Wonderful Friend

 Welcome!

The sun is shining, the crocus and bulbs are popping through the soil and I'm squinting - lol!  Boy, it's amazing what happens when the sun comes out.  We've had an extremely mild winter, with no snow and only some rain but I miss the snow!  Come on, can we have a bit of weather before the yardwork starts up again?  I know, I know, I should be thankful because there are plenty that got hammered this winter by cold and snow but I actually miss it.

On to the card, shall we?  Today's card was needed for a friend, a thank you of sorts, well kinda!  She'll get it...  It all started with Color Hues #126 challenge - Pink & Red, which was quickly emphasized by Triple B - January.  Okay, two in a row!  Who could I say no to those colors?!

 

Right!

Lots of red, pink and some white, plus don't forget about those "allowed" neutrals!

My press plate was foiled with Splb Prism foil, then I blended with a light shade of pink, a deep red and two lighter shades of gray.  The center was cut with the center die from the set and a pressed sentiment in medium gray was added over the opening.  While I started with a red pressed sentiment, it was quickly decided that the gray would be a much better color -- bingo!

Now, while this close-up appears to be a green-gray, it is indeed not!  I had to hunt around for the perfect grays to avoid that.  I like!  And it's off to the recipient and hopefully received.

Supplies:

   PFS - Splendid Florals pp/die/stencils

   Splb - Yana's Special Sentiments gfp (yes, I pressed with a glimmer plate!)

I hope you've had a magnificent and short week, thus creating what feels like a lovely, long weekend!

Hugs,

TK

PFS C&C August

Hello again, Dear Friends!

I just noticed that I name my last C&C post incorrectly, these cards (and those) were from the August C&C not June.  Oops!

Today's cards will feature the Cozy Blooms set, led by Dawn Woleslagle.  I took a photo with both of Dawn's cards in one photo ~

Both of these cards stayed pretty close to Dawn's lead, using the wide washi tape.

These are are interesting!  These cards were designed by Kristina Werner, and the "woodgrain portion is 2.5"x4.5" but the flowers are wider, so fit nicely in a standard A2 envelope.  They make wonderful little notecards!

This card was designed by Heather Hoffman, and I'm not sure why, but I chose to flip it 90 degrees and a horizontal card instead vertical.  I also used gold glitter cardstock instead of heat embossing the frame.

#pfscreateandconnect

Well that's for it me today -- thank you for the visit!

Hugs,

TK

 

It's Quints!

 Hello, and a warm (okay HOT) welcome!

We've been over 100 for many days, and barely down to upper 90's for equally as long.  Watermelon, anyone?  Other than a Memorial Dinner, I try to stay inside and leave the heat to those young'uns who can stand the heat.  However, I still have to go out in it to drive to work or drive home...

Onto the cards!  I've got a few today, from the same PF Create & Connect, so I'll stop the chatter!

Photo-heavy warning...

Card 1, 2 and 3 ~ designs by Lea Lawson, only varying a bit to my liking ~

This card is hot foiled with the outline press plate, then colored with the stencils, then center cut so a shaker could be made.  I popped up the foiled ephemera over the shaker portion.  The top "envelope" portion is made with a bracket die.

This one was pressed, colored with the stencils, detailed with a Copic and the center cut again.  I chose to not make a shaker and just added my gems around the popped up sentiment.

This one is the same, just different colors -- the middle cs showing through is actually a great peach color but I couldn't get the camera to say that!  The roll of foil shown is Aura, an iridescent gold color.

Card #4 ~

This card is a happy "oopsy"!  I accidentally inked the leaves coral and was going to toss it but after laying it aside, I really liked the color so I used a design by Emily Midget!  This set has 3 pieces to press, but I struggle with the alignment of the 3rd/outline layer, even using PF's template that was provided.  However, I think the outline made this card artsy, and I really love the color!

Card #5 ~

This design is thanks to Heather Hoffman!  I foiled my outline in silver, stenciled in my colors, wrapped and coiled memory thread, then attached my sentiment.  I'm loving these colors!  And the fun thread!

