Color Hues - Blue and Green

 

Dear Ones~

Seems like it has been forever since I have written a post. Today's offering is for the Color Hues Challenge. It's great fun. Every new challenge offers 2 colors to be used in your creation. This time it is BLUE and GREEN. LOVE this color combination.

Here is my card:

I had so much fun making this card. I stamped and gold heat embossed this geometric image on navy paper. Then I colored the images with a very special watercolor paint by IUILE. This is a company that makes handmade watercolor and it's very glittery and shiny. The gal who makes the paints has an Etsy store. I found out about her through one if Kristina Werner's videos. You can watch the video HERE. I wish you could see the shine IRL.

THE INGREDIENTS:

GKD In the Navy Card Stock

SU Mint Macaron Card Stock

SSS Abstract Triangles Background Stamp

GKD Posterboard Sentiments for Greeting

Stash Vellum

GKD Champagne Embossing Powder

IUILE Handmade Watercolors

Thanks for stopping by. We are in the last few days of 2020, a year that "will live in infamy". Best wishes for a better 2021.

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

~judy

 

 

 

Double D - Poinsettias

Dear One~

This time over at Double D the challenge is to use the iconic Poinsettia. Here is the Mood Board for our inspiration:

And here is my card:

I wanted to use dies to make my poinsettias, but alas I have none. So I used this Orange Blossoms die set, and I think they did the trick. I die cut a bunch of them and sponged the centers with a nice Cranberry Tart ink. I used an Anna Griffin embossing folder and splattered it with gold paint. The centers of the poinsettias are done with Martha Stewart Microbeads.

 

The Ingredients:

Recollections Rose Petals Card Stock

GKD Fresh Asparagus Card Stock

GKD White Card Stock

Anna Griffin Matelasse Embossing Folder

Creative Expressions Orange Blossoms Dies

Tim Holtz Holiday Greens Dies

SU Beautiful Boughs Dies

SU Ornate Frames Die for Greeting

GKD Cranberry Tart and Christmas Pine Ink

Martha Stewart Luster Glass Gold Microbeads

 

 

 

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

I'm so glad you stopped by, I adore your comments. They always make me smile. Please stay well and enjoy your crafting. Now head on over to Double D to see what's going on.

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

~judy

 

Mod Squad Challenge - White and Bright

Dear Ones:

I'm up as host for the Mod Squad Challenge, which will run for 2 weeks.  I have chosen white embossing as the challenge this time. You MUST do WHITE EMBOSSING on just ONE OTHER COLOR of card stock, or your entry will be eliminated so that the numbers will not be skewed for the random drawing. 

SPONSOR

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, an online video website featuring broadcast quality paper crafting videos, galleries, a social network for paper crafters and more! Since then they have created a new website called Gina K Designs. Gina now has over 200,000 followers over her various social media networks and video sites from all around the world. 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. There is also a monthly card challenge, where you have 3 chances to win a $25 gift certificate. Visit that HERE.

PRIZE

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

Here is my sample:

 

I decided I wanted to do a couple of tags for my sample this time. FOR THE GREEN TAG I used the Holiday Tapestry Stamp Set from the Sparkle and Shine Card Kit. I used the die from the Tag Trio Die Set for the big die cut, and a die from the Decorative Tags Die Set for the small tag. Card stock is GKD Christmas Pine and White, embossing powder is GKD Detail White and ink is Christmas Pine. Greeting is from the Seasons of Joy Stamp Set by Lisa Hetrick, die cut with the companion die. FOR THE RED TAG I used the Trio of Tags Die Set with Cherry Red Card Stock. Stamp sets used were Holiday Hexagons by Melanie Muenchinger, and Ornamental Snowflakes by Alicia Krupski. I again used the Detail White Embossing Powder. 

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

I hope you all are well and staying away from others as much as possible. These are strange times, aren't we glad we have our craft to keep us sane?

