It's 3D Tuesday - Scalloped Envy

It's Tuesday, so that means that I have another 3D Challenge for you over at Paper Craft Planet! When I finally decided what project to present for the challenge, I had no idea how much work it would take to make the template for it. For some reason, my Photoshop Elements program just was not cooperating with me! Anyway, after about 10 drafts, I finally finished the template and made a couple of samples with it.

My mother-in-law's birthday was coming up, so I wanted to make a gift card holder for her and this is what I came up with. It can actually hold other things besides gift cards -- it can hold a couple of 3" x 3" note cards and envelopes; individually wrapped chocolates or other sweet treats; a magnetized photo frame for the fridge -- those are just a few ideas.

To make this Scalloped Envy, you'll need adhesive, a rectangle punch, a 1/4" circle punch and 10" to 12" of ribbon. The papers I used for this envelope is from SU! DP and Core'dinations. I added a lace trim at the bottom with Dew Drops and the flower on the tag is made with Color Infusions Memory Thread (DMC). Love that "thread" because it holds whatever shape you make with it.

The challenge for this week is to make a gift card holder with scallops! You may use the "envy-lope" template that I've included, or you can use your own -- as long as it has scallops on it. When uploading to PCP, please use the tag 3d27. Have fun!

Chic Boutique - A PCP Sketch Challenge

This week I'm hosting the Sketch Challenge over at Paper Craft Planet. When I came up with this sketch, I originally had a Christmas theme in mind, but somehow, this card didn't turn out that way. So, I made a second card, which I posted yesterday, that finally turned out Christmasy. But according to my critic (aka, my daughter), this one already looked like a Christmas card except for the bird cage. I guess I can just add a holly berry piece on the cage.

The stamp I used here is from the SU! set, Chic Boutique, which I bought because I love Paris and wanted the Eiffel Tower stamp in the set. This set is available in the new SU! catalog.

To play along, upload your card to PCP and use the tag sk082909 so that it will go into the right gallery. Hope you can play along!

Stamp: Chic Boutique
Paper: Neenah White, Robin Hood Red, Crate Paper DP, Melissa Frances DP, Core'dinations
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers, Riding Hood Red
Acc: 1" and 1-1/4" Circle Punches, 1/2" Taffeta Ribbon (SU!), Ric-Rac Ribbon (Fancy Pants), Trinket Pins (Maya Road), Sponge, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Merry Elf

This elf image is from the brand new Elf Hanna set from Hanna Stamps. It's not available quite yet, but it will be very soon. Isn't she cute? I would have had this card posted earlier, but I had a really bad accident while I was coloring. Yesterday I was refilling one of my gray Copics and as I was coloring this image, a big drop of ink dripped right on it! Thank goodness it wasn't right on Hanna -- it landed next to her. When I tried to "erase" it with my blender pen, the blot became even bigger to the size of a quarter! Instead of starting over, I decided to fill in the white area with a lighter shade of gray (C1). I think it turned out okay -- phew!

Stamp: Elf Hanna (Hanna Stamps), Love and Joy (SU!)
Paper: Neenah White, Riding Hood Red, Candy Cane DSP (SU!)Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Riding Hood Red, Copic Markers
Acc: Pretties Kit, 1-3/8" Striped Ribbon (SU!), Snowflake Die (Sizzix), Scalloped Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Pins, White Pen (Inkssentials), Sewing Machine and White Thread

I had added the pearls on her hat and on the pins for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge, which is to add pearls of any kind.

ETA: This card is one of my sample cards for the sketch challenge that I'm hosting over at Paper Craft Planet. See my next post for more details.

CPS and PCP

The other night while watching the news, I took out my Riley images and ended up coloring FOUR of them! I wasn't sure what layouts to use so I set them aside. Then yesterday, I checked out some sites for inspiration and found this sketch from Card Positioning Systems (CPS130). They have some really cute sketches and I've thought many times about using them but never did. So, here's my first attempt at it.

