Can You Handle the Pressure - WINTER

Dear Ones~  There's a new challenge over at Can You Handle the Pressure.   For this challenge blog you MUST use an EMBOSSING FOLDER on your project.  Heat embossing (with embossing powder) is permitted but only IN ADDITION to your embossing folder design.  Each new challenge will have a 'TWIST' which is optional ... your choice to use or not.

The OPTIONAL TWIST for today's challenge is:

WINTER

 

 This is my card:

Isn't this little guy the cutest? He just makes me smile. The background is a gorgeous embossing folder by Simon called Filigree Snowflakes. It's one of my favorites. Here I embossed it with GKD Powder Blue cardstock (a color I don't use often) and then took white pigment ink to lightly drag across it. Such a good technique for getting the pattern to pop. I fussy cut the snowman's hat and scarf with patterned paper, always fun to do.

The Ingredients:

GKD White, Powder Blue & Silver Cardstock

SSS Filigree Snowflake Embossing Folder

Gerda Steiner Designs Snowman Friends Stamp

GKD White Pigment Ink

GKD Patterned Paper for Hat & Scarf

GKD All At Once - Holiday Season Stamp

SU Snowfall Thinlits Die for Snowflake

Stash Ribbon

 

 

 If you head on over to the Can You Handle the Pressure Blog and play along, you could win this beautiful embossing folder.  And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created while you are there. I can't wait to see all your wonderful designs!!

 

 Until next time dear reader, I hope you "can handle the pressure"!

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE.

judy

Double D - Christmas Tree

 Dear Ones~

It's getting close to Christmas, and this time our challenge over at Double D is Christmas Tree. Here is the Mood Board for our inspiration:

 

 This is my card:

I had a good time making this card. I was inspired by the work of Eileen Godwin. Her cards are amazing, HERE is one of her videos. I cut a circle to mask off the 'moon', and it was fun drawing all those lines. Try it, I think it makes a card really interesting. I added some silver splatters for texture.

The Ingredients:

GKD White & Turquoise Sea Cardstock

Tim Holtz Silver Metallic Cardstock

Lavinia Stamps Small Pine Trees Stamps

Versafine Claire Black Ink

 GKD Turquoise Sea Ink

GKD All At Once - Holiday Season Stamp

Stash Silver Ink

 

 

 

 

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this fabulous die set.  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

Can You Handle the Pressure - POINSETTIA

Dear Ones~  There's a new challenge over at Can You Handle the Pressure.   For this challenge blog you MUST use an EMBOSSING FOLDER on your project.  Heat embossing (with embossing powder) is permitted but only IN ADDITION to your embossing folder design.  Each new challenge will have a 'TWIST' which is optional ... your choice to use or not.

The OPTIONAL TWIST for today's challenge is:

POINSETTIA

 Here is my sample:

I found this random embossing folder in my stash. I have no idea where it came from - maybe in one of those magazine bundles?? I really like it and will probably use it more. I adore this Elizabeth Craft Designs poinsettia die set. The dies are really detailed. All I had to do after cutting them out in red cardstock was to sponge a little dark red and white ink on them. The greeting is from Simon and it's by Cathy Zielske. I love that it's in French.

The Ingredients:

GKD Red Velvet & White Cardstock

Tim Holtz Gold Metallic Cardstock

Stash Embossing Folder

Stash Flourish Die

Elizabeth Crafts Designs Florals 29 for Poinsettia

SSS Joyeux Noël Die for Greeting

Trinity Stamps Gold Baubles

 

 

If you head on over to the Can You Handle the Pressure Blog and play along, you could win this beautiful embossing folder, I love this one by Tim Holtz.  And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created while you are there. I can't wait to see all your wonderful designs!!

 

 Until next time dear reader, I hope you "can handle the pressure"!

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE.

judy

Double D - Christmas Ornaments

Dear Ones~

 This time over at Double D the challenge is CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS. Here is the Mood Board for our inspiration:

And here is my card:

I think this is one of the prettiest cards I have made in awhile. Those patterned papers are gorgeous, that ornament die is to die for, and I love doing the Fractured Card technique. To learn how to do this, click HERE.

The Ingredients:

 GKD Black Onyx & Red Velvet Cardstock

Tim Holtz Gold Metallic Cardstock

Paper Studio Winter Berry Patterned Paper

SU Handcrafted Elements Dies for Ornament

GKD All At Once - Holiday Seasons Stamp

PTI Bows Galore

 

 

 

 

 

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this fabulous and unusual die.  

