Two of my grandmothers have birthdays this month. No need to visit a Hallmark store when you have a studio full of supplies! I ended up making six of these cards. I figured I had everything out and making multiples is easy. It's the first one that is challenging. My extra four cards went into my Operation Write Home stash. Maybe someday I'll become famous and sell my cards.
Until then, I'll let you know what went into these cards. They're all the same card. A few things are different on a couple. I had some issues with my Vagabond. I finally used it! Talk about a learning curve. It doesn't work anything like the Cuttlebug! Lots of reading and video watching is necessary with the Vagabond unlike the Cuttlebug which is all trial and error.
The card bases are Colonial White Die Cut Cards from Close To My Heart. Upon them I built several layers of papers and cardstocks. All of which came in the Chantilly Paper Pack from Close To My Heart. I used the Champagne, Buttercup, and Lagoon cardstocks.
All of the inking was done in Regal Rose from Stampin' Up. The cardstock base was sent through my Vagabond and I used the Sizzix Texturz Fancy Fan plate from Stampin' Up.
The twine is Pink from Queen & Co. The stamps inside and out are from the Birthday Tags set from Papertrey Ink.
I used two die sets for this. The first one I used cut out the larger base that the stamped cardstock sits on. That first layer was cut on the Vagabond using Labels Fourteen from Spellbinders. The stamp cardstock layer was cut on the Vagabond with the Tabs and Tags set from Clear Dollar Stamps.
Apparently, I've come up with some sort of style that's my own. I haven't seen anyone else do this, but I'm sure there's at least one other person on earth who's done this. There are, after all, something like seven billion people here. Surely, I didn't create this, but it does seem to have become a signature for myself.
I've been stamping a small sentiment in the bottom corner of the card. Then a stick on a row of washi tape. I have no idea who makes this washi tape. I probably should try to keep track of that somehow. Not sure how since all washi doesn't come wrapped up with a label when purchasing it especially online.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Birthday Card #2 for Operation Kuwait
Today's birthday card is a masculine card. It can be used for a little boy or a grown up. I think one is my favorite of the bunch I've made. It's the most fun to me. Who doesn't love cake?
The card base is White Daisy from Close To My Heart. All the cardstocks are from Bazzill and Close To My Heart.
I used Kiwi Kiss ink on the card base and Pacific Point ink on the layers of cardstock. Both of those inks are from Stampin' Up.
The stamped image is from the Birthday Celebrations set from Clear Dollar stamps and it's stamped in Midnight Muse ink from Stampin' Up.
Here's the inside of the card. I don't remember who made the Washi tape unfortunately. It's fun Washi! The Happy Birthday is from Birthday Wishes made by Clear Dollar Stamps and it's stamped in Island Indigo from Stampin' Up.
The finished product! One card is open so you can see how fun the inside it. The blue Epoxy Bubbles on the fronts are from Close To My Heart Plenty of white space for the military folks to write a note home.
Dimensions:
Card bases: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Light blue cardstock: 5 1/4" x 4"
Green cardstock: 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
Dark blue cardstock: 4 1/4" x 3"
Stamped image cardstock: 2 1/2" x 2'
I do not receive any compensation for the products used on Inky Hot Mess. I use what I like. The products are not given to me. I have purchased every item used. So if I think something stinks, I'll tell you to save your money and go elsewhere. If a product is given to me to test out, I will let you know.
The card base is White Daisy from Close To My Heart. All the cardstocks are from Bazzill and Close To My Heart.
I used Kiwi Kiss ink on the card base and Pacific Point ink on the layers of cardstock. Both of those inks are from Stampin' Up.
The stamped image is from the Birthday Celebrations set from Clear Dollar stamps and it's stamped in Midnight Muse ink from Stampin' Up.
Here's the inside of the card. I don't remember who made the Washi tape unfortunately. It's fun Washi! The Happy Birthday is from Birthday Wishes made by Clear Dollar Stamps and it's stamped in Island Indigo from Stampin' Up.
The finished product! One card is open so you can see how fun the inside it. The blue Epoxy Bubbles on the fronts are from Close To My Heart Plenty of white space for the military folks to write a note home.
