Carla's Scraps

Maria's Zentangle Cards

2013-03-25T04:00:00.000-05:00

I wanted to share with you some more Zentangle Cards. These cards are created by Maria A. She just started tangling a few weeks ago. They are truly awesome cards, as is she. I hope you agree and leave Maria a comment. She doesn't have a blog and I wanted everyone to see her creative creations. Maria and I both agree how relaxing Zentangle is and absolutely love it. If ya can't get

A Card to Share...

2013-03-11T04:00:00.000-05:00

Here's another card I made recently. I tangled the "Coffee Keeper" Stamp Set by Art Impressions. The sentiment is from SU Happiest Birthday Wishes. The flowers are created using the SU Flower Trio Punch and the EK 5/8" Daisy Punch. I stuffed a mini magnet behind the black layer and one on the flap to keep it closed. Hope you enjoy…

Punch Art Piglet Tutorial

2013-03-07T04:00:00.000-06:00

I wanted to share the Piglet card I made for my d-i-l in January. She's crazy for Piglet. Cookie Monster is my fav, but that wouldn't of worked for her. I found an image of Piglet during a Google Search and tried to re-create this little guy. I couldn't find any written tutorials anywhere. This is my third attempt… I was so tickled, she loved it. *smile* Made me super happy. She's the

Zentangle Inspired Card

2013-02-18T04:00:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone, I've been dabbling in Zentangle lately. Its soooooooooo relaxing and I'm having so much fun with it. Here's a card I made… Tangles: BLT Joos Beadlines Cruffles Frond/Plumes/Peacock Leaf ? Pais Hatched .v (.v = variation of) If you haven't heard of Zentangle check it out. You can check out lots of Tangle Patterns too. Check out my Pinterest Boards and my Likes…

Card Share w/Little Yellow Bicycle's Acorn Hollow

2012-11-19T04:00:00.000-06:00

I made a couple more cards using Little Yellow Bicycle, Acorn Hollow Line. I made a Sympathy Card and a Thank You Card. I love the elegance of this paper when its used this way. Using Circle punches and pearls, I thought they came out a-okay. here's the inside… My fav new tool, is the Epiphany Craft Punches. I have 2 sizes now and planning on more. With these punches you can create you

Here's the rest of my stash…

2012-11-01T04:00:00.000-05:00

I've had this black lace forever and thought this was the perfect paper for it. It's a Memory Box Stamp, Whisper Print Geranium. I have no idea the paper line, I only bought 1 sheet. How that happened I'll never know. This next card is Sweet Afternoon by Teresa Collins. I just punched out some flowers from the SU Trio Flower Punch. I think that's the Sizzix Framelets Die, Labels. The leaf

Punch Art Heart Flower Card and Tutorial

2012-10-29T04:00:00.000-05:00

Here's my card and the tutorial for the Punch Art Heart Flower. I hope you enjoy!! Using retired Parisian Breeze, I cut out a frame with my trimmer, you can see that tutorial here. Then I cut out one label framelets die, lined up the other die and cut it out. The outer frame is popped up with clear adhesive dots, stacking 3. The inner frame is also popped the same way. Not a lot of lift, but

A Few Cards to Share…

2012-10-27T04:00:00.000-05:00

Its been awhile… just haven't been in the mood to create. But, I'm feeling better. Thought I'd show you a few of the things I've done in the past couple months. This card was for Paige, just a gathered ribbon flower. and the inside… This is one of my flower pot cards. I created to use as an idea for a class at work. This was the actual card we did in class… This one was created for my

One of those Sweet Cards

2012-07-23T13:16:00.000-05:00

Once in a while you just have to make one. I love some of the Dreamweaver Stencils and Rain is my favorite. I paired it with Penny Blacks, Sunshine in the Rain and it turned soooo sweet. I used the Rain Stencil with Transparent Embossing Paste from Dreamweavers onto a piece of Bashful Blue Cardstock. With a sponge dauber and white ink, I lightly swirled in a few clouds. The image is

Burlap, Lace and Flowers of course

2012-07-19T04:00:00.000-05:00

I've had a ball with my newest purchase, Burlap. I love it. Here's two cards I created this week… Both cards were created using my favorite brown, SU's Soft Suede. To this one, I added a bit of lace and snow white flowers using the Med and Large Cherry Blossom Punches from Punch Bunch. Flower Center is the Small Sun Punch, also from Punch Bunch. The tag is a Memory Box Die called Distressed

Card Share from Kerinn…

2012-07-17T10:49:00.001-05:00

Kerinn took my Flower Class on July 7th and look at what she's created since… fabulous!!! I am so tickled. Can you see my smile? I just love her layout and placement of flowers. Just perfect!!! Beautiful Kerinn, just beautiful! I would love to have a roll of that lace, isn't it pretty!!! Please leave a comment for Kerinn, be sure to tell her she needs a blog so we can all follow her

Blog Candy Winner #16 and 2 more Cards!!!

