You Make Miso Happy

Hello.

Just a short posting here to share with you a Double Diamond Fold card.

If you spread out the card, you can see all the different folds and panels that make up this card style.

If you're interested in the template for this card, I've posted it in a posting below this one, or click HERE.

A closer look at the Magnolia Stamps image being featured.

- Life Is a Soup Tilda from the You Made It Collection 2016

This stamp and other Magnolia Stamps can be purchased from the Magnolia-licious on-line store.  If you don't see the particular one you're looking for, contact Diana and I'm sure she'll be happy to bring it in for you.

Challenges for this card:
Craft Your Passion Challenge #318- Always Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs - July Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #167 - Shabby Chic
Crafty Friends Challenge #34 - Inspired By a Song ('You've Made Me So Very Happy' by Blood Sweat and Tears)
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Anything Goes
Cut It Up Challenge #99 - 3D
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #18 - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #141 - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door June 28 - Anything Goes
Wonderful Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Have a wonderful day!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Basic Grey Kioshi Lilo

Dies:  Spellbinder Labels Thirty-One, Classic Ovals and Die D-Lites Blooms Two; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms; Die-namics Simple Leaf Flourishes 

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Dusty Concord, Worn Lipstick and Aged Mahogany; pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone  
- pink shades:  702-T, cocktail pink, 701-T, baby pink
- yellow shades:  mustard, pastel yellow, buttercup   
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 2-T cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, 5527-T  

Double Diamond Fold Card Template

Hello.

This is my version of a Double Diamond Fold Card.  Here are a couple samples of the Double Diamond Fold cards that I've created.

If you google Double Diamond Fold Card, there are a few available templates on the internet for a card that sits on the bottom tips of the double diamonds--the middle panel doesn't touch the ground.  I wanted my card to sit on the middle panel itself instead.  So, I've created this template for a card with that design.  

Click HERE for printable Double Diamond Fold Card Template in PDF.

That's it!  Happy crafting.

Crowning Humour - Magnolia-licious 'Anything Goes'

Hello.

It's an 'Anything Goes' challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  The Design Team gals have created cards to inspire you to play along with us.  Please visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog to have a look at these cards and and to get your complete details on the challenge.

This is what I've created...a card with a bit of humour.

Here's how the inside of card looks like.

A closer look at featured Magnolia Stamps images.

- Princess Party Tilda from the Princes and Princess Collection 2012

- Little Cute Tilda from the Once Upon A Time Collection 2013

The stamps for these two images along with other Magnolia Stamps are available from Magnolia-licious on-line store.  Diana carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And if you don't see the particular one you are looking for, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she'll be happy to bring it in for you.
And other-brand stamps that the store carries include Stamping Bella, Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Saturated Canary and Crafter's Companion.

Challenges for this card:
ABC Challenges - J is 'Just as you like'...
Allsorts Challenge Blog Week 368 - How does your garden grow
Alphabet Challenge - H for Hand Coloured Image
Craft Your Passion Challenge #317 - Always Anything Goes
Crafting from the Heart Challenge #117 - Anything Goes
Crafting With An Attitude Challenge #16 - Anything Goes
Crafting With Friends Challenge 23 - Anything Goes
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge Week 25 - Ribbon/Twine
Glitter 'N' Sparkle Challenge #193 - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #18 - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Girl - June Any Image Challenge

That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Chatterbox Rec Bias Plaid and Den Belle    

Dies:  Spellbinders Curved Borders Two, Labels Thirty-Six and Rose Creations; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms; Elizabeth Craft Designs 730 Curvy Leaves; Whimsy Stamps Elegant Flourishes    

Punches:  Punch Bunch Medium Cosmos

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Wild Honey and Faded Jeans; lace, pearls and hemp cord from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair and shoes Tilda #1:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- hair Tilda #2:  walnut, terracotta, spice, apricot, oatmeal
- crowns:  raw sienna, gold, pastel yellow, buttercup
- blue shades:  midnight blue, 652-T, capri blue, pastel blue
- green shades:  5767-T, marsh green, apple cider, 617-T
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

Joyeux Anniversaire - FFFC #166 'Say It With Flowers'

Hello.

