House of Cards February Challenge : Shaped Cards

 

 

 

This months challenge for House of Cards is:

Technique Challenge: Shaped Cards

 

 

 

I chose to go with a Latte.  I used a digi from Drawn With Character and enlarged it close to an A2 card size and then printed it on white cardstock, Valentine paper, and beige cardstock.  After paper piecing I decorate the foam top of the latte first with liquid applique and heat set it (I just can never let it set overnight) and then spread clear glitter glue over it.  Then I sparkled the front of the card up with a gray atyouSpica pen.

 

 

Open view, I have not chosen an inside message yet:

 

 

Close up to show the sparkle:

 

Visit House of Cards to see the inspiration of the design team, new members will be featured each week and we would  love for you to play along.

You can also click below:
Cohenna | Donna | Dotty Jo | Em | Emily | Heather

Jane | Judy | Karen | Katarzyna Ewa * | Katy | Leslie* | Linda

Merethe | Merlina* | Michele | Paula* | Rocky | Rosi | Ruza

Shawna | Shirley* | Steph | Sue N. | Sue T. | Susan* | Tina* | Toni

 

A few fun challenges:
Brown Sugar #183: Anything Goes
DL.ART Thankful Thursday #173 Love
Pink and Main #5: Sparkle
Simon Says Anything Goes: 1/27

Winter Scene House of Cards January Challenge

 

Create a card using some embossing and/or these colors:
 

It's time for another new monthly challenge here at House of Cards! I decided to go with the embossing and the colors.  It was so fun with my new Misti, I colored my stamp with watercolor  markers and then topped it off with Versamark ink and embossed with holographic embossing powder to mimic a snowy look.

 

 We held a design team call last month and have added to our numbers so that we can bring you more inspiration each month!  The new gals are listed below with an asterisk by their name, so make sure you visit their blogs and see their fabulous designs!

And check out the other DT members for more inspiration~

Cohenna | Donna | Dotty Jo | Em | Emily | Heather

Jane | Judy | Karen | Katarzyna Ewa * | Katy | Leslie* | Linda

Merethe | Merlina* | Michele | Paula* | Rocky | Rosi | Ruza

Shawna | Shirley* | Steph | Sue N. | Sue T. | Susan* | Tina* | Toni
 

The DT cards will be showcased here throughout the month,  so check back at House of Cards each week!  I hope you join our challenge, you can check the rules  HERE before linking up!

 

Thanks for visiting!

A few fun challenges:
Addicted to Stamps: #116 Winter
Cards in Eny: Let It Snow
Crafty Boots Challenge: Snow and Sparkle
Mod Squad Challenge: Anything Goes with at least one die cute
Sparkle N Sprinkle: January Challenge

 

 

HOC Blog Hop & Prizes

Welcome to our bi-annual House of Cards blog hop with prizes! This is such a fun event, be sure to go to all of the design team blogs and leave a comment for a chance to win prizes from our wonderful sponsors. Prizes are hidden on random blogs and you get an extra chance to win if you participate in the challenge.

 I chose a digital set from one our sponsor DeeDee Digi's to design with and made two cards with this fun set called Ornamental (Contempo).  I used the Inspiration Photo to start:

Challenges:

Glitter N Sparkle Challenge Blog #165: Include a bow

Sparkle N Sprinkle: Embossing

 

 This was my first card made with this wonderful digital set, it was pre-colored and also came in black and white but these colors seemed to fit the challenge so I went with them.  I used my Versa Mark pen on the entire left ornament and parts of the other two and them embossed with holographic embossing powder and added a few gems, a bow and I was done! Click on the image below to see the sparkle.

 

 

Challenges:

Craftyhazelnuts Pattern Paper Challenge: December

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #283: Christmas

 

 I also wanted to see these ornaments on vellum, this vellum came with gold highlights already on them so I really did not need any embellishing.  Below I have the vellum lifted up so you can see the cute digital paper that also came with this set!

Thanks for visiting and here is the hop order so you don't miss any of the lovely designs and your chance to win prizes from our lovely sponsors! Or you can go to House of Cards main page to see the prize packages, full hop order and design team call information!

You came from ---- Donna N.

