Category Archives: Paper Smooches

Glad You’re Home

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by karen @ carefree creations - Glad U R Home

My kiddo has been on a week-long school field trip and we have missed them! I thought I’d make sure they knew we all were thinking of them by creating a card to show them we were glad they were finally back home!

I’m entering this in the Paper Smooches Sparks challenge – Anything Goes.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Glad U R Home
Stamps: Chubby Chums, Chubby Chum Pals, Hullabaloo, Alphadot, Shadows (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Card Stock: Lemon Tart, White (PTI); Black (Memento);
Other: markers (Copic); twine (stash);

Dreaming of Christmas

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by karen @ carefree creations - Dreaming of Christmas

I created this card for the Paper Smooches Sparks challenge – this week is a photo inspiration.

I really loved the dreamy feeling of the photo, which is how I got to my card concept! I sponged around the card base to continue the dreamy feeling.

I kept the colors really muted and soft/pastel – again, as a nod to the photo.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Dreaming of Christmas
Stamps: He Said She Said, Sugar Rush, Warm Hearts, Hang Ups, Gently Seasoned, Alphadot, My Peeps (“of”), All Yule Need (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Card Stock: Gray Flannel (Memento); Smokey Slate, Pistachio Pudding, Soft Sky (SU); Black, White (PTI);
Other: markers (Copic); glitter glue (Stickles-Rangers);

My Universe

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by Karen @ carefree creations - My Universe

I stamped this card for the Paper Smooches Spark Challenge – Sketch.

The planet at the bottom was created using some scrap paper – left over from some technique – but I have no recollection of it, so I don’t know what it was.

After stamping the stars in on the card base, I decided to balance it out with some splatters at the top of the focal panel. I used H2Os for the splatter.

Thanks for taking a peek!

You’re My Universe
Stamps: Space Cadet (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Card Stock: Black, Ocean Tides, Aqua Mist, White (PTI); Black (Memento); Gold (Delcatta);
Other: markers (Copic); Oval die (Spellbinders); Tag die (Paper Smooches); gold splatter (Twinkling H2Os);

Fall Rainbow

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by Karen @ carefree creations - Fall Rainbow

I was inspired to stamp today. Specifically by this challenge (Inspired Challenges) – which is a photo of leaves in fabulous fall colors.

I also use the current Seize the Sketch challenge for the layout. I’m so happy to have found another sketch challenge!

If I could learn how to “sprinkle” enamel dots/sequins/the-like, I would have added them, but that sort of embellishing confounds me.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Happy Birthday
Stamps: Leafy Greens, Christmas Sampler (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Card Stock: White, Black, Ocean Tides, Scarlet Jewel, Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold, Limeade Ice, Simply Chartreuse (PTI); Rich Razzleberry, Summer Starfruit (SU);
Other: Birthday Trio die (PTI);

Birthday Flowers

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by Karen @ carefree creations - Mod Flowers

This card is for the Paper Smooches Sparks challenge – this week is a trend challenge: flowers. I love flowers so I knew I had to participate in this challenge.

This is another card I made this past Monday (when I did 7 in 1 day!) and it was done right before bedtime….I’m surprise my brain lasted, but I love how the card turned out!

The flowers and leaves are from Reflections. I did a bunch of stamping on scrap paper before deciding how exactly I would stamp the leaves. I wanted a mod feel to them.

I kept the layout simple (mostly because at the time I had run out of sketch challenges, lol) and it was late. The flowers are hand-cut and adhered with just a dot of glue in the center, so the petals can be fluffed for dimension.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Happy Birthday
Stamps: Reflections, Salutations (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Card Stock: White, Black, Limeade Ice, Melon Berry (PTI);
Other: rhinestones (Hero Arts);

Monster Cards

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The second VSN Mini challenge of the evening is mine!! The idea is to use the same stamp set and create 2 cards – one masculine, one feminine. Here are my cards:

by Karen @ carefree creations - Monster Cards

I actually had a lot of fun with these cards. I challenged myself even further by using the same image (not just set) and the same layout.

Here’s a closer look at the first card, the masculine birthday:

by Karen @ carefree creations - Monster Birthday

When I create masculine cards, I tend to use blues and greens. I also like to have texture. I don’t normally distress cards, but this one seemed to call for it.

