Peaceful Cabin

 I'd quite like to be somewhere like this at Christmas! 

I used Pink Fresh Inks, Zigs and Karin Markers to stamp this scene. I added some definition with Copic Sepia pen. The sentiment was stamped with Delicata Gold Ink. I then dry embossed the top part of the panel. 

Stamps: Stampin Up Peaceful Cabin; Happy Holly-Days

Embossing Folder: SU Falling Snow

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Use a Hand-Stamped Image

Theme: Christmas

Theme : Christmas

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52 CHRISTMAS CARD THROWDOWN (NOV TECHNIQUE)

It's the last 52 CCT challenge for November and our host Gill wants to use the  stamping'KISSING TECHNIQUE'.

I used a fantastic cling Christmas tree stamp and a polymer background woodgrain stamp for the 'Kissing Technique'. Next I used the '2nd Generation Technique' to stamp the background trees.

Stamp: Memory Box Christmas Tree; Avery Elle Sentiment

Die: Impression Obsession Trio of Deers

Embossing Folder: SU Falling Snow

I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what the rest of the team created with these colours and then be inspired to join in the challenge!

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ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

'X' is for XEROX

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Smooshed Watercolour Bloom

 Hi there! I had an idea for a card today and I'm delighted it turned out as I'd imagined.

I used various Karin Markers and Nuvo Shimmer Powder to make a smooshed background. Then I stamped the flower and fussy cut. Then I stamped the leaves and coloured with Zigs.  

Stamps: Altenew

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CAS COLOURS & SKETCHES #447 SKETCH

Hi there!  It's time for another CAS Colours & Sketches challenge!

Our host Joanne has given us a fabulous sketch, in fact this has been my favourite layout throughout this year, so I am very happy! 

I decided to keep my card extra CAS, by using a die to emboss a background. Then I added the gorgeous Crocus die-cuts, coloured with Zig markers. 

Stamp: SSS Friendly Flowers

Dies: MFT Piestra; Alexandra Renke Crocus

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Simplicity

Hello there! 

When I saw the quote at Time Out Challenge, I new I had the perfect sentiment stamp. I decided to pair it with a gorgeous floral stamp and thought gold, black and white would be elegant. 

Yes this card was so simple to make! I stamped the image and sentiment with Delicata Gold ink. 

I die-cut the flower with the co-ordinating die and then die-cut the border., mounting it on a white card base. 

Stamps: Stampin Up Nature's Harvest; Stampers Anonymous Perspective

Dies:  Stampin Up Nature's Harvest; Spellbinders Venise Lace Hemstitch Die

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Pink Robin Christmas

 Hi there. Just sharing a card inspired by the sketch at this week's Global Design project.

I choose to make my Robin pink instead of red to match these gorgeous Aussie themed papers. 

I found some really cute pics of Pink Robins on the internet. 

I coloured the bird with Daniel Smith Watercolours and fussy-cut. I added a touch of purple to the image too.

Stamps: Stampin Up Etched in Nature, Creative Expressions sentiment.

Native to the forests of southeastern Australia

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52 CHRISTMAS CARD THROWDOWN (NOV THEME )

 Hi there Crafty Friends. It's time for the 3rd challenge of the November at 52CCT with Gill  as our host.  She wants us to include 'FAIRY LIGHTS' on our Christmas cards.   I knew right away which stamp set to use:)

I stamped the dog on watercolour paper, coloured with Zigs and then die-cut. Next I stamped and coloured the extra of fairy lights. The string was is from a Memory Box die-set with bells, which I trimmed off. Then I mounted the dog with dimensional tape over the sentiment. I added Glossy Accents to the dogs nose and Wink of Stella to the lights.

Stamps: MFT Happy Pawlidays. 

Dies: MFT Sentiment; Memory Box String of Bells

I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what the rest of the team created with these colours and then be inspired to join in the challenge!

