Showing posts with label encouragement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label encouragement. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

May You Weather The Storm

 We all know friends or family that are going through difficult times. Sending a note of encouragement is a great way to let them know you are thinking about them!

In creating this card, I started with a 6x6 base and created stripes using the "vintage desktop" washi tape and patterned papers. I stamped my sentiment and layered on cardstock adding a compass stamped image. Lastly, I embellished with the adorable and new cruise brads. I hope you enjoy and are inspired to send a note of cheer to encourage someone today! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Don't forget to shop at Eyelet Outlet for your crafting needs!

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Happy Crafting!

Michelle ~ The Craft Market SC Facebook Instagram




Friday, October 14, 2022

Even Superheroes Have Bad Days!

Hello crafty friends!  Do you have a superhero in your life?  I wanted to make a card that acknowledges that even heroes, such as this one, can have challenging days, also!  


When I saw the Super Hero Saying Brads, I couldn't wait to use them!  I knew that they would be amazing with this cute image of my favorite female superhero!  The brads paired perfectly with my image and patterned paper!  I also added the beautiful Red Glitter Enamel Dots to complete my card! 

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Super Hero Saying Brads

Glitter Enamel Dots - Red

I have so many projects in my head that these will be the perfect embellishment for and I can't wait to use them again.  

We would love it if you would leave a comment and share with us who your favorite superhero is, and if you have a real-life superhero, who are they? 

Thanks so much for sending a few minutes with me! 

Kim - Blog - Facebook - Instagram

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Smooth Sailing

The new Eyelet Outlet Boat and Lighthouse Brads could not be more appealing, and I (Lauren) can think of so many ways to use them! For example, how about a ship... or in this case a sailboat, lol... in a bottle?

I made a little background from paper scraps to represent sky, sea, sand and a bit of a cliff. Then I stamped my mason jar on top in Archival ink and cut it out. Inside the jar, I added a Boat and a Lighthouse Brad as well as the Sun from our Sun and Cloud set; to the foreground of the card I affixed one each of the three styles of Shell Brads. My sticker sentiment wishes the recipient, "Smooth Sailing Ahead"... and I think we could all use more of that, right?!

loves the beach!

Sunday, February 21, 2021

I'm Sticking With You!

It seems like it's a lot easier to be down occasionally over this past year than it was before. I know I have experienced some down moments myself. If I become aware that someone is having a rough time, I like to send them an encouragement card with a note of support. That's what today's card does.


This is a little bit of a word play since I've used "sticky" washi tape with this sentiment. I made the embellishment piece as a print-then-cut from Cricut Design Space. I created it by combining the tape dispensor image with my own created text sentiment. More and more I am going to my computer to make the perfect sentiment for my cards. And why not? You can say anything you want whether you do it in Word, Cricut Design Space or other program.

I used a lot of very cheery washi tapes for this card. I also used two stitched flower brads on the sentiment. 

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Brads Used:


Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great week!


Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Enjoy the Ride

Hello everyone!  It's Kim from Katydid Cards.

I haven't had the chance to work with the Motorcycle Brads yet, so I decided to pair it with the Compass Brads and the Postage Washi Tape to make this card.


I used the Stitched Triple Reek-a-boo Window and Edge by My Favorite Things.  Before die cutting, I covered the cardstock with the washi tape.  As you can see, it cuts beautifully with nice clean edges and the stitching is sharp.  

I found three different landscape themes on the Internet as the backdrops for my motorcycles.  To provide some dimension, I used mounting tape to attach the die cut panel to my card base.  I sponged the edges of the base and used a Dots stamp by Judith.  The compass was the finishing touch and a perfect complement to the greeting.



Inside I used the Tire Track Washi Tape under the sentiment.  To color coordinate, I lightly colored it with a brown marker.



Since the theme today is transportation, I thought I share the link to a card featuring a train in case you missed it.


Kim from Katydid Cards
Who provided the inspiration for these cards?  Katy did!

Saturday, November 4, 2017

Indoor Plumbing


Hi!  It's Kim from Katydid Cards sharing a card made with some of the brand new products in the Eyelet Outlet store!


You may be wondering why I'm talking about indoor plumbing.  If I were expecting to be reading about a card using EO products, I'd be wondering, too  So as not to keep you in suspense, here is my card using the Pipe Brads!  I also used the new Tear Drop Bling as the water.

This shower is as cold as it gets!


In retrospect, I guess it was a leap to go from pipes to a penguin frozen in an ice cube, but that's just the way my mind works!  I'd use any excuse to work with these adorable brads!

I had to search for a penguin image to work just right and, fortunately, I found it at Eureka Stamps.  The igloo is in the Silhouette Design Store.  If you look at that file, you'll see I changed the design a bit to suit my needs.  I cut each of the blocks and sponged the edges in blue.  The remaining skeleton worked perfectly as a placement guide.  I removed it after every block was in place.

I also altered the image in my Silhouette design screen; resizing and removing the color.  Then I traced around the image and print and cut it.  I colored the image with Copic markers.

I also cut acetate for the area from the faucet down to the ice cube and another piece to place over the ice cube, so they appear shiny.  The Tear Drop Bling, as well as Clear Swirl Bling, were placed atop the acetate.


 As you can see, I printed the greeting on three of the blocks on the front of the card and here's the sentiment inside.  I'd say this would be well received by someone who needs a bit of reassurance...and a smile.




I have a little something else planned for these Pipe Brads which I hope to bring to you soon.  There are just too many great products in the EO store or too few hours in the day.


 Kim from Katydid Cards
Who provided the inspiration for these cards?  Katy did!