It's Your Day Stylish Tilda Card...

A wonderful day to everyone...Right now, I would like to share with you the card that I custom-made for a friend.  She adores my cards and so, when she needed one, she would come to me and describe to me who the card is for so that I can freely design something that comes close to the personality/likes/occupation of that someone special to her.  This card is for her hair-stylist friend whose going to have a birthday so, as you can see, there's a comb and scissor image incorporated in the card.  I got those two images from a coloring project for kids and as far as I know, it was not restricted.  I printed the image small enough to blend in with the main Magnolia Tilda image in the card.  I colored them using Gamsol Technique,  The die-cut sentiment is from Cricut Stamping Cartridge, the mirror with a stand image are two stamped images I combined to make one design...The stand from Heidi Grace and the frame from Autumn Leaves.  I inked it with distress ink to have that vintage look.  I also added Prima flowers with brads in the center and die-cut leaves from MS Punch.  And finally, some fancy and straight stitching to enhance the beauty of this card.  I've had this Tilda image for a while but haven't used it until now...I think she is perfect for this project.  I am entering this card into this challenge:

1.  Just Magnolia Challenge featuring "Anyting Goes with option of faux or real Stitching"

IT'S YOUR DAY STYLISH TILDA: 

IT'S YOUR DAY STYLISH TILDA LAYERS:

IT'S YOUR DAY STYLISH TILDA INSIDE:

IT'S YOUR DAY STYLISH TILDA WITH ENVELOPE:

My friend haven't seen this card yet but I know she will surely love it.  She loved all the ones I did before...LOL  Althought many hours were consumed putting this together, I am very happy with the final result.  This is one card I am really proud off...Hopefully, you'll enjoy it too!  Hope you have a blessed week!

The Power Behind Us Bluebird Card...

Hi ya'll...Today, I want to share with you this card I made a few weeks ago for a male friend who is physically challenged.  It was his birthday and I thought of making an encouragement card.  He had been paralyzed from the chest down due to an accident that happened like 3 years ago.  Believing in the healing that was won by Jesus 2000+ years ago is what keeps him going and we all agree in prayer.  Miracles do happen everyday and we all know that it's not going to be long for that healing to manifest completely in his body.  Anyway, it was his birthday so, had to come up with a manly card (we all know how difficult it is at times to make cards for guys) and at the same time, captures the essence of our faith in the Lord.  So, here's what I came up with.  The bird image was embossed with Blue Tinsel embossing powder came from TPC Studio and so as the sentiment. I incorporated an adorable border from EK Success, black eyelets, Cuttlebug embossing and some stitching.  I tried to stick to simplicity as any bling I would add would  make it more girlish...LOL  So at the end, I really love it!  Simple and clean.  This card is entered into this challenge:

1.  Phindy's Place featuring "Embossing"

THE POWER BEHIND US BLUEBIRD:

THE POWER BEHIND US BLUEBIRD LAYERS:

THE POWER BEHIND US BLUEBIRD INSIDE:

THE POWER BEHIND US BLUEBIRD WITH ENVELOPE:

Okay friends, let me know what you think about this card.  I love making encouragement/scriptural cards.  For me, it gives more than just a greeting...It actually gives hope to people who are otherwise prone to giving up.  I am not ashamed of sharing my faith in Christ since accepting Him in my life and having a personal relationship with Him is the best thing that ever happened to me.  Love to hear your amazing stories of faith.  Please share...

Count Your Blessings Flowers Card...

Hey there, fellow-Crafters!  A couple of  weeks ago, I had to make several cards for all of my friends who happened to celebrate their birthdays in the same weekend.  Phew!  I was busy making at least 5 different cards since I am not the type to give similar cards so, it was a lot of work, I tell you, and sleepless nights too.  But I was amazed that I was able to do it considering the pretty heavy schedule with Church and work.  Anyway, here's a card that I made taking a bit of inspiration from a Card magazine...I sure made it my own by using a different image, different color combinations and adding some embellishments.  Flower imade are from Paper Studio, sentiment from Printworks stamps, border from Fiskars, leaves from MS Punch, stickles (glitter), some inking and lots of stitching.  I am pretty happy with how this turned out...This card is entered into this challenge:

1.  Creative Card Crew featuring "May Flowers"

COUNT YOUR BLESSING FLOWERS:

COUNT YOUR BLESSING FLOWERS LAYERS:

COUNT YOUR BLESSING FLOWERS INSIDE:

 

COUNT YOUR BLESSING FLOWERS WITH ENVELOPE:

The friend I gave this to told me how she love this card.  That is sure music to my ears and motivates me to make more in the future...I just hope I can get the time to actually do more...LOL  Anyway, hope you are having a wonderful week and as always, please leave a comment if you like this card...God bless!

Make a Wish Birthday Bear Card with Matching Gift-Bag...

