GNOME CARD

 

We are back to mild weather for December with it being about 40F most days, but cooler at night. Possible snow tonight but then rain on the weekend. It’s doubtful we’re going to have a white Christmas.

Because of the postal strike here in Canada, I didn’t mail out any cards. I made a few but not as many as I usually do as no one wanted cards they couldn’t mail out. I made some Christmas cards featuring gnomes that I made last summer so they would be ready when I wanted to make Christmas cards. One of the gnomes didn’t look Christmasy so I decided to make him into a birthday card instead. This is what I came up with.

This particular gnome die has him sitting down so I cut a snowbank for him to sit on and another one near the bottom. I added a snowflake to his hat. Every piece of the gnome has to be cut out separately; inked and then assembled. That’s why I made them in the summer instead of one at a time when making Christmas cards. I have another die that says “happy Winter” and used yet another die for ‘Birthday’. The background was white cardstock that was lightly sponged with blue ink. I then pulled out a very old glue pad and stamped the snowflakes with glue and sprinkled on glitter.

That’s all for a mild Thursday on December 19.

Cheers

Violet

 

Skating Card

 

We have had a bit of every type of weather all week. Last weekend it was so mild we did more yard clean-up and our neighbour cut his grass. The areas about 40 minutes drive from us were digging out from the snow they got. It missed us again. Then it went from very worm to absolutely frigid and another dusting of snow. This weekend we are expecting rain. Crazy.

Today’s card was made with a die I bought without checking the size of it. I’m so bad at on-line shopping but we have no craft stores here except Michaels which does not sell stamps or dies or half the other card making items I use. So the card had to be made larger than my normal A2 size card but I was happy with it. Unfortunately, our postal workers are on strike so I cannot mail out all the cards I made for family and friends. Oh well, they will be still fine to go in 2025.

 

 For the background I just glued two pieces of cardstock together and added the green strip over the seam. The skates were cut several times so I could do each section a different colour and layer them. For the laces, I used a red marker to colour the strips. Then I just had fun embellishing the top of the skates and added the punched die with gold peel-off sentiments and bits. It was all mounted on a 5.5 x 5.5 white card base.

That’s all for a cold winter day on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Cheers

Violet

 

 

 

Two Cards

 

Well so far the snow has missed us….just us. Within about a 25 minute drive from here, they got dumped on. Roads are closed, hydro is out, school buses are cancelled and scads of accidents. However, we did get the cold wind and I do mean cold. Next week it will be way above the freezing mark. The odd weather continues.

Today I’m posting two cards as they are pretty much alike. These made great cards for teenage boys.

Both cards have a brick wall background made from an old embossing folder. I left the bottom bit unembossed so it would look like the floor. The tub was die cut and grunged up. The rivets are Tim Holtz eyelets. The presents are from an old Tim H die set as well. The sentiment is a black peel-off. They were quick and easy but perfect for teenage boys.

That’s all for a cold and windy Wednesday.

Cheers

Violet

 

A Glitter Scrappy Card

 

It officially winter here in Ontario. We now have snow that didn’t melt on contact with the ground like it did earlier in November. Areas just north of us are buried in snow but we just got enough to barely cover the grass. However, according to the weather network, we will get a lot of snow for the next 30 hours – yuck!

Today I’m posting a card using a die that I seldom use….but really, really wanted the set when I bought it….and used some left over paper bits as well. This is definitely a scrappy card.

I bought this diamond die set a couple of years ago and just have not used it to its full potential. There were several pieces of glitter cardstock left over from a couple of paper packs and I decided to use those up as well. So, several different pieces of paper were die cut; arranged on a piece of scrap paper; and then glued to a pink card base. The sentiment and squiggle under the sentiment are gold peel-offs.

That’s all for a cold and now snowy Sunday. Happy belated Thanksgiving to my USA readers. Hope you all had a happy thanksgiving and survived Black Friday sales.

Cheers

Violet

 

Masculine Cards

 

It’s mid November already! Time is marching by faster and faster. I’m finally getting over this virus I’ve had for over a month. Maybe I’ll get caught up on my crafting…..haha….never happening.

Today I’m posting two cards because they are so similar.

 

As you can see, these are quick and easy cards and ideal for men or teenage boys. The backgrounds are left over strips of paper glued to a card base, one green and one black. The presents were made from scraps; the edges were inked as were the bows. These were die cut from an old Tim Holtz die that has served me well. They were glued on in various angles just to add some fun to the cards. Cards for boys and men are a struggle but these ones fit the bill nicely.

That’s all for a dreary, wet Friday.

Cheers

Violet

 

 

 

Fussy Flower Card

 

Even though November is my least favourite month, it is doing its best to convince me to like it! The weather here is more like late September. Yesterday I walked around my garden and was surprised to see some flowers still blooming. No need for heavy coats yet. Its still ‘sweater weather’.

