Just because

Hello craft friends, I love this layout; it makes for easy layers.

I started with a panel of designer paper and added a layer of black cardstock. I did the same for the other two layers.

I added twine, stamped the sentiment and layered it with black cardstock and foam tape.

Supplies: Wite and black cardstock, Designer paper - Simple Stories, GMH - Just Because, twine.

Did you know: A chicken once lived for 18 months without a head.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Mountain are calling

Hello crafty friends - I have a layered card to share today.

I started this card with a layer of designer paper that I inked the edges and layered with brown cardstock. I did the same with each of the other layers of designer paper.

I added a moose ephemera and a sentiment panel from the same paper kit. I used a sentiment strip that I layered with brown cardstock, then finished the card with brown embellishment dots.

Supplies: White and brown cardstock, Designer Paper & ephemera - Echo Park, Simon Says stamp - sentiment strip, embellishment dots.

Did you know: Wearing a tie can reduce blood flow to the brain by 7.5 per cent.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Sorry for your loss

Hello crafty friends, I started this card with a piece of matted paper, to which I added some texture and an embossing folder. I then layered it with navy cardstock and foam tape.

I added some floral pieces die-cut from navy cardstock, and I overlapped that with a piece cut from white cardstock backed with foam tape. 

I added a sentiment strip popped up with foam tape, and I finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: White and navy cardstock, Designer paper, floral die-cuts & embossing folder - unknown, gems.

Did you know: Giraffes are 30 times more likely to be struck by lightning than humans. Each year, about 0.003 lightning deaths occur per thousand giraffes due to their height.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Celebrating you

Hello crafty friends, I have a card created with Washi tape for Washi tape Wednesday.

The layout is simple. I laid down strips of washi tape, then layered the panel with white and black cardstock.

 
I added a greenery element die-cut from black and layered with foam tape.

I added a sentiment strip, layered it with cardstock, and then I finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Washi Tape - AALL Create, Simon Says Stamp - Tattered Leaves and Sentiment strip, gems.

Did you know: Your brain is constantly eating itself. This process is called phagocytosis, where cells envelop and consume smaller cells or molecules to remove them from the system.

Happy crafting,
Nina

New Home

Hello crafty friends, I used a simple layout for my card today.

I started with a piece of designer paper that I layered with black cardstock. I die-cut the cottage and tree leaving some space at the bottom to then layered the sentiment strip onto it.

I finished the card with gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper & sentiment- Paper Rose, Poppy - Buddington cottage, gems.

Did you know: Humans can't walk in a straight line without looking at something.

Happy crafting,

Nina

Joy to the World

Hello crafty friends - I am back with another card created with this adorable paper.

I used a die-cut to cut a panel, then used black and white cardstock to create a multilayer frame before adhering it to a card base.

I used a sentiment strip layered with black cardstock. I finished the card by adding small gems to the snowflakes.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - unknown, Simon Says Stamp - sentiment strips, and gems.

Did you know: The term "gnome" is believed to have originated from the Latin "gnomus," meaning earth dweller, or the Greek "gnosis," meaning knowledge of hidden treasure.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Celebration

Hello crafty friends, I had fun making this card.

I started with some collage paper and layered that onto some cardstock, I ran that through with a an embossing folder to add texture then added a layer of black cardstock.

I die cut daisies then add them as well. I layered the sentiment strip with white cardstock and foam tape. I finished the card by adding gems to the center of the daisies.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Tim Holtz - Collage paper, Etched layered daisy, embossing folder, the ton - sentiment strip, gems.

Did you know: Daisies are actually two flowers in one, with a central disc of tiny florets surrounded by petal-like ray florets.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Sweet Birthday Wishes

Hello crafty friends, I have a pretty birthday card to share today.

I started with a piece of patterned paper and layered that with black cardstock.

I layered a sentiment strip with white cardstock and foam tape. I finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Unknown, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment Strips, gems.

Did you know: Roses are related to apples, raspberries, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears and almonds.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Welcome - Baby

Hello crafty friends, I am sharing a baby card today.

I started with a piece of designer paper and added a layer of kraft cardstock, I did the same with the center and sentiment panels. I added a layer of foam tape to pop up the sentiment panel.

I finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Echo Park, gems.

Did you know: newborns have more bones than adults, can swim instinctively, and have a highly developed sense of smell. 

Trout

Hello crafty friends, I have a perfect card for someone who loves to fish.

I started the card with a piece of designer paper that I layered with black cardstock. I added a codinating piece of patterned paper that I cut in a large flag.

