Winter Fairy Talva

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Well, it’s that time of the month for the Roses Challenge that 8 of us gals started awhile ago.  Each month one of us decides the challenge for us to do and then posts our card/project on our blogs on the last Sunday of the month.  This month was my challenge.  I chose “Winter with the color Blues”.  If you have anytime, please stop by each of the Roses blogs (Betty, Connie, Kerrie, Mary Anne, Olga, Patti and Sue) located on the my right sidebar of my blog to see their stunning creations.  As always, their work is spectacular!  Until next month on the last Sunday to see what one of the Roses challenges us to do.

Recipe:

Digital Image:  “Winter Fairy Talva” from Mo’s Digital Pencil (colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Digital Sentiments:  “Warm Winter Wishes” and “Snowflake Kisses” from Bross Art Addiction – Snowflake Christmas Seals set.

Card Stocks:  Jacaranda (TAC), White (Georgia Pacific), Prints (Bo Bunny – Midnight Frost).

Die-Cuts:  Memory Box Snowflake Corner.

Punches:  MS Snowflake, MS Snow Flurry Punch Around the Page, Punch Bunch Small Alta Snowflake, McGill 1 1/4” Circle and Marvy 1 1/2” Scallop Circle.

Inks:  Faded Jeans Distress Ink and Sakura Silver Star and Clear Star Gelly Roll Pens (snowflakes on sentiments).

Tools:  Sewing Machine and White Thread.

Embellishments:  Blue Pearls, Recollections Pearl Brad, Sterling Silver Snowflake and Jump Ring, Oyster Baker’s Twine, 5/8” Capri Blue Satin w/Grosgrain Edge Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon), White Lace w/Blue Edges (Wild Orchids Crafts), Perfect Pearls Mists – Perfect Pearl, Crystal Snow Ultra Fine Glitter (on top of wing w/Glossy Accents), Cotton Ball White Fun Flock (ear muff, tassels and boots – flock was mixed with glitter), Stickles Star Dust (on wing, snowball and snow), Viva Décor Ice White Pearl Pen (on skirt), Glossy Accents and 3D Foam Squares.

Challenges entered:

Mo’s Digital Challenge – Challenge #119 – “All My Favorite Things” – February 1st

CMC Copic Challenge – Challenge #35 – “Frosty, Icy, Cold Projects – February 3rd

Make It Monday – Challenge #74 – “Anything Goes” – February 5th 

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Ragged Romeo Anniversary Card

Welcome to The Outlawz Thursday Twist Challenge.  The challenge this week is “Anything Goes with the color Red”.  It starts today, Thursday, January 26th and runs till next week Wednesday, February 1st.  When entering your card/project in the Thursday’s Twist Challenge and gallery, please be sure to tag it with TT012612.  Hope you’ll be able to join us for an opportunity to win some fabulous prizes offered this month.

I created this card for my husband for our 24th anniversary that we’ll be celebrating not until next month on the 6th.  One of my New Year’s resolutions is to challenge myself to get special occasion cards completed ahead of time instead of waiting till the last minute.  So far so good!  We’ll see how the rest of the year comes along.  

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Recipe:

Digital Image:  “Ragged Romeo” from Mo’s Digital Pencil (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Stamp Sentiment:  “Happy Anniversary” from TAC – Trendy Greetings set.

Digital Sentiments:  “To My Darling Husband” and “You Make My Heart Flutter” from Bizzy Becs – Scallop Style Valentines set.

Card Stocks:  Red (Colorbok), Ivy (TAC), Prints (Colorbok – Rosewood) and White Paper Doily.

Die-Cuts:  Sizzix Hearts.

Punches:  MS Branch, MS Lace Hearts, MS Lace Scallop Heart Border, Stampin’ Up! Pinking Hearts Corner and Stampin’ Up! Pinking Hearts Border.

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Tools:  Sewing Machine and White Thread.

Embellishments:  Red Rhinestones, Silver Filigree Corner, 4mm Blue & Red Roses, 10mm Blue & Red Roses, 15mm Deep Red Roses and 20mm Cream Roses (all roses from Wild Orchids Crafts), White Lace (Wild Orchids Crafts), Stickles – Star Dust, Viva Décor Cream Pearl Pen and 3D Foam Squares.

