Thursday, October 31, 2019

Happy Halloween Card for a Freshly Made Sketch

Happy Halloween everyone! We had our trick-or-treaters on Sunday so today's pretty low-key.
Except it's our dog, Charlie's 15th birthday!! He's the best, most lovable little guy!

Here's one last Halloween card and it's for the Freshly Made Sketch#409 here.

To Every Season is the stamp set with it's coordinating Every Season Punch pack.
And there's a bit of the 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: To Every Season
Papers: WW, Basic Black, Grapefruit Grove, 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Black, White Craft and Grapefruit Grove
Accessories: Every Season punch pack, 1 1/4 inch 1 3/8 inch and 1 1/2 inch Circle punches, White embossing powder, Stampin dimensionals


Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Christmas Wreath Card for a Sunday Stamps Challenge

This is my take on the sketch at Sunday Stamps#216 here.

Lots of Cheer is the stamp set with some Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Lots of Cheer
Papers: WW, Cherry Cobbler, Gray Granite, Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP
Inks: Black, Cherry Cobbler, Gray Granite
Accessories: Stitched Shapes Dies, Layering Circles Dies, 1/2 inch Gray Granite textured weave ribbon, Stampin dimensionals


Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Two for Tuesday Christmas Tree Card

Here's a card for two challenges.

First, I used the sketch at The Paper Players#465 here.

And then the colors are for the Global Design Project#213 here.
The colors to use are Lovely Lipstick, Old Olive and Smoky Slate.

I immediately thought of Christmas colors so I used the Perfectly Plaid and Itty Bitty Christmas stamp sets.

I added a bit of Lovely Lipstick 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP. And I ran WW card stock thru the Swirls & Curls embossing folder.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Perfectly Plaid and Itty Bitty Christmas
Papers: WW, Lovely Lipstick, Old Olive, Smoky Slate, 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Old Olive, Lovely Lipstick and Soft Suede
Accessories: Swirls & Curls embossing folder, 1 inch, 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches, Happiness Blooms enamel dots, Stampin dimensionals




Monday, October 28, 2019

Tree Tags for a TGIF Challenge

These tags are for the TGIF Challenge#235-Project: Tag You're It, here.

I've used items from the Wrapped in Plaid Suite.
Perfectly Plaid and Snowman Season(the to & from) are the stamp sets with some Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP.

The Scalloped Tag Topper punch was used on the top of the tags. And I added some ribbons from the Holiday Catalog.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Perfectly Plaid and Snowman Season
Papers: WW, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, White Craft
Accessories: Scalloped Tag Topper punch, Pine Tree punch, White embossing powder, 3/8 inch Shaded Spruce/Gold Striped ribbon, 3/8 inch Cherry Cobbler Diagonal Stripe ribbon, Stampin dimensionals




Saturday, October 26, 2019

Emboss Resist Christmas Card for Two Techniques

Here's a Christmas card for two challenges.

First, it's for the sketch at Case this Sketch#345 here.

And then it's for Just Add Ink#480-Add a Techique, here.
I chose the Emboss Resist technique.
It's when you stamp with Versamark, cover the image with White embossing powder then sponge over the image to add color.

Itty Bitty Christmas is the stamp set.  I just added a couple of the sentiments according to the sketch.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Christmas
Papers: WW, Real Red, Garden Green
Inks: Versamark, Real Red, Garden Green
Accessories: White embossing powder, Heat gun, Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel dots




Friday, October 25, 2019

Christmas Cheer Card for Two Challenges

Here's a cute card for two challenges.

First, I used the sketch at the Paper Craft Crew#356 here.

And then this is also for SUO Challenge#234-Coloring, here.
I've colored in the hat, scarf, tree and added some shading to the snowman.

Snowman Season is the stamp set with it's coordinating Let it Snow Specialty DSP.

The greeting is from Itty Bitty Christmas.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Snowman Season and Itty Bitty Christmas
Papers: WW, Real Red, Let it Snow Specialty DSP
Inks: Black, Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Shaded Spruce, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Rectangle Stitched dies, Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dots, Stampin dimensionals, Aqua painter


Thursday, October 24, 2019

Christmas Plaid Card for a Freshly Made Sketch

This is my take on the Freshly Made Sketch#408 here.

I've used the Perfectly Plaid stamp set with it's coordinating Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP.
And added a few of the Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

The greeting is from Itty Bitty Christmas.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Perfectly Plaid and Itty Bitty Christmas
Papers: WW, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP
Inks: Night of Navy, Shaded Spruce, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Subtle embossing folder, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin dimensionals








Wednesday, October 23, 2019

24 Hour Stamp Sale!

TODAY only, select stamps are 15% off!

See the list HERE of the stamps on sale!

You can click on my link to the right to shop!!

Birthday Card for Two Challenges

This birthday card for my 11 year old nephew is for two challenges.

First, it's for The Paper Players#464-CAS: Large sentiment, here.

And then it's for Stamp Ink Paper#204-Stencils & Masking, here.

I've used some Washi tape to mask off the line to add the hats and candles.

