Wednesday, September 30, 2020

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




Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Two for Tuesday Peaceful Christmas Card

Here's a peaceful Christmas card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Inspire Create Challenge#078 here. 

And then the colors are for Just Add Ink#524 here. The colors to use are Merry Merlot, Rococo Rose and Mint Macaron.

These colors made me think of a Christmas card and I had my Peace and Joy set out for yesterday's card so I used that again. It's just so versatile you can get so many looks from one set! I've also used the coordinating Joy dies.

There's a bit of Ornate Garden Specialty DSP and some Gold foil too.



Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Peace and Joy

Papers: WW, Mint Macaron, Merry Merlot, Rococo Rose, Ornate Garden Specialty DSP

Inks: Mint Macaron, Merry Merlot and Rococo Rose

Accessories: Joy dies, Gilded Gems, Stampin dimensionals




Monday, September 28, 2020

Christmas Card for Two Challenges

 

This Christmas card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#391 here.

And it's also for TGIF Challenge#293 here. It's a Designer Takeover challenge to use Ink Blending.  I've used some Sponge Daubers and Real Red and Mossy Meadow ink on WW card stock. Then I cut out the word, bright, with the Joy dies.

Peace and Joy  and Banner Year are the stamp sets with some Heartwarming Hugs DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Peace & Joy and Banner Year

Papers: WW, Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Heartwarming Hugs DSP

Inks: Real Red and Mossy Meadow

Accessories: Rectangle Stitched dies, Joy dies, Stampin dimensionals, Sponge Daubers





Saturday, September 26, 2020

Chalkboard Easel Card for the Global Design Project

This week's challenge at the Global Design Project#259 here is a Theme: School Days. 

I saw the cutest chalkboard easel cards made by Jeanie Stark here, and I just had to make one!!! 

This is going to my daughter, Abby, who's a 6th grade Language Arts teacher. Her classroom theme is farmhouse and her favorites are sunflowers and the color yellow-couldn't be more perfect!!!

Harvest Hellos and Arrange a Wreath are the stamp sets with some In Good Taste DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Harvest Hellos and Arrange a Wreath

Papers: Bumblebee, Black, Soft Suede, In Good Taste DSP, Plaid Tidings 6 y 6 DSP

Inks: Soft Suede and White Craft

Accessories: Banners Pick a Punch, Wreath Builder dies, White embossing powder, Stampin dimensionals



Friday, September 25, 2020

Harvest Card for Two Challenges

 

This cute fall card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches#454 here.

And then the inspiration photo at Paper Craft Crew#394 here. I was inspired by the blue-green, pumpkin and overall fall feeling.

Banner Year and Country Home are the stamps sets with some Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Banner Year and Country Home

Papers: WW, Pretty Peacock, Bumblebee, Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP

Inks: Pretty Peacock, Bumblebee, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Garden Green

Accessories:  1/4 inch Bumblebee In Color ribbon, Stampin dimensionals




Thursday, September 24, 2020

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





Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Halloween Card for Two Challenges

 

This Halloween card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at CAS Colours & Sketches#389 here.

And then it's also for The Spot Challenge#129-Things with Wings here. The bats are the things with wings.

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

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Banner Year

Papers: WW, Pumpkin Pie, Black, Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP

Inks: Black, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: Banners Pick a Punch, Subtle Embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals





Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Two for Tuesday Sympathy Card

 

This sympathy card is for two challenges.


First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#390 here.

And then the colors are for Hand Stamped Sentiments#348 here. The colors to use are Cinnamon Cider, Crumb Cake and Mint Macaron.

Gather Together and Peaceful Moments are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Gather Together and Peaceful Moments

Papers: WW, Cinnamon Cider, Mint Macaron, Vellum

Inks: Cinnamon Cider and Crumb Cake

Accessories: Rectangle Stitched Shapes, Gathered Leaves dies, Stampin dimensionals





Monday, September 21, 2020

Best Wishes Card for Three Challenges

I fit in three challenges with this card!! And it can be used for many occasions-shower, wedding, congratulations, etc.!!

First, I've used the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches#453 here.

Second, it's for Just Add Ink#523-Just Add "A", here. I've used the stamp set, Arrange a Wreath.

And finally it's for TGIF Challenge#282 here. It' an inspiration photo of a wreath. I was inspired by the black background and the pink and white flower colors.


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Arrange a Wreath

Papers: WW, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Black

Inks: Blushing Bride

Accessories: Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack, Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backed Sequins, Wreath Builder dies, Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder, Stampin dimensionals





Saturday, September 19, 2020

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





Friday, September 18, 2020

Sunflower Thank You Card for Two Challenges

 

This thank you card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the Paper Craft Crew#393 here.

