Sending Warm Winter Hugs

 

Today is the 9th of the month and it is now time for another The Three Musketeers post. This round, Kelly is the hostess and sent us a sweet sowman image and two sentiments from the Gina K Designs set called Snowflake Kisses. Isn't it a fun image for the three of us!   For February,  this is card #138 and we are now in year #12!  I cannot believe this trio has been going strong for 12 1/2 strong years! 

I colored the cute snowmen with my Copic Sketch Markers.   I used Wink of Stella to add some glitter and shine on the ball at the top their hats along with the snow below them. I picked a Brass & Bliss die called Nested scallop Ovals and cut the center of a white panel.  I then embossed the panel with a Simon Says Stamp folder called Snowflake Oval.  I added foam tape under the oval when I placed it over the snowmen image.  I added one of the sweet sentiments in the corner and added some white sequins around the image.   I hope Jeanette and Kelly along with you enjoy 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 cute cards!  I am up for our March challenge, so please be sure to join us again next month!

Image/Sentiment:  Gina K Designs Snowflake Kisses

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; Stampin' Up Coastal Cabana

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Clear Sequins; Wink of Stella; Simon Says Stamp Snowflake Oval Embossing Folder. Brass & Bliss Nested Scallops Oval Die

Snow Glad We're Friends

 

Today is the 9th of the month and it is now time for another The Three Musketeers post. This round, Jeanette is the hostess and sent us each a sweet stamp set called Snow Friends from Stampendous. Isn't she generous!  She instructed us to use any image for our card, but be sure to use the "glad we're friends" sentiment.  For January,  this is card #137 and we are now in year #12!  I cannot believe this trio has been going strong for 12 1/2 strong years! 

I stamped a scene with the two snowy people and the sentiment between them.  I then colored them with my Copic Sketch Markers.   I used Wink of Stella to add some glitter and shine on the fur on their hats along with the snow below them. I layered the panel on Real Red and then added 2 strips of the same color on the sides of the card.  I added some clear enamel dots around the cuties!  I hope Jeanette and Kelly along with you enjoy 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 cute cards!  Kelly is up for our February challenge, so please be sure to join us again next month!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampendous Snowy Friends stamp set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White; Stampin' Up Real Red

Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Clear Enamel Dots; Wink of Stella

Happy Snowman

 

Today is the 9th and it is now time for another The Three Musketeers post. This round, Jeanette is the hostess and she sent out this sweet image from Penny Black called Happy Snowman!  For March,  this is card #127 and we are now in year #12!  I cannot believe this trio has been going strong for 11 strong years!  

I colored the snowman image with my Copic Sketch Markers  The pretty snowflake patterned paper is from a 6x6 paper pack from Mintay called Christmas Blessings.  I added some Lost Lagoon ribbon behind the image.  The sentiment is from my sentiment box, so I am not sure what company it is from.  I added some clay snowflakes from Taylored Expressions around the image. I  I hope Jeanette and Kelly along with you enjoy 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 cute cards!  Kelly is up for our April challenge, so please be sure to join us again. 

Image/Sentiment:    Penny Black Happy Snowman

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  120# Accent Opaque White; Mintay Christmas Blessings 6x6 Paper Pack; Stampin' Up Lost Lagoon, Basic Black, Pebbled Path

Ink:  Pinkfresh Detail Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up Lost Lagoon Silky Taffeta Ribbon; Taylored Expressions Clay Snowflakes

Snow Tweet

 

This is my card for a swap called the SIS--Surprise Image Swap.   This is card #18 for our group.  It is a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same image, sent to us by the hostess.  The surprise part is that we are to not discuss the image at all until the day they are to be posted--the 18th of every other month.  This sweet image for this round was provided by Kathi!  She will swap the cards and include the new image for round #19 that Lori will have stamped in each return envie. Then--we do it all again in February! 

