Holly Jolly Christmas

 The Time Out Challenge this round was to be inspired by words, and the quote of Challenge #277 was, "There truly is not an occasion that is not improved by wearing something festive." 

I couldn't agree more with that, and I love a little flash and flair. Working in an office setting that's a bit less excited about that, I typically get my festivities from my eyewear and scarves. Outside of the office, all bets are off. 

For my design today, I went with a set from Catherine Pooler Designs that I haven't played with nearly enough. 

Love a festive hat, and while I'd love to wear some elf shoes, not sure my wide food would look so great in them. 

Love how the pattern papers and the colors match up so well. It is one of the beautiful things about Catherine Pooler papers and inks. 

I hope you find some time to get inky!

Debbie

Stamps and Dies:  Nice List Stamp Set and Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Cranberry Fizz, Deck the Halls, Lime Rickey and Midnight (Catherine Pooler Ink); Paper: Premium White Cardstock and All Wrapped Up Pattern Paper (Catherine Pooler Designs); Brushed Gold Metallic Cardstock (Stampin' Up);

Other:  Merry Confetti Mix (Pretty Pink Posh); Diamond Stickles (Ranger);

Live Your Zest Life

I had so much fun creating this card that was inspired by the Just Add Ink Challenge. I pulled out an older stamp from Catherine Pooler Designs. I believe this stamp set was created for the bullet journaling program that she had back in the day, but I was always in love with this set and forgot how fun it was to play with.

I used a blender pen to bring int he same ink colors, and Stickles to add the sparkle. What I love about stickles is that they bring out even more color because the inks just blend even more. 

And I found the perfect sequin mix. 

Go find your perfect sequin mix and get your craft on!

Debbie

Suppies Used - Live Your Zest Life

Stamps and Dies:  Your Zest Life Stamp Set (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Orange Twist, Lime Rickey, Tiara and Midnight (Catherine Pooler Inks); Blender Pen (Dove); 

Paper: Kiwi and Licorice Cardstock (The Stamps of Life); Solar White (Neenah);

Other: Williamsburg, Boston and Mystic Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); Diamond Stickles (Ranger); 

It's a Boy

Stencils was the challenge this week at Just Us Girls, and I love a good stenciling session. It gets the blood pumping! 

And so today, a baby card using some Pretty Pink Posh stencils.

I do love this technique which is perfect for stenciled backgrounds. I used a mix of yellow, blue and green to create this card. While I used only one shade of each color, I varied the heaviness of the blending to get some lighter/darker shades. 

What are you waiting for? Use a stencil! 

Debbie

Supplies Used  - It's a Boy

Stamps and Dies:  Baby Mug Additions Dies, Sentiment Strip Dies, and Sentiment Strips Occasions Stamp Set (Pretty Pink Posh); Rectangle Infinity Dies (Hero Arts);

Ink & Embossing:  Grass Skirt, Tiara, All That Jazz and Midnight Ink (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper: White Cardstock (Scrapbook and Cards Today); Silver Pow; Pineapple and Confetti Cake Cardstock (Taylored Expressions);

Other: Layered Onsies Stencil (Pretty Pink Posh); 

Inspired by Trees

 My card today was inspired by the challenge at As You See It. It was tree inspired . . . 

And speed stamping . . . which means fast and that is always a challenge for me. I get caught up in the details. But to push through to fast, I went with a patter paper background.

I might have slowed myself down with the shading in my stamping.

And how about the awesome embossing glitter on this one? Love the texture on this one. 

I hope you find some time to make something glittery!

Debbie

Supplies Used - Winter Wishes

Stamps and Dies:  Layered Holiday Truck (Avery Elle); Double Duty Circle Die (Catherine Pooler Designs); Holiday Scrips Stamp Set (Pretty Pink Posh);

Ink & Embossing:  Peppermint Scrub, Rouge, Sage, Spruce, Twilight and Black Jack (Catherine Pooler Inks); Embossing Pad and White Glitz Embossing Powder (Wow);

Paper: Premium White Cardstock and Pine Pattern Paper Pack (Catherine Pooler Designs);