Supplies:

   PFS - Splendid Florals press plates (3)/stencils & die; Blanket Stitch Bracket dies; Oval die; foiled ephemera pack

   DMC - Memory Thread 

 Now that you've hung with me through all that, you are excused to go take a nap - lol.  Thank you for the visit, you mean so much to me and I really enjoy & appreciate your friendship!

Hugs,

TK

A Trio of PFS

 Hello and welcome!

Today I'm bringing a trio of cards from the recent PFS Create & Connect - Hot Foil/Press Plate event.  We made two cards for each class, plus two Make & Takes to do on your own.  Today's cards actually come from Class 3 -- why class 3 first?  Well, because I already got to use one, so why wreck the suspense on the other classes - lol.  This class was taught by Emily Midgett, so the first two cards are her designs ~

Card #1 uses a beautiful floral press plate, then inked through stencils.  The center "label" portion is actually made with one of the dies that came with our kits, and the sentiments are all pre-foiled ephemera packs.  A bit of soft blending under the label and this card is good to go -- love the soft inking and delicate colors on this one.  This is a full slimline, which isn't my go-to but I didn't want to cut off too much of the beautiful flowers to make it mini.

Card #2 is very interesting and beautiful!  A press plate was pressed into the base and then blended around the edges.  And that beautiful oval?  Remind anyone of the old cameos?  It is a negative press plate, so you ink the orange portion, and the remaining white is the negative portion -- so cool!  I really love this card 😊

This one is one of the Make & Takes for this class, a design by Heather Hoffman -- be still my heart!  Another one of the great cards from the classes... #pfcreateandconnect

Well, it took me awhile to start getting these posted.  While I made the class cards (all but one) during the session, it took a while to get the M&T's done, around "life".  I hope you've enjoyed these, and I'll be back for more.

Supplies:

   Card #1 PFS - Honeysuckle pp/stencil/die; Blanket Stitch Bracket dies; foiled ephemera sentiment; gold dust dots

   Card #2 PFS - Splendid Florals Detail pp; Oval Blossom pp/dies; foiled ephemera sentiment; gold dots

   Card #3 PFS - Honeysuckle pp/stencil/die; Framed Floral Arch die; foiled ephemera sentiment; gold dots

Thank you, All, for the visit!  Stay cool and see you soon!

Hugs,

TK

Friends & Strength

 Hello!

I have a couple cards to share today, I know, a rarity these days.  These cards started from a recent PFS Craft Along.  While I was late getting to the event, I was also quickly pulled away again due to family matters.  The first card was made CASEing Lea Lawson and her event creation ~

Love, love, love this stenciling and colors for the background!  I'm second-guessing the use of ivory glitter cs on a white cardbase, but Hubbs says it works due to the colors, white cs and white border on the die cuts.  Here's a close-up to hopefully catch a bit of shimmer from the glitter frame and foiled flowers!

Nope!  No shimmer or shine there!  A bit of overcast skies...

Then there were leftover flowers, so the second card became a reality, especially since I needed a Sympathy card due to another family member passing ~

Another glimpse with shine ~

Supplies:

   (1) PFS Sakura stamps, dies & stencils; Fancy Oval Frame; Simple Plaid stencil (NBUS); Stitched Rectangle die; Ivory glitter cs; Blush glitter drops; and green vellum

   (2) PFS Sakura washi & dies; Notched Corner Frame die; gold glitter cs; clear Iridescent drops; and white vellum; and Splb -  A Little Message pp 

Thank you for the visit, and I hope everything will be back to normal (whatever that is) soon!

Hugs,

TK

#pfcreateandconnect - Class 2 w/Lea Lawson

 Greetings!

Another day, another set of cards from the recent PFS Create and Connect event.  Class 2 was taught by Lea Lawson, Marketing Director, of Pinkfresh Studios!  She does a lot of live videos, you tubes, etc.  Due to having my homework done and supplies set out for each class, I didn't really change up these cards either.  I was, by the end of classes, getting more comfortable about what I could/couldn't do, the self-creating I could impose, etc.  Here are my two cards from Class 2 !

