Creative Card Crew DT Project Video

Today, I filmed my first process video. I'm slowly getting up the courage to share my work. The video isn't the best, I had a bit of trouble "finding" the camera, especially when I'm showing things up close. Still, not too bad for my first. 

So, my DT submission at Creative Card Crew a A2, top-folding card.

Here is a picture of the finished card. 

As you will see, I added the banners after I made the video. I got so into filming, I forgot the theme of this week's challenge. LOL

The sponsor for challenge #92 Banners/Flags is

A Day for Daisies.

Prize: $12 gift voucher

Now for the video,  (My channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Time2FlyAway/videos)

I used the Fairy Hello digital image. I printed it on Copic X-Press It Blending Card and colored it using Copic markers. 

The rest of the papers are from the July 2015 Card Kit. The flower is from Michael's and the ribbon is from my stash.

I am planning to make more process videos. I learned a lot making this one. With practice, I'm hoping they get better. If you are a YouTuber, I'm in the market for an inexpensive camera to shoot my videos. I used my iPhone for this one, but I would like to have a camera I can leave in my craftroom. 

I guess, that's about it. Please leave a comment giving me suggestions on how to improve on my next video.

Until then, thanks for stopping by,

Dana

Creative Card Crew Challenge 91 Die Cutting

The next challenge at Creative Card Crew is Die Cutting. I own quite a few dies, but for some reason I rarely use them. I used a combination of die sets to create this card. The image is from Morgan Fitzsimons at Morgan's Artworld. I love her designs, especially her portrait images. This digital stamp is called Ragamuffin Kids.

Sponsored by

Morgan's Art World

Prize 3 Digi Images

I used several different mediums for this image. I began by printing the image on heavy weight cardstock. I began by coloring her skin with Copic markers in E0000, E000, and E01.

I then switched to my Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors. I painted the rest of the image using this set. Once this was dry, I used the Sakura Gelly Roll pens in metallic, and white to add a bit of dimension to the flowers. I die cut the image and the background yellow piece using Spellbinders Ovals dies and the purple piece using Spellbinders Lacey Ovals.

I then die cut the background layers using MFT Blueprints 1 and 11. I wrapped this with white satin ribbon from my stash. I popped the oval image up on the card with foam tape.

I found this flower in my stash. I made it several years ago using my Silhouette Cameo. It had a blue center, but I removed the brad and replaced it with pink to match the rest of the card.

I wanted to use my Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen to add shimmer to the flowers, but it was completely empty. Guess I need another one. Other than that, I was pleased with the card overall. My water coloring skills could use a bit of practice, but it turned out pretty nice.

I hope to see your creations over at our Creative Card Crews challenge blog. Until then, thanks for stopping by and happy crafting.

Dana

Creative Card Crew Challenge 90 - Clean and Simple (CAS)

Even though this Creative Card Crew challenge is a CAS challenge, it was probably one of the more difficult for me to tackle. I wanted so much to add layers of patterned paper and embellishments, but I stuck with a simple colored image from the Floral Tea Set digi set from Imagine That!

I decided to step away from my Copic markers and try my hand at colored pencils. I'm not sure I achieved the look I was going for, but I don't think it is too bad for my first attempt.

I layered the image panel on a piece of DCWV pink glitter paper and then popped that panel up on a piece of Basic Grey cardstock from Stampin' Up. 

That's it, clean and simple. Now for your chance to participate and possibly win some free digital images of your own.

This challenge is sponsored by the fabulous Kris of Imagine That! Go there to see lots of cuteness!

Sponsored by:
Imagine That!

Prize: 3 Digi's

I want to add a little note to say I will be posting tons of mini album and cards for sale in the "For Sale" section of this blog. I'm also moving my craft room (just can't make my current space work) to a smaller room in my main living area. So I will also be posting some destash items there as well. Keep you eye out for some crafty goodness.

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting,

Dana

Creative Card Crew Challenge #89 White on White

Our next challenge over at Creative Card Crew is White on White. You can use only white with no image or have the image be the only color on the card. I chose the latter.

