Seasonal Tree

Another card I donated for the church auction.  This is, again, a really simple card.   It uses the Core'dinations card stock in Early Espresso.  This time, I ran it through the new Woodgrain TIEF.  I paired it with the Riding Hood Red and the Lucky Limeade colors to make it more festive.  Thanks for visiting.

Stamps: More Merry Messages, Christmas Lodge
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Lucky Limeade
Paper: Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, Riding Hood Red, Core'dinations Card Stock in Early Espresso
Accessories: Big Shot, TIEF Woodgrain, Framelits Dies Apothecary Accents, Punch Extra Large Oval, Stampin' Dimmensionals.

Thanksgiving Card

Here is a Thanksgiving Card complete with leaves and acorns and a really great color scheme.  I really enjoy the Gently Falling stamp set.  This is a quick and easy card.  Enjoy.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Gently Falling
Ink: Summer Starfruit, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso
Paper: Naturals Ivory, Summer Starfruit, Cajun Craze, Core'dinations Card Stock Early Espresso
Accessories: Big Shot, TIEF Woodgrain, Punches Large Oval, Scalloped Oval and Decorative Label, Stitched Satin Ribbon in Summer Starfruit, Dimmensionals

Fall Thinking of You

This photo is a little dark, but I think you get the idea.  Here's a great Fall-toned card that can be used for many purposes.  I didn't use a single punch or the Big Shot on this one!  Shocking, I know.  I did, however, use the Very Vanilla Seam Binding which I'm very fond of.  Adds a soft look to the card.  Happy Tuesday.  Thanks for stopping by.

Stamps: French Foliage, Sweet Essentials
Ink: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Early Espresso
Paper: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede
Accessories: 1/2-inch Seam Binding in Very Vanilla

Getting Technique-y

Okay, so I got a little inspired by a card that Jill Olsen, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator extraordinaire, sent in her e-mail to those of us in her downline.  It was really a cool idea with Punched Circles adhered to a white background and run through the Big Shot with an embossing folder.  It's a technique I had completely forgotten about and had to try my own version of it.  Thanks Jill for the inspiration.  Here are two of my takes on this great idea.  The first is my own imitation of Jill's card using the supplies I had on hand.  The second is the Hanukkah version.  The flames for the candles are punched using the Merry Minis Punch Pack from the Holiday Catalog.  The TIEF is the Chevron folder, that super-popular pattern.  Hope you enjoy them!

Merry Card:

Stamps: Snowflake Soiree

Ink: Riding Hood Red

Paper: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Riding Hood Red, Silver Glimmer Paper

Accessories: Circle Punches: 1-3/4-inch, 1-3/8-inch, 1-inch, 3/4-inch, Big Shot, TIEF Chevron, 1/4-inch stitched Grosgrain Ribbon in Wild Wasabi, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimmensionals.

Happy Hanukkah Card:

Stamps: Delightful Dozen

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Silver Glimmer Paper

Accessories: Big Shot, TIEF Chevron, Punches: Large Oval, Extra Large Oval and Decorative Label, Merry Minis Punch Pack, 1/8-inch Taffeta Ribbon in Night of Navy (retired), Stampin' Dimmensionals and SNAIL Adhesive (No Glue Dots this time! Oh My!)

New Years Card

Not everyone gets into the Holiday Card scene, but a New Years Card might be just the idea.  This particular design could also be a wedding, anniversary or congratulations card, too.  The ribbon and the Silver Glimmer paper are NOT pink (contrary to the reflection from the brown table beneath).  I will try to take a different picture of this one when time allows.  In any case, Cheers to you all as we enter the busiest time of the year.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Embellished Events
Ink: Midnight Muse
Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Midnight Muse, Silver Glimmer Paper
Accessories: Big Shot, TIEF Fancy Fan, Framelits Dies Window Frames, Framelits Dies Itty Bitty Banners, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, 1/4-inch Taffeta Ribbon Whisper White, Dimmensionals.

