Embossed and Embellished Cards Featuring Urban Market by Tessa Wise

Hello!  I've been embossing again with my Teresa Collins eBosser by Craftwell! :)  Today I have two cards to share- both feature embossing and have been embellished with some new goodies from the Urban Market collection:

I love the look of crisp embossed white cardstock!  I use Bazzill Marshmallow for all of my embossing.  A good, thick cardstock is key- if it isn't thick enough, it can tear or ripple.  I also think smooth cardstock creates a better image.  The image turns out so crisp when you use a smooth cardstock.

I cut a 5.5 x 2.75" panel of white cardstock and embossed it using the Beautiful Words embossing folder.  Cutting out the panel before you emboss means you can place the panel over the words you want to capture when you emboss.  I loved the list of beautiful, fabulous,  and wonderful so I placed the panel over this area of the folder and ran it through my eBosser.

I created a card base out of white cardstock and adhered the embossed panel onto the card 1/2" from the right side.  I then cut two strips of cardstock- one 5.5 x 1/2" and the other 5.5 x 1".  I used thin foam adhesive to add them to either side of the embossed panel.

Next, I embellished the card with some of my favorite new products from the Urban Market collection.  I used the feather and blue tile decorative tapes on the left side first.  Then I added a strip of the glittery Zig patterned paper across the bottom.  I added the fleur de lis from the Urban Market ephemera pack and then added just a few pretty silver sequins.

The Urban Market collection doesn't have a stamp set so I chose a sentiment from my stash and stamped it onto a vellum die cut label.  To draw your eye to the sentiment (and so I would have something to hide my adhesive under) I added the epoxy bracket to the left of where I stamped.  I added just a bit of the Teresa Collins Clear Hold Adhesive by Xyron underneath it to adhere the vellum to my card.

This next card features a fun embossed quilt background using some of my favorite Teresa Collins embossing folders:

I started by cutting 6 4.25 x 1.75" strips of white cardstock.  I ran each of them through the eBosser using a different embossing folder.  Once they were embossed, I cut them in half diagonally to make 12 triangles.  

Starting at the bottom of the card, I adhered the triangles to a white card base using my Teresa Collins Mega Runner by Xyron.  I was careful to keep the adhesive in the centers of each triangle so I could easily sew over each piece.  Once they were all in place, I sewed around each triangle to create the quilted look.  

Once my embossed card base was finished, I added the embellishment cluster to the top of my card.  I started with the blue tiled scallop sticker strip from the Urban Market sticker sheet.  I added a strip of the glittered Zig patterned paper next and then tied a length of twine around the card.  I found the Remember This die cut circle in the Urban Market ephemera pack and embellished it with a blue floral brad from the Urban Market designer brads.  I added it to the card using dimensional foam adhesive.  I created the sentiment from the Urban Market Alpha and Label sticker sheet.  To finish off the look, I sprinkled a few sequins below the cluster.

The embossing you get with the Teresa Collins eBosser folders by Craftwell is so crisp and perfect!  It automatically gives anything you create a sense of elegance.  I am so happy with how these projects came out- I love the look of embossing on white! :)

Thanks for joining me today!

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Hello My Name Is Tag Cards with Tessa Wise

Hello There!  I have some fun cards for you today featuring some of my favorite products from the Hello My Name Is Collection!  I LOVE the Ephemera Tags that came with each collection this season- I thought it would be fun to do a series of cards using them as my focal points:

This first card features the adorable typewriter tag from the Hello My Name Is Ephemera Tags pack.  It is so crisp and white, I knew I had to use a bold red card base.  I added a bit of the striped patterned paper (Lucky) to the bottom of the card base and then added a strip of silver glitter paper diecut into a scallop just over the top edge of it.  

To dress up the tag, I first pulled out my Hello My Name Is Clear Stamps.  I chose the fleur de lis stamp with tan ink and stamped it onto the typing paper.  Next I found some alphabet stamps from my stash and stamped out hello in black ink.  I splattered a little bit of dark gray mist in the same area and let it dry.  Along the bottom of the tag, I added a bit of the gray polka-dot washi from the Hello My Name Is Decorative Tapes and added a mini scallop strip diecut from some silver glitter paper.  I finished off this area of the tag with the limited edition brad from the Hello My Name Is Decorative Brads pack.  To finish off the tag, I added the today sticker from the Hello My Name Is Decorative Stickers sheet using the Teresa Collins Plier Stapler by Xyron.  I added a bit of linen thread to the top and and adhered the tag to the card front.

