Card Creations by Sharon Joy

2014-03-20T12:23:00.003-04:00

Please visit my new Etsy Shop!
I specialize in personalized gifts, home decor and customized embroidery. I will ship anywhere. https://www.etsy.com/shop/PillowTalkingandmore

Great gift items that can be personalized for family, friends, grandparents, any celebration or for a beautiful accent in your home.

A blast from your past!

2014-02-27T16:38:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone. I know I have not been around much at all. Not that I didn't miss everyone, I just got a new toy and it has been taking more time and attention than my card making.
I bought an embroidery/sewing machine and have been learning so much. I do want to post my new business card/tag since I did make it using my card making supplies.

I will be posting pics of some of my customized pillows, shirts, towels, bags, etc. I am also going to start a new blog page and I do want to invite you all. If you can offer any suggestions or other related blogs to follow, I would be grateful.
Thanks everyone!
I will also be selling a LOT of card making supplies. Including a cricut imagine that I never used. Lots of Kraftin Kimmie stamps, dies, copic markers, stamps, inks, etc. Please pass it along to anyone who might be interested.

I mustache you

2013-06-03T10:38:00.002-04:00

This is a get well card I made for a friend/client. He once grew a mustach that was not necessarily flattering and I teased him about it. It really cheered him up.

I kept it clean and simple and just used an inkadinkadoo stamp and a sentiment I found on a google search. I cut the frames with nestabilities and added some googly eyes that I had in my stash.

The inside sentiment was also found on google.

I am entering the following challenges:

http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-37-punchesdies.html

http://perfectsentimentschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/05/psc81-make-them-laugh.html
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.ie/2013/06/challenge-1.html
http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/05/simon-saysanything-goes_29.html
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge169-anything-goes.html
http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-winner-of-last-weeks-challenge.html
http://hobbyhousechallenge.blogspot.com/2013/06/challenge-1-anything-goes.html
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/june-anything-goes-at-bugaboo.html
http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/2013/05/cch-146-use-sentiments.html
http://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-22-anything-goes.html

Let your hair down

2013-06-03T09:53:00.001-04:00

This is a birthday card for a client/friend. I used a Kraftin Kimmie Stamp and colored her with copics and pro markers. The frame behind was die cut with a nestabilities and cuttlebug. Flowers, ribbon and bling were from my stash.

Entering the followin challenges:

He put a ring on it!

2013-05-26T21:54:00.001-04:00

This time, I used my cricut Imagine machine. I tried to hook up to the craft room, but still not successful yet. I do enjoy using it, but there is an upward learning curve I've yet to master. Having fun trying though.

I made this Engagement/Birthday card for my cousin, who is a self proclaimed "shoe slut" - like me.

Her fiance bought her a pair of coveted shoes AND an engagement ring for her birthday.

I used the Weddings cartridge. A Darice embossing folder was used for the background. I added some stiching. She loves ankle straps so, I used a ribbon and some bling from my stash.

I am entering the following challenges:
http://heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/2013/05/pass-it-on-celebrate-joy-of-giving.html
http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-craft-spot-monday-challenge-98.html
http://www.creativetimeforme.com/2012/05/throwback-thursday-challenge.html
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2013/05/embossing.html

http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-
50-for-girls.html
http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/girls-girls-girls.html
http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-46.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-172-ribbon-andor-lace.html

You're Purrfect!

2013-05-21T20:37:00.002-04:00

While I was away on my cruise, I hired my salon neighbor, who owns a pet grooming shop, to come everyday to look after our cat.

This is a thank you card for her.

I used an "inkadinkadoo" stamp set- all about cats, and heat embossed with Martha Stewart pink embossing powder... The papers and card stock are from K and Company the ribbons, roses and bling are from my stash.

I am entering the following challenges:

http://ribbongirls.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-colour-challenge.html

http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2013/05/sos-102-whats-in-your-tool-shed.html (heat embossing tool)

http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/2013/05/mim-141-with-bugaboo-stamps.html

http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-50-for-girls.html

http://pinandtack.blogspot.com/2013/05/spark-your-creativity-now-challenge-9.html

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/may-challenge.html

Happy Anniversary

2013-05-19T15:51:00.001-04:00

I finally finished organizing and setting up a craft studio. Now I am able to use my long neglected, cricut machines.

This is an anniversary, easel, card I made for my brother and sister-in-law. I used the Weddings cartridge to make the bride and groom silhouette. The papers and embellishments are from my stash. I used my heat embossing tool and silver embossing powders for the sentiments.

