More cards made from that huge stack of designer papers

 I was in the mood to make a couple of cards this afternoon, but didn't want to think too much (hahaha).

So I based them on the MFT sketch, and used up some more of the paper stack I cut.   I've made 10 cards with this stack, so far, and used multiple pieces of paper on each, and you can't even notice I've used any from the piles.  Using these papers up is going to take quite a while, I guess.  

Since I am not enjoying this stack any more, while I still like the paper and the colors in it, I'm going to put it away for a while, and do something else.  At the moment, I'm thinking I should try to make some cards from it every month, and hopefully it will eventually be used up. 

 

 

 

 

Here's what I made this afternoon.  Just one card design, but made two cards.  I liked the results quite a bit.  Still need to put a sentiment on it, but am thinking I'm going to make up several different ones, and put one on the card when I need to.  

 

 

My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge--Sketch 535

 I was sent an email about this challenge, and decided this would be a great idea to use of some of that tall stack of paper.  Here is a link to the challenge.

I followed the sketch, but very loosely.  I did a side fold card instead of a top fold to start with, and changed the proportions of the two stacked rectangles on the front.  I also did not have room next to the stacked rectangles for a sentiment, so will be adding one to the bottom right.

 

 

I thought this turned out pretty cute, so I made two of them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I then decided to change it up just a little, using the same components, but made the design up-side-down.  I think this came out pretty cute, too. On these, the sentiment will probably be on the top left, although I'm also considering across the top rectangle at a matching angle. 

Another set of cards from the stack

 I decided that, while I was using the same paper, I would change up the card design a little.  So I trimmed off  half an inch from top and sides, then cut it in half.  Matted the halves on cream card stock, and stuck them to the front of a card base made from red card stock. 

 

 

 I thought it turned out pretty well, and I made another one similar, but cut three-quarters of an inch from the sides.  I like how this came out much more.

The two of them side by side.  I like the one with more red in the middle much more than the other one, where I can now see the two halves don't match.  I believe I cut the mat on one a little wider on one half than on the other. Obviously, time to quit. I don't do good work when I'm tired.

First cards from freshly cut stack of designer paper

 Well, I started to use the paper that was cut down from the 12 in x 12 in paper stack.  The first card was fairly simple.  I matted the piece with some red card stock, put it on the card base, and called it done.  I was pretty pleased with how it looked, the sun flowers really grab your attention!

 

 

 

I didn't put a sentiment on it, because I'm not sure if I want to use it for a thank you card, thinking  of you, or birthday card. But whichever I decide on, it will be stamped on white card stock with brown ink, and matted on red card stock.  I think that will stand out nicely on the card front. 

I actually made two of these as it was quick to make up into a card.  Always nice to have a few cards on hand, especially if you can use them for a variety of occasions!

Large tablet of designer paper

 Trying to organize my craft room, and ran across a large, thick tablet of designer paper.  The cover was missing, so I have no idea the brand or maker, but I decided to try something with this stack.  I'm not sure where I heard it, but someone suggested taking the 12 in.x12 in. paper stack and cutting it into 5.25 in.x4 in. pieces, that will fit on an A2 card front with a small border around.  These pieces could also be easily sub-cut down to smaller sizes.

 

 

 

After spending all my spare time for 4 days cutting this stack down to a more manageable size, I ended up with a lot of potential card fronts, and a sore arm from all the cutting.  

Here is my stack of card fronts.  It's hard to get the feel for how many there are in this stack.  

Here's another photo with one of the pieces standing next to it.    That's a lot of card fronts!

My Favorite Things Color Challenge

Haven't been back here as much as I hoped.  I've made a few cards, but they were hurry up, get them made, and on their way.  Didn't even get a photo of them.

However, this time I have a photo.  I saw that MFT had posted a color challenge, and thought that would get me back in the mood to make cards.

The challenge was to use Fire Coral, Butterscotch, Caribbean Sea and Eiffel Tower.  

This is my interpretation of the colors, even if the colors seem off in this photo.  The matting color is off, in real life it is more of a pinkish orange, and a bit brighter.

Enjoyed making it, the colors reminded me of summer beaches, flowers, and swimming, which is a nice change from the cold and snow over the last few months!

The paper I used is mostly from MFT Sweet Celebrations 6 x 6 pack.  I also used some card stock I had on hand. The stamp if from Catherine Pooler Designs.

A little fun with Riley the Moose from Riley and Company

 Ordered a card kit from Riley and Company, and made one of the cards today.  Came out cute, and was fairly easy to put together.  

 Sometimes, it's nice not to have to design a card, just fun to put one together with no thinking involved.  Or is that just me?

 

 

 Anyway, I needed a birthday card, and thought this would be perfect to get it done quickly, but still have a cute card!

New Start

 It's been awhile since I posted, but I was still making cards!  

 

This is a start for my Christmas cards for 2021!  I made three of these in late November.  I also made several cards from kits during the year, and a few that I sent out before I got photos of.  So, not as much card making as I'd like and what I usually do, but I've had several things going on in the past 2-3 years that made it impossible for me to get cards made.

It's a new year, and time for a new start.  I'm going to attempt to post once a week, although probably not on the same day each week, although I'll try. 

Looking forward to posting again!

October Flavor of the Month Collection 4

Made some cards from this collection today, just quick and easy cards using the sentiments on one of the sheets of patterned paper that were included.  I used the patterned paper included, matting some of it with the included red card stock.  I cut out some of the sentiments and used that for my focal point in all of the cards.  Super simple, super fast.  I believe it only took about 30 minutes to make all four cards!  I like how these cards turned out, and really like how quick and easy they were to make!

