The Paper Players PP714 - A Theme Challenge from Elizabeth

Join us! It is theme week at The Paper Players.  I am your host and am challenging everyone to illustrate GIVING THANKS in your cards.  Thanksgiving is around the corner, your card can celebrate the holiday, or you could make a thank you card for your stash. This week, incorporate GIVING THANKS.

I made two of the above Thanksgiving cards for family members.  This card uses a new set from Honey Bee.  Putting this card together is not for the faint of heart.  I loved the pumpkin maze when it came out, however I never looked at the detail of how it would be put together.  I began by spraying a full sheet of Neenah Solar Crest and Desert Storm with orange and green sprays respectively.  I used distress and mica sprays in several variations of orange and green. Then I began die cutting... and die cutting.  This card is heavily layered... one of the pumpkins has six layers!  So prepare for "gluey" fingers.  I must say I love the end result. To finish the card, I foam mounted a layered sentiment in matte gold with a vellum background.

Check out our fabulous guest designers as well as the rest of the design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Jolanda Johnstone

Here's a quick recap of our challenge rules:

 
1.  Create a new paper project

2.  Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us and provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.

3.  Please link your card to no more than four challenges in total.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Elizabeth

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Honey Bee Pumpkin Patch background Waffle Flower Give Thanks
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Desert Storm Concord & 9th matte gold cardstock Vellum
Ink	Distress and Mica sprays
Embellishments
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape

Just Us Girls #751 -- CASE A DT Week

          

Ina is hosting CASE A DT week at Just Us Girls.  CASE a Design Team [DT] member means it is your choice to CASE any DT's card in the JUGS post. [CASE = copy & share everything].  In a nutshell, use what inspires you from the card you choose, and create your own. There is such a selection from what the Team has created using anything goes for their creations. 

If you need help in learning how to CASE a card, please check out Ardyth's post on her LIMES method.  CASEing others' work is a powerful learning tool enabling you to solidify your own style.

I had another card planned for this week. I had planned to CASE a participant who had cased me in the past... but I will do that CASE on the next round. Yesterday one of my dearest friends lost their mother so I am in need of a sympathy card.  I turned to one of my favorite "quick" techniques... Pinkfresh die cut washi. I love the washi floral images... soft and gold foiled.  I simply embossed an A2 panel, layered several washi die cuts, added a stamped and layered sentiment.

No duplicates this week. First time this year...        

Also check out the design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Elizabeth

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Pinkfresh English Garden washi and die Pinkfresh Stitched Octagons coverplate Waffle Flower Oversized Prayers stamp and die
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Concord & 9th gold matte cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments	Pinkfresh gold dots
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape

The Paper Players PP713 - A Sketch Challenge from Ann

Join us! It is SKETCH week at The Paper Players.  Ann is challenging us to use the sketch above in our cards.   Ann describes the sketch as having two sections on the front, one larger than the other. Keep the circle, or make it any shape you want.

I am trying so hard to use up a bunch of my miscellaneous paper and envelopes.  So all of the DSP used is from an unidentifiable paper pad that is now finished up! The Happy Birthday circle die is an oldie but goodie.  I added a present to the center (more of the same DSP) with layered glittery bows from C&9th, foam mounted.

Continuing with my New Year's resolution, I made five additional cards for donation to Little Birthday Angels, a local agency who ensures every child, who might not otherwise, has a birthday celebration. 

Check out our fabulous guest designers as well as the rest of the design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Jolanda Johnstone

Here's a quick recap of our challenge rules:

 
1.  Create a new paper project

2.  Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us and provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.
3.  Please link your card to no more than four challenges in total.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Elizabeth

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Simon Says Stamp Happy Birthday Circle Concord & 9th Celebrations Hero Arts Infinity Squares
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid black cardstock DSP unknown
Ink
Embellishments	Hero Arts gems
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape

Just Us Girls #750 -- ANYTHING GOES STENCIL Week

Bobby is challenging us to use a stencil in our card designs this week at Just Us Girls.  The stencil I used was a gift from a friend who "over purchased" (we all do it!). I have the Pinkfresh stencil and die, the set also has a stamp and hot foil plate option. I simply picked several sets of four dye inks and stenciled! The combinations all look great against metallic card bases.  I finished with a layered sentiment and large gems from my stash.

Continuing with my New Year's resolution, I made 3 additional cards for donation to Operation Gratitude, an organization supporting our Military and first responders letting them know that what they do matters. One of the handmade items they request is handmade cards for their care packages so recipients can write their loved ones.

Check out our wonderful guest designer for October, Kerry Parkinson. Please welcome her and check out her fabulous work over at Kerry's Papercraft! 

Also check out the design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Elizabeth

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Pinkfresh Overlapping Geo Leaf stencil and die Altenew Fancy Hello die My Favorite Things Blueprints 25 (A2 stitched rectangle)
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Stardream metallic cardstock (purple, green, pink, magenta)
Ink	Various Simon Says Stamp dye ink
Embellishments	Reflections pearls and gems
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape

The Paper Players PP712 - A CAS Challenge from LeAnne

Join us! It is CAS week at The Paper Players.  LeAnne is challenging to "Tag, You're It", and use a tag in our clean and simple cards.  I focused on creating my gift tag, and simply attached the tag to a card base to keep the card CAS.  I used a Copic-colored, die cut Gus & Gertie gift wrapping image with a simple stamped "just for you" sentiment. Final touch was a simple ribbon.

My 2024 New Year resolution is to make at least one multiple of every challenge entry.  In keeping with my resolution, I made six tags for my general gift stash.  When I use these tags, I will add a second skinny tag stamped with TO:.

Check out our fabulous guest designers as well as the rest of the design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Cynthia Stevenson

Jolanda Johnstone

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Elizabeth

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	My Favorite Things Pure Innocence Overflowing Joy Taylored Expressions Gus & Gertie Get Crafty Taylored Expressions Gus & Gertie Holiday Adventures Paper Smooches Quote Tag
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid color cardstock My Favorite Things Grid 6x6 DSP
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers
Embellishments	Misc. grosgrain ribbon
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape

Just Us Girls #749 -- MOODBOARD Week

Vicki is challenging us to draw inspiration from the mood board above this week at Just Us Girls.  I focused on the single word BOO in the middle of the moodboard.  I used all the "small" stamps in the Pretty Pink Posh Boo set.  I randomly stamped images on an A2 card panel and Copic-colored. Then die cut BOO from the panel, creating a shaker card front.  A sub-sentiment was stamped and adhered over the BOO. The shaker is very thin given only one layer of foam tape was used to seal the back.  Very tiny micro stars fills the shaker space. I added a small acrylic spider from my stash in the card corner.

Continuing with my New Year's resolution, I made 3 additional cards for donation to Operation Gratitude, an organization supporting our Military and first responders letting them know that what they do matters. One of the handmade items they request is handmade cards for their care packages so recipients can write their loved ones.

Check out our wonderful guest designer for October, Kerry Parkinson. Please welcome her and check out her fabulous work over at Kerry's Papercraft! 

Also check out the design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Elizabeth

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Pretty Pink Posh Boo
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid black and orange cardstock Acetate
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers Various dye inks
Embellishments	Pretty Pink Posh micro stars
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape

Baby Card Inspiration

So I have been busy lately making baby cards.  300 for Cleveland Clinic here in my hometown. The ladies of various churches put together baskets for every new mother.  I helped increase their stash of cards.  A card is added to each basket from the floor nurses.  If you need inspiration, below are the 30 designs I made, ten of each design.  To use up some of my paper stash, I used Bar 4 cards (3.5" x 5").