Walking Into Spider Webs

 Howdy y'all!

Today's card is for the Collected Crafty Collabs Hop! Which is a Monthly Themed Hop For Supplies You've Squirreled Away! We are part of the Handmade Happiness group on Facebook. Which is a great community of paper crafters of all styles.

This month's theme is Halloween/Fall and Sequins. I chose to go with Halloween for my card. 

If this is your first stop on the hop. Your next stop is Natasha Davies. But if not then you were last at Valerie Powell.

For today I chose to bring out an embossing folder and a crayon. The video is below the card pictures.

Paper: CTMH Black, White Daisy

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Black Soot

Accessories: Amazon makeup brush, Crayola Crayon White, The Paper Studio Spider Web, Stampendous! Fun Flock Plain Ol' Black, Memory Box Die Big and Small Spiders

Stamps: CTMH Frightful Friends

Paper: CTMH Black, White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Black Soot, Crackling Campfire

Accessories: Stampendous! Fun Flock Plain Ol' Black, Tim Holtz Distress Paint Candied Apple, Recollections Halloween die

This is the video tutorial!

Challenges Being Entered

Polkadoodles Wk 39 Anything Goes Craft & Card Making Challenge

Creative Fingers Challenge #193

My Time To Craft Challenge #441 Inspired By Harry Potter This is back when Aragog from Harry Potter was a young spider

Creative Artiste Challenge #64

Stinkin' Inkers Challenge Times 3 - spiders on the front of the card

The House That Stamps Built Anything Goes Challenge ~ S2320

Penny's Challenge #480

Crafty Creations September Challenge #413 - Anything Goes

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Stay safe!

Stay healthy!

Stay crafty!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

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Using Embossing Folders in a New Way - August Collected Crafty Collabs

Howdy!

Today's card is for the Collected Crafty Collabs Hop! Which is a Monthly Themed Hop For Supplies You've Squirreled Away! We are part of the Handmade Happiness group on Facebook. Which is a great community of paper crafters of all styles. Handmade Happiness also has a mentorship program.

This month's theme is Vacation/Summer and/or Embossing Folders

If this is your first stop on the hop. Your next stop is Katy Ingram (eastwickpaperandink) . But if not then you were last at Teresa Russell.

For today I chose to play around with embossing folders and my gel plate! The video is below the card pictures.

Challenges Being Entered

Crafting Happiness Challenge #63

PIP Challenge 2034

The Paper Girls Challenge #206 - Emboss Like a Boss

Crafty Sentiments Anything goes challenge

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #127: Anything Goes

Stamps: CTMH Southern Sass

Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Georgia-Pacific Spectrum Standard 92 Multipurpose Paper, Book Paper

Ink: CTMH Intense Black

Accessories: Hunulu Rectangle Cutting dies, WYSE Geometric Rectangle die, Tim Holtz Stitched Circles die, Gel Press Monoprinting Plate 5" x 7", Mod Podge Professional Decoupage Tool Set, FolkArt Calypso Sky, Metallic Pure Gold, Apple Barrel White, Tim Holtz Distress Paint Candied Apple, DecoArt Tutti Fruitti, Heidi Swapp Marquee Love Collection Distress Paint Kit, Park Lane Honeycomb EF, Brush Dot EF, CTMH Happy Thoughts EF, Cuttlebug James' Set EF

Here is a video of how I created these cards!

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Stay safe!

Stay healthy!

Stay crafty!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

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Cracked Thinking Of You

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It's Mary Ellen from Creative Time With ME! Today I have a card using Brusho watercolors and an embossing folder. Plus, to add that extra touch there are The Robin's Nest Dew Drops too.

Challenges Being Entered
Polkadoodle Week 29 Anything Goes Craft & Card Making Challenge
CARDZ TV ANYTHING GOES CHALLENGE #119
Creative Fingers Challenge #190
Creative Artiste Challenge #62
Festive Friday Challenge #FF0063

Craft Catz Challange # 515 ATG with optional twist Fairies

Stamps: VVisible Image Thinking Of You

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Intense Black

Accessories: Brusho Purple, The Robin's Nest Black/White/Silver Dew Drops, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder Cracked

There is also a fantastic video tutorial showing how I created this card. Come check it out at the Chattering Robins  to get all the details on this beautiful card and to catch the video!

Baby Card

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Today over at the Make My Monday challenge blog. We have a NEW challenge it's to create something For a Baby!!! Hope y'all have a chance to play along with us!

You never know when you'll need a baby card! So that is what I created today!

This card is all about die cutting and a bit of stamping. When you are creating a baby card, it is important to use pastel colors. And as I do not know who will be receiving this card, I chose to go with a neutral palette. So yes, there is pink and blue but also green and purple. And the card base is kraft cardstock.

Stamps: TAC Trendy Greetings

Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Kraft, Lilac, Glacier, Bashful, Sweet Leaf

Ink: CTMH Nutmeg

Accessories: Park Lane Woodgrain embossing folder, QuicKutz Metro Alphabet dies, Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics B

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

You're the Best

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Today over at the Cardz4Guys challenge blog. We have a NEW challenge which is to use this sketch.

For this card, I had to make my own silver foil paper. I have a YouTube video to share with you on how I created this card. Specifically the silver foil paper and the embossing technique. 

I also cut out the sprocket which is on the bottom right of the image. This piece was die cut out of white cardstock. I then took the Pearlescent dark grey color and a paint brush to color this piece. For the motorcycle stamp that I used. It is a larger stamp than you see here. But I die cut it down to this size. I stamped the motorcycle with Distress Oxide. And then activated its properties with a water bottle. As for the sentiment I stamped that onto white cardstock and then cut it down to where it looks more like a label. 