You're here --- Donna T

Next---Dotty Jo

 

Welcome Autumn: House of Cards November Challenge

                 

                                              

House of Cards   November Challenge:   

Technique Challenge: Stamped Punch Window

 

 

                                            

For my card I started with this Autumn digi from Sparkle N Sprinkle, after coloring with my Copics I added some glitter to the cats and leaves (see close up below) and then on to making my punched window.  Be sure to check out House of Cards for Mynn's video on how to do this technique and each week a team member will have another video with a twist. 

Normally your paper forming the frame to your window is mounted with foam tape, my frame was too skinny or it was the embossing but it was not pretty so I cut out several windows  and glued them together to get the dimension I needed for my window. I added some sequins and an embossed Pumpkin and was good to go!

Check out the cards by the rest of the talented design team:

Barbara

Cohenna

Cornelia

Daen'Ys

Donna N.

Donna T.

Dotty Jo

Em
Emily

Heather

Jane
Joni

Judy

Karen

Katy

Lilian

Linda

Lisa

Merethe

Michele

Monika

Mrs Duck

Pat

Rocky

Ruza

Shawna

Steph

Sue T.

Sue N.

Tammy
Toni

 

 

A few fun challenges:
DigiDesigns Challenge Blog: Include a Pumkin
Doodle Pantry Challenge 11: Use digi
Glitter N Sparkle #160: Fall/Autumn

Sparkle N Sprinkle: November Challenge: Loose glitter, embossing powder
Sweet Stampin: Dies or Punches
 

House of Cards September Challenge

 

It's time for a new monthly challenge at House of Cards!   The September Challenge is: 

 

Use Stitching (Faux or Real)

I've seen several latch cards and wanted to try this technique.  I colored up  the Blossoming digital stamp set by MHK Designs and pulled out my Die-namics rectangular stitched dies, Copics, and a few butterfly brads from my stash and this is what I came up with.  The top butterfly is what latches the card as you can see above.  Below is an unlatched view and an open view.

 

Each week a different team from the House of Cards design team and a technique by a member will be featured on the main page or you can check out all the creative "stitched designs" by following the links at House of Cards right away!  A different tutorial will be featured each week so be sure to check back.  We hope you will play along with our September challenge, you have all month to join us at House of Cards!

A few fun Challenges: 
Addicted to Stamps #108: Die Cuts
Cuttlebug Mania: Emboss, Cut, Create
Hiding in My Craftroom #214: Freestyle
Word Art Wednesday #198: Anything Goes
Sketch Saturday #376: Any Sketch 215-375
                                    

 

HOC August Challenge

 

 

AUGUST 2015

Word Cue Challenge

  

 

The August HOC Challenge was such fun!  I've not done much with metallisc so this card took some experimenting and playing.  I put aluminum foil on cardstock and used an  embossing folder by Darice.  I could not get my Distress Inks or chalk inks to stick so to the foil so I hunted around my craft room and found Dazzling Metallics Elegant Finish (gold paint) and put that on and it stayed! Then I was able to I dabb Distress and Chalk inks all over until I was happy with the look.  I die cut Happy Birthday from poppystamps.com,  stars from amuse, embossed the stars and put

paint on them as I did the foil.  I thought this made a rather elegant male birthday card.  I always enjoy new techniques.

 

I hope you will play along with this months challenge at House of Cards

and enjoy seeing the new designs and tutorials by the talented

design team each week at: House of Cards.

A few fun challenges:
Morgan's Artworld: #4: Use Three of Something
Sassy Studio Designs: Dry Embossing (Kreative Knockout)
 

House of Cards July Challenge

 

It's time for a new challenge at House of Cards:

 

 

Use a food image and/or Colors

 

 

I just had to combine both, the colors were fabulous and I had this sweet little

bear with a luscious looking ice cream cone from Darcie's Heart and Home that

had not seen ink yet!  I colored with   Copics, used some Copic blender fluid on a washcloth to texture the bear,  then put some Glossy Accents on the Cherry and

sprinkles.  Next I made a starburst background with imaginisce Hello Cupcake

papers. Then a few embellishments from my stash. 

Below is a close-up so you can see the details.