Broadway Birthday is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Broadway Birthday
Papers: WW, Call Me Clover
Inks: Call Me Clover, Pineapple Punch, Blueberry Bushel, Lovely Lipstick
Accessories: Washi tape


Tuesday, October 22, 2019

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










Monday, October 21, 2019

Halloween Card for Three Challenges


This Halloween card is for three challenges.

First, the layout of the card was inspired by the Global Design Project#212-CASE this Designer, here.
I liked the big square with an object in it and the greeting at the bottom.

Second, I used the colors at Fab Friday#174 here.
The colors to use are Black, Pumpkin Pie and Melon Mambo.

And finally, it's for TGIF Challenge#234-Inspiration: Happy Halloween, here.

Harvest Hellos is the stamp set with some Regals 6 by 6 DSP.


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Harvest Hellos
Papers: WW, Soft Suede,Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Regals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Black, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Apple builder punch, Stitched Shapes Dies, Stampin dimensionals






Saturday, October 19, 2019

Fall Birthday Card for Two Paper Craft Crew Challenges

This fall birthday card is for two challenges at the Paper Craft Crew.

First, I used the sketch at the Paper Craft Crew#355 here.

And then I used the fall inspiration at the Paper Craft Crew#354 here.
I needed a birthday card and I was inspired by the wood background and the pumpkins.

I immediately thought of the Come to Gather DSP and it's coordinating Gather Together stamp set.

The greetings are from Itty Bitty Birthdays.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Birthdays
Papers: WW, Early Espresso, Come to Gather DSP
Inks: Early Espresso and Cajun Craze
Accessories: Gathered Leaves dies,Come to Gather Ribbon combo pack, Blender pens, Stampin dimensionals




Friday, October 18, 2019

Anniversary Card for Three Challenges

This anniversary card is for three challenges.

First, it's for the sketch at Case this Sketch#344 here.

Second, the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Combination#761 here.
The colors to use are Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy and Seaside Spray.

And finally, it's for the Global Design Project#211 Theme: Happily Ever After, here.

Well Said and Sweetly Swirled are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Well Said and Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Night of Navy, Seaside Spray, Rich Razzleberry
Inks: Night of Navy, Seaside Spray, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: 2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Well Written dies, Stampin dimensionals







Thursday, October 17, 2019

Two for Thursday Snowman Card

This cute snowman card is for two challenges.

First, it's for the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches#407 here.

And then the colors are for CAS Colors & Sketches#343 here.
The colors to use are Pool Party, Real Red and Pacific Point.

Snowman Season is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Snowman Season
Papers: WW, Water color, Real Red, Pool Party, Pacific Point. Soft Suede
Inks: Black, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Pacific Point, Real Red, Pool Party
Accessories: Snowman builder punch, Toile Tiding glitter enamel dots, Aqua painter, Stampin dimensionals







Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Christmas Card for a Mojo Monday Sketch

This Christmas card uses the sketch at Mojo Monday#525 here.

I've used some of the non-plaid patterns from the Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP. Just love how these patterns and colors all coordinate!!

The greeting is from the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Christmas
Papers: WW, Shaded Spruce, Cherry Cobbler, Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: 1 3/4 inch Circle punch (retired), Layering Circles dies, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Leaf punch, 3/8 inch Cherry Cobbler diagonal stripe ribbon, Subtle embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals




Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Happy 21st Birthday Max!

Today is our son's 21st Birthday so I had to make a card for him! We're going to visit him at college and taking him out for dinner to celebrate with dinner and drinks.
How time flies!!!

I used The Paper Players#463 here for the colors of his card.
I just switched it up to use current colors, Pumpkin Pie and Gorgeous Grape, instead of Tangelo Twist and Elegant Eggplant.

Family Party, Birthday Backgrounds and Buffalo Check background are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Family Party, Birthday Backgrounds, Buffalo Check background
Papers: WW, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie
Inks: Black, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie and Gorgeous Grape
Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Circles dies, Banner Triple punch, Stampin dimensionals

Monday, October 14, 2019

Christmas Cheer for a TGIF Challenge

This Christmas card is for the sketch at TGIF Challenges#233 here.

Perfectly Plaid is the stamp set with it's coordinating Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP.

The snowflakes were cut with the Seasonal Layers dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Perfectly Plaid
Papers: WW, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Wrapped in Plaid 6 by 6 Specialty DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Shaded Spruce
Accessories: Pine Tree punch, Seasonal Layers dies, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin dimensionals





Saturday, October 12, 2019

Halloween Card for Four Challenges!!

I'm ending the week with a bang, as I've managed to fit in FOUR challenges for this Halloween card!!

First, it's for the sketch at Case this Sketch#343, here.

Second, the colors are for Sunday Stamps#215, here.
I was drawn to the black, gray, orange and yellow.

Third, it's for Stamp Ink Paper#203-Halloween, here.

And then finally, for Just Add Ink#478-Just Add "H", here.
Again, it's for Halloween.

Itty Bitty Greetings is the stamp set, happy is from the Well Written Dies and there's some Regals and Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Greetings
Papers: WW, Black, Basic Gray, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP, Regals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Basic Black
Accessories: Well Written dies, Subtle embossing folder










Friday, October 11, 2019

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