Dandelion Fall Card

Making a Fall card is unusual for me...............I was inspired by the Japanese Yuzen paper I had on hand (purchased from Daiso: a local Japanese Store  in SF).  This paper had the perfect Fall colors.  Card  base is SU Close to Cocoa, SU Really Rust mat with the Yuzen paper.  I also finally got a chance to use the SU Framelits Label Collection: the larger one is SU Ruby Red CS embossed using the Cuttlebug Woodgrain embossing folder and the smaller one is SU Really Rust embossed using the Cuttlebug Dots embossing folder. Both Framelits edges are sponged using brown ink.Stamped message is from Dandelion Stamps  and cute Japnese Doll is also from Dandelion Stamps their stamp set MC-25 Hi there.

Here's a side view: pop everything uopwith foam tape:

Leaves are a SVG cut file from Krewella: her blog here. I used my SCAL computer program and my Silhouette Machine as the cutter. Wow - I found some old SU buttons that I could finally use for this card along with some left over Linen thread I had on  hand, too. Pop the leaves using foam tape and the button is attached using a  mini glue dot.

Dandelion stamp: Copic colors used: E21, R20, RV29, R35, E71, Black and Sakura Jelly Roll Crystal pen "dotted" on her hair bow, neck and waist band (oops, photo does not show at all). 

Card inside: Why wait any Yuzen paper, use it for trimming the inside. The leaf added as well.

See the Cuttlebug Dot embossed leaves where edges are sponged with brown ink:

How to make this card: Pretty simple................

 The leaves and button:

 Pop those pieces with foam tape:

 Hope you enjoyed this card......................have yourself a very crafty day!





My First Nutcracker

We all love those Nutcrackers........there are lots of stamps , stickers, and even a die in the marker but this one is extra special in 3D. I had been waiting a while for this SVG cut file and finally SVGcuts.com came out with one - I knew Mary (designer extraordinaire from SVGcuts.com) would come through!!!! The mechanics of this Nutcracker are amazing and amazingly simple to assemble, too. Especially because there is a video on assembling this fella. I believe Leo, the paper technical engineer genius, put these cut files all together. Mary & Leo make a great team. The file is called Clara's Christmas Eve and it also has beautiful shaped holiday cards along with Ballet slippers and this gorgeous nutcracker. Of course, I also had to use the fabulous Graphic 45 Nutcracker designer paper just like Mary for my first nutcracker. The Nutcracker sits on a base that is 3-3/4" x 4-1/2" x 3/4". The finished Nutcracker is 12" tall and is quite impressive. So here are the detail photos:

And, a side view:

More detail photos: The face was interesting. I crushed his nose a bit trying to figure this out but it worked out OK. Use a white pen for the center of the eyes.

 

Sponge the feather  edge with some brown ink. The crown is ever so slightly curled outwards. Adhesive rhinestones added per the original inspiration.

And, the body: Those buttons are adhesive gold rhinestones. Mini glue dots used to attach the gold straps across the chest. The beard is using a Cuttlebug embossing folder.



The Boots: Gold bells and gold cord were a finishing touch. Use a mini glue dot to hold the cord in place so it is much easier to make the knot! And, the base is great! Edges are sponged with some brown ink. I did fill it with some sand so it was be heavier...........next time I will put the sand in a plastic bag to ensure none will leak out.



The back of the Nutcracker: Hair action!

Cape is embossed with Snowflake Embossing folder:

And, a couple things I made my own: cut and slightly curled the epaulets

 On the sleeve, adhesive rhinestones added.

Paper used: G45 nutcracker, SU Blush (retired), Kelly paper Gold, American craft Black, SU Cherry Cobbler

Adhesive Rhinestones: Recollections

This project was using white Scotch glue and a high temp glue gun used to adhere the boot to the base, arms to the body, legs to the body. I am looking forward to make more of this Nutcrackers in a variety of color scheme.  Hope you enjoyed this and I have and have a great crafting day to make one yourself!

 

 

 

 

Poker Card Thank You

So the 2nd batch of Thank You cards for the poker guy group............this is a pre-designed card from SVGcuts.com. The SVG collection is called The Green Room SVG collection which has a couple other fun card and 3D items. I love the shape of this card and how easily it was to assemble. This card also fits in with the Birthday Party event.  I added the word "thanks" to the card using my font library and SCAL  with my Silhouette cutting machine.  Finished card size is 6-1/2" x 4"...................gads, photo is a bit blurry.......oops! Card stock is pretty basic; Black from Bazill, SU White, Recollections Red, SU Real Red, Recollections Green, SU Tempting Turquoise.

another view: 

Card opened:

Stamp set used: Papertrey Ink Thanks All Ways set shown



Yup, nice and simple ThankYou cards........................

 

Another Asian Thank You Card

Well, the birthday party may  be over but now the Thank You cards need to go out. Here's the first batch which will go to some of the family members.  Masculine Washi paper is used (no flowers, please) for this card. SU Ballet Blue and SU Night of Navy card stock used for the main card.  Avery adhesive sticker was placed behind the Washi paper so I can cut the 3" circle using my Silhouette. Yup, in order to make this card, the circle had to be in line with the 2-3/4" SU Ballet Blue mat and SU 3" circle in the Night of Navy card.  Not sure if I could have lined it up manually..............it was much easier for me to do on my computer cutting mat and then push a button to cut!!! Yippee for SCAL (Sure Cuts a Lot computer program). Corner punch also used to secure the silver cord around the Washi mat.

Here's a closer look at the Kanji word for Thank You........got the SVG cut file from Under a Cherry Tree (Jin Yong) - it was FREE and I have used it quite a bit.  Since the word is floating in air (it's adhered onto acetate), a background was made using SCAL computer program:

The word "thanks" was using SCAL, too - using the font on my computer as well as making a back mat: perfect!

Open the card, to reveal the inside cover. The back mat does cover up the adhesive:

And the whole inside card. Be sure to use up even small scraps of any Washi paper:

Here's a closer look at the stamped message using the Papertrey Ink's Thanks All Ways stamp set: simple (and that's the way Rick likes it)

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Panda Wobble Swap

Here's a card received from my friend Jan she knows i will treasure each of her Asian cards she sends to me. This one is really fun. She used one of those wobbles (but this one has a clear base instead of a white one).  In addition the pandas have tiny googlie eyes: CUTE!  Mama Panda is popped with foam tape, too to give her that added dimension, I love the bamboo background and the green glitter mat used. 

See the side view:

See the wobble in action?: fun!!!

Thank You, Jan for this great card!!!