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Jun
29
Still here
Filed Under Holly | 3 Comments
Hi everyone.
I just wanted to let you know that I’m still here. Family has been in town for a big wedding and between that and trying to get orders out (delayed more than I thought), school (I gave up homework for the past couple of weeks) – anyway, I have a bunch of cards to post so please stay tuned. I should be caught up in the next couple of days.
Hope you’re all having a great summer! I can’t believe July is knockin’ on the door already!
Jun
13
Christy wrote…
A card to welcome all the discovery that can be made when warm weather arrives! The main image, colored with Copics, is Stuart the bug-ologist. He is standing on a layer of stamped stones, with some of the stones cut out and attached with foam squares for a more 3D effect. Joining him on this outdoor adventure is Aunt Annie & Jr Ant. Can you spot them? Any outdoor adventure isn’t complete without a cold drink for refreshment, so the bottled water image was fun to place just perfectly among the stone pile.
I just love the use of the black Dymo tape for the word “Discover” and the little frog that seems to have parked himself on Stuart’s head! Such a fun summer card!
eat cake graphics stamps used:
1132-I Stuart the bug-ologist
5009-G Aunt Annie & Jr Ant (set of 2)
9037-B Bottled water
Other stamps & supplies used:
Martha Stewart punch, Stamps by Judith
Jun
11
Hi doodle
Filed Under DT: Christy, Fairies | 1 Comment
Christy told me she recently had some instruction in the “art of doodling” and for this project she thought she’d give it a try. The “hi” was hand-drawn using some of her new “art of doodling” knowledge. Using a masking technique a few Little Sylvie images were stamped around the greeting as if they were playing a game of peek-a-boo. The fairies were colored with Copics and it gave the overall card a wonderfully simple touch of color.
Doodling is so much fun – with pen in hand and a moment to spare, maybe a long phone call or sitting, waiting for an appointment… Now just think if that were channeled into something fun!
Great job Christy! Thanks for sharing your new found instruction in doodling art.
eat cake graphics stamps used:
1091-D Little Sylvie (a wee one)
Jun
9
Mandy always does such a great job putting together embellishments. This card features Emmie Bear in the center and lots and lots of layered papers. I like how she’s woven the ribbon underneath one of her center cutouts. All those clear blue beads sure look swell too!
eat cake graphics stamps used:
4010-F Emmie Bear has one foot up
Jun
8
Cool dude!
Filed Under Bears, DT: Pam | 2 Comments
Pam’s created another great card! This one features Arthur Alooishus and a “cool dude” sentiment – great card for a little boy. She stamped Arthur bear and then stamped his shirt again on another piece of paper, colored and cut it out. A great layered effect. I think the black and white ribbon and sentiment on the little tag are wonderful details – that little something extra. :)
Here’s Pam’s Tombow marker coloring chart:
eat cake graphics stamps used:
4005-E Arthur Alooishus in his stripe shirt
Other supplies:
CS – (Bazzill); Paper –Accademia (Fabriano); Ink – Black StazOn (Tsukineko); Stamps – cool dude! sentiment (Inky Antics); Ribbon – ½ “ black striped grosgrain (Offray); Punches – circle punch (SU!), 1/8 “ hole (Cropadile); Tombow markers, water brush, foam tape, silver jump ring.
Jun
7
Snowball fight
Filed Under DT: Pam, People, Winter | 2 Comments
It’s a snowball fight! Pam’s sent in another wonderful card and Tombow coloring chart. I think the bright cheery colors really stand out against the winter white background. And using Stickles for some snow sparkle really adds a great detail.
Now watch out ’cause Cora’s ready to throw another snowball!
eat cake graphics stamps used:
1117-F Look out! Cora’s ready to throw
1118-G Hit with snowball (Ouch!)
Other supplies:
CS – (Bazzill); Paper –Accademia (Fabriano); Ink – Black StazOn (Tsukineko); Punches – snowflake border and large snowflake (Martha Stewart); Tombow markers, water brush, foam tape, Stickles glitter glue, Sharpie fine point black marker.
Jun
3
Are we there yet?
Filed Under Cats, DT: Crafty Math Chick, Dogs, Travel | 3 Comments
Crafty Math Chick writes…
When I first saw Lewis & Trudy’s Wild Ride I instantly paired it with Are We There Yet? and envisioned the little car driving on a road made of saddle stitched ribbon – thinking it looked like a road. When I looked I thought the Maple Lane House would work nicely with these two images as a “We’ve Moved!” card. For something a little different I scored only part of the card base and cut around the top of the roof and treetop with a craft knife so it would stand out from the top of the card. For the grass I simply took two strips of wild wasabi and cut into it with a scissors (grass is a great way to use up green scraps!) and pulled out a few blades with my hands for dimension.
