Simple Poinsettia Christmas Card

Hi all, I just can't believe we have snow here already :( it's just too soon for the white stuff!!! Oh well, I guess I just have to get used to it.....but I'm hoping for a mild winter!!! Anyways, I did a Christmas card for you today.....and I actually tried to keep it simple this time! So here's what I did................

Products Used:

Cardstock: White and Burgundy

Stamps: Penny Black- Ponsettia Script Background, Tim Holtz- Retro Holiday

Inks: Versamark, Tim Holtz Distress Stains- Aged Mahogany, Walnut Stain, Forest Moss and Antique Linen

Misc.: Making Memories- Poinsettia Flowers, Ranger Perfect Pearls Mist- Perfect Pearl, American Crafts Black Slick Writer, Misc. Green Pleated Ribbon and Tsukineko- Gold Embossing Powder

So here's how I made this card, I used the Antique Linen on the white cst then I applied the Aged Mahogany and Walnut Stain to my stamp and stamped. I love how we can stamp with the Distress Stains....if you haven't tried it yet, you really should!!! Then I sprayed the Perfect Pearls Mist over top to give it some shimmer. Now I stamped the sentiment with Versamark and embossed it with the Gold EP. Then I outlined the Merry Christmas with my black pen, it really makes it stand out! Then I added my ribbon and the Ponsettia. For the Poinsettia, I used the stains on them to change there colour, then I dried them with my heat tool. That's it for this card.....I hope you enjoyed my Simple Card :)........hope you all have a great week!!!

Poinsettia with a Shimmer

Hi all, wow this month sure has gone fast.......it's almost November and soon it will be Christmas!!! So is anyone actually ready for Christmas? I know I'm no where near ready!!! When you think about it, there's really not much time left, I guess I had better get busy and start doing some of the Christmas gifts that I want to make!!! ....So while I am on the subject of Christmas......I thought I would make a Poinsettia card, this is from the new Penny Black stamps that we got in! 

Products Used

Cardstock: Burgundy, White and Gold Shimmer

Stamps: Penny Black- Christmas Pride and Inkadinkado-Holiday Greetings

Ink: Versamark

Misc.: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder-Holly Stripes, Tsukineko-Gold Embossing Powder, Copic Marker- R89, Distress Stickles-Aged Mahogany and misc. pearl flourish

So I stamped the poinsettia 3 times with Versamark and then embossed with the gold EP and fussy cut it so that I was able to layer the 3 sizes of petals and then coloured them all in with my Copic marker, then added the distressed stickles to the petals. Pop dotted the Poinsettia over the 3 panels that I embossed with my folder and cut. Stamped and embossed the sentiment and added some pearl flourishes that I coloured with my Copic Marker. So that's it for this card...........the poinsettia and the gold shimmer paper look so much better in person!!! Well I hope you all have a great week and a Happy Halloween!!! Until next time...................... 

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Products Used:

Cardstock: Black, Core'dinations All in the Family- Violets

Stamps: Penny Black Woodmount-Music Background, Justrite Cling-Quiet Moments

Ink:Versamark & Ranger Archival Black Ink

Other: Ranger White Sticky Back Canvas 12"x12", Stampendous Pearluster Embossing Powder Kit- Impressionist, Spellbinders Grand Labels 4 Die, Sizzix Decorative Flourishes Die, EK Success-Photo Labels Punch, Queen & C0. Rhinestones-Irridescent

So a little bit of how I put it all together.....I die cut the card and the sticky backed canvas with the spellbinders dies, then I peeled the backing off of the canvas and used the sticky back to apply the EP's, one at a time heating them as I did each colour. I really love the effect of this, it looks awesome!!! Then I stamped it with the Music Background.  Now I die cut the black cardstock for the flourishes and used the Versamark ink on them and then the EP's. Then I stamped the sentiment, embossed it and punched it out using the Photo Labels punch. Then I just added some of the rhinestones to the flourishes, you know  I love my bling!!!!

Now, onto the second card............I really wasn't too sure about this card, but I figured I would share it anyways.........so here it is.......let me know what you think........