The White on White Challenge is Sponsored by,

Marianne Designs

I began by printing this beautiful Sabrina image by Saturated Canary on Copic X-Press It Blending Card. I colored the image using Copic Markers. Since the image only had a couple of dots for the nose, I tried a new technique that indicates the bridge of the nose with the light coming from in front of the image. I even impressed my self, it wasn't as hard as it looks. I really like the results.

I embossed the base card using a Cuttlebug folder that has clean strips. I cannot find the name of the folder anywhere. If I do, I will link it below.

I die cut the image using Spellbinders Twenty. I used various dies to cut all of the other components (see supplies list below).

I used the flower dies from MFT's Blueprints 5 to cut multiple flowers. I stacked them and added a pearl brad from The Paper Studio. 

Honestly, I was a bit intimidated by this challenge. I've never attempted a one color card. These types of cards rely on texture to make them pop. I'm not sure if my first attempt was the best, but I love it.

Please join us for the White on White challenge over at Creative Card Crew. Until then, thanks for stopping by and happy crafting.

Dana Desmond

Products List

• The Paper Studio Heavy Weight Cardstock
• Saturated Canary Sabrina
• MF Die-namics Blueprints 5
• MFT Die-namics Medium Fancy Flourish 
• MFT Die-namics Stitched Scallop Edges
• Spellbinders Shapeabilities Die D-Lites Corner Flourish
• Spellbinders Labels Twenty
• Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

MoJo Monday Challenge 266

After a long break, I'm back with a MoJo Monday card challenge. I colored this CC Designs Ice Cream Lucy stamp a few weeks ago and couldn't find the right project for her to call home, until now.

 

I colored the image with Copic Markers.

 

All papers are from My Mind's Eye Vanity Fair 6x6 pack.

 

 

Materials

• Stamps: CC Designs Ice Cream Lucy, Amy R Sweet Sentiments
• Cardstock: Stampin' Up Very Vanilla
• Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Vanity Fair
• Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black and Desert Sand, Distress Vintage Photo
• Flower: Prima
• Tools: Stampin' Up Scallop Border Punch, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting,

Dana Desmond

Celebrating My Favorite Holiday with a Mojo Monday Challenge

My most favorite holiday of the year, HALLOWEEN. Maybe its because I'm an October baby or possibly because it's so darn FUN! Either way, I love to make Halloween cards. Unfortunately, Halloween isn't a huge card giving holiday.  

 

So, I'm always looking for a good reason to do a Halloween project and when I opened my e-mail this morning and got a look at this week's Mojo Monday sketch, I knew that was the perfect reason.

 

 

 

Since I was a Stampin' Up demonstrator this past year (no longer part of that crew), all of my Halloween supplies are from Stampin' Up. I started by stamping this sweet image from Greeting Card Kids with Momento Tuxedo Black on Copic X-Press It cardstock. I colored it with Copic markers. Using Classic Circles Spellbinders Dies and Classic Scallops Dies, I cut the image, mat and scalloped circle.

 

I followed the sketch pretty closely.

 

 

I couldn't find flowers in my stash that were the right color. So, I used a couple of EK Success punches and made my own. The leaves were created using a flower punch from Stampin' Up.

 

 

A Sakura Star Dust pen was the perfect tool to add sparkly stars to the night sky. I imaged the light coming from the upper left and figured the highlights wouldn't be too strong because it's night. I'm not the greatest when it comes to light direction, but I'm trying to do a light study on all of my images before I start coloring (biggest thing I learned in my Intermediate Copic Class). 

 

I add another flower and a sentiment (Studio G from Wal-mart).

 

I love how this turned out and will probably take this to work as part of my Halloween decorations.

 

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting,

Dana Desmond

 

Materials

 

Stampin' Up - Cardstock (Rich Razzelberry, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie) Patterned Paper, Greeting Card Kids stamp, Rich Razzelberry  Satin Ribbon, Brads

Spellbinders - Classic Circles die, Classic Scallop die

Punches - EK Success Retro Flower Large, Retro Flower Small, Embossed Scallop

Momento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copic Markers

Sakura Star Dust Gel Pen

 

Peachy Challenge 05 - Just Cards Challenge - Friendship Submission

Wow! Two posts in one day!
I've been wanting to get back into the challenges, so I went challenge crazy this weekend. This card is for the Peachy Challenge 05 Just Cards Challenge. The criteria, a card for a friend. All materials are from Stampin' Up, except the black glitter.

