Thank You Snow Much

I needed a thank you card and I pulled out the Peaceful Place pack of patterned paper. It really is one of the easiest paper packs to create beautiful cards. You don’t need to do anything with the patterned paper, it’s just gorgeous on it’s own. I used the Snowflake Wishes stamp set for the sentiment and the So Many Snowflakes dies to cut snow flakes out of the Snowy White Velvet sheets. (They are so fuzzy.) It’s hard to see but there is even a ribbon on the card. I tend to buy ribbon but not use it.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Snowflake Wishes
Die Cutting & Embossing – So Many Snowflakes, Layering Circles dies
Ink – Basic Gray ink pad
Paper – Peaceful Place Specialty Designer Series Paper, Basic White cardstock, Basic Gray cardstock, Snowy White Velvet sheets
Accents & Embellishments – White Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Stamparatus, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, liquid glue

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Whimsy Wishes

I’m playing with the TGIF Sketch Challenge (#TGIFC337) today.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Snowflake Wishes
Die Cutting & Embossing – Brick & Mortar 3D embossing folder, Scalloped Contours dies
Punches – Lovely Labels pick-a-punch
Ink – Blushing Bride ink pad
Paper – Basic White cardstock, Blushing Bride cardstock, Gray Granite cardstock, Snowy White Velvet sheets, Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accents & Embellishments – Wonderful Snowflakes
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Stamparatus, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Stamping INKspirations July Blog Hop

Nothing like trying to get a head start on preparing for the upcoming December festivities! Christmas in July is this month’s theme!

I pulled out my Snowflake Wishes stamp set and decided to create an emboss resist card. I love using non-traditional colors for Christmas cards, especially Pool Party and Highland Heather. This time I went for a monochromatic using Highland Heather.

First I laid out my snowflakes on my Stamparatus and used Versamark to stamp them on a piece of white cardstock. Then I embossed with clear embossing powder. Finally I used a blending brush to add Highland Heather ink so the snowflakes show up. I layered my inked panel on Shimmery White cardstock and then Highland Heather. Finally, I added some opal rounds amongst the snowflakes.

Angie McKenzie  ●   Libby Fens  ●  Karen Henderson
Annette Ball  ●  Tricia Butts  ● Leonie Stuart
Jo Blackman  ●  Aurélie Fabre  ●  Mo Rootes
Susan Simpson  ●  Gez Carpenter  ●  Jan Musselman
Alejandra Gomez  ●  Mikaela Titheridge  ●  JoAnn Pollock
Jill Chapman  ●  Linda Moore  ●  Ann Krucek  ●  Teri West

Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Snowflake Wishes
Punches – Banners Pick-a-punch
Ink – Highland Heather stamp pad, Versamark stamp pad
Paper – Basic White cardstock, Highland Heather cardstock, Shimmery White cardstock,
Accents & Embellishments – Opal Rounds
Coloring Tools – clear embossing powder, blending brushes
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Stamparatus, Take Your Pick, Heat tool
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Okay, Last Christmas Card

I don’t intend to post any more Christmas cards this year, in fact I likely won’t post anything more this year. I’m going to take a few weeks off to get ready for Christmas and to prepare some projects for the upcoming Demos Galore in January.

The background on this card is sprayed with Frost White Shimmer Paint and rubbing alcohol but it’s really hard to get a photo of that sparkle.

I’m playing along with the sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Supplies:
Bundles – Snowflake Wishes
Stamp Sets – Snowflake Wishes
Die Cutting & Embossing – So Many Snowflakes dies, Stitched Shapes dies, Winter Snow embossing folder
Punches – Triple Banner punch
Ink – Coastal Cabana stamp pad, Frost White Shimmer Paint
Paper – Coastal Cabana cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Snowflake Splendor designer series paper
Accents & Embellishments – Blue adhesive-backed gems
Coloring Tools – Stampin’ Spritzer
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, liquid glue

