Cards by Kate

Card for Bonnie

2010-03-03T11:16:00.002-05:00

My friend Bonnie had a long winter. But Spring is right around the corner!

Asian Kids by Hero Arts

2009-11-01T14:55:00.002-05:00

These thank you cards are made on SU kraft, with WW and Cosmo Cricket’s Earth Love papers. “Asian Kids” is a stamp set from Hero Arts.

Baptism Cards for the Twins

2009-08-12T21:17:00.004-04:00

These Christening cards are for Katelyn and Olivia. Wish I could be there.

I had to generate the sentiments on the computer, since I do not have the appropriate stamps for a Baptism card. The entire card is on Stampin UP! WW and I used the Cuttlebug Swiss Dot folder and Nestabilities scalloped rectangles.

Home

2009-05-30T19:40:00.004-04:00

This is for Lauren Meader's My Time to Color Challenge 02. Better late than never!

The house is one of my favorite stamps from Papertrey's Boards and Beams set. Colored with Copics.

MTTI 01 - Lauren Meader's first challenge.

2009-05-10T11:47:00.005-04:00

I made this simple card for Lauren's first inspiration challenge here.

Love her inspiration photo: I used paper I've had for a long time and a stamp from Michael's dollar bin.

Swine Flu - MFTSC78

2009-04-28T10:04:00.004-04:00

This card is for a My Favorite Things challenge, MFTSC78. I used stamps from their set Punny Farm, cutting out the images.

Flourishes Challenge FTCC11

2009-04-16T15:22:00.004-04:00

The challenge is to use paper piercing. Since I just got some new Spellbinders dies, including a Pierceabilities border, I decided to play along. The paper and ribbon are called Lemon Tart from PaperTrey Ink.

Check out the Flourishes newsletter for fun: http://www.flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/

Birth Announcement

2009-04-14T14:16:00.004-04:00

Now I can post the birth announcement for Mary Ellen's twins - didn't want her to see it before the girls arrived.

I made 60 of these cards, using another House Mouse design. I colored the image with Copics and used SU! Whisper White and Pink Pirouette cardstock. I used a new EK Success edge punch called Wavy Edge.

The Twins are Here!

2009-04-14T14:04:00.004-04:00

Mary Ellen and Ron's twins are safely here. And so adorable, as you can see...

Katelyn, on the left, scratched her face before mommy clipped her nails! Olivia is on the right.

Christmas Card in March!

2009-03-31T17:12:00.003-04:00

This is for the PCP Christmas Stampin All Year Long challenge. http://christmasstampin.blogspot.com/

The stamp is from Stampin Up! Holiday Lineup.

Two by Two

2009-03-25T20:45:00.005-04:00

Mary Ellen is getting close! Hope she doesn't see this card before I send it!

I used a couple of circle punches for the carriages and wheels and a piece of wire for the handle.
Colors are Pink Pirouette, WW, and BB.

Mary Ellen in Waiting.

2009-03-21T15:27:00.003-04:00

Just a couple of weeks until the twins arrive. This card is a reminder for Mary Ellen to take it easy. Recipe is quite basic: WW cardstock, Swiss Dot Cuttlebug folder, Fresh Alphabet by PTI, and some ribbon and brads.

Jane and Joan Birthday - 53

2009-03-21T15:22:00.002-04:00

Simple card using Very Vanilla and layers of DP from K&Co . Punched a little porthole to expose stamped image inside.

Joan Can Quilt....Who Knew?

2009-03-21T14:55:00.003-04:00

Joan bought an amazing sewing machine! Sounds like she can even program it from her cell phone! Congratulations, Joan - make me something.

I made this "quilted" card for Joan. I used 3 Cuttlebug folders to emboss the papers, then cut the small squares. Added some faux stiching to mimic Joan's talent!

Notecards for Caroline

2009-02-07T18:50:00.003-05:00

A set cards for Caroline. The paper is from SEI Charlemagne. The monogram is from Just Rite Monograms. I used Nestabilities Petite Scallops and Small Circles with the Cuttlebug.

What day is it?

2009-02-07T18:46:00.002-05:00

These are perpetual calendars I made for Jane, Margaret, and Heather. With a family as large as mine, I think I should be able to fill every slot with a birthday! I used the Bind-It-All to assemble them.

