Tina's Handmade Cards

2011-11-12T06:30:00.000-08:00

The "pot" for the flower is punched using a Christmas ornament punch. Cutting the bottom off makes a cute little pot I think . . . . . .

2011-11-11T12:45:00.000-08:00

This is another card for the month we had "folds" as a theme for swap. I found the pattern for and folded these little oragami dresses. 14 cards . . . 28 dresses, in different colors . . . .

2011-11-10T06:30:00.000-08:00

I love these whimsical little flowers. I've been seeing cards with white gel pens and wanted to try it. This is the result.

2011-11-09T06:30:00.000-08:00

There is something about trees that I really like . . . .

2011-11-08T06:30:00.000-08:00

I was goofing around with a Christmas theme for this one. This reminds me of a sculpture from where I used to live on the "Great Salt Lake"!!

2011-11-07T06:30:00.000-08:00

A very clean and simple card.

2011-11-06T06:30:00.000-08:00

Another, "just because" card . . . . Got some new stamps and wanted to try them out. I embossed the black on this one so the colors wouldn't run together.

2011-11-05T06:30:00.000-07:00

Another "black magic" card . . . . .LOVE IT!

2011-11-04T06:30:00.000-07:00

I've been looking at the "black magic" technic for a while, and when I saw this stamp I thought it'd be fun to try it. You stamp a white image onto a black piece of paper and then use watercolor pencils to color and shade. It looks better in person. . . . . . .

2011-11-03T06:30:00.000-07:00

The swap theme for this card was "folds." I folded this "triangle" fold card . . . . turned out pretty fun.

2011-11-02T06:30:00.000-07:00

I made this one using some hostess stamps that I got and an old background stamp (the leaves). I used a pear color . . . . . and a layout challenge from split coast stampers.

2011-11-01T06:30:00.000-07:00

This was a "just for fun" card. . . . I tried some paper piercing and used Crystal Effects in the middle of the flowers.

2011-10-31T12:22:00.000-07:00

I get sooooooo behind on posting card clubs cards that I've decided to catch up by just posting my cards . . . . because that is what I have time for!

The theme we chose for this month was "marine life." I have very few stamps that fit into that category and so I fashioned this crab and just printed out a sentiment. I liked how it turned out!

2011-08-01T18:20:00.000-07:00

Card by Kiersten. She brayed on the color for the background and then dry embossed the paper. The tag has silver embossing. A pretty card.

2011-07-31T06:08:00.000-07:00

Card by Terri. This stamp set brings back memories. It is the stamp set that was used in my very first stampin up workshop that I attended. I remember loving how my card turned out. This stamp set is a classic!

2011-07-30T18:05:00.000-07:00

Card by Kiersten. I love this technic. So classy looking. This has an oriental flare and I love the colors used.

2011-07-29T06:02:00.000-07:00

Card by Dela. This is a three step stamp. At least that is what Dela says . . . . and I believe her :)

2011-07-28T05:59:00.000-07:00

Card by Jocelyn. This one breathes Cricut. The background has been run through a crimper a couple of times for its texture. The leaves of the flower are sparkly . . . . elegant card!

2011-07-27T05:57:00.000-07:00

Card by Salena. This was for our two step challenge. The flower is embossed and this card has a glitzy flare.

2011-07-26T05:53:00.000-07:00

Card by Roz. This card made me want this stamp set. Very nicely done.

2011-07-25T05:50:00.000-07:00

Card by Salena. She pieced background papers together and then embossed them. She'd never used the stamp "thanks" and that was the challenge. Whimsical!

2011-07-24T06:47:00.000-07:00

Card by Jocelyn. I'm loving this card on so many levels. . . . the frogs . . . . the orange . . . . the papers . . . . the way she's layered her circles. FUN!

2011-07-23T06:44:00.000-07:00

Dela's card. I love this wheel. I also love these colors. Orange is such a happy color and so trendy right now.

2011-07-22T06:40:00.000-07:00

Card by LeeAnn. Paper piecing, paper tearing. . . . . fun card.

2011-07-21T06:36:00.000-07:00

Card by LeeAnn. She somehow stamped these flowers first on the pink cardstock and then again on vellum. I like this effect. Very nice.

2011-07-20T06:33:00.000-07:00

Card by Kiersten . . . . this is kind of a stand up easle card. Really cute!

2011-07-19T06:09:00.000-07:00

My card . . . . . I was playing around with some new papers and stamps I'd gotten.

