Envelope punch - video tutorial

Happy Wednesday! I'm doing a guest post over at Card Maker blog... another video tutorial. :)

You can check it out over there but I've also put it up here too...

Have a great day,
Glenda

Outside the Box - Card Maker

{scroll down for my Paper Made Bakery post}

Happy Friday!  Bit of a sad day for me... it's my last official post over at the Card Maker blog.  It's been a wonderful run and I am so grateful that Brooke and Tanya gave me the opportunity.  The team is fantastic and I have give a big thanks to them too!

Since it's the last one I decide to do two cards for the 'Outside the Box', both inspired by two wonderful and talented ladies I met at CHA in January. The first one is inspired by Kimber McGray.

The second one is inspired by Kimberly Crawford.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I always appreciate the comments.  

Hope you are having a great week.

Take care,

Glenda

Card Maker - Lawn Fawn blog hop

Happy Wednesday everyone and welcome to the Card Maker & Lawn Fawn Blog Hop!  Super excited to play along today as this my first time playing with Lawn Fawn.  Thanks so much to Kelly Marie for sending some products to get crafty with. You should have arrived here from Lynnette's blog.

I decided to focus on the fabulous Pink Lemonade papers and the Hearts Lawn Cuts.  I've seen heart chains as decorations lately so thought I would do some on my card.

Next on your stop is Latisha! Be sure to check out the rest of the amazing creations today (see the list below). Lawn Fawn will be hosting a giveaway on their blog of a stamp set and a 6x6 pad of the winner's choice!

CardMaker blog 

AJ Otto

Elena Roussakis

Christine Okken

Lynnette Kauffman

Glenda J. Wyatt (here!)

Latisha Yoast

Ivanka Lentle

Tiffany Johnson

Jennie Harper

Chari Moss

Melanie Muenchinger

Yainea Nunez

Lawn Fawn blog

While I am thrilled to be playing along today, I am a bit sad.  It is my last blog hop as part of the Card Maker blog team!  It has been so amazing to be a part of this super talented team.  Be sure to stop by the Card Maker blog on Friday for my last official post.  Sniffle, sniffle.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day,

Glenda

Card details:

thanks - 3.75"x6"

Stamps: Lawn Fawn Critters of the Savanna (sentiment)

Paper: Lawn Fawn Pink Lemonade & white card stock

Ink: VersaMagic SeaBreeze & Pink Grapefruit, Memento Dandelion

Accessories: thread, sewing machine, Tim Holtz tiny fastener

Outside the Box

It's my turn for 'Outside the Box' over at Card Maker... I've chosen to be inspired by my super talented friend Carolyn King...

Check it out!  Hope you like it.
Happy Thursday,
Glenda

Card Maker & Basic Grey Blog Hop

{Scroll down for a sneak peak at my Paper Made Bakery Post}

Welcome to the Card Maker Magazine and Basic Grey Blog hop!  Basic Grey was kind enough to send the Card Maker team some samples from their True Love collection!  You should have arrived here from the amazing Joy Taylor's blog.

It's a little different for me as there is *no stamping* - gasp! There were lots of goodies to choose from so I didn't really need to.  Also, I've used pink and red together for the second time this week - gasp, again!

Next stop is the wonderful Ivanka Lentle.  Be sure to check out all of the fabulous Basic Grey creations in this fun little hop! Super thrilled to be playing along with the super talented ladies from Basic Grey and my fabulous Card Maker team mates.  Oh and by the way, Basic Grey is giving away a True Love 6x6 Paper Pad along with winner’s choice of three embellishments.  Good luck!

CardMaker

A.J. Otto

Christine Okken

Joy Taylor

Glenda J. Wyatt - you are here!

Ivanka Lentle

Kathy Racoosin

Jennie Harper

Melanie Muenchinger

Kelly Rasmussen

Basic Grey

Thanks so much for stopping by today.
Have a great day and a fabulous weekend,

Glenda

Card details: 

Be Mine - 4.5" x 5.75"

Paper: Basic Grey True Love (all the patterned paper), SU! Real Red (card base), Jillibean Soup (pink mat)

Accessories: Basic Grey chipboard embellishments, brad and button, May Arts natural twine, SU! corner rounder punch, Cuttlebug, My Favorite Things IstaFrame Die-namics Die

I'm getting misty

Check out the Card Maker blog today for my technique post.  I'm trying to conquer a fear...