Dimensions:
Card bases: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Light blue cardstock: 5 1/4" x 4"
Green cardstock: 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
Dark blue cardstock: 4 1/4" x 3"
Stamped image cardstock: 2 1/2" x 2'
I do not receive any compensation for the products used on Inky Hot Mess. I use what I like. The products are not given to me. I have purchased every item used. So if I think something stinks, I'll tell you to save your money and go elsewhere. If a product is given to me to test out, I will let you know.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Crazy Sale!
HUGE SALE!
Hurry! First come, first serve. Sale prices end on October 15th!
All autumn and Halloween items are on sale!
Most dies are included.
All albums are under $8! They range 4"x4" to 12"x12".
Close To My Heart ink pads are only $4 each!
Stamps, stamping accessories, and stamping kits are also on sale.
Paper including 6"x6" stacks and Close To My Heart paper packs are also on sale.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Paper Pads For Sale
After a week, whatever hasn't sold will be moved to my Etsy store. If you'd like an item, please contact me! Shipping is not included in the price. US sales only. PayPal only for payment as well. All items will be shipped via USPS.
ALL items are brand NEW unless otherwise stated. ALL items come from a smoke free studio!
Juliette - SEI - 6"x6" - $6 - 48 Sheets - 6 Glitter, 6 Pearl Foil, 30 Patterned, 6 Solid
Moonrise - SEI - 6"x6" - $6 - 24 Sheets - 8 Foil, 4 Pearl Foil, 12 Patterned
On the Coast - SEI - 6"x6" - $6 - 24 Sheets - 6 Glitter, 6 Foil, 12 Patterned
Corinne - SEI - 6"x6" - $6 - 24 Sheets - 6 Foil, 6 Pearl Foil, 12 Patterned
Ambrosia - Basic Grey - 6"x6" - $6 - 36 Sheets
Peaceful - Authentique - 6"x6" - $6 - 36 Sheets - 3 Each of 12 Designs - Double Sided
Thankful - Authentique - 6"x6" - $6 - 36 Sheets - 3 Each of 12 Designs - Double Sided
7 Gypsies - 6"x6" - $6 - 48 Sheets - 4 Each of 12 Designs
World Traveler - Teresa Collins - 6"x6" - $6 - 24 Cardstock Sheets - 12 Designs - Double Sided SOLD
Christmas Home - Teresa Collins - 6"x6" - $6 - 24 Cardstock Sheets - 12 Designs - Double Sided SOLD
Carolina Breeze - Teresa Collins - 6"x6" - $6 - 24 Cardstock Sheets - 12 Designs - Double Sided SOLD
I'm also including a free gift with every purchase made until August 31, 2013! Want something? Have questions? Email me.
ALL items are brand NEW unless otherwise stated. ALL items come from a smoke free studio!
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| La Creme $8 |
La Creme DCWV Cardstock Stack - 8"x8" - $8 - 48 Sheets - 8 Glitter & 40 Textured Cardstock
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| Juliette $6 |
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| Moonrise $6 |
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| On the Coast $6 |
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| Corinne $6 |
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| Ambrosia $6 |
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| Peaceful $6 |
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| Thankful $6 |
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| 7 Gypsies $6 |
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| Patterns Pack II $6 |
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| Sample of Pink Papers |
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| Sample of Yellow Papers |
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| Sample of Grey Papers |
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| Sample of Blue Papers |
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| Sample of Green Papers |
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
More Goodies Up for Grabs!
After a week, whatever hasn't sold will be moved to my Etsy store. If you'd like an item, please contact me! Shipping is not included in the price. US sales only. PayPal only for payment as well. All items will be shipped via USPS.
ALL items are brand NEW unless otherwise stated. ALL items come from a smoke free studio!
