Spring like cards

I can’t believe it has been so long since I’ve shared a craft on my blog.   It seems like I just don’t have the time or inspiration or when I do hope to get crafty the weather is too rainy or windy to paint outside or take pictures in good light.

I finally have time and some sunshine today to help me take a few pictures of some of my latest cards so finally something to share here.

This card just says spring to me with the blues, pinks, flowers and just a touch of glitter.

 

This card base made this card quick and simple, an adhesive tag and some bling was all it needed.

I love the way this card opens up.  I used mounting tape to raise up the tag and to  give space for the right side of the card to tuck in to keep it closed.

This one I added some printed paper behind the sentiment tag.

A little ribbon and another tag were all I needed on this card too.

I love the neutral tone of this card with just a bit of shine from the tag and the flower.

 

I hope you are having a wonderful spring day.

Thanks for stopping by,

June

So cute I framed it twice

After giving you a sneak peak the other day of my latest craft I finally have a finished project to show you.  It is not what I imagined but I love the results.

After seeing this scrolled frame and other similar ones all around blogland and finding out they were only $3 at Michael’s I knew I had to get one, two or maybe a few more. 

I knew they would  be a prefect match for this….

The free Krylon Glitter Blast paint that I won on Mark Montano’s blog last month.  Just look at these wonderfully glittery caps.

 

I settled on one frame but that may be because by the time I got to Michael’s there was only this one and two oval ones left. ;)  I did find this cute little bird along with a few other ones and two birdcages so I imagined a sort of specimen art piece using all the birds and birdcages but couldn’t get it to look right.

I had this green frame already painted just waiting for an insert so I cut some mat board to size and added some self adhesive velour paper that I’ve had for years in my hoard supply stash.

The piece wasn’t large enough to cover the whole inside so I pieced it together but the seam was too visible for my liking.  Luckily I had this great pink bow in my stash waiting to be used.  I thought it helped say spring along with the green frame. 

I wish I could have captured the shine and shimmer of this glitter paint.

It just shines and makes me happy.

I love the subtle difference from the Silver Flash of the frame and the Sparkling Water of the bird.  I only did one thicker coat of paint on both of them.  Did I mention that I think I love this paint?

              Doesn’t this frame make you think of springtime?

 

Bring on the spring birds.

   

I decided to put this frame on my door since it won’t get wet and I get to see it every time I come home, what a wonderful soothing welcome.

I can’t wait to frame  the other three birds and the birdcages I have to bring a bit more glitter and springtime feeling to my apartment.

 

What have you been doing to decorate for spring?

June

I usually link to these fabulous parties:

 Feature Yourself Friday at Fingerprints on the Fridge 

Hodgepodge Friday at It's a Hodgepodge Life

Catch as Catch Can at My Repurposed Life 

Flaunt It Friday at Chic on a Shoestring 

Weekend Wrap Up at Tater Tots and Jello

 Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

 Anti-Procrastination Tuesdays at New Nostalgia 

Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design

 Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden

Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts

Hookin up at HOH

Hookin up at HOH

Sneak peak

I finally got some crafting done, well started.  I’m not sure exactly how this project will turn out so for now I have a sneak peak of my latest craft endeavor.

Isn’t it glittery?

Lots and lots of glitter.

  I can say my first test of the Krylon Glitter Blast paint I won from Krylon and Mark Montano’s blog is a success.  I think I found a new favorite product.

I hope to have a finished project to show you soon.

June

Floral thanks

I’ve been waiting for spring to come lately so working with floral papers helps me think spring just a little bit early.

I used the same papers as the thanks card here from yesterday.

I layered three of the floral die cuts and layered them over a die cut leaf and a foil sticker that I stamped with a thanks sentiment.

I love the ease of the coordinating die cuts.

For this card I used some foam to give the card an extra layer of depth.

The best part about this foam is that it is super soft and flexible so it should squish relatively flat for mailing but pop right back up.

 

What have you been doing to think spring?

 

June

I usually link to these fabulous parties:

 Feature Yourself Friday at Fingerprints on the Fridge 

Hodgepodge Friday at It's a Hodgepodge Life

Catch as Catch Can at My Repurposed Life 

Flaunt It Friday at Chic on a Shoestring 

Weekend Wrap Up at Tater Tots and Jello

 Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

 Anti-Procrastination Tuesdays at New Nostalgia 

Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design

 Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden

Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts

Hookin up at HOH

Floral thanks

I know I always seem to get lots of requests for thank you cards so they are something that I try to make often.  Here is my latest thanks card.

After Christmas I found a great paper pack with floral and vintage inspired prints that was on clearance.  I loved it so much I bought the cardstock pad, the scallop edge pack, the die cut floral pad and two packs of accents all in the same line.  It is the Flea Market line by Colorbok.  I think I was some of this at either Big Lots or Tuesday Morning so you may be able to find some on clearance or at a local discount store. 

This thanks cards is the first of what I am sure is going to be many cards made from this line of paper and accessories.

 

The rhinestone thanks has a lot more shine to it than I was able to capture in my pictures.  You might remember the thanks as one of the other deals I snagged after Christmas as well.

Have you found any crafty deals lately?

June

I usually link to these fabulous parties:

 Feature Yourself Friday at Fingerprints on the Fridge 

Hodgepodge Friday at It's a Hodgepodge Life

Catch as Catch Can at My Repurposed Life 

Flaunt It Friday at Chic on a Shoestring 

Weekend Wrap Up at Tater Tots and Jello

 Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

 Anti-Procrastination Tuesdays at New Nostalgia 

Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design

 Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden

Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts

Hookin up at HOH

No scissors required

I can’t believe it has been about a week since my last post.  I’m still trying to find time to be creative while working full time.  I just haven’t been crafting but made myself make something new to share today.

I made a black, white and cream card with one of the new the stamp and die sets I ordered online a couple weeks ago.  I love the chair and chandelier and am so happy that I didn’t have to cut them out with scissors!

I didn’t stamp the inside of this card yet but think it would be a great birthday, thinking of you or even an anniversary card.

I absolutely love the matching dies to give the stamps the perfect outline.

 

What do you think, would you have cut out these images by hand?  No?  Me neither but I can’t wait to stamp and die cut out more of these.

 

Hope your day is a creative one.

 

June

Happy Valentine’s Day

Here’s wising you lots of hugs and kisses

and a wonderful Valentine’s day.

Hope you have a great day.

June