Vintage Pocket

My latest project. 

This is a 3x4 piece of pattern paper that

has a clear pocket added to the front. 

Decorated in a vintage theme. 

Here is a view showing the pocket with the contents removed. 

Going to be swapping this soon. 

Since this was a quick, and easy swap project I'm sure I'll

be making more. It is a good way to use up some pieces, and

parts from the scrap bin. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Endless Tag Flip

This is a endless tag flip. 

Created for a swap I'm doing with a FB group. 

They call it an endless tag because once you turn the cover you

can keep turning it, an flipping it back. You still only have

a total of six panels to the tag, but they had to name the project something...right? 

On the the far left tag I added a pocket, and filled it with some Tim Holtz

ephemera. 

Middle tag has a woman I stamped then colored. 

Right tag has two envelopes that I filled with some rhinestones. 

The far left tag on the other side has a quote, and some banners. 

The larger banner is burlap. 

Middle tag has a pocket that I made from strips of the 

leftover pattern paper. I'm really into the herringbone technique. I posted

a card yesterday using that technique you can see it here

This pocket is also filled with ephemera. 

Added some pearls to each of the tags to finish the project. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Harringbone Technique

Playing with some paper scraps yesterday. 

My desk is a complete mess as I've been working 

on a 8x8 album swap. So much for 

cleaning as you go. When I get to crafting the paper

falls where it will. 

Technique for this is calling harringbone. After all

the strips were glued down I ran it through a hexagon embossing

folder. Love the look! 

Going to be raining off and on today, but at least it is cooler. So happy! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Dribble Shoot Score!

A friend from school asked me to make

a card for her grandson's 12th birthday. 

Since the birthday boy likes basketball I designed

this card for him.

Made using Cricut Explore Air 2 machine. 

The orange inside the basketball outline was made with a circle punch

that punched then ran thought a dot embossing folder to give it some texture. 

Here is an inside view. The basketball player was also made on the Air 2. 

The number 12, and stamping is from a stamp set with matching numbers thinlits. 

The numbers were also embossed with dots. 

So happy with this card. Hope the birthday boy enjoys it. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Sunburst Technique on ATC

More artist trading cards using a different technique. 

This one is called sunburst. I've seen lots of cards made using 

this technique, but I haven't seen anyone scale it down to use

on a 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 card. 

Hotter than blue blazes out yesterday! Some areas hit 90. The

weather has just been crazy! At least we are not having a blizzard since

I packed all the winter clothes away last week. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Minnie & Mickey Bridal Shower Card

I was asked to design a Mickey & Minnie bridal shower

card. Here is what I came up with. 

Used different circle punches for the head, and ears. 

The bow was made with a heart punch, and small circle punch. 

The greeting Mr. & Mrs, was made on my cricut air 2 machine. 

The bride to be favorite color is purple, so I used a piece

of pattern paper to layer Mickey, and Minnie on. 

Thought these came out pretty dang cute. 

The azaleas hubby planted just last year are looking good! 

They are so pretty. Looking forward to seeing them get bigger. 

Going to be a whopping 84 today! I can break out the capri pants. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Bokeh Technique ATC

These are my Covid 19 artist trading cards for June. 

Missing everyone, so I thought I'd reflect that in the artwork. 

The background technique I used is called bokeh. It is an effect

used in photography. 

To create the look I rubbed three different colors of oxide ink

onto the cards. Next the ink was heat set. 

Using a stencil I created with different sized circles I sponged 

white pigment ink through them onto the card. 

For the smallest circles I used a clean eraser from the end of a pencil. 

Just dipped it into the ink then onto the card. 

Die cuts made using Tim Holtz Wild Flower thinlits. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Graduation Card

This is a special order graduation card I made last week. 

Happy to say that I made most of it using my new Cricut machine. 

Have to say I have been loving this machine. Still have a lot to learn with using it. 

Inside of the card. 

Really happy with how it came out. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Mini 3 Pocket Letter from Beverly

My crafty friend Beverly, and I did a mini 3 pocket letter

swap. Have to say I was thrilled when her

envelope arrived. Love the vintage ladies that she used! 

Pocket letters are so much fun to make. They are 

normally a full sheet which is 9 pockets. 

Depending on how much you embellish them they

can take a lot of time to create. That is why every once

in awhile I like making the mini 3 pocket ones. 

Well yesterday was just perfect to be outside. 

Hubby started planting the garden. Can't

wait to get fresh veggies again! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Elephant Baby Cards

Made a few baby cards this week. 

Don't think I'll need them as no one I know is expecting. 

Inside view. 

Here is the second one I made. Love those cute little elephants! 

and the inside view. 

Rained most of yesterday. Me and hubby did find one

small window in the afternoon when it stopped, so we got

in a walk. 

Today is suppose to be beautiful! Hubby needs to plant

some more of his seedlings in the garden. Can't wait

to have fresh veggies again. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Flapper Card

Well here is another card for the cricut air 2 record books. 

This flapper card took me a little time to create, but

I think she is cute! And holding a glass of wine...what could be better. 

I'm still learning how to use this fun machine. 

Going to take some time, but since I'm stuck at home I have

nothing, but time for my crafts. 

Other than taking a daily walk I don't get out of the house. 

Hubby has been doing the grocery shopping for us. 

I miss seeing my kids, my friends, and shopping! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Air 2 Only Cards

Made some cards using only my new

Cricut Air 2 machine. 

Love these cute little seahorses. 

Inside reads perfect match. 

Of course I had to look for elephant themed cards on

Cricut Design Space. Came across a mama, and baby elephant. 

So cute how the trunks interlock. Sweet! 

We finally had a break in the weather! Sun was

out yesterday, and it was in the 50's. Not blissfully

warm, but it beats the heck out of 30's, and 40 degree temps. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

When Life gives you Lemons.....

