Double D - 12 Days of Christmas 7-12

Dear Ones~
This time over at Double D we are doing the last 6 days of Christmas - Days 7-12. What a fun challenge!! Here is the Mood Board for inspiration:

And here is my card:

The Little Drummer Boy has always been close to my heart during the Christmas season. I figured 12 Drummers Drumming was a close match. 

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD Kraft, Christmas Pine and Cranberry Tart Card Stock

Tim Holtz Christmas Patterned Paper

Stampin' Up Musical Season Stamp Set

PTI 2010 Holiday Tags for Greeting

GKD Dark Chocolate Embossing Powder

GKD Dark Chocolate Ink

Martha Stewart Pine Branch Punch

Tim Holtz Tiny Bow Punch

Stampin' Up Nesting Ovals

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this wonderful die by Sue Wilson . And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created for your inspiration.

So that's it for me, thanks for stopping by. I adore your comments, they always make me smile. And don't forget to stop over at Double D and see what's going on.

Until next time, here's celebrating your Creative Muse.

~judy

Mod Squad Challenge - Non-Traditional Christmas

Dear Ones~
This week it's my turn to host over at The Mod Squad Challenge. I decided we would use non-traditional colors to make a Christmas card. That means NO red or green.

SPONSOR

Gina’s goal is to continue to offer top quality signature products through her online store Gina K. Designs along with informative and creative crafting videos.Be sure to check out StampTV for a ton of great videos and techniques. They also have weekly challenges. Shop Gina K Designs.

Gina K. has been in the stamping industry since 1998 and started Gina K. Designs in 2007. As the business grew, Gina asked her husband Tom to leave his position as an attorney to join her in the business. Together they built StampTV, their online video website featuring broadcast quality paper crafting videos, galleries, social network for paper crafters and more! Gina now has over 200,000 followers over her various social media networks and video sites from all around the world.

PRIZE

A $20 gift certificate to the Gina K Designs store.

Here is my card:

For this card I used images from the Gina K Designs Warm Winter Wishes Card Kit.  The background is stenciled with the Snow Fall stencil. I used White Glitter Glitz Gel for sparkle. When it was dry I sponged with Innocent Pink Ink. The snowman is from the Winter Hugs Stamp Set, and the greeting is from the Folk Art Snowflakes Stamp Set. The snowflake behind the snowman is from the Folk Art Snowflakes Stamp Set as well and is heat embossed with GKD Find Detail White Embossing Powder on Innocent Pink Card Stock and then cut out with the companion die. Card stocks are GKD Innocent Pink and Heavy Weight White.

Glad you stopped by, and don't forget to head on over to The Mod Squad Challenge and play along. You could win the prize! I can't wait to see your wonderful creations, and I adore your comments!

Until next time, here's celebrating your Creative Muse.

~judy

Double D - 12 Days of Christmas 1-6

Dear Ones~
What a fun challenge we have this time over at Double D. We are looking at the 12 Days of Christmas, but just days 1-6. Here is a Mood Board for inspiration:

And here is my card:

So I chose Two Turtle Doves. Here I used the plaid background because I loved the vintage look of the plaid with the doves. The images are cut from some Graphic 45 patterned paper called, appropriately enough, The 12 Days of Christmas. I used the Paper Tole Technique by fussy cutting various segments of the images and layering them for dimension. It was so fun and something I have not done for a very long time.

Here are the Ingredients:

*Stampin' Up Cajun Craze Card Stock

*Recollections Cream Card Stock

*Stash Gold Foil Card Stock

*Stampin' Up Detailed Bands Die

*Graphic 45 12 Days of Christmas 

Patterned Paper

*Stampin' Up Layering Ovals Dies

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this adorable die from Impression Obsession. And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created for your inspiration.

 

So that's it for me, thanks for stopping by. I adore your comments, they always make me smile. And don't forget to stop over at Double D and see what's going on.

Until next time, here's celebrating your Creative Muse.

~judy

Double D - What is Your Christmas Style?

Dear Ones~
The challenge this time over at Double D is going to be fun. Just make a project showing your Christmas style. Here is the Mood Board for this challenge:

And here is my card:

One of my favorite Christmas styles is RUSTIC. I make all different kinds, but this one I'm most partial to. I love plaid for Christmas, I think it's so classic.

Here are the Ingredients:

SU Soft Suede Card

GKD Christmas Pine Card

GKD White Card

SU Wrapped in Plaid Patterned Paper

SU Alpine Sports Thinlits

SU Layered Circles

Swiss Dots EF

SU Ornate Frames Die

PTI 2010 Holiday Tags Stamp for Greeting 

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this adorable die by Cheapo Dies. And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created for your inspiration.

So that's it for me, thanks for stopping by. I adore your comments, they always make me smile. And don't forget to stop over at Double D and see what's going on.