This card is just too cute! I love the way she used ribbon for the road – I never would have thought of that. Great coloring – the little red car just pops off the road. It’s nice too that she carried just a little accent of red on the house as well. Great job!
eat cake graphics stamps used:
6018-P Maple Lane House
8016-E Lewis & Trudy’s Wild Ride
8110-E Are We There Yet?
Supplies:
Paper: Gina K. Luxury Cardstock, Wild Wasabi (Stampin’ Up!)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Other supplies: ribbon, Copic markers, pop its, scissors, craft knife & mat
Jun
2
Ants
Filed Under DT: Crafty Math Chick, Summer | 2 Comments
Crafty Math Chick writes…
I hope you won’t think badly of me for it, but for some reason unbeknownst to me, when I first saw Aunt Annie & Jr. Ant I imagined her thinking “nice butt” due to the way they were positioned. LOL! I thought it was kind of funny. SO that is what I wrote in the thought Bubble. Not sure what I will use it for – perhaps a friend who is currently trying to drop a few pounds when she reaches her goal?
She punched out a bunch of red squares to try to create a background that resembled a picnic cloth and added more grass to ‘ground’ the ants.
I think this is adorable! I love the checkerboard background – I think most ants do too. :)
eat cake graphics stamps used:
5009-G Aunt Annie & Jr Ant (set of 2)
8027-D Thought bubble
Supplies:
Paper: Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, Whisper White (Stampin’ Up!)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Yoyo Yellow (Stampin’ Up!)
Other supplies: Copic markers, circle nestabilities, scissors, square punch, red grosgrain ribbon, pop its, sponge
May
30
Beachy keen
Filed Under DT: Georgia, People, Summer | 2 Comments
I think these guys are ready for some summer fun!
I love Georgia’s use of such vibrant colors, so befitting of sunshine and cool water. The background paper with fun little sand-dollars for the bottom and polka dots for the top are just “beachy keen”! I certainly hope they’ve packed their sunscreen because those are some mighty pale legs they’re sportin’. :)
eat cake graphics stamps used:
1054-M The Parents
May
29
I believe in fairies!
Filed Under DT: Marianne, Fairies | 1 Comment
Pixie Poppy sure is having a good time sprinkling flowers with her fairy dust. Marianne created this cute card using hot pink cardstock. I like the way she carried the aqua blue into the frame. She used a Martha Stewart punch for the edge and topped it off with a corduroy button from Stampin’ Up. She wasn’t sure of the flower stamp manufacturer but my goodness that must be a big stamp!
eat cake graphics stamps used:
1153-G Pixie Poppy
7045-E Mushrooms
May
28
Just keep paddling
Filed Under DT: Georgia, Dogs, Nature, People, Summer | 5 Comments
Georgia says sometimes she thinks she’s paddling upstream… and if she keeps going, she’ll get there…wherever there may be.
This card is so vibrant with the orange background against the teal blue water. I love how she picked those up when coloring as well. Looks like she tore the paper for the water and layered the stamp in between. Very clever and oh so cute!
eat cake graphics stamps used:
1158-J Paddling in the canoe
May
27
You are special
Filed Under DT: Georgia, Dogs, People | 1 Comment
What a perfect card for a little boy. I think both the doggie and the little boy are enjoying their time together.
Georgia used a bit of layering for this one. The doggie background paper is just a perfect find. Then she used brown gingham tied off with the polka dot ribbon and a big brown button to top it all off. Great job Georgia!
eat cake graphics stamps used:
1138-M Grooming (MMM-boy with dog)
May
26
Another birthday?
Filed Under Birthday, Cats, DT: Georgia | 1 Comment
Some years “another birthday” does feel just like this. Georgia created the screen and stamped Katie kitty hangin’ on. Love the use of the background texture, black framing and the silver buttons
This “activity” is actually what inspired the original drawing. There really was a Katie kitty and if I wasn’t paying attention and she wanted in I would sometimes find her half way up the screen door!
eat cake graphics stamps used:
2042-M Katie kitty wants in!
May
25
For the Brave
Filed Under DT: Georgia, People, Summer | 2 Comments
Georgia created this cute card using the saluting kids from Maple Lane. She stamped them on white cardstock and then colored them in adding shadows and details. I love her use of primary colors and the fact that she mimicked the polka dots of the red ribbon in the shirts and leggings of the girls.
eat cake graphics stamps used:
1160-S For the Brave (scene)
Other
For the Brave t-shirt
May
24
Judy created this cute little card using Veronica and her butterflies. She started with aqua colored cardstock, drew the scallop border on both the yellow and butterfly papers and cut them out with scissors. Same for the scalloped edge circle (she’s so good with her scissors). :) Veronica was stamped and colored with Copics. The grass and accents were added with a watercolor pencil. Very cute Judy!
And remember if you’re patient and quiet and very still the butterflies might just visit you too.
eat cake graphics stamps used:
1025-I Veronica and her butterflies
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