Thinking Of You Card using Art by Miran Lovely Lani image

Hello friends!  What is going on in your life right now?   I am still trying to play catch up with making my DT cards.  I have to admit that I did create two extras outside the normal ones due; so I guess I am not doing too bad.  I just need to catch up with the regular ones that are due before their due dates.  I like to have them finished at least a week or more ahead of time; preferably a month early. That way I don't feel stressed; especially if I don't feel well.

I fell in love with this and all the other New Art by Miran digi stamps that just came out in October.  This link is for all the new 2016 digi stamps.  Be sure to check out all the others as well.  Mi Ran is so talented.  I have to have all of her digis.  I just need to feel better; so that I can create up a storm. LOL!  This one was named after a dear friend of mine, named Lani.  She lives in Hawaii.  I just got a text from Lani and she loved it!

It's time for another Art by Miran Challenge 71 on her blog.  I love being part of this awesome team.  Here is the link for Art by Miran Etsy store.

Art by Miran Lovely Lani

Front of card when closed

Inside of card when closed

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies 
Frames - Gina Marie Designs Looped Ovals
Bow border - Gina Marie Designs Decorative Ribbon Border

Image - Art by Miran Lovely Lani
Paper - K & Company Susan Winget
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Colonial White
Sentiments - CTMH So Many Smiles C1619
Inks - CTMH Pomegranate, Sky
Ribbon - Pearls - Want 2 scrap.com

Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - E21, E25, E29
Flowers & Dress - E07, R32
Shoes - E07
Basket - E000, E29
Eyes - G43

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (3 of 3) (Sunday)

Colour Your World With Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

The Pencil Case - Anything Goes (2 of 2)

Kitty Bee Designs - Fall Colors (1 of 2) (Friday)

Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes w/sentiment (1 of 5) (Thursday)

Craftaholics R Us - Cards/tags? Not sure (No limit)

  DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day) 

Crafty Gals Corner - Use a Sentiment (1 of 2) (Wednesday)

Crafting By Designs - Fall Colors (1 of 3)

Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Thank You (1 of 3)

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)  

  The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (2 of 3)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)

Cards And More - Girls, Girls, Girls (No limit) (Tuesday)

Deep Ocean Challenge - Use Die Cuts or Punches (No limit)

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes (2 of 2)  

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2)

Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)

 Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 

Get Creative Challenges - Anything Goes (No limit)

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (No limit) 

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Patterned paper (No limit)

Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes

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Birthday Card Using CTMH Balloon Paper and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

DT Project for Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 89 - Wings

Hello.  I hope everyone reading this is having a good 2014 so far.  I heard that a lot of people are still having snow this month.  I am so sorry that Spring hasn't started for everyone.  I hope it comes soon to everyone in USA or wherever you may live.  I can't keep up with the weather in other country's. It is hard enough to keep up with the different weather across USA.  We have had a few cool and windy days here in Southern CA; but nothing to complain about.

We have been having a lot of earthquakes this past few weeks in Southern CA.  I have felt several of them; but nothing compare to the ones in Chile.  I hope they go away soon.  I have heard that earthquakes were caused by excess energy.  I guess it has to go somewhere; but it is very frightening to me.  I grew up in MO and FL; so I am more familiar with tornadoes and hurricanes.  I don't like any of them; but you don't have a warning for earthquakes.  

Let's change the subject to something a lot more fun.  You have one more week to join the wonderful challenge at Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 89 - Wings.  I love everything with wings; even bats. LOL!  I grew up with bats around; so I think I outgrew my fear of them.  That might change if I had to deal with them every day.   Remember; if you use a DS4J digital stamp; you are eligible for the main prize.

I created a shaped Easel Card Using DS4J "Spring Fairy" and "Birthdays Are Stardust" Digi Stamps.  One of the best things about Digital stamps; is that you can size them to as small or as big as you need; to fit whatever you are working with.   You can also change the color of the image outline; like I did for the sentiment.  I love stamped images too; but we all need a little variety, right? I have been in the mood for shaped cards; so this is my first to make into an Easel card.  It was fun. Here is the tutorial - Easel Card.  You can find more tutorials and videos on my tabs at the top of the page.  Have fun.  

