Addicted to CAS Challenge #139: Girl Power Take 2

On a similar idea of Girl Power, it comes from the motivation and drive to be who we are wherever our adventure takes us. Even in a new environment, it's not always going to be smooth sailing. It's about building resilience to continue to be the person we are and continuing to care for those around us. Wherever is spelt incorrectly as "Whereever" to indicate the idea that things will not always go according to plan and it's about being flexible to adjust to our surroundings while still continuing to uphold the values that make up who we are.

Addicted to CAS Challenge #139: Girl Power

It's been a lonnng time since I last participated in a card challenge...I guess card making took a long pause with the busyness of work. Since it's now summer vacation for me, let's get back into it :)

Since the code word is Girl Power, I thought that one of the biggest indicators of Girl Power is love. Without caring for one another, we cannot help ourselves and others grow to be the best version of self.

Thank You

I made this simple thank you card a while back but never got a chance to post it. It was made to give to an interviewer when I got a job interview. While I didn't get the job, I'm glad to have gotten a chance to see and learn more another school. I feel that preparing and going to a job interview always broaden my  horizons.

All the items I used happened to be from my stash (I think I've caught the Use It Tuesday bug after being on their team :D). Other than letting my daughter use the washi tape, I've never got to use them on a card til this one. The stamp is unlinked and the thank you sentiment was previously stamped and cut but never got used for anything but lying on my craft table. 

I'd like to enter this card into this week's thank you theme challenge over at CAS-ual Fridays.

Dashing Thru the Holidays

Based on my card from here, I made a quick rendition of it to give to co-workers and my employer.

 My little batch of cards...

I'd like to enter this card in CAS-ual Fridays-Dashing Thru the Holidays (I love their clever titles) and 10 Minute Dash (Holiday theme)-took 8 min 57 sec for the first card...gluing the tiny beads took some meticulous work and a little more time.

Use It Tuesday #45: All About Christmas/Hanukkah

Let's use up some craft stash at Use It Tuesday!

I'm finally back with a project this week. I apologize for being MIA the previous week but my family and I was going through a food poisoning nightmare :S Anyway, this week it's all about Christmas/Hanukkah. With the celebrations already here or just around the corner, we'd better get cracking on some holiday cards.

I've had this idea since what seems forever (actually from last Christmas). It's inspired from a card I saw in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of Paper Crafts Magazine. In the card, masking tape was used and then coloured in with marker to form the Christmas tree. That's why when I saw the green washi tape (from a year ago), I thought it would be perfect. Unfortunately, my card idea has been hoarded till this Christmas :o) I decided to add some quilling accents.

Other hoarded items include Japanese line paper for the card base which was too pretty for me to use (over 6 months ago), coloured paper for quilling, and craft string bought from the dollar store ages ago.

I hope to see your project when you link up over at Use It Tuesday. Challenge closes Dec 21st and don't forget to mention your hoarded items. 

Happy Holidays Folks! 

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Neat And Tangled (Holidays)

Use It Tuesday Challenge # 38: Use That Ribbon!

Time to use up some ribbon stash over at Use It Tuesday!

I've bought a few rolls of ribbon here and there in case I ever needed it to finish off a card. I realized I rarely use it. So this is my attempt to really use up some of the ribbon I have had since last year.

Everything on the card is hoarded: Washi tape, ribbon, embossing folder, circle die, distress ink, as well as card stock and black pen (in my stash but I always use these). I'm very happy to be finally using the circle die (won it back in this post). The only reason I didn't use it was because I had to order a thin die adapter for the Vagabond machine which finally arrived in my first Simon Says order a week ago.

The middle of the flower was made by die cutting a circle, embossing it, distressing it, and finding the ink too strong, I ended up taping washi tape over it. The ribbon was then adhered to the back with glue in a flower pattern. I'd like to enter my card into the Moxie Fab Asymmetry Challenge as well.

Can't wait to see what you create with your ribbon stash! Come join in at Use It Tuesday and don't forget to list your hoarded items. Challenge ends Sept 7th.

Loving DIY Washi Tape

After trying to make my own washi tape from my last post, I can't get enough of it. I just love the contrast of the inks against the soft tissue paper.

I'm entering this card in the Moxie Fab Challenge (Love Card)

Happy Sun(ny)day!

DIY Washi Tape

I tried making my own washi tape for the first time the other night and I'm in love with it!

CAS-ual Fridays' challenge this week is to use strips of colour or pattern  and one of the DT members, Virginia Lu inspired my venture into DIY washi tape making :) This is my first card attempt with my own washi tape but I'm hoping to try it out more in the near future.

What I love about DIY washi tape is the abundance of possibilities (without hurting your wallet too much), the ability to cut edges/shapes, and its amazing translucent quality. :)