 

Until next time, here's celebrating your Creative Muse.

~judy

Mod Squad - Red and White

Dear Ones~
This time over at the Mod Squad it's my turn to create a challenge. I have chosen to use ONLY red and white. NO other colors, not even black for a greeting.

SPONSOR

Gina’s goal is to continue to offer top quality signature products through her online store Gina K. Designs along with informative and creative crafting videos.Be sure to check out StampTV for a ton of great videos and techniques. They also have weekly challenges. Shop Gina K Designs.

Gina K. has been in the stamping industry since 1998 and started Gina K. Designs in 2007. As the business grew, Gina asked her husband Tom to leave his position as an attorney to join her in the business. Together they built StampTV, their online video website featuring broadcast quality paper crafting videos, galleries, social network for paper crafters and more! Gina now has over 200,000 followers over her various social media networks and video sites from all around the world.

PRIZE

A $20 gift certificate to the Gina K Designs store.

 And here's my card:

 For this card I used the Gina K Designs Warm Winter Wishes Card Kit for the tree image and the greeting. They were stamped with GKD Cherry Red Ink.For the white panel I used the GKD Thick Brush Stencil and some White Glitz Glitter Gel. The Red panel was stamped with the GKD Petite Flourish Background Stamp with GKD Embossing and Watermark Ink and heat embossed with GKD White Fine Detail Embossing Powder.Card stocks are GKD White Heavy Weight and Red Velvet.




Glad you stopped by, and don't forget to head on over to The Mod Squad Challenge and play along. You could win the prize! I can't wait to see your wonderful creations, and I adore your comments! 

Until next time, here's celebrating your Creative Muse!

~judy

Double D - Neutral Fall

Dear Ones~
This time over at Double D we are making fall cards. And here's the twist: the colors all have to be neutral. Here is a wonderful Mood Board provided for our inspiration:

And here is my card:

I had so much fun making this card with the Gina K Designs Wreath Builder Stencil. I also had fun stenciling the background with that GKD Leafy Stencil.

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD Sandy Beach, Dark Chocolate and Kraft Card

GKD Wreath Builder Template

GKD Autumn Wreath Stamp Set

GKD Leafy Stencil

PTI Autumn Tags Stamp Set

SU Early Expresso, Tip Top Taupe and Soft Suede Inks

Spellbinder Labels 1 Die

Nuvo Crystal Drops in Buttermilk

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this cute die set. And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created.

 So that's it for me, thanks for stopping by. I adore your comments, they always make me smile. And don't forget to stop over at Double D, there is always so much inspiration there.

Until next time, here's celebrating your Creative Muse.

~judy

Let It Snow

 

Dear Ones~
Today's offering was made for the Gina K Designs Monthly Mix Challenge. This month Donna has challenged us to create a themed project with snowfall, snowflakes and or a snowman. How fun. Here is my card:

I used the cute snowman from the GKD Warm Wishes Card Kit. I fussy cut his hat and scarf and attached a cute little heart to his "hand". 

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD White and Navy Card Stock

GKD Warm Wishes Card Kit

Copic Markers

Stash Patterned Papers (sorry, I don't remember the company)

Thanks for stopping by, and for all your lovely comments. Until next time, here's celebrating your Creative Muse.

Hugs,

~judy

Double D - Silhouettes

Dear Ones~
This time over at Double D the theme is SILHOUETTES. How fun!!! Just look at the Mood Board provided for our inspiration:

 

And here is my card:

I just adore this old stamp set by Close to my Heart. I have not used it in a very long time. To make the background I cut a circle and masked off the moon. Then I sponged the sky with Distress Inks. After the sky was finished, I removed the moon mask and applied the background mask to expose the circle so I could sponge the color for the moon. The silhouette images were heat embossed with black embossing powder, and for a final touch I splattered Copic Opaque Ink to create stars.

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD Black Onyx, White and Ivory Card Stock

Distress Inks in:

Tumbled Glass

Salty Ocean

Chipped Saphire

Dusty Concord

Black Soot

CTMH Nature's Gift

GKD Masking Magic

Copic Opaque Ink

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this fabulous die by Frantic Stampers. And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created. 

 

So that's it for me, thanks for stopping by. I adore your comments, they always make me smile. And don't forget to stop over at Double D, there is always so much inspiration there.

Hugs~

~judy

Ink On 3 - Beautiful Hollyhocks

  

Dear Ones~
Today it is my great good pleasure to be guest designing on the Ink On 3 Blog. I have chosen to do some simple watercoloring with the beautiful Hollyhocks Stamp Set.









Here is my card:

I just love this sweet hollyhock image, and it's so conducive to simple watercoloring. For details on how I made this card, please visit the Ink On 3 Blog.

