It's About Time! Sharing NEW Creative Cafe' KOTM!

Well I am so so far behind!!  Work life, church life, and general life have conspired to keep me out of my crafting and posting time!  All good things, but I think it's about time to play some catch up here!

I'm kicking off with the brand new Creative Cafe' KOTM from The Rubber Cafe'!! 

The Petticoat Fashion kit has stamps ready to layer up to create beautiful flowers and cards for any occasion!  I'm sharing an ombre thank you card today:

Base:  5&1/2" by 4&1/4" standard card base using aqua cardstock.

First Layer:  Cut a 5&1/4" by 4" piece of white cardstock, and emboss using the embossing folder included in your kit!

TIP:  There are so many fun options for embossing folders, but don't be afraid to go clean and simple too!  The folder used on the white cardstock looks crisp and clean.

Center Panel:  Start with a 3" by 4" piece of aqua cardstock.  Layer on a 2&3/4" by 3&3/4" piece of pink lattice patterned paper, glue to the card front.

Next cut a 2&1/4" by 3&1/4" piece of white cardstock.  Use Versamark ink to stamp the Thank You sentiment, then emboss with clear embossing powder.  Using Evergreen Bough Distress Ink and a sponge/distress tool, add a light layer of ink to the entire front of the embossed panel.  The embossed Thank You acts as a resist and adding the color makes the white cardstock under the embossed area pop.  To give it more of an ombre look, darken the ink around the Thank You sentiment area only. To finish the center panel stamp the rest of the sentiment in Black Tuxedo Memento ink.  Glue to a 2&1/2" by 3&1/2" piece of white cardstock using Scrap Happy Glue:

Use foam tape to adhere the panel to the center of the patterned pink paper already on the card front.

To create the flower, use the solid flower stamp first and stamp using Worn Lipstick Distress Ink.  Then stamp using the detail petal stamp, and then stamp the center using Black Tuxedo Ink.

To show exactly how I did this, and give a little tip:  For the solid base, if you brush/swirl the ink on using the ink pad, you'll get a cool pattern to your solid flower and it will be a softer color without stamping off first.   To stamp the detail petal stamp, tap the ink directly on the stamp as you normally would to get the darker color.  Here is what I did:

Then fussy cut the flower out, and brush it around the edges with Black Soot Distress Ink.

Stamp a second flower center and fussy cut out, then foam tape flower center over the one stamped directly on the flower.  Glue flower to the bottom right corner of the center panel using Scrap Happy Glue, and add a jute twine bow to the center.

I love the elegant simplicity of this card:

This new kit is full of so many awesome stamps....stop by the blog HERE to find out more about this amazing kit, and to see more inspiration all month long!

Supplies:

Stamps: The Rubber Cafe'- Petticoat Fashion
Hello, World

Paper: The Rubber Cafe' KOTM--Echo Park Petticoats & Pinstripes, aqua and white cardstock

Ink:  Black Tuxedo Memento ink, Evergreen Bough, Worn Lipstick, and Black Soot Distress Ink.

Adhesives: Foam tape; The Rubber Cafe'-Scrap Happy Glue

Embellishments:  Jute twine, Embossing Powder--Crystal Ice from The Rubber Cafe'

Fun Fold Celebration!

Do you like fun fold cards?  I like SIMPLE fun fold cards.....so I created this easy pocket card that holds a tag....it can be a bookmark, just a fun accent, or you can attach a gift card.  Great for those grads, birthdays, showers, anything gift card worthy!

Want to know more?  Stop over at The Rubber Cafe'....you can learn about the KOTM club that contains these super cute stamps, papers, ribbon and more, and also every detail on how this card was created!  You'll find the post HERE.   Would love it if you'd say hi when you visit! 

Thanks for stoppin' by today!

It's Almost St. Patty's!

Here's to the adorable KOTM over at The Rubber Cafe!  I'm absolutely loving the add-on St. Patty's stamp set this month called Feeling Lucky:

I created this fun background with BoBunny papers and washi tape:

Here's a closer look at those foamy mugs:

The shamrock was glittered with THE best glitter around....You're So Fine Glitter from The Rubber Cafe'.

And if you want all the details on how this card was created....you can find all the details and the supply list on THIS POST.

Thanks for stoppin' by today!

Warm Gift Wishes: Gift Card Holder

And switching gears back to Christmas.....cause that's how I roll....lol.  Here is a gift card holder idea created with The Rubber Cafe' KOTM for October.  If you haven't signed up for this great KOTM, we have amazing kits, FULL of goodies, and better yet free classes all month long on the blog!!