Kathy sent us this cute snowman image from the Clear Dollar Stamp called Snow Tweet.  I knew I wanted an oval overlay cut from patterned paper, so I picked that out first to be able to match the colors. I choose Simple Stories Cozy Christmas-Dear Santa as I really like the more rustic colors.  I then colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I die cut the oval with my Cottage Cutz ovals in the center of the patterned paper panel.  The cardbase is Crumb Cake and the layer behind the oval panel is Mossy Meadow. I added foam tape between the image and oval layer as it gives it a bit of dimension.  The sentiment is from a Gina K Designs sentiment pack and I die cut it with a MFT Skinny Strip die set.  I added a few rhinestones around the snowman for a bit of bling and I also added a bit of Wink of Stella on his hat and on the ends of his scarf--more sparkle!     This was a fun card to make!

If you check some of the other blogs listed on my sidebars, you may find some other swappers who have posted their creations.  The due date is today, the 18th, or they may post in the upcoming days. You can also check out SCS and use the keyword SIS18 to see some posted there.  I hope everyone in the swap likes my card--and that you do too!

Image/Sentiment:  Clear Dollar Stamps Snow Tweet/ Gina K Designs Sentiment

Cardstock: Taylored Expressions White; Stampin' Up Crumb Cake, Early Espresso; Simple Stories Cozy Christmas-Dear Santa

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black;

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; MFT Skinny Strip Die; Cottage Cutz Oval Die; Rhinestones; Wink of Stella

Frosty's Flakes

Here we are--this is the Double Duty Day!  This is the 43rd month, so we are in our 4th year!  WOW--4 years of making two cards with the same stamp from different companies each month!

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 are doing something a bit different.  It was decided to pick one Christmas stamp from any company and create a Christmas in July card.  I decided to go with one of my favorite Penny Black stamp sets called Frosty's Flakes.  I love this snowman image!

For both cards, I colored the images with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I also added some Stickles on his hat where the snow has landed.  It has been a long time since I broke out some stickles!  I also added a sentiment from one of my many sentiment strips for a fun cards.

For this red card, I picked a Gina Marie Designs Die called Peekaboo Rectangles to frame the image.   I then added some Taylored Expressions Clay Snowflakes around the image.

For the teal card, I went with a MFT Stitched Rectangle Frame along with a layer of Coastal Cabana.  I added a string of snowflakes and I believe they were from a Stampin' Up die as they were already in my stash.  I added some shiny bling inside each of the snowflakes.

I like the sparkle and shine in each of the cards.  I picked a frame to showcase the fun image.   I added stickles to each of the card along with some additional snowflakes!

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

Next month we will highlight The Stamp Market.   So be sure to check out our cards on August 22nd!  

Image/Sentiment: Penny Black Frosty's Flakes/Sentiments from my Stash

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque; Stampin' Up Coastal Cabana

Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Taylored Expressions Clay Snowflakes;Icicle and Frosted Lace Stickles; Stampin' Up Snowflake Die Cut' Copic Sketch Markers; MFT Stitched Rectangle Frames; Gina Marie Designs Peekaboo Rectangle Die

Frosty Flakes

  

Today is the 15th and this is my card this month for our The Creative Crew!  We are a group of 7 and all one team--Jeanette, Carol, Darlene, Lorraine, Terry, Tracie and me. Each month will be a new challenge posed by one of the members sending out a kit.  This month I am the hostess and sent out a kit with this sweet snowman image from Penny Black called Frosty Flakes.  I also included some fun winter patterned paper from Echo Park paper and the Winter Magic Line along with some snowflakes for bling!

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and then die cut it with a Sizzix Dotted Square Die.  It is a very large image, so not much of the snowflake patterned paper was going to show, so I added two strips from the other two patterns for a bit of interest!    I added some of the Taylored Expressions clay snowflakes around the image. This was a very fun card to make!

I hope all of The Creative Crew Gals enjoy my cards this month.  Please be sure to stop in to see what fun crafty cards are posted this month.  All of the blogs can be found on my left sidebar.  Our teammate Lorraine does not have a blog, so please check out her card in her SCS gallery.   I am sure you will enjoy all of the snowy creations this month!   