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD Passionate Pink, Black Onyx, and White Card Stock

SU Tufted 3-D Embossing Folder

Arteza Watercolors

Ink On 3 Hollyhock Stamp Set & Companion Dies

Ink On 3 Arctic White Fine Detail Embossing Powder

Ink On 3 Liquid Pixie Dust

I would invite you to hop on over to the Ink On 3 website and take a look at all the wonderful products offered there. And thanks for stopping by. As always, I adore your comments.

Hugs~

~judy

Mod Squad - Back to Nature

Dear Ones~
This week it's my turn to host over at The Mod Squad. I decided it would be fun to use something from nature on our creations. The real deal, something that is REALLY from nature, not just an image.

SPONSOR

Gina’s goal is to continue to offer top quality signature products through her online store Gina K. Designs along with informative and creative crafting videos.Be sure to check out StampTV for a ton of great videos and techniques. They also have weekly challenges. Shop Gina K Designs.

Gina K. has been in the stamping industry since 1998 and started Gina K. Designs in 2007. As the business grew, Gina asked her husband Tom to leave his position as an attorney to join her in the business. Together they built StampTV, their online video website featuring broadcast quality paper crafting videos, galleries, social network for paper crafters and more! Gina now has over 200,000 followers over her various social media networks and video sites from all around the world.

PRIZE

A $20 gift certificate to the Gina K Designs store.

Here is my card:

When I was walking in the woods recently I found this really beautiful piece of bark from a Red Pine Tree. I thought it would be fun to attach it to my card. On a piece of Kraft Card Stock I stenciled a background with the Thick Brush Stencil and some Sandy Beach Ink. Then I stamped the images with the Something Good in Every Day Stamp Set and attached the bark with Gina K Designs Connect Glue. The flowers are from the Hugs and Wildflowers Stamp Set and are fussy cut from some watercolor paper that I smooshed with Coral Reef and Tangerine Twist Ink.  That little lady bug is from A Year of Flowers 2. I used Christmas Pine and Charcoal Brown Card Stock for the card base. 

Glad you stopped by, and don't forget to head on over to The Mod Squad Challenge and play along. You could win the prize! I can't wait to see your wonderful creations, and I adore your comments! Now get outside and find something fabulous!!!

Hugs~

~judy

Double D - Orange and White

Dear Ones~
Hello and welcome to another Double D Challenge.
Today we are playing with Orange and White - that's it. NO other colors. Now THAT is a challenge. Here is the Mood Board for our inspiration:

And here is my card:

I decided to use a new die set I have recently aquired from Altenew called Polish Papercuts 3D Dies. This was so much fun to put together. I just pulled a bunch of different orange card stock from my stash and started die cutting.

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD White Card Stock

Stash Orange Card Stock

Altenew Polish Paper Cuts Dies

PTI Beyond Basics Borders Stamp for Greeting

Lifestyle Crafts Woven Embossing Folder

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this fabulous die set by Cottage Cutz. And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created.

 

So that's it for me, thanks for stopping by. I adore your comments, they always make me smile. And don't forget to stop over at Double D, there is always so much inspiration there.

Hugs~

~judy

Dies R Us - Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Dear Ones~
Well, it has been quite some time since I have written on this blog. We spent 3 weeks camping on Lake Superior with our fifth wheel.  3 days after we arrived home I headed to Midland for my 55th high school class reunion, and last weekend I spent 3 days with my besties for Girls' Weekend. Whew, finally have time to catch my breath.

Today's offering is for the Dies R Us Challenge.  The challenge is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. I have no images or dies that are appropriate for these subjects, but I thought a hot air balloon is sort of a plane. So here is my card:

For this card I used dies from Waffle Flower, Elizabeth Craft Designs and Penny Black.

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD Red Velvet, White, Black and Sweet Mango Card

Penny Black Antique Frame Dies

Elizabeth Craft Designs Ribbons and Jewels Dies

Waffle Flower Year Round Words Die for Greeting

SU Carried Away Patterned Paper

SU Lift Me Up Balloon and Cloud Stamps

SU Real Red and Basic Gray Inks

So happy to be back in the blogging world again. I have missed my craft room and the opportunity to be creative. Thanks so much for stopping by, and I so appreciate your lovely comments. They always brighten my day!!!

Hugs~

~judy

Double D - Focus on the Sentiment

Dear Ones~
This time over at Double D we are FOCUSING ON THE SENTIMENT. That means we are to use the sentiment, or greeting, on the front of our card as the focal. Here is the Mood Board provided for our inspiration:

And here is my card:

I recently got this really cool stamp set by Altenew called Pattern Power. It's a multi-step stamping set which, after stamping in different colors, gives you a 3-dimensional looking image. After I stamped the 3-D image I stamped a greeting by Paper Wishes called Artful Affirmations on top of that, and heat embossed with black. I love the result.

