'Tis the Season!!

Hello, Crafty friends...It has been far too long! Life kind of threw a few curves my way and so craftiness got set aside for a bit. But, I'm back and have a fun-tastic project to share with you! Since Christmas is just around the corner (I mean seriously?!? Where did this year go?!?) I thought I'd share this fabulous stamp set with you from Ellen Hutson Tis The Season! The sayings and images are delightful and so much fun to play with! (--A side note: I am beyond thrilled with this purchase from Ellen! The packaging that the stamp set comes in is a heavy duty plastic and it is already labeled on the top! I will absolutely be purchasing other items from Ellen in the future...I was thoroughly impressed!!!) I'll warn you...this post is a little picture heavy! I walk through how I created the fun "Ugly Christmas Sweater" card...(personally, if I could find the green sweater with Santa wearing sunglasses...I'd be all over it!) So, here you go...enjoy!

Tis the Season

 First, I used a bit of Post It tape to mask off the little tree on the sweater stamp.

 I inked up the stamp using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then removed the bit of tape and stamped the image on a piece of white card stock.

 Next, I did a little selective inking of the Santa stamp and turned him at an angle on the sweater.

 I used my Spectrum Noir markers to do a bit of coloring and then cut out the image.

 I then masked the tree on the image again, in the same way as before, to stamp the sweater two more times onto my white panel for the front of my card. I used a bit of removable adhesive on the Santa sweater to get him placed properly so I could get the other sweaters stamped evenly.

 To get the words on the other two sweaters I did some more selective inking of the other sentiments in the same stamp set.

 I then colored the other sweaters.

 Added some dimensionals to the green sweater, used Wink of Stella (clear) on Santa's hat and stamped the main greeting on the card.

 I then rounded the bottom corners and added the panel to a simple red card. I love the finished result! I just makes me grin!

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

as well as 

Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday

Here are a few other projects (cards and gift tags) I made with this same set:

This design was inspired by Julie Ebersole

Third Lawnscaping Design Team Entry

The last project is of my very first card in a box attempt. I love the result, but need to practice a bit taking photos of them. These photos don't quite do it justice, but they are what I could get at that moment...The first is more true to the colors, but the others I wanted to show off the Wink of Stella Glitter that adds such a fun element to the card.

Thanks for joining me! Hope you enjoyed and take care!

Second Lawnscaping Design Team Entry

The second card is a card that the idea came to me while reading the sentiments in the Let's Roll stamp set, and the idea made me chuckle... What would make a sushi lover happier than dancing sushi and soy sauce...and check out that chop stick as a cane. The card came together exactly as I had it pictured.

Lawnscaping Design Team Call Entries

Hello, All! I am doing something a little different for this post. The Lawnscaping Challenge blog I follow is hosting an open Design Team Call! Now, I've been using Lawn Fawn stamps for a while now and absolutely love the products! They always have amazingly adorable designed stamps and dies, and the quality is absolutely perfect! So, I was very excited to jump at the chance of joining a blog that encourages the use of such fantastic products, so, here goes... The first project I'd like to enter is one that I created for their pattern paper challenge earlier this month...I'm so proud of this card it just makes me grin!

The second card is a card that the idea came to me while reading the sentiments in the Let's Roll stamp set, and the idea made me chuckle... What would make a sushi lover happier than dancing sushi and soy sauce...and check out that chop stick as a cane. The card came together exactly as I had it pictured.

The last project is of my very first card in a box attempt. I love the result, but need to practice a bit taking photos of them. These photos don't quite do it justice, but they are what I could get at that moment...The first is more true to the colors, but the others I wanted to show off the Wink of Stella Glitter that adds such a fun element to the card.

Hope you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by and take care!

A few cards and a Lawn Fawn Challenge

So, It's been a while! Lots going on for me right now and while I still try to find time to create I don't always find time to post. So, here is a post that will make up for my absence...Here are some cards I simply made for fun and at the end there is a card I'd like to enter into the Lawnscaping Challenge!
Here goes...
I used Tim Holtz Texture Paste for the first time and love it! I replaced my stencil with diagonal stripes after the paste dried and blended over it with Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry, and Mustard Seed distress inks. For the wonderful sentiment I used a stamp from Simon Says Stamp's Blessed set.

