Hi everyone!  Today I have used both wet and dry embossing on my card.  Can you believe that I only used two colors of cardstock to create my card.  To see how I did this stop by my blog Cindy's Creations.

Stop back tomorrow to see what Christine Patton made and don't forget to enter this weeks embossed challenge.

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A Little Foil goes a Long Way

Hi all, this week the theme is embossing. embossing can be done in a variety of ways with a variety of means. I have a card that was done by embossing aluminum foil, it gives a fantastic look.

I'm thinking with all the blues this would make a fabulous birthday card or a winter card. To find out more about the card you'll need to stop by my blog at Tina's Scrap Corner

Stop by tomorrow and see what Cindy has made and
Don't miss out on the challenge this month and enter.

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Song of Thanks

Hello!  Vicki here from Paper Squirrel.  It's a new week and a new challenge..."Embossed"...(wet or dry, your choice).  Visit PAPER SQUIRREL to find out which one I chose for my Song of Thanks card.

Don't forget to come by again tomorrow to see what embossing inspiration designer Tina Campbell has to share with us!

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Die Cut Cards

Hello Card Markers. Welcome to my day here at the CAD blog. My name is Terri. My blog is RamblingsOfATexasCraftRoom.blogspot.com

Today I want to share with you a card I made using die cuts from my favorite paper company K and Co. I love everything they do. Here I used some of their bird and flower die cut outs to decorate an Accordion card.
Come by my blog where I have a video showing you how to make this wonderful 4 part card. Then grab your favorite die cuts and start making this impressive card.
Be sure and stop by tomorrow and see the great card design Vicki has for you guys. We have a challenge going on too... so much fun to be had on this blog. I hope you stop by often.
Happy Crafting in 2012

Terri
http://ramblingsofatexascraftroom.blogspot.com/


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Cuts to Die For

Hello from Christine!!  I'm your die-cutting designer for today, and I hope you like this little card I've made using my Cricut E2 for an adorable one-year-old.

Creative Genie-ous is the place to get the details on this tri-fold card.  I hope you'll stop by for a visit!  And be sure to catch Michelle Hessler tomorrow to see how she's cuttin' up for you.

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A Quick Congratulation Card with Die cuts

The only die cutting I do is with my Silhouette cutter, but if you use any die cutting system I hope you will be inspired to doodle on them Visit my blog at Gardens Crafts ‘n’ More to see the details!

Come back tomorrow for more inspiration from Christine Patton at Creativegenie-ous, and more of the theme of diecuts!
Don’t forget to enter the challenges too!
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Congratuations

Hi everyone!  Today I have a Congratulations card that I used the Spellbinders Shapabilites Pendant In Spade Die to create.  To see how I made the card hop on over to my blog, Cindy's Creations. 

Don't forget to stop back tomorrow to see what Shelly Bordeleau at Gardens Crafts 'N More has in store for you and remember to enter the weekly challenges.  

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Tigger Birthday Card

Hi all,
My card today was the birthday card I made for my Grandson Zach a couple of weeks ago.

My grandson turned 2 this year so this card was perfect for him. The card was made from 2 die cuts. To find out more about this card you can come over to my blog at Tina's Scrap Corner and
I'll tell you about it.

Stop back tomorrow and see what Cindy Foster has special for you.
If you get the chance  join in on our challenge just a couple days left.
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Die Cuts: Hello

Hi everyone, this is Jill Figley here, kicking off our " Die Cuts" theme week. For the card I made I chose to use a die cut from the Spellbinders Grand Shapabilities, Wonderful Wings. If you would like to see how I made my card, please click on over to my blog, Created By Jill.

Be sure to come back tomorrow and check out what Tina Campbell has to share with us. Also, don't forget to enter our monthly challenge for a chance to win a prize!

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On the Road-Travel Card

Hello Patricia here to bring you another card from my blog, MDN Creates.   This time the theme is travel, and we are on the road again.   There is a story behind this card and you can read it on my blog, but it is for a friend's mom who will be leaving my home town to move in with her in one of the southern states.   I thought this would be a perfect time for me to make a card.  By now the mom and the card should be safely there. But this card is a pocket card on the inside.  The larger tag is the pocket, while there is a smaller tag in the pocket.   I hope you enjoy looking at the card.   Before you hop on over, be sure to enter the July challenge for a chance to win a prize.  In the meantime, check back to this blog tomorrow when Jill will bring you a new card and a new theme of the week.  This is the last day for this theme, travel.   Enjoy your day.

