Faith Wreath

Good Day, Fine Feathered Friends!

(or at least that's what Hubbs would say - lol)

Today's card brings the reverse foiling of this card, something I'm not sure I'm that good at...  You decide.  While I know that this "wreath" isn't really for Christmas, with all that foiling I believe it's an easy pass.

I reverse foiled, cut it out with the die and then cut out the die again on the top layer of white cardstock.  Behind the negative, or between the two layers of white, I placed a red piece of cardstock glued to the white with only the very center removed.  Clear as mud, right?!  I added a red ribbon and bow, then placed the foiled sentiment overtop.

So why don't I think it worked?  Well my issue is that once you reverse foil it and pull off the clear portion of the foil, it always leaves what appears to be tiny scratches or imperfections in the reversed portion.  Now, while you can't see it from your view, it's there and kind of annoys me...

Anyone else have this issue?  Anyone have a solution?

Yes, I heat the solid plate twice, then time it once more with the foil and cardstock in place.

Well, that's my dilemma for the day!  Lol -- wouldn't it be grand if all problems were this simple?

Supplies:

   PFS - Floral Octagon Frame pp

   Splb - Holiday Greetings pp

Yep, I'll be submitting this to Christmas Kickstart #101

Well I'm off on a couple of errands and then a few hours of squishing on my newest grandson!

Have a blessed day.

~ TK ~

Joy Wreath

Welcome, Friends and Visitors!

Today's card started with the Christmas greenery prompt over at Peace On Earth #94, and then I was further prompted by the photo montage.

I started by an NBUS wreath press plate and tried several different ways with it; however I just wasn't happy.  At that point, I zeroed in on the vintage-y look of the montage and had a light bulb moment.  At first, I inked the plate with Delicata gold.  While the effect was pretty, it just didn't show enough.  Then the plate was inked with PFS Doe ink to help it stand out a bit.  While it was pretty, I lost the gold shimmer so I reinked in Delicata.  Bingo!  It worked!  However, the camera just doesn't capture it enough, so you'll have to trust me ~

I used the doe ink one more time, inking all the edges to make it vintage-y.  I then used gold WoS for the poinsettia centers and small little stems, then clear for the poinsettia leaves and berries.  A few sequins and a shimmery red ribbon bow to finish this one off.

This will also go to NBUS #77 for the new, unused press plate.

 

Supplies:

   Splb - Holiday Foliage Joy pp

Thank you for the visit, and I'm so happy to be back in my crafty space!

Hope you have a great week.

~ TK ~

Buzzing with Happiness FMS #700 - Happy Birthday!

Welcome, Friends.

Yay!  Did I say I was excited to make it to the party?

I am.  What a feat, and Happy Birthday to FMS for every challenge it took to get here!

While I knew I wasn't even close to participating in the challenge from the beginning, I did surprise myself while checking back -- my first challenge was 248!  After starting my blog, I did not participate in any challenges for a while, only posting and hoping I didn't scare everyone away who tripped upon it.  I guess I didn't because I still have friends - lol!

Here's my card for the current sketch ~

  

While I strayed from the sketch a bit, I had fun!  To be honest, is the sketch an inspiration or should I have followed it closer?

I started with the gnomes and bees, coloring then cutting them.  I also wanted to use the postage dies so I figured out my placement and popped up the stamp dies, then glued down the gnomes and bees.  Hmm the bottom still looked bare, so I embossed it with a honeycomb die and popped up my sentiment.  Is the yellow overpowering?  Too much?  Lastly, I used Wink of Stella on all the wings.  None of these products had seen the light of day for a while.

Ok, then I second-guessed myself and decided I'd like to try a white sentiment strip.  Which do you prefer?

Do you have an idea for FMS #700?  Again, while I strayed a bit, I really like this card!  Who's it going to?  One never knows!

Supplies:

   MFT Buzzing with Happiness stamps/dies, Peek A Boo Honeycomb die

   WF - Nesting Postage die

That's it for me, Peeps!  I hope you all have a marvelous weekend.  And if you're like up, under a heat warning of triple digits until mid-Wednesday, stay safe and cool!

~ TK ~

To Let You Know...

Howdy!

I'm coming at you today with a quick post, I'm just so excited I got to my craft room!

