Merry Monday #220 - Decorated Christmas Doorway

Hi Stamping Friends,
Bonnie is our Hostess at Merry Monday this week and she is challenging us to Decorate Your Door for Christmas.  I decided on a Santa face, with layered door panels, embossed walls, trees in planter boxes and lights on the sides.  Hope you will join us and get another card made for the Festive Season.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Old Fashioned Christmas, Greetings from Santa, Curly Cute, Penny Black 30-260 On the Town
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White, Smokey Slate, Real Red
Ink: Stazon Black, Old Olive, Real Red, Blush Blossom, Blushing Bride, Strawberry Crush
Finishing Touches: Gelly Roll Pen, Liquid Pearls - Ruby Red, Silver Pearl
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Brick Wall E/Folder, Memory Box Grand Madison Door Die, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue

Thanks for visiting today. Happy Crafting!
Hugs,

Merry Monday #219 - 'Tis the Season

Hi Stamping Friends,
Welcome to this weeks Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge. I am Hostess this week and I am challenging you to Use a Bird or Birds on your Christmas card.  I love the photo image I found for the challenge and hope it will give you some inspiration for your card.  I used some non traditional colours this week and finished off with Gold Foil and the Shiny Gold Pearls.

Supplies:

Stamps: Stamp It Australia - Bird Carte Postale 4604F Micky Choo,  Simon Says Stamp - Small Folded Banners Holiday
Card: Basic Grey, Whisper White, Basic Black, Gold Foil, Warmth and Cheer DSP
Ink: Stazon Black
Finishing Touches: Shiny Pearls
Cool Tools: Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen

Thanks for visiting today. Happy Crafting!
Hugs,

Merry Monday #218 - Plaid Christmas

Hi Stamping Friends,
This week Nina is Challenging us to Use Plaids on our Christmas cards.  I used Plaid Designer Papers for the Trees and Deer to make my scene.  Hope you will join us for this fun challenge at Merry Monday.

 

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Star of Light
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Adverture Bound DSP, Merry Moments DSP
Ink: Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Impression Obsession Deer, Sizzix Perfect Pines Framelit Dies, Sizzix Halloween Scenes Edgelit Dies, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today. Happy Crafting!
Hugs,

Merry Monday #217 - Retro Christmas

Hi Stamping Friends,
Welcome to a new challenge at Merry Monday, this week Lori is challenging us to Create a Christmas card with a Vintage/Retro theme.  Hoping this Designer Paper is right for this challenge, not very Christmasy but it was as retro as I could find. Please join us and play along.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Occasional Greetings
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Kaisercraft Tea Party DSP
Ink: Bashful Blue
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Circle Dies, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today. Happy Crafting!
Hugs,

Merry Monday #215 - Wish Upon A Star

Hi Stamping Friends,
Welcome to a new challenge at Merry Monday.  This week Kristie is challenging us to Use Light Pink, Dark Pink, Grey and or Silver for our Christmas cards.  Hope you will join us and start or add to your Christmas card stash.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Christmas Classics, Ornamental Pine
Card: Basic Grey, Smokey Slate, Watercolour Paper, Silver Glitter Card
Ink: Black Stazon, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Smokey Slate
Finishing Touches: Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Sequins
Cool Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Foam Tape, Fine Tip Glue Pen

Thanks for visiting today. Happy Crafting!
Hugs,

Merry Monday #214 - Warm and Cosy

Hi Stamping Friends,
This weeks Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge is hosted by Kathy and she is challenging us to Create a Christmas card with something Warm.  I decided on a Fireplace with a Cat in it's basket and stockings hanging on the Fireplace.  Hope you will join us and play along this week.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Festive Fireplace, Sitting Here, Hardwood BG, Simon Says Stamps Christmas 3 x 4
Card: Basic Grey, Whisper White, Basic Black, Pattern Stack Designer Paper - Neutrals
Ink: Stazon Black, Smokey Slate, Garden Greem, Cherry Cobbler, Distress Inks
Cool Tools: Aqua Painter, Sponge, Sizzix Festive Fireside Framelits Dies, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Foam Tape

Thanks for visiting today. Happy Crafting!
Hugs,

Merry Monday #213 - Baubles for Christmas

Hi Stamping Friends,
It's time for a new challenge at Merry Monday and this week Debbie is challenging us to Use the Inspiration Photo for your Christmas card.  I went with Baubles, Silver and Stripes.  Hope you will join us and create a Christmas card this week.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Tree Trimmings, Great Greetings
Card: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Versamark
Cool Tools: Embossing Buddy, Silver E/Powder, Heat Tool, Ruler, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today. Happy Crafting!
Hugs,

