Birthday Buzzard Stand-Up Card (Created by Jane Z.)

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I have been wanting to use these stamps for quite some time now, and finally here it is!  Isn't this buzzard just the sweetest one ever?!?!?! 

 

A view with the card standing up...

 

This is Birthday Buzzard (T061), along with part of the sentiment called - Swinging Birthday (H191) and Ya Old Buzzard Sentiment (F350).  Such a super fun image to colour!

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Glossy Accents to the balloons and some X-mas Red Stickles to the buzzard's party hat. 

 

The main image was cut using a Spellbinders Circle Die.  For the card base, a Sizzix Circle Stand-Up Die was used on some SU Pacific Point cardstock.  SU Pacific Point ink was sponged around the edges of the image.  The designer paper is from Echo Park - Birthday Wishes (Boy) 6x6 paper pad, along with SU Pacific Point and White Cardstock.  The sentiments were stamped with a Versamark Ink Pad and White Embossing Powder was applied then heated.  To complete this card, a few SU Candy Dots - Brights Pack were added.  

 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 491, N60, 912, 933, 946, N35, N55, N75, 969, 977, 126, 133, 249, 856, 847, 476 and 535. Versamark Ink Pad, SU Pacific Point Ink Pad for sponging, White and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Echo Park - Birthday Wishes (Boy) 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Pacific Point & White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Sizzix Circle Stand-Up Die, Spellbinders-Circle Die, X-mas Red Stickles, SU Candy Dots-Brights Pack, Sponge Dauber, Water Brush, and Glue Dots.
 

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Party Dragon (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Happy Saturday! For a fun birthday card, I just adore this image...

 

 

This is Party Dragon (Q134).  Don't you just love this little dragon? 

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied Glossy Accents on the balloons for some dimension.  

 

The pattern paper is from Bo Bunny - Our Little Monster 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Cherry Cobbler and White cardstock.  The image was cut down to an appropriate size, then a small SU corner punch was used to add the decorative corners.  The sentiment was from some old rub-ons I had kicking around in my stash.  To complete this card, a strip of ribbon with a bow tied on was fastened down.  This was such a fun card to make!  

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 055, 977, 847, 443, 126 and N95.  Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.
 

Paper - Bo Bunny - Our Little Monster 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Cherry Cobbler and White Cardstock.
 

Misc - Glossy Accents, SU Real Red Grosgrain Stitched Ribbon, SU Corner Punch, Deja Views Rub-Ons, Water Brush, and Glue Dots.

 

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Dragon Hop (Created by Jane Z.)

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It's finally Friday! Whooo hooo!  Now that we are into March, Easter is coming up quickly.  It falls a little earlier on the calendar this year, so don't delay on those Easter cards or projects you need! Hopefully, today's card inspires you to do so...

 

This is Dragon Hop (Q103).  I think this image is sooo adorable!!! And super easy to colour too!

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Glossy Accents to the Easter Eggs in the basket and to the Dragon's horns. 

 

The main image was cut using a die called MFT-Cross Stitch Rectangle.  Some SU Chocolate Chip cardstock was cut slightly larger than the main image (for layering).  Chocolate Chip ink was sponged around the edges of the image then offset using the layered piece of SU cardstock.  The designer paper is from Echo Park - Spring 6x6 paper pad, along with SU Chocolate Chip and White Cardstock.  The sentiment was stamped with a Versamark Ink Pad and Brown Embossing Powder was applied then heated.  To complete this card, a couple of YNS Gumdrops-Love Me Some Latte and 3 brown Prima Flowers with clear rhinestones adhered in the centres were added.  

 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 491, N60, 723, N75, 969, 947, 126, 133, 856, 055, 623 and 553. Versamark Ink Pad, Brown and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Echo Park - Spring 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Chocolate Chip & White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, MFT- Cross-Stitch Rectangle Die Set, YNS Gumdrops-Love Me Some Latte, Prima Flowers, Clear Rhinestones, Sponge Dauber, Water Brush, and Glue Dots.
 

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Cute Bunny Bum (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Happy Saturday! For today's post, I wanted an Easter themed card, but this card may work for other occasions as well... 

 

 

This is Cute Bunny Bum (M136).  And that it is... what an adorable image! 

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied Glossy Accents on the bunny's tail and heart.  

 

The pattern paper is from Echo Park - Splendid Sunshine 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Night of Navy and White cardstock.  The image was die cut using Spellbinders - Circle Die and then layered.  The sentiment was stamped with a Versamark Ink Pad and White Embossing Powder was applied then heated.  Foam tape was applied under the main image and sentiment to give this card some dimension. To complete this card, a bunch of white dots were added around the sentiment with a White Gel Pen, and a couple of white satin ribbon strips were placed under the sentiment.  I hope you like today's card and it inspires you to create one!  

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 969, 977 and 856.  Versamark Ink Pad, White and Black Embossing Powder.
 

