So I found a new card challenge blog focused on cards for men.The blog is called Cards for Men. Â The challenge is called Cheeky Chappies sponsored by bugaboostamps. I used a bugaboo stamp for this challenge because they have some really funny and cheeky stamps. I used white SU card stock and printed the image right on the cardstock. I used copic markers and prismacolor pencils to color the image.
This card will also be entered into the Cute Card Thursday “anything goes” Challenge.
Here is a card I made using this weeks sketch challenge on Deconstructed. For this card I used digi prints, Papertrey ink stamps and a button for embellishment.
This is the sketch for this weeks challenge
The one thing I hate about using my Nestabilities is having to take them out of their package to use them. I tried looking for different ideas and decided to use a chipboard album as storage. I used strips of magnet to hold them on the pages but didn’t have enough space for all my Nestabilities. So, while on pinterest I came across an idea from Ree and tried it out. I purchase a cd storage box from staples for 14.99 and magnet sheets for 9.99(4 sheets). Each sheet can be cut down to four squares to use in the sleeves giving you 16 pieces. It’s a great idea and makes it easier for you to grab what you need. I also love the blank tag ontop of each sleeve where you can write down the type of Nestabilities you have.
This is where I stored my nest abilities but I needed something that can hold all my nestabilities.
Here is another stamp from lily of the valley. This stamp sold out the first day they went on sale but luckily I was able to get one as soon as they restocked. For this card I used SU card stock and nestabilities. I embellished it with paper flowers, twine and a pink button. I also added lace.
Lily of the Valley Challenge Ribbon and Lace
Oh and I also was picked as Top 5 in my first challenged I entered at Crafty cardmakers. 🙂
Top 5
I’m so excited about the new stamps I received yesterday from lili of the valley, the cats pajamas and Kraftin Kimmie. I couldn’t wait to get started on a card. So the first stamp I went for was “puppy love” from lili of the valley. This stamp is exactly lili of the valley’s latest release. I used My minds eye paper as background and SU cardstock. I also embellished it with some paper flowers and twine. Isn’t she just adorable!
Supplies used:
Stamp: “puppy love” by lili of the valley “tiny wishes” by SU, copic:e000,e00,e11,e33,e35,e37,r29,e13,e15,r20, r32,v12, rv20, rv23, w1, c-5, Cardstock:Playful Posies my minds eye, SU chocolate chop, Dies: Round nestabilities, embellishments: wild orchard paper flowers, twine, button,faux stitch.
Next one up is also from Lili of the valley called ” Maisie Two Balloons”. I really had fun with this one. With this stamp I tried practicing some shadow and light source techniques. I still have a lot of practicing to do but I love it.
Supplies used:
Stamp: Lili of the valley “Maisie Two balloons” Su “Tiny wishes” , copic: e000,e00,e11,e37,e35,e33,v95,v93,rv23,rv21,y02,y00,c-1,c-5,0 Dies: Nestabilities, Cardstock: SU, Embellishments: wild orchard paper flowers.
Challenges entered: lili of the valley thursday challenge
This card was made for Digi Darla‘s Card challenge # 4 “Think Spring”. I downloaded the freebie stamp “Garden girl” . Digi Darla has asked us to think spring and this stamp was perfect for this challenge. I used some nice green and orange colors and added paper flowers. I also added faux stitching to the card. Thank you Digi Darla for the free stamp.
Supplies
Digi stamp: Digi Darla Copics: E00, E000, E11, E50, E31, E25,R27, B23, B32,E08 G05, E37, YR23, YG67, YG11, c-5, w-1 and prisma pencils Studio G stamp for sentiment, Paper flowers from wildorchidcrafts.com, pearls, fiskar border punch.SU cardstock and designer paper, kraft card stock