Here is another fun card sketch for you...
For a twist, try using a fun technique for at least one of your background pieces... there are many techniques on the blog that are quick, easy and only require a few supplies!
Have fun!!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
NCD - Stampin' with Mom!
I hope you're all having a great National Card Making Day!
Mom and I have been stampin' up a storm... She belongs to a euchre club and always tries to come up with different and unique things to do for the ladies. Well, she thought it would be fun to make sets of tally cards to give away the next time she hosts her club.
That's 11 sets of 12!!!
Since I knew I wanted to "play" today I invited her over so we could work on them.... Don't let the chaos fool you... LOL!!!
She had her cards printed and ready to go. We kept them simple since there were so many and we got them all done!
Woo Hoo :)
National Card Day - Ink Stained Card Sketch #1
Here is the first card sketch I have for you today....
You'll have to forgive the ink smudge on it...I just finished stamping up a storm with mom (more on that later..)
The background could be stamped, pattern paper, cardstock or a blend.
Say it in a Card...
Did you realize Ink Stains has
HUNDREDS
for all sorts of occasions?
It's true and I add more and more all the time. I have collected quotes, sayings and all sorts of sentiments for years from all over the place. You never know when or where you might find a new saying so I always keep my eyes open for new ones. Even though a list for a particular theme may have been posted a year or so ago doesn't mean that's all I have. I constantly add new sentiments to the original lists as I find them.
So as you're making your cards today feel free to use any of the sentiments found on Ink Stains to finish off your special hand made creations!
What Size Cards Do You Make? (& Card Give-A-Way!!)
As I was getting my cards around for the sale I had a few weeks ago I realized I like BIG cards... so much so I had to find some pretty big envelopes to fit them. Some I had to create my own envelopes because they were so honkin' big!!
That got me to thinkin' about what size cards other crafters make and why.
To be honest ~ I normally don't start out with a card size in mind...I just start stamping and layering cardstock, pattern paper and goodies. When I am finished piling it on then I usually add it to a cardstock base and call it done. For the most part my cards range from 5x7 and up.
I must say I was quite surprised by the poll numbers...
Turns out most people make their cards 4.25" x 5.5" as you can see below ~ 70%!!!
A2 - 4.25" x 5.5" 68 (70%)
A6 - 4.6" x 6.25" 12 (12%)
A7 - 5" x 7" 13 (13%)
A8 - 5.5" x 8.25 2 (2%)
A10 - 5.75" x 9.25" 4 (4%)
Square - 5" x 5" 7 (7%)
Square - 6" x 6" 8 (8%)
other 10 (10%)
That got me to thinkin' about what size cards other crafters make and why.
To be honest ~ I normally don't start out with a card size in mind...I just start stamping and layering cardstock, pattern paper and goodies. When I am finished piling it on then I usually add it to a cardstock base and call it done. For the most part my cards range from 5x7 and up.
I must say I was quite surprised by the poll numbers...
Turns out most people make their cards 4.25" x 5.5" as you can see below ~ 70%!!!
A2 - 4.25" x 5.5" 68 (70%)
A6 - 4.6" x 6.25" 12 (12%)
A7 - 5" x 7" 13 (13%)
A8 - 5.5" x 8.25 2 (2%)
A10 - 5.75" x 9.25" 4 (4%)
Square - 5" x 5" 7 (7%)
Square - 6" x 6" 8 (8%)
other 10 (10%)
You have until 10-5-10 to respond to be entered!
Happy National Card Making Day!!!!
Happy National Card Making Day Everyone!!!
I do hope that you can take a bit of time for yourself and plan on making at least one card today....
If you are planning on being around and taking a bit of time for yourself be sure to check in here through out the day.
I am planning on sharing a couple Ink Stained Card Sketches, a stamped card or two as well as a few give-a-ways (one coming up shortly!!).
So....
Pull out your inks...
Warm up your stamps
and
Let the creating begin!!!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Autumn Leaf Card
Hey Everyone!
I wanted to let you know that one of my cards...
Autumn Leaf Card ...
It was created entierly using Adirondack Dye Inks!
Stop on over and check it out if you have time :)
Stampin Up Stamp Info
Several people have asked about what stamp set this image was from....
We've been makin' hay the last couple days and we were out of town today but I finally have the info. It's a Stampin' Up set of course and it is called, "Gifts of the Earth". I don't know how old it is or the actual set number because I bought it at a garage sale and the name was the only thing on the box.
