Stencils Make a Background So Easy!!!

 This is another challenge card. I'm using the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 521 and Color Dare Color Challenge 542.

Here's My Card:

All Cardstock is on sale in April!!!

Cardstock Carnival

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All Cardstock is on sale in April!!!

Supplies:

1. Black Cardstock
2. Periwinkle Cardstock
3. Seabrook Cardstock
4. Honey Butter Cardstock
5. Peach Cardstock
6. Papaya Cardstock
7. Floral Blooms Stamp and Thin Cut Set
8. Daisy Meadows Scrapbooking Stamp & Thin Cut set
9. Cardstock Carnival
10. White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack
11. Intense Black Ink Pad
12. Honey Butter Ink Pad
13. Papaya Ink Pad
14. Seabrook Ink Pad
15. Peach Ink Pad
16. Rosemary Ink Pad
17. Harbour Ink Pad

Thanks for coming by! 

XOXO

Dots

I Love Making Challenge Cards

 This is another challenge card. I'm using the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 521 and Color Dare Color Challenge 542.

 

All Cardstock is on sale in April!!!

Cardstock Carnival

https://dorothy.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2304-cardstock-carnival.aspx

All Cardstock is on sale in April!!!

Supplies:

1. Black Cardstock
2. Periwinkle Cardstock
3. Seabrook Cardstock
4. Honey Butter Cardstock
5. Peach Cardstock
6. Papaya Cardstock
7. Floral Blooms Stamp and Thin Cut Set
8. Daisy Meadows Scrapbooking Stamp & Thin Cut set
9. Cardstock Carnival
10. White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack
11. Intense Black Ink Pad
12. Honey Butter Ink Pad
13. Papaya Ink Pad
14. Seabrook Ink Pad
15. Peach Ink Pad
16. Rosemary Ink Pad
17. Harbour Ink Pad

Thanks for coming by! 

XOXO

Dots

Fun Fold Flying Cards Any Occasion So Fun to Create!!!

 These cards were super easy to make. It's a nice change to get a nontraditional fold card. The papers I used were floral black and white and spring florals. Any printed paper can be used to go with the particular occasion. The cuts and folds are very easy to do. As you unfold the card and look at it from the top it can look like wings or an M because of the folds.

Challenge Inspirations

https://secretstamper.com/category/creative-creases-challenge/

http://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/

Here is my How-To video:

Supplies:

Cardstock

Paper

Triblend Markers

Adhesives

Measurements to make the card:

2 ea long pieces-4 1/4 x 8 1/4

Center pieces- 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 and 4 x 4

Small pieces-2 ea 2 x 4 and 2 ea 1 1/2 x 4

Score long pieces (both) at 2 1/4, 4, 6 1/4

Thanks for coming by! I hope you give this card a try-it's FUN!!!

XOXO
Dots

My Gnomey-Sketch & Color Challenge Make One Card

Once again I used the Mini Garden Gnomes Stamp Set and Thin Cuts. These Gnomes are absolutely adorable and make a sweet card.

I used the Irresistibles cardstock to make the rectangles. It comes in 6 patterns and all you do is choose the color then sponge them.

Melon is our Color of the Year and will only be available through July. There are a full array of coordinating items in Melon, like the little flowers I used. Love Them!

I used the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge and the Color My Heart Color Dare Challenge as the inspiration for the card.

Here's my card:

Here's my process video:

Supplies:

Mini Garden Gnomes Irresistibles Cardstock Melon Cardstock Melon Flowers Value Pack White Cards & Envelopes Intense Black Ink Pad Exclusive Ink Pads (I used Melon, Sage, Periwinkle, Glacier) TriBlend Markers Markers used: Dull Green Blend, Vintage Blue Blend, Coral Shades, Fair Skin Blend.

Thanks for coming by! Let me know if I can help!

XOXO
Dots

Mini Garden Gnomes and an Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

  Here is another Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

I used the Mini Garden Gnomes Stamp & Thin Cut Set to make a cute little card to cheer someone up.

