Anything is Possible with Snoopy

Hello, 

Have you ever tried an impossible card?   They are very possible, you just need to know the trick.   I hope you can make it to class this month.  We are going to be spotlighting this technique.   This is one of my favorite card styles.  It is perfect to showcase some smaller images that might not easily carry a traditional A2 card.     As always I love to know what you think.

Copics used:

White: C3, C1

Cone: E23, E21

Green: YG 45

Pink: Rv52

Vanilla: E41

Pink: R22

Such a Croc

Hello, 

Today is another make off my wishlist.  Whimsy stamps makes these amazingly fun critter stamps that look like they are peeking into a scene.  They artist is able to give them such personality.  I love the whole series.  It was a challenge to find ways to have them pop in.   This is my first attempt.  I created this little fun fold to have this guy to deliver a special birthday message.  

Copics used

Dk Green: YG67, YG63, YG61

Lt Green: YG17, YG13, YG11

Fun Fold Flowers

Hello,  

I found this card sketch on pinterest.  It is 4 x 12 inch piece of designer paper cut at a slant folded into thirds to create an accordion.  I adhered the panels to each side of the folded paper to create this card.  It sounds hard, but I think it comes together pretty easily.   In order to get this to work, you really need to use double sided designer paper.  Stampin up is the only company I know of that consistency offers it.  I might have to purchase it more often.... maybe.... if it is on sale..   maybe.  Hmm..

No copics today

Jelly Out of Your Donut

Hello friends, 

We all have bad days.  I love making cards that encourage and lift other up.  This sentiment made me laugh.  I hope it does the same to whomever gets this cards.  I made a batch of these to put out of my craft table.  Hopefully  everyone likes them.  

Copics used: 

Donut : E30

Frostine: RV04, RV02, RV00- glitter

Noel

 Hey friends, 

Stencils have changed card making.  No doubt about it.  This is a new combination for me.  This is a set from Taylored Expressions.  You do all the stenciling first.  Then the last stencil you use a gel that when dry sticks to foil.  It adds just the right amount of shine to the card.  I love finished look!   The veins were added to the leaves with little stamps. TE thinks of everything.  I'm going to make more of these for sure!!

No copics today

Sweatest Season

YAY! It is July.  I'm going to be celebrating to be celebrating Christmas all month long.  Hopefully catching up on all the unfinished cards from last year and getting a head start on the cards for this year.  It is really hard for me to work Christmas cards in the middle in the summer.  Summer is the awesome and the last thing I want to think about is snow.    However,   Christmas is the biggest card sending holiday sending of the year.   It is just too big to cram into the three week span the calendar gives us.    Hopefully this helps inspire you to dig out your stamps and take this journey with me.    Together we can chip away at our Christmas Card lists! 

I started off with one of my favorite fun folds.  I love this little flappy card! It is perfect for using smaller images. 

copic used

Skin: Eoo

Red: R29, R24

Black: W8, W6

Green G43, G40

cookies: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37

white: C3, C1, C0

Tea-Rex

Hey friends, 

I'm not much of a coffee or tea drinker, but this little image stole my heart.  He looks so happy in his little tea cup.  I thought it would be perfect for someone out there it a tea drinker.  I have a coffee version too.. don't worry I'll share that soon. 

Copics used:

Green:  YG17, YG13, YG11

Pink: RV02, RV04, RV06, 

Ground: W3, W1

Shenanigans

 Hello,

I've had these monkey stamps for years.  They remain some of my favorite because they are simple, sweet and most importantly fun.  They just make me smile every time.  I used all three monkeys int he set to make 3 different St. Patrick's day cards.  I hope to share them over the next few weeks with you.   Here is the first.  

I love this fold.  It is easy and playful.  I was also able to use up some pattern paper that I had in my stash! WhooHoo! The paper wasn't meant to be used for St. Patty's day, but it worked out perfectly.  

Copics used:

Brown: E30, E31, E33

Green: G46, G43, G40

Red: R35

Heart is Warm... everything else if cold.

Hello friends! 