 

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD Blue Lagoon Card Stock

GKD Key Lime Card Stock

GKD Black Card Stock

Altenew Pattern Power Stamp Set

GKD Blue Lagoon Ink
GKD Key Lime Ink

GKD Ocean Mist Ink

Paper Wishes Artful Affirmations Stamp
Versamark Ink
GKD Fine Detail Black Embossing Powder

Stash Ribbon
Nuvo Crystal Drops

  If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you would win this fabulous die by Pink and Main. And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created.

 

So that's it for me, thanks for stopping by. I adore your comments, they always make me smile. And don't forget to stop over at Double D, there is always so much inspiration there.

Hugs~

~judy

Mod Squad Challenge - Anything But a Card

Dear Ones~
This week is my turn again to host the Mod Squad Challenge. This week I decided to do ANYTHING BUT A CARD. You can make a box, a tag, an ornament or a bag. Anything but a card.

SPONSOR

Gina’s goal is to continue to offer top quality signature products through her online store Gina K. Designs along with informative and creative crafting videos.Be sure to check out StampTV for a ton of great videos and techniques. They also have weekly challenges. Shop Gina K Designs.

Gina K. has been in the stamping industry since 1998 and started Gina K. Designs in 2007. As the business grew, Gina asked her husband Tom to leave his position as an attorney to join her in the business. Together they built StampTV, their online video website featuring broadcast quality paper crafting videos, galleries, social network for paper crafters and more! Gina now has over 200,000 followers over her various social media networks and video sites from all around the world.

PRIZE

A $20 gift certificate to the Gina K Designs store.

Here's what I came up with:

I decided that I wanted to make some inserts for my phone cover. You can get the clear plastic covers for pretty cheap on Amazon. So I made myself a template by tracing around the cover, and cut out the shapes.
For the poppy insert I used GKD Water Droplets Stencil and sponged with Ocean Mist and Key Lime Inks. Then I stamped the poppies with the GKD Poppy Inspiring Poppies mini stamp set. The Poppies were colored with Copics.  For the purple flower insert I used the GKD stamp set Hugs and Wildflowers by Lisa Hetrick. I made some masks and stamped the flowers in a pleasing arrangement on Bristol paper. These flowers were colored with Zigs. 

Ingredients:

GKD White Card Stock

GKD Water Droplets Stencil

GKD Key Lime & Ocean Mist Inks

GKD Inspiring Poppies Stamp

Copic Markers

Ingredients:
Strathmore Bristol Smooth Card Stock
GKD Hugs & Wildflowers Stamp Set
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers

Glad you stopped by, and don't forget to head on over to The Mod Squad Challenge and play along. You could win the prize! I can't wait to see your wonderful creations, and I adore your comments!

Hugs~

~judy

Double D - Featured

Dear Ones~
Today over at Double D we are to choose an object from the Mood Board and make it the 'feature' on our card. Here is the Mood Board for your inspiration:

And here is my card:

I was inspired by the bottom left photo with all those cute little alien creatures. They just make me smile. I stamped the GKD background stamp Inspiration Mosaic, the one with with all the rectangle panels, onto a piece of white card stock. Then I stamped those silly creatures in some of the rectangles, fussy cut some patterned paper for others, and in a couple of them I attached some embossed colored card stock.

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD Jellybean Green Card

GKD Tranquil Teal Card

GKD White Card

GKD Tranquil Teal Ink

Technique Tuesday Patterned Paper

SU Monstermaniac Stamps

Best Creations Robot Stamp For Greeting

Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles EF

Ink On 3 Liquid Pixie Dust

Nuvo Crystal Drops 

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

 

So I guess that's it for me today. Happy September! The summer went by so fast, and fall is upon us. School is back in session and we are all hunkering down for another year. Please don't forget to swing over to Double D and check out all the wonderful inspiration there. And thank you for all your sweet comments, they always warm my heart.

Hugs,

~judy 

Double D - Pearls, Gems or Rhinestones

Dear Ones~
This time over at Double D we are sparkling up our creations with PEARLS, GEMS, or RHINESTONES. Here is our Mood Board for your inspiration. Just look at all that sparkle!!!

And here is my card:

I just adore this image. It seems so joyful and carefree. I fussy cut her dress and hat, and added tons of sparkly gems to jazz it up.

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD Tranquil Teal Card

GKD White Card

Recollections Storm Clouds Card

Recollections Blossoms & Bliss Patterned Paper

SU Beautiful You Stamp

SU Amazing You Stamp

GKD Silver Embossing Powder

Allison's Ribbons Die

 

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

 

Well, guess that's all I got. hope you swing on over to Double D, there is always so much inspiration there. And thanks for all your sweet comments. They always make me smile!!!!

Hugs,

~judy