Stampin' Up cards

Hi Crafters,
Recently I attended a Stampin' Up event and I got to play with some of the products in the new mini catalogue. Below are the cards we made. I just love the simplicity that often comes with Stampin' Up Demo, creations! Clean and simple who doesn't love that lol!
Happy Crafting!

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #45

Hi Crafters,
This week the challenge at Birthday Sundaes is awesome! The challenge is to 'get messy'! (use your mists, inks, etc.) Who doesn't love getting messy!

For this weeks challenge I pulled out some markers I have that you blow into the end of and they give you this neat splattered/spray look. I first cut some die cuts out using my Cricut and then attached them with some double sided tape. Once I sprayed the background I peeled off the die cuts and then sprayed my card again in a different colour. I really love the effect this gives!

Check out my inspiration card for you below and then head over to the Birthday Sundaes blog to see the rest of the DT creations. After that head into your craft area and make a mess, then lastly post your card creation for us to see!
Happy 'messy' crafting!
Tara

This was the first card I created using just two colours. 

Then I got a great idea and thought what if I just peel some of the die cuts off at time and use multiple colours. LOVE IT!



Details:

Cardstock: Staples + scraps

Ribbon: Offray

Markers: blow markers (I have no idea the manufacturer sorry)

Gems: Offray

Punch: SU

Sentiment: Pink by Design -  Birthday Birthday Set  

Cricut Cut: Butterflies from Ashlyn's Alphabet cut at various sizes

JustWordz DT Friday!

Hi Crafters, Are you ready for another dose of JustWordz inspiration? This week not only did I use JustWordz stamps I also used an image from Redonkulous Designs. These two stamp lines pair up so nicely together. Okay honestly, JustWordz pair up nicely with anything from a stamped image to a Cricut cut because there are endless sentiments you can create with them!

I try something different this week on my card. I wanted the dress to be white but well you can't actually colour in white (well maybe you can but not on white paper lol) I instead used a Versamark pen, Heat and Stick powder and loose Ice Glitter. It didn't turn out exactly how I pictured but not bad and it was super fast to do! You should see her dress shine in real life!

Make sure you stop by the JustWordz blog and check out the rest of the DT creations!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections, Staples Brand

Digital Image: Redonkulous Designs

Sentiment: JustWordz Party Time Set

Stampin' Up border punch

Gems: Offray

Cricut Cut: Rectangle scallop from Designer Calendar cut @ 3"

Ice Glitter

Versamark pen

Heat and Stick powder + heat gun

Prisma Coloured Pencils + Gamsol

Birthday Sundaes Challenge # 44

Hi Crafters,
Wow, when the challenge went up for Birthday Sundaes this week I can say it was a true challenge for me. As I have said before I am a 5 1/2 by 4 1/4 kinda gal and this one threw me for a loop! The challenge is to create a 'Stair Step (or side step, center step) card.' I rose to the challenge though! Below is the card I have created for this weeks inspiration. To see some more great inspiration check out the rest of the DT at the Birthday Sundaes blog. Also, double and triple check the rules this week to make sure you are following them as I would hate for you not to be in the running for the fabulous prize up for grabs. This week we are sponsored by Stamp Fairy!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Textured pieces from my scrap pile

Cricut Cut: Sophisticated cut @ 3"

Sentiment Stamp: Pink By Design - 'Birthday, Birthday' Set  

Ribbon: Offray

Gems: Dollarama

JustWordz DT Friday

Hi Everyone,
Welcome back to another JustWordz DT post. This week I went back to the basics and used the JustWordz Everyday sentiment set. This is always my 'go to' set if I need just the perfect sentiment! And what do you think...isn't this just the perfect sentiment for this image?!

