Playing With Kraft

Hello!  Just playing with Kraft CS and Distress Oxide Inks.   Stamped a Peony stamp from Power Poppy Peony Muse set with Picked Raspberry ink on Kraft CS and colored with the same ink and a watercolor brush.  Used Lucky Clover ink in the same way for the stem and petals.   I was not happy with the results so inked all again and embossed with Clear EP.  Was using stamps on the Misti so I was able to line up the stamping again.  Used pencils to color in some details. Placed the image on a Bright Pink CS and then a card base of the Kraft CS.  Finished with die cut words to make it a Birthday card.
Challenges:
Shopping Our Stash Weekly Challenge:  #364 Get Krafty.  Stamped directly on to Kraft CS.

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CAS Prayers

Hello!   I am challenging myself to make cards using up some of the un-used items collecting on my worktable....for example items that I die cut, stamped, or colored and never made into a finished card, etc.  On this card, I used an image  that I stamped on Kraft CS with Versamark and embossed with gold EP and then colored with pencils.  I set it aside in my unfinished box to complete later.  That was several weeks, months ago.  The Chinese Lantern image was from Power Poppy Sunny Harvest set.  
Today, I pulled out the forgotten panel and added an Sentiment from Power Poppy Peony Muse set....stamped in Versamark and heat embossed with Gold EP... to make a sympathy card.  I highlighted  the sentiment with a red pencil. I placed this on a Red CS mat and a Gold Metallic card base.  I thought it ended up as a elegant card and was perfect to let someone know that I cared.
Challenges:
Crazy 4 Challenges: C4C445 Make a sympathy or hope card.
Sweet Stampin' Challenge: Theme is Clean and Simple.
Shopping Our Stash Weekly Challenge: #364 Get Krafty.  Card made by stamping on Kraft CS.

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Summer Fun

Welcome!  Today I am playing with the sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches  and a summer theme since we are now in to the first days of summer.  I stamped the beach scene with Repeat Impressions stamp with Memento Toffee Crunch ink on white CS and colored with Copics. I layered the scene that I cut with an oval die on to a blue mat cut with a fancy oval die (unknown source)  layered with some ribbon from my stash.  Used a Blue Card Base and background of Kraft CS to complete card.  Used a simple sentiment of Enjoy (Power Poppy) in brown ink. This card could serve as a Birthday card or to wish someone a Happy Summer or for other occasions. 

Challenges:

Alphabet Challenge: G is for Great Outdoors
Tuesday Morning Sketches: Sketch 458

Stamp, Ink, Paper: Challenge 155 Summer Fun

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Playing with Challenges

Hello!  Just too cold to do much so I have been playing in the studio making some cards for this week's challenges.  I created this one with Kraft, Black, and White  and Gina K stamps from Wild Blossoms and Scripty Sayings 2.  I stamped the image and sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black and heat embossed with Clear EP on Kraft CS.  Added white accents with white pen and white satin ribbon before attaching to a Black CS mat and White base card. 

Challenges:
ModSquad Challenge: Color Throwdown -make card using Kraft, Black and White. 

Stamp TV: Monthly Mix Challenge  MMC12018 - Make a card that reflects Kindness and mail it to someone.

Happy Little Stamps: January CAS Challenge Friendship

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Bearing Flowers

Hello! This sweet card uses a Penny Johnson stamp Bear Flowers.  I stamped the image on Kraft CS with Memento Rich Cocoa ink and colored with pencils and odorless mineral spirits(OMS).  I added a GKD sentiment using the same ink.  I simply framed with a Pink CS mat and then placed on a textured Green card base.  I found this forgotten unused stamp in my studio when searching for something else.  This will be another card for my Mother who is 97 years young Friday.

NBUS Challenge: #8 Use Never Before Used Schtuff.  Darnell wants us to use Colored Pencils with Kraft.

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For You

Hello!  My card today is for Kendra's  Mix Up Monday Challenge at Stamp TV to use the color  Kraft.   I embossed a layer of Kraft CS with Cuttlebug EF Gingham and attached to a Black card base.  To this I added some pre-cut die shapes that I received in a gift pack from Gina K Designs.  That Included the black border, black scallop oval and the white oval.  I stamped the rose image and sentiment using GKD A Year for Flowers 2 set with Memento inks.  A simple designs and easy to complete.

