Lawnscaping Challenge #45

Today I made this card so I could enter into the Lawnscaping Challenge, which is sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. This time around they asked us to use something we haven't used in a while--to make our cards--and it's been such a long time since I've made a card using ribbon, so I thought I'd use that for this particular challenge. I always love playing along with their challenges because they help you think outside of the box. They tell you want they want to see and we have to do our best to impress! 

I don't mean to brag but I really love this card. I'm in love with the colors I chose to make it. The different shades of pastel make it look so elegant. I'm thinking of turning it into a Wedding invitation too--but I'll have to think about what I'll write on the inside. Hmmm, decisions. 

Thank you for stopping by! Also, stay tuned for a video tutorial! It's uploading to Youtube as we speak and I can't wait to share it with you. 

Four Layer Christmas Card

For a while now, I’ve been trying to think of something unique. Something I’ve never seen before and I came up with this four layer card. This technique is not something I’ve invented but it’s definitely something I haven’t seen as a card, before. When I was very young I used to attend an after school art class and they taught use how to make these really cute books with this simple layering technique. Since this is a technique I’ve never used with card-making before I wanted to enter it into the newest LawnscapingChallenge. The rules for the 44^th Lawnscaping Challenge are to create a card using a new technique. 

Here are a few more pictures of the inside of the card + I have a new video at the bottom showing how you can make your very own four layer card! Go ahead and give it a try :D 

Thank you for stopping by!

Card of the Week—Pregnancy Announcement Card and Lawnscaping Entry

I’m super excited to share this card I made for the Lawnscaping Challenge # 43, which is a texture challenge. I must use texture in my card—and I used a lot of it, LOL! At first I wasn’t really sure what I was going to do, but I knew I wanted to use my Cuttlebug and some tissue paper. 

When I had the idea of how I wanted to make this card I thought it would work well as a pregnancy announcement card, or a party menu card—where it can sit on the dinner table just waiting to be opened. I love it so much and I hope you do too! If you’d like to see how this card was made check out the images I’ve provided for you below:

The tools

Step 1: Cut ivory card stock at a standard A2 size and use it as a pattern to cut out 10 sheets of two toned tissue paper. 

Step 2: Fold and prepare into a mini pom-pom, and set aside. 

Step 3: Cut two pieces of baby blue card stock (with room for a boarder) then run through the Cuttlebug using embossing/texture folder. 

Step 4: Apply ribbon down the middle.

Step 5: Using white embossing powder create your message like so:

Step 6: Spray the pom-pom with perfume for a little extra sweetness (optional).

Step 7: Apply a large zot to the back of the mini pom-pom and adhere to the card. Next add the inner insert and you’re finished. 

I hope you enjoyed this card. I know I had a lot of fun making it :-D 

Card of the Week & another Lawnscaping Entry

Hi! I didn’t get a chance to post yesterday because I’ve been busy with so many custom orders, e-mails, shipping, and setting up a business account for my shop.  So I thought I’d post today instead of waiting until Wednesday. Although I’ve been busy I still managed to come up with a card, last night, for another Lawnscaping Challenge. This time it’s a ‘Texty’ challenge and we have to create a card with lots of text and/or sentiments; and I came up with this baby announcement card. It’s been a while since I’ve played around with this stamp set and I thought I’d try my hardest to come up with a design using it. 

I also took a few snap shots of how I made the card and what tools I used so feel free to scroll down to view them!

I had so much fun creating this card and I love playing along with the lawnscaping challenges because sometimes I have a bit of crafters-block when thinking of a new card design—but their challenges kind of show me the way and help me think out of my usual box.

Thanks for stopping by & I hope you have an awesome day! 

Card of the Week & Lawnscaping Challenge Entry

Today’s card of the week is inspired by the Lawnscaping Challenge#40. 

This is my first time entering a project on this blog, and I hope I do well!  They’re challenge is to create paper using Lawn Fawn stamps—doesn’t that sound awesome?  I wanted to create something cute and fun, so I pulled out one of my favorite Lawn Fawn stamp sets: Love ‘n Breakfast and this is what I came up with. 

What do you think of it?