Sled Greetings

It’s time again for the Sketch A Month challenge! I’ve been using this challenge to help get my Christmas card stash built up so I’m not rushing this year and can just enjoy it.

This month’s sketch is from OWH (Operation Write Home). I used retired product on this card except the embellishments and cardstock.

Please check out the other participants fabulous cards for this challenge.

@fuzzyslippersdesigns

@scrpbkgrl

@stampwithsandie

@zoe_tantalizingstamper

Supplies

Cardstock:

Night of Navy: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2", scored and folded at 4-1/4" on the long side

Basic White: 2 pcs 5-1/4" X 4"

DSP: 

Winter Meadow (retired) 5 pcs 4" X 1-1/4" (Tear the top long edge as shown for this design.), 1 pc 4" X 3/4" to decorate inside

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Paper Pumpkin November 2017 Pining for Plaid (sentiments)

Sophisticated Sled Dies

Three Banner Punch

Ink: 

Pretty Peacock (front sentiment)

Misty Moonlight (inside sentiment)

Embellishments: 

Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems

Silver & White Sheer Ribbon (retired)

Other: 

Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

My Most Used Tools (Used Almost Daily):

Multipurpose Liqud Glue 

Stampin' Seal Adhesive 

Adhesive Sheets

Blending Brushes  

Scoring Blades Multipack

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Trimmer

Cutting Blades Multipack

Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Mini Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Detail Scissors

Christmas Joy

I have been making Christmas cards each week starting around the last part of January. This way I won't be in such a rush to get my cards made and sent. I can just enjoy the season. I have really been enjoying revisiting my cherished retired Christmas products in this process. I can use the new product I buy (because I will be buying more 🤣) to start on next year's cards. Or maybe to sell in my Etsy shop. Did you know I have an Etsy shop?

Card Base: Basic White Thick Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line

Cardstock: Basic White layer 4" X 5-1/4", Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Soft Seafoam

Ink: Real Red

Embossing Folder: Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder (retired)

Dies: Christmas Greenery (retired), Paper Pumpkin Abundant Joy Dies (retired)

Stamp Set (for inside): Paper Pumpkin November 2017 Pining for Plaid (retired)

Embellishments: Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems (retired)

Colorful Seasons Snowflake Love!

Day 22. So ummm.......believe it or not, I wasn't going to get this stamp set. Yep. I didn't think it was for me. Then I started seeing all of the examples online. Still resisting. But, the more time you spend on Pinterest, the harder it is to resist. And eventually I had to cave and buy it. And I'm here to tell you, I'm so glad I did! This set is awesome. Seriously. It covers every season and I can't think of an occasion you wouldn't be able to use it for.  

I decided to try a new technique today. I've done this heat embossing resist technique you see here numerous times (The white snowflakes are heat embossed before inking the cardstock. The embossing makes them resist the ink and stay white). But I wanted to try sponging the background in an ombre effect. Oh yeah. This could be addictive. I just stamped and embossed the white snowflakes using Versamark ink and clear embossing powder. Then I used the stamping sponges (I cut them into 4 pieces so I can use them with different colors.) to rub the colors on one at a time to put the color down light to dark. Then, stamp the colored snowflakes on top. Easy peasy. 

Isn't that gorgeous?! I used the same three ink pads to stamp my sentiment as with an ombre effect as well. Just start by inking with the lightest color, then ink only part of the stamp in the next darker color, and finally ink an even smaller portion in the darkest color. I just learned that one at a stamping get-together a couple of weeks ago. You can do that with markers too. But it's nice if you don't have to buy more products than is actually needed to achieve the affect. Don't you agree?

I used the following Stampin' Up! products available for purchase in my SU store at the link in the sidebar :) 

Cardstock: Whisper White

Stamps: Colorful Seasons

Ink Pads: Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Dapper Denim and Versamark

Ribbon and Trim: 3/8" Metallic Edge Ribbon in Silver

Embellishments: Glitter Enamel Dots and Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Other: Snail Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Heat Tool

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you found something interesting to inspire you here today.

Don't forget to register for Fall Stampfest! Discount for early registration (before Oct 1)

Winter Theme Gift Box

I have been loving the Colorful Season stamp set for all of it's autumn splendor possibilities. Because fall is my favorite season. But, last night I decided to explore it's winter potential. And boy did I! This box came together surprisingly quick using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and a tutorial I found on SplitcoastStampers.com.

I used the following Stampin' Up! products available for purchase in my SU store at the link in the sidebar :) 

Cardstock: Dapper Denim, Whisper White, and Bermuda Bay

Stamps: Colorful Seasons

Ink Pads: Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Dapper Denim and Whisper White

Ribbon and Trim: Shimmer Ribbon in Pool Party

Embellishments: Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Other: Snail Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you found something interesting to inspire you here today.

Don't forget to register for Fall Stampfest! Discount for early registration (before Oct 1)

100 Days Project Update (and the *new* Winter Wonder embossing folder!)

Yes, I am still doing my 100 Days Project. I just realized though that sometimes things are going to get in the way of me making an actual card or paper craft (*gasp*). So, I may need to expand my personal guidelines for this challenge. My main focus will still be on making my Christmas cards. Like this one I made yesterday with the new Winter Wonder embossing folder from Stampin' Up! This will be available on September 1st. I just inked up the inside of the embossing folder with Elegant Eggplant ink and then stuck my paper in and ran it through the Big Shot. So easy! Add some drops of water to get that rained on look. And I'm so in love with this panel. Can't wait to use it on a card front.

But, on days when I simply cannot get into the craft room (weekends are particularly difficult with family things going on), I'm going to give myself the freedom to do something else that makes me feel creative. Like, maybe some creative photography.

With that in mind, here is a photo I took at my dad's house on Sunday. Isn't it beautiful? I love taking shots with sunlight peaking through trees. They make me happy.

Well, that's it for me today. Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you found something interesting to inspire you!