LIFT your Spirits

Boo! 

Did I scare you?  The women in the Brockport group requested some interactive cards/ fun folds.  This one has been on my list for a long time.   It is easy to make and easy to use.   The ghost kinda floats when you open the card (see the second photo).   

I wanted the ghost to be white, so I used white colored pencils on light grey card stock to give it that white glowing look.  It is one of my favorite techniques.   The little cutie ghost is from Unity stamps. 

No copics used today.  
I used colored pencils on a light grey cardstock.  It gives it a glowing feeling. 

Faux Shaker CardLucky Charm- Part 1

Hello,  

St. Patrick's Day is one of favorite holidays.  It is stress free.   It is just meant to a fun day.   I feel like this card just captures all of that.   I created a faux shaker card.  It has only dimension so that they elements can move around. It can still be mailed with a regular stamp.   I used the lucky charms stamp from Taylor Expressions to make the elements.    I have one more card to share with you using the same set... stay tuned. 

No copics today

Floating Cofee

 Hello,

I saw one of these cards on pinterest and I couldn't wait to try it. I love cards that have unique elements to them. This coffee cut appears to be floating on the card panel. It is really easy to make.

You can see the whole process here Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10% Coffee Background: Coffee to go: Emotional: Ink- Versamark: Memento Ink: Paper: Neenah: colored cardstock from Stampin Up Other: Bearly Art Glue: Sticky Mat-

You can see video here

You can see video here
No copics today

Jet Fuel

Hello!

I love making interactive cards.   I'm always looking for new designs and variations.  I wanted to see if we could make stamp on the "arm" of the card.  It worked out really well.  The measurements are worked out perfectly so you don't end up with a bunch of scraps!   Watch here to get all the details and design tips

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Coffee Cup: https://techniquejunkies.com/coffee-t... Jet Fuel: https://techniquejunkies.com/jet-fuel/

Ink:

Versa clair: Amazon

Versamark: Amazon or Scrapbook

Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook

Paper:

Neenah: solar white card stock

Card stock from Stampin up

Other:

Sticky Mat-

Glue:

Bearly Art Glue- Amazon or Taylored Expressions--best glue ever! especially for small places!

Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-

Watch video here

Watch Video Here 

No copics today

Copics: click here for the best prices on copics

Through Your Door

 Hello! 

I don't usually make a lot of St. Patrick's Day cards, but these stamps were just so amazing.  My favorite stamp in this release is the shamrock background.  I have another card I made with it. I'll share it later this month.  I played around and made a surprise flap card.  I love that it could hide a secret message.  Check out the video to see this card in action. 

I made a few versions of this card.  I'd love to know which is your favorite. 

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Shamrock Background

Through your Door

Ink:

Versa clair: Amazon

Versamark: Amazon or Scrabook

Green ink- Stampin up

Paper: Neenah: https://amzn.to/3E5SnAE

colored cardstock from stampin up

Other: Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue) https://amzn.to/3LXS2CW Tacky Glue (for big spaces)-https://amzn.to/3GoSkTr

Circle Dies : Amazon or Scrapbook

You can see how to make this card here

Watch video tutorial here

No copics today

Faker Shaker

 Greetings, 

Another catch up day.  I didn't get all the my Christmas cards posted.  This is one of my favorites. I was originally thinking of this as just a flat panel... but then I had the thought to turn it into a Faker Shaker card.  Faker shakers are so easy to make and they are easier to mail than a real shaker card.   Have you guys tried making a faker shaker yet?

No copics today

Wine Surprise with Video

 Hello,

I'm in love with this month's release. This is one of my favorite stamps. I cut it apart to add to its versatility. Check out the video to see how I hid a gift card in the design. This is a design that can easily modified to fit your favorite stamp! You can watch video here

Measurements can be found at bottom on post

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10% wine stamp: Ink- Arteza Watercolor Markers: Copics: Memento Ink: https://amzn.to/3vkAR86 or http://shrsl.com/3grmo Paper: Neenah: Red- Merry Merlot from Stampin Up Other: Bearly Art Glue:

You can watch video

You can watch video here
You could use copic  R56 to color wine. 

