Happy Halloween

Hi Ya!!!

I hope you all had a wonderful week. Today is a new challenge over at Really Reasonable Ribbons our theme - Halloween!! Yep, so you get to share all your spooky ghoulish creations with us, How FUN IS THAT!! :D

So of course I used the Too Cute To Spook ribbon assortment for the Halloween Tag I created. I just couldn't help it. I used the spider web black satin ribbon with the beautiful double faced satin tangerine.   If you haven't got these awesome ribbons yet, you gotta get them. They are just beautiful and so great to use for your Halloween projects. I also used a TH Stamp and numbers along with Recollections Halloween paper and some die cuts.

 Such a fun tag for Halloween. I stapled the spider web ribbon on small stamped tag.

I embossed the stamped image with black embossing poweder and used

 TH inks around my image. I wanted to give it like a sunset type of look. 

And with spider webs on the stamp I had to use the spider web ribbon. Right??? 

I fussy cut the little sentiment on the top popped it up with 3D adhesives and I fussy 

cut the scary pumpkin on the bottom. The fence is a cut from my cricut. For my 

background I used Anna Griffith die spider web die cut and a spider from 

the collection. I added black stickles to the spider. 

I love how it all came together. 

Supplies:
Reasonable Ribbons - spider web black satin ribbon and double faced satin tangerine
Stamps - TH stamper Anonymous - x-ray collage  Halloween
Paper - TH paper ;Recollections Halloween paper; Ranger Manila tag; TH distress watercolor cardstock
Inks - Distress inks dried marigold, mustard seed
Accessories - Anna Griffith Dies - spider web and spider; Cricut image - fence w/crow; TH Ideaology - alpha-parts Ransom; black embossing powder and black stickels

Challenges entered:
Simon Says: Halloween Inspiration; Wednesday Challenge Blog
Crafty Ribbons Challenge: Challenge #170 Halloween Colours
Crafting With An Attitude: Challenge 20
Crafty Gals Corner: Challenge #92 - Punches/Die Cuts
Crafty Creations Challenge: #325 Halloween
Crafty By Designs: October Anything Goes

Thank you so much for stopping by today I really appreciate you all. Head on over to Really Reasonable Ribbons Challenge Halloween to join us for the Fun Halloween Challenge. You can also see what fun creations my teamies have for you.

Have a great weekend

Hugs

Deborah xxx

It's a Toy

Hi all,
I hope you all had a great weekend with family and friends. Here is a card I made for my granddaughter's birthday and it was nice to see all the family together to celebrate her 1 year. She is just the cutest. hahhaaa but I am a bit bias. lol
Well I wanted to share with you a card I made using the Cricut Explore. I am liking this machine more and more everday, seriously. :D
I didn't really use it a whole lot in the past years but lately I've been using it a lot. I have some other goodies to share with you all well. (heheheee) Will be posting those soon. :D

The Birthday Card I made is using an image from the cartridge Baby Steps - Toy. The image is just adorable, and so easy to cut.

It Wobbles!! :D 

Here is what the wobble looks like. It has adhesive so 

you can attach it to your image. 

 Here is a close up for you all. :D

The paper I used is from a DCWV stack The Celebration Stack. Awesome stack has so many foiled paper in that stack and tags and cards you can use to make Birthday cards, scrapbooks and altered items.

Other supplies: Candies - flowers circles (candies), googly eyes, and little pompoms, Dot's embossing folder and pink chalk for the cheeks. Colored cs from my paper stash bin.

Challenges entering:
Action Wobble Challenge: Wobble Wednesday Challenge Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft: Challenge 7
Sister Act Card Challenge: Challenge #111
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge: Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper June Challenge
Scrappy Moms Stamps:Terrific Tuesday Challenge - Happy Birthday

Well I hope you are inspired to try out these little wobblies, they make cards so much fun. And believe me, you will like having them.