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Travel Card- Go See Do

RDesignerThis weeks theme is Travel.. I saw this really cute paper and had to make this card.

Check out Patricia's card tomorrow!
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Travel Themed Card

Hello Card Makers
I'm so glad you stopped by today to see the card I have made. I used some K and Co die cuts and some map paper from a 6x6 pad. Pre-cut die cuts are a great way to make a fast and easy card.
A traveled themed  card are great to make for someone who is making a big change in their life. Travel can mean so many more things that physical travel. My card is a 5x5 square card. I added some ribbon and a button
 I hope you enjoy making some travel themed cards.

Thanks for coming by today. Tomorrow be sure and stop by because  Laura has a great card waiting for you.

Happy Crafting in 2012
Terri

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Bon Voyage Card

Hello!  Welcome back for another card featuring the "Travel" theme.  My name is Cindy and I'll be your tour guide today.  I'm showing a card that is bold but has a touch of vintage.  I hope you'll journey over to my blog, THE CREATIVE POINTE for all the design details.  It's worth the trip!  And don't forget your round trip ticket so that you'll be back tomorrow to see what Diana has to show you.

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Get Your Kicks On Route 66

Welcome to the Card A Day Blog!  Our theme this week is travel and here is a neat twist on a luggage tag card.  Want to see more?  Be sure to visit Kelly at The Sassy Scrapper Studio for all the details.

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Travelin' Along

In continuing on our little travel theme, I have created a travel themed missing you card. I love the retro colors of this paper and hope you enjoy it also. Hi, it is Shirley Ross, from Mom 'n Me Scrap as your card designer today.

You can find more information on how I created this card on my blog, Mom 'n Me Scrap.

I am looking forward to seeing what Kelly has in store for us tomorrow.

Be sure and join us for our challenge!!

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On the road again..... A Card

Hi! It's Laury today with a traveling card which as it turns out is what I have been doing a lot of.

This little card started out with a prototype which I further developed. Prototypes are a great way to get an idea down. They can be made with whatever scraps are laying around and they can be cut with simple scissors. Color is not important just get the basic idea down. Here is the prototype for the above card.

 
Much changed, I have found that one idea leads to another... To see more on how this card was created, Jump on over to my blog. (btw I also posted a picture of my darling granddaughter and me).

Hope you found a little inspiration today, and try making a few practice runs next time you make a card. 

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New Home

Hi everyone!  This is the last day for the theme New Home, School or Job and I have a New Home card for you.  To see how I created my card using Distress Ink pads stop by my blog Cindy's Creations.

Tomorrow Laury is starting the week of with a new theme so don't forget to stop back, check out her creation and enter the challenge.



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Our Home

Hello! Vicki from Paper Squirrel here today continuing the "New Home/School/Job" theme.  What a perfect time to use a new stamp set that's been in the stash for a while to create this new home card!  You can get all the details and more photos at PAPER SQUIRREL.  You'll also find the steps for the corroded metal technique that I used on the key.

Come back tomorrow to see what designer Cindy Foster has up her sleeve for our final day of the "new" theme!

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Welcome to Our Home

Hello, it Patricia, and I am bringing you today's card in the New (School, Job, Home) theme.   Today's card is all about an invite, welcoming people to their home.   the card is elegant but simple.  The card also made using a few tools, such as an embossing machine and a die cutter or punch (depending on what you have on hand).   Come to see how this card is made over on my blog, MDN Creates.   Before you do, if you have a card to enter in the July challenge, please enter it below.   In the meantime, come back tomorrow to see what kind of card Vicki has for you.   Have a great day.

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All NEW Just for YOU

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!  I just love our theme this week.  It's always fun to have something NEW.  Christine, here.  I hope you enjoy my offering.  It's a sweet card, fairly simple and uses punches, stamps and a little heat embossing.  For more details, please visit me at CREATIVE GENIE-OUS.  I always love your company.

Come on back tomorrow to see what's NEW with Patricia Logan.

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Tweety New Home

My card is a new home card. I wanted to use some of those stamps that I have and have not used for awhile.

Hi, it is Shirley Ross from Mom 'n Me Scrap. Hop on over to my blog for more information on how I made this card.

Our weekly theme is New Home/School/Job.

Our next creation will be from Christine Patton.

Don't forget to enter our challenge!!