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White Wash Technique

Welcome!  I always have fun trying new techniques and today I am sharing a card using a White Wash technique that I read about on the Mod Squad challenge and saw on a video by Melanie Muenchinger here.   I love the pearlized look this gives the image.  I used GKD Stamps Buds & Vases and sentiment from The Northwoods.  Other supplies: Kraft and Innocent Pink CS, Versamarrk, White EP, Inks Brilliance Moonlight White, Memento Rose Bud, Olive Grove, SU Always Artichoke, Ribbon and pearls. I added the satin ribbon by running it through slits made by an exacto knife.

Challenges:
Mod Squad Challenge: Let's see your white wash. Love the look of this on Kraft.
Time Out Challenge: Take time to Make Your Mark.  Used water brush with inks to make my mark.
AAA Cards: Use spectacular Embossing.  Used heat embossing on my card.
Creative Corner Challenge: Flower Power

I hope you give white washing a try.
Have a great day! I love reading your comments. Theresa

Have a Slice of Melon?

Second Post today.  If you are looking for my card for Retro Rubber please go here.
I was playing with the sketch from The House That Stamps Built and came up with a "sweet" treat using Repeat Impressions stamps.  I used colors  featured in the challenge at The Kraft Journal showing a watermelon theme. 
Other supplies: Black, Kraft, White CS, Scrap of Check Pattern Paper, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Black Glaze Pen, Copics, Rectangle and Oval Dies, Gingham EF, Ribbon.

Challenges:
What If? Wednesday: Sketch #A2615 on right.
The Kraft Journal: Color Challenge #239
Simon Wednesday Challenge: Simon Says Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown: Challenge is Cool Treats
Crafty Catz Challenge: Golden Oldie-use stamps one year or older.
Both stamps are over a year old.











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Thank You with Cut Outs

Welcome! Today I made a card for the Mix It Up Monday Challenge from Cat at Stamp TV.  Her Theme is Where's the Colors?  and we are to use Black, White, and Kraft.  I am using some elements that I won in a Grab Bag from Gina K Designs:  Die Cuts - An Oval Design and a Border Design cut out of Black CS, an Oval from White CS and a GKD stamp from Thankful Ovals set.  This was a great grab bag!

I stamped the Thank You on the white oval cut out with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and layered it on the Black Oval cut out and attached to a Card base of Kraft CS that I embossed with Cuttlebug EF Wicker Weave picking up the pattern on the stamp.  I finished by adding the Border cut out at the bottom edge. Easy peasy!


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Time to Celebrate the 4th

Hello! How quickly June has gone.  We will soon be celebrating the 4th with picnics, cookouts, parades and fireworks.   I pulled out some old Verve stamps from American Hero set to create a Patriotic card for the upcoming holiday.  I used SU Brilliant Blue, Kraft, and White cardstocks with Memento Love Letter and Danube Blue inks, Nesties Circle Dies, Lawn Fawn Stitched Circle Die, and Cuttlebug EF Stars.  I heat embossed the Star with Gold EP.

Challenges:
Pals Paper Arts: PPA 257 Challenge is a sketch challenge
Retro Rubber Challenge: Challenge 17 Get Fired Up!  Use 4th of July as Inspiration. Verve Stamps were won a few years ago.
The Kraft Journal Challenge: #229 CAS Patriotic
Simon Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

What are your plans for the 4th? Have a safe holiday.
  I love reading your comments. Theresa

Faux Detail Letterpress

Welcome!  This card was inspired by a video by Jennifer McGuire showing how to do Faux Detail Letterpress technique.  I used a Cheery Lynn Die Kiwi Doily that I inked with Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink and then embossed on Kraft CS.  I cut out the center of the design with Lawn Fawn Stitched circle die and layered on a Red Scalloped Circle cut with Spellbinders Die.  I attached this to a Card base of the Kraft CS that I embossed with Cuttlebug EF Gingham and stamped with GKD sentiment from Nana's Needlework set with the red ink.   I hope you can see all the details on the center.
Challenges:
The Kraft Journal: #225 CAS Embossed
Craft Your Passion Challenge: Always Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge:  Happy Birthday
Seize the Birthday: Anything goes Birthday
Simon Wednesday Challenge: Simon Says Anything Goes


