Three Challenges . . . Three Cards

I had the chance to get inked up today when I sat down to create a few creations for some challenges.  Here is how it all went down.

First up, I created a little something for The Card Concept.  Here is their inspiration photo . . .

And here is my card . . .

I went with my typical clean and layered card, by using some dies from Simon Says.  I did crack open the packaging on a new panel die . . . the postage die, which I love.  I will say that I used my Misti to be sure I could get a good image of that sentiment across the layers of those heart dies.  Loving that Misti. 

I decided to use my Simon Says Stamp January Card Kit for my next two cards, and the first card was created for Muse Card Challenge.  Here is the Muse card . . .

And here is my card . . .

What most inspired me on the Muse card was the layout of the card, and the way the stamped panel on their card had a horizontal design. I went with a horizontal swirl, but then filled in the panel with snowflakes.  The snowflakes were stamped using Versamark and a dye ink, and then embossed using Simon Says Stamp Rainbow Sparkle embossing powder (which was also used to stamp the "thanks" on the white card base). 

And finally my third card.  This one was created using the sketch at Freshly Made Sketch.  Here is the sketch . . .

And here is my card . . .
 

For this card, I used all supplies from the Simon Says Stamp January Card Kit.  Fun papers and winter embellishments in this kit.  I used a little of everything in the kit . . . cardstock, pattern paper, sparkly tape, stickers, epoxy stickers . . . not too shabby. 

I had some fun with that one. 

I certainly hope your weekend included some serious creating. 

Cheers! 

Hello

Stamps:  Handwritten Borders (Simon Says Stamp)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Paper:  Marshmallow (Bazzill), Basic Black (Stampin' Up), Life Love Paper and A Creative Mint (Studio Calico), Vellum (Bazzill)

Accessories:  Surely Stitched Heart Dies and Postage Stamp Edge Frame Dies (Simon Says Stamp), Sparkling Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)

Flurries of Thanks

Stamps:  Cute Snowflakes (Simon Says Stamp)*

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Lagoon (Close To My Heart), Versamark

Paper:  White (Simon Says Stamp)*, Polar Pals (Doodlebug)*, and Marshmallow (Bazzill)

Accessories:  Liquid Platinum Embossing Powder (Ranger), Rainbow Sparkle (Simon Says Stamp), Bitty Sparkles (Close To My Heart)

*from Simon Says Stamp January Card Kit

Flurries of Love

Stamps:  Cute Snowflakes (Simon Says Stamp)*

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Paper:   Blue Violet Cardstock (Simon Says Stamp)*, White (Simon Says Stamp)*, Polar Pals (Doodlebug)*

Accessories:  Polar Pals Stickers (Doodlebug)*, Silver Glitter Adhesive Tape*, Lily White Glitter Sprinkle Epoxy Stickers (Doodlebug)*

*from Simon Says Stamp January Card Kit