Shaker Cards that won't FAIL!

I've had several people ask what I use to create my shaker cards.  

I don't use shaker frames. 

Or Stampin' Dimensionals.....

I like to have a really firm area underneath my card front layer.  When I've used Stampin' Dimensionals on a large area, I notice that some areas cave in easily.

My solution?

Fun Foam.  

Yep.  Like what your kids use to craft with.  

It's sturdy, and will cover a large area.  Plus it's inexpensive, cuts like a dream, and keeps your card from having sinking spots.

Here's a video tutorial to show you exactly how easy this is to use!

Hope you like the video!  Let me know if you think this is helpful in the comments below.

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Flower Patch & Flower Fair dies from Stampin' Up!

April Showers bring May Flowers - right?

Well.....it was still snowing in April....and May! At least it was here in Iowa.  So we are really JUST getting into full bloom here, in JUNE!  

But that's okay, because with the new (and much loved) photopolymer set - Flower Patch, I can create flowers any day of the week, in whatever color I'm in the mood for.  And they are BEAUTIFUL!

The Flower Fair die makes cutting these a breeze....

Because they are photopolymer, it's a breeze to see where you are stamping, and you can layer the stamped images quite easily.  Check out those leaves.  Super simple.

I layered all of the flowers onto a piece of Typeset Specialty DSP that I tore and roughed up a bit.  This DSP is lightweight and has the feel of old book pages.  With that in mind, don't be afraid to "dog-ear" your paper either....

Wouldn't this card make your day?

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Mosaic Madness...

Are you ready to have a great day? 
Maybe your day has been great already?  

Whatever the case - it's a great day to have a great day!!!

For today's card I used the sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch!  I already had Mosaic Madness out on my table, so thought I'd challenge myself a bit for this one.  

The only change I would have made to this, would be to change the card base color.  It needs to be more springy!  Maybe Pear Pizzazz or Coastal Cabana??  I was trying NOT to use the same ol' colors that I always do...maybe I should have stuck with my gut???

Anyway....go on and have yourself a great day!  And stamp something while you're at it!

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Freshly Made Sketches Play Along!

I decided to play along with the crew over at Freshly Made Sketches again this week. 

This one kind of stumped me a bit, and my end product didn't quite turn out the way I wanted it to, so I may try again....MAYbe!  Like I said, the sketch stumped me a bit...

Here's the sketch:

Looks simple enough - right??  

Sometimes MY problem is that I get it set in my head what stamp set I want to use, and then it just doesn't seem to work out the way I envisioned it!  

For this card - I pulled out the new-ish Photopolymer Set from Stampin' Up! - Sans & Stripes.  I hadn't inked up the set at all and wanted to do something fun with it.  

So, I tested the word SPRING on a piece of scrap paper using both the solid and striped alpha images.  Bleh - didn't like it.  Then I opted for just the solid - and in "Shine".  It was better.  

I used a scrap that I die cut with my Silhouette (using one of the sunburst images) to sponge on the yellow rays. - that worked great!  Then I took the line image that comes in Sans & Stripes to stamp the line over the rays.  That seemed to add just what the rays needed.

I intended to use a spiral flower on the card - but I wasn't feeling it once I placed it there.  I had these Petite Petals images already stamped and punched on my desk from another project and decided to put them to good use.   

In the end, the card turned out ok.

Sorry about the off photo - it was gloomy in Iowa today.....and tomorrow sounds worse - we are expecting snow.  UGH!!!!  Mother Nature needs something for her mood swings, I tell you what!!! Monday, Aubrie wore shorts because it was 73.  Today - we're in sweatshirts again. To top it off, we could end up with 3-4 inches of snow by Friday morning.  I'm so over winter, it's not even funny!

Alright - enough complaining about the weather!  Soon I'll be upset that it's so hot!  Can't win in Iowa!

Have a fab day everyone!

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So Very Grateful - Spring Trends

Tomorrow is spring!  And today's card screams spring!!!  

Hip. Hip. Hooray!

This one was fun to create.  I started out with the So Very Grateful stamp set and some watercolor paper.  I stamped the image with Stazon ink, and then watercolored with my ink pads and an Aqua Painter.  

Then I stamped the sentiment from Four You, again with Stazon ink.

What you might not see in the picture above is the fun part of this card.  

Can you tell what I did in the photo below?

Maybe this photo shows it better:

I used the Chevron stamp and inked it up with Versamark, then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.

Doesn't that give this a fun look?  I'm kinda smitten with it!  Would love to know what you think....leave me some comments!~~~~

Meanwhile - I'd also like to add that I'm submitting this to a couple of online challenges - 
1) The Paper Players - Clean & Simple Spring.  
2) Freshly Made Sketches - for the sketch. 
You should check out the challenges and play along!

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Manic Monday - week 10!

I'm back today with another Manic Monday post!  Quick cards are the name of the game, and this one is pretty quick.  

I actually saw a similar card to the one I've created here by Heather Campbell and decided to CASE it with Stampin' Up! supplies.  

I really like the pop of black against those soft colors in the Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper.  

I hope that you liked today's card and video!  Be sure to check back for more great inspiration!

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March Card Cafe Sneak Peeks...

Hey there! 

I've got a couple of quick sneak peeks for this weekend's Card Cafe.

What is Card Cafe?  It's easy - I've got 10 cards cut, prepped; ready for you to stamp and put together.  You pick which cards you want to make.  You can make 5 cards or all 10 - or any in between.  The fee is 5 cards for $10, each additional card you make is $1.50.  *OR* Place an order and you can make as many cards as you want for free!

This class takes place on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9am - 1pm at Denison Municipal Utilities in Denison, IA. ( you work at your own pace - no need to feel rushed!)  All are welcome to join us!  We have a great time....lots of laughs, lots of stamping!  Contact me if you'd like learn more.

So - here are a couple of the cards that you can choose to make.

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Manic Monday....

....I know.  I know.   It's Tuesday.  I had the video all done and ready to post - but yesterday was a, well, MONDAY!  Things went wrong left and right.  I can prove it in the video!!!  Watch for yourself!

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