 

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

~judy

Double D - Santa Hat

Dear Ones~

Ho ho ho - Santa is in the building. This time over at Double D we want to see your Santa Hats. Here is the Mood Board for your inspiration:

And here is my card:

I have to admit, this one stumped me. I don't have a SINGLE Santa hat. Not a stamp, not a die, nothing. So I used a gnome hat die that I had and called it good.

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD Christmas Pine and Kraft Card Stock

Recollections Red and Cream Card Stock

SU Christmas Plaid Card Stock

Penny Black Antique Frame Dies

SU Wrapped in Texture Embossing Folder

SSS Deco Hat Gnome Die for Hat

Memory Box Miniature Sled Die

SU Merry Patterns Stamp for Greeting

Altenew Featured Sentiments Die for Greeting

Zing Brown Sugar Embossing Powder

Liquid Applique for Fluff on Hat

GKD Button

 

 

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

I'm so glad you stopped by, I adore your comments. They always make me smile. Please stay well and enjoy your crafting. Now head on over to Double D to see what's going on.

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

~judy

Double D - Winter Blues

Dear Ones~

This time over at Double D we are very blue. Not sad, but in the blue mood. Winter Blues is the challenge, here is the Mood Board for our inspiration:

And here is my card:

I had a lot of fun making this card with the GKD Wreath Builder template. I was inspired by the wreath in the door in the lower right photo.

The Ingredients:

GKD 4" Wreath Builder Template

GKD Powder Blue and White Card Stock

GKD Holiday Tapestry Stamp Set

GKD Something Good Stamp Set

GKD Sparkle and Shine Stamp Set

GKD Pallet Christmas Stamp Set

GKD Blue Denim Ink

SU Pacific Point Ink

Versamark Ink

GKD Detail White Embossing Powder

The Greetery Fit to be Tied Die for Bow

Trinity Stamps Silver Baubles

 

 

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

  

 

I'm so glad you stopped by, I adore your comments. They always make me smile. Please stay well and enjoy your crafting. Now head on over to Double D to see what's going on.

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

~judy

Mod Squad Challenge - So Grateful

Dear Ones~

I'm up as host for the Mod Squad Challenge, which will run for 2 weeks.  This is the time of year when we reflect on what we are grateful for. Especially now, when times are so challenging, I invite you to be grateful. The challenge this time is to include the word GRATEFUL on your card!

 

SPONSOR

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, an online video website featuring broadcast quality paper crafting videos, galleries, a social network for paper crafters and more! Since then they have created a new website called Gina K Designs. Gina now has over 200,000 followers over her various social media networks and video sites from all around the world. 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. There is also a monthly card challenge, where you have 3 chances to win a $25 gift certificate. Visit that HERE.

PRIZE

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

Here is my card:

I have used the 4″ Wreath Builder Template for this card. Stamp sets used were Something Good, Holiday Wreath Builder and Autumn Wreath Builder. Papers used were Christmas Pine and Kraft. Inks used were Christmas Pine, Dark Chocolate and Embossing and Watermark Ink. The white elements were heat embossed with GKD Detail White Embossing Powder. 

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

I hope you all are well and staying away from others as much as possible. These are strange times, aren't we glad we have our craft to keep us sane?

 

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

~judy

 

Double D - Pine Trees and/or Pine Cones

 Dear Ones~

As I write this entry it is snowing and the ground is white. All the trees are laced with snow and it's blustery. I am NOT ready for this, but then am I ever???? This time over at Double D we are featuring pine trees and/or pine cones. Here is  the Mood Board for our inspiration:

And here is my card:

I recently watched a video by France Martin where she showed us how to do a reflection. You can see it HERE.  I was excited to try the technique, and then I saw this Mood Board. Voila, my opportunity arose. It was really fun to do, and pretty easy. I'm not happy with the way that greeting photographed, but there you just are.

