Double D - EASTER/CHURCH/CROSS

Dear Ones~

This time the challenge over at Double D is Easter themed, with EASTER, CHURCH or CROSS being the topic. Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.

 

 

 This is my card:

 

Isn't this little bunny just the cutest? He's part of Simon Hurley's latest release and I couldn't resist him. Just some patterned paper for the background and an oval die cut with one of Gina's embossing folders. A really simple card to  make. Little Peter Rabbit steals the show. I used a Martha Stewart border punch for the lacy strip in the background. I don't know the name, I don't think she makes punches any more.

 

 

 

 

 

Here's a closer look at Peter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Ingredients:

GKD White Card Stock

Recollections Kraft Card Stock

Echo Park It's Easter Time Patterned Papers

Simon Hurley/Spellbinders Bunny Buddies Die Set

Spellbinders Lacy and Classic Oval Dies

GKD Petite Flourishes Embossing Folder

White Ranger Enamel Accents 

Martha Stewart Border Punch 

 

 

 

 

 

 If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win these fabulous products.  Also, don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created.

 

 

 

So, until next time dear readers, ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy     

Double D - BOOKS/ BOOKMARK or POSTAL/POSTAGE

Dear Ones~

This time the challenge over at Double D is BOOKS/BOOKMARK or POSTAL/POSTAGE. Lots of possibilities with this one. Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.

 

 

 This is my sample:

I used a fabulous embossing folder by Spellbinders called Postage Mosaic. It's gorgeous, with so many possibilities. I cut out the individual stamps. Kraft card stock was used, with white ink over the image to make it pop. I added some white gel pen to pop everything even more, and then finished off with Rangers Enamel Accents in white. I just LOVE kraft with white, don't you?? I took a vintage book page and tore it up, layering it on the background for a shabby chic look.

 

 The Ingredients:

 PTI Rustic Card Stock

Recollections  Kraft Card Stock

Vintage Book Page

 Spellbinders Postage Mosaic Embossing Folder

Hero Arts Postage Stamp Nesting Dies

Waffle Flower Postage Collage Stamp Set

SSS Everyday Sentiments for Greeting

Walnut Stain Distress Ink

 

 

 

 

 If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this beautiful set of embossing folders by Darice!!!!  Also, don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created.

 

 

 

 So, until next time dear readers, ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy     

A Cut Above - MARCH

 

Dear Ones~

It's a new month and time for a new challenge over at  A Cut Above Challenge Blog. 

 

Challenges are on a monthly basis and posted on the first Monday of the month at 12:00 AM (Eastern Time) and ending on the 28th of each month 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) with the winner posted on the 30th of that month. The theme is always anything goes with a die cut. However once in awhile we will throw in a theme for you, or just do anything goes. Entirely up to you. This time it's just anything goes.

Limit of 3 entries per challenge with each being a different project.

Any project is welcome but MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE DIE CUT defined by using a die cut machine, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut. Winner is chosen by random draw, and will receive a $5 gift card to A Cherry On Top Online Store along with a dated badge to display on their craft site.

 

Here's my card:

 

I LOVE patterned paper, can you tell?

 The Ingredients:

 Recollections Purple Card Stock

GKD White Card Stock

Tim Holtz Metallic Card Stock

Master Layouts 4 Die Set  

GKD Petite Flourish Embossing Folder

 GKD You Are Golden Stamp and Die Set

GKD  Botanical Duo Die Set

GKD Foliage Fillers Die Set 

Memory Box Anemone Grove Patterned Paper

Memory Box Madras Plaid Blue & Violet Patterned Paper 

 

 

I hope you will jump in and MAKE THE CUT, I can't wait to see what you come up with. Head on over to the A CUT ABOVE BLOG to see what it's all about. And if you play along, you could win a $5 gift card to A Cherry On Top.

 

Until next time, dear reader, aspire to be inspired.

Here's celebrating your Creative Muse. 

~judy

Double D - SIGNS OF LOVE

 

Dear Ones~

This time the challenge over at Double D is SIGNS OF LOVE. It can be wedding, anniversary, hugs, hearts, love, engagement, whatever you come up with. Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.

 

 

This is my sample:

This is a little different than what you might think I would do for "signs of love", but isn't it just that? I am in LOVE with this little stamp from Stampin' Up called Sweet and Precious. There are some other images in the set that are just as sweet. I kinda tried to give an arctic feel to this, and added the vellum arch to spotlight the penguins after I had fussy cut them out. I dunno why I added the leafy element, I just liked the movement it gave. That holographic card stock gives the element of the Aurora, I think.

