Sunny Ride

I don't know about you, but I could use some sunshine with this dreary winter weather we've been having.   The days the sun peeks through the clouds here seem to be far apart.  I suppose it doesn't help that I spend daylight hours at work 5 days a week.  So to brighten up my day, I pulled out some yummy yellow for this sweet ride. 

The card features the "Harley Bikes" set from Bombshell Stamps and is for this month's Bombshell Sketch challenge.   Check out the sketch and some other ideas on the Bombshell Blog. 

Here's this month's Bombshell Sketch. 

Stamps: Harley Bikes (Bombshell Stamps); Teeny Tiny Wishes (Stampin' Up)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Coloring: alcohol markers (Copic)

Printed paper: Authentique

Tools: punches (Stampin' Up), ovals from Creative Memories Custom Cutting System

Accessories: ribbon (Stampin' Up), misc brads. 

Custom Envelope

The envelope punch board is all the rage these days, but I've been making custom size envelopes for ages.   The punch board makes the triangle tipped envelopes.   Here's a way to make square/rectangle flap envelopes and you can make them just about any size you'd like.

For this envelope I chose to make a large square flap "save" envelope.  It can also be used as a gift card envelope or even a gift card itself.  

First step is figuring out what size envelope I want.   So I measured a bill, added some wiggle room and decided I wanted an 3"x7" envelope.

So I drew a sketch to help show the size.   I added half an inch on each side.  The bottom flap that becomes the pocket of the envelope is roughly 2/3 the size of the envelope.   Since I'm making an envelope 3" tall, that flap is going to be 2".   Normally I'd make the fold over flap large enough for a 1/2 inch overlap, but in this case I want the fold over flap the same size as the card - that is 3".  Total size paper for my envelope is 8"x8"  

Time to score my creases.   

I scored half an inch on the two sides.   

Then I scored at 2 inches for my fold up flap that forms the pocket of my 3x7 envelope.   The envelope is 3 inches tall, so my next score line is at 5 inches (2" + 3" = 5").  The remainder of the paper is for the fold over flap.

Crease all of the score lines with a bone folder and then trim off  the sections as shown.  You'll want to leave flaps on the center segment to construct the envelope.

Add adhesive to the flap that will fold up to form the pocket.   I used a Score Tape type of adhesive that gives me a solid bond.   

Voila!  I've made an envelope just the right size to hold some money.   

Here's a quick picture of it folded closed with the large flap.  Remember I made it the same size as the envelope on purpose.   

Now to decorate the envelope.  I just wanted a motorcycle stamped on the flap.  I used Bombshell Stamps Harley Bikes.   It doesn't look like much as I first stamped it since I have such a busy background.   So time to get busy with some of my Copic markers.   And in case you're curious, the print is from 7 Gypsies. 

And the finished product.   This will be a great envelope to stash away a bit of cash for that next treat or trip that I'm saving for.   

2013 Favorites

Looking back at last year, here are some of my favorite cards.  

January - King of the Road.   

This ended up being my son's birthday card. 

http://paperchrome.blogspot.com/2013/01/birthday-king-of-road.html

March - Honey Bee Box.

http://paperchrome.blogspot.com/2013/03/honey-bee-box.html

April - Simply Irresistible Angel

http://paperchrome.blogspot.com/2013/04/simply-irresistible-angel.html

June - Roaring Birthday

http://paperchrome.blogspot.com/2013/06/roaring-birthday.html

August - Wish Big Chopper

http://paperchrome.blogspot.com/2013/08/wish-big-chopper.html

September - Silently Cute

http://paperchrome.blogspot.com/2013/09/silently-cute.html

October - Halloween Bombshell Mash-Up

http://paperchrome.blogspot.com/2013/10/halloween-bombshell-mash-up.html

November - Bombshell Mojo

http://paperchrome.blogspot.com/2013/11/bombshell-mojo.html

December - Holiday Party Bombshell

http://paperchrome.blogspot.com/2013/12/holiday-party-bombshell.html

HAPPY 2014!

