Merry & Bright

I can't believe it, I actually started making my cookies for Christmas!! Well, let me clarify that, I have a double batch of chocolate chip cookie dough done, just not baked yet!! I've been working on my Christmas cards as well. Here's one for a challenge over at Stamp TV - use an old Gina K Designs set. I went with an older Stamp TV kit, Season's Greetings. The stamp set I used is called Snow Frame. I embossed it in white then used a copic marker to color in the snowflake. Clean and simple...and perfect for mailing.

Challenges I'd like to submit my card to include:
CAS on Sunday - Ribbon or twine 
Stamping Sensations - Christmas
Crafty Calender - Christmas
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Clean & Simple
Creative Corner - Christmas

Thanks

This past week got away from me!! I did some stamping with a friend, we made some clean and simple Christmas cards. Speaking of CAS, our challenge this week at The Outlawz is to make a thank you card. I thought I would pull out some stamps and supplies that I haven't used yet (YIKES!!). I started with a Hero Arts stencil, Tweed Pattern, and some Hero Arts inks. I had a much bigger piece stenciled but ended up cutting it down to this piece. The stamp set (Friend Flags) and die (Flag on a Line) is from Simon Says Stamp. I almost left it at that but decided to drop in a few sequins...I think I NEED more colors and sizes!!!!! Sure hope you can join us for some CAS fun over at The Outlawz.

Sweet Snowman Wishes

Welcome back for a new challenge at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2. I know I am always inspired by the cards created by so many talented stampers. We have a fun new sketch for you to try this week so let's get inky!! 

Our lovely sponsor this week is A Day for Daisies. Looks like the shop is getting a makeover and will be closed for the next two weeks. You can check out their wonderful images at the etsy shop HERE.  

You know how I adore snowmen...they really do warm my heart. So I couldn't resist using Snowball Sam for my card. I love his hat and scarf, perfect for the cold winter ahead. My scalloped strip behind Sam is actually snowflake vellum. Don't worry, you can't tell there's snowflakes on it in real life either!! A great sketch and a wonderful sponsor -- sure hope you can join us for both at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.

Challenges I'm submitting my card to include:
A Random Fan Challenge - red, green, & white
Crafty Card Makers - die cutting and/or punching
Dream Valley Challenges - getting ready for Christmas

Peace & Joy

The Online Card Classes Holiday Workshop started yesterday and talk about fun. Day 1 was all about easy to duplicate cards, so clean and simple it is!!! I wanted to add a technique as well for a hint of pizzazz. I just bought the Hero Arts Leaf and Floral Background stamp so why not put it to use. I inked it up with Hero Arts white dye ink and stamped my piece of Christmas Pine cardstock by Gina K Designs. I then cut that piece of cardstock in half and each on a diagonal. It was mounted onto a piece of white cardstock then a piece of kraft. This was then popped up on a Christmas pine card base.  The "peace" die cut is from Paper Trey Ink and can be found HERE. The words were cut our of white, covered with versamark ink, then heat embossed in silver. I repeated the versamark and heat embossing again for more of a metallic look.     

Here is the "Joy" version. I've already added a sentiment on the inside and I now have two more cards to add to my Christmas collection. Clean and simple, the way to go this Christmas!!!

Peek-a-boo!!

We had a ton of fun sharing the 5 days of Christmas digi release last week at Fresh Brewed Designs! And, as if that wasn't exciting enough, we have another digi release for November...it's all about pumpkins!! I had so much fun using Pumpkin Peekers, so adorable. I found some awesome fall papers and sequins and went to work on this clean and simple card. Just how I like it!!!

Winter Birthday

It's only November and already I'm complaining about the cold!!! When will spring arrive?!! Over at The Outlawz, we're celebrating winter birthdays...clean and simple style. I used from Lil' Inker Designs both the square stitched die and one of their stitched snowflakes. The bright pink layer underneath the  popped up white die cut square is glitter paper -- looks very festive in real life. Love the font for the sentiment, So Much to Say from Lawn Fawn. One rhinestone is my only embellishment. Talk about quick and easy. Join us this week over at The Outlawz for some winter birthday fun, CAS style.

Doodle Pantry November Release

It's November 1st and time for a new release at Doodle Pantry. First up is Charlie Sledding. How cute is he sledding down the hill with a friend?!! The two designer papers you see here are also from this set.   

 My next card uses the set White Owl, now in a color version. Yes, I used papers from the set as well. I found this piece of burlap on my desk so I put it to use. The instant I saw this set I knew I wanted to create with it. A news story came about last winter of a rare snowy owl that kept showing up at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Below are some pictures of him in all his glory. 

Look at those eyes!!! Little does this guy know but he became quite the talk of the town for a while, a feathered celebrity you might say!!

Check out all the newly released sets this month at Doodle Pantry. For a limited time, the set Fancy Pie is free with purchase. Play along with our Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge (starts at 12noon) on the blog for a chance to win some Doodle Pantry fun. If you use a Doodle Pantry image, you will receive via email free the featured set, Gingerbread House Ants. And, as if all of that wasn't enough, the newly released November sets are 20% off for the next 3 days, no coupon needed. So hurry over to Doodle Pantry and get your cart filled with some fun and fabulous images!!