DCWV January Stackaholic Challenge

Happy Saturday crafty friends,
Today I wanted to share a card I created for the DCWV January Stackaholic Challenge. One of my goals for 2017 is to participate in the Stackaholic challenge each month.

So here is what I came up with. I created this card using the DCWV Playtime Stack. I didn’t have time to do a layout and hope to be able to do one next month.  For the challenge, they offered two sketches. One for a card and one for a layout.

Here is the card sketch.

Here’s the stack I used. The Playtime Stack. The papers are a print and glitter on a Kraft base.

Here’s a closer look at the leaves that I colored with my Soft Jade Spectrum Noir Glitter Marker. You can also see how I used the black foam tape to lift up the flowers.


Here’s another angle of the leaves and flowers. You can also see one of the puffy stickers.


Here is one last look at the card. It came together really quick and easy.

I called this "unplugged" as the majority of my projects now use one of my electronic cutters...mostly my Pazzles or the Cameo or Cricut. So it is always a nice change to use only things that are "manual" or "no electricity" required.

Now head over to the DCWV blog or join them on Facebook to play along!

SUPPLIES USED

 DCWV Playtime Stack

Quickutz Squeeze Tool

Quickutz Hibiscus Flower Die

Quickutz Flourish Die

Quickutz Leaf Die

Quickutz Doodads Die

Doodlebug Metallic Mini Brads (Gold)

Spectrum Noir Pastels Glitter Pen (Soft Jade)

Kraft Cardstock

Sapphire Ink Pad

Crafty Black Foam Tape

Big Hugs Stamp Set(Retired)

CTMH Treasured Puffies (Retired)

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#TBT Steampunk Masculine Valentine Card By Melinda Beltran Revisited

Happy Thursday crafty friends,
Today for my TBT post, I am going to share a card I made 3 years ago. Whew...that is so hard to believe when I think about it!  Where has the time gone?! So here is what I am sharing.

ORIGINAL POST LINK

I made this card for my beloved. I find at times that I struggle with making masculine cards and I have heard and read many other card makers - paper crafters do as well.

Here is a closer view. Head over to my original post There you will find several photos and plenty of details on how I put this together. I have also checked and updated the links to the various products used. 

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Faith Journal: Week 2 Romans 8 38-39

Happy Sunday crafty friends,
Today I am sharing my faith journal page from this past week.  It was week 2. I know as this goes, I will always be sharing after the week is over, but if you want to join along, please feel free to join the Facebook Group(link below). This past week the scripture focus was on Romans 8:31-38.

Here’s a look at my completed journal artwork. I created the frame, the cross filigree svg cut file and the banner at the bottom all in my Pazzles software.


Here is a picture of the cross. I cut it out in plain white cardstock. I then used my ink and embossing powder to give it the copper look.

Here is a photo of what the embossed cross looks like. I purposely left the finish bumpy and with some imperfections. I was thinking about the song…the “Old Rugged Cross”. I did add a few Queen and Company gems I had in my stash.  I once again used papers from the Paper Studio Kirby Teesdale Stack. I inked the edges of the ragged edge mat with some Chocolate ink. The oval pink and kraft mats as well as the green patterned paper are inked with some Cat’s Eye Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink.

Here is a closer look at the banner. I printed it out on plain copy paper. It wasn’t intentional but instead of printing it out on cardstock, I thought this worked well. I just bent the sides. I added some foam adhesive under the banner to give it an appropriate amount of lift.


Here is another look at the embossed cross. You can see I added some burlap ribbon underneath. I just cut some from a 2”wide spool and then trimmed the wired sides. I then pulled out a couple of layers of the threads to give the edges a bit of a frayed look.


Here’s a view of the journal with my writing for the week. It was a challenging week physically and often times when you are setting your feet on a steady course towards the Lord, you inevitably come against adversity.  But I am so grateful for His Love and steadfastness towards us.


Here is one last look at the completed artwork for the week.

You can head over to the group and join if you want. The group link is HERE.  It is run by a gal named MayMay. She also provides a link to download a journaling page that you can print out and use.

This week's scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen.

HOWEVER, do yourself a favor and read the entire chapter. This is one of my absolute favorite passages of scripture. It is IMMENSLEY INSPIRING!!!

 Supplies Used

Pazzles Vue Die Cutter

Paper Studio Kirby Teesdale Studio Paper Stack

Brown Chalk Ink

Pearl Stickers

Heart Frame from PCW

CTMH Pixie Ink Pad

CTMH Cocoa Ink Pad

Kraft Cardstock

White Cardstock
Versamark Ink Pad
Zing Metal Copper Embossing Powder
Queen and Company Bling
Cross Filigree w Ragged Edge SVG-(coming soon)

Journaling Page Printable (download below)

Check Out Week 1 HERE

If you would like use the journaling page I am using, you can download it. It is a .pdf file and it prints out with two side by side on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper(as shown).

For the free pdf printable journaling page: CLICK HERE

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