This is what it looks like when closed:

I am entering the following challenges:

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2013/05/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-127.html

http://pausedreamenjoychallenges.blogspot.com/2013/05/ch-10-happy-fill-in-blank.html

http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/terrifically-thrilling-thursday-show-us.html

http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-229-anything-goes.html

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/challenge-20-anything-goes.html

http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-19-no-digis-allowed.html

http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-112-anything-goes.html

http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/2013/05/dare-to-be-sassy-thursday-177.html

Have a Happy Day

2013-05-17T19:57:00.001-04:00

I am really loving my Stampin Up dress up framelits die. I do find though, that the dress form stand is a bit short making the dresses look a bit frumpy. So, I cut a little piece to add a little lenght to the pole holding the dress form.
I used the cuttlebug and swiss dots folder for the background frame. The papers are all scraps that I had in my stash. I added a few pearls ( a favorite embellishment) at the neckline and cut out the shoes from a card that was sent to me. (love to use up everything) The "happy day" banner was from a chip board set I had in my stash. I sent this to my Mother in law as a "just because/get well"
I am entering the following challenges:
http://365cards.blogspot.com/2013/05/day-137-color-combo.html
http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-16-mom-andor-for-woman.html
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-52-think-pink.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-171-your-favourite.html
http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2013/05/sos-101-scrap-attack.html
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-154-for-special-woman.html
http://www.cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2013/05/cupcake-242-lots-of-layers.html
http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/terrifically-thrilling-thursday-show-us.html

Queen of all Moms

2013-05-16T18:44:00.001-04:00

Since I was away on a glorious, 7-day cruise on a fantastic ship called Oasis of the Seas; I am a little late with my Mother's day card.

I found this image on a Google search and printed it on a high quality card stock and added some rhinestones in the crown ,(my favorite embellishment), ribbon and a Martha Stewart punch border.

I will enter the following challenges:
http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/challenge-45.html
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-269-dancing-queen.html
http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/2013/05/dare-to-be-sassy-thursday-177.html
http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-16-mom-andor-for-woman.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-171-your-favourite.html

Highland Fling!

2013-04-30T17:46:00.000-04:00

Runs with scissors!

2013-04-23T20:49:00.002-04:00

This is my fist attempt at a pop up card.
I used a Simply Betty Stamp. It is a birthday card for a friend of mine who is also a hairdresser.
I am not exactly sure where I found the backing papers, but I think it was from http://freedigitalstamps.blogspot.com/ or "Free printables" I'll check the accuracy of that and try to find a link if anyone asks for it.
I colored "Edward Scissorhands:"with copic and pro markers and the sentiment digi has an embossed heart background . the pop up was easier than I thought. I also embossed that box, and I would like to experiment a little more.

This is the inside:

Old friends never go out of style

2013-04-22T12:54:00.000-04:00

This is a birthday card that I made for a dear friend.
I just love using my stampin up, framelits, dress up die!
This time, I ran some card stock through my cuttlebug and embossed the dress, I made two dresses and cut the top to form a little sweater.
The flowers, bling and leaves were in my stash.
I am entering the following challenges:
http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/2013/04/r120-april-showers-brings-spring-flowers.html
http://craftybloggersnetwork.blogspot.com/2013/04/challenge-10-sponsored-by-rick-st-dennis.html
http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/ttt-challenge-april-showers-bring-may.html
http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/2013/04/challenge-102-may-flowers.html
http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/challenge-180-embossing.html
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2013/04/pennys-challenge-122-winners.html

Dress up framelit

2013-04-21T12:33:00.001-04:00

Thanks

2013-04-01T16:03:00.002-04:00

A blingy thank you card for a friend.
The blue frame was an embossed cuttlebug folder that I cut out. The papers are from DCWV, the flowers, ribbons and bling are from my stash.
Entering the following challenges:
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/2013/04/bling-challenge.html
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/03/simon-says-anything-goes.html
http://www.pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/03/pile-it-on-13-handmade-flowers.html
http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-64-paper-flowers.html
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-35-flowers_29.html
http://www.lisasomerville.com/2013/03/bloggers-challenge-bling-it-on.html
http://smudgyantics.blogspot.com/2013/03/make-it-colourful-without-markers-or.html

"you gotta have heart"

2013-03-24T14:25:00.000-04:00

A Birthday/ Thank you card that I sent to one of my clients. Who is just the nicest guy (besides my husband) that I have ever met.

This is a kraftin Kimmie Stamp that I colored with copics and pro markers. I used a new "Darice" embossing folder for the hearts and rubbed it with ink. The stripes in the background are also from a Darice folder. They are great embossing folders that I found in Michaels and AC more less then half the price of cuttlebug, etc. (tip)

The sentiment and brads were found in my stash.

