Cards - All Occasion

So, the challenge for the cards this week is to create a card for any occasion with no sentiment. I realized that I most often have a sentiment on my cards but there were a few that I have done and taught in classes where I didn't bother putting a sentiment because I wanted to leave that for the student to fill in so that it would fit with the occasion.

Here's a couple of examples.

They're very simple but could work for a birthday, a grad, a wedding, an anniversary, a baby's birth, etc.

Supplies used: Core'dinations cardstock, Cuttlebug embossing folders, ribbon, Prima flowers

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Card, cards!

I love making cards, however, I admit that there was a time when I couldn't stand them and didn't even want to think about making them. I thought it was a big waste of time. I know ... crazy huh? (*hanging head shamefully*)

But then, I found that they were a fabulous way for me to get my creative ideas coming especially when I was stumped and just not in the scrappy mood.

I always sketch out my designs (just like I do with my layouts) and I it's such a great way to use up your scraps from a layout/projects you just completed.

So, in honor of World Card Making Day tomorrow I thought I'd share a few cards with you now. One picture is actually a set of cards and box that I made.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Tag Card Challenge ~ Jo West

I love, love love making cards ... so I am thrilled that The Inspired Scrapper is now bringing you card challenges as well!  I hope to inspire you as well as gain inspiration from all you card makers out there.  This weeks challenge is to incorporate a tag ... any type of tag, into your card.  For this challenge I made 3 cards, all using different types of tags.

The tag as the sentiment.

For this super quick, like literally 5 minute card, I used a beautiful vintage inspired tag by Cavallini & Co.  I adhered a flower embellishment with a brad, and attached it to the card front with pop dots.  Simple and effective ... perfect for those little card emergencies we all have now and then ... I find it hand to keep a variety of pre-made tags around just for emergencies!

Tag as the main focal point.

I love looking at all of the beautiful digital art that is available online for purchase.  This tag is made by Land of Enchantment on Etsy ... all I had to do here is print and cut.  I went a little further and inked the edges heavier, and used a bit of glossy accents and glitter on the flowers, and then added a few embellishments of my own.  Again, another relatively easy card.

Tags as an accent.

Sometimes you just want to add a little something extra to that card you are making, without having to go to a great deal of time, effort or expense.  I used a little butterfly tag to do just that.  I simply grabbed a scrap piece of paper, punched out the tag, and stamped a butterfly on it ... although you cant see it in the photo it hangs by a tiny bit of bakers twine, and gives this card a victorian feel.  So easy to do...

So ... Tag ... your it!  Give tags a chance and use one on your next card project!

Happy Birthday, Dear Debby!

Today is the birthday of one of our dear and lovely designers, Debby Visser! Please join us in wishing Debby a very happy birthday!

From Erica:



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From Virginia:



All the best to you, Debby, for your next trip around the sun!

Wedding - by Cari Locken

Well, it seems that we're getting close to that time of year when we'll see more & more weddings happening during the summer months. It's been 12 years since my hubby & I got married and my photos have been in an album shortly after we got married. And to be honest, I have no desire to take them out of those plastic sheets and scrap them. I'm not sure why because they're good photos. I just prefer to scrapbook the "here" & "now" I guess.

Anyways, with all the weddings happening there's always showers & gifts that are to be given so I created a couple of cards to celebrate this blissful time of year. I've used the new "To Love & Cherish" collection from Imaginisce - a wedding collection.

Supplies used: Imaginisce (To Love & Cherish collection of papers, rub-ons, ribbons, flowers) and Core'dinations cardstock, Fiskars border punch, twine, button, rhinestones

These 2 cards are very similiar in design however with a different color added (let's say something that matches the bridesmaid dresses) the black & white combo really changes.

Supplies used: Imaginisce (To Love & Cherish collection of papers, flowers, brads), Core'dinations Impressions Cosmo Cricket Collection (black) and Essentials cardstock (yellow), button, ribbon

I'd love to see what you can create for weddings. There's many ideas out there, like wedding favors, invitations, gift bags, etc. So show us what you've created by posting a link here on the blog.