Merry Christmas!

 

Merry Christmas to All!

I hope you're all enjoying a safe Christmas! This mom has the best present ever with having all three of my kids home!!

I'm sharing one last Christmas card for the Paper Craft Crew#406-Favorite Holiday Stamp set-here.

Coming Home and it's coordinating dies, Home Together, have seen lots of use this year. I also love the coordinating Trimming the Town DSP and all the embellishments! It's made creating so fun and easy this year!!

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Coming Home and Itty Bitty Christmas

Papers: WW, Poppy Parade, Trimming the Town DSP

Inks: Black, Old Olive, Early Espresso, Poppy Parade, Gray Granite

Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, Home Together dies, Banners Pick a punch, All the Trimmings Embellishments, All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo pack, Stampin dimensionals

Christmas Cheer Card for Two Challenges

I'm getting down to the last few Christmas cards!! Here's another one for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at TGIF Challenge#294 here.

And then it's also for Festive Friday#0074-Christmas, here. I've chosen evergreen trees, stars(Snowflake sequins), red and green. 

Coming Home and Itty Bitty Christmas are the stamp sets with some Trimming the Town DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Coming Home and Itty Bitty Christmas

Papers: WW, Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Trimming the Town DSP

Inks: Black, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Smoky Slate, Early Espresso

Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Home Together dies, Snowflake Sequins, Stampin dimensionals

Happy Christmas Card for Three Challenges

I'm ending the week with a triple treat challenge Christmas card.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#401 here.

And then the colors are for Hand Stamped Sentiments#354 here. The colors to use are Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Misty Moonlight. I thought of the Trimming the Town DSP again!! And also used some Regals 6 by 6 DSP.

Finally, it's for the Christmas Craft Creations December-Winter Blues, here. Obviously, there's the blue snow background.

 Snowman Season and Itty Bitty Christmas are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Snowman Season and Itty Bity Christmas

Papers: WW, Misty Moonlight, Trimming the Town DSP, Regals 6 by 6 DSP

Inks: Black, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: Tasteful Labels dies, Coming Home dies, Snowflake Sequins, Stampin dimensionals

Soft Snowman Card for Two Challenges

 

First, I've used the sketch at the Global Design Project#270 here. I didn't stick with the slimline card but did stay pretty close to the sketch.

And then the colors are for TGIF Challenge#293 here. The colors to use are Smoky Slate, Balmy Blue and Highland Heather. 

I thought of snowmen for this color challenge so I used the Snowman Season stamp set, Peace & Joy for the snowflakes and Itty Bitty Christmas for the greeting.

There's some Subtles 6 by 6 DSP and some In Good Taste DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Snowman Season, Peace & Joy and Itty Bitt Christmas

Papers: WW, Smoky Slate, Balmy Blue, Subtles 6 by 6 DSP, In Good Taste DSP

Inks: Black, Balmy Blue, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie, Highland Heather, Old Olive

Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Ovals dies, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Banner pick a punch, Stampin dimensionals

Earthy Christmas Card for Two Challenges

 

This Christmas card in earth tones is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Hand Stamped Sentiments#353 here.

And then the colors are for Sunday Stamps#245 here. I chose Soft Suede, Real Red, Shaded Spruce and Rich Razzleberry.

I created the background plaid with the lines stamp from the Pattern Play stamp set. I was inspired to create this background by Melody Hyde's  cute cards at Hammond & Penny here.

Snow Front and Itty Bitty Christmas are the other stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Christmas, Snow Front and Pattern Play

Papers: WW, Rich Razzleberry, Shaded Spruce, Soft Suede, Real Red

Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Shaded Spruce, Soft Suede, Real Red, Pool Party

Accessories: Tasteful Labels dies, Layering Ovals dies, 3/8 inch Real Red Sheer ribbon, Stampin dimensionals

Christmas Cheer Card for Two Challenges

Here's a snowy scene Christmas card for two challenges. 

First, I've used the Case this Sketch#399 here.

And then it's for the inspiration photo at the Paper Craft Crew#403 here. I was inspired by the snow and the red presents and blue sky. It made me think of the Trimming the Town DSP.

