Thankful Card for Two Challenges

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Even though this year has definitely been a challenging one, I have so much to be thankful for!! So I made this card to share that I'm grateful for so many people and things! I truly believe one's attitude is so very important in getting through things, especially this year!!

I've made this for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Mojo Monday#550 here.

And then the colors are for Fab Friday#202 here. The colors to use are Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider and Mint Macaron.

Gather Together is the stamp set with some

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Gather Together

Papers: WW, Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Mint Macaron, Plaid Tidings DSP

Inks: Cinnamon Cider, Mint Macaron, Bumblebee

Accessories: Gathered Leaves dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Circles dies, 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots, Stampin dimensionals

Thanksgiving Card for Three Challenges

Here's a Thanksgiving card for three challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Fab Friday#201 here.

Second, it's for Festive Friday#0072-Thanksgiving Theme, here. From their inspiration list I've chosen the thankful theme, leaves and pumpkins.

And finally, it's for SUO Challenge#262-Thanksgiving, here.

Banner Year and Gathered Leaves are the stamp sets with some Plaid Tidings DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Banner Year and Gathered Leaves

Papers: WW, Black, Cinnamon Cider, Plaid Tidings DSP

Inks: Cinnamon Cider and Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: Rectangle Stitched Shapes, Gathered Leaves dies, 1/4 inch Cinnamon Cider ribbon, Stampin dimensionals

Thanksgiving Card for Three Challenges

 

This cute Thanksgiving card is for three challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Mojo Monday#549 here.

Second, the colors are for CAS Colours & Sketches#395 here. The colors to use are Cajun Craze, Bumblebee and Pear Pizzazz.

And finally, it's for The Paper Players#515-Theme: Turkey Time, here.

Banner Year is the stamp set with some leaves from the Gathered Leaves dies and some Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Banner Year

Papers: WW, Bumblebee, Cajun Craze, Pear Pizzazz, Plaid Tidings DSP

Inks: Bumblebee, Cajun Craze and Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Rectangle Layering dies, Gathered Leaves dies, Forever Greenery Trim combo pack, Ornate Layers dies, Stampin dimensionals

Gather Together Thank You for Two Challenges

 

This thank you card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at MojoMonday#546 here.

And then the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Combination#810 here. The colors to use are Terracotta Tile, Soft Suede and Flirty Flamingo.

Gather Together is the stamp set with it's coordinating Gathered Leaves dies.

There's a bit of Ornate Garden Specialty DSP and I used two different embossing folders to add some texture.

The marker flicking technique was used on the WW piece.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Gather Together

Papers: WW, Water color, Soft Suede, Flirty Flamingo, Terracotta Tile, Ornate Garden Specialty DSP

Inks: Soft Suede Flirty Flamingo

Accessories: Gathered Leaves dies, Tasteful Textures embossing folder, Wrapped in Texture embossing folders, Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Circles dies, Stampin dimensionals

Anniversary Card for Two Challenges

 

It's our 28th Anniversary so of course I needed a card for my wonderful husband!!  I've used two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at MojoMonday#545 here.

And then the colors are for CAS Colours & Sketches#388 here. The colors to use are Mango Melody, Cinnamon Cider and Cherry Cobbler.

Gather Together and Many Mates are the stamp sets with some Brights DSP and some 2020-2022 In Color DSP.

I created the speckled colors on the Very Vanilla piece by flicking the end of the Stampin Markers with the cap. A great, subtle way to add all three colors.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Gather Together & Many Mates

Papers: VV,  Water Color, Cinnamon Cider, Cherry Cobbler, Mango Melody, 2020-2022 In Color 6 by 6 DSP, Brights 6 y 6 DSP

Inks: Cinnamon Cider, Cherry Cobbler and Mango Melody

Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Circles dies,  Gathered Leaves dies, Blender pens, Banners Pick a Punch, Stampin dimensionals

Thank You Card for Two Challenges

This thank you card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches#452 here.

And then it's also for Festive Friday Challenge#0067 here.
It's a first day of fall challenge to use three fall inspired items and I chose plaid, gold, green and leaves. The plaid is the Plaid Tidings DSP, Bumblebee-gold and Pretty Peacock-green and then the leaves are from the Gathered Leaves dies.

Peaceful Moments is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Peaceful Moments
Papers : WW, Pretty Peacock, Bumblebee, Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Pretty Peacock
Accessories: Tasteful Labels dies, Gathered Leaves dies, 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots, Stampin dimensionals

Fall Card for Two Challenges

Here's a clean and simple fall card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at CAS Colours & Sketches#383 here.

And then it's also for Just Add Ink#518-Just Add "T", here.  I thought of Thanks for the "T".

Gather Together is the stamp set with it's coordinating Gathered Leaves dies and some Plaid Tidings DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Gather Together
Papers: WW, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Plaid Tidings DSP
Inks: Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Woodgrain embossing folder, Gathered Leaves dies, Blender pens, Holiday Rhinestone basic jewels, Stampin dimensionals

Fall Congratulations Card for Three Challenges

I fit in three challenges for this cute fall card!!

First, I used the sketch at Inspire Create Challenge#056 here.

Second, the colors come from Stamp Ink Paper Challenge#205 here.
The colors to use are orange, red and brown so I went with Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso.

And finally, this is for the Global Design Project#215 Theme: Well Done, here.
Who wouldn't love the encouraging message???

Well Said is the stamp set with some Come to Gather DSP and it's coordinating Gathered Leaves dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Well Said
Papers: WW, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Come to Gather DSP
Inks: Early Espresso
Accessories: Gathered Leaves dies, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Rectangle Stitched dies, Stampin dimensionals

Three for Tuesday Fall Card

Today's card is for three challenges.

