Karen Burniston Happy Camper Tent Pop Up card

Hello Happy Camper!  Tis the season for outdoor fun and today I am using several Karen Burniston die sets to create this fun summer card.  On the front I used nesting dies to frame the sentiment and lantern cuts.  I used ink to color the "light" in the lantern.

I love a good pop up and the tent does not disappoint. I used the Karen Burniston Pop Up Tent assembly video to get started.  I found the perfect paper, however, it was not double sided as Karen suggested.  I used blue ink to color the tent flaps.  I added brads to hold them back.  The die cut provides the holes. The cut also has the holes for the twine to go through the tent.  I used more brads to secure the "ropes".

The fire is also a pop up included in the tent pop up set.  The stump and the attaching mechanism are also included in the set.  I used vellum for the pop up mechanism to lessen the visibility. To have a pop up on the other side, simply reverse the folds. 

The small lantern is from the Karen Burniston Camping Charms.

Products from the Dies R Us store:

Karen Burniston Tent Pop Up

Karen Burniston Camping Charms

Karen Burniston Autumn Words

Tutti Stitched Nesting Rectangle dies

other products:

Basic Grey papers

misc papers and vellum

twine and brads

pen and ink

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store. For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:

STORE

CHALLENGE BLOG

FACEBOOK

INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/06/crafty-catz-557-anything-goes-opt-summer.html until 6.30x

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/06/week-630-use-design-paper.html until 7.1x

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/06/june-challenge-for-boys.html until 7.2

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2021/06/creative-moments-challenge-217-anything.html until 7.4x

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/06/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html until 7.12x

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Stampin Up and Sunrise in St. Augustine for Sketches in Thyme

Welcome to this months inspiration for  Sketches In Thyme.  When I saw all the photos on this sketch I knew it would be perfect for my sunrise layout.  I took way too many photos but I was able to narrow the morning down to four.  We got up before dawn (obviously) and went down to the beach when were in St. Augustine to watch the sunrise.

Here's the sketch:

I found this paper at a resale shop.  I fussy cut some of the designs from the collection to create embellishments.

I created a card with the scraps.

Ingredients:

Stampin Up papers

Cricut cut title

Creative Memories circle cutter and pen

gems

card uses:

Stampin Up Perfect Pennants sentiment and badge punch

Purely Pomegranate ink

washi tape

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/06/june-2021-challenge-88-crafts-galore.html until 6.28x

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to play along with Sketches in Thyme until the end of the month.

Alicia

You're Sweet Criss Cross Pocket card for Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Good morning and welcome to my inspiration for the latest Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge.  I created a criss cross card pocket card which was perfect with this sketch.  

Here is this week's sketch:

I stamped and embossed the sentiment.

I made another version turned 90 degrees and without the band at the bottom.

Ingredients:

Stampin Up Cool Treats Stamps and matching dies from 2017

Bo Bunny, Graphic 45 and other misc papers and card stock

Anna Griffin Chocolate ink

Clear Bark embossing powder

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2021/06/challenge-250-summer-fun.html until 6.25x

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/06/june-2021-challenge-88-crafts-galore.html until 6.28x

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/06/june-2021-challenge-6-anything-goes.html until 6.30

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2021/06/june-2021-challenge-6-create-your-own.html until 7.1 (card/thinking of you/embossing (dry and wet))x

https://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/2021/06/challenge-161-summer-treats.html until 7.2 (C10)x

https://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/06/ikesworld-challenges-145-anything_16.html until 7.5x

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/06/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html until 7.15x

Play along with Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge until Sunday.

Thanks for stopping by

Alicia

Cricut Father's Day - Man of the House for Bitten by the Bug 2

Welcome to the latest challenge for Bitten by the Bug 2 - For the Guys.  I made a couple of neat Father's Day cards. The first one was super easy.  Picking the card stock was the hardest part.  The cut is from Father's Day Card.

This image is cut from Father's Day-Best Dad Ever.  I love the muscle car image with the flames.  I found this retro patterned paper in my stash.  I feel it really brought the card together.  I was having trouble with Cricut Design Space and could not save my project the first time around.  I had to start over and forgot to resize this car.  So it is slightly oversized for this 5"x7" card.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/06/june-2021-challenge-88-crafts-galore.html until 6.28x

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/06/june-challenge-for-boys.html until 6.30x

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html until 6.30x

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to play along at Bitten by the Bug For the Guys challenge

Alicia

Spellbinders Wreath with Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge

Good morning, it's time again for Team B over on the Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge blog.  I used a kind of old die cut I haven't used in a while to recreate the wreath on the sketch.  I remember the first time I used this die, I used thin paper and the wreath just fell apart, so this time I used card stock NOT paper and my cut was just fine.

