Nikki Sivils "Summer" Happy Birthday Cards

Hello again!

Here are my last creations using Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker's "Summer" collection. I made two (2) birthday cards from what's left of the papers, and what makes me giddy about these is that one's pink (girly) and the other one's blue (boy). Teehee! :D

TGIF!

Materials used: NSS Summer patterned papers, white cardstock, EK Success happy birthday stickers, Bo Bunny flowers, Ranger liquid pearl, Ranger distress ink, Martha Stewart puncher, Shabby Green Door twine, local leaf, brad, ribbon and buttons.

Birthday Card for Mom

My mother will celebrate her 65th birthday next month and I decided to make a special hand-made card for her. :)

This was my last creation out of Crate Paper's Random collection kit. I was able to make 6 layouts and 5 cards. Lovely!!!

Three-layered flowers of Prima, with a brad on the center. I outlined mini-dots on the biggest flower using Ranger liquid pearl in baby blue. The outer portions of the card were also applied with liquid pearls in gold and white opal. The top flower, on the other hand, was inked using Ranger distressing ink in tumbled glass.


The "65th" chipboards were first applied with gesso. They actually had a design that didn't fit my card, so I covered it up with gesso. Then I embossed them in yellow embossing powder, sprayed with Maya Road's iridescent pearl mist and dried with heat gun.


Lastly, my ever fave Martha Stewart monarch butterfly punch as added accent to my card.


Have a blessed Sunday. :)

Cards for Mother's Day

Mother's day is still four months away but I felt the designs I was able to create on these cards make them perfect for that occasion.

As promised in my previous post, here are the hand-made cards that I made out of the scraps from Crate Paper's Random kit which we used in our LSS class held last November 2011.





Flowers, also hand-crafted
Hey, take a look at my DIY flowers! I got the inspiration from Vicky's flower tutorials. Check out her blog! She has lots of flower tutorials on the right sidebar.



Detailed paper cutting
Crate's Random papers had lots of designs that I decided to "fussy" cut them, such as this beautiful bird...


...and the red, pink, orange and white flowers in various sizes.



Notice the pink butterflies above? I speckled them with Jo Sonja gold dust. Love the effect!

That's it for today. Enjoy the rest of the week!

I'm Back.... with a Card :D

So sorry to have neglected my blog... again! I also haven't scrapped nor created anything for more than a month. The new house is still taking much of my time, plus, my company has also moved to its new office building last month as well.

Anyway, I was able to create this card last Saturday but was only able to take a photo today. It's a simple and fast one, just so I would be able to satisfy my desire to create something! LOL My mom also used up all my previous Christmas card creations so I need to replenish my stock. Hahaha!

I was also able to fit into my schedule the Crate Random workshop by Iris at our LSS. I'll post my LOs asap. Promise! :D

Materials used: DCWV white and green cardstocks, Prima flowers, Pink Paislee stamp, Fancy Pants patterned paper, Ranger stickles (holly), Ranger distress ink, Tsukineko ink, gold string.

Thinking of You (Card)

I read about the latest challenge at the blog of one of my fave scrapbooking brands, Nikki Sivils, and of course, I participated. :D

The challenge, scrap a size you don't normally scrap.


Instead of the usual layout, I created a card. A circle-shaped card! :D

Now, my usual cards' sizes are either square or rectangle. So this one's truly a first! :D

I used the following NS products: patterned papers from Blueberry Hill, We Are Family and Beatrice collections; journaling spot, warm cord brad and burlap button.

Other materials used are white cardstock, local lace and leaves, AAS wooden butterfly and craft wire, Ranger liquid pearl, stickles and distress inks, Martha Stewart puncher, chipboard frame, acrylic paint and hand-made lace flowers.

The two white lace flowers with green brad in the center are my hand-made creations, by the way. :D


In addition, the three-layered flowers (light orange, violet, dark orange) were among the pack of flowers that I won during a Nikki Sivils scrapbook class held in our LSS, Lasting Impressions. This prize, according to NS DT Ria Mojica, came from Nikki herself. So, in a way, this 3-layered flower also makes it a NS product. Hehehe. :D

A close-up on the sentiment, "Thinking of You." I created this card for my bestfriend, Rowena, who's currently based in Bangkok, Thailand, for her birthday this coming October 29th. I hope she receives this in the mail in time!


Before I end this post, please notice the little beaver inside the frame. I just find her sooo cute. LOL


That's it! Gotta go!

Enjoy the weekend. :)

A Very Happy Day (Card)

Here's a third card that I was able to make last weekend. Materials used were from the scrapbooking class which showcased Nikki Sivils' We Are Family line.

