Thursday, December 31, 2020

Sweet Ice Cream Birthday Card for a Paper Craft Crew Sketch

 

I had time to play with my January-June Catalog pre-order so I used some new goodies for this card!!

I've also used the sketch at the Paper Craft Crew#407 here.

This is all in the new Ice Cream Corner Suite. Sweet Ice Cream is the stamp set with it's coordinating Ice Cream Corner DSP. There's also an Ice Cream Cone builder punch and coordinating Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles. And I used a bit of the Blackberry Bliss 3/8 inch Striped ribbon.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Ice Cream

Papers: WW, Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Ice Cream Corner DSP

Inks: Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Cinnamon Cider

Accessories: Ice Cream Cone Builder punch, 3/8 inch Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon, Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles, Stampin dimensionals




Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Valentine Card for Two Challenges

This Valentine card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at The Spot#143 here.

And then it's also for the Global Design Project#272 here. It's a Case the Designer.

I chose to Case the layout of Kerstin Kreis's card. I used some Plaid Tidings DSP, changed it to a landscape card and added some red with the blues. I did keep the circle element.

This cute Valentine shows how truly versatile the Plaid Tidings DSP is!! I've paired that with the Wreath Builder dies.

There's actually no stamps used on this card.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: none

Papers: WW, Balmy Blue, Poppy Parade, Plaid Tidings DSP

Inks: none

Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Circles dies, All the Trimmings Ribbon combo pack, Wreath Builder dies, Subtle embossing folder, All the Trimmings Embellishments, Stampin dimensionals






Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Three for Tuesday Thank You Card

I got a chance to play today after cleaning up and catching up on wash.

This card for three challenges!!

First, I've used the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches#466 here.

Second, it's for TGIF Challenge#296-Let it snow, here.

And finally, it's for SUO Challenge#265-Winter, here.

Snow Front and Here's a Card are the stamp sets.


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Snow Front and Here's a Card

Papers: WW, Misty Moonlight, Trimming the Town DSP

Inks: Smoky Slate, Cinnamon Cider, Just Jade, Misty Moonlight, Real Red

Accessories: Rectangle Stitched dies, Stampin dimensionals





Monday, December 28, 2020

Sweet Strawberry Card for Two Challenges

I'm done with Christmas cards, onto new 2021 January-June Mini Catalog goodies!

I've made this card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#402 here.

And then the colors are for Fab Friday#204 here. The colors to use are Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride, Shaded Spruce, Seaside Spray and Pear Pizzazz. I fit them all in!!

Sweet Strawberry is the new stamp set and it has a coordinating punch, the Strawberry Builder punch.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Strawberry

Papers: WW, Poppy Parade

Inks: Black, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Seaside Spray

Accessories: Strawberry Builder punch, Subtle embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals







Friday, December 25, 2020

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



Thursday, December 24, 2020

Buffalo Plaid Christmas Tree Card

 

I'm a huge fan of buffalo plaid so I had to make this card that I saw on Leah Dixon's blog here. I just changed it up to use my favorite color!

This Christmas card is also for The Spot#142 here. The colors to use are Black, White and a pop of color. I had to use my all time favorite-Real Red.

Banner Year and Buffalo Check Background are the stamp sets. It's hard to see but the WW piece was embossed with the Pinewood Planks embossing folder and the Real Red piece with the Subtle embossing folder. The tree was punched with the Pine Tree punch.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Banner Year and Buffalo Check background

Papers: WW, Black, Real Red

Inks: Black and Real Red

Accessories: Banners Pick a Punch, Pine Tree punch, Pinewood Planks embossing folder, Subtle embossing folder, Playful Pets trim combo pack, Stampin dimensionals



Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Christmas Tree Card for a TGIF Challenge

 

This tree filled, snowy scene was inspired by the TGIF Challenge#295 here. 

It made me think of this tree pattern from the Trimming the Town DSP. I added more elements from the Coming Home stamp set and used the coordinating Home Together dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Coming Home

Papers: WW, Trimming the Town DSP

Inks: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Daffodil Deight

Accessories: Home Together dies, Stampin dimensionals







Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Rustic Snowman Card for a Just Add Ink Challenge

 

This is my take on the inspiration photo at Just Add Ink#536 here. I was inspired by the wood, snowman, red and green.

I've used the Snowman Season stamp set with some In Good Taste DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Snowman Season

Papers: WW, Real Red, Shaded Spruce, In Good Taste DSP

Inks: Black, Pool Party, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Shaded Spruce

Accessories: Playful Pets Trim Combo pack, Layering Ovals dies, Stampin dimensionals, Wink of Stella








Monday, December 21, 2020

New Mini Catalog Sneak Peek Goodies!

 

This double-duty card with new Mini Catalog goodies is for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch at Try Stampin on Tuesday#486 here.

And then the colors are for Splitcoast Color Combination#822 here. The colors to use are Magenta Madness, Granny Apple Green and Black.

I've used a new stamp set from the 2021 January-June Mini Catalog called Circle Celebration and the greeting is from another new set, Sweet Strawberry. The DSP is also new, it's called True Love DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Circle Celebration and Sweet Strawberry

Papers: WW, Black, Magenta Madness, True Love DSP

Inks: Black, Granny Apple Green, Magenta Madness

Accessories: 2 inch Circle punch, 1 1/4 inch and 1 inch Circle punches(retired), Stampin dimensionals




Saturday, December 19, 2020

Flower & Field DSP Card Set

I made this set of cards for a Christmas gift for my mother-in-law. I've used some new goodies from the new mini and Sale-a-bration along with some Annual Catalog goodies.