This card, while not captured, was stamped in Versamark and heat embossed in Princess Gold.  Lea had Hero Arts Iridescent Gold, which I am on the hunt for!  I couldn't really tell through the screens what it looked like but I'll bet it's amazing!  I did hear that it can freak you out at first, because lots of gold dust sticks to your panel prior to embossing.  However, she showed us that because there is no Versamark under those areas, it still wipes perfectly clear when the rest is embossed!  Amazing and I'm pretty sure I would've freaked out but it's so logical now.  I love the way the ink blending sticks inside the embossing from the coverplate to accent the card.  Oh yes, I forgot the bling prior to photographing so you'll just have to imagine some.

This card is softer in colors, but I'll bet you're wondering whose sticky fingers got all over my frame!  This was actually intentional.  You would randomly (prior to double layering) push your frame into Versamark, sprinkle on your powder and then heat set!  I will say that my first frame went straight to the trash bin -- too much!  My second frame was much better, but I decided to ink blend a little darker with the same color as the cover plate; however, I didn't seem to like it after I got it glued down.  Back to the drawing board, so I left this frame white and just layered it over the other.  While you can't see the shine in the photo, you sure can get a glimpse IRL.

Another card for NBUS #60 (Boy, I do hope no one gets tired of me or think I'm grandstanding)!

Supplies:

   PFS - Citrus Twist stamps/dies/stencils (NBUS); Stitched Octagon cover plate; Notched Corner frame

I want to thank you for the visit and taking time out of your day!  I hope you have a blessed week!

Hugs,

TK

Thank you, Sweet Friend!

 Hello again!

A sweet friend recently gifted me a set from Gina K - I'll be honest, I don't have a lot of stamps from her and I'm not sure why.  Needless to say, this is the Thank You that I sent her in return ~

First, I must apologize for the poor photos!  We've had some sunny days, but also some dreary days and this was obviously one of them that even PS Elements couldn't fix!  I started with the stamped floral frame, and even stamped a few extras to tuck in behind the frame, some stamped, some embossed in satin gold.  The satin gold worked well with the satin gold strip behind the frame, so I figured a little more gold would work well.

I sure hope she has it by now!  I'll enter this as a second card to The Flower Challenge - Latest Stamps/Dies and NBUS #47.

Supplies:

   GK - Frame Flora

   PF - Sparkling Diamond cp

  

 

My week is likely to be very busy, but I do hope that all you have an AWESOME week!

Enjoy some crafty time for me!!

Hugs,

TK

To A Dear Friend

Hello, Dear Friends!

As much as I'd like to send this card to all of you, it will be heading to the recipient whose presence I'm missing.  I made this with the sketch from FMS #568 but I failed to get it posted in time.  Oh well, it's still a keeper!  I'll show the sketch at the bottom, and I hope you can see my 3 elements ~

I started with the fog gray cardstock, and added the dp to a portion.  I then cut the die in gray, keeping all the portions intact.  A second set of butterflies were cut out of white and ink blended in accenting colors.  When attaching them, I actually only glued down one side of the butterfly, allowing opposing sides (on alternating sides) to "flow" in the breeze.  Here's a close-up ~

Here's the sketch used ~

Supplies:

   SSS - Butterfly Drift die

   Moda Scrap - Let Your Soul Bloom dp

   Alt. - Birthday Greetings sentiment

Well I hope this card finds you well, Dear Friends, and puts a smile on your face.

Hugs,

TK

You're My Cup of Tea

 Hello again!

Today I have a card I made for a couple of challenges ~ Time Out #206 - Friend Quote and MFT Color Challenge #182 - summer blue, coral, limelight green and gray!  Here's the inspiration first ~

 

And here's my contribution (I think it'll be easy to spot the "friend" inspiration) ~

Doesn't she just make you smile?  I love this set, and knew I needed it so...  Here's my maiden voyage with it, as well as the scalloped die, so I'll send this over to NBUS #34 challenge too!  Such a sweet image, I hope you like it too!   Hindsight, I'm going to add a bit of shine to the heart on the tea pot before popping this in the mail  😁

Supplies:

   MFT - Spill the Tea (NBUS)

   CP - Scallops & Dots die (NBUS)

Thank you for coming to visit and share in my habit joy!  

Stay safe please, while the new variant is supposedly less potent, I heard today of two co-workers who are being severely affected by it!

Hugs,

TK

Because I Care

 Hello again!

A card for a sweet friend, it should have arrived by now ~

Sorry for the poor picture, it was late plus bad weather outside, so I used a "natural" lightbulb - so much for that!