Challenges Entered:

Mo’s Digital Challenge – Challenge #118 – “Stitching (Real or Faux)” – January 25th.

Make It Monday – Challenge #73 – January 29th.

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Loves Me Not Birthday Card

Welcome to The Outlawz Thursday Twist Challenge.  The challenge this week is a “Happy Birthday theme”.  It starts today, Thursday, January 19th and will run until next week Wednesday, January 25th.  When entering your card/project in the Thursday Twist Challenge and gallery, please be sure to tag it with TT011912.  Hope you’ll be able to join us for an opportunity to win some fabulous prizes offered this month.

Here is my card I created for my cousin Tina’s daughter, Katrina.  She is 8 years old today.  I tried something different this time too – sewing on my card.  I have to admit that I truly like the way it turned out.  Really gave it a little vintage/antique look. 

(Inside Card)

Recipe:

Digital Image:  “Loves Me Not” from Wee Stamps (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS).

Digital Sentiments:  “Have a Fairy Happy Birthday” and “Fairy Kisses and Birthday Wishes” from Crafty Cat.

Stamped Sentiment:  “Happy Birthday” from TAC – Trendy Greetings set.

Card Stocks:  Ivy (TAC), White (Georgia Pacific) and Prints (K&Company – Sparkly Sweet).

Die-Cuts:  Nestabilities Circles, Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs and Sizzix Branch w/Leaves.

Punches:  EK Success Retro Flower Power, Daisy, McGill Mini Petals and Punch Bunch:  Small/Medium Bellflower, Mini Daisy, Medium 5-Flower Corner and Medium Fern.

Inks:  Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

Embellishments:  Star Dust Stickles, White Pearls, 1/8” Fuchsia/Lime Narrow Center Stitches (Really Reasonable Ribbon), White Lace (Wild Orchids Crafts), Silver Filigree Corner (Wild Orchids Crafts), Fiskars Pinking Scissors and 3D Foam Dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Poinsettia Gatefold Card

Another Christmas card I created using my new Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia Die-cut which I love.  I also followed a tutorial for a Gatefold card that Shelly’s Images showed.  So easy and elegant looking when completed.

(Inside Card)

Recipe:

Stamped Sentiment:  “Holiday Wishes” from TAC – Holly Swirls set.

Tutorial:  Gatefold tutorial from Shelly’s Images.

Card Stocks:  Red and Patch (TAC), Dark Green and Olive Green (Colorbok), Gold (Recollections-Precious Metals), Gold Poinsettia Print (DCWV-Holiday Christmas Stack) and Prints (K&Company-Let It Snow).

Die-Cuts:  Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia, Nestabilities Fleur de Lis Squares and Nestabilities Labels 2.

Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug Swiss Dots.

Punches:  MS Holly Leaves Punch Around the Page, MS Branch and MS Holly.

Inks:  Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Embellishments:  3D Foam Squares, White Half Pearls and Multi Gingham Ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a wonderful weekend and happy crafting!

 

Friends Forever Card

Good afternoon!  Today here in Wisconsin we are finally getting snow.  They’re forecasting 3-6 inches, possibly more in some areas.  It looks so beautiful with the snow sticking to the trees and coming down so peacefully.  Tonight into tomorrow will be a different story when the wind becomes an issue and starts blowing and drifting.

Well, today it’s time for The Outlawz Thursday Twist Challenge.  The challenge this week is a “Friendship Theme”.  It will run from today, Thursday, January 12th till next Wednesday, January 18th.  When entering your card/project into the Thursday Twist Challenge and Gallery, please use tag TT011212.  Hope you’ll be able to join us for an opportunity to win some fabulous prizes offered this month.

Recipe:

Stamp Sentiment:  “Friends Forever” from TAC – Bee-Cuze set.

Card Stocks:  White (Georgia Pacific), Light Brown (Value Pack) and Burgundy, Mauve, Dark Green and Olive (Recollections-Holiday Traditions).

Die-Cuts:  Memory Box Grapevine Wreath and Nestabilities Scallop Ovals.

Punches:  MS Swirling Lace Punch Around the Page, MS Branch, Stampin’ Up! Small Ticket Corner Punch, EK Success Retro Flower Power (Roses) and Punch Bunch:  Small Birch Leaf, Medium 5-Flower Corner, Medium Ash Leaf and Medium Fern.