Measurements:

Red Cardstock Base is cut 4.25" by 5.50" 

Red Cardstock Flip tab is cut 2.25" x 6.0"  -score at 5.5"

Patterned Paper 4"x 5.25"

Cut 2- White Paper Strip 2"x 5.25" 

Double Flap Christmas Card

 Hello, 

I know many of you are making Christmas cards. I know that I am. I love this design because it has a WOW factor and is EASY to make. As a bonus it uses up decorative paper in an efficient way. I also love that you can incorporate a gift card or another decorative panel. I hope this helps you tackle some of those Christmas cards. Happy Crafting!

You can watch the video here.

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%: Merry Christmas: https://techniquejunkies.com/embellis... Believe: https://techniquejunkies.com/believe/ Ink- Copics: http://shrsl.com/3grm1 Memento Ink: https://amzn.to/3vkAR86 or http://shrsl.com/3grmo Hero Arts Ombre Pad: Paper: Neenah: https://amzn.to/3E5SnAE Other: Bearly Art Glue: https://amzn.to/3LXS2CW

You can watch the video here

This is what the card looks like when it opens

You can watch the video here

No copics today

Going For Gold (video tutorial)

Hello,  

Creating the look of Gold with alcohol markers has always been a challenge. I spent some time playing with my markers to find a combination that was easy and looked like true GOLD. As a bonus stay tuned and see how easy it is to make the bells chime (swing) on the card.  Click here to watch video

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10% Christmas Bells: https://techniquejunkies.com/christmas-bells/ Bells Chime: https://techniquejunkies.com/bells-chime/

Inks:

Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook

Copics listed at the bottom of page. 

Dies:

Circle Dies- Amazon or Scrapbook

Paper: Neenah: Other:

Bearly Art Glue:

Spectrum Noir Glitter Pen: or Wink of Stella

Click here to watch video

Click here to watch video Copics used: Buy Copics here

Gold: YR27, YR23, Y15, Y11, Y00

Red: R59, R39, R29, R24, R14, R00

Green: G46, G43, G40

Buy My Cards Here

Are you too old?

 Hello!

I'm so excited to share this with.  I love fun folds, but some can be really confusing and hard to make.  This fun fold is SO SO EASY and fits into an A2 envelope.   I made an video so you can follow along.  I added a bunch of tips to help make the process even easier. 

Video Link

Stamps:  use code TJ10Chris to save 10%

See What Happens

Too Old

Distressed Paint

Inks: Black Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook

Copics listed at the bottom of page. 

Versamark Ink

Dies:

Circle Dies- Amazon or Scrapbook

Butterflies-

I'd love to know what version you like better.  These stamps are perfect for this type of card.  Isn't this old lady hilarious?

Video link

Copics used for this project:  If you are looking to shop- best price I found:

Skin: E000, E00, E11

Glasses: B000

Hair: C5, C3, C1

Shirt: C10

Here are the measurements for the card- 

Shaky Snowman

 Greetings, 

How can it be this time of year already?  Christmas is just a few short months away.   My mom suggested that we start making a few Christmas cards to get ahead of the rush.  As much as it pained me to think about snow it was a smart idea.  

We made this card into a faux shaker.  It is a silly name because it is still a shaker, it just means that we use a cello bag instead of foam to create the walls of the shaker.  They are a lot easier to make than traditional shakers. 

Materials: 

MFT Sending Christmas Joy Die

Copics used for this project:  If you are looking to shop- best price I found

Gray: W2, W1, W0

Green: G46, G43, G40

Yellow: Y17, Y15

Red: R29, R24, R14

Orange: YR07, YR02

Side Step Fishing Card

 Hi! 

I love cards that can "Wow"  the recipient.  Side step cards are a great because they easy to create but don't skimp on the WOW!.   I've made a few center step cards in the past that are similar.   They are linked here if you want to see them (friendship, birthday, and cowboy).  