 

We have several new design team members so you will want to check out their creations!

Check out all the talented design team's creations here:

House of Cards

 

A few fun challenges:

Crafty Sentiment Designs: Summer Challenge

Crafting for all Seasons: #105 Cute and Summery

Simon Says Stamp: Summer

Wonderful Wednesday Challenge, 7/1: Anything Goes

June House of Cards Blog Hop and Prizes

 

Hi friends!  Can you believe we've come to the end of our third term here at House of Cards?!  We are saying a fond farewell to some of our DT members and feel so grateful to those staying on.  To say goodbye and thank you, we're celebrating with a blog hop!  

You should have arrived here from Donna N's blog.

This hop will run FROM June 1ST AT 6:00 AM CST THROUGH June 15TH AT NOON CST,  ANY CARD STYLE is welcome and we've got a gorgeous photo inspiration for your crafting enjoyment! 

Here's our photo inspiration~

So, are you ready to get hopping?!  Yep, it's time, but first we've got some fabulous sponsors to share with you!  Make sure you leave a comment at each person's blog along the way because the prizes are hidden and we'll be doing random drawings from the blogs where they are hiding! :)  After you're done, make a creation to share with us here, too, for another chance to win!

Here are all of our fabulous sponsors.

Our team will be using a variety of products

from these amazing companies!

Deedee's Digis
Prize: Gift Card to the online store.

Eclectic Anthology
Prize: $50 gift voucher to the shop.

 

Great Impressions
Prize: Prize Package

 

Inspired By Stamping

Prize: Gift Card to Store

Stitchy Bear
Prize: $10 gift voucher to the shop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now get to hoppin'!  Your next stop is {Emily}!  Don't forget to link up a project with us after completing the hop for an extra chance to win a mystery prize from one of our fabulous sponsors, too!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all! :)

A few fun challenges:
Cuttlebug Mania: Add Diamonds, Pearls or Anything Bling
Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge 6
Sparkle N Sprinkle: Loose Embossing Powder (Stripe on Cup)

 

House of Cards May Challenge: Bokeh technique

This month starts a new challenge at House of Cards! This month our challenge is: To create a card with Bokeh effect.  Bokeh is a term that comes from the Japanese word "boke" (prounounced bo-keh) which means fuzziness or dizziness.  This effect creates a soft dreamy effect and is often used in photography to add an airy effect, dimension, and the imagery of scattered lights.

 

 

 

 

 

I decided to make a shaker card( Butterfly Die by Design Studio) but to leave plenty of my Bokeh background showing as this technique is so stunning  you do not need much else.  I also did a second card and simply die cut "Blessings" and added 3 sequins to let the background be the focus. 

 

 I hope you will give it a try and join our challenge at House of Cards after being inspired by the design team.

 

I just looked at all the design teams posts and there are several tutorial on the "Bokeh technique" and the most amazing cards so be sure to check them out at House of Cards, follow the links or come back each Monday to see new cards displayed.

Some fun challenges:
Butterfly Shaker card:
The Pink Elephant Challenge #296
Cuttlebug Mania: Emboss Cut Create
The Mixed Media  Challenge#11: Wings

Blessings Card:
Word Art Wednesday#181: Anything Goes/Family Friendly

House of Cards April Challenge

 

 

APRIL 2015

Add a Butterfly &/or Color Challenge

 

 

This months challenge for House of Cards is Add a Butterfly &/or Color Challenge.  As you can see above I went with the Butterfly theme.  I have been playing with a stash of alcohol ink papers I had stashed away from years ago and this is what I came up with.  I pulled out my Memory Box die and cut 3 Butterflies into the background, cut out a Happy Birthday with a Poppy Stamps die to match my background.  I punched a couple butterfly corners for interest and got carried away with the gems from my stash. Below is a close up:

 

 

 

 

I hope you will join in the challenge at House of Cards and come back each Monday to see more creations from my fellow design team members on display!

 

Thanks for visiting! 