We will be back in February with the image Jeanette will be sending out.   Be sure to check in with us on the 15th to see what fun we  have planned!

Image/Sentiment:  Penny Black Frosty Flakes Stamp Set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Gina K Designs Artist Choice White; Echo Park Paper-The Winter Magic Line--Winter Frost, Frozen Floral and Magic Snowflake Patterned Paper

Ink:  Hero Arts Intensified Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Taylored Expressions Clay Snowflakes; Sizzix Dotted Square Die

Two Snowmen with Presents!

 

Here we are--this is the Double Duty Day!  This is the 33rd month, so we are now in year #3

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 September, the company we picked was Rubbernecker Stamps.  I love this company and the owners too!  I demoed a number of years ago--like probably 12 years ago, for Dave and Rubbernecker at a local stamp show in the Milwaukee area.  I think I did it for 3 or 4 years and had a blast.  Now Dave's son Rob is also in the business and I had the pleasure to meet him at a show in Illinois in August.  They really make some fun stamps and dies.  Plus fun stencils and inks and many, many other crafty items.  

I picked the fun stamp called Snowman With Present.  I have a single rubber stamp but this image is also a part of a fun snowman set with coordinating words and dies.   

For both cards, I used an embossing folder and a oval die.  I also colored each of the snowmen with my Copic Sketch Markers and his hat in shades of green.  I also added Wink of Stella to the body of each of the guys along with rhinestones on both cards.

For the first card, I die cut a Studio Katia Dotted Nested Oval from a white panel and then used a Sizzix Snowflake 3-D Embossing Folder.  I then placed the colored image behind the oval and used foam tape all around the snowy panel.  I added rhinestones in the center of a number of the snowflakes

For the second card, I used a panel from The Paper Cut's White Glitter cardstock to emboss with a Simon Says Stamp Oval Frame.  I die cut the colored image with the same Studio Katia Dotted Oval die and layered it three times for some dimension. I used the same rhinestones in the middle of some of the snowflakes on the embossed panel.  

Again, both cards use an embossed folder, the same Studio Katia die and rhinestones in the center of the snowflakes.  I colored both images with my Copic Sketch Markers and added Wink of Stella for some shimmer on their bodies!

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

Next month we are using Lawn Fawn Stamps--should be some cute cards.  So be sure to check out our cards on October 22nd!  

Image/Sentiment:  Rubbernecker Stamps Snowman With Present

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 100# White, White Glitter Cardstock; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Real Red, Garden Green

Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Sizzix Snowflake Oval Frame and Snowflake 3-D Embossing Folders; Studio Katia Dotted Nested Oval Dies; Wink of Stella; Copic Sketch Markers; Clear Rhinestones

Introducing The Creative Crew

Today is the 15th and this is my card for a old group with a new name (old as in been around for awhile--not old ladies!) The new name for our group is The Creative Crew!  The original was founded 11 years ago and there are a few of us that are the original members.  Jeanette is still our team leader and I have volunteered to help her out when needed--like our challenge this month! We are now a group of 7 and all one team--Jeanette, Carol, Darlene, Lorraine, Terry, Tracie and me. Each month will be a new challenge posed by one of the members sending out a kit.  This month Jeanette and I kind of worked together for the kits. 

For our first challenge in January, Jeanette and I decided on a theme of snow.  I sent out an image to everyone and Jeanette sent out the patterned paper and embellishments.  We did not know what the other sent until we also received the envelope--just the theme of Snow!

I sent everyone this sweet image from Creative Vision Stamps called Snowman with a Broom-large.   I did not include a sentiment because of   the size, but some may have added their own to the card.  When I received the envelope from Jeanette, it was packed full of sweet papers, fun ribbons and other embellishment---all snowy themed!  

I colored the sweet image with my Copic Sketch Markers and fussy cut the cute snowman.  I loved all of the patterned paper and wanted to showcase as much as I could, so I used two of the ones Jeanette sent.  I added the white twine over one of the sheer ribbons, on the plaid panel.   I then added some of the fun glimmer snowflakes over the snowman's body! This was fun card to make and I do think the image and the added items work well together!