Thinking of You

Here is a fall Thinking of You in some non-traditional colors and Patterns. Chevron has been a big pattern for a while now.  Here it is in the TIEF on Basic Grey paper with a hint of pattern from the Howlstooth and Scaringbone Designer Series Paper.  The Framelits dies are cut out in Midnight Muse and Cherry Cobbler.  The lovely flower-like stamp from Day of Gratitude is stamped in Rich Razzleberry and cut out by hand.  The In-Color Dahlia in Midnight Muse is in the center.  Enjoy.

Stamps: Day of Gratitude, Embellished Events
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Grey, Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler, Designer Series Paper Howlstooth and Scaringbone.
Accessories: Big Shot, Framelits Dies Floral Frames, Framelits Dies Bitty Banners, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Chevron, In Color Dahlias, Dimensionals and Glue Dots

Ornament Surprise

As promised, here is another card using the Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (the Stamp Set and the Framelits Dies can be purchased together  for a 15% savings!).  This uses non-traditional colors of Island Indigo and Cherry Cobbler and pairs them with the Pewter Embossing Powder for a cheerful look.  The TIEF Petals-a-Plenty is used on the cardstock as well as on the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding.  It gives a slight sheen to the Binding when it goes through the Big Shot in the folder.  The paper is  from the very versatile Festival of Prints DSP Stack (p. 20 in the Holiday Catalog)
Stamps: Ornament Keepsakes,  Greetings of the Season
Ink: Versamark
Paper: Whisper White, Island Indigo, Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack
Accessories: Big Shot, Framelits Dies Holiday Ornaments, TIEF Petals-a-Plenty, 1/2-inch Seam Binding Cherry Cobbler, Baker's Twine in Island Indigo, Pewter Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals

Inspired Thanks From a Friend

This card was inspired by one my friend Pat did at one of our Stamp group meetings.  It's a great fall card.  I didn't quite have the stamps she had, or the bling (my Smooch Spritz didn't feel like spritzing).  But I made it work.  Thanks for the inspiration, Pat!  And, yes, you can stamp on the Cotton Ribbon and also dye it to match your paper. (grin!)

Stamps:  Gently Falling, Curly Cute
Ink: Illuminate Pad, Early Espresso, Summer Starfruit, Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Very Vanilla, Summer Starfruit, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Big Shot, Bigz Die Autumn Accents, TIEF Woodgrain, 7/8-inch Cotton Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, 1/8-inch Taffeta Ribbon Early Espresso, Brights Designer Buttons, Glue Dots, Stampin Dimmensionals and SNAIL adhesive (oh my!).

Another Christmas Card.  This is the second auction donation card.  (My personal favorite.)  The Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and matching Framelits dies are really fun to work with.  I love the fact that they can be  both elegant (as shown here) and cute (see the next Holiday Card post).  Very fun.

Stamp Sets: Ornament Keepsakes, More Merry Messages
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Almost Artichoke
Paper: Naturals Ivory, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Core'dinations Cardstock in Cherry Cobbler,
Accessories: Big Shot, Framelits Dies Holiday Ornaments, TIEF Lacy Brocade, Stampin' Sanding System, Jewels Basic Pearls, Linen Thread, Seam Binding Always Artichoke, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Seasonal at last!

November is here which means I'm usually scrambling to make cards for the church auction.  So here is the first of the ones I've donated this year.  I love making holiday cards so I'll toss them in over then next few weeks just to get your creative juices flowing.  Don't worry, I have some fall-themed cards and Thanksgiving cards as well.  Meantime, this simple card can have many sentiments.  You could easily "bling it up" with more rhinestones, but I liked the focus on just one.  Enjoy.

Stamps: Greetings of the Season
Ink: Midnight Muse
Paper: Midnight Muse and Whisper White
Accessories:  Big Shot, Framelits Labels Collection, TIEF Northern Flurry, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimmensionals