Birds of a feather

I dry embossed designer paper for the background before layering it on a card base. Added the Christmas Emus for the focal point for this fun Christmas card.

 

Podium Platform

This is the card I made after being inspired with a Sam Calcott - mixed up craft tutorial.

I have used the same measurements as Sam has used in her tutorial.

These are the sizes you will need to pre-cut

Card size 11 x 5, score at 1, 23/4, 33/4, 51/2, 71/4, 81/4, 10

1piece 61/2 x 5 score at 31/4

1 piece 4 x 63/4

For Black Mat layer 2 pieces 33/4 x 51/2

2 pieces 3/12 x 51/4

black mat 2 pieces 43/4 x 3

2 pieces 41/2 x 23/4

black mat 2 pieces x 11/2 x 43/4

2 pieces x 11/4 x 41/2

black mat 2 pieces 3/4 x 43/4

black mat 2 pieces 11/4 x 43/4

1 x 41/2

Just follow along with the tutorial for assembling.

I didn't have any of the stamps that were used in the tutorial, so I used Gina K - Timeless poppies and the Cuttlebug houndstooth embossing folder. I also some nuvo drops for embellishments.

 Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Spring Wedding

I made this card for my Nephew's wedding today. I used the love heart cuttlebug embossing folder and inked it up before embossing for the letterpress look. 

 The base card was made using the sizzix pop n cut platform with the love insert and sizzlit love set.

Supplies:
Stamps: Impression obsession stylish images
Paper: Crea8tiv foil and glitter stack
Other: brilliance ink, MFT daisy die,MFT Flourish die, leaf punch, ribbon, spellbinders nestabilities, precut small flowers with gems, cuttlerbug embossing folder

Faux pressed flowers

This card was inspired by a new technique that I found on Splitcoast stampers called Faux pressed flowers. In the tutorial they have used stamps and paper flowers but all the items I have used on the centre card have been die cut, glued in place and the whole card is then embossed using a folder. This gives it a very interesting look, I will be sure to try out some other folders to see how they turn out.

 

Supplies

MFT die-namics, cherry lynn flourish, Nellie Snellen die, cuttlebug embossing folder, ribbon, designer paper, cream and pink card stock.

Creativity takes courage

For today's card I tried a technique that was posted in one of my online groups. Here is a link to the source for instructuions. It uses crayons and a embossing folder. Now it took me some time to hunt up the crayons it has been along time since we have used them in this household.

I use chocolate base card with the leaf embossing folder and various autumn colour crayons. Then Adirondack inks to sponge and brilliance pearlescent ink to add the reflective light. As you add the crayon the embossing just pops out and then when you add the ink is gives the card a seude texture. I finished it off with bakers twine and the MFT Prima Donna Petals die-namics flower.

 

Supplies:

Stamps: MFT Clearly Sentimental about art

Paper: Chocolate, orange and red card, DCWV designer paper

Other: crayons, cuttlebug embossing folder, adirondack and brilliance ink, MFT Die-namic, hot glue, bakers twine.

Have fun
Maryann

hero arts snowman

 Just a couple of cards using the hero arts stamps and sizzix die combo set. These are great for some Clean and simple cards. Stamp the image add a bit of colour and use the die to cut it out mount it and it is all done.

Supplies:

Hero Arts & Sizzix, cuttlebug embossing folder and Martha Stewart punches.

Hugs

Maryann

Cracked Glass

The idea for this card came last month when I had to choose a theme for the COTM on
Boomerang Stampers List. I found this tutorial link for cracked glass on splitcoast stampers Beate does the most amazing tutorials. I did this technique many years ago so it was great to refresh my memmory. I don't use my embossing folders often enough and never with ink, but I really like the effect so I just have to try it again.
Supplies:
Stamps: Grace Taylor - Bird Blossum
Paper: Cream, pink and brown card.
Other: adirondack ink - coffee bean,raisin, current, embossing powder, sponge, heat tool, pearls, brads, copics, ribbon, MFT die-namics, leafy branch embossing folder, word window punch.