Easel Card Using DS4J "Spring Fairy" and "Birthdays Are Stardust" Digi Stamps

Supplies used to create this card:

Die Cut:
Card Base, Flourish, Dragonflies and Shapes - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Frame around image and sentiment - Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight

Paper - CTMH Balloon Ride
Cardstock - CTMH Sorbet and White Daisy
Image and sentiment - DS4J "Spring Fairy" and "Birthdays Are Stardust" Digi Stamps
Bling - Recollections

Markers 
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y11, Y13, E31
Shoes, Wings, Dress - B000, B00
Flowers on dress, shoes, basket and head - CTMH Sorbet Light and B000
Leaves on Flowers - CTMH Sweet Leaf Light
Basket - E35

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes
Art Impressions Stamps Challenge - Getting Girly (1 of 2)
Milk Coffee Challenge - Spring (1 of 3)
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Alphabet Challenge - D For Diecuts
Crafty Catz - Springtime (1 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Get Inky - Spring/Easter (1 of 2)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Patty's Creations - Fancy Folds (1 of 2)
Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Stampin'  For The Weekend - Spring Colors (1 of 1)
Stampin With The Dragon - Spring Time (1 of 1)
Totally Papercrafts - Pastels (1 of 3)

Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party - Anything Goes (No limit)

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes (No limit)

The Paper Nest Dolls - Anything Goes (2 of 2)

Use Your Stuff - Die Cuts (Stamp set, CTMH Cardstock, Cricut Explore)

Just Inspirational Challenges - Family or Friends (2 of 3)

Crafting By Design - Anything Goes (No limit)

Crafting For All Seasons - Dies and Punches (2 of 3)

Hobbybook Designer Challenge - 2 or more Die cuts (2 of 3)

Catch The Bug - Anything Goes

Crafty Calendar - Things With Wings (2 of 3)

Di's Digis Designs - Welcome Spring (1 of 3)

Sunflower Fields Designs - Easter or Spring (1 of 3)

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes with optional twist (1 of 3)

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Pile It On - Feminine (No limit)

Stamping Sensations - Dies and/or Punches (1 of 3)

Whoopsi Daisy - Things With Wings (No limit)

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

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Birthday Card Using CTMH Sophia Paper and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

DT Project for Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 87 - A Birthday Sentiment

Hi all of you fabulous crafters/creators/readers!  I think it is warming up across the US.  I so hope everyone is having a great Spring.  We lost an hour today when we changed to Daylight Savings.  I have been stuck inside; due to an ongoing migraine.  Nothing seems to help it.  I took most of the day off the computer on Sunday; thinking maybe it would help; but finally gave up and decided to get my post ready for Tuesday night.

You have another week to enter Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 87 - A Birthday Sentiment.    That should be an easy one for everyone.  I decided to use DS4J Mila Picking Lavender Coloured; which is just adorable.   These are shades of pink; in case the picture appears orange.  I took 300 pictures before I finally got it right on my Iphone.  I didn't realize I had taken that many until I downloaded all of them.  LOL!  I love anything pinks/purples. I try to use other colors too; but those will always remain my favorites.  

I am entering this card in the Path of Positivity Challenge - Thoughtfulness.  Be sure to check it out. Lisa has a fabulous blog and a great Design Team.  Their creations are so gorgeous!  One of the definitions on the Internet for "Thoughtfulness" - "Having or showing heed for the well-being or happiness of others and a propensity for anticipating their needs or wishes."  Isn't this one of the main reasons we create cards? We want to share our creativity and let others know we are thinking of them; whether it is a birthday, anniversary, holiday card or a Thinking Of You card.  I try to create cards that either fit the person's personality or ones that I know will bring them great joy!   My cards normally let me know who they are going to before I finish them; but this one I am not completely sure of yet.  I think it goes to one of my granddaughters; but we will see when the time is right to give it away.   I created it with a lot of love and thoughtfulness for just the right person to receive it when the time is right.

I sent my daughter and her family the Polar Bear Thinking of You Love card; my mother the blue Mother's Day card; (I didn't want to wait till Mother's Day.  I believe it can be given any day of the year.) and my sister, Alice the Thinking Of You card; which they all received and loved.  These cards made them feel very special; which they are very special to me.  They all live in MO; so I only see them once a year.  It is important that I let them know how much I love them as often as I can.  I do this with phone calls and creating cards they will love.

Don't forget to check out the monthly DS4J Christmas Card Challenge and create yours early this year.  You have till the end of the month to request the free Digi.  After you use it; you will automatically receive the next months free.  Have fun.

