Wooden Greeting Cards

I've been saving the odd pieces of cedar that was left over from a make over project that we did in my kitchen this summer.Besides the wonderful smell it looks beautiful, I went over it with tongue oil and it turned out nice. Well Thinking and thinking about what I was going to do with them . The cedar planks fit into a legal size envelope- 4 1/8" x 9 1/2" . So for "SOMETHING DIFFERENT" again, I decided to stamp on the pieces.

The cedar pieces were damp, I did let them dry before stamping.

You can actually tell wet from dry.

After drying, figure out where to stamp at. It can be a full stamp to one single image.

Also used STAZON because it won't smear or run if wood is damp.

Color, let set then use a light coat of clear spray paint. Then the hardest thing will be deciding who will get one! Thought it was pretty cool, and the people I shared them with just "Loved Them"..

I hope everyone enjoyed this odd project. I also want to add is: I drilled holes in corners to make a wall hanging out of them too.

I'm waiting for my new stamps to come in, so I possibly can start Christmas Cards! And that's just right around the corner.... Until next time... Use your creative skills and "CREATE"

Harriet

 

Something "DIFFERENT" in the Air...

                                                             Hello Everyone ,
It's been  too long since I've said anything. OMG, That's keeping my mouth shut,and golden in these times. Not to long ago we got back from Mackinac Island, which is located in my home state of Michigan. Yes, a real Island . Really Beautiful and will take you back in time for sure! Only Bikes and Horses are aloud there.Stayed in a "Historical House" 140 yrs. old. Just truely charming. (I always wondered what the word really meant, and now I do).
Using Imagination, Nature and Fall Colors, I played around with "WHITE BIRCH BARK", and found out it was workable when slightly damp. So Check it out, What do "YOU" think?

I also used a cheap clear spray paint to help preserve the bark as well as the design too! I used Stazon instead of just plain black ink. This was to stop it from running, when I sprayed the picture..

I kepted the bark damp, by keeping it in a ziploc bag, and gentlly bending and twisting to change the shape of the bark. Pressed it out by using heavy books.

These cards will be Thanksgiving Day Card. Until next time Happy stampin...

It's September !

Hello my Crafty Friends;

                     HAPPY SEPTEMBER 1 - TO YOU ALL!

There are so many, many goodies inside this little catalog, that your Favorite ones will be almost the whole catalog!

Some of my Favorites are :

Spider Web Embossing Folder

Deck the Halls Designer Paper

Days of Gratitude

Bells & Boughs

Waffle Paper

Nite Owl Designer Paper

Ok everything in this mini is Oh Oh, so fabulous I could list every item But that would take forever.
If you are interested in a catalog or have one and would like to order, please feel free to contact me : ladymcnibble@sbcglobal.net. I would love to talk to you. Until next time :) Inspiring People never "BRAG" they just "CREATE".
Harriet :)

Jumbo Wheel Card "Haunting Hill"

Hello Crafters, Here's a card made with a "Jumbo Wheel". Gives the card a flowing look. The cardstock I used was cardstock from the craft store ( you know the stuff friends and family buy for you on birthdays and holidays). A very simple card, I pulled out the moon and added a bat to give it a highlighted look. I also did various  cards with this one. Soooooo let's get started..

Materials used. Odd cardstock : orange, yellow, tan, purple. SU cardstock Whisper White #100730, Basic Black #121045, More Mustard #100946, Bat Punch #119279, 3/4" circle punch #119873,

Glue stick #104045, jumbo wheel handle #103661, basic black jumbo ink cartridge #104582. I used a Stamp Set that is "RETIRED" Autumn Apparitions- sorry don't have an item number for this set.

Wheel it out. I used Whisper White (100730).

Measure by holding cut-out strip to card.

Mark, then cut. this helps out by stopping too short of strip. Now at this point color in design.

Cut orange cardstock into strips. Glue to BACK of design.

Punch Bats and Moons out..

Glue Moon and Bat.

Will look like this when finished. Can trim any extra off design.

Stamp out words. I used craft scissors and glittered the word for the inside of card. Decided to use grey brads that I had, to give it a plank look.

Used Glue Dots (medium) to apply front of card and inside of card.

inside looks like this. And at the last minute I used large TAG punch (119876).

And the Finished Cards..

I did end up changing marker colors to find the right colors. I hope that I show you that you don't have to have stamps to make a card. And as you can see, don't forget to trim any extra hang overs on card. Open card and turnover to trim... Until next time, Be Adventurage and "Just Create"!

Harriet

Bat & Skull Halloween Card

Here it is again. "HALLOWEEN". I can smell it in the air, and feel it in my bones. I just love this time of the year. I didn't realize that one of the stamp sets are "RETIRED"! And actually used the "BOO" stamp.

Here is a list of what I used to make this card: Elegant Eggplant #105126, Pumpkin Pie #105117, YoYo Yellow( retired) #102824, all in cardstock. The following stamp sets used: From the Crypt # 115460, House of Haunts #111574, and Autumn Apparitions which is retired. Black embossing powder #103083, White Gel Pen #105021, Dazzling Diamond Glitter # 102023, Bat Punch # 119279, Crystal Effects # 101055, Multi-purpose glue # 104755, Anywhere Glue Stick # 104683.

Punch out Bats, should be able to punch out 4 bats to make 2 cards

Punch out Bats long ways on paper.

4 1/2" x 5 1/2" Cards.

Hold trim, measure.

Mark and cut.

Glue to Card.

Prepare cards for embossing. The Embossing Buddy help with static and keeps powder where powder needs to be.

 

I turn over stamp and ink this way. It helps to see where the VersaMark shouldn't be, and can be wiped off.

Stamp and press firmly, Sprinkle with Black Embossing Powder.

Heat set with Hot air gun.

Always remember to brand your card.

Stamp and cut out "BOO". Glue to Purple cardstock. Don't cut perfect, cut with a fashionable curves.

Make stitch marks on Bats

Use Crystal Effects or glue for eyes.

Using Tweetsers help in placing eyes.

So here is my goofy Halloween Card. I hope this will help you bring out the Halloween in you. Until next time, Happy Creatin' and stampin'

Harriet