Happy Card Maker

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

The original stamp set is from "Close to My Heart" and is called "Happy Cluster" CTMH # C1471.

The body of the card is 4 1/4" X 11" and is scored at 4 1/4"and 8 1/2". This leaves a 2 1/2" flap at the bottom. The ovals were cut using a Spellbinder Large Scalloped Oval.

The background paper used is from "BoBunny" and is called "St. Nick Noel". I don't know if it's still available, but works very well with Xmas themes.

The buttons were from my button jar. You can never tell what you will find in that jar.

I guess when I send this one out, it will cost some extra postage. Oh well, you can be cheap all of the time.

If you have any question about this card, don't hesitate to ask.

Your comments are always appreciated.

Have a GREAT DAY!!!

Bob L.

Saturday, September 17, 2011


Well after about a month I'm back up and running.

I was very surprised when the company that I had been demonstrating for, "The Angel Company" for twelve (12) years closed up business without any notice. It made it pretty ruff, because I had taken a bunch of customer order, and had to return the money. I signed up with "Close to My Heart" and I am, so far very happy with them.


They have a great line of products and very low prices on thier product.


Any who, this is one of the cards that I demonstrated at my last gathering;

Wednesday, August 10,2011

Well, the weather is getting to hot to work out side, so it's time to stay in my craftroom. The temperatures have been in the high 90 degrees for the last couple of weeks. So, it's inside time for me.

The card that I have posted today is from "The Angel Company" called "Enjoy the Ride" TAC #RPH-2. It's from a series of stamps by the artist Phyllis Harris, who designs exclusively for "The Angel Company". There are five different set in the series.

Here is the card;

I colored the image with Copic markers of course. Then I stamped and cut masks for the dog and the girl. Once I had the masks inplace, I cut some Post-It sheets to give me a cloud shape. With my airbrush I airbrushed in some clouds. Next was the grass in the middle ground, using the Post-It sheets again. the last application with the airbrush, was the path way. I left the Post-Its for the middle ground in place for this.

A Martha Stewart edge punch was used to make the white border at the bottom of the background mat.A little green Stickles was added, and walla the card was finished.

Hope you enjoy the card as much as I enjoyed making it. Your comments are always appreciated.

Have a GREAT DAY!!!

Bob L.