tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21544872172662672002024-03-21T16:42:40.245-04:00Create By KaraMy crafty corner of life. Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-44248028749416211982018-03-11T15:42:00.000-04:002018-03-11T15:42:35.197-04:00Birthday Wishes<div style="text-align: center;">
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Thank you so much for stopping by. I found some time to make a few cards for both Cas-ual Fridays challenges for this month. The encouragement challenge is amazing. If you don't know why it happens each month, be sure to check it out.</div>
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I used 4 petals for my card and Birthday Wishes die. Birthday wishes came from a Stamp of Approval box, which I thought was Cas-ual Fridays, but I could be wrong. I chose to do a Birthday Wishes, because someone who has made it to their next birthday, has a blessing. Birthdays are never promised, so celebrate each one! Life is short.</div>
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Cas-ual Fridays Encouragement challenge can be found here: <a href="http://callingallsistahs.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Encouragement Challenge</a></div>
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-932462216186015702018-03-11T15:26:00.001-04:002018-03-11T15:26:12.405-04:00More than you know<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">It has been a crazy long time since I blogged... I remember how much I love to do challenges, so I came to the Cas-ual Fridays blog and jumped in. This challenge is a fun and adorable one. Who doesn't love a rainbow! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">I used the stamp set Be for my project.</span></div>
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Cas-ual Fridays Challenge: <a href="http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/2018/03/cfc-194-beautiful-rainbows.html" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/2018/03/cfc-194-beautiful-rainbows.html" target="_blank">Beautiful Rainbows</a></div>
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-59821550624656413562017-08-07T23:55:00.000-04:002017-08-07T23:55:20.877-04:00Let it snow!<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">Today, I'd like to show a card made for the Cas-ual Fridays Stamps blog challenge. The challenge can be found <a href="http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/2017/07/cfc179-dies-only.html" target="_blank">here .</a> Dies ONLY challenge!</span></div>
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-20967698204529452382017-07-10T11:22:00.000-04:002017-07-10T11:22:32.467-04:00I miss you<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">This week I am participating in the Cas-ual Fridays </span><a href="http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/2017/06/cfc177-tic-tac-toe.html" target="_blank">Tic Tac Toe <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Challenge.</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could have went many different ways in this challenge. The board was amazing to work with. In the end, I went with Butterflies, Add a tag and texture.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">To put the final touch on my card, I got out my Tim Holtz tag die set. From Cas-ual Fridays, I used I Miss You from the Calm and Gentle stamp set (embossed in white).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">I entered this card into the Cas-ual Fridays challenge: <a href="http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/2017/06/cfc177-tic-tac-toe.html" target="_blank">Tic Tac Toe</a></span></div>
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-44893358759889610302017-05-21T15:16:00.001-04:002017-05-23T10:13:08.782-04:00Thanks!<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Today I want to share a card I made with the Candy Cane Collection, from Catherine Pooler's Stamp of Approval. I used the candy cane background (this is so incredibly versatile and can be used all year long) and Merry Labels from the Candy Cane Lane Collection. It also includes Thanks from the Lovely Notes collection. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">I can not say enough about the Stamp of Approval boxes. There are a ton of possibilities with each box. A new box is usually released each quarter. I'm always excited to see what the next box will bring. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">This card is fairly simple! I embossed the candy cane background die in purple.. Added the ribbon (which really does match in person). I offset this and popped it up with some foam tape. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">I then stamped the thanks, which looks absolutely cute and hand painted.. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Thanks for looking! I am entering this into the challenge at Catherine Pooler's website for a chance to win the next Stamp of Approval Collection!</span></div>