The card will be visiting The Flower Challenge #105 - Add Embellishments ~

An NBUS press plate was used for foiling with champagne foil, then colored with Copics.  While I have the matching die, I decided to play with the octagon shape and cut it down with my trimmer so I could pop it up over the pierced background.  See those octagons back there?  I thought they played well with the wreath shape.  I added a small twine bow and a few sparkly, glitter drops and the pressed sentiment from another NBUS set.  Here's a close-up for the shine ~

Supplies:

   PFS - Stitched Octagon cp, Floral Octagon pp (NBUS)

   LDRS - Breezy Blossom pp (NBUS sentiment)

ETA:  NBUS #77

That's it for me today!  I hope you're having a fabulous weekend -- see you soon!

~ TK ~

It Was Always You

 Hello and welcome!

Today's post will be a quick one, as I'm heading out the door shortly to celebrate our 38th Anniversay!

This card was made for.... well, you know who ~

Am I stuck on birds lately?  Well maybe, but that's only because I have several new packs in my mountain of products to be used!  I started with a new embossing folder, embossing the card front.  Then I foiled the new hex frame, with prismatic foil, onto some red cardstock and cut it down with my trimmer (I sure wish it had a die for all those wonderful angles!).  My new bird stamp was Copic colored, cut with its die, and popped up the card base.  I did contemplate a wobbler, but time was of the essence, plus I needed to stay somewhat serious, right?!  My new sentiment was "pressed" onto cotton card, and the "heart" added before attaching to the base.

What?  That heart looks a little wonky to you?  Well, think again, it's actually the worm die from the bird set!  haha - I thought it was quite appropriate.  I think Hubbs has warped my sense of humor, but then again it may have been wonky to begin with.

NBUS products 

Birds, this one was obvious, right?!

all NBUS Supplies:

   HB - Diamond Plate e/f

   LDRS - Hex Frame pp

   Unity - Flock Talk

   Splb - Always You Timeless Sentiments pp

That's it for me, thanks for the quick visit and see you hopefully soon!

Hugs,

TK

Still Younger

 Hello... and yes, I went there!

I know, you've seen this guy before but I'm having such fun and I knew a certain someone would really appreciate the humor.  So, this card went to my dad, who's 88 years young today!  Happy Birthday!

My whacky chicken is at it again for another Birthday!  This time I blended a rectangular background, stamped, colored in Copics and fussy-cut my image.  Then the flames, spots on his hat, balloon and the platter were all treated with WoS.  Can't see it?

Supplies:

   Unity - Still Peckin' Fabulous, background Basic stencils

Edited to add to Darnell's IDEA Calendar - Ink

And here's hoping that everyone has a Peckin' Fabulous day.

Hugs,

TK

Sending Hugs

 Welcome, welcome!  I'm so glad you stopped by.

Today I have yet another stenciled card -- oy!  I told you I might be addicted!  It's a little unfortunate that I didn't get these in for Darnell's Stencil Week, but I'll try again.  Another occasion, another card, another day of fun!

I stamped and heat embossed the floral bouquet, then stenciled and die cut it out.  It was prepped for popping up, but then what to put it on?  Again, I shopped my NBUS stash and found a pretty little pierced cover plate that worked perfectly -- it just looks so dainty!  Again, a couple NBUS products, so this'll go to NBUS #76 and to Triple B:  July (blooms, of course)

 

Supplies:

   PFS - Indigo Roses suite (NBUS)

   Ps - Cortina Pinpoint piercing plate (NBUS)

   HB - Mini Messages stamps

The recipient has received this one, so I'm all clear to post!

Here's HUGS to you all!

TK

Strut Your Stuff 2

Hello again!

As you can see, today's card features Mr Cluck Jr, the second image of the previous set, posted here.  He's another fine feathered friend, coaxing a friend to let loose on his Birthday!

Jr was colored with Copics, cut with a postage die, propped up on top of a woodgrain embossed panel, and adhered to the card with his favorite sentiment bannered below.  I fashioned this guy after Color Hues #113 - Red and White.  I hope I didn't ruin the fun by adding a bit of gray to his feathers but his initial cut layer definitely has white too.  After coloring him, I glossied the balloon to make it fun, as if this guy isn't fun enough.  And that orange?  That's just a blend of red, right?