 

A few fun challenges:

Crafting From the Heart 53: Anything Goes

Butterfly Challenge 27: Butterflies & C is for Corners

Die Cuttin Diva #209: Anything Goes with a Die Cut

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 225: Happy Birthday with a Butterfly

Mod Squad Challenge: Tic Tac Toe: Butterfly/Die Cut/Dimension

 

House of Cards March Challenge

MARCH 2015

Use Enamel Dots

 

What a fun challenge as I had never used enamel dots before.  Lilian, one of many talented design team members has shared a video on how to make enamel dots and it looks so easy, be sure to check this out, Toni and Dana will also be posting video's on the 11th and 18th, and also go to House of Cards and join our fun challenge!

 

 

I immediately thought of flowers when I saw enamel dots so I picked a pack up at Micheal's (before learning how easy they are to make).  I pulled out my new basket die by Impression Obsession, my Sizziz/Hero Arts Stamp and Die set, and this is my card!  So much fun and I've been using enamel dots on lots of cards since, such a quick, easy embellishment that adds so much to a card!  Hope you join us at House of Cards for this fun challenge!

A few fun challenges:
Brown Sugar Challenge #135: Anything Goes
Cuttin and stamping: Anything Goes
Loves Rubberstamps#140: Use Ribbon and/or Lace
The Pink Elephant: Anything Goes
The Ribbon Girl March Challenge: Add flowers

House of Cards February Challenge

 

  

 

It is time for the February House of Cards Challenge with the theme of LOVE.  How perfect for the month of Valentines day.  I hope you will join the challenge!

 

 

 

This stamp set is from Sparkle and Sprinkle and I thought it would be just adorable for the Love theme and for my husbands Valentines Day card. Easel cards are one of my favorites so first I made my base 11x 4 1/4 "(scored at 5 1/2 and 8 1/4"), and 5 1/4 by 4 1/4".

 

 Next out came the Copics: Y000,G12&94 E13, R20&22, and then B000,12&1, for the water.  For the water, first I laid down my blender pen, then the blues and used the blender pen after to get the soft water look. Then the free, yes free glitter Sparkle and Sprinkle sent with my stamps(Orchid Rose sparkles) on the hearts, red tinsel embossing powder on the word love (masked from a saying set I had). Washi tape works great for masking. Other supplies: Die cut: Spellbinders Scallop Circles, ribbon from Michaels, K&Co. paper.

To see the fabulous creations of the rest of the design team and to join the challenge go to House of Cards.

A few more fun challenges:
Addicted to Stamps:#97 Lots of Layers
Glitter and Sparkle challenge: Anything Goes
Love to Create: #151 Lace or Ribbon, Pearl or Gems and your favorite Valentine colors
Sparkle and Sprinkle: loose glitter
The Pink Elephant: #282 Love
The Ribbon Girl: Romance is in the Air

House of Cards January Challenge

                                 

 

To use glitter and/or be inspired by this~

 

  

Happy New Year to all!

 

I get to announce today that I am part of the House of Cards design team and I hope you will join the first challenge of the year at House of Cards which runs for the entire month. You will also want to see the creations of my talented teammates, more pictures will be posted each week!

 

This photo was such a fun inspiration for the House of Cards January Challenge.  I went with both the inspiration and a bit of glitter.    My main image, Our Daily Bread Lighthouse, Papers (MME,. along with my choice of Copics ( C00, C3,C5,C7,E30,E33,B000,B05,BG10,BG23,Y21) were inspired by the colors and of course I had to add glitter with my Recollections shell brad and also my Wink of Stella brush on the ocean and sand!  I choose a Joy Fold for my card base (see bottom photo for a side view).

A few fun challenges:
Cute Card Thursday #164: Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps #132: Something Old (brad) & Something New (MME Papers)
Mod Squad Challenge Blog: Special Folded Card
Through the Craft room Door: Anything Goes

 

House of Cards Challenge

 

This is the card I made for my mom's 85th birthday this week. Not your traditional birthday card but it was a new stamp I was itching to use and I knew she would like it! We went to breakfast, shopping and lunch to celebrate her special day and had a wonderful time!

Supplies: Stacy Stamps: Baby Bear, pattern paper: imaginisce: welcome spring, Quick Cuts nesting doily circles.Copics:B000, BG15,BG27,G24,C00,C3,C7,E00,E13,E30,E33,E35,E37
 

  House of Cards: Photo Inspiration