Merry Monday #212 - Peace and Joy

Hi Stamping Friends,
We are back from our break and our first Merry Monday challenge for this week is from Deanne and she is challenging us to "Create a Christmas card using Gold, Black and White Only."  Hope you will join us and play along.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Gentle Peace, Simon Says Stamps - Small Folded Banners Holiday
Card: Basic Black, Gold Foil Card, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Sailor Gold Rolling Ball Pen
Cool Tools: Misti Positing Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue
Thanks for visiting today. Happy Crafting!
Hugs,

Half Pleated Drapery Fold Card

Hello Friends,
Today's post is another way to make the Drapery Fold card.  This time I added ribbon, lace, flowers and crystals to decorate my card.  I finished the inside of the card with the reverse of the designer paper.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Beautiful Birthday
Card: Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Botanical Gardens DSP
Ink: Cajun Craze
Finishing Touches: Crystals, Hello Honey Stitched Satin Ribbon, Mint Macaron Dotted Lace Trim
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Botanical Builder Framelit Dies , Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, 2 Way Glue Pen
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Drapery Fold Cards

Hi there,
I have been trying different ways to do Drapery Fold Cards.  These two cards are Double Pleated Drapery cards.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Wetlands
Card: Sahara Sand, Calypso Coral Whisper White, Best Year Ever DSP
Ink: Stazon Black
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Provo Craft E/Folder Diamonds in the Rough, Papertrey Ink - Photo Finish Strips Die Collection, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Rose Wonder
Card: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Floral Boutique DSP,
Ink: Night of Navy
Finishing Touches: Night of Navy Satin Ribbon
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Misti Positioning Tool, Sizzix Spring Flowers E/Folder, Sizzix Rose Garden Thinlits Dies, Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue

Thanks for stopping by today.  Enjoy your day!

Hugs,

Carolyn King's Fundraiser for Type 1 Junior Diabetes, 9th July, 2016 - Project #9 My Heart Smiles

Hello Friends,
I attended Carolyn King's Fundraiser for Type 1 Junior Diabetes Research on the 9th of July.  We made 9 Projects and had a lovely time catching up with some friends.  Project #9 is the last fabulous item we made at the Fundraiser, hope you have enjoyed viewing them.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Falling Flowers, Suite Sayings
Card: Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, So Saffron, Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, So Saffron, Wisteria Wonder, Old Olive
Finishing Touches: Crystals, Regals Enamel Shapes
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Lovely Lace E/Folder, Sizzix Large Oval Framelit Die, Sizzix Layering Ovals Framelits Dies, Sizzix May Flowers Framelits Dies,
Thanks for visiting, Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Carolyn King's Fundraiser for Type 1 Junior Diabetes Research, 9th July, 2016 - Project #8 Paint Chips

Hello Friends,
I attended Carolyn King's Fundraiser for Type 1 Junior Diabetes Research on the 9th of July.  We made 9 Projects and had a lovely time catching up with some friends. Love the CAS design of this card Project #8 is stunning and elegant.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Build a Birthday
Card: Dapper Denim, Night of Navy, Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink: Dapper Denim
Finishing Touches: 2016-18 In Colour Enamel Shapes, Floral Boutique Washi Tape
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Flourish Thinlits Dies, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Fine Tip Glue Pen
Thanks for visiting, Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Carolyn King's Fundraiser for Type 1 Junior Diabetes Research, 9th July, 2016 - Project #7 Watermelon Wonder

Hello Friends,
I attended Carolyn King's Fundraiser for Type 1 Junior Diabetes Research on the 9th of July.  We made 9 Projects and had a lovely time catching up with friends.  Project #7; Note the way the leaves and berries are cut, much easier then trying to cut closely around each leaf.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Love and Affection
Card: Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
Ink: Watermelon Wonder, Crumb Cake, Cucumber Crush, Basic Black
Finishing Touches: Metallic Foil Doilies, Silver Thread, Crystals, Affectionately Yours Washi Tape
Cool Tools: Scissors, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting, Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Carolyn King's Fundraiser for Type 1 Junior Diabetes Research, 9th July, 2016 - Project #6 Blue Flowers

Hello Friends,
I attended Carolyn King's Fundraiser for Type 1 Junior Diabetes Research on the 9th of July.  We made 9 Projects and had a lovely time catching up with friends.  Project #4; we painted the flowers with the Wink of Stella Clear Pen which coloured the flowers from the stamping and gave them a lovely sparkly shine.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Grateful Bunch, Thoughtful Banners, Swirly Bird
Card: Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Pacific Point, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake,
Finishing Touches: Wink of Stella Clear Pen, Bright Sequins Assortment
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Square Framelits Dies, Blossom Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen
Thanks for visiting, Happy Stamping!
Hugs,