Amaryllis

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

I have a confession to make.

I wasn't going to buy anything else to use for Christmas until I used ALL my

NBUS Christmas stash.  But Michele got to me with the second and third

of these cards.

So I wouldn't feel too bad about my over buying addiction, I made

this into a birthday card instead of Christmas.  It's for a very special person so it's 

larger than normal.

I cut everything from Neenah Solar White cardstock and colored with Copics.

It was a challenge getting the pieces all together right, but oh what wonderful

dimension they have.  Totally worth it!

I used a sentiment that had been foiled with a Betterpress plate and my

Glimmer Machine.

Now I have a request.  My friend Marge is celebrating her 90th birthday

on December 23rd.  We would love for her to get 90 birthday cards.

If you'd like to send her one, email me (see my sidebar) and I will give

you her address.

Card Recipe

Stamps:  PP It's Your Day (SB)

Ink:   

Paper:   Neenah Solar White

Other:  Layered Amaryllis die (HB), Copics (R24, R29, R37, YG01, YG03, G24, YG67, YR23, E97, E23, 0), Tile Reflections EF, Essential Modern Oval die (SB), Subtle EF (ret SU), Gold Foil

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Thankful

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

Today is a day for counting our blessings.

Whether you live in the US or elsewhere, this is my wish for you.

May today be

BOUNTIFUL

with reasons to be

GRATEFUL

I'm thankful for you, my blog readers and especially those who

leave me encouraging comments.

BLESSINGS,

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Gingerbread

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

Gingerbread Men always have a place in our Cookie Day routine.

I started making them when our girls were little and they still make an

appearance at Christmas.  The grandchildren had so much fun decorating and seeing 

who could get the most icing and candies on each one!  Now they are "too big" to

decorate gingerbread men so we invite the children next door to come and help us out.

But today, it's gingerbread on a card.

This NBUS Gingerbread Man Embossing Folder with Die arrived a few days ago.

My photo doesn't catch the embossing well, but the background has embossed 

gingerbread men and the little guy in the foreground is also embossed.

I used an embossing pen for the "icing" on the arms and feet, Ultrafine

Sharpies for the details and a blending brush to add color to the die cut.

And last year's gingerbread man wanted to come out and play...

Last year he made an appearance in felt and decorated our Cookie Day aprons.

He's on that embossed background that seems to be camera shy.

I cut him out of Brown Sugar cardstock and brushed some Toffee ink around the

edges.  I used the same ink to stencil some "cracks" over him.  They were too dark

so I swiped him with a sponge dauber that had a little white ink in it.  

Do you remember the story of the Gingerbread Man?  It was a favorite of my girls

when they were little. "Run, run as fast as you can...."

This gingerbread man is celebrating the Peace on Earth Challenge's 100th Challenge.

Congratulations to the dynamic duo of Darlene and Diane who have created and

offer this fantastic challenge!

Challenges:

Inkspirational #355 - Inspired by the gingerbread man on mood board

NBUS #80 - Never Before Used Schtuff (1st gingerbread man die & embossing folder)

Peace on Earth - Inspired by Mood Board

  

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  Baubles (?)

Ink:   Real Red, Gingerbread (SSS)

Paper:   Kraft, Neenah Solar White, Natural (MFT)

Other:  Gingerbread Man EF & Die (SSS), Decorative Sentiment Dies tag(EMD)

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps:  Merry Up (PB)

Ink:   Real Red, Memento Toffee Crunch

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Baked Brown Sugar, Real Red

Other:  Gingerbread Man die (SSS), Gingerbread Man EF & Die (SSS), Sweet die (SSS)

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Same But Different

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

I had another play with my fairly new Fantasy Bouquet dies.

This time I watercolored them in yellows.

I usually cut two, just in case.  Both sets of flowers turned out well so

I made two cards.  I used Jen B's sketch from Freshly Made Sketches for

each but different backgrounds. 

This one has an embossed background.  I thought the flowers in the embossing

folder were a good match for the die cut flowers.

For the second card, I used a new to me die from the NBUS box and put it on

a yellow base for a little more pop of color.

