Let It Snow

This is my card for the 52nd round of the UIS--Unidentified Image Swap on SCS.  Yes, the 52nd round!  It is a group of ladies who are a part of a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same image, sent to us by the hostess.  The unidentified part is that we are to not discuss the image at all until the day they are to be posted.   The image for this round was provided by Carol!  She will swap the cards and include the next image that Laura Jean sent in our return envie. And then we get to do it all again--for round #53--in December! 

Carol sent everyone this pretty Northwoods Rubber Stamps image.  There are no names on any of the stamps by this company, but this is an older, but goodie as it notes 2004!  She said this could be used as a Christmas Card or a winter greeting!  Perfect!

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers and added some snow with a white gel pen. I cut the image and a gold foil layer from my Stampin' Up oval dies.  I used some fun Bella Blvd Illustrated Faith pattern paper from the Advent pack that has green branches with shiny gold flecks for my background.  The sentiment is from a very old stamp and there is no company name on it.   A gold embellishment from the Stampin' Up Year of Cheer on 1/8" gold ribbon is the final touch.  

Here is the inside of my card:

If you check some of the other blogs listed on my sidebars, you may find some other swappers who have posted their creations within the past couple of days as they date to post is on the 18th--or they may post in the upcoming days. You can also check out SCS and use the keyword UIS52 to see some posted there.  I hope everyone in the swap likes my card--and that you do too!

Image/Sentiment: Northwoods Rubber Stamps Sled on Tree image/unknown sentiment
 
Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Neenah Bright White;  Stampin' Up Mint Macaron; The Paper Cut Gold Mirricard; Bella Blvd Illustrated Faith Advent Collection
 
Ink:  Marvy Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Stampin' Up 1/8" Gold Ribbon, Oval Dies, Year of Cheer Embellishments; White Gel Pen

Dueling Darlings

It is the 15^th of the month and that means I am showing you a new Dueling Darlings card. We are in our 10th year of these duels as we started in August of 2010-so awesome!  For our October Challenge, Laura Jean and Terry  are the hostesses. Terry is a Dazzler and Laura Jean is a Diva--same as me!   And we are all Dueling Darlings!  

The theme for October is Halloween!  LJ sent us this fun image from Taylored Expressions called Mischief Maker Lil' Pumpkin. I colored this little cutie with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I layered it over three of the fun  patterned papers from Doodlebug Designs that LJ sent along.   I added a strip of the orange ribbon, some purple sequins and an epoxy pumpkin as my embellishments.  This was fun card kit to make up and I hope the other Darlings think so too!  

Here is the inside of my card, with one of the sentiments LJ included:

 

I hope all of the Darlings enjoy my card this month. Please be sure to stop in to see what all of the Divas as well the Dazzlers have created this month.  Shelly and Carol are the hostesses for November.  Please be sure to check back next month.

There are a few members who do not have blogs: Suzy and LJ who are on the Diva team and Debby and Terry S who are Dazzlers. You will be able to check out their creations in their SCS gallery, if you click on the link for their name.  All of the others should be found on my left sidebar.  I am sure you will enjoy all of the wonderful creations this month!

Image/Sentiment: Taylored Expressions Mischief Lil' Pumpkin

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie; Doodlebug Designs Candy Carnival Patterned Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Orange Ribbon; Purple Sequins; Epoxy Pumpkin

Hot Mess = Success

Today it is time for another Hot Mess card and this is card number 15. We are now into year #2. The idea of Hot Mess ~ Success started with Kelly and the general theme is to Get Messy and you will have Success!  Messiness can be almost anything that we come up with--glitter, alcohol inks, glimmer glitz, sponged backgrounds, etc., anything that is a bit messy.  We are a group of 6 and we will post a card each month on the 12th--but mine is a day late.  The links to the other 5 members are on my left side bar and I will also link them at the bottom at this post.

For this month's messiness,  I duplicated or CASE'd a card I made on Saturday during the Taylored Expressions Stamp Joy event.  It was a virtual make 'n take and we made 10 cards. I also took Friday's class and made an additional 4 cards. It was an awesome time and so fun.  I used my TE blender brushes on most cards and also I bought many of the TE ink cubes and love the colors. 

For this card, I first used Pixie Spray on the back of a new stencil we received in our kit called 6x6 Designer Masking Stencil.  I placed it over a piece of white cardstock, lining up the placement guides.  I then blended two colors--Lime Zest and Cookie Monster over the entire area.  Then, leaving the stencil in place, I moved it to my Misti and inked up one of the fun background stamps also in our kit--Full of Flowers with black ink.  Before stamping, I placed the middle rectangle back into the stencil, which is where the sentiment would go.   I then stamped the background a few times to get good coverage. After removing the stencil, I picked one of the sentiments from this weekend and added some touches of white gel pen on the leaves and flowers.  A few clear drops from Studio Katia are the final touch!

