Distressing Step x Step

Hello Glitz peeps, I am sharing a quick and easy way to distress your cards.  I really like the personality it gives a card; the shabby, vintage look that I adore!

I use a tiny scrap piece of paper to distress and layer, if you like adding a little summin, summin this is a great way to do it.  It is a easy way to add a splash of color too.  I distress the two sides that will be shown, I distressed three sides on this one, wasn't thinking...there is no need to do that.

On the side, I tore a piece a little deeper into the card, luv this look!

Here is the distressing tool I used on this card.  I have many ways of distressing I use a file sometimes, a sanding block, and I have been known to use my fingernail too..lol.

Here is the back of the card with the two tiny pieces of scraps glued down.  No need to use a whole sheet of paper, use up those scraps!

 Here is the final card with the edges distressed and the corner curled down, totally cute!

Another card showing a piece completely torn out on the corner.  On the right side of this card, I have torn the designer paper away from the back side to show even more rawness of the paper. There are lots of ways to distress, let's your imagination run wild!

Supplies Used:

Glitz Designer Paper: Love You Madly

Glitz What Nots: Love You Madly

Supplies Used:
Glitz Designer Paper: Love You Madly and Uncharted Waters
Glitz What Nots: Love You Madly
Glitz Giant Rhinestones; Love You Madly

Have a wonderful day, be sure to sprinkle it with a little Glitz!

52 Card PickUP: anything goes/WK11
Cute Card Thursday: anything goes
Fab & Funky: add a sentiment

Mojo Monday/MOJO243-Thanks A Bunch

Good morning mojo fans, it is circle or square week at the Mojo Monday Blog.  I hope you will join us in the fun and create something.  If you have never tried a circle card, I challenge you to try it, they are the sweetest and so much fun to make!  I normally use the largest scalloped circle nestie for my base, it is approx. 4 1/4" at the widest part, the same size as a regular A2 card.  I am including the instructions below to help get you started.  I use option #1, I like for the card to be a complete circle when you look at it from the front.  I have played along with the CR84FN color challenge.  I hope your Memorial Day is a blessing....I want to thank each and every person who has served and is serving in our Armed Forces...THANK YOU!  May you have a blessed and honorable day...enjoy!  
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CR84FN:  colors/CR84FN55
Mojo Monday:  sketch/MOJO243

Circle Card Instructions

I have been asked how I make my circle cards, so I am going to list quick instructions. I am listing two different options
OPTION 1
-cut card stock using the largest circle or scalloped circle nesting label
-score one of the circles on Scor Pal on the first mark(1/2 inch mark) this will be the back part of the card
-decorate the top circle
-put glue on the part above the scored part of the bottom circle and adhere the decorated circle to the bottom
-be sure to line up as much as possible so that your card when free standing is straight

OPTION2
-run a piece of folded card stock through the BIG Shot with a small part exposed above the nesting label
-this option makes it so you do not have to glue, it is held together by the piece that is not cut

I hope this helps, if you need anything else please let me know.

Mojo Monday Sketch/Mojo234-God Bless U

Good mojo Monday morning peeps, I am sharing with you this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch; it is circle or square week.  I went with the adorable circle card, luv these sweet little guys.  I am going to include my instructions for making a circle card below.  I have used a rust and blue color combo, adding a prima flower, button and twine.  I have used crinkled cardboard for the hearts and a sentiment tag.  The sentiment is from the Verve set Faithful Phrases...I added the hand written "U".  I also played along with Stampin Sisters in Christ, to add lots of embellies...that is certainly my style!  I cannot wait to see what you do with this weeks circle or square option...enjoy!

Circle Card Instructions

I have been asked how I make my circle cards, so I am going to list quick instructions. I am listing two different options
OPTION 1
-cut card stock using the largest circle or scalloped circle nesting label
-score one of the circles on Scor Pal on the first mark(1/2 inch mark) this will be the back part of the card
-decorate the top circle
-put glue on the part above the scored part of the bottom circle and adhere the decorated circle to the bottom
-be sure to line up as much as possible so that your card when free standing is straight

OPTION2
-run a piece of folded card stock through the cuttlebug with a small part exposed above the nesting label
-this option makes it so you do not have to glue, it is held together by the piece that is not cut

I hope this helps, if you need anything else please let me know.

 

SCS Hope Challenge- October 30, 2011

Hello and happy Sunday, I have created this card for the SCS Hope Challenges, you can join the month long fun here.  I helped Edna with her challenge of Frilly Paper Ribbon, HYCCT1130; be sure to join the chatter and fun.  Below are detailed pictures on how I made my frilly paper ribbon.

I laid a couple of strip of scor tape down where I wanted my paper ribbon to be, then I used my stylus to make the loopy circles.

After I went across the entire card, I flattened the paper down the center and finished it with stitching.   My card is sorta simple but I really like the look.  I used a Verve sentiment, from the set Great Friend.  I will be gearing up this coming week for a really busy following week. My blog will be running over with new stamp peeks from my favorite companies, so be sure to keep checking back!  I have pinned some fabulous things on my Pinterest boards, I would luv for you to follow along!  Make the most of this day....enjoy! 
    

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Stamps:  Great Friend(Verve)
Paper:  Old Olive, very Vanilla(SU) and My Mind's Eye Designer Paper
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  SU Square Punch, Janome, Stylus, Button, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares
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Creative Craft World: sentiment
Gingerloft Challenge: tic tac toe...sewing, decorative paper, and ribbon/GL28
SCS Hope Challenge:  frilly paper ribbon/HYCCT1130

Mojo Monday Sketch-Sweet Hola!

Good morning it is time for a another Mojo Monday Sketch, this week it is circle or square.....I adore these little circle cards.  I have simple instructions on how to make my circle cards here.  I like for them to be a complete circle and not squared off at the top.  I have both sets of instructions for YOU, it is totally a preference thing.....I will put them in this post too.  If you check out the link at the top of my blog that reads "Just 4 You" you will find instruction links to several different techniques.  I have used the adorable chick from the Verve new release set called Eggs-Stra Special, isn't he the cutest?  He is popping out of the paper pieced eggs, so sweet.  The little circle card makes it darling.  Be sure to check out the other mojo makers creations the gals are fabulous!
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Mojo Monday-sketch
Sentimental Sunday-cute & cuddly
Totally Stampalicious-for your bff
Victorine Originals-use round
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Stamps: Egg-Stra Special and Chicks Rule(Verve)
Paper: White(SU) and De Lovely Designer Paper(Cosmo Cricket)
Ink: Melon Mambo(SU) and Rich Cocoa(Memento)
Accessories: Charming Oval Dies(A Cut Above By Verve), Scalloped Circle Nesties, Circle Nesties, Bakers Twine, Janome, SU Square Punch, Glass Glitter, Crystal Effects, and 3D Foam Squares

Circle Card Instructions

I have been asked how I make my circle cards, so I am going to list quick instructions. I am listing two different options
OPTION 1
-cut card stock using the largest circle or scalloped circle nesting label
-score one of the circles on Scor Pal on the first mark(1/2 inch mark) this will be the back part of the card
-decorate the top circle
-put glue on the part above the scored part of the bottom circle and adhere the decorated circle to the bottom
-be sure to line up as much as possible so that your card when free standing is straight

OPTION2
-run a piece of folded card stock through the cuttlebug with a small part exposed above the nesting label
-this option makes it so you do not have to glue, it is held together by the piece that is not cut

I hope this helps, if you need anything else please let me know.