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

Can You Handle the Pressure - WINTER FUN

 Dear Ones~ 

 There's a new challenge over at Can You Handle the Pressure.   For this challenge blog you MUST use an EMBOSSING FOLDER on your project.  Heat embossing (with embossing powder) is permitted but only IN ADDITION to your embossing folder design.  Each new challenge will have a 'TWIST' which is optional ... your choice to use or not.

The OPTIONAL TWIST for today's challenge is:

WINTER FUN

 Here is my card:

 I had a lot of fun making this card. There are a lot of pieces to die cut, but it came together quickly. That cable knit embossing folder just couldn't be any cozier. 

The Ingredients:

SU Cherry Cobbler Card Stock

GKD White Card Stck

Tim Holtz Kraft Core Card Stock

Spellbinders Winter Welcome Sled Die Set

SU Cable Knit Dynamic Embossing Folder

GKD Seasons Greeting Stamp for Greeting

 

 

 

 

If you head on over to the Can You Handle the Pressure Blog and play along, you could win this adorable stamp set.  Don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created while you are there.

Now it's your turn, I can't wait to see what you create!!

 Until next time dear reader, I hope you "can handle the pressure"!

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE.

judy 

Double D - WINTER

Dear Ones~

This time over at Double D the challenge is WINTER.  Here is the Mood Board for our inspiration:

 

And this is my card:

Isn't this little guy just the cutest?? I fussy cut his hat, mittens and scarf from some Stampin' Up Christmas paper. That glitter isn't really pink, it just photographed that way. How annoying!! The die cut panel behind the snowman was cut 3 times and glued together for added dimension. I used the Sizzix Expand Paste on his hat for a fluffy ruff and pompon.

The Ingredients:

 GKD White Card Stock

SSS Filigree Snowflake Embossing Folder

Memory Box Woodland Oval Die

Gerda Steiner Designs Snowman Friends Stamp 

GKD Seasonal Greetings Stamp for Greeting

SU Christmas Patterned Paper

Impression Obsession Tiny Bird Die

Sizzix Expand Paste

 

 

 

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win these adorable Penny Black 'Across the Miles' Cardstock Prints.  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

Can You Handle the Pressure - WARM DRINKS

Dear Ones~  There's a new challenge over at Can You Handle the Pressure.   For this challenge blog you MUST use an EMBOSSING FOLDER on your project.  Heat embossing (with embossing powder) is permitted but only IN ADDITION to your embossing folder design.  Each new challenge will have a 'TWIST' which is optional ... your choice to use or not.

The OPTIONAL TWIST for today's challenge is:

WARM DRINKS

 

 Here is my card:

I used several different die sets here, along with some inlay. The Diamond Frame is by PTI, the coffee cup is by Scrapbook.com, and the greeting is a die from Amazon called Word Strips Frame. The company is Made in China....hahaha!!!!! You can't really see it, but the background patterned paper has been dry embossed with the Tim Holtz Lumber embossing folder, and the white panel behind the cup is embossed with the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder.

The Ingredients:

GKD Ivory, Honey Mustard & Faded Brick Card Stock

Paper Studio Tattered and Worn Patterned Paper

Scrapbook.com Fall Treats Die Set

Tim Holtz Lumber Embossing Folder

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

PTI You've Been Framed Diamond Die

Amazon Word Strips Frame Die for Greeting

 

 

 

If you head on over to the Can You Handle the Pressure Blog and play along, you could win this sweet embossing folder by Cuttlebug.  And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created while you are there. I can't wait to see all your wonderful designs!!

 

 Until next time dear reader, I hope you "can handle the pressure"!

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE.

judy

Double D - WARM & COZY

 

Dear Ones~

This time over at Double D the challenge is WARM and COZY. What a perfect theme for this time of year!! Here is the Mood Board for our inspiration:

 

 

 And this is my card:

I love this adorable stamp set by GKD called Christmas Cheer. So many cute little stamps. The background for this was done by stamping the GKD Elegant Script background stamp onto white card stock, white heat embossing it, and then sponging with GKD Sandy Beach Ink. I had to cut out all the inner panels on this postage stamp background die. It didn't take too long.