Happy Bombshell New Year

Hope you have some fabulous celebrations planned to bring in the new year.    This Bombshell gal sure does.   She's ready to party Vegas Showgirl style.   The image is from Bombshell Stamps Butterfly Queen.  The card is a mash up of two challenges Retro Sketches (rs95) and ColourQ (cQc221) challenges.

The Bombshell image is stamped using Memento Ink in in Rich Cocoa and colored with Copic Markers and accented with a Sakura clear Stardust Gel pen.

Here's an angled view to see some of the dimension.   The Bombshell and the main layer of the cards is pop dotted up using SU dimensionals.

And lastly, the inside of the card.   It's simple and mimics the front of the card.

  

Santa's Harley

It's after Christmas.  Santa's made his world wide dash to deliver presents.  Now it's time for his break.   I can't think of a better way to relax than to take a spin on two wheels.  So here's one more holiday card featuring Bombshell Stamps' Vintage Motorcycle

Here's an angled shot to show some of the dimension.   There are two pop up layers.

And the inside of the card.

Supplies: 

Stamps: Bombshell Stamps' Vintage Motorcycle

Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black)

Coloring: Copic markers

Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye

Cardstock: Neenah (white), Stampin' Up (Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, and Naturals White)

Accessories: Stamin' Up ribbon

Tools: Martha Steward border punch (used on the inside)

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Merry Muscle Car Wishes

This card is also posted on Bombshell Stamps' Muse Monday post today.  I got inspiration from two challenges: Retro Sketch 94 and Dynamic Duos 83. The card features Bombshell Stamps' Speed Shop Stamp set.  The car is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copic markers. 

I wrapped pieces of ribbon onto a scrap of cardstock for the blue chevron accent.   The ribbon is from Stampin' Up in Marina Mist.  The background is embossed using Stampin' Up's Arglye embossing folder

 Printed papers are by Stampin' Up and SEI.   The cardstock is Stampin' Up Crumb Cake.  The greeting is from SU's retired Lots of Thoughts set.

 

And the inside of the card. 

  Here's the sketch and color challenge inspiration.

Holiday Party Bombshell

I haven't been posting for a few weeks as I went out for carpal tunnel surgery.  I'm still heeling, but still functioning with my right hand while coddling my left hand.   So I made a clean and simple card to keep things easier.   I really like CAS cards and often aspire to make CAS cards, but don't always achieve that aspiration.  Hopefully I did this time.    So here she is.... my Holiday Bombshell.

 

This Bombshell Angel is stamped with Rich Cocoa Memento ink and colored with Copics.   The dress is cut using my e-cutter with MTC software using the Bombshell Clothing digital die cut file. 

 

The Bombshell's Santa hat is from the Bombshell Stamps Holiday Accessory set.  It's stamped, the red is colored with Copics and the fuzzy white stuff is this great medium called Liquid Applique that puffs up when heated with a heat gun. 

 

The designer printed papers are from My Mind's Eye and Recollections.   The silver layer is Canson and the white cardstock is Neenah with a Hammermill white cardstock card base.   Some dimensional foam tape is used to pop up this gorgeous gal from the card base.   Lastly, the embossing is created using an embossing folder by Darice.   

Merry Scenic Winter Wishes

This card is for this week's Color Throwdown (CTD270) and Paper Players (PP174) challenges.  I actually stamped and colored the main image some time ago.   Since I'm recovering from carpal tunnel surgery, it prompted me to dig through my stash of predone elements and work with those.  This image was a perfect fit for both challenges.   

Here are a couple of angled shots.

and the inside of the card.

Supplies:

Stamps: winter scene (Hero Arts); background (Impression Obsession)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento); embossing ink (Versamark)

Coloring: markers (Copic); Gumball Green Marker (Stampin' Up)

Cardstock: Crumb Cake,  Gumball Green (Stampin' Up); silver (Core'dinations); silver (Canson); white (Neenah)

Ribbon: Gumball Green stitched, silver (Stampin' Up)

Tools: oval and scallopped oval punches (Stampin' Up)

Other: silver embossing powder