Thinking of You - Fancy Fold

Thinking of You - Fancy Fold

Posted by Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft Cafe on November 30, 2011 in Christmas, fancy fold card, Fancy Folds, Far Far Hill, handmade cards, Spellbinders, Sugar Creek Hollow, Technique Challenge, Using Digi, Venus' Posts,

Good evening friends! (It's 8:15PM).  I just can't get enough of hand made Christmas cards. 

I made one today, inspired by one of my favorite card artist Becca Feeken. She's a lovely person and a very talent card maker at Amazing Paper Grace blogspot.

 I've always been a fan (a crazy fan) of Spellbinders dies since I started crafting last year. In my part of the world, Zamboanga City, no store sells these dies (and majority of craft supplies), so I buy them online from Manila or USA. 

This is a z-fold Christmas Card card. I used metallic gold and matte burgundy cardstocks.

Inside, I stamped the message "thinking of you". You might be wondering what printed paper I used here... Well, to be honest, I don't have Chistmas papers on hand. The angel, roses, music sheet, and mistletoe are individual images I downloaded from my favorite site FAR FAR HILL . I put them together using Photoshop and printed it, resulting into this vintagey print. 

Entry to Card Challenge

Sugar Creek Hollow - FANCY FOLD

See my inspiration for this project: 

By Becca Feeken

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My Card Was Chosen

My Card Was Chosen

Posted by Luanne on November 30, 2011 in christmas card, Luanne's Posts, Recognitions, vintage cards,

Yay! My Card was chosen by the Design Team as Card of the Week under Challenge - Recipe Card at Sugar Creek Hollow and will be running for the Guest Designer spot.

Isn't that cool?! Hahahaha! Really happy. Mwaks!

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Thanks for Making my Life Sparkle Card by Venus Fortuna

Thanks for Making my Life Sparkle Card by Venus Fortuna

Posted by Luanne on November 29, 2011 in Random,

Hi Friends, I want to share here the card my sister Venus @ Right Brain Glitters made for M.E.

{hehehe} Really love her! and my brother too. She is actually my inspiration why I started card making, she's very creative and artistic even when we were young she loves to paint and draw. When I visited her last October 2011 I enjoyed watching her create crafts and the tools she uses. I love paper crafting too and just didn't had enough inspiration before as I get more inspiration from watching anime, read manga and computer games - my other addiction.

Anyway, the Garden Themed Card is so pretty and I love everything on the card. So visit Venus @ Right Brain Glitters - she just started this blog for her crafty inspirations aside from her business and she got lots and lots of gorgeous projects. If you love her projects she'll definitely be thrilled if you follow her.

That's it! and goodnight as it's 2AM now. {hehehe}

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Card Patterns Sketch 143 Entry - Christmas Shaker Card

Card Patterns Sketch 143 Entry - Christmas Shaker Card

Posted by Luanne on November 29, 2011 in Free Craft Downloads Digi, handmade cards, Interactive Cards, Luanne's Posts, Stampin Up Stamp,

And my last card for tonight is Christmas Shaker Card - my very first. I am following and twisted the sketch challenge #143 over at Card Patterns. The sponsor for this challenge is my favorite, Lisa @ The Crafts Meow.

It really took me a while where to place the ribbon and I ended deciding to place it over the shaker and placed the gemstones on the upper part. I like to use a simple scalloped edge but I don't have a puncher or die for it so I used the 1" circle punch and lined them. I find it plain to have the shaker border as is so I used a scrapbooking star embosser then highlighted with colorbox dark brown ink.

This is the inside panel of my card, stamped the sentiment inside.

The Sketch

Materials:

Shimmery brown cardstock for base

All About Scrapbooking - Nostalgia printed paper - first layer

Christmas Collection cardstock - 2nd layer

Vinyl backing for 2nd layer - from my stock

Christmas Teddy Digi image from FreeCraftDownloads

Sentiment - Stampin' Up Contempo Christmas Stamp

Red gemstones - given to my by my sister, Venus @ Right Brain Glitters

Ribbon from my stock

Marvy Uchida Circle Punch

Acetate

White sequins

EK Success Edger Border Punch Parisian

Double sided foam tape

Stars embosser

Colorbox Dark Brown

Challenge Entry:

Card Patterns -  Sketch #143

Simply Create Too - Challenge #1 All About Christmas

Thank you so much for looking today and any comments you leave for me, love and hugs from me. Also don't miss out and visit WE HEART PAPER CRAFT'S, that's my sister's blog, she just started her personal card crafting and other projects aside from her paper craft business of invitations, guest books, favor boxes.

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Freshly Made Sketches #12 Jen's Sketch Entry

Freshly Made Sketches #12 Jen's Sketch Entry

Posted by Luanne on November 29, 2011 in Christmas, Luanne's Posts, Stampin Up Stamp,

Hi Friends! Tonight I would like to share to you another Christmas Card following the sketch #12 over at Freshly Made Sketches.

