40th Birthday Card, DS73

The sketch at "The Deconstructed Sketch" was just what I needed to inspire me for a 40th Birthday Card!

I was able to use my stamp set, "Look Who's" from Close to my Heart, for the circle part of the sketch. The scalloped oval coordinates with a shape on my Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and made what looks like more effort then it is, very easy!

I used the paper pack from Close to my Heart called "La Belle Vie". The rich dark colors coordinate well with the "over the hill" vibe. I loved that there are little peaks of pink that keep it feminine and for a Lady!

The stamp set I used allows me to personalize the birthday age, which I love!

Supplies

• La belle vie Paper Pack- CTMH
• Stamp set: Look Who's D1502- CTMH
• Art Philosophy Cartridge- CTMH
• Scallop Punch- SUP
• Epoxy Bubbles- CTMH
• Black Satin Ribbon
• Archival Black Ink- CTMH

Hope you enjoyed stopping by my blog!

HeatherJane

Manger Scene, Merry Monday #36

I am LOVING playing along with the card sketch challenges at "Awlays Playing with Paper"! The Merry Monday challenge is forcing me to prepare my Christmas Cards now, it is just the fire that I need lite! :)

I flipped my sketch on its side to create my card with a Manger Scene.

I am having a lot of fun with this stamp set, "Glory to God", from Close to my Heart.

Swiping is one of my new favorite techniques! The stamp from this set that shows Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus is perfect for this technique because it is a solid silhouette. I ink it up like I would normally, but in my last ink tap I slide it instead of pounce it. If you haven't tried this yet I know you will love it when you do!

I cut this one inch star on my Cricut with the Art Philosophy Cartridge. I used the Gold Metallic Marker from the duo marker set and colored it in before putting it on my card with 3D Foam Tape. I also used the marker to accent the hay and the Halo on the Manger Scene.

Hope you like it!

HeatherJane

New Arrival Card: Inspired by #37, SSS172, and Focal Point

I always get so excited creating cards to celebrate new life! I can't wait to get the above card out in the mail!

The focal point of this card is the layered square scallop with the sentiment on it. Focal points do not always have to be in the middle. I set this one apart from the rest by using 3D foam tape to add dimension and create shadowing. I am entering this card in the Moxie Fab World Blog Challenge to show "Focal Point". You can play along too!

I LOVE this sentiment from the "New Arrival" Stamp Set from Close to my Heart. This sentiment was the reason I HAD to buy this stamp set. It just melts my heart and sums up what it feels like to be a new parent or grandparent.

The photo from the Inspired By #37 challenge was my inspiration for color and texture.

 

I used the design on this sketch to create my card by. I found it on The Sweet Step Sketch Challenge Blog. The spin on this sketch was to use die cuts or punches. I used square punches and a scallop square I cut on my cricut with the Art Philosophy cartridge from Close to my Heart.

Blog Challenge Entries:
The Moxie Fab World Blog Challenge: "Focal Point"
Inspired By: #37
The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge Blog: SSS172

The "New Arrival" stamp set from Close to my Heart

Supplies:

• Stamp Set: "New Arrival" (CTMH)
• Footloose and Cruisin' Paper (CTMH)
• Yellow and Twilight Card Stock
• White Card Base
• Grey Wool bakers Twine (CTMH)
• Lagoon Button (CTMH)
• Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
• Ribbon I saved from a gift at the card recipients baby shower (heheh)

Visit my website at www.heatherjane.ctmh.com