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-58499548765074162632017-04-17T00:00:00.000-04:002017-04-17T00:00:19.028-04:00You are my Hero<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">Today is the 17th of April and that means a self breast check is on the orders for today! Please do not take it lightly and remind a girlfriend!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">Cas-ual Fridays Stamps, on the 17th of each month has several card makers who remind the public to do a self breast exam. This is saving lives and women have found lumps through our reminders. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">Please stop by the Cas-ual Fridays Stamps blog <a href="http://www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. There is going to be some excited news announced, so please be sure to stop by.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">I created an artistic card for this month. I also veered from the 'pink' breast cancer theme because to me purple is a happy color. You are my hero came to life pretty quick. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">I first took 4 petals Fri-die and cut 3 of each size. I then took a dauber and colored with Distress Oxide ink edges. With the color Tierra (from Catherine Pooler), I took my pinky finger and put a dab of yellow on the center. Then with glue I placed a small dot and used prills. I set these aside to dry.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">While that was drying, I took some watercolor paper from Tim Holtz and with purple color I simply just randomly made a spot 3 flowers would fit. I was a tiny bit impatient, so I took my heat gun to the purple to help speed the drying time.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">I then took So Pretty from Cas-ual Fridays Stamps and with Distress Oxide and my MISTI stamped You are my Hero. This is the perfect sentiment for so many occasions. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">So Pretty - <a href="http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/products?keywords=so+pretty" target="_blank">Stamp Set</a></span></div>
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-575127390902704452017-04-15T14:22:00.001-04:002017-04-15T14:30:40.049-04:00Rainbow of Thanks<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">Today I am sharing a card I made for the Cas-ual Fridays Stamps challenge, Rainbows. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">I had a general idea of how I wanted this card to come together. I first took the 4 petal Fri-die and colored with a dauber, the edges of each in Catherine Pooler inks. I took my pinky and with the color Tierra, dabbed the center. I then glued each flower together. I used prills for the center of each flower to give it some interest.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">I'd like to say this is a pretty CAS card. For me, this is a very simple 'almost' one layer card. The outcome is just what I had in mind.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello! Today is the 17th of March and that brings a reminder for YOU to do a self breast exam. This blog hop has caught lumps.. so please be sure to complete it. This is a great monthly reminder! Michele from Cas-ual Fridays Stamps has created such a wonderful reminder for us all. Be sure to comment along the way. 3 lucky commenters will win a $15 gift certificate to the Cas-ual Fridays Stamps store! Comments must be made by March 19th at 12 am EST to qualify. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">You should have arrived from <a href="http://foleysfriend.blogspot.com/2017/03/calling-all-sistahs-march-edition.html" target="_blank">Sue.</a> Should you get lost along the way, please refer back to <a href="http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cas-ual Fridays Stamps blog</a></span><br />
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-8975969370081917092017-02-21T10:17:00.000-05:002017-02-21T10:17:20.386-05:00Be what you want to BE<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Arial;">Have you ever tried mirror image stamping?? I had not ... until I made this card for the So Suzy Stamp Mirror Image event. I can see this will be a technique I will use more in the future... You definitely need a good silhouette stamp or solid image for this to work well. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Arial;">I first took my sun stencil and made my background. I blended out the inks to make a more vibrant look using Tiki Torch and Orange Twist from Catherine Pooler.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Arial;">I then held my breath and had Justine Hovey's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jiGCsgKmrU" target="_blank">YouTube</a> video playing while I gave it a try. Believe it or not, this was my first try. After I did it, I said geez.. why didn't I practice on a scrap piece of paper first. Anyways, thank goodness it turned out great the first try.</span></div>
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-11143971849275166752017-02-21T09:52:00.001-05:002017-02-21T09:52:46.785-05:00Happy Birthday <div align="center">
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">To make my background, I embossed in white from Brutus Monroe. I just love his embossing powders. I then took Rockin Red from Catherine Pooler Designs and with the ink blending tool started heavy red and the made the ombre look . I then tied some white ribbon and stamped Happy Birthday from the Heartfelt Sayings in Red from Brutus Monroe.</span></div>
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-3330107969800666782017-02-17T00:00:00.000-05:002017-02-17T00:00:34.570-05:00Be Brave<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello! Thanks so much for stopping by. It is the 17th of February and today is the day we remind a sistah to do a self breast exam. This monthly blog hop has saved lives! Lumps have been found through the reminder of these hops, so please don't take this as just another blog hop. Do the self breast check and remind a friend or family member as well.</span></div>
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You should have arrived from <a href="http://lisascreativeniche.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa's blog</a><br />