Now I need to decide which to take over to 

Freshly Made Sketches #713

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  Wildflowers (ret W+9)

Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Watercolor (Arches CP)

Other:  Fantasy Flowers die (SSS), Privet Branch die (SSS), Distress re-inkers (Mustard Seed, Fossilized Amber, Dried Marigold, Peeled Paint, Rustic Wilderness), Floral Festoon EF (SSS), Stitched Rectangle die (SSS), Decorative Sentiment Dies (EMD)

Card Recipe

tamps:  Wildflowers (ret W+9)

Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Watercolor (Arches CP)

Other:  Fantasy Flowers die (SSS), Privet Branch die (SSS), Distress re-inkers (Mustard Seed, Fossilized Amber, Dried Marigold, Peeled Paint, Rustic Wilderness), Border Bling: Tin Stitched die (PTI), Decorative Sentiment dies (EMD)

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The Blues

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

I finally got a chance to use my Concord & 9th poinsettia.

I'd used the other flower in the set on this card.

I die cut the flower from some Shimmery White cardstock and added just a

bit of blue that was leftover on my blending brush.  The leaves were cut from

the same piece of cardstock and I blended some green ink on them.

The blue cardstock in the background has shimmer too.  It was a gift, so I have

no idea where it came from.  I LOVE it though and used it for a Hanukkah card.

I blended some dark blue ink around the edges to make the area around the

candles glow.  I probably should of stamped the sentiment higher.

Too late now though.

Challenges:

Time Out #302 - Pick two from image below (I've picked Emboss & Corner)

Krafty Chicks #795 - CAS

 

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  

Ink:   Garden Green, Blue (ink left of brush)

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Matte Gold Foil, Shimmer White

Other: Holiday Swag EF (SB), Festive Blooms die (C9), Greetings die (PB)

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps:  Festival of Lights (ret PTI)

Ink:   Night of Navy, Whisper White

Paper:   Shimmer Blue (?), Matte Silver Foil, Matte Gold Foil, Neenah Solar White

Other:  Sunburst Card Front (C9), Menorah Die (?), White EP

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Thankful Fantasy Bouquet

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

I was able to combine a couple of NBUS from my stash and get them

on a card.

I want to play more with these flower dies.

I hope I can squeeze out some time.

Challenges:

Double D - Fall Colors

The Flower Challenge #108 - Thanks

NBUS #80 - Never Before Used Schtuff

 

Card Recipe

Stamps:  

Ink:   Tangerine Tango, Real Red, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow

Paper:   Very Vanilla, Neenah Solar White, Gold Matte Foil (SSS)

Other:  Fantasy Bouquet dies (SSS), Luxe Backdrop & Border EF (SB), Mini Slimline Double Stitched dies (Kat Scrapiness), Words of Gratitude die (PB)

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More Nordic Birds

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

No Challenges today.  Just cards done for fun (and the Christmas stash).

This time I used the smaller bird from the set.

I've framed him up with some Nordic frames.

Next up is using the larger bird  reversing the red and white.

For a bit of change, on a blue background...

This time I've used my Rosemaling embossing folder and swiped over the

raised parts with white ink.  I perched the bird on a couple of snowy branches.

I have had so much fun with these birds!  They aren't just for Christmas either.

I think you'll be seeing them in other seasons too.

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  PP Fancy Sentiments (SB)

Ink:   BP Black

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Gold Foil, Mixed Media, Greenleaf (SSS)

Other:  Nordic Birds die (Grtry), Rosemary & Berry die (Grtry), Nordic Frames dies (Grtry), Re-inkers (Bundled Sage, Rustic Wilderness), Red Sharpie,

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps: Christmas Wishes (Kaisercraft) 

Ink:   Cherry Cobbler

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Gold Foil, Diamond Glimmer

Other:  Nordic Birds (Grtry), Rosemary Berry dies (Grtry), Holiday Floral Swag EF (SB), Copics (E0000, E000, G43, G46)

Card Recipe (card 3)

Stamps:  Christmas Sentiments (PB)

Ink:   Encore Gold, Whisper White

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Marina Mist, Shimmery White, Gold Foil, White Glimmer

Other:  Nordic Birds die (Grtry), Norwegian Rosemaling EF (SB), Fir Sprig (SSS), Glitter

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Season's Greetings Holly Sprig

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

Last week was super busy and today I finally had a chance to get

in the studio and make a card.

I used Verena's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches and a NBUS holly die.

I followed the sketch exactly, but I like it turned on it's side too.

I die cut the holly from Neenah Solar white and added color on the leaves with 

sponge daubers.  The berries were cut from a scrap of red glimmer.

I had two holly sprigs and cut a cluster of leaves off the second to add to

the single sprig.  That left a cluster left for the inside.

