MACM – Congrats

by Kristina Werner on August 24, 2009

in Cards, Make a Card Monday

MACM - Congrats

Good morning, everyone!

Today’s card features Ranger’s Inkssentials Embossing Pen. I saw it demonstrated over at the American Crafts blog a while back by Kelly Purkey and was intrigued by it. I’ve tried embossing with the VersaMarker, but it just dried so fast that I couldn’t get a clean image with the embossing powder. But this pen is pretty awesome and does exactly what I wanted the VersaMarker to do. :)

Anyhow, enjoy!

Congrats – Stampin’ Up! card stock in Kraft; Ranger Inkssentials Embossing Marker; Stampin’ Up! white embossing powder; Heidi Grace heart sticker; We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper; Uni-ball Signo Broad Gel Pen.

{ 44 comments }

Jen August 24, 2009 at 6:33 am

simple and nice..
I love all your cards!!
=)

Mass M.Y August 24, 2009 at 6:52 am

i really like this card. simple and neat. thank you for sharing! :D

Terri E. August 24, 2009 at 7:01 am

This was fabulous! I always leave wanting more. My daughter wants to make one just like it!

It’s a good life!
Terri E.

Sandi Keene August 24, 2009 at 7:04 am

cute, cute, cute!

wendy August 24, 2009 at 7:05 am

Hi, I love your work and the videos are a real inspiration to get started. I noticed you use a corner rounder that gives u multiple sizes. What brand of puncher is that? Most of the ones I’ve seen comes in just one size.

Kristina Werner August 24, 2009 at 9:49 am

It’s the We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper. :)

Robyn, Maine, USA August 27, 2009 at 4:13 pm

Hey Kristina-
I just wanted to say Thanks so much for enabling me on another purchase….I ordered my corner Chomper from my LSS yesterday and now I’ll be stocking the man in Brown until it arrives at the shop….Monday maybe…OH I hope! When ever the Man in Brown arrives on a Monday Morning the women in the class cheer, yell and scream because he has brought more presents! LOL This man is a red head and his face turns so flaming red when we do that it is so funny! So looking forward to my new toy…

Sarah Warmington August 24, 2009 at 7:10 am

Love your work – seriously cool!!
Just a couple of quick questions – I’m sure you get a heap but here’s another two!!
1. Do you always draw a sketch before you start making a card or do you sometimes just go for it and see what happens??
2. Did you buy your card sketch book from somewhere and if so, where can I get one??
Keep up the good work!

Kristina Werner August 24, 2009 at 9:50 am

Answers:
1. No, not always. Just if I feel like I need a bit more direction before I start.
2. I made it myself using the printable PDF in this entry: http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/?p=1672

Sarah Warmington August 24, 2009 at 7:15 pm

Thanks!!! :)

Wendy August 24, 2009 at 7:12 am

cute card! glad to know that there is an embossing marker that works well. i thought maybe the versamarker was more of a user error.

cathy August 24, 2009 at 7:14 am

fantastic card! at first glance, I totally thought that was a stamp!

Karen Acevedo August 24, 2009 at 11:35 pm

me too!

Tonia G August 24, 2009 at 7:15 am

Awesome as usual!

mj August 24, 2009 at 7:53 am

that’s adorable and so fun! WHERE did you get the embossing pen??? i looked on 2peas. can you get it at a local craft store?

Kristina Werner August 24, 2009 at 9:51 am

I answered the previous commenter, but… I found mine at a local craft store. Sorry I can’t help you more! :)

Kristina Werner August 24, 2009 at 9:51 am

I found mine at a local craft store. Sorry I can’t help you more! :)

Christina August 25, 2009 at 8:44 am

Hi! I bought mine from ebay. I bought the one that comes in a set of two – one is a ball point type and the other is like a brush pen. Thanks.

Carolyn August 24, 2009 at 8:03 am

Great Card! I want to know, too. Where can I get the embossing pen?