This next card was a fun one!  I started with a light gray card base and ran it through my Teresa Collins eBosser using the dotted chevron embossing folder.  Then I pulled out this tag- it had a great kraft top and the bottom had a big white space- I knew I had to fill it up with some fun stamping!

This hello stamp is from the Hello My Name Is Clear Stamp set- I cut it apart from the rest of the stamp so I could use it as a sentiment.  To get this look, you'll need two inks.  I used a bold red and a black ink for my card.  First I stamped the hello with black ink leaving enough room for the image below.  I cleaned the stamp and then inked it up with the red ink.  I stamped it directly below the black image.  I inked up the stamp a second time and then stamped directly above the black image.  I stamped it a second and third time going up the tag without inking the stamp again.  This is called generational stamping.  The ink left over on the stamp creates a lighter image each time you stamp it.  It creates an ombre effect- fun right!!

After I was done stamping, I added a splatter of dark gray mist to the tag.  Next, I sprinkled a few sequins from the Hello My Name Is and Daily Stories collections up the left side of the tag.  Those clear sequins are great- I used my Teresa Collins Clear Hold Adhesive from Xyron to stick them down.  It works perfect for sequins :)  I tied a bit of twine just below the stamping and adhered it to my card.

The next card has another cute tag on it- this one has a little label printed on it that I loved!  I knew a little embellishment cluster would look great there!  

I started with a white card base for this one and added a large panel of the striped patterned paper (Lucky) to the center.  I added faux stitching along the top and bottom edges of the panel.  This beautiful focal point is another stamp from the Hello My Name Is Clear Stamps set.  It's my favorite!!  Such a pretty mix of fonts!  I stamped it into the white space of the tag using a crisp black ink.  Next I grabbed the pretty damask stamp and used it with light gray ink over the label.  I added a splatter of gray mist and embellished the space with a beautiful red gem from the Hello My Name Is Gems pack- the tag needed a big splash of red and this gem delivered!!  I added a small decorative brad to finish off the cluster.

Before I added this tag to my card front, I added the black and white chipboard button from the Hello My Name Is Decorative Buttons pack.  I added a bow of linen thread to the button and then adhered the tag down to my card front.

Aren't Ephemera Tags a great product?  I was so excited when I saw that they were included in the new spring collections as well!  You get 20 in each pack and are so versatile- they are great!  I hope I've inspired you to try them out on a card or two! :)

Thanks for joining me today!

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Hello My Name Is Cards with Tessa

Hi!  I love all the new releases but the one that I couldn't wait to unwrap was the Hello My Name Is collection!  The bold colors, the words, the typewriters!!  I love it all!  Once I started, I didn't want to stop creating with this collection and today I have three cards to share:

I used the 12x12 Hello My Name Is patterned papers for these cards.   The prints are great for cards- not too big!  I've added the names in parenthesis as I chat about them so you know where I found each piece.   The journaling cards also work well for cards- they make a great focal point.  I used one of the polaroid cards (Polaroids) for this one.  I stamped the damask image first with kraft colored ink and then splattered a bit of gray mist over it.  I added some of the polka-dotted washi tape next.  I cut out the typewriter (Noted) and stamped the 'hi' with some alphabet stamps I found in my stash.  I added it to the polaroid with a foam pop dot.  Lastly, I added some linen thread around it and finished off the look with a few sequins and a decorative brad.

The typewriters are too cute!  I can't get enough of them and I'm SO glad they decided to include one in the stamp set!!  You'll see that in my next card:

I wanted to create a clean looking card using the stamps so I started with a plain white card base.  I added the scalloped border sticker next.  To stamp the 'hello', I had to cut one of my stamps-  since it's clear, you can fit it back together on an acrylic block or use them separately.  You could just ink up the 'hello' part if you don't want to cut it, too!  Anyways, I stamped 'hello' with black ink next and then stamped the typewriter next to it in a dark red shade.  I decided to add a little sparkle to my simple card and splattered it with some pearly white mist.  I added some sequins to accent my stamping and then added the linen thread.