I added a retangle piece of another piece of patterned paper. I used a chipboard element and added some black cardstock. I used some stickers from the same paper pack then finished the card with some sequins.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Echo Park, sequins.

Did you know: Trout can rapidly change colour, getting darker when being aggressive, lighter when being submissive or in response to changing background colour.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Another Year

Hello crafty friends, its Washi tape Wednesday and I have a monochromatic card to share.

I started with a piece of cardstock that I layered with strips of washi tape, then onto a panel of black cardstock.

I die-cut some greenery from black cardstock and added a sentiment strip layered with cardstock and foam tape.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, washi tape, greenery die-cut - Unknown, gems.

Did you know: The Universe's average colour is called 'Cosmic latte'.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Summer on my mind

Hello crafty friends, I love how fun this card is.

I started with a piece of patterned paper and added a layer of black cardstock. I cut a strip from the paper for a sentiment strip along the bottom. I finished with some gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Graphic 45, gems.

Did you know:

Happy crafting,

Nina

Warm Holiday Wishes

Hello crafty friends - I am posting this card for Merry Monday.

I started with some panels of designer paper, added a layer of black cardstock to each, and added some die-cut holly pieces.

I trimmed the center sentiment panel and added some foam tape.

I cut some sentiment strips from the patterned paper and added foam tape. I finished the card with some gold sequins.

Supplies: Cream and black cardstock, Designer paper - Graphic 45, misc die-cut, sequins.

Did you know: Holly bushes with berries are female.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Hello There

Hello crafty fiends, I am playing along with Crystal's 5 days...5 cards, day 5.

I started with two pieces of patterned paper, and I added a layer of black cardstock to each of the panels.

I layered the sentiment strip with black cardstock and finished the card with black gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Simply Stated, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment strip, gems.

Did you know: Mona Lisa has her own mailbox at the Louvre because of all the love letters she receives.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Waving Hello

Hello crafty fiends, I am playing along with Crystal's 5 days...5 cards, day 4 .

I started with sections of designer paper, and I added a layer of black cardstock to each of the panels.

I layered the sentiment strip with black cardstock and finished the card with dew drops.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Simply Stated, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment strip, dew drops.

Did you know: The yellow pigment on bird feathers is UV reactive. They can absorb ultraviolet (UV) light and then re-emit it as visible light, often appearing to glow.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Butterfly birthday

Hello crafty fiends, I am playing along with Crystal's 5 days...5 cards, day 3 .

I started with pieces of designer paper, and I added a layer of black cardstock to each panel.

I layered the sentiment strip and finished the card with gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Simply Stated, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment strip, gems

Did you know: A group of butterflies is called a kaleidoscope

Happy crafting,
Nina

Sunshine

Hello crafty fiends, I am playing along with Crystal's 5 days...5 cards, day 2.

I started with pieces of designer paper, and I added a layer of black cardstock to each panel.

I layered the sentiment strip with black cardstock and finished the card with gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Unknown, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment strip, gems

Did you know: The world’s oldest dog lived to 29.5 years old. While the median age a dog reaches tends to be about 10-15 years, one Australian cattle dog, ‘Bluey’, survived to the ripe old age of 29.5.?

Happy crafting,
Nina

Beautiful as a rainbow

Hello crafty friends, it is Washi Tape Wednesday and I am playing along with Crystal's 5 days...5 cards.

This is an interesting fold. I don't often make horizontal cards, so this is perfect for shaking things up a little.

I started with cardstock panels and laid down washi tape. I added a layer of black cardstock to each panel and adhered the larger panel with foam tape.

I layered the sentiment strip and added foam tape. I finished the card with gold half pearls.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Washi tape, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment strip, pearls.

Did you know that gold is a 'noble' metal, meaning that it does not rust or lose its shine?

Happy crafting,
Nina

Make a Wish

Hello crafty friends, this card was sitting in the draft section of my blog. I think it was made in mid-2023. I am going to guess how I made it.

I started with a piece of black cardstock to which I added texture with an embossing folder. I then die-cut four rectangles of patterned paper with a postage die-cut and layered them with black and blue cardstock.

I die-cut a leafy branch from blue cardstock and popped it up with foam tape. I used a sentiment strip layered with foam tape and completed the card with some tiny gems.

Supplies: White, blue and black cardstock, Designer paper - unknown, Sim Says Stamp - Privet Branch & postage die-cut, embossing folder, gems.

Did you know: Cap'n Crunch's rank was wrong for decades - The cereal mascot wore only three bars (Navy commander) until May 2024, when it was corrected to four bars (proper Navy captain rank).