This is also for The Spot#141-Last Minute Gift Ideas, here.

These came together quickly buy just using one piece of every design of the Flower & Field DSP, cutting it towards the bottom and reversing the pattern. Some sentiments and accessories and they're done!!

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Many Mates, Peaceful Moments, Approaching Perfection, Sweet Strawberry

Papers: WW, Shaded Spruce, Granny Apple Green, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Flirty Flamingo, Cherry Cobbler, Flower & Field DSP

Inks: Shaded Spruce, Bumblebee, Granny Apple Green Just Jade, Flirty Flamingo, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Tasteful Labels Dies, 1 1/4 inch Circle punch(retired), Bumblebee, Just Jade and Misty Moonlight 1/4 inch In Color ribbon, Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo pack, Stampin dimensionals



Friday, December 18, 2020

Christmas Tree Cheer for Two Challenges

Here's another double-duty Christmas card.

First, I've used the sketch at Sunday Stamps#246 here.

And then it's for the Global Design Project#271-Theme: Winter/Holiday, here.

Perfectly Plaid is the stamp set with some Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Perfectly Plaid

Papers: WW, Black, Red & Green Foil Sheets, Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP

Inks: Real Red

Accessories: Pine Tree punch, Red Rhinestone Jewels, 3/16 inch Real Red Braided Linen Trim, Stampin dimensionals, All the Trimmings Embellishments




Thursday, December 17, 2020

Joy Card for The Paper Players

 

This Christmas card is for The Paper Players#521 here. It's a color challenge to use Silver, Black and White. 

I thought of new DSP coming out in the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog called True Love DSP. There are black and white flower patterns on one side then these other patterns I've used here. I've paired those with the Peace & Joy stamp set and coordinating Joy Dies to create a Christmas card.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Peace & Joy

Papers: WW, Black, True Love DSP

Inks: Black and Versamark

Accessories: Silver Embossing powder, Joy Dies, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, 2 inch Circle punch, Layering Circles dies, Stampin dimenisonals





Wednesday, December 16, 2020

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




Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Coming Home Card for Two Challenges

Just a couple more Christmas cards needed, so I combined challenges for this one.

First, I've used the sketch at Fab Friday#203 here.

And then it's also for SUO Challenge#264-Christmas, here.

Coming Home is the stamp set with some Trimming the Town DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Coming Home

Papers: WW, Poppy Parade, Trimming the Town DSP

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

Accessories: 2 inch Circle punch, Home Together dies, All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo pack, Stampin dimensionals



Monday, December 14, 2020

Thank You Card with New Mini Catalog Goodies!

 

This thank you card uses some new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog goodies.

I've also used the sketch at the Paper Craft Crew#404 here.

Sweet Ice Cream is the stamp set and it has coordinating Ice Cream Corner DSP (it also has a coordinating Ice Cream Cone Builder punch). And then there's coordinating Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles (and some coordinating ribbon too).

You'll be seeing more of this bundle soon!

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Ice Cream

Papers: WW, Terracotta Tile, So Saffron, Ice Cream Corner DSP

Inks: Terracotta Tile

Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly dies, Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles, Stampin dimensionals




Saturday, December 12, 2020

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




Friday, December 11, 2020

Birthday Card with 2021 SAB Goodies!

 

We interrupt the Christmas card posts-I needed a birthday card and my pre-order arrived so I had to play!!

This card uses the new Flower & Field DSP and the new Approaching Perfection stamp set, both in the 2021 Sale-a-bration catty coming in January. Too cute!!

I've used the Freshly Made Sketch#465 here.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Approaching Perfection

Papers: WW, Just Jade, Flower & Field DSP

Inks: Just Jade

Accessories: Scalloped Tag Topper punch, 1/4 inch Bumblebee 2020-2022 In Color ribbon, Rectangle Stitched dies, Stampin dimensionals





Thursday, December 10, 2020

Coming Home Christmas Card for Two Challenges

Another Christmas card for two challenges.

First, it's for CAS Colours & Sketches#400 here. It's their 400th challenge and you're to chose any 2020 CAS Colours & Sketch and make it seasonal.

I chose CAS Colours & Sketch#387 here.

And then this is also for The Spot#140-Holiday Throwdown(over the top holiday cards), here.

Coming Home is the stamp set with some Trimming the Town DSP. I even used the DSP for the greeting.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Coming Home

Papers: WW, Poppy Parade, Trimming the Town DSP

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

Accessories: Home Together dies, All the Trimmings embellishments, Stampin dimensionals






 

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

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




Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Poinsettia Christmas Card for Two Challenges

This Christmas poinsettia card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#400 here.

And then it's also for The Paper Players#520-Theme: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, here. Clearly I went with some poinsettia flowers and a red and green Christmas theme.

Banner Year is the stamp set with some Heartwarming Hugs DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Banner Year

Papers: Shimmery White, Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Heartwarming Hugs DSP

Inks: Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Water Painters, Rectangle Stitched dies,  Wonderful Gems, Wreath Builder dies, Stampin dimenisonals