Animal Spirit Tree of Life card

I recently colored another Animal Spirit image for a friend of mine suffering from liver cancer.  I looked up the ribbon color and it is emerald green.  I thought this card was perfect!  I added the emerald green ribbon at the bottom.  Positive thoughts for my friend and his journey.  Thank you.

Ingredients:

Spellbinder label die

Animal Spirit tree stamp

various markers

Stampin Up punch

Recollections black card base

misc card stock

Staz On Olive green

Amazing Arts sentiment stamp

Quick Quotes Midnight Obsession chalk ink

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/10/challenge-169-anything-goes.html until 10/29x

http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/t-is-for-two.html until 10/28 (C10)x

(two spellbinders die cuts)

http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/2015/10/eureka-stamps-challenge-164-pets-animals.html until 11/1x

http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2015/10/sos-225-go-paperless.html until 11/2x

http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/trees.html until 11/9x

Thanks for stopping by today!

Alicia

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!  Alicia here today for Quick Quotes!  I have used the new Joy Ride collection to create a few side step cards to celebrate the holiday!  My first dilemma was 3 leaves or four?  I made a version of both, however, it did prompt me to do a little research on the subject.  I found that the shamrock is the three leaf version and is the official symbol of Ireland.  The shamrock refers to one distinct variety of clover.  The four leaf clover can be found in all varieties of clover and is very rare compared to the shamrock and therefore, is a symbol of good luck.

Basic Instructions for the side step cut:

• cut paper to 8.5"x 5.5" 
• make a cut 3" from the long edge that starts at 1" and goes to 6.5"
• on the 3" side score at 1"(where the cut begins), 2", 3.25", 4.5" and 6.5"
• on the 2,5" side score at 4.25"
• fold the 3" side accordion style and use a bone folder to sharpen creases

I made this version with four leaf clovers cut with my Cricut.  I cut Joy Ride 400  and then colored it with both Seafoam PowderPuff Chalking Ink and Evergreen PowderPuff Chalking Ink.  The small details really add to the card for instance the floss in the buttons.

The shamrocks are made with heart punches.  I punched 6 hearts and folded three.  I fully adhered the bottom layer of three and only put adhesive on half of the folded hearts to create a three dimensional shamrock.

Quick Quote Products used:

Seafoam PowderPuff Chalking Ink

Evergreen PowderPuff Chalking Ink

Joy Ride 400

Joy Ride 200

Joy Ride 100

Other products:

Stampin Up Celtic Knot stamp set

Scrappy Cat Elegant Memoir alpha stamp set

Fiskars Holiday Hooplah sentiment stamp set

Amazing Arts celtic stamp

Give a Hoot Cricut cartridge

Creative Memories heart punches

Stampin Up banner punch

buttons, floss, fiber, brads

Thanks so much for stopping by today and have a great holiday!!

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://2015worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/2015-world-wide-open-design-team.html until 3/31

http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/2015/03/luck-of-irish-shamrock-challenge.html until 3/22

http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.com/2015/03/cmc-66-spring.html until 3/28

http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.com/2015/03/challelnge-107-in-garden.html until 3/29

http://gloriadesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2015/03/march-challenge-go-green.html until April 12

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/challenge-85-cute-cards-with-fancy-folds.html until 3/29

http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2015/03/challenge-10-and-winners-of-challenge-9.html until 3/22

http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-pink-elephant-challenge-tpe290.html until 3/22

http://lauralcraft.weebly.com/dragonfly-dreams-challenge/challenge-15-add-some-embellishments until 4/3

winner!!

http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge until 3/31

http://myshericrafts.blogspot.com/2015/03/my-sheri-crafts-challenge-152-happy-st.html until 3/19

oh la la award winner

http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/2015/03/ffc-79-lucky-clover.html until 3/20

http://cceestampers.blogspot.com/2015/03/ccee1511-green.html until 3/18

http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/designers-choice-challenge/dcc311-diecuts-andor-punches-with-stamping/ until 3/17