Have a great day,
Glenda

Card Maker & May Arts blog hop

Welcome to the Card Maker and May Arts blog hop!  You should have arrived here from the super talented Erin Thiem's blog!  Really happy to be playing along with a great group of crafters today.

May Arts was kind enough to send the Card Maker team some samples to play with.  Thanks so much!  I also have some of their fabulous ribbon in my stash too.  I pulled out the red and blue v-striped twill, the natural burlap string (a staple in my craft supplies) and the black stitched edge grosgrain.  It was fun to mix and match the different ribbons.  I hope you like what I came up with!

Your next stop on the hop is the wonderfully creative Ivanka Lentle. I know she'll have something fabulous for you.  If you get lost along the way, be sure to head back to the Card Maker blog for the entire list of participants.  Also, be sure to comment all along the way as May Arts blog is having a *giveaway* - four spools of the winner's choosing!  That would be so great to win... good luck!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!

Glenda

Card details:

a cup of thanks - 4.25"x4.25"

Stamps: Paper Smooches Cyber Cafe & Perpetual Bliss (heart)

Paper:  DeNami Kraft, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMagic Wheat & Sea Breeze, SU! Real Red

Accessories: May Arts red and blue v-striped twill, natural burlap string & black stitched edge grosgrain, SU! slot punch (retired) & corner rounder, A Muse Studio black twinkle stickers, ScorBuddy, stapler, paper piercer

Card Maker - Inspiration

Be sure to scroll down for some great news and even further for my CHA post!

It's my turn for U Inspire Me over at Card Maker.  Here's a sneak peak!

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by,

Glenda

And the winner is...

I'm a little bit late posting this today but had to go get our Christmas tree.  I know, super late, but it's fabulous and it was cheap!

Let's see who Random.org picked for my travel giveaway....

Congratulations Sandi!  Please email me your snail mail address so I can mail the stuff out to you!  You can find my email address through my profile information in the sidebar.  You have 10 days to contact me or I will redraw.

Thanks to everyone for entering!

Glenda

Card Maker Gift Hard Holder Blog Hop

{Be sure to check out my fabulous travel goodies giveaway!}

The blog team at Card Maker is featuring last minute gift card holders today.  Well, this was literally last minute... it's been a crazy few weeks and will continue to be.  Still don't have the tree up or any cards made... but the parcels are mailed and the shopping is done!  Anyway, on to the holder. Whipped up a pocket card for my gift card holder.  A quick and easy way to brighten up any gift card!

Be sure to check out what the rest of the team has in store for you.  I know they will be fabulous creations!

Card Maker

AJ 

Christine

Ivanka

Jennie

Melanie

Thanks so much for stopping by,
Glenda

Details:
Stamps: Paper Smooches Christmas Sampler
Paper:  Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party Silver
Ink: Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Studio Calico snowflake veneer, A Muse Studio Bermuda pearl, Mr Huey white mist, Tattered Angels Graphite glimmer mist, EK Success, American Crafts ribbon, ScorBuddy

For the love of travel giveaway....

It's my turn for "My Favourite Things" over at the Card Maker blog.  As you may know, I love, love, love travel themed products so that's what I am talking about today.  Here is a sneak peak of one of the cards...

As an extra bonus, some generous sponsors have donated some fabulous travel products for a fantastic giveaway!  Here's what I have up for grabs:

Avocado Arts

Zip n By to Say Hi stamp set

Coordinating digital die cuts for the Zip N Buy Stamp Set 

Smitten With You

BoBunny

Sampling from Detour collection

My Favorite Things Clear Stamps

Die-namics You Move Me and Stamp Set

Heidi Swapp

Product pack of from No Limits

Ormulu

Sampling of Tree Hugger Collection

Paper Smooches

Get Outta Town stamp set

Unity Stamp Company

Travel Notes

Destination Happiness

On this Journey Together

To be entered for this giveaway, tell me where you would like to go on your next vacation.  I have so many places on my list but I think Thailand, Laos and Cambodia are next on my list!  You have until midnight, Pacific time on Sunday December 23rd to enter.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great week.  Wishing you love and peace in this time of chaos.