2011-07-18T06:27:00.000-07:00

My card. I've always wanted to use this stamp set but have never been able to find a way to use them that I like. I finally came up with something.

2011-07-17T06:06:00.000-07:00

Jacque's card . . . it's got it all . . . . dry embossing . . . . looks like maybe heat and stick powder with glitter. I love green and purple!

2011-07-16T06:56:00.000-07:00

I believe this is April's Card club card . . . . . these posts are going to be mixed up because I've waited so long to post them . . . . . OH WELL . . . . no one knows but me . . . . and now you!

2011-07-15T06:03:00.000-07:00

This is my card. I think it is a sweet little card.

2011-07-14T06:53:00.000-07:00

My card. I used a white gel pen to color in the flowers.

2011-07-13T06:01:00.000-07:00

Roz's card with the theme use a stamp never used before. These are vibrant colors and the "world" is popped up and embossed with glassy glaze.

May's card club

2011-07-12T06:45:00.000-07:00

For May we chose to stamp a technique or use a stamp that we'd never used before. . . . It actually made me feel good about my stamps because I've used most of them.

Jocelyn took over stamp club for me because of my busy schedule . . . . this was her early bird card. The sentiment was dry embossed and then ruffed up the paper to get the inner paper to show through.

2011-07-11T06:11:00.000-07:00

Carol's card. A study in negatives!

2011-07-10T06:09:00.000-07:00

Jacque's card. The frogs are popped up and the Lily pads are dry embossed. A fun card, like the fun lady that made it.

2011-07-09T06:06:00.000-07:00

My card. I didn't have any animal stamps . . . . I'm not an animal lover. So I got out My Digital Studio software, dusted it off and gave it a try. I have a lot to learn . . . . .

2011-07-08T06:04:00.000-07:00

Dela's Cards. Punch fun! These are nice bright cards. Love em.

2011-07-07T06:01:00.000-07:00

Roz's card. This a cute stamp and a great way to use it.

2011-07-06T06:56:00.000-07:00

Jocelyn's card . . . . The picture doesn't do it justice. . . . . all the heads are popped up. Cute!

2011-07-05T06:50:00.000-07:00

This card isn't signed, but I'm thinking it is Selenas. This stamp is an oldie but a goodie!

2011-07-04T06:47:00.000-07:00

Jocelyn's Card. This is a cute way to use the punch set as the middle of the flower.

2011-07-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

Kiersten's card. I love how she used different colors on her stamp to color the peacock. See the shimmery embossing?

2011-07-02T06:34:00.000-07:00

Jane's Card. The theme this month was animals.

The cover of her card has acetate on it. She stamped the outline on it and then stamped it again on the 2nd layer and colored it. This is so cute.

Open . . . . .

Closed . . . .

2011-07-01T06:59:00.000-07:00

The technic(s) that I taught this month were masking, and using chalks and markers with blender pens. I think this technic is called burnishing.

June's Card club

2011-06-30T12:59:00.000-07:00

Here I am, several months behind again. I'm going to see what I can do to catch up . . . . .

June's early bird card using the shadow technic. You stamp the image first in a dark color and then in white and then the image has a shadow to it.

2011-04-07T01:51:00.000-07:00

Card by Jane. Inside the heart papers are fanned out to make this design. Neat!

2011-04-07T01:46:00.000-07:00

Card by Kiersten. If you feel this flower it is smooth and glossy. A lot of work went into this flower! Very nice.

2011-04-06T01:44:00.000-07:00

Dela's card. Cute flower and monochromatic design!

2011-04-05T01:41:00.000-07:00

There is lots of detail on this card by Jocelyn. Each layer is embossed with either dry or heat embossing. The ribbon treatment is creative!

2011-04-04T01:36:00.000-07:00

A cute treat bag . . . and Oh dear! I don't have this one by me to see who did it (It's because I ate the candy!). . . . was it Jacque???? hmmmmm

2011-04-03T01:25:00.000-07:00

LeeAnn's monochromatic card: Simply elegant!

2011-04-02T01:31:00.000-07:00

Card by Carol. This is a really clever card. She used an envelope for the main card, crimped it and then used the bottom portion to slide it into for a bottom . . . . I know this isn't making sense. But if you slide off the bottom there is a "Happy Valentines" day message. The crimping makes it a tiny bit smaller so that it will fit into the bottom portion . . . . .

