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.
Posting cards I've made, and my attempts from the classes I've taken to improve my card-making skills. Some turn out well, some don't, but I learn something from all of them!
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Monday, August 14, 2017
Friday, August 28, 2015
SSS September Card Kit: Pastel Balloons
Using two designs from the 6x6 paper from the kit, I cut a 5.25 x 1 inch piece of the bow-tie design, and a 4.25 x 3.25 piece from the balloon design. I matted the balloons to a 4.25 x 3.5 piece of blue card stock from the kit. I used the same blue card stock cut 5.25 x 4 inches and adhered to the white card base. I then adhered the bow-tie strip to the right side of the card front. I popped up the matte piece with the balloons with foam tape before attaching to the right front. To finish off the card, I found some enamel hearts in my stash and scattered some across the front.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
SSS September Card Kit: Celebrate Birthday
I've made another card from the SSS September Card Kit, using another of the acetate sheets.
Cutting one of the 6x6 sheets included in the kit down to 5x3.75, I adhered it at an angle on my white card base. I then adhered the acetate sheet on top at a different angle, by running my tape runner just on the corners of the sheet. The tape doesn't appear to be noticeable, unless you know it is there and and are really looking for it.
To finish the card off, I stamped the let's celebrate from the SSS Birthday Bits stamp set included with the kit in Tuxedo Black Momento ink, and added several sequins to add a little bling.
The photo doesn't show the colors of the sequins very well--there are aqua, mustard, pink, and orange sequins scattered across the card front.
I think I'm going to continue making cards from this kit over the next few days, to see how many different ones I can come up with!
Cutting one of the 6x6 sheets included in the kit down to 5x3.75, I adhered it at an angle on my white card base. I then adhered the acetate sheet on top at a different angle, by running my tape runner just on the corners of the sheet. The tape doesn't appear to be noticeable, unless you know it is there and and are really looking for it.
To finish the card off, I stamped the let's celebrate from the SSS Birthday Bits stamp set included with the kit in Tuxedo Black Momento ink, and added several sequins to add a little bling.
The photo doesn't show the colors of the sequins very well--there are aqua, mustard, pink, and orange sequins scattered across the card front.
I think I'm going to continue making cards from this kit over the next few days, to see how many different ones I can come up with!
Another card from the SSS September Card Kit
Thought I'd try the gesso with the stencil that was included in the Simon Says Stamp kit. I didn't do real well with it, especially in the middle of the card stock strip I was putting it on. So...I covered up the middle with my sentiment. I think the card turned out pretty well, considering my mistakes!
I used the gesso and the stencil that was in the kit, and spread it on a 5.25x2.25 inch piece of the light green card stock I had left from my first card. After letting it air dry, I adhered it to my white card base. I then stamped the sentiment from the SSS Birthday Bits stamp set included in the kit, die cutting it with a Spellbinders distressed edges die. I outlined the sentiment with my Pigma micron pen in black, and attached the sentiment with foam tape to make it pop. I finished off the card by adding a few green and black sequins.
The photo doesn't do the sequins justice. The green sequins are a little brighter in the photo than in real life, and the two dark sequins are both black and are identical to each other.
I used the gesso and the stencil that was in the kit, and spread it on a 5.25x2.25 inch piece of the light green card stock I had left from my first card. After letting it air dry, I adhered it to my white card base. I then stamped the sentiment from the SSS Birthday Bits stamp set included in the kit, die cutting it with a Spellbinders distressed edges die. I outlined the sentiment with my Pigma micron pen in black, and attached the sentiment with foam tape to make it pop. I finished off the card by adding a few green and black sequins.
The photo doesn't do the sequins justice. The green sequins are a little brighter in the photo than in real life, and the two dark sequins are both black and are identical to each other.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Stretch Your Stamps 2, Day 6
Wow, I've learned so much in this class! Although I'm not surprised, as I've also learned a lot in each of the other onlinecardclasses.com classes I've taken!
When I watched the video by Laura, I really liked the idea of stamping a little off center, and while I loved her tags, I wanted to do a card, so I combined these two ideas in a way.
I die cut a piece of white card stock, and I stamped the floral design off center with black Momento ink. My original plan was to color the flowers with Copic markers like Laura had done on her tag, but decided instead to just blend some ink around the edges (after putting the die cut back in the die) with Salty Ocean Distress Ink. I then mounted it offset to another die cut, this time in black card stock.
A small sentiment stamped in black Momento ink on white, then mounted on black card stock, was popped up for a little dimension.
I added the whole thing to a white card base, also popped up. I really liked how this one turned out, which is completely different then my original plan!
Update: A few days after posting this, I added a little color by dotting Atyou Spica Sky Blue in the little circles in th middle of each flower, then used my brand new, just arrived Zig Wink of Stella brush to highlight all of the petals Love it!
Card made from Class Scraps
I was gathering up my scraps from the cards I made while camping, and noticed I had a bit of the watercolor paper with some spatters on it, along with some red card stock and black cardstock scraps. I decided to put them all together and make a quick card.
I stamped Happy Birthday with a rainbow ink pad (Tahiti by Kaleidacolor) on the watercolor paper, then matted it with red, and popped it up on a blue rectangle that was matted by black and put on a green card base. I think it turned out pretty good!
I stamped Happy Birthday with a rainbow ink pad (Tahiti by Kaleidacolor) on the watercolor paper, then matted it with red, and popped it up on a blue rectangle that was matted by black and put on a green card base. I think it turned out pretty good!
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Another Scrap Card
Had a lot of smallish scraps of designer paper, and hated to waste them.
I think this card uses them pretty nicely!
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Birthday Card!
Made this for my oldest son, Jason. He doesn't get a chance to golf very often, but he does enjoy it!
This was my first attempt at paper piecing, and I think the sweater came out pretty well! I used my Copic markers to color the rest of the golfer.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Another Tilda card
Now Tilda is playing basketball! Also colored with my Copic markers. And yes, my daughter also played Varsity Basketball in High School. She was a sports nut. lol
I think I'm getting a little better coloring with the Copic markers, although there is room for improvement!
I think I'm getting a little better coloring with the Copic markers, although there is room for improvement!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Playing with my Copics and Tilda stamps
I've had this Tilda stamp for a while, and decided to make a birthday card with it.
I made this with my daughter in mind--she played in a local league from the time she was 6 years old, and then Varsity Softball when she was in High School. Now she's all grown up, married and working, with no time for all of the sports she used to play!
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Day 10 of Stretch Your Stamps Class
This class was about using border stamps in different ways. I made this card using multiple border stamps as a design feature! Love this idea! I just wish the photo was better.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Card making class, Part 2
There were a few more cards we made, but I couldn't get them to show up in the last post, so here they are now.
| This was a bonus Christmas Card we made. |
| We made two identical Birthday Cards like this one! |
| We also made two identical cards like this one with eyelets! |
Monday, January 31, 2011
Card Making Class
Our local Historical Society had a dinner in 2010 with an auction, and I won a private card making class for up to three people. My daughter and her friend went with me, and we all had a good time making cards, and learning new techniques! These are from that class, in November, 2010. I discovered how much I enjoy card making!
We made two of each card.
Discovered rub-on words take a lot of effort to get them right!
| All Occasion Card With Brown Accents |
| Same All Occasion Card With Pink Accents |
We made two of each card.
| Celebrate Card |
| Changed to Birthday Card |
Discovered rub-on words take a lot of effort to get them right!
| Cute Birthday Card |
| Another take on the Cute Birthday Card |
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