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New Home Card

Hi! As you can see this weeks theme is NEW -Home/Job/School etc....

I have chosen to do a new home card... I have used this stamp from Unity in the past and just love it!

If you want more pics check out my blog.. www.lauraleesdream.blogpspot.com

Tomorrow Shirley has a card for you!

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Good Times, Great Memories

Hi! Thanks for visiting us for some card making inspiration!
Here is a quick and simple card to give for any reason. I made this for my grandson & his girlfriend, who are about to travel across the country for university... for their "New Adventure"!

• Card base is 6 inches square.
• Rub on border and sentiment at the bottom is from KaiserCraft “Peachy Keen Collection”
• Vase is made from a scrap piece of cardstock, cut approx. 2 1/2 inches by 3 inches, angled in towards the top, and adhered to the card front so it is somewhat dimensional.
• Flowers and leaves are from a bargain bin at the scrapbook store (60 petals for $5)

Tip: Don’t overpower a card with too much stuff… The flowers and vase cover about 1/3 of the card visually (because of the color differences)

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Happy Birthday girl-Monochromatic

Hello, it's Patricia and I am bringing you a monochromatic card in pink.  This card is for a little girl who is crazy for pink.  That would be my niece, Nine'na, and even though she is turning 4 in September, I decided to make this is card in her honor this month.  There are three shades of pink on the card, and I popped up a couple of the cupcakes.  I made it simple, because of my niece. Come on over to MDN Creates, my blog to see how I made this card.  Before you come over, be sure to enter your card in the challenge below.

Come back tomorrow to see what Shelly has for you to see.  This is the last day for the monochromatic themed card, and tomorrow starts a new theme called New (School, job, home), and I will see you next time.

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Monochronic Thank You Card

Hello Card Markers!!  This is Terri from Ramblings Of A Texas Craft Room. I am the designer for the day. Thank you for stopping by today. I have put together  a monochromic Thank You Card. I used a bright golden yellow on a white card.

I used three pattern papers all in the same yellow. I used one for the front of the card, one on the inside and another for the butterflies. If you want the details  to make this card. Please stop over at my blog, where I have listed all the directions. Thank you again for stopping by. Please come by tomorrow to see another great card by Michelle. I know you will love her card creation. Be sure and join our challenge for July.

Happy Crafting in 2012
Terri
Ramblingsofatexascraftroom.blogspot.com
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One color - Many shades - Love those gelatos

Welcome Back! It's Laury again with today's new card!
I recently attended a Scrapbook Expo here in New Jersey. Soooo much to see!!

One demo I was anxious to see was how to stamp with Faber Castile's Gelatos. They are a smooth paste watercolor that comes in a push up "lipstick" tube. They come in lots of colors, more were added this year. I bought some last year and was not impressed... But after the demo, I realized what I had been doing wrong (too much water). Basically you apply the paint directly on the stamp and then stamp it! You can also give it a gentle mist before stamping to deepen the colors. Misting after you stamp will allow further impressions before you have to "re-ink".

Jump on over to my blog for more information on how this card was made.

See you next time! And don't forget to enter the challenge!
Stop by tomorrow for more inspiration from Terri Wright

Laury
justlaury.paperthreads.com
justlaury@paperthreads.com


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Monochromatic

Monochromatic: Purple

Hi everyone, it's Jill Figley here with my entry for today, continuing with the theme, monochromatic. Here is the card I made.

When I was trying to decide what color to choose, it was a tossup between blue and purple, and purple won...lol! If you want to find out how I made my card, please visit me at my blog, Created By Jill, then come back tomorrow and check out what Laury has made to inspire us. Make sure to enter our monthly challenge. There's a prize for one lucky winner!

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All About Purple

Wow, when I started the research on the color purple for this post I was surprised at what I found out about it. Hi, it's my turn today to get that Mono feeling. Purple is one of my favorite colors along with gold it's a great combination but this post is all about purple. To find out what I found out about purple you'll have to stop over at my blog, Tina's Scrap Corner.

Stop by tomorrow and see what color Jill Figley will be playing with.....

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Going Green

No, I'm not referring to recycling or energy conservation or that sort of thing.  Our theme, this week, is MONOCHROMATIC.  Hi everyone, and welcome.  It's Christine, here, to open the mono theme with an all-GREEN card that has a nice surprise inside.  Click on over to Creative Genie-ous to see more pictures and get details on the materials used.

