Sweet Spring

I am so ready for spring and of course it is raining/snowing here in Iowa. For some reason I have been gravitating towards the In colors of the past. My all time favorite is Marigold Morning. This time I used Groove Guava. The main image is Sarah Kay and the Small Paisley Butterfly from The Rubber Cafe.

Stamps: Sarah Kay, The Rubber Cafe - small paisley butterfly, Polka Dots and Paisley

Paper: Groova Guava, Barely Banana, White, Misc. DP

Ink: Groovy Guava

Accessories: Copics, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Martha Stewart Punch, Dimensionals, Groovy Guava Ribbon

I adore you

Sticking to the butterfly theme -going with the flow remember? Here's a card using The Rubber Cafe's Large Paisley Butterfly stamp K-1116 and I adore you stamp LR-009 and Basic Grey DP -Marrakech. This time I decided to use a single image and to mix up the BG papers a bit. I'm not sure why but the glitter looks a little bit off on the picture. Can you believe that I didn't add ribbon to this card? Sometimes I amaze myself.

Stamps: The Rubber Cafe - Lg. Paisley Butterfly, I adore You

Paper: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Basic Grey DP

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black

Accessories: Jumbo Eyelet, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Love Always

This month the Rubber Cafe DT was sent a wide variety of stamps, Basic Grey DP, ribbons and flowers embellishments. Since I was in a creative mood I stamped the image which is called Feathered Fan (I-194) on BG paper twice and put them together to make a flower. I cut out the flower petals by hand which I rarely do. Lets just say that I am not an artist. Far, far from it. I would have preferred to make the card square due to the size of the flower but this month we were asked to keep to a standard card size.



Stamps: The Rubber Cafe -Feathered Fan (I-194)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Basic Grey
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, CB Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, 5/8 inch Chocolate Ribbon, Pink Button, Copper Cord

Happy Hearts

Th Rubber Cafe DT was given a challenge to make a white card with a touch of red- no sponging or inking those edges either. I've always seen cards made with white bases and have always been in awe of them but this is my first one. There was a little resistance in the beginning. Then I got out my Spellbinders heart die and decided to go for it. I'm glad I did.




Stamps: The Rubber Cafe
Paper: White, Real Red
Ink: Real Read, Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Heart Die, White Ribbon, Stapler, Metallic Pearls, Tacky Tape

I heart U

I am still in the Valentine mode. Here's another card using The Rubber Cafe's stamps and Cosmo Cricket Paper. All ribbon and embellishments were from The Rubber Cafe. I bought the Hearts Spellbinders dies yesterday and just had to try it out. It definitely adds character and dimension to the card.




Stamps: The Rubber Cafe
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Cosmo Cricket -Chemistry
Ink: Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Dies, Chocolate Ribbon, Dimensionals, Gold Accents

Got Chemistry?

Have you seen Cosmo Crickets Chemistry designer paper? Well here it is. The paper, stamps, ribbon and embellishments can all be found at The Rubber Cafe. You can also find Copic markers and much more. Haven't been over there lately or are a first timer? Just bop on over because new product is added almost daily. Now onto the cards:




Stamps: The Rubber Cafe
Paper: Groovy Guava, White, More Mustard, Cosmo Cricket DP- Chemistry
Ink: Copic, Rose Red
Accessories: Copics, Organdy Ribbon, Dew Drops, Dimensionals


This one reminds me of strawberries and chocolate:



Stamps: The Rubber Cafe
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Cosmo Cricket dp-Chemistry
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: CB Embossing Folder, Chocolate Ribbon, Pearls, Paper Distressing Tool

The Rubber Cafe- Floral Heart

I enjoyed Wednesday's card sketch so much that I had to make another card with it. This time I used The Rubber Cafe's Floral Heart and Love Words Stamps. I went back to my bold colors and chose Real Red and Basic Black. I just love that combination. Another dreary day hence the somber photo. I am planning on making a card studio this weekend so hopefully I am able to get some decent pictures. I've been spoiled by beautiful sunny days.



Stamps: The Rubber Cafe -Floral Heart, Love Words
Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, White
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black
Accessories: Copics, 5/8 inch Red Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

The Rubber Cafe is in the process of updating there website so I thought I'd make a card to celebrate. This card uses 4 stamps from the Rubber Cafe. The flower is big, bold and beautiful.



Stamps: The Rubber Cafe
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Cranberry Crisp, White, BasicGrey Stella Ruby
Ink: Old Olive, Cranberry Crisp, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Organdy Ribbon, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Copper Brads, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

The Rubber Cafe - Wheat Bundle

This is my first card using The Rubber Cafe's stamps. This image is called Wheat Bundle and is perfect for this time of year. I wanted to use rich, warm fall colors so I ended up with a Morning Marigold, Really Rust/ Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip color combination. When I saw this image the first thing I thought of was texture so I wanted to add a few elements to showcase its natural look. I distressed the cardstock that the image was stamped on, used a heavily textured paper aand added a little paper tearing. The second thing I thought of was metal/industrial, hence the antique copper brads and the silver wire screen.



Stamps: The Rubber Cafe - Wheat Bundle
Paper: Really Rust, Marigold Morning, Very Vanilla, Provo Craft Textures
Ink: Marigold Morning, Really Rust
Accessories: Natural Hemp Twine, MM Antique Copper Brads, Wire Mesh, Sponge Dauber

I enjoyed making my my first card that I decided to make another one only this time really allowing the colors and images pop. I used a combination of the CB fall embossing folder and paper tearing to give it a raw and more interesting look. Then I added the antique copper brads and Alpha Letters. To highlight the embossed lettering I applied chocolate chip ink with a sponge dauber. As you can see I also stamped the image in two different color inks this time. I think it gives it a bolder, stronger look.



Stamps: The Rubber Cafe - Wheat Bundle
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Morning Marigold, Really Rust, Very Vanilla
Ink: Marigold Morning, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: CB Fall Embossing Folder, More Mustard Grosgrain Ribbon, Spare Parts Alpha Letters, Dimensional, MM Antique Copper Brads