The Ingredients:

GKD Jellybean, Lipstick & Turquoise Sea Card Stock

GKD Elegant Script Background Stamp

Sandy Beach Ink

GKD Master Layouts 14 Die Set

Pocketful of Sunshine Stamp Set

GKD Christmas Cheer Stamp Set

GKD Simple Sentiments Stamps for Greeting

 

 

 

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this adorable die set by Cottage Cutz.  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

Can You Handle the Pressure - PUMPKINS

 

Dear Ones~  There's a new challenge over at Can You Handle the Pressure.   For this challenge blog you MUST use an EMBOSSING FOLDER on your project.  Heat embossing (with embossing powder) is permitted but only IN ADDITION to your embossing folder design.  Each new challenge will have a 'TWIST' which is optional ... your choice to use or not.

The OPTIONAL TWIST for today's challenge is:

PUMPKINS

 Here's my card:

I found a stamp set I didn't know I had (big surprise). It's by Hero Arts and it's called Color Layering Pumpkin. Really fun to play with and it does all the work for you. I added the eyes to make him a little playful.

 

 The Ingredients:

GKD Black Onyx and Kraft Card Stock

Recollections Purple and Green Card Stock

Paper Studio Trick or Treat Patterned Paper

SU Stripes and Splatters Embossing Folders

Hero Arts Color Layering Pumpkin

SU Tangerine Twist, Mint Macron and 

Old Olive Ink

GKD Sweet Mango Ink

Spellbinders Boo's Cocktails Die Set

Stash Tiny Spider Punch

 

 

  If you head on over to the Can You Handle the Pressure Blog and play along, you could win this beautiful embossing folder.  And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created while you are there. I can't wait to see all your wonderful designs!!

 

 Until next time dear reader, I hope you "can handle the pressure"!

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE.

judy

Double D - PUMPKINS

 

Dear Ones~

This time over at Double D the challenge is PUMPKINS. Don't you just love pumpkins? Here is the Mood Board for our inspiration:

 

 Here's my card:

This is just a simple card using a multi-step pumpkin stamp set by Hero Arts and a piece of book page, which I crinkled and then sponged with Distress Ink in Walnut. The leaves are from a Tim Holtz embossing and die set called Oak Leaf.

  The Ingredients:

SU Cajun Craze Card Stock

Recollections Cream Card Stock

Stash Book Page

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder for White Panel (OLD)

Hero Arts Color Layering Pumpkin

Tim Holtz Oak Leaf Embossing Folder/Die

SU Old Olive, Mint Macron & Tangerine Tango Inks

GKD Sweet Mango Ink

GKD Harvest of Wishes Stamp for Greeting

 

 

 

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this adorable sticker set.  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

Can You Handle the Pressure - MONSTERS/HALLOWEEN

Dear Ones~  

There's a new challenge over at Can You Handle the Pressure.   For this challenge blog you MUST use an EMBOSSING FOLDER on your project.  Heat embossing (with embossing powder) is permitted but only IN ADDITION to your embossing folder design.  Each new challenge will have a 'TWIST' which is optional ... your choice to use or not.

The OPTIONAL TWIST for today's challenge is:

MONSTERS/HALLOWEEN

Here's my card:

Well, you can't get much more "monster-y" than this. It's a Tim Holtz Colorize die set called Monster. Isn't he scary??? The background is a stash embossing folder by Sizzix and I don't know the name. I believe it must be retired.

The Ingredients:

GKD Charcoal Brown and Ivory Card Stock

Tim Holtz Kraft Core Card Stock in Various Colors

Sizzix Embossing Folder

Tim Holtz Colorize Monster Die Set

SSS Spooky Treats for Greeting

SU Bat Punch

Simon Hurley Viper Ink

 

 

 

If you head on over to the Can You Handle the Pressure Blog and play along, you could win this beautiful embossing folder.  And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created while you are there. I can't wait to see all your wonderful designs!!

 

 Until next time dear reader, I hope you "can handle the pressure"!

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE.

judy

Double D - TO SPOOK OR NOT

Dear Ones~

This time over at Double D the challenge is TO SPOOK OR NOT.  Either Halloween or October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here is the Mood Board for our inspiration:

 

This is my card:

I had some fun with this one. I sponged the background in pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The ghost is fussy cut from some patterned paper I bought on Amazon, but I think the star of the show are those cute little bats from Lavinia Stamps. I saw them and just had to have them - they just make me smile. The moon is a 3-part stencil by Picket Fence Studio. Oh, and some white splatters were involved as well.