Tomorrow's card will be brought to you by Tina Campbell.  Hmmm...I wonder what lovely color she's using................


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Just for Men

Just For Men: Any Occasion

Hi there, it's Jill here, with my entry for today. This week's theme is Just For Men.

If you would like to see how I put my card together, please pop by my blog, Created By Jill, and check it out. Don't forget to come back tomorrow, and see what Christine Patton has for us. Be sure to enter our monthly challenge, where we offer a fabulous prize to one lucky winner!

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Thank you card

I would like to thank Diana Weber as one of the contributors to the Card a Day Blog!  She has decided to take a step back from this, as she has a ton going on right now (including the addition of a new grandbaby!)

We would like to let everyone know that this leaves a small hole in the Card a Day Blog, and as such, we are looking for 1-2 card makers that would like to participate in the CArd a Day Blog!  To be a Contributor for the blog, you need to commit to doing 1-2 posts a month on this blog, and to contribute to the blog hops, which we plan on hosting at least 3 a year!  If you are interested, please email me, support@paperthreads.com or comment on the post!

Here is Diana's last contribution to the Card a Day Blog:

Here is one of my favorite cards that I made, any of you that know me know I'm a sucker for anything that has to do with wine or grapes.  I also love thank you cards, I don't think you can send too many of them.  I do have this card available for purchase from Paperthreads.
Go here to purchase this file collection





Thank you,
Diana
 My Blog
Designer at Paperthreads
Designer at Card a Day blogspot




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Wind it Up!

Hello! Vicki from Paper Squirrel here today continuing the "Just for Men" theme.  I made this state-fair-inspired card for my dad's birthday using fun designer paper, ephemera, and Tim Holtz elements.  You can get all the details and more photos at PAPER SQUIRREL.

Come back tomorrow for more man card ideas from designer Michelle Hessler!



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Luminary and Card

 Card and matching Luminary

Inside of card and another side of the Luminary

Hello card makers!!! Happy 4th of July. I hope ya'll great plans today but before you run off to have all that fun. I want to thank you for stopping by today!
This is Terri,  I will be the designer fore the day. My blog is  Ramblings of a Texas Craftroom. Today I have made a "manly" card and gift.
    I saw a wonderful Luminary on a Spellbinders blog and just loved it. I used my Cricut to make the  "manly" card and matching Luminary. The other, I used a  Spellbinders die. Both are easy to make and a ton of fun.
   Come vist my blog  for  the details on how to make this wonderful card and Luminary. I posted a video with the direction and link to orginal Luminary post.
Ramblingsofatexascraftroom.blogspot.com
See you soon
Happy Crafting in 2012
Terri



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Chess Card

It's my day!!  Chris from Visual Designs by Chris here... First let me say ... Happy Almost Fourth of July! So Fun. I hope you have awesome plans! And now back to the Card post for today... It is a Just For Men theme.

... and although Chess isn't a just for men game... It does fit well for a manly themed card and without all the flowers and ribbons we love to have in our studios.

And this cut helped to make a second card out of the negative cuts. Visit my blog for more information.

Have a safe holiday! Enjoy!
Chris
Visual Designs by Chris.



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Anchor's Away!

Hi and thanks for visiting the Card A Day Blog.  I'm Kelly George, your designer du jour.  Our current theme is guy cards and this one is perfect for any man who is into sailing, boating, or in the Navy.  Please visit my blog, Sassy Scrapper Studio, for all the details.

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You’re #1 to Me!

Hi everyone! Shelley Bordeleau here with a card for the guy in your life (big or little one ). As with most of my cards, it is blank inside, with lots of room for a personal notes. Visit my blog at Gardens Crafts ‘n’ More to catch more details on it!

Make sure to drop by tomorrow when Kelly George will continue in the theme “Just for Men”!
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"Just The Ticket" Teen Birthday Card

Hello!  Cindy here from THE CREATIVE POINTE finishing up our week of "Teen" theme cards.  I felt a little at a disadvantage as I don't have any teenagers of my own, and most of the teens in my family are my nephews---which meant I couldn't fall back on my favorite "Girly" themes!  lol
But I think I found just the "ticket" for any teen with this bold and bright card.
You'll find the easy details over at my blog.  And just for fun I show the cut files I would use to make a "Girly" teen card.
Hope you'll stop back tomorrow as Shelley kicks off our new theme:
"JUST FOR MEN".

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