Glenda

Turning negatives into positives

Happy Friday!  Hope you've had a great week.  It's 'tip' time over at Card Maker and I'm chatting about using die cut negatives.  Here's a sneak peak of the card I made.  Be sure to check it out.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great day and a fabulous weekend.
Glenda

Card Maker - Flower Soft Animal Blog Hop

Happy Wednesday and welcome to this fabulous blog hop with the gals from Card Maker Magazine and Flower Soft!  You should have arrived here from Dawn Lusk's fabulous blog.  Flower Soft shared some of their product with us to play with.  I got the Poppy Red and the Lemon Flower Soft and used it with this fabulous tree and adorable birds.

Hope this bright and cheerful card puts a smile on your face!  Next on your hop is the wonderful Deb Felts.  Hope you enjoy the rest of the fabulous creations and thanks to Flower Soft for letting us play today!

Here's the whole flowery list... just in case you've gotten turned around along the way. Enjoy!

CardMaker

 Flower Soft

Anya Schrier

Jen Buck

 Carolyn King

 Cibele Glazer

 Colleen Schaan

Dawn Lusk

Me (here!) 

Deb Felts

 Jennie Harper

Jeanne Streiff 

Krista Van Winkle

Linda Beeson

Kimberly Crawford

Stephanie Lee

Trudy Sjolander

Vicki Harper

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Glenda

Card details:

Hi Friend

Stamps:  Paper Smooches My Peeps & Chit Chat, Unity Dream Tree

Paper:  SU! Old Olive and Gina K Pure Luxury White

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black and SU! Old Olive

Accessories:  Flower Soft Poppy Red and Lemon Yellow, Copic Marker, EK Success Corner Rounder punch

It only takes one...

One layer that is... Happy Friday!  It's technique time over at Card Maker and I'm up!  I've decided to talk about one layer cards.    I'm sharing a few cards over there and have whipped up one for here too.  In this case, I used washi tape, a window, paper piercing, a marker swish, and flat gems to reduce the bulk.  It's difficult to get a decent 'straight-on' photo of a window card, hence the fingers.

I love one layer cards because they are quick, easy and cheap to mail!

Hope you enjoy the post and thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great day and a fabulous weekend!

Glenda

Card details:

Live Laugh Love - 4.25"x5.5"

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design Dandelion Dreams

Paper: SU! Cherry Cobbler, white card stock

Ink: SU! Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  paper piercer, October Afternoon black washi tape, Prettytape.com red washi tape, white gel pen, Copic Marker, Hero Arts gems, EK Success 1.5" circle punch, 1.75" circle punch (for inside), 2" scallop circle punch, and corner rounder punch.

Card Maker Blog Hop - Holiday Yummies!

Happy Wednesday and welcome to the Card Maker Holiday Yummies blog hop!  Our assignment was to create a create an embellished gift bag, box, or package to hold holiday sweets like cookies, brownies, etc. along with a coordinating gift tag or card.  This is what I came up with!

This is a 'box in a bag'.  There is a square bottom to this cute little bag so it holds the goodies quite well!  You can find the tutorial for this quick and easy bag here.

Be sure to check out the rest of the fun and festive creations from the rest of the team!

Card Maker

Anya

Carolyn

Colleen

Jennie

Kimberly

Trudy

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Hope you are having a fabulous week.
Glenda

Project details:
Gift bag
Stamps:  Paper Smooches Christmas Sampler
Paper:  white card stock, Echo Park patterned paper, Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler
Ink:  Stampin' Up! Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  Scor Buddy, Scor Tape, Martha Stewart Garnet glitter, Studio Calico snowflake veneer, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Snowflake Shapeabilities (retired), A Muse Studio Bermuda pearls, Crop-a-dile Big Bite (for hole punching), May Arts ribbon

My Favourite Things!

It's my turn for My Favourite Things over at the Card Maker blog.  Can you guess what it is?  Here's a hint...

