Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Delicate Decorations

 Hi Everyone,

Another card for today using a stamp set from Create a Smile Stamps.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Delicate Decorations

Medium:  Copic Various Ink (R37)

Die:  Stitched Rectangle Frames

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah Desert Storm, Acetate

Other:  Silver Twine


I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:

Create a Smile - Moodboard


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Cute Birds

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp set from CC Designs.

I have made an edge to edge shaker.  Now that I was shown how to make these with thinner plastic, I am hooked.  They are so easy and fun.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Cute Birds

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Background:  Distress Oxide (Salty Ocean & Peacock Feathers), Handmade Stencil & White Paint

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Premium Black

Other:  White Pen, Shimmer Pen, Shaker Mix


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx 

Monday, November 29, 2021

Swinging by - Reindeer

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp set from Tracey Hey.



Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Swinging by, Merry & Bright

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in the 'Merry & Bright' stamp set

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah Desert Storm

Ink:  Premium Black

Other:  White Pen, Shimmer Pen, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Sunday, November 28, 2021

Dragon in Santa Hat

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Lee Holland Art.

Ingredients

Image:  Dragon in Santa Hat

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Computer & Printed

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  White Pen, Clear Microbeads, Glossy Accents, White Embossing Powder


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Magical Christmas

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a collaboration stamp set from Simon Says Stamp and Clearly Besotted released for Stamptember 2021.

Unfortunately this stamp set is no longer available as it is a limited edition set.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Magical Christmas

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah Desert Storm

Ink:  Premium Black

Other:  White Pen, Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Friday, November 26, 2021

Umbrella Swissie & new YouTube Video

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp set from CC Designs.

I have also created a YouTube Video for the creation of this card. (Link below)

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Umbrella Swissie

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Premium Black

Other:  Shimmer Pen, White Pen


The YouTube Video can be found here.

(I would love your feedback on the video.  I am still getting used to where the camera needs to be positioned but I will get there).


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Thursday, November 25, 2021

Chibitronics - Bling-a-ling Elf

  Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used LED Stickers and Conductive Fabric Tape from Chibitronics to light up this card.

The image I have used is from Sweet November Stamps.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Bling-a-ling Elf

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  MIC Chipboard (Discontinued)

Electronics:  LED Stickers & Conductive Fabric Tape

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  Liquid Sparkle, White Pen, Glossy Accents, Clear Microbeads


I like to use the Fabric Conductive Tape as I find it easier to use and it is less fragile.

1. Create card front


The create this card front, I have printed the image onto X-Press It Blending Card and coloured with Copic Markers.

2.  Create Base and Circuit

 

I like the batteries to be replaceable, so I have created a sliding holder for the battery so it can be changed easily.

For this circuit I have used the Chibitronics Fabric Conductive tape and a 2016 battery.  To Light this card up, you will press the battery compartment.

3. Time to light up the card


To light up this card, press at the 'press here' spot with pressure from the front and the back of the card.



I hope you have found this tutorial useful.  if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

James - Balancing Act

  Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).

Ingredients

Image:  James - Balancing Act

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Merry Christmas Chunky Die & Stamp from stash

Card stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Grey Card

Other:  White Pen, Glossy Accents, Clear Microbeads


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Tree Rex

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp from Trinity Stamps.

Ingredients

Stamp & Die:  Tree Rex

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah Desert Storm

Ink:  Premium Black

Other:  Liquid Sparkle, glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Monday, November 22, 2021

Make a Wish

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used Stamps, Dies and a Stencil from Paper Rose.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  #17292 Make a Wish

Die:  #22147 Big Joy

Stencil: #22432 Starburst

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Acetate

Ink: #19766 Premium Black

Other:  White Pen, Distress Oxide (Salty Ocean & Blueprint Sketch), White Paint, #19760 Liquid Sparkle


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx



Sunday, November 21, 2021

Waddles & Chubbs

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Digi Doodle Studios.

Ingredients

Image:  Waddles & Chubbs

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Holiday Messages

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  White Pen, Glossy Accents, Clear Microbeads, White Embossing Powder


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Saturday, November 20, 2021

Let's Go

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a Stamp Set from Create a Smile Stamps.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Let's Go

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in stamp set

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, American Crafts

Ink:  Premium Black

Other:  Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents, White Pen


I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:

Create A Smile - Sketch


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Friday, November 19, 2021

Star Gazing

  Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).

Ingredients

Image:  Star Gazing

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Holiday Messages

Card stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  White Pen, Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Case me a Christmas Card with Michelle Lupton

 Hi Everyone,

I am so excited to share my card with you today.

