Nina B Spring Printable Postcards

Happy Sunday!

It has been awhile since I posted, but have created quite a few cards so far in 2018.  So I have a few upcoming posts scheduled.   

I printed out some of Nina B's Spring postcards late last year, with the intention of making some cards over the Christmas break.  I didn't get to it during my time off, but in January I was able to get some cards made using these printables.  I added some stitching and lace to make these cards.

It is always nice to have some cards on hand when you hear of someone having surgery, going through a loss or needing encouragement.  There are also a couple birthday postcards in the Spring set. 

Unfortunately, these print files are not available on etsy anymore, NinaBPrintables may be available by request.  You can see Nina's latest creations on Facebook.  I think her art is a wonderful inspiration.

Here are 2 using the 'Praying for You' postcard... 

I also made a couple using the 2 Happy Birthday postcards. 

Lastly, I've used this post card before and I just love it.  

Makes a great card of encouragement for anyone.

 Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings to you,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #320

We have a new sketch challenge at Sketch Saturday!  Our sponsor this week is Sir Stampalot.  

The prize is a fabulous collection of goodies from the Up, Up and Away Collection from Kaisercraft generously donated by Sir Stampalot. 

The prize consists of 10 sheets of 12 x 12 patterned papers, a pack of coloured rub ons, a pack of black and white rub ons, a stamp set and a die cut elements sheet. Fabulous prize, right?!

Here is Sketch #320, designed by Vannessa...

My Interpretation: 

I used a set from Fun Stampers Journey called Rose Garden.  The sentiment is from a Nina B set.

Supplies --
Stamps: Fun Stampers Journey 'Rose Garden'
Ink: Memento Black
Patterned paper: MME Vintage Bliss
Cardstock: PTI Ripe Avocado, Bazzill Pinecone
Copic Colors: RV21, RV23, RV25, YG93, YG95, YG97

You can see all the DT inspiration and enter our challenge HERE.  Hope you will join us this week.

Challenges:

Docerela Creations - Anything Goes (must stamp)

Stemplesonnen Challenges: Anything Goes (stamp focal point)

Sister Act Card Challenge: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #309

Happy Saturday!

We have a new sketch challenge today at Sketch Saturday.  Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp with a generous $25 gift certificate going to the lucky winner of the sketch challenge. 

Here is this week's sketch #309 and I designed the sketch this week.  I was thinking May flowers and a specific flowerbox die I had not used yet when designing it.  Simon Says Stamp carries the die too!

Here is my card:

 

I used a set by Nina B "Stitched Flowers".  The flowerbox die is from Poppy Stamps.  I paperpieced the flowers and leaves, then added buttons to the centers.

Supplies -- 

Stamp: Nina B Stitched Flowers

Patterned Papers: Lilybee Designs Double Dutch

Cardstock: PTI Kraft and Chartreuse 

Dies: Poppy Stamps Small Flower Box and Lil Inkers Designs Stitched frame

Buttons: PTI Summer Sunset, Blueberry Pie, Pure Poppy and Linen

Button twine

You can see all the DT inspiration and enter the sketch challenge HERE.

Challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - Flowers

Little Miss Muffet - Button Bonaza

Crafty Little Fairies - In the garden

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #308

Happy 1st Saturday in May!

It is Jen's DT week at Sketch Saturday so we have a new sketch challenge and a great sponsor too. This week the sponsor is Clearly Whimsy from Whimsy Stamps with a $15 gift certificate this week. 

Here is Jen's Sketch #308:

My Interpretation:

I needed an anniversary card for today.  Some friends from church are celebrating 25 years by renewing their vows this afternoon.  This turned out to be a quick card and I think it turned out to be quite elegant too.

Supplies --

Stamp: Sentiment by Nina B

Ink: PTI Enchanted Evening

Patterned paper: My Mind's Eye 'Come Away with Me'

Cardstock: PTI Kraft and Enchanted Evening

Sewing machine with cream thread

Die: Lil' Inkers Stitched Hearts

You can see all the DT creations and enter the sketch challenge HERE!

Challenges:
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes
Sister Act Challenge - Anything Goes
The East Wind - Dies cuts or punches
4 Crafty Girls - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings, 
Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #300!

We are celebrating Sketch Saturday's 300th sketch challenge this week.  Simon Says Stamp! is back as our challenge sponsor with a $25 gift certificate going to the challenge winner. 

 

This week's sketch is a replay of Sketch #1 created by Jo Edwards the founder of Sketch Saturday.

 For today's card I used a set by Nina B, Wild Flowers.