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-march.html until 3/31

http://www.unrulypaperarts.com/p/raq-2.html until 3/31

http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/2015/03/tt-236-more-than-one-fold.html until 3/22

Green Man Cards for Beltane

Today is May Day, or what some Celtic calendars call 'Beltane.' Beltane is a lusty and lively day that is said to attract scores of the fairy folk. Therefore, in order to invite the blessings of the wee ones, it is often encouraged to leave a bit of food and drink somewhere outside or on a window ledge so they can partake and leave you some luck in return. It is also believed that they enjoy a nip or two now and then, so small sips of wine are also believed to garner the best of their blessings. You can save the rest for yourself. This day is getting better already.

I took the above explanation from a daily email I get.  I thought it was a sweet introduction to the holiday.  There is really much more to it including the beautiful May Pole tradition.  But here is my little acknowledgment of the holiday.

I have more center step fold cards for you today!

Ingredients:

WR Happy Camper Constellations & Sleeping bag

Amazing Arts clear stamps

Mix'd Media Mossy ink

Recollections Pesto Pearl embossing powder

burlap ribbon from Hobby Lobby

My Mind's Eye enamel dots

pop dots & ATG

Thanks for stopping by and I promise as soon as I get pictures I will be posting the blog candy that I have for my followers.  May is my blog anniversary month so I plan to have several giveaways this month!  Keep checking!

Happy St Patrick's Day Irish Goddess Card

Today I have used more of my Amazing Arts stamps.  You can find him on ebay.  He makes a lot of unusual stamps.  I stamped in two different colors.  The top card is SU Sage Shadow and the bottom is SU Wild Wasabi.  I tried heat embossing these but the detail did not pop out, it merged together.  I used We R Storytime collection paper name Gretel and die cut with the SU top note (this is a favorite, I use this one soooo much).  I also used Spellbinders Scalloped Circles to cut and emboss and a CM punch for the stamped image.  Queen & Co Twinkle Goosebumps are in the center of the Petaloo Flowers.  I used a SU label punch for the sentiment (a new favorite!). 

 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 

 

I am entering this in the following challenges:

 

http://stampinpearls.blogspot.com/2014/03/stampin-royals-march-linky-party.html until Mar 31

 

http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2014/03/lets-emboss-it-march-challenge-is-under.html until Mar 31

 

http://lejdesignschallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2014/03/lej-designs-challenge-for-march.html until Mar 31

 

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/challenge-115-mothers-dayfemale.html until end of March

Luck of the Irish Blog Hop

 

Are you looking for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Well, you’re in luck being at this blog hop!! We’ve got great projects from very creative designers today! So if you started at Janet's Creative World, then you’re in the right place. If not, please make sure you stop at all the blogs and leave a comment. Janet is giving away a Close To My Heart Cloud Nine Cardmaking kit valued at $45.00. Now there’s some gold you’ll want to have a chance on!

 

 

How’s that for blog candy?? Without further ado.. here’s my project:



 

I am using a new center step fold.  This was my first attempt, I used my new Stampin' Up Gumball Green paper and inks.  I used SU Celtic Knots stamp set for the long knots from years ago and Amazing Arts Green Man, sentiment and Celtic knot.  I punch the sentiment with a SU label punch, the small circles with CM punches and used a Spellbinders circle (cut and emboss) for the Green Man.  I added some flowers from the $1 bin from Michael's and some pearl bling from want2scrap.  And pop dots!  I used a you tube video but altered the measurements for an A2 size.  Cut your 8.5" x 11" in half on the long side, make a cut 1" in from both sides.  Make the cut from 1"-6.5" on both sides of the card.  Then score on the outside 1" strip at 1", 2" and 5.5".  Score the middle of the card at 4.5".  Fold up, then down, then up.  It is pretty easy.

 

Now do an Irish jig to the next blog: Sarah!
 

Here’s the line-up should you get distracted by other Leprechaun trying to trick you! Thanks for joining us today and be sure to wear green March 17th so you don’t get pinched!!