Winter has arrived here in New York.  The sky is full of big fat chunky flakes.  The air is dry and chilly.  It is a good day to day to play around with a new fun fold and some old friends.  This is one of my favorite Whipper snapper stamps.   I usually use my copics to color it but I used my watercolor pens today.  It gave it a different texture.  I hope you enjoy it these little cuties. 

I used  Chromatek watercolor pens to color this image.  I love these markers for watercolor

Peace, Love, and Koala Hugs

Hey friends, 

A friend of mine really likes koalas.  She had a birthday a while ago and this card was inspired by her (I waited to post this so I didn't ruin the surprise).  I thought she might like this cutie bringing her a basket of flowers.       I wanted to make this card a little unique so I made it a back folding gate card.    I think it gives it just a touch of personality.  

Copics used:

Grey: C5, C3, C1

Pink: RV04, RV02

Blue: B04, B02

Basket:  E30, E31, E33

Green: YG67, YG63, YG61

white gel pen

Bone-Jour

Bone-Jour, 

I'm still on my mission to use up some pattern paper.  I found this paper in a one of the many packs collecting dust.  I'm not really sure exactly is going on in the paper, but I see skeleton keys, skulls and spiders.  It was definitely Halloween-y.  I  went with a floating split-panel card.   The floating panel is hiding a cute little skeleton dog.   This card it way too cute to be spooky!

No copics today

Key to Happiness

Hello, 

I had this sassy Bugs Bunny stamp.  I was at a loss at what to pair with it.  I didn't have "What's Up Doc?"  I wondered what else Bugs would have to say...    So I poured through my stamps and I thought this was some good sound Bugs advice.  I hope it gives you a chuckle.  

Copics used:

Grey: C5, C3, C1, 

Orange: YR04, YR02, YR00

Green: YG17, YG13, YG11

Pink: R30, R32

Tulip Tri-Fold

Hello friends,   

I have another catch-up card to share with you.   This is a trifold fun fold that we made back in April.  I made a bunch of these for Birthdays and for Mother's day.  I love the fold.  However, it was really tricky to get the cut straight.  I tried a couple times to get it straight with my paper trimmer.  I was unsuccessful.   You guys know me... I wasn't happy.  I recruited a professional engineer to help me (it is amazing to have one on staff).   With his help, we got the math right and mastered this tulip garden.   I love how the flowers cover both sides of the card.  What do you think?  What other designs besides flowers would you like to try on this card?

No copics used

Most Expensive

 Hello!

It is release day at Technique Junkies!  Pat has another batch of amazing stamps.  I'm using my favorite today.  As soon as I saw it I had to make this card.  I've had this die set in my stash from Spellbinders for a long time.  It is a 3D shopping cart (I didn't use the 3D part).  There are a bunch of accessories that you can put in the cart to customize it.   It is perfect it looks just like my cart when I go to Costco.   Just a mix of items I didn't know I needed!   

I wanted to give this card a little bit of a purpose so I turned it into a fun fold.  When the card is opened, it reveals a hidden gift card inside.  I thought this would be perfect for someone who is going off to college, moving, or just bought their first house.  I thought on the inside you could write something about how the gift card could help out.  What do you think? 

I hope you stop by and see all the other talented makes from the designers (links below).  If you love this card please consider using my code to let me know and save and additional 10% on top of the sale price! 

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Costco

Paper:

paper from Stampin' Up

Ink:

Versa clair: Amazon

Other:

Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue)

Tacky Glue

Spellbinders Right Facing Shopping Cart Dies and Accessories

No copics today

Check out all the cards made by other members of the design team:

                                                                        Technique Junkies

Debra

Jeanette

Shalana

Pat

Pam

Patti

Michael

Darlene

Getting Back Into the Fold

 Hello

I love fun folds.  It has been a while since I've had some time to play so I started off with a simple one.  This is just a standard z-fold pattern.    I found this really pretty floral paper in a paper pad I had.  I thought it captured the essence of this woman perfectly.  She just looks so free and happy.  I hope that comes across in the card design as well.  

Copic Colors used:

Red: R37, R35, R32, R30.    I added some clear wink of stella to add some sparkle.