And then the colors are for The Spot#128 here. It's a color challenge to use Crumb Cake, Merry Merlot, Bumblebee and any metal.

Itty Bitty Greetings, Arrange a Wreath and Positive Thoughts are the stamp set with some Flowers for Every Season DSP.

And the metal is some Gilded Gems.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Greetings, Arrange a Wreath and Positive Thoughts

Papers: WW, Bumblebee, Crumb Cake, Merry Merlot, Flowers for Every Season DSP

Inks: White Craft, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Gilded Gems, Banners Pick a Punch, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Nature's Thoughts dies, Wreath Builder dies, Stampin dimensionals




Thursday, September 17, 2020

Cute Christmas Card for a TGIF Challenge


 This cute Christmas card is for the sketch at TGIF Challenge#281 here.

Christmas Means More is the stamp set with come Heartwarming Hugs DSP.

Super quick and cute!!

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Christmas Means More
Papers: WW, Mossy Meadow, Real Red, Heartwarming Hugs DSP
Inks: Mossy Meadow
Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Circles dies, Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Wonderful Gems, Stampin dimensionals







Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Just Because Fall Card for Two Challenges


I've made another fall themed card for two challenges. It's actually similar to yesterday's card with just a little different sketch and color combo.

First, I've used the sketch at the Global Design Project#258 here.

And then the colors are for Splitcoast Color Combination#809 here. The colors to use are Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie and Garden Green.

Everything Essential, Arrange a Wreath and Lovely You are the stamp sets with some Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP.  I've also used the Essential Tag punch that coordinates with the Everything Essential stamp set.

Here's my recipe:


Stamps: Everything Essential, Arrange a Wreath, Lovely You

Papers: WW, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP

Inks:  Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie and Garden Green

Accessories: Essential Tag punch, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Tasteful Texture embossing folder, Wreath Builder dies, Stampin dimensionals






Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Two for Tuesday Fall Card

 

This fall card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Just Add Ink#522 here.

And then the colors are for The Paper Players#508 here. The colors to use are Pretty Peacock, Cajun Craze and Blackberry Bliss plus glitter or foil. 

I added some of the Forever Greenery Trim Combo pack and a few Gilded gems for a bit of glitter.

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


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Banner Year

Papers: WW, Pretty Peacock, Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP

Inks: Pretty Peacock, Cajun Craze, Blackberry Bliss

Accessories: Lovely Labels Pick a Punch, Stitched Shapes dies, Forever Greenery Trim Combo pack, Gilded Gems, Stampin dimensionals





Monday, September 14, 2020

Christmas Card for a Fab Friday Sketch

 

I've used the sketch at Fab Friday#197 here for this Christmas card.

The Merry piece was cut out with the Playful Alphabet dies and adhered to a piece of Real Red card stock. I actually used the leftover Merry outline from this Christmas card here.

Peace and Joy is the stamp set with some Heartwarming Hugs DSP.


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Peace & Joy

Papers: WW, Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, Heartwarming Hugs DSP

Inks: Pear Pizzazz and Real Red

Accessories: Playful Alphabet dies, Banners Pick a Punch, Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels,  Rectangel Stitched dies, Foam Adhesive Sheets, Stampin dimensionals




Saturday, September 12, 2020

You're the Best Card for Two Challenges

 

I'm finishing up the week with another double-duty card!!!

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#389 here.

And then the colors are for Sunday Stamps#239 here.

The colors I chose from the inspiration photo are Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry and Pool Party.

I used some Sponge Daubers to color the bottom of the WW card stock and then the marker flicking technique on the top.

Tasteful Touches is the stamp set.




Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Tasteful Touches

Papers: WW, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Inks: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Pool Party, White Craft

Accessories: Rectangle Stitched dies, 1/4 inch Early Espresso Faux Suede trim, White Embossing powder,  Pinewood Planks embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals






Friday, September 11, 2020

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



Thursday, September 10, 2020

Happy Day Card for Two Challenges

Here's a cute card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the Paper Craft Crew#392 here.

And then the colors are for TGIF Challenge#280 here.
The colors to use are Soft Suede, Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz.

Not the greatest pic cuz it's a cloudy day.

The stamp sets are Birch Background, Country Home and Arrange a Wreath.

Don't ya just love that sentiment?? We need more happy days!!!


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Birch Background, Country Home, Arrange a Wreath
Papers: WW, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz
Inks: Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz and Blushing Bride
Accessories: Wonderful Gems, Linen Thread, Layering Ovals dies, Wreath Builders dies, Banners Pick a Punch, Stampin dimensionals