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Split Circle Card

I’ve seen this split circle technique for a while now and I wanted to give it a try. I really wanted my swooshes to match up so I needed the biggest and the smallest circles for each of the patterned papers. The background is embossed using the Winter Snow embossing folder and then I colored it using the Blending Brushes and Coastal Cabana ink. Each of the circles is cut in half and then layered as shown below. I used a 1/4″ strip of Coastal Cabana cardstock and the Snowflake Splendor ribbon to cover up the seam.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Snowflake Wishes
Die Cutting & Embossing – Layering Circles dies, Winter Snow embossing folder
Ink – Coastal Cabana stamp pad
Paper – Coastal Cabana cardstock, Whisper White Thick cardstock, Snowflake Splendor designer series paper
Accents & Embellishments – Snowflake Splendor ribbon, Snowflake Sequins
Coloring Tools – Blending Brushes
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape

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Faux Shaker Card

In early November I attended Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage Online convention and one of the cards shown used this technique to create a faux shaker card. I’d never heard of this before and it’s a much easier way to make a shaker card. I may not include layered paper on the inside of the clear envelope next time but I was following a sketch.

To make the shaker: you place a piece of paper inside a clear envelope, add your sequins, fold over edges and seal the envelope. So easy!

I’m playing along with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Snowflake Wishes
Die Cutting & Embossing – Stitched Nested Labels dies, Stitched Rectangles dies
Ink – Coastal Cabana stamp pad, Pacific Point stamp pad
Paper – Snowflake Splendor designer series paper, Pacific Point cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, clear envelopes
Accents & Embellishments – Snowflake Sequins
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape

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Sending Warm Christmas Wishes

I pulled out a sketch to play with today because I’m once again not feeling very inspired. It’s not an uncommon feeling for me and I’m so grateful for sketches and patterned paper because they really help me to keep creating when I don’t necessarily feel like it.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Rustic Retreat, Snowflake Wishes
Die Cutting & Embossing – Stitched Rectangles dies, Stitched Shapes dies, Winter Snow embossing folder
Ink – Seaside Spray stamp pad, Night of Navy stamp pad
Paper – Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper, Plush Poinsettia Specialty paper, Seaside Spray cardstock, Whisper White Thick cardstock
Accents & Embellishments – Blue Adhesive-backed gems
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Snowflake Splendor Sampler

On Tuesday I talked about Demos Galore, well I got this sample pack of Snowflake Splendor paper from that event also. I finally made them into cards. The topper on the cards is from the package they came in and I just made more for the other five cards.

Supplies:
Bundles – Snowflake Wishes
Stamp Sets – Snowflake Wishes
Die Cutting & Embossing – So Many Snowflake dies
Punches – Triple Banner punch
Ink – Pacific Point stamp pad
Paper – Coastal Cabana cardstock, Night of Navy cardstock, Pacific Point cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Snowflake Splendor Designer Series paper, Balmy Blue Glimmer paper
Accents & Embellishments – Blue Adhesive-backed gems
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, liquid glue

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A Couple of Triple Pop-up Cube Cards

Back in September the group of demonstrators I belong to held an event called Demos Galore. Normally I present there and have many examples that I flood you with in October but because of the pandemic and home schooling I chose not to present but I did participate. The event was entirely online with a gallery and videos for inspiration. The make & take card from the event was a cube card and the extra gift was supplies for another cube card. I finally got a chance to make them. I’ve made this card once before, check it out for instructions.

Supplies:
Bundles – Snowflake Wishes, Beautiful Autumn
Stamp Sets – Snowflake Wishes, Beautiful Autumn
Die Cutting & Embossing – So Many Snowflake dies
Punches – Autumn punch pack, Triple Banner punch
Ink – Pacific Point stamp pad, Mint Macaron stamp pad
Paper – Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper, Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper, Brushed Metallic cardstock, Balmy Blue Glimmer paper, Whisper White cardstock, Early Espresso cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Pacific Point cardstock
Accents & Embellishments – Snowflake Adhesive-backed embellishments
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Tear & Tape, liquid glue

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Feels Like Frost Sketch

When I saw the latest sketch from The Paper Players, I thought it was perfect for the Feels Like Frost 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.

I’m playing along with challenge PP514 from The Paper Players.

Supplies:
Bundles – Snowflake Wishes bundle
Stamp Sets – Snowflake Wishes
Die Cutting & Embossing – Winter Snow embossing folder
Ink – Seaside Spray stamp pad
Paper – Night of Navy cardstock, Seaside Spray cardstock, Whisper White cardstock. Feels Like Frost 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
Accents & Embellishments – Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes
Tools – Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Stampin’ Cut Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick
Adhesive – Stampin’ SEAL, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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