Even though you can't see much of the embossing, it does add an extra something IRL.  And yes, Michele, I added another embossing panel upside down because I liked the texture better 😉

Sometimes a girl's just gotta get on the wild side - lol!

Supplies:

   Unity - Still Peckin' Fabulous

   PB - Postage Die

   Szx - Wooden e/f

Hope you've having a fabulous weekend!  We're moving some family members, taking care of/squeezing on my new grandbaby and dog-sitting for another, so our weekend is full!

Hugs,

TK

 

Stenciling Some Daisies

 Hello again!

Today, I have another stenciled card for you.  Am I hung up on stenciling?  I believe I am... is there a cure for that?  I really don't mind, as I had a good time and so I just kept going!  A new stencil (NBUS), an unused stamp, another occasion to honor and it all came together.

I stenciled the background and then added a sentiment off to the right.  Well, I didn't really care for it hindsight, so I stamped the sentiment strip and set off to find a suitable "cover".  While I was digging through my NBUS pile, I found a stamp set that would work perfectly with the background.  I stamped, colored with Copics, drew a highlight with a gel pen and added WoS to the "berries", then fussy-cut and popped up over the other sentiment.  Win!

If you zoom in 1000x power, you might catch a little twinkle from the WoS.  If not, you'll have to trust me!  This will go to NBUS #76 

Supplies:

   WF - Daisy stencil (NBUS), Nesting Postage die

   HB - Mini Messages stamp (NBUS)

   PFS - Lemons & Blueberries stamp (NBUS)

OK, I'm on a roll now - lol.  Thank you for the visit -- I just love your company!

Hugs,

TK

Collage - Hugs & Wishes

 Hello!

Someone special is to be honored and cherished with this card (not that I don't consider every one of you special!).  The card's been received and so now I can post it, slightly after the Birthday.

Today's card ~

It all started with a "new to me" stencil, and I figured that it would make a beautiful card too!  I ink blended with the four colors, cut with the postage collage die and popped it up on thin foam.  The sentiment was stamped, cut and attached with another layer of thin foam.  Here's a closer look ~

Oh!  And a few pink vellum mini butterflies.  Since I have two NBUS products used, I'll be sending this to NBUS #76.

Also sending this to Triple B

Happy Birthday, Girl Friend!  Hope you had a spectacular Birthday!

Supplies:

   WF - Postage Collage die, Spring Breeze stencil (NBUS)

   Ps - Bunches o' Butterflies dies (NBUS)

   PTI - Stylish Sentiment:  Birthday

Hugs,

TK

Strut Your Stuff

Happy 4th of July!

Today's post is all about a Birthday card.  Not quite a 4th of July Birthday, but close and any Birthday counts, right?!  I made a masculine card to post for today, using a brand-new product, so definitely NBUS.  This Birthday card has already been delivered ~

Mr Clucks was stamped, Copic colored and placed over a matching/fun piece of patterned paper.  Isn't that sentiment just fun?  The others in the set are equally fun too.

This will be sent to NBUS #76

Supplies:

   Unity - Still Peckin' Fabulous (NBUS)

   HB - The Bees Knees pp

Hugs,

TK

 

Success?

 Hello and welcome!

Today's card was made for a recent wedding, and the colors fit the bill.  However, while I like the card, it may have some success and some needing a do-over.  Let's take a look,

and by the way, there's some weird angles to show you the shine... ok, here we go ~

While this angle shows you no shine, you get a feel for the card.  The pretty flowers got lost and definitely the sentiment too.  Don't get seasick, but here comes the angle ~

Pointed away from me, and directly to the indirect light was the only way I could capture some shine.  The flowers and leaves were copic-colored after hot-foiling a NBUS plate with silver.  The vellum strip was a great way to not hide the image but a good place for the sentiment to land.  Maybe a smaller sentiment?  Everything was mounted on the card base, after adding the pierced panel.  So this one will go to NBUS #75.

Supplies:

   LDRS - Breezy Blossoms pp (NBUS)

   Splb - Timeless Sentiments pp (also NBUS), New Beginnings Sentiments pp

   MFT - Pinpoint Leaf piercing cover plate

I know, I know, don't be so hard on yourself... you're your own worst critic BUT, a girl can learn, right?!

