Big Wishes to Share -- for Path of Positivity

It's time for some midway inspiration at the Path of Positivity Challenge blog, where our theme this month is 'Sharing'. I am sharing a birthday card I made for a special friend using a digi from one of our wonderful sponsors, Limited Runs.

This Limited Runs image, Mouse & Big Cupcake, was colored with Copic markers.  I used a Spellbinders die to cut it out.  The cupcake-shaped card is a cutting file from The Cutting Cafe. The sentiment is computer-generated.  The sequins are from Close To My Heart. I used a scoreboard to make the paper look like a cupcake wrapper.

Sharing birthday wishes with special people -- I think that's a perfect way to spread joy!

I hope you'll join us at the Path of Positivity Challenge blog. You could win a gift certificate from our wonderful sponsor -- Limited Runs.

You Are Pawesome!

I had a chance to make a quick CAS card this afternoon for the Gerda Steiner 72 hour challenge:

This image, appropriately enough, is called "Mouse with Balloon" by Gerda Steiner.  The sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp.  I used Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils to color the mouse image. 

Off to make supper, and enter this in the 72-hour challenge.  Fun, fun!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Gerda Steiner  -72 hour challenge

Birthday Wishes Pop Up Card

I'm posting today for The Cutting Cafe.  We had the freedom to make any project from the store we wanted.  I hadn't tried the Pop Up Card Cutting Files yet, so this was my chance! There are several cards, and several options for each card in the set.  Here's mine:

I made this for a dear friend, who's birthday was yesterday.  I'm hoping to see her tomorrow, and deliver it in person.  This is, of course, the Flower Pot Pop Up Card cutting file.  I used papers from Close To My Heart and Simple Stories.  The tag is a die from Paper Wishes.  It has a matching stamp set that I used. 

This card was much less intimidating than I thought it would be.  I plan to make many more now that I've mastered this one.  Try them, they are really fun!

Visit the Cutting Cafe blog on July 21 to see what wonderful creations the rest of the talented design team made.  You won't be disappointed!  Leave a comment on the blog and you might even win 3 sets of your choosing. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
AUD Sentiments -- ATG with a Sentiment
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

You're Berry Special -- for Crafty Sentiments Inspirations

I have a short tutorial on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog today, showcasing an absolutely delightful Summertime rubber stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs.

First, the finished project:

Strawberry season is just wrapping up here where I live.  Few things bring as much excitement as when the berries ripen.  We're all busy picking, cleaning, canning, jamming, and in my case, creating strawberry related projects.  I'll show you how I created this treat bag with a few easy scores and folds.

Cut a piece of 10 1/2 by 7 1/2 INCH card stock.  I used double-sided on this, to get the decorative rim to the bag.

Score at 2.5 inches and 7.5 inches

turn the card stock 180 degrees.

Score at 11 inches and 6.5 inches

Fold one of the edges inward.  This will be the bottom.  Fold one outward.  This will be the top, and the decorative rim. 

I scored triangles in the bottom at .5 increments, but this isn't necessary (it just makes it look a bit "fancier").

Punch holes at the top at 1.5, 4, 6.25, and 8.5 inches. 

Fold on score lines.  Use a strong adhesive or glue on the bottom of the bag to hold it together, and where it overlaps.  Add your favorite ribbon for a handle.

The image I used on the front of the bag is Crafty Sentiments Designs rubber stamp, Eating Strawberries. She was colored with Copic markers.  I used 2 different dies from a Paper Wishes tag set to cut out the Eating Strawberries rubber stamp and sentiment.  The "Berry Special" sentiment is a stamp from Close To My Heart. 

I hope you give this simple gift bag idea a try!

Seriously You -- for The East Wind

It's Friday, which means there's a New Release at The East Wind today.  This one is really special.  Do you love to color with your markers or pencils?  Are skin and hair your favorites to color?  You're in for a treat!  Today's new release is Aurora 'Scarf Lover'.

Isn't she fun?

I colored Aurora 'Scarf Lover' with Copic markers, then fussy cut her.  She is mounted on a journal card from Echo Park.  I used a Close To My Heart border punch, and a tag from the same Echo Park collection.  There's a bit of Timeless Twine on this card, too. 

Check out what other design team members did with this new release in The East Wind Facebook group today, and please follow me on Instagram. 

Spread Your Own Sunshine -- for QKR Stampede

It's Friday, so it's once again time for a new challenge at the QKR Stampede challenge blog. Our theme this week is "You Are My Sunshine" (use a sun somewhere on your project).  Here's my inspiration:

I used QKR Stampede digi "Picking Flowers"(digi11401) on this card.  The sentiment is my own, and is computer generated.  I also believe it very strongly.  We have to make our own sunshine, and spread it each and every day.  I colored the Picking Flowers image with Copic markers and fussy cut her.  The sun background was cut out on my Silhouette Cameo.  The papers and sequins are from Close To My Heart. 

Join us this week at QKR Stampede for our 'You are my Sunshine' challenge.  I'd love to see what you make! 

Be Yourself -- Guest Designing for Art By Miran FB Challenge

Woohoo!  I recently won a challenge at Art by Miran, and was asked if I wanted to guest design for their Facebook Challenge that starts today.  If?  Of course!!  Who wouldn't?!?  I LOVE Art by Miran images, so I jumped up and down with excitement, then jumped at the chance.

I chose this delightful image to work play with for the challenge:

This Art By Miran image is Punkette Peta. I thought her style was irresistible. I colored her with Copic markers.  The sentiment is from a Close To My Heart stamp set.  It seemed to fit Punkette Peta's style quite well! The background paper for the tag is from Cosmos Cricket. The tag dies are from Paper Wishes.  The feathers are from my stash, and the crinkle ribbon is 3 Girl JAM.

I want to thank Vannessa Hasty from the Art by Miran Facebook team for arranging this guest design spot for me today.  I had a blast making this tag!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Art by Miran Challenge -- ATG
TTCRD Challenge -- ATG (1 of 2)
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
D.L. Art -- July Linky Challenge
Brown Sugar Challenge -- Girly