3 - Tag-Cards

I really enjoy making Tag-Cards, and I made these for the following:

Hero Arts - Stamp Your Story (Only the first 2)

A Blog Named Hero - Challenge #26: Tag

Simon Says...Anything Goes

This third one was made during Bethany's 90-Minute Scramble.

Supplies

Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-Tweed Pattern, Tape Your Message, Antique Engravings, Say It All, Envelope Pattern, XO

Inks:  (Ranger)-Distress Inks, Archival Inks

Dies:  (Sizzix)-Tim Holtz-Tag & Tie; (Hero Arts)-Heart Frame Cuts 

Other:  Hemp Cord, Twine, Burlap, Gems, Sakura-Gelly Roll Pen, Foam Adhesive

Your visit is greatly appreciated.

-Martha ♥

HUGS (Tag-Card)

My dear sister gave me a book she was getting rid of, that she thought I could use with my paper crafting.

This is a Tag-Card I made for her, using one of the pages from that book.

Since I love making tags and tag-cards, I'm playing along with the ABNH-Challenge #26-Tag.

Supplies

Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-Hydrangea, Big Post Card, XO

Inks:  VersaMark; (Distress Inks)-Tumbled Glass, Crushed Olive, Walnut Stain; Archival-Coffee

Dies/Punches:  (Spellbinders)-Small Tag; (MS)-Border Punch

Other:  White Embossing Powder, Seam Binding, Embroidery Thread, Stickles

Thanks for your visit.

-Martha ♥

HELLO!

I made this Tag-Card for my Dear Mom in her favorite color, pink.

(I am trying to send her a card on an almost daily basis, just to let her know I'm thinking of her.

She is going through some health difficulties.)

I was inspired by the following challenges.

Verve-June Diva Dare-Puddles of Color - (I painted white cardstock with pink acrylic paint.)

CAS-ual Fridays-CFC106-Over The Edge

These are the different pieces, before putting the Tag-Card together, & the acrylic paint & Stickles.

Supplies

Stamps:  (Verve)-Take Note; (Hero Arts)-Envelope Pattern

Dies/Other:  (PTI)-Tag Sale #7; (Spellbinders)-Small Tag; (PTI)-Linen & Canvas Impression Plate

Ink:  (PTI)-Raspberry Fizz; Jet Archival-Jet Black; VersaMark

Other:  Acrylic Paint, Stickles, Seam Binding Embroidery Thread, Clear Embossing Powder

Your visit & sweet comments are greatly appreciated!

-Martha ♥

HUGS

My dear mom's favorite color is pink.

I like sending her cards, just to let her know I'm thinking of her.

I'm adding this to the Unity-Friends With Flair.

Supplies

Stamps:  (Unity)-Bitty Flower Background; (Hero Arts)-XO

Dies:  (Spellbinders)-Circles

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Cuttlebug-Embossing Folder, Seam Binding, Foam Adhesive

Finished Size:  4 1/4" x 3"

Have a wonderful day!

-Martha ♥

Mini Card

What a wonderful surprise to learn that my name was drawn in the Verve-Mojo Monday #296 Contest!

(I loved that sketch!  This was my entry.)

How generous of Verve Stamps, that I got to select a stamp set of my choice.

I selected the Take Note set, and I've used it today for the Verve-June Diva Dare-Puddles of Color.

The challenge is to use "Coloring and/or Painting", with the option of using "kraft" cardstock.

I painted pink acrylic paint on kraft cardstock, stamped with black ink,

stamped the hearts with white & pink acrylic paints, &

did some "crazy" stitching with my sewing machine.

I love making "mini-cards" (this one is approximately 3" x 3"), AND I love using "kraft" cardstock.

I'm also playing along with the Simon Says Stamp & Show...Challenge - Kraft.

Supplies

Stamps:  (Verve)-Take Note

Paper:  Kraft & White

Ink:  Archival-Jet Black

Acrylic Paints:  Baby Pink, Titanium White

Die:  (Spellbinders)-Long Scalloped Rectangles

Other:  Sewing Machine Stitching, Seam Binding, Button, Lace Trim, Hemp Cord

Thanks for your visit!

Happy crafting!

-Martha ♥

Sweet (Tag-Card)

Hello & Welcome!

I brushed on three different colors of acrylic paints on a die-cut tag,

did some stamping, and attached a second die-cut tag, to create my "Tag-Card".

(To be able to stamp "single" flowers, I actually cut one of the WPlus9 stamps.)