Happy crafting,

Nina

Snow much fun

Hello crafty friends & Merry Monday, it is so much fun.

I started with a panel of black cardstock and cut small panels of patterned paper to create a four-section design, leaving a small frame around each.

I cut a piece of coordinating cardstock and added a layer of black cardstock and foam tape. Then, I die-cut a snowflake from silver paper, popped it up with foam tape, and added a gem.

I used a sticker popped up with foam tape for the sentiment.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper and sticker—Simple Stories, Echo Park—Snowflake, and gem.

Did you know: Snow is not white, but rather translucent.

Happy crafting,
Nina 

Best Wishes

Hello crafty friends - I have a masculine card to share today.

I started with a piece of patterned paper and then added a layer of brown cardstock.
I added a strip of coordinating cardstock on the lower half of the panel.

I die-cut the paw with the bear and popped it up with foam tape. I added a sentiment strip and some stickers from the paper pack to the panel. I finished the card with some half pearls.

Supplies: White and brown cardstock, Designer paper-Echo Park, die cut-unknown. Simon Says Stamp—sentiment strip, half pearls.

Did you know: There are eight recognized species of bears worldwide. These include the polar bear, brown bear, American black bear, Asiatic black bear, giant panda, spectacled bear, sloth bear, and sun bear.

Happy crafting,
Nina 

A day at the beach

Hello crafty friends, this card is packed with layers.

I started with a piece of patterned paper, and I layered that with black cardstock.

I cut a square of designer paper and layered it with black cardstock and foam tape. Then, I added the postage stamps, also layered with black cardstock and foam tape.

I added a strip of shell-patterned paper down the middle. I used a sentiment panel layered with black cardstock along the bottom and added gems to finish.

Supplies: White and navy cardstock, Designer Paper - Graphic 45, gems.

Did you know: The Pope can not be an organ donor.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Beautiful Things

Hello crafty friends, I have a bright and fun card to share today.

I cut 3 pieces of patterned paper and layered them on navy cardstock, leaving a small strip of cardstock to show through with each piece.

I used a sentiment panel from the same paper pad, added navy cardstock and foam tape, and finished the card with gems.

Supplies: White and navy cardstock, Designer Paper - Graphic 45, gems.

Did you know: The human circulatory system is more than 60,000 miles long.
Happy crafting,
Nina

Hello

Hello crafty friends, I have an ink-blended card to share today.

I started with a piece of smooth white cardstock and heat embossed an image with black embossing powder.

I ink-blended the panel with some Distress inks. I layered the panel with black cardstock, added a sentiment strip popped up with foam tape, and added some gems to finish the card.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Simon Says stamp - sentiment scrip, misc - college stamp, gems.

Did you know: There were active volcanoes on the moon when dinosaurs were alive.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Much Happiness

Hello crafty friends, it is Washi Tape Wednesday.

I started with a panel of white cardstock and added strips of washi tape. I left a space for a sentiment strip that is popped up with foam tape. I then added foam tape to the panel to adhere it to the card base.

I added die-cut birds, then finished the card with gems.

Supplies: White cardstock, Washi tape, misc - bird die-cut, Simon Says Stamp - sentiment strip, gems.

Did you know: Crows hold funerals, mourning is not well understood in the animal kingdom, but growing evidence suggests that some animals grieve similarly to humans.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Lovely Birthday

Hello crafty friends - Day 5, where I am inspired by Crystal's 5 days and 5 similar cards.

I am using a paper pad with images that all have a similar look and feel. I used simple layer-outs for each.

I started this card with a panel of patterned paper and added a layer of black that is die-cut into a stitched rectangle.

I added a sentiment strip layered with black cardstock then finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper—Simple Stated, The Ton - Sentiment strip, Simon Says stamp - stitched rectangle die-cut, gems.

Did you know: Wind is actually silent, what we hear isn't the wind itself, but the sound of wind striking objects.

Happy crafting,

Nina 

Seaon's Greetings

Hello crafty friends - I think this card is adorable.
 
It is my husband's fault really, look at all the craft stuff on here he says (cough... Temu). One little look and I admit to falling down the rabbit hole.
 
I saw these papers and decided to try them. They are thin, yes, but easy to work with and oh so cute.

 
This card's layout is simple, but I felt the detailed pattern deserved to be the focal point.
 
I used a rectangle die to cut a panel, then layered it with some black cardstock. I adhered the panel to a card base. I used a sentiment strip popped up with foam tape and finished the card with small sparkly gems in the middle of the snowflakes.
 
Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - unknown, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment Strips, gems.
 
Did you know: Foxes can make over 40 different sounds.
 
Happy crafting,
Nina

Happy Birthday

Hello crafty friends - Day 4 where I am inspired by Crystal's 5 days and 5 similar cards.

I'm using a paper pack where all the images have a cohesive look and feel, so I’m keeping the layouts easy for each card.

For this one, I started with a panel of patterned paper, then added layers of white and black cardstock to create a clean, framed effect.

I finished it off with a black sentiment strip and a few gems for a bit of sparkle.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Simple Stated, The Ton - Sentiment strip,  gems.

Did you know: Koalas have human-like fingerprints - Their fingerprints are so similar to humans that they could potentially contaminate crime scene.

Happy Crafting,

Nina

Smile

Hello crafty friends - Day 3 where I am inspired by Crystal's 5 days and 5 similar cards.

I’m using a paper pack where all the images have a similar vibe, and I’m keeping each card layout super simple.

For this particular card, I began with a panel of patterned paper and layered it with a postage stamp rectangle that I die-cut.

I then added a sentiment strip, also backed with black cardstock, and finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Simple Stated, The Ton - Sentiment strip, Spellbinders - Postage die-cut, gems

Did you know: Green is the rarest main eye color - Among the four primary eye color groups (blue, brown, hazel, green), green is the least common.

Happy crafting,

Nina 

Happiest Birthday

Hello crafty friends - Day 2 where I am inspired by Crystal's 5 days and 5 similar cards.

I'm working with a paper pack where all the images share a consistent look and feel. For each card, I'm keeping the layouts clean and simple.

For this particular card, I began with a panel of patterned paper and layered it with black and white cardstock to create a multi-dimensional frame.

I then added a black sentiment strip, backed with white cardstock for contrast, and finished the card with a touch of sparkle using some gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Simple Stated, The Ton - Sentiment strip, rectangle die-cut - unknown, gems

Did you know: German chocolate cake isn't German - It's named after Sam German, an American who developed a type of chocolate for the Baker's Chocolate Company in 1852.

Happy crafting,

Nina 

Wonderful Day

Hello Crafty Friends, I was inspired by Crystal's five days and five similar cards. This is the first card.
 
I am using a paper pad where the images all have a similar look and feel. I am going to use simple layer outs for each card.

I started this card with a patterned paper panel and added a layer of black cardstock cut with a die-cut.
 
I added a sentiment strip layered with white cardstock popped up with foam tape, then finished the card with some gems.
 
Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Simple Stated, The Ton - Sentiment strip, rectangle die-cut - unknown, gems
 
Did you know: Architecture was once an Olympic sport - From 1912-1948, people submitted architectural designs to Olympic judges and won medals, though many designs were never actually built.

Happy crafting,

Nina

Father's Day

Hello crafty friends, I have not spent much time in the craft room over the past six months. So, most of the cards I am posting are not ones I made at the time of the post.

This card is for Washi Tape Wednesday. I am pretty confident that I have enough Washi Tape to last me a lifetime. I wanted the motorcycle to be the focus for this card, so it is simple.

I started with white cardstock, added lines of monochromatic washi tape, and then layered the panel with black cardstock.

I die-cut the motorcycle and popped it up with foam tape. I dusted off my stamps and ink (they were feeling abandoned) and stamped the sentiment. I popped the strip up with foam tape to complete the card.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Simon Says Stamp - Father's Day Finds, motorcycle - unknown.

Did you know: The first motorcycle was made of wood. The 1885 Daimler Reitwagen, often considered the first motorcycle, had a wooden frame and iron-banded wheels.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Deepest Sympathy

Hello crafty friends - I have a card made with shades of green to share today.

I started with a layer of patterned paper and layered it with green cardstock. I did the same with the second panel, then added foam tape to pop it up.

I stamped 'with deepest', then added the die-cut 'Sympathy' popped up with foam tape.

I die-cut a branch, adhered it with foam tape, and finished the card with gems.

Supplies: White and green cardstock, Designer Paper - unknown, Simon Says Stamp - Privet Branch, Altenew - Elegant Saying, and gems.

Did you know: Your nose and ears continue growing throughout your life.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Happy Holidays

Hello crafty friends, Merry Monday, I have a cute card to share today.

 
I don't think I will ever tire of using Penny Black Masterpiece made simple. They are so easy to use, and they make a lovely card, in my opinion.

I started with a panel of designer paper and then added a die-cut panel with decorative edges. I layered the Penny Black panel with black cardstock and added foam tape. I used a sentiment strip that is popped up with foam tape.

