Summertime...

Summertime...

...is coming to an end. Boy, time really flies when you're having fun! The rush of summer camp and vacations is ending and now it's time to get ready for another school year.




Here are a few of the latest card/craft creations:

Here is a "shaker" card that is fun, bright and interactive. The sprinkles are enclosed so that the recipient can shake the card and move them around. This card went out to "DC" to say thanks and brighten her week.

Here's the inside of the card:

Products used:

PaperTrey Ink Make It Market Kit: Shakers and Sprinkles Heart Frames
PaperTrey Ink Make It Market Kit: Shakers and Sprinkles Dimensional Adhesive

PaperTrey Ink Make It Market Kit: Shakers and Sprinkles Acetate Paper

PaperTrey Ink Cardstock: White/Aqua Mist

PaperTrey Ink Hibiscus Burst Ink

Still loving the stencils and distressed ink motif. Here's a quick card that I made using this same technique. This card goes to encourage someone that is not feeling well. Blessings and healing.


Products used:

PaperTrey Ink White Cardstock
Tim Holts Mini Distress Ink
Verve Inspirational Stamp
Heidi Swapp Spray Stencil
Painter's Tape

This card goes to encourage a sick member at my church. May God give you a sweet song to "sing" as you hold on to Him.

Products used:

PTI Linen and Canvas Impression Plate

Canson Watercolor Paper

Versamark Watercolor Ink

Recollections Champagne Embossing Powder

PTI "Happy Trails" Stamp Set

PTI "Happy Trails" Die
PTI Dimensional Foam Adhesive

I love mixing and matching my supplies to "stretch" my design choices. I used the stitched frame die from the PTI Shakers and Sprinkles Kit. I also gave the frame some dimension by adhering it to dimensional foam tape. Then sentiments and images were heat embossed; the bird cut out using a die cut from a PTI kit.

Here's the inside of the card:

Here is another interactive "shaker" card that I made to encourage someone that tragically lost a dear friend. May good grant you and the entire family healing, comfort and peace. Love and Hugs, "SB".

Products Used:

PTI Linen and Canvas Impression Plate

Canson Watercolor Paper

PTI "Make It Market Kit: Shakers and Sprinkles" Stamp Set

PTI ""Make It Market Kit: Shakers and Sprinkles" Oval Stitched and Oval Scalloped Die
PTI Dimensional Foam Adhesive

I used my Silhouette Die Cut Machine and Sketch Pen to decorate a customized envelope. First I sketched the design with the Sketch Pens, then I cut the envelope out with the cutting blade and...Voila!

Products Used:

Silhouette DS Die Cut Machine
Georgia Pacific Cardstock (110-lb weight)

Silhouette Sketch Pens

Silhouette Envelope Cut File


Here's a quick card that I made for my son. I'll be making a stash of these encouragement cards to have on hand for both of my sons throughout the school year.

Products Used:

PTI "Out of this world" Stamp Set and Die
PTI "Up, up and away" mini stamp set
PTI "Movers and Shakers"  Spinners Die
Tim Holts Distress Inks
Silhouette DS Die Cut Machine
Silhouette Online Store Cloud Cut File
COPIC Markers
Glossy Accents



And finally, an important word of encouragement for...ME! I can be such a complainer (the truth sets us free). Here is a gentle reminder from me - to me - of how "rich" my life is. Thank you Lord, for helping me to embrace this attitude of gratitude. This affirmation sits in my craft room in plain view.

Products Used:

Frame from "Michaels"
Silhouette Online Store Cut file
Silhouette DS Die Cut Machine
Silhouette Glitter Sketch Pen
Georgia Pacific Cardstock (110-lb weight)

Well, I'm still buzzing away in the craft room for Back to School goodies for my sons, nephews and their new teachers, as well as encouragement messages to a host of other people that God has placed on my heart. May God comfort, heal and bless all recipients.

As always, if you know of a someone that might benefit from this encouragement ministry, please send me their information and details about the type of message that might benefit them.

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Until next time, blessings and bliss;

Shenika