Card: Live In The Moment

I'm linking this card to this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.  The theme is "Tick Tock."

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Paper and Cardstock

patterned paper - My Mind's Eye 12x12 So Sophie Graceful

cardstock - Core'dinations

diecuts - My Mind's Eye So Sophie Graceful

Stamps and Ink

mini alphabet - Studio G

Sweet Plum ink - Memento

Die Cuts and Embossing Folder

Ornamental - Cuttlebug

Leafy Branch embossing folder (fussy cut) - Cuttlebug

Flower Petals #16305 - Silhouette

Additional Supplies

clock and key - Studio G

leaf stick pin - Maya Road

briolette - Making Memories

gem swirl and single gems - Zva

dew drops - The Robin's Nest

glittered flower - Petaloo

jump ring

purple thread

vintage seam binding ribbon

Dot Fade stencil (on the striped paper) - Tim Holtz
Mother Of Pearl Champagne Modelling Cream (on the striped paper) - Viva Decor

Card: Cherish

The letters on this wedding card are the first initials of the bride (t) and groom (r).  The "cherish" charm was originally copper colored but I changed the color by painting over it with a silver leafing pen and then antiquing it with black acrylic paint.  I'm adding this card to this week's Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.  The theme is "Wedding or Anniversary."

Paper and Cardstock
patterned paper - Teresa Collins Noteworthy
black cardstock - Strathmore
ivory cardstock  - Bazzill Walnut Cream

Ink
Vintage Photo Distress Ink - Tim Holtz/Ranger
Tuxedo Black - Memento

Stamp
Vintage Finds #1 - Teresa Collins (inside)

Additional Supplies
black seam binding ribbon - Hug Snug
jeweled button - My Mind's Eye Market Street Lovely Buttons
cherish charm - Tim Holtz
black bead dangle - Jenni Bowlin
skeletonized leaf
"happiness" and "always" stickers (inside) - Heidi Swapp
gem hearts (inside) - Making Memories
silver leafing pen - Krylon
black acrylic paint - M. Graham & Co.
lace scraps

Card : Our Friends' 25th Anniversary

This card was for our dear, long-time friends for their 25th wedding anniversary.  It worked out great that the postage stamps in the paper collection had just the right numbers!  I'm linking this card to this week's Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge which is "Wedding Or Anniversary."

Paper and Cardstock

patterned paper - Pink Paislee London Market 6x6 and 12x12

coral - Core'dinations Core Impressions My Mind's Eye Lost and Found Collection 

Mocha Divine - Bazzill 

Die Cut

Simple Tags #7300 - Silhouette 

Stamps

Parisian Anthology stamp set - Pink Paislee/House Of 3

Vintage Finds #1 - Teresa Collins

Ink and Mist

Pumice Stone Distress Ink - Tim Holtz/Ranger

Tattered Rose Distress Ink - Tim Holtz/Ranger

Bucket O' Blood Red Moonshadow Mist - Lindy's Stamp Gang

Additional Supplies

crocheted heart

crocheted doily

large brad - My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Fiddlesticks "Lucky" brads

keys - Tim Holtz Idea-ology

seam binding ribbon - Hug Snug

boucle' cord

12 Tags of 2013 - April

Card: Artful

ATC : The Dream

Tag : Batty

Only a couple more days 'til Halloween and I have another Halloween tag to share with you.  The La Creme paper that I used already had the flocked border at the bottom.  For the flourish detail at the top, I used clear embossing ink and clear embossing powder then inked over it with black ink.  Love those spooky red bat eyes!

Paper
La Creme (DieCuts With A View)

Card Stock
black

Die and Embossing Folder
Creepy (Cuttlebug)

Stamp
Flourish from the Urban Grunge stamp set (Tim Holtz Visual Artistry)

Additional Supplies
tiny red gems
assorted black and red beads
red wire (Darice)
jump ring
black ribbon (Offray)
red metallic tread (DMC)
black eyelet

Card: Graduation Time

It's getting to be that time of year; graduation season is just around the corner!  I made this card last year - hence the "2010"!   The recipient of this card is a young man who aspires to become a comedian so two elements on this card are a reference to that.  Reference number one is the Charlie Chaplin figure and reference number two is the script to the right of the sentiment which is an excerpt from Mark Twain's "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County."  If you click on the photo you can get a closer look.

Paper

Recess (BasicGrey)

Card Stock

DieCuts With A View

Stamps

 Life's Possibilities Set (Tim Holtz Visual Artistry)

Ink

Broken China (Ranger Distress Ink)

brown

Embossing Folder

Distressed Stripes (Cuttlebug)

Additional Supplies

text from an old book

clock rub-on (Heidi Swapp)

Destiny tag (Tim Holtz)

pewter brads

clear embossing powder

My Core’dinations Creative Frenzy

Core'dinations card stock is pretty cool stuff - unlike anything else out there.  It has a nice weight and comes in fabulous colors and styles and its fun to play with!  If you really like something what could be better than a chance to try out for a design team that gives you the chance to work with such a fun product?  So... here goes!

First, a masculine card with sanded Core Essentials:

This little purse looks deceptively large in this photo but it is a diminutive 2.5x4.5 inches - the ideal size for a gift card!

The vintage look of the Times Nouveau Collection by Graphic 45 is perfect with the Core'dinations Vintage Collection.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing these projects and feel inspired to make some creations of your own!

Project Details:
Happiness Card:  

Card Stock
Core Essentials and Vintage Collection (Core'dinations)


Paper
Transatlantique (Graphic 45)

Stamp
Happiness Found (Verve)

Embossing Folder
Patchwork (Sizzix/Tim Holtz)

Additional Supplies
Wander philosophy tag (Tim Holtz)
handmade cording

Purse Gift Card Holder:

Cardstock
Core Essentials (Core'dinations)

Die Cuts
purse_C00281_20509 (Silhouette Studio)
tag (Sizzix)

Embossing Folder
D'vine Swirl (Cuttlebug)

Additional Supplies
crystal swirl (Prima)
silk flower (Hobby Lobby bridal department)
ribbon (Offray)
"love" rub-on (Cloud 9 Designs)
pearl stick pin (Jenni Bowlin)
crystal corsage pins
vintage cameo 

Mother's Day Card: 

Cardstock
Vintage Collection and Black Magic (Core'dinations) 

Paper
Times Nouveau (Graphic 45)

Stamp
One Person (Verve)

Additional Supplies
rayon seam binding 
red and black buttons

Card: All I Have Seen

Paper
Granola 6X6 Collection (BasicGrey)
Life's Journey Correspondence Ephemera Kit (K & Company)
old sheet music

Stampss
sentiment - All I Have Seen (Stampin' Up!)
old photograph - Lost and Found (Tim Holtz/Visual Artistry)
script in background - Faded Text Background (Stampabilities)
script on sheet music - French Ledger (Stampers Anonymous)

Additional Supplies
vintage buttons
photo turns (Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts)

Tag : Sisters

I made this tag for my sister, Tami, "just because."   I found the stamp on eBay and had to have it!

Rubber Stamps
Stampington & Company - Sisters (K5528)
Tim Holtz/Visual Artistry - Urban Grunge