Birthday Card for Always Fun Challenges

I created a few cards today, to take my mind off this crazy virus spreading across the world.  This one here was created with the "rule of thirds" in mind.  Always Fun Challenges had a "birthday" prompt, It's a bit more masculine, created with the inspiration from StampNation's current workshop. 

I started this card by stamping the sentiment, and then masked it off and used a border stamp and stamped across the card in varying colors.  

When trimming this card down to fit the base, I had this one thin strip that was cut from the bottom of the card front.  I thought it would add some interest to run it across the card, below the sentiment.  Gives a bit of added interest. 

No sequins, as I was going for a masculine look. 

I hope you find some time to create today.

Debbie

Supplies Used - Happy Birthday

Stamps and Dies:  So Many Possibilities Stamp Set (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight, Hot Tub, Skylight and Juniper Mist  (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper: Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler Designs); Cascade Smooth Cardstock (American Crafts);

New Technique for Try it on Tuesday

I always try to keep a list of techniques I want to try.  Try it on Tuesday had a challenge to "try a new technique", so I went to my list and picked one. 

Over the last couple of years I've seen card fronts created by layering die cuts and having a see-thru look.  I decided to try my hand at it and created this card . . .

I used stamps and dies from Catherine Pooler Designs that had some larger pieces and smaller ones.  I stamped a bunch in varying colors and then die cut them all, and then went to work to lay them all out. 

 I started with the bigger pieces and tried layering them over a card base.  I have read that "press and seal" wrap helps with this technique . . . but didn't have any. 

Take note of the two sentiment pieces on the front of the card.  When the card is closed, they match up to the inside sentiment pieces on the inside of the card. 

I had a lot of fun creating this card.  Always fun to try a new technique! 

I hope you find some time to create today! 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Thank You - See Thru Card

Stamps and Dies:  Made My Day Stamp Set and Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Skylight, Polished, Sauna, Sugared Lavender, Juniper Mist, Seafoam (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper: White Cardstock (Papertrey Ink);

Other: Santa Fe Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs);

CAS Card for The Card Concept

Created this CAS card for The Card Concept. 

I was inspired mostly by the shamrocks in the inspiration photo, the linear shelves and the black printed words on the canisters. 

Love that shiny gold shimmer! 

I hope you find some time to create today! 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Lucky to Have a Friend

Stamps and Dies:  Lucky Me Stamp Set and Aztec Border Die (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight and Grass Skirt (Catherine Pooler Inks)

Paper: Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler); Gold Glitter Paper (Close To My Heart);

Fun Fold Challenge

Making a fun fold card was the challenge at Always Fun Challenge, and there was a fun fold card that I had been wanting to try.  Back in December I had gotten a really cute gift card holder as part of a card swap.  So I studied and created this little 4 x 4 fun fold card.  

My theme is winter, so I'll be saving this one for next year.  But I really wanted to use these cute critters on my card.  Here is where the folding comes into play . . .

This turns into a little stand-up card.  That "happy winter" panel swipes across "the floor" of the card.   

And full disclosure ..  . the gift card tucks into the floor in a pocket.  But "someone" glued the paper down and forgot to leave an opening . . . so next time.  

I had fun figuring this one out.  

I hope you find some time to create today!  

Debbie

Supplies Used - Snow Much Fun This Way!

Stamps and Dies:  Build-a-Snowman Stamp Set and Dies, Happy Buddies Stamp Set and Dies, Snow Much Fun Stamp Set, Winter Words Die, Snowflake Trio Die (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight, Icing on the Cake and It's a Boy (Catherine Pooler Inks); Copic Markers;

Paper: Desert Storm and Solar White Cardstock (Neenah); Patterns and Pine Paper Pack (Catherine Pooler); Silver Cardstock (Close To My Heart);

Other: Icicle Stickles (Ranger);

Thank You Daffodil for CAS(E) this Sketch

Created this using the sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch, replacing balloons with some flowers. 

Had not used washi tape in a while, so it was fun to use my supplies along with my latest Club Sursee set from Catherine Pooler Designs. 

I hope you find some time to create today.

Debbie

Supplies Used - Thank You

Stamps and Dies:  Sealed with a Kiss Stamp Set and Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight (Catherine Pooler Ink), Tuxedo Black (Memento), and various Copic Markers for image coloring;

Paper: Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler)

Other: Washi Tape (Little B) and Diamond Stickles

Rainbow of Color . . . Just Add Ink

I went rainbow for Just Add Ink. And I added some ink for sure! 

 

Six brights with a pop of black in the sentiment.  

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Just Because

Stamps and Dies:  Made My Day Stamp Set and Just Because Word Die (Catherine Pooler Designs); 

Ink & Embossing:  Rockin' Red, Orange Twist, Limoncello, Grass Skirt,  Something Borrowed, Grape Crush (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper:  Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler) and Black Cardstock (American Crafts);

Other: Celebration Confetti Mix Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh);

Happy Birthday Shaker for Seize the Birthday

Inspired by Seize The Birthday, my sentiment is the focal point of this card, and I made it pop using a shaker. 

