WCMD; Scratch Off Card

Happy World Card Making Day! Yes, there is a thing and I try to participate as often as I can. Afterall, I am a cardmaker!

I have a really fun card today. Not only is there a fun fold but there's also an interactive element. Can you say, scratch off card? Yes, that's exactly what this is! 

I bought these scratch off stickers at least three years ago at the Expo from Pear Blossom Press (the same place I bought the lights) and I finally used them. The main reason why I used them was because I purchased this super cute stamp set, In Your Future from Pink & Main. They also sell the scratch off stickers on their website.

After I stamped and colored the images, I fussy cut them so I could add them to my card front & side flaps.

Watch the video to see how I created this card:

The card base is a 5.5x8.5" piece of cardstock and score it at 2", 3 1/8", 5 3/8" and 6.5".

Cut two pieces of patterned paper at 1 3/4" x 5 1/4" for the two outside flaps and two pieces of white cardstock at 2" x 5 1/4" for the card front & the back.

It's a simple fun fold card that folds flat when putting it in the envelope but will pop out when removing it. So fun!

I think the hardest part about this card is that I needed to find patterned paper that fit both a magic theme and a birthday theme. This colorful star paper was perfect for both themes! If you look really close, there are no purple stars in the paper, but it still matches perfectly!

TGIF; Thankful Friday #337

It's Friday and it's my DIL's birthday! This week, I'm thankful for her, Krystal. Not only is she a great addition to our family, she's a loving wife, amazing mother, kind & caring, hilarious and always down for the wacky stuff that my daughter and I come up with.

She's our GO TO for any and all technical problems, usually the getaway driver and an all around tough MF (shut your mouth IYKYK).

Happy Birthday Krystal!

Taco Stand Pop Up Rectangle Card

Ok, now I've seen everything! How fun is this Taco Stand? My friend and coworker loves tacos and when I saw this SVG from Lori Whitlock, I HAD to get it! 

Now I'm usually one who just figures it out but I'm so glad that I watched a YT video on how to assemble this pop up rectangle card. I'm pretty sure I would not have been able to figure it out. It wasn't hard, it's just different!

The card folds flat so you can place it in an envelope. This is about 4.5x4.5" and I used a square envelope to put it in.

She absolutely LOVED it! Don't you? 

Whimsical Painted Planter

You know I love to create things outside of the craftroom and this is a super fun one! I purchased a plain planter from my local grocery store for less than $10 (I wish I bought more but of course they were gone when I returned later) and you know I couldn't let it stay that way!

I had one plan in mind when painting the pot, but of course it took a completely different path and I absolutely love it!

You know the feeling when you finish a project and still think it needs something? Yup, that was me when I thought it was done. Then I added large and small polka dots! Now it was done and it looks great in its home.

Be sure to watch the YouTube process video for my thoughts and of course the process!

Girls Rule Layout; Printable Cuttable Creatables

When you're twinning, it calls for a impromptu photo shoot! The girls came to visit me at work and when they were leaving, my daughter-in-law took photos of them in the grass. So cute!

When I saw the Valentine Hearts Wagon cut file from Printable Cuttable Creatables, I knew it would be perfect for these photos! It just goes to show that not all files have to be used for the intended use. For instance, this is titled, Valentine, but these photos were taken in June!

I found the perfect title on Cricut Design Space since girls do in fact, rule. The layout is actually pretty simple but the addition of the layered wagon makes it really stunning. My thought was to look at this layout as two 6x12 pieces. All the embellies on the left and the photos on the right.

The only change I made to the cut file is that I made the extra hearts a little smaller than the original size. Other than that, I cut the file as is including the color scheme.

Check out the YouTube process video:

Patterned Paper: Photo Play Pocket Full of Posies

Cut File: Printable Cuttable Creatables

Cardstock: CutCardStock

Be sure to use the discount code 3SONS15 for 15% off your purchase on the Printable Cuttable Creatables website.  You should also check out the BLOG, there are so many cool projects there!

TGIF; Thankful Friday #336

TGIF and Happy Thankful Friday! I'm on the road visiting my sister and mom and that's what I'm thankful for this week. I'm thankful that I am able to visit and help take care of my family even though we are miles apart.

I'm always a little worried that DD is home by herself but DS3 lives six houses down so I know she's fine. Hey, another reason to be thankful!

What are you thankful for this week? Leave a comment below and share.

STAMPtember Project 4; Highlighting

Well folks, September is coming to an end and so is my STAMPtember series. I'm a little embarrassed because there were only four projects to my series. I promise next year, I'll do better!

But I do have to say, I love the four projects I created. I love trying new techniques and trying some that I haven't done in awhile and that's why I love these types of series - I love to encourage myself!

Close Ups:

Check out the last and final stamped cards on my YouTube channel:

Products Used are all old and retired Stampin Up! products. I've had some of these ink pads for over 20 years! The gold thread was purchased for JoAnn's in their sewing department and the rhinestones are from CTMH.