Caardvarks

Birthday Wishes + Crate Paper Contest!

Posted by Sarah Martina on Jul 27, 2010 in Caardvarks, CHA | 13 comments

Hey y’all!

I just wanted to share a card I made using some goodies from Crate Paper‘s newly released Restoration collection. Can’t really describe this line with many more words than, “I’m in love!” It’s fun, it’s shabby, it’s quirky, it’s bold, it’s vintage…. I adore it all! You can see all of the details of the collection over at the Crate Paper blog (linked below). Everything on my card is from that collection other than the trims (from my stash) and the stamps, which are from Waltzingmouse stamps. I was inspired to make this a birthday card because of the current challenge going on over at Caardvarks. Be sure and check out the challenge in the link below!

Before I share the close-ups of my card, I have to let you know about a fun little contest going on with Crate Paper at CHA. The CP booth is set up and in full effect, so if you’re headed to the show, be sure to stop by and say hi to Steven & Lisa. They’re booth #1243. Here are the contest details straight from the CP blog:

ATTN: Designers attending CHA

We are excited to offer a CHA contest for all designers attending CHA this Summer. We give out 3 x 3 paper swatches at the show to all our retailers, but want to offer it to designers as well. Once you receive your paper you have until Aug 5th to send us a layout or project using the little swatches. The winner of our Swatch Contest will receive a collection kit of their choice. Come by early for your swatches, we have limited amounts.

Good Luck, see you in Chicago.

Sounds fun, right? Well… I have to run, so I’ll leave you with some close-ups of my card. Chat at y’all later!

The LINKS:

The CLOSE-UPS:

*Thanks again!*

Hello – Caardvarks June Challenge

Posted by Sarah Martina on Jun 7, 2010 in Caardvarks, October Afternoon, Papertrey Ink | 8 comments

Hey y’all! Happy Monday!

Today I’m sharing a card I made for the Caardvarks June Card Challenge. I stepped away from my comfort zone and decided not to pick up my cream card stock when creating the base of my card…and I’m glad I didn’t! These colors are so spunky and fun!

I also used a snippet of some great, new fabric tape from Love My Tapes down in the corner there. There are so many gorgeous new styles in stock, so be sure to stop by the store to have a look.

Lastly… I thought I’d mention that today’s the first day of Gallery Idol – Top 20. The Top 20 submissions will be revealed at the Paper Crafts Contest Page, where you will be able to register and vote for your fave. The big reveal is today at 1:00 p.m. CST. Be sure to take a minute to go by and see what everyone has created, and enter your vote for your fave!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, y’all!

REMINDERS:

- There’s still time to enter to win some blog candy here!
- If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to my blog by email here, or by reader here.
- You can check out my Etsy Shop here!

The LINKS:

- Caardvarks June Card Challenge
- Love My Tapes store
- Gallery Idol: Paper Crafts Contest Page

The DEETS:

- Card Stock: Bazill
- Patterned Paper: Bitty Box Basics: Summer Sunrise (PTI), Tag (October Afternoon)
- Stamps: Fillable Frames #1 (PTI)
- Ink: Tea Dye (Ranger)
- Embellies: Doily (Nice Package), Fabric flower (Little Yellow Bicycle), Jewel (Prima), Twine (Maya Road), Fabric Tape (Love My Tapes)
- Tools: Swiss Dots embossing folder (Cuttlebug by Provocraft), Fillable Frames #1 Die (PTI)

The CLOSE-UPS:

*Thanks again!*

Caardvarks + Hero Arts

Posted by Sarah Martina on Apr 28, 2010 in Caardvarks, Hero Arts, Webster's Pages | 24 comments

Hey friends!

Today’s card is one that I made for the current Caardvarks challenge, which is to make a monochromatic card. I pulled out some of my favorite Hero Arts stamps and paired them with my favorite trim from Webster’s. I left my card without a sentiment because I felt the card was complete just the way it was.

I heat embossed the background and large butterflies. The smaller butterflies are glittered with my most favorite glitter ever (of which I have a lifetime supply, thanks to a very special friend). Lastly, I added pearls to top it all off.

Before I go… I received this award from Carly, a dear friend and amazing card designer… Thanks Carly! *muah!*

And with this award I’m supposed to share 10 random facts about me…. (I’m not that interesting, so no pressure to read here…lol!)

I’m half German.
I’m addicted to Dr. Pepper.
I extremely irritated by bad drivers.
I’ve never gone to the movies alone, and don’t really want to.
I cry at the diamond commercials. Not exaggerating.
I really, really like to eat good food.
I love traveling, especially with my Dad.
I would love to have 2 more kids.
I wish we lived in Chicago.
I am a football fanatic.

And here are 10 bloggers I’m forwarding this award to:

Well, I’m off for now… Thanks so much for popping by!

*Hugs & Love!*

The LINKS:

Caardvarks Blog

The DEETS:

Card Stock: Spring Moss (PTI)
Stamps: Lace Background & Heart Winged Butterfly (Hero Arts)
Ink: VersaMark
Embellishments: Bloomers trim (Webster’s Pages), Spring Moss twill (PTI), Pearls (Recollections), Coarse glitter (Martha Stewart)
Tools: Heating tool (The Paper Studio), Clear embossing powder (Ranger), Butterfly punch (Martha Stewart)