Mojo Monday #291

 I'm currently taking an online card class called His & Hers.  The class gives ideas and tips on how to take a single technique, product, sketch, etc and use it for both genders. On the first day they talk about using the same sketch on both cards. I took the challenge and used Mojo Monday Sketch #291 to create Mother's and Father's Day Cards!

Both cards use the exact same sketch, dimensions, and embellishments (3D Foam Tape and ribbon accents). Although similar, the stamp sets are two different ones -- Perfect Fit Dad (C1542) and Perfect Fit Mom (C1543). 

Mother's Day Card:

I'm in Love with the Chantilly paper pack and have some great projects I'm working on for Mother's Day! The burlap ribbon is pretty easy to work with. But, to be consistent with the size of my male card I trimmed the ribbon in half. Like all Burlap it tends to fray a bit so I first adhered it to a piece of scrap cardstock then trimmed it to give it a little more stability!  

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted): 

Paper: Chantilly, Blush Cardstock, White Daisy Cardstock

Stamps: Perfect Fit Mom

Ink: Blush, Sweet Leaf

Other: Burlap Ribbon, 3D Foam Tape

Father's Day Card:

 

My dad likes to build ships so I knew the Tommy Paper was perfect for him! The ribbon used on this card is a fantastic chevron ribbon in Navy Blue...so many great uses with this stuff!

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted): 
Paper: Outdoor Denim Cardstock, Tommy B&T, White Daisy Cardstock
Stamps: Perfect Fit Dad
Ink: Outdoor Denim, Cranberry
Other: Chevron Ribbon, 3D Foam Tape

May Special & New Workshop

This cheerful, limited-time only paper packet deserves a workshop all its own! That is why I have put together this exclusive ‘Dream Pop’ Online Workshop that will include 2 two-page layouts, 3 cards, and a set of 6 decorated treat tubes, all using the Dream Pop Paper Packet and the May Stamp of the Month set, Pinwheel.

The cards and treat tubes are perfect for year-round gifting. The layouts have been modified to include photo mats for each photo so you can create a project that looks finished and complete with your beautiful photos.

Click here to learn more about my Dream Pop Workshop & Kits today!

"X-Treme" Boy Card

As I was looking through my card stash I realized I'm out of male/boy birthday cards. So, I took Allisa's great sketch at Freshly Made Sketches and made this beauty! My son is almost 10 and the "it" gifts are iTunes or Game Stop gift cards so I thought this theme fit the bill.

I used the fun Later Sk8r paper and combined retired stamp set, X-Treme, with some of the words in the Card Word Puzzle Set. If you like the X-Treme set check out Powder Heaven or In Gear for comparable replacement. I finished the card off with a little glitter paper for some added interest. See, boy cards can have a little bling too!

Thanks for looking!

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper: Later Sk8r, Pear Carstock, White Daisy Cardstock, Silver Glitter Paper
Stamps: X-Treme (D1432), Card Word Puzzle (C1494)
Ink: Pear, Slate, Outdoor Denim

Clean & Simple Birthday Card

Here is a quick birthday card I made for my daughter's friend who just turned 7. I used Pattern 20 from Make It From Your Heart, Volume 1 and kept the card pretty similar to the example in the book.

The stamp set is Look Who's... which has several images that coordinate with the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge. The set also includes numbers 1 - 0 so you can customize your greeting to whatever age is necessary. This is a great card to mass produce...just leave out the number and when you are ready fill it in with whatever birthday you need!

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper: Claire Level 2, Colonial White Cardstock, Blush Cardstock
Stamps: Look Who's...
Ink: Hollyhock, Outdoor Denim
Other: Sanding Block, Embossing Stylus, Value Pack Colonial White Cards & Envelopes

Project Life Week 6

I kept this one pretty simple and flat which of course made it very quick and easy! Note, feel free to click on the picture for a detailed view.

Right Page

I'm really enjoying playing with text on my photos! It's such an easy way to tell your story. The journal card is from the Project Life Kit. I used the Pixie Glitter Alphabet Stickers and my Metallic Marker to add the date.

I tried writing directly on the photo with the Metallic Marker. It worked beautifully and didn't smear but the tip was a little large for my liking.

Left Page

Two of the 3 x 4 photos are directly from the web. Each Friday is Family Movie Night and I wanted to document what we watched...Here Comes the Boom (great movie once you get passed the fighting). 

I forgot to take a picture of the yummy dinner we had so I found a photo of the exact recipe (I forgot to save the source info so sorry to the person who took the photo). Everyone loved the meal so I included the ingredients on the photo. See, told you I was having fun with text!

Thanks for checking it out!

Project Life Update & Week 5

My crafty time has been limited to just a few hours each weekend so I haven't been as on top of my Project Life Album as I wanted. That's OK though because this system is great for playing catch up!

A few weeks ago Project Life was featured on HSN with a special buy. I told myself I wasn't going to do it but I ended up caving and getting the Jade Edition. I'm still stamping on my cards but as I play catch-up I am relying on Project Life card designs a bit more.

I love that my CTMH inks and paper coordinate so beautifully with this set. For these pages I used the Lots of Dots Alphabet stickers colored with Honey Marker. It's a perfect match! I also embellished my photos with the Color Ready Noted Canvas Shapes and the new Keyboard Kraft Alphabet stickers. Fun and easy...just the way I like it!

Freshly Made Sketch #82

This week's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches stumped me a bit but once I got to playing my card came together rather quickly!

The paper and stamp came from the Buzz & Bumble Workshop On The Go. I'm not a huge fan of bumble bees but this set has some fantastic pattern papers that are fitting for several seasons and both males and females!

The flower on this card was from an old Bohemian Assortment that included colonial white crochet flowers and rustic buttons. The colonial white color didn't match my card so I colored it with my Sunset marker! A little hemp on my button and some brown and tan sparkles finish off my card!

Thanks for checking it out.

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted): 
Paper: Buzz & Bumble, Bamboo Cardstock, Colonial White Cardstock, Cocoa Cardstock
Stamps: Buzz & Bumble Scrapbook WOTG
Ink: Cocoa, Sunset
Other: Corner Rounder, Hemp, Bohemian Assortment, Glue Dots, Brown & Tan Sparkles