I am entering the following challenges:

http://www.pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-72.html

http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-171-whats-your-fave.html

http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2013/03/anything-goes.html

http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-97-rofl.html

http://tsgclearstamps.blogspot.com/2013/03/tsg199-anything-goes.html

http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/2013/03/its-man-thing.html

http://pausedreamenjoychallenges.blogspot.com/2013/03/ch-6-anything-goes.html

http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-32-masculine.html

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/lots-of-layers.html

Men's Jacket card

2013-03-21T08:55:00.001-04:00

This is a simple birthday card I made for my cousin who had an great party at a 5th Avenue Penthouse in NYC. Had the most amazing views of midtown Manhatten.
I found a few tutorials on Youtube to make this card. I did add two buttons to the jacket after the pic was taken. No coloring, I used papers from DCWV. I did add some simple stiching. I cut a small pocket and inserted a ribbon. I made a simple bow tie with the same ribbon. This was very easy with just a few folds for the collar and a pattern paper for a vest. . It's best to use double sided paper.
I also used a few white buttons down the shirt placket. I did use my Martha Stewart embossing powers and some letter stamps to add his name.
I am entering the following challenges:
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-119-gingham-andor-checks.html
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2013/03/create-shaped-card-and-winners.html
http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-57-stitch-it-real-or-faux.html
http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.com/
http://happycamperscc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/happy-campers-challenge-no-13-add.html

"Purr fect Birthday"

2013-03-17T23:10:00.001-04:00

This is a birthday card for my Beautiful Sister in law, Ariana. She is a consummate animal lover with an enormous heart for all creatures.
The Image is from a Kraftin Kimmie Stamp. I colored her with copics and pro markers. The papers are from a stack I found in TJ Max called "Cattitude" I printed the sentiment. The flowers and leaves are from my stash. I did a matching envelope using my crafter's companion.

Thank you

2013-03-10T11:27:00.000-04:00

This is a simply Betty digital stamp that I made as a Thank you card for a friend of mine, who is also a hairdresser. I kept it simple by coloring with copics and pro markers. I fussy cut and mounted with foam tape onto two pieces of paint swatches. I love the rich saturation and shine. The backing paper is from DCWV and the bling is from my stash.
I also made the envelope using my crafter's companion (Thank you Louise for recommending it) I lined the inside with a shiney polka dot paper and I rounded all the corners with a punch.
I am entering the following challenges:
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/2013/03/mim-131-with-nicecrane-designs.html

For a special friend

2013-03-05T09:28:00.000-05:00

This is my first attempt at a dresser card. It was easier than I thought. I found a few great tutorials on Utube. I used a KraftinKimmie Stamp called Marilyn.
This is a thank you card for a dear friend who makes the most amazing jewelry. I did a blog post a couple of days back. Her line is called StellaLuna Designs and she is on facebook for now. My husband bought me the necklace for my birthday. It is a beautiful piece with a gorgeous black and white photo of Marilyn Monroe, surrounded by beads and crystals.
I wanted to send her a Thank you card for gifting me with the matching bracelet and earrings.
I colored the stamp using copics and pro markers. I also used some old metalic scraps to make strips on the right side. I used pearl brads for the drawer handles. I cut out the camisole from a Rubbernecker stamp set and I embossed through the cuttlebug. The shoes in the bottom left corner were on a card that someone sent to me and I cut and popped them up. the rest of the bling is from my stash. I used my silver stamp pad to ink the edges from the DCWV textured paper. I also used my Martha Stewart punches on the bottom edges for a border.
I am entering the following challenges:
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2013/03/anything-goes.html
http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2013/03/shopping-our-stash-challenge-92-border.html
http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/03/week-188-theme.html
http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-168-springy-pastel-colours.html
http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/2013/03/ch-5-anything-goes.html
http://bythecuteandgirly.blogspot.com/2013/03/march-challenge-favourite-things.html (shoes and clothes)
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-
258-something-old.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-160-pastel-colours.html

Thanks for dinner

2013-02-28T15:31:00.003-05:00

We were invited to dinner at my Brother's house on the Jersey shore. Thank God they did not suffer any damage from hurricane Sandy. They have such a lovely home and are such gracious and elegant entertainers. I wanted to make and send a special Thank you card.
I found the image by doing a google search for "free digi stamps" I colored with copics and pro markers. I cut the image with a circle on the cuttlebug and detailed the cut around the table. I used a paper doily and a ruffled edge circle for the background frame. The gingham paper is from K & Company and the yellow frame came from an old die cut package that I had in my stash.
I am enterting the following challenges:
http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/02/simon-says-anything-goes.html
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-258-something-old.html
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-157-lace-andor-pearls.html
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2013/02/pennys-challenge-116.html favorite color red
http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/2013/02/ptt109-anything-goes.html
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-46-dies-and-punches.html
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2013/02/sketchie-free-for-all-time-again.html

Amazing Jewelry!!!

