Washi Tape to the Rescue

I have been wanting to make a card using this clear window sheet with the white design on it for quite a while but was not sure how to attach it so that it did not show on either side and then I finally thought of it--Washi Tape!  It worked perfectly!  It looks good from both sides! So here is my Summery card for the second week of the Latenightstamper's Summer Project challenge. 

You can not tell from the picture but this is actually a tri-fold card so that I could put a sentiment on the inside and sign it without it showing though the window sheet.  I love these colors together for a Summery feel--Strawberry Slush and Daffodil Delight along with a bit of Old Olive and Smokey Slate.

Stamps: Secret Garden, Banner Greetings
Paper: Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, Old Olive and the Window Sheet
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Smokey Slate
Other: Secret Garden framelits, washi tape

Hope you are having a wonderful week!  Did you have a chance to see my newest tutorial--fall cards with the Gently Falling Stamp Set?

Gently Falling Card Set Tutorial

5 unique cards using one main set and color combo

The tutorial has 7 full pages of step by step directions including all cut sizes for paper.  Each card using the same products but in different ways.  

Get it all for only $2.50!

 

Thanks for stopping by--see you soon,
Mary Jo

Try Stamping on Tuesday

Today's sketch at Try Stampin on Tuesday is dedicated to Back to School with a little twist...the use of metal or metallic color (silver, gold, bronze).

 

I really had no idea where I was going with this one--especially the metallic part -- my brain did not even think about paper clips and items of that nature as the answer--no I went with a gold marker and a gold and silver star??!!  Not the best idea but it did work, lol.  

I used a bunch of items that I have not touched in years--the star is and apple are both sizzix dies, the circle is a framelit.  The paper is from one of those big paper packs that has a school theme from one of the box stores.It was a scrap piece so I do not even know who makes it.  But there you have it--a back to school theme card with metallic colors.  This will be for my son on Thursday when he goes back to school--whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!  I hate the end of summer.

By the way did you see my newest Fall tutorial?

Gently Falling Card Set Tutorial

5 unique cards using one main set and color combo

The tutorial has 7 full pages of step by step directions including all cut sizes for paper.  Each card using the same products but in different ways.  

Get it all for only $2.50!

 

Gently Falling Card Set Tutorial!

Happy Labor Day to you again.  As I was saying in my earlier post Labor Day always makes me realize that Summer is over--but the good news is that that means we are on to Fall theme card making and crafting!  I love fall colors and textures.  They are just so cozy feeling.  With all this in mind I am excited to share my latest tutorial with you all!

Gently Falling Card Set Tutorial

5 unique cards using one main set and color combo

Only $2.50

The tutorial has 7 full pages of step by step directions including all cut sizes for paper.  Each card using the same products but in different ways.  

Get it all for only $2.50!

 All cards are brand new and never before seen on my blog!

Your tutorial will be automatically available after payment!

Thanks so much for visiting and purchasing my tutorials!

Mary Jo

 

 

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 278 (TSSC278)

Happy Labor Day to you and yours.  This is such a bittersweet holiday for me.  It always reminds me that summer is coming to an end.  I love summer, I love warm/hot weather, I love bare feet, I especially  love having my son home everyday with me.  But alas a new school year will begin in a few short days and I will long for the lazy crazy days of summer again.

I hope you find time to play along with my sketch challenge this week! It is an fun one and the design team has outdone themselves--again--I know I say that all the time but they are really crazy talented!

Here is this week's sketch....

 

And my card...

 I used the Natural Composition Specialty Paper.  If you are thinking it looks different that is because I ran my white ink pad over it to make the embossed part pop a bit more--it made it look so much darker.  I love the look, don't you?  

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes and Blessings from Heaven

Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White and Natural Composition Specialty Paper

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White

Other: scallop edge punch, 1 3/4 inch circle punch, 1 3/8 inch circle punch

Here is the rest of the teams samples...

Robbie

Tanya

Nicole Tugrul

Jonia Smith

Mary Brown

Sue Root

Carolyn Bennett

Eileen LeFevre

It never fails to amaze me how different cards using the same sketch can look!  Aren't they great?

Now it is your turn but first here is a few rules of play...

1. You have a full week to play along!
2. Create a new card using the sketch as your inspiration.
3. Use any products you choose.
4. Add your card to your blog or other on-line spot and link back to this challenge.
5. Come back here and add a direct link to your sample for the challenge and NOT you home page of your blog--people will not look for your challenge card--trust me.
6. And this one is not really a rule but a request--get rid of that word verification!  It makes it hard for us to comment on your samples.  It is easier for you to delete the spam then for us to jump through tons of hoops to comment.  If your put your comments on moderation you do not have to worry about spam--you will have the option to delete it BEFORE it ever goes on your blog so you will ALWAYS be safe!
7. Have fun and tell you friends to play too!
   
   

    Thanks for stopping by--Mary Jo 

   Add your sample to the linky tool below.

Top Three Picks for Sketch 277!

I really liked this sketch and will certainly use it again and again--so easy to work with, hence the great samples this week! Thanks so much to all of you who played along.  I have chosen my top three picks for the week and here they are--in no particular order...

Andrea W

 

Never Be

 

Cat Spicer

Remember you can click on the links below the images to be taken to the creator's blog and find our all the wonderful details about the cards!  

Congratulations to all of you.

If you are a winner please feel free to add my winner button to your blog!  You can grab the code for the button on the upper left hand side of my blog.

Be right back with the new challenge! Mary Jo