 

The Ingredients:

GKD Black Onyx Card Stock

Recollections Holographic Foil Card Stock

Paper Studio Stargazer Patterned Papers

Spellbinders Radiant Oval Die

SU Heavy Vellum 

SU Delicate Edges Die 

Spellbinders Arch Labels and Tag Die Set

SU Sweet and Precious Stamp

Simon Hurley Guppy and Shooting Star Inks  

GKD My Most Favorite Stamp for Greeting

 

 

 

 If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win all these fabulous products. Darlene and Diane are always so generous!!!!  Also, don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created.

 

 

 

So, until next time dear readers, ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy     

Double D - VINTAGE/SHABBY CHIC

Dear Ones~

This time the challenge over at Double D is VINTAGE/SHABBY CHIC. I absolutely LOVE this one, I'm so partial to the vintage look.  Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.

 

 

 

And this is what I came up with:

One of my favorite techniques is to collage. There's something so satisfying about taking a bunch of images and just slapping them on a card. Having said that, it does take a bit of practice. It's all in the way you put the things together.

 

 The Ingredients: 

 Recollections Rose Petal Card Stock

Pink Monarch Graphs, Maps & Words Patterned Paper

Stamperia Spring Botanic Patterned Paper

SU Stitched All Around Stamp for Greeting

Paper Studio Ephemera Pack 

Tim Holtz Cello Tape

Stash Pink Pearls

 

 

 

 

 

 If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win these fabulous Tim Holtz products.  Also, don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created.

 

 

 

So, until next time dear readers, ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy    

A Cut Above - FEBRUARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Ones~

It's a new month, and time for a new challenge over at  A Cut Above Challenge Blog. 

 

Challenges are on a monthly basis and posted on the first Monday of the month at 12:00 AM (Eastern Time) and ending on the 28th of each month 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) with the winner posted on the 30th of that month. The theme is always anything goes with a die cut. However once in awhile we will throw in a theme for you, or just do anything goes. Entirely up to you. This time it's just anything goes.

Limit of 3 entries per challenge with each being a different project.

Any project is welcome but MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE DIE CUT defined by using a die cut machine, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut. Winner is chosen by random draw, and will receive a $5 gift card to A Cherry On Top Online Store along with a dated badge to display on their craft site.

 

Here's my card:

 

 How about THIS dude? He's the Tennessee Volunteer's mascot, Smokey. This is a birthday card for our SIL, he's a HUGE Volunteer fan - GO VOLS!!! Most of the images on this card are digi papers I purchased on Etsy. Sorry, I can't tell you the name of the artist, but it wouldn't be hard to find it if you search. I love this circle happy birthday die, I use it often. For some reason my A Cut Above watermark had decided to flip itself and I can't fix it. I apologize for the hiccup, the gremlins are at work.

 

 

 

 

 The Ingredients: 

Recollections Stormy Skies Card Stock

GKD White and Sweet Mango Card Stock

Etsy Digi Papers

MFT Die-Namics Happy Birthday Circle Frame Die

Stash Baubles

 

 

 

 

 

 I hope you will jump in and MAKE THE CUT, I can't wait to see what you come up with. Head on over to the A CUT ABOVE BLOG to see what it's all about. And if you play along, you could win a $5 gift card to A Cherry On Top.

 

Until next time, dear reader, aspire to be inspired.

Here's celebrating your Creative Muse. 

~judy 

Double D - FRIENDS

 Dear Ones~

This time the challenge over at Double D is FRIENDS. I LOVE this one, who doesn't like to get a card from a friend, or send one? Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration, what a hoot! All those images make me smile all over my face!!!

 

 

 And this is my card:

This image is from a very old stamp set from Hot Off the Press (Paper Wishes) called Janie's Friends. I just adore it, all the stamps are just so sweet, and perfect to reflect friendship. I did some simple coloring with my Ohuhu alcohol markers, that's all that's needed.

 

 

 The Ingredients:

GKD Fresh Asparagus Card Stock

Recollections Ivory Card Stock 

Panalisa Craft Pandora Patterned Paper 

HOTP Janie's Friends Stamp Set

Ohuhu Alcohol Markers

Stash Circle Punches and Baubles

 

 

 

 

 

 If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win these fabulous prizes.  Also, don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created.

 

 

So, until next time dear readers, ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy