iluvcats and scraps: Wild Orchid Crafts

Monday, August 26, 2024

Elizabeth's 2024 Birthday Card

This is the first creation I've made using one of the newest

49 and Market collections this year, Kaleidoscope.

What a cheerful collection it is with it's beautiful bright colors!

I LOVE IT!

At first I struggled figuring out a design and then in a quick snap it fell together.

This is because of the wonderful pieces in this collection!

I'm a real lover of bright, cheerful colors.

Elizabeth's card is made from one of the 6" x 8" papers in the collection.

I really loved this one in particular with its pretty

hummingbirds, plus it gave me a lot of room to create.

Elizabeth loves birds, so this collection was very fitting for her.

I've been making a shaker on all of my 2024 creations to friends

and Elizabeth's card is the first to not have

the words "Happy Birthday" in the center of the shaker.

Instead, the neat quilted spirograph chipboard was perfect for a shaker!

The precious Sprinkletz with all brightly colored flowers

couldn't have been more PERFECT for this card!

I placed a rhinestone sticker in the center to glam it up!

I printed my own words on the multi colored papers

from the collection's 12 x 12 solids;

then circle punched them out to make balloons.

Here are some close ups from the front of the card.

The bows are from the mini laser cut elements,

as well as the words 'time to celebrate'.

The postage stamp washi tape is adorable!

The back of the card is decorated with laser cut elements from this fun collection!

I used the same rhinestone stickers in the corners

that I used in the center of the shaker on the front of the card.

I just love the laser cut hummingbirds!

I also used a precious rub on butterfly.

Lastly, I made a box-in-box envelope to house the large card.

Thanks for coming by & have a blessed day!

Lisa

Products used:

49 and Market - Kaleidoscope Collection

6" x 8" Paper Collection

Botanical Rub Ons
(used a butterfly)

Mini Laser Cut Elements

Laser Cut Elements

Postage Stamp Washi Tape

for the Envelope

"Quilted Spirograph"
(for the main envelope)

"Solids - Paper 4"
(I chose this mint colored one because it's one of Elizabeth's favorite colors)

Everything for the Shaker

Chipboard
(used the Small Quilted Circle)

Buttons Galore - Sprinkletz
"Garden Party"

Tim Holtz Dimensional Dome

Mulberry Flowers

15mm Open Roses
Light Turquoise

15mm Open Roses
Yellow

Mini Sweetheart Blossoms
Deep Pink

Mini Sweetheart Blossoms
White

10mm Open Roses
Lime Green

Tools

Sizzix Big Shot

Sizzix Magnetic Platform

Scrapbook.com
Nesting Circle Dies

The Paper Studio
1" Circle Punch

Basic Grey Rub-On Tool

Adhesives

Nuvo Craft Glue

Recollections
Foam Adhesive Squares

Scor-Tape

Scrapbook.com
Foam Adhesive Sheet

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

REX

I made a housewarming gift for my priest,

who will very soon be moving into a much nicer home.

Thank GOD!

What he's been living in is deplorable, in my opinion.

Rex is the happiest dog I've ever met!!

He belongs to my priest, Rev. Paul Jussen.

On two occasions I had the privilege of dog sitting Rex,

for a couple or so hours each time,

while Father Paul had some much needed outings with friends.

While Rex was with me at my house,

I took lots of photos and videos of this wonderful dog.

This photo was taken by me 6/21/24 in my back yard.

He was given this name because it means "king".

Now, you need to know that Rex is a mix of

Burnese Mountain Dog, which is quite obvious with his markings.

He's also half King Cavalier Spaniel!!!!

Can you believe it!?!

Rex has the friendliest disposition and never meets a stranger.

He's a puppy, so he likes to play with his toys.

He'll never be huge like a Burnese Mountain Dog,

just a mini version of one.

I think he's absolutely ADORABLE!!!!!!

I was SO lucky to still have this 2018 old paper,

from Blue Fern Studios Happy Accident 2,

that has a dog on it!!!

PERFECT background color of mostly blue, which is great for a boy.

I also LOVE the black printing around the edges

that look like stampings of swirls, birds, thermometer, etc.

I didn't want to overload with too many flowers,

so I made only two arrangements on the page.

Each are on top of beautiful swirly chipboard

that I heat embossed in a nice camel color.

You don't have to cut out leafy dies in green.

Cutting this one in black really makes it stand out on the page!

Staying with blue, black & white and rust colors

blended perfectly with Rex's gorgeous colors and the paper.

I found this adorable metal heart in my stash.

How perfect is it to be on this page?

Father Paul LOVES Rex...and everyone who meets him does too!

Another close up of the other floral arrangement.

I also had 4 mini dog paw prints in chipboard that I inked in jet black.

They are so cute!

And look at the little dog that's printed on the paper!!

Last, but never least.......

gorgeous ReneaBouquets butterflies!

These are in my top faves that she makes.

I'm very happy how this one turned out.

I gave it today to Father Paul.

He was almost speechless and said how beautiful it was.

He was truly grateful.

Plus I could see how proud he was of Rex,

who I also got to see today!

I've framed it for him, but also included an easel,

in case he wants to put it on a shelf,

instead of hanging it on the wall.

Just look at that face!!!!

Don't you just want to KISS it?!

Thanks for visiting.

I'm so blessed to have my wonderful priest as a friend.

He changed my life by fully opening my heart to the Lord,

more than I've ever felt in my life.

I will shout this out all over the place because it feels so fantastic!!

Have a very blessed day!

Lisa

Products used:

Blue Fern Studios - Happy Accident 2 paper

"Chase"

Creative Embellisments - chipboard

Flourish 8

The Dusty Attic - chipboard

Paw Prints - Dog

ReneaBouquets - Butterflies

Tiny Treasures
"Secret Garden"

Mulberry Flowers

30 mm Pale Blue Wild Roses

Blue Tone Hip Rosebuds

20mm White Poppies

Baby Blue Cherry Blossoms

20mm Burnt Umber Open Roses

White Berry Spray Clusters