And let it Fly Away

I had one more card base that I needed to finish. 

It is the same layering that I used on the cards I posted yesterday. 

Just used some scraps along with Tim Holtz butterfly die cuts. 

Not sure I like this one, but I had to complete the card as

I didn't want it to end up in my scrap bin for me to try to use later. 

Beautiful out yesterday. Going to be the same today. Lots

of people out in the neighborhood walking. Getting harder

to walk on the sidewalks and still keep that 6 feet distance rule. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

More Vintage Cards

Worked on more cards yesterday. Still using up scraps from 

the bin. 

I don't think I've even put a dent in it, but I'm trying! 

Love how this card turned out. I made three using the same design. 

Used Hero Art stamps, and Tim Holtz die cuts to create them. 

and the last one. The tower Betty got me for my birthday one year. 

I found just enough silver trim to use on two of the cards. For the New York

one I used a strip of silver sequins. 

Must say that I'm having fun making these vintage cards. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Vintage Lady Black/White with a pop of Color

I made some vintage lady cards yesterday using

a "vintage" stamp set made by Hero Arts. 

I love black, and white cards with just a little pop of color. 

Finished card size 6 x 3 1/4 inch

Since there are four ladies in the set seemed only right to make a 

card using each stamp. 

For the pop of color I used red, pale green, pink, and

a light shade of lavender. 

To get the colors I stamped each lady twice. Once on white, 

and again on the color cardstock. I cut around just

the hats from the color cardstock then glued them over

the images. 

Such a great little collection!

Stamping trails

Karen 

Cupcake Teacup

I colored another image from my scrap bin. 

The teacup was stamped on watercolor paper. I colored it

then cut around the image. 

Popped over a white doily. 

Thinking it will make a good birthday card for a friend. 

Doesn't show up very well, but I used glitter gel pens

to finish off the coloring. Wink of Stella used on the 

cupcake icing. 

Thinking about starting a junk journal today. That should

be a great way to use up more bits, and pieces from the scrap bin. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Paris Themed Swaps

I was lazy yesterday...well lazy at doing any crafting. 

Since it was so warm out I spent some time walking outside. 

Good thing as today the bottom fell out in the temps, and it is now snowing. 

This artist trading card was made by Beverly. Love the midnight in Paris theme. 

and this Paris themed tag was made by Brenda. 

Sadly these will be the last swaps I'll be doing for awhile. 

Most of the people I swap with have decided not to trade

till after the virus has ended. Which is fine with me. 

I'm not even ordering anything online. Was going to order the new cricuit

joy machine. Hubby was getting it for my anniversary, but I just don't want

things delivered now. 

The Adventures in Stamping convention that was scheduled for the end

of April has been cancelled as I knew it would be. 

I have so much stuff in my craft room now that maybe that is a good thing. 

I have been enjoying using the things I have, and there is so much in my room

that I think I'll be able to hold out for a very long time without supplies. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Clay Pot Bunny

Look what I made yesterday.

I know she is silly looking, but fun anyway. 

I used a white clay pot that Emily had her centerpieces in at 

the wedding last August. 

Just added the bunny face. Nose is a wood plug that I painted pink. 

Ears are cream colored canvas with pattern paper for the inner ear. 

and she had to have a pom pom tail! 

Hope everyone is staying safe. 

Waving hi from my craft room! 

Stamping trails

Karen  

Sweet Girl in a Teacup

My friend sent me some images to color, and they ended up in my scrap bin. 

This girl in the teacup is just so sweet! 

Colored the images with Prisma pencils, and blended with Gamsol. 

The pink rose layer is from a flyer I got at the stamping convention last April. 

I'm sad as I'm pretty sure the convention will be closed this year. They have it

in Akron at the end of April. I've been going to it for years. 

Anyway....the flyer that had all the vendors names had some pretty

paper that I cut apart. My thought was to use it for junk journals, but it works

as background layers also. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Just the Scraps Folks

So I'm trying to use up parts from my scrap bins this week. 

