CASING Brenda

The wonderful Barb challenged us to CASE a card we have placed in our "Favorites File".

I loved the idea, and I chose one of sweet Brenda's beautiful cards.

What first caught my eye about her gorgeous card, was the lovely color combination.

Isn't that "Mustard Seed"-Distress Ink fabulous with the kraft!?

The background embossing & inking, and the sweet butterfly are perfect on her card.

(I loved Brenda's card SO MUCH, that I really didn't change much about it.)

Brenda, thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

  Here is my CASE of Brenda's gorgeous card.

Supplies
Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-CG330-Flower Dot Pattern, CL383-Antique Engravings, CL582-Year Round Sentiments
Paper:  (PTI)-White, Kraft, Vellum
Inks:  VersaMark, Mustard Seed-Distress Ink
Dies:  (Spellbinders)-Reverse Wonky Rectangles
Other:  White Embossing Powder, Pearls, Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Foam Adhesive

Thanks for stopping by today.

-Martha

SWEET

Today is Sweet Barb's birthday. 

I wanted to be sure to post this tag card before the day is over.

Since she loves flowers and this color combination, I knew what I wanted to use.

I'm joining Virginia's Surprise Blog Hop for Barb.

(Thanks, Virginia and all the other wonderful ladies, for making Barb's day SO special.)

Supplies
Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-CG430-Etched Flowers, H2365-Old French Writing, CL585-Sweet Hearts
Ink:  VersaMark, (DI)-Spun Sugar, Crushed Olive, Brushed Corduroy, Archival Ink-Coffee
Paper:  (PTI)-White
Dies & Punch:  (Spellbinders)-Small Tag, (Martha Stewart)-Border Punch
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Pearls

Your visit and sweet comments are greatly appreciated!

-Martha

Papertrey October 2012 Blog Hop

I made these "Tag Cards" for the Papertrey Ink October 2012 Blog Hop.

I used the first color scheme as my inspiration.

Supplies

Stamps:  (PTI)-Snowflake Medley, (Hero Arts)-Season's Greetings

Ink:  VersaMark, (Distress Inks)-Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Crushed Olive, Peeled Paint, Brushed Corduroy

Dies:  (PTI)-Tag Sale #3, Tag Sale #5

Paper:  (PTI)-White

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Hemp Cord, Gemstones, Foam Adhesive

Your visit and sweet comments are greatly appreciated!

-Martha

Papertrey Ink October 2012 Blog Hop (#2)

This is my second entry for the Papertrey Ink October 2012 Blog Hop.




Note:  All the supplies used are listed in my previous post.

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!
-Martha

Hello & Sweet

Howdy and Welcome!

My computer is running EXTREMELY slow! 

I am not able to visit blogs or leave comments. 

Hopefully, the problem will resolve itself, before too long.

Today, I am sharing two "Tag Cards" I made using patterned paper from the same paper pack.

The one on the left was made for my dear brother, and the one on the right was made for my sweet sister.

All stamps are by Hero Arts.

Thank you for your visit.  Your sweet comments are greatly appreciated.

Happy crafting!

Have a wonderful day!

-Martha ♥

Thank You

I really enjoyed making this card for the following:
 CASology - Week #14 challenge, where the cue word is "Leaf".
Simon Says...Dies and/or Punches, where we are to use dies or punches.

Moxie Fab World-WCMD Week-Make a Thank You Card

The Meadow Leaf is cut from white cardstock that has been inked with various Distress Inks.

The kraft card base is cut with the Meadow Leaf die.

To create subtle texture, the PTI-Linen Impression Plate is used on the kraft card base.

A strip of patterned paper is popped up with foam adhesive on the bottom of the card base.

The sentiment is embossed. 

To add interest, hemp cord is wrapped around, and tied in a bow.

Supplies
Stamp:  (Hero Arts)-Year Round Sentiments
Paper:  (PTI)-Kraft, (7Gypsies)-Avignon
Die & Impression Plate:  (Poppy Stamps)-Meadow Leaf, (PTI)-Linen Impression Plate
Ink:  Various Distress Inks, Coffee-Archival Ink
Other:  Hemp Cord, Clear Embossing Powder, Corner Chomper, Foam Adhesive
Finished Size:  4 1/4" x 4"

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!

