Father's Day part 2

This was the first card I created this month.  I decided I wanted to try a different fold and I chose the Lever Card.  You can view the tutorial for lever card at Splitcoaststampers.

 

 

I love the Tool Shed background stamp from Stampin' Up!  It's perfect for all masculine cards and an especially for the men in my family.  Pair it with some brads and distressed papers and you have the perfect card.

Enjoy

Father's Day

Here is another Father's Day card.  I love the distress look that Tim Holtz distress inks and stains create.  I find they're very masculine.  And since I have a bit of trouble creating masculine cards, I like the distress techniques.

For this card I also used the stains on the ribbon.  I didn't have any ribbons that worked well with these colors so I created my own ribbon.  Tim Holtz distress stains are perfect for that.

Happy Stamping and enjoy!!

Love Beyond Measure

I can't believe its been a year.  I have been extremely busy.  I never have time to play on the computer  (the little one likes to pound on the keys and hit the power button).  I have a few chances to play in my lovely craft room  (which is new and bigger and better).  

June is a card demanding month for my family.  So I have made several Father's Day, Birthday and Anniversary cards.  I will share a card at least once a week  (I will have them auto-post).  

Here is the first card:

 

Last fall I was introduced to Tim Holtz distress inks (about time, eh?)  And I love them.  So I decided to try the stains out.  At first I wasn't impressed because I couldn't get the same results that Tim Holtz does.  However, I have found that I can play with it and get different results.  Keep an eye out on the next few cards, and you will see the differences.

Enjoy

thank you

 I love Nestabilities.  I love multiple layers on my cards and nestabilities makes it easy.  This card uses the Frosted Window technique (please see this previous post) and nestablilites to create an eye catching card.  I also used an embossing folder (I can't remember which one, but it's from Stampin' Up!) to add texture to the background.  I added a some hodgepodge to complete the card.  

 

A quick project

It has been a challenge to spend any time in my crafting room.  With two little ones, I don't get much time to myself.  However, the other day I took advantage of both kids napping.  I quickly flew downstairs, and began working on these candles.  I wanted to make something, but I had no set plans.  I saw the blank candles and started from there.  I all I did was picked out the Big Blossom stamp and some bright and bold colors.  Voila!!!  I have four beautiful candles.  I also stamped sentiments from Friendship Flowers on the back.

I have a family reunion at the end of the month, and we always do a silent auction.  These are my contributions.  Hopefully they fetch a pretty penny.