Masculine Cards - Stampin Up Wild Cats

These are 2 cards made with the Stampin Up Wild Cats dies and stamps and the Stampin Up Diorama dies.  I loved making these. I didn't have anyone in mind when I made them but I'll be ready for any male birthdays, inspirational or sympathy cards.

Card 2

Thanks for stopping by!

~Danita~

Birthday Card

 I made this Afrocentric-themed card for my sister's birthday. She cried. The rocker card is from the Silhouette Store. I got the African Queens and drums images off of  Google and turned them into a print and cut. The Kente cardstock is from Capitol Chic Designs. The plants are from Stampin Up Wildcats and the mountain was created using the Stampin Up Diorama die.

Inside

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!!

~Danita~

Get Well Card - Using my Stash!

This card was for a family friend. She took a terrible fall that resulted in her being hospitalized. I wanted to let her know that she is loved by my family and we're all wishing her a speedy recovery.

Inside

Supplies used:  Stampin Up Timeless Tulips stamp and die set

                         Stampin Up Inks - Orchid Opulence & Pear Pizzaz

                         Spellbinders Enchanted labels 28

                         The Scrapbooking Queen - Royal Pain Stamp Set

I made a promise to myself to use all my stamps & dies at least once, so keep checking back.  It's going to be a long journey.

~Danita~

Tea Time

 I have challenged myself to use all my stamps and dies at least once. This may take years, literally!😂. Here’s the first in my quest. I used 3 different stamps sets for this one.

Supplies used: Stampin Up Tea Shoppe stamp set

                       Stampin Up Flowering Flourishes

                  Stampin Up Favorite Thoughts

Thanks for stopping by and stay safe!

~Danita~

Christmas Cards - Round 1

This is the first round of my Christmas Cards. Now that I'm retired, I get to play more in my craft room and take my time creating. For these two cards, I used Stampin Up Gift Wrapped Stamp and Punch set. The inside is a print and cut designed in my Silhouette software. I tend not to make duplicate cards but I really loved this one. I think I'll try a few more. Stay tuned.

Card 1 

Card 2

Inside brown card

                                     

Inside red and black card

Have a great day!

~Danita~

Because I care

I was playing around with my embossing folders and embossing powders and this is what I came up with. It's hard to get a good photo because of all the shimmer but it's really shiny.  I love it!

Another View

Close up

Supplies used: Sheena Embossing Folder - Chain of Time

                        Stampendous Kaleidoscope Embossing Powder

                        Stampin Up Because I Care stamp set

                        Versamark Dazzle Frost embossing ink pad

                        Stampin Up Raspberry Ripple Inkpad

                        Stampin Up Whisper White Inkpad

Father's Day Card

I tried my hand a water coloring with pencils. While not perfect, I loved coloring this card (the fish needs work but maybe next time!) I used images from my Stampin Up "Best Catch" stamp set.  I stamped the images, scanned and resized them to fit this card. The inside is a phrase from the Silhouette store. Be sure to check out the inside below!

Inside

 

~Danita~

Encouragement Cards

This was a card for an elderly couple going through a rough time. Actually the husband is sick and the wife is overwhelmed with taking care of him. Their friend wanted to send them some joy!

The 1st card is for the wife and the husband's card is posted below.

Inside

Supllies used: Stampin Up "Floral Wings" Stamp set

                        Verve Stamp Set "Missing You"

 Inside

Supplies used: Teresa Collins feather punch

                         Verve Stamp Set "Wonderfully Made"

                         Bo Bunny Rose Cafe cardstock

Get "Whale" Soon Card

I made this card for a little boy named Tyler who is going through a rough time with his illness. This is by request from the card group that I belong to

, Creative card Angels.  I enjoy making the cards for worthy causes and it's really giving me a chance to use my crafty stash.

 Inside

I used Stampin Up "Oh Whale" stamp set and dies for the front of the card.  The inside is a Silhouette Cameo design.

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Cards made with the Misti Stamping Tool

I finally got to try out the Misti Stamping Tool on the retreat I went on last week. I must say that I am impressed! I never would have gotten these images this clear without it. The red flower one is a 3 layer stamp. While I didn't choose the best colors for it, I like the effect. I have always had trouble with stamping on dark cardstock. I either put too much ink or not enough. I stamped the black one very light at first, then repeated it until I got a clear, solid white image.

This is the white ink on black cardstock. The stamp is Stampin Up Thoughts and Prayers 1.

This is Stampin Up Lotus Blossum. Like I said before, I didn't you the best colors but you get the idea. lol

The Misti is pricey (you know I got it when she had a sale) but I think it is well worth it. If you buy it direct from the seller, My Sweet Petunia, it's about $10.00 cheaper than the other vendor that is selling them.

Now if you Google it, there are a few DIY stamping tools out there that you can use instead.

Thanks for stopping by! 

Get well card

My friend Angie is ill so I took this opportunity to make her a card using my Stampin Up Happy Healings stamp set. I stamped  and embossed the background and layered it on pink card stock. I use my Copics for the coloring.

Here's the front:

 And the inside

Thanks for looking!!!