Christmas Card Throwdown February Sketch Challenge

 

Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to use the sketch above.   This was a difficult sketch for me.  I had created the layout first for the card base, thinking I would add different images to the circles...but the images didn't fit.  So I added my go-to small Christmas images... Mama Elephant's Little Elves.

Enjoy!  

Elizabeth

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Mama Elephant Little Elf Agenda Hero Arts Infinity Circles Waffle Flower Nesting Pinking Circles Mama Elephant Frilly Window Frame Mama Elephant Merry Greetings
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid red and green cardstock Memory Box 6x6 DSP My Favorite Things gold matte cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder
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

Christmas Card Throwdown January Technique Challenge

Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to incorporate SEWING into our cards.  I used the gingerbread plushy above and wove twine through the sewing holes. 

NOTE I missed the submission time for the challenge... unbelievably no internet! How did we live without the internet? 

Enjoy

Elizabeth

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Essentials by Ellen Gingerbread Plushy My Favorite Things Itty Bitty Gifting
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Desert Storm Amuse Artstamps patterned DSP Misc. scrap cardstock
Ink	Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards gems Red striped twine
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

52 Christmas Card Throwdown January Sketch Challenge

 

 

It is a new year over at Christmas Card Throwdown, and we are working with the sketch to the left.  I created a sweet Christmas pudding with the bow as my "doo dad" in the corner.

Enjoy.

Elizabeth

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	The Greetery Christmas Pudding die Pinkfresh Rounded and Braided Rectangles Unknown rubber sentiment
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Red Mirracard White glitter cardstock paperandmore.com striped silver cardstock Bazzill solid green cardstock
Ink	Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder Copic markers (pudding)
Embellishments	Copic opaque white paint Holly sequins 1/8" strip black cardstock (border)
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

Christmas Card Throwdown December Technique Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to make a CAS Christmas card.  I actually made a New Year card with VERY OLD wood rubber stamps.  I unmounted all of my rubber stamps so I can't report who manufactured these two stamps.  I thought their simple combination made a cute card.  The card is stamped and Copic colored.

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	Unknown stamps
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers
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

Christmas Card Throwdown December Theme Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to make a SNOWGLOBE.  My snowglobe is a shaker featuring a happy snowman.

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	Taylored Expressions The Cool Crew Memory Box Grand Snow Globe Purple Onion In the Meadow Essentials by Ellen Snowflakes
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Stardream pale blue metallic cardstock Bazzill solid black cardstock Acetate Scrap cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards sequin mix
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

Christmas Card Throwdown December Color Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to make a card using the colors PURPLE and either silver or GOLD.  I embossed the background of this card in gold, added a subtle purple sentiment, and a standout gold Mirracard ornament diecut, and finally a satin purple ribbon that does not quite match but looks good.

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 Holiday Florals Bold Prints Memory Box Corby Ornament Memory Box Drop Ornament (ornament background) Savvy Stamps Joyful
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid purple cardstock Concord & 9th matte gold cardstock
Ink	Versamark Hero Arts gold embossing powder
Embellishments	Pink Fresh gold dots Stash purple satin 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

Christmas Card Throwdown December Sketch Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to make a card using the sketch to the left. I made an A2, rather than a square, card. I find mailing square cards just too difficult (i.e., making an envelope, adding extra postage).  I started with beautiful patterned paper from Paper Rose and went from there adding elements.

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	Simply Graphic Retro Ornaments Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Christmas Hero Arts Infinity Circles Hero Arts Infinity Squares
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Paper Rose Silver Bells 6x6 DSP Mirracard silver cardstock Bazzill solid black cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards 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

Christmas Card Throwdown November Technique Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to make a SHAPED CARD.  I used a new Sizzix die to create shaped gingerbread house with a fun fold.  I put a "hidden" sentiment behind the door which is visible when you pull on the front door. Note this is still a card, the fun fold gingerbread house is adhered to an A2 card base.

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 Gingerbread House Paper Smooches Gingerbread House (gingerbread man) The Stamp Market Sending Cheer
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Desert Storm Taylored Expressions red Mirracard Taylored Expressions white glitter cardstock Bazzill solid red, green cardstock Amuse Artstamps Candy Striped cardstock (inside fun fold) Stardream gold metallic cardstock (gingerbread man)
Ink	Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards gems Stickles ruby glitter (bow)
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

Christmas Card Throwdown November Theme Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to create a WINTER COUNTRYSIDE on our cards. I used a folksy background die; die cutting the elements from several different papers and inlaying the pieces on a distress background.  No embellishments, just a popped up simple 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	Tim Holtz Sizzix Nordic Winter background Tim Holtz Tiny Text Christmas
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Dyed Kraft paper (green, plum, red and brown) Concord & 9th matte gold cardstock Bazzill solid black cardstock
Ink	Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder POSCA white paint pen (windows & eyes) Distress ink (3 shades of blue for the background)
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

Christmas Card Throwdown November Color Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to make a card using the colors KRAFT, BLACK and WHITE.  A couple interesting

things about this card.  The kraft is dyed kraft (grocer) paper.  I tried to find again on the internet to link but was unable.  I ordered a pack of grocer kraft and it came dyed one side in green, maroon, blue and plum. The other side of the paper is the standard kraft brown. (See picture above.) Great product...wish I could find it again. So the trees are die cut and popped up with foam tape, as is the white embossed sentiment.  The card is splattered with snow (white paint) and embellished with small 5mm stars.  Love these stars and have linked below.