The Scrap Rack Travel Bag - Blue - USED - 2 available - $25 - Comes with 2 spines and several 4 pocket pages - each pocket will hold a D size Close To My Heart Stamp Set (6"x6")
Anna Griffin Cuttlebug - Brand NEW - no plates included $50 SOLD
Sizzix Sizzlits Funky Bunch Dies - $30 - Brand NEW - Includes Storage Case
Ellison Snickle Script Dies - $30 - Brand NEW - Includes Storage Case
Stampin' Up Regular & Jumbo Wheels and 2 Regular Wheel and 2 Jumbo Wheel Storage Cases - Brand NEW - $15
Disney Stripe Washi Tape - Brand NEW - Queen & Co - $2
Doggie Washi Tape - Brand NEW - Queen & Co - $2
Step by Step Fabric Scrapbooking book from Donna Downey - Brand NEW - $10
House Mouse Food and Drink 3D Dimensional Cards - $10 - Brand NEW - Makes 20 Cut and Create Cards
House Mouse Christmas Eve 3D Dimensional Cards - $10 - Brand NEW - Makes 20 Cut and Create Cards
I'm also including a free gift with every purchase made until August 31, 2013! Want something? Have questions? Email me.
ALL items are brand NEW unless otherwise stated. ALL items come from a smoke free studio!
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| The Scrap Rack Travel Bag $25 |
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| Sizzix Sizzlits Funky Bunch Dies $30 |
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| Sizzix Sizzlits Funky Bunch Dies $30 |
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| Ellison Snickle Script Dies $30 |
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| Ellison Snickle Script Dies $30 |
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| Stampin' Up Wheel Handles & Wheel Storage Cases $15 |
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| Disney Stripe Washi Tape $2 |
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| Doggie Washi Tape $2 |
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| Step by Step Fabric Scrapbooking $10 |
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| House Mouse Food and Drink 3D Cards $10 |
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| House Mouse Christmas Eve 3D Cards $10 |
I'm also including a free gift with every purchase made until August 31, 2013! Want something? Have questions? Email me.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Dies, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders, Quickutz, and Punches For Sale
Today I am posting several dies from Spellbinders and Quickutz, Fiskars and Stampin' Up punches, and a Cuttlebug for sale. The items will be available exclusively on Inky Hot Mess for a week. After a week, whatever hasn't sold will be moved to my Etsy store. If you'd like an item, please contact me! Prices may be slightly higher on Etsy due to the fees they charge. Shipping is not included in the price. US sales only. PayPal only for payment as well. You can pay with a credit card through PayPal and you don't need a PayPal account for payment. All items will be shipped via USPS.
ALL items are brand NEW unless otherwise stated. ALL items come from a smoke free studio!
~ Peacock corner punch from Fiskars - $6 - Brand NEW SOLD
~ Stampin' Up Retired Punches - $8 for both - Brand NEW - Both Retired! Punch set includes a corner punch and a half circle slit punch SOLD
~ Fancy Tags Three Spellbinders Shapeabilities - $12 - Brand NEW & Sealed Package SOLD
~ Labels Twenty Spellbinders Shapeabilities $12 - Brand NEW & Sealed Package SOLD
~ Caramel Apple Die - Quickutz - 2" x 2" Die - Brand NEW & Sealed Package
~ Cornucopia Quickutz Die Set - $4 - 4" x 4" Dies - Set of 2 Dies - Brand NEW - No packaging
~ Cuttlebug - $25 - The Cuttlebug can cut all dies - Sizzix, Ellison Quickutz, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders, Papertrey Ink, Clear Dollar Stamps, etc - Works with embossing folders as well - NO plates are included! - USED - No Packaging
I'm also including a free gift with every purchase made until August 31, 2013! Want something? Have questions? Email me.
ALL items are brand NEW unless otherwise stated. ALL items come from a smoke free studio!
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| Quickutz Caramel Apple Die $2 |
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| Quickutz Cornucopia Die $4 |
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| Quickutz Label Die $2 |
~ Label Quickutz Die - $2 - 2" x 2" Die - Brand NEW & Sealed Package
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| Sizzix Framelit Storage Case $10 |
~ Sizzix Framelit Storage Case - $10 - Holds ALL 2" x 2" Dies including Cuttlebug and Quickutz - NEW - No Packaging
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| Cuttlebug $25 |
I'm also including a free gift with every purchase made until August 31, 2013! Want something? Have questions? Email me.
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