Happy Birthday Shaker Card

Happy Birthday Shaker Card

Made another birthday card as I was inspired by the tools on hands that has been taken out when I was made another card earlier as well my crafty hands are itching to make more.

Freshly Made Sketches #309 - A Sketch by Linda

For this card, I am adopting the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches #309 - A Sketch by Linda as shown above.

Close-up: Shaker element with 'Happy Birthday' sentiment

I decide to make a shaker card as I would like to use the Memory Box Stitched Happy Birthday Circle Frame Die as the shaker front where all the confetti of sequins and glitter flakes shake behind the stitched happy birthday circle dies. So, I die cut the Memory Box Stitched Happy Birthday Circle Frame Die onto a gold foiled card stock and foam. For the foam circle die cuts, the 'happy birthday' wording are trimmed away so that I can use the stitched circle alone as one of the shaker component because the circle dies sizes I have on hands are no match to this Memory Box Stitched Happy Birthday Circle Frame Die. Another open scalloped stitched circle is die cut onto a metallic embossed pink card stock and plastic to be the base of the shaker component and window. The open scalloped stitched circle plastic need to be trimmed to fit the gold foiled stitched happy birthday circle dies. The components are assembled and finally, some red sequins and purple and white glitter flakes are filled in the center of the metallic embossed pink open scalloped stitched circle die before closed it down with the stitched happy birthday circle frame.

Close-up: Shaker element in flat surface where the confetti inside the shaker moved around

As the sketch requires another embellishment, a flower is stamped, colored using Copic markers and die cut using matching dies. Leaves are stamped onto green card stocks, die cut using matching dies and attached behind the flower.

On a gold card base, a fireworks pattern washi tape is put on as in sketch follow by the shaker element. The flower is attached onto the card as in sketch using foam tape and it have to be doubled up to cater the shaker element heights.

Close-up: The flower with shimmer on it

The card is finished off by adding some shimmer onto the flower.

Dimension : A2 size (4.25" x 5.5" or 10.8cm x 13.9cm)

Type : Vertical fold

Inlay : None

This card is entering the challenge(s) organized by:

1) Freshly Made Sketches #309 - A Sketch by Linda (ends by 20 October 2017)

2) Stamp, Ink, Paper Challenge (SIP) - Challenge 121 – Tic-Tac-Toe! - I choose leaf, sequins and die cut (ends by 22 October 2017)

3) Crafty Sentiments Designs - Leaves Challenge (ends by 23 October 2017)

4) 7 Kids Challenge Blog - Challenge #13 - Anything Goes! (ends by 07 November 2017)

Supplies used:

Copic markers used: R20, R35 and R39

Zipper Card: Birthday It's Not A Matter of Counting Years....

Zipper Card: Birthday It's Not A Matter of Counting Years....

Made this card for my best friend whose birthday is tomorrow and she is in Singapore. *Aiks* My birthday card to her is always late except last year which I manage to post on time.

Sketch Saturday Week #485

For this card, I am adopting the sketch from Sketch Saturday Week #485 as shown above.

Two (2) types of different pattern papers are trim into length with two (2) and three (3) pieces of each designs. They are then attached onto a yellow card base as shown the sketch.

Close-up: The zipper with hidden message underneath

I always wanted to make a zipper card with hidden message where the recipient can peel the liner zipper to reveal the hidden message. The zipper border dies and stamp set I bought long time ago are get to get used and inked up until I saw the sketch from Sketch Saturday Week #485 which is just perfect to insert the zipper. On a red strip, the zipper border dies is used to die cut the zipper function on it. Then, the hidden message is stamped onto the card base on top of the five (5) pieces of pattern paper. The red zipper strip is attach onto the hidden message as shown in the sketch.

Close-up: The butterfly

A butterfly body is die cut from a mixed colors using block stamping technique. The intricate of the butterfly is die cut using a gold stock. Once the butterfly body and intricate has been assembled, it is attached onto the card base at the left corner. It is purposely offset to give some interests.

Close-up: The sentiment

Finally, the sentiment is stamped onto the card base together with the 'pull here' instruction.

