Christmas in July with Simon Hurley

 

Today is the 22nd so this is the Double Duty Day!  This is the 55th month, so we are in to our 5th year!

Each month, we get to pick a stamp set from a predetermined company. Then, we will use that one stamp set and make two cards from the set.  Different images and sentiments from the same set can be used, or use the same image two different ways—Double Duty either way!  But, as an added challenge, one item must be used on both cards—same color cardstock, same ribbon, same stencil, same something.  Double Duty Again!  We will post both cards on our blog on the the 22nd of each month.  See-Double Duty again!  We will be sure to have fun getting doubly inky each month with a different stamp company.  Let’s have fun!

For July, we decided to use any stamp company for Christmas in July!  

So,  I picked a stamp and die set from Simon Hurley called Sketch Santa.  I stamped the Santa and two presents for each card and colored them with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I also stamped two of the sentiments from the same set.   I die cut the images with the matching dies.  For the backgrounds I picked some fun Christmas patterned paper.  I die cut each of the panels and the backer with my Gina K Designs Master Layouts 2.  For the horizontal card on the left, I added some red enamel dots and on the vertical card, I added green bling from Buttons Galore.  Fun cards for Christmas in July! 

Please be sure to check out the other Double Duty cards. Here is a link to Jeanette's,  Darlene’s,  and Terry's blogs. I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of sets of great cards. 

Next month we will make cards with Hero Arts. So be sure to check out our cards on August 22nd!    

Image/Sentiment: Simon Hurley Sketched Santa Stamp Set and Die

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White;  Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow; Taylored Expressions Brussel Sprouts; K&C Company Hannah-Small Striped Flat Paper; Pebbles Welcome Christmas-Merry Christmas

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black Ink

Accessories:  Gina K Designs Master Layouts 2; Copic Sketch Markers; Red Enamel Dots; Buttons Galore Green Bling

Tiny Wise Men

It is time for another The Three Musketeers post. We are ready to showcase the card we all created with the fun image that Jeanette sent for December--for Card #76!  That means we are in year #6--can you believe that?  All three of us sure have enjoyed the challenges every month and we hope that it continues for a long time!  Jeanette is also up for the January challenge as we are mixing up the months to not have the same in 2021.  Yes, we will be back in 2021--stay tuned for another year of fun!!!  Be sure to come back to see what we create!  

For our card this month, Jeanette sent out this sweet image from CC Designs  called Tiny Wise Men! I think it is so cute and I love the expressions on the faces of these guys!

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers. I picked some "royal" colors for each of the wise men.  I fussy cut the image and layered it over white cardstock and gold foil, die cut from Gina Marie Designs Stitched Squares.  The patterned paper is from K&C, called Holiday Stripes. I added some gold twine and a bow under the sentiment, that is from the same stamp set.  I hope Jeanette and Kelly along with you enjoy my card!

Here is the inside of my card:

Please check out the other Musketeer's cards.  Here is the link to Jeanette's blog along with Kelly's blog.  I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of great cards!  They may post today or tomorrow, so be sure to check out their blogs for their card!   As I mentioned before, Jeanette is also up for our January challenge.  Please be sure to join us again.  

Image/Sentiment:  CC Designs Tiny Wise Men

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Accent Opaque 120# White; Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow; Gold Foil; K&C Holiday Stripes Patterned Paper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Gold Twine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Square Dies

Embossed Nativity

This is the 51st week of A Card a Week Challenge. One card a week--for 52 weeks--with a preset challenge for each month. This is my final month and December is to make a card for any holiday.  AND-I have already made the decision to continue this in 2020.  I am not sure if I will use the same themes each month, but I will still post once a week with a pre-set theme!

For my third card for December, I made a Christmas card from a sweet image from Morning Star called Joy. I embossed the image with copper embossing powder and added copper brads to the base.  The background paper is from K&C called Holiday Stripe Flat Patterned Paper.  It is a very simple card!

I really like the look of this card and hope you do too. 

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope you will stop back for the next two Tuesday's to see my creations for my A Card a Week Challenge!  There is one more Christmas Cards coming for sure and maybe a New Year's card on the 31st!

Image/Sentiment: Morning Star Joy

Cardstock:  Recollections 110# White; Stampin' Up Cranberry Crisp, Mossy Meadow; K&C Holiday Stripe Flat Patterned Paper

Ink:  Versamark; Copper Embossing Powder

Accessories:  Copper Brads