More cards from the October Flavor of the Month Kit

After making the cards from Collection 1, which I wasn't particularly fond of, I made a couple of cards from Collection 2.  This Collection had my favorite paper in it, so I used it in my cards.  I really liked how these cards came out!  I used Sketch 2, more or less, when I made these cards.  I used a piece of the red card stock that was included in the kit for the background, leaving a little of the white card base showing around the edges.  I cut the patterned paper 3 inches by 4.25 inches, and centered it on the red.  I used added some of the gold glitter tape that was included in the Banana Split kit along the bottom of the card front.  I stamped a sentiment from the add on stamp set in the Banana Split kit on a circle cut from a scrap of white card stock, and used a scrap of green from my stash to cut a scallop circle to mat the sentiment.  I attached it with foam tape to the card front.

 

I liked how the card turned out so much, I used the same sketch for my next cards from Collection 3.This time, I turned the card base to make a top fold card, and used two papers from the Collection on the front.  I stamped the otter image and sentiment from the stamp set that was a part of the Collection, and colored with my Copic markers.  I  used some of the included green card stock to make the scalloped circle matting behind it.

I think these turned out pretty nicely, too.  My husband even thought these were cute.  All in all, pretty happy with the cards I made today!

The October Flavor of the Month Kit from Scrapping for Less arrived

This kit had some very nice Christmas themed papers and stamps in it!  When I was laying out the 4 Collections and the extras for the photo, I accidentally switched the stamp sets in the two right hand collections, just in case anyone noticed it wasn't right. 












I made two cards from Collection 1, using some of the included card stock, a couple of the papers, and some of the ephemera that was included.  I also used one of the sketches that were suggested for this month, Sketch 3.  The only thing I used from my stash for the card front was the ribbon going from top to bottom of the card.  These are not my favorite cards, as I was trying something out of my comfort zone, using multiple paper and the ephemera on top.  I think it is a little too busy looking for my taste, but I showed it to a couple of people who really seem to like them.

Another card from the August Flavor of the Month Kit

Another of the collections from this kit included a camping theme.  I loved the canoes and paddles papers that were included!  The card practically made itself, it came together so easily!

This one was a fun card to make, and will be an excellent birthday card for any of the guys in my life!  I started off by making my card base from white card stock, and rounding all of the corners. I cut some blue card stock from my stash a bit smaller, and also rounded the corners.

I cut a strip of the beige paddles paper included in the kit, matted it with brown cardstock, and attached it to the lower front of the card.

I cut some blue canoe paper into a small rectangle, rounded the corners and matted it with brown card stock, also.  I attached to card front with foam tape.  I then fussy cut one of the sayings from another of the papers included in the kit, and also adhered it with foam tape.

Second Flavor of the Month kit arrived

This was the August kit, there was some lovely house paper included in one of the collections this time, so I had to make a thinking of you card.


Started by making a card base from the white card stock, and a card front cut 1/2 inch smaller from red card stock. Then, from the Collection 4 papers, I cut a large banner from a yellowish paper that had a lot of family type sayings on it, and adhered it to the center left of the card front.  I cut 3 small banners from the blue card stock, and cut a rectangle from printed paper with houses. I matted the houses in an orange, attached the 3 banners to the back, and added to the front with foam tape.  Stamped thinking about you from a stamp set I already owned.

Loved how this one came out.  Still debating with myself on whether I should add some of the included sequins, or if that would be too much. I'm pretty sure I'm going to add the sequins...

New Card Kit--Flavor of the Month

While cruising the internet, came across Scrapping for Less website.  They had a monthly card kit available, which I had to try out.  They call it the flavor of the month kit.  A unique feature to this card kit is that it comes in different levels.

With the basic level, Single Scoop Sundae, you get 4 collections (4 little baggies).  Each collection includes 6 sheets of 6x6 paper, with a different theme.  Sometimes a small stamp set is included with each, or a larger stamp set that coordinates with all of the collections. The Single Scoop also includes 8 sheets of cardstock, that coordinates with the 4 collections, plus 4 envelopes.

The next level is the Double Dip Sundae, which includes the above, plus embellishments for each collection.  The Deluxe Sundae adds a word die that can be used with the collections.

The final level is the Banana Split  includes all of the above, and adds an ink cube, and something extra, like a stencil, or canvas tags, a sentiment stamp.  This is the level I chose to try out the kit.

My first kit arrived, July Flavor of the Month Collection. Collection 1 included a carousel stamp, and circus papers, which I immediately decided to make a card with.  Using the included white card stock, I made my card base, and then used some of the red card stock cut to 5x3.75 for my card front. I cut a 3.25x4.5 rectangle from some multi-colored diamond paper, which I added to the bottom of the red background.

I then cut a section of a circus background paper and some of the while card stock 2x2.25, and cut 2.5x2.75  of the black polka dot paper and a blue tone on tone paper.  Stamped the white with the carousel stamp, and matted it with the blue.  I also matted the circus paper with the polka dot.  Attached the two rectangles at an angle to the card front.  Stamped Happy Birthday from a stamp from my stash for the inside.  Very happy with the way it came out.

Creative Expressions Hummingbird die

Got a new die, and really fell in love with it!

I made three backgrounds with watercolor paper and Distress Oxide inks.  I then die cut the hummingbird stained glass die. I had some pre-made cards from Michael's, and used them as my card base.  The card fronts added a nice color around the black, although the one on the top right covers most of the beige sea shell design.  The other two added another element to the cards that I really liked.