Thanks for joining me

Happy Crafting,

Deborah xxx

All Dressed Up For Easter

Good Day All,

It's the Mid-Post Reminder for the QuirkyCrafts Challenge #6 - Let's Play Quirky Dress Up. So get those creative juices flowing, and join in the challenge with those Dressed kids or pets you got and Add some Ribbon.
Our sponsors are -

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Join in the FUN and you'll have a chance to win some prizes from here!! :D 

For the challenge I created a fun Easter Card. I just couldn't resist using these two awesome digi's From Buggaboo Stamps -  Bobblehead Kids Bunny &  Easter eggs

Here is my card - 

I colored her face a litte darker on the edges to create her middle face lighter

like a rabbits. I used my favorite DCWV paper - Sunday Afternoon for the back and

the Happy Easter Cake Sticks.  Of course had use add butterflies. (love) :D

I just loved created this card reminded me of when I was little. My cousins & I would hunt for Easter Eggs. :D 

Supplies:

Stamps - Buggaboo Stamps -  Bobblehead Kids Bunny &  Easter eggs

Paper - DCWV - Sunday Afternoon Paper Stack; SU - White cs

Inks - Bic Markers

Accessories - Wilton Cake Stick - Happy Easter; Stickles - yellow, pink; 

From Stash - pink corner pieces from a past Spellbinders die frame cut apart - Majestic Labels Twenty Five; grass from cricut; Blue Butterflies

Challenges entered:

Cute Card Thursday: Challenge 365 - Spring Fever
Simply Create Too: Challenge #81 - "Easter or Bunnies"
Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers: SOSS 30 -- E is for Easter
Challenge up your life: Challenge #11 - Easter
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog: March Bingo Challenge: I chose Diagonal: 
 Spring/Easter - Player choice(butterflies) - Die Cut - Spellbinders die frame cut as corners (Majestic Labels Twenty Five)



Thanks for popping in and hope you get a chance to stop by Quirky Crafts to see what the Design Teamies created, such great inspiration. :D

Hugs,

Deborah 

Happy Easter

Hi All,

Well it's just about that time....Easter is on it's way! Love this time of year, flowers blooming, trees, grass turning green and birds chirping. Best of all I love the Beautiful Bright Cheery colors we get use to make crafts, Love it!!

We at Crafty Sentiments have a New Challenge - Bright Colors! Yep, Get out those beautiful bold bright cheerful colors and start creating something Bright! :D 
This card I made with Molly Easter Egg. To me it looks like she's sitting on a large egg waiting for her Easter Day to begin. I know when my girls were little they just couldn't wait to get Easter Day started, finding those Easter Eggs was always a fun time. :D

Here is my card - 

I know it's a little simple but lately I just don't know where my fancy smancy decorating went. Maybe simplicity is in for me right now. Just gotta go with the flow.



 

It's double fold card, I used Wilton Cake Sticks as balloons and my egg in the grass.

Grass is cut with my Cricut. I love the DCWV Sunday Afternoon stack with this

nice sky that has tons of texture and patterns with sparkle.

 

 

I just thought she is so cute. :D  Her bright yellow top, little blue skirt and her tennis shoes with sparkly laces. :D

Supplies -
stamp - Crafty Sentiments - Molly Easter Egg
inks - copics and some bic markers
paper - SU - white cs; Neenha cs; DCWV - Sunday Afternoon; Recollections - green
Accessories - Wilton cake sticks - my balloons and pink egg; Cricut image - grass; Memory Makers twine; Stickles - Cotton candy

Challenges -
Simply Create Too: Challenge#81 - Easter or Bunnies
Simon Wednesday Challenge blog - Things that Fly
Cute Card Thursday: Challenge 364 - Celebrate!
Twisted Thursday Challenge: March 12-18..Optional Twist...Use Three Of The Same Thing!

I hope you get out your favorite Bright color combo and join us for some fun at our New Challenge - Bright Colors at Crafty Sentiments Designs. You can win a gift voucher to get some wonderful stamps. :D 
I wish you all a wonderful day. :D
Hugs,
Deborah xxx

Mother's Day All Heart

Good Day All,
Hope you all are having a good weekend. Mine is going okay, a few minor issue's computer issue's and then had some other issue's with things breaking, falling apart, tearing or dropping down the sink. So I explained to my family that I am not touching anything this weekend as everything I touch seems to go haywire. lol  Which is odd as I am typing on my daughter's computer. Yikes!

