100 in 100 Challenge–Card #18

I finally had a chance to create this card for Crafters of Faith .. a splitcoasters group I belong to. It’s a little late and it doesn’t have all the required elements but it has a few (sun, blue, something popped up).  I work as an accounts administrator in a local high school so I’ve been pretty busy this past month trying to make sure everything was finished before the end of our school year which was yesterday.  School’s out for the summer, however, I still have to work … there just won’t be any kids or teachers around to bug me, lol.   Enjoy the rest of your Saturday.

I’m entering this card in the following challenges:
Twisted Tuesday – Red Hot Summer
Try A New Technique (SCS) - TLC384

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100 in 100 Challenge–Card #17

I read in my local paper today that Elton John is going to be building a summer home not too far from where I live.  I would love to know what was going through his head when he signed on the dotted line to the deed of the sale of the land. (if this does, in fact, turn out to be true).  It’s not that it’s a horrible place to build a summer home but, honestly, I can think of a million other places I’d rather spend my summer.  So, Sir Elton, what were you thinking?

It’s been a long day and I’m heading to bed but, before I do, let me leave you with card #17 of my 100 cards in 100 days challenge. 

Enjoy the journey,

100 in 100 Challenge–Card #16

Loving this challenge! I am not, however, loving the way the ribbon doesn’t show it’s true colors in the photo.  It appears to be more peachy where, in real life, it is definitely a baby pink.  Not sure how I feel about this one overall but it does make card# 16 in the 100 cards in 100 days challenge.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Fab ‘n’ Funky Challenge #26 – Polka Dots
Crafty Creations Challenge #175 – Baby Baby

100 in 100 Challenge–Card #15

Another card for the challenge.  I had a very productive week, lol.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Fab ‘n’ Funky #126 – Polka Dots

100 in 100 Challenge–Card #14

I really like the background stamp that is on this stamp.  I’m not sure what it’s called so please don’t ask, lol.  This makes lucky card #14 in my 100 Cards in 100 Days Challenge

100 in 100 Challenge–Cards 12 & 13

I have a couple of different types of window cards to share with you today.  The first one has clear acetate to cover the gap on the front of the card.  The sentiment is stamped on the inside.

The second one has a panel with the square opening popped up above the stamped image.

I am entering these cards in the following challenge:

Tuesday Throwdown #103 – Window Cards

100 in 100 Challenge–Card #11

Card #11 is a pocket card stuffed with flowers and a note card to celebrate the summer that’s ahead of us.

I’m entering this card in the following challenges:

• Celebrate The Occasion #67 – Welcome Summer
• Cute Card Thursday #222 – Here Comes Summer
• Bearly Mine #40 – Flowers
• Crafts and Me #89 – Anything Goes

100 in 100 Challenge–Card #10

Whew, it’s been a little while since I have been able to get on my computer to update you on my challenge to make 100 cards in 100 days.  It may seem like I’m off to a slow start but I have until September 18th to complete this challenge so I’m feeling pretty good about it.  Below you will find card #10.  Since we celebrated the first day of summer this past week I decided to make a card to celebrate.

I’m entering this card in the following challenges:

• Bearly Mine Challenge #40 – Flowers
• All That Scraps – It’s All About Embossing
• Celebrate The Occasion #67 – Welcome Summer
• Cute Card Thursday #222 – Here Comes Summer
• Crafts and Me #89 – Anything Goes
• Twisted Tuesday – Get Krafty and Recycle (ribbon recycled from gift wrapped present)

Hey there everyone,

I intended on posting some more cards tonight but my camera is out of juice.  I have it plugged in and charging now so I'll be back online tomorrow to upload some new stuff.   I hope you are enjoying your weekend so far.

Father’s Day..and 100 in 100 cards 6 - 9

Well, I’ve been busy most of the day.  I went to Church with my family this morning, lunch with my parents, and then we came home and the girls gave their dad his Father’s Day gift.  This year we went big and got him a new computer.  His old one was, as the girls would say, about to explode any minute.  It literally sounded as if there were a ticking time bomb inside of it, lol.  Anyhow, being that he’s not all that techie I spent the rest of the afternoon and the better part of the evening getting it all set up for him.  He’s a little thrown off because this one is so quiet … it does not make one single noise aside from one beep when it is turned on.  I told him that’s a good thing, lol.
Below are the cards he received from the girls (1st card) and from myself (2nd card).  My youngest daughter made the card from her and her sister and I think she did a really great job!  The oldest made him some of his favorite cupcakes and they were oh so yummy!
Card from the girls ..
Card from me ..
I also made the following 2 cards for my own father and father-in-law  ..



If you are following along, these make cards 6, 7, 8 & 9 in my attempt at 100 cards in 100 days!
Enjoy the journey!









I'm entering these cards in the following challenge:

• Crafting For All Seasons Challenge #29 - For Man

100 in 100 Challenge–Card #5

 

  This card was made for the birthday of the daughter of one of my co-workers.  You probably can’t tell by the picture but it’s an easel card.  An easel card is a card that when opened is propped up and held in place, in this case, by the bottom piece where the word “celebrate” is adhered to.   I think it turned out really well for my first attempt. 