Thanks to Jennifer for her great video on this technique.
Have a great day! I love reading your comments. Theresa

Birthday Tulips

 

 

 

Hello!  Today I have a card for the Color Challenge at The House That Stamps Built. We are to use Kraft, Red, and Neutrals.  I stamped Repeat Impressions Bouquet of Tulips with Memento Tuxedo Black directly on Kraft CS and colored with Copics and a White pencil.  I tried to give texture to the vase.  I cut the image with an Oval Die and layered on a scalloped oval from Red CS. I adhered this with foam dots to a GKD pattern paper of neutrals and then to a Card base of Kraft CS.  I finished with Happy Birthday sentiment cut with Cheery Lynn Dies from Red CS.


What If? Wednesday Color Challenge:  See graphic
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge: Use pattern paper
Simon Wednesday Challenge: Simon says Happy Birthday


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Easter Blessings

Hello!  I am back with another challenge from Stamp TV April Foolery ....this time it is Lee's Sketch Challenge shown on the right.  I made an Easter card using GKD Spring Floral set with a Kraft card base.  I stamped the Crocus with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on GKD White CS and colored with Copics BV00, BV04,Y13, and G40.  I also used Memento Bamboo Leaves ink and marker.  Other CS used was Grass Green and Yellow.  I used Nestabilities circle and rectangle dies and Cuttlebug EF Wicker Weave.  I like the look of this simple card.

Challenges:
Stamp TV STVFOOL3: Lee's Sketch Challenge
The Kraft Journal: Make it Monday Challenge #217 Spring Colors. I used spring colors from the graphic on the right.
Just Us Girls: Word Week #287 Spring-Crocus are the first signs of spring in my garden.
Addicted To Stamps and More: #138 Holiday Challenge 
AAA Cards: Game #36 Easter Colors

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Butterfly on Kraft

Hello! I am posting a one layer card made with Kraft CS using 2 GKD Stamps from Hope Is Faith and Take Flight and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.  I colored the butterfly with Memento Dandelion marker because a Copic would bleed through.   I then wrapped  Baker's Twine around the center and tied a bow.  This photo was not that great but hope you see the essence of the card.

Challenges:
The Kraft Journal Challenge:  Make I Monday CAS One Layer Card #212
Less Is More: Theme is Wings
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Take your pick from a list of Challenges.  I took the Product Theme Use Kraft Card
Stamp TV: Mix it up Monday challenge-Combine and color use 2 Gina K Sets, one image and one sentiment.  Color the focal image.  Used GKD Hope Is Faith and Take Flight sets.

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

CAS Valentine

 

 

Hello! Today I have a card for the challenge at CAS(E) which is a pretty straight forward interpretation of the sketch.
Supplies used:
Stamp: Paper & Such
Ink: Memento Rose Bud
Papers: Kraft CS, MMF Pattern Paper
3D Cupcake from Valentine Crafts (From a Prize I won)
Wink of Stella

Challenges:
CAS(E) this sketch: See on right
Time Out Challenges:  Valentine's Day with the Optional Twist of Hearts...hearts on the cupcake
AAA Cards: Game 32 Love, Love, Love
The Kraft Journal : #209-Valentine's .  Love -it's what makes the world go round.



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Snowman Tag

Back View

Hello!  Today I have some Christmas tags.  This one is made with  Heartfelt Creations Stamp that I colored with Memento Markers and Copics.  I cut a body with White CS and placed him on a rectangle of Red CS and then onto a Tag cut from Kraft CS and embossed with Darice EF Snowflakes. I finished with Black gems for buttons.