Okay, so on to One Stitch At A Time New Challenge #232 "Anything Goes with Women". Yep! So pull out those Mother's Day cards, Birthday Cards, or other crafty projects you got going on and post them!! :D  We want to see all those beautiful projects, cards and creations.

So for my card I chose a heart image named Mehndi Heart Digital Stamp and Paper Pack Mehndi Heart papers by Coosty Creations. I used a couple of the papers and then used the Mehndi Heart colored with Bic fine point Markers. :D  These markers have such wonderful bright colors, although they are not made for blending they sure did look good. :D
Here is my card:

Of course our sponsor is StitchyBear Digital Outlet Store and you can win a March Stack Pack. :D Head over to our Challenge blog or Face Book Page Challenge  to see the March Stamps they are Awesome!
(was having trouble posting it here)
Supplies:
Stamp: StitchyBear Digital Stamps Outlet Store - Mehndi Heart Digital Stamp and Paper Pack Mehndi Heart papers by Coosty Creations.
Ink: Bic fine point markers; PowderPuff - lime throughout the heart
Paper: Paper Pack Mehndi Heart papers by Coosty Creations. & Coordinations - dark pink paper.
Accessories: Liquid pearls - pink; paper flowers; pink and cream ribbon; Stickles - cinnamon & crystals; Spellbinders die - Romantic Rose

Challenges entered:
Dream Valley Challenge:Challenge #101 - Mother's Day
Jellypark Challenge: One for the Mums
Just Inspirational Challenges: Team B with Anonymous Stamps & Lacy Sunshine - Mother's Day
Digi Choosday Challenge: wk 9 - Mums the Word - Digi Chooseday Crafting Challenge
Scrap & Craft: Challenge #4 - Mother's Day

Well there you have it. I hope you liked my card. I would like to invite you to join in the New Challenge #232 Anything Goes with Women at One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes with Women.
Please stop by and visit and leave some love to my teamies', too. They have created some beautiful creations. :D Also don't forget out our Monthly Challenge on FaceBook, you get a chance to win double time there and on our blog. lol

Hope to see ya, stay crafty!
Deborah xxx

Bundle of Hearts

Good Day all,

I hope you all are doing well.

New Challenge at Crafty Sentiments - "Spring Colours Challenge" .

I made another card for Mother's Day. Yep, trying to get ahead of the ball, so to speak. 

I would like to invite you to join in the challenge you can win a Gift Voucher to the Crafty Sentiments Shop.

Here is my card:

Supplies:

Stamp: Crafty Sentiments Designs Shop -Bundle of Hearts

Paper: SU - white cardstock;Recollections - Red cs; Prima Marketing - Rosarian Collection

Ink: Copics; Prima Marketing Blooms sprays - tea stain & cotton candy

Accessories: Spellbinders - Teardrop circles; Cricut font - "Happy Mother's Day"; Red flower from Punch Place Plus

From Stash: blue butterfly, doily

Challenges entered: Joining in these wonderful challenges. 

Dream Valley Challenges: Challenge #101 - Mother's Day

JellyPark Challenges: One for the Mums

Just Inspirational Challenge: Team B with Anonymous Stamps and Lacy Sunshune - Mother's Day

Mentioning this fab challenge site as they have great inspiration - 

Joining in this Challenge at My Creative Moments: Monday Morning Challenge No. 64 - Think Spring  

Digi Choosday Challenge: wk 9 - Mums the Word - Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge

I hope you can join in the challenge "Sping Colours" at Crafty Sentiments Designs. Please stop by and see what my teamies have created for inspiration as well. I will be back on March 5th with another inspirational card for our Inspirational Blog. Please stop by. :D 

Thank you and have a crafty day. 

Hugs, 

Deborah 

Beary Happy Blooms Are PoppingUp

Good Day Everyone,

Today I am happy to share with you great news! I have been invited to be a Guest Designer at Quirky Crafts Challenges for 2 months. They are such a great challenge site with a friendly and talented team. Thank you so much to Caz for inviting me, I am so happy to be a part of your wonderful team.