Dimension : A2 size (4.25" x 5.5" or 10.8cm x 13.9cm)

Type : Horizontal fold

Inlay : None

This card is entering the challenge(s) organized by:

1) Sketch Saturday Week #485 (ends by 20 October 2017)

2) Crafting From the Heart - Challenge 179 - Anything Goes (ends by 22 October 2017)

3) Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Challenge 351 - Anything Goes (ends by 24 October 2017)

4) Love To Craft Challenge Blog - LTCCB #15 - October Anything Goes! (ends by 31 October 2017)

5) The Corrosive Challenge -Challenge #10 October - Anything Goes (ends by 03 November 2017)

6) 7 Kids Challenge Blog - Challenge #13 - Anything Goes! (ends by 07 November 2017)

7) Not Just Cards Challenges - Anything Goes (ends by 10 November 2017)

Supplies used:

Hope Your Birthday is Simply Wonderful

Hope Your Birthday is Simply Wonderful

Made this card for my colleague whose birthday is tomorrow. She is now pregnant with her third son and her due date is in these few days. Thus, I really hope that her birthday this year is simply wonderful.

Tuesday Morning Sketches #400

For this card, I am adopting the sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches #400 as shown above. I was also inspired by City Crafter Challenge Blog Week 359 - Birthday CASE #4 as shown below especially the cake.

City Crafter Challenge Blog Week 359 - Birthday CASE #4

On a piece of white cross stitched rectangle, both the sentiment and the cake image are stamped on it. Thn, the cake is colored using Copic marker.

A pink pattern paper with stars and balloons images are attached on a green card base and its excess is trimmed off. Then, the white cross stitched rectangle is attach onto the card base as in sketch.

Close-up: The sentiment, cake and finishing touches of pearls, gems and shimmer

For finishing touch, I added some purple pearls and shimmer on the cake. Three (3) purple gems are also added below the sentiment.

Hope Your Birthday is Simply Wonderful card and matching envelope

I also made matching envelope for the card by stamping balloons on the front and back left upper corner of the envelope.

Dimension : A2 size (4.25" x 5.5" or 10.8cm x 13.9cm)

Type : Vertical fold

Inlay : None

This card is entering the challenge(s) organized by:

1) Tuesday Morning Sketches #400 (ends by 30 April 2017)

2) City Crafter Challenge Blog Week 359 - Birthday CASE #4 (ends by 01 May 2017)

3) Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes Challenge (ends by 01 May 2017)

4) The Paper Shelter Challenge - Challenge 291 - A Birthday Card (ends by 02 May 2017)

5) Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Challenge 326 - Anything Goes (ends by 02 May 2017) 

6) Crafty Cardmakers #187 - Pearls and/or Gems (ends by 07 May 2017)

7) 7 Kids Challenge Blog - April 2017 Challenge #7 - Anything Goes! (ends by 09 May 2017)

Supplies used:

Copic markers used: BG01, BG45, R29, R83, R85, RV17, Y19, Y21, YG03, YG17 and YG25

Puppy Happy for You But Sad to See You Go

Puppy Happy for You But Sad to See You Go

Made these cards for my daughter Standard Three (she is now in Standard Five) teacher who is retiring. I made two (2) cards with different images but my daughter get to choose one only. The other card will go into my cards stash and making two (2) cards at once really save a lot of my time.

Puppy Happy for You But Sad to See You Go card #1

I decided to use digital images as I am making a mini card of 3x3 inches size where it would be inserted into a gift box and I do not have much stamp images that small. Once the digital images are printed, they are colored using Copic markers. Then, they are die cut using circle dies and layered onto yellow dollies using dimension tape.

Puppy Happy for You But Sad to See You Go card #2

Close-up: Speech bubble sentiment

As for the sentiment, speech bubbles are stamped on green card stock follow by the sentiment into the speech bubbles. They are trimmed by scissor later as I do not have the matching dies.

Close-up: Puppy image on card #1

On the diagonal angle of dark purple cards base, a strip of washi tape with colorful splashes is layer onto it and the excess is trimmed. Then, the yellow dollies with stamp image is attached onto the bottom left card base using dimension tape. The speech bubble sentiment is attached on the right upper using dimension tape as well which mimic the dog speaking.

