Birthday Winner ~ Video

You may remember this card from earlier in the week.  Today's video will show you how I decorated the inside.

When kids reach a certain age, it starts making more sense to give them money than toys/games.  Especially when they aren't sure what they already have.   It's always GREAT to receive money, but I wanted to give it in a fun way.  I think I found my new favorite way to give $$$ in a card!

***Note*** If you are viewing this post in an email, you may need to go to my blog to see the video.

One thing I would change if I were to do this again, is I would try using Dimensionals instead of Sticky Strip, so that there would be more room for the money to slide in and out. 

You could play around with different punches and see what works best with the style of your card.  I think the Decorative Label Punch would be fabulous!

One last tip for today, include a BIG Candy Bar, pack of gum or box of candy when you give money or gift cards.  It's fun to give and it feels like you get something tangible.  

Creative Blessings,
Heather North



You're Amazing

Ticket Duo Punch

World Spectacular DSP



Scallop Circle Punch

Circle Punch

Birthday Boy ~ Retro Sketches #17

You can never have too many birthday cards in your stockpile.  I made this card yesterday so that I would have a card on hand for the next birthday party my sons would be invited too.  2 hours later my son was invited to a birthday party.  :)  

Retro Sketchs #17

Each week I enjoy making a card using Retro Sketches, but I often don't make it in top to link it up.  This week, I did!  :) 

The main image is stamped using Black Staz-On onto watercolor paper.  Then I used an aquapainter and markers to "paint" the elephant. 

Instead of punching out a circle, I used a button.  Since my son will be handing it to his friend at the party, I figured the bulkiness wouldn't matter.

**** UPDATE: I have a video in THIS POST of what I did on the inside.  FUN fun!!! ***
Creative Blessings,
Heather North

Stamps: You're Amazing
Paper: World Spectacular DSP, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight
Misc.: Corner Rounder, Cherry Cobbler Button, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

You're Amazing

World Spectacular DSP

Baker's Twine

Designer Buttons, Regals

You're Amazing... Dad

I'm blessed to be married to a wonderful man who happens to be the father of my children.  :)  He's not only a wonderful husband, but he is also an amazing dad.  I wanted his Father's Day card to reflect that.  Here is what I came up with.



Yes, I have (finally) been having fun with my box of goodies that arrived last week.   It was fun to choose my FREE stamp sets and paper packs.  :)

 I've been looking at my favorite blog sites whenever I get a free moment, and so far I haven't seen many Masculine Father's Day type card to draw inspiration from. :(  It's a shame because I think the sets I just got are perfect for anyone, but especially the guys.  I finally decided that I would just open up my new box and start playing.  :)  Turns out it was EASY to create MASCULINE cards with my new stuff!!!

The baker's twine adds a nice touch without being super feminine.  The button brad is retired, but I thought it would be perfect on my card.  (If you want a similar look and don't have the brads you can punch out your DSP with a 1/2" circle punch and cover with Crystal Effects.  When it dries it will be shiny and glossy.) 

As you can see I also had fun with the new Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies.  I embossed my main image with Black Embossing Powder onto both Whisper White and Island Indigo paper.  I couldn't decide which one I wanted so I went with both.  I cut off the ends of the Island Indigo piece so that it would fit better on my card.  Then I layered those pieces onto Basic Black cardstock, punched the corners with the ticket corner punch (retired) and wrapped some Bakers Twine around it.

So far this card could go to any Amazing person in your life.  The inside is where my kids will write their message to their dear dad.

One last look at today's card.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Creative Blessings,
Heather North



You're Amazing Stamp Set



World Spectacular DSP

Apothecary Accents Framelits

Baker's Twine

Other Products Used: (mostly for inside of card)
Stamps: You Are Loved, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: 2011-2013 DSP Patterns Stack
Misc.: Versamark, Black Embossing Powder, Dimensionals, Basic Black & Whisper White Cardstock, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Decorative Label Punch, XL Oval Punch

Best Dad ~ Mojo 245

Have you missed me?  This week is the last week of school here in Rochester.  It's been an extremely busy week.  Thankfully I took pictures of the cards I've made, even though I haven't had time to post them.  :)

First up are the cards I sent out to my Dad and Father in Law.  I have to say I LOVE the new stamps sets I got.  They are GREAT for masculine cards.  If you are stumped on cards to make for guys, pick up some of these stamp sets and paper packs.

The inspiration came from this week's Mojo Monday. 

One of the cards was done with a Whisper White base and the other was done with Very Vanilla. 

Inside of card uses the only Father's Day sentiment I have, besides the one in Teeny Tiny Wishes.  It's from a VERY old stamp set about nature.  :)

One of the cards is vertical.  The other is horizontal. 

As you can see this card doesn't have to be a Father's Day card. It could be used for Birthday, Congratulations or just because. The sentiment on the inside tells the story.

Close up so you can see some of the texture and layers.

Thanks for checking out my blog today.

Creative Blessings,
Heather North

Ink & Paper Colors:  Island Indigo and Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White/Very Vanilla

Blue Ribbon Stamp Set

World Spectacular DSP

To make the background in the ribbon tails, I used this stamp set:

Clockworks Stamp Set

Because it matched the Embossing Folder I wanted to use:

Argyle Textured Impressions