Valentine's Day

2009-01-21T12:59:00.002-05:00

I really love the stamps from Verve's Hearts on Fire. They lend themselves to embossing beautifully. This card is SU Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, and I used PTI Sweet Blush for the pink hearts.

Verve Week 3 Challenge

2009-01-21T12:56:00.003-05:00

First opportunity to use the new Hearts on Fire set. Colors are SU Chocolate Chip and PTI Sweet Blush. I used a Cuttlebug border folder and an old pair of scallop scissors for dimension.

Christmas Card 2008

2009-01-02T18:35:00.005-05:00

Grandchildren make great models! Jet is almost two and his new cousin, Ellery, is 8 months. What fun!

The cards are white and vanilla. And I used SU! Old Olive, River Rock, Real Red and last year's DP.

Are We There Yet?

2008-11-29T23:06:00.003-05:00

For Mary Ellen's birthday. Mom to adorable Joey, now expecting twin girls! So exciting!

This is another House Mouse stamp, colored with Copics and SU! markers. Card base is SU! Blue Bayou.

Girlfriends

2008-11-18T13:44:00.004-05:00

Girlfriends on a Bench is from Rubber Romance stamps. The paper is SU More Mustard CS and DP. Colored with Copics.

Close Knit Family

2008-11-09T15:50:00.002-05:00

For anyone who knows Marie, you know she's an avid knitter. She also has lots of family hanging around! I love this House Mouse image.

Notecards for Erika

2008-11-08T13:26:00.004-05:00

Love playing with the JustRite Monogram sets. And Erika is wonderful about putting up with whatever I create! Thank you!

These are 6 x 3 notecards with envelopes made with SU Basic Gray, Going Gray, Groovy Guava, and Whisper White. I used small scallop Nestabilities for the backgrounds of the monograms. I really love the Polka Dot Basic set from Papertrey Ink, which is what I used here. On one of the cards, I used a Cuttlebug dot border folder.

49 Days 'Til Christmas!

2008-11-06T09:11:00.006-05:00

This is a card for Kristina Werner's color inspiration 29.

Here is my paper-pieced card...

Halloween Mice!

2008-10-21T21:14:00.002-04:00

This stamp is called Tweet Treats for All by House Mouse.

Thank you, Marie

2008-10-15T21:38:00.003-04:00

Thanks for putting me up and for putting up with me!

Card is SU! Kraft with layers of Whisper White, Bravo Burgundy, Baja Breeze, and Groovy Guava. Stamp set is called Sunburst Dandies from Artful Inkables.

Just Moved!

2008-09-30T13:54:00.002-04:00

Change of address cards for Erika - congratulations on your new home!

The cards are made from SU! Kraft paper and the Boards and Beams stamp set from Papertrey Ink.

But I Need It!

2008-09-03T13:05:00.002-04:00

Another card for the shopper! Love the Hanna Stamps. Card is Apricot Appeal and Real Red. Lots of paper piecing on this one.

If the Shoe Fits!

2008-09-03T12:42:00.001-04:00

An older card for Erika. The shoes were all punched out and stuck on. How long could this have taken?

Fun with Dick and Jane

2008-09-01T17:54:00.003-04:00

Actually, it was fun with Erika and Brian!

"Stella" from the Bella stamps has a layer of Paper Glaze over her.

Here Comes the Bride, Jennifer

2008-09-01T17:45:00.002-04:00

Great time at Jennifer's shower!

This stamp is from SU's "She's All That!" set. Paper is BB, Brocade Blue, and White.

Tis the Season!

2008-08-01T11:29:00.003-04:00

So many weddings, so little time...

Colors are SU! Certainly Celery and Pretty in Pink. Stamp is from Big on Spring.

SCS Color Challenge 177

2008-08-01T11:26:00.002-04:00

Might be in a rut here, but I love this layout! SCS challenge this week was using Sahara Sand, Groovy Guava and white.

One of a Kind

2008-07-30T21:47:00.002-04:00

Sweet card CASEd from Pam Smerker. Basic Black and Certainly Celery.