I started with a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock cut to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, folded to 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. I put a strip of score tape across the card, but didn't remove the paper. I used the Full Heart punch to add a heart-shaped window. Using the Heart to Heart stamp set, I heat embossed the "Friend" image on Real Red cardstock. I punched this out with the Full Heart punch and added it to the inside of the card so it would show through when the card was closed.

I punched a bunch of hearts out of the Love Letters Designer paper using the Heart Trio punch. I removed the liner from the score tape and placed the hearts on the tape. I added Martha Stewart fine glitter in onxy to the exposed tape.

I finished the card by adding faux stitching with my Gelly Roll white gel pen.

Don't forget to enter my Blog Anniversary and 10,000 Hits give away. To enter, comment on this post: http://danasimaginationcreations.blogspot.com/2012/02/10000-hits-and-1-year-anniversary.html.

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting,

Dana Desmond

"Colors Of Love" Whimsical Wednesday Challenge Submission

It's been a while since I entered any card challenges, but when I saw this week's Whimsical Wednesday's color challenge I couldn't resist. The challenge is to make a project using red, white, and another color of your choice. I chose brown as my second color.

 All cardstock is from Stampin' Up. The patterned paper is from DCWV Christmas collection from 2010. The ribbon is from Stampin' Up. I used the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder to emboss the white cardstock running down the middle of the card.

I did a combination of Copic coloring and paper piecing on this image from Fiskars. I've been looking at this stamp set for a while because I'm such a coffee addict. I love the sayings with this set. I used my Spellbinder Classic Ovals and Classic Scallop dies to cut the center focal point.

 

Don't forget to enter my Blog Anniversary and 10,000 Hits give away. To enter, enter a comment on this post: http://danasimaginationcreations.blogspot.com/2012/02/10000-hits-and-1-year-anniversary.html.

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting,

Dana Desmond

Peachy Keen Stamp Challenge #46

I'm back with another Peachy Keen Stamp challenge submission. The sketch for this challenge can be found at http://peachykeenstampschallenge.blogspot.com/.

 All papers are Papertrey Ink. The patterned paper is from the Egg Hunt pack. I used my Gypsy to weld the shadows of the duck and umbrella. I cut this in light blue. I cut the remaining layers, inked the edges using Stampin' Up Classic ink and assembled the focal point.

I used Peachy Keen Critter Faces PK-745 for the duck's face. I used my white Gelly Roll pen to color the eyes and add stitching to the umbrella. I colored the beak with a colored pencil. The raindrops are epoxy stickers I found at Michael's  for $.49.


 

The sentiment is from The Paper Studio-Card Sayings. I used my Spellbinders Labels to cut, emboss and ink the tag. I ran a strip of Papertrey Ink ribbon around the focal point.

This card could be used for so many purposes. It would make a great baby card.

Thanks for stopping by,
Dana Desmond

WOOHOO!! Just a few lines to brag

I couldn't believe it when I opened my e-mail and saw I was the winner of the Peachy Keen LFIF X's and O's challenge (Here's my winning entry). I can't wait to receive my prize. There were so many great entries, I didn't think I had a chance. How awesome!!! I'm having a hard time wiping the smile off of my face. LOVE MY PEACHY KEEN STAMPS.

This is just the "wind in my sails" moment I needed to get motivated. So, craft room, here I come!

Dana ;-)

P.S. I've been eyeballing Emma's new stamps over at My Creative Time. From what I understand, they are made by the same company as Peachy Keen Stamps, so you know they are great quality. Emma's stamps have some very cute sayings that would work on many different projects.

Peach Keen Stamps Sketch Challenge #44

First I have to apologize for being MIA for the last couple of days. The snow here put me a little behind, so I wasn't able to do much crafting. Last night I went to my Stampin' Up club meet and felt so inspired, I came home and made several projects. I will post those over the next few days, as well as the projects we made at my club meet.

