Saturday, May 27, 2023

Christmas Card Throwdown May Stash Challenge

 

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to USE OUR SCRAPS on our cards.  OMgosh did I use scraps!  The background is totally inlaid and the Sizzix wreath was scrap intensive.

Be sure to drop by and see the inspiration cards made by all the design team members and leave them some love!

Enjoy.  I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery.

Project Details
Stamps/DiesSizzix Yuletide
Hero Arts Infinity Circles
Neat & Tangled FaLaLa coverplate
Mama Elephant Mini Merry Messages
Cardstock 110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Stardream gold cardstock
Red glitter cardstock
Concord & 9th gold matte cardstock
Various Bazzill solid color cardstock
Ink Versamark
Hero Arts white embossing powder
Embellishments
Other 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 #681 -- CAS Week

Lively Lisa is hosting CAS week at Just Us Girls.  This week, the theme for our CAS cards is SILHOUETTE.  Remember CAS means lots of open white space, one point of interest, minimal layers and embellishments. I made a very CAS card to celebrate a birthday.

Claire Apostoloff is our fabulous guest designer for May. Please welcome her and check out her fabulous work at Life on the Scrap Heap

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. 

Project Details
Stamps/DiesHero Arts Musical Walk
Rosie Roadshow cloud stencil
Pinkfresh Blanket Stitched Rectangles
Cardstock    110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
 Ink Versafine Onyx ink
Hero Arts clear embossing powder
Sharpie marker
Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass ink
Embellishments Little Things by Lucy's Cards gems
Other 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

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Tic Tac Toe Challenge – TTTC210 – Featured Designer Vicky


This week at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge, Vicky is your featured designer.  Today I focused on right diagonal, and even incorporated the right column: Die cut, CAS, and Green; and Green, Metallic element, and Use shapes.  I made children's birthday card for my monthly donation to Sweet Birthday Angels, a local agency that holds birthday parties for children whose families might not have the means to celebrate their child's special day.

Be sure to drop by and see the inspiration cards made by all the design team members and leave them some love!

Enjoy.  I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery.

Project Details
Stamps/DiesHero Arts Infinity Squares
Hero Arts Infinity Rectangles
Reverse Confetti Later Alligator
Simon Says Stamp Picture Book Croc
My Favorite Things Birthday Cake
Cardstock    110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
 Ink Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic markers
Embellishments Pinkfresh silver dots
Googly eyes
Other 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

TIME OUT #239 — Photo Inspiration

 



This week, Time Out is challenging us to be inspired by the PHOTO above.  

We are happy to be sponsored by Picket Fence Studios this challenge! In addition to the sponsor prize, the winner will also guest design in a future challenge. 

Be sure to check out this week's Guest Designer, as well as the wonderful inspiration provided by the design team! Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

I got together with several girlfriends, the other night, for cocktails...summer cocktails.  (I live in South Florida.) I thought the occasion would be fun for a card!  The background is watercolored and spritzed with white and gold paint. I used ephemera from Alexandra Renke.

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

Project Details
Stamps/DiesMy Favorite Things Celebratory Greetings
Simon Says Stamp Painted Summer
Cardstock    110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ranger watercolor cardstock
Bazzill solid red cardstock
 Ink Kurtake watercolors
Copic white gouache
Embellishments Alexandra Renke Cocktail die cuts
Pinkfresh glitter dots
Other 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

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Christmas Card Throwdown May Theme Challenge


This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to incorporate the theme of MUSIC into our cards. I built the song 'Deck the Halls' into my card background and sentiment.

Be sure to drop by and see the inspiration cards made by all the design team members and leave them some love!

Enjoy.  I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery.

Project Details
Stamps/DiesEssentials by Ellen FaLaLa
Honey Bee Bear Hugs
My Favorite Things Jumbo Peek-a-Boo Circle
Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Christmas
Cardstock 110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Bazzill solid green cardstock
Ink Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic markers
Versamark
Hero Arts white embossing powder
Embellishments Glossy Accents (for ornaments)
Tim Holtz crystal star
Other 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 #680 -- MOODBOARD Week

Bubbly Bobby is hosting MOODBOARD week at Just Us Girls.  I decided to focus on the colorful map in the bottom right.  My card has an alcohol ink background white embossed with a topography.  The sentiment ties it into my donation each month to Friends After Diagnosis where I try to focus my cards on encouragement.

Claire Apostoloff is our fabulous guest designer for May. Please welcome her and check out her fabulous work at Life on the Scrap Heap

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. 

Project Details
Stamps/DiesNeat & Tangled Topography
Simon Says Stamp Love Your guts
Cardstock    110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
White wood grain cardstock
Vellum
Ranger Yupo paper
 InkVersamark
Hero Arts white embossing powder
Ranger alcohol ink
Embellishments Pinkfresh gold dots
Other 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

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Christmas Card Throwdown May Color Challenge








This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to use the COLORS Red, Green and Brown on our cards. I created "mistletoe" by spraying cardstock with a shiny metallic green ink and die cutting...then added lots of pearls.

Be sure to drop by and see the inspiration cards made by all the design team members and leave them some love!

Enjoy.  I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery.

Project Details
Stamps/DiesPaper Rose Mistletoe Small
Cas-ual Fridays Stamps Merry Kiss-mas
Pinkfresh Diagonal Stitched Rectangles
Cardstock 110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Bazzill solid brown cardstock
Ink Versamark
Hero Arts white embossing powder
Heidi Swapp metallic spray
Embellishments Little Things by Lucy's Cards pearls
Red satin ribbon
Other 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