Here's a sneak of my card:
 

Find all the details, and where that secret gift card is hidden, over at The Rubber Cafe' HERE.


Thanks for stoppin' by today!  Stop back soon!

Sneak Peek: Halloween Mad Scientist Fun!

Hello there!!!  It's no secret that Halloween is absolutely my FAVORITE crafting holiday!  I always share a ton of goodies here, and this year will be no exception!!  Today I've got a couple of fun cards....created using the Creative Cafe' KOTM from The Rubber Cafe'!

If you want to see more and all the details on how this split fold card was created.....stop by THIS POST.

And here's another peek at a card I had up last week:

Ok....more than a peek....but one of my favorite Halloween cards I've ever done....don't you love the warty monster feet?  Too cute!  You can get the details on this card too.....check out THIS POST.

Love the Doodlebug October 31st collection!!

Thanks for stoppin' by today....stop back soon for more spooktacular fun!

Berry Sweet Card

We are winding down the August KOTM over at The Rubber Cafe'.....here is one more card I have to share with you:

The papers and stamps in this kit just say summer so perfectly....really love it!  And you can find all the details about the KOTM and the info on how I created this card over on THIS POST.

Thanks for stoppin' by today!

Back from the Expo!

I just got back from the Scrapbook Expo in Schaumburg IL....if you have never been to an expo.....they are all over the country, and so much fun!  The classes, the crops, the shopping....all AMAZING!! 

So I am a little behind in posting, but here is a card that was up over at The Rubber Cafe':

Just a sneak.....pop over to see the rest and details HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by....more fun later!

Summer Sentiments

Hey everyone!  I've got a couple of cards to share with you today!  These are posted over on The Rubber Cafe' blog with all the details on how to create them!

There is something so cheerful about pinwheels and bright colorful papers like these from Doodlebug!  Find all the details on this card HERE.

This was my first try at a direct to paper ink pad swiping technique I've seen around, simple, a lot of impact, and a great CAS look!  The Distress Ink minis from Tim Holtz are perfect for this!  More details HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by today....oh, and did you know you can actually sign up for the kit of the month club with the awesome stamps?  You get so many goodies in each and every kit too!  You can find out more about the Creative Cafe' kits HERE.

Hurray USA!!

So happy for the Women's Soccer team.....winner of the world cup!!  I've got a perfect card for a celebration of the USA:

I've got all the details, measurements, etc. up over at The Rubber Cafe' today....you can find it HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by today!

Happy 4th!!!

Happy 4th of July everyone!  I've got one more patriotic project for today.....full of fireworks, flash and a lot of Red, White, and Blue!!

This was such a fun shaker card to make!  You can get every detail HERE on The Rubber Cafe' site.  I used the June KOTM to create it! 

Have a safe, happy, wonderful 4th!!!

Happy July!!!

Well, it's summer....but you'd never know it here in the midwest....spring never left!.....lol.  I like the cooler temps, but really ready for at least a little sunshine!

I'm welcoming in July with a July 4th bonanza!  I've created several things over at The Rubber Cafe' that I'll share here this week, as well as some home decor pieces from Doodlebug and Reminisce!  Stop by every day to see what's new!

Today I'm sharing this fun easel card fused with a shaker card:

If you'd like to see the details, hop on over to The Rubber Cafe' blog HERE.  You can find out all the details and about their fun KOTM club!

Thanks for stoppin' by today....stop back tomorrow for more!

Picnic Time!

Finally some sunshine and warm weather!  It's picnic time!  Well, it is over at The Rubber Cafe' today!  I'm sharing a card made with the July KOTM and it's add on set:

Want the details?  To find out how I created this card, and all the info about the kit, check out the blog post HERE!

Thanks for stoppin' by today!

Sweet Liberty Home Decor with the June Creative Cafe' KOTM!

Happy June everyone!!  Today I'm sharing a fun project using The Rubber Cafe' June KOTM!

Make sure to stop by The Rubber Cafe' blog HERE to find out all the details on how I made this and to find out how to get your own kit!   It's full of all sorts of goodies......and love those Doodlebug Patriotic Picnic papers!! 


Thanks for stoppin' by today!! 

Going Places with Creative Cafe' Kits!

Happy Weekend!!!  Hope you are enjoying some good weather and a great weekend!  Or if you are like me....it's rainy here so it's a crafty weekend....even better!