Check out the rest of the DT inspiration and the blow out sale at the Justwordz blog!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections

Patterned paper: Scrap pack

Sentiment: JustWordz Everyday Stamp set 

Digital Stamp: Karen's Doodles

Yellow Mini Brads: stash

Gems: Dollarama

Fiskers border punch

Punches: Stampin' Up

Prisma coloured pencils + Gamsol

Glossy Accents

Birthday Sundaes Challenge # 43

Hi Everyone,
This week the Birthday Sundaes challenge is to use an inspiration photo (please visit the Birthday Sundaes blog for the photo) + your card must include hearts on it somewhere. Below is my take on it....I'm not going to lie...I LOVE how this card turned out! (It's totally going to be a keeper lol)! Check out the rest of the DT inspiration at the Birthday Sundaes blog.
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Staples + Recollections

Digital Stamp: Meljen Designs

Baker's Twine: Twinery

Sentiment Stamp: SU 'So happy for you' set

Button: Stash

Cricut cut: layers 

Cuttlebug + swiss dots embossing folder

Liquid Pearls

Stickles

Prisma Coloured Pencils + gamsol

JustWordz DT Friday

Hi Crafters,
I am so excited to share this card with you. I actually made it a little while ago but wanted to wait and share it closer to Valentine's Day. The digital stamp I used is by Redonkulous Designs and the image is stinkin' cute! Also, the sentiment I was able to make with the JustWordz Party Time stamp set is perfect! Head over to the JustWordz blog to see more DT inspiration and also to check out the fabulous BOGO offer that Kim is offering right now while supplies last!
Have a wonderful weekend and happy crafting!
Tara 

Details:

Cardstock: White base - Staples Brand, red- Recollections

Patterned paper: From a day by day scrapbooking calendar from 2011 (yup sadly I just broke into it)

Cricut Cuts: Ovals from Baby Steps (used center point feature, tag from Plantin Schoolbook

Sentiment: Justwordz Party time stamp set

Digital Stamp: Redonkulous Designs

Buttons: Stash

Baker's Twine: Twinery

Gems: Dollarama

Glossy Accents

Ink: Martha Stewart chalk ink

Birthday Sundaes Challenge # 42

Hi Fabulous Crafters,
You are going to LOVE this...the challenge for Birthday Sundaes this week is an 'anything goes week' All you need to do it create a 'birthday card with a birthday sentiment' on the front! Make sure you follow the rules as we have a great sponsor this week. We are sponsored by Karen's Doodles and the prize is 3 digital images of the winners choice! So check out the rest of the DT inspiration at the Birthday Sundaes blog and then get crafty!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections + Staples Brand

Patterned paper: Scrap Pile

Digital Stamp Image: 'Bigsby the King'  Karen's Doddles

Prisma coloured pencils + Gamsol

Gems: Dollarama

Baker Twine: Twinery

Stickles

Glossy Accents

Stampin' Up Ticket punch

Sentiment: blog candy I won from Kim @ JustWordz (Thanks kim)!

Justwordz DT Friday!

Hi Crafters,
I was so excited when these cutie turned up for me to use on a card. They are from Redonkulous Designs and just too stinkin' adorable! They paired up perfectly with my JustWordz stamps too (although with these stamps everything pairs up because you can just make your own perfect sentiment each time)! Don't believe me check out the JustWordz blog to see more great inspiration and the entire line of stamp sets available.

Oh and really big news! JustWordz is having a huge sale!!! Buy one get one FREE! If you have ever wanted one of these stamps sets now is your chance!!! There is also a chance to win a set so what are you waiting for head over the the JustWordz blog now!

Happy Crafting (and shopping ;) )
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections + white Staples Brand

Patterned paper: Scrap Pile

Sentiment: Justwordz Christmas Set

Stickles, stickles and more stickles (I really wish you cold see the sparkle on this one)!

Gems: Dollarama

Prisma coloured pencils + Gamsol

Cricut cut: Oval + Scallop oval 3.5" Baby Steps (cut using center point feature)

More Cricutized wedding!

Hi Crafters,
I am so excited to share this project with you today! I think this was one of my favourite wedding decorations and I made them! Well, with the help of a very nice friend ;) I was actually really flatter that all but 5 of my table numbers disappeared throughout the night lol. I am glad everyone enjoyed them as much as I did! I am sorry I didn't write everything down but I know that I used Design Studio to help me plan these out and I was able to cut two out of a sheet of 12 x 12 cardstock. I think the base shape is from Create-a-Critter or it might be from Accent Essentials. The flowers are for sure from Accent Essentials. So they would stand up on their own I used the same idea as an easel card and it worked perfectly!
Happy Crafting!
Tara