I used that pattern paper and the die cut acetate pieces for a scrapbook layout over a year ago.  I just adore the bright, cheerful colors and saved some remaining pieces in card background pieces.  I used it to cut my sentiment, and then I used the left over die cuts inside my shaker a

Supplies Used - Happy Birthday Shaker

Stamps and Dies:  Happy Birthday Sentiment and Celebrate Shaker Die (Pretty Pink Posh)

Paper:  White Daisy Cardstock (Close To My Heart); Free Spirit Pattern Paper (Little Yellow Bicycle);

Other:   Sparkling Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh); Free Spirit Acetate and Epoxy (Little Yellow Bicycle);

Tie One on at Little Red Wagon

Decided to tie one on for Little Red Wagon. 

 Went with a more masculine look for this one, using paper from an old kit.  Tied on some ribbon, and a cork tag with some twine. 

Now you go create! 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Ahoy!

Stamps and Dies:  Sailboat2Stamp and Sailboat Dies (The Stamps of Life)

Ink & Embossing:  Versamark; Silver Embossing Powder (Ranger); Licorice (The Stamps of Life)

Paper:  Cardstock and Pattern Paper from The Stamps of Life February 2018 Card Kit

Other: Cork Tags, Ribbon and Twine (The Stamps of Life February 2018 Card Kit); Marshmallow Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh); Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers)

Balloon Time at Little Red Wagon

My salute to balloons, the prompt at Little Red Wagon, using pattern paper and chipboard balloon pieces. 

A little bit of stamping for the sentiment, and mission accomplished.  

Trying to be more creative in my day-to-day life, as work these past few years has definitely put a damper on my creativity. 

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Celebrate Today

Stamps and Dies:  Sentiment Stamp*

Ink & Embossing:  Versamark; White EP (Ranger);

Paper: Cardstock and Pattern Paper*; Licorice Cardstock (The Stamps of Life);

Other: Balloon Chipboard, Twine, Ribbon*'  Sunshine Glow Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh);

* From The Stamps of Life January 2019 Card Kit

Two Patterns for Simon Says Stamp

The challenge at Simon Says Stamp was two pattern papers. 

I used a card kit for this one, but blended two pattern papers for my creation.

I adored these papers, which were part of a kit from last year.  

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Happy Blooming Birthday

Paper: Sea Glass, Ivory, and Dark Chocolate Cardstock (Simon Says Stamp*); Spring Farmhouse* (Simple Stories);

Other: Charcoal Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh); Spring Farmhouse Sticker* (Simple Stories)

*Simon Says Stamp April Card Kit

Happy Valentine's Day

Inspired by The Card Concept, created this one Valentines Day card which is a bit clean and layered. 

 Amazing what glitter paper and sequin can do to improve the mood.  I was inspired by the white space and that black and white pillow. 

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Happy Valentine's Day

Stamps and Dies:  Say It All Occasions (Close To My Heart); Sizzix Scallop Heart Fold-its;

Ink & Embossing:  Versamark; White Embossing Powder (Wow!)

Paper: Powdered Sugar and Licorice Cardstock (The Stamps of Life); Strawberry Glitter Paper (The Stamps of Life);

Other: Sparking Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)

Love and Ice Cream for Freshly Made Sketches

Worked on a little something for Freshly Made Sketches challenge this week.  I created my background using the negative pieces of a cover die, and then went to work on on image and sentiment based on the sketch. 

I'd love a strawberry ice cream cone right now!  

I love using my negative pieces. 

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Love and Ice Cream

Stamps and Dies:  Right Angle Cover Die, I Scream You Scream Stamp Set, 3 Scoops Stamp Set and Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Sand Castle, Peppermint Scrub and Rose Petals (Catherine Pooler); Wink of Stella Shimmer Pen;

Paper:  White Daisy Cardstock (Close To My Heart); Black Cardstock (American Crafts);

Other: Inspiration Point Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler);

Open My Present First @TSOT

Played along with the sketch at Try Stampin' on Tuesday.

I let the pattern paper do most of the talking.  For my stamped image, I stamped on white and then used some of the paper to paper piece the gift.  

I hope you find some time to create today! 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Open Mine First

All Supplies from The Stamps of Life March 2019 Card Kit

Additional Supplies:  Puppy Presents Cling Stamp (Stampendous); Midnight and Icing on the Cake Ink (Catherine Pooler); Blender Pen (Zig)

Brrrr-day Card for SOS Winter Blues

The challenge at Shopping Our Stash is "Winter Blues".  So I created a winter brrrr-day card. 

Pattern paper, a great die and sentiment, some sparkly and some sequins. 

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Well Hey There

Stamps and Dies:  Well Hey There Hexagon Die and Chillin' Snowflakes Stamp Set (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Hot Tub (Catherine Pooler)

Paper: Premium White Cardstock and Feeling Chilly Pattern Paper (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Other:  Diamond Stickles (Ranger); Cincinnati Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Sparkle for Always Fun Challenge

"Sparkle" is the theme at Always Fun Challenge, so I had to play around with some bling.