I was inspired by the lovely colors at WPlus9-Monday Mood Board #14.

Also, playing along with the Cloud 9-June Blog Hop.

Supplies

Stamps:  (WPlus9)-A Pocketful, A Pocketful Valentine

Dies:  (Sizzix)-Tim Holtz-Tag & Tie; (Spellbinders)-Small Tag; (PTI)-Eyelet Lace Border

Ink:  Archival-Black

Other:  Acrylic Paints, Watercolor Paper, Seam Binding, Embroidery Thread, Stickles

Thanks for your visit!

-Martha ♥

Love You

Welcome!

I'll be honest, flagged borders are just not my favorite.

But I thought I'd give it a try, since it's the technique Dawn McVey presented at

 PTI-Make It Monday #119-Flagged Borders.
Also, adding this to:
Simon Says...Masculine/Father's Day
CAS-ual Fridays-CFC104-Banners & Flags

Edited to Add:  The Mixy-Matchy Style Challenge at Moxie Fab World

Supplies

Stamp:  (Verve Stamps)-Happy Phrases

Paper:  (PTI)-Rustic Cream; (BasicGrey)-Little Black Dress

Dies:  (PTI)-Tag Sale #5, Double-Ended Banners

Impression Plate:  (PTI)-Herringbone

Ink:  VersaMark, Coffee-Archival Ink

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Hemp Cord, Button

Thanks for your visit!  Have a wonderful day!

-Martha ♥

Love You

Hello & Welcome!

Verve Stamps has some of the best sentiment sets & wonderful sketches on Mondays.

This is a card I made for my Dear Husband,

based on the sketch for the Mojo Monday #296 Contest.
Also, adding this to the Simon Says...Masculine/Father's Day.

This is the sketch.

Edited to Add:  Moxie Fab World - The Mixy-Matchy Style Challenge

Supplies

Stamp:  (Verve Stamps)-Happy Phrases

Paper:  (PTI)-Rustic Cream; (BasicGrey)-Little Black Dress

Die:  (Spellbinders)-Scalloped Circles

Other:  Burlap, VersaMark, Embossing Powder, Hemp Cord, Button

Thanks for your visit.

Happy crafting!

-Martha ♥

♥ YOU...

...JUST THE WAY YOU ARE.

Mini cards are just SO cute, and I enjoy making them!

(This one is 4 1/4" x 3".)

Don't you just love this Unity sentiment?

(♥ YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE.)

I made this for the following:
Unity - Friends With Flair

Simon Says Stamp & Show...Inspired by the Letter S

(I used a rectangular Spellbinders die.)
Simon Says...Masculine/Father's Day

Supplies

Stamps:  Unity; Hero Arts-Tweed Pattern

Die:  Spellbinders

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Glossy Accents, Foam Adhesive

Thanks for your visit!

Happy crafting!

Martha ♥

Cards For Maddy

My heart ♥ was moved when I saw this:  Cards For Maddy, at the Simon Says Stamp Blog.

 I knew I wanted to do my small part in sending Maddy some hugs.

I think I remember reading somewhere, that one of her favorite colors is purple.

I love making Tag-Cards, so that's what I made for her.

(It was difficult to photograph.  The color is actually lighter/brighter IRL than the way it appears in my photo.)

I'm also adding this to Simon Says...Anything Goes!

Supplies

Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-La Letter, Envelope Pattern, XO

Ink:  VersaMark, Dusty Concord-DI

Dies/Punch:  (Memory Box-SSS)-Fresh Daisies; (Sizzix-Tim Holtz)-Tag & Tie; (Spellbinders)-Small Tag; (MS)-Border Punch

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Seam Binding, Embroidery Thread

Thanks for your visit!

-Martha ♥

Song Bird

Howdy!

I've had a TJ Designs-Bird ATCs-Paper Pack for a LONG time, that I have NEVER used.

The pack contains 15-Collage pages that are 8 1/2" x 11".

(Am I the only one with unused items?)

Today is the day to put this collection to good use.

AND, since I really enjoy making "Tag-Cards", that's what I decided to make.

(I'll be sharing more creations with this collection, later.)

I'm adding this to the Simon Says...Anything Goes!

Supplies

Stamp:  (Hero Arts)-Large Canvas Stripes

Dies:  (Sizzix)-Tim Holtz-Tag & Tie; (Spellbinders)-Oval

Other:  Twine, Foam Adhesive

Finished Size:  4 3/4" x 2 3/8"

Thanks for your visit!

-Martha ♥