PATTERN PAPER Week! - THINKING of YOU

Hi all..

HAPPY TGIF!!! It's here...the beginning of the weekend!! I just love Fridays...don't you? Well, to end our PATTERN PAPER WEEK, I have for you a really soft and simple card. Remember, this weeks theme of Pattern Paper was to show you how to allow the paper you use to be the focal point. I love this paper alot because the colors are soft yet the pattern is bold. I tried to keep it simple and I hope that you like what I came up with.

As always, thanks for stopping by, and have a great weekend! See ya Monday!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4 x 5.5

Step 2: 2nd Layer - 3.75 x 5.25 -Adhere to the base card - Peach cardstock

Step 3: 3rd Layer - 3.5 x 5 - PATTERN PAPER - adhere to the 2nd layer of card

Step 4: Punch out a Scallop Circle in Blue

Step 5: Stamp word sentiment on Peach cardstock and punch out circle. Adhere to scallop circle using foam dots

PATTERN PAPER Week! - ENJOY EVERY MOMENT

Hey all-

One more day closer to the weekend and I can't wait!!! Plans to go and hang out w/the family and go apple picking. The kids are excited and so am I! And you know what else I am excited about? The card that I am posting today. I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pattern paper. The colors are bold, and bright, and so cool looking that I could not resist using it. The card is super simple to make and I am sure you can create this card in minutes. So, thanks so much for stopping by....

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4 x 5.5

Step 2: 2nd Layer - 3.5 x 5 - PATTERN PAPER - attach this to the base card using foam dots

Step 3: 3rd Layer - Scallop Square 2' - I used the back of the Pattern Paper - it's 2-sided so it co-ordinates

Step 4: 4th Layer - Punched Square 1.25' - Stamp word sentiment - attach using foam dots

PATTERN PAPER Week! - THANK YOU

Hey there....
HAPPY HUMP DAY! I hope that you are all doing well - two more days til the weekend WooHoo!!!! I am so glad to share with you today's card. Again, I am showcasing the pattern paper. I also did a really cool technique - FAUX STITCHING. The pattern paper has stitching lines on it and so I decided to imitate that along side the top and sides of the base card. I used a white gel pen to do this. It was really easy to do and I really liked the look of the card.

I hope that you try this technique. Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card 4 x 5.5

Step 2: 2nd Layer - 3.25 x 5.25 - PATTERN PAPER

Step 3: Tie a ribbon around the bottom of the card

Step 4: Stamp word image using SU Chocolate Ink - Tie a small bow and use glue dot to adhere to the top of this punched circle embellishment. Add foam dots and adhere to card

PATTERN PAPER Week! - FRIEND

Hello all-

Happy Tuesday! Here's the card for the day! I am running out, but when I get back, i will make sure that I list all the supplies as well as the HOW-TO Instructions. Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 3 x 6

Step 2: 2nd Layer - 2.75 x 5.75 - PATTERN PAPER - adhere to base card

Step 3: Tie Ribbon to create bow

Step 4: Punch squares to layer on top of each other (blue, pink, green)

Step 5: Stamp image on green square. Add foam adhesive. Attach this to the center of card

PATTERN PAPER Week! - THANKS from the BOTTOM of my HEART!

Hello all-

Today I have decided that this week I am going to showcase PATTERN PAPER. I am a PAPER ADDICT....I got it REAL, REAL, REAL BAD! So, what better way to enjoy my addiction than to use the paper and allow you to see how you can enjoy your addiction too! (wink! wink!)

Thanks so much for stopping by and please, leave me some feedback. You know that I LOVE to hear from ya!

Happy Monday and have a great day!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4 x 5.5

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 3.75 x 5.25 - Maroon Layer

Step 3: 3rd Layer measures 3.5 x 5 - Pattern Paper

Step 4: Stamp image - 1.25 x 3.25 piece of cardstock

Step 5: Maroon Mat - 1.5 x 3.5 - adhere to card using foam dots

ONE OF THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE IS A GOOD FRIEND

Hey all!

Happy TGIF! I am so glad that the weekend is here. I have so much fun things in store this weekend and I can't wait to get started, so without further ado, here is today's card. I hope that you like it. I am totally into this owl...I think that he is the cutest!

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT weekend!

Kimba :)

BOO!

Hello all....

It's Thursday and the weekend is almost here - YIPPEE!! Today's card is a Halloween card that after looking at how it came out, I plan to use it as an inviation to my kids Costume Party. i did this really fun technique. I used ColorBox White Pigment Ink and I applied it to the CuttleBug Embossing folder using a brayer. I put the black cardstock in like you would when embossing, and this really funky web look came out BRILLANTLY!! I hope you try this technique.

Thanks so much for stopping by and please, leave me a comment. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to read your feedback!

Kimba :)

WHAT's UP?

Hey there...

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!! I hope that you are enjoying your week so far. Today's card is following the color Halloween Color Scheme. It was very simple to make and as always, the instructions are below. Thanks so much for stopping by, and please leave a comment. I love to hear your feedback. Have a great day!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base Card measure 5 x 5 - Orange

Step 2: 2nd Layer (Lime Green) - 2.5 x 5 - Run this thur your CuttleBug using the D'vine Swirls Embossing Folder. Adhere to card.