I did check e-bay and it looks like there are 3 sets for sale at this time...
I don't know anything about the auctions or the sellers so I can't speak on that part but I do know the older the sets get the more $'s they bring.
After looking at these auctions I guess I got a really good deal...my set was $10.00!
If anyone would like me to stamp some of these images, jlmk the color and type of ink and paper color. I'd be happy to share them with you!
Just For Fun Friday...Hocus Pocus!
YES!
Happy Friday!!!
Of course today is Just For Fun Friday and the JFF Girls are challenged this week by a crystal ball, a couple of witches....one very spooky and one not so much!
Here are my cards....ENJOY!!
Told you she wasn't spooky! ;)
And my favorite ~
To create the crystal ball initially I stamped the crystal ball on white cardstock then stamped a second crystal ball on scrap paper. I carefully cut away the crystal ball that I stamped on the scrap paper and used negative (the paper that was around the original image) as a mask. This mask was placed over my "good" image. I then stamped the witch in the glass ball section. I added Distress Inks using the Ink Blending Tool then covered the "glass ball" with Glossy Accents. After it was dry I water colored the base, added lots of Stickles Glitter Glue and trimmed the image from the paper. It was then mounted on my card base using double stick foam.
Here is a close up showing the "sparkle" & "gloss" of it all....You can't see it in the photo but I actually cracked the Glossy Accents in a couple places to make it look like the witch broke the glass ball.
Be sure to check out the Just For Fun blog to see the other awesome creations from the rest of the Just For Fun Girls!
And if you'd like to get your hands on these or any of the other stamps Just For Fun offers remember the Spooktacular Fall Special is now running thru October 31st. This is a great opportunity to get the new fall images and the brand new Halloween images as well as any other stamps you have been wanting. Customers will receive 15% off on all purchases during this special. Please use coupon code SFS2010 (it must be in all caps to work).
Have a wonderful day!!
It's October!!!
Woo Hoo!
Happy October Everyone!
Just a few fun, funky and freaky bits of Cliff Claven info to start your day....
The month of October is:
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
American Pharmacist Month
Apple Month
Awareness Month
(Hmmmm awareness about what?!?!?)
(Hmmmm awareness about what?!?!?)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Clergy Appreciation Month
Clock Month
Computer Learning Month
Cookie Month
(thank you from the Cookie Monster!!!)
Dessert Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Eat Country Ham Month
Family History Month
International Drum Month
Lupus Awareness Month
National Diabetes Month
National Pizza Month
(MMMMMmmmmmmmm!!!)
National Vegetarian Month
National Popcorn Popping Month
National Roller Skating Month
Sarcastic Month
Seafood Month
National Stamp Collecting Month
There are also some funky, fun and wierd "Days" in October....
1 World Vegetarian Day
2 International Frugal Fun Day - first Saturday of the month
NATIONAL CARD MAKING DAY!!!
NATIONAL CARD MAKING DAY!!!
3 Virus Appreciation Day
(eeewwwww!!!!)
15 White Cane Safety Day
19 Evaluate Your Life Day
29 National Frankenstein Day
4 National Golf Day
5 Do Something Nice Day
5 World Teacher's Day
6 Mad Hatter Day
7 World Smile Day
8 World Egg Day - second Friday of the month
9 Curious Events Day
10 National Angel Food Cake Day
11 Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day
12 Moment of Frustration Day
(sometimes I think we need this EVERY day - lol!!)
13 International Skeptics Day
(Really!?!?!)
14 National Dessert Day
15 White Cane Safety Day
(I couldn't decide on just one for the 16th...I LOVE Dictionaries and thought I should include bosses and sweeties - LOL!!)
16 Bosses Day
16 Dictionary Day
16 Sweetest Day Third Saturday of month
17 Wear Something Gaudy Day
(sounds like fun!)
18 No Beard Day
19 Evaluate Your Life Day
(must we?)
20 Brandied Fruit Day
21 Babbling Day
(notice this is AFTER Evaluate Your Life and Brandied Fruit Day - tee hee hee!!!)
22 National Nut Day
23 Make a Difference Day- an opportunity for neighbors to help neighbors.
24 National Bologna Day
25 Punk for a Day Day
26 National Mincemeat Day
27 Ink Stained Roni's Birthday!
28 Plush Animal Lover's Day
29 National Frankenstein Day
30 National Candy Corn Day
31 Carve a Pumpkin Day - no surprise here
31 Halloween
Happy October Friends!!
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