Chapel Road Challenge - April 22, 2011

I'm posting my card for this week's Chapel Road challenge, which is to create a card with a unique fold or shape. In other words, don't make a normal A2 rectangular card. I decided to play with the Variations Hydrangea stamp set and turn my card into a Double Gatefold Card.

The Double Gatefold Card technique is really cool, and it is on the Fancy Folds and Motion Paper Crafts CD (available from Technique Junkies). I added a sentiment from Chapel Road's Birthday Edwardian set to the inside:

Why don't you play along with this week's Challenge? You don't have to use Class Act/Chapel Road stamps, but if you do, you get an extra entry into their drawing to win free stamps. You can get inspired by checking out what the other DT ladies created HERE.

Stamps: Variations Hydrangea and Chapel Road's Birthday Edwardian from Class Act (in the Chapel Road line)
Ink: Orchid, Olive
CS: Orchid, Olive, White, Razzleberry, Cottage Wall dp
Other: Razzleberry ribbon
Technique: Double Gatefold card (Fancy Folds & Motion Paper Crafts CD)

Birthday Cupcake Bear

Isn't that bear just too cute??? Yeah, I love all the bears from I Brake for Stamps, and this one is so perfect for birthday cards.

I paired up this Birthday Bear with some yummy cupcake paper that I found at a LSS. The bear is colored with Copic markers and then carefully cut out. I used the Heavenly Holes technique from Technique Junkies in the background behind the bear for a little added interest. The sentiment is from Every Day Phrases - such a versatile sentiment set!

If I ever have some free time, I think I'm going to color up a bunch of these adorable Birthday Bears and cut them out. Then all I have to do is add one to a quick birthday card and it will look like I worked for days on it! Hmmmmm...... mighty fine idea, eh???

If you're ready to go buy this Birthday Bear and these Every Day Phrases stamps, be sure to use this code - SAVE10HOLLY - to save 10% off your order. Happy Shopping!!

Shimmery Hot Air Balloon

Happy Sunday! I hope you have been enjoying your weekend!

Today I'm sharing this bright and fun card with y'all. I colored this fabulous Hot Air Balloon image from Heart Song Designs with Copic markers, and then I went over them with some shimmery Creative Inspirations Paint. Then I used the Out of the Box Nesties technique from the Emboss or Die cd (Technique Junkies) to cut this out and attached it to this card.

I used some Mellow Yellow paint on the green and yellow stripes of the balloon and some Fuchsia paint on the pink part of the balloon. Here is a close-up so you can see the fabulous shimmer:

I hope you are enjoying the nice spring weather this weekend. If you're done needing your rain, send it my way!! :-)

Stamps: Hot Air Balloon from Heart Song Designs
CS: White, DeLovely dp (Cosmo Cricket)
Other: Copic markers, circle die, yellow ribbon
Creative Inspirations Paint: Mellow Yellow, Fuchsia
TJ Technique: Out of the Box Nesties (Emboss or Die CD)

Collaged Lilacs

Spring is definitely here and I'm seeing lots of pretty wildflowers and leafy trees and butterflies flitting everywhere. My husband has been mowing the grass around the house for the past two evenings - the first time he's had to mow this year!

In honor of all the freshly cut green grass, I had to use some green paper in the background of this Lilac card. :-) The stamped image piece is done using the With & Without Technique from the latest issue of Technique Junkies, and I used two stamp sets from Class Act (Chapel Road line).

The gorgeous lilac flower and the word are from the Variations Lilac set, and the pretty butterfly is from the Butterfly Square set. The technique sort of puts together a little scene or collage of different stamps, and I actually stamped this out 4 times to get it to look the way I wanted it. (Just a little honesty... LOL).

You know I like to let the stamped images shine and take center stage, so I kept everything else simple. Just some pretty patterned paper and some buttons is all I needed for this card.

Are you looking forward to the weekend? I know I am! :-)

Stamps: Variations Lilac & Butterfly Square from Chapel Road line at Class Act, Inc
Ink: Dusty Concord, Milled Lavender distress inks
CS: Eggplant, White, patterned paper from Making Memories
Other: embossing folder, sanding block, buttons, clear embossing powder
TJ Techniques: With & Without Collage, Sanded Coredinations

Dog Bone Bag

I have a soft spot for puppies, and I couldn't resist making a little bag of dog treats to share with you today. This adorable puppy is from the Bedtime Buddies sheet, available from I Brake for Stamps.

I used a new Tuck and Close Bag #01 from Creative Cuts and More in a kraft cardstock, stamped the bone all over it (also from the Bedtime Buddies sheet), assembled the bag, and added this puppy to the front. You can see the actual assembly directions here (I did the tutorial).

The puppy is colored with Copic markers and then I used a silver glitter pen to color his little tag. Then I did the Curled Corners technique from Technique Junkies and added a cut-out bone to the exposed corner.

Now wouldn't this make a fun gift to give to someone who brings home a new puppy or to someone who is celebrating their puppy's birthday? Quick, easy, and fun! :-)

This is the last of my Bedtime Buddies postings this week, and I hope you enjoyed all my projects. Head on over to I Brake for Stamps to buy this set (code SAVE10HOLLY) and then head over to Creative Cuts and More to buy this fun Tuck and Close Bag #01 as well as many other die cut bags, boxes, and cards (code CC&M10HOLLY). Have a great evening!!

Circle Tab Kitty card

As promised, I'm showing you another one of the adorable stamps from the Bedtime Buddies sheet available at I Brake for Stamps. This kitty is just too cuddly, isn't she??

I found some kitty paper at a LSS, and I colored the kitty with Copic markers to sort of match the colors in the paper. I also stamped and colored the mice and cut them out to fit in the little circle at the top.

This card is called a Circle Tab card and it is a fun technique found on the Fancy Folds and Motion Paper Crafts CD from Technique Junkies. I just had to try out this technique - it's much easier than it looks.

When you go shopping at I Brake for Stamps, remember to use this code - SAVE10HOLLY - to save 10% off your order. You can get Wild Orchid flowers, Creative Inspirations Paint, stamps, Prima flowers, and even Spellbinders Nestabilities at I Brake for Stamps! Happy Shopping!


Stamps: Bedtime Buddies sheet available at I Brake for Stamps
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento
CS: White, Chocolate, patterned paper (Pebbles)
Other: Copic markers, May Arts ribbon
Technique Junkies technique: Circle Tab Card (from Fancy Folds and Motion CD)

Boy and Girl in PJ's

Aren't these the cutest little kids?? :-) These sweet little ones are ready for bed in their paper pieced pajamas, and they each have their little snuggle buddies with them.

I colored these with Copic markers and then paper pieced the pajamas, the dress on the doll, and the little bows in the girl's hair. The buttons were picked to coordinate with the pink and blue papers, and I tied a bow in the biggest buttons on each card.

You can find these Bedtime Buddies at I Brake for Stamps. There are a couple more stamps that come with this, and I'll show these to you when you come on back over the next two days. :-) When you place your order, remember to use this code - SAVE10HOLLY - to save 10% off your order.


Stamps: Bedtime Buddies at I Brake for Stamps
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento
CS: Chocolate Chip, White, patterned paper (SU)
Other: Copic markers, buttons, crochet thread
Technique Junkies technique: Paper Piecing