Today I am sharing a my first card for the New Challenge - Pretty In Pink. Our sponsor is StitchyBear Digital Stamp Outlet for my card I used "Beary Happy Blooms" by Kaz Kafts and
"A Mother Is..." by CraftyGirl. (Click on the names  to be taken to these beautiful digi stamps)
With these two wonderful digital stamps I decided to start on my Mother's Day card. It will be here soon and it's never to late to gear up for Mother's Day Cards, right?

Here is my card:

 ***It's a PopUp Card!!!

***He turned out so Cute!! Just loved making this card!

Supplies:

Stamps: StitchyBear Digital Outlet Store -  "Beary Happy Blooms" by Kaz Kafts and "A Mother Is..." by CraftyGirl; Justrite stamps - Fancy Frames

Paper: K&Company Best of Paper Pad Brenda Walton

Inks: Copics

Accessories: Distress Stitckles - tumblegrass, Liquid pearls- silver; glossy accents(eyes, nose, ears, and large flower); Cricut - grass cutout; MS Monarch- Butterfly with wire for antennas; 

Challenges entered:

In the Pink: Challenge #63 - CUTE

Simon Says Anything Goes/Simon Wednesday Challenge Blog

Simon Says Challenge: No Rules/Simon Monday Challenge Blog

Polkadoodles Challenge: Week 9 -Ribbons and Lace

Kraft'in Kimmie Stamps: Challenge #269 - Bright Colors

Fun with Shapes - Challenge #177 - Flowers of Spring

Digitally 'Sweet' Challenge:DSC #129 - Anything Goes

CratyCatz: Challenge '268' Use Your Dies/Punches

Monday Greeting Challenge - Anything Goes - GCC022315- The Outlaws Challenge

Challenge #192- Make It Digital - The PaperShelter

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog: Challenge #69

DRS Designs Rubber Stamps: Challenge #163 - All Ears!

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge: March 2015 Challenge

Scrapping Everyday Miracles: Welcome to 'Almost' Spring! 

(Join in the Card sketch I turned it right side up)

I hope you found some inspiration to get started on those Mother's Day Cards. Join us at Quirky Crafty Challenge - Pretty In Pink. I encourage you to stop by to visit what the DT has created. 

Hope you are having a nice weekend and staying warm, too. 

Thank you all for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

Deborah xxx

Sweet Ballerina Bear Happy Birthday

Good Day All,

Today I have a new challenge at One Stitch At A Time - Challenge #231 Anything Goes with Birthdays using Balerina Beary by Beary Dust Stamps.
This little Bear is just the cutest bear to embellish, you can do so much with her. :D

Here is my Card:

**Paper Pieced Dress and added Pink Tulle

***Tulle is sewn to get a gathered look for her Tutu. :D

Supplies:

Stamp: Balerina Beary by Beary Dust Stamps ; Happy Birthday stamp - stash

Ink: Powder Puff - Pink Cheeks; Copics; SU - Lovely Lavendar

Paper: Floral paper used is - Karen Neuburger -Tickled Pink Petite - Paper Pieced Dress (From my stash); SU - Garden Green

Accessories: Recollections; silver beads; Stickles - silver; Pink tulle (from stash); Little flowers from a friend - Natalyia; Cricut - ballerina shoes; pink ribbon; Versa mark w/clear embossing powder for Happy Birthday. 

Challenges Entered:

Little Miss Muffet Challenges: Happy Birthday LMM Challenge  

Digi Galore: Anything Goes with That Crafty Place

Paper A LaMode February 21-28 -Paper Piecing - Outlawz Challenges 

Craft for the Craic: Happy Birthday or Anniversary

Fairy tale Challenge blog: Challenge #111 Fabric/Sewing

QKR Stampede: QKR Stampede Challenge #127 Critters

Scrap and Craft: Challenge #3 Birthday

Creative Moments: Challenge 62 - Anything Goes/Paper Piecing

Inky Impressions Challenge Blog: IIC #197 Cute & Cuddly

CardzTV: Cardz TV Card Designers Challenge #3 "Ribbon"

Thank you for stopping by today. I invite you to join in our New Challenge - Anything Goes with Birthdays at One Stitch At A Time and don't forget to join our Facebook Monthly Challenge. You get to double the chances to win some awesome digital stamps. :D 

Wishing you a great day and hope you were inspired to create something fun and fab. 