This card was made only with what I had in the bin. 

Only thing that I added was the base card.

I'm trying to figure out if I need to put a greeting on the front, or

 leave it blank. Guess I could always add one later. 

I'm thinking since these flowers are pink that my friend Kathleen

put them on one of our swaps. Most likely a topper for something

she gave me. I save all of her stuff as it is always so nice. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Cards made with just Scraps on my Desk

As I was shoveling off my desk yesterday I decided to have

a go at making cards with just what was on it. 

Here is the first design. 

and the second one. Not bad for just using what I had. 

The backgrounds are the same for both cards. Was made with a retired 

SU background stamp. 

Lots of sunshine today. Makes it hard to thingk about all the virus stuff going on. 

Trying very hard not to panic myself. Finding that I don't want to watch

the news. Pretty much staying at home. Doing some spring cleaning, and crafting. 

Since it has been warm we have been taking walks twice a day now. 

Trying to stay positive. Stay safe everyone. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Sewing Pocket Letter, and ATC

Just posting some swaps that I received last week. 

This landscape style sewing themed pocket letter was

made by Marisel. Love how whimsical it is. Those

ladies glued to the front of the letter are so fun! 

Lots of goodies in the back with extra ephemera. 

I received this St. Patrick's Day themed artist trading card

from Carmen. So pretty, and green!!!!! Lots of extras to

use on my next St. Paddy's day project. 

Thanks ladies! 

Stamping trails
Karen 

Another Vintage Birthday Card

Back with another vintage birthday card. 

Used different things to create this. The Paris themed embossing

folder was inked first with a light pink ink then I put a piece

of cream color cardstock in it. I like the soft look

of the pink just around the raised edges. 

Added two paper leaves, a part of a doily, and

a vintage button to finish it off. 

Closer look of the finished piece. I used Prisma pencils

to add color to the woman. 

Planning to craft more today. Not going out much as I'm 

trying to stay away from the general public. They are

saying now that 1% of Ohio is infected with the virus. I'm sure

that percent will grow. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Vintage Woman Birthday Card

I've been working on some vintage birthday cards. 

With my 60th birthday coming up this year I thought why not....

I'm going to be pretty "vintage". 

The woman stamp is by stampibilites. Picked it up at Hollo's. 

Used the same Spellbinders die set Elegant Ovals that I used

on the handmade envelope I posted yesterday. 

Love the way these ovals layer together! 

Added some green leaves under the woman layer. 

She was colored with Prisma pencils. 

The doily is actually square, but I folded it over the embossed layer so

only half of it shows. 

Closer look at the detail. 

Really happy with this one. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Easter Themed ATC, and Calendars

This is an Easter themed artist trading card I made for an upcoming swap. 

I normally don't make these with just paper, and stickers.

Found a great paper pack at Tuesday Morning called Hello Easter

by Echo Park. 

The pack is 12x12 double sided paper with a sheet of very nice stickers. 

The grass at the bottom was made using fringe scissors. Then

I just added the paper flowers with pearl centers. 

While at Marc's yesterday I found these calendars priced at 5 for .99 cents. 

Couldn't resist buying them as I'm going to cut them apart to make envelopes. 

This page had jelly beans on it. Perfect to use with my artist trading card

Easter swap. 

For the front label I used Elegant Ovals by Spellbinders. Big thanks to my friend Betty

for getting me this set for my birthday. 

Envelopes made using the We R Memories punch board. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

There is Always One....

There is always one in every bunch that does their own thing. 

Well bunnies are no different. 

Love the little bunny butt hanging in the front.

All bunnies made the same way using different punches I had on hand. 

I think this card turned out pretty cute. 

Didn't do a whole lot yesterday. Stayed in my craft room most of the day

and just puttered around. 

To rainy to go out. I did take a quick run to the post office as I had to mail

a few swaps. With the coronavirus turning up in Cuyahoga county ( just 20 miles

away) I really don't want to go anywhere. After getting over the flu I had during the last

two weeks of February I really don't want to get sick. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Coffee themed Pocket Letter

Is there anyone out there that doesn't like coffee? 

