Joy - Inkspirational Challenge

I saw the inspiration photo at Inkspirational Challenges and immediately was drawn to the pillow with "Joy" on the front of it.  I have a die that I've been playing around with and some pattern paper scraps from a recent virtual crop.  I mashed them together for today's card.  

I used the pattern papers for my background, and the back of a pattern paper that was solid (with a little variation in the color) for my "joy" die.  But I continued that pattern paper theme to cut the small dies within my large sentiment die.  You can see the tiny variation in color on the inlaid pieces.  I used a red buffalo plaid which had three variations of reds, a sweater print for my greens which had two different tones and those tiny white pieces of some flecks of cream. 

This was a fun card for me, as I love piecing dies together.  

I hope you find some time to create today!  

Debbie

Supplies Used - Joy

Stamps and Dies:  Holly Jolly Dies (Concord & 9th);

Paper: Ivory Cardstock (Neenah); Cozy Christmas Pattern Paper (Fancy Pants);

Other: Enamel Dots (Fancy Pants);

Never Before Used

Guilty!

That's me.  Guilty of seeing a stamp set, die set, technique involving product and jumping to buy but not use for months and sometimes years.  Does that sound familiar to you.  

When I saw the NBUS challenge at Little Red Wagon, I looked at my craft space and there was a jar of Transfer Gel Duo and and Deco Foil on a side table.  They've been there for months with the intention to create a card, and so I did.  

I do love mixing products from different companies.  For this one I used a stencil with that gel, let it dry, and then ran the foil through my die cut machine.  I was surprised by the result and a little sorry I hadn't tried this technique sooner.  Look at that shine! 

I paired this up with a stamp from a different crafty company.  Love the end result.  

And I won't lie . . . I have a "hot foil" system which is also unboxed.  If I could only quit my day job.  

I hope you find some time to create today.  

Debbie

Supplies Used - Shine

Stamps and Dies:  Mug Shots Stamp Set and Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight, Pixie Dust and Garden Party Ink (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper: Solar White Cardstock (Neenah);

Other: Loveladies Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); Mugs Stencil (Newton's Nook); Transfer Gel Duo (Deco Foil); Lime Craft Foil (Deco Foil);