Michael Strong Pink Challenge - Japanese Kimono Card

Here's a new card I created using vivid, optimistic colors - mainly shades of pink, as required by the October challenge at enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group .

I gave it to a friend as her birthday card. 

Ingredients:

Shocking pink spotted CS for the card's basis
Striped patterned paper

Shocking pink spotted CS

A recycled piece of a cereals package

Martha Stewart Large Punch around the Page - Double Arches set

Michael's Strong's Cloisonné Kimono stamp

Embossing ink

Gold EP

ProMarkers - I used shades of pink

3D foam tape

Clear and pink bling

I layered the patterned paper, and then I used the shocking pink spotted CS,

its corners punched using Martha Stewart Large Punch around the Page - Double Arches set (I used only the corner punch here).

I stamped Michael Strong's Cloisonné Kimono on a piece of cereals package (I say: reuse and recycle whenever possible!)

I heat embossed the stamped image with gold EP.

Then I carefully cut the Kimono using TH scissors. I didn't use Michael Strong's die cutters here because the cereals package was very thick.

I colored the Kimono using ProMarkers and glued it 3D for extra dimension.

I added several clear and pink blings to add some glam.

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Halloween Chaos Tags Swap - Tag #2

This is my 2nd tag, created for the ATT Halloween Chaos Tags Swap (group 5).

It's 1 out of 11 Halloween tags created by different ATTers, all beautiful and very creative.

The tags will decorate a 12X12 black canvas, with magnificent topper and charms, created by Stacy Cook, the swap's hostess.

In this tag you can see many typical Halloween themes: a witch cooking a rats soup and a witch flying over a pumpkin, bats, spiders and their webs, a skull with shiny eyes and a cute ghost.

A lower view shows the 3D elements, for extra dimension.

They seem spooky to me, all matching the Halloween colors.

I wish you all a Happy Halloween!

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Gold And Glitter Mingle Cards Swap

These are the cards I created for the Michael Strong Gold And Glitter Mingle Cards Swap, which took place at the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group.

I made 2 very similar cards for 2 group members, one was sent to Australia and the other to the US.

I chose contrasting colors - black and gold, and the Gecko which is a symbol of good luck.

Supplies used:
Cream CS for the card's basis
Textured patterned paper - Making Memories - Metallique Floral Brocade Varn
Black CS
Shiny gold paper
Martha Stewart Deep Edger Punch - Garden Trellis
EK Success Corner Adorner
Michael Strong stamp - Gecko (large)
Embossing ink
Gold EP
Ranger's Stickles - green

Double-sided foam tape

Green envelopes

I chose a matt gold patterned paper which has a lovely texture to it, as if it's been embossed all over.
I punched both the black CS and the shiny gold paper, using Martha Stewart Deep Edger Punch - Garden Trellis.
I rounded the corners of another piece of the shiny gold paper and layered all the papers onto the crad's basis.
Then I stamped Michael Strong's Gecko on black CS, using embossing ink.
I heat embossed it with gold embossing powder and cut it with scissors.
The Gecko was glued 3D for extra dimension.
I decorated a bit here and there with some green stickles for glitter and glam.

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Black, White and Grey Fish Card

Here's my Black, White and Grey Fish Card, which was my entry to May's challenge of the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group.
Supplies used:
Black leather textured CS for the card's basis
Dark grey leather textured CS
White CS
Silver CS
Patterned paper - Michael Strong's printed black and white panel
DOUBLE ARCHES Martha Stewart LARGE Punch Around Combo
Michael Strong Cloisonné Fish stamp
Embossing ink
White EP
White half pearls with sticky back

The challenge included using this Grey panel by Michael Strong:

And yes, my card was chosen by Mike as one of the winners, so I got his new Hexagon stamp as a prize. It's beautiful… I can't wait to try it.

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Home Sweet Home Card

Here is my 5th card for this week as Card Captain of the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group
I decided to use the new adorable Little Houses Set - are these stamps stunning or what?
I can already think of so many ways to use them... they are a must have!
I created this card to celebrate a newly renovated house.
The colors I chose are vivid, and there's quite a lot of coloring which is fun, as there are so many creative options.
I chose the background paper with the musical notes because the people in this house love music.
I wish their home will always be filled with music and laughter!