 Close Up

Supplies --
Stamp: Nina B Wild Flowers
Patterned Papers: My Mind's Eye Mabel
Cardstock: PTI Terracotta Tile, Bazzill Pinecone
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Copic Colors: Y32, Y35, Y38, YR12, YR15, YR18, YG61, YG63, BG10, BG11, BG15
Brown Twine

The Sketch Saturday Design Team is having a BLOG HOP this week to celebrate Sketch #300.  There is blog candy hidden along the way...stamps, paper pads, embellishments, gift certicicates - lots of fun stuff.  Just comment at each stop on the hop to maximize your chances to win.  The blog hop winners will be announced Saturday, March 15th at 1:20 am (CT-US).

Enter the sketch challenge HERE!  Challenge ends 1 pm Friday, March 14th, winner announced 1:30 am (CT-US) Saturday, March 15th.

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,
Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #266

We have a new challenge at Sketch Saturday.  It is also the 1st Saturday in the month, so that means the challenge is hosted by a DT member...it is Alex's week.

  

Alex organized a fabulous sponsor this week:

 Our prize this week is a $5 Sassy Cheryl gift coupon.

Alex also created the sketch for this week.  Here is Sketch #266:

We were given an Sassy Cheryl image to work with too.  I chose Quiet Inspiration.  Isn't she the sweetest.  She looks just like my friends little girl, so this will be her birthday card this year.  I found the most perfect patterned paper - My Mind's Eye "Sweet Girl".     

 

Supplies Card 1 --
Image: Sassy Cheryl's Stamp "Quiet Inspiration"
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye "Sweet Girl"
Cardstock: PTI Sweet Blush, Limeade Ice
Sewing machine with white thread
Punches: 1" circle and flower
Die cut: PTI medium scallop
Copic Colors: E00, E11, E13, E21, R02, RV10, RV21, RV23, RV25, RV29, YG01, YG21, G40, BG000, BG10, BG53, YR21, YR23, YR24, YR61, YR65, 0 

I made a second card using the sketch, a baby card for a couple at church.  I used a variety of products on this one.  One of the best things about this design team - using all the things that have been sitting around awhile.

It is kind of a fussy card...only took me a couple days to make it - LOL.  I kept changing directions with it.  The image is a Nina B set "Sending you Sunshine" available at The Crafts Meow. 

I ended up stamping the image on some A|Muse cloud paper.  I used 2 A|Muse dies, the grass and pinking border.  I have 3 layers of grass.  I colored, cut and pieced all the colored elements.

The stripe paper and paper used for the grass is MRO Mia's Cottage - a paper I've been hoarding.  I cut what I thought was my last full sheet of the stripe paper to make this card.  Believe me I paused a moment before I did it...but cut it.  Then last weekend, while cleaning the craftroom {which is a bedroom} so guests could stay, I discovered 25 full unopened packs of Mia's Cottage.  I guess there is no reason not to use the paper now!  The things you find when you clean - LOL! 

Supplies Card 2 --

Stamp:  Nina B "Sending you Sunshine" available at The Crafts Meow

Patterned Cardstock: Mabelle RO Mia's Cottage and ribbon (TAC)

Ink: Memento Black

Cardstock:  Bazzill Ocean Blue, Berry Sensation, Tangelo Blast

Dies: A|Muse Grass and pinking borders

Copic Colors: E33, E35, E37, E29, YG11, YG13, YG25, YG91, YG93, RV12, RV14, RV09, Y13, Y17, YR61, YR65, B41, B45.

You can see all the design teams creations HERE.  Sketch Saturday Challenges are open to all image the only rule is to use the sketch.  The prize this week is $5 gift coupon to Sassy Cheryl's  Stamps.   

Challenges:

Creative Craft Challenges2 - Stitch in time (real or Faux)
Ladybug Crafts - Birthday
Paperminutes - die cuts
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons - Make it Girly
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Babies
Creative Moments - Flowers
Divas By Design - Cute
Lady Anne's Challenge - Use Stamp

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #264

Today, we have a new Sketch Challenge at Sketch Saturday and it's Jen's birthday too! 

 

Happy Birthday Jen!  

Jen designs the majority of the sketches for the blog, so this week's challenge is to use your favorite of Jen's sketches #216 - 263.  You can see a lot of the sketches HERE - note that Jen's sketches are unlabeled.

 

The sponsor this week is Loves Rubber Stamps and prize is a $10 store voucher.

I chose Sketch #255:

The image I used today is a Nina B stamp, Chalkboard Birthday, available at The Craft's Meow.  I had to get it because I've been seeing this chalkboard technique everywhere!    