Coming Home and Itty Bitty Christmas are the stamp sets with some Trimming the Town DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Coming Home and Itty Bitty Christmas

Papers: WW, Poppy Parade, Trimming the Town DSP

Inks: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Smoky Slate

Accessories: Home Together dies, Tasteful Labels dies, Snowflake Sequins, Stampin dimensionals

Winter Wonderland Christmas Card

This card is for the November theme challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown-Winter Wonderland, here.

I was inspired to re-create this awesome card by Mikaela Titheridge here.  I kept the same layout and basic colors, just added some Plaid Tidings DSP and some extra embellishments.

Snow Front and Itty Bitty Christmas are the stamp sets with some Plaid Tidings DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Christmas and Snow Front

Papers: Water color, Sahara Sand, Real Red, Plaid Tidings DSP

Inks: Sahara Sand, Misty Moonlight, Pool Party, Shaded Spruce, Soft Suede, White Craft

Accessories: Snowflake Sequins, Rectangle Stitched dies, Tasteful Labels dies, White embossing powder, Stampin dimensionals

Christmas Card for Two Challenges

This Christmas card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches#462 here.

And then the colors are for The Spot#137 here. The colors are Real Red, Mossy Meadow and Pear Pizzazz. They're perfect for using some Heartwarming Hugs DSP!!!

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Christmas

Papers: WW,  Mossy Meadow, Heartwarming Hugs DSP

Inks: Real Red

Accessories: 3/8 inch Mossy Meadow Diagonal stripe ribbon, Rectangle Stitched dies, Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Subtle embossing folder

Masculine Christmas Card for Two Challenges

This Christmas card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the colors at the Global Design Project#265 here. The colors to use are Coastal Cabana, Smoky Slate and free choice so I chose a red-my favorite-Poppy Parade.

And second, it's for the Paper Craft Crew#400-Tic, tac, toe, here. I went on the diagonal with masculine, seasonal and Designer Series Paper.

Coming Home and Itty Bitty Christmas are the stamp sets with some Trimming the Town DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Coming Home and Itty Bitty Christmas

Papers: WW, Coastal Cabana, Poppy Parade, Trimming the Town DSP

Inks: Black, Coastal Cabana, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Early Espresso

Accessories: Home Together dies, Stampin dimensionals

Double-duty Snowflake Card

This snowflake Christmas card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#394 here.

And then this is also for Festive Friday#0070 here. It's an inspiration challenge (actually for National Cappuccino Day) to use three things from the list and I chose plaid, ribbon, die cut and then rhinestone jewels (very similiar to sequins).

I actually colored the WW ribbon from the Flowers for Every Season ribbon combo pack with my Cherry Cobbler Blend marker.

Peace and Joy and Itty Bitty Christmas are the stamp sets with some Plaid Tidings DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Peace and Joy and Itty Bitty Christmas

Papers: WW, Seaside Spray, Cherry Cobbler, Plaid Tidings DSP

Inks: Seaside Spray and Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Flowers for Every Season ribbon combo pack, Holiday Rhinestone Jewels, Rectangle Stitched Shapes

Snow Front Card for The Spot Challenge

 

This Christmas card is for the sketch at The Spot Challenge#130 here.

Snow Front and Itty Bitty Christmas are the stamp set with some Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP. 

I ran the Shaded Spruce piece thru the Wrapped in Texture embossing folder.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Snow Front & Itty Bitty Christmas

Papers: WW, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP

Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Tasteful Labels dies, Wrapped in Texture embossing folder, Lovely Labels Pick a Punch, Stampin dimensionals

Christmas Cheer Card for The Paper Players

 

Continuing my week of Christmas cards is this darling Christmas card  for the sketch at The Paper Players#510 here.

Coming Home is the stamp set with it's coordinating Home Together dies and Trimming the Town DSP. The greeting is from Itty Bitty Christmas.

This DSP is actually 15% off for the month of October.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Coming Home and Itty Bitty Christmas

Papers: WW, Poppy Parade, Trimming the Town DSP

Inks: Black, Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Misty Moonlight, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Banner Triple punch, Home Together dies, Stampin dimensionals

Season's Greetings Card for Two Challenges

 

I'm on a roll with the double-duty challenge Christmas cards this week!! Here's another one for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Sunday Stamps#240 here.