Step 3: 3rd Layer (Black Scallop Edge) - 1 x 5 - Create scallop edge and then adhere to the card.

Step 4: Tie Purple ribbon on the seam where the scallop edge and embossed layer meet.

Step 5: Stamp Butterfly on both Orange & Purple cardstock. Cut out the heart wings on the purple cardstock and piece them onto the butterfly that was stamped on the orange cardstock. Add 2 black gem stones and foam adhesive and adhere.

Step 6: Stamp word sentiment and add Prima flowers w/brad in the middle. Adhere to card.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - MAKE A WISH!

Hello all.....
Hope you are having a great Tuesday!!! Today's card has a Halloween color palette. Black, Purple, Lime Green, & Orange are often, BUT NOT ALWAYS used when you see Halloween cards or Scrapbooking Layouts. Today's card I followed this color palette. I am running out to the doctor's, so when I get back, I will post the HOW-TO Instructions for the card.
Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base Card measures 5 x 6 - Black cardstock

Step 2: 2 Layer - 4.75 - 5.75 - Lime Green Cardstock - Run this layer thru the CuttleBug using Swiss Dots Embossing Folder. Cut this layer into 3 pieces. Tie Purple ribbon to the BOTTOM of the 1st panel and TOP of 3rd panel. Adhere to the base card.

Step 3: Cut a piece of Orange cardstock measuring 3 x 4.

Step 4: Stamp "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" sentiment on white cardstock. Cut around creating a thin white border. Adhere to the orange cardstock. Adhere that to base card using foam adhesive.

THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH!

Hello all...
Here's a card that I created w/a new set of stamps I just bought. Since Fall is upon us, I felt that a " LEAF STAMP/STAMPS" were a necessary purchase ....ENABLER ALERT...LOL! I stamped the leaves and then embossed it with clear embossing powder. I just love they way they came out. Enjoy the card and thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base measures 5 x5 - Chocolate Cardstock

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4.75 x 4.75 - Taupe Cardstock

Step 3: 3rd Layer measures 4.5 x 4.5 - Turquoise Blue - I cut this layers in 4ths and then ran them thru my CuttleBug using Swiss Dots Embossing folder. Adhere these squares to the 2nd layer of the card

Step 4: Stamp the leaves using VERSAMARK INK, and them cover with clear embossing powder. Let cool and then cut them out. Adhere the Pearl gems stones in a NON-random way.

Step 5: Tie 3 knots in the Jute string and adhere to the stems of the leaves using a glue dot. Place foam dots to the back of the leaves

Step 6: Arrange the 4 square embossed layers to the card using adhesive.

Step 7: Adhere the leaves to the squares. Adhere the jute knots to the stems of the leaf.

Step 8: Stamp word sentiment and adhere to card.

THANK YOU - Tweet! Tweet!

Happy Thursday!

How ya'll doing? I have the cutest card ever for you today. It measures 4x4. This was quick & easy to create. Enjoy and thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4x4 - Hunter Green

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 3.75 x 3.75 - Tan - run this thru your CuttleBug using Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Step 3: Cut a piece of Yellow Cardstock measuring 1.5 x 3.75 and adhere to card.

Step 4: Cut a piece of pattern coordinating paper. Create scallop edge. Adhere this below the Yellow piece of paper leaving a slight border ....see card.

Step 5: Punch out Square. Adhere it to card.

Step 6: Stamp bird. Color the bird. Cut out the bird and add foam adhesive. Adhere the bird to the Hunter green square.

Step 7: Stamp word sentiment on Yellow Cardstock. Punch out and adhere to card.

THERE's NO ONE LIKE YOU!

Hello all-

I hope that you had a great Labor Day! I had a very relaxing & lazy Labor Day - those are the BEST ...right? Today I have been running around getting last minute stuff for my kids as they ALL ( I have 3 kids) start school tomorrow!! Can you see?...Can you see me doing CARTWHEELS???....ROFL!!!

I created a quick card because I still have alot to do. I hope you like it & thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base Card measures 4.25 x 5 - Hunter Green Cardstock

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 4.75 - Pink

Step 3: 3rd Layer measures 3.75 x 4.5 - Ivory - Run this thru your CuttleBug using the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Step 4: Trim a piece of Hunter Green cardstock measuring 3.75 x 1.5 and then create a scallop edge. Adhere this to Ivory layer

Step 5: Trim a piece of pink ribbon measuring 3.75 and adhere it on top of the Hunter Green Scallop Edge.

Step 6: Take a piece of twine and tie this on top of the pink ribbon.

Step 7: Stamp owl and color it in. Cut out and add foam dots and adhere to card

Step 8: Stamp word sentiment and adhere to card using foam dots.

HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!

Hey! Hey! Hey!

I you all are enjoying your Labor Day today! My family and I are headed out to a BBQ right now, so I am going to make this post short & sweet!

Here is a card that I created as part of a challenge. The challenge was creating Masculine cards. Here is my take on it. I hope that you like it. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your Labor Day!