My Easel card using DS4J Mila Picking Lavender Coloured. 

Front of Easel card when folded flat.

Inside Card

Supplies used to create this card:

Die Cuts

Rectangle for inside of inside die - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Image frame, outside sentiment frame and inside sentiment frame - Spellbinders Timeless Rectangle

Rectangle outside image - Spellbinders A2 Curved Matting Basics B

Butterfly Border - Die-namites Butterfly Applique 

Butterflies - Memory Box Isabella Butterfly and Memory Box Pippi Butterfly

Paper - CTMH Sophia (retired) 

Cardstock - CTMH Hollyhock and Amethyst (retired)

Image - DS4J Mila Picking Lavender Coloured.

Ink - CTMH Hollyhock and CTMH Gypsy

Lace - Bought at Joanne's 

Bling - Want2scrap.com

Outside sentiment - CTMH Holiday Tags - D1560 

Inside Sentiment - CTMH Birthday Script - B1208

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)

Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes (No limit)
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Lacy Sunshine - Use Spring Colors (2 of 3)
Great Impressions - Spring Celebrations (2 of 3)
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
That Craft Place - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
The Cheerful Stamp Pad - Anything Goes (No limit noted)
Created With Love - Think Spring (2 of 3)
Digi Sketch Challenge - Sketch or Cute (2 of 4)
Heart 2 Heart - Use 3 of Something (3 butterflies) Easel card
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes (No limit)
The Paper Nest Dolls - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Whoopsi Daisy - Lots of Flowers (No limit)
Bearly Mine Challenges - One For The Girls (2 of 2)
Just Inspirational Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Oldie But Goodie Challenge - Spring Has Sprung (cardstock, bling, die frame) (2 of 3)
Crafting By Designs Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Crafting For All Seasons - Spring into Spring (2 of 3)

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes With Ribbon  (1 of 5)

Cute Card Thursday - What A Gem (No limit)
Bloggers - Fabulous Florals (No limit noted)
Path Of Positivity Challenge - Thoughtfulness (2nd entry)
Brown Sugar - Make It Sparkle (1 of 2)
Challenges and Candies - Flowers (1st entry - No limit noted)
Craftitude - Anything Goes/Add Green (There is green dots on paper and grass on image) (1 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (Twist - add a brad) (1 of 3)
Cut It Up - Green or Spring (1 of 1) (Green dots in paper and green grass)
Fussy and Fancy - Birthdays (1st - No limit)
Jelly Park Friends Friday Challenge - Things With Wings (1 of 2)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Paper Crafting Challenges - Keep It Cool (1 of 5) (Cool colors/Spring)
Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges - Flowers (1st - No limit noted)
Simply Create Too - Shop In Your Stash (Ribbon/bling, cardstock) (1 of 3)
Stampin' For The Weekend - Sparkle and Shine (bling and ribbon shiny)
Sweet Pea Stampers - Easel Card (1 of 3)

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Gateway Easel Card Using Cricut Art Philosophy, Cricut Artiste and Clementine Paper

Hi fellow bloggers, crafters and friends.  It is a beautiful fall day in Southern CA!  Yes - Fall is finally here.  I hope this finds everyone happy and having a great day.  Please continue to remember the people on the East Coast in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to struggle with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.  I heard there are still many people without power and/or gas.  American Red Cross is taking donations if anyone wants to help.  FYI: CTMH is donating $1 for each of the November 50% special purchases this month to American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy.  (See special below or on the side bar.)

 

The challenge this week for Tammy's Scrapin Corner is Challenge #36 - Anything Goes; which starts today.  Our sponsors are: Sassy Studios and Eureka Stamps.  This is my first card as a new member of the DT.    I am so excited to be part of Tammy's team.  Our Guest Designer this week is Bettina L.  Be sure to check out her blog.

 

This is my first Easel card and I have combined the Gateway card with the Easel card.  Here is the  tutorial for the Gateway Easel card on Card Making Magic by Christina.   I thought it was a cute idea; so I tried it.  It wasn't hard; but it's like creating two cards.  It took me a little longer to create this one.  I hope you enjoy my creation.  Christina has a lot of really great tutorials and videos on her blog.  Be sure to check it out. 