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD White and Black Onyx Card

Various GKD Inks

GKD Christmas Greenery Stamp Set

Pop Art Flowers Stamp for Greeting

GKD Champagne EP

White Arteza Gel Pen

Trinity Stamps Bubble Blower Baubles

 

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

 

 

I'm so glad you stopped by, I adore your comments. They always make me smile. Please stay well and enjoy your crafting. Now head on over to Double D to see what's going on.

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

~judy

 

Double D - October

 Dear Ones~

Time for another Double D Challenge. This time our challenge is October - that's it - just OCTOBER. Here is the Mood Board provided for our inspiration:

And here is my card:

Of course I had to do a pumpkin. After all, when I think of October I think of all things pumpkin - pie, Halloween, pie, and also pie. I decided to use a Stampin' Up background die called Buffalo Plaid. It's one of my favorite images, but oh so hard to stamp. I left it a little rustic instead of trying to get a solid look.

Here are the Ingredients:

• SU Cajun Craze Card Stock
  
• Recollections Ivory Card Stock
  
• GKD Kraft Card Stock
  
• SU Terracotta Tile Ink
  
• SU Buffalo Plaid Background Stamp
  
• Inkadinkado Autumn Splendor Stamp Set
  
• Concord & 9th Layering Leaf Dies
  
• Spellbinder Fall Leaves Card Creator
  
• SU Forever Flourishes Dies
  
• SU Stitched Circle Die
  
• SU 3D Basket Weave Embossing Folder
• Stash Twine

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

 

AND ON ANOTHER NOTE: The lovely Darlene and the fabulous Diane of Double D Challenges have started up another challenge blog for your creating pleasure. It's called Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge.

If you love Halloween and are sad because you only have a small window of opportunity to create Halloween cards, this is the challenge for you. Hop on over and check it out HERE.

 

I'm so glad you stopped by, I adore your comments. They always make me smile. Please stay well and enjoy your crafting. Now head on over to Double D to see what's going on.

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

~judy

 

Color Hues - Cream and Gold

 

Dear Ones~

Today's offering is for the Color Hues Challenge. This time the colors are Cream and Gold.

Here is my card:

I decided to go clean and simple with this card. This Lotus stamp lends itself so well to the clean and simple look. I wish it was easier to photograph shine. This card is super shiny and really pretty.

The Ingredients:

Recollections Cream Card Stock

Tim Holtz Metallic Card Stock

Lovely Lotus Stamp from the 

GKD Peace, Love and Sushi Card Kit

SU Happy Birthday to You Stamp for Greeting

Trinity Stamps Gold Baubles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to swing on over to the Color Hues blog. Lotsa great inspiration there!!

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

~judy

Mod Squad - Hello Pumpkin!

 

Dear Ones~

It's my turn again to host over at The Mod Squad Challenge Blog. This time I decided I would like to see a pumpkin or pumpkins on our cards.

SPONSOR

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 Stamp TV, an online video website featuring broadcast quality paper crafting videos, galleries, a social network for paper crafters and more! Since then they have created a new website called Gina K Designs. Gina now has over 200,000 followers over her various social media networks and video sites from all around the world. 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. There is also a monthly card challenge, where you have 3 chances to win a $25 gift certificate. Visit that HERE.

PRIZE

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

Here is my card:

For this card I used the Gina K Designs stamp set Haunts and Harvest from the new Festive Fall Card Kit.  I also used the Birthday Greetings stamp set for the background foliage behind the pumpkins. The pumpkins were colored with pencils and Gamsol. The background was done with the Harvest Flourish Stencil, included in the kit and was inked with GKD Plum Punch and Coral Reef inks. Then I applied Iridescent Glitter Glitz Gel over the inking. The photo does not do the glittery goodness justice. I used the Master Layouts 1 to cut the layers, and card stocks used were GKD Tomato Soup, Plum Punch and Ivory.
 

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

I hope you all are well and staying away from others as much as possible. These are strange times, aren't we glad we have our craft to keep us sane?

