A Card Front By Jessica.

Last week, my downline Jessica came to my workshop. She brought me this card front that she had done for a recent swap.

She used the Autumn Splendor set from the Holiday Mini catalog. She simply embossed the leaves and then cut them out. She also used the Wood Grain background set, which I hadn't seen before.

I love the simplicity of this card. Yet the detail and depth is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

Another Gift of the Earth.

This is a card that we made at last weeks workshop. I had wanted to use this set because it is featured in the Holiday Mini. We stamped the image in Chocolate Chip and used our markers to color it in.

I used a jumbo eyelet. After I set the eyelet, I punched another hole just to the right of the eyelet. Then I looped the ribbon through. I put the looped end of ribbon up through the eyelet and then the tails through the hole next to the eyelet. I put the tails through the loop and just folded them over.

We have our first snow on the ground this morning! In case you don't realize it, it is only the middle of October. We are expected to get some more snow this weekend. I am hoping that it gets it out of its system and then we won't have any more snow until January!

My Second Offering!

This is the second tri-shutter card that I made. Again, I am not too sure about the large flower on the front. But, it works!

I used Rich Razzleberry and Razzleberry Lemonade DSP for this one. The large flower is from the Pretties kit. I added a build a brad to the center to add a "little more."

The leaves are made with a sizzlit and the Big Shot. Such a great investment! Just $5.50 for the sizzlit and it can be added to so many cards. I find myself reaching for it a lot!

I have made one more of these cards, but you are going to have to wait until my partner receives her box after Halloween. The card that I am sending her is my favorite so far! It is much more my style! I can't wait to show you!

My New Favorite Project!

This is a tri-shutter card. I have admired these for a while and thought "there is no way that I can do that!" Well, guess what. Sometimes what we need is a nice strong shove out of the box. That is exactly what I got and I am thrilled!

I am doing a swap box through SUDEMOONLY and my partner had wanted to see one of these cards. So, I went to SCS and looked for a tutorial on how exactly to make one.


That is where it all began. Scoring, folding, cutting and more cutting! And, then to the embellishing. What fun!

This was my first attempt at the card. I have been enjoying the embellishing. The one thing that I have a hard time with is the big main embellishment on the front of the card. I am not into the large "gaudy" type embellishments. But, I thought that maybe this flower die would work.




This is what the card looks like when it is all folded closed. This is a really fun project. And, not at all hard to do! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! They can be embellished more or less as desired!

Have a great day!

My Sketch Challenge.

Here is the card that I sent to the other participants for this months swap. I do not usually do "sketches." I usually sit down and piece something together, so this was good for me to do.

I was fairly pleased with my card. Until I received the others! And, then I decided that my card is just a little too plain. Or, maybe it is just a little plain compared to what I would normally come up with.

Anyway, there you have it! Stay tuned tomorrow to view a very cool project that I just learned how to do!

The Last Sketch Card, Until I Show You Mine.

This card was made by Janice McWilliams. I loved how she used Soft Suede with Melon Mambo. I always enjoy pinks and browns together. I have never seen one of these jumbo brads in real life and they certainly do add to the card!

Thanks for sending me the card, Janice!

Sketch Challenge Continued.

This card was sent by Cyndi Willis. She used many of my favorite things on her card! Pocket Silhouttes is one of my favorite sets. It is so versatile, I am grabbing it all of the time. She also used the Modern Label punch. Who can live without this punch? I have a hard time not using it on every card that I make. The textured paper is such a simple way to add detail to any project. The more that I use it, the more that I love it!

Thanks for sharing Cyndi!