Isn't that typewriter stamp cute?  If you love typewriters like I do, you'll love this next one too- I used the adorable typewriter decorative tape on it!!

I used another journaling card (Love) as part of my background this time, cutting it to fit my card front.  I tucked a little strip of the floral photo overlay under the top portion.  I added the decorative tape next and then stamped the ornamental shell design in black just underneath.  I splattered a little gray mist next and then added my focal point.  I chose this journaling card (Record) and cut it into a heart shape.  I added it to my card front with foam pop dots and embellished it with two beautiful gems.

It feels so good to start the year off with a few cards- one of my resolutions is to send at least one card each week of the year.  I'm so glad I could share them with you all!!

Thanks for joining me today!!

Supplies Used:

Teresa Collins Designs: Hello My Name Is 12x12 papers,  Hello My Name Is Sequins, Hello My Name Is Gems, Hello My Name Is Decorative Brads, Hello My Name Is Clear Stamp Set, Hello My Name Is Photo Overlays, Hello My Name Is Decorative Stickers
Other: Cardstock by Bazzill; Linen Thread by Stampin' Up!; Mists by Studio Calico; Red Ink- Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up!; Black Ink- Versafine Onyx Black by Tsukineko; Kraft Ink- Crumb Cake by Stampin' Up!

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Thank You Cards with Tessa

This time of year I'm always in need of thank you cards.  Today I'm sharing a few using the You Are My Happy Collection- I love how they turned out!

I love the metallics in this line- the rose gold is so pretty and shines a lot in real life! 

I've put some of my favorite embellishments together with this one- it's the little bits and pieces that bring it together!

Chipboard banners, stickers and some patterned paper makes putting together this one quick!

Supplies Used:

Teresa Collins Designs: You Are My Happy 12x12 papers,  You Are My Happy Sequins, You Are My Happy Chipboard Elements, You Are My Happy Epoxy Dots, You Are My Happy Border Strips, You Are My Happy Decorative Brads, You Are My Happy Sticker Sheet
Other: Cardstock by Bazzill; Linen Thread by Stampin' Up!; Tag and Banner Dies by Reverse Confetti, Sentiment Stamps by Stampin' Up!, Reverse Confetti, and Avery Elle

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Tags and Cards for Christmas by Tessa Wise

Hello!  Only a few more days until Christmas and I've been busy wrapping up gifts.  I love to make special tags and cards for my packages- it adds a special touch to each gift I give.  Here are a few that I made this year:

The first one is a gift card holder tag.  I cut an extra long piece of cardstock and folded one end up to create a pocket.  It holds the cute Starbucks gift card perfectly!  This one is embellished with the cute postal label stamp, some of the fun border strips, a chipboard button, and a few epoxy dots- all from the Santa's List collection.

My next tag was quick- I started with the doily journaling card and embellished the bottom with a glittery red border strip.  Next, I stamped the calendar above the border strip with brown ink.  I added a punch out banner flag next and then stamped and punched the sentiment onto the snowflake patterned paper.  I added the decorative brad next and adhered it to my tag with a foam dot.  Lastly, I added a few sequins for sparkle.

I have a couple cards to share, too!  Here is my first one:

I started this one with a kraft card base.  I started by stamping the snowflakes up one side of the card with red ink.  Next, I added the journaling card with the snowflake punched out.  I added some punch outs and banner flags to the left corner of the journaling card next and then added a few sequins as accent.

My last one is a fun one using more of those pretty sequins:

I loved this journaling card and knew it would be a fun sentiment on a card!  I created a red card base for it and then added a strip of kraft cardstock to the center.  I added my sentiment card next and wrapped it with a bit of silver cording, finishing it with a bow.  I started adding the sequins next, starting close to the sentiment card.  I added fewer and fewer as I went up.  Lastly I went back and added the glitter bits- they are the centers from the silver sequins that I found in the baggy- don't they look pretty mixed in?  :)

I add my cards to the front of my packages using a card hanger die- who needs an envelope with this:

Now my gifts have a little extra wow and I can check the present wrapping off my list!  Hope you are all enjoying the season and thanks for joining me today!