Hugs, 

Deborah xxx

Simple Envelope Gift Bag

Hi All,

Today I am sharing with you a tutorial I posted to Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirational Blog. Here is a tutorial for you on how to make a simple small gift bag for little treats or little gift items. Grab your cup of tea, coffee, or soda cause there are a lot of pictures. So sit back and relax.

I made this little gift bag for Valentine's Day. I learned of this idea years ago from a Stamp'in Up event. It really works for any occasion and with any type of envelope.

Supplies needed:

1. Stamp - Crafty Sentiments - I used Annabel- Elegance from Crafty Sentiments Designs shop
2. Any size envelope (Depending on the size of envelope - using a larger size you will need to increase the score marks from 1/2 inch to 1 inch. 
3. Scoring tools
4. Decorative edge/border punches, dies or scissors
5. Inks, markers or colored pencils
6. Any type of embellishments you want to use
7. Note: I used Ribbon for my handle and attached with small brads on the sides. You can use anything you would like to make your handle. :D 

Here's the Tutorial:

****Adhere your envelope before starting****

Used Red Ribbon as the handle for the bag

Supplies:
Stamp- Crafty Sentiments - Annabel- Elegance
Inks- Copics ; Momento - Love Letter
Paper - Recollection - Red ; DCWV - Foil paper silver
Accessories - Punches - sm. flower punch; Fiskars border punch; Cricut - Heart from Love Struck Cartridge (found on DS)
From Stash - 1-standard white envelope; Red Ribbon, heart brads, wooden Love; pearls, Doily; Liquid Pearls on dress- white; black glitter stickers- XO;


Challenges entered:
Sassy Studio Designs: DTBST #268 Happy Valentine's Day
CardzTV: Cardz TV 3-D Designer's Challenge "Valentine's Treat"
4Crafty Chicks: Valentine's #233
Little Miss Muffet Challenges: Challenge #104-Anything Goes
Scrap&Craft: Challenge #2 - Valentine's/Love/Romance
Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog - February Challenge - How I Love Thee
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Fussy and Fancy Challenge #132 - "It's All About Love"
Sister Act Challenge: Challenge #93
Simply Create Too: Challenge #79 "Anything Goes"
Jo's Scrap Shack - : FFC#75 "Valentine's Day"
Friday Coloring Challenge - February 13th - February 19th - The Outlawz Challenge "Have A Heart"
Jellypark Challenges: Jellypark Friends February Challenge- "Love is in the Air"

Well there you go, hope you enjoyed the tutorial and get a chance to try out this project. Thank you for stopping by and hope you all have a wonderful day.
Hugs~
Deborah :D

You've Got My Heart

Good Morning All,

Today I am posting on the Inspirational Blog at Crafty Sentiments Designs.

So I am sharing with you a Valentine's Day Card. I know it's a bit early but thought I would get an early start on my Valentine Cards. Plus I am so happy that I am learning how to use my New Cricut Explore. The card cut out I used is from a Cricut Cartridge and has a heart cut out in the middle of it but it's kind of covered with my heart I cut out and my die cut. You can see a little bit behind my image. I think this is becoming my new favorite toy. : D

I chose You've Got My Heart from the Romance Collection 2014. Just click on the names and you will be directed straight to the Crafty Sentiments Store or stamp.

Here is my card -

***I used two different Cricut Cartridges and a Heartfelt Creations Die

with an embossing folder

***CloseUp of my image - Added Glossy Accents to the red hearts and

made the girl image pink colored tights. Fussy cut the image and 

placed on the inside of the top portion of the heart embossed card.