Here is the inside of my card, with a strip trimmed from an earlier mistake!

Here are the links to the other members of Hot Mess ~ Success.  Please be sure to check out Jeanette's, Terry's, Kelly's , Carol's and Darlene's blogs.  Be sure to check back to their post from yesterday as that was the 12th!  I am sure you will enjoy seeing how everyone got messy and was successful in making some great cards!   We will all be back each month, so be sure to check back to see what we are up to on November 12th--I hope to be on time!

Image/Sentiment: Taylored Expressions Full of flowers/Brighter Skies

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White; Stampin' Up Basic Black

Ink:  Taylored Expressions Lime Zest, Cookie Monster; Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Taylored Expressions Blender Brushes, 6x6 Designer Masking Stencil; Studio Katia Clear Drops; White Gel Pen

Stamp What?

Today is 10th month of the Stamp What? challenge with the three collaborators you have seen many times in the past--Kelly, Jeanette and me!  I am late with my October post as it should have been on the 10th.............  Kelly came up with the challenge to randomly pick a Stampin' Up set and make a card with that set.  Get the dust off of those forgotten Stampin' Up sets! 

I decided when this group challenge started to only use the wooden Stampin' Up stamps that are on my bottom shelves.  So this month, I randomly picked a set called What's Brewin'.  This is also an older set as the year 1999 is on the box.  

I inked up the sweet heart coffee cup and one of the fun sentiments from the same set.  I die cut the image and layered with Spellbinders Labels 11--also a very old set of dies!   The background paper is also from Stampin' Up called Coffee Break and I cut strips from 4 of the fun coffee related patterns!  I added a some Early Espresso Baker's twine as an embellishment!

Here is the inside of my card, with the fun coffee ring pattern:

I like the look of my card this month and I hope you do too.  Be sure to check out Jeanette and Kelly's cards-but you will probably need to check back a few days as they were most likely on time!  I am sure they have some fun cards with those "oldies but goodies" stamp sets by Stampin' Up!

Image/Sentiment: Stampin' Up What's Brewin'

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Stampin' Up Garden Green, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Coffee Time Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Early Espresso

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Square Punches; Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 11

Treasure Map Challenge!

It is time for another The Three Musketeers post. We are ready to showcase the card we all created with the fun image that Kelly sent for October--for Card #74!  That means we have started 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!  I is up next for the November challenge-I bet get my thinking cap on about the next image!  Be sure to come back to see what we create!  

For our card this month, Kelly sent us this huge image from Taylored Expressions called Treasure Map Background.  It is a very fun image--and Kelly also told us no other stamp could be used.  She did not say we could use a die cut......

I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers. Then--how to mount it?  Hummmmm--it is a treasure map and many times they are a bit torn-so that is what I did.  I knew I needed something additional on the map and knew I had a fun set of Tim Holtz dies called Seek-Explore Shadow Script 3.  I picked the word Wander and the matching shadow to highlight what this map might be used for!  And, I do hope X marks the spot of the treasure!!!!!   I hope Jeanette and Kelly along with you enjoy my card!

Here is the inside of my card, with a strip of map washi tape:

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, I am up for our November challenge.  Please be sure to join us again.  

Image/Sentiment:  Taylored Expressions Treasure Map Background

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  White; Stampin' Up Night of Navy, Crumb Cake

Ink: Ranger Archival Ink-Jet Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Sizzix Tim Holtz Seek-Explore Shadow Script #3

Friday's With The Project Bin

It is a Friday, so  that means that I am back with another card for The Project Bin Stamps--A Way With Words!  I am posting on alternate Fridays, using one of the great photopolymer stamp sets from this sweet company.  So, please plan to come back to see what I have created--I think you too will love these great sentiment stamp sets.  And, remember, some of the sets come with matching steel dies! Denise is the owner, founder and creator of these wonderful stamp sets.  The sentiments she has for us to ink up are just perfect for any holiday or time of year.  Please be sure to go and check them out!  

I am so excited to see what great stamp sets Denise has in mind for the future.  I am sure she will have some wonderful sentiments for us to ink up and for you to consider purchasing!  I just know you too will love creating cards with these stamp sets!!!  

If you want to check out more creations from the design team, be sure to check out The Project Bin Blog as often as you can.  Every day there is a different card posted by one of the design team members.  