I have not been very diligent with making my holiday cards, I will need to step up my game if I want enough to send out for Christmas.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Memory Box, Penny Black-  Masterpiece made simple, Simon Says stamp - Sentiment Strip.

Did you know: A group of Flamingos is called a "Flamboyance.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Love you

Hello crafty friends - I have a monochrome card to share.

I love the artistic elements of this card. I started by using a panel die-cut with craft cardstock. I adhered that to a piece of red cardstock and then glued that to the card base.

I used an intricate set of circle die-cuts alternating with kraft and red cardstock. I used tape to hold each of the rings together and foam tape to pop them up.

I added a sentiment strip with a layer of foam tape, then finished the card with some Nuvo drops. 

Supplies: White, red and kraft cardstock, panel and circle element die cut - unknown, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment strip, Nuvo drops.

Did you know: A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus.

Happy Crafting,
Nina

The beach is calling

My love for Graphic 45 paper has not diminished. I started this card with a designer paper panel from a Graphic 45 paper pad, and layered that with black card stock.

I cut and used sentiment strips from the paper pad, using foam tape to adhere one of them. I finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: white and black card stock, Graphic 45 designer paper, and gems.

Did you know: Sand is usually made from Silica and Silica is actually silicon dioxide (SiO2), which is a compound that makes up most of the earth's crust. It also makes up the mineral quartz, and actually has many uses (including making ceramics, concrete and countertops).

Happy crafting,

Nina

Cherry on Top

Hello crafty friends - Happy Friday.

I started this card with a piece of designer paper and layered it with black card stock.

I did the same with a horizontal piece of coordinating pattern paper. I added some twine wrapping that three times.

I used the third piece from the paper pack to create a panel that I adhered with foam tape.

I used one of the sentiment panels from the paper pad on top of that. I fussy cut the small corner piece and popped it up with foam tape, then finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: white and black card stock, Graphic 45 designer paper, twine, and gems.

Did you know: Cherries are delicious fruits that come in various colors like red, yellow, and purple, and they belong to the rose family.

Happy Crafting,

Nina

Best Day Ever!

Hello, crafty friends, I have another simple card for Washi tape Wednesday today.

I cut a piece of patterned paper and layered it with black cardstock. 

I layered some washi tape on a piece of white cardstock, then added a second layer of black cardstock to create a mat.

I did the same with a sentiment strip. I finished the card with gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - misc, Simon Says Stamp - sentiment Strip, gems.

Did you know: German chocolate cake was invented in Texas.

Happy Crafting,
Nina

Wild Birthday

Hello, crafty friends, I am sharing a card we made with Crystal today during her tutorial. It is unclear if there is a name for this technique.

We started with paper strips to create a full 8 1/2 by 11 sheet. I then cut the paper again to create strips that included the patterns. I did not explain that well; perhaps the picture will clarify.

The result turned out pretty great, and I ended up with four panels I can turn into cards.

This is the first card I put together. I added a layer of black cardstock to the panel. I used  a tag from the same paper pack I used for the paper strips.

I added foam tape to the back and used some twine.

The sentiment is layered on a scrap from the strips and popped up with foam. I finished the card with gems.

Supplies, white, craft and black cardstock, Designer Paper and tag - Graphic 45, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment Strip, gems.

Did you know that Africa is the second-largest continent in the world.

Happy crafting,

Nina

Into the wild

Hello crafty friends, I have a masculine style card to share.

The card has lots of layers. I started with a piece of pattered paper and layered that with brown cardstock.

I layered coordinating patterned in the center  of the panel, then added a strip of black cardstock.

I layered the two sentiment panels with black cardstock, then finished the card with a sentiment strip, and half pearls. The into the wild panel is popped up with foam tape.

Supplies: White, and black cardstock, Designer paper - Echo Park, Simon Say Stamp - Sentiment strip, gems. 

Did you know: There’s enough gold inside Earth to coat the planet.

Happy crafting,

Nina

Climb

Hello crafty Friends, I have a simple layered card to share.

I started with a piece of patterned paper that I ink the edges of and layered with black cardstock.

I did the same with each of the two layers, I added foam tape to the sentiment panel as well. I did not add any embellishments as I felt it would take away from the Climb wall feel.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Echo Park.

Did you know: One of the first recorded climbs was in 1492, by Antoine de Ville, when ascending Mount Inaccessible, Mont Aiguillea 300-meter rock tower south of Grenoble, France.

Happy Crafting,
Nina