Supplies:  There are 2 pieces to the card Main base card measurements - 5.75 in. x 5.5 in. / Top portion - 5.5 in. x 5.25 in.
Stamps - Crafty Sentiments Designs Stamp - You've Got My Heart
Inks - Copics - E000, E00, E21, E15, E29, E35, C2, C3, C5, Black, Y08,Y11, YG63, YG67, G05, R27, R29, RV29, RV13, RV21, RV23,R11, R20, B45, B93, B97 and TH Distress ink - barndoor; TH Distress Markers - bundled sage & antique linen
Paper - Recollections - Red; Core-dinations - Gemstones, Rose Quartz (card base - pink)
Accessories - Cricut Explore - Life's a Party Heart Card and Folk Art Festival-Folk Art Heart; Heartfelt Design Die - Decorative Butterfly Corner; Embossing Folder - Sizzix - Flower Vine
From Stash - Wooden Love banner, pearls, Pink Butterfly, paper roses, pink ribbon

Challenges entered:
Hiding In My Craft Room: HIMCR #183 - Color It
The Pink Elephant: TPE #282 - Love
Dies R Us Challenge: Challenge 18 - Embossing Folder
The Crazy Challenge: CCH #189- Embossing
Eureka Stamps: Eureka Stamps Challenge - #124 - Color Red
Crafty Boots Challenges: Butterflies
Craft-Dee BowZ: January Challenge
The Cheerful Stamp Pad: Challenge #103 "Valentine"
SweetStamps Blog: Challenge #205- Hearts
MarkerPop Blog MarkerPop! Challenge #60 - Anything Goes
Clear It Out Challenge Blog: It's Challenge Time! Theme: Holiday Valentine's/Love; Stash - Flowers
Digi Choosday Challenge: wk 3 - Love and Romance
Tuesday Throwdown: Tuesday Throwdown #228 - Embossing
Bunny Zoe's Crafts: January Challenge - Hearts
Color Throwdown: Color Throwdown #326


DigiStamps4JoySouth Africa: Challenge #108 - BINGO (Used HEART, FREE, PEARL)



Hope you are inspired to start your Valentine's Cards. Don't forget to join our Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - For A Man. Which is a perfect opportunity to make a Valentine Card for a Dad, Husband, Son, Brother or Grandfather. :D

Thank you for stopping by and don't forget to visit our Inspirational Blog for Inspiration.

Hugs,
Deborah xxx

Let's Go Fishing

Good Day All,

I hope you all are having a good start to your week. Today at Crafty Sentiments Designs we are having a New Challenge - For A Man so this is a good time to start those early Father's Day cards or Happy Birthday Cards for the lovely men your your life. :D  

I chose Let's Fish stamp from Crafty Sentiments Store for my man card. It's the first time I think I've combined so many stamps in one card, plus got to use my NEW Cricut Explore. :D  This is such a cute stamp. I absolutely love it, reminds me of my hubby when we would go fishing he would be so excited if he caught one.

Here is my card -

I think it turned out cute. 

I did water coloring on my image with Tim Holtz Distress Markers. 

Water was water-colored with Gelato's and used Copics for my

water waves and splash I drew for the fish. 

I like how the his hat and clothing turned out

cause they look worn out. Something guys would wear for fishing. 

Close Up of Let's Fish Image. I used glossy accents on my fish. 

Fishing Pole and Fish Cut from Cricut Explore Outdoor Man & Home Organization Cartridges

and used black wire as my string & hook.

Supplies:
Stamps - Let's Fish stamp from Crafty Sentiments Store; Heartfelt Creations - Scenery Builders; Tree Stamp (from stash); Happy Birthday Stamp - Sweet'n Sassy Stamps - Gone Fish'in
Paper - Canson Mix Media Paper
Ink - TH Distress Markers - ripe persimmon, bundles sage, antique linen, mustard seed, peeled paint, mowed lawn; Copics - E000, E00, E21, E31, E57, E29, E35, E31, C1, C3, C5, B45, B93, B97; Used Gelato's for Water as a water color - blues.
Accessories - Cricut Explore  Cartridges - Outdoor Man & Home Organization;Used black wire as my string & hook for fish; Wooden Birds colored with copics. It's Your Day! adhesive ribbon; Cuddle bug metal die - tag for Happy Birthday. 