Here's my card:

If you'd like to see the process video, you can click here:

Supplies:

Four Seasons Paper-Summer

Mini Garden Gnomes

Stitched Swirl Background Thin Cut

Intense Black Ink Pad

Value Pack Cards & Envelopes

Thanks for stopping by!!!

XOXO
Dots

Two Very Easy Fold Sympathy Cards

 These 2 cards are super easy to make. It's a nice change to get a nontraditional fold card. The papers I used were floral black and white so I decided to make sympathy cards, a sad necessity.

The card on the left is made from a piece of black cardstock cut 4 1/4 x 11. It is scored at 2 3/4 and 8 1/4. I used the lattice card front thin cut to make a white background. I then cut it to 4 x 2 1/2. The inside piece of white cardstock is 5 1/4 x 4. The center square is 4 1/4" (black) and the floral square is 4".

The card on the right is a A2 card 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. A 1 1/4 " flap was cut up to the score fold on both sides. After adhering it to the inside of the card, I covered it with 2 pieces of 1 x 4 papers. The floral piece is 4 x 3. 

Supplies:

Value Pack of white cards

Stitched Lattice Background Thin Cut

Intense Black Ink

Cardstock

Patterned Paper

XOXO

Dots

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 514 & Color My Heart Color Dare Challenge 537

 This is a card that I created for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #514. I combined the Color My Heart Color Dare Challenge 537.

I cut the oval using a piece of white daisy cardstock and pick the shape from the Art Philosophy collection from CTMH. I placed it it Design Space for a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card. I stamped the daisies using the Daisy, Daisy Stamp & Thin Cut set and versamark. I poured some embossing powder on the image and heated until the powder melted. I used Grape and Lagoon Ink Pads and dabbers to add ink to the background of the daisies and a stencil to add color to the front of the card. The hummingbird was in my stash and was colored with the Grape and Lagoon and a medium round waterbrush.

 

Supplies:

Grape Ink Pad

Lagoon Ink Pad

Versamark Pad

White Embossing powder

Medium Round Waterbrush

Daisy Daisy Stamp Set

Thanks for stopping by!
XOXO
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Stamp Sets AND 

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XOXO
Dots

A Quick & Super Easy Card Challenge

 This card challenge is from the Atlantic Hearts Card Challenge. Using the February Stamp of the Month and the It's The Little Things Paper pack I was able to make this card in less than 20 minutes. This is the AHSC 513.

Here's my card and below it is the AHSC 513 sketch:

The incredible 6″ × 6″ papers at the heart of the It’s the Little Things Special are proof that little things can work together for big results! Only avail until February 28th.

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $19.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products. This month’s set is only available February 1–28.

S2302, set of 7

Recommended Block: 1″ × 6½″ (Y1005)

Supplies:

It's The Little Things Paper Pack

February Stamp of the Month

Intense Black Ink Pad

Value Pack White Cards & Envelopes

 
Thanks for stopping by!!!

XOXO

Dots

Daisy Daisy Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 512

 Here is the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #512for the week of Feb. 13th. I used some of the papers from the Daisy Daisy Collection that has been very popular! I also used some elements from the Daisy Daisy Die Cuts and the It's the Little Things Die cuts. The flowers and sentiment are the Joyful Sunflower Stamps and Thin Cuts. They were colored with the Pale Pink Tri-Blend marker.

Supplies:

1. Layered Flowers Thin Cuts
2. Daisy Daisy Paper & Sticker Sheet
3. It's the Little Things Scrapbooking Die-cuts
4. Daisy Daisy Coordinating Cardstock
5. Joyful Sunflower Stamp & Thin Cut set
6. Markers
7. Adhesives

Thanks for stopping by! It is always appreciated!

