Under the Tree

 Hello and welcome to my blog on this cold, rainy day. A perfect kind of Monday to get creative with some new wintry die cuts to make a card for the sketch at The Paper Players. For winter and Christmas I seem to have acquired three new packs of DSP so I set out to use some for a snowy scene. 

I love to make snow men IRL but rarely have the chance since I'm living in SC. Making a die cut snowman brings fond memories of childhood play. Aren't all snow men just a little bit wonky? This one sure is. 

The new-to-me supplies are the papers from Doodlebug Design 6x6 Snow Much Fun pack; Snowcapped Tree Die from Waffle Flower, and Festive Snow Globe Dies from Concord & 9th. The sentiment is from a favorite from PB -  the Jolly Snippets set. 

Simple embellishment details come from Glossy accents added to the carrot and the hat, an iridescent white cord bow, and Stickles added to the snowflakes.

Here's the lovely sketch providing inspiration by the Paper Players.

 Also adding this to NBUS and the Christmas Kickstart Challenge. 

Thanks so much for coming by, hope it's been a great day for you!

Be yourself

         Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

ETA: what makes this snowman wonky? Well, the googly eyes for one thing. Secondly, the die doesn't include arms for this guy! So that he fits in the snow globe, I'm guessing. 

Sending Hugs with Build A Wreath

It's been a long week, I'm still under the weather with vertigo, unfortunately. I think it's caused by allergies. Hopefully the cooler weather will come with showers to make everything fresh and new again, including me! New and feeling much better would be a great forecast to me. 

I couldn't decide if my wreath would be for fall or Christmas. In all, I ditched the fall-ish one and went with my take #2 which has a more evergreen vibe, possibly for Christmas. You will have to see what you think. 

I used my lovely Concord & 9th card stock in colors of Artichoke and Juniper for the leaves, and Nectar and Sorbet for the bow and card panel. I really love the way the greenish blue and the olive colors combined nicely for the wreath. The etched Build A Wreath Dies and Garden Wreath Add-ons from Spellbinders were used to create a variety of twigs, sprigs and leaves meticulously arranged for the wreath. Berries were added with Gold Luxe drops from Nuvo that have iridescent shine.

Although I like the result, this card was a bit too fiddly to create. It is my first time using the dies, so as NBUS (never-been-used-schtuff) the card will be heading over to the gallery at Darnell's. I was also inspired to play at Tic Tac Toe challenge where I chose the options of Wreath, Free, and Matching Envelope. 

It was enjoyable coordinating the envelope, and not something I usually think about. 

That wraps up my week, hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Be yourself

         Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

View Through the Window

 Hello and welcome back! I set out to make a card today for two challenges, and I have just realized that the sketch challenge at Freshly Made is about to close! So this will be a quickly dashed off post! Hope you don't mind. 

Here's the sketch that I used from Freshly Made and the challenge at The Paper Players was Clean and Simple asking for foliage. I loved using the Through the Window Dies (SSS)  and La La Land In the City papers for these cards. The Leafy Layers dies are from C9. 

Here's another card that I made. It feels really good making cards with supplies that I really fell in love with. 

The other part of my time crunch? I'm off to Swing Dance class with my dear man who is dazzling on the dance floor or off. I hope to edit a bit more of the details for you later. See ya later!

Be yourself

         Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

Additional thoughts: The top card uses a color combo of Nectar and Sunflower card stock. I've seen these hues trending together and had to give it a try. The pop of black is what seems to make it work for me. The second card base is the palest pink, Ballet Slipper. On this card, there is acetate over the scene to make the window, and the corner edge is popped open slightly. 

Keeping Cozy in the Sunshine

 Hello from me on another stay-at-home Saturday.  It is a lovely warm day full of sunshine although this morning it was cool enough on my walk to wear a sweater. 
Sweaters, it seems, are what this post is all about! 

I didn't have much stamping going on this week. I'm still having trouble with vertigo. But one thing led to another in the craft space. Ta-da! Here's what I made. 

I spent way too time much looking at cards and card challenges online. When I stumbled onto the Word Art Wednesday challenge I saw that they were encouraging use of Concord & 9th products AND offering a lucky winner a gift certificate to the C9 store. Talk about motivation! 

I've had the Sweater Season Stamp set and dies in my never been used box just waiting for this occasion to sparkle. Such adorable bits and pieces to assemble and craft into the cutest sweaters and hats! 

Now, these have been around for quite awhile. They offer endless possibilities but to me the most fun is picking the color combo from their line of card stock which I LOVE. I used Cranberry, Avocado and Tidepool. You can bet I'll be creating in some other hues as well and gluing the little bits together while I watch football. 

Hope your weekend is going well. 

See you again soon! 

Be yourself

         Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

Entering: 

Word Art Wednesday

NBUS - stamps and dies
Simon Says Stamp - Getting Ready for Christmas - Christmas shopping?

Sunshine and Love

Hi! It's a Friday evening heralding a long weekend for those in the US. The sun's begun to set I think I have time to write this quick post while our supper soup simmers. I love having the cooler weather. 

I'm sharing another card today using SSS supplies from the Birthday Blitz kit. Have a look! 

This time I've used the stamp set and dies that come with the kit, as well as the Birthday Sentiments Embossing Folder. I love the deep impression this folder makes and I had the idea to cut it twice in two colors for my background after pondering what to use for Judy's sketch at Freshly Made. 

I added three tiny sequins to the heart. They add just the right sparkle! You know I need some bling!

I think this makes a birthday card that could be for anyone! 

That's all for now~

Be yourself

         Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

I will be adding this to these challenges:
NBUS. The stamp dies and EF are all never been used Schtuff. 

Sending a Little Love

 Hi everyone,  I hope your days are going well. What's bringing you delight these days? I've been under the weather for the last few days, but I was able to make a card just for fun. 

A background piece that I had made was still on my desk, it was an adventure in ink blending and a background stamp that I shared with you recently, HERE. I chose some colors of card stock and played a bit with a new die. 

All in all, it was a fun process although I feel this turned out a bit quirky and that's OK! Getting a good photo is still taking trial and error in my new setup and these shades weren't cooperating. The die is Spring Bloom Inlay by Kristina Werner for C9th. The colored strip is inked with Dox inks. I blended a bit of ink on the leaves for a second hue and assembled the bloom on cream card stock. A bit of shimmer was added but it's a bit hard to see. 

I look forward to another go with the inlay die. The sentiment is a favorite from Penny Black's Love Big transparent stamps. 

That's it for me today! See you next time! 

Be yourself

         Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

Entering this to NBUS where Darnell invites us to showcase our new Schtuff!  The bloom die is new.
 A Cut Above and 
SSS Wednesday Challenge - Bright and Colorful

Takes the Cake Birthday

 Sweetness overload from an oldie but goodie! Must be the sweet goodies I have on my mind posting cupcakes and now a cake, Ha! Better to make them with ink instead of eating them, right? 

This card features the Take the Cake dies, stamps and stencils from The Greetery. I'm not sure if it's still available but I'm glad I've delved in to ink it up with lots of color on the florals and texture for the icing. Icing is always my favorite part of cake! 

I hope you're doing well today. Come back again soon! 

Be yourself

         Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  

Making it's way to The Flower Challenge. Hoping that lavender is an OK purple.