Happy weekend, crafty-people.  Here I am trying to get this card here before the month ends...I made this card for a two-year old girl's birthday.  I have this bear image colored for many months but was unable to make a card with it.  Needless to say, I was in a rush and had to come up with something and walah, having one prepared truly helps a lot.  I began to just gather materials and planned it out as I went.  I don't recall where this Digi image is from but I colored it with my Bic/Sharpie markers with some stickles (glitter).  Die cut some flowers, used an MS Punch for my border, sweet gems for blings, sentiment from Clearly-Defined Stamps and finally, lots of stitching...

MAKE A WISH BEAR CARD:

MAKE A WISH BEAR CARD LAYERS:

MAKE A WISH BEAR CARD INSIDE:

MAKE A WISH BEAR CARD WITH ENVELOPE:

MAKE A WISH BEAR CARD WITH MATCHING GIFT BAG:

The sentiment on the gift bag were letters from Inkadinakado stamps.  I don't usually make a card with a matching gift bag but it really depends on my mood.  Anyway, I pray that you are having a wonderful, blessed weekend with your family and friends and would like to hear your comments about this project...Lots of love for y'all!

Sending "Happy Everything" Bicycle Card...

Good day, Fellow Crafters!  It's another day to serve the Lord...So thankful for the chance to shine the light of God to people I would come across with today and of course to share the projects I am privilege to create...I made a card for a friend that just recently celebrated her birthday.  I used Cuttlebug embossing, all stamps and sentiments from Heidi Grace Rubber Cling stamps colored by my Bic/Sharpie/Prismacolor markers, gems and some stickles for added dimension on the gifts and flowers.  I truly love that flowery border stamp design that works perfectly in coordinating my card and my envelope.  Sweet!  This card has been entered into these challenges:

1. Simon Say Stamp featuring "Anything Goes"
2.  Little Red Wagon featuring "Bicycle"

SENDING "HAPPY EVERYTHING" BICYCLE:

SENDING "HAPPY EVERYTHING" BICYCLE LAYERS:

SENDING "HAPPY EVERYTHING" BICYCLE INSIDE:

SENDING "HAPPY EVERYTHING" BICYCLE WITH ENVELOPE:

Oh, how I love to make cards and if I don't have a busy sched on a daily basis, I would like to make as many cards I can manage.  But right now, it's just wishful thinking.  I know that in everything, my time with God comes first, then family, then work and the rest in any order after that.  Hope you find the time to view my cards and leave me a comment.  I read and answer them all.  God bless, everyone!

Blessing from Heaven...Pink or Blue?...Baby Shower Card

Hi there, friends!  It's time for a his and her baby shower card.  I got invited by a friend of mine in the Church to her daughter in-law's Baby Shower Party and I had to make a card for a baby girl.  Later on, I decided to make one for a baby boy as well so below, you will see how I was able to make this pretty clean, simple-looking cards.  I used my baby themed Cuttlebug Embossing folder, Nestabilities, sentiment and image from TPC Studio, fancy ribbon, gems and lots of stitching. 

I love the way these turned out...This card is entered into this challenge:

1.  Simon Say Stamp featuring "Anything Goes"

BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN-PINK:

BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN-BLUE:

BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN-PINK-LAYERS:

BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN-BLUE-LAYERS:

 

BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN-PINK/BLUE INSIDE:

BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN-PINK WITH ENVELOPE:

BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN-BLUE WITH ENVELOPE:

I seldom use a white card base on my creations yet all of a sudden, I am into white these days.  Lets see when my mood is going to change for some bright colors again...Anyway, I hope you enjoy these cards as much as I enjoyed creating them...Remember to cherish each day and thank the Lord God for all His wonderful blessings in our lives...

Wishing you a Happy Birthday...Pink or Blue?

Hi again, everyone!  Last week (Holy Week), I had a lot of Birthday parties to attend and had to make several cards for each of the celebrants.  Among them are these 2 cards that I gave to twin sisters.  I decided to use two sets of colors based on the color of the candle sets that I gave them as gifts.  I handcut the flowers from a designer paper and matted them with a coordinating cardstock for stability.  As you can see, I also incorporated some embossing, used a Fiskars Border Punch, silk ribbon, gems and stickles (glitter) for added dimension on the flower.  The sentiment is from TPC Studio.  This card is entered into this challenge:

1.  Simon Say Stamp featuring "Anything Goes"

WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY-PINK:

WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY-BLUE:

WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY-PINK-LAYERS:

WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY-BLUE-LAYERS:

WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY-PINK-INSIDE:

WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY-BLUE-INSIDE:

WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY-PINK-WITH ENVELOPE:

WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY-BLUE-WITH ENVELOPE:

WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY-PINK/BLUE-GIFT BAGS:

It was a bit of a rush making these 2 cards.  It still took a lot of time to make which caught me by surprise since I didn't have to stamp an image and color it.  I don't know why but I simply could not make myself do a super simple card...LOL  Anyway, I added the flowers on the gift bags using my Gypsy on my Cricut machine.  The flower is from "A Walk in my Garden" cart.  Anyway, hope you like these 2 cards and I'll have a couple more to post after this...God bless and would appreciate your comments...