Kimba :)

PS - The cloud stamp had a word sentiment right smack in the center. In the HOW-TO below, I will explain how I was able to stamp the clouds W/OUT the words. You will look at your stamps in a new light!

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 - Beige

Step 2: Punch out Scallop Edge 3 TIMES using 3 different colored Blue Cardstock. This is to create the waves/water look

Step 3: Stamp BOAT on Beige cardstock. Stamp boat on TWO different orange colored paper/cardstock. Cut out the sail from one of the orange pieces of paper and the base of the boat from the other. Glue the sail and base to the ORIGINAL boat that was stamped on the Beige cardstock. Add foam dots. Set aside.

Step 4: Stamp the CLOUDS - MAKE SURE ONCE YOU STAMP THE CLOUD IMAGE, WITH A BABY WIPE, CAREFULLY WIPE AWAY THE WORD SENTIMENT SO THAT YOU ARE LEFT WITH JUST THE CLOUD. Cut them out. Add foam dots. Set aside.

Step 5: Stamp PLANE on orange cardstock. Cut out and add foam dots. Set aside.

Step 6: Stamp the WORD SENTIMENT and attach a piece if orange string to the top of it. Set aside.

Step 7: Build card!

3D Card - WHAT's UP?

Happy Friday!!!

I am so glad/sad that today is Friday. I am glad because it is the beginning of the long Labor Day weekend. But I am sad because it is a reminder that summer is over. But then I am glad again because school starts next week and all my kids will be in school and I will be FREE!!! WooHoo! It's all so bitter sweet...ROFL!

Okay, to the fun stuff. Here is my card to end the week. It is my all-time FAVORITE STAMP now. It's the Balancing Owls by HeroArts H5144. I stamped the image and colored it in. Cut it out and added foam dots to give it the 3D look. I used my Cricut to cut out a "BLAST" shape and I stamped the word sentiment on that. I also used my Cricut to cut out the grass. I curled the edges to add dimension. To give it some interest, I used Time Holt's Distresss Ink - I used the Peeled Paint first and used Vintage Photo around the edges. I added foam dots to this also.

I hope you like the card. It was so much fun to make. I hope that you have a great weekend and Labor Day!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base Card measures 4.25 x 5.5 - Brown

Step 2: The 2nd Layer measures 4 x 5.25 - White

Step 3: The 3rd layer measures 3.75 x 5 - Mustard Yellow

Step 4: Stamp the owl image, color it in, and cut it out. Add foam dots.

Step 5: Use Cricut to cut out the GRASS on Green Cardstock and the BLAST on White Cardstock.

Step 6: Stamp the word sentiment on the BLAST and then distress it using the Distress Inks by Tim Holtz. Add foam dots.

Step 7: Adhere all the layers and images.

3D Card - THERE's NO ONE LIKE YOU

Hey ya'll....

Hope al is good. Today is a fun card because here I created a scene. I hope you like it! I stamped out alot of different images from different HeroArts Clear Design stamp sets and then I colored in the images. Coloring images is always fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base Card measures 4.25 x 5.5

Step 2: 2nd Layer of card (Black Cardstock) measures 3.75 x 5.25

Step 3: Stamp images and color them in and then cut them out. PLEASE REMEMBER, YOU CAN USE YOUR OWN STAMPS TO CREATE A SCENE LIKE THIS.THIS IS JUST A GUIDE. BE CREATIVE & HAVE FUN!

Step 4: Add Foam Dots to the cut out stamped images and arrange them on your card.

3D Card - YOU MAKE MY WORLD HAPPY!

Hello all...

This is going to be quick because I am running out to a dentisit - oh what fun! This card is super easy. I hope you like it and these Japanese Doll are the cutest!!! Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base Card measures 4.25 x 5.5 - CuttleBug front of card using the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Step 2: Tie Yellow Ribbon along the left side fo the card

Step 3: Stamp Japanese Dolls on white cardstock. Color in the image using PrismaColor Colroed Pencils. Cut the images out. Adhere to card using Foam dots.

Step 4: Stamp word sentiment and punch out using punch. Adhere to card using s foam dot

3D Card - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Hello All-

Here is today's 3D Card. I hope you like it. I colored the Birthday Candles and I love that they are BIG & BOLD! I colored in the candles using PrismaColor Colored Pencils. I smooth out the look using Gamsol. Next, I colored in the "flame" part of the candle using Martha Stewart's Glitter Markers. I stamped the candles on white cardstock and then cut them out and added foam dots to have them pop off the card.

Oh yes...one other tool I used on this card was I used my Scor-Pal in creating the lines on the top of the card.

Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base Card measures 4.25 x 5.5 - Run a little more than half of the card thru the CuttleBug using the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder. The top half of the card, create score lines. This adds interest to the overall look of the card.

Step 2: Stamp Big Birthday Candles on white cardstock and then color in with PrismaColor Colored Pencils. Color the flames with Martha Stewart's Glitter Markers. Cut candles and flames out.

Step 3: Adhere the candles and flames to the card using foam dots

Step 4: Stamp word sentiment on white cardstock and then cut it out. Adhere to card.