When life gives you lemons......you go to Honey Hut for ice-cream! 

Still cold here in Ohio. 

Me, and hubby wanted to take drive yesterday. First

we stopped at Starbucks, but the line was clear around the building.

I told him of course it would be busy as it was cold outside, and

everyone would want coffee. I also told him 

the thing to do would be head over to Honey Hut, as no one

would be there. Of course I was right. They have a good

set up for keeping everyone safe. No cash is accepted you have to 

use a credit card. The clerk doesn't even touch your card as

they have it set up outside of the drive through window. 

They then put your order in a tray outside of the building at the end of 

the gate of the drive through. They are really keeping with

the social distancing. After eating a chocolate Sunday we

headed off for a long walk. Of course I was freezing when we

got back to the car, but it was worth it for Honey Hut ice-cream! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Today is a New Day ATC

Well my creativity has flown south for the Winter oh wait its not winter

yet, or is it. Woke up to snow on the ground, and 32 degrees. Come

on already!!!!! May 11th...tick-tock Spring will be over before it ever

really gets here. 

My hike with the kids got cancelled yesterday due to weather, so I didn't get to 

see them. 

Okay I'm done ranting. 

This is an artist trading card I made for a swap. Inked up the

stamps with several different colors using Memento Dew Drop inks. 

Love that they are shaped in a tear drop. Makes it easy to apply just to 

certain areas of a stamp. 

Next I inked up the entire card with VersaMark, and dipped that in 

clear embossing powder. I could have left the card

alone after that, but decided to layer up some Tim Hotlz ephemera, and

added a greeting at the top. 

Had some over hang of the flowers on the side, and 

the little bird tail. Thought to just leave them, but

decided it looked more finished trimming them even with the card. 

And about that greeting....not going to let this get me down (thank you Janet!). Today

is a new day. Moving on. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Rainy Mother's Day

Well we are living in a different world. 

The virus came to town, and turned our lives upside down. 

I decided to get together with the kids today. 

Hoping that we will be able to do some outdoor hiking to

keep the distancing. Of course because it is going to be warmer today

that means rain will come along with it. Suppose to rain

in the afternoon with thunderstorms so we are planning to hike 

at noon. Going to pick up pizza on the way home, and eat in the backyard. 

Now if it does storm while the kids are here we will have to move into the house. 

Getting back to the card. I made it using my new Cricut Air 2 machine. 

Going to give this one to Emily's mom Anne. Perfect for a rainy Mother's Day. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Flower Box Card

My first pop up box card. Thanks to my friend

Kathleen for suggesting we make one to swap. 

Side view.

 I used paper flowers attached to pattern paper stems 

for the center part. Added a few leaves. 

The paper used is from a Michael's hot buy pack called  Mint to be. 

It is so cold here today. I even saw some snowflakes while crafting in my 

stamping chateau. 

Really dreaming about warmer days. 

Hubby did manage to get the garden tilled yesterday. Took most of

the day, but it is ready to be planted. 

Stamping trails

Karen

Tea Time, and other Cards

Loving the cricut machine! 

Made two artist trading cards with ladies enjoying

their tea. 

Tea time was also done on the cricut using a marker. 

The oval base is a die spellbinder die that Betty gave me. 

Love the lace on it. 

Another card attempt using the machine. 

This is one of the first projects I made. Don't

know if I'm loving the gray, but the design does

show up better with the dot pattern paper under it. 

This card is 5x7. Showed it to hubby, and he thinks I should have

added eyes, and whiskers to the party cats. 

I was learning how to cut a card base, and insert words on the inside. 

Love that the machine will write, and score! 

Inside of the card. As I said still learning, and the best

way for me to learn is just to play around. You Tube videos also help! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Saved a Card Base

I botched up this card base, but didn't want to throw it out. 

Went searching through some of the many artist trading cards I've made,

and pulled out one that sort of matched the orange in the background.

Added a strip of textured orange cardstock, and the greeting at the top.

I think it works. 

It was so nice yesterday that me, and hubby took two walks. One in the 

morning, and one in the afternoon. We also took a long drive. Getting

stir crazy being at home all the time. 

Suppose to be another nice day, so I'm sure we will be out and about walking

again. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Anniversary Cards, and Wet Santa

I wanted to post the lovely cards received for me and 

hubby's anniversary. 

This one made by Kathleen. Love the roses, and that beautiful

lace scallop border! 

More beautiful lace on the card Betty made us. 

and some more lace, with lots of pretty hearts made by Lisa. 

Thanks girls! Loved the cards! 

It was raining most of our anniversary, so

I made Santa Claus soaring through a rain storm. 

Don't ask why I made Santa in April, guess I'm 

just wishing ahead hoping this virus storm will be over by then. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

My first Projects using Air 2

Even though it rained most of the day me, and hubby had

a great time. 

Made him oatmeal raisin cookies which we decided

to deliver to our kids. 

So we went to Sarah's first last evening. We visited

with her and Jason in the driveway. Good to see them 

after all this time. 

Then we drove to see John, and Emily. John was

still at work at 8 last night. He went back to work full time

as they have started up surgeries that don't require overnight stay

at the hospital. So we visited in the parking lot with Emily. Good to see her. 

We also got in a short walk around the neighborhood in between the raindrops. 

After that we ordered food from Applebee's. 

The above card was made with my new machine. I've been having a blast with it! 

I picked up this white tin container last year at a yard sale. 

Thought it needed something so I made my first project using vinyl. 

I'm sure I'll get better at it. 

Another little project. This is a little gift favor purse. 

Didn't want to waste the girl that was cut from that purse, so

I used her on an artist trading card. 

Happy May 1st. 

Stamping trails

Karen