First, I used the sketch at CAS Colors & Sketches#344 here.

Second, the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Combination#762 here.
The colors to use are Merry Merlot, Daffodil Delight and Cajun Craze.

And finally, it's for Inspire Create Challege#054 Theme: Die-cutting, here.
I've die cut the white panel and the leaves.

Gather Together is the stamp set with some Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP.

I've also added some subtle color to the WW piece with marker splattering.


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Gather Together
Papers: Merry Merlot, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Merry Merlot, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze
Accessories: Gathered Leaves dies, Magnolia Memory dies, Stampin dimensionals

Double-duty Harvest Card

This happy harvest card is for two challenges.

First, it's for the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches#406 here.

And second, it's for Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge#325 here.
I was inspired by the buffalo check picture with the red truck.

And since I had the Holiday Haul stamp set out, I used that again, just changing the colors and the stuff in the truck.

I've also used the Gather Together, Country Home and Buffalo Check background stamp sets.  And then the Gathered Leaves dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Holiday Haul, Gather Together, Country Home and Buffalo Check background
Papers: WW, Black, Old Olive, Real Red
Inks: Black, Real Red, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry
Accessories: Gathered Leaves dies, Stampin dimensionals, Blender pens

Fall Card for Two Challenges

This fall card is for two challenges.

First, it's for the sketch at Just Add Ink#471 here.

And then the colors are for TGIF Challenge#232 here.
The colors to use are Pretty Peacock, Grapefruit Grove and Crumb Cake.

At first, this combo stumped me but then I thought of pumpkins and it all came together. That's the beauty of challenges, they help you think outside the box!!

Gather Together is the stamp set with its coordinating Gathered Leaves dies. And there's a bit of Woven Threads DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Gather Together
Papers: WW, Crumb Cake, Pretty Peacock, Grapefruit Grove, Woven Threads DSP
Inks: Pretty Peacock and Grapefruit Grove
Accessories: Gathered Leaves dies, Linen Thread, Pinewood Planks embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals

Wine Bottle Tag for Two Challenges

Here's a cute wine bottle tag I made using two challenges.

First, I used the sketch at The Paper Players#460 here.
The sketch called for Tall & Skinny cards, however I didn't need a card but needed a thank you tag for a wine bottle.

Second, the colors are for the Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge#324 here.
The colors to use are Pretty Peacock, Mint Macaron, Terracotta Tile and Grapefruit Grove.

So I thought of the Come to Gather DSP and it's coordinating Gather Together stamp set and Gathered Leaves dies.

Thanks is from A Big Thank You


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Gather Together and A Big Thank You
Papers: WW, Pretty Peacock, Mint Macaron, Terracotta Tile, Grapefruit Grove and Come to Gather DSP
Inks: Pretty Peacock and Mint Macaron
Accessories: Layering Circles dies, Gathered Leaves dies, Stampin dimensionals

Two for Tuesday Fall Thank You Card

This is my take on a sketch and a color challenge.

First, the sketch is for Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge#323 here.

And then the colors are for Fab Friday#172 here.
The colors to use are Pretty Peacock, Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze and Mint Macaron.

There's a new Holiday Catalog hostess set, Holiday Haul.  And the greeting is from A Big Thank You.

I've also used some Come to Gather DSP and the leaves are cut and embossed with the Gathered Leaves dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Holiday Haul and A Big Thank You
Papers: WW, Pretty Peacock, Mint Macaron, Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze and Come to Gather DSP
Inks: Pretty Peacock, Mint Macaron, Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze
Accessories: Layering Ovals dies, Gathered Leaves dies, Facted dots (retired) 2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots, Stampin dimensionals

Halloween Card for a Freshly Made Sketch

I made this Halloween card for the Freshly Made Sketch#402 here.

Since my kids have grown and flown, I don't have many Halloween sets any more but the new Harvest Hellos is perfect for a jack-o-lantern or pumpkin or apples or lots of occasions!!

I used that stamp set with it's coordinating Apple Builder punch.

Then there's a bit of the Regals 6 by 6 DSP.
And even though it's difficult to see, I ran the WW card stock thru the Pinewood Planks embossing folder.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Harvest Hellos
Papers: WW, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Regals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Early Espresso
Accessories: Apple Builder punch, Pinewood Planks Embossing folder, 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches, Gathered Leaves dies, Stampin dimensionals

Holiday Catalog up for Sale!

Today's the day the Holiday Catalog is up for sale!

So I used the Gather Together stamp set and it's coordinating Gathered Leaves dies for this card.
I've also used the Sweetly Swirled and Country Home stamp sets.

And I've managed to fit in three challenges!!

First, it's for the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches#401 here.

Second, I've used the colors for CAS Colors & Sketches#337 here.
The colors to use are Garden Green, Soft Suede and Pumpkin Pie.

And finally, The Paper Players#457 Theme: Down on the Farm, here.
I thought of a pumpkin farm!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Gather Together, Sweetly Swirled, Country Home
Papers: WW, Pumpkin Pie, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Soft Suede, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Gathered Leaves dies, Stampin dimensionals

Holiday Catalog Week!

It's a few days away from the Holiday Catalog launch so I thought I'd feature all my pre-order goodies!!

This card uses items from the Come to Gather suite: Gather Together stamp set, Gathered Leaves dies and the Come to Gather DSP.

I've also used the Case this Sketch#337 here.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Gather Together
Papers: WW, Mint Macaron, Pretty Peacock, Come to Gather DSP
Inks: Mint Macaron and Pretty Peacock
Accessories:  Gathered Leaves dies, 1 1/2 inch, 1 3/8 inch and 1 3/4 inch(retired) Circle punches, Layering Circles dies, Stampin dimensionals