Virtual Retreat!

 

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Finding Joy in the Journey!

Today I'm sharing my Passionate Paper Creations and Friends (PPCF) card featuring out special sponsor - ARTFUL ANGEL!  This is a stamp set sold from ArtFul Angel but manufacturered by Sweet Sentiment Stamps.  Artful Angels is a retail store that carries different brands of crafty goodness! 

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The snails were colored using Prismacolor Pencils on kraft cardstock from Sweet Sentiment.  If you love pencils and haven't tried this cardstock yet it's time, it's amazing for pencil coloring.

Prismacolor Premier Pencils used:
905, 910, 912, 916, 920, 952, 989, 992, 994, 997
1002, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1013, 1031, 1089, 1092, 1096

Artful Angels is offering a special deal for those in the PPCF FB Community so be sure to join if you haven't so you can get your special Artful Angel shopping discount.

 

Coffee Mug Gift Box!

I'm on the  CutCardStock Blog today!

This project could easily be incorporated into a Valentine or given to someone ‘just because’.  The mug can easily be filled with candy or other small sized gifts.  When created the mug is 5 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches in diameter.  This 3D project was cut out using my Silhouette Cameo machine and all cut pieces are shown below.

Starting with the mug’s saucer the pieces were cut using Curious Metallic Card Stock Poison Ivory  It’s an open circle and you attach the ends to create a saucer with an upturned edge.  To give the saucer a little detail I used Discount Cardstock Canvas Habanero and Stardream Metallic Card Stock in Rose Quartz for edging.  I found that using a fine tipped liquid glue worked the best for attaching the saucer edge detail.  For securing the saucer piece together and for the base I used double sided tape to be sure it was completely secure.

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For the coffee, which fits into the mug and creates the top of the box, I used Discount Card Stock Ginger Snap and for the top heart embellishment I used Discount Cardstock Canvas Habanero. The steam was made using Curious Metallic Card Stock Poison Ivory.  Following the fold lines I used a liquid glue for the coffee base.  Using the extra coffee top piece that has seams I put the heart and the steam in and then glued that to the base coffee top. 

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Creating the actual cup wasn’t hard and I loved how it looked when made with  Curious Metallic Card Stock Poison Ivory.  You just crease the fold lines and add an adhesive to hold the side seams together.  Again, I went for double sided tape for a quick and easy hold.  I did use liquid glue to secure the bottom of the cup on.

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The handle cut outs looked odd, but they worked fine.  You actually need to connect the top portion of the handles together which I did with double sided tape.  Then the one handle slipped into the pre cut tabs on the cup.

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Creating the embellishments for the finished mug was the last step.  I cut strips of leaves in different greens, Curious Metallic Card Stock Lime and Discount Cardstock Galax Olive Green. Using double sided tape I attached two opposite color leaf strips being sure to leave leaves overlaping.  Making two of these floral strips made the perfect size to circle the top of the mug.   Before attaching them I did add little flowers cut from Discount Cardstock Canvas Habanero and Stardream Metallic Card Stock in Rose Quartz. 

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When the project was completed it was very sturdy thanks to the quality of CutCardStock’s cardstock.  I plan to make more of these and fill them with candies to give to co-workers.  Everyone likes a little coffee and chocolate surprise!

 

Cherry Pie!

What I wouldn't give for a piece of my mom's homemade cherry pie!  I know she would have loved this card and probably would have left it sitting on a kitchen counter.

The cherry jar is from Jaded Blossom's stamp sets 'Clear Jar' and 'Fruit Add Ons'.  I also used the coordinating jar die which made it super simple to make the layers I wanted to add for dimension.

The apron is a die set from Crafter's Companion and the paper is from a 12x12 paper pad - Premium Cardstock Mix and Measure.

The cherries were colored using Copic Markers: RV55, R05, R27, YG06, YG09.

Do you know of anyone that is a kitchen queen that this should be sent to?

 

All Dressed Up!

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My card was created using the digi image Stars and Back. Deciding that I wanted a different look I fussy cut it out and created a cardstock background.  The image was colored using Copic Markers.

Copic colors used:

Skin:  E00, E11, E21, R20

Hair:  E49,  Shoes: E23. E25

Clothes: BG07, BG45, BG49, V06, V09, V15

Stars: Y15, Y17, YR15

Pencils on Kraft paper!

More Prismacolor pencils on kraft paper coloring.  The kraft paper I'm using is from Sweet Sentiment and I have not found any other that works as well as this.  I love how vibrant the colors look and it blends so easily.  If you haven't tried this I suggest you give it a go it's a great stress reducer.

Get Well Dragon stamp set is by Whimsy Stamps.

Lick the Frosting Stamp Set is from Sweet Sentiment.

Dr. Digi Captain Thunderpants!

 You just have to love this Captain Thunderpants image from Dr. Digi's - it brings a smile to my face everytime I see it.  Dr. Digi is sponsoring us at Passionate Paper Creations and Friends so join our FB community and check the page header so you can do a little discounted shopping at Dr. Digi!  Whoo Hoo!

Easy Valentine Cards!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner I thought I would share with you two cards that are easy to make.  Be sure to visit CutCardStock's blog post to see the materials and directions needed.

 

Happy Birthday!

 

Sending birthday wishes with CC Designs, Copic Sketch Markers, Crafter's Companion dies, Doodle Bug patterned paper, and CutCard Stock.

I colored these cuties a while ago and just now decided they needed to be used for a birthday card.  I thought I would match them up with a shaker cupcake for a little something extra for the birthday girl!

Build a Scene!

 I have to admit that I had the most fun building this scene using The Greeting Farm's scene images.  They have a lot of different types of scenes you can get plus remember you can mix and match them to fit your preference and include your other TGF digital stamps for unlimited possibilities.

The store front digi set is called Store Fronts and includes many store choices.  It's amazing all the small detailed images you can add to include in the windows or on the patio.  I can see this becoming a new obsession for me.

The boy is from the 2020 Boys digi set and the girl is from the 2020 Girls digi set.  Because I love to see dimension I did cut out the plants, the clouds, and the boy and girl separately so I could build it up a bit.

Everything was colored using Copic Markers!