The Ingredients:

GKD White and Black Onyx Card Stock

SU Melon Mambo Card Stock

Distress Inks In:

Picked Raspberry

Kitch Flamingo

Mustard Seed

GKD Whisper Ink

Picket Fence Mini Haunted Moon Stencil

Lavinia Fluttermice Stamps

SU Seasonal Layers Stamp Set for Branch

Amazon Halloween Patterned Paper

Echo Park 2 Cute 2 Spook Stamp for Greeting

 

 

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this adorable stamp set.  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

Can You Handle the Pressure - USE A SENTIMENT

 Dear Ones~

  There's a new challenge over at Can You Handle the Pressure.   For this challenge blog you MUST use an EMBOSSING FOLDER on your project.  Heat embossing (with embossing powder) is permitted but only IN ADDITION to your embossing folder design.  Each new challenge will have a 'TWIST' which is optional ... your choice to use or not.

The OPTIONAL TWIST for today's challenge is:

USE A SENTIMENT

 

 Here's my card:

I adore this greeting from Stampin' Up. It's old and I'm sure retired, but it's so fun to use on a feminine card. This Spellbinders embossing folder comes with a companion die that I used to cut out the white greeting panel.

The Ingredients:

GD White and Black Onyx Card Stock

Park Lane White Core Pink Card Stock

SSS Jubilee Embossing Folder and Die

SU Stitched All Around Stamp Set for Greeting

Spellbinders Petite Floral Potpourri Die Set for Flowers

Trinity Stamps Gold Baubles

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you head on over to the Can You Handle the Pressure Blog and play along, you could win this fabulous and very useful stamp set.  Don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created while you are there.

 

 

Now it's your turn, I can't wait to see what you create!!

 Until next time dear reader, I hope you "can handle the pressure"!

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE.

judy

Double D - FALL LEAVES

 

Dear Ones~

This time over at Double D the challenge is FALL  LEAVES. It's that time of year again, and fall leaves can be really beautiful!! Here is the Mood Board for our inspiration:

 

 

 

This is my card:

I love this Gina K Designs maple leaf die. I cut off the bottom, so it ends up being a square. I cut it out twice, once in gold and once in Tomato Soup. Then I inlaid the Tomato Soup pieces in the spaces. This is fussy, but I find it very relaxing. Some others might not find that to be so.

 

 

The Ingredients:

GKD Tomato Soup and Dark Chocolate Card Stock

Tim Holtz Gold Card Stock

Paper Studio Botanical Patterned Paper

GKD Maple Cover Plate Die

SU Special Moments Stamp for Greeting

 

If you head on over to the  Double D Challenge Blog and play along, you could win this fabulous embossing folder.  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

 

 

 

Can You Handle the Pressure - FALL COLORS

Dear Ones~  There's a new challenge over at Can You Handle the Pressure.   For this challenge blog you MUST use an EMBOSSING FOLDER on your project.  Heat embossing (with embossing powder) is permitted but only IN ADDITION to your embossing folder design.  Each new challenge will have a 'TWIST' which is optional ... your choice to use or not.

The OPTIONAL TWIST for today's challenge is:

FALL COLORS

 Here is my card:

I have recently discovered digital downloads, where you can purchase images (for a VERY low price), download them to your computer, and print them out in any size you want on any paper your printer can accommodate. Here I printed out a beautiful watercolor image on tracing paper. It's gorgeous and gives an ethereal look.  I attached the panel with brads and then added an embossed panel in SU Cajun Craze for an accent.

 

 The Ingredients:

PTI Rustic White Card Stock

Tim Holtz Gold Card Stock

SU Cajun Craze Card Stock

Spellbinders Plaid Company Embossing Folder

 Watercolor Autumn Forest Digital Paper 

by DigitalCurio

Altenew Leaf Mix Die Set

SU Special Moments Stamp Set for Greeting

SU Cajun Craze Ink

 

 

 

If you head on over to the Can You Handle the Pressure Blog and play along, you could win this beautiful embossing folder.  And don't forget to check out all the beautiful cards the other designers have created while you are there. I can't wait to see all your wonderful designs!!

 

 Until next time dear reader, I hope you "can handle the pressure"!

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE.

judy