 

I used both the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge and the Cricut Artiste Cartridge for making this card.  I chose the paper Clementine as it is my favorite right now.  There are several designs with this paper packet.  CTMH markers are so great for coloring the small parts of an image.  They have an end that is small (not quite fine point) and a regular medium point end.  I tried coloring the bench with other markers and they were too big to fit in the small space for the little curves.

Gateway Easel Card Using Eureka Stamps - Best Friends Sitting Image

 

 

 

Completely Closed

 

 

Completely Open

 



 

 

 Side View

Supplies used for this card:

Die Cuts from both Cricut Art Philosophy and Cricut Artiste Cartridges

Card base - both Gateway and easel card cut at 6 x 12.

Cardstock for base cards - CTMH Colonial White

Cardstock - CTMH Dutch Blue, Pacifica , Sorbet and White Daisy
Image - Eureka Stamps - "Best Friends Sitting"

Paper - CTMH Clementine Paper Packet

Ink for Sentiments - CTMH Sorbet

Sentiment - Both from CTMH "A Friend Like You" (B1410)

Glitter for butterflies - CTMH Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel (Z1313)

Image edges inked in CTMH Pacifica markers

Clear Bling - Want2scrap.com

Colored bling - Recollections

Adhesive - Tombow

Foam Tape

CTMH Markers

Bench - Pacifica

Girls clothes and shoes - Sorbet and Sorbet Light

Boys clothes and shoes - Sky and Sky Light

Girls hair - Honey and Honey Light

Copic Markers - (CTMH doesn't have the basic colors yet.)

Skin - E000, E00

Boy's hair - E25

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

1. Make It Monday - MIM #115- Anything Goes
2. Anything Goes Challenge - Challenge # 79 - Anything Goes (5 of 5)
3. Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
4. Through The Craftroom Door - Challenge # 43 - Anything Goes 
5. Cards By Lady Anne - Sentimental For Friday - Anything Goes
6. Cards By Lady - Anne/Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
7. Creative Moments - Challenge # 3 - More Than One Fold/Anything Goes
8. Digi Stamps 4 Joy -#54 Bingo (No Green, no buttons, no embossing, no punch, no Halloween)
9. Divas By Design - Challenge # 60 - Let's Get Cute
10. Flutterby Wednesday - Challenge # 213 - Anything Goes with Butterfly or Fairy
11. My Mums Craft Shop - Challenge # 83 - Sentiments
12. Penny's Paper - Crafty - Challenge # 101 - Lots of Layers
13. Word Art Wednesday - Challenge # 53 - Gives Thanks
14. 365 Cards - Day 253 - Thrift Thursday (Free paper packet and clear bling is over a year old.)
15. Forever Friends - Anything Goes
16. Milk Coffee Challenge - More Than One Fold
17. My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge - Anything Cute
18. Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
19. Simply Create - Linky Party # 10
20. ATC And Cards With Attitude - Challenge # 26 - Add a Sentiment- Anything Goes 
21. Crafty Catz - Challenge # 158 - Anything Goes
22. Fat Pages & Cards With Attitude - Challenge # 26 - Add a Sentiment - Anything Goes
23. Hotshot Crafts - Challenge # 13 - Butterflies
24. Inspire Me Friday's - Challenge # 84 - Anything Goes
25. Simply Create Too - Challenge # 26 - Use Your Stash
26. Allsorts - Week 180 - Young At Heart
27. Colour Me Creative Challenge - Challenge # 56 - All About Kids
28. My Sheri Crafts - Challenge # 098 - Give Thanks
29. One Stop Craft - Anything Goes
30. Sweet Stampin - Anything Goes
31. Challenges 4 Everybody - Challenge # 7 - Anything Goes
32. Corrosive Challenges - Challenge # 162 - Flutter By
33. Dream Valley Challenges - Challenge # 45 - Anything Goes
34. Glitter n Sparkle - Challenge # 6 - Things With Wings
35. One Stitch At A Time - Challenge 139 - With Thanks
36. Pile It On - Challenge # 46 - Let's Be Thankful
37. Robyn's Fetish - Challenge # 133 - Anything Goes
38. Scraper's Delights Paper Crafts  - Anything Goes
39. Scrappy Frog - Give Thanks
40. Sentimental Sunday's - Challenge # 128 - Thanks/Thanksgiving
41. Eureka Stamps - Challenge # 14 - Scripture or Inspirational Sayings

 
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