Feb

28

Seasonal calendar

Filed Under Bears, DT: Annie F., Other projects | 2 Comments

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This great project was sent in by Annie. If you’ve ever needed a calendar but maybe didn’t want to stamp every month this is a great alternative.

annie-calendar-sideAnnie decided to stamp 4 scenes, one for each season. What I thought was clever was her use of materials you could probably find at the local office supply.

She started with one of those acrylic frames used to hold pictures (or whatever). She slipped a piece of blue paper inside the frame. She used a binder clip to secure the stamped seasonal picture to the frame so it could be easily changed. Lastly, she used pre-printed small calendar for the months that’s attached to the frame.

Such a clever project!

eat cake graphics stamps used:
4002-D Little Buster bear (back)

other stamps used:
season stamps – Purple Onion Design
trees – hand drawn by Annie

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Feb

25

Fluffy kitty says happy birthday

Filed Under Birthday, Cats, DT: Danielle K. | 2 Comments

danielle-fluffy-smDanielle created this wonderful birthday card. I love the way she colors – her shading just adds so much! And the embellishments she chose are just purrrrrr-fect.

eat cake graphics stamps used:
2006-G Fluffy kitty has more to say
6016-N Porch with light

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Feb

23

Was that a can opener I heard?

Filed Under DT: Linda M., Dogs | 1 Comment

linda-bigdog-smWas that a can opener Sparky heard? Hmmm…

Linda’s card is so cute. She used a recipe theme to start with and layered the perfect papers. I love the stitching detail and the black scallop circle behind her focus circle really sets it apart from the card.

eat cake graphics stamps used:
3005-D Sparky’s a big dog
8035-D Was that a can opener (text)

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Feb

21

Sprinkling of flower petals

Filed Under DT: Jinah N., Fairies | 1 Comment

jinah-fairy-smJinah created this sweet little fairy card. I just love the way she shaded her flower dress – going from raspberry to a delicate whisper of pink.

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I think too that the flower punched border and the stitching are a wonderful touch.

eat cake graphics stamps used:
1156-I Fairy Rose sprinkles petals

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Feb

18

Snow tasters

Filed Under Bears, DT: Danielle K., Winter | 2 Comments

danielle-snowtasters-smIsn’t this the cutest! Danielle sent this in and I thought, hmmm, with the weather around the country being what it has been there are probably quite a few snow tasters out there!

I love her little bits of sparkly snow!

eat cake graphics stamps used:
4027-G Waldo bear tasting snow
5069-C Nutmeg squirrel
5070-B Tiny Tweet (wearing ear muffs)
8191-E Official Snow Taster

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Feb

16

You’re the cat’s meow

Filed Under Cats, DT: Wanda G. | 2 Comments

wanda-truman-smWant to send someone special a little treat? How about this cute little you’re the cat’s meow card sent in by Wanda. It’s so cheery with all banners in the background and the touch of ribbon she added is just right.

eat cake graphics stamps used:
2002-F Kitty Truman

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Feb

14

Felt Cookies

Filed Under DT: Linda M., Other projects | 3 Comments

linda-feltcookies-smThis card from Linda was actually posted in January but she sent in another picture with some felt cookies she created! They are just so cute! I’ve already ordered a little felt myself and want to try and make some – and remember 0 calories, what could be better than that! :)

And if you’re looking for a great place to get felt I thought I’d share a nice little shop on Etsy. I’ve ordered from her in the past and the felt is really nice quality…BenzieBazaar.

Enjoy! And Happy Valentines Day to you all!

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Feb

12

Lookin for love

Filed Under DT: Kriss, Holiday: Valentines | 1 Comment

kriss-lookingforlove-sm Here is the 3rd Valentine’s day inspired card by guest designer Kriss.

This time she used a stamp created for Halloween. Witch Hazel is all dressed in pink and lookin’ for love – watch out fellas! Thanks Kriss!

Here are her instructions:

  1. Cut light pink cardstock to 2.5” x 5.5” and mount to 4.25” x 5.5” dark pink top-folded card.
  2. Stamp Witch Hazel with black ink on white cardstock.  Color with watercolor pencils, blend, and trim to size.  Ink edges with black ink and mount to card.
  3. In a word processing program, type and print greeting on medium shade of pink cardstock.  Trim each word, ink the edges with black ink, and mount to card.
  4. Punch tiny heart from pink cardstock and attach to card.

    Finished card: 4.25” x 5.5”
    eat cake graphics stamps used:
    1083-Q Witch Hazel and Blackie Fly

    Other supplies:
    Archival™ Ink Stamp Pad – Jet Black, Ranger Industries
    Watermark Resist Ink Pad, Ranger Industries
    Watercolor Pencils, Faber-Castell
    Blender Pen, Marvy-Uchida
    White and two shades of Pink Cardstock
    AR Christy Font, Microsoft Word

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    Feb

    11

    Valentine’s Kisses

    Filed Under DT: Kriss, Holiday: Valentines | Leave a Comment

    kriss-valentinekisses-sm Here is the 2nd card from guest designer Kriss.

    The little girl is actually a stamp I drew with winter in mind -  she is tasting snowflakes…but oh how cute to she is as a Valentines treat with kisses and everything!