 

This makes card #5 in my attempt to make 100 cards in 100 days.

Enjoy the journey,

Giveaway!

Erin Blegen of 'My Scrap Cabin' is having a housewarming party in honor of her new blog.  Congrats, Erin!  You can get in on her giveaways by visiting her blog here and signing up as a follower.  Share her page on facebook, twitter, and your own blog (if you have one) for even more entries!  Then just leave a comment with what you did and that's it.  This giveaway ends on June 30th.  Good luck, everyone.

100 in 100 Challenge–Card #4

  I’m back again with another new card for the 100 cards in 100 days challenge.  I’m having a blast creating these cards let me tell you.  I decided to do a little something new so I added a row of flowers to the inside piece to complete the card.

I want to dedicate this one to all my followers who have given this newbie blogger a chance to share with you.  Thanks for following me.  I will do my best to keep you interested.

Enjoy the journey! 

100 in 100 Challenge–Card #3

I finally had some time to pull a card together and came up with this one for a co-workers birthday.  That’s 3 down & 97 to go lol.

100 in 100 Challenge–Card #2

This is a card I made for my father-in-law’s birthday…and…card #2 in the challenge.

100 Cards in 100 Days!–What Was I Thinking?

So call me crazy but I've decided to take a crack at the 100 Cards in 100 Days Challenge.  I'm not sure how I'll do but I'm going to at least try. It's not a card a day challenge but I do have to complete 100 cards within the 100 days.  What was I thinking? lol

I’ll post them as I make them and I guess there’s no time like the present to get started so here is card #1:

Once In Lifetime…

A true friend is someone you can be yourself around, and never have to fake it. This person knows everything about you and still loves you just the same!  They are someone you can laugh with, cry with, and treasure the moments with.  I call this a once in a lifetime friendship.

I wrote this poem in honour of my once in a lifetime friend.  You know who you are! 

Once in a lifetime someone touches your life
Attaching themselves to your heart without intending to
Believing in you with an unshakeable confidence
Offering you strength and hope when you have none
Encouraging you to reach deep into your soul to unveil a fresh perspective,
   allowing you to see yourself in new ways
Standing steadfastly by your side in times of suffering & uncertainty
Building you up and empowering you to be a positive influence
   to those you come in contact with
Challenging you to continually strive toward the goals set before you
When this someone comes into your life, hold onto them and be thankful
that you have been blessed with the gift of a once in a lifetime friend.

I’m entering this card in the following challenges:

Magnolia-licious Challenge: Inspirational Photo

Crafts and Me Challenges: Fabulous Flowers

Creative Inspirations: Challenge #165-Anything Goes

I Brake For Stamps: Florals Challenge

Through The Craftroom Door: Challenge #26-Photo Inspiration

CMC Challenge Group: Challenge #44

Garage Sale Goodies…

I went to a scrapbook store garage sale last weekend. What a blast!  I spent just under $50 and came out with a ton of really great things including this Magnolia Tilda stamp.  My niece is celebrating her birthday this weekend so I took the opportunity to use my new stamp and make a card for her.

I’m entering this card into the following challenges:

Make It Monday: MIM#90-Anything Goes

Hooked on Craft: Challenge 20-Flowers

Papertake Weekly Challenge: True Colors

Bearly Mine: Challenge #36-Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew: Challenge 11-Dimension

7 Kids College Fund: Challenge #48-Layers

CMC Copic Challenge Group: Challenge #43-Anything Goes 

This is my first time entering challenges so wish me luck!

Speaking of Mother’s Day…

I just wanted to share with you the card I made for my Mom.  I love you, Mom.  Thanks for the wisdom and love you have shared with me over the years. You are an inspiration to me and I’m so blessed to have you as a mom. xoxoxo

Thanks, girls…

We celebrated Mother’s Day this past weekend and guess what I got from my girls… COPICS!!  I’m now the proud owner of 9 new colors and I’m so thrilled.  And look, didn’t they do a great job on my card.  I’m so blessed to have my two beautiful daughters.  Thanks, girls xoxoxo

Masculine Birthday

I always find it harder to come up with masculine ideas for cards, don’t you?  I created this one for my nephew.  The word “birthday” was done freehand using some fancy lettering techniques I’ve been trying out and I coloured it in with my BIC Mark-It’s.  I curled the banner to give it a wavy, 3-d’ish look.  I embossed the word “wish” in white.  It’s one of my more basic cards but I think it turned out OK.

Would love your help!

My blog has been listed on the featured craft bloggers list @ Above Rubies Studios. I would really appreciate your vote so if you are willing to help me out, please go to http://www.aboverubiesstudio.com/go/featured-craft-blogger/ and scroll down about 22 blogs to find me (piece-ofheart.blogspot.ca) and give me a vote.

Thanks!