You see that brick wall behind Fireman Riley? Well, that's a brand new background stamp from Hanna Stamps. She also has a new wood floor background stamp available and they're both really fun to have! For his hose, I attached a piece of DMC thread.

Stamp: Fireman Riley, Brick Wall (Hanna Stamps), Sentiment (SU!)
Paper: Neenah White, Bermuda Bay (SU!), DP (Making Memories)
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers
Acc: DMC Thread, Eyelets, Window Punch, Spica Glitter Pen, Cuttlebug Folder, Nestabilities Circle Die, Dimensionals


This next card is 4" x 4" and the sketch I used for this Cyber Riley is this week's Saturday Sketch Challenge at Paper Craft Planet. When uploading your card to PCP, use the tag sk082209 so it will go to the right gallery.

Stamp: Cyber Riley, Cyber Hanna (Hanna Stamps)
Paper: Neenah White, Black, Thoroughly Modern DP (SU!)
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers
Acc: 1/2" Black Organdy Ribbon, Nestabilities Oval Die, Dimensionals

It's a Man's Card

My husband asked me to make a birthday card for a male co-worker. Of course, he had to have it right away so I came up with this very easy masculin-ish card. I'm really loving the Core'dinations papers, so I used the boring male color of brown, ran it through the Cuttlebug and sanded it -- love Core'dinations! I simply added another Cuttlebugged paper (black) and added a string. At the last minute, I decided to sponge the edges to give it a distressed look.

For those of you who played along with the Caardvarks Blog Hop featuring our sponsor, Core'dinations, you may check the names of the three winners on the Caardvarks Blog. Congratulations, Ladies!!! You're going to love your prizes!

Stamp: Everyday Sentiments (Hanna Stamps)
Paper: Kraft and Black (SU!), Brown (Core'dinations)
Ink: Espresso (Adirondack)
Acc: Natural Hemp, Brad, Oval Punch, 1/8" Circle Punch, Crop-a-Dile, Sandpaper, Sponge, Cuttlebug Folders, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Adela

myStampBOX Challenge

Get ready for another challenge from the Caardvarks Crew! Yes, we've been busy. Our sponsor for this challenge is myStampBOX.

THE CHALLENGE
Create a **NEW** card which incorporates the colors of our sponsor's logo - black, white, and hot pink! Have your card linked to Caardvarks via Mr. Linky by August 31st at Midnight.

THE PRIZE

Be sure to visit the rest of the design team for more inspiration.

Jenyfur * Nathalia * Tanis *Lauren * Stef * Jolene * Heidi *Daniela * Michelle * Mel * Lucy * Jenn * Krysten * Lori * Carrie *Ashley * Adela * Pamela *

Stamp: Friends Til the End (Papertrey Ink)
Paper: Black, White, Wedding DP (Memory Maker)
Ink: Black, VersaMark
Acc: White Embossing Powder, Button, 3/4" Pink Grosgrain Ribbon (SU!), Pearl Dew Drop (Robin's Nest), Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful day!
Adela

Last Day of Caardvarks Blog Hop!!!

It's the last day of Caardvarks 3-Day Blog Hop. Like I mentioned in Monday's post, here's what you need to do to participate:

• "Follow" or "subscribe" to Caardvarks, my Blog here, Core-dinations blog

• Visit each DT members' blog and leave a comment on the Blog Hop posts each day

• Return to Caardvarks and leave a comment that you've completed the hop for each day

• You will then be entered in a drawing to win a Super Assortment Package of Core-dinations product (retail value $68.00)

• One prize package will be given away for each day of the hop!

Here's the DT list:
Jenyfur
Lauren
Mel
Lori
Tanis
Adela (you are here)
Kryssi
Nathalia
Jenn B.
Pamela
Stef
Carrie
Ashley
Lucy
Heidi
Michelle
Jolene
Daniela

My card above was made with the Whitewash Collection. After embossing the paper on the "white" side, I used sandpaper over the raised area to allow the color on the reverse side to show through.