Inks:  Memento Black Tuxedo Ink.

Embellishments:  Burgundy Stickles, Gold Metallic Thread and 1/2” Burgundy Swirls Sheer Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Challenges Entered:

For Fun Challenges – Anything Goes – January 17th

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Framed Poinsettia Christmas Card

I created this card for a few very special family members.  This was my first attempt creating a framed card that was cut out by hand and then using the new Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia Die-Cuts.

Recipe:

Card Stocks:  White (Georgia Pacific), Cranberry (Wausau Paper) and Green (Reflections-Spice Market).

Die-Cuts:  Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia.

Punches:  MS Holly Leaves Punch Around the Page, MS Holly and MS Branch.

Embellishments:  White Half Pearls and Wine Gingham Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

            

Christmas Cards

Here’s some Christmas cards I created before Christmas that I sent out to family and friends.  Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to post them until now.

Hanging Snowflake Ornament Card

Recipe:

Sentiment:  “Merry Christmas” from Crafty Cat.

Card Stocks:  Lt. Blue (TAC), Green (Basic Occasions) and Blues Pearlescent (Colorbok).

Die-Cuts:  Memory Box Snowflake Ornament.

Embossing Folders:  Stampin’ Up Snow Burst Textured Expressions.

Punches:  MS Pine Needles Trim, MS Holly, MS Branch and Marvy 1 1/2” Scalloped Circle.

Inks:  Peeled Paint Distress Ink.

Embellishments:  Perfect Pearls Mists – Perfect Pearl (Misted Lt. Blue card stock and then embossed with Snow Burst Textured Folder), Viva Décor Ice White and Red Pearl Pens and 1/8” White w/Silver Trim Ribbon.

Snowflake Ornaments Hanging from Holly Card

Recipe:

Sentiment Stamp:  “Happy Holidays!” from Gina K – Festive Frame Stamp Set (created by Melanie Muenchinger).

Card Stocks:  Blue Pearlescent (Colorbok), Lilypond and Patch (TAC) and Holly/Stripe Print (K&Company-Let It Snow).

Die-Cuts:  Memory Box Holly and Snowflake Ornament.

Inks:  Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

Embellishments:  Viva Décor Ice White and Red Pearl Pens and White Scrapper’s Floss.

Swirl Christmas Tree Card

Recipe:

Card Stocks:  Blue Snowflakes & Swirls (Paper Pizazz) and Silver (Pressed Petals).

Die-Cuts:  Memory Box Winterland Tree.

Embellishments:  Perfect Pearls Mists – Perfect Pearl (Misted tree to give a more sparkle look), Clear Rhinestones and Sheer White w/Silver Trim Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon).

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Little Peeker Waiting For…

This Little Peeker card was created for The Outlawz Thursday Twist Challenge.  The challenge this week is to use “Punches or Dies”.  It will run starting today, Thursday, January 5th thru Wednesday, January 12th.  When entering your card/project in the Thursday Twist Challenge and Gallery, please use tag TT010512.  Hope you’ll be able to join us for an opportunity to win some fabulous prizes this month. 

   (Inside Card)

Recipe:

Stamp:  “Waiting For…Peeker” from Elisabeth Bell (Colored image with Prisma color pencils and OMS, cut image out and popped up with 3D Foam Dots).

Sentiment:  “Warm Winter Wishes” from Crafty Cat.

Card Stocks:  Tan (Wausau Paper), Mauve (Bazzill Basic Paper), Ivy and Indigo (TAC) and Stripe (Colorbok).

Die-Cuts:  Frosty Border, Frostyville Border and Madison Window (Memory Box Dies) and Tree (Marianne Design Die).

Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug Swiss Dots.

Punches:  MS Snow Flurry Punch Around the Page and Punch Bunch:  Mini Daisy, Mini Snowflake and Medium Fern.

Inks:  Peeled Paint Distress Ink and Sakura Stardust Gel Pen.

Embellishments:  Perfect Pearls Mists – Perfect Pearl (sprayed white card stock and cut out snowflake die-cuts and punches), Viva Décor Cream and Ice White Pearl Pen, Cotton Ball White Fun Flock and Gold Metallic Thread.

Thanks so much for stopping by!