First, I used Palette New Canvas ink and a sponge to create the used chalkboard look and heat set it.  Then, I stamped the Birthday sentiment with VersaMark ink added white embossing powder and heat embossed.  I ran the New Canvas ink pad along the edge of the image. 

Supplies --
Image: Nina B "Chalkboard Birthday"
Patterned Paper: Pebbles Walnut Grove
Cardstock: PTI True Black, Kraft and Pure Poppy
Ink: VersaMark, Palette New Canvas
White embossing powder
White eyelets
Cuttlebug embossing folder Distress Stripe

Sketch Saturday Challenges are open to all images and products, the only rule is to use the sketch.  This week, Challenge #264, YOU pick your favorite sketch from Jen's past designs!  Hope you will join us!

You can see all the DT's creations and enter the challenge HERE.

Challenges:
Lady Anne's Challenge - Use a Stamp
Word Art Wednesday - Uplifting sentiment
Technique Time Tuesday - Faux Chalkboard
Card Mania - Use Kraft paper
Creative Stamp Friends - Birthday
Cupcake Craft Challenges - Sentiment as focus
Fairy Tale Challenge - Happy Birthday
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Stampin' For the Weekend - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...
Blessings,
Deb

Nina B - Chalkboard Birthday

Hi All,

I have a birthday card today.  I'm using a Nina B set "Chalkboard Birthday"  which is available through The Craft's Meow.  

This is a really simple card.  I stamped the sentiment with PTI Vintage Cream ink, a pigment ink.  A great ink, it looks chalky and you can see I smeared it a bit, but I think that is OK considering I was going for a chalkboard look.

The patterned paper is from Pebbles "Walnut Grove".  Love the banner pattern.  Cardstock is PTI True Black, Kraft and Pure Poppy.  The Pure Poppy panel is popped and so is the chalkboard sentiment.  I added a twill loop accent to finish the card.

I made this card with several people in mind, a couple teachers and one childhood friend whom I played "school" with all the time. We had a black slate chalkboard in the basement.  A fun childhood memory. :)

Happy Birthday Debbie!  Your card is in the mail. :D

Challenges:
Make it Monday - Anything Goes 
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
CAS-ual Fridays - CAS and banners/flags
Fairy tale Challenge - Pennants 

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb  

Catered Crop Top 12 Challenge

 

Hello All,

I ran across a challenge today at Catered Crop - the challenge is to pick your top 12 creations for 2012.  

I had wanted to do this at the beginning of the year, several of the blogs I follow did something like this at the end of the December or on January 1st.  Some chose cards they made themselves, other blogs chose cards made by other cardmakers in the past year - both fabulous ideas.  I felt like I missed my opportunity though - until I ran across this challenge.  I guess it's not too late.

Anyway, the challenge is to choose your top 12 cards from 2012 so here goes...

 January 2012 - Mischelle Smith Designs "Cheer Up"

 Mixed coloring method - colored with Copics, 

blue chalk background, sponged ink distressing

February 2012 - Mischelle Smith Designs "Must Be Love"

 My sweet husband's 2012 Valentine

 

March 2012 - Little Miss Muffet "Agent Cupcake Descending"

 My debut card for Little Miss Muffet, still love the twine rope.

 April 2012 - TAC "New Creation"

 Lots of stitching and layering

May 2012 - TAC "America I Love"

Love the mix of dry embossing on this one, then inked over it.

June 2012 - TAC "Liberty and Ancient Map"

I had these stamps for over 8 years 

and finally used the background in 2012! 

 Homebound Card Ministry 

A great technique I saw on a blog - 

a printed picture on canvas textured cardstock.  

My roses were beautiful in 2012.

 July 2012 - Raisin Boat "Lawn King"

Fun with a grass die cut

 August 2012 - Nina B "Stitched Flowers"

One of my favorite techniques - Paper Piecing

 September 2012 - Mabelle RO "Sweet as Pie"

Clean and Simple

 

 October 2012 - Mabelle RO "Blessed Harvest"

This card just fell together, 

practically by itself, when I saw the sketch.    

November 2012 - Die-Namics Sunflower

These dies are so cool!

December 2012 - Little Miss Muffet "Gavin in Winter"

 Great sketch with skewed elements, 

which pushed me away of my norm (straight lines).

I tried to pick my favorite card from each month - it was really hard to narrow it down.  In the end, I chose creations that had a neat technique, I tried something new or there was something clever about them.   I ended up with 13 - oops.

I would love to see your top cards from 2012.  You have until February 2nd to get a blog post or a picture gallery together.  See the details HERE - there's loads of inspiration for 2013 all in one place! 

Thanks for stopping by...

Hope you are inspired!

Blessings,

Deb