March Challenge | Card #7

Its Monday! I know it's been a couple weeks since my last post. Sometimes, life just gets in the way of the fun things that we wish to be doing. Don't worry, we are all doing well, and I am back with my 7th card in the series!

This card is all about color and pattern. Sometimes paring patterns can be risky. If you choose patterns that are too close in size, your project may become too busy. However, in the case of today's card, the patterns are very similar in size, but, it works because its a mix of simple and complex. Uncomplicated patterns, such as polka dots, mix well with patterns that contain more detail, such as candles.  When mixing patterns, you want to aim for opposite sized patterns or a mix of simple and complex. We could also talk about color, but that in itself is a whole other post.

Have a Lovely Day :)

March Challenge | Card #6

Happy Monday! I hope you have all had a lovely weekend. We had a great time here :) Our little guy got to go bowling for the first time (well he's 10 months old so he didn't really bowl, but he still loved being there.) And, we spent the rest of the weekend just relaxing and binge watching a new show on Netflix. It was wonderful!

So without farther ado, here is the 6th card of my March Challenge.

Two strips of patterned paper and layered die cut tags make this card simply wonderful!

Here's a peak of the inside

Thank you for coming by today. Have a lovely day :)

March Challenge | Card #5

TGIF!! Its 5th card Friday!!!

Today's card is simple yet slightly clever. I chose to go with a more muted pattern to fill the card, and i used a strip of another patterned paper to make the candle.

To make the candle, I glued a small piece of twine on one edge of a strip of paper. Then I simply rolled up the paper and adhered it to my card. I cut small angles on the top of the candle to make it appear more realistic.

Hope your inspired for a crafty weekend! Have a lovely day :)

March Challenge | Card #4

Hello Hello Hello!!! I've got a little early-bird baby this morning. My husband's new job has him up MUCH earlier than we're used to, and baby boy seems to think that that means he needs to get up too.  But, we're not just talking awake, he's like a little Tasmanian devil child. He has already figured out how to dismantle our trash can, found the cords under the tv console, pulled all his toys out to to the middle of the room, and tried pulling all the clothes out of my drawers while I was getting dressed. Ugh! I'm a morning person, but this is ridiculous! Slow down little man...

Okay... Are you ready for card #4?

Of course you are ;)

I used some mint green scraps and added a scalloped edge for color and interest. Then i mounted some die cut flowers on 3-D Dots. The flower is cut from a printed acetate so it adds a nice shadow and shine.

To cover the 3-D dot, so that you can't blatantly see the glue through the acetate, I punched out some numbers from a piece of scrap from yesterday's card.

Hope you enjoyed. Have a lovely day :)

March Challenge | Card #3

Happy Hump Day!! Boy, it sure is nice to see the sun today. However, its still freezing cold here. Spring just can't seem to come fast enough, because I feel a bit of cabin fever coming on. I just want be able to go outside for a walk without feeling like my toes are going numb.

Okay, enough ranting.... I'm sure you didn't visit today just to hear me complain ;)

PRESENTING... Card #3!!

Another great way to maximize patterned paper is to cut it into strips and mix up the patterns. It adds variety and interest and can be done with scraps you may just have laying around.

The ribbon was made with a scallop punch and some free-hand cutting. I mounted it on some foam squares to add dimension.

Thank you for stopping by (and putting up with my weather rant...I know I'm in Michigan... I should just deal with it!)

Have a lovely day :)

Great Lakes Mega Meet | It's Coming...

I AM SOOO EXCITED!!! The Great Lakes Mega Meet registration opens today at 7pm. If you have never been to the this event, you are missing out! It's filled with tons of shopping, classes, and cropping parties... not to mention TONS of PRIZES!

The Mega Meet is a 3-day event on the first weekend of May. It takes place in Novi, MI at the Suburban Collection Showplace. My favorite part of the show is the GIANT crop party on Friday night! With hundreds of crafters in one room, and lots of contests and prizes, how could you not have fun?!

Click the link here to visit the site for more details: Great Lakes Mega Meet

Hope to see you there! Have a lovely day :)

March Challenge | Card #2

Happy Tuesday!

Here is my second card of the month...

Nothing says celebration like banners that mention cake! ;) I used a medium sized square of the patterned paper and toped it with a large banner tied off with some twine.

The sentiment is embossed in an opaque white to give dimension and texture. (Note: I had a little issue with powder spreading around on me so the words are not clear as they should be. I guess I'm gonna have to invest in an embossing bag to get rid of the static.)

I can't wait to see you here tomorrow for more! Have a lovely day :)

March Challenge | Card #1

Did you know that march was national craft month?! Well in celbration i've set forth a challenge to use one 6x6 paper pad to make as many cards as possible with little to no waste.

Introducing... CARD  #1

A good way to make a big impact with patterned paper, while still maximizing supplies, is to cut the scraps into 1" squares and mixing up the patterns. A simple grid pattern always looks clean and modern.

I used stamps to "pattern" the white side of the card without using paper from my 6x6 pad, and I raised the "cake and candles" label up on foam squares to add dimension.

Hope you're feeling inspired! See you here tomorrow. Have a lovely day :)

March Card Challenge

Welcome to March!!! A new Month and hopefully a fresh start here in the TLC house. We have had a crazy February, lots of sickness passed around and lots of stress (not to mention the frigid temperatures), but my dear husband starts his new job this month and I've got a few wonderful things to look forward to myself.

Drum roll.....

Introducing the March Card Challenge! During the month of March I will be using one 6x6 paper pad and few pieces of card stock to make as many cards as possible. The challenge is to see just how many different cards I can make with little to no wasted scraps.

For this month's challenge I am focusing on birthday cards made with the "It's a Celebration" paper stack by Carta Bella.

If your feeling inspired by the challenge, please feel free to play along with your own choice of a 6x6 paper pad. Leave a comment below any post this month with a link to your blog, message board post,  flicker, pintrest board etc. I'd love to see your craftiness in action!!!

Stop by tomorrow for the unveiling of my first card! Have a lovely day :)