Supplies Used:

Teresa Collins Designs: Santa's List 12x12 papers,  Santa's List Sequins, Santa's List Chipboard Buttons, Santa's List Epoxy Dots, Santa's List Border Strips, Santa's List Die-cut Sheet, Santa's List Decorative Brads, Santa's List clear stamp set
Other: Cardstock by Stampin' Up!; Twine by The Twinery; Snowflake punch by Stampin' Up!; Ribbon by Stampin' Up!; Card Hanger Die by Soapbox Creations

Memorabilia Projects by Tessa

I love making cards!  It's my favorite thing to create so of course, that's what I started with this week when I had some time to craft.  I pulled out the Memorabilia collection and got to work! :)  First I made a collage style hello card:

Collage style cards are my favorite!  I love adding the layers and textures one at a time, building up into the look I'm going for.  With this card, I started with a pale blue card base.  Next, I cut a panel of the Document patterned paper and splattered it with mint colored mist.  Once it was dry, I stamped the hot air balloon from the Memorabilia stamp set.  Then I added my doily, folded in half and layered some Memorabilia washi tape over the seam.  I wanted to add some banners next- I chose two, one from the Memorabilia sticker sheet and one from the chipboard elements.  I added the twine next, tying it in a bow.  My last layer was the cute sentiment from the Memorabilia sticker sheet.  I added it to the card front with dimensional adhesive and embellished it with a couple of epoxy dots.  I finished by adding the panel to my card base with dimensional foam adhesive.

Aren't the layers fun?  :)  After I finished my collage style card, I wanted to do something simple.  The banners on the Recorded patterned paper inspired this one:

I cut a panel out of the Recorded patterned paper out so that the banners would run along the top of my card.  I stamped the sentiment in the lower right hand corner using Versamark ink and then embossed it with white embossing powder.  I flicked the panel with white mist and let it dry.  Once it was dry, I lightly sponged white ink around the edges of the card front.  Lastly, I embellished with the Memorabilia epoxy dots.

It's an easy to make card with a big impact I think! 

After two cards, I was ready to create something a little different.  I grabbed a clear pillow box I had in my stash to decorate- it's the perfect size for a gift card or a small treat:

I started this project with some found items.  I tore a page out of an old book and wrapped it around the center of the pillow box.  Next, I wrapped it with some dark gray yarn.  I cut a heart out of the Quatrefoil patterned paper and added it to the center using dimensional adhesive.  The sentiment banner came next- it's from the Memorabilia die-cut sheet.  Lastly, I embellished it with some of the pretty Memorabilia sequins.  I just love them!

I really enjoyed creating these projects!  The smaller canvas of cards and goodie boxes is perfect- not too much space to fill and so fun to give away!

Thanks for joining me today!

Supplies Used:

Teresa Collins Designs: Memorabilia 12x12 papers, Memorabilia Sticker Accessory Sheet, Memorabilia Sequins, Memorabilia Chipboard Elements, Memorabilia Epoxy Dots, Memorabilia Decorative Tape, Memorabilia Die-cut Sheet
Other: Cardstock by Stampin' Up!; Twine by The Twinery; Sentiment stamp by Reverse Confetti; Clear pillow box by SRM Stickers; Doily by Stampin' Up!; Mists by Studio Calico and Dylusions

Quick and Cute Cards Using the You Are My Happy Collection

Hi!  Today I have a few quick and cute cards to share with you using the adorable You Are My Happy collection.  Sometimes it's fun to just make something quick- with a few key supplies it's easy, too!  Premade card bases, the 6x6 paper pad, and some of your favorite embellishments are all you need to create these projects fast!

This chipboard piece from the You Are My Happy Chipboard Elements pack is what makes this card so cute- since it's already covered in adhesive, it's also what makes it quick!

I chose a tan card base and added the adorable elephants pattern to the center.  I added the chipboard sentiment next.  I added the sticker banner (You Are My Happy Stickers) and a pink patterned paper banner just underneath the chipboard.  I finished it off with a button (You Are My Happy Chipboard Buttons) tied with baker's twine.

I love that piece as a sentiment!  It's good advice, too. :)

My next card is just as quick but uses one of the cut-apart tags from the Hello Tags patterned paper:

After I chose a tan cardbase, I added a strip of the scalloped patterned paper to the left side of the card front.  I added a scallop punched strip to the top of that and then added the eye chart to the right side using foam adhesive.  I added a bit of twine to the chart next and then to finish off the look, I added a little glitter and glossy accents to the heart to make it stand out a little.

