Monday, December 12, 2011

Here Comes Anta Claus

Hambo Hoedown - More than one fold

Meljen's Designs Challenge #88 - Use Green

Crazy 4 Challenges C4C117 - It's Santa

ICSketches Challenge #143 - Sketch




Paper: Garden Green, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White Card Stock and Christmas Foil Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Curly Cute and Hambo Stamps - Anta Claus Digital Image
Markers: Garden Green, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Basic Gray and Basic Black
Accessories: Red Velvet Ribbon, White Organdy Ribbon and Dimensionals

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Christmas Kiss

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #141 - Christmas Color Challenge (Blue, Black or Brown and Tan)

Simon Says Stamp - Christmas Photomontage Inspiration

Dare to be Sassy Thursday #102 - Christmas card with Non-Traditional Colors

I Heart 2 Stamp - December Sketch




Paper: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White Card Stock and Snowflake Glitter Paper
Stamps: Meet Me Under the Mistletoe Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Garden Green, Real Red, Close to Cocoa, Tempting Turquoise, Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip and Bordering Blue
Accessories: Circle Die Cut and Snowflake Brads

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

White Christmas

This card was inspired by the last scene in White Christmas where the ladies are in their red dresses in front of the christmas tree.

Crazy 4 Challenges C4C116 - Card based on Favorite Christmas Movie (White Christmas)

Sassy Christmas Challenge #9 - Photo Inspiration

The Sweet Stop SSS137 - Sketch




Paper: Real Red, Whisper White Card Stock and Black Damask Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Solemn Stillness, A Cardinal Christmas and Bella Bride Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist and Real Red
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Modern Label Punch, Glitter Star Brad, Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Dazzling Details, Paper Snips and Dimensionals


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Monday, December 5, 2011

Snowball Fight

Hambo Hoedown - Dry Embossing

Prairie Fairy Fridays Challenge #67 - Beat the Winter Blues (Contain Blue; Something White)

ICSketches Challenge #142 - Sketch




Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Baja Breeze, Shimmery White, Whisper White Card Stock and Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Hambo Stamps - Snowball Fight Digital Image
Markers: Blush Blossom, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Going Gray and Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Circle Die Cut, Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Snow Burst Embossing Folder, Snowflake Brads, Dazzling Details, Paper Snips and Dimensionals

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Winter Penguin

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Mojo Monday 217 - Sketch




Paper: Real Red, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Merry Moments Designer Series Paper and Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series Paper
Stamps: LPW Winter Digital Stamp
Markers: Garden Green, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black
Accessories: Gold Glitter Tape, Red Circle Glitter Tape, Neutrals Designer Button - Very Vanilla, Diamond Stickles and Mini Glue Dots

Friday, December 2, 2011

Sassy Winter

Crazy 4 Challenges C4C115 - Snow

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #140 - Anything Christmas

Meljen's Designs Challenge #87 - Inspired by a Holiday Song (Winter Wonderland)

Dare to be Sassy Thursday #101 - Christmas card with Sparkle/Bling

Sassy Studio Designs Fabulous Freebie Friday 11-25-11 Challenge on Paper Craft Planet - Tis the Season Holiday card

The Sweet Stop SSS136 - Sketch




Paper: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Real Red, Whisper White Card Stock and Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Riveting and Baby its Cold Outside Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green and Old Olive
Accessories: 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Red Glitter Tape and Dimensionals

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Easter Chick

Hambo Hoedown - Incorporate Something Soft (Felt Flowers)

Card Positioning Systems #246 - Sketch




Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White Card Stock and Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Hambo Stamps - Flower Chick Digital Image
Markers: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink, Cameo Coral, Rose Red and Old Olive
Accessories: Flower Fusion - Rose Red, Pretty in Pink Brads and Paper Snips

Friday, November 25, 2011

Snowman Tag

Crazy 4 Challenges C4C114 - Black, White and WOW!!!