For my first card for October, I made fall card.  This card uses the sweet set called New Leaf.  I inked up one of the fun fall sentiments.  I cut the sentiment and the layered cardstock from Spellbinders Labels 12 die.  The background paper is Stampin' Up's Color Me Autumn!.  I added some Mini Chevron Old Olive Ribbon, also Stampin' Up along with a fun maple leaf brad.  It is a coppery color, but that is hard to see in the photo. I really like this card and I hope you do too.  

Here is the New Leaf stamp set:

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope you have enjoyed my card for The Project Bin. Check back on every week, any day on The Project Bin Blog for inspiration for the team but especially on alternate Friday's to check out my cards. I am so excited to be on this wonderful design team!  

Image/Sentiment:  The Project Bin New Leaf Stamp Set

Cardstock: Recollections Ivory; Stampin' Up Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Color Me Autumn Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Stampin' Up Cajun Craze

Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels 12 Dies; Stampin' Up Old Olive 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon

Thanksgiving

This is my card for our October swap for my local stamp store called Polka Dots.  The theme is Fall--Halloween or Thanksgiving Cards.  I went with a stamp from one of my favorite lines from Paper Inspirations called Thanksgiving Calligraphy.  I used some fun patterned paper from Carta Bella called Brisk Leaves from the Fall Break line. I added Crushed Curry Bakers twine for a hit of yellow color.

Here is the inside of my card:

I am sure I will get back some fun and colorful cards!

Image/Sentiment: Inspirations Thanksgiving Calligraphy

Cardstock: Recollections 110# Ivory; Stampin' Up Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso; Carta Bella Fall Break-Brisk Leaves Patterned Paper

Ink: Stampin' Up Cajun Craze

Accessories:   Stampin' Up Crush Curry Bakers Twine

Whale Done!

This is my October Crafters of Faith card.  This is a great group that my friend Kelly started on SCS and we are well in our 4th year.  Kelly is the hostess this month and gave everyone this challenge:

Scripture:   Isaiah 34:2 says When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.

Challenge: One of my very favorite places to be is at the ocean - the smell of the salt in the air, the sound of the crashing waves, collecting sea shells. Create a card that shows your DEEP BLUE - the ocean, the sea, using blue as a predominant color, and something you'd see on/under the ocean.

I used a newer Stampin' Up stamp set called Whale Done.  The background paper is from the same suite called Whale of a Good Time! The whales were actually punched from the designer series paper with the whale builder punch from the same suite. They are layered over a circle die cut from a piece of vellum cardstock.  I added a few clear Sparkletz and some Pool Party Satin Ribbon.  I really like the look of this card! 

Here is the inside of my card:

I hope Kelly and the others from the Crafters of Faith group like my card this month!  We are to post between the 7th and 10th of each month, so if you look on my sidebar, you may see other creations.  I know that there will be many posted in the COF thread on SCS too!  Vickie is up for our November challenge, so be sure to check back to see what I create!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampin' Up Whale Done

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Neenah Class Crest Solar 110# White; Stampin' Up Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Vellum, Whale of a Good Time Designer Series Paper

Ink: Stampin' Up Calypso Coral,

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Pool Party Satin Ribbon, Whale Builder Punch; Gina Marie Designs Double Stitched Circles; Buttons Galore Clear Sparkletz 

Witch Switch!

This is card #10 for my October One + 12 card!  This is a very fun, monthly challenge with Kelly and Jeanette to use one stamp only, each month, for one + 12!  For 2020, I am using my Taylored Expressions image called Big Grumpy.  I am able to add one of the coordinating sentiments from the set.  I think he is a hoot!  

This month, of course for Halloween,  I used one of the sentiments from the Big Grumpy Halloween Set.  I colored Big Grumpy with my Copic Sketch Markers and used the matching die to cut him out.   I also colored and die cut the witch's hat and pumpkin!  This sentiment is perfect for this month!  The two background papers are from Teresa Collins called Masquerade Party.  I added 3 purple enamel dots to the top!

Here is the inside of my card:

Please be sure to check out the other One plus Twelve cards.  Here are links to Jeanette's and Kelly's blogs. I am sure you will enjoy checking out the one stamp set each of them picked for 2020 and will see a couple of great cards! I hope Kelly and Jeanette like my card and that you might too! Be sure to check back for the next two months on the 3rd to see our cards!

Image/Sentiment:  Taylored Expressions Big Grumpy and matching die along with Big Grumpy Halloween Sentiments and Dies

Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar 110# White; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie; Teresa Collins Masquerade Party Patterned Paper 

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers;  Purple Enamel Dots