QUICK & EASY CHRISTMAS CARDS

 Hi everyone! I wanted to share a quick post on how I made my Christmas cards this year. I have been so busy lately with school, work, and my family that I wasn't sure I'd even have the time to create, let alone make cards. After work, I stopped at Michaels to see their new Christmas crafting goodies and found a great paper pack. 

12x12 Peppermint Lane Paper Pack

This pad has so many fun papers and images. I used the two sheets of tags and six sheets of patterned paper to create my cards. I have so much left for other fun projects. 

I ended up with two of each design and have 24 finished cards. I do have some blank tags that I didn't use, but can create quick cards if I need more. 

These tags had images but no sentiments. I used a Tim Holtz Christmas stamp set and added the sentiments. 

For a limited time Michaels paper packs are on sale. This one is only $9.99 on their website. I paid $11.99 on sale in store. 

I hope you enjoyed seeing my quick and easy Christmas cards and they help get you going on yours!

SCRAPBOOK.COM AUGUST CARD SKETCH CHALLENGES

 Hi friends! I'm back today to share some cards I created using fun sketches from Scrapbook.com's forum. These really got me using products I haven't used before and I love how the cards turned out. 

Sketch #1

My take

Sketch #2

My take

You can see both of these cards and all the supplies in my Scrapbook.com gallery HERE.

 

CREATIVE MEMORIES #SIZZLINSUMMER SKETCHES 1-3

 Hi everyone! Thanks for joining me today. Creative Memories is having a summer sketch challenge that runs for nine weeks. This week we got sketch #3. I am going to share my layouts for the first three sketches.

I haven't scrapbooked in a couple of months and it felt great to jump in and accomplish some. 

Layout for sketch #1

I have been working on an album with pictures of my mom's side of the family. This layout has photos of my grandparents at different ages. 

Layout for sketch #2

Last November I had to put my sweet little puppy down. He was only 1 1/2 years old and had acute kidney failure. I love how this layout turned out. 

Layout for sketch #3

I wanted to use all of the pictures from his last day and since I already had them out I figured this layout was perfect for them. I'm creating a complete album to commemorate Bruno's life. These will be the last four pages. 

Thanks for checking out my post. 

SUPPLIES:

All supplies are from Creative Memories. Visit my website to see all the great new products!

My Creative Memories Website

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Hi everyone! Thanks for joining me today for my Christmas in July card. Scrapbook.com has been having month-long deals and new products for Christmas and I just had to have the bundle I used on my card today. 

I did join in on a sketch challenge over at Sketch Saturday.

This is the first time I've used one of their sketches and I really like how quickly my card came together. I did add the twist of making it a Christmas card. Now I'm one down for the holiday!

One of the many new products Scrapbook.com is bringing out are rub-ons. I haven't used them for so long and I'm glad they are coming back in. I added silver snowflakes to the pick polka dot paper to give a more wintery vibe and add some shine. 

Here's a different angle to show all the great shine and prettiness. I added a some dimensional tape to the back of my sentiment for some added depth. This is a card I could really see making a bunch of for the holidays. 

Thanks for joining me today for this fun sketch challenge. Now it's your turn! 

SUPPLIES:

All products are from Scrapbook.com unless otherwise noted.

Dies: Merry Christmas II

Paper Packs: Holiday Patterned Collection, Cools Smooth Cardstock

Pops of Color: Silver Glitter

Adhesive: Permanent Tape Runner, Adhesive Foam Strips

    

YOUR SO SWEET

Hi everyone! Today I'm sharing a card using a new fruit stamp and die set from Scrapbook.com. I used to love doing CAS cards until distress came into my life. I really enjoyed leaving so much white space. 

 

For my card, I used a new stamp set called You're So Sweet from Scrapbook.com. I have really loved seeing how others have used it and couldn't pass it up. 

I used Catherine Pooler inks in glitz, limoncello, tiki torch, and catching rays for my fruit. Keeping the sentiment in a nice bold black. I did fill in around the edges with a lemon outline as to me it felt a bit too stark and empty. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Having Fun With Mr. Rabbit

 Hi everyone! It's been a long minute since I last posted. With so much going on over the last couple of years I had to take some time away from crafting and sharing. I have SO missed being in the community learning and sharing. 