The really nice thing about a sidestep card vs. a center step card is you have the ability to create hanging elements that help create that "Wow" impression.  This card still fits into a A2  envelope but the fishing pole and sign hang off the card.  The steps help create the illusion of an immersible scene.  

Check out the video here 

You can see the video for this card here 

Materials:

Stamps: Rubbernecker Stamps
Under the Sea Stamp set

Fisherman

Copics: Copics used for this project:   This is the best deal that I know of for here.

Fisherman: 

Blue- B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

Green- YG99, YG94, G99, G85

Bag and Sign: E44, E43, E42, E41

Shirt: E50, E51, E53 with stripes drawn in with brown marker

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E13

Hair: C3, C1,

Orange Fish- R05, YR18, YR16, YR14, YR12

Green Fish- YG17, YG13, YG11

Crab- R37, R35, R32

Green/Yellow Fish: YG17, YG13, Y15, Y13

Dies:

Side Step Die- (size I used in video) https://divinitydesignsllc.com/side-step-card-die/

Side Step Die (small version)- https://amzn.to/384AOVY

Wave Die- Scrapbook or Amazon  

Stencil:

Cloud Stencil: MFT or Amazon

A-corny Card

 Wow!  It's November!  Where does the time go?  We have been so blessed with a warm fall that I can't seem to get in the winter card mood.   Well...I'm squeezing out one more fall card in today...

I've had this giant acorn die in my stash for a few years.  I've been itching to use it.  It is so large it works perfectly as the focal point on the surprise slider door.  I had an extra hello die from the card I made the other day. I couldn't decide if I like the orange hello or the softer "Hello Autumn" sentiment strip. 

Just an FYI...you can fit a gift card under the surprise door. 

Materials

Interactive slider die
Sunny Studios Acorn die

Hello die

Plaid stamp

No copics today

Fishing You the Best Day Ever

Hello friends, 

We just got home from the lake.  It was SOOOO hard to leave.  It was over 90 degrees, the water is calm and there was a cool breeze.  Alas, we had to get back to real life.   To chase away the blues, then create a summer card.  I pulled out one of my favorite die sets.  Box cards are so easy to create and they add a cool-factor to a project.  

I hope you are enjoying this summer weather.  It is going to be over all too fast.  I probably should get out some fall stamps soon.  

Hugs, 
Chris

Materials List:

Fishing stamp set

Fishing Die set

Box card die

Snowdrift die

Cloud Stencil

 Copics used:

Cream: E50, E51, E53

Brown: E31, E33, E35, E37

Navy: B32, B34, B37, B39

White: C3, C1, C0

Red: R29, R24, R14

Orange: YR00, YR02, YR04

Yellow: Y15, Y13

white gel pen

Woot! Woot! It Your Birth-YaY!

Hello friends,

We are having a party today!  I love these types of cards.  There is a little something special about the continuous theme throughout.   I made a video on some finishing tip I put on my cards and how to put this together.

Here is the link to the youtube movie.  If you are reading this in your email the movie will not play.  click here or go to the blog to watch.

Materials used:
Birth-Yay
Birth-Yay dies
Woot Woot Stamp
Woot-Woot dies 
Birthday Buds: 
Birthday Bud dies
Pop Up Lawn die:
Grass die:
Glitter Pen:
Copic Storage box: 


This are photos of the card I made in the video.  Scroll down to see version 2

Copics used:

Pig (pink): RV21, Rv23, RV25 or RV34, RV32, RV10
Rhino: C5, C3, C1  Horn E50, E51
Monkey: E31, E33, E35
Cake: E50, E51, E53 or E21, E23, E25
Turtle (Green): YG67, YG17, YG13, YG11. E15
Toucan: B60, B63, B66
Red: R35, R32, R30
Blue: B04, B02, B00
Yellow: Y15, Y13, Y11
Purple: BV04, BV02, BV01
Orange: YR04, YR02
black glaze pen
white gel pen
colored gel pens by gelly roll
Wink of stella or spectrum noir glitter pen

Pictures of original card:  They are mostly the same- just played around with some color options