The background was ink blended in several colors, more random than ombre, stamped with the NBUS silhouette stamp and spritzed in shimmer spray (inked & spritzed ala Just Us Girls #614 challenge)- wish you could see the shimmer. I then heat embossed the sentiment on vellum and placed a few pearly gems, which actually reflect the background, for those that are on the background.

My heart and prayers are with you, Friend!

Supplies:

   UNIKO - Just Because (a gift from another sweet friend!) 

 

Stay safe, from the weather & the latest variant!

Hugs,

TK

Friends Don't Let Friends...

 ...get older alone!  Yep, I'm afraid we're all in the same boat - haha.

Welcome, Friends!  It's been a long while since I've been on the blog, or anywhere for that fact.  I hope you've enjoyed your days especially since they seem to be getting warmer.  We're in the 50's to 60's here, bright and sunny with an occasional shower.  Spring is bringing wonderful colors again.

I made a card quite awhile ago now, but I didn't post due to it being mailed to the recipient.  I hope she's gotten it by now, so I'll brave it...

I used an NBUS stamp for the floral border but the die just didn't work for the size of card so some fussy cutting was the order of business.  While this stamp also has stencil layers so you can easily color in different layers, I chose to use Copics and do a quick coloring.  I also had used a color palette from a recent challenge but alas, that has passed.  And a close-up below shows the winking on the flowers (still hard to see) ~

Sorry I haven' been around much of late, something I'm REALLY hoping to rectify but time will tell.  With too much going on, some overtime at work, and subsequent stressors, I'm just plumb tuckered out once I get home and dinner is over.  Needless to say, I miss the blog, I miss all of you, and I hope that you are all doing well!

Supplies:

  PF - Incredibly Grateful

  MFT - Anything but Basic Birthday Wishes

Hugs to all!

TK

Stars Abound!

Hello again, it's nice to meet up, see what everyone is up to and to share a bit of my latest creates -- one of the few things we can actually do and truly enjoy!  I do adore the friendships afforded me through this amazing craft we love.

I'll start with Card #1, a Christmas card to add to the stash!

I started with cherry red cs, and stamped an NBUS sentiment stamp that I got at the end of last Christmas season -- I adore it!  I then cut the panel down, popped it up to the right of a bit of gold stripey washi tape.  I then added the gold stars.  This card will go to TO#174 - Festivals with a twist of shimmer and NBUS #20.

  Card #2, a card for a friend ~

I started by die cutting the stars in a staggered position, allowing for a centered space for the sentiment.  After cutting, and placing some silver washi down both sides,  I arranged the star stamps through the die cut piece, stamped and heat embossed, then popped up the die cut piece over the stamps.  A close-up...

Sorry the color of the cs doesn't show well, I presume it's from the gray skies outside and using indoor lighting, it's actually a deep green in color.  These two cards will got to Twofer #33 - Stars.

Supplies:

   Stampendous - Joy Has Come

   MFT - Stars Above stamps & dies

  


Thank you all for popping in to visit and leave some friendly love.  I hope you have a wonderful week, and your days are filled with love and crafting!

Hugs,

TK

Hello, Sweet Friend!

 Hello again!  Another quick post because the challenge ends 10/24 - I'm hoping that means later in the day and NOT at the stroke of midnight tonight!  So onto the card... I really wanted to enter this challenge because I saw so many wonderful cards, so here's my "make" ~

Tone on tone, and stencil to boot!  I just got this sunflower stamp, I had really wanted one through the summer when I saw so many creations.  Finally it ended up in my cart, so I knew I had to use it.  I did an "artsy" (hah) ink blending for the upper portion of the card in  yellow; then went back in with amber and my stencil going diagonal, two ways.  I had my flower stamped and colored with Copics, fussy cut it out and went around it with black marker.  And then thinking of Darnell, or should I say Hammy, I went back and winked the center in gold.  It was then popped up and the sentiment stamped.  Here's another shot so hopefully you can see the WoS...

This will be going to:

   

 

Supplies:

   HB - Sweet Sunflowers (NBUS, actually new to me)

   MFT - All Lined Up stencil

Thanks for popping in and thanks for the love!

Hugs,

TK