TFL
Maryann

Where it all began

I have been creating cards for 12 years and have seen many changes to the industry in that time. Craft Shops were scarce and buying things over the Internet was rare, for some even a computer was rare. I didn't have one and borrowed a friends email to belong to an online group, supplies were purchased at craft shows which ran for several days and for some that was a serious shopping adventure. All stamps were wood mounted and stalls were not allowed to sell ones that weren't, this made the suitcases very heavy for the trip home.

We utilized household items for creations, the cost was then added to the grocery bill.

Craft ideas came from magazines and for me it came from a snail mail group call the rubber stamp book club(RSBC), where books were for a member and then sent out for other members to create a page and then to pass it on. Later I then joined the advance rubber stamp book club(TARSBC), this was a little different as each book was create in a particular theme.

Here are some pages that I have created. The first one is for a pink & green theme. I only seem to put green and & pink for flowers but this time I went for a different look.

Supplies:

Stamps: Alota

Paper: pink green and white card

Other: paper clip, copics, sponge, brillance pearlescent sky blue ink, ribbon, punches

The next one was for a pink & brown theme. I used cuttlebug floral fantasy for the back ground and the martha stewart punch for the ruffles.

Supplies:

Stamps: MFT

Paper: white chocolate and burgandy card. DP - stampin up

Other: copics, flowers, brad nestabilities oval, cuttlebug embossing folder.

Hugs

Maryann

Gone fishing

This like like a blast from the past, I had seen this sketch somewhere in my files and when I looked up the link it was from Taylored Expressions back in April 2009.

I made this for my Brother in Law who is always off fishing, sometimes in dams where the only thing you can see is dead trees and water, relying on a gps to get him back home. I used the embossing folder to give the feeling of sticks all around. I hope he manages to catch something and have lots of fun.

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampavie

Paper: Designer paper, green, tan and light blue card

Other: embossing folder, copic,nestabilities, paper piercer and mat, brads

Hugs

Maryann

white with colour

I found this rubber stamp in a container of unmounted rubber stamps. I stamps the image in black and sponged blue around the edges, for a softer effect.
Supplies:
Stamps: unknown - unmounted rubber
Paper: white & DCWV Latte cardstock
Other: Embossing folder, blue ink, martha stewart punch
TFL
Maryann

Orential Flowers

Today's card is just something that I made some time ago,I think I was on holidays. I really can't remember if it was made from a sketch or just my layout idea. I do know it was my first attempt to make background card that was wider than the usual size for the cuttlebug embossing folder. The ribbon is in the middle to hide the join.
Supplies:
Stamps: onyxxpressions - floral centrepiece
Paper: orange, grey and white card
Other: brads, copics, cuttlebug embossing folder, ribbon
TFLMaryann

Ride the wave

I made todays card for the CCEE Stampers sketch CCEE1030, somewhere in my notes I forgot to write the floral theme. I needed a card for a young male birthday and it was a bit hard to put flowers on it. I guess I will probably be like Tosh and get buzzed for the missing flowers, so I will have to try and make another one soon, it is a great sketch.
Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Pretties
Paper: black,blue,white, DP - SU Jersey Shore
Other: Nestabilities, cuttlebug embossing folder - distress stripes, copics

Holly

Hi there,
Don't you just love this cute cat, I grew up a cat lover shhhh don't let my dog hear me say that.
I made this card for Mercy's challenge MTSC52 I am sending it to a cat lover for Christmas.
To add some extra dimension to the red strips I put them into the embossing folder.
Stamps: Penny Black clear stamps Christmas Critters
Paper:Red, white , DP
Other: cuttlebug Embossing folder Holly, flowers, brad, nestabilities label 3
TFL
Maryann

Peek through Christmas

I have decided on a design for my Christmas cards this year, because we are sweltering here in 40 deg (104F) heat I thought of snow. The idea for this card came from a tutorial that I saw on
Dawns stamping studio some time ago. I didn't have the printed acetate so I improvised I think it turned out rather well. What do you think?
Stamps: MFT Sassy sayings
Paper: Real red, white card, acetate
Other: rocket red gold ink, cuttlebug snowflake die & eb folder,ms snowflake punch,kindy glitz, Kiki.k christmas ribbon, oval and word window punch, ms icicle punch
TFL
Maryann