If you guessed martini, well that is technically right... but the only thing martinis have to do with card making is that sometimes I have one when I'm crafting!  It is washi tape!  You know how much I love washi tape.  I also talk about my other current love, wood veneers.  I'll let you head over to Card Maker to read the whole post but I did want to share my tips for buying washi, as I've been asked about it by a few friends.

Washi tape tips:

• if you just want to buy a few, get one of each of the rainbow colors in addition to a black and a brown
• if you are just starting out, stick to basic patterns such as stripes, polka dots, chevrons, grids
• I tend not to use my solids very much.  I also usually avoid really complex patterns with more than three or four colors.
• you may find the tape is too transparent and your colored card stock is changing the color of your tape too much.  Just put it on some white card stock, trim the long edges and tear or clip the ends.

If you have any other questions about washi tape, let me know in the comments section.  I'll do my best to reply.  I've pulled together a washi tape inspiration board on Pinterest too!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful week!

Glenda

Card details:
Happy Birthday - 4.25"x4.25"
Stamps:  Skipping Stones Design Chic Martini and Green Birthday
Paper: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury white
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  October Afternoon black washi tape, A Muse Studio green washi tape  & cranberry pearls, Cutetape.com red washi tape, Martha Stewart crystal fine glitter, Copic Grayish Yellow Marker

Card Maker Blog Hop - Xyron

{this is my second post of the day, scroll down for my Skipping Stones Feature Friday post}

The gals from the Card Maker Blog Team are getting together to play with some goodies from Xyron.  My favourite thing to do with my Xyron Create a Sticker is to use it for glitter!  I decided to run an experiment and put some wood veneers through it.  Well, it was a success!

I likely won't be working on any more Christmas cards for a while (I'm always last minute) but just had to glitter these snowflakes for this project.

Be sure to check out the Xyron blog as well as the rest of the team to see what fabulous creations they have come up with!

Card Maker

Anya

Carolyn

Colleen

Jennie

Trudy

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend!
Glenda

Card details:
peace on earth - 4.25"x5.5"
Stamps: Paper Smooches Christmas Sampler
Paper: Stampin' Up! Pool Party
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Xyron Create a Sticker, My Mind's Eye washi tape, Studio Calico wood veneer, Martha Stewart silver glitter, EK Success corner rounder punch

Inspired

It's U Inspired Me time over at the Card Maker blog.  Here's a sneak peak...

ETA - DUH, apparently I forgot to put the link to the blog!  Oops... just remedied that.

Hope you are having a fabulous week.

Glenda

Gettin' inky...

Happy Monday! It's my turn to do the 'Tips' post over at the Card Maker blog... this will give you a hint as to what it's all about...

Hope you find it helpful!  Have a fabulous week.

Glenda

Card Maker Blog Hop - Metallic Inspiration

Happy Wednesday and welcome to another Card Maker Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from Colleen's fabulous blog! 

The theme is metallics.  I pulled out some metallic mist, cord, embossing powder and card stock and came up with this!  Kept it pretty simple, hope you like it.



Even the lime paper has a shimmer to it and the little gem is sparkly too.  I apologize for the photo... I'm without Photoshop (and watermarks, etc.) as my precious MacBook Pro died on Sunday.  :(  Hoping it can be repaired and thank goodness for backups. If you notice I'm not commenting on blogs much, that's why. It's also the reason for my short blog posts... working on a borrowed machine.

The next stop on the hop is the fantastic Jennie!  Can't wait to see what she came up with!  Hope you enjoy everyone's creations!  Here's the full list:

CardMaker Blog
Anya
Carolyn
Colleen
Glenda (here!)
Jennie
Kimberly
Trudy

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Glenda

Card details:
beautiful - 4.25"x5.5"
Stamps: Avocado Arts Avocado Type
Paper:  Stampin' Up! Night of Navy and Whisper White, A Muse Studio silver and lime shimmer couture
Ink: VersaMark
Accessories:  Stampin' Up! silver cord (retired?), A Muse Studio lime twinkle sticker, silver rainbow embossing powder, heat gun, Basic Grey button, Cuttlebug, Spellbinder Anemone Toppers dies and M-bossibilities So Trendy, Tattered Angels Graphite Glimmer mist