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My card this month is super simple, but super meaningful. You see, a former co-worker of mine was a 2 time breast cancer survivor.. first round dating back 20 years. This past Christmas she got some devastating news. She had fallen and found out through that fall she had cancer in her body... again. This card is more than just a card.. it's a card to remind her that she is loved and so many are praying for her. So no matter what is going on in your life.. just remember to Be Brave. ~With Love From Your Sistah<br />
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-24718324089781284402017-01-17T00:00:00.000-05:002017-01-17T00:00:21.941-05:00Never, Never, Never Give Up<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">Michele the owner of <a href="http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/" target="_blank">Cas-ual Fridays Stamps</a> started this blog hop as a reminder to all women. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">This month we have a special collaboration with Pretty Pink Posh. <span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Pretty Pink Posh sequin collection, available exclusively at the CFS store, to help us support Breast Cancer Awareness. Michele will be donating 50% of the profits, just as she does with the other items in the Calling All Sistahs collection, to NBCF.org Quantities are limited and once they are gone, they're gone. </span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">I have a love for fancy fonts and so I found the Wintery Script from Lawn Fawn and knew this would be my card. I then when to Pinterest for a bit of inspiration and saw circles and twine and all kinds of goodies.. So I got out the Circle die plate from Queen & Company. I knew this would be it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">I first took the die from Queen & Company and cut 25 with my Vagabond 2. It was super simple and now I have a big stash of circles from the negative. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">I then took the Happy New Year stamp and my Mini MISTI (which is the most incredible tool) and stamped in groups of 5 with Brutus Monroe embossing ink and embossed with Brutus Monroe Gilded. Once I complete 25 in this process, I started my layering. I found 3 different golds that I wanted to use. I adhered the layered piece and then to my card base.</span></div>
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-31952563656535749082016-12-10T00:00:00.000-05:002016-12-11T16:44:53.919-05:00Merry Christmas (with some snark)<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">I am thrilled to share my creation with you. I have a few friends who will be receiving this card.. Maybe once you see the inside of the card.. you too, can relate?? </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">I first took a card base and laid out all of my coordinating papers, inks, dies and stamps. I knew what I had in my mind, so I put it to paper. I had purchased glitter paper at Hobby Lobby, so this was the perfect time to add some glitter to life. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">Now to the FUN part .. the inside.. the FUNNY part. You know you can relate to who would make you drink wine instead of coffee??! Right??</span></div>
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-33842293944798254632016-12-06T00:09:00.001-05:002016-12-06T00:12:02.104-05:00Number of Years - So Suzy Stamps Guest Designer<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">2. I then laid out all of my card stock I wanted to use. I made this card with the intention of following the November mood board from Craftin Desert Divas.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">4. Next, I cut from the Fancy Frames my next layer. This is by far my staple of dies.. You must have it LOL!</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">5. I then cut the lantern die and candle </span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">6. Using the Winter Wonderland die set (which is packed full of amazingness) I cut the poinsettia in 4 different shades of brown/beige. I cut 4 of each so I could layer the poinsettias. There is a dotted crease on the poinsettia that allows you to nicely shape the flower if you'd like. I did and it gives it such dimension.</span><br />
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Winter Wonderland Dies: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/winter-wonderland-dies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://craftindesertdivas.com/winter-wonderland-dies/</a><br />
Lantern Die: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/lantern-die/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://craftindesertdivas.com/lantern-die/</a><span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Fancy Frames: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/</a><br /> Picture Frame Die: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/picture-frame-die/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://craftindesertdivas.com/picture-frame-die/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">Michele the owner of <a href="http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/" target="_blank">Cas-ual Fridays Stamps</a> started this blog hop as a reminder to all women. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">This is a blog hop for ALL to participate in. Hop along with us and you have a chance to win <span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: "times new roman";">(3) random winners will be chosen among those who comment along the hop to win a $15 gift certificate to the store..