Hellooo! When Pigs Fly Slider card

Hi friends,
Today I'm going to be earning my second badge for Camp Create at My Favorite Things.
The challenge is: Creating a slider card!

 Well, this is right up my alley because I luuuv interactive cards and anything that shakes or moves or has money in it *Ü*

Here's my card:

Not only is this a slider card, but it's also a shaped card *Ü* (I'm thinking extra brownie points, right?!) I used the Cloud Stax Dienamics (My Favorite Things) to create the cloud-shaped card base. Then, I used the Hog Heaven Stamp set and coordinating dies (MFT). It is ABSOLUTELY A-DOR-A-BLE! I stamped it with Antique Linen Distress Ink on Ranger Watercolor paper to do the no-line watercoloring technique. I used Distress markers in Spun Sugar and Antique Linen. I used a little Worn Lipstick Distress marker on the bow.
     I die cut the Hello There dies (MFT) from Silver glitter Deco Sheets (Tim Holtz) and cut a couple extra "o's". The sentiment comes from the Delicate Pretty Poppies stamp set (MFT). Finally, I scattered some silver star confetti and used my ice white Viva Decor pen to add the dots around the cloud. The little wings got a generous coating of Clear Spectrum Noir Sparkle pen.

Here are a couple more pics of the sweet little pig gliding through the cloud

 and here's the innie:

 The sentiment is also from Hog Heaven. The finished card measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" so it fits perfectly in a standard A2 envelope.

You will notice that the next few cards will all be "Thank You" cards because I have lots of sweet friends who were wonderfully kind for my birthday *Ü*

Thank YOU sow much for stopping by today!
I'm off to work on badge number 3!
Tootles,
Karli

Glitzy Glitter Polishes (Video!)

Hi friends,
Yes, I'm back so soon! and with another VIDEO! I know, stop the madness- lol, but it's true!

My Favorite Things is hosting Camp Create and today I'm earning my first badge:

Here's the card I created:

 I used Martha Stewart fine glitter on the die cut nail polish bottles (Taylored Expressions). First, I placed some Stick-It adhesive to the white cardstock and die cut the bottles so there would be adhesive on them. I die cut the tops in black cardstock.

Here's the innie:

The video will walk you through the steps of how this card was created so I invite you to watch it below or on my YouTube channel----> HERE.

Note: I forgot to mention in the video, that I sprayed all the glittered bottles with hair spray to set the glitter.

Thanks so much for stopping by today & I hope you enjoy the video.
Until next time... I'm off to earn my second badge!
Tootles,


THE 411
Stamps: Gumball Greetings, Kind Thanks (MFT)
Dies: Nail Polish (Taylored Expressions), Thanks (Simon Says Stamp), Blueprints 29 (MFT), Basic Set (Mama Elephant)
Paper: Neenah Solar White cs, True black cs (PTI)
Other: Martha Stewart Glitter Set of 24: Garnet, Fire Opal, Yellow Barite, Peridot, Lapis Lazuli, Charoite   Prisma Glitter (Hero Arts),  Black Soot Distress Paint
Distress Inks: Candied Apple, Carved Pumpkin, Squeezed Lemonade, Mowed Lawn, Blueprint Sketch, Wilted Violet

For Dad (Video)

Hello there friends,
I'm back with one more Father's Day card with a video!
Here's the card:

I used the Dad + Me stamp set and coordinating dies (Lawn Fawn) for most of the images. I used Brusho colors to create the background (which is so colorful and pretty in real life!) I was inspired by these beautiful cards by my crafty pal, Lisa, where she used Brushos. I picked up a few colors to see if I liked them and WOW!!! They're amazing! It's like the magic of heat embossing lol *Ü* I found that using Brushos was a very organic and effortless way to create the background and despite my Type A,  NO loosey goosey style, these were super fun to work with *Ü* Yes, you will be seeing these again!

Here's a peek of the innie:

I did use the mirror image stamping technique to get the little moose facing Dad moose. I tried it a few ways but ultimately, I thought using the mirror image stamp I showed in the video (as well as in my previous video) gave the best results.

Well, the video will walk you through the card-making process so I invite you to watch it below
or on my YouTube channel ----> HERE.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.
Until next time...
Tootles,
Karli


The 411 
Stamps: Dad+Me, Mom+Me, Woodgrain Backdrops (Lawn Fawn), Mirror image stamo (Rubber Stampede)
Ink: Black Licorice Hybrid, Chocolate Brown Hybrid (My Favorite Things), Wild Wasabi, Pistachio Pudding, Crumb Cake (SU)
Paper: Neenah Desert Storm cardstock, Mohawk Bright White 110lb cs, Strathmore 500 series watercolor paper
Copics Used: E55, E57, E59
Brusho Colors: Leaf Green, Turquoise

For PaPa (Video)

Hi friends,
 I have a Father's Day card for my sons' grandpa to share today along with a video of how it came together.
Here's the card:

 and the innie:

  I used a Mirror Image stamp (from Rubber Stampede) I've had forever and a day so, I don't know if it is available. However, Paper Smooches and So Suzy Stamps offer versions of the mirror image stamp. I used the mirror image stamp so both cubs are facing PaPa bear. It's a tricky process using that mirror image stamp! But here are a couple of tips I have for you:
1) Using Versafine Onyx Black ink gave the cleanest, darkest impression.
2) Press DOWN FIRMLY on the image to transfer without rubbing or shifting the paper.
3) Use a Copic multiliner (if using Copics) to trace the image so it looks like the original image.