Stamp: Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!)
Paper: Elements, Whitewash (Core-dinations)
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack)
Acc: Brad, Natural Hemp, Oval Punches (SU!), Metal Bead (Blue Moon), Flower (Michael's), Sandpaper

Well, this is the last day of the Hop. Be sure to check out who the winners are for each day at Caardvarks!
Adela

Day Two of Caardvarks Blog Hop!!!

It's Day 2 of Caardvarks 3-Day Blog Hop! Like I've mentioned in yesterday's post, here's what you need to do to participate:

• "Follow" or "subscribe" to Caardvarks, my Blog here, Core-dinations blog

• Visit each DT members' blog and leave a comment on the Blog Hop posts each day

• Return to Caardvarks and leave a comment that you've completed the hop for each day

• You will then be entered in a drawing to win a Super Assortment Package of Core-dinations product (retail value $68.00)

• One prize package will be given away for each day of the hop!

Here's the DT list:
Jenyfur
Lauren
Mel
Lori
Tanis
Adela (you are here)
Kryssi
Nathalia
Jenn B.
Pamela
Stef
Carrie
Ashley
Lucy
Heidi
Michelle
Jolene
Daniela

My project above was fun to make. For the "pot," I crumpled the paper and lightly sanded the creases. For the flowers and leaves, I first cut them out with my Sizziz dies, then I sanded the raised areas with sandpaper.

Paper: Elements, Whitewash (Core-dinations)
Acc: Sizzix, 1/4" Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon (SU!), Pearl Dew Drops, Sandpaper, Glue Dots, Toothpicks

Tomorrow I will have another project made with these fabulous papers. Thanks for stopping by!
Adela

Blog Hop Time!!!

It's Day 1 of Caardvarks first ever 3-Day Blog Hop! The Cardvarks Crew was invited by Core-dinations to host this incredible challenge starting today, August 17, and ending August 19. For the next three days, each of the design team members will post their cards/projects using the fabulous papers from Core-dinations. What do you have to do to participate? Here ya go:

• "Follow" or "subscribe" to Caardvarks, My Blog here,Core-dinations blog

• Visit each DT members' blog and leave a comment on the Blog Hop posts each day

• Return to Caardvarks and leave a comment that you've completed the hop for each day

• You will then be entered in a drawing to win a Super Assortment Package of Core-dinations product (retail value $68.00)

• One prize package will be given away for each day of the hop!

Here's the DT list:
Jenyfur
Lauren
Mel
Lori
Tanis
Adela (you are here)
Kryssi
Nathalia
Jenn B.
Pamela
Stef
Carrie
Ashley
Lucy
Heidi
Michelle
Jolene
Daniela

For my card above, I used sandpaper over the embossed area to give it highlights.
Stamp: On Your Birthday (SU!)
Paper: Elements (Core-dinations)
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack)
Acc: Button, Sizzix Butterfly Die (SU!), Twill Ribbon (Wrights), Cuttlebug Folder, Pearl Tip Pin, Beads, Crochet Thread, Flower (Michael's), Sandpaper

Tomorrow I will have another project made with these fantastic papers. Thanks for stopping by!
Adela

A Hero of a Challenge with AiVault!

Our Supernova team on Paper Craft Planet was invited to host a challenge this week sponsored by AiVault.com. The challenge is to make something... anything... using product from their store. (Here is a link to some great freebies, so that you can play along!)

Our team all created projects using the Super Hero set. How stinkin' cute is this set?! Seriously, fun, right?! These adorable images print in full color -- so unlike the new digi stamps, you just print and you're done :)

This is my card using the images from the Super Hero set. The images are perfect for making a card or party favors for a special little boy. For this card I used all Stampin' Up! producst, with the exception of the Cuttlebug folder.

Now, it's your turn -- create something, anything, using product from the AiVault.com store. (They have a lot of freebies for you to try.) Post your project in the Paper Craft Planet photo gallery, and use the tag "aivault" -- all lowercase, please. (Here is a tutorial on adding pictures to the gallery, if you need it.) AiVault has generously offered a gift certificate to their store to one of our lucky challenge players.