Stamps: Stampendous Motorcycle Elements, CTMH Wordfetti

Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Black, aluminum foil

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Black Soot, VersaMark Dazzle Frost, StazOn Jet Black

Accessories: Pearlescent Watercolor Set, Spellbinders Sprightly Sprockets, A2 Matting Basics A, Sizzix Circles Dotted, Cuttlebug Diamond Plate, Ranger Embossing Powder Clear

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

Always Today

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Today's card is being entered into the following challenges:
My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge 483
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge #139
Crafty Sentiments Designs Anything Goes Challenge
Paperminutes # 635 - Make Someone Happy
Arty Divas Challenge #19
SOS 417: Under the Sun, Moon, and Stars - used supplies from my stash, no new supplies used
Addicted to CAS Challenge #181 - Texture - embossing folder






For today's card, I used an embossing folder for the background. Well mostly, you see this pattern is laid out in landscape mode. While I created my card in portrait mode. So to get the pattern on the bottom, I used my Speedball handle tool. It was able to press the pattern into the remaining part of the cardstock. The sun is made using a die cut. And the rainbow pieces were cut out of my paper trimmer. The sun and rainbow pieces were ink smooshed to create a watercolor look. And the sentiment was stamped on a scrap and then fussy cut to create the banner.

Stamps: MFT Clearly Sentimental About New Beginnings

Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Canson XL Watercolor

Ink: CTMH Archival Black, Clover, Bluebird, Nectarine, Candy Apple, Pansy

Accessories: SU! Cloudy Day embossing folder, Chinatera Cute Weather Symbols

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Please stay safe!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

You're My Favorite Obsession

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Today's cards are being entered into the following challenges:
#Kindred30DayChallenge
#30daysofmixedmediawithana
The Male Room Challenge #133 - Make Me Laugh
Crafty Creations April Challenge (#408) - Anything Goes
Dream In Darkness 
A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #113 - Anything Goes




I have been playing around with quite a few challenges on Instagram. One, is the #30daysofmixedmediawithana, the day 1 challenge is to use Brushos. Another is #Kindred30DayChallenge, day 1 is to use something sparkly. The characters top is sparkly as I used my CTMH Black Shimmer Brush. Also, I added a few sequins, just to make sure the card had a good amount of sparkle.

Have you ever seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show? If not, and you have a quirky sense of humor you would love it. For those of you who have seen it. You know that RHPS has weekend showings around the world. This is of course, back when movie theaters were still open. And in those theaters, there are people performing the movie while it is playing. Back in my early 20's I was a part of our local cast. And I generally played  Janet Weiss, the movies female lead.

For today's card, I stamped out Dr. Frank-N-Furter, onto a scrap of white cardstock. As for the background it is watercolor paper. I ran the watercolor paper inside an embossing folder. Also in the embossing folder I put some Brusho and sprayed water. Then with this combination inside, I ran the embossing folder through my die cut machine. If you've seen the movie you will recall that at the end Dr. Frank-N-Furter is singing on a stage. And the curtain is down at that time. I think that the embossing folder resembles that curtain.

Now back to Dr. Frank-N-Furter, I colored him in with colored pencils. I then fussy cut him out. And then I blended those colors out using baby oil. Finally, I popped him onto the card with the sentiment, I used 3M foam tape. This was so he would be flush with the sequins that I also put onto the card. To finish the character off, I used my shimmer brush, you shake it up first to make sure the glimmer is evenly spread out.

Stamps: Kindred Stamps Midnight Movies

Paper: Arteza Expert Watercolor Pad

Ink: CTMH Intense Black

Accessories: CTMH Playful Scallops embossing folder, Black Shimmer Brush, Brusho Brilliant Red, Prismacolor Premier 10% Cool Grey, 70% Cool Grey, 90% Cool Grey, Eggshell, Blush Pink, Beige, Crimson Red, Electric Blue, 70% Warm Grey 90% Warm Grey

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

Sparkle Days

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Today's card is being entered into the following challenges:
#SSSIGCHALLENGE - Spring Has Sprung
CAS Watercolour March 2020 Challenge - the sun and the rainbow used a watercolor technique
The Library Challenge 55 - How to Embroider Almost Anything - stitching on the cover inspired the stitched cloud embossing
My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge 481
Festive Friday Challenge #FF0055 - used a rainbow, sequins, and glitter (heat embossing)






For today's card I started out by embossing (with an embossing folder) some white cardstock. And then I cut the cardstock down the middle so I could fit in the rainbow. The rainbow was cut to 1/4" strips. I took each strip and ink smooshed them with corresponding rainbow colors. If you visit my YouTube channel you can learn another way to ink smoosh. I also ink smooshed the sun. As for the sentiment, that was stamped and heat embossed. Then I put the card together by using adhesive strips as the medium to piece the card together. When it came to decorating the front of the card I used a few die cut clouds and sequins.

Stamps: MFT Meant to Sparkle

Paper: Canson XL Watercolor Paper, CTMH Vellum, White Daisy

Ink: Versamark Dazzle Frost, Tim Holtz Distress ink Carved Pumpkin, Mustard Seed, Fossilized Amber, Mowed Lawn, Wilted Violet, Salty Ocean, Candied Apple

Accessories: CTMH Loose Sequins Silver, SU! Cloudy Day embossing folder, MFT Puffy Clouds, Paper Smooches Cute Clouds, B Muse Very Fine Detail Embossing Powder Midnite Turquoise, Memory Depot Aegean Silver Embossing Powder

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.