Fab recycled material cards by Bette Olson

 Bette Olson has done it again.  She has made beautiful "Thank you" cards out of things most would toss away.  Her materials for these are barely used paper placemats, pieces of left over card stock, and bits of yarn, burlap, and linen ribbon.  She added some edge punching and ink to really make these cards special.

So, what can you make out of left over bits?

"Wishing You Flowers & Sunshine by Tammy G Weir

"Wishing You Flowers & Sunshine"

by

Tammy G Weir

This card was a fun one!  I colored the image using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Ink Markers.  For the card I  used Corrugated Cardboard  (5 1/2" x 11") folded in half.  

Double - Sided Patterned Scrapbook paper

Ribbon

Simply Shapes (wooden background border)

Twine

I distressed the wooden background shape using Tim Holtz distress ink

Accented the edges of the image with Tim Holtz as well

If you would like more details about this card contact Tammy G Weir @ tammyscreativeideas@hotmail.com!

"Washi Valentine" by Tammy Maddux

 "Washi Valentine" 
by Tammy Maddux

suplies needed: *black cardstock ( 2- 8 1/2x11 sheeets) *pink cardstock * 4 or 5 different washie tapes* spellbinders dies- standard hearts and scalloped hearts * die cutting system * stick on pearls and rhinestiones * corner punch- eksuccess lots a slots * white stamp ink and a happy valentines day stamp *adhesive, scissors, and foam tape.

directions: cut one black cardstock to 4 1/2x 11 and fold in half. this is the base. then use corner punch on all four sides of front of base. cut pink cardstock to 3 3/4x 5 or to size that fits inside punches of base. * on rest of black cardstock, use washie tape in a striped pattern then cut out hearts. make a frame by using one scalloped and then a smaller standard inside scalloped. make two different sizes of frames. * on the other peice of black stamp happy valentine in white and cut using the smaller standard used in larger frame. *adhere large frame to base over the pink and adhere black heart in center of frame. use foam tape to pop up smaller heart frame and place on base under or on large heart. put on the pearls and rhinestones on lower part of base then place a pearl in small frame.  Add sentament to the inside using a white pen or typing a message. enjoy

Washi Birthday by Tammy Maddux

"Washi Birthday" by Tammy Maddux

Supplies needed:
* Two white card blanks
* Four rolls of favorite washi tape, used here are from WeRMemery, Queen & Co., and Darcie crafts
* Foil card stock
* "Happy Birthday" die from Hot Off the Press and a die cutting machine (Cuttlebug)
* one rhinestone or pearl
* scissors
* Adhesive


Instructions:
*Use one of the card blanks and start diagnaling the tape over entire surface in a repeating pattern, fold tape around edges. Then fold in half.
*Use the second card blank and fold in half and trim 1/8" off two sides (top and opening side). Then adhere inside the first card blank covering ends of tape.
*Use the foil card stock and die cut out the happy birthday. Then adhere to front.
*Place the rhinestone over the "i" in birthday.
*Write something inside and give to the birthday person.

Military Scrapbook 2-Page Layout by Tammy G Weir

Looking for military scrapbook page layout ideas, needing to create pages quickly.  

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Everything needed to complete 2 finished scrapbook pages are included in each kit!

The pages were created using Kit #14928 Marines 

1- sheet Marines -DS Journal 36923 Scrapbook Customs

by Tammy G Weir

"Victorian Winter Emily" by Tammy G Weir

Front of Card

Inside Card

Victorian Winter Emily
by Lacy Sunshine

Colored by Tammy G Weir

I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in a Secret Santa Christmas Card Greeting Exchange with some amazing and talented artist.  We were given a digital image to download and color along with the name and address of someone to send our finished Christmas Greeting Card to.  I was given the beautiful Victorian  Winter Emily digital image by Lacy Sunshine.  I wanted to share with you the card that I will be sending to surprise someone in England.   



Secret Santa Christmas Greeting
by
Celine V. , Netherlands

Front of Card

Back of Card

The above images are of the Secret Santa Christmas Card that I received from Celine V. , Netherlands.  She  did a beautiful job creating and coloring this card.  Thanks So Much Celine!!!  I love it!!!!

"Pumpkin Spice" Greeting by Tammy G Weir

Front of card

Inside of Card

Mat on front of card

Mat used inside of card


"Pumpkin Spice" Greeting

by Tammy G Weir

Coloring of the turkey image was achieved by using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Ink Markers (available for purchase @ Roseburg "Scrap"Book & Stationery)

I used Brown hues on the body
Tan hues on the feet
Reds and Tans on the beak

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Thanksgiving Fairy by Tammy Maddux

Supplies Needed: * 2-Light Salmon or coral card blanks *White cardstock *Paper pad 8x8 BoBunny Autumn Song *Stamps- Rowan Fairy by Whimsy Stamps - everyday celebrations (cl498) by Hero Arts *black ink *Die- 3 lacy labels by Hot Off The Press *Die cutting system (cuttlebug) *stickers- Fall leaves by Jolee's Boutique *paper trimmer, scissors, and adhesive * foam tape *coloring system (Spectrum Noir) and *maroon ribbon.

Directions: *Stamp fairy and happy Thanksgiving, twice on white cardstock, and color as desired. *Choose four papers from pad. Decide which papers will be frame and which will be back ground. Need two of each. *Use largest die and cut frames, then use same die and cut out both fairies (centering fairies in center of die) *Cut the other papers to 5-1/4x4, adhere ribbon around each paper and then adhere to front of card blanks. *Adhere fairies in center of each card blank and then adhere frames. *Cut happy Thanksgiving into a rectangle and mat with scrap paper, then use foam tape to pop words under the fairy frame. *Use stickers as wanted.

Thank you and happy card making

Tammy

Mouse Halloween by Tammy Maddux

Mouse Halloween

Supplies Needed: *Stamps from Stampendous (House Mouse), Studio G (Happy Halloween), and Darcie's heart & home (inside sentiment). *Pattern papers from Hot off the Press (Gypsy paper pack), card blanks (2) from Paper Accents, and white linen cardstock. *Yellow ribbon *Coloring system (Spectrum Noir) *adhesive *paper trimmer

Directions: *Stamp and color Mice *cut pattern paper to 4"x5.25" you will need 2. Then adhere to card blank front and inside. *cut and mat stamps with second card blank. *create a bow with the yellow ribbon. *adhere larger mouse stamp to front center, stamp Happy Halloween to area under large mouse, and adhere bow to upper part of card. *for inside, adhere small mouse stamp to upper left area and sentiment to lower right. and done.

stamp credits: Stampendous HMCR02 dino treats, HMCV01 monica butterfly. Darcie's heart & home JCS219.

"Autumn Greetings" Burlap Wall Hanging by Tammy G Weir

*click on image for larger view*

"Autumn Greetings" 

Burlap Wall Hanging

by

Accredited Spectrum Noir Instructor & Colorist

Tammy G Weir

Supplies:

Old Burlap Bag or Burlap Material

Lace

Orange Fabric Scraps

Artificial Fall Colored Leaves

Paper Flowers & Brads

Old Book cover

Metal Sign Holder to hold Greeting

Stamp:  Jack Sunflower - Stampendous

Spectrum Noir Alcohol Ink Markers

Saukura Glitter Gel Pen

Diamond Glaze

Color your image using desired colors.  I used the Glitter pen to highlight strands of straw.  I used Diamond Glaze to add depth and dimension to the flower and leaves, the crow,and pumpkin.  Happy Fall!!!

Accredited Spectrum Noir Instructor & Colorist

Tammy G Weir