</span>! <span style="color: black;">Comments must be made by </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1099611173" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ"><span style="background-color: #232323; color: #eeeeee;">12:00am EST</span></span></span><span style="color: black;"> on November </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1099611174" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ"><span style="background-color: #232323; color: #eeeeee;">19th, 2016</span></span></span><span style="color: black;"> to qualify.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">It would be absolutely incredible if YOU could participate in the monthly bog hop as a card maker! All you need to use is ONE Cas-ual Fridays Stamp or die to participate. Please join the Facebook group for more info <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/groups/1015868698493563/&source=gmail&ust=1476754135476000&usg=AFQjCNE9counBjrMnNzkP_VgqUJrBZiBTg" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1015868698493563/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr></span>groups/1015868698493563/</a>. </span> <span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The more we get to participate, the more people we reach.. the more lives we can save by early detection!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">My card uses the new stamp set from last months release called <a href="http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/products/powerful-words" target="_blank">Powerful Words</a>. I simply lined up the 3 stamps on my MISTI and stamped with Versa Fine Black Onyx. I then heat embossed clear to give it a shine.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">Thank you for hoping along. If you should get lost along the way, please refer back to the <a href="http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cas-ual Fridays Stamps</a> blog. Your next stop on the hop if the talented <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://notablenest.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kelly Griglione</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1479407739533000&usg=AFQjCNF147t_jCXgOClFe5-mBxxYiUVouQ" href="http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Jeanne Jachna</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://kimpletekreativity.blogspot.com/2016/11/november-calling-all-sistahs-hop.html&source=gmail&ust=1479407739533000&usg=AFQjCNGj9AlBgIUxcqfqIRzy0H_MQg9v8g" href="http://kimpletekreativity.blogspot.com/2016/11/november-calling-all-sistahs-hop.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Kimberly Rendino</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.laurelbeard.org/&source=gmail&ust=1479407739533000&usg=AFQjCNH0AeSWBlOU3Q6Qm3HS8e_sDdWMQA" href="http://www.laurelbeard.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Laurel Beard</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://lisascreativeniche.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1479407739533000&usg=AFQjCNHett4EXRhjUsQjYEe0-_tukVSvDQ" href="http://lisascreativeniche.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Lisa Lahiff</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://loriskreations.blogspot.com/2016/11/calling-all-sistahs-november-blog-hop.html&source=gmail&ust=1479407739533000&usg=AFQjCNEoMUpj5g09GlDmvBdOj-2h1STVGQ" href="http://loriskreations.blogspot.com/2016/11/calling-all-sistahs-november-blog-hop.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Lori Kobular</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://acreativetouch.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1479407739533000&usg=AFQjCNEAoD7k2ZpyAvFCaLXAymhRr3tg8Q" href="http://acreativetouch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Nora Noll</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://twinearound.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1479407739533000&usg=AFQjCNGl1ACJ0alkel5fjCFBeh1jr6_2GA" href="http://twinearound.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Shona Chambers</span></a></span><br />
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-75675140195573251132016-11-07T00:00:00.000-05:002016-11-07T10:09:26.679-05:00Give Thanks<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">Today I would love to show you a simple card created with a digital stamp called Scarecrow with a fence and can be found <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/scarecrow-with-a-fence-digital-stamp/" target="_blank">here</a>. When using a digital stamp, do not be intimidated! I use a Brother Laser Printer for my digi stamps. They are fun to use as you can make them any size you need. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">1. I printed the Scarecrow with a Fence digi and colored with Spectrum Noir markers</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">2. Next I used the Brother Scan N Cut to trim around the edge. Don't think you need this device to use a digi. You could simply use a die from the Fancy Frames selection and cut a frame or base. You do not need to cut to be able to use these.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">3. I then took the Fancy Frame die set and cut a rectangle on white card stock. </span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">4. Using the Outdoor Landscape die set, I took the hill die and cut to use as a mask. I then laid the mask down and with the Clarity Stencil Brushes I brushed on the blue for the sky. After the sky I used the other half of the mask and proceeded to brush on the grass color. I set this aside while I compiled the other parts of my card.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">5. I then took brown card stock and cut 6.25 x 4 and embossed with an embossing folder. I took brown ink and edged around the sides. Let this dry completely.. I did not.. so learn from my lesson, LOL!