 This was a fun thank you card for my awesome dad who recently worked on my husband's brakes for us. I used the Lawn Fawn set, Let's Roll and colored it in with alcohol markers.

 For this happy card I used the Texture Paste again with Dusty Concord, Spiced Marmalade, and Peacock Feathers. I then stamped the goat from Simon Says Stamp's Birthday Farm Animals, and colored him using my new Spectrum Noir markers! I finished him off with a bit of Wink of Stella glitter on the cupcake and some white gel pen and Glossy Accents on his eyes and nose.

 Detail shot of the goat!

OK...here is the Lawn Fawn Challenge entry!

I am so excited to share this next project with you! I'm so glad I joined this challenge because I love the way it turned out. The challenge is to use patterned paper...the instructions said you could also make your own...so, since I had never tried that I thought I would....

I started out by using my ruler and pencil to create a diamond pattern across the front of the card. Then I cut some Post It tape to use as a mask for the diamonds around the one I would be stamping in...and proceeded to stamp my little characters from Lawn Fawn's set Monster Mash!

 I then chose my second creature to use and began stamping him as well.

 Once all the stamping was finished the Spectrum Noir coloring began.....

 (yes, that little guy on the bottom of the card was intentionally stamped upside down.)
I used my ruler and white gel pen to create a more defined line to separate the blocks a little more. I think it gave it all such a nice finish!

 The cute sentiment is from the same stamp set. This card just makes me happy! It's going to be difficult to decide who gets to receive this one!

Thinking of You Card and Envelope

Hello! Thanks for joining me again to take a look at what's been happening on my craft desk! I wanted to join in the fun at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge for Create your own background! I have been wanting to try to create my own stencils using some Inkjet Transparencies I found in my stash, but quite honestly, have been too chicken to do it. Once I saw Caryn's wonderful creation I knew this was the chance I'd been waiting for and took it...and am I glad I did! So much fun and I love the results! So, here you go... 
Like I've said, I started with some old transparency film I found.

I used two of my Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles and die cut random circles from the transparency. I even kept the pieces that were cut from the plastic in a little baggie to use as masks on later projects.

 After I was satisfied with the pattern I started using my Tsukineko Sponge Daubers to fill in the circles using Tim Holtz Distress inks in Dusty Concord, Tumbled Glass, Tattered Rose, and Antique Linen. These are not usually colors that I reach for ( I love bright colors) but I think the combination is eye pleasing.

 I used a little washi tape to keep my stencil in place, but then ended up moving around quite a bit to cover the whole background. Here is the final background. I think it is happy and fun!

 I selected the Simon Says Clear Stamp Sending Happy Thoughts for the beautiful Thinking of You sentiment along with Versa Mark ink and Zing White embossing powder. I added a few pearls from Michael's Recollection line, and used foam adhesive to attach the sentiment.

 Lastly, I created an envelope for my card because I didn't have one big enough to fit it! The measurements were 4.5"x 6". Ooops. :) Thanks for joining me! What is something You've been wanting to try, but find yourself too 'chicken'?

What's Up?

Hello All! Today I'm joining in the fun over at the Avery Elle Challenge Blog! Their challenge this time around is Clean & Simple! I wanted to use one of my Avery Elle stamps, of which I have quite a few as they are one of my favorite stamp companies, so I pulled them all out and decided on the What's Up? Stamp set. From there I knew exactly what I wanted to do...
I cut a 12x12 piece of light blue card stock to 4x12.

Then scored it at 4" and again at 8" to make a tri-fold card.

 I stamped Mr. Giraffe with StazOn black ink and then stamped just his neck multiple other times. I used markers to color him.

 Then the fussy cutting began! I'll be honest I didn't fully follow the lines when it came to the little hairs on his neck. After I cut out my pieces I went over the edges and hair with a black marker to make them all look more finished.

 I then used the cloud stamps from the same set and stamped multiples of these as well.

 I adhered the neck all the way up the card, using the little clouds to cover any obvious 'neck lines' I used foam adhesive to pop up his head to give him a more interesting look. Then finished off the card with the tiny "What's Up?" sentiment and by rounding the top and bottom corners.

 When folded down the card's size is 4x4 so it is still able to be sent through the mail! Hope you enjoyed! Be on the look out for my first giveaway coming soon! If you want to be aware of it...follow me!

Supplies:

Avery Elle - Clear Acrylic Stamps - Whats Up

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