I almost forgot to share these little cuties. I designed these for BHG Scrapbooks etc '12 Fall issue some months ago. As you know, they have ceased publication of my favorite magazine -- and these paper-piecings are too adorable not to share.
Here you go. Can you say "Ahoy Matey!" ;)
A card made with the pirate ship:
It's my 17th anniversary today and it was time to make a card for my husband. I didn't want to make your typical, serious, lovey-dovey anniversary card. I wanted a fun, cheery, playful one. So, this is what I came up with.
Wouldn't this look perfect as a birthday card, too?
I wanted to share a card I made for little miss Fleur, Ingrid's daughter. I hope it helped make her day a little bit brighter. :)
I featured it in a recent class video in the Got Sketch 107 class, that is on its 5th week. The workshop is going well and has been keeping me very busy.
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Finally, I wanted to let you know that I finally joined Twitter & Instagram. LOL. I know I'm always late in the game. Just click on the icons below to follow me.
Instagram: valeriesalmon
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Have a great week!
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With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Moms like me have to think of treat ideas for their children's classmates. Sure, it's always easy to get the store-bought Valentines, but if this is the year you want to do something different, you'll have to try this 3-D idea. Although this personalized photo card idea is easy and inexpensive, your kids' Valentine cards will definitely be a standout in class.
If you have a camera, an X-acto knife, and have a bag of lollipops, you are set. (For a non-candy treat, pencils are a great substitution.)
Not crafty? No problem! This project is so simple -- You can even have the kids help out by sliding the lollipops into the photos.
In minimal time, you can have a set of cards that are as unique as your kids!
Here's how:
Step 1: Take a photo of the child, arm outstretched, and their hand in a closed fist.
Step 2: Have the photos printed in a 4" x 6" size. (Optional: If you are handy in Photoshop or other image-editing program, overlay a Valentine sentiment on the digital image prior to printing.)
Step 3: On each photo, carefully cut horizontal slits above and below the fist with an X-acto knife.
Step 4: Insert a lollipop (or pencil) through the slits. Secure it with a piece of tape on the back of the photo.
For other Valentine-related crafts, click here.
Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday celebration with your loved ones. I sure did.
I wanted to share a couple of Valentine's cards with you. Both are featured in the February 2012 issue of BHG Scrapbooks etc. magazine.
I'm proud to add that the card on the cover is one of mine.
Here's a closer look of the owl card:
The owl is made using a variety of punches, which are my favorite tools. I could probably seriously create a whole zoo scenery with my punch collection. Haha!
This next card is also among the projects featured within the issue's pages. It's an easy design to produce in multiples!
There's a whole lot of eye candy in this magazine, so you must check it out.
Till the next post.
It's always a bonus when you can find alternative uses for punches to create other shapes. Punching multiple shapes out of the Fiskars Evergreen punch and forming it in a circle, it creates a wreath large enough to be a focal point on a holiday card. The punched jingle bells are the perfect size to adorn the wreath. With the addition of a perfect bow, you can spread the holiday cheer.
Find the step-by-step instructions for this card by going to the Fiskars site.
I can't believe this year is almost over! Christmas is just weeks away -- insane! My "to do" list is a mile long and I don't even know where to start. Which reminds me, I still have to order my annual Christmas cards. You didn't think that I handmade my cards each year, did you? I know, I know. One day, I'll have time to do that, but not this year. I'm trying to have a stress-free holiday season. :)
'Thought I'd share some card ideas. These were created for BHG Scrapbooks etc's December 2011 issue.
Enjoy all the holiday preparations and keep warm!!
You can find this pull-tab card in the August '11 issue of Scrapbooks etc. mag, along with the instructions on how to create the accordion card base. (Pages 54-55)
... with the message pulled out
You can see some of these cards in the June '11 issue of BHG Scrapbooks etc magazine. Each design is sampled for other special occasions. Fun!
Design 1
Design 2
Design 3
Design 4