</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">6. I then took orange card stock and trimmed 5.75 x 2.5. Edged this in orange ink. </span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">7. Using the Give Thanks from Thankful Squeaks stamp set and my MISTI.. I stamped the bottom right corner.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">8. I then layered the brown and orange as I wanted and added brown ribbon for a bit of interest. I attach my ribbon using tape on the back of my card stock. I then added the white hill piece and glued down my digi scarecrow.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">9. Finally, I added spectrum noir sparkle glitter pen on the pumpkins and sunflower. The photo may not catch the sparkle. Also adding a few sprinkles from Dooglebug to the bottom left corner to add the final touches.</span> </div>
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Scarecrow with a fence: </span> <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/scarecrow-with-a-fence-digital-stamp/">http://craftindesertdivas.com/scarecrow-with-a-fence-digital-stamp/</a></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">Fancy Frames: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/">http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">Thankful Squeaks: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/thankful-squeaks/">http://craftindesertdivas.com/thankful-squeaks/</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">Bon Bon Sprinkles: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/bon-bon-sprinkles-adhesive-glitter-enamel-embellishments/">http://craftindesertdivas.com/bon-bon-sprinkles-adhesive-glitter-enamel-embellishments/</a></span></div>
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Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361088273150034390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154487217266267200.post-53406718658461572022016-11-01T23:52:00.000-04:002016-11-01T23:53:24.099-04:00Happy Birthday<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid paper pack</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">When I have ideas for a card, generally I have an idea of who it will be for. I need to definitely get better at mailing cards, but when I had the idea for this card... I just knew it would be going to one of my girlfriends. I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up on her desk at work.. She has an amazing sense of humor. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">I started with the Sizzix Elegant Stand ups for my base. These give such a gorgeous base (and I may have many of Stephanie's dies). I also cut the strip along the bottom while cutting the base. I later added pearls along that strip to dress it up.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">My first card, I knew what I wanted in my head. I used a 5.5 x 5.5 card base and cut a panel from white card stock. I then took the inside out circle die from My Favorite things and centered to cut. I stamped my sentiment and placed foam tape on the back of my panel to make it pop.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: "arial";"><em>Here is the card I created for this month. I was wanting to do a different, but simple kind of card and I had done a collar fold card in the past and it turned out cute. So this style is a collar fold card. </em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">When I first saw the card kit Sensational Stitched Flowers card kit.. I KNEW I had to have it.. regardless of how many flowers I already had in my stash. I had ideas flowing in my mind from the time I hit send. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">I received a 1st birthday party invite and on the front was my precious sweet cousins baby. She has pearls draped on her and all pink. I just knew the moment I saw the invite .. this is what my card would be using the card kit. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">I got all of my supplies out and started cutting flowers. I cut several different shades of pink as well as white. I left the entire flower die together and just cut repeatedly. I ended up with TONS of flowers!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial";">I then took my white flowers and with momento rosebud ink and a dauber I edged many of the flowers as well as coloring a bit on them with the dauber. I probably could have done my entire card in the white with the pink edges.. </span></div>
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Curtis Background: <a href="http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/products/curtis-background">http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/products/curtis-background</a><br />
Calling all Sistahs: <a href="http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/products/calling-all-sistahs">http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/products/calling-all-sistahs</a><br />
Dream then Do: <a href="http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/products/dream-then-do">http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/products/dream-then-do</a><br />
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So Suzy Ink bites: <a href="http://www.sosuzystamps.com/summer-solstice-ink-bite-set/">http://www.sosuzystamps.com/summer-solstice-ink-bite-set/</a><br />
Craftin Desert Divas shaker tag dies: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/shaker-tag-dies/">http://craftindesertdivas.com/shaker-tag-dies/</a><br />
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