A Bit East-coast: butterflies

Case Study #168

Today I am posting the last of my guest Case Study Challenge. I have to thank the gals of Case Study Challenge for having me be apart of their challenges-THANKS!!!! It was so exciting to see how they were inspired by my cards, and seeing how their fans were as well. It was fun for me to remake a few of my cards in slightly different ways-like this butterfly card...I pumped up the color with bright green & pinks. I now like my remakes more than originals!!

OK, I have lots of cooking to get started...have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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Posted at 09:07 AM in big kick, butterflies, cards, case study challenge #165-168, dies, embossing, MFT die namics dies, stamping, teresa collins designs | Permalink | Comments (1)

case study challenge #166

.[case study challenge #166].

Here is week two of the Case Study Challenge! The inspiration piece is the last photo posted...I like to stay pretty true to my original design, I made slight changes here & there. I changed the flag on the pin with a word diecut and the mini double tags instead of the flag banners. OK, you can play along if you wish-creating it's so much easier when you have a bit of inspiration!

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Jill Shivers said:

What do you use to make the two slits in the beautiful gold leaves. Just great. I like the diffrent textures of gold. I can think of a million uses for those little holes.

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Hello Jill....thank you! I used a hand slot punch from Michael's. It is perfect for making banners/garlands!

Posted at 07:21 AM in big kick, butterflies, case study challenge #165, dies, guest, MFT die namics dies, stampin up, tags, teresa collins designs | Permalink | Comments (2)

hello layout.

.[hello layout].

Today I am the dt blogger for the TCD's dt blog-and I actually did a layout for my post! As I was going through the new You Are My Happy line picking what I wanted to use-I was inspired to use my favorite extra large butterfly die. Since the die is so large I felt I needed to do a layout with a few layered butterflies.

Ok, I have some new stamps & dies that I hope to have fun with this weekend. I hope that you all have a great weekend...

Posted at 04:09 PM in big kick, butterflies, dies, embossing, memory box dies, My layouts, teresa collins designs | Permalink | Comments (0)

halloween signs.

.[halloween signs].

Hello, Happy Monday...

This weekend I was able to make something! This is a play off a Valentine love signs I did last year, I thought I would do a Halloween version(and soon a Christmas one). The signs are double-sided with a different version on each side. It has a modern clean look, I really want to make a few more! I also made the skull/butterfly banner last week.

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swheet said:

congrats on being a guest designer! and your cards are gorgeous! a very refreshing twist to red and green holiday cards. Love what you used, and the how your cards came together! Bravo!

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swheet said:

this halloween book is GREAT! love how you used those traditional orange and black color combo, but made it look so grand! GREAT WORK!

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Thanks, Sweet!! I hope you will like the other cards I have in store! And that album is my favorite-it wasn't easy keeping it on the simple side!

Posted at 08:47 AM in big kick, butterflies, dies, embossing, garlands, Halloween, holiday, MFT die namics dies, spellbinders dies, stampin up, stamping, teresa collins designs, vellum | Permalink | Comments (3)

a Halloween mini.

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Today I posted this on the TCD's DT blog. This album features the TCD's Masquerade line, and I finally used my Zutter to bind the album. I haven't made a mini album in a while, mostly because I used up my little album stash. This is why I purchased a Zutter last month, I love the fact that I can make up a album in any size when I need one. I tried real hard not to make this album too bulky-but I do LOVE pop dots. I am also happy I was able to use some of my most favorite Halloween photos of the girls from 2yrs ago. I hope that this year I can take photos that are just as good-I will have to do some major bribing.

Posted at 12:39 PM in big kick, butterflies, dies, embossing, Halloween, laina lamb dies/stamps, memory box dies, MFT die namics dies, mini albums, minis, spellbinders dies, stampin up, stamping, teresa collins designs | Permalink | Comments (7)

creepy crawly.

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Sometimes it takes me a while to finish something, argh. Like these two cards! The black card has been on my desk for a couple of weeks, this week I added the 'boo' and the dot die-cut border. The spider card didn't take as long-but it did take a few days for me to work it out! What helped me finish these cards up was my new MFT border dies that came in the mail last week-I just happened to discover them in their "sale" section. They are a steal at $2 & $4-you better go grab'em before they are gone! The dot & mini dot are still there, the notch is gone. I love a good deal. Oh, and the new TCD's Masquerade line is on sale too...

