Judy's Card Corner

Guest Designer: Hannelie

Thanks for visiting!

Judy

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

CASology #83: JUMP

Hello, friends! Happy Tuesday! It's time to JUMP into our new weekly challenge cue at CASology!

When I hear the word JUMP, I think of lots of things...jumping rope, playing hopscotch, jumping in puddles, songs with the word "jump," animals that hop and jump. Animals! That's the path I followed for my card, using all Paper Smooches supplies. I combined a computer-generated sentiment ("Jumpin' by to say...") with a Paper Smooches birthday sentiment so the whole card made sense to me!

I hope you'll JUMP in and join in the fun this week! Be sure to check out our amazing Guest Designer and Design Team cards as well...you'll be sure to find some inspiration! You can upload your projects until 4:00 p.m. Sunday.

Melissa Chipperfield
Judy Marino --> that's me!

Guest Designer: Piali

As always, thanks for stopping by!

Judy

Friday, February 14, 2014

Merry Mondays #95: Sending Christmas Joy

Hello, friends! Once again, we have been off due to snow...and so I was able to make a card for the Merry Monday Challenge #95 to use an animal on your Christmas card.

I have an old Penny Black stamp that I couldn't wait to ink up for this challenge. Don't these penguins look like they are just having a blast? :)

I added glitter pen to the white fur hats and white enamel accents for snow...hard to see in the above picture, but easier to see it in this close-up!

Thanks for stopping by...enjoy your day!
Judy

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hello, friends! Just stopping by to wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day!

My sweetheart (husband) gave me my first Valentine when we were seniors in high school. I still have it and cherish it...26 years later! Even then I somehow knew he was the one, but I never could have imagined just how much I would grow to love him with each passing day. He is my forever Valentine.

So...on to the cards! I have two cards to share -- both were sent to Winter for the Cards from the Heart card drive. They both feature free digi images from Jane's Doodles and a sentiment from Hero Arts; the subtle gingham background is a "cover-a-card" stamp from Impression Obsession. I love the effect of a few white Inkssentials gel pen dots on the images!

I am entering these into the current Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge because I've used two of my favorite types of stamps -- rubber stamps and digi images! I also enjoy coloring images -- I used my Copics to color these.

Edited to add:
Here is another card I made for the Cards from the Heart drive...this one is dedicated to all my sweet blogland friends!

As always, thanks for stopping by...and Happy Valentine's Day!
Judy

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

CASology #82: BOLD

Hello, friends! It's Tuesday, and you know what that means, right? Yep! It's time for our next CASology cue! (We had a great week last week with so many CAS entries...way to go!)

This week we are sponsored by Uniko Studio and guess what? It is their 2nd birthday! Hooray and Happy Birthday! Check out all the details at the CASology blog.

I recently won this awesome Impression Obsession "Floral Lace Heart" die (thanks, Tiffany!) and I couldn't wait to pair it with some bold, hot pink glitter paper. A larger die image such as this can really stand alone as the main image on a clean and simple card with minimal additions necessary, don't you think?

This card is going to my mom -- her birthday is on Valentine's Day!

I'm also entering this card into the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (We Love Stamps) as well as the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge "Have a Heart."

I can't wait to see what BOLD means to you! Upload your cards by 4PM on Sunday, and check out the Design Team and Guest Designer cards this week, too...you will be amazed!

Melissa Chipperfield
Judy Marino --> that's me!

Guest Designer: Shelly

Thanks for stopping by, I do appreciate your visits!

Judy

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Merry Monday #94: Use a Stocking!

Hello, friends! I was so excited to see my last Merry Monday card submission listed as an Honorable Mention (thank you!!)...so I had to come back again this week to play!

I was happy to see the new theme this week at Merry Monday -- to use a stocking or stockings on your Christmas card. Fun!

I have a cute old Stampin' Up! set that included a country-style stocking, and I was happy to be able to play with it! I colored the image with Copics and added Glossy Accents to the buttons for some interest. The sentiment is Hero Arts.

Now I'm off to check out the Design Team cards and some of the submissions...and I'm just tickled that my Christmas card stash is growing!

Thanks, as always, for stopping by!

Judy

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Dynamic Duos #88: You Make Life Fun

Hello, friends! This is my second post for the day...for my CASology post, scroll down or go HERE.

I am here to share a card I made for the current Dynamic Duos Challenge #88 to use red and teal on a card.

I had fun playing with some Jane's Doodles stamps (digi image, clear stamp sentiment).

The bright snow outside is making my cards all photograph funky (the red card base looked pink when I first took the picture!)

I'm also entering this card into the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: "Love Notes."

We were all off yesterday for yet another snow day, and while I made cards two of my kids had a good time making a snowman...it was the perfect heavy, wet snow for such a task! (Yes, apparently this snowman has no arms but can still play hockey!)

We are bracing for more snow later in the week...this is not very typical for New Jersey!

Anyway, I thank you for stopping by...have a good one!
Judy

CASology #81: AND

Hello, friends! This week's CASology cue is going to be a fun one!

This week our sponsor is STAMPlorations...be sure to check out all the details at the CASology blog!

I was so excited to see this cue because one of the stamp sets I received for Christmas was the Papertrey Ink "Grand Ampersand." What a great reason to break it out to play! I paired it with an old Hero Arts "Paisley Heart" image stamped in Bubble Gum mid tone ink and finished with a few clear gems. Easy!

I look forward to seeing all your creations this week. Be sure to upload your entries by 4PM on Sunday. In the meantime, check out the inspiring work by our amazing Guest Designer and awesome Design Team!

Melissa Chipperfield
Judy Marino --> that's me!