Non Traditional Holiday Card

Hello! I have my last holiday card to share!

 Stepping away from my comfort zone, I chose to use non traditional holiday colors. The background was cut using the largest Classic Coved Rectangle Silver Stacker. Lace Corner Deco C adorns the corners. I turned the Dutch Scallop Square Frame at an angle for more interest.

 

 

 To create the flower, I cut Rose Leaf Strip twice. I staggered the leaves as I attached them. Once assembled, I added just a touch of Distress Stickles to add to the vintage flair. Build a Flower Embellishment #2 was used to create the flower center. Foilage was cut using Wreath Strip and Holly Leaves.   Tucked in behind the flower is Snowflake 2. 

 

Here you can see the details in the background. I covered the Diamonds & Starburst Embossing Plate with Ranger Distress Ink (Spun Sugar) to add a hint of color to the embossed areas. This is the smaller of the Merry Christmas sentiment set.

 

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Sparkle in my Eye

I'm here to share another fun layout full of layers using dies from Cheery Lynn Designs. This weeks challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs inspired me to dig out my silver sparkles. What better glittery winter fun than snowflakes! Honestly, I got these snowflake dies in the mail this week and they are so beautiful that I couldn’t wait to play with them! *wink* 

I apologize.  I don't know why blogger is cutting off the edge of my photo or making it appear fuzzy, but you can click on the photo to see the entire layout.

The bottom blue layer is edged with Border Carnivale. Topping the polka dot paper is a section of the Dutch Scallop Square Frame. Not only is it gorgeous, but it is just the right size to frame and draw attention to her precious little face. Tucked between the photo and the Dutch Scallop Square Frame is Snowflake #1. Exactly half of the snowflake is showing . Again I used exactly half of Snowflake #1 at the top right hand corner. Snowflake #2 is fluttering on the left hand corner between the blue and polka dot layers.

Anastasia Border dresses the bottom of the photo.

On the right hand side, I layered the Mega Polynesian Sail Doily under the polka dot paper. To add a bit of fun and texture, I cut the doily from Coredinations cardstock and sanded the edges, then added splashes of distress ink here and there. Adorning the top is Snowflake #2 cut from Silver cardstock and adhered with a foam dimensional dot. I added an Epiphany Silver Setting to the center of the snowflake.

The English Tea Party Doily garnishes the bottom left corner, tucked in under the polka dot layer. I cut the Fanciful Flourish from cream cardstock then added splashes of two colors of distress inks. I  meticulously added silver and blue stickles. The moisture from the stickles allowed the distress inks to blend, and the different colors of stickles added a bit of interest.  Again,  Snowflake #2 embellishes the top; decorated with a lacy bow and Epiphany Metal setting.

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Gingerbread....yummm

Hello!! Popping in with another quick post! I’ve completed two of my scrappy Christmas gifts, just one more to go! I am hoping to get it completed tomorrow *crossing my fingers for a good mojo day*
How are you coming on your shopping? With all the storms we’ve had here in MN, I’ve resorted to shopping online this year. I have to say that I missed the hustle and bustle of the crowds, but it sure has been fun having package after package arrive on my doorstep!
While waiting for my packages to arrive, I took some time to create some tags. I just love these guys! I cut the gingerbread out using my Cricut and the Dress UP Paper Dolls Cartridge. I shaded the edges and the center of the “cookies” with a bit of Distress Ink and chalked some cheeks. Next I outlined, added some trim, a bow, and stickled some chipboard hearts for buttons.

I'm off to wrap my gifts, and hang my tags!

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Holiday Card

I have a quick holiday card to share today. It’s not the best photo, but it is snowing out and I am being wimpy about stepping outside today! :)

The snow has me in the mood to create holiday cards.

Using Cardabilities sketch #14
I decided to replace the oval shape with a cut out window using my Cricut and Cheers cartridge. I put holiday floral in the corner, and added a sentiment to a Spellbinders Fancy Tag. Stamping a snowflake background, spritized with Peal Glimmer Mist and attaching it to the inside of the card with my Helmar zapdots gives the illusion of looking out the window.

Of course I had to add some Ranger Stickles, and a few Kaiser pearls to give it some holiday sparkle!

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Happy Saturday, everyone!

The Crop at Life Preservers is in full swing!! Wohoo, I've definately been having a Latte fun!! I've got a bit of scrappy goodness to share with you today, so let's get down to business!!