Challenges:
The Card Concept: Challenge 1.) Make A TAG or a CARD with a tag on it.  2.) Use a Snowmen, snow or any other "wintery" theme! 
The Kraft Journal :   Challenge #200 Christmas Gift Tags




Now to do some shopping for presents for the tag.I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

A Little Sugar for Christmas

 

How about some gingerbread cookies?  The Christmas challenge at The Glory of Christmas is biscuits/cookies so I thought I'd used this seldom used Gingerbread stamp from GKD First Christmas set.  I stamped the pair of Gingerbread with Versamark on Kraft CS and heat embossed with Ranger Seafoam White EP. The colors are from the Challenge at Card Concept. The image was cut with Nesties Circle die and matted on a Red CS.   Following the sketch from Sweet Sunday, I assembled my card with Kraft Card Base, Pattern Paper from Crate Paper Snowy Day pad.  Finished with a sentiment from Creative Vision Holiday Sentiments and a Red Ribbon.

Challenges:
The Glory of Christmas Challenge: Biscuits/Cookies

Sweet Sunday Sketch: #244 Shown on right
Crafty Sentiments Challenge: Anything goes
Fussy and Fancy Challenge:  Pairs or 2 of a kind...used a pair of Gingerbread.  I know this may be a stretch for this challenge?
Papertake Weekly Challenge: 2 or 4 Legs.   My take on this challenge may be a bit different than it was to be.
The Card Concept: Challenge #23 - A  Krafty Christmas.  My style would fall into Clean and Layered.  The colors from the graphic on the right are used in my design.

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Oh, My Deer

Hello!  This is a card that I began a few weeks ago but had set aside to finish.   When I saw the current challenge from City Crafter Challenge Blog I pulled the project out to complete. The Kraft CS was cut on the Cameo using a Silhouette cut file for Birch Trees and I layered it on a White Card Base.  I cut the Father and Baby Deer from Dark Brown CS with a cut file by Emily Dyer(Silhouette).  I decided to make this a Holiday card so I added Happy Holidays cut in Red with Cheery Lynn Dies that I recently won. 


CCCB Photo Inspiration

Challenge:
City Crafter Challenge Blog: My Deer
The Kraft Journal: Challenge #196 Critters


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Get Ahead, Get a Hat!

Hello! I am here today with a quick post....have to get some leaves raked and get ready for Trick or Treaters this afternoon.  I used the sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches to create this Christmas Card using a snowman stamp and sentiment from Heartfelt Creations.  I stamped the snowman head with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white CS and colored with Copics R59,BG72,75,B0000, N4,7 and an orange marker.  Added some Clear star for shine on cheeks. Fussy cut the image and placed on a Kraft oval embossed with Darice Snowflakes and sponged with teal. Following the sketch, I used pattern papers from Fancy Pants Timbergrove pad to assemble card.  Used Cuttlebug EF Herringbone to emboss one of the patterns. I added the sentiment stamped on Kraft label die cut stamped in Memento Teal Zeal and a snowflake cut with a Sizzix die and covered with Stickles Frosted Lace.

Challenge:
Tuesday Morning Sketches:  Sketch #272
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge: Challenge-if you want to get ahead get a hat- Christmas creation must feature a head ... with or without a hat!
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra: Anything Christmas
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge: Use pattern paper
Simon Wednesday Challenge: Simon Says Get Crafty and use Kraft

 I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Spooky and Crafty with Kraft and Cat

I'm back.... with another Vintage Halloween Card made with a Digital image from Magic Moonlight Studio.  This was printed and matted on yellow CS that was embossed with Cuttlebug EF Forest Branches and inked with Red Ink.  I placed this on a Card Base of Kraft CS and added strip of ribbon, border of black drippy goo ( Martha Stewart punch), and bats ( Plumrose Lane digis).  I used Wink of Stella on the Cat's eyes and whiskers and the pumpkin eyes and mouth.....looks great in real life but not so much in the photo.

Challenge:
Simon Wednesday Challenge: Simon says get crafty and use Kraft.
The Kraft Journal: Challenge #194 is color challenge using colors from the graphic on right.
Digi  Sketch Challenge: Use Pink and sparkly and/ or use the sketch. I used the sketch shown on right. No pink here.



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