Category Archives: Holiday Cards
- Image stamp – Stampington & Co. “Ledger Butterfly”
- Sentiment stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
- Patterned paper – SEI “Couture: Tabaret”
- Border punch – EK Success “Dotted Scallop”
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Embossing folder – Cuttlebug “Seeing Spots”
- Ranger Distress markers
- Watercolor paper
This is my first Mother’s Day card of the year for Operation Write Home (OWH). I like to make lots of Mother’s Day cards for the troops to send home. I think it is especially important that they have a good supply to choose from. This week on OWH Stars and Stamps blog, we had another installment of OWH Design Bootcamp: Get to the Point: Creating a Strong Focal Point. The lesson was about creating a strong focal point on your cards. So using the information supplied in Paula’s lesson, I created this card with a strong focal point: the butterfly. Yes, another butterfly! The butterfly image is the largest element on the card; it is layered with a darker, contrasting color beneath it; and the watercolor technique used draws the eye in because of the textures and blended colors used. I applied ink directly to the rubber stamp with Ranger Distress Markers and then spritzed the inked stamp with water before stamping on the watercolor paper. Thanks for stopping by.
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- Stamps – We R Memory Keepers “Peep” set
- Die cuts – made with Spellbinders Nestabilities “Nested Oval Medallion Labels”
- Paper Lace Ribbon – Creative Imaginations
- Corner punch – Fiskars
- Pastel Flower Bling – Creative Impressions
- Cardstock – Dots – BoBunny
- Cardstock – Solid – Bazzill
I’m mailing out a shipment of cards to Operation Write Home (OWH) today. The OWH Midweek Throwdown challenge this week is a call for Easter cards. So I stamped this little chick and surrounded it with pastel cardstock and a little bling. It has been so cold that it was fun to create something a little bit Spring-y. Thanks for visiting today!
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- Stamps – Cat’s Pajamas “Make Merry” set
- Patterned papers – My Mind’s Eye “Stomp: Best Buddies” (green) and K.I. Memories “Flourish” (black with dots)
- Edger punch – EK Success “Argyle”
- Cardstock – Bazzill
I made this card using the Freshly Made Sketches Sketch #66. It also features argyle, which is in response to the 365 Cards Day 306 challenge. Happy New Year!
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- Stamp – Judikins “Happy New Year”
- Stencil – Crafter’s Workshop 6 X 6″ Template “Winter Wonderland”
- Die cut – made with Spellbinders Nestabilities “Labels Twenty Eight”
- Ribbon – American Crafts
- Pearl pen – Viva Decor Silver
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Kraft cardstock
- Ranger Distress Inks
The challenge at 365 Cards for Day 302 is Blending color. I chose to blend Distress inks with a snowflake stencil from Crafter’s Workshop. I drew out a little of the white found in the negative space (the snowflake background) with white ribbon and made three accents with the silver pearl pen for some sparkle. Thanks for dropping by today.
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- Stamp – Stampendous “Old World Greetings”
- Cardstock – Bazzill and BoBunny
- Iridescent paper – Creative International Papers
- Patterned paper (trunk) – Chatterbox “Fine Engraved Paper in Chocolate”
- Iris fold pattern – Circle of Crafter’s
I wanted to make an iris folded Christmas card this year. I used a tree pattern published at Circle of Crafters and some iridescent papers in greens and blues. Unfortunately I ran out of time and only got one made! I guess I’ll have to make more now for next Christmas. Thanks for visiting!
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- Die cuts – Made from Spellbinders Poseabilities collection: “Snowflake Wonder” (four layered together)
- Stamp – Rubber Soul “Holiday Whimsical”
- Embossing folder – Cuttlebug “Snowflakes”
- Cardstock – BoBunny
- Brad – Creative Impressions
This was a fun card to make by layering all of the die cuts together to make a snowflake and fastening them with a frosted brad. I layered the embossed snowflake paper on top of the dots to make it even more Wintry. I was inspired by the current challenge at Freshly Made Sketches: #65. Thanks for stopping by.
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- Stamp – Rubber Soul “Holiday Whimsical” set
- Die cuts made from Spellbinders Just Rite Custom Dies – Nested Oval Medallion Labels
- Edger punch – Dotted Wave
- Patterned paper – Heidi Grace Designs “Shimmer Glimmer Paper – Frost Blvd.”
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- May Arts Silver Snowflakes
This wintry card features a snowman and snowflakes. It is a cheery little card we’ll use to send holiday greetings. Thanks for visiting. I hope to get more time for creating soon!
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- Patterned papers – KaiserCraft “Just Believe”
- Die cut – KaiserCraft “Just Believe”
- Edger Punch – EK Success “Dotted Wave”
- Cardstock – Bazzill
This card features the “Just Believe” collection from EK Success. There is metallic silver throughout. I used Sketch 64 at Freshly Made Sketches for inspiration. Thanks for your visit today.
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- Patterned papers – KaiserCraft Secret Admirer Collection: Flirtatious and First Love
- Spellbinders Nestabilities “Labels Seventeen”
- Memory Box White Pearls
- Stickers – EK Success Sticko “Shimmering Hearts”
- Cardstock – BoBunny Back to Backs: Mint Dot
The Midweek Throwdown challenge today at Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps is Love and Hugs cards for our heroes. Then, over at 365 Cards, Day 278’s challenge is to create with Polka Dots. So I’ve done a combined effort with this simple card. I used the image from one sheet of KaiserCraft paper and die cut the polka dots from another sheet from the same collection. I popped up the image and accented the corners with hearts and pearls. That’s it! Didn’t use a single ink pad on this one! Have a great day and thanks for visiting.
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- Stamps – Penny Black “Xmas Mouse” and “Christmas Cheer”
- Die cuts made from Spellbinders Nestabilities “Labels Four” and “Labels Seventeen”
- Border punch – EK Success “Abstract Flower Edger”
- Cardstock – Bazzill and BoBunny
I colored this cute little Christmas mouse with Copic markers and popped him up for a little dimension. I used bright green for accents, including edging the card and sentiment with green ink. The card was created using the current card sketch at Unscripted Sketches #187. Thanks for stopping by today.
3 Comments | tags: cardmaking, die cuts, fauna, penny black, stamping | posted in Challenges, Christmas, Unscripted Sketches
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