But first, before I get into my goodies from the crop, I want to share with you my layout for the Scrap Bachelor Contest for week 3! We were to do a layout about music in our life. I used a sketch from Sassy Lil' Sketches for my inspiration.




Now, here are a few of the things I put together for the crop.

Newly posted, is my Build a Snowman Challenge!




I used my snowman to create a Valentine card for my son.





I hosted a 1 hour sketch contest using a super fun sketch from the ladies at Creative Scrappers!




Here is my version



I will be hosting another 1 hour sketch contest Sunday at 1:00pm Central. I would love to see you there!


Next is a Winter 2010 Color Combo challenge.

My example



That's it for today! Now, I am headed back to the crop to complete some of the other fun challenges and super cute make n' takes!! Stop back tomorrow and see what I was able to complete! Or, better yet, meet me there!!

Better late than never!! Is it just me, or is it the time of year?! Lately, I feel like the harder I work to get ahead, the farther behind I fall! Usually by this time, I am finished shopping with the exception of a gift or two. Not only am I generally finished shopping, but they are all wrapped and under the tree. Do you know what is under my tree right now? NOT A THING! Just a poor lonely tree skirt! If I don't get out soon, I am going to hit the panic button!!! On the plus side, I've nearly completed my homemade gifts.

On to other business! Here are a couple Christmas cards.

I finally got a little time to scrap. It felt sooo good to sit down a create! The center block of this card is some rubons. I doctored them up with some stickles! Stickles...sooo addicting! I just love the Websters lace on this one!

This one is primarily cardstock, with a little Basic Grey pattern paper, ribbon, stickles, and a few jewels. Isn't it amazing how pretty plain old cardstock is when embossed with the cuttlebug?! I embossed the plain white with a couple different embossing folders, adding stickles to the center of the snowflakes. A little pattern paper for a matte. I then embossed some green Core'dinations cardstock, sanded lightly, and cut into triangles for trees. Add a few accessories and Waalaaa!!

Have a great day!

ScrapFit Desgn Team Blog Hop

Welcome!!!

I’m so glad you have joined us for our ScrapFit Design Team Blog Hop! My teammates have created the cutest cards!!

Our challenge to you is to create a Christmas card using the quote: “Wishing you a Christmas full of Sparkle and a New Year full of Cheer!” Your quote can be either on the outside or the inside of your card. I can’t wait to see what you create!!

I made a couple designs but I couldn’t decided which one to post, so I posted them both!!












ScrapFit is giving a way an awesome prize package from Quick Quotes--Enjoy Life Journey Mini Book kit! How can I win, you ask. Leave a comment and sign up to follow each teammates blog as well as the ScrapFit Blog. (You get 1 entry for each blog you follow for a total of 10 entries) Do the Card Challenge and link it up to the blog for 1 entry. Join the ScrapFit Forum with a minimum of 10 posts will get you another entry. Do workout #8 for an additional entry. That gives you 13 possible chances to win!!

I’m giving away an RAK as well!! All you have to do is leave a comment, and sign up to follow my blog! If you are already a follower, just post a comment !! : ) Don’t forget to check out the rest of the team. *hint* some of the ladies are also giving away very cool prizes!! Your next stop is Katie. If you are just joining us you can begin the hop at ScrapFit.

Our Blog Hop ends on December 7th!

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Super Sunday!

Wow! Can you believe that it is already the 9th of August?! Trying to keep up with time can be exhausting….no wonder I feel so old some days!! LOL!

Less than 24 hours to upload our layouts for the TS contest. I know I said wasn’t going to compete this time, but I decided last minute to give it a whirl. I finished my lo this afternoon. Now, to upload, then cross my fingers that I make it to the next round! I’m going to make you wait until after tomorrow to peek though! I promise it will be worth the wait!!

Don’t forget to check out the challenge, and post your lo in the gallery for a great prize over at Scrapfit.blogspot.com! A new challenge will be coming at the end of the week.

I created my first Christmas card of the season!

Lots of distressing and ink! For the swirl, I painted white, then inked with both brown and blue, then ending with a few blue distress stickles. To the snowflake, I added paint to just the tips, then applied a heavy coat of diamond stickles….love that stuff!! I finished off the card with a few silver and copper rubbons to add a little pizzazz!




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