I cut out this group of kites and used foam tape for that added 'pop' effect.


Ranger Liquid Pearls in white opal were applied to create the dotted outline border on the blue cardstock base, as well as on the sentiment.


TFL!

Card - Hello

Hi there! Just another quickie post.

I made a card this time, out of Coordinates Collections' January Amish Quilt kit, featuring Cosmo Cricket's Circa 1934 line. I still have enough materials left out of the kit to create a third 12x12 layout.

It's a simple card with a simple sentiment, ("Hello"), that can be used for any occasion, and I plan to send this to an overseas-based friend for her birthday next month.

The glossy white cardstock was sprayed with Tattered Angels glimmer mist in spanish moss. The felt alpha stickers are from AC Thickers.

Enjoyed creating this triple layered medallion. Distressed the edges and added baker's twine and pearl brad in the center:


Double layered punched edges, which were also distressed:



Thanks for visiting and thanks for looking! :D

Card - Friend

Just a very quickie post.

I was able to create this card (and a 12x12 layout) over the weekend. Yipee! :D

Instead of spraying the Maya Road iridescent pearl mist, I painted it on the black cardstock to get that midnight dreamy effect. Love it! :D


Did a lot of fussy cutting on the flowery branch and put Ranger Liquid pearls in the middle of every flower. Those two ribbon flowers with crystals, on the other hand, were among my DIY creations.


Materials used: DCWV cardstocks, Colorbok patterned papers and stickers, Ranger liquid pearl, Maya Road iridescent pearl mist, EK scallop puncher, Martha Stewart decorative edge puncher, Prima crystals, local ribbon and paper cord.

My two boys (hubby and son) are still recuperating from cough and colds. Fortunately they're on the road to recovery.

Gotta go! :D

P.S.
Photos above were taken using iPhone4. Nice and clear, huh! :D

Card - Birthday

Yay! I made another birthday-themed card again with my leftovers from Echo Park's Sweet Summertime and A Walk in the Park lines.

Some close-ups for you:
It's summer again, so time for some banner love. :)


Hand-stitched the middle portion of the card using DMC floss. Added decorative punched borders using Martha Stewart punchers. Put in some flowers and pinwheels for an added cutesy touch! :)


My pretty pinwheels!


The greeting sentiment.


Another one of my hand-made ribbon flower.


TGIF!

Celebrate!

This is a scheduled post, as I am very busy with work and with the recent arrival of my other half. :)

I can now officially say... I'm addicted to cards! LOL.

Spent the weekend creating cards. Although I was only able to create two, as opposed to last weekend's four. My Mom immediately snapped the first card, for her bestfriend's birthday next month, thus I wasn't able to take photos of that one. :D

Why "Celebrate?" Because my hubby is finally home safe. His work is based overseas, in Bahrain, and I'm sure everyone knows what's happening in the Middle East right now. He was supposed to be home early January, even before the protests occurred there, but due to some delays, was only able to arrive last Sunday, February 26th.

Below is a close-up of my DIY hand-made ribbon flower, with twisted red copper wires. I looove it!!!


Oh, I also sprayed the orange cardstock with Maya Road's irridescent pearl mist for added effects.

Another close-up of the popped up hearts, which gave the card further dimension.


Lastly, the chipboard where I got the title for my card.


Dedicated to my hubby and to all those who are celebrating the safe arrival of a loved one.

Cards!

This weekend, I actually made a total of six cards!!! Woohoo!!! Hahaha.

However, I'm going to feature 2 cards first, which was based on Coordinates Collections' February Card Sketch challenge.

Card #1: Birthday
Card #2:Valentine's Day Card
CC February Card Sketch
Here are some close-up shots and details:
Can you recognize that brown floral base? It's the packaging from Jillibean Soup's sugar picks! While the triple-stacked floral patterned papers are from Kaisercraft's Pennyroyale collection.


"Happy Birthday" paper strip from K & Co., local blings and ribbon, and applied Ranger Liquid Pearls on the border.


I made this circle-punched flower before and decided to create another one for this V-day card. Patterned paper from Prima, decorative gem brad from All About Scrapbooking.



Red floral trim is from Bo Bunny, postage-stamp sentiments from Making Memories and the punched strip of pink paper was made using Martha Stewart decorative edge punch.


I enjoyed creating this embossed background! Stamp from Tim Holtz, Glimmer mist and Stampendous white opaque embossing powder.



That's it! Hope you like what I shared today.

Have a blessed Sunday!