Today I’m posting a card I made that took a bit of fussing but it’s the kind of fussing I enjoy.

 
The paper background are strips left over from other projects but they were from the same paper pack so they go together well. Then the dark horizontal strip was added so the boots had something to sit on. Otherwise they would look like they were floating.
The fussy part was die cutting all the flowers and ferns; colouring the small pieces; and then gluing them on where they belong. All the coloured flowers are individually made. Yeah, fussy project. The butterfly was also die cut and it was added because I really like butterflies. Then a few blue gems were scattered on. The boots were die cut and coloured. The boot die was one of my better purchases because I have used it so many times. They almost look like cowboy boots here but they are supposed to be garden boots.
That’s all for a very mild Thursday on November 7, 2024.

Cheers

Violet

 

 

We are now in November. My least favourite month. The trees will soon be bare, crops are in so the fields are just dirt, and its going to be cold and windy. But that also means I’m in the house more so more crafting time.

Here is one card I finished earlier this month.

I used some left over wood grain paper for the background and added a strip of dark brown for a ledge. All the elements were die cut and assembled- lots of little pieces but I enjoy puzzles, so I enjoy making these. Some days when I’m tired or not feeling great, I just sit and make various elements and then they are ready when I want to make a card. The tin can holding the worms – also a die cut – was die cut from silver cardstock and then I grunged it up to look old. The pail had the edges inked in black ink to add some shape to it. The elements took a much longer time to make then the card did.

That’s all for a cold and windy Sunday on November 3, 2024.

Cheers

Violet

Ps: To save a card to your Pinterest account, simply over over the image until the “Pin It” symbol appears and then click …. be patient, it sometimes takes a few seconds. This will take you to your own Pinterest account to save the card.

 

Halloween 2024

 It was a windy and then wet Halloween here in Ontario. I ended up giving handfuls of chocolate bars to the few trick or treaters we had. I don't like chocolate but Joe does and he has quite a supply on hand now.

Tonight I'm posting a scrapbook layout I came across while scrolling through my photos. Its fitting to post tonight. I'm also posting the Halloween cards I made this year.

That is all for now. 

Cheers

Violet

Ps: To save a card to your Pinterest account, simply over over the image until the “Pin It” symbol appears and then click …. be patient, it sometimes takes a few seconds. This will take you to your own Pinterest account to save the card.

 

Flower Card

 

We have had some beautiful weather the last few days. Its hard to believe it’s the end of October….but its coming to and end with cold temperatures and rain for Halloween.

I’ve been out of sorts for the last two weeks with a sore throat, laryngitis, headache and no energy. The last two cleared up within a few days but the sore throat and laryngitis lasted until a few days ago. I did finally get the Halloween cards finished and in the mail though. And I’ve started on my Christmas cards.

Today I’m posting a card I made earlier this month.

The background was just white cardstock, and a stencil was placed over it and blue ink was sponged over the stencil which left a nice soft background. I wanted the flowers, which were die cut, to stand out so the background had to be soft. There were no stems or leaves with the die cut flowers, so I hand cut the stems and used some other leaf dies. The butterfly is from my stash as is the ribbon. I didn’t add a sentiment to this one as I’m not sure what occasion I’m going to be using it for.

That’s all for a lovely Tuesday, October 29^th.

Cheers

Violet

Ps: To save a card to your Pinterest account, simply over over the image until the “Pin It” symbol appears and then click …. be patient, it sometimes takes a few seconds. This will take you to your own Pinterest account to save the card.

 

 

Halloween Project

 

While looking for some inspiration for my Halloween cards, I came across this mixed media piece I made a couple of years ago. There may be some people who have not seen it, so I’m posting it again. Its one of my favourites.

This was made on an 8 x 10 canvas paint frame. It may have come from the dollar store even. First the moon was inked and then a mask was placed on top while I did the background. The background is a wild mixture of inks…..sorry I don’t know which ones but likely all Distress Inks. The focal image was hand cut from a 12x12 paper pack from Michaels….who did not even carry any Halloween paper again this year…grrrr. The edges were carefully inked with a black marker which hides the white edge and helps it stand out from the background. The suitcases were free clipart from the Internet which I hand cut and inked the edges. Once they were arranged and glued down, I added shadows with a Pitt pen. The top sentiment, ‘Undying Love’, was hand cut from the same paper pack. This was the inspiration for the project. The other sentiment was computer generated.

That’s all for a lovely fall Sunday on October 20, 2024.

Cheers

Violet

Ps: To save a card to your Pinterest account, simply over over the image until the “Pin It” symbol appears and then click …. be patient, it sometimes takes a few seconds. This will take you to your own Pinterest account to save the card.