I was asked by Michelle Lupton to take part in her 'Case me a Christmas Card' this year.  

CASE can either stand for 'Copy and Share Everything' or 'Copy and Selectively Edit'.  The aim is to take inspiration from any card Michelle has made and make it into a Christmas Card.

I feel very honoured to have been asked to take part.  Thank you Michelle xx

This are the card I have created:

I have followed Michelle for many years now and what first drew me to her blog & instagram was her rainbow alcohol ink cards.  So for my card, I am casing one of these cards.

This is the card I have cased:

Michelle has cased one of my cards.  It can be found here.

 A huge thank you again to Michelle for asking me to join her event.  I really enjoyed this experience.

CASEing cards is a great way to craft if you need a little creative nudge, however, just remember to give credit to the designer.


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Saturday, November 13, 2021

Merry Christmas (Tree)

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used Dies and a Stencil from Paper Rose.

Ingredients

Dies:  #20502 Nesting Bunting

#16676 Small Stitched Stars

#22159 Merry Christmas Everyone

Stencil:  #22432 Starburst

Paper:  #21123 Rainbow Calendar

Card Stock:  Smooth White, Grey Metallic

Other:  #19760 Liquid Sparkle, Texture Paste


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx


Friday, November 12, 2021

Pickled Pals

Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp set from Tracey Hey.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Pickled Pals

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included in Stamp Set

Background:  Grid Stencil & Distress Oxide (Salty Ocean)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Premium Black

Other:  White Pen, Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx


Thursday, November 11, 2021

James - Big Star

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).

Ingredients

Image:  James - Big star

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Merry Christmas Everyone & stamp from stash

Card stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  White Pen, Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Puddin

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used 2 different images from Sweet November Stamps.


Ingredients

Images:  Puddin & Background Builder

Medium:  Copic Markers

(E49, E47, E44, E43, E42, R20, W9, W8, W7, C9, C8, C7, C6, YR27, YR24, YR23, G28, G05, G14, YG06, E29, E27, E25, E23)

Sentiment:  Crisp Christmas Sentiment Sheets

Border:  Copic Multi Liner Pen

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  White Pen, Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents, Enamel Dots, Star


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Floral Garden

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a stamp from Simon Says Stamp.

Ingredients

Stamp:  Floral Garden

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Hugs

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Ink:  Premium Black

Dies:  Mini Slim

Other:  White Pen, Glossy Accents, Clear Microbeads


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Monday, November 8, 2021

Furry Festive Friends

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).

Ingredients

Image:  Furry Festive Friends

Medium:  Copic Markers

(T5, T4, T3, T2,T1, T0, R20, R83, R81, R39,  R29, R27, R35, G05, G14, YG06)

Sentiment:  Hand-Lettered Christmas & Holiday Messages

Die:  Mini Slim & Fine Frames

Card Stock:  Copic X-Press It Blending Card, Black Card

Other:  White Pen, Liquid Sparkle, Glossy Accents, Hearts


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Sunday, November 7, 2021

Santa's Gift

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used an image from Digi Doodle Studios.

Ingredients

Image:  Santa's Gift

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Paper Smooches Die (Discontinued)

Die:  Slimline Rectangles

Background:  Distress Oxide Ink (Candy Apple)

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card

Other:  White Pen, Glossy Accents, Clear Micro Beads


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Swinging By (Koala)

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used a new stamp set from Tracey Hey.

Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Swinging By

Medium:  Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Included with stamp set

Card Stock:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah Desert Storm

Background:  Heart Stencil & White Paint

Other:  Hearts, White Pen, Glossy Accents


Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx


Monday, November 1, 2021

Spring Bloom

 Hi Everyone,

For today's card I have used the Hot Foil Platform with dies from Paper Rose.


Ingredients

Dies:  #20976 Spring Bloom

#20868 Slimline Rectangles

Medium:  Hot Foil Platform & Pink Hot Foil

Card Stock:  Black Yupo

Sentiment:  Hot Foil Sentiment Plate

Other:  #19751 Tiny Domes, #19763 Liquid Glue


Method:

  • Card Base: Cut second largest 'Slimline Rectangle' from Black Yupo and set aside.
  • Using the Hot Foil Platform, Stamp 2 'Spring Bloom' dies using Pink Hot Foil onto Black Yupo.  Fussy Cut around the images leaving a small black border.  Adhere to base card using foam tape.
  • Hot Foil sentiment.  Trim and adhere to base card using foam tape.
  • Adhere 'Tiny Domes' to base card using 'Liquid Glue'.  Allow to dry.

Until next time
Melissa
xxxxx