Double D - TEXTURES

  

Dear Ones~

This time the challenge over at Double D is TEXTURES. Lots of possibilities with this one, just think of how many things have TEXTURE.....well, EVERYTHING!! You could really get creative!! Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.

 

 

This is my sample:

I love this patterned paper and I used it up. Wish I could get more but it's really old. That corner treatment is a die called Cut, Fold and Tuck. I think it's by Spellbinder. They had several dies with different shapes, but I don't think they are making them any more, too bad. I had a lot of fun creating this card using some older supplies.

 

 

 The Ingredients:

 GKD Dark Chocolate and Ivory Card Stock

Stash Patterned Papers

Cut, Fold and Tuck Diamond Strips & Accents Die

Lavinia Fairy Thistle Stamp

Cracker Box Stamps for Greeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Head on over to the Double D Challenge Blog and see what it's all about, we have some super talented designers who love to share creative ideas with you. 

 

As always, until next time dear readers, 

 ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy     

A Cut Above - NOVEMBER

 

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

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' my card for this month:

I bet you recognized Tim Holtz right away, his dies are so iconic. This is one of his wreath series and I love working with it. 

 

 

 

 The Ingredients:

 SU Cherry Cobbler Card Stock

Paper Studio Natural Botanical Patterned Paper

Tim Holtz Vault Foliage Wreath

Impression Obsession Pine Trees Dies

Spellbinders Fancy Labels 1 Die

Tim Holtz Craft Core Collection Card Stock

Honey Bee Mini messages: Everyday

 

 

 

 

 

 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 - WINGS

 

Dear Ones~

This time the challenge over at Double D is WINGS. Lots of possibilities with this one, just think of how many things have wings. You could really get creative!! Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.

 

 

 

This is what I came up with:

 

I just love this die and stencil bundle from The Greetery called Jumbo Curiosity Dragonfly. And wouldn't you know, while I was making this card, I lost one of the wing dies. It's in my craft room SOMEWHERE, doesn't that just frost your pumpkin? The background behind the grid is made by stamping a scripty background stamp on some dark paper and then heat embossing with gold. One of my favorite things to do.

  The Ingredients: 

 GKD Kraft Card Stock

Amazon Butterfly Jalousie Window Die Set

The Greetery Jumbo Curiosity Dragonfly Die/Stencil

GKD Scripty Background Stamp 

Cuttlebug Thanks Embossing Folder

Distress Inks

Trinity Stamps Bubble Blow Out Baubles

 

 

  

 

 

 Head on over to the Double D Challenge Blog and see what it's all about, we have some super talented designers who love to share creative ideas with you. 

As always, until next time dear readers, 

 ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy    

Double D - WINDOWS

 

Dear Ones~

This time the challenge over at Double D is WINDOWS. How fun! What is it they say, "the eyes are the windows to the soul", or something like that? I dunno why THAT came to mind. Anyway,  here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.

 

 

 

And here's my card:

Isn't this a hoot?? I saw this die set on Amazon, and I had to have it. To make the pot, all I did was punch out a 1 1/2 circle and emboss it with an embossing folder. Aren't I a genius?

 

  The Ingredients:

 GKD Black and Ivory Card Stock

Tim Holtz Ideology Backdrop Patterned Paper

 Memory Box Springtime Bouquet Patterned Paper

SU Cajun Craze Card Stock

Globeland Funny Venetian Die Set 

SU wrapped in Text Embossing Folder

1 1/2 Circle Punch

Spellbinders Propagation Plants Die Set

Computer Generated Greeting

 

 

 Head on over to the Double D Challenge Blog and see what it's all about, we have some super talented designers who share creative ideas with you. And until next time dear readers, 

ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy    

 

A Cut Above - October

 

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

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' my card for this month:

I was recently asked by a good friend to make a wedding card for her and her husband to give away. I love making wedding cards and usually try and make them white on white. The dies used on this are from a GKD die set called Let's Get Started. It comes free with Gina's Intracut die cutting machine. Because it was so dimensional I made an envelope to fit the card. This was a totally enjoyable project!!!

 

 

 

 

 The Ingredients: 

GKD White Card Stock

Paper Studio Blanc Boutique Pearl Patterned Paper

Spellbinders Decorative Labels 8 Die

GKD Let's Get Started Die Set

GKD Petite Flourishes Embossing Folder 

Stash Pearls

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. Oh WAIT!!!!! Saturday, October 3rd was World Cardmaking Day. So, in honor of that high holy day, there will be not one but TWO $5 GIFT CARDS up for grabs. Maybe you could be one of the lucky winners! GOOD LUCK!!!