Today I'm sharing a tag I created while watching the replay of Tim Holtz's last video. I wasn't able to watch it live, but am so glad I went back. In case you missed it, here it is. 

I used mostly all of the same products that Tim used, except I did change a color or two. The distress world has always been something I want to really get into but have such a hard time figuring out color combos and what products work best. Watching his videos has been a huge help. 

I am in love with Mr. Rabbit. He is so sweet and very dapper. I can't wait to see what others have come up with. 

I haven't quite decided if I am going to make a card out of this tag or use it as a bookmark. I can already see he would make me smile each time I opened my book. 

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!!

STAMPNATION WEEKEND CHALLENGE CARD

 Hi everyone! I created a fun card for the weekend challenge over at StampNation. The challenge was to use critters. I chose a fun bird set. 

I wanted to create something fun and different (for me anyway). I used a stencil to create a frame and then spritzed the stencil with water and laid a plain piece of white cardstock on top to transfer the remaining color. 

The background is my favorite part of this card. I haven't used this technique before but will again. 

I used Catherine's color wheel to choose the ink colors. Using the Tetrad colors was new for me. The only thing I would do different is maybe choose a lighter purple for the one bird. 

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

SN BirthYAY CARD CHALLENGE SUBMISSION

 Hi everyone! It's been a minute since I've last posted.

This month is Stampnation's 11th birthday! Catherine Pooler has an amazing community where we can get together and share ideas, learn new things and so much more. 

Today I'm sharing a card that was created using this sketch

This was a fun one. My card came together rather quickly. I did some ink blending on the back panel to bring in a fun Valentine feel. 

The back panel was created using a fun die. I ink blended and adhered down to my card base. 

I stamped the "punched" circles with different images and sentiments and then adhered them with dimensional foam to give some height. 

I like how the background stripes peek through under the circles. I finished it off by stamping some chopsticks and adding them to the corners of the card. I didn't feel I needed to add any other "bling". 

Supplies:

Catherine Pooler Designs:

stamps/dies: hey there dumpling

patterned paper: I love you soy

inks: be mine, samba, do-si-do, mint to be, sand castle, black jack

Close To My Heart: 

dies: multi circle windows

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

URBANIZE AN OLD CHRISTMAS CARD

 Hi everyone! Today I'm sharing a fun card I made for the challenge over on Cathrine Pooler's Stampnation site! Each week until the end of November there will be a new challenge to create Christmas cards. 

This week's is to urbanize and old Christmas card you've created. 

Here is the card I decided to re-make. I remember making this last year. I forgot how much I loved this tree! The glitter strips are what make me happy. Such a subtle accent. 

And here is the card I created today. I used bright colors and background paper. I also used direct to paper inking to create the red piece behind the trees. 

And here they both are side by side. Such a big change. 

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!!!

THANKS CARD WITH THE PAPER SHELTER

 Hi everyone! Today we have a fun challenge over at 

Our sponsors for today's challenge is:

The Paper Shelter

(prize: 3 digi images of winners choice)

Twinkle Lane Designs

(8 pound store voucher)

For my card I got to use Owl Whisperer from The Paper Shelter. I decided to use the colored image as well as the background paper that was provided. 

I kept the card pretty simple. I embossed a white panel with a 3D cloud embossing folder and ink blended. I added the background paper and colored image. 

For the thanks I did a direct paper ink to create the purple sentiment. I love this as you can get the exact color you want without having to buy new paper. 

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!!

STAY PAWSITIVE W/INKY STAMPER

 Hi everyone! I'm sharing my second card for my Guest Designer spot at

I used the Dog stamps and dies to create this fun card. I wanted to create a scene to show just how happy this doggie is to have all his favorite stuff!!

To create the "room" I used paper from a fun 6x6 paper pad from Doodlebug Designs called buffalo check-wood grain. Using the brown wood grain for the floor and a fun blue check for the wall. 

To create the blanket I cut a small 2x3 square from the pink check and cut slits in the ends to create the fringe (my dogs would so chew up that fringe).

I used dies to create the picture frames and did a direct to paper with ink pads to create custom colored frames. 

He's just so darn cute! That face makes me so happy!!

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