-Martha ♥

I Love You!

I participated in Chris' 90-Minute Scramble.  The theme was to use a Black Background.

I'm also adding this to the following:
CAS-ual Fridays-CFC74-Put Your Heart Into It
Simon Says...Dies and/or Punches

Moxie Fab World-WCMD Week-Make a Love Card

Supplies

Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-Lattice, Year Round Sentiments, All Occasion Messages

Dies:  (Papertrey Ink)-Edgers #1, Tiny Tags

Ink:  VersaMark, (HA)-Red

Other:  Embossing Powder: Clear & White, Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Twine, Rhinestone

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!

-Martha ♥

Hello!

I decided to play along with Greta's Challenge.  She is celebrating her 100th post.

I'm also adding this to

Simon Says...Dies and/or Punches

Moxie Fab World-WCMD Week-Make a Hello Card

This is the photo we were to use as our inspiration.
I was inspired by the colors on the lovely dress.

Since I really enjoy making "Tag Cards", I knew I would make a tag card,

because it sort of resembles the long dress.  

The Hero Arts-Pom Pom Flower is clear embossed.  

Various distress inks are used to ink the background. 

The PTI-Dress Form and the bottom strip are clear embossed with the HA-Envelope Pattern.

Thanks, Greta, for the FUN challenge.

Supplies

Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-K5571-Pom Pom Flower, S5507-Envelope Pattern, CL414-Classic Messages

Inks:  VersaMark, Distress Inks-Spiced Marmalade, Fired Brick, Broken China

Dies:  (PTI)-Dress Form, (Spellbinders)-Small Tag

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Hemp-Cord, Pearls, Foam Adhesive

Finished Size:  2 3/4" x 5 1/4"

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!
Have a nice weekend!

-Martha ♥

World Card Making Day

Hello, and thank you for stopping by. 

I am loving the fabulous days we've been having in my part of the world.

Today I have two creations to share with you.
(I will be sending these to my Sweet Mom, just to let her know that I love her!)

The first one is a "Tag Card" for the Paper Smooches - WCMD - use pink.

The second one is a "Tag In a Pocket" for the Papertrey Ink - Make It Monday #85 - Glitter Tabs.
I'm also adding these to the Simon Says...Glimmer & Sparkle!

Supplies

Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-H5577-Classic Tea Flower, H2365-Old French Writing, 331065-Lattice;

              (Paper Smooches)-DES054-Word Salad; (Papertrey Ink)-Back Pocket Basics, Tag Its #11

Dies:  (Sizzix)-Tag; (Spellbinders)-Small Tag, Hearts; (PTI)-Back Pocket Basics

Ink:  Copic Markers, VersaMark, (PTI)-Raspberry Fizz, (Ranger)-Black, Coffee

Paper:  (PTI)-Kraft, White, (BasicGrey)-Kissing Booth

Other:  Gesso, Clear Embossing Powder, Glitter, Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Twine, Lace Flower, Pearls, Foam Adhesive

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!

Happy Crafting!

-Martha ♥

Pink

Pink is my Dear Mom's favorite color.  I enjoy sending her cards, just to let her know I'm thinking of her.

I was inspired by the current Pink Color Palette at the ColourQ Challenge #157, and
the Really Reasonable Ribbons - RRR Challenge #57 -Pretty in Pink & Ribbon Theme.

(This is my first time to enter these challenges.)

I really enjoy making "Tag Cards" by adhering a second tag, for a handwritten message.

This one is on its way to my Dear Mom.

Supplies

Stamp:  (Hero Arts)-S5507-Envelope Pattern

Paper:  (PTI)-Rustic Cream, White, Black; (Authentique)-Uncommon Collection

Dies:  (Sizzix)-Tag Die: (PTI)-XL Rickrack Border, Buttoned Up

Other:  VersaMark, Clear Embossing Powder, Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Foam Adhesive

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated.

-Martha