Memory Box Day

It's Christmas in July for Memory Box.  A hugh new release too!

I used the following products to make this lovely Christmas card; Cherry Red Card Stock, Brilliant Poinsettia Dies, and the Merry Christmas Die [this one I used is no longer available, but I linked one that to be honest, I like better]

I am rather happy with this end result! Good thing my cards are one-of-kind - this took some time to create :).

I'll be back in a couple of weeks with more of the Memory Box July Christmas release~

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CutCardStock Day

It's Saturday and that means it CCS day!  I used a die set I purchased from a garage sale, and I think it worked out beautifully!

I used the following colors of card stocks: White Heavy 130#, Canvas Textured Surf, DCS Aqua, Lessebo Arctic Blue, Basis Aqua, and a touch of Yellow Jacket to make this card.

I do love me a floral card!

See you next Saturday with more colors~

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Addicted to CAS Challenge #312 - Up

There are many ways to use this code word.

I went with butterflies.

I think I have had this set of Hero Arts stamps since 1998!  It was one of the first sets I purchased, and  it is a classic, that will never leave my stamp supplies!

Your turn!  Come on over to ATCAS #312 and show us your up card~

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Just Us Girls Challenge #831 - Word Week

I was going to create a musical card, but then I won these cuties from Not 2 Shabby, I had to use them instead.  I figure the ball image worked as play.

Aren't these images the sweetest!  They totally bring a smile to my face!  I used an older background technique, inking and water spritzing up an acrylic block, and laying it down on a card panel.  The Group of Cardmakers reminded me of this fun technique.  Thanks Ladies.

I think this background is rather perfect for these fun images - win-win in my book.

Your turn!  Come on over to JUGS #831 and show us your play card~

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STAMPlorations Day Featuring Card Fronts

It's time again for another fun STAMPlorations Day.  As stated, for today, I am focusing on card fronts and other paper products offered by STAMPlorations.

Junk Journal College

[watermarked]

When I looked at the package of card fronts I saw ATC's.

I have a basic step system that I follow when making these fun tiny works of art.  I start with 31/2 x21/2 size card - in this case, I cut one of the panels in half, then sized accordingly.  I adhered down a strip of self made stamped tissue paper, and lightly brushed on some acrylic paint.  I then use a stencil with some modeling paste, placing either 3 times around the card, or just stencil over the entire card.  I used the Patches Stencil for both of these cards.

Once all is dried, I ink up the edges of both the panel, and the ephemera images, and start layering some images; Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut Outs, and a sentiment from the Nostalgia #1 Clear Stickers.  The last step is punching a hole, and adding some ribbon.  Following these basic steps is helpful for me to be happy with the end result.  Have you ever made ATC's?

Shery is offering a fabulous Card Fronts VIP Subscription [click for more info]. As usual, I recommend since her prices are amazing, AND, you get a store wide discount of 25% off as long as you are a subscriber.

I'll be back next Wednesday sharing more of the STAMPlortions products.

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July Gorgeous Gift Tag Instagram Hop

I often wonder when this Christmas in July started.  Has it always been around or was it created by retailers?  Anyone know?  Meanwhile, let's get to my Christmas tag!

I used an ornament die and built from that.  This actually is pretty detailed, and a little time consuming to create.  I won't be making a set of these, just sayin.

 

You can see more Christmas tags over HERE on Instagram.  I'm off to check them out too~

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AAA Card Challenge #318 - Follow My Lead

We are following Marlies.

Following Marlies card, I went with the coffee theme, and then the sketch, using images from STAMPlorations All Things Coffee Ephemera Cut Outs, and The Coffee House Papers.

The sentiment is also from STAMPlortions; After Coffee stamp set.

Ok, your turn!  Come on over to AAA Card Challenge #318, and show us your follow of Marlies card.

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