maria's craft room

Quick and Easy Halloween Cards

Hi there!  Hope you're doing well:)  I don't know about you, but I have a heck of a time making Halloween cards.  I never just 'happen' to make one, and I'm usually not very satisfied with the ones I do manage to finish.  And so I thought I'd share these quick and easy ones.  Really...there's not much to them.  But sometimes it's important to be a card giver, not just a card maker!

 

Phew!  So glad these are finished.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Until next time...M

Supplies:  ink and cardstock by Papertrey, stamps by Inkadinkado (cat) and Unity (all others), deckle Nesties, Copics, jessejames glitter beads 

Meow

 

Hi there!  I made this for a cat lovin' friend of mine.  (Yes, I had to go out and buy the cat set as I had none *giggle*)  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Until next time...M

Stressbusters? A Contest...

Update:  Thank you to everyone who shared their favorite stressbuster :)  The randomly drawn winner of the ribbon is Chrissy L!!  I've an email on the way to you to get your mailing address.

Hello there!  How are you doing?  Miss me?  I've missed you.  I've been sleeping a lot lately...sleeping off some stress.  Heck - did you think I'd work it off by exercising??!!!?  *Gasp*  Never!  A freshly-washed quilt and a pint of swiss chocolate ice cream usually make everything all better for me :)  But there are those times when I'm tempted to reach for something a bit stronger than ice cream...hence this card!  Believe it or not I made a square card and I enjoyed it!   And check it out - I inked edges, layered, used punches, got tricky with ribbon and even added bling. 

When was the last time I did all of that on one card?  Here's a closeup to show you how I used a clear glaze pen on the eyes and glasses.  Don't look too closely at my coloring as I'm still getting the hang of blending my Copics!

Ok - it's been forever and a day since I've offered any blog candy.  And I'm in need of some stress-busting ideas...you see where I'm going with this, right?  Leave a comment on this post sharing your best stressbuster and you'll be entered to win a little bit of happiness from me:  five yards of May Arts ribbon in springy colors!  I'm smiling just looking at the pile of them.     

The drawing is open to individuals in the US and Canada and I'll randomly select the winner at 7pm EST tomorrow, 2/16/09.  (A quick contest...the best kind!)  I'll email the winner for their address and will hopefully have the package out in the mail on Tuesday afternoon :) Thanks so much for stopping by!

Until next time...M

Supplies: 

Ink:  Papertrey dark chocolate and Ranger antique linen distress ink

Cardstock:  Papertrey kraft and select white, SU cranberry crisp

Stamps:  Inkadinkado

Other:  MME paper, May Arts ribbon, SU ticket corner and slot punches, Nestie labels, Copic markers, clear glaze pen and Nicole rhinestones

Cocktails, Anyone?

 Hi there!  How are you doing this Monday morning?  We're in good spirits because we both have off from work in observance of the MLK holiday.  And yes, the Eagles lost yesterday.  But that's ok.  As a true Philly fan I expected to lose!!!  And it just means I'll enjoy our annual Super Bowl party that much more because I'll be focused solely on the guests...and maybe a few commercials.  There are usually some really cool commercials during the game:)  Today's card uses the last of my new mini Inkadinkado sets.  I had fun playing around with the colors and check it out!  I dusted off my threading water punch and some crystal stickles.  Nothing like a little bling to start the week off right!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  I'll be back tonight with a post to share a few awards some kind ladies have given me in the last few days.  I've truly met the nicest people through blogging:)

Until next time...M

Supplies:

Ink:  Papertrey dark chocolate

Cardstock:  SU cool caribbean, Papertrey select white; SEI and SU patterned papers

Stamps:  Inkadinkado

Other:  Fiskars threading water punch, May Arts ribbon, Labels One Nestabilities, crystal Stickles, Copic markers, clear glaze pen

Chocolate Is Cheaper

  Hello!  How are you doing?  Today's card is another quick one.  I finally inked up my other mini Inkadinkado sets.  How cute is this guy?!?  And I have a question for you:  both of my lightbox lights have broken/burned out.  Anyone have a favorite place to get replacement bulbs?  I've been to three local photography stores and no one has been able to help me.  Luckily I've had chocolate on hand to brighten my mood :)  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Until next time...M

Supplies:

Ink:  Papertrey dark chocolate

Cardstock:  SU cool caribbean; Papertrey white and kraft

Stamps:  Inkadinkado

Other:  Nestabilities, Copic markers, LSC ribbon, SEI button, linen thread