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WE LOVE STAMPING

Theme: CHRISTMAS

STAMPING SENSATIONS

Theme: CHRISTMAS

 

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Memory Box Framed Christmas Scene

 

I had fun creating this scene. I used Distress Oxides and Zigs to colour the die-cuts. I decided to emboss the frame instead of die-cutting and I swiped white ink over it. 

Dies: Memory Box Country Church Frame, Starry Burst

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Another Poinsettia and Playful Reindeers

 Hey there Friends!  More Christmas crafting!

I recently acquired this stamp with a prize from Altenew. I think it might be my favourite Poinsettia stamp. I have stamped on Bristol card stock and coloured with Zigs and Karin Markers. I coloured the side strip and sentiment die with Altenew Metallic Paint. 

Stamp: Altenew Festive Poinsettia

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I coloured the background by smooshing Distress Oxide. The tree was coloured with Zigs. The deer was coloured with Prismacolor Pencils. I used the die to emboss the background panel.

Stamps: Hello Bluebird First Snow

Dies: Memory Box

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To begin I die-cut the the 'Snow Angels' and then embossed the snow background. I then stamped the Reindeer Snow Angels, coloured them with Prismacolor Pencils and placed them under the die-cut 'windows'. To finish I matted the panel with blue card and a frame and embellished with snowflakes and rhinestones. 

Stamps: Hello Bluebird First Snow

Dies: Penny Black Frame, Dp Crafts Snowflakes

Embossing Folder: SU Falling Snow

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ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE 

W for Whimsical

Theme: Christmas

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CAS COLOURS & SKETCHES #446 COLOUR

Hi There! Another Tuesday has rolled around, which means it's time for another challenge at CAS Colours & Sketches. It's a Colour Challenge and Joanne, our Host this month has chosen a beautiful colour combo.  

I stamped an silver embossed the background Harlequin pattern, which is really shiny an d pretty IRL. 

The flower dies were coloured with Zig Markers and a touch of Nuvo Shimmer Powder. 

I used the same Zig Marker to stamp the sentiment and I added a die-cut glittery silver bow and rhinestone to finish. 

Stamp: Kaisercraft background; Stamplorations Carved Flowers

Dies: Alexandra Renke Cornflower

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Watercolour Poinsettias

Hi there! It's time to ramp up the Christmas card production. Here are a couple of Floral cards. 

I made a couple of die-cuts, coloured with Zig Markers and blended with Nuvo Glitter Gloss pen.

I trimmed the second die-cut and layered the Poinsettia.  I then added a smaller die-cut and added Gold Rhinestones inn the centre.  Then I added the sentiment, which was stamped with Versamark and brushed with Gold Pearl-Ex. I shaped the petals with an embossing tool.

I made a smooshed panel with Distress Oxide and Brushos.  The sentiment is a very old wood-mount. 

Supplies: 

1st card

Paper Rose Studio Poinsettia and Holly Corner; Tim H0oltz (smaller Poinsettia)

2nd Card

Paper Rose Studio Border Poinsettia Die

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Theme: Christmas

Anything Goes

W for Watercolour

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CAS MIX UP NOV Reminder

  Hello there! I'm just popping in to remind you about this month's  CAS Mix Up Challenge!

This month is a Stencil themed challenge. Loll is our host and the prompt is 'Stencil Monoprint'. 

There are some links to video tutorials on the CAS MIX UP blog and an explanation from Loll as to what she would like to see.

 Please remember to keep your card designs Clean and Simple.

I used a hexagon stencil and when the monoprint was dry, I used the stencil again in the traditional way, sponging another shade of yellow. It was then trimmed the panel and layered with die-cuts and the stamped bee.

Stencil: TCW Hexagons

Stamps: Gina K Beautiful Bees

Dies: Stampin Up Meadow Stems

You can find more inspiration over on the CAS Mix Up Blog from our  Designer Team.  We hope you'll be inspired to join the challenge.

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Theme: Critters

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