Polka Dot Birthday

Posted on July 16, 2013 by justtyra

Today I’m playing along with the latest Color Throwdown Challenge:

As well as the latest CAS-ual Fridays Challenge:

I created a crazy polka dot birthday card, complete with dancing “Happy” letters.

I love CAS-ual Friday’s Shenanigans sentiment set. The sentiments are some of the larger sentiments I have seen and really stand out! I tried the ghosting technique seen on some popular inky blogs and I like it. One tip: If you do not get the white outline around all the letters, use a white marker to touch it up. I used Zig’s writer chalk marker. The polka dots are leftover circles from die cutting I colored with Copics. Thanks for stopping by! — xo- Tyra

Over Dreams

Posted on July 14, 2013 by justtyra

Today I’m playing along with Moxie Fab World’s Mixy-Matchy Style Challenge and CAS(E) this Sketch. Moxie Fab featured several inspirational images for the current challenge, however the anchors in the following image captured my attention:

Add into the mix CAS(E) This Sketch’s latest sketch

This is the card I created:

The sentiment is a verse from one of my favorite songs, Overjoyed by Stevie Wonder. When I hear that song, I “see” ocean, blue skies and clouds.

Watching too much Home and Garden TV (HGTV) helped with coordinating the different patterned papers. The interior designer usually advises the client to pick an inspiration piece and design around it. Following that advice, I used the light blue patterned paper to pick patterned papers for the frame and the cloud. I love love the anchor pattern, from Glitz’s Uncharted Waters line.

So, there you have it! Thanks so much for stopping by!! xo- Tyra

Let’s Go For a Ride

Posted on July 11, 2013 by justtyra

I’m playing along with CAS(E) This Sketch Today.

The paint splatter shown on the sketch was a challenge as my “paint splotches” looked more like blobs of goo. So I used sequins in a random pattern instead:

I kept things pretty simple, using stamps from a favorite Close To My Heart Set. Take care and thanks for stopping by! — Tyra

What’s Up?

Posted on July 3, 2013 by justtyra

Hi Again, before I leave for the holiday, just wanted to throw another arrow themed card into the mix over at CAS-ual Fridays:

I believe the arrow stamp and die is from Hero Arts. I used Tsukineko inks (as usual), Neenah solar white card stock and beautifully rich Bazzill color card stock. The wood sentiment is from a Recollections (Michael’s) word cloud pack. Less dramatic than my Mockingjay, but a fun card to make. Thank you for stopping by! xo – Tyra

Love and Light

Posted on July 2, 2013 by justtyra

I’m playing with The Play Date Cafe and CAS on Sunday (One Layer Wonder):

This is the card I created:

I used Tsukineko’s Dew Drops and Versa Ink. This card features Technique Tuesday’s Bright Idea Set. I had a hard time finding an ink close to raspberry and photographing the same color on a cloudy day. Overlapping the light and dark colors provides depth on this one layer card. I like the result. Thanks for stopping by! xo – Tyra

May the odds be Ever in your Favor…

Posted on July 2, 2013 by justtyra

Hi! Today I’m playing along with CASE Study because I love the marbled effect of the card AND CAS-sual Fridays challenge theme which is Hunger Games because I just finished the trilogy.

This is the card I came up with:

I used a lovely cut file from Creativity = Sanity. I sprayed the image with Tsukineko’s Fireworks sprays in Dandelion, Lady Bug, and Tangelo to get the marbled color effect. I dabbed Ranger Stickles in gold onto the arrow for a little pop. I created the sentiment digitally and I used leftover scraps for the small banners to give balance to the large mockingjay. A happy accident occurred when I placed my card down on a spray covered desk, resulting in yellow specks on the card front.

I enjoyed the Hunger Games trilogy and one phrase that stood out to me was Effie Trinket saying “May the odds be ever in your favor!”

One tip: I left the cutout on the silhouette mat and sprayed it. I believe this reduced curling. Thanks for stopping by! xo- Tyra

Celebrate Independence Day

Posted on June 27, 2013 by justtyra

I am playing along with the CAS-ual Fridays challenge: Over the Edge.

This card features a fun dimensional star die from Impress Rubber Stamps and is typically used for Christmas themed stars. However, I think this star is perfect on an Independence Day card. If you are here in the United States, have a wonderful 4th! Thanks for stopping by! xo- Tyra

Home…

Posted on June 27, 2013 by justtyra

I’m playing along with the CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge this week with the following card:

I’m a fan of the Lifestyle Crafts embossing folder I used to create the pattern background. I also love the homes and the sentiment from the gone, but not forgotten, Market Street Stamps. I have to agree with the sentiment. I think of the home where I grew up, my first home I purchased with my husband, and the home we brought our babies to. If you are fortunate, the stories created with the people you call family can really make a house a home. Thanks for stopping by! xo- Tyra

Across The Miles

Posted on June 25, 2013 by justtyra

Here is another card I created as inspired by CASE Study Challenge #146

The Globe is one of Lifestyle Crafts’ new Detailz Dies. The Map stamp used for both the card background globe is from Flourishes. The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink. Together I believe these elements all work together well. Take care and thanks for stopping by! xo– Tyra

Birthday Zest!

Posted on June 25, 2013 by justtyra

Thanks for stopping by! I realized that I loved doing card challenges so much, that I decided to post on a new personal blog, “Just Tyra.” Today I participated in The Play Date Cafe’s challenge #187.

I used Mint Motif’s “What A Card” set to create the background. The flower is from Wplus9’s “Hope Seed co.” set. The transparency is from a $1 pack of transparencies! I layered leaves and stems behind the flower. Thanks for stopping by! — xo Tyra