Here is the inside of my card with a strip of the fun patterned paper:

I hope all of The Creative Crew Gals enjoy my card this month.  Please be sure to stop in to see what fun crafty cards are posted this month for our first challenge--a mash up with a snow theme.  All of the blogs can be found on my left sidebar.  Our teammate Lorraine does not have a blog, so please check out her card in her SCS gallery.   I am sure you will enjoy all of the wonderful creations this month!   

We will be back in February with the kit Darlene is sending us.  Be sure to check in with us on the 15th to see what fun she has planned!

Image/Sentiment: Creative Vision Stamps Snowman with Broom-large

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White;  Stampin' Up Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana; Snowflake and Plaid Patterned Paper

Ink:   Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Pink Rhinestones; White Twine and Sheer Ribbon; Glimmer Snowflakes; 

Past and Present

Today is the day I am posting my card for our Challenge Your Stash group on SCS.  This is our 71st month of de-stash, so we are getting to the end of our 6th year of challenges. I really like these challenges and know they will continue as I know I have many, many items in my stash that I can use and love the fun challenges!

The premise is to create a card or something else that uses only items that are in your own stamp room--nothing new is to be purchased.  The hostess each month posts their challenge to the group. Each person in the group creates their card with their own image, their own papers, their own embellishments with their own supplies--using up items from their own stash!  The card can be for any occasion and each person is encouraged to send the card on its way to someone so it can be admired.  It is a way for us to step out of the box a bit and create something that follows a challenge--isn't that what a challenge is supposed to be.  And--no money is spent as all items are to be already available in each of own stamping spaces.

Pansy posted our November challenge--Celebrate the Past-Enjoy the Present.  Try to evoke both on a card.

I pondered what to do this month.  I then looked my my drawer of wood mounted winter stamps and saw this very old PSX snowman stamp. I remembered that this is one of the first stamps I bought almost 20 years ago and the date on the stamp is 2001!  This is the image that I used on the very first Christmas  cards I made as I still have one hanging in my craft room.  So--I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers.  That is the old part--though I know I did not have Copic Markers in the early 2000's!  I then die cut red and white frames with a sweet Pinkfresh Studio Pretty Frame die.   That is the present as I know there were no dies back then--only punches!  The fun frame cuts all of the frames at the same time, so I cut both red and white to layer.  I added foam tape, so it does look like a frame around the snowman image.  

 

If you check some of the blogs on my sidebar, you may find others who have posted their cards in the next few days. There may be more posted in the thread on SCS, so you might want to check out the link here.  We also have a keyword for the SCS Gallery--it is CYSNOV.  You might see many cards there if you do a search.  They probably will be posted today or in the next few days.

I hope you enjoyed my card and I know I am excited to check out what my other hoarders, I mean stash reducers have made!  Thanks for stopping by today!  For December, Lorraine is up for our challenge.  Be sure to check back to see what we create then!

Image/Sentiment:  PSX Let it Snow Snowman, circa 2001

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 100# White; Stampin' Up Real Red

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Pinkfresh Studio Pretty Frames Die

Snowman Joy

Happy Christmas Eve Eve!

Today I have a fun snowman card made with one of my most favorite stamps from Whipper Snapper Designs.  I really love this guy called Prescott!  I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I added some Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter under his butt!  The shiny background paper is from Kaisercraft's Let It Snow collection called Delightful.  I am not sure what company makes the Joy die that is cut from The Paper Cut's Silver Mirricard and that is also layered under the snowflake patterned paper.  I added some silver cording and silver sequins for the final touches! 

Here is the inside of my card, with a strip of the pretty paper:

Image/Sentiment:  Whipper Snapper Designs Prescott

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 100# White, Silver Mirricard; Stampin' Up Pool Party; Kaisercraft Let It Snow-Delightful Patterned Paper

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Silver Sequins; Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter; Stampin' Up Silver Cording; Joy Die unknown company