Supplies used:
Cream textured CS for the card's basisTurquoise CS
Crafty Individuals patterned paper - Background Papers (Book 1)
Cream CS
White recycled CS (from a tea pack)
Spellbinders Shapeabilities Dies - Fancy Tags
Martha Stewart's Gothic Arches edge punch
VersaFine ink - Onyx Black
Michael Strong's Little Houses Set - Cottage
Michael Strong's Mini Cloisonné Wings Stamp Set - Hummingbird (small)
Embossing ink
Michael Strong's Midnight black EP
ProMarkers
Tiny clear bling
Double sided foam tape

First I stamped Michael Strong's Cottage stamp from the Little Houses Set on cream CS, using VersaFine ink - Onyx Black.
I colored the stamped image using several colors of ProMarkers.
Then I stamped Michael Strong's Cloisonné small Hummingbird on a piece of recycled CS using Embossing ink.
I heat embossed it using Michael Strong's Midnight black EP.
I cut the small Hummingbird using scissors.
I cut and layered the background papers and added the punched fence.
The printed sentiment and stamped images were all glued 3D for extra dimension.
Finally, I added a tiny clear bling for the Hummingbird's eye.
Now take a look at the close-up to see the detailed coloring.
Can you notice the cute kitten at the window? I colored him blond with blue eyes (lol)
I just love how versatile this stamp is - it can be colored in so many ways, and it can be combined with other stamps such as the Hummingbird in flight.
Endless possibilities!

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Angels Christmas Card

Here is my 5th card for this week as Card Captain of the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group.
It's a Christmas card with a romantic background.

Supplies used:
Cream CS for the card's basis
Turquoise CS
Background patterned paper - Christmas book by Crafty Individuals
Shiny gold paper
Michael Strong's Cloisonné Christmas Tree Set of 3 (small and medium)
Embossing ink
Black EP
TH scissors
Martha Stewart's Gothic Arches edge punch
1" Snowflake punch
White and red half pearls with sticky back
Double sided foam tape

I punched the turquoise CS and layered the papers.
I stamped Michael Strong's Cloisonné Christmas Tree small and medium stamps on turquoise CS, heat embossed it with black EP and cut it carefully using TH scissors.
Both trees were glued 3D for extra dimension.
I added shiny gold snowflakes and several the colorful checkered ribbon, and also several white and red half pearls for extra glam.
BTW the musical notes sheet was only used as a background paper for taking photos.

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Tree and Reindeer Christmas Card

This Christmas card was made by a special request to be sent to an Irish lady.

Ingredients:

Light green canvas textured CS for the card's basis
Background patterned paper - Christmas book by Crafty Individuals
Red leather textured CS (the tree)
Forest green CS (the reindeer)

Off white CS (the standing reindeer)
Shiny gold paper
Red envelope
Sizzix Bigz Die - Reindeer by Tim Holtz
Michael Strong's Cloisonné Christmas Tree Die Cutter (large)
1" snowflake punch
Iron Gate Edger Punch by Martha Stewart
Tiny clear bling (for the reindeer's eye)
White and red half pearls (with sticky back)

Gold Gel pen

I cut and punched the papers and layered the images on top of them.
Both the tree and the reindeer were glued 3D for extra dimension.
I added half pearls and a bling for some Christmas glam.

I added one more reindeer inside the card, with a golden eye.

Merry Christmas to you and to your loved ones!
I hope your holiday is filled with laughter and joy, and I wish you a year of light and love!
Dorly

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Japanese Thank You Card

Here's a card I created for the Michael Strong's Yahoo group November challenge - an oblong Thank You card.

Supplies used:
Red leather textured CS for the card's basis

Japanese patterned paper
Cream CS

Pergamano Parchment (Vellum) paper
Michael's Strong's Cloisonné Dragonfly stamp (large)

Embossing ink

Hematite EP

Martha Stewart Edge Punch - Hydrangeas
Brown ink
Gold rub-on

Clear round blings and dark red square blings

I wanted to give this card a classical look, so I used a calm color combo, and made the dragonfly fly by lifting its wings in the air.
The only thing which keeps it from flying away is the weight of the blings on its wings… very light, very transparent.

Take a look at the Dragonfly's close-up.
Can you actually see the Dragonfly in flight?

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Japanese Kimono Card #1

Here's a new card I created using vivid, happy colors.

