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/Dies	Sizzix 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/Dies	Hero 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

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/Dies	Hero 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

 

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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/Dies	My 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

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/Dies	Essentials 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/Dies	Neat & Tangled Topography Simon Says Stamp Love Your guts
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest White wood grain cardstock Vellum Ranger Yupo paper
Ink	Versamark 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

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/Dies	Paper 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