And then the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Combination#811 here. The colors to use are Old Olive, Whisper White and Rich Razzleberry. 

Perfectly Plaid and Itty Bitty Christmas are the stamp sets with some Trimming the Town DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Perfectly Plaid, Family Party and Itty Bitty Christmas

Papers: WW, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Trimming the Town DSP

Inks: Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Stitches Shapes dies, Layering Circles dies, Pine Tree punch, Tasteful Textures embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals

Christmas in June Card for Two Challenges

Here's a Christmas card for two challenges.

I saw the color challenge at The Paper Players#495 here and thought of Christmas.
The colors to use are Real Red, Tranquil Tide and Basic Gray. Since Tranquil Tide is retired, I substituted the new In Color, Just Jade.

And then I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#376 here.

Perfectly Plaid, Family Party and Itty Bitty Christmas are the stamp sets with some 2020-2022 In Color 6 by 6 DSP.

Since I had the Playful Pets Trim Combo pack out for yesterday's card, I used it again on today's card.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Perfectly Plaid, Family Party, Itty Bitty Christmas
Papers: WW, Real Red, Basic Gray, Just Jade, 2020-2022 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Real Red, Just Jade
Accessories: Pine Tree punch, Stitched Shapes dies, Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack, Stampin dimensionals

Wrapped in Plaid Scraps Card for a Case this Sketch

I've sent out my over 100 hand stamped Christmas cards to friends and family for this year. But I like to have a few extras for those "just in case gifts".

This one came together so quickly thanks to the Case this Sketch#352 here.
I saw it and thought of all the scraps of the Wrapped in Plaid Specialty DSP that I have so I used some up and also used the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Christmas
Papers: WW, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Wrapped in Plaid Specialty DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: none

Christmas Plaid Card for a Global Design Project

This is my take on the Global Design Project#220 here.

It's a Case the Designer challenge and I liked the layout of Shawn De Oliveira's card. 

Buffalo check background, Holiday Haul and Itty Bitty Christmas are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Buffalo check background, Holiday Haul, Itty Bitty Christmas
Papers: WW, Garden Green, Real Red, Black
Inks: Basic Gray, Garden Green, Real Red
Accessories: Stampin dimensionals, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Christmas Tree Card for Two Challenges

Here's a Christmas card for two challenges.

First, it's for the sketch at Case this Sketch#351 here.

And then the colors are for Inspire Create Challenge#058 here.
The colors to use are Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive.

Perfectly Plaid and Itty Bitty Christmas are the stamps sets with some Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Perfectly Plaid and Itty Bitty Christmas
Papers: WW, Cherry Cobbler and Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP
Inks: Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive
Accessories: Pine Tree punch, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Sprig punch, Stampin dimensionals

Soft Snoman Card for Two Challenges

This snowman card is for two challenges.

First, it's for the sketch at Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#778 here.

And then the colors are for TGIF Challenge#241 here.
The colors to use are Whisper White, Seaside Spray and Silver Glitter.

I thought of the Snowman Season stamp set, added some 2019-2021 In Color 6 by 6 DSP in Seaside Spray and then some Silver Glitter paper.  Itty Bitty Christmas was used for the greeting.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Snowman Season and Itty Bitty Christmas
Papers: WW, Seaside Spray, Silver Glitter, Crumb Cake
Inks: Black, Grapefruit Grove, Call Me Clover, Lovely Lipstick, Seaside Spray
Accessories: Snowman Builder punch, Swirls & Curls embossing folder, Stampin dimensionls

Believe Card for Three Challenges

This card is for three challenges: one sketch challenge and two color challenges, both using the same colors!!

First, the sketch is for the Global Design Project#218 here.

Then the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Combination#768 here.

And for CAS Colors & Sketches#350 here.
Both challenges use Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce and Gold.

I thought of some of the Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP that has gold in it.  And I added some Gold Foil. 

Holiday Haul and Itty Bitty Christmas are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Holiday Haul & Itty Bitty Christmas
Papers: WW, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Gold Foil sheets, Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Shaded Spruce
Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, Stampin dimensionals