Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 Project #17 - Christmas Pines

Hi Stampers,
Project #17 was designed by Carolyn King.  Carolyn used Traditional Christmas colours to make this gorgeous card.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Christmas Pines
Card: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Gold Glimmer, Very Vanilla, Festive Farmhouse DSP
Ink: Versamark, Memento Black
Finishing Touches: Gold Cord, Gold Metallic Pearls
Cool Tools: Detailed Trio Punch, Big Shot, Sizzix Subtle E/Folder, Sizzix Pretty Pines Thinlit Dies, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today, lovely to see you here.

Hugs,

Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 Project #16 - Copper Leaves

Hi Stampers,
Project #16 was designed by Jenny Chilton and uses the lovely Copper Foil Card for the leaves and Berries.  This project was another one of my favourites.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's First Frost
Card:Thick and Thin Whisper White, Smokey Slate, Copper Foil, Joyous Noel DSP
Ink: Versamark
Finishing Touches: 1/4" Copper Trim
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Nature's Roots Framelit Dies, Sizzix Frosted Bouquet Framelit Die, Detailed Trio Punch, Embossing Buddy, Copper E/Powder, Heat Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Mini Glue Dot

Thanks for visiting today, lovely to see you here.

Hugs,

Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 Project #15 - Merry Christmas

Hi Stampers,
Project #15 was designed by Cheryl Houghton, a lovely CAS card in black and white.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Snowflake Sentiments, Beautiful Blizzard
Card: Basic Black, Whisper White, Merry Music DSP
Ink: Memento Black, Silver
Finishing Touches: Crystals
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Blizzard Thinlits Die, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today, lovely to see you here.

Hugs,

Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 Project #14 - You Are Amazing Bokeh Dots

Hi Stampers,
Project #14 uses the Bokeh dots stamp from Stampin' Up!  The best way to ink this stamp is to use a Brayer otherwise the dots are not as defined.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Bokeh Dots
Card: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Blender Pens: Rich Razzleberry
Finishing Touches: Pearls
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Celebrate You Thinlit Die, Brayer, Dble Sided Tape, Fine Tip Glue Pen

Thanks for visiting today, lovely to see you here.

Hugs,

Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 Project #13 - Gingerbread Man

Hi Stampers,
Project #13 was designed by Louise Jaroz..  I love how some of the tags are highlighted on the card over the background.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Tags and Tidings, Watercolour Christmas
Card: Whisper White, Real Red, Mint Macaron
Ink: Mint Macaron, Real Red
Finishing Touches: Silver Cord, Red Tinsel Twine
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Christmas Tags Thinlit Dies, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today, lovely to see you here.

Hugs,

Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 - Project #12A - Pop Up Panel Card - Louise Jaroz

Good Morning,
Project #12A was designed by Louise Jaroz and is a Pop Up Panel Card.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Half Full
Card: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Card, Basic Black
Ink: Memento Black, Cherry Cobbler
Blendabilities: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive,
Finishing Touches: Cherry Cobbler Twine, Gold Thread
Cool Tools: Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dots, Scoring and Cutting Tool
Thanks for popping in today.
Hugs,

Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 Project #12 - Stand Up Slider Card

Hi Friends,
Project #12 was Designed by Louise Jaroz and is a Stand Up Slider Card.  The Slider cards are always fun to make and this would be a fabulous card for the Man in your life.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Half Full
Card: Very Vanilla, Mossy Meadow
Ink: Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities
Finishing Touches: Cherry Cobbler Twine, Gold Thread, Wink of Stella Pen
Cool Tools: Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Big Shot, Sizzix Tin Tile E/Folder, Scorer and Cutting Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today, lovely to see you here.

Hugs,

Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 Project #11 - Ornate Deer

Hi Stampers,
Today's card is Project #11 and was designed by Debbie Blake I love these stamp sets and this card which I gave to my Husband for Christmas.  I also designed my Money Card Holders for the Family with these stamps.  Unfortunately I forgot to take photos of them to post on my blog; I will have to try to retrieve them so I can.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Winter Woods, Dashing Deer
Card: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Basic Black, Smokey Slate, Vellum
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Smokey Slate, Cherry Cobbler Marker for Flicking Ink
Finishing Touches: Crystals
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Detailed Deer Thinlit Dies, Sizzix In the Woods Framelit Dies, Sizzix Layering Square Framelit Dies, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 Project #10 - Pop Up Winter Woods Tree

Hi Stampers,
Project #10 is this sweet 3D Tree which stands on it's own box to keep it upright and folds down flat for posting.  Too cute!