Emma August 24, 2009 at 8:45 am

Good morning Kristina,
I loved your card! Yesterday I was working with my embossing pen & you’re right because it was getting dry too quickly, I was getting frustrated! I like the way the pen you used looked wet the whole time, I wish I had that pen yesterday, my life would’ve been a whole lot easier!!! I also tried looking @ 2 peas for the pen & couldn’t find it?

Kristina Werner August 24, 2009 at 9:52 am

I found my pen at a local craft store. I don’t think twopeas sells it.

Lorena August 24, 2009 at 8:47 am

Absolutely awesome!!! That pen is a must have!! Wish I had your doodling and callygraphy skills though :)

Jingle August 24, 2009 at 9:32 am

This is such a stinking adorable card! I love it!

Jo August 24, 2009 at 9:50 am

How cute, love this card. Your graphic design skills and creativity really shine through. Jo x

Tonia G August 24, 2009 at 11:36 am

Hey Kristina 0

In addition to this card being awesome, I love your blog and was wondering if you had any websites or tips that I could use in designing my own blog? I don’t come from an IT or graphic design background so something that’s not too “techy” would work.

Thanks!

PurpleD August 24, 2009 at 2:58 pm

Super cute card!

Denni August 24, 2009 at 4:01 pm

Very cute! I love your handwriting, you’re so talented!

Martha August 24, 2009 at 4:51 pm

loved it!

Marianne August 24, 2009 at 5:12 pm

SO cute! :) I love all your cards!

TIna August 24, 2009 at 8:20 pm

cute card and i love your handwriting!

Brenda S. August 24, 2009 at 9:21 pm

I love it! So sweet and simple :)

Travelingmama August 25, 2009 at 3:47 am

I absolutely completely LOVE this!!!! I have made a few cards with my own sketches and my crafty buds didn’t seem to know what to think… a card without stamps, huh?? Maybe it was because I cannot draw like you! LOL! You’ve started a whole new trend, girl, and I LOVE it!! And I SOOOO need to take some handwriting courses. I don’t even like signing my own cards. :-(

Tassy August 25, 2009 at 3:53 am

Hey Kristina,
I was coming over to your blog today to look for the template for the sketch book you showed a while back. Then I saw this amazing card again.Ive already commented on Youtube but hey, its too gorgeous for me not to comment again!Thanks for sharing the link to Kelly Purkey! I also wanted to do this with versamark, im glad i read your comment! lol.
Anyway have an awesome week and looking forward to your MACM!
Bye and greetings from London
Tassy
xxxxxx

Julie August 25, 2009 at 10:09 am

WOW thanks for the dryer sheet tip!!! That always drives me nuts!
I NEED that pen now, very cool!!!

Jennifer shipley August 25, 2009 at 10:11 am

I love all your cards and look forward to them every week. I tell all my crafty friends to look up your website for tips. Thank you for sharing your craft with us.

Carolyn August 25, 2009 at 11:57 am

If your doing a give away on twitter, how about the embossing pen.

Kim S. August 25, 2009 at 1:35 pm

Hi Kristina,
I saw on your Twitter that you filmed a white pen comparison/review video. Where can we watch that? I would love to see the results. Thanks for all your creativity!

Kristina Werner August 25, 2009 at 1:48 pm

I haven’t posted it yet. Patience, my friend. :)

Elaine August 25, 2009 at 6:21 pm

Cute card. I liked this technique; I agree, it’s a great way to be creative.

Elin August 26, 2009 at 3:39 am

Lovely card, as always!
I’ve a question about the Coluzzle, I heard Provo Craft won’t make them any more and I still need the circle and oval template!!! Can’t find them anywhere.

Kristina Werner August 26, 2009 at 7:09 am

You might check out ebay.com. I’ve heard there are a lot of Coluzzle templates there. :) Good luck!

Tere August 26, 2009 at 7:40 pm

Love it, so simple and fun. you are a master of faux stitching!!!!!

Deanna August 27, 2009 at 7:12 am

Bounce sheet… brill!

Terry August 30, 2009 at 6:08 pm

Love this card. I am so going to CASE it. My friend’s daughter just got engaged and this will be perfect.
Love your blog and you inspire me weekly.

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