Check out what the other Super Novas came up with:

Kim Burmeister
Wendy Price
Tammy Hershberger
Erika Martin
Sankari Wegman
Susanna Boyd

Don't forget to check out our AiVault Challenge gallery so far! Have fun!

Card Share and a DT Call

Happy Sunday to all! As I was going through my photos, I saw this card that I made about a month or two ago but never shared. Since I haven't been doing much stamping the past few days, I thought I would share this one with you. This is an acetate card that I made for a Caardvarks challenge. I used both clear and frosted acetate -- I love working with acetate! All papers and ribbon are from Stampin' Up!; the charm is from Wilton; and the 3D damask was a gift from a blogger friend.

Here's some fun news -- My friend and fellow PCP design team member, Kim of Clearly Inspired, informed me of a brand new online digital store, DZ Doodles, that is looking for crafters to be on their design team. If you're interested in applying, you can find all the details on Kim's blog or go directly to DZ Doodles. All submissions must be received by 9 am CST, August 28, 2009.

That's all for today. Remember to come back on Monday for a blog hop with some prizes! Thanks for stopping by.
Adela

I'm Back... (Sort of)

I haven't been feeling well these last few days, so I haven't been creating or posting. From looking at the date of my last post, I thought I should share something with you, even if it wasn't made by me.

These cards were made by my super talented 15 year old daughter and our 13 year old neighbor, who just loves my Riley stamps (from Hanna Stamps). Our little neighbor here was one of my best students in my kids card making class and every so often, she stops by to create something. The other day, she and my daughter made these Riley cards and I thought they were so cute that I thought I should post them. Aren't they great card makers? Oh, and our dog, Angel, loves the camera, so there she is posing with the girls.

Stamps: Fins Riley, Aerobic Riley
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), SU! Markers (Fins Riley), Copics (Aerobics Riley)

Beginning Monday, I'll have lots to share with you. The Caardvarks Design Team is having a 3-day Blog Hop featuring Core-dinations. This was my first time to really play with their paper, and I tell you, they are really fun to work with! So, starting at 8:00 am (Pacific Time) this coming Monday (Aug. 17), the blog hop will go live!

Have a wonderful, beautiful, creative weekend and thanks for visiting!
Adela

I Love Paris!

When I saw this stamp set from Stampin' Up! I knew I just had to get it! I've been to Paris twice already, but I'd like to go again -- hopefully with my family this time (I've only gone with my girlfriends). I'd love to take my daughters to Europe and now that they're a little bit older, I'm sure they'll appreciate the culture and the beauty of it.

I decided to heat emboss the Eiffel Tower in silver for the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday challenge -- which is to make a card with "metal." I think with the added brads this card should qualify for that challenge!

Everything I used here is from Stampin' Up!

Stamp: Chic Boutique
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Basic Gray, White, Razzleberry Lemonade DP
Ink: Black, Rich Razzleberry
Acc: Silver Emb Powder, Oval Punches, Pretties Kit, Brads, Sponge, Dimensionals

Have a wonderful day today and thanks again for stopping by.
Adela

Hero Arts-Caardvarks Challenge

It's time for another fabulous new challenge from Caardvarks, and this time we've teamed up with Hero Arts to reveal some of their 2009 Holiday Collection! Here's a peek at what you can make with one of the new sets:


This is my "Dial-a-Face on the Snowman" card using the new Make Your Own Snowman set. As you can see from the set, it comes with lots of accessories to give him/her several different looks!

Stamp: Make Your Own Snowman (Hero Arts)
Paper: Neenah White, Bashful Blue, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copics
Acc: 1/8" and 1" Circle Punches, Nestabilities, Stickles, "Sparkle" Color Infusions (DMC), Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
















For this next card, I used the sketch that my friend Wendy came up with (to use the spotlight technique).

Stamp: Make Your Own Snowman (Hero Arts)
Paper: Neenah White, Basic Gray, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copics
Acc: 1" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Snowflake Cuttlebug Folder, Black Brads Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Be sure to check out the other cards and projects by the Caardvarks Crew.

PRIZE:

A collection of *new* Hero Arts Stamps.