I used the Stampin' Up Contempo Christmas stamp set, the patterned paper is Christmas Collection and the ribbon is from my giveaway win over from Alison @ Cbz Craft Zone. This is just quick as need to go to sleep for work tomorrow.

The Sketch

Materials:

White cardstock for base 4.25"x5.5"

Red cardstock

Christmas Collection cardstock

Stampin' Up Contempo Christmas stamp set

Ribbon - giveaway win from Alison @ Cbz Craft Zone

MS Punch All Around - Stained Glas

Challenge Entry:

Freshly Made Sketches - #12 Jen's Sketch

Thank you so much for looking today and any comments you leave for me, love and hugs from me. Also don't miss out and visit WE HEART PAPER CRAFT'S, that's my sister's blog, she just started her personal card crafting and other projects aside from her paper craft business of invitations, guest books, favor boxes.

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Fancy Fold - You're Special

Fancy Fold - You're Special

Posted by Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft Cafe on November 28, 2011 in cuttlebug embossing folder, diy cards, fancy fold card, hero arts stamp, sizzix embossing folder, Venus' Posts,

 This is my first ever Fancy Fold card. I was thinking of my husband while making this card. Our 2nd wedding anniversary is coming and I want to give him something that I made, since he's very supportive of my hobby, and he doesn't mind helping me clean up the itsy bitsy papers on the floor before our toddler picks anything up.

 Here's how this card looks like when opened. I decorated the inside with patterned paper and drew lines

where I can jot down some notes :-) I stamped the sentiment "find joy eery day".

 The ribbon holds the cover, keeping it closed

At the back, I cut slits and inserted the ribbon so it would stay in place. I'm not so neat with the cutting knife though.

Here are the materials:

Cuttlebug embossing folder swiss dots

Sizzix embossing folder hearts and vines

cat's eye chalk

sizzix sizzlit oval

Hero Arts Stamps

Prima cardstock

Prima flowers

rhinestone sticky gems

Leecho glitter glue

Linen white cardstock

satin ribbon

adhesives

I'm entering this challenge to Sugar Creek Hollow's  Fancy Folds Challenge this week. 

Join the fun!

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A Homey 2012 Calendar

A Homey 2012 Calendar

Posted by Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft Cafe on November 28, 2011 in Altered Art, Anything goes, Calendar 2012, DIY house, handmade calendar, handmade house, Venus' Posts,

Hi blog friends! Thank you for visiting again. I have a new project, which I've been working on for 5 days. Finally, I'm done! I call it Homey 2012 Calendar.

 This handmade box house measures 2.5"x3.5" at the base and about 4.75" in height (base to the tip of the roof). I just made up a template, drew the outline on the cardboard then cut the outline.

Here's the cardboard already cut into shape

 This is how the box looks inside, all wrapped up with patterned paper.

The calendars are all tucked up inside as shown here, without the roof.

 And there's a window too!

 Now here are my 12 individual calendars sitting on top of our couch (hehehe).

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 The best part is that my calendars have prayers at the back, so every time I take each one, I can also have a moment of reflection. These prayers were taken from a pack that my brother gave me way back in 2005.

 Here's a different angle. I left the inner folds blank so I can write down notes later.

 The back portion of my calendars.

The letter F on the box house stands for my family name. The stripped letter chipboard was wrapped with a patterned sticker sheet.

Ingredients:

cardboard

pieces of light blue cardstock

pieces of royal blue cardstock

pieces of cream paper

DCWV glitter cardstock

KC and Co paper

7Gypsies patterned paper

Prima patterned paper

All About scrapbooking papers, stickers, and chipboard

Martha Stewart puncher-Monarch

Martha Stewart puncher - doily lace

Cuttlebug quick cutz butterfly

rhinestone sticker gem

metallic pens

adhesive

The Craft Barn is having a Calendar Challenge Week . I think it would be fun to join this challenge. 

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SCH Fancy Folds Entry 2 Gatefold, Double Popup Birthday Card

SCH Fancy Folds Entry 2 Gatefold, Double Popup Birthday Card

Posted by Luanne on November 27, 2011 in handmade cards, Luanne's Posts, Meljen's Design Digi, Penny Black Stamps, The Crafts Meow Stamp,

Another quick post as my husband will use the computer {hehehe}. I made this card for the challenge over at Sugar Creek Hollow - Fancy Folds. This is a birthday card, using the gate fold and double popup card as inside panel. A little girl will love this card for her birthday.

This is the inside panel of my card, double pop-up card. Sorry it's dark on the left panel, my only light was the desk lamp as my son is already sleeping. Will retake the photo tonight. :) Love the ribbons (is that a ribbon?) that was included in my giveaway win from Alison it comes in 3 colors, so soft and girly.

