Thanks a Bunch

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This card was made with two challenges in mind.  I started with the challenge at the Paper Players, which is to make a project with the theme of “Give Thanks.”

I also used the sketch from the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.

Enjoy your Wednesday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Perfectly Preserved
Ink:  Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Cajun Craze, Raspberry Ripple
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Island Indigo, More Mustard, Orchard Harvest dsp
Embellishments:  Finishing Touches edgelits, Window Frames Collection framelits, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack, Naturals Designer Button, Island Indigo Baker’s Twine

A Framed Noel

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I thought it would be fun to play along with the sketch challenge over at the Retro Sketches site this week.  The sketch was not that hard itself — but sometimes I try to make things too hard by deliberating over which designer paper to use, which ribbon, which stamp set, etc…  Before I know it, a card that takes less than fifteen minutes to make has taken me two hours!  It doesn’t help that the laundry keeps buzzing at me, and I keep thinking of other little chores that I need to do. 

So, I ended up pulling out a color I haven’t used in quite a while — Certainly Celery, and used another color which I use ALL the time — Cherry Cobbler.

Enjoy your Tuesday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Joyous Celebrations
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Paper:  Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla, Be of Good Cheer dsp, Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags
Embellishments: Flourish Designer Frames, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Apothecary Accents, Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon, Chevron embossing folder

Mixed Medley Patterns

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Here’s another Christmas card for you.  I used my two favorite patterns from the Festival of Prints dsp stack on this one.  I apologize for the poor photo quality.  I had to take a picture of this one at night with a flash, and I am just not a good enough of a photographer to take good pictures without natural light.  Maybe someday!

I hope you enjoyed your weekend.  We had a super busy one here.  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Mixed Medley
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Bashful Blue
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Champagne Glimmer Paper, Festival of Prints dsp stack
Embellishments:  Snow Flurry Bigz die, 1-1/4″ Scallop circle punch, 1-3/8″ circle punch, 3/4″ circle punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Delicate Designs Folders

Sparkly Snowflake Greetings

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Here’s some more non-traditional colors for a Christmas Card.  I used the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches for this card, and I must say this one was a Challenge (with a capital C) for me. 

I hope to get some stamping done today, as well as lots of laundry and get the pansies planted.  I hope you get to enjoy your weekend!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Mixed Medley (hostess set), Greetings of the Season
Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Gumball Green, Baja Breeze
Paper:  Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Whisper White, Real Red, Silver Glimmer Paper, Snow Festival dsp
Embellishments:  Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, 1-1/4″ Scallop Circle punch, 1-3/8 Circle punch, 1/8″ Mini Silver brads

A Gray & Red Christmas

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I hadn’t played along with the Moxie Fab Challenges in a while, and this week’s challenge photo was too good to pass up.

While I love the traditional red and green colors for Christmas, it’s also fun to try some non-traditional color combinations occasionally too.

I love the wallpaper in the inspiration photo.  The white on gray is so crisp and clean.  I just got the Flowering Flourishes stamp set and I knew it would be perfect for this look.

Well, we’ve made it to Friday.  I don’t know about you, but I am really looking forward to a restful weekend!  I hope you enjoy yours.  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Flowering Flourishes, Greetings of the Season
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Versamark
Paper:  Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Festival of Prints dsp stack
Embellishments:  Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding ribbon, White Stampin’ Emboss powder, Finishing Touches edgelits, Antique Brads, Delicate Designs embossing folder

O Christmas Tree

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I was inspired by this card by Debbie Olson, and decided to make a Stampin’ Up version.  Oh, how I love this cute little tree!

Hope you had a fun Halloween last night!  Here’s a pick of one of my two trick or treaters.  This year my oldest child decided he is too old to go.  That makes me sad (and it makes me feel old  :))!

Enjoy your Thursday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Scentsational Season, Greetings of the Season
Ink:  Gumball Green, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, In Color dsp stacks, Snow Festival dsp, Silver Glimmer Paper
Embellishments:  Holiday Collection framelits

Friendship?

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I decided to play with a new stamp set today.  I know you’re probably glad I set Watercolor Winter aside for a bit.  🙂  I used the sketch over at The Paper Players.  I love the sketch that Nance made this week.

Enjoy your Wednesday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  From My Heart
Ink:  Island Indigo, Summer Starfruit, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede
Paper:  Island Indigo, Summer Starfruit, Rich Razzleberry, Brights dsp stack, Orchard Harvest dsp
Embellishments:  Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon, Window Frames Collection framelits, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Fancy Fan embossing folder

Pointsettia Noel

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Here’s another Christmas Card made with the Watercolor Winter stamp set.  I know — I know– I need to step away from this set and give my other stamp sets some love.  I’ll have to work on that today.  🙂

Enjoy your Tuesday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Watercolor Winter, Greetings of the Season, Music Notes wheel
Ink:  Stazon Black, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Chocolate Chip
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler
Embellishments:  Pearl Basic Jewels, Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Finishing Touches edgelits, Delicate Designs embossing folder, 3/16″ Corner punch

Sell-A-Stamp Spooktacular is Today

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Stamps

Stampin’ Up! is having a one-day sale on almost all of our stamp sets! Every single set is 15% off, on Monday ONLY. Look through our catalog and let me know which sets you need for Holiday projects, or any sets that have been on your wish list. Now is the time to order them!  You can order on-line and have them shipped directly to your home by clicking on the link to the right.

 This means all stamps in the current catalogs including:

    • Background stamps
    • Personalized name stamps
    • Incentive stamp sets from the supply list
    • Cookie press stamps
    • Single-image stamps

This DOES NOT include

    • Hostess sets
    • Bundled stamp sets
    • Digital stamp brush sets

Have a great Monday, and happy shopping!  Thanks for stopping by!

A Holly Christmas

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Here’s another card made with the Watercolor Winter stamp set — just a different stamp from the set than the one I used in yesterday’s post.

It’s a busy weekend here.  I hope you’re enjoying yours.  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Watercolor Winter, Greetings of the Season
Ink:  Gumball Green, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Snow Festival dsp
Embellishments:  Labels Collection framelits, Brushed Bronze designer buttons, Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine, Festive Paper-Piercing pack, Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details