Layered Butterfly {Thanks for Your Kindness}

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Hi crafty friends!  

Today I should be painting. My soon-to-be craft room.  But Oh, Lord, I hate to paint walls.

So I thought about it, and felt properly guilty, and dodged my husband who IS working hard, and made a card.

Kindness Matters!  The butterfly is die cut layers of patterned paper and punched cardstock.  I placed a Hat Pin down the center of the butterfly, and looped Organdy ribbon onto it...I think it looks like ribbon candy!  Rhinestones are doubled up along the top and bottom, back to back.

Here's a closer look at the ribbon candy body with the bling.

 ...And the inside, a simple thanks with the technique taught in the latest issue of Stampin' Success, called Tap Dancing.  You tap-tap-tap with Stampin' Write markers onto the stamp, giving it a pretty mottled look.

My color combo was from Colour Q, truly a challenge, as I had to pick from three packs of DSP and make my own Pumpkin Pie paper with a punch, a Stampin' Write Marker and a sponge!  I am all over the place with this supply list!

And the sketch is from Freshly Made.  It was a great choice, as the colors are bright and busy, and this sketch helped me to keep it simple.

 SUPPLY LIST:
STAMPS:  Kindness Matters
INK:   Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
CARDSTOCK:  Whisper White, Lucky Limeade
DSP:  Attic Boutique (Poppy Parade pattern), Mocha Morninig (Basic Black flocked pattern), Summer Smooches (Lucky Limeade pattern)
ACCESSORIES: Beautiful Butterfly Bigz Die, Stripes embossing folder, Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, Hat Pin, Basic Rhinestones, 1/8" Lucky Limeade Organdy ribbon.

Wonderful Mother Floating Twist Card HSSTC113

Pin It Now! Hi Friends!  I'm SO excited this week to be playing with Hand Stamped Sentiments' Weekly Challenge, more even than usual because they have chosen me to be a NEW Design Team Member!!!  I have been a huge cheerleader for them for some time now, and I'm so honored to be part of the inspiration that I've enjoyed.  :)

This week's challenge is All About Mom!






I decided to try a new fancy fold technique this week, because if your momma doesn't deserve something special, then who does?!  It's a Floating Inset Twist Card, and I learned this technique from Ustamp With Dawn and Friends Cards With Cool Moves Event. It is a very impressive fold!  I have to say, it's tedious at first, but once you realize which end is up (LOL) it goes together quite easily.  It's hinged in the middle so it pops out when opened.






Here's the bird's eye view of the opened card.






...And here is the back view.





This is the front of the card when closed.  I used that sweet tree image from Forever Young, I just love the little girl sitting on the swing.  Stamped with Marina Mist, and dotted with pink rhinestones from the Blossom Builder Designer Printed Kit (#125410) from the Spring Occasions Mini.  This die cut kit is worth the purchase just for the bling, and it's only available till the end of April!  I know somebody who has another kit coming from the UPS man this week!

After the tree image is stamped and blinged, it's tied with a length of Whisper White Organza Ribbon, and a Heart Trinket is tied on with a single strand of Linen Thread.  I like to pull the layers apart when the project is more delicate looking, like this one.

The sentiment banners are from Delightful Dozen.





Here is the back of the card, when closed.  The same tree from Forever Young is used, just stamped around the edge of the Top Note die.  Then a bunch of Whisper White butterflies cut from the Beautiful Butterflies Embosslit, and my last three tiny pink rhinestones!






Some close up detail of the front and back.  I really love the pink "blossoms" on the tree.






I hope you've enjoyed my first DT card!  Please play along with HSS this week, so I can leave you blog love!

SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: Forever Young, Delightful Dozen
CARDSTOCK: Whisper White, Marina Mist
DSP: Beau Chateau
INK: Marina Mist, Soft Suedes
ACCESSORIES: Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Top Note Die, Big Shot, Simply Scored Tool, Clear Window Sheet, bling from Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit, Linen Thread, Heart Trinket, Sticky Strip

Here's my sweet mother, with me on the beach, circa 1970-something! 

Have a blessed & creative day!

Triple Treat Wallet GC Holder HSSCC112

Pin It Now! My son asked me this morning if he could teach me how to make a wallet out of paper. I told him he was singing' my song! Turns out it's a super cute and easy little folded paper technique. I just love my crafty kid!


I have a niece's birthday to celebrate, so it was perfect to make a girly wallet to tuck a gift card into.





Look at that cute little flap inside, just like the real thing.  I was so impressed when CJ showed me.


The Triple Treat Flower with coordinating punch dressed up the outside.  I love the bright colors.  Don't think I've ever used Rich Razzleberry before, but I'm a believer now :)

Finished the flower by cutting and layering 2 stamped images, one with Versa Mark, and the other with Stampin' Write Markers in Rich Razzleberry and Lucky Limeade.  Then an Early Espresso button and a little knot of Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon.


To make this  folded wallet, start with a piece of 8-1/2" x 11" cardstock.
Score lengthwise down center at 4-1/4".
Turn sideways and score at 2-3/4", 5-1/2", and 8-1/4". Then accordion-fold, up-down-up-down.
Stamp one end to decorate outside of wallet.
Punch a half circle on the other end for the inside flap of wallet.
Refold, then fold in half and decorate!

I used Hand Stamped Sentiments' Color Challenge #112 for this bright & happy combo. So glad they encouraged us to use Rich Razzleberry this week, as I've obviously had this irrational fear of it. Haha! 
You should give it a try, click here to visit them.