I will apologize in advance about the coloring part of the video... as some of it was out of frame... ok, a lot was out of frame :( lol. but you're not missing much...it was super simple coloring.

Here's the video:
Or watch it on my YouTube Chanel ---> HERE.

I thought this would be a great stamp set for PaPa's card since he and the boys go on fishing trips with him *Ü*

If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section and I will do my best to reply.

Thank so much for stopping by and watching. *Ü*
Tootles,
 
The 411:
Stamps: Lawn Fawn: Dad+Me, Woodgrain Backdrops, Mirror Image stamp from Rubber Stampede
Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans
Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay pen, Neenah Desert Storm cs, Neenah Solar White cs
Copic Colors: Fish: E08, Y08  Hat: YG63, B45   Bears: E55, E57, E59

ConGRADulations!

Hi friends,
I'm back to share some graduation cards.
Here's the first:

I've created this type of card before because it comes together pretty quickly. The "congrats" die is from Taylored Expressions. It opens to reveal the white shirt inside which is where you'd write a message. (You can find a link to a tutorial on how to make this card at the end of this post.)

Here's card #2:

I used Blueprints 28 (My Favorite Things) to create a Peek-a-Boo Lift up flap Shaker card.

I also used By the Numbers Dienamics (MFT) and the Congrats die (Taylored Expressions).

Lift the flap to reveal the shaker:

 I added a strip of the Graduation Border (Taylored Expressions) and added some graduation confetti.

Card #3:

This uses my school colors. I used the Graduation Border again (TE) and only adhered the strip so that the graduates popped off the page a bit.

Here's another peek:

Here's the innie:

The congratulations die is from Simon Says Stamp.

Here are a few of the envelopes I decorated:

I used the Calli Letters stamp set (Mama Elephant) for the names. I really like how they look & it was quite easy to do! I added the Twine & Bows dies (Pretty Pink Posh) to add a finishing touch.

If you're interested in the tute for the first graduation card, you can find it ---> HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.
Have a great week!
Tootles,

Thank You, from your teacher

Hi there friends,
It's the last week of school for me so needless to say, I've been a busy little teacher! I have a few students who I wanted to give a little gift for all-around awesomeness *Ü*

I created 16 gift card holders in all--- 12 for In-N-Out and 4 for Starbucks. So, with so many to make (all in only a couple of days) I must have kept them CAS, right? Well... you decide...

Here's the Starbucks gift card design:

 I used the Cool Cup Dienamics and Stay Cool stamp set (My Favorite Things). I die cut the Frappuccino cup out of acetate and used my Adirondack Alcohol Inks to add the color. I love how that gives it translucency! I stamped the sentiment (which reads, "You Are Sweet") with Olive Green Staz-On ink. I used a Starbucks stamp I bought while in Las Vegas years ago, to create the custom pattern paper.

Here's the innie:

 and a pic of all four:

 I thought these came out pretty cool! *Ü*

Next are the ones I created for the In-N-Out gift cards:

I used the Fast Food Set Sizzlits (Sizzix) for the burger and fries. I thought it would take me too long to die cut each part from colored cardstock so to make life a bit easier, I used my Copics to do some quick coloring. I used Squeezed Lemonade and Scattered Straw Distress inks on the fries. I also added some Glossy Accents to the burger to give it the look of juiciness *Ü*

Here's a closer peek:

The gingham paper I created with the Gingham Backdrops stamp (Lawn Fawn). The "Thanks" die cut is from the Sentimental Ellements Dies (Avery Elle). I think you'll be delighted to know I used my MISTI a lot--- I mean A LOT to create these. I was sooooo glad to have it! Yes, you were all right...

 and the innie:

 Here's a bunch:

And the finishing touch on the back:

This is how I personalize all of my cards. I bought & created this custom stamp through expressionery.com, in case you wanted to create your own for your handcrafted creations *Ü*

I also had a few Graduation cards to make which I'll be sharing soon. I thought this was plenty for one post, lol.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today!
Until next time, friends...
Tootles,

Happy Mother's Day!

Hi friends,
Happy Mother's Day to all! Just popping in to share the Mother's Day card I created for my Grammy from the boys and I.
Here it is:

I used the Mom + Me stamp set and coordinating dies (lawn Fawn). I colored the grandma owl and baby owl with Copics. I decided to take some of the sentiments and have them be reasons why Grandmas are the BEST! I went with this look because my Grammy is just heavenly! *Ü* especially her cooking!!! The background was ink blended with Distress Inks. The clouds are from the Clouds Dienamics (My Favorite Things). Last I scattered some holographic stars in the sky.

I am a couple of weeks away from closing out another year at Hogwarts so it's been a very busy time! I am going to be missing from the blog-o for a while, but I'm not teaching summer school, so I'll have extra crafty time on my hands *Ü*

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Until next time...
Tootles,