 Varied degrees of shimmer . . . the shimmer of the Nuvo powders, the sparkle of the embossing glitter and the added shimmer trim tape. 

Decided to keep my snowflakes and sentiment flat white with all the other sparkly happening.

I hope you find some time to create.

Debbie

Supplies Used - Merry Christmas

Stamps and Dies:  Kalaidoscope Background Stamp, Winter Words Die and Snowflake Trio Die (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Blue Blitz, Storm Cloud, and Lilac Waterfall Powders (Nuvo); Embossing Pad and Iced Silver Embossing Glitter (Wow);

Paper:  Watercolor Paper (Bee); Black Cardstock (Hero Arts);

Other: Cincinnati Sequin Mix (Catherine Pooler Designs); Silver Shimmer Trim (Close To My Heart);

After Christmas is Before Christmas - Little Red Wagon

The theme at Little Red Wagon this week . . . After Christmas is Before Christmas.  And you have to keep working on those Christmas cards to be prepared after you empty your stash each December.

Here is one of first Christmas cards of 2020 . . .

For this one I used a super intricate die that came with my Gemini.  

Just red and kraft cardstock. 

I hope you find some time to create! 

Supplies Used - Peace & Love

Stamps and Dies:  Opulent Swirls Die (Gemini, Crafters Companion); Peppermint Stick Background (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Ink & Embossing:  Rockin' Red (Catherine Pooler Designs);

Paper: Jingle Pattern Paper (Authentique); Desert Storm (Neenah);

House Mouse . . . Food and Drink Inspired

The current challenge at House Mouse & Friends is all about food and drink.

What says food for a House Mouse more than cheese!!!!  Cheese, glorious cheese.

 Gouda . . . and a strip of vellum for my sentiment. And it is just floating above my colored image. 

I love trying to find the perfect sentiment to go with my House Mouse stamps.

I hope you find some time to create today.

Debbie

Supplies Used - Age Only Matters if Your Cheese

Stamps and Dies:  birthdaygreetings2stamp (The Stamps of Life); Gouda Wish House Mouse (Stampendous);

Ink & Embossing:  Versafine; Clear EP (Ranger); Various Distress Inks for Watercolor; Midnight (Catherine Pooler Inks);

Paper: Lemonade and Licorice Cardstock (The Stamps of Life); Watercolor Paper (Canson); Vellum (Bazzill)

Other: Wink of Stella Clear;

Shopping Our Stash - Special Delivery

I love the concept of "Shopping Our Stash" . . . using supplies that we have on hand.  I dug thru my stash of supplies to create a holiday card, and really dug deep for this one.  I had a box of supplies from an old Simon Says Stamp Card Kit, lots of pattern paper left.  Created a simple card using one of the panel pieces. 

Used the border with the cars and trees that matched up well to the panel with Santa and his presents and tree . . . 

There is one less box in my craft room.  Barely noticeable, so I should likely come back and play some more.  

Cheers . . . go create!  

 

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge

First holiday card of 2020, and of course I would choose to use some of my favorite products, including some House Mouse stamps.  This one was inspired by the House Mouse & Friends Monthly Challenge.

My watercolor background was created using one of my favorite stencils from Catherine Pooler Designs.  

I love the little candy canes that circle the mug. 

I hope you find some time to create today. 

Supplies Used - Thoughts of You Warm My Heart

Stamps and Dies:  Rose Stencil (Catherine Pooler Designs); House Mouse Christmas Cheer Mice Mini Stamp (Stampendous);

Ink & Embossing:  Black Onyx (Versafine); Clear Melt It Powder (Wow); Worn Lipstick, Walnut Stain (Distress Inks, Ranger);

Paper:  Strathmore Watercolor; Desert Storm (Neenah); Licorice (The Stamps of Life);

Other: Heart Epoxy Stickers (Doodlebug);

Holiday Critters for Lawn Fawn

If you were to ask me a few months back if a Yeti was a critter, I'd say "Oh, heck no!"

But enter the Lawn Fawn Yeti or Not Stamp Set and dies . . . they are adorable critters.  I used them to create some 6 x 6 gift card holders for some folks in my life.  

 I used some combined supplies to create these five boxes . . . including paper from Carta Bella . . .

 Sentiment stamp and die cut words from Catherine Pooler Designs . . .
 

Lawn Fawn stamps and dies and gift card holder pocket . . .

Love how these turned out and can't wait to gift them. 

I hope you found some time to create this weekend. 

Debbie

Supplies Used - Yeti Boxes

Stamps and Dies:  Yeti or Not SS and Dies, Stitched Mountain Border, and Diagonal Gift Card Pocket (Lawn Fawn); Jolly and Happy Word Dies and Happy Buddies Stamp Set (Catherine Pooler Designs); Stitched Rectangle Die (Lil' Inker);

Ink & Embossing:  Midnight (Catherine Pooler Ink); Copic Markers (various)

Paper: Snow Much Fun (Carta Bella); Midnight Cardstock (Catherine Pooler);

Other: Square Pop-up Box Card (The Paper Cut); White Glitter Paper (Close To My Heart); Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (Stampin' Up);