Wedding Day Iris

The wedding was on Saturday and it was beautiful, everything went smoothly the tiny bridal party members 4,2 and 6mths were so well behaved even in our terrible heat.
My Daughter was so excited that she received her own invitation ( not just her name tacked onto Mum and Dads invitation, but one for her and her boyfriend) that she wanted to make her own card, her passion is iris folding, but after making the Heart she was stuck so it was Mum to the rescue, after some discussion we decided to stick with the heart and red and white theme so while she was at work I created.
Stamps: Fiskars - Romance clear stamp set
Paper: Holographic wrapping paper, red & white card
Other: Ribbon, cuttlebug embossing folder- hearts, scallop punch, heart embellishment.
Have a great day
Maryann

Come on Baby

Today I have another new purchase to share with you the cuttle bug embossing folder 'Stars', I saw this used on a card sometime ago and I just needed it. LOL After embossing my card I highlighted the stars with chocolate ink, using my sponging block. The large star was cut using nestibilities template and also sponged. I used several stamps from The Cat's Pajamas, Havin' a pow wow set masking as I went and colouring with copics. All die cut stars were attached with foam tape. Star brads were attached to the bottom row. I made this card for my daughter to give to her boyfriend, "Happy Birthday Adam" I hope you like it.
Stamps: The Cat's Pajamas - Havin' a Pow Wow
Paper: Vanilla, Chocolate,Black, DP- outlaw
Other: Star & oval nestabilities, Star embossing folder- cuttle bug, string, star brads, ds tape, foam tape.

TFL
Maryann

Aged Perfectly

This set from My Favourite Things is one that I purchased from the craft show last month, actually I purchased a few MFT sets.
My Daughter turns 21 next month so I am working on cards with drink glasses, not that I would send her this one, I think it is more suited for someone who is 21 again rather than the first time around. I love the paper piercing, so much easier than colouring the dresses in. I used sketch MFTSC73 for this layout.
Recipe:
Stamps: MFT - Girls night out
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Riding hood Red. DPS - Bella Rose.
Other: Cuttlebug EB Folder - Bubbles, oval punch, copics, Kaiser pearls
TFL
Maryann

Soccer Star

I made this card for My Daughters friend who just turned 18, and I must say that it was quite a challenge. I had to make a card that was not a girly card and I had to use soccer balls on it, as Kiki is soccer crazy. I think I did rather well.
Firstly I sent a SOS to a friend as I did not have any soccer stamps, she sent me some links for clip art. Thanks Frances
I chose this little soccer ball and printed it so I had 9 images, I found the what a star ribbon in my supplies and paired it with black grosgrain ribbon. The stars were made with my nestibilities and I used rub ons for the number 18. The circle behind the stars was cut with my circle nestibilities and put through the Argyle Cuttlebug embossing folder. I then used my sponging block to apply black ink to the raised areas. To finish the card I added brads and paper piercing.
Supplies: White and Black card, black ink, cuttlebug eb folder,nestabilities, ribbons, brads, paper piercing tool and mat, clip art, rub ons, sponging block.
TFL
Maryann

Lighthouse

I have been looking at past sketches over at scs and came across this one, sc118, which was fairly easy to case. I have used a stamp that I have had for some time, I like it because it is great to watercolour.
Recipe:
Stamps:PSX
Other: Cuttlebug - d'vine swirls, water colour pencils


TFL
Maryann

Summer Escape

I created this card for this weeks sketch challenge at SCS. I used the smallest square from the square nestabilities range and the cuttlebug embossing folder tiny bubbles for the background. The DP (designer paper) is some that I found in my stores.
Recipe:
Stamps: Fiskars- flipn'flop clear stamps,Stampin up - ocean commotion
Paper: DP-Bali breeze, CS-brillant blue, tempting turquoise.
Other: Ink Brillance black & pearlscent ice blue, cuttlebug EF tiny bubbles, Nestabilities

TFL
Maryann