 

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

Here's celebrating your Creative Muse. 

~judy  

Double D - PRETTY in PINK

 

Dear Ones~

This time the challenge over at Double D is PRETTY in PINK. How fun, time to get some "girly" on! Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.

 

 

 And here's my card:

I have been seeing this technique around the internet and thought I would give it a try. It's kind of a take on the "eclipse" technique. Here I stamped my image twice, using my MISTI to make sure they were positioned correctly. Then I just die cut one of the images out using an eclipse die. I think it turned out pretty good.

 

 

 

 The Ingredients:

Recollections Rose Petals Card Stock

Altenew Beautiful Day Stamp Set

Altenew Inks in Various Colors

LDRS Creative Inverted Corner Rectangle Eclipse Die

Honey Bee Mini Messages: Everyday Stamp for Greeting

Stash Baubles

 

 

 

 

  So, head on over to the Double D Challenge Blog and see what it's all about, we have some super talented designers who share creative ideas with you. And until next time dear readers, 

ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy    

A Cut Above - SEPTEMBER

 

 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

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' my card for this month:

I recently got the most wonderful die set from Simon called Pop Art Pieces. There's all these layers and shapes that can be cut all at once with different patterned papers, and then you just mix and match. Like a very fun puzzle.

 

 

 The Ingredients: 

Recollections Rose Petal Card Stock

GKD Ivory Card Stock

Paper Studio Sun-Bleached Floral Patterned Paper

SSS Pop art Pieces Die Set

GKD It's All You Stamp for Greeting

GKD Warm Cocoa Ink

Trinity Stamps Baubles

Martha Stuart Punch 

 

 

 

 

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 - VASES AND/OR PITCHERS

Dear Ones~

This time the challenge over at Double D is VASES AND/OR PITCHERS. How fun, lots we can do with this one!! Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.

 

 

 

This is what I came up with:

I have had this Stampin' Up die set for quite some time, and this is the first time I have used it. The background here is one of my favorites and I use it often. I stamp a scripty background stamp on patterned paper and then heat emboss with gold. It's such a pretty and unique look. I really like how this card evolved.

 

  

 

 The Ingredients: 

GKD Ivory Card Stock

Recollections Copper Metallic Card Stock

SU Old World Paper Embossing Folder

Elizabeth Craft Designs Metal Patterned Papers

GKD Elegant Script Background Stamp

GKD Gold Embossing Powder 

SSS Birthday Basics Stamp for Greeting

Stash Ribbon

 

 

 

 

 So, head on over to the Double D Challenge Blog and see what it's all about, we have some super talented designers who share creative ideas with you. And until next time dear readers, 

ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy    

Double D - LEMONS

Dear Ones~

The challenge this time over at Double D is a fun one. WHEN LIFE HANDS YOU LEMONS!!  Here is the Mood Board for inspiration. You can use the colors, lemons, or even the drinks.

 

 

 This is my sample:

I got this die set on Amazon, and of course it's made in China. But it's really fun to use.

 

 

 The Ingredients: 

 GKD Wild Dandelion, White and Blue Denim Cardstock

Lemonade Summer Patterned Paper

Delorion Lemon Dies from Amazon

Tim Holtz Distress Card Stock in Various Colors

GKD Master Layouts 12 Dies

Eizabeth Craft Designs Playful Sentiments Stamp for Greeting

 

 

 

 

 

 Head on over to the Double D Challenge Blog and see what it's all about, we have some super talented designers who share creative ideas with you. And until next time dear readers, 

ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy     

 

 

 

Double D - FEATHERS

Dear Ones~

This time the challenge over at Double D is FEATHERS.  Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.

 

 

 

Here is my sample:

I found an ink smooshed panel in my stash that had great colors for what I had in mind, so that is my background. The feather die cut is from Gina K - an older die set. I LOVE using real feathers on my cards, especially for masculine ones. I have had these in my stash for years and am always happy when I can break them out.

 

 The Ingredients: 

GKD Warm Cocoa Card Stock

Stash Ink Smooched Panel with Distress Inks

GKD Fancy Feathers Die Set

GKD Lots of Dots Die Set

Honey Bee Mini Messages: Everyday

Stash Feathers

Trinity Stamps Baubles

 

 

 

 

 So, head on over to the Double D Challenge Blog and see what it's all about, we have some super talented designers who share creative ideas with you. And until next time dear readers, 

ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy    

 

 

A Cut Above - August (and FALL FLOWERS)

Dear Ones~

It's a new month, and time for a new challenge over at  A Cut Above Challenge Blog. This month there is an option to use FALL FLOWERS. It is NOT mandatory, only an option if you chose.