2012-07-08T09:01:00.001-05:00

and this lucky gal is awesome, so be sure to check out her website at Crafting Haven. Viv is a designer for Peachy Keen Stamps. Here's Viv's comment… It's lovely to 'see' you again Carla, you've been sorely missed! (So have your wonderful projects)!I love the pink and white card, but Carla!! That white on white is just to die for. Hugs Viv xxx I just love Viv's play on words with the "to die

Its me… smile

2012-07-04T11:08:00.001-05:00

I hope this finds everyone doing well and staying cool!!! Man has it been hot! Not this hot since the year my mom was born in 36. I have 2 cards to share with you today. I hope you like them. But first, I wanted to do something special for you guys. You've been so sweet and kind to me. With my limited time on the computer you are still with me and you don't know how much I appreciate

A Few Creations to Share with you…

2012-04-23T04:00:00.000-05:00

I thought I'd take a minute a share a few of my creations today. The first one is paper from "A Walk in the Garden" by Best Creations… whoever they are. a few tags… I don't think I like the added pearls along the side, but they'll do. I did cut my ribbon tails a lot shorter, though. This next is a clear tag and I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. Mom thought it would be a great

Flowers and Dragonflies…

2012-03-17T04:00:00.000-05:00

I'm gettin' a tad tired of flowers and butterflies, so I decided to add a few dragonflies to my card today. I colored in the Impression Obsession Dragonfly with colored pencils. The purple dragonfly, I added a bit of Smooch Illuminate to the wings. The blue one has a bit of fine glitter and the orange one is plain. I ended up liking the orange dragonfly the best. I auditioned the flower

Two More Hershey Bar Pouches

2012-03-07T04:00:00.000-06:00

I had to make more Hershey Bar Pouches. They are just too easy and fun. I used Dear Lizzy, Neopolitan papers from American Crafts. The ribbon is new and in the store, its so pretty, I want the entire roll. Here's one I made for a Wedding Favor Sample… We are doing a Black and White Themed Wedding Show at the end of the month. I have to attach my bow yet, but I think it turned out kinda cute

Tiny Tag with Gift Container

2012-02-24T04:00:00.000-06:00

I needed a small container for a little tag I made for a co-worker, Laura. She taught me how to use Ranger Alcohol Inks on slick surfaces. So, I created this little tag for her as I was playing with all the new techniques she taught me. I just loved how blending the blues turned out. I have a 6 X 6 sheet of it now and fear using it, its so pretty. I remembered the little goodie containers I'd

Hershey Bar Pouch

2012-02-08T04:00:00.000-06:00

If you're a flower lover like me, then I'm sure you've been to Selma's Stamping Corner. If you scroll down a bit on her blog, she has the directions for this cool Candy Bar Pouch in King Size and Regular. I'm entering my Hershey Bar Pouch at Joan's Gardens Weekly Challenge. Selma's directions calls for the Slot Punch, I just used a circle punch and punched out a bit for my bow to sit right on

Paige's Valentine Card

2012-02-06T04:00:00.000-06:00

Here's a fun Valentine's Day card I made for Paige for . I created the leaves and main flower using the 3-D Ornament Tutorial, using the Heart Punch instead of the Ornament punch. and the inside is just plain and simple… Paige loves flowers and hearts so I thought this Valentine Card would fit the bill perfectly. Now how much money should I put in it, I'm sure she would love that even more.

Spring Fling and Easter Things

2012-01-23T04:00:00.000-06:00

I wanted to share a couple cards I made for samples at work. I used the our new line of Lifestyle Crafts Dies and Bella Blvd's. Spring Fling and Easter Things Papers. They were quick and easy too. I only needed the Big Shot for the dies and a little round punch to pop out the flowers. I snipped out two Bunnies from the paper and layered with pop dots. I thought they turned out so cute. I

White Flowers

2012-01-13T04:00:00.000-06:00

Today's card is one I made back in October. I was trying a technique I'd never done before for the background. I stamped and embossed an old lace stamp I've had forever, (Hero Arts, S1523 Flower Lace Pattern) embossed it and then used SU markers to color in the background. Oh what's it called… everyone does it but me. I started with Bashful Blue Cardstock and embossed my image in white.

Butterflies

2012-01-09T04:00:00.000-06:00

I found another minute and thought I'd post this card today. The Butterfly stamps are from Memory Box. The one on the lower left is Wonderland Butterfly E1713 and the top right is Cocoa Bean Butterfly C1714. I colored mine using Copics, but you could easily color with your favorite product. I don't know the Copics I used. This card was made a while back and it just never got posted. I'm

Baja Breeze with Tangerine Tango

2012-01-06T04:00:00.000-06:00

Well, today is another day at the Bazhenow household. Busy, busy, busy. Mom got pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital right after Christmas and got home on Jan 1. It zapped her as she has COPD. Doctor's say she'll be fine. Just gonna be a slow process. She even needed 2 units of blood. Never did find out why at the hospital, but we go back to the doctor next week, hopefully he'll have

The rest of my Christmas Cards and Tags

2011-12-22T04:00:00.001-06:00

Oh I just can't believe that Christmas Eve is tomorrow. Where or where did the time go? I was going to post these next week, and then decided to get my butt in gear and get this post in for this week. Here's the rest of the cards I made… Amaryllis stamp with Stencil Embossed Background above and below… glitter and peel off stickers with my Poinsettia Vellum Poinsettia made like I did the

Mailing Cards with Flowers

2011-12-22T04:00:00.000-06:00

I had so many requests on mailing flower cards, I wanted to post this for you today. If I don't have any SU Padded Envelopes on hand, I use an 8 1/2 by 11 Bubble mailer. This is how I redo the mailer to fit my envelope… As you see in the picture above, I measure the card by laying it along the bottom of the mailer and then I cut off the layer above it along the back side. Using the piece I