February's Stamp Club

2011-04-01T01:28:00.000-07:00

The theme was monochromatic: Here is my card.

2011-03-31T01:22:00.000-07:00

Card by Bobby. We got two this time, one blue and one pink! I love this! I'm sure she did this with the Cricut.

2011-03-30T01:18:00.000-07:00

Card by Roz. This is soooo cute! The spots on the giraffe are raised . . . probably crystal effects. I love how she offset the border and added the dots. Inside the sentiment is "the soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience."

2011-03-29T01:00:00.000-07:00

Card by Terri. This is the same stamp set as Jocelyn's card yesterday. It is amazing how different, but how cute each card is!

2011-03-28T11:15:00.000-07:00

Card by Jocelyn. Theme is baby. This is so cute. The elephant is "popped up."

2011-03-26T06:30:00.000-07:00

Baby Card by Jacque:

2011-03-25T06:22:00.000-07:00

Baby card by Dela, cute onsies!

2011-03-24T06:13:00.000-07:00

Card by Kiersten. Isn't this graphic great? Love the colors, the paper and the entire card. This is a 4X4 card. A little smaller than normal. . . . . and I know JUST the person I'm sending this one to!

2011-03-23T06:17:00.000-07:00

Carol's card. Have you ever heard the poem: I see the moon, and the moon sees me. God bless the moon, and God bless me." ?? That is what this card reminds me of . . . . . . awwww, sweet!

2011-03-22T06:09:00.000-07:00

This is my card . . . . remember the theme is baby. I pulled out an old set that I love and used it. The ear is raised with a dimensional and the flower is cut out . . . yikes!

2011-03-21T06:04:00.000-07:00

This is the early bird card. I don't have to stay with the theme for either the "technic" or the "early bird" card, and since is was valentines day in the next month I thought this would be fun. This is only a 3X3 card. It uses masking and shadow stamping (where you start with a fully inked stamp and stamp it a couple of more times with the ink that is left). You can't tell, because the background of the picture is black, but the card is actually black too!

January Card Club

2011-03-20T05:59:00.000-07:00

So, I'm way behind on posting cards. I'm going back to January where our theme was "baby." I saw this card somewhere else and just thought it was sooooo cute! The technic that I taught was masking.

2011-03-19T05:50:00.000-07:00

I keep resisting buying this butterfly punch . . . . but the more I see it the more I wonder. I'm loving the orange! Do you see how each butterfly is embossed with something different. Dry embossing on 3 and heat embossing on the fourth, which is adhered to the inside of the card and shows through, through a punched opening. She probably had to cut down that fourth butterfly to make it work so well.

2011-03-18T05:44:00.000-07:00

This is Terri's card (made by Jocelyn!!) Embossing is dry. . . . the starfish and blue paper. I love cards that can be used for both men and women!

2011-03-17T06:41:00.000-07:00

Roz's card. The middle part of this card has a clear embossed glaze to it. I can't believe that she actually cut this into strips and wove them back together. I like!!! This has an oriental feel about it.

2011-03-16T06:34:00.000-07:00

This is Carol's card. It's kind-a funny that we used the same idea for our card. I love how hers turned out. She used bigger blocks and so this card is a bigger card. I love the colors and the extras she added to it. A very elegant card.

2011-03-15T06:30:00.000-07:00

This is Dela's card. I love trees. I wonder if she has punches for these. Fun! The blue is heat embossed. Great job, Dela!

2011-03-14T06:25:00.000-07:00

This is Jane's card. It is a really fun card also! I love how she used printed paper for the flowers and that the pink and yellow flower have white embossing in the middle. The pot is dry embossed. What a fun way to attach a sentiment! rick-rack . . . . . oh so fun!

2011-03-13T06:18:00.000-07:00

Jacque's card. When I first saw this card, I thought it was a completely fun card! I love the tree and the bright colors! In real life, the middle flower's are all more neon in color. The hills in the background are dry embossed and the middle of the flowers are brads. Cute!

2011-03-12T06:15:00.000-08:00

This is Bobby's card. Ooooooo, I love black and yellow together. This card is so elegant. The background is dry embossing. She used textured paper.

2011-03-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

This is LeeAnn's card. Same colors as mine!!! The burgandy band goes all the way around the card. Paper is dry embossed and all the stamping is embossed also. Nice, LeeAnn!