That's all for me!  Thank you for the visit and all kind words received.

Hugs,

TK

   

Stenciling In A Birthday?

 Good day, Friends!

Did I say that right in the title?  Stencil?  Pencil?  Something like that... lol!  Today's card fits a few challenges, so this'll go to JUGS 782 - stencil, Inkspiration #344 - stencil/no twist, Color Throwdown Challenge #835 - turquoise, green, yellow and NBUS#75!  Whew!

At first, I knew I had some stencils that were NBUS, so I started sorting through those and found this one.  Then, when searching for color inspiration, I found this wonderful choice at CTD.  Now, how to use them?  Do orchids actually come in turquoise?  Not really, but I did research and found that they're either colored blue OR may be a rare orchid that is blue, meaning rarity, peace and hope -- PERFECT!  I stayed to the overall turquoise for my color, achieved by combing my green and a blue, keeping more blue to center to stay true to the "rare" orchid.  I tried a couple different yellows but when I put it all together, I wasn't really happy with the tone, so I opted for another layer of sentiment with a softer yellow.

After toning down the sentiment layer, it needed a bit more yellow so I added the sequins to add a little pizzazz.  I'm pretty happy with this and it only took me 3 tries!  Lol -- when you're not in your crafty zone much, one tends to get a bit rusty.... Must.Work.On.That.... soon!

 

Supplies:

    WF - Layered Orchid stencil (NBUS)

    MFT - Elegant Rectangle die

    Splb - A Little Message pp sentiment

That's it for this post.  Thank you for the visit, you are appreciated!

Hugs,

TK

Calling All Fathers

 Welcome!

Today will be rapid-fire, as I have a lot to do still BUT I do have a few cards to post.

To all the men who have stepped up to be amazing Fathers, and to those who hope, or hoped to be, my prayers are for all of you ~

PB - Little Guy (NBUS), HB - Autumn Afternoon pp, PTI - World's Greatest

HB - Fishing Line (NBUS), PTI World's Greatest, PB - Elegant Stitching frames, MB - Woodsy Plaid pp

CCC - Sundae Funday, WF - Nested Dome dies, HB - Great Outdoors

ME - Bear Hugs, Alt. - Nested Slim dies, LF - Scripty Words, PTI - World's Greatest, HB - Great Outdoors pp

That's it for me today, but I hope that all men have a terrific day!

TK

Welcome, Little One!

Hello!

Today's card is because, well, I'm a Grandma again!  Yay!

My eldest grandson just turned 13, so it's about time we added a wee one to the family.

Meet Asher Tobias

June 7th, 2025, 04:58 a.m.

7# 11 oz., 20 1/2 in.

All credit to Vicki, because these are my CASEs of her card here.

This was my second CASE, but my fave!  While I still LOVE Vicki's card, this is my final attempt, 

and I love it!

I cut a different star from the center of my linen paper (same as the back panel which gave me texture), ink blended in a pale blue allowing the white to peek through.  I had the small dark blue star from the card but, but ink blended it a bit of darker blue around the edges.  The stars were cut, one colored blue, then small strips of paper were added as strings and mounted.  The sentiment was stamped, cut and hung off-center.  Oh, I did go back to add WoS to my "balloons"!

Supplies:

   SSS - Vented Star die, Mini Stars die

   MFT - Stars Above dies, Beautiful Baby stamps

My original card...  No subliminal messages about the NFL colors used please, I was going boy!

No, I don't have any dies like Vicki's, nor could I find any like it so I went with this die from Amazon -- I DO NOT recommend it!  It doesn't cut well, it left chads everywhere, edges to manually clean up and uneven spaces - ugh!  

My afterthoughts were that "I could do better".   Honestly, I think the poor cutting of the die was wearing on me... thus, making the card above.  

P.S.  I also need a very subtle embossing folder...

Supplies:

   Darice - Argyle e/f

   MFT - Stars Above dies

   PTI - Baby Mini

Welcome to the world, Sweet Baby Boy!

Thanks for the visit, Friends!

I may be off to get in a squeeze with Babykins!

Hugs,

TK