2013-02-26T10:11:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone....Just have to share. I had an amazing birthday! My dear Husband invited a few of my favorite people and we had a great time. Good Food, fun drinks and lots of laughs...
But what I simply must share is my friend Stella's Jewelry...Since we are all the creative type, I know you will appreciate this... She uses the best quality and such original ideas...My husband bought me the necklace for Valentine's day/Anniversary last week. Stella gifted me with the matching necklace and earings...
Check out her face book page: https://www.facebook.com/StellalunaDesigns

Check out her Mermaid collection:

Hi

2013-02-23T16:49:00.001-05:00

This is a birthday card for my Mother in Law. I used a Kraftin Kimmie Stamp. I colored her with copics and pro markers. I used my cuttle bug and a frame folder for the embossed background. I fussy cut her and propped her up with pop dots. Flowers and bling were from my stash.
I am entering the following challenges:
http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-167-fussy-cuttin.html
http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/bingo.html grems, embossing, ribbon
http://papercreatorscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/challenge-5.html
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/challenge-100-celebrations.html
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2013/02/pop-it-up.html
http://littlescrappieces.blogspot.com/2013/02/fun-friday-emboss-it-challenge.html
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-257-simplify.html
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-46-dies-and-punches.html
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-159-flower-power.html
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-51-ribbon-and-bling.html

Well behaved women rarely make history

2013-02-15T18:52:00.001-05:00

This is another Valentine's card for my Husband.
It is a SassyStudio Image based on the ever popular "Shades of Grey" Novel.
I colored her using copics and pro markers. I cut the edge and glittered the lines with Martha Stewart products. The circles were from nestabilities through my cuttlebug and the embossing was my hearts and arrows folders that I found in A C Moore.
I am entering the following challenges:
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-theme-challenge-at-bugaboo.html
http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/2013/02/dare-to-be-sassy-thursdays-164.html
http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-50-my-hearts-all-flutter.html
http://cardcreationsbysharonjoy.blogspot.com/2013/02/well-behaved-women-rarely-make-history.html
http://desertislandcraftschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/02/dicc-48-smeared-ink.html I used 1, 3, 8
http://cardcreationsbysharonjoy.blogspot.com/2013/02/well-behaved-women-rarely-make-history.html
http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

Sexy Valentine Humor

2013-02-12T18:16:00.002-05:00

This is my first attempt at a two page card.

I used a Sassy Studio freebie. They have awesome digis and the most generous freebies every Friday.

I colored her using copics and pro markers. Hearts and arrows embossing folder and nestabilities frames. The paper is from DCWV and the stamps are from inkadinkadoo. The sentiment, I'm sorry, I don't remember where I found it, but just thought it was clever and amusing.

This card is for my dear Husband of three years. We share the same quirky sense of humor. I am sending it to his office and just wish I could see the look on his face. The last page more seriously and personally expresses my sincerity.

The hearts and bling are from my stash.

I am entering the following challenges:

http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-theme-challenge-at-bugaboo.html

http://www.pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-66.html

http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/think-pink-lci.html

http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-pink-elephant-challenge-tpe186.html

http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/2013/02/mim-127-with-little-miss-muffet-stamps.html

http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/02/simon-sayshave-heart.html

http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/02/its-challenge-time.html

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2013/02/hearts-flowers.html

http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-50-my-hearts-all-flutter.html

http://fatpageswithattitude.blogspot.com/

http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/2013/02/r110-be-my-valentine.html

http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-52-feelin-love.html

http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/2013/02/dare-to-be-sassy-thursday-163.html

Happy 29th birthday from your 110 lb. friend!

2013-02-09T16:24:00.000-05:00

This is for my Cousin's 50 ith Birthday
It's a KraftinKimmie Stamp that I cut out and popped up in front of a red sparkle nestabilities/ I colored her using copics and pro markers. I added a bit of a feather to the flower and some bling from my stash. I am entering the following challenges:
http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/2013/02/138-for-birthday.html
http://blog.oozak.com/2013/02/some-odd-girl-nouveau-girls-wishes-card.html
http://scrappyfrogschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/02/use-red-or-pink.html
http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-51-lets-celebrate.html/
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2013/02/only-girls-allowed.html
http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.com/2013/02/4-cc-128-pink-red-challenge.html