 

Janet Royer- http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

Denise Soffa - http://www.craftconfectionery.com/

Beth~http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com/

Jessica http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

Gina http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

Deb-http://debspaperpalooza.blogspot.com/

Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com

Lori ~ http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

Lori - http://savingmine.blogspot.com/

Alicia http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com

Sarah ~ www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

Debbie ~ http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Tricia - http://mysticalcardcreations.blogspot.com/

Kathy - http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com

I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://getinkychallenge.blogspot.com/2014/03/challenge-9-greenst-pattys-day.html ends 3/19

 

http://stampinpearls.blogspot.com/2014/03/stampin-royals-march-linky-party.html ends April 3

 

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2014/03/bingo.html until 3/17 (gem/diecut/flowers)

 

http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/2014/03/3-5-or-7.html until 3/16

 

http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-11th-anything-goes-challenge.html until 3/17

 

http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/2014/03/challenge-94-shades-of-green-use-greens.html until 3/16

 

http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/2014/03/challenge-156-luck-of-irish.html until Mar 17

 

http://cuttinandstampinchallenges.blogspot.com/2014/03/weekly-challenge-14-10.html until Mar 17

 

http://miriamscraftingblog.com/1/post/2014/03/miriams-crafting-blogs-10th-monthly-challenge-shades-of-green.html until April 1

 

http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/2014/03/iic-150-go-green.html until Mar 18

 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!

Celtic Tree Sketch Card

Today's card follows the sketch challenge over at Fusion card challenge.  I used a white card stock base with Graphic 45 Le Cirque Collection Wizards of Wonder paper for the mat.  I stamped this Amazing Art Celtic Tree stamp with Colorbox Green Apple and embossed with Sparkle N Sprinkle Irish Spring.  I used AC glitter ribbon, metallic floss and gold washi tape.  I used a gold shimmer paper cut with Spellbinders standard circles and CM corner rounder on the other piece.  I used a SU label punch to cut out the Amazing Arts sentiment also stamped and embossed. 

This was my prototype.  I first used a light green CM paper and diecut it with Spellbinders scalloped circles.  Also instead of the washi tape and gold floss, I added a sheer AC ribbon on top of the glitter AC ribbon.



I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://fusioncardchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/02/fusion-5.html until March 10



http://avenue613.blogspot.com/2014/03/challenge-62-anything-goesoptional.html until March 14
(with Irish blessing)

http://stampedblessings.com/2014/03/amusing-challenge-green/ until Mar 18

http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com/2014/03/monthly-challenge-20-green-with-envy.html until Mar 31

http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2014/03/rrr-challenge-90-show-me-green-ribbon.html until Mar 12

http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2014/03/lets-emboss-it-march-challenge-is-under.html until Mar 31

http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/2014/03/challenge-14-punches-galore.html until Mar 15

http://stampinpearls.blogspot.com/2014/03/stampin-royals-march-linky-party.html until April 3

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/03/challenge-84-make-it-sparkle.html until Mar 12

Thanks for taking a look at my project for today!

Peace Card using Mojo Monday Sketch and Pretty Pink Posh Color Palette

Today's card was inspired by yesterday's Peace Blog Hop.  I also followed the Mojo Monday sketch #311 and used Pretty Pink Posh's color palette.  The pretty blue paper is HOTP peacock embossed, it is very nice.  I used Recollections red twine, an unknown ribbon and the gray paper is Creative Memories.  I stamped this Amazing Arts stamp with American Crafts Cranberry stamp marker and Stampin Up Ballet Blue marker.  I chalked with QQ Powder Puff Maraschino Cherry, one of my favorite products now available at Hobby Lobby!!  The time to create 9 minutes and 33 seconds.

Close up

 I have entered this card in the following challenges:

http://prettypinkposh.com/2013/09/10-minute-craft-dash-26.html

 http://www.mojomonday.blogspot.com/2013/09/mojo-monday-311.html

Thanks for stopping by!