Simon Says Monday Challenge

Gosh, it seems like for.ev.er since I have played in the Simon Says Challenges.  This past Monday's Challenge - ATC Cards - was perfect for me to step out of my usual card making.

Usually, multi media is a challenge in itself for me, but when making Artist Trading Cards, I think the 2 go together quite well.  Thankfully, I found a video HERE that really helped me immensely!  I love that these started out as a full page, and then cut down to get 6 semi matching ATC's.  All that layering and gorgeous color together - yeah, I had a great day playing!  I did use a couple of Simon Says Dies; Circle Loops and Quadrangle Frames.

So good in fact, I went on to make more!

These were done separately, and I used actual playing cards for the base.  [The perfect size BTW].  All my sentiments I did on my computer and just used different fonts.  [Just another hint that I picked up watching videos.]

Thanks Simon Says -- I really had a blast creating these ATC's!

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Dare 2B Artzy Day

It's my day over on the Dare 2B Artzy blog. I am showing the following card;

I sponged my background with oxide inks [so awesome!], and then stamped the flowers from Playful Posies Layered.  I cut out a circle, and added in a border, and adhered the fun new Thanks Layer die.

Did you know that D2BA carries ink?  Yes, yes they do, and all inks used on this card are from their collection!  I highly recommend them - the Totally Black is amazing!

What do you think? ;)

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Just Us Girls #407 - Color Week

 I adore primary colors!  This 3 always remind me of legos, and the fun times my son and I had when we was a little guy.  Many hours were spent with this fun building blocks.

My card reflects past memories;

and a sentiment for the amazing man my son has become! :)  I used the CUTplorations Fabulous Word Die. 

Your turn!  How do you see using the above colors?  Show us your stuff over on the Just Us Girls Challenge blog~

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STAMPlorations Final Christmas Release Day - Day 5

Wow!  What a week right?  Super fun samples and for the last day 5, it was my favorite.  I really enjoy using dies - word, images - they make card creating so easy when you need a "quick" card.  Today I am showcasing; Christmas Baubles #2, Christmas Tree #1, Nativity, and Merry Christmas Word Art.  Yes, that is a lot, but this release is HUGE, and I only have a portion I'm sharing.  [Hence me sending you over to the blog to see all the other creations.]

 

The sentiments I used on the above 2 cards is from Merry.  What a fabulous set of sentiments, along with beautiful fonts.  I love a good font!

I used the Christmas Trees Stencil on this fun one :).

Okay, that is it for me with this awesome Christmas Release.  Leave a comment, and then pop on over to the STAMPlorations Blog and check out what the rest of the Team made. 

 Don't forget, use my code STAMPGIRLVICKID to save 20% off your order!!

I hope you had fun this week.  Thanks for the comments! :)

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Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes

 

It's Seize the Birthday time.  These next couple of weeks is Anything Goes.  Remember though, it must be a birthday card.

I was inspired by a card I saw [and didn't save] on Pinterest. I stenciled the background [ARTplorations Shutter Stencil], and used a Cheery Lynn Large Exotic Butterfly die for the cut out.  Added sequins and beads, puffy taped the top layer to the stenciled layer, and adhered all onto a card base.  I do adore the bright colors on this card.  I'm thinking my friend will love this one.

Your turn - just pop that birthday card into the Seize the Birthday gallery, and you will be good to go.

How easy is that?

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STAMPlorations Christmas Release - Day 4

For Day of the STAMPlorations Christmas Release, I am show-casing Shery's set; Winter Chill.  Another fun set, with some great sentiments!

With this 2nd card, I also used a new die set; Bracket Labels Nesting Dies.

Okay, here is the link for the STAMPlorations Blog to check out what the other Deisgners have created, and also see what the prizes are.  Don't forget to leave your comment on this blog before popping over.

And of course, don't forget use my code STAMPGIRLVICKID to save 20% off your order!

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STAMPlorations Christmas Release - Day 3

For Day 3 of the STAMPlorations Christmas Release, we are focusing on Shirley's new set; Three Kings.

 Kind of religious, but not.  I like it! :)

Okay, time to pop on over to the STAMPlorations Blog to see the other creations, along with checking out the prize situation!  Don't forget to leave a comment here and also, use my code STAMPGIRLVICKID to save 20% off your order!

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STAMPlorations Christmas Release - Day 2

Day 2 today for the STAMPlorations Christmas Release.  Today, we are focusing on Deepti's new set; Yuletide Deer.  This guy is pretty awesome!

I saw a photo on Pinterest that inspired this CAS water color.  While easy, it still packs a wow [I think].  Color up the stamp, lightly spritz with water, and stamp.

You know the drill, pop on over to the STAMPlorations Blog to see the other Designer's creations, along with the amazing offering of prizes Shery has!  Don't forget to leave your comment here too.

You can use my code STAMPGIRLVICKID to save 20% off your order too!  Win win.

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STAMPlorations Christmas Release - Day 1

The STAMPorations Christmas Release is so much fun!  So many stamps sets and new dies.  You will need to do the hop to see all the new stuff!

Today, I am focusing on Becca's set; Christmas Cookies and Cheer.

This set is just filled with super fun images!

We will be showcasing the illustrators work, and dies over the next few days.  Now, you want to pop on over to the STAMPlorations Blog to see what my team members have created, PLUS, see all the prizes that Sherry is offering!  Don't forget to leave a comment here too.

Also, use my code STAMPGIRLVICKID to save 20% off your order!!

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