a quick and easy card.

Jolly Christmas Card

I feel like I cheated with this card!

The sentiment and pattern papers were downloaded and printed from http://www.pinkpetticoat.co.uk/. They are from their "Fairy Lights" collection. I used my Nestabilities in the Cuttlebug to cut the circles and scallops. The snowflakes are from two Cuttlebug dies, and they are covered with Star Dust Stickles and adhered with pop dots for dimension. The "jolly" in the sentiment was also made glittery by going over the letters with a Sakura Quickie Glue pen and sprinkling with loose glitter. The light green twill ribbon in from Martha Stewart.

Everyone uses pastel colors for Christmas cards, right?

Challenge Card

I made this card as part of a challenge over at www.fctsc.com. We were given a sketch and this is what I came up with.

The card measures 5.5" x 4.25" and the base is Bazzill. The dotted background is Core'dinations cardstock embossed with the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder. The striped and flowered pink papers are from M's and are made by g.c.d studios. The circle was cut at 3.5" with my Cricut using the George cartridge, and the butterflies were cut using Indie Art - the solid one at .5" and the bigger one at 1.25". The butterflies were cut from pink Bazzill and the circle is the reverse of the patterned paper, as are the rectangles for the stamped saying and the smaller flowers.

The stamped saying is from Stampin Up's "Simply Said" set. The larger flowers are Bride's table confetti from M's and the smaller ones were made using a punch. The larger rhinestones are 3 and 5mm from J's made by Darice, and the smaller ones are 2mm nail gems from eBay, all glued on individually. (Yeah, it took a while and yeah, I know they aren't straight! LOL)

"Thinking of You" Card

This was a fun little card to make, although the pic makes the colors look a little wonky.

The card base was cut from light green Bazzill at 5.25" with the Wild Card cart. It fits into a standard A2 envelope, so it's not very big. :) The phrase was cut from purple Bazzill and colored with purple Stickles. The outside "ring" was cut from the same purple cardstock and was embossed with the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder. The little flower gems are from M's.

"Hi" Card

I like this tri-fold card a lot better. It just look "happier" to me. :)

Same as the other one, it was cut from Bazzill cardstock at 9" with the Wild Card cart. It fits into a #10 envelope. The phrase was colored in with Turquoise Stickles. The printed paper is from the My Mind's Eye Magnolia/Wild Asparagus combo pack they sold at Costco a while ago. The flowers are Prima and the little 5mm rhinestones are made by Darice.

Simple, simple!!

"Hi" Card

This is a fun little tri-fold card, although I'm not too crazy about the colors and how it turned out overall. The picture makes it look even worse! LOL

The card was cut from Bazzill cardstock with the Wild Card cart at 9". It fits into a #10 letter size envelope. The phrase was cut from brown Bazzill and colored in with Cinnamon Stickles. The printed paper is from the My Mind's Eye Signature Suite pad (I told you I love it! LOL). The ribbon is American Crafts, the flowers are Prima, and the little rhinestone is 5mm and made by Darice.

"Hope" Card

Ugh. I don't think I like the Calligraphy cart much. Some pieces are just so thin!!

Standard white card base yet again. (I love those things and they are so cheap when they are on sale!) The background paper is from the My Mind's Eye Signature Suite pad. The "Hope" was cut at 1.5" from Bazzill cardstock using the Calligraphy cart. The background oval was also cut at 1.5" and embossed with the Swiss Dots folder in the Cuttlebug. 2 mini brads attach them to the background paper and the little flower gems are from M's.

Frustration from the Calligraphy cart aside, this was yet another very easy and simple card.

'Get Well Soon" Card

Continuing today with the cards I've made recently...

This one is pretty similar to the Get Well one I posted yesterday. It uses the same 4" 5.5" white base, and the printed paper is from a K&Company pad. The phrase was cut from Bazzill cardstock using the Beyond Birthdays cart at 2". The red polka dot strip is the reverse side of the background paper - you gotta love double sided paper!! A couple of blue Prima flowers with a brad finish this one off.

If this had been any easier, I could have done it in my sleep. :)

"Get Well Soon" Card

Yeah, I know it's bright!

White A2 base from M's value pack. The printed paper is American Crafts, from M's. The ribbon is from M's, too. The phrase was cut at 2" from Bazzill cardstock with the Beyond Birthdays cart and colored in with Turquoise Stickles.

Easy, easy, easy!

"Hugs To You" Card

Another card I'm not all that pleased with. I suppose some might choose not to show the cards they don't like, but I figure I might as well share the good, the bad, and the ugly. LOL

I used a pre-made white 4" x 5.5" base from a "value pack" from M's. The printed paper is from the My Mind's Eye Signature Suite pad. The phrase was cut at 3" from Bazzill cardstock using the Beyond Birthdays cart and colored in with Stardust Stickles. The brown ribbon is American Crafts and the hydrangeas are from Prima. The little brad is probably from M's or J's.

"Thinking of You" Card

I was NOT happy with this card at all. I had originally wanted to have the "Thinking of You" shadowed, but I was having issues with tearing, so I just cut it twice on "shadow" and layered them slightly off.

This is a standard A2 sized card - 4.25" x 5.5" made from a base of Bazzill cardstock.

The phrase was cut at 2.25"using the Calligraphy cart out of red and brown Bazzill. The printed paper is from the My Mind's Eye Signature Suite pad (love it!!). The flowers are Prima with a Making Memories rhinestone brad in the middle. The rhinestones in the corners are made by Darice and can be found at J's.

"Thinking of You" Card

Here is a card that I have made before. Does that mean I have scraplifted myself? LOL

The card is 4" x 5.5" and fits into an A2 envelope. The white base is from one of the "value packs" from M's. The black and white paper is from J's open stock. The "Thinking of You" was cut from DCWV cardstock with the Alphalicious cart at 1.75" using the short stack feature and colored in with Stardust Stickles.. The ribbon is from M's, as are the flowers and rhinestones. The flowers are actually Bride's table confetti from the wedding aisle.

"Thinking of You" Card

This card was cut using the Wild Card cart at 6.5" (I think!) It fits into an A7 envelope. Another simple card, but a fun shape! The cardstock is Bazzill and the "thinking of you" was colored with Diamond Stickles. The little flower gems are from M's.

"Just a Note" Card

Guess what? Another Wild Card! This was cut at 5.5" and fits in a 6x6 envelope. The plain cardstock is Bazzill, and the yellow is from the DCWV Glitter Cardstock stack. This card was sooooo easy! No embellishments at all!

"Hang In There" Card

Another Wild Card! This one was also cut at 5.5" and fits in a 6x6 envelope. The cardstock is Bazzill and the yellow dot background paper is from the DCWV Nana's Kids stack. The "Hang in there" was colored in with Stardust Stickles. A couple of Prima daisies with a rhinestone in the center finishes this one off.