Here's the sketch:

I added my colorful die cuts to a piece of bright plaid.  I am getting my use out of this second hand paper.  I think I only had 2 12x12 sheets I picked up from my favorite upcycle store.  I have made at least 4 cards now and I still have some large scraps.  I dotted the details on the yellow flowers and added gems to the center of the blue ones.

Ingredients:

Spellbinders Nestabilities Dies - Wreath 5 Templates S4-572

Spellbinders phrase set two die set

misc papers

pen and gems

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2021/05/challenge-249-die-cuts-andor-punches.html until 6.10x

https://beyondthebluechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/06/btb-18-patterned-paper.html until 6.18 no winners

http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/06/challenge-181-ttphc-june-challenge.html until 6.30x

https://taylormadecards4u.blogspot.com/2021/06/june-challenge-use-your-words.html until 6.30x

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/04/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.html until 6.30x

Try the sketch and enter it at Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge before next Monday! 

Thanks for stopping by

Alicia

Cricut Country Fair Challenge for Bitten by the Bug 2

Welcome to the latest Bitten by the Bug 2 challenge: Country Fair.  I found this challenge well, challenging but I managed to eek out a couple of cards I feel have a country fair feel.  I found this 7 Gypsies paper that really lent itself to my cuts.

The cow is from Quilted Christmas.  I know right?  An Xmas image?  I find so many great images in this set, I love the intricate cuts that are pretty easy to create.  I layer my cut on a manual die cut oval using My Favorite Things Double Stitched Ovals in a complimentary golden paper.

My second card is a supposed award winning pie from the fair.  How do you like that?  It's blueberry, my hubby thought it should be more blue but I find when you make a pie they turn more purple.  Anyway, the first dark paper cut didn't work, the paper was too thin. So I switched to a thicker paper, the second cut was fine but still quite a puzzle to assemble the blueberries (dark layer).

I used the Sparkly Sweet Treats image set for this one and same 7 Gypsies Spitafields paper.  I also used one of my oldest tools, my original Creative Memories corner rounder.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2021/06/creative-moments-challenge-216-anything.html until 6.19x

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2021/06/challenge-51-sponsored-by-beccys-place.html until 6.25x

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html until 6.28x

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/06/june-2021-challenge-6-anything-goes.html until 6.30x

http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/06/ch102-agno-twist-fair-carnival-etc.html until 6.30x

https://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/06/ikesworld-challenges-145-anything.html until 6.30x

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/04/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.html until 6.30x

Hop on over to Bitten by the Bug 2 challenge: Country Fair challenge and try your hand using your Cricut machine.  The challenge is open for two weeks.

Thanks for stopping by

Alicia

Catherine Pooler Slimline Essentials Nautical Card

Good morning, I am here today with nautical themed slimline card. I really enjoy playing with distress inks but I also like clean lines. This card combines both my passions.  I was able to get inky while keeping it clean. I used the Catherine Pooler Slimline Essentials dies. The set really does contain all the basics you need for wonderful slimline. 

This photo is the first layer of ink application.  I applied ink and splatter plain water here.  After the next layer of ink, I applied shimmer spray.  Finally, I die cut pieces from the optimal areas of the paper.

I love how the cuts turned out.  I added gems as eyes.

I clustered a few of the sand dollar cuts.

I inked the edges of all the cuts.

Products from Dies R Us Store:

Catherine Pooler Slimline Essentials

Elizabeth Craft Designs Diving Accessories

Distress Oxide Inks

Shimmer spray

Quick Quotes papers

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2021/05/challenge-249-die-cuts-andor-punches.html until 6.10x

http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2021/06/492.html until 6.13x

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/06/june-2021-challenge-6-anything-goes.html until 6.30x

https://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2021/06/challenge-689-anything-goes.html until 6.30x

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html until 6.30x

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/04/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.html until 6.30x

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store. For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:

STORE

CHALLENGE BLOG

FACEBOOK

INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Thanks for stopping by