I need to decide which end is up before I put the sentiment on the inside.

What do you think?

Challenges:

Freshly Made Sketches #712 - Sketch by Verena

NBUS #80 - Never Before Used Schtuff

 

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Scripty Holiday (GKD)

Ink:   Soft Suede, Garden Green, Shaded Spruce

Paper:   Neenah Solare White, Red Glimmer, Soft Suede

Other:  Sealed Holly Sprigs die (SB), Pinewood Planks EF (SU)

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Nordic Bird for Color Hues

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

It's time for a new challenge at Color Hues.

This month Nanc' picked our colors.  She chose....

I immediately thought of my Nordic Bird die paired with a new embossing folder.

I die cut the bird from teal cardstock adding a silver wing.  The branch he's sitting on

was die cut from Neenah Solar White and lightly brushed with light teal ink that was left

on a blending brush.  I added a bit of glitter to the branches too.  A little sparkle adds to the fun.

Now let's go and see what my talented friends and our

fantastic Guest Designers Loll and Joanne have done to inspire you.

I hope you'll create a card using Teal and Silver and add it to the gallery at

Color Hues.

Challenge ends at 9:00 AM on November 29th.

Card Recipe

Stamps:  

Ink:   Pool Party, Whisper White

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Tranquil Teal (GKD), Silver Foil

Other:  Nordic Birds (Grtry), Norwegian Rosemaling EF (SB), Greetings Die (PB), Botanicuts Pine Bough die (Grtry)

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More Cardinals

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

I found some colored cardinals in my UFO box and thought it was about time

to get them on some cards.

This is a stamp from Impression Obsession which sadly has gone out of business.

I stamped with black ink and colored with Copics and added a very light wash of 

Tumbled Glass re-inker in background.

I added some chunky Frantage heated from below the paper for some

falling snow.

This time I cut the image with a tag die and embossed it with a textured

embossing folder.  A quick card that can be used for Christmas or beyond.

Challenges:

Just Us Girls #801 - Word Week - Winter

Krafty Chicks #794 - Christmas

 

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  Season's Gifts (PB), Snowy Branch Cardinal (IO OOB)

Ink:   Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Neenah Solar White, Black

Other:  Copics (R24, R29, R39, YR38, YR14, E23), Red & Brown Sharpies, Chunky White Frantage 

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps:  Snowy Branch Cardinal (IO OOB), Festive Snippets (PB)

Ink:   Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Neenah Solar White, Kraft

Other:  Copics (R24, R29, R39, YR38, YR14, E23), Red & Brown Sharpies, Tasteful Texture EF (SU), Nesting Slim Labels die (Alt)

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Cardinals

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

Awhile back my friend Nance came for a playdate and she brought

some of her new dies to share.

I went to town with this cardinal.

I die cut the birds from mixed media paper and colored with Distress re-inkers

used as watercolors.

I'm taking this one to Can You Handle the Pressure where it's

Anything Goes using an Embossing Folder with an option of Food or Drink.

Maybe the berries would be food for the birds?

Next up is a CAS version for Simply Clean and Simple where I used

the option of Holidays/Winter.

And finally a pair for the Triple B Challenge where they ask for

Birds, Butterflies and/or Blooms.

 

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  Season's Greetings (TSG OOB)

Ink:   Handsome Hunter

Paper:   Soft Seafoam, Real Red, Mixed Media (Strathmore), Neenah Solar White

Other:  Cardinal Duo die (WF), Holly EF (SB), Dainty Floral Vine die (SSS), Distress Re-inkers (Candied Apple, Barn Door), Copics (G24, G82, G46)

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps:  Season's Greetings (TSG OOB)

Ink:   Baked Brown Sugar

Paper:   Neenah Natural, Baked Brown Sugar, Mixed Media

Other:  Cardinal Duo die (WF), Distress Re-inkers (Candied Apple, Barn Door), Wintry EF (SU), Stitched Circles (SSS), Slim Diagonal Stitched Rectangle die (PFS), Winterberry Sprig (PS), Copics (E25, R29)

Card Recipe (card 3)

Stamps: PP Merry & Bright Sentiments (SB)  

Ink:   Lumberjack Plaid, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany, Spiced Marmalade, Black Soot, Crushed Olive, Brushed Corduroy)

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Kraft, Black, Mixed Media

Other:  Holly EF (SB), Cardinal Duo dies (WF), Berry Sprig, MB), Copics (E25, R29)

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