Ingredients:
White CS for the card's basis
Red leather textured CSDovercraft patterned paper (Eastern Promise)
A recycled piece of a cereals package
Martha Stewart Large Punch around the Page - Double Arches set
Michael's Strong's Cloisonné Kimono stamp
Embossing ink
Gold EP
ProMarkers - I used Poppy, Vanilla and Cocoa
3D foam tape
Clear and red blings

I used the patterned paper, its corners punched using Martha Stewart Large Punch around the Page - Double Arches set (I used only the corner punch here).
I stamped Michael Strong's Cloisonné Kimono on a piece of cereals package (I say: reuse and recycle whenever possible!)
I heat embossed the stamped image with gold EP.
Then I carefully cut the Kimono using TH scissors. I didn't use Michael Strong's die cutters here because the cereals package was very thick.
I colored the Kimono using ProMarkers and glued it 3D for extra dimension.
I added several clear and red blings to add some glam.

Take a look at the Kimono's close-up.
Now you see why this is my Japanese Kimono Card #1 - there will definitely be more of them.

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Congrats From The Heart Card

This is the 3rd card I made this week as Card Captain of the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group.
It has a simple and loving message - Congrats From The Heart.



Ingredients:
Leather textured cream CS for the card's basis
Patterned paper from my stash
White CS
Martha Stewart Large Punch around the Page - Double Arches set
Michael Strong's Cloisonné Heart stamp (large)
Embossing Ink
Gold EP
ProMarkers - I used Pastel Pink, Shale, Magenta and Cocoa
3D foam tape
A gold Congratulations rubon
Light rose blings in several sizes



I cut the patterned paper and punched its border using Martha Stewart Large Punch around the Page - Double Arches set (I used only the border punch here).
I stamped Michael Strong's Cloisonné Heart on white CS, heat embossed it with gold EP and colored it with ProMarkers.
I attached the stamped and colored white CS using 3D foam tape for extra dimension.
I added the gold Congratulations rubon.
I also added a few light rose blings in several sizes for extra glam.



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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Branches Arrangement Card

Here's the 5th card I made for this week as Card Captain of the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group.
I made this Branches Arrangement card, a simple yet elegant card which fits any occasion.

Ingredients:
Cream CS for the card's basis
Beige paper
Chocolate brown CS
Dark gold and burgundy canvas textured CS
Martha Stewart's Gothic Arches edger punch
Michael Strong's Cloisonné Pot stamp (large)
Gold EP
Stazon ink – Timber Brown
Forest green and olive green half pearls in various sizes

I punched the beige paper using Martha Stewart's Gothic Arches edger punch, and distressed its edges a little with Stazon ink to give it a dark, contrasting frame.
I stamped Michael Strong's Cloisonné Pot on chocolate brown CS, heat embossed it with gold EP and cut it out using TH scissors, then I cut it into 2 separate parts to create 2 low containers.
I trimmed the dark gold and burgundy canvas textured CS into very thin stripes, and glued them on the back side of the containers.
The containers were glued 3D for extra dimension.
I also attached forest green and olive green half pearls in various sizes.

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Transparent Flowers Card

Here's the 3rd card I made for this week as Card Captain of the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group.

Ingredients:
Cream leather textured CS for the card's basis
Black canvas textured CS
Martha Stewart's Quilted edger punch
CI patterned paper
Michael Strong's Cloisonné Flower stamp (small)
Transparency sheet
Stazon ink
Velvet covered brads

I punched the black canvas textured CS using the Quilted Martha Stewart Punch Around The Page Edger (I used only the border punch).
I punched circles in 2 sizes out of the cream leather textured CS and the black canvas textured CS.
I stamped Michael Strong's Cloisonné Flower stamp on a transparency sheet with Stazon ink: Teal Blue, Royal Purple and Blazing Red.
I cut each flower and attached it asymmetrically to the CS circles with velvet covered brads, each brad in the color different than the flower's.
The circles with the flowers were glued 3D for extra dimension.
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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Spring Card

Here's the 2nd card I made for this week as Card Captain of the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group.

Ingredients:
Cream CS for the card's basis
Turquoise CS, punched using Martha Stewart's Garden Trellis deep edge punch
Basic Grey patterned paper - Pheobe
Michael Strong's Cloisonné Butterfly stamp (large)
Michael Strong's Cloisonné Flower stamp (large)
Black Stazon ink
Clear and red blings

I used Michael Strong's Cloisonné Butterfly stamp and Cloisonné Flower stamp, stamped each one of them with Black Stazon ink. The flower and the butterfly were hand-cut with TH scissors and glued 3D for extra dimension.

