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