2011-03-10T06:00:00.000-08:00

This is my card for card club. I started with a piece of whisper white paper and embossed the white design. Then I stamped versamark on the paper and then brayed on the "bravo burgandy" color. The technic is called "emboss resist, resist" because the ink resists the embossing and the versamark. I thought it turned out nice. The paper in the background is becoming one of my favorites. I think it's called crumb cake.

Early Bird Card

2011-03-09T05:28:00.000-08:00

We also had a "early bird" card. Anyone on time or early can make this card, and boy has it changed how the club goes. Everyone is there on time! Wow, I had to take a lot of materials to make this little 3X3 card. The technic was the "kissing" technic, where you use a background stamp as an ink pad. We curled up the wire on a tiny screw drivers, driver . . . . . . hmmmmm.

March Card Club

2011-03-08T07:49:00.000-08:00

Well! Here I am. 3 months behind again on posting card club cards. I'm going to start with the most recent ones and then try to catch up. One card a day.

So this month our theme was "anything embossing" meaning that the card just needed to have some sort of embossing on it. There are some very nice cards! But first I'm going to post this one. This is the card that I demonstrated, which, by the way, does NOT have embossing on it. I can demonstrate anything I wish!

The technic is to make a quilt square. This is the star pattern. OH!!! there IS embossing on this. The quilt square has dry embossing to make the quilt look "quilted." I liked this card, but I don't mind putting tiny things together. Cutting enough squares for the whole club, was indeed, another thing! It was fun though!

2011-01-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

LeeAnn's Card . . . . . .The hands on the clock move!

2011-01-27T12:14:00.000-08:00

Jocelyn's card . . . . . . .

2011-01-26T07:00:00.000-08:00

This one by Bobby is just over-the-top!!! There is so much to this card, it is hard to show it all. Beautiful!

2011-01-25T11:58:00.000-08:00

Roz's card . . . . . .

2011-01-24T07:00:00.000-08:00

Dela's card, black and white . . . . . I can't believe I didn't think of piano keys! Wow, she actually cut out each key! Nice!

2011-01-23T07:00:00.000-08:00

Terri's card . . . . . . . I love the sentiment.

2011-01-22T07:00:00.000-08:00

Carol's black and white submission. I love this stamp set!

2011-01-21T07:00:00.000-08:00

Kiersten's take on the black and white theme.

2011-01-20T07:00:00.000-08:00

Jacque's black and white card. She made the flower by punching circles and folding them to make petals. Sweet!

2011-01-19T07:00:00.000-08:00

The card theme for the month was "black and white." This is my card. It was really fun to just use these colors. As you'll see, the next few cards are really striking and some of my favorites.

December Card Club

2011-01-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

December's theme was "black and white." This is the card I demonstrated, kinda using the same theme with a splash of color.

2011-01-17T07:00:00.000-08:00

Kiersten's you card. So cute with the dry embossing and watercoloring. This is a small card. Maybe 4" by 3".

2011-01-16T07:04:00.000-08:00

An embossed thank you . . . . . by Bobby.

2011-01-15T07:01:00.000-08:00

A bunch of thanks by Carol.

2011-01-14T07:00:00.000-08:00

Thank you by Dela.

2011-01-13T07:34:00.000-08:00

Thank you bouquet, by Terri.

Gimme S'more!

2011-01-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

This card was made by Jocelyn a couple months ago . . . . . . A really fun card!

Looks good, but look again!

It's a pop up with a little puff on the "roasting stick." So clever!

2011-01-11T07:00:00.000-08:00

This is LeeAnn's "thank you" swap. The button on this card is material and a great addition to the card. You have to see this one in person to see how much cutting and detail work went into it. NICE!

2011-01-10T07:00:00.000-08:00

This is my card club swap for the "thank you" theme. I had fun piecing this together using the level 3 hostess set in the current catalog.

2011-01-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

We had fun at card club pressing fall flowers with our big shots/cuddlebugs. These leaves came from our dogwood tree. I was shocked at all the red dye/ink that came from the leaves. Note- - if you try this you need to use the underside of the leaves. The waxy tops don't let any dye through to the paper. It is also best to use watercolor paper for this technic.

2011-01-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

Thank you card by Roz . . . . . these snowflakes are embossed and look very striking.

2011-01-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

Thank you card by Bobby. I love the flowers.

A closer view of the flowers. . . . she used wire for the stems.

November Stamp Club

2011-01-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

I believe this one was made by Jocelyn. I especially like the little note in the middle of the card, made with a punch by stamping up. "Thank you" was the theme for our cards in November.