XOXO 
Dots

A Valentine's Card From An Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

 Here is another Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge for February 5, 2023. I still have Valentine's Day on my mind so I decided to make another Valentine's card. There are several things from my stash that are getting used for the card. They include the Hope & Kindness Stamp and Thin Cut set. Although it is an older set (May-June 2022), there are still some available. It is a beautiful set! I also used the Now & Forever Stamp  Thin Cut set. The foil hearts on a white background paper is from my stash and no longer available. The heart Thin Cut I used with the heart outline is no longer available but a Stitched Heart Thin Cut could be substituted.

Hope & Kindness tamp and Thin Cut set

Now & Forever Stamp & Thin Cut set

Here is the process video to show you how I made this card:

Supplies:

1. Envelope Flap for 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Thin Cut
2. Intense Black Ink Pad
3. Scarlet Ink Pad
4. Scarlet Cardstock
5. White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack
6. Gold Glitter Cardstock
7. T-Square Ruler

Thanks for coming by, I appreciate you!!!

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 509-A Valentine's Card

 This card is for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 509. This blog is a great way to get ideas for making cards. The designs are lovely and detailed but not crazy hard. Perfect combo!!!

Supplies:

1. Now & Forever Collection
2. Scarlet Ink Pad
3. Mulberry Ink Pad
4. Seabrook Ink Pad
5. Ballerina Ink Pad
6. Honey Butter Ink Pad
7. Intense Black Ink Pad
8. Envelope Flap Dies
9. Slim Line Shaker Window
10. Floral Background Thin Cut
11. Fancy Doily Thin Cut
12. Perfect Match Mini Hearts
13. Shaker Windows & Tools

I hope you get some inspiration from this video and bring some love to others with a Valentine's Card! Thanks for watching!!!

XOXO
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Now & Forever Scrapbook Layouts & Cards-Happy Valentine's Day!

 I purchased the Close To My Heart Now & Forever Bundle Including the featured papers and stickers, Coordinated cardstocks, embroidered embellishments, stamp set and thin cuts. I made so many layouts and cards with this bundle, I have no paper left to file away! This is amazing for me. 

I made lots of Valentine's cards and Valentine's layouts. There are process videos on all of the pieces I put together.

Here are the pictures with the process video following each:

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Supplies:

1. Now & Forever Collection
2. Scarlet Ink Pad
3. Mulberry Ink Pad
4. Seabrook Ink Pad
5. Ballerina Ink Pad
6. Honey Butter Ink Pad
7. Intense Black Ink Pad
8. Envelope Flap Dies
9. Slim Line Shaker Window
10. Floral Background Thin Cut
11. Fancy Doily Thin Cut
12. Perfect Match Mini Hearts
13. Shaker Windows & Tools

I hope you get some inspiration from these videos and bring some love to others with a Valentine's Card! Thanks for watching!!!

XOXO
Dots

Getting Ready For Valentine's Day- "Now & Forever" from Close To My Heart

 This is my first layout using the Now & Forever papers. These papers are a classic Valentine’s Day collection. Beautiful flowers, butterflies, lace and hearts are all part of this paper. I used the Make It From Your Heart vol. 5 pattern 20 for the layout. You just pick the paper and we have all the cutting sizes and layout measurements for you to follow.

Here's my process video:  

Supplies:

1. Now & Forever Collection
2. Seabrook Shimmer Trim
3. Seabrook Glitter Paper
4. T-Square
5. Exclusive Ink Pads I used: (Seabrook, Ballerina, Desert Rose, Scarlet, Intense Black, Mulberry)
6. Aluminum Cut Rail Trimmer
7. Die Cutting & Embossing Machine

Thanks for watching!

XOXO
Dots

Take A Tour of My Scrapbook Room, Video Room, & Work Room

 I haven't done a tour of my spaces in a long time. My husband took out the carpeting and installed very pretty hickory vinyl and I'm thrilled. That, of course, lead to rearranging which lead to reorganizing...you know the story! I'll link some of the items I use for basic storage and organization.

Let me know if you have any questions. Let me know what you think!

Here's my video:

Leave me comments or questions about my organization or taking videos.

Thanks for watching!!!

XOXO
Dots