Monthly Archives: July 2008

This is one of those stamps I just had to have. So easy to use and such a darling image, I paired it up with a Maya Road felt bird, a little paint and some scraps off my desk. I love this cleaning up the desk kind of cardmaking. Why put it away when it doesn’t take much longer to glue it on?!

Now today is usually a Ways to Use it Challenge post day but I’m taking the day off to spend at the beach with my family. So…..if you want to stamp while I lie in the sun 🙂 make sure you still check out the forums as I’ve lined up a guest hostess for the challenge today. Check it out here and have some fun!

Have a good one!
Julia

 Supply List:

Stamps: Bird Cage by Inkadinkado

Ink: Black Palette ink by Stewart Superior

Paper: Spring Willow Light cardstock by Prism, patterned paper by Making Memories and Prima

Other: button by Autumn Leaves, ribbon by Creative Impressions, felt bird by Maya Road, Distress Crackle Paint by Ranger, Flower by Prima, pin by Fancy Pants Designs.

I love making friendship cards…they are great to give any time and one of my favorite things to make with scraps on my desk. This card base was actually left over from another design I started and changed my mind on half way through. After a few weeks, I picked it up, dusted it off ;), added a different image and embellishments and it was done. 🙂

Basic Friendship 

This design uses the Sandra Kuck Sisters image paired up with Friend Centers. Some Basic Grey Sugared paper, dew drops and a little stitching complete the design.

Quick Tip: Dont’ be afraid to punch or cut larger stamped images. Sometimes a little peek at it is all you need. Want to show off the rest of the design…stamp the entire image in a pale ink under the inside sentiment.

Check back in tomorrow! I just may have a surprise!
Julia

In my house…there is a high male population. One husband, FOUR sons, even the dog is male. 🙂 My daughter and I DO hold our own though! One thing I’ve noticed is that the amount of “girl” cards I design vastly outnumbers the amount of “guy” cards. I’m always racing at the last moment to come up with a masculine design when I need one. That being the case…I thought it would be fun to have a masculine challenge for our Monday theme. You can check out our challenge here…hope you decide to play along!

Want some inspiration? Check it out in my sidebar. Most of the CHF designers are playing along this week so pick a link. 🙂

U Rock

I create this card for my middle son’s 13th birthday. Guy designs should be fun and funky. They don’t have to be boring without sparkle and ribbon. Be sure to add in lots of elements and texture. This design…once again 😉 , features the new Writer’s Block backgrounder. It will be released tomorrow. I had a little fun stamping it over some Basic Grey Archaic paper. Another background, AlphaNumber is stamped on the left Kraft cardstock panel.

Now if you’re looking for more CHF sneak peeks….make sure you pop over to Lisa’s blog for the latest one!

Take care and have a fabulous day!
Julia

Supply List:

Stamps: AlphaNumber Backgrounder, Writer’s Block Backgrounder, Fine Houndstooth Scrapblock™ (stamped on chipboard star), Birthday Centers from Mona Lisa Moments line, guitar from Supah Star set by Kim Hughes… all by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink: Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink by Ranger, Burnt Umber Palette ink by Stewart Superior

Paper: Kraft by Prism, Figgy Pudding and Archaic 6×6 paper pads by Basic Grey

Other: chipboard and Office Sheer by Maya Road, Distress Crackle Paint by Ranger, sewing machine, star brad and ribbon by Creative Impressions, label maker by Dymo, felt letter by American Crafts