    Here are Kriss’s instructions:

    1. Mount 4” x 5.25” red cardstock panel to 4.25” x 5.5” white side-folded card.
    2. Stamp Becky with black ink, color with watercolor pencils, blend, and cut out into oval shape.
    3. Cut out larger red oval, and even larger white scallop oval. Mount the three layers together and adhere to the middle, right-side of card.
    4. Stamp and emboss greeting in lower left corner.
    5. Doodle tiny hearts and dots from the upper left corner leading to Becky.
    6. For added dimension, cover shoes with Glossy Accents.

    Finished card: 4.25” x 5.5”
    eat cake graphics stamps used:
    1184-E Becky’s Tasting Snow

    Other supplies:
    Valentine stamp, Purple Onion Designs
    Archival™ Ink Stamp Pad – Jet Black, Ranger Industries
    Glossy Accents, Ranger Industries
    Watermark Resist Ink Pad, Ranger Industries
    Seafoam Embossing Powder, Ranger Industries
    Inkssentials Opaque Pen, Ranger Industries
    Watercolor Pencils, Prismacolor
    Blender Pen, Marvy-Uchida
    Oval and Scallop Oval Dies, Nestabilities by Spellbinders
    Cuttlebug, Die Cutting Machine, Provo Craft
    White and Red Cardstock

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    Feb

    10

    Little sisters and Valentine’s candy

    Filed Under DT: Kriss, Holiday: Valentines | Leave a Comment

    kriss-valentinecandy-sm Kriss agreed awhile back to be a guest designer – yeah!

    With the thought of Valentines just around the corner she created 3 cards using stamps which were actually created with different holidays in mind.
    Here is the first along with her instructions.

    1. Mount 3.75” x 5” pink cardstock panel to 4” x 5.25” red cardstock panel, and then mount to 4.25” x 5.5” white top-folded card.
    2. Stamp Candy Eatin’ Sister two times with black ink, color one of the entire images and just the sleeves and arms of the little boy of the other image with watercolor pencils and blend.
    3. Using red cardstock, cut out a heart slightly larger than the pumpkin, ink the edges with black ink and glue up-side-down on top of pumpkin of the image that has been completely colored. Cut out shirt sleeves and arms of second image and glue into place on complete image. Mount to card.
    4. Stamp Tip #25 with black ink on red cardstock and trim off the top portion (Halloween Tip #25) and around the other three edges. If needed, ink edges with black ink. Mount to card.
    5. Cut three layers of hearts with white, pink, and red cardstock pieces. Run middle heart through an embossing folder and stamp little heart with XOXO and black ink. Glue three heart layers together and mount to card.

    Finished card: 4.25” x 5.5”
    eat cake graphics stamps used:
    1084-L Candy Eatin’ Sister
    8059-D Tip #25 Sister Won’t

    Other supplies:
    XOXO stamp, Purple Onion Designs
    Archival™ Ink Stamp Pad – Jet Black, Ranger Industries
    Watercolor Pencils, Faber-Castel
    Blender Pen, Marvy-Uchida
    Heart Dies, Provo Craft
    Embossing Folder, Provo Craft
    Cuttlebug, Die Cutting Machine, Provo Craft
    White, Pink, and Red Cardstock

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    Feb

    9

    Did someone say cake? (chicken)

    Filed Under Birthday, DT: Meg C. | 2 Comments

    meg-chicken-smAnother “Did someone say cake” card from Meg! This time it’s a frazzled Feather’s MacGee chicken – bwwwwaaaaak!

    Here’s what Meg did:
    The first is a fun clean-and-simple one with Feathers MacGee.
    1. I used Papertrey Ink’s Sunshine Impression plate on Papertrey Ink Harvest Gold cardstock.
    2. I cut out another piece of Harvest Gold using Nestabilities Labels 4 and stamped Mr MacGee onto it, and did some quick Copic coloring. The sentiment was stamped with Memento Danube Blue.
    3. I added a Labels 4 frame from some old SU patterned paper, popped up on pop-dots.

    eat cake graphics stamps used:
    5024-F Feathers MacGee (chicken)
    8042-D Did someone say cake!?! (text)

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    Feb

    6

    Friend

    Filed Under Cats, DT: Danielle K., Just because | 1 Comment

    danielle-friend-smDanielle sent in this very sweet card. I love the way she shaded behind the colored image – it just adds so much.

    She said the ribbon is seam binding she sprayed with Glimmer Mist to coordinate with the patterned paper.

    eat cake graphics stamps used:
    2003-I Crumbs and Farley

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    Feb

    4

    You and moi

    Filed Under DT: Jinah N., Dogs, Holiday: Valentines | 2 Comments

    jinah-youandmoi4-smJinah sent in a Valentine’s card featuring two lovable dogs. She said the big dog reminded her of a dog her cousin had…a St. Bernard.

    It’s funny, when I drew this image I had a St. Bernard in mind, but now, around our house, we just adopted a Chihuahua from the animal shelter, and even though our dog Tucker isn’t a St. Bernard when he was a puppy he looked like one.

    Here’s a detail view. Jinah actually drew the heart balloon. She cut everything out and mounted it on the card. I think it’s just adorable.
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    eat cake graphics stamps used:
    3046-K Optimism (MMM-dogs)

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    Feb

    2

    Bunny tails

    Filed Under DT: Moon H., Holiday: Easter | 4 Comments

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    moon-bunnytails-detailMoon is at it again with the cutest little project. She created a box of bunny tails! I believe she used little pom poms and put them in the box, along with attaching one to the bunny on the outside. Oh I just want to pinch his cute little tail!

    eat cake graphics stamps used:
    5051-E Curious Cottontail bunny

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