Flowers for the Day

Welcome!

Wednesday was my eldest daughter's Birthday, but since we're celebrating tonight, I made this card ~

A simple vase of flowers, a die cut frame, a stamped border and an embossed background.  While these aren't real flowers, the real bouquet was delivered to her on her actual Birthday.   Let's talk about those color choices -- Hubbs boxed and gift-wrapped a present with a dark teal wrap, and thus this bouquet was born!  What can't you see in this photo?

I wanted to add filler flowers without adding any more colors, so the leaves were "colored" with a silver gel pen, while the flowers were given the "crystal" treatment.

Oh, and Bellis?  The scientific name of the Daisy!

Since I have used almost all new products, except the frame, this will be going to NBUS #79, Penny Black October - Anything Goes, and Triple B - October (do you see coral?).

 

Supplies:

   PB - Dainty Daisies/dies, Handpicked/dies, Dashed Design e/f (all NBUS) and Classy Frames

Gotta run -- lots to do before the celebration tonight!

~ TK

 

FAN-tastic!

Hello!

Today's card is masculine, or at least a good attempt - lol...  A Birthday card for today.

While I bought this image a while ago, I'm just getting to using it.  I'm really hoping the snarky attitude is appreciated, as sometimes it is, sometimes not so much!  The image was stamped, then ink blended using very small brushes.  While you can't see it in the photo, there is actually 3 colors of brown used, BUT the darker color on the face isn't visible in the photo.  I actually saw this coloring done on the Unity website and thought it was awesome.  After coloring, I used the dies to cut down the main image, plus using the outside frame from a larger die.

This'll go to NBUS #79

That's it for today, and I'm off like a jackrabbit to get all my errands done today while I can!

Have a great day!

~ TK

WCMD?

 Welcome, Friends!

Did someone say World Card Making Day?  Yep, and I intended on spending the entire day, blissfully in my craft room!  Isn't there a saying about well-laid plans?  I'm assuming that you've guessed that my plans didn't work out...  While I did spend a bit of time in my room, I only merely planned out two cards and started the initial stamping.  Then, revenge Sunday came and I was going to steal back all of that time stolen from my craft room the day before - HA!  Yep, that didn't work either, but I did complete two cards.  Here they are ~

A sweet PB stamp, all colored with Copics and a bit of WoS added to the snow, which you can't see - lol.  The background debossed (de-pierced?), a panel of dp added, the image and sentiment popped up.

The cutie is the second image of the same PB set, again colored with Copics and placed on a pierced panel, a golden arch laying on my desk and a gold-foiled sentiment popped up.

Well, I got TWO Christmas cards done -- yay for me!

Because both of these cards are PB and unused, I'll be sending this to their challenge October - "Anything Goes" and NBUS #79

Supplies:

   Card 1 ~ PB Frosty Feathers & dies (NBUS), Plaited Frames (also NBUS); HB Pierced Fancy Flakes PFS Fancy Label Frame (NBUS); Carta Bella dp (OoB)

   Card 2 ! PB Frosty Feathers & dies (NBUS), PFS Sparkling Diamond cp; WF Nested Dome dies; Splb Merry Messages pp (NBUS) 

Have a GREAT day, be kind to yourself, see you soon!

~ TK

The Edge of Bethlehem

 Good Day!

(actually I'm talking myself into that!)

My day was rough, for a number of reasons, but I have a chance to post a couple of cards, so it'll end on a better note - hallelujah!

I used an NBUS edger die, purchased just a couple months ago, and a couple different Nativity sets that were first used last year and here's what I came up with ~

The new Bethlehem edger die, popped up over the nativity scene.  I really wanted to use certain color combos, which aren't typical nativity colors but I think they worked.  The nativity was placed over silver glitter card, as was the Bethlehem cut out of it too.

I was hoping to get a glimmer of that silver but it eludes me...

This is another nativity, in blue and gold!  I also used a sub-sentiment on this one.  Hubbs decided to count all the layers, and was totally amazed that it is 8-layers thick!  Yes, I believe it'll be hand-delivered!

The silver above may have eluded me, but the gold shined bright!