CHALLENGE:

Create a NEW Winter themed item -- whatever reminds you of the Winter Season.

DEADLINE:

Entries must be linked via Mr. Linky in the Caardvarks Blog by August 15th at Midnight.

I'll have more samples from other NEW Hero Arts sets within the next few days. By the way, these sets will be available later this month, so go check out the Hero Club Blog for more info.

Thanks for stopping by!
Adela

I Brake For Stamps-PCP Challenge with a Prize!

I couldn't be more excited to bring you this next challenge -- it's a sketch challenge, sponsored by I Brake For Stamps. To play along, create a card using this sketch:


Post your project in the Paper Craft Planet photo gallery, and use the tag "PCPIBFS" -- all caps, please. (Here is a tutorial on adding pictures to the gallery, if you need it.) I Brake For Stamps has generously offered a $30 gift certificate to the store to one of our lucky challenge players. But wait, there's more -- if you place an order between now and Saturday, use the code "PCPlanet" and you'll save 15%!!!

Here is my card (I decided to reverse the layout):



All of the PCP Supernovas used the Humorous Seniors for our cards. I picked. I chose Hard of Hearing Helen. I stamped Helen and the sentiment on Neehah paper and then colored with Copics. The card stock is Apricot and the patterned paper is from my stash.

Check out what the other Super Novas came up with:

Melanie
Muechinger
Lynn Mercurio
Kim Burmeister
Wendy Price
Jen Tapler
Tammy Hershberger
Erika Martin
Lori Tecler
Sankari Wegman
Susanna Boyd

Hang Those Pillows - 3D Tuesday Challenge

It's 3D Tuesday at Paper Craft Planet and my challenge today is to make a pillow box door hanger! I've provided a pdf template so you can easily play along! Just upload your finished project onto PCP and it's important to use the tag 3d23, so it will go into the correct gallery.

This first project I made especially for the guest bathroom. I filled it with mini shampoo and conditioner so when a guest stays overnight, they'll have those handy. It's a great way to "contain" those little necessities.

SUPPLIES:
Paper: All from SU!
Border punch: Martha Stewart
Nestabilities

Ribbon and Flower

This second project was made with my daughter in mind (or any student). I filled the pillow box with highlighters, scissors and mechanical pencils. At first I filled it with chocolates, but I ended up wanting to just eat them... which sadly, I did! So in went the school supplies.

SUPPLIES:
All paper from SU!
Border punch from SU!
Acetate sheet
Nestabilities
Ribbon

Hope you can play along. Thanks for stopping by!

Adela

Let's Go On a Safari!

This is the last day for the Hanna Stamps Sneak Peeks and today I'd like to share with you the brand new Safari Hanna! Join us tonight at the release party over at the SCS Hanna Forum from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Eastern), 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm for my time (Pacific).

I'm also hosting one of our challenges tonight, which is to make a window card. Use any of your Hanna stamps if you have them, but you don't have to use only Hanna Stamps. Just make a window card and leave us a comment over at the SCS Hanna Challenge Forum. You'll have until next Monday, August 10th at noon Eastern Time, to submit your creation(s). I will announce the winner there that evening. Ooops, I forgot to mention that the winner of my challenge will receive a brand new Safari Hanna stamp set!


Stamp: Safari Hanna, One of a Kind (SU!)
Paper: Neenah White, Chocolate Chip, Vellum Paper, Webster's Page Pattern Paper
Ink: Pitch Black and Espresso (Adirondack), Copic Markers
Acc: Chocolate Taffeta Ribbon, SU! Hodgepodge Hardware (antiqued with Copic Marker W7), Hemp, Nestabilities, DMC Floss, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Here's a set of cards I made with some of the accessory pieces from the Safari Hanna set. I wanted to make something masculine. I knew my husband would approve of these cards and when I showed them to him, he really liked them.

Stamp: Safari Hanna, Everyday Sentiments
Paper: Neenah White, Basic Black, Kraft
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Marker
Acc: Natural Hemp, Dimensionals

Hope to see you tonight at the release party!