First Time Copic User In The House :)

Last Saturday, I was at my local scrapbook store that just happens to be owned by a friend of mine.  After standing at the copic rack for 30 minutes or more trying to figure out how the stink to figure out the numbering system, lol, I decided to give up figuring and just get one of each pastel color .. so 1 green, 1 blue, 1 pink etc etc.  My friend, and the owner, happened to walk by so I told her what I was doing.  The look of horror on her face told me that this was a big no-no.  So I ask what I was suppose to do because I didn’t have a clue how they worked.  Well, just my luck that there was a free class scheduled to happen about an hour later.  So I grabbed a few markers in 1 color tone with her help (because you needed 3 for the class), paid for them and went to grab a tea while I waited for the class to start. 

Can I just tell you now that I love COPICS!!  After the class was over I came home to try my hand at coloring one of my Tilda stamps.  I think I did a pretty decent job, lol.  I can only imagine the $$’s I’ll be spending now trying to build my copic collection up!  (just don’t tell my hubby, lol)

Pretty in Pink

I wanted to make a card for my co-worker who just had a baby girl but I didn’t have any solid pink cardstock.  Instead, I improvised and took some white layering cardstock and completely sponged it with pink pigment ink and then mounted it on my white base layer.  I added a frame and used some liquid pearls for the centers of the flower bursts, an epoxy word quote, and a little sheep to make this the perfect card for a baby girl. To finish it off, I sponged a white envelope with the pink pigment ink to make it match.

Have a great day!

Big, BIG Giveaway!!

WOW! Kristen Wilson has a great giveaway happening right now. You'll want to get in on this for sure. Hop over to her blog at Kristen Wilson Handmade and check it out! Good luck :D

Something new…

I’ve decided to try my hand at something new. From time to time I’m going to offer free digital stamp sentiments. I’ve uploaded a couple of sample photos (below) to show you what I have to offer. Of course, the actual freebie will be in PNG format with a transparent background. Let me know what you think.
(These are just previews .. freebies have not been uploaded to a sharing site yet.)

Baby, Baby …

Sorry for the poor lighting. I’m still learning how best to photograph my cards. If you have any tips please feel free to leave me a comment.

Have a great day!

Take it or leave it …

I want to let you in on a little secret. I get a lot my card making supplies for free by simply clicking a button. It takes me about 20 minutes a day and I cash in $25.00 worth of points every month for paypal or amazon giftcards. It may not sound like much but, hey, it's FREE money. I’m not here to push this on anyone at all but if you are interested in learning more about this feel free to shoot me an email … apieceofheart.blog@gmail.com
Have a great day!

Thinking of you…

Not sure I’m fond of this one but thought I’d share it anyhow. At the very least, it will be good to look back at some day and see the progress I’ve made.

Have a great day!

Trying my hand at a one-layer card…

I’ve seen this type of card posted on blogs before but I’ve never tried making one myself. This card was made by tearing a piece of cardstock in half and using it as a mask. I laid the torn cardstock on my base and taped it down leaving a gap. Then I used my sponge tool to sponge the paint on in the gap. Before removing the mask I stamped my images, overlapping the mask so that the edges of my images were cut-off. I removed the mask and coloured my flowers using BIC Mark-It markers. Finally, I stamped my sentiment at the bottom and added some clear dimensional glaze to the flowers and hearts to give them a 3-D look.

Have a great day!

A Simple Sentiment for Valentine’s Day…

This was a quick card made in under 10 minutes, lol. A simple and to the point way to show someone you care.

Have a great day!

A month already?

I hope that everyone had a great holiday!  I can’t believe it’s been almost a month since Christmas.  I’m an office administrator in a high school and first semester just flew by.   Next week is exams and the following week brings the start of a new semester.   Crazy!

So what are your plans for the new year?  Do you have any goals you hope to reach?  I know that I plan to organize my scrap space a little better.  I don’t have a dedicated craft room but I have set aside some space in my basement.  One day my dream is to have my own room but for now the basement is my scrap home.  So I’ve been scouring the internet for some great ideas on how to make my dark, dingy and somewhat unorganized basement a bright and happy place to craft.  If you have any ideas, please leave me a comment.

Thanks and have a great day!

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

Twenty-one years ago today we were blessed with our first beautiful baby girl. Where has the time gone? Thank you, sweetheart, for the joy you bring to our lives. We love you so much. Hope you had a fantastic day today.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

It’s so hard to believe that Christmas is only 8 short weeks away. Lately, my daughter and I have been spending some time creating cards to send to friends and family. We’ve been having so much fun putting these cards together. Take a look at what we have done so far…

Make a wish…

When it’s time to celebrate, these cards are just a couple of ideas that you can use for that special someone in your life.
         

Welcome Friends!

I have decided to start a blog.  I don’t know how good I will be at it.  I’ve never been a writer but I’ll give it a try.  Primarily this blog will focus on the cards that I make and perhaps, eventually, the jewellery I design.  Thanks for joining me.