My last card features more of the fun chipboard elements from the You Are My Happy collection:

I covered a white card base with the pretty chevron pattern- the miniature prints from the 6x6 pad are the perfect size for cards, aren't they?  Next, I stamped my sentiment onto blush cardstock and stuck the fun floral polaroid frame down around it.  I cut around the edges and then added some pink twine and that adorable chipboard elephant.  I embellished it with a couple sequins (You Are My Happy Sequins) and a pink banner (You Are My Happy Decorative Brads).  I then added the entire thing to the center of my card front.

I wish there was more than one of that little guy- he's so cute! 

Well I hope you have fun creating cards with the You Are My Happy collection- I just love it!

Supplies Used:

Teresa Collins Designs: You Are My Happy 6x6 Paper Pad, You Are My Happy Sticker Accessory Sheet, You Are My Happy Sequins, You Are My Happy Chipboard Buttons, You Are My Happy Decorative Brads, You Are My Happy Chipboard Elements
Other: Cardstock by Stampin' Up!; Twine by The Twinery; Sentiment stamp by Stampin' Up!

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Christmas Cards with Santa's List

With the weather cooling down a bit over the last few days, I've realized that Christmas is really just around the corner!  It always amazes me how fast this time of year goes.  I decided to get started on some Christmas cards using the Santa's List collection and share them with you today.

My first card features one of the adorable treat bags along with lots more goodies from the Santa's List line:

Did you see that beautiful embossing on my card base?  I used one of Teresa's new Ebosser folders to get the pretty embossed look.  Once I ran it through my Ebosser, I added the burlap ribbon down the left side.  I slipped a gift card into the treat bag and folded it over on top, tying it with a bit of green baker's twine to fasten it shut.  I adhered it to the card front and then added the label sticker, the santa and ticket die-cuts to the front.  I added my sentiment and embellished it with a couple pretty enamel dots to finish it off.

I love the little touches of green!  They really pop on that die-cut!

My next card is a quick one- I was inspired by the Santa from the "Santa" patterned paper:

I cut my paper so that Santa ended up on the left side of my front panel.  I added a strip of the polka-dot patterned paper (Snowflakes) to the bottom edge and then added my sentiment just above it.  The red banner flag is from the sticker sheet and the kraft one is from the die-cut sheet.  I added a sticker button to the top of that, tied with a black twine bow.  Last, I added a green sequin for a touch of sparkle.

This Santa might be my favorite!  He is so jolly and warm looking- just who I imagined when I was younger!

This card was also a quick one:

I started by covering my card front with a panel of red and white polka-dot patterned paper (Snowflakes).  I punched out this journaling card and fancy label from the die-cut sheet and added them to my card front using dimensional foam adhesive.  I tied a bit of brown baker's twine around it and added the Santa chipboard piece to the right side.  I added dotting to the label to bring some emphasis to the believe and I was done!  This one may have been the quickest of the bunch :)

I created a photo card as well- photo card are so fun to send!  With the cute photo corners your family and friends will be able to take the photos off and use them elsewhere as well: 

I started this card with a white card base.  I added some of the red and white polka-dot pattern (Snowflakes) to the bottom 3/4 of the card front.  I added a couple of border strips at the top of the patterned paper, as well as a bit of green cardstock.  I wrapped it with some white twine and tied a bow to the left side.  Next, I added a 3x4 photo using the decorative photo corners just to the right of the bow.  I embellished with a couple sequins and added the die-cut tag with a handwritten greeting.

Now that I've gotten started on Christmas cards I can't stop! :)  These were just so fun to put together and I can't wait to send them out to my friends and family with their gifts!  I hope they inspire you to start yours, too!

Supplies Used:

Teresa Collins Designs: Santa's List Designer Papers, Santa's List Die-cut Sheet, Santa's List Sticker Accessory Sheet, Santa's List Sequins, Santa's List Die-cut Borders, Santa's List Chipboard Elements, Santa's List Treat Bags, Santa's List Epoxy Dots, Santa's List Photo Corners, Beautiful Brocade embossing folder, Teresa Collins Ebosser
Other: Cardstock by Bazzill and Stampin' Up!; Twine by The Twinery; Sentiment stickers by SRM Stickers, burlap ribbon by Stampin' Up!

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