 

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

~judy

 

Double D - Wreaths

 Dear Ones~

It's a gloomy day here in Northern Michigan. I'm glad I had some time to play in my Happy Place. Today's offering is for the Double D Challenge, and this time we are looking at wreaths. Here is the Mood Board for our inspiration:

And here is my card:

A dear friend lost her mom recently, so I thought this would be a perfect card to send to her.

Here are the Ingredients:

SU Cherry Cobbler and Cajun Craze Card

GKD Honey Mustard Card

GKD Fresh Asparagus Card

GKD Fresh Asparagus Ink

Darice Fall Leaf EF

SU Wreath Builder Die Set

GKD Lovely Lotus Stamp for Greeting

Spellbinders Tag Die

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

I'm so glad you stopped by, I adore your comments. They always make me smile. Please stay well and enjoy your crafting. Now head on over to Double D to see what's going on.

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

~judy

Color Hues - Navy and Turquoise

 

 

Dear Ones~

Today's offering is for the Color Hues Challenge. This time we are using NAVY and TURQUOISE. What a cool color combination. I love it.

Here's my card:

For this card I used the technique Gina K used a little while ago. I will link her video HERE. I took a couple of fronds from a fern, coated them in Versamark and stamped them on the navy card stock. Then I heat embossed them with the Ranger Antiquities Embossing Powder in turquoise. It's gorgeous IRL - there's specks of gold in it.

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD Navy and Ivory Card Stock

Hot Off the Press Twilight Jewels Patterned Paper

Tim Holtz Metallic Card Stock

Spellbinders Fancy Labels 3 Die

GKD Thankful Greetery for Greeting

GKD Master Layouts 2 for Banner

Stash Gold Thread and Gold Pearls

Cold and rainy here in Northern Michigan today. A great day for some chili and cornbread, and to hang out in my craft room. Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to swing on over to the Color Hues blog. Lotsa great inspiration there!!

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

~judy

Double D - Don't Fence Me In

 Dear Ones~

This time over at Double D we are on the fence. The theme is DON'T FENCE ME IN, and here is the Mood Board for our inspiration:

And here is my card:

I got my inspiration from the photo in the top left corner - that beautiful white gate. I used a Stampin' Up die for this, and I thought it would be fun to do a spooky kind of card. I did the masking technique with Distress Oxides to create that moon. I wanted to leave a white ring around it for effect.  I kind of like how it turned out.

 

 

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD Black Onyx and White Card Stock

Distress Oxides in Various Colors

SU Garden Gateways Dies

SU Under the Sea Framelits Dies

A Colorful Life Cloud Stencil

Sizzix Die for Greeting

Stash Bat Punch

 

 

 

 

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

I'm so glad you stopped by, I adore your comments. They always make me smile. Please stay well and enjoy your crafting. Now head on over to Double D to see what's going on.

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

~judy

Ink On 3 - Silhouette Your Stamp

 

Dear Ones~

It is my honor once again to be guest designing for a fabulous company named Ink On 3. This is a wonderful company that offers inks, stamps, dies, stencils, even svg files, and more. Swing on over and check them out. You won't be sorry.

 

Today I want you to use your stamps in a different way. Did you know you can make them into a silhouette? Here's my card:

 

 

 

To begin, I made an interesting background by masking off a piece of card stock and sponging various inks using a piece of plastic so that I could get a defining edge. Here I used Ink On 3 Peacock Blue, Marilyn Red and My Jam Purple.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 Here is how it looks when completed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next I stamped the Koi fish from the Koi Pond stamp set onto my sponged background using my MISTI.

 

 

 

 

 

Then I colored the fish in with my black Copic Marker. And voile, a silhouette.

 

 

 

 

For a final touch, I added some embellishments with black and white markers. Then I stamped the Hugs greeting with a stamp from the Fox and Bunny Hugs stamp set. I also attached a few gems from Trinity Stamps called Bubble Blower.

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.

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

~judy