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 Through the Trees Tim Holtz Tiny Text Christmas
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid black cardstock Dyed Kraft paper
Ink	Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder
Embellishments	Small 3D acrylic stars Copic opaque white paint
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

Christmas Card Throwdown November Sketch Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to make card using the sketch to the left.  I made a simple Christmas card using a Copic-colored Anita Jeram image as the focal point with the accompanying sentiment and grosgrain ribbon.

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	Colorado Craft Company Best Gift Shrew
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid pink cardstock Unknown background DSP
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards gems Stash green 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

Christmas Card Throwdown October Technique Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to make a SHAKER CARD.  Although I made a slimline card for the challenge, this stocking die would make a great tag! To make the shaker, I simply layered four die cuts (rather than try to add foam tape). The mast of the stocking is a small piece of red suede (the last from my stash!) which adds texture.

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	The Stamp Market Striped Stocking Essentials by Ellen Snowflakes Savvy Stamps JOY
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid red cardstock Concord & 9th matte gold cardstock Red suede paper (stash) Acetate (upcycle paper packaging)
Ink
Embellishments	Shaker fill from Little Things by Lucy's Cards, Hero Arts (snowflakes), Pretty Pink Posh Red glitter cord (stash)
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

Christmas Card Throwdown October Theme Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to use the theme CHRISTMAS CUP on our cards.  I made a pop-up Christmas coffee cup which serves to hold a Starbucks gift card.  I made three cards to hand out to folks over the holidays.  The front of the card is not special...just DSP and a sentiment die cut.  

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	Karen Burniston Coffee Pop-Up Waffle Flower Oversized Merry Christmas Pink Fresh Large Snowflakes The Stamp Market Perfectly Packaged (inside sentiment)
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Paper Rose Silver Bells DSP Mirracard silver cardstock Stardream white metallic cardstock (coffee cup) Silver glitter cardstock Bazzill solid red, black cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black
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

Christmas Card Throwdown October Color Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to use the colors RED AND BROWN on our cards.  My card looks like a simple package with string and a stamp. I began by embossing kraft paper with snowflakes then wrapping the paper around an A2 panel of cardboard, tying with string, and then adhering to my card base.

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	Memory Box Pinpoint Snowflake embossing plate Mama Elephant Holiday Bitties (stamp image) The Stamp Market Perfectly Packaged
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid red cardstock Kraft paper
Ink	Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder Mama Elephant red pigment ink Hero Arts clear embossing powder
Embellishments	Baker's string
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

Christmas Card Throwdown October Sketch Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to use A SKETCH on our cards.  I colored adorable elves from Mama Elephant.

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	Mama Elephant Little Elf Agenda Mama Elephant Merry Greetings Waffle Flower Nesting Postage dies
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid red, black cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers Versamark  Hero Arts white embossing powder
Embellishments	The Stamp Market glitter 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

Christmas Card Throwdown September Technique Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to USE A STENCIL on our cards.  I absolutely love layering stencils and used Concord & 9th's holly wreath.  The same stencils also make a frame as well. The sentiment is stamped and embossed. Dots of white paint were added to the berries for dimension.  The A2 panel was trimmed vertically and adhered to a card base with black striped washi.

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	Concord & 9th Boughs and Holly stencils The Stamp Market Sending Cheer
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Versafine Onyx Hero Arts clear embossing powder Various Simon Says Stamp dye inks
Embellishments	Doodlebug washi
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

Christmas Card Throwdown September Theme Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to USE CHRISTMAS MICE on our cards.  I chose one of Anita Jeram's cute mice for a CAS card.

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	Colorado Craft Company Sled Bunny The Greetery Drifting (embossing dies)
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Glossy white cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers Distress Ink Tumbled Glass
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

Christmas Card Throwdown September Color Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to USE THE COLORS Brown, Green and Blue on our cards.  I have to admit I felt challenged... this was not an easy color combination for me.  Although I did not technically use brown, I think the color appears with the clear embossed image on kraft. The pine needles were splattered with white paint to resemble snow. The sentiment is layered 3x atop vellum.  The bow was assembled with foam tape giving the card a good deal of dimension.

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 Holiday Florals Bold Prints background Simon Says Stamp Tidings of Cheer The Stamp Market Pine Boughs Simon Says Stamp giant Gift Bow The Stamp Market 1/4" strips
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Desert Storm Bazzill solid blue and green cardstock Vellum
Ink	Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder Copic opaque white paint (snow)
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards gems Crystal Stickles (inside bows)
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

Christmas Card Throwdown September Sketch Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to USE THIS SKETCH on our cards.  I set up the design use plaid DSP, red Mirracard, and a white embossed sentiment strip. Atop the "circle", I added a fussy cut, Copic colored image.

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	Stampingbella Teeny tiny Townie Hot Chocolate Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Christmas Hero Arts Infinity Circles Heffy Doodle sentiment strips
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Plaid DSP unknown Mirracard red cardstock Bazzill solid black cardstock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers Versamark Hero Arts white embossing powder
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards gems (were added after this photo was taken)
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

Christmas Card Throwdown August Technique Challenge

This week, Christmas Card Throwdown is challenging us to USE EMBOSSING FOLDERS on our cards.  This is a simple card.  I embossed the design on matte silver cardstock, trimmed, and mounted the embossed panel on metallic cardstock.  I rubbed black ink over the design to add further definition. To finish, I added a foiled die cut, and a beaded cord.

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	Simon Says Stamp Scandinavian Christmas Waffle Flower Essential Christmas die cuts
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Concord & 9th matte silver cardstock Stardream silver metallic cardstock
Ink
Embellishments	Little Things by Lucy's Cards gems May Arts silver cord Beads (stash)
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