 

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

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 is my card:

I love this cute Concord and 9th die set, it's pretty new to me. Today it's 91 degrees here in Northern Michigan, so doing FALL FLOWERS seemed odd, but this card was fun to make. I used a GKD embossing folder for the background. It pointed up the design.

 

 

The Ingredients:

GKD Tomato Soup and Ivory Card Stock

SU Merry Merlot Card Stock

GKD Petite Flourish Embossing Folder 

Concord and 9th Briar & Blooms Die Set

Elizabeth Craft Designs Playful Sentiments Stamp for Greeting

SU Layered Circle Dies

Enamel Dots

 

 

 

 

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 - Favorite Fruit

Dear Ones~

This time the challenge over at Double D the challenge is YOUR FAVORITE FRUIT. How fun, lots we can do with this one!! Here's the Mood Board for our inspiration.

 

 

 

This is my card:

Oddly, I don't have a lot of fruity supplies, but I did find this stamp set by Lisa Hetrick for Gina K Designs. I started by ink smooshing on watercolor paper with some Distress Inks in colors that were pear-like. Then I finished by ink blending with a few other colors after I die cut the images out. It was really quite fun and I like the way the pears bloomed. Is your mouth watering???

 The Ingredients: 

GKD Jellybean Green & White Card Stock

Tim Holtz Gold Metallic Card Stock

SU Fern Embossing Folder

The Greetery Capsule Basics Die Set

The Greetery Capsule Basics Filigree Borders Die Set

GKD One Day at a Time Stamp Set and Companion Dies

Honey Bee Mini Messages:Everyday Stamp for Greeting

Various Distress Inks

Stash Gold Baubles

 

 

 

So, head on over to the Double D Challenge Blog and see what it's all about, we have some super talented designers who share creative ideas with you. And until next time dear readers, 

ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy    

A Cut Above - July

 Dear Ones~

 

Happy ANNIVERSARY/BIRTHDAY to us!!! Can you believe it's been 2 years since the birth of A Cut Above? 

 

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

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 one of the 4 prizes listed below, with a dated badge to display on their craft site.

 

Here' my card for this month:

One of my favorite looks is the background here. I stamp a scripty background stamp in Versafine on patterned paper and heat emboss it with gold embossing powder. I think it really packs a punch. Then I used some real wood vernier to design the square pattern.

 

  The Ingredients: 

GKD Gold and Eggplant Card Stock

GKD Elegant Script Background Stamp

Elizabeth Craft Designed Metal Series Patterned Paper

GKD Happy Birthday Die Set

Tim Holtz Metallic Card Stock

Wood Vernier from Amazon

Trinity Stamps Mat Gold Baubles

 

 

 

 

 There's some great prizes up for grabs this month to celebrate our 2nd anniversary/birthday. There will be 2 separate $5 gift cards from A Cherry On Top, as well as the 2 wonderful prizes below. That's 4 separate prizes, and if you play along you could win one of them.

 

 

 

 

 

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. 

 

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

Here's celebrating your Creative Muse. 

~judy  

 

 

Double D - Potpourri

Dear Ones~

The challenge this time over at Double D is a fun one. It's POTPOURRI!! For this challenge use anything you see, it can be an object, a mix of colors, a shape/design. For example, sun, cloud, rainbow, an arch shape, the colors etc.  Just have some fun with it. Here is the Mood Board for inspiration:

 

 

Here is my design: 

 

 My eye went to that luscious spiral candy in the lower right photo, so that's where I got my inspiration. I recently acquired the Gina K Sweet Celebration die set, and that lollypop die was perfect. I just had fun mixing all the different bright colors together, picking up on the patterned paper from Honey Bee. Oh, and isn't that greeting just a hoot? I love it.

 

 

 

 The Ingredients: 

GKD White Card Stock

Crafters Closet Classic Colors Card Stock 

Honey Bee Stamps Team Tie Dye Patterned Paper

SSS Swirled Ridges Embossing Folder

Scrapbook.Com Nested Arches Die Set

GKD Sweet Celebrations Die Set

Cracker Box Stamps for Greeting

 

 

 

 

 

 Head on over to the Double D Challenge Blog and see what it's all about, we have some super talented designers who share creative ideas with you. And until next time dear readers, 

ASPIRE to be INSPIRED. 

Here's celebrating your CREATIVE MUSE!!

 

~judy