Well I know my son doesn't for one. 

I however love my coffee!!!!! 

This is a coffee themed pocket letter I made for a swap. 

Close up view of the side bar. I braided white hemp together

then layered the brown, and cream color flowers. Pearl was added to the centers. 

View of top row. I didn't add a lot of embellishments or stamping

this go round as I normally do. I love the paper pack so well 

that I wanted it to be the star. I picked it up at Michael's in the hot buy

section. It's called Brewtiful day. 

Closer look at the lower pockets. 

In hind site I should have attached the mug in the center pocket to the

outside so it could have been center better. Oh well I always find some fault in

everything I make after the fact. LOL 

Pouring down the rain today. Glad I got in two walks yesterday when it was so nice out. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Guy Cards from Paper Pack

Made some guy cards this morning. 

I find it hard to make cards for guys. 

Felt sorry for my hubby as he told me the other day

that I didn't make him a birthday card this year. 

Well I was going to, but I was sick. Told

him he would get a nice card for our anniversary this April. 

This set of cards are based around a 6x6 paper pack by Recollections called

Whiskey Barrel. I picked it up several years ago. 

I added a few stamps here and there to the cards. 

I like how this one turned out. 

Most likely will give this one to hubby for our anniversary. 

and the last one. 

Enjoyed visiting with the kids yesterday. 

Made lots of food for brunch. Later we all went 

for a walk around the lake. Such a lovely day. 

More nice weather today. Of course suppose to rain all day

tomorrow so I'm planning on enjoying being outside today. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

day 1 

Frog for March ATC

While crafting with Betty on Friday I also

completed my artist trading cards for March. 

Anyone want to kiss a frog to see if it changes into a prince? 

The derby is from Tim Holtz Crazy birds accessories. 

The greeting I borrowed from Betty. 

The little frog I picked up at the now gone Pat Catan's. 

He was colored with Prisma pencils, and blended with gamsol. 

The yellow spots were added with a stencil. 

The kids are coming over today to celebrate a late birthday for hubby. 

Since we were sick during the last week of February we didn't get a chance to 

celebrate his birthday. Oh wait let me restate that....I still made him lasagna, and a cake

even though I was sick. Now isn't that true love? 

Stamping trails

Karen 

day 1 

Metropolitan Ladies Card Set

Well I finally got to visit Betty yesterday, and do some crafting. 

Been sick for so long (2 weeks), but I'm finally over it, and back to normal. 

I'm happy to be able to enjoy a cup of coffee. There for awhile I thought

coffee would never taste right to me again. 

I picked up a 6x6 paper pack at Tuesday Morning called Metropolitan Girl. 

I used it for the layering on the card set I made. 

The girls are stamp sets I pickup at Joann's, and Hobby Lobby. 

I added color to parts of the girls using Prisma Pencils, and gamsol to blend the colors. 

Love the ladies in this vintage Simplicity set. 

and here is the last one. I used gold doilies on each one to layer the

die cuts that I took from the paper pack. 

We got hit with snow yesterday. Not much, but it got cold. 

Just the day before it was sunny in the 50's, and we went walking around the lake. 

You just never know what the weather will bring one minute to the next!

Don't forget to set your clocks tonight. We are losing an hour, but gaining daylight...

I'll take it! 

Stamping trails

Karen

day 1 

Awesome, and Gorgeous

I've been working with a card kit that I picked up

at Tuesday Morning. 

Great deal. A crafters companion kit for 12.99 

I like how it cuts out the word, but still leaves it attached to the card. 

Gives you lots of options for designing. 

This one I turned into an easel card. 

Added a few die cuts that I had. I really

like the banners you can cut and hang in the opening. 

This is kit number 16. I have several other kits that I also got

at Tuesday Morning. Need to drag them out, and start working with them also. 

Stamping trails

Karen