I love the white image on the blue jean background, it really pops like that!

I’m also putting this card in for the Paper Smooches Sparks weekly challenge. This week is Anything Goes.

Here is the feminine version:

by Karen @ carefree creations - Monster Hugs

I don’t normally make girly girly cards, but when I do… 😉 Honestly, I think feminine cards are harder for me than masculine! I’m not much of a girly-girl myself – and pink is my least favorite color….but it does make a great girly card! I also used a lacey / filigree border die.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Monster Birthday
Stamps: Falling for You, Party Posse, Hullabaloo (Paper Smooches); Just Jeans background (SU); Farm & Barn background (PTI);
Ink/Card Stock: White, Kraft, Spring Rain, Enchanted Evening, Dark Chocolate (PTI);
Other: Orange Zest pattern (PTI);
Monster Hugs
Stamps: Falling for You (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Card Stock: White, Raspberry Fizz, Black (PTI);
Other: black gingham ribbon (SU); Alpha Whimsy dies (Paper Smooches); Filigree Border die (PTI); old pattern paper (SU); Black Rhinestones (Kaiser);

Miss You So Much

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It is time for another CAS Colours & Sketches challenge. Check out the latest challenge: #35 – sketch.

CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge #35 - Sketch

And here is my take:

by Karen @ carefree creations - Giraffe Longing

I haven’t played with my Paper Smooches stamps in a while, so I broke them out for this sketch.

I chose the giraffe image because it suits the sketch. Then I had to find a sentiment that would fit in the speech bubble. I chose a miss you sentiment because I can pop this card in my hubby’s suitcase for his next trip.

After laying out the pieces, I felt the card was too plain. I decided to doodle a frame. That is always so scary to me, but I thought it went with the fun & cute feel of the images.

Make sure you check out the other design team members:
Jacqueline
Kylie
Louise
Patricia

I hope you join us at CAS Colours & Sketches!

Thanks for stopping by!

A Little About the Challenge: Posted every Thursday, the challenges alternate between color and sketch (if there is a 5th week in the month you get the double dose of color & sketch).

I Miss You So Much
Stamps: Zoo Crew, He Said/She Said, Word Salad (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Card Stock: White (PTI), Black, Pumpkin Pie, Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight (SU);
Other: Sunshine & Sprinkles DSP (SU); Grass die (My Favorite Things); Signo white gel pen (Uniko);

Let’s Hang Out

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by Karen @ carefree creations - Let's Hang Out

I played along with the latest PaperSmooches Sparks Challenge which was a sketch.

I rotated the sketch so I could hang the squirrel (love that image!).

Today was my first real day back at the craft table (June was full of projects and company). I actually made 3 cards today! I’ll post another one shortly and save the other for tomorrow. I wish I knew how folks managed crafting every day (and no, my house is *nowhere* near spotless…I have no idea where my time goes!!).

Thanks for taking a peek!

Let’s Hang Out
Stamps: Hang Ups (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Card Stock: White, Limeade Ice, Kraft (PTI); Black (Memento);
Other: Limeade Ice pattern paper (PTI); markers (Copic);

For the Science Teacher

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It is time for another CAS Colours & Sketches challenge. Check out the latest challenge -> #26 – sketch.

CAS Colours & Sketches - Challenge 26

I rotated the sketch:

by Karen @ carefree creations - Science Teacher

This was so much fun to make! This is a great sketch – very versatile! And I got to color!!

My kid’s science class this year was focused on chemistry, hence the stamp selection. Her teacher likes purple, so that is why I chose the colors for the clothes.

To make the scientist look like he was really holding the flask, I fussy-cut around the fingers and tucked the flask image just behind the fingers.

Make sure you check out the other design team members:
Jacqueline
Kylie
Louise
Sandie

I hope you join us at CAS Colours & Sketches!

Thanks for stopping by!

A Little About the Challenge: Posted every Thursday, the challenges alternate between color and sketch (if there is a 5th week you get the double dose of color & sketch).

Thanks Teacher
Stamps: Great Chemistry, Smarty Pants (Paper Smooches);
Ink/Card Stock: White, Aqua Mist, Soft Stone (PTI); Black (Memento);
Other: markers (Copic – hollar if you need to know which numbers); Notebook die (PTI);