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TCD's Masquerade line

Posted at 04:30 PM in big kick, butterflies, cards, dies, embossing, Halloween, memory box dies, MFT die namics dies, stampin up, teresa collins designs | Permalink | Comments (4)

beware.

.[beware].

This weekend I was in the mood to make a few Halloween cards. I had some new Halloween stamps and new dies I wanted to use asap! I especially love my new Spellbinders mini tag dies. They are so perfect everything!!

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Nadine6.blogspot.com said:

Hello Keisha, I love your card making style and the way you show them on your blog. Had to choose one of them as the inpiration card over at the liftchallenge blog. If you like to see our cards based on your card, please visit liftchallenge.blogspot.com. Have a nice day and keep inspiring us, thanks a lot for sharing your beautiful creations!

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Thank you Nadine! I took a look at the blog to see what you all created-they were wonderful!! I am so glad you all lifted one of my most favorite cards.

Liz H said:

I love these, Keisha! That's a good idea, too. My husband always asks me at the last possible to minute to make cards for him, but they're not even half as good as these! I especially love the gold butterflies and feathers. How did you make them?!?

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Hey Liz...thanks!!! Those butterflies were made using Stampin Up 'beautiful wings' die(tiny butterflies), 'beautiful butterflies' die(larger butterflies), Memory Bx 'moonlight' butterfly. And the fethers are My Favorite Things.

Posted at 09:24 AM in big kick, butterflies, cards, dies, Halloween, memory box dies, MFT die namics dies, spellbinders dies, stampin up, stamping, tags, teresa collins designs, vellum | Permalink | Comments (4)

whatever cards.

.[whatever cards].

This week I made some cards that can be used for whatever the situation might call for-to have on-hand. I can add whatever sentiment to them when needed. I like have extra cards around just in case I need it-sometimes my pre-made bday card might be too colorful...or I might have used all my 'thank you' cards. It's good to have a few cards that don't have a specific sentiment already on them stashed away!

I used TCD's Memorabilia paper line for these cards.

Posted at 02:32 PM in big kick, butterflies, cards, dies, embossing, memory box dies, MFT die namics dies, punches, spellbinders dies, stampin up, stamping, teresa collins designs, vellum | Permalink | Comments (4)

working out ideas.

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Today I tooka little time to work out some card ideas that I had swirling around in my head. I wanted to use this 4 circle MFT's die shape-it is one of my favorites to work with(and sometimes my hardest to work with). I am always trying to figure out how to embellish it in a way that is different from the last time I used it. I also used some of the new TCD's Memorabilia line to make these cards.

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TCD's Memorabilia line-chevron, damask, grid pp, striped, miss you stamp

Die-Namics Die-Peek-A-Boo Squared, Lifestyle Crafts Spotted 2-Pack Embossing Folder for Scrapbooking, Die-Namics Border Bie-Button

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Denise Hill said:

Hi Keisha, I did it.... OMG I can't believe it. Love the fun cards. Beautiful ! Smiles Denise P.S. I do have the definition stamp set.

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LOL, Denise!!! So glad to see that you had that set, and you were able to leave a comment!! Thanks, have fun with that stamp set!

Posted at 05:48 PM in big kick, butterflies, cards, dies, embossing, MFT die namics dies, stamping | Permalink | Comments (2)

fun cards.

.[fun cards].

I made a few cards this morning with the new TCD's Family Stories line. I just love the pattern papers and the sequins-it's good that I have more choices with the sequins! The first card has a few white sequins scattered on the embossed dots.

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Mary Kammer Raider said:

Wow...I love this color combo!!! I would love to know how you did the cut-out hexagons in the background...also what brand is the yellow patterned paper? I have been looking for some pretty yellow paper but haven't found anything I like yet. Beautiful cards!!!

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Hi Mary...Thanks!! That paper I am not sure who makes it, it was some scrap I had leftover-sorry. The hexagons were made with MFT's die...

Die-Namics Border Die-Open Hexagon