I added red and clear blings all over.

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Love Birds Card

Here's a new card I made for this week as Card Captain of the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group.

Ingredients:
Cream CS for the card's basis
Shiny light bronze paper, punched using Martha Stewart's Birds on a Wire edger punch
Recycled cream mulberry paper with gentle embroidery on it
Michael Strong's Cloisonné Heart Stamp (large)
Michael Strong's Punch & Spell Alphabet Stamp Set
Gold EP
ProMarkers
Oval Large Nesting Paper Punch 1.5 x 0.75 inch by EK Success
Light turquoise half pearls

The heart
I stamped Michael Strong's Cloisonné Heart on white CS, heat embossed it with gold EP and cut it out using TH scissors.
Then I colored it with ProMarkers: I used Bright Green, Pastel Blue and Vanilla.
The heart was glued 3D with foam tape for extra dimension.

The word LOVE
I stamped the letters L O V E from Michael Strong's Punch & Spell Alphabet Stamp Set on white CS, heat embossed them with gold EP and then punched each letter out using the Oval Large Nesting Paper Punch 1.5 x 0.75 inch by EK Success.
Then I colored the letters with ProMarkers: I used Mint Green and Vanilla.
Each letter was separately glued 3D with foam tape for extra dimension.

I also added a few light turquoise half pearls for some glam.
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I'll give you all the details soon, so stay tuned… In the meantime, you'd probably like to become followers of my blog and to leave comments, so you can have a chance to win the Giveaway.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Oriental Fans On Painted Background Card

I'm Card Captain of the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group for this week, so for 5 days I'll be showing you several works using Michael Strong's stamps.

I hope you'll find them inspiring.
Today's card #5 is a card with a hand painted background, using yesterday's scraps of background paper.
For the technique please look at Michael Strong's tutorial.
Ingredients:
Red leather textured CS for the card's basis and for stamping
Silver CS
Black canvas textured CS
Aqua paper
Black canvas textured CS for the painted background
Acrylic paint - I used white, red, light blue and silver
Brushes, 2 sizes
Michael Strong's Cloisonné Fan Stamp (small)
Black Stazon ink
Martha Stewart Quilted Edge Punch
Clear blings

I stamped Michael Strong's Cloisonné Fan with black Stazon ink on red leather textured CS and cut it out using TH scissors.
I cut squares of the painted background paper and glued them on the aqua paper, adding the stamped fans on top of them.
I punched black canvas textured CS using Martha Stewart Quilted Edge Punch on both sides of the CS.
I layered all the CS and papers one on top of the other, and added clear blings for some glam.

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Oriental Fan Card

I'm Card Captain of the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group for this week, so for 5 days I'll be showing you several works using Michael Strong's stamps.
I hope you'll find them inspiring.
Today's card #2 is an Oriental Fan card, made for overseas friends.
Trying to be efficient, I made 2 similar cards with the same composition but in different colors.

Ingredients:
Black canvas textured CS for the card's basis
Pink and turquoise CS, in 2 color shades
Dovercraft Eastern Promise patterned paper
Michael Strong's Cloisonné Fan Stamp
Hematite EP
ProMarkers
Brown pen
Chocolate Brown ink
Martha Stewart Large Punch around the Page - Double Arches set (I used only the border punch here)
White and light blue half pearls

The Fan
I stamped Michael Strong's Cloisonné Fan twice on white CS, heat embossed it with hematite EP and cut it out using TH scissors.
Then I colored each fan with ProMarkers. I used Coral and Cocoa for one fan, and Pastel Blue and Pastel Green for the other one.
The fans were glued on dark pink and dark turquoise pieces of CS, which were cut a bit larger than the fans.

I punched both pink and turquoise CS using Martha Stewart Large Punch around the Page - Double Arches set (I used only the border punch here).
I layered one punched border under the patterned paper (at its upper side) and one punched border on top of the patterned paper (at its lower side).
I used Chocolate Brown ink to distress all possible edges, and the punched borders, too.
I added the fans and a few half pearls.
the sentiment Happy Birthday was written with a brown pen in a special font called Dorly's hand writing :-)

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly