Pattern Paper Inspired for Simon says Stamp

Pattern paper was the challenge this week for Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge.  So here is my attempt at a card using supplies from one of last year's card kits. And before I show you the card, let me just say it is awesome to be able to pull out a box from last year that is all matchy-matchy.  Not that I didn't have to figure it all out . . . but just awesome to have an old box.  

Here is my card . . .

Not a lot of stamping on this one, but a lot of pattern paper from that kit.  The stamping was just in that little flower that was stamped in black..  The "dream" sentiment was a die that was embossed with several layers of sparkly powder. 

As a 9 to 5 working girl (9 to 5?  Ha!), I hope you are able to find some time to create today. 

Supplies Used - Dream

Stamps:  Look for the Miracles (Simon Says Stamp)

Ink: Black (Hero Arts); Versamark

Paper:  Orange Peel and Black Cardstock (Simon Says Stamp); Believe Pattern Paper (Bo Bunny);

Accessories:  Dream Die (Simon Says Stamp); Black Rainbow Sparkle Embossing Powder (Ranger); Rainbow Enamel Dots (Doodlebug)

Muse Inspiration

I was inspired today by the card posted on Muse.  Here is their card . . .

 I was inspired by the variety of directions the sentiment took, and wanted to try to make a directional card using arrows to direct the recipient.  Here is my card . . .

I struggled at first with placement of the words.  In the end, it has a flow and the message is there . . . "You are simply the BEST friend ever; sending birth wishes to you.  Not one color was repeated, as I also have a variety of new ink colors from Catherine Pooler Designs that I wanted to play with.  

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Supplies Used - Simply the Best

Stamps:  Simply the Best Stamp Set

Ink: Garden Party, It's a Girl, It's a Boy, Pixie Dust, Melon Ice, Fiesta Blue, Party Dress, Tiki Torch, Flirty Fuchsia, Lime Ricky, Tutti Frutti, Aquatini, Tiara, Grass Skirt, Orange Twist (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Paper:  Solar White (Neenah); Orange (Bazzill)

Accessories:  Sparkling Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh); Sprinkles Latte Love (Doodlebug)

One Layer Cards

I have a couple of one layer cards to share today.  They are both the same design, but a different sentiment and a few tweaks here and there.  I wanted these to have a bit of a watercolor look, so after applying the ink to the stamp, I sprayed a mist of water from afar before stamping, and I also rocked the stamp a bit.  They blended quite nicely where there is overlap.

And a great use for all that washi tape!   While the card above has colorful sequins on the balloons, I changed it up on the card blow and did just clear sequins around the balloons.  I like elements of both cards . . . prefer the washi tape on the bottom card, but I think I like the sequins on the top one. 

I'm entering that top one in the Seize the Birthday challenge for this week . . .

I hope you find some time to create today! 

Supplies Used - Happy Birthday

Stamps:  Balloon Celebration (Stampin' Up)

Ink: Pixie, Ocean, Sky, Tangerine, Banana, Lemonade, Kiwi, Candy, Guava and Licorice Ink (The Stamps of Life)

Paper:  Powdered Sugar Cardstock (the Stamps of Life)

Accessories:  Washi Tape (The Stamps of Life); Sunshine Glow, Peridot, Bermuda, Strawberru Burst and Fairytale Fuchsia Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)

Supplies Used - You Got the World on a String

Stamps:  Balloon Celebration (Stampin' Up)

Ink: Pixie, Ocean, Sky, Tangerine, Banana, Lemonade, Kiwi, Candy, Guava and Licorice Ink (The Stamps of Life)

Paper:  Powdered Sugar Cardstock (the Stamps of Life)

Accessories:  Washi Tape (Doodlebug); Sparkling Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)

June 2017 - A Year of Card Making Techniques - Basic Card Folds Using Double-sided Paper

Welcome to A Year of Card Techniques Blog Hop where each month we feature a different card technique.  We’ve assembled a team of card makers who range from new to advanced, so you’ll see a great variety of cards and ideas.

June‘s hop is devoted to basic card folds; featuring drapery/curtain fold, peek-a-boo fold or double-z gate-fold.  And we’re adding a twist of using double-sided paper.   We hope this gives you lots of ideas and will inspire you to try these card folds yourself...and pull out that double-sided paper as well!    If you would like to check out our past technique hops, you can do that here:

• January-Shaving Cream Marbleizing
• February-So Sketchy
• March-no hop this month
• April-Stamp Set Showdown
• May-World of Watercolors

We have an amazing sponsor this month, Candy Spiegel.

Please take a moment to check out all the crafty goodness on her blog, Candy Scraps.

And the awesome prize this month is:

Stencils from Elizabeth Craft Designs

 We  really appreciate feedback, so please leave a comment on each of the blogs in the hop today.  While you are encouraged to comment at any time, only comments received by  Friday, June 23, 2017 at 8:00pm (EST) will be eligible to win.   The winner will be announced on Sunday,  June 25, 2017 on A Piece of (my) Heart’s blog, so be sure to check her blog on Sunday.

And speaking of winners, the lucky hopper from last month is SUSAN ELIOT; picked by Random Name Picker.  Congratulations, Susan!  Please get in touch with last month’s sponsor, Jodie Park, to claim your prize.

You should  have arrived here from Candy Scraps. If you're visiting  here first, you might want to start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing and increase your chances of winning by commenting on  each blog. 

I have three cards to share with you today, as I wanted to be sure to try all of the folding techniques.  First up is  a card featuring the drapery/curtain fold, and for this card I used some double sided paper from Close To My Heart's Ariana collection.  It came with an amazing stamp with a quote by Oprah Winfrey.  

 I love the striped paper that is peaking between the pleats.  And it's hard to see, but the sentiment was embossed with silver embossing powder. 

Second up is a card with the double-z gate fold.  Now I will tell you that my card got a little wild . . . that pattern paper was leftover from a scrapbook layout I worked on a few weeks ago, and I didn't want to throw it out . . . and yet I never thought I could use it on a card.  But then comes the double-z gate fold and I was proven wrong.  

Busy and crazy paper, for sure.  

 And I have to say . . . that little ticket just hit the spot.  Since the card ends up being 4 inches, the ticket can hang off the edge and still fit in the envelope!  This was a really fun technique. 

And then finally, my favorite of the three . . . peek-a-boo fold.  

 This card started as one thing and ended as something else.  the sentiment was going to be where the bunny was . . . and the bunny was going to be somewhere else on the card . . . and I was going to use the reverse side of the pattern paper . . . and the folds were going to be on the right! 

Proof that sometimes things do not work as we planned. 

I am the last stop on the hop!  I certainly hope you had fun and thanks for stopping by.  See you next month with another technique!

And I hope you find some time to create today. 

Here’s the full line-up in case you get lost:

• Sharon
• Claudia
• Kim
• Wilma
• Jearise
• Amanda
• Card A Day Challenge Team
• Lisa Frederick
• Sandy Bell Hentzel
• Jodie Park
• Candy Spiegel
• Debbie Rumrill Bonczek

Supplies Used - Surround Yourself

Stamps:  Ariana Workshop Stamp Set (CTMH)

Ink: Versamark

Paper:  Ariana Workshop Paper (CTMH); Desert Storm Cardstock (CTMH)

Accessories:  American Crafts Ribbon and Ranger Silver Embossing Powder

Supplies Used - Admit One

Stamps:  Chunky Monkey (Sugar Pea Designs); tickets2stamp (The Stamps of Life)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento); Copic Markers

Paper:  Pattern Paper (Best Creations); Cardstock (Simon Says Stamp and Neenah)

Accessories:  Circle and Dotted Circle Die (Catherine Pooler Designs); Stitched Mats (Lil' Inker); Ticket Dies (The Stamps of Life); Enamel Dots (Queen & Company)

Supplies Used - Some Bunny

Stamps:  Some Bunny (Simon Says Stamp)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Copic Markers

Paper:  Celebrate Easter (Echo Park), Cardstock (Simon Says Stamp and Neenah)

Accessories:  Notebook Die (Papertrey Ink); Orange Twine (Studio Calico)

A Puzzle and a Bee

I have a few cards to share today, for a few challenges that inspired me.

First up . . . a masculine card for Stamp Ink Paper.  I always go with bold or earthy colors on those cards.  For this one, I went completely earthy!

Such a simple card . . . but I love the end result.  

And of course that missing piece ends up on the inside of the card. 

Second up . . . an insect on a card.  I have to be honest, if the insect isn't cute and whimsical . . . it won't make it into my craft room (unless it's real, and that's  whole different situation). But these cute little bees made it easy to get crafty so I could participate in this week's CASology card challenge. 

 I used stamps, paper and supplies from The Stamps of Life to create this card.  And Stickles was my bestie for this one! 

I certainly hope you find some time to create today! 

Supplies Used - Life is a Puzzle

Stamps:  Sayings4Puzzles (The Stamps of Life)

Ink: Licorice (The Stamps of Life)

Paper:  Cityscapes (Graphic 45); Desert Storm (Neenah); Licorice (The Stamps of Life)

Accessories:  Gold Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh); Medium Puzzle Die (The Stamps of Life)

Supplies Used - Bee You

Stamps:  bee4me, background4bees, hive4bees (The Stamps of Life)

Ink: Black (Hero Arts)

Paper:  Cardstock and Pattern Paper (The Stamps of Life)

Accessories:  Bee Dies (The Stamps of Life), Action Wobble, Diamond Stickles