But first I have to post a card I made for the Peachy Keen Stamps Sketch Challenge. I made this Thursday night, but this is the first chance I've gotten to post it. Click here to see the criteria for this challenge. I'm going to list materials first. Hopefully, this will make the directions a little shorter.

Materials:

• Papers: Stampin' Up cardstock, DCWV
• Ink: Stampin' Up, Gelly Roll Pen
• Tools: Cricut, Gypsy, Cuttlebug,
  Swirls Folder
• Cartridge:
  Mini Monsters
• Stamps: Papertrey Ink, Peachy Keen Stamps,
• Die: Papertrey Ink
• Embellishements: Stickles, Ribbon from Walmart

I started with a A2 size card (4 1/4 x 5 1/2) base in white. I cut a piece of pink paper at 4 x 5 1/4 and ran it through my Cuttlebug using the Swirls folder. I inked the edges using red ink. I adhered this to the front of the cardstock. I cut a piece of patterned paper at 2 1/2 x 3. I attached this to the middle right of the card. I added a strip of black cardstock cut at 1 1/2 x 4. On top of that I added a strip of red cardstock measuring 1 1/4 x 4. I added a white ribbon to this and a bow.

I cut my mini monster at 3" using the Mini Monsters cartridge. I stamped the face using the Critter Faces from Peachy Keen Stamps. I love the lashes. I'm going to have to invest in the Lashes faces. I popped the mini monster up on the upper right of the card.

I cut the tickets with with the Papertrey Ink tickets die. I used the coordinating, Just the Ticket, stamp set and added the images to the front of the die cut piece. Tickets are so hot right now and this set comes with 3 border styles, several greetings, and coordinating images. You could actually use this die with any stamp set in your stash. You can expect to see this in quite a few of my projects.

I inked the edges of the tickets using red ink and added it to the front of the card as my sentiment. When I finished with the card, the red strip didn't look quite right. I realized it needed hearts to tie in the patterned paper, but I don't have a heart stamp small enough, so I used my Gelly Roll pen and free handed them. Last I added Christmas Red Stickles to the heart.

I love how the mini monster looks like he's asking for a huge hug. Who would have thought a Halloween cartridge could work for Valentine's Day.

Leave me comments, letting me know you stopped by. Thanks!
Dana Desmond

Stamp TV Sketch Challenge-STVSKSP9

Another sketch challenge submission for StampTV.  Click here to see this week's sketch.

I started with patterned paper from Me and My Big Ideas. I chose coordinating cardstock from Papertrey Ink in Spring Rain and Sweet Blush. I used the Swiss Dots and my Cuttlebug to emboss a 4 x 5 1/4 piece of Sweet Blush cardstock. I attached this to the 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card base. I added the corner piece of patterned paper.

I cut the focal image using the Storybook Cricut cartridge at 3". The image is from the Greeting Cards Kid set from Stampin' Up. I colored this using my small collection of Copic Sketch Markers. I layered the focal image together and using Stampin' Up Dimensionals I added this to the top center portion of the card.

I use my Decorative Labels Spellbinders dies to cut the greeting tag out of Spring Rain cardstock. I added stamped my sentiment in Basic Black ink from Stampin' Up using the Fiskars Sentiments stamp set. I added a couple of silver brads and popped it up on the front of the card.

Thanks for stopping by,
Dana Desmond

Stamp TV Color Challenge

I decided to participate in my first color challenge. StampTV.com is hosting one with the colors Red, Yellow, and Turquoise.

For a change up, I embossed the Martha Steward butterflies in black on watercolor paper. Then I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink and yellow water color to add color to each of the butterflies. Then I cut them out.

I used Forever Young Cricut cartridge to cut the layers of the flower. I attached it together using a glimmer brad. I cut a piece of red cardstock at 5 1/4 x 4 and a turquoise piece at 5 x 3 3/4. I used my Cuttlebug and the D'vine Swirls folder on the turquoise cardstock and I layered this on the red cardstock. I added ribbon around this piece and attached it to a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 card base.

I attached the butterflies and flower using glue dots. With my Sakura Gelly Roll Medium White Pen I added stitching to the flower and around the entire card.I added red Stickles to the small butterfly to bring the red into the butterfly.

Thanks for stopping by,

Dana Desmond