Supplies:

   PB - Bethlehem Edger die (NBUS)

   Splb - Rejoice Nativity die (1st card), Nativity Layered die

Thank you for taking time from your day for the visit and any kind words left behind.  I'm off to have a relaxing end to my day, and I hope you have a fabulous one!

~ TK

Thanks for being You

 Welcome, Friends!

Today I've got a card for Color Hues #118 -- I mean, who can withstand a color combo like that?  Smokey blue and Sage green -- I just can't say enough.  The DT cards were fantastic, plus the cards in the gallery will be just as great.   So here's my contribution ~

An embossed panel, a label to place the pretty stem and flowers upon, white hot foiling on an ink blended scrap (same blue) -- pretty easy with colors like those!

You may have noticed that I also used the stencil and used a silver pen through it for the flower center, as random as they were -- it just adds a little interest, yes?

Two colors -- you betcha!  Shading the same color on multiple layers added all the depth I needed.  And I used my CP inks to blend!

LOVE THIS COLOR COMBO! 

Enough said, except that I'm so glad I had time to play!

Supplies:

   Alt - Hills Blossom stencil & dies, Nesting Slim Label dies, Organic Linen e/f

   Splb - A Little Message hfp

Thanks for the visit and have a great hump day!

~ TK ~

Dies, Colors, A Sketch & NBUS

Welcome, welcome!

I finally made it back into my craft room, so I took advantage of the time and made a card for 4 challenges!   While my thoughts came quickly, it took me a bit to get them organized into the actual card.  Here's today's card ~

While the colors (orange and green) aren't a true representation (yep, had some struggles), the colors are actually deeper and a touch of light brown on the flower center, but you get the idea.

I cut the NBUS Coneflower dies from white cardstock, ink blended several layers with depth, plus blending on the leaves.  I love these dies, the embossing is fantastic!  Then, a VERY old doily die came to mind to use for the circle element from the sketch -- I actually had one cut already in the pocket, cool!  I popped up some edges of the leaves, curled a few petals and adhered everything down.  The sentiment was then pressed, die cut and added to the card.  Hmmm, a little plain -- so I added the debossing, three lines on two of the edges -- perfect!

Supplies:

   HB - Coneflower dies (NBUS)

   MFT - Scalloped Doily die

   Splb - A Little Message pp sentiment

This'll be going to JUGs #791 - Dies/Anything Goes; Color Hues #117 - Orange & Green; The Flower Challenge #106 - sketch and NBUS #78

 

  

 

Thanks for the visit!  Have a GREAT remainder of the week.  I hope it's cooling in your neck of the woods, we're getting a bit of reprieve here, we even had a few thunderstorms and showers last night.

~ TK ~

Two for the Nativity

Welcome!

Today's cards come from my need to still catch up on my Christmas stash, but also to use my NBUS Christmas bin!  Yep, I have two separate bins - oy!  While I usually try to make my cards unique, I've decided that with the goal off my need, I'm going to at least try to make two cards from each set that I break out of the NBUS jail, so here it goes ~

I'm sorry I can't give credit, but one of you incredible cardmakers recently enabled me to buy this die, and honestly, I'm so glad you did!  I love everything nativity and so this was an easy one.  I cut the die in two colors, blue foil and glitter cs from PFS.  I then swapped the bits and thus it became two cards!  This first card had a dome placed behind and a foiled sentiment popped up.  This one is Hubbs' favorite.

This second card was placed on a kraft background and a double layered, foiled sentiment.  This one is my favorite, though it doesn't have the "pop" that the first does.  Not really unique from the first, as it was "after" that I came up with a whole lot more ideas...

Do you have a favorite?

Supplies:

   MB - Nativitgy Drop

       Card 1 - WF Nested Dome die; PFS Magical Holiday pp

        Card 2 - Splb Holiday Sentiments 2 hfp

I'll be sending one of these to Peace On Earth #94 (the church in the upper left, in honor of the nativity), NBUS #78 and JUGs #791 Anything Goes - Dies

 

Thanks for the visit and have a blessed day!

~TK~

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