Merry Monday #43 - Smiley Snowmen

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for this week's Merry Monday Sketch and I am happy to say that due to this challenge I have made most of my Christmas cards for this year.   This will be the last sketch for the year so do join us and play along.  We will be back again on the 7th January with some changes in the format, Lesley is going to mix it up a bit, so do pop back to find out all the details. I had some fun and created some punched snowmen for my card and kept it clean and simple, hope you like it.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Cold Play, Papertrey Ink - In the Meadow

Card and Papers: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Basic Black, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, DSP Patterns Stack - Regals

Ink: Stazon Black, Soft Suede Marker and Stamp Pad

Finishing Touches: Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Square Lattice E/Folder, Provo Craft Snowflake E/Folder, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, 1" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Square Punch, Small Oval Punch, Owl Builder Punch, Word Window Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

The Paper Players #122 - It's Almost Christmas

Happy Thursday Everyone,
For today's post LeAnne has created this gorgeous challenge at The Paper Players  this week.  I love to use Gold and Silver together, especially for Christmas cards, so I couldn't let this challenge go by. 

Thanks so much to Nance for awarding this card a "Cut Above Award" this week.

 



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Ornament Keepsakes, Tiny Tags
Card: Silver and Gold Metallic Card, Whisper White,
Ink: Versamark, Silver and Gold Pens
Finishing Touches: Basic Glimmer Brad, Organdy Ribbon
Cool Tools: Embossing Buddy, Gold and Silver E/Powder, Heat Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Bow Easy, Jewelry Tag Punch, Dble Sided Tape
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Addicted to CAS #1 and Dynamic Duos # 29 - Christmas Baubles

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for two challenges, the Dynamic Duos Colour Challenge with a Desert Option to add a Snowman and a new challenge Addicted to CAS with a Code Word - Snow. I made a mask for the ornament with the mini Snowman and stamped the Snowman, embossed the Snowflakes, sponged the sky and added the Dazzling Diamonds. I followed the outline of the ornament mask and drew a line to define it more and added the Dazzling Diamonds to give it some sparkle.  Finished off the inside with  a smaller ornament stamp.

 





Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Jolly Bingo Bits, Ornament Keepsakes, Come to Bethlehem, Papertrey Ink - In the Meadow

Card: Basic Black, Marina Mist, Whisper White

Ink: Versamark, Stazon Black, Marina Mist

Finishing Touches: Gelly Roll Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Framelits - Holiday Ornaments, Sponge, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, 2 Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Dble Sided Tape,

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,



Merry Monday # 42 - Vintage Santa

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for this weeks Merry Monday Sketch.  I used Designer papers to make my card including the Vintage Santa with some embossed Crumb Cake.  For the embossed strips I coloured the embossing folder with the Crumb Cake stamp pad and then embossed the banners.  Santa image was a tag and I punched him out and matted with a scallop circle.  All elements are sponged with ink.  The sentiment panels were cut out with the Apothecary Accents Framelit and then cut back and pierced with the Essentials Pack.  I used the left over Designer Paper scraps for the inside of my card. We would love you to come and join us this week at The Merry Monday Challenge and don't forget to visit the other Design Team Members.







Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Many Merry Messages,
Card and Papers: Riding Hood Red, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Kaisercraft Tis The Season Collection DSP
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Crumb Cake
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Framelits Apothecary Accents, Sizzix Lacy Brocade E/Folder, Spellbinders Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool,  Essentials Paper Piercing Pack, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Sponges, Corner Rounder Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for dropping by today.
Hugs,

CASology #19 - Thanks So Much

Happy Weekend Friends,
Today's post is for this weeks CASology Challenge and the Cue Card Word is Thanks.  I have made a Wedding Thank You card by dry embossing the card base and heat embossing the main image and sentiment.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Wedding Elegance (R), Sincere Salutations (R)
Card: Whisper White
Ink: Versamark
Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Silver E/Powder, Sizzix Vintage Wallpaper E/Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Dynamic Duos # 28 - Sweet Cherry

Happy Thursday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Dynamic Duos Colour Challenge this week.

Thank's to Erna this card was awarded an Honourable Mention at Dynamic Duos this week.

 









Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Everything Eleanor, French Foliage, Elementary Elegance (R)
Card and Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, DSP Patterns Stack - Regals Collection, DSP Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand
Finishing Touches: Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dots Ribbon, Pearls
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Sizzlits Large Delicate Doilies, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, EK Success Dble Crochet Lace Border Punch, Sponges, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

CASual Fridays #78 - Torn Trees

Welcome Stampers,
Today's post is for the CASual Friday's Challenge this week to use Torn Paper on your project.  I decided to do some trees in DSP and the background green layer is also torn, embossed and sponged with ink. I framed it with the white mat to accentuate the torn paper on the trees.







Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet and Sassy Stamps - Season of Love
Card and Papers: Garden Green, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Ballet Blue (R), Various Scraps of DSP
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Ballet Blue (R), Marina Mist
Finishing Touches: Silver Shimmer Card
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, S/U Small Star Punch, Carl CP-1 Star Punch
Thanks for taking a peek today.
Hugs,

Merry Monday #41 - Merry Christmas

Hi Stampers,
I made this card for the Merry Monday Sketch Challenge, my first attempt, I wasn't really happy with it.  I didn't think there was enough definition between the designer papers, gold metallic card and the gold embossed image on the soft suede, especially front on in a photo.  At this angle you can see the different layers so I thought I would post it.

My card probably just needed a different designer paper to show the layers better, in person it looks fine.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Holiday Blocks (R), Petite Pairs

Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Gold Metallic

Ink: Versamark, Champagne Shimmer Mist

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Winter Trees E/Folder, DSP Mocha Morning (R), Embossing Buddy, Gold E/Powder, Heat Tool, 1 1/4" Square Punch, 1 3/8" Square Punch, Oval Punch,

Large Oval Punch, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals 

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Hugs,

CAS(E) This Sketch #5 - Happy Birthday

Happy Tuesday Everyone,
Today's post is for the CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge this week. I had another idea for this sketch so here is my second card. 



Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Tiny Tags, S/U's All Year Cheer I (R)
Card: Whisper White, Regal Rose, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Regal Rose
Finishing Touches: Pearls
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags Die, Itty Bitty Punches, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #60 - Peace

Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  It was designed by Tui Nathan and I have been wanting to play all week  and only just at the last minute getting my card posted. Fab sketch Tui.  I used lots of embosing and texture for my card.



Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet and Sassy Stamps - Season of Love, Clear Stamps - Be Merry Collection
Card: Early Espresso, Whisper White, Champagne Shimmer Mist, Crimped Kraft
Ink: Early Espresso, Craft White, So Saffron
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Square Lattice E/Folder, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, Sponge, Small Oval Punch, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Merry Monday #41 - Merry and Bright

Happy Monday Friends,

Today's card is for this weeks Merry Monday Sketch Challenge.  I gold embossed the images, punched them out and added the Scallop Circle Mat.  The Very Vanilla card panels are embossed and brushed with Champagne Shimmer Mist, very shiny and sparkly.  I added some tiny bows and a pearl as my finishing touches.





Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Jolly Bingo Bits, All Year Cheer I (R)
Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede
Finishing Touches: Champagne Shimmer Mist, Gold Ribbon, Pearl
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Lacy Brocade E/Folder, Sizzix Polka Dots E/Folder, Embossing Buddy, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Mini Glue Dots
Thanks for dropping in today.
Hugs,

CAS(E) This Sketch #5 - Tools

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is for the CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge. The tools are die cut in Shiny Silver Metallic, bit hard to see in the first photo and held in place by some Mini Brads.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Make A Mitten
Card: Basic Grey, Whisper White, Shiny Metallic Silver
Ink: Basic Grey
Finishing Touches: Brads
Cool Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Big Shot, My Favourite Things - Tool Dies
Thanks for popping in today.
Hugs,

Sketchbook Saturday Challenge #82 - Spring Delight

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is for Chuppa's Sketchbook Saturday Challenge.  I found the sketch while surfing the net and loved it so much and Chuppa's card that I just had to play along.  I wish I had a pretty flower like Iwona's to play along with, it's just gorgeous.  I picked my colours from Stampin Up's Colour Coach under Melon Mambo, I had to see if they would really work together and you might need your sunny's on, they are very bright. It's amazing how nice the colours are together, although I wasn't sure how I would tie them together, but I think the button, ribbon and pearls have done the job.



Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Birthday Bash Sentiments

Card and Papers: Daffodil Delight, Vellum, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Stack Brights Collection

Ink: Stazon Black, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise

Finishing Touches: Button, 1/8" Daffodil Delight Grossgrain Ribbon, Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Bigz L Fun Flowers Die, Sizzix Originals Blossom Party Die, Sizzix Birds and Blooms Flower Pieces Sizzlit, Sizzix Birds and Blooms large Flower Sizzlit, Spellbinders Classic Square Nestabilities, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, Sponges, Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool, Corner Rounder Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape,

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,