Loved all the challenges this month challenging everyone to get those Christmas cards started.

After making a list of several challenge requirements, I went in search of images, sentiments, embellishments, papers, etc. that could be used to fill those requirements.  I ended up finding this sweet angel from a 2016 set to create a couple of cards.

The first card uses a no lines coloring technique.

The second card uses the much more common technique of stamping the image in black so that the lines remain visible.

Both angels were colored with Copic markers.

Challenges:

International Art & Soul Ch#88: Christmas Card Based On a Carol

Simon Says: Reach For The Stars Wednesday Challenge

Just Us Girls Challenge #545: Color Week

Craftyhazelnut Christmas Challenge: CHNC#499

Craftyhazelnut Patterned Paper Challenge: July 2020

Aud Sentiments Challenge #256: Things With Wings + A Sentiment

Iinkspirational Challenge #217: Painting or Colouring

Retro Rubber Challenge #139: Buttons Galore!

Sweet Stampers #46: Christmas in July

Christmas 24 Challenge #014

Happy Crafting!
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Card1:

Stamps: SU “Wonder of Christmas”

Papers: PTI Select White; SU “Warmth & Cheer” Designer Series Paper

Inks: VersaMark; Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics:

Accessories: Star Button; Washi

Card2:

Stamps: SU “Wonder of Christmas”

Papers: PTI Select White; Authentique “Peaceful” and “Tradition”

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics:

Accessories: Stickles “Xmas Red”; Doily; SU “Ovals Collection” Framelits Die and “Occasions” Paper Piercing Pack; Paper Piercing Tool

Before the world stopped this past Spring, I used to go to the gym several times a week and do indoor spin (cycling) classes.  Well that all came to an end in March.  So now… I ride my real bike!  Where there’s a will there’s a way.

I LOVE this sentiment!!

The image panel and border were cut out with a couple of rectangular scalloped dies and popped up with some foam tape.

I also love the sentiment on this second card.

And like the first card, the sentiment/image panel and border were cut with the scalloped dies and popped up with foam tape.

Hope that everyone is healthy and staying safe.

 Healthy Crafting 
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Card 1 Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: “Take Me For a Ride”

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: “Anything Goes”

The Male Room “Challenge #139 – Use Die Cuts”

Craftyhazelnut’s Patterned Paper June Challenge: “Use Patterned Paper”

Sweet Stampers Challenge Blog: “#45 Something Beginning With B”

Dare 2B Artzy: “June Challenge: Masculine”

Through the Craft Room Door: “Anything Goes WB 30th June 2020”

Card 1:
Stamps: SU “Enjoy Life”; PTI “Keep It Simple: Birthday” (Inside)
Papers: PTI Vintage Cream and True Black; Graphic 45 “Home Sweet Home”
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Spellbinder’s “Classic Scalloped Rectangles” Dies; SU “Square Lattice” Embossing Folder; Pearls; Grosgrain Ribbon; Printer

Card 2:
Stamps: SU “Enjoy Life”; PTI “Keep It Simple: Birthday” (Inside)
Papers: PTI Select White; American Crafts Designer Paper
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Going Gray
Accessories: Spellbinder’s “Classic Scalloped Rectangles” Dies; SU White Taffeta Ribbon; Pearls; Printer

Father’s Day is just around the corner, so today I’m sharing a set of 3 cards made with Stampin’ Up’s “Happy Celebrations” stamp set with a coordinating embossing folder.

On this first card the letters were colored in after stamping the word “happy” but before embossing them.

On this second card the different colors were stamped on the letters after the letters were stamped and embossed.

The letters are embossed with a negative impression.  This leaves only the outlined inner letters at the same level as the card base.  So when ink is stamped over them only the outline is affected.

On the last card the green ink was applied inside the letters directly onto the embossing folder.

After embossing, black ink was gently added to the outlined inner letters.

Lovin’ this coordinating stamp and embossing folder!

Happy Father’s Day to all those great dads out there!

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: It’s A Man Thing

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Something Metallic

Unicorn Challenge Blog: Challenge #55 Masculine

Try it on Tuesday: Make it Masculine

CASOLOGY clean & simple: Week 370: FATHER

Cardz 4 Guys Challenge Blog: Challenge #246 Father’s Day

Time Out Challenges: Challenge #163 – Proust Quote

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge: CIC495

Through The Craft Room Door: Anything Goes June 9th, 2020

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: #253 Anything Goes + Sentiment

Happy Crafting!
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Stamps: SU “Happy Celebrations”, “Guy Greetings” and “Tasty Trucks”

Papers: PTI Select White, Summer Sun, Enchanted Evening and Pure Poppy; Authentique “Everlasting” Designer Paper

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant, Handsome Hunter, Not Quite Navy, Real Red, Really Rust and Yoyo Yellow; Copics:

Accessories: Star Eyelet; Washi Tapes; Hemp Twine; Plaid Border Punch; “Drippy Goo” Border Punch; 1/2″ Circle Punch; SU “Celebrations Duo” Embossing Folder

Here are a couple of Mother’s Day cards.

I let two of my favorite coordinating designer papers bring some rich color to this first card.  The sentiment is stamped right on to the pattern.

A single line of embossing at the top of the card adds a little fun.  A rhinestone is placed on the sequin.  I think it makes it look like a sparkly little flower.

On this card the leaves and flowers are stamped on colored cardstock.  They have been colored with Copics and the flowers have been die cut.

I like the look of the lavender cardstock border on the die cut flowers.  Usually I stamp on white card stock, so when the image is die cut it leaves a white border.  However with these flowers, the border blends into the floral image.  And again rhinestones are placed on the sequins.  Just can’t help myself! 

Challenges:

Time Out Challenge #159: Inspired by Words – Garden

Craftyhazelnut’s Patterned Paper April 2020 Challenge

Happy Little Stampers: April Anything Goes With Dies

Love to Craft: LTCCB #45 – April Anything Goes

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog #50: Bunnies, Birds and/or Bears

Little Red Wagon Challenge #555 – Maaama!

Modsquad Challenge Blog: Birds

Simon Says Monday Challenge: ‘E’ is for (Embossing)

Happy Crafting!
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Card 1:
Stamps: SU “Serene Garden”; PTI “Keep It Simple: Mother”
Papers: PTI Select White; SU Night of Navy and “Garden Impressions” Designer Series Paper
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics:

Accessories: SU “Garden Scene” Framelits Die; Provo Craft Cuttlebug “Frills” Embossing Folder; Sequin; Kaiser Rhinestone

Card 2:
Stamps: SU “Serene Garden”; PTI “Keep It Simple: Mother”
Papers: PTI Select White, Spring Rain, Winter Wisteria, Pinefeather and “Pinefeather Striped” Designer Paper
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Garden Green and Perfect Plum; White Gel Pen; Copics:



Accessories: PTI Winter Wisteria Polka Dot Satin Ribbon; Sequins; Diamante Rhinestones; Washi; SU “Garden Scene” Framelits Dies