We're starting a new challenge at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.  The lovely and super-talented Natalie is our hostess for this challenge and the new theme is  'Say It With Flowers.'  This challenge is being sponsored by Magnolia-licious.  Please hop over to the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge to get complete details on the challenge and to check out what my DT teammates have created to inspire you to join us.

What I have to share with you is this birthday card.

The base of this shaped card is just the one layer, but the centre panel itself is actually a mini easel card.

Here's a closer look at the adorable Magnolia Stamps image being featured.

- Tilda Binding Flowers from the Special Moments Collection 2013

Magnolia Stamps are available from our sponsor, Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store where she carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And if you don't see the particular one you are looking for, contact Diana and I'm sure she'll be happy to bring it in for you.

Challenges for this card:
All About Magnolia Challenge #15 - All About Shaped Cards
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Wk 15 - Sweet as Candy
Crafting With An Attitude Challenge #16 - Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbons Challenge #156 - Anything Goes (with ribbon or lace)
Creative Fingers Challenge #111 - Always Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky Challenges #309 - Shaped Cards
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #140 - Anything Goes
Morgan's Artworld Challenge #12 - Happy Birthday
Penny Black and More June Challenge - Flower Power
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week 24 - Use a Die Cut

That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Recollections Graceful paper pad

Dies:  Go Kreate XXL Square Frames Frilly #10; Spellbinders Petite Ovals; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blosssoms; Penny Black 51-016 Dancing Leaves 

Punches:  EK Success Medium Retro Flower; Martha Stewart Rose Leaf 

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Wild Honey and Victorian Velvet; lace, hemp cord, pearls and brads from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair and shoes:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- green shades:  563-T, 337-T, 331-T, pastel green
- pink shades:  tawny owl, 694-T, 693-T, 692-T  
- yellow shades:  raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow, buttercup
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

For a Special Couple

Hello.

Here's a wedding card I made at my sister's request.  Friends of hers will be getting married sometime this month.

I'm almost replicating here a wedding card that I made a few years ago, using the same bride-and-groom image.  My sister particularly liked that card and she wanted one just like it but in a different colour scheme.  The wedding colours include navy blue and very light blue, so I've made this card to match.

I didn't have any light blue patterned paper to use for the background, so I took a very light blue cardstock and embossed it instead.

A closer look at the oh-so-adorable image designed by Sylvia Zet of Wee Stamps.

This image is called 'Love Me Do'.  I've used the digital stamp version (which you can find HERE), but if you prefer the rubberstamp, that's also available from Whimsy Stamps HERE.

I've used alcohol-based ink markers to colour the image along with a few coloured pencils.

Challenges for this card:
ABC Challenges - I is for Important
Cards und More Challenge #160 - Special Occasions
Come and Get It Challenges - Weddings
Creatalicious Challenge #92 - Anything Goes with optional wedding
Cuttlebug Mania - Wedding (embossing folder Sentimentals)
Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge Wk 23 - Add a Sentiment
Dragonfly Dreams June Challenge - Say it with flowers
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #139 - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter Challenge #252 - Sentimental
The Ribbon Girl June Challenge - Anything Goes Card

That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Dies:  Spellbinders A2 Scalloped Borders One; Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Joy! Crafts Square Flowers 6002/0068; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms and 98222 Fauntleroy Crest  

Punches:  Martha Stewart Rose Leaf; Nellie's Choice Floral Punches Large Rose Leaves 

Miscellaneous:  Cuttlebug embossing folder Sentimentals; Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Faded Jeans and Weathered Wood; ribbons and pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- groom's hair and shoes:  black, cool greys 3 - 5
- bride's hair:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- blue shades:  Touch 69, midnight blue, 602-T, capri blue, Tria B128   
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T
- green shades:  apple cider

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

- ground:  sandstone, cool grey 4-T, warm grey 5-T