Here's my crafty buddy showing me how it's done!



He's always tinkering with paper, tape, clothespins, paper clips, and trying to make batteries out of vegetables.  Talk about thinking green!



His marvelous artwork.  He made a gamer's wallet out of his.  Empty too, like a dude who spends too much on his games. ;)

Thanks for visiting!  Have a wonderful Good Friday and Happy Easter!
Erika

Cute Carrot Treat for the Kiddies

Pin It Now! Here's one craft I had the 2nd graders make at their Easter Party today.



Just a cute little sugar cone carrot in a pastry bag, wrapped in Pumpkin Pie DSP and tied off with dotted scallop ribbon and curls of organza ribbon.




On a few, I added a punched pennant with a Happy Easter banner from Heaven Blessed.



I also included a little printable of the jellybean Easter story, which describes the religious meanings behind all the colors of the beans.

Here's a link to a printable for the story.

Have a blessed & creative day! Erika. www.erikaclark.stampinup.net

Punchy Butterfly Wreath {Thriftypinkies}

Pin It Now! More home craftiness is about!

My crafty sista, JoAnn (pictured wielding a hot glue gun below) found this on Pinterest.  We are SO proud of ourselves when we actually make something we pin!

What do you think of our Springy wreaths?!

It's a foam wreath form, with a bazzillion 2-1/2" scallop circle punched brown paper bags.  After we got bags, I realized I have so much Stampin' Up! packing material and it would have worked marvelously.  

Then it's graced with a flock of colorful butterflies, punched from Attic Boutique and First Edition DSP with Beautiful Butterflies Embosslits.  They're sponged with Pretty In Pink and hot glued, sweeping up one side.

This one's mine, in Attic Boutique.



And this one's Jo's, in Beau Chateau.  I love how her butterflies blend in with the wreath.



I pinned a nice, long strand of Pretty In Pink Striped Grosgrain to the backside.

Glued another butterfly to the bow.





Here is our big ol' pile of scallops.  Want to make one?  Here's where I found instructions.


HI Friend!!!!  We have such fun all cramped up in my tiny blue craft room :)

Have a blessed & creative day! Erika. www.erikaclark.stampinup.net

Reversible Twitterpated Easter Banner HSSIC111

Pin It Now! Happy Palm Sunday!  Only one week left til Easter, can you believe it?


I've had a burlap Easter banner rolling around in my head for a few days now, and like I often do, I let it simmer until I'm ready and then go to work when I have a burst of time.  Great getting half the work done before I even sit down!

My original plan was to keep the banner Springy and generic, I couldn't decided on the word to put on the banner. Spring? Easter? ...then Rejoice? ...finally I decided to get right to the point...He Lives!  Rolling those letters out of my Big Shot actually felt therapeutic and satisfying.  Yes, that's exactly what I wanted on my wall.


The best part is that it's completely reversible!  So when Easter is over, I can enjoy it as a Springtime decoration.  Or I can hang it in a window and both sides are pretty!

It goes together in a snap, below are the basics...




The fabric side is Twitterpated Designer Fabric, die cut with Perfect Pennants.




Layer and attach with a dab of Tombo Multi.
Cut a long (about 2 yards) piece of Pretty In Pink 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.  Iron in half lengthwise, except for the ends which you'll tie off in a bow.
Find the center and stick a pin in it, so you know where to start placing banner pieces.




Tuck all the banner pieces into the folded edge of ribbon.  Hold with pins, and run a straight stitch all the way down. Iron nice and flat.  These below haven't been ironed yet...



The pink rhinestones are from the Blossom Builders designer die cuts in the Spring Occasions Mini.  You NEED this just for the bling.  The blossoms are awesome too, so nothing to lose!

I attached the large bling two per pennant back-to-back.  So no matter which side you're looking at, you have bling at the bottom!


The lettered side uses the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, and Timeless Type Alpa Jr. Sizzlits.  Embossed the pink circles with Square Lattice embossing folder. I think it resembles the burlap.

I was inspired to make this project thanks to Hand Stamped Sentiments' weekly challenge HSSIC111, anything Easter!  How easy can this be?  I know you have some awesome ideas brewing too, go play along!

I can't believe my pretty tea roses are blooming already! Cutting a few for my craft room <3.

Have a blessed & creative day! Erika.

A Monstrously Fun Project!

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The fun goes on at Ustamp With Dawn and Friends!!

My second project debuted today, and a had a monstrously good time making this set of Cards With Cool Moves.  Here's the set:

 This project is called Make-A-Monster Bash.  Each card does something fun for the kiddos, but the center card deserves a closer peek!  It's a sliding google eyeball...

...that rotates 'round and 'round while the little monsters play catch with it!  It has bling for stars, and little 3D planet and moon!  AND it's an easel card with a super cool birthday theme.  I made this with my little boys in mind and they went over HUGE :D.

The project also includes a Peek-A-Boo Frames card, where behind each window is an unexpected party guest!

The last card is a cutaway card with a pennant banner. The aliens have crazy google eyes, and you open the card to reveal the rest of their cute little mutant bodies!

Finally, a BONUS gift box, with a funky eyeball border.

If you'd like to get in on the fun, go to Ustamp With Dawn and Friends Cards With Cool Moves to join today, it's $24.99 for over 40 full tutorials, chats, prizes, galleries, and more.

Have an out of this world night!