Caught in Crystal

First Tuesday of the month brings a new technique to try from Technique Time Tuesday

 

CAUGHT IN CRYSTAL

 

I have never tried this technique before, so I was  excited to create my card

I have to say I was a little stressed, as I only have 3 Distress re-inkers and NO Stazon ink

So I had to be extra clever with my creation
I just bought a new car and couldn't justify buying more product, you know how that is!

 

Here's my card...

 

 

After several attempts to stamp the image onto the acetate/transparency,

I ended up stamping my image, which is a really old CTMH stamp from the Floral Thank You set

This is a set from way, way back, wood mounted

Anyway, I inked it with black Versa Craft ink onto my card stock

I then put it into my copier and copied the image onto the transparency

What's a Girl to do? I was running out of time and stressing BIG TIME!

 

I followed the wonderful tutorial Mynnette has provided for us on the blog - CHECK IT OUT

 

I gathered all my supplies and went to work...

I used Distress ink - Worn Lipstick, which I think is actually too dark with my papers

However, I really think the technique was FUN to try and I liked the look of the finished square

Again, just too dark with the papers

 

It is what it is... and I will give it a try again

 

My papers are from Echo Park - la Ballet du Grand - mini kit

pink Washi tape and rhinestones finished the card

 

I ended up with really messy hands even though I used the plastic baggie idea Mynnette suggested

 

I invite you to try your hand at the CAUGHT IN CRYSTAL technique this month

I can't wait to see what you make and share with us

 

Thanks for coming by and taking a peek

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

New Sketch for TSOT

Well yesterday (Monday), I had a long, boring day of waiting...

Seven hours sitting at the King County Regional Courthouse - Jury Duty... Oh Lucky me!

I was dismissed for the day around 3:00 p.m., however I need to possibly return today (Tuesday)

I am hoping when I check the website later on Monday evening, I will not need to return

 

Anyway, I have created a new card today for my Design Team at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

Team B has sketch #153 to inspire you this week (see sketch below)

The TWIST:  Keep Warm

 

Here's my card... A VALENTINE card, but I decided not to do the TWIST:  Keep Warm
But you know what? I think it may have the TWIST after all...
If you are hugging the one you LOVE, that would Keep you Warm, right?

 

 

I chose to do a classic White, Red and Black 6" x 6" card

 

My base is black cardstock layered with red cardstock cut at 5-12" x 4"

My designer papers - "Just Married" Collection kit by Echo Park

Cut two at 3-1/2" x 1-3/4" and cut the other two at 1-3/4" x 1-1/2"

This kit contained stickers to use, so I layered the sentiment banner on top of red cardstock

Using scissors, I trimmed the edges to match the banner sticker

 

To finish the card: 

Using a heart punch - punch out three hearts to add to the card

I scored both ends of the banner to attach it to the card with a slight curve to it

I added tiny adhesive pearls to both ends of the banner, and to the three hearts as well

I then added larger adhesive pearls to the top left corner of the card

 

This card was finished in less than 10 minutes and not a single stamp or digital image was used

 

 

There is so much more to see and inspire you on the Blog

Check it out and see what the rest of the DT from Team B has to share

 

I invite you to join us this week and create something awesome using sketch #153

 

Thanks for coming by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

#61 for Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

Happy Monday! 

I have two posts today, the first one is for my DT creation for Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

 

Our theme this week for challenge #61

Mothers Day

 

My mother unexpectedly and suddenly passed away last year on Mother's Day

This week is going to be rather different and difficult for my family

May 10th would have been her birthday

Sunday is our first Mother's Day without her

Monday 13 is the 1st anniversary of her passing

 

But, she loved that I have a passion for creating and making cards

And she had a passion for flowers and gardening

So this BRIGHT and CHEERY card is for you MOM, I miss you and love you

 

 

Image is called Flowers from QKR Stampede, who is one of our sponsors this week. 

You can find it HERE

 

 

and our other sponsor... Digi Stamp Characters

 

 

I used the following Copic markers to color this image:

R11, R27, R29, RV02, RV21, RV23, Y11, Y15, Y17, YG06, YG23, G07, Colorless Blender

Paper from Echo Park 6 x 6 Paper Pad - For the Record 2

Oval from Cricut cartridge "George & Basic Shapes" - page 114 <oval1> cut at 4"

Scallop edge from Cricut cartridge "Just Because Cards" page 42 <Truck-s> cut at 5-1/2"

Finishing touches:  a red ribbon/bow, sentiment attached with a safety pin,

Buttons for flower centers with white floss, added red bakers twine bow and adhesive pearls

 

Check out the inspiration on the blog from the rest of the Design Team

Create a special card for your Mother and share it with us

I cannot wait to see what you come up with

 

My inspiration is a sketch by Sweet Stop Sketches

 

 

Which I'll be entering my card into that challenge along with the following:

 

 

Thanks for stopping by and make sure to check out my Scrappy Frog post HERE as well

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

 

You are the...

Only One for Me!

 

This week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday we have sketch #103 for you to try.

 

 Sketch #103

 

And here is my card using Sketch #103 as my inspiration

 

Supplies I used to make my card:

I decided to make a long card for my creation - my card base measures 3.5" x 8"

All cardstock from my old stash of Close to My Heart papers

Designer Paper - Echo Park 6" x 6" paper pad - "For the Record 2" by Lori Whitlock

I used my Cricut cartridge Elegant Edges, page 39 <swirl2-s> frame feature cut at 3"

The sentiment is from My Favorite Things

It's called Lovey Dovey and you can find it HERE

Stamp the sentiment using Memento - Tuxedo Black on the inside frame piece

 

Finishing touches:

Green adhesive pearls

Black bakers twine and bow

 

Each week there is a great sketch to get that creative MOJO flowing,

as well as some great inspiration from the Design Team.

This was a quick sketch to use, with awesome results.

I hope you will be able to join us this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday!

I can't wait to see what you come up with.

 

Thanks for stopping by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Made Especially For You

We would love for you to join us at Made Especially For You for week three challenge, where you make a card using three (3) of a certain item.  This week you are to use Eyelets.

My card was made using an Echo Park paper and sticker kit "Bundle of Joy".  I used two papers from the kit, bird and sentiment are stickers, the tree is a tag.  Finished the card by adding brown bakers twine and my three flower eyelets I found in my stash.  Quick and easy!

Our sponsor this week is Whimsical Designs

There will be one randomly chosen winner each week who will receive a prize from our weekly sponsor.  

This week our sponsor is Whimsical Designs, who will be giving away a set of stamps.

Please join us this week and show us your three eyelet card creations.

Catch the Frenzy!