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Winter Woods, Hung With Care
Card: Soft Suede, Whisper White, Mossy Meadow, Cherry Cobbler, Gold Foil, Clear Window Sheet Strip,  DSP?
Ink: Old Olive, Soft Suede, Red Sharpie to colour Mini Crystals
Finishing Touches: Pearlised Doilies, 1/8" Real Red Ribbon, Mini Crystals
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix In the Woods Framelit Dies, Tailored Tag Punch, Pretty Label Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dot
Thanks for visiting today, lovely to see you here.

Hugs,

Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 Project #9 - Beautiful Baubles

Hi Stampers,
Project #9 was one of my favourites from the weekend, unfortunately my photo has not captured the shine from the silver embossing very well but it is gorgeous in real life.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Beautiful Baubles
Card: Mint Macaron, Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White, Sparkle Glimmer Card
Ink: Pool Party, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Blueberry Bushel, Versamark
Finishing Touches: Silver Chord
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Detailed Baubles Thinlit Dies, Sponges, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Embossing Buddy, Silver E/Powder, Heat Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for visiting today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 Project #8 - Chocolate Slider Box and Card

Hi Stampers,
Project #8 is a Choicolate Slider Box and holds a full block of Lindt Chocolate.  The box has a cut down note card envelope on it with a card inside

Front of Box

Note Card inside of Envelope

Inside  of Notecard

Box with Chocolate partly pulled out

Below Back of Box

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Hearts Come Home
Card: Thick and Thin Whisper White
Ink: Night of Navy, Balmy Blue
Finishing Touches: Silver Trim, Bar of Lindt Chocolate
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Hometown Greetings Edgelit Dies, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Post It Note, Detailed Trio Punch, Sponge Brayer, Scoring Tool and Trimmer,
Thanks for visiting today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 Project #7 - Peaceful Noel Wreath

Hi Stampers,
Project #7 was created with the Stamparatus tool and the Peaceful Noel Stamp Set.  The Die Cuts are from In the Woods Framelit Dies. 

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Peaceful Noel
Card: Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Shimmery White, Whisper White
Ink: Soft Sea Foam, Sahara Sand, Pear Pizzazz, Real Red
Finishing Touches: Gold Cord, 3/16" Braided Linen Trim, Glossy Accents
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix In the Woods Framelit Dies, Stamparatus, Sponge, Corner Rounder
Thanks for visiting today, lovely to see you here.
Hugs,

CAS Mix Up - January 2019 - Bokeh

Hello,
Happy New Year!
It's time for a new Challenge at CAS Mix Up, Nancy has chosen Bokeh + Stamping + Your Choice for the Month of January.  There are some inspiration video's on the CAS blog, you can check them out here.
I used Pink and Purple Water Colour Paints for my Watercoloured Background.  I die cut the die three times layering it for more dimension.  The Sentiment is Silver embossed.  I finished off the inside with a bit of Bokeh Background and part of the die cut.

CAS Mix Up: Bokeh Technique, Stenciling, Sponging, Die Cuts, Stamping, Heat Embossing, Water Colouring

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's You're Inspiring
Card: Whisper White, Watercolour Card, Acetate for Stencil
Ink: Whisper White Craft, Micador Watercolours
Cool Tools: Big Shot, My Favourite Things Pierced Circle Stax Dies, Paint Brush, Painters Tape, Clip Board, Sponge Dauber, Pencil Rubber, Ali Express Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Embossing Buddy, Silver E/Powder, Heat Tool, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Dble Sided Tape

Cards for this challenge that include sponging for the Bokeh design will also work for the CAS Stencil January Challenge - Sponging which goes live on January 4th.  Please join us there as well! Adding my card to the new CAS Stencil Challenge.

Lovely to see you here and I really appreciate your comments.

Hugs,

Pat Carr's Spring Retreat 2018 Project #6 - Wood Bauble Ornament

Hi Stampers,
Project #6 is this lovely Wood Ornament decorated on both sides.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Christmas Pines, At Home With You
Card: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Smokey Slate, Tranquil Tide, Real Red, Champagne Glimmer,
Ink: Versamark, Real Red, Bright Copper Shimmer Paint
Finishing Touches: Linen Thread, Bakers Twine, Red and Silver Bells, 3/8" Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Cool Tools: Wood Bauble, Sizzix Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions E/Folder, Classic Label Punch, Sponge Dauber, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue

Thanks for visiting today, lovely to see you here.

Hugs,