Challenges Entering - 
 Cardz 4 Guyz: Challenge 54 - Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: A New Year and A New Challenge! Anything Goes!
Perfectly Rustics Designs Challenge: No 39 - Animals
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog:  Challenge #58 Anything Goes + Option Happy Birthday
My Craft Creations: New Challenge 19/1 - 31/1/2015
CardzTV: CardzTV Designers Challenge #1 - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion: Challenge 245 - Always Anything Goes
Love To Scrap! Challenge Blog: LTSCB #46 - Anything Goes
Craftin Desert Diva's: Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party #47
Crafting Musketeers: Welcom to Challenge #21 Hats/Valentine (I chose Hats)
Scrappingeverydaymiracles: Welcome To 2015! Sketch Callenge - Card Sketch


Please join in the "For A Man Challenge" at Crafty Sentiment Designs. :D And please stop by to look at the fun and wonderful creations by my teamies.
Thank you for stopping by,
Deborah

Christmas In July with Crafty Sentiments

Hi All,
Oh my gosh,
I can't believe how fast time is going by. I am telling you now I think the summer heat is effecting my brain! I realized today that I forgot to post my July Give Away. I believe when school let out for summer so did my brain!! : (   So I posting the Give Away soon. But today we have another reason to Celebrate.

We are Celebrating 

Crafty Sentiments

Christmas In July for 2 Days

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There are some fantastic creations from the DT that will surely get you in the mood to create those Christmas Cards for family and friends. :D

I received the new image Hark the Angel and I am telling you she is a wonderful image to work with, I absolutely adore her. I wanted her to stand out so I didn't add a lot of glitter or bling. I did layer her, she has a 3D look to her head piece and wings with some glossy accents. 

So here is my card -

Here's a couple of close up shots to see the layers and glossy accents

Inside of the card - fussy cut a poinsettia and have stickles in the middle.

Back of the card has the other side of the tag from the G45 Christmas collection

I couldn't cover it up, way to pretty. : )

Do you like the frame on this? I knew I wanted a frame for this card so i checked my cricut cartridges and found French Manor had this beautiful frame. Love it! it really cut out nicely and love the detailing on it. I cut two the size 5.75 and the top layer is 5.50 if you have this cartiridge it's French Manor, page 63. On the top layer of the frame I used my stylus to create a embossed look to portions of the frame. Take your stylus, and in a circular motion pressing down rub your stylus along the edges of the frame this will cause the paper to start curling or indent. Just continue where you want to emboss/indent your paper. If you need me to I will do a tutorial on this technique. I really like it and gives the paper a really nice look after your finished. 

I did fussy cut a couple of the holly, poinsettias and bird as well as Hark's head piece and wings (2x). I colored the wings with Faber Castell white Pitt artist pen, first went over the wing lines with C-3 then colored it with the white pen then used glossy accents on top. 

Supplies:

Stamp - Crafty Sentiments - Hark the Angel

Paper - G45 Twelve Days Of Christmas; Recollections - Deep Red; EchoPark-Reflections Christmas Kit by Lori Witlock ( this paper is behind the Hark the Angel)

Ink - TH Distress Inks and pens - fired brick, forest moss; Copics - R27, R29, RV29, E000, E00, E21, E31, E35, E37, E57, G05, YG63, Y02, Y08, Y15, Y17, Y38, YR68, C-2, C-3; Sharpie Ultra Fine Point used on shoes.

Accessories - Glossy Accents, Cricut - French Manor, Pop Dots (layered 2x)

Challenges entered:

Outlawz Tuesay Color Challenge - Color Challenge with a Twist - Joyous July make it Christmas (choose 3 colors)

Papertake Weekly Challenge: It's A Jolly Holiday

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenges: Deck the Halls

Digi Choosday Challenge: Week 29 Xmas in July 

Die Cuttin Divas: Challenge #175: Christmas in July

City Crafter Challenge Blog: Week 221, Christmas in July!

Sparkles Christmas Challenge: CH #42*A Winter Scene*

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge: CHNC Challenge #186: Layer It Up

Please join us at the Crafty Sentiments Inspirational Blog for the Christmas Preview today and tomorrow take a look at the wonderful makes from the Team mates. :D

I am so inspired I plan on getting some of the Christmas cards started, hope you were inspired as well. :D

Thank you for stopping by and Have a great day. :D

Hugs,

Deborah xxx