Rubber Romance Divas

2008-07-27T12:22:00.005-04:00

These cards are made using some of the Rubber Romance Divas. They are nice and big and fun to cut out and pop up. Love the sweetness of the chef. Intended it for Erin, my pastry chef daughter, but have yet to make her a card with it. Sorry, kid.

Jane and Joan Birthday Cards - 51

2008-07-27T00:08:00.002-04:00

The twins are 51! Now the world knows! This is my favorite Bella stamp, Cosmobella!

Birthday Card for Tyler

2008-07-26T23:59:00.005-04:00

My grandnephew Tyler is a good target for frogs! Don't know why! I made this black card with chipboard letters and punched frogs for his 10th birthday.

Long legged Bird from Caroline

2008-07-26T23:56:00.002-04:00

My daughter, Caroline, gave this stamp and it has become a favorite. It is from Hero Arts. The card is made from SU! cardstock and rubons.

Bird House Card for Marie

2008-07-26T23:52:00.003-04:00

My sister Marie is an endless source for inspiration and fun! This was a card to say hello. Birdhouse stamp was from the dollar bin at Michaels. I embossed just a portion of the card with a Cuttlebug folder. Cardstock is from SU!

By Ones and By Twos

2008-07-24T21:32:00.002-04:00

By Ones and By Twos is the name of this SU! stamp set. I just love it! I cut out the onsie and fashioned a hanger with black wire. I crimped a strip of paper for the "paneling."

Let the Cute Begin!

2008-07-24T21:28:00.002-04:00

Love to make baby cards. Seems I can't make enough of them.

This stamp is from the "Big on Spring" set from SU! Card is Barely Banana and Whisper White. Love that Cuttlebug Swiss Dot folder. Onesie is stamped twice and popped up.

Kristina Werner's Color Challenge 17

2008-07-24T18:47:00.006-04:00

Another attempt at Kristina's challenge. This week she selected Regal Rose, Rose Red, Sage Shadow, and Whisper White. I threw it together after a series of mishaps on another card.

Sympathy Cards

2008-07-14T21:07:00.002-04:00

A set of four sympathy cards. I used Chocolate Chip for the base and Soft Sky for the layer. I used the swiss dot embossing folder from Cuttlebug and another small embossing folder for the top layer. The ribbon is from American Crafts.

Ribbon Storage I can Live With!

2008-07-13T22:53:00.003-04:00

This is working so well for my ribbon storage. I put the rolls on a dowel through the holes on the sides of the basket and threaded the ends through the front/back of the basket. The plastic bins are made by Sterilite and I get them at Walmart.

Owl Card

2008-07-13T20:59:00.002-04:00

Congrats to Daniel, my friend Conny's son, who graduated from Conard High School last month. School colors are red and gray, so the card is Basic Gray with Real Red and WW layers. The owl is from CHF's U R A Hoot!

Marie has Company!

2008-07-13T20:51:00.004-04:00

This is the card I made for Marie, which then prompted the card for Kristina's CC 14. Colors are River Rock, Purely Pomegranate, and Whisper White. The stamps are from My Favorite Things Punny Farm.

Kristina Werner's Color Challenge 14

2008-07-11T21:51:00.006-04:00

Last week's color challenge from Kristina required the use of Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Ruby Red and River Rock. Both Erin and I submitted cards. I just loved hers! She used one of the house stamps from Boards and Beams (PTI) and the trees are from Lovely as a Tree by SU! Erin embossed the trees and colored the house with Copics. She cut it out and popped it up. I thought it would make KW's top ten. It did not, but my card made it into the top 20! The cow is from MFT's Punny Farm. I stamped it, masked it, stamped it again, and again, colored with Copics, and popped it up at different heights. It is a redo of a card I made for my sister, Marie, who is entertaining a houseful this summer! I'll post the original card tomorrow.

Kristina Werner's Color Challenge 15

2008-07-11T21:48:00.003-04:00

I used Whisper White for the base of the card then layers of Chocolate Chip and Real Rust. The hand-torn paper flower was made from Certainly Celery and Close to Cocoa.

2008-07-11T15:00:00.016-04:00

Kristina Werner's Color Challenge for this week was inspired by this ad from West Elm.