Close-up: Puppy image on card #2

Dimension : 3" x 3" 

Type : Vertical fold

Inlay : Yes

This card is entering the challenge(s) organized by:

1) A Gem of a Challenge - Challenge #191 - Furry Friends (ends by 13 April 2017)

2) Catch the Bug Challenge Blog - Theme Challenge - Raining Cats & Dogs (ends by 15 April 2017)

3) My Time to Craft! - Challenge #343 - No Designer Papers (ends by 21 April 2017)

4) Crazy 4 Challenges - C4C380 - Zoo Lovers Day (Animals, Wild or Not) (no end date)

Supplies used:

Copic markers used: E31, E55, E59, R29, Y13, Y19 and Y21

Birdies Wedding Congrats

Birdies Wedding Congrats

Made this card for my colleague engineer who is having his wedding dinner reception tomorrow night.

Tuesday Morning Sketches #395

For this card, I am adopting the sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches #395 as shown above.

I decided to use these cute and adorable birds images as they mimic the couple where both of them are wearing glasses as well. All the images are stamped onto a white card stock and colored with Copic markers. Then, they are die cut using matching dies. On a white parchment paper texture card base, pattern paper with varieties of heart shapes and colors is attach onto it.

Close-up: Images on the stitched journaling card

On a pink embossed stitched journaling card die cut, the sentiment is stamped on the right bottom. Then, the images are attached onto it using dimension tape. A red/white twine is used to tie the tree trunk and the birdhouse. The whole stitched journaling card is then attached onto the card base using double sided tape.

Close-up: The shimmer on the hearts and glasses and the coat of glossy accents on the glasses

Finally, a red heart gem and some pink and red circle gems are attached to the upper left and right lower side of the stitched journaling card as in sketch. Some shimmer is added to the glasses of the birdies follow by a coat of glossy accent to make it more realistic. Some shimmer is applied to the hearts as well.

Dimension : 4.25" x 5.5" or 10.8cm x 13.9cm

Type : Top fold

Inlay : None

This card is entering the challenge(s) organized by:

1) Tuesday Morning Sketches #395 (ends by 26 March 2017)

2) Brown Sugar Challenge #243 - Anything Goes (ends by 30 March 2017)

3) Crafty Catz - Challenge #363 Anything Goes with a Twist - Button (ends by 30 March 2017)

4) Crafty Girls Creations Challenge 34 Anything Goes (ends by 31 March 2017)

5) Little Miss Muffet Challenge #159 - Anything Goes (ends by 06 April 2017)

Supplies used:

Copic markers used: B24, B28, B32, E31, E55, E59, R29, RV23, RV25, RV29, Y13, Y19 and Y21

Congratulations on Your New House

Congratulations on Your New House

Made this card for my husband biker member who is hosting a housewarming tomorrow.

CAS(E) This Sketch #204

I adopt the sketch from CAS(E) This Sketch #204 as shown above. However, I flipped the sketch 180 degree so that it fit my image.

The house image is stamped onto a white card stock and colored using Copic markers. Then, the background is blended with inks; bottom with green to mimic the grass and upper with blue to mimic the sky. The panel is attached onto a green card base.

Close-up: The house

The sentiment is stamped onto a green strip (same color as the card base) and attached onto the house image as in sketch.

Close-up: The glossy window glasses

For finishing touch, I added some white pearls above the chimney mimicking smokes coming out from it. I also apply a layer of shimmer and a coat of glossy accent to the window glasses to make them shine and glass lookalike!

This card is entering the challenge(s) organized by:

1) CAS(E) This Sketch #204 (ends by 19 January 2017)

2) Brown Sugar Challenge #233 - Anything Goes (ends by 19 January 2017)

3) A Gem of a Challenge - Challenge #185 - Celebrate Something New (ends by 19 January 2017)

4) Paru's Card Making Challenges - January - Anything Goes (ends by 25 January 2017)

5) My Time to Craft! - Challenge #337 - Something New (ends by 27 January 2017)

6) Crazy 4 Challenges - C4C368 - New Home (open date entry)

Supplies used:

Copic marker used: B00, BV17, E31, E33, E37, E50, E59, R24, R29, R39, V01 and YR23