Paper - Echo Park - Splendid Sunshine 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Night of Navy and White Cardstock.
 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Offray-White Ribbon, Spellbinders - Circle Dies, Uniball-White Gel Pen, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.

 

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Party Hippo - Shaker Card (Created by Jane Z.)

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TGIF!!!! For this week's card, it was time to try something new.  A technique that I have never attempted before, so here's my first shaker card....

 A little different view to see the confetti inside...

 

This is Party Hippo (S201) and Lg. Fancy Happy Birthday sentiment (H037).  Such a fun card to make... I don't know why I haven't tried this technique sooner?!?!?!? 

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I needed to get a plan together on what I was going to use for a border around the image and the materials for inside the shaker part.

 

After some tough choices, I decided on a stitched square die to create the frame of the shaker.  Two dies were used in the set - the larger one to cut the outside edge and the next size smaller for the inside of the frame.  The main image was cut down to a slightly smaller size than the frame.  A clear plastic sheet was glued on the inside of the frame.  Thin strips of foam tape were applied behind the frame to cover the entire square.  Before adhering the foam tape, I dug through my craft room to find some really old birthday confetti, that was purchased from the local dollar store, many years ago.  This confetti was added on top of the main image loosely.  The frame with the foam tape on the back, was stuck down on top of the main image square.  It is very important to ensure that you have a good seal around the image and frame, or you will spill out all of your contents of your shaker very quickly, when you pick it up!!!  I found this out the hard way! lol!

 

The designer paper is from Echo Park - Birthday Wishes 6x6 paper pad, along with SU Not Quite Navy, Really Rust and White Cardstock.  The sentiment was stamped with a Versamark Ink Pad and White Embossing Powder was applied then heated.  Foam tape was also used to attach the sentiment.  To complete this card, a couple of decorative plastic balloons (from the dollar store - purchased many years ago too), were added on the top corner of the frame.  A small piece of linen thread was tied around the knot part of each balloon, to finish this card.  

 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 491, N60, 126, 133, 249, 800, N55, N75, 526, 925, 373, 528, 847, and 025..  Versamark Ink Pad, White and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Echo Park - Birthday Wishes 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Not Quite Navy, Really Rust & White Cardstock, and Clear Plastic Sheet for the front of the shaker part.

 

Misc - Stitched Square Die Set, Party Confetti & Balloon Embellishments (Dollar Store), Linen Thread, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.
 

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Monkey Message Board (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Happy Saturday Friends!  Here's a birthday card for that special guy in your life...

 

 

This is Monkey Message Board (R141) and part of Swinging Birthday sentiment (H191).  Such a cute monkey!!!  Different sentiments could be stamped on the board, depending on what type of card you are making.

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Zig-Wink of Stella clear glitter on the leaves.  I love the bit of sparkle that this gives to the card.

 

The pattern papers are from Carta Bella - Work Hard 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Kraft and White cardstock.  The image was cut down to a smaller size to better fit this card.  SU Chocolate Chip Ink Pad was used along with a sponge dauber to ink the edges of the image.  The sentiment was stamped with a Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder was applied then heated.  Foam tape was applied under the main image to give this card some dimension. To complete this card, a bunch of YNS Gumdrops - Love Me Some Latte were added.  I hope you like today's card!  

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 969, 977, 990, N79, 761 and 126.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder, and SU Chocolate Chip Ink Pad for sponging.
 

Paper - Carta Bella-Work Hard 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Kraft and White Cardstock.
 

Misc - Glossy Accents, YNS-Love Me Some Latte Gumdrops, Zig-Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Sponge Dauber, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.

 

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Possum Pals (Created by Jane Z.)

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Happy Friday! Here's a card using an older, but very cute image...

 

This is Possum Pals (S090) and Hang in there sentiment (D278).  Such a fun and adorable image... This type of card could be used for a variety of different occasions, like a Get Well or Thinking of You card - just to name a couple.

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Glossy Accents on the Possum's noses and flowers.

The main image was die cut using a Spellbinders Circle Die and then layered with a Memory Box - Stitched Scalloped Circle Die on SU Wild Wasabi cardstock.  A MFT Die called Stitched Fishtail Flag was used on a piece of SU Melon Mambo under the layered image.  The designer paper is from Doodlebug-Sweet Things 6x6 paper pad, along with SU Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo and White Cardstock.  Foam tape was used under the main image to add some dimension.  

 

The sentiment was stamped with a Versamark Ink Pad and White Embossing Powder was applied then heated.  To complete this card, a few YNS Gumdrops-Love Earth were added to match the green cardstock.  

 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 491, N60, 126, 249, 969, 977, 947, 942, 703, 723 and 761.  Versamark Ink Pad, White and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Doodlebug-Sweet Things 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo & White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Spellbinders-Circle Die, Memory Box-Stitched Scalloped Circle Die, Uniball-White Gel Pen, MFT-Stitched Fishtail Flag Die, YNS Gumdrops-Love Earth, Water Brush, Foam Tape and Glue Dots.
 

Thanks for stopping by!
 

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