Materials:

Glue glitters pink, yellow

Pink cardstock

Heart punch

Flower punch

Ultimate crafters companion tool

Felt paper pink

Meljen's digi image (will update link later)

TCM Fall Fun stamp set

Penny Black mimi and miles stamp set

Making memories foam stamp flowers

My pink stamper buggy punnies stamp set

Dreamstreet papers - Gracie Daydreamer

Timholtz distress ink - spun sugar

Inkssentials ink belnding tool

Colorbox creamy brown and dark brown

brown paper - stash for the flowers

Hero arts gemstones

Cute Pink Ribbon - Giveaway win @ CB'z Craft Zone

Challenge Entry:

Sugar Creek Hollow - Fancy Folds

Wee Memories Challenge #77 - Woodland Animals

Thank you so much for looking today and any comments you leave for me, love and hugs from me. Also don't miss out and visit WE HEART PAPER CRAFT'S, that's my sister's blog, she just started her personal card crafting and other projects aside from her paper craft business of invitations, guest books, favor boxes.

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Sugar Creek Hollow Fancy Folds Card Entry 1

Sugar Creek Hollow Fancy Folds Card Entry 1

Posted by Luanne on November 27, 2011 in Far Far Hill Digi, handmade cards, Luanne's Posts, Stampin Up Stamp,

Here is my first card for this week will just make this quick. This card will be submitted over at Sugar Creek Hollow challenge for the week - Fancy Folds

Materials: 

Gold ribbon from collection

Brown shimmery cardstock

Teresa Collins Tis the Season gift tags cardstock

Christmas collection cardstock

Stampin up contempo Christmas stamp set

Hero arts gemstones

snowflake punch

Glue glitters gold

gold twine

Ultimate Crafters Companion tool

Christmas digi vignette from Far Far Hill (given to me by my sister @Right Brain Glitters)

Tim Holtz distress ink - rusty hinge

Inkssentials Ink blending tool

Challenge Entry:

Sugar Creek Hollow - Fancy Folds
Simply Create Too #1 - All About Christmas

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It's Priya's Blogiversary!

It's Priya's Blogiversary!

Posted by Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft Cafe on November 27, 2011 in BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY 2011,

Hello friends, Priya's celebrating and she's giving away some candy. To know more, please read on at Color Conceptions Blogoversary

Join the fun!

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Celebration Candy by Priya

Celebration Candy by Priya

Posted by Luanne on November 27, 2011 in Giveaway Alert,

Hi Friends, I would like to share this "So Many Reasons to Celebrate" Candy by Priya at My World of Colors and Crafts. So head on to her beautiful blog and join the fun.

I have 2 cards later on so watch for it then I'll prepare some Christmas decors.

Cheers!

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Celebrating Relationships: Friendship

Celebrating Relationships: Friendship

Posted by Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft Cafe on November 26, 2011 in 365 Cards Week, Friedship card, handmade cards, Moxie Fab, right brain glitters, Spellbinders, Venus' Posts,

 Good day everyone! My card for today is themed on friendship, with colors pink, white, and brown.

 The image of three girls reminds me of my BFF Christine and Fritzie.

This is a fun card for teens.

 Back at MOXIE FAB WORLD they're having quirky cards challenges for the 365 Cards Week: Celebrating Relationships .
National Girlfriend's Day is Celebrated during August 1 (Hmmm, nice to know that!)
This card is my entry to the challenge.

How to join: 

• Upload your projects by midnight EDT on Monday, December 12.
• The winning entries will be shown on this blog on Wednesday, December 14 and will receive an "I'm Moxie Fab" challenge winner button as well as a copy of 365 Cards.

Hurray for 365 Cards Week!



Card Ingredients:

White cardstock

pink cardstock

Pink satin ribbon

mauve satin ribbon

Barbie patterned cardstock

Brown chipboard tag

Brad

Spellbinders Beaded Circles die

Circle puncher

Thank you for visiting my site!

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Thanks For Making My Life Sparkle - card

Thanks For Making My Life Sparkle - card

Posted by Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft Cafe on November 25, 2011 in Card Positioning Systems, handmade calendar, right brain glitters, Sketch Challenge, Spellbinders, thank you card, vintage cards,

 Hello blog friends. Thanks God It's Friday. I'm sharing this Thank You card that I made today. I'd like to say "Thank You" to my sister Luanne @ The Crafter's Reference for inspiring me to make cards. She's really talented, and for a short period of time, her cards are just becoming more and more pretty.

 This is a garden themed card

 I love this butterfly. So sparkly!

This is a vintage satin flower that I bought from a thrift shop way back 2004. I had it in a bunch of four flowers, the others went to my scrapbooks and this one will never be wasted.

I used one of the past sketches over at CPS They have a huge collection of sketches!

CPS #18

Ingredients:

white textured cardstock

pink textured cardstock with metallic effects

Prima Cardstock Poppy Fields

Spellbinders Beaded Circle

Spellbinders Nestabilities Blossoms 4

Cuttlebug Quick Cutz Butterflies

Cats Eye chalk

Clear Stamp - Hero Arts

Stazon Black Ink

ribbon, sticky gems, vintage satin flower

Challenges:

Paper Play - " Being Thankful" for November 

Thank you so much for dropping by. I hope my cards inspired you, too. Have a great weekend!

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