Glitter, Glitter, Glitter

This is another entry into PKGlitz Card Challenge.  I used the WonderFilm  to put my glitter on the card.  The scan doesn't reveal the glistening glitter.  I am able to do a lot  with this glitter as it is ultra fine.

As a final touch I used PKG's Pirate Gold embossing powder for the sentiment..

Putting on the Glitz

I'm putting on the Glitz!  This is one of a couple of cards I am doing for the PK Glitz Card Sketch and Gingsnap Creations' Mettalics Challenge.  I used PKG's embossing ink and powder.  It is hard to tell, but the black cardstock has Glassy Embossing.  Theis give a metalic look to the black.  I used a Cuttleburg folder and then embossed with Timber color embossing powder.  The letter is also embossed.  The embossing was done on a finished piece of chipboard with almost a plastic finish.  I was afraid that the embossing powder wouldn't take, but it did fine.  In fact, it has a real metallic-looking finish.  The nice thing about PKG's embossing powder is that there are so many colors and shades of color.  You can find some powder to go with almost anything.

The stamp is a new one and is from the Song Sheet from Hearts in Touch.   I am proud to say that I won it in a challenge.

Time

I'm ready for a new challenge.  "Time" is the theme on this one.  I chose Tea Time using the Modern Grid Technique.  This was a fun card to make for the Ginersnap Creations Challenge.

Simple and Clean Monochromatic

I've had to change my mindset to do the next couple of cards as they are really out of my comfort zone.  I had no problem with the monochromatic part, but it was the "clean and simple" that was a challenge.  However, I wanted to try my hand by entering Gingersnap Creations' Case a Cas Challenge.  I found these fun to do and they actually were quicker to make than some of my more complicated cards.

The butterifly is Martha Stewart and the script is from my Cricut machine.  The background is tiny white dots on black cardstock.

The card at the right is a little more dramatic.  The beautiful hummingbird is by Inkadinkadoo.  In the two right corners are delicate silver stickers.  Boy, they were a pain to put on, but I think they add a lot.

 

Both of these cards were entered into the challenge.

Favorite Colors

I have decided to join some of the Card Challenges this year.  I had never done any before.  They are fun and make you think.

It just happens that Gingersnap Creations is having a Challenge using my favorite colors--green, gold and purple.  So this is what I came up with.  There is an underlying meaning in the card.  Did you catch it?  It is that even a little pot can dream of being a big beautiful vase.  I guess I had to explain or noone would get it! Stamps are Michael Strong and Inque.

Happy New Year

Let's start the new year with a new technique.  Try doing a little Sanded Cuttlebug.  This technique is quick and easy.   I did this technique to enter Gingersnap Creations January 9 Challenge.  The women are from a stamp by River City; the verse is from Inque.

The Temperature is Falling

The temperature is getting lower each day so it keeps me inside and my cards show my desire for SNOW.

The second card I am entering into the Winter Wonderland  theme is this stand-up card.  The verse in by Inque.  The snowflake is very delicate as it is a hand cut one from tissue paper.  It has been years since I tried to cut a snowflake.

This first card starts with Highlight Cuttlebug technique. I made it for a Winter Wonderland themed card challenge sponsored by Gingersnap Creations.  The house is Stamp' Up and the verse is by Inkadinkadoo.

Happy Stamping

Happy 4th of July

Below is a Tri-Shutter patriotic card in honor of all the sevicemen.

Above is a Tri-Shutter card in honor of our servicemen.

Congratulations

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Chrissy Dickinson of Creating with Chrissy for her 100,000 hits. Go there http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/ and look at the Candy Blog she is giving away!


One of the most mechanical constructed cards is the Waterfall Card. Below is a tutorial for making one. Thanks to Melissa Morris for the tutorial.

Products used:

Punches
Brads
Decorative Scissors
43/4 x 7 Card
Double Sided Tape

Using the template provided above, draw and cut out all the pieces in your chosen color of card stock. ( For a clear printable copy of the template, click on the template.)

Score the lines in A

Glue pieces D on top of pieces C and E on top of C.
If you want phrases or words under your layered squares to show when you cascade the waterfall, apply them now. Be sure to allow room for the taped portion.
Place double sided tape just below the score lines. Add
an extra piece of the tape to the bottom square. Place the layered squares in place under the score lines on top of the tape.

Assemble piece B. Place double sided tape in the center on the front side.
Place piece B under the last square about even with the score line.

Attach the waterfall to your card by placing brads at the anchor points on piece B. Insert a ribbon through the punched hole in piece A (this will be pulled to make the waterfall cascade).

Finish your card with stickers, stamps or edging.

Happy Stamping

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Bookmarks

Besides making cards I create lacy bookmarks made with sewing threads. Below are some samples.

If anyone is interested in buying them I sell them for $6.00 for one or $15 for three.

Send me an email at vlromaine@bellsouth.net to discuss color.and designs.

Waterfall Card

One of the most mechanical constructed cards is the Waterfall Card. Below is a tutorial for making one. Thanks to Melissa Morris for the tutorial.

Products used:

Punches
Brads
Decorative Scissors
43/4 x 7 Card
Double Sided Tape















Using the template provided above, draw and cut out all the pieces in your chosen color of card stock. ( For a clear printable copy of the template, click on the template.)


Score the lines in A

Glue pieces D on top of pieces C and E on top of C.
If you want phrases or words under your layered squares to show when you cascade the waterfall, apply them now. Be sure to allow room for the taped portion.
Place double sided tape just below the score lines. Add
an extra piece of the tape to the bottom square. Place the layered squares in place under the score lines on top of the tape.

Assemble piece B. Place double sided tape in the center on the front side.
Place piece B under the last square about even with the score line.

Attach the waterfall to your card by placing brads at the anchor points on piece B. Insert a ribbon through the punched hole in piece A (this will be pulled to make the waterfall cascade).

Finish your card with stickers, stamps or edging.



Happy Stamping