Christmas Blessings

Hello there!

I'm posting another Christmas card today. This technique, presented by Jennifer McGuire at class, incorporates scoring into your stamped design.  I couldn't wait to try this one out. 

It's perfect for a bold, detailed image, and for creating a classic card that's flat for mailing. 

Several of my images were masked for this design. This would be a great choice for mass producing with my MISTI. 

Although tempted, I refrained from adding glitter, gold, or sparkles in any form. Just letting the clean design speak. I've listed my supplies below. 

Thanks for coming by to take a peek! 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Spruce & Sprigs, Christmas Cheer

Ink: PTI - New Leaf, Olive Twist, Pure Poppy, Autumn Rose 

Accessories: Score board

CAS(E) This Sketch 243

Hi everyone, 
I hope you're at the beginning of a very good week! 

It's a rainy day here but that means cooler weather which will be wonderful tomorrow when the sun is expected to return. 

We spent a wonderful day with family yesterday so I'm happy to be having a catch up day today.

Posting a card I made over the weekend to play along with the gang at CAS(E) This Sketch 243. 

I thought the Happy Pandas stamp from MFT would be perfect for this sketch design. The sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp Uplifting Thoughts. 

I'm honored that my card from last week was posted as a CTS Favorite and you can see it HERE. 

Hopefully this card will spread some smiles to the child who receives it. 

I'm so glad you stopped by today! 

Dashing through the Snow Flurries

The last technique I'm trying from day one of the Online Card Class Merry Making was taught by Jennifer McGuire, who makes such beautiful cards! She taught us several ways to add the look of snow to our backgrounds and I tried using white embossing powder two different ways on my card to look like snow. 

My catchy title to this post may have misled you. I did not dash through snow or ANYTHING else while making this card. It took  a L-O-N-G time and a couple of attempts that ended up in the trash until I got a sample I could post. Still in the learning curve on this one but I will try it again.
I began with white card stock which I did double emboss. First in gold, then in green to add the holly leaves. For the berries, I used Nuvo Crystal Drops in Red Berry Gloss .  

I  sure am glad that the weekend is finally here and I will be having more time to stamp. I look forward to playing with the ideas from day 2 and onward! Happy stamping to you.

Be yourself

Delight in your craft 

Make something beautiful!

Double Embossed Background

Believe it or not, I'm still working from the ideas given on Day 1 of the Merry Making class! 
I am captivated by the techniques and I just have to give them at least one try so I'm back again to share with you.

For today's card, I used the double embossing technique. I embossed my white card panel in gold, and then embossed over it again using a background stamp. LOVE this vintage look for a classic holiday card. 

I embossed the sentiment in white on a die cut oval of vellum, and finished with the name Jesus die cut from gold foil card stock. A soft bow and a gold sequin complete the festive look. 

The sentiment and Jesus die are by Papertrey Ink . 
The background stamp is by MFT. 

I appreciate your visit today!

Be yourself

Delight in your craft 

Make something beautiful!

More Holiday Backgrounds

It's been a long time since I made three cards in one day . The inspiration and teaching at the Online Card Class  called Merry Making has been wonderful and I'm loving every minute. If you've never signed up for these classes offered by Jennifer McGuire and Kristina Werner you will find them to be excellent resources and loads of fun. 

I'm continuing with another background as shown in Day 1. This one is supposed to use cover plates, but this time I made my own by die cutting a trio of snowflakes from white card stock over and over again. I combined three shades of blue card stock for a bright background. 

Since my background is quite busy and I didn't want to cover it up, I kept the focal point small and simple.

I hope you're enjoying this preview of my winter/holiday cards. 
Happy stamping to you!

Be yourself

Delight in your craft 

Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:  

Stamps:   Avery Elle - Let it Snow

Accessories: Dies - Elizabeth Craft Designs - Reindeer (snowflakes); Impression Obsession Birch Trees

Holiday Backgrounds - Cover Plate Dies

I'm back again with another card inspired by the lessons at MerryMaking. 

This time we were encouraged to combine a Cover Plate Die 
and a sponged background for an easy and quick card. 

I had the brand new unused Reverse Confetti Big Stripes Cover Die just waiting to add some pizzazz to today's card. 

I sponged Distress Inks for the background and added images from the Friends for all Seasons Winter stamps from W Plus9. Distress Markers and Wink of Stella provided the color and sparkle for these images.

I added stamped snowflakes to the balloon, and die cut flakes for embellishments. 

That's it for me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Be yourself

Delight in your craft 

Make something beautiful!

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Holiday Backgrounds BOKEH

Hi!
I hope you're doing well on this Monday afternoon. 
I woke up with a sense of anticipation as today is the beginning of the Online Card Class, Merry Making.  Couldn't wait to get a head start on my Christmas card making and have fun getting new ideas at the same time. 

The theme today is backgrounds. I tried out Kristina's excellent technique on this card. 

Most of my supplies will be listed below. I spattered my background with a few dots of white acrylic paint for added detail. To repeat the element of gold in the sentiment, I also used gold foil paper to die cut a classy bow tie for the deer. 

Most of my supplies will be listed below. I spattered my background with a few dots of white acrylic paint for added detail. To repeat the element of gold in the sentiment, I also used gold foil paper to die cut a classy bow tie for the deer. 

Thanks for visiting my blog today. Hope you'll be back!

Be yourself

Delight in your craft 

Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:  

Stamps:   MFT - Toasty Greetings

Inks: Distress Oxide Inks in Broken China, Twisted Citron and Cracked Pistachio

Accessories: Dies - LawnFawn Small Wreath and Bow die;  Elizabeth Craft Designs - Reindeer (includes snowflakes);