Daring card makers challenge

This was the challenge.

Draw a Bird Day
Did you know that April 8th is officially draw a bird day? Me neither until I was stuck for a dare and looked up the significance of April 8th. So let's give it a go!
Draw a bird
If you really can't face drawing your own bird then I will allow stamped or paper pieced birds as well.

This was my Paper Pieced bird using the oval cutting system from Creative Memories and the Heart punch.




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peachy Keen stamp challenge #47

The challenge was to use the sketch provided to come up with a creation. I came up with an 8 x 8 scrap book page. It seems on 2nd look part of the challenge was to add some Bling. I missed the boat on that, unless want to call the ribbon bling. I also enhanced the edges of the green paper with some liquid chalk. I used the creative memories circle cutting system to get my circles. In hind sight there is plenty of room to add bling but bling does not always work so well when placing pages in a book. None the less here is my take on the sketch.

365 Cards Challenge Day 13

The challenge was to use the Sketch provided. I have started re thinking my card making. I do anywhere from 4-10 cards a week, More than I can use in a lifetime I think. I have planned on donating many of my cards to the Church Bizarre and to friend that is trying to raise money to go on a mission to Haiti. I have also started looking into Operation Write Home (http://www.owhstarsandstamps.org/) The guidelines for card submission are pretty specific but all with good reason so I thought I might start making some cards to send to them. At any rate here is my take on the sketch. I took it pretty literal. It is a 6 x 6 card so I will have to make the envelope. I used the creative memories circle cutting system to get my circles and the cuttlebug folder on the green. The main background paper is from a new DCWV paper pack I just bought. I love love love their papers, such pretty papers and a nice thick quality stock.

till next time keep creating.

Summer Scrap book page

This summer scrap book page features the Creative Memories Page planner template. Also on this page is the creative memories butterfly punch. Simple and straight forward, quick page when your as far behind as I am

Summer Scrap book page

This summer scrap book page features the Creative Memories Page Layout template. Also on this page is the creative memories butterfly punch. Simple and straight forward, quick page when your as far behind as I am

Summer Scrap book page

The simple titles on this page tie it together. I used the creative memories mini letter. Also used on this page was the new creative memories decorative blade that goes with the new paper trimmer.

Summer Scrap book page

I used a Martha Stewart punch on both side of a strip of paper to get the border on the right. I enhanced the edges with the Creative Memories chalking ink. The creative memories Victorian Corner rounder was used on the pictures

Summer Scrap Book Page

This page is a tribute to Sadie dog who passed on this fall, Therefore these pictures capture her last summer at the lake. I used the "inside" from the previous pages cut and mounted it in the upper left side. The title was done using common black letters. And the Oval at the bottom of the page is my journaling. This page certainly holds a special place in many hearts.

Summer Scrap Book Page

In order to get more milage from 1 sheet of printed paper: I took the Creative Memories Large Square cutting tool and cut the center out. This enabled me to use the "frame" part on one page and the Center cut on another page. This page features the "frame" part mounted on Chocolate card stock. I also cut the corners using the creative memories victorian Corner chomper. I introduced the use of embroidary floss. I Cut circles using the CM circle cutter and punched tiny holes to get the Dog tag look. In this way I was able to Identify each dog by name and the last names give some clue as to who what family the dog belongs to. Cause after all Dogs are fmaily members too.

Summer Scrap Book Page

This two page spread is largly done on white card stock. I was able to make the 1 sheet of double sided Blue / gold paper strech over 6 pages. The use of the this paper identified the theme through the 6 pages as having to do with the Treasure Hunt. I used Thickers as the title for my page. And serval Creative Memories cutting tools were used. I used the tearing tool with black card stock to mat my photos. The Creative Memories Star punch is also featured on this page. This pages features many ways to use up scraps. The Postive/negitive features in the lower corners of the spread. Store bought themed stickers were also used to fill in the white space and enhance this page.

Summer Scrap Book Page

Here again I used the Creative Memories Letter cutting system along with the CM Primary Summer Power Pallet. I used the Ranger Perfect Pearls mixed with water and paint as directed and used a mini Mister to enhance the letters. It does not show in the picture nor in real life. I was largely disappointed in this technique. I have since learned other ways the perfect pearls can be used. I use them most in card making with the Perfect pearl pen when writing my sentiment. Watch for addtional posts on Rangers Perfect Pearls.

Summer Scrap Book page

Use of Creative Memories Primary Summer power Pallet on a store bought background. I used the just released CM letter cutting system to do the title of Big Shoes. I cut the letter and inked the edges. Several of these pages were done at a weekend crop away. It was nice to have the help and input of friends. I was leary of transporting my Circut therefore it was nice to have the CM letter cutting system along. It was a fraction of the price of cricut and a lot less stressful to transport.

Summer Scrap Book Page

Use of the Creative Memories Power Pallet on a background of store bought yellow card stock. A good way to get more "mileage" from your more expensive printed papers. Again enhansed with the Viva Decor pens, my new favorite tool at the time. Just be careful of drying times when usuing these pens. Hand written name tages identifying who is in the pictre is a time saver. Not every page has in incorporate every technique and tool you own. Plus your hand writing is as much of a legacy as the pictures.

Summer Scrap Book Page

Again I used the Creative Memories Primary Summer power Pallet and enhanced this page with the Viva Decor pens.

Summer Scrap book

This pages features Creative Memories Primary Summer power pallet. I used the Creative Memories Heart punch to make the edge of the sun. It is the botton half of several hearts in yellow with inked egdes and covered in a circle, make by using the CM ( Creative Memories ) circle cutting system. Used the CM tearing tool and enhamsed this page with Viva Decor Pens and Vellum sentiment.

Summer Scrap book page

The page features the new Creative Memories cutting system. There is a learning curve to learning to use this tool however, it works well in a pinch when your cricut is not handy. Trimmed and matted my photos and embellished with Viva Decor Gel Pens

Summer Scrap book page

A couple of simple pages featuring some great nature shots taken at the lake house. Backgrounds were pre printed. Sentiments and letter tags were items I have had in my stash.

A card

You know I really have to get better at keeping "recipes" or posting my projects while I still remember how I did them.


This was a card I did for Monique.

I used the creative memories Oval cutter and paper tape. The word on the front came from the cricut cart I think Geographically Speaking but don't hold me to that.

I used Vellum paper through the laser printer for the sentiment.

Summer Scrap book page

A 2 page spread featuring the title done with Thickers letters. I have got a ton of mileage from these. Sometimes having to alter the letter to make a new letter. I used the creative memories tearing tool to use 1 sheet of 12 x 12 printed paper over the 2 pages and still have a good size chunk left over. Embellishments with viva decor pen and some stickers from my stash. Rounded some corners and used the Creative Memories oval cutter on the one photo and matted it in red.

Summer Scrap book page

An easy page to put together. I found a poem years ago in the local paper written by Jack Torres and I immediately thought about how I could use this on a campfire page. It just goes to show that inspiration can come from the strangest places. I featured only clips from the poem on the page. I used a Journaling template I had in my stash. Enhanced it with bic fine tip markers and viva decor on the corners. The moon in the upper right was pre printed on the page ( don't remember the page company) and I enhanced the moon with some iridescent glitter glue. All and all I am pleased with the way it came together.