I've got a couple of posts from The Rubber Cafe' using their awesome KOTM for May!  June's kit is coming soon, and it's amazing....you can find out about it HERE.  Not too late....you can still get in on this one!  They have so much crammed into these kits....coming from someone who has subscribed to many kit clubs....this one is value packed!!

Here are sneaks of projects I posted yesterday and today on The Rubber Cafe' blog:
 

 
This card was so fun to make....the MME papers in the kit this month are so cute!  Find all the card details on THIS POST.     

The embossing folder was inked up on this one (it comes in the kit!) and the flair and wire too....such a fun kit!  Get the full scoop on this card on THIS POST.

Stop by and say hi....and check out these fantastic kits for yourself....it's like getting a bunch of free classes included in the box....you'll get inspiration on the blog all month long!

Thanks for stoppin' by today!

Travel Time with The Rubber Cafe'

Going Places is the new Creative Cafe' KOTM--I've created some cards with this awesome kit loaded with MME paper, flair, ribbon....and even an embossing folder!  Love the fact you get a full 6x6 pad and full embellishment packs with these kit....a lot of bang for the buck!

And here is just a sneak of the card over on the blog today:

Stop over to see all the details on how to join the KOTM and how these cards were created.  You'll find the post HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by today!  Have a great Memorial Day Weekend! 

Vintage Hello

Have you check out The Rubber Cafe' KOTM?  They are called Creative Cafe' kits and are loaded with full packages of embellishments, a FULL 6x6 paper pad, and premium heavy weight cardstock.  Oh and gorgeous ribbons, brads and other goodies....a fun surprise every month!  You can find out all about them HERE.  And this month we have a gorgeous vintage looking kit called Those Were Good Times.  Here's a little peek at a Vintage Hello I created with this kit:

All the details of how I created this card and what items I used are over on The Rubber Cafe' blog.  You can find it HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by today!  Enjoy some crafting time today and every day!

It's PAWESOME!!!

The Rubber Cafe' has a kit of the month for February that is indeed PAWESOME!!!  You can find the kit HERE.  And here is one of the cards I've made using the kit this month:

Yep....only a sneak peek!  If you'd like to see the card, step by step on how to make it....and so much more inspiration....head on over to The Rubber Cafe' BLOG today!!

Thanks for stoppin' by today....it's been a tough February in our household....sickness all around....so glad we are finally on the mend, and we can't WAIT for SPRING!!!! 

New at The Rubber Cafe': January KOTM

Happy Friday!!!  TGIF!!!  Hope everyone has some crafty fun time worked into their plans this weekend!  I'm working this weekend, but it's at the LSS, and we have a crop....so work seems like play!  Love it!  It's time for a new kit over at The Rubber Cafe' and I'm up over there with some inspiration!  I'm a huge fan of cute little coffee cups....and sequins!  And best yet....Fancy Pants Designs....yep, you'll find them all in this kit!  Here's a little peek for ya:

Want to see more....and all the details on how to create this card?  You know the place....over at The Rubber Cafe'....you can find the post HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by today....have a creative weekend!

It's About The Journey: Creative Cafe' KOTM

Today if you are already wishing for spring, I have a sweet little floral birdie card over at The Rubber Cafe' using their new Creative Cafe' KOTM for December.  Want to subscribe?  Find them HERE.  The kits are loaded with a full 6x6 paper pad, tons of ribbons/trims, embellishments, bazzill cardstock, and of course, amazing stamps!

Here's my "tweet" little card:

Want the details on how this card was made?  Pop on over to the blog HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by during this busy holiday season!  I appreciate each and every one of you!

I'm off to a crop/ornament exchange/potluck this afternoon....enjoying some holiday spirit....and making my Christmas cards!!  Yep....I'm all about that last minute holiday creating!!  

Chase Your Dreams.....

I have a lot of dreams....for my family, for my kids, for travel, for designing....it's important to always have inspiration to keep those dreams going.  The new KOTM from The Rubber Cafe' has me inspired this month!  I'm a fan of hot air balloons....to me they represent dreams taking flight....and funny, the name of this month's KOTM???  Take Flight!  Here is a sneak at a card I've made using this collection:

Yep....just a sneaky tease today!  You can find the complete card and instructions over at The Rubber Cafe' blog today on THIS POST.

I tried a new technique with the embossing powder....love the look!  And got to play with washi tape and Echo Park Paper too!

Thanks for visiting today....and hope your day is filled with inspiration to make YOUR dreams Take Flight!