Simon Says Stamp - Use or make a Tag

Mojo Monday 216 - Sketch




Paper: Pool Party, Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock, White Glitter Paper and Pool Party Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack In Color 2011-2013
Ink: Pool Party
Stamps: Christmas Punch
Accessories: Tag Punch, Small Tag Punch and Snowflake Brads

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Autumn Ian

Anyone for Anya - Thank You

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #139 - Boy Oh Boy (create card with boy/man on it)

Prairie Fairy Fridays Challenge #66 - Anything Fall

Meljen's Designs Challenge #86 - Twine or String

Dare to be Sassy Thursday #100 - Colors of Thanksgiving (brown, white, orange & red)

The Sweet Stop SSS135 - Sketch




Paper: More Mustard, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla Card Stock and Natural Botanical Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Special Autumn
Markers: Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust and Brocade Blue
Accessories: Rectangle Die Cut, Small Oval Punch, Deckle Edge, Hemp Twine and Dimensionals

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Sweet Thank You

I created this sweet treat card for many challenges. I love the color combo inspired by the photo for the Anyone for Anya challenge. Challenges entered:

Anyone for Anya - Tasty Inspiration Challenge: Photo Inspiration

Dare to be Sassy Thursday #99 - Thank You

All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge - Give Thanks

I Heart 2 Stamp - Sketch




Paper: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White Card Stock, Loves Me Designer Series Paper and Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Fancy Flexible Phrases and Cupcake Kiki La Rue Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, So Saffron, Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette and Blushing Bride
Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Dazzling Details, Petal Pink Liquid Pearls and Mini Glue Dots

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Wee Henry Turkey

I created this card for multiple challenges.

Hambo Hoedown - Use a Tag

Simon Says Stamp - Thanksgiving/Thanks

Meljen's Designs Challenge #85 - Fall

Card Positioning Systems #244 - Sketch




Paper: Always Artichoke, Old Olive, Really Rust, More Mustard, Very Vanilla Card Stock and Natural Botanical Paper
Stamps: Hambo Stamps - Wee Henry Turkey Digital Image
Markers: Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Basic Black, Close to Cocoa, Really Rust, More Mustard, Ruby Red, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Oval Die Cut, Tag Punch, Small Tag Punch, Small Oval Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch and Always Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Give Thanks

Sassy Studio Designs Fabulous Freebie Friday 11-11-11 Challenge on Paper Craft Planet - Create a Thank You or Thanksgiving card

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #138 - Punch It (use at least one punch)

Taylored Expressions Challenge #150 - Sketch




Paper: More Mustard, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Natural Botanical Paper and Thanksgiving Words Paper
Stamps: Giving Thanks Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Real Red, Riding Hood Red, Close to Cocoa and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Circle Die Cut, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Oval Punch and Large Oval Punch

Rapunzel Honey

Challenges entered:

Dare to be Sassy Thursday #98 - Suitable for a child

The Sweet Stop SSS134 - Sketch




Paper: Orchid Opulence, Pale Plum, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White Card Stock and Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper
Ink: StazOn Black
Stamps: Short & Sweet and Rapunzel Honey Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Wild Wasabi, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Pale Plum, Orchid Opulence and Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Pink Velvet Ribbon and Dimensionals

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Christmas Joy

I really like how this card turned out. Challenges entered:

Crazy 4 Challenges C4C113 - Triple Threat (3 different papers, 3 embellishments, 3 dies or punches)

Meljen's Designs Challenge #84 - Orange and/or Brown

Mojo Monday 214 - Sketch




Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Bashful Blue, Whisper White Card Stock and Frosty Day Designer Series Paper
Stamps: Joy Digital Stamp
Markers: Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, Bashful Blue and Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Circle Die Cuts, Rectangle Die Cuts, Little Felt Flurries - Whisper White, Brights Glimmer Brad - Old Olive, Platinum Stickles and Paper Snips

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Let It Snow

I created this card for a couple of challenges. The song "Let It Snow" was my inspiration for this card.

Sassy Christmas Challenge #8 - Christmas Carols ("Let It Snow")

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #137 - Sketch




Paper: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Whisper White Card Stock and Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink: Versamark
Stamps: Glass of Wine Digital Stamp
Markers: Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Garden Green, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Going Gray and Basic Gray
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Snow Burst Embossing Folder, Brayer Roller, White Emboss Powder and Mini Glue Dots
Technique: Embossed Embossing