Products Used:

Cardstock: White, Core'dinations all in the Family- Violets & Pretty in Pink

Stamps-  My Favorite Things-Flower Silhoutte, C.C.Designs-Sassy Sentiments

Ink: Momento-Tuxedo Black, Versamark Ink, Staz On- Cotton White & Versamark Marker

Other: Stampendous Pearluster Embossing Powder Kit-Impressionist, Ultra Fine Flower Soft-Citrus Crush, Flower Soft Glue, Sizzix Embossing Folder- Flowers & Vines, Spellbinders Lacey Circles, Purple Sheer Ribbon, Inkadinkado- Stamp-a-ma-Jig, Making Memories-Sanding Block

Well, are you still with me???.........lol....so the info on how I did this card.

First, I die cut the flowers then I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the stamping. I love the MFT dies and stamps, they're awesome!!! If you're not sure on how to use a Stamp-a-ma-jig see this post.....it definitely comes in handy and is so quick and easy to use!!! Then I coloured in the flowers with my versamark marker and embossed, doing only one colour at a time, that way they don't mix together. Once the flowers were done, I added the flower soft to the center. Then, I used my embossing folder and I sanded the cardstock. Die cut the lacy circle twice and cut them in half. On the bottom one, I used the EP 3x and then stamped into it with my sentiment, while it was still hot..........it showed up really well in person, but not so much for the camera........lol....so I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig again and used the Staz On white, now it shows up better for the camera, and I actually like how it looks. Did a little bit of sanding on them added my ribbon and tied a bow.  

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Fabulous Diamonds, Glitter & Bling Card

Well let's just start out by wishing you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and enjoyed the holidays......I know that I did, maybe a little too much.....I know I had my share of sweets, okay maybe more than my share.......lol....Well it's that time again, and guess what I have to share with you all today............a card of course.....I will give you a short tutorial on how to make it at the end of the post.

Products Used

Die Cuts With A View-Street Lace Cardstock 12"x12" Pad

Die Cuts With A View-Street Lace 8"x8" Pad

Penny Black Wood Stamp-Letter Background

C.C.Designs-Sassy Sentiments

Versamark Ink Pad

Momento-Tuxedo Black

Spellbinders Classic Diamond Dies

In The Making Glitter-Gunmetal

Kaiser Organza Ribbon-Natural

Scor-Pal Adhesive-5" Scor-Tape

Prima Say It in Crystals-Swirls Black

Queen & Co.-Nightfall Rhinestones

Tusukineko-Black Embossing Powder



So here's how I made this card.......Stamp the cardstock with the letter background stamp and cut with the diamond die, you will need approx. 17 of the diamonds. Apply scor-tape to a piece of cardstock and adhere the stamped diamonds, leaving spaces between them. Apply the glitter and burnish into all the lines......creating a tiled effect. I love this technique, you can do this with lots of different shapes. You could also use embossing powder instead of the glitter to create a totally different look. The possibilities are endless!!!

So, after that was all done I used the scor-tape and glitter on one of the diamonds and then layered it with 2 more diamonds, on the last one I stamped my saying and embossed it with the black EP. You really have to check out the Sassy Sentiment set, it's awesome, I just had to buy it!!! Then I added my ribbon and of course it just had to have some bling....and that's pretty much it for this card.........I hope you all try this technique.......if you do post a link to it in the comments section, I would love to see it!!!

So I guess that's it...........until next time..........

A Glittery Merry Christmas!!!

Hi all, well I have one last christmas card to share.........It's a fairly quick and easy card, so I hope you all like it!!! So just in case I don't get to post again before the new year starts, I want to wish all of you a

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Products Used

Cardstock- Red & Green

Ranger Glossy White Cardstock

Making Memories- Noel 12"x12" Brocade

Penny Black Wood Stamp- Christmas Text

StazOn Black Ink

Glitter Ritz-Warm Highlights Glitter

Distress Inks-Bundled Sage, Forest Moss, Fired Brick & Aged Mahogany

Spellbinder's Label 8 Die

American Crafts Sheer Ribbon-Pomegranate

Misc. Red Rhinestones

I absolutely love the glitter on this card, this is one of my favourite techniques, I think it just makes the

card so pretty......and of course it doesn't show up like it looks!!!   So here's a short version of how I made it........I brayered the glossy cardstock with all the distress inks, then used my Scor Tape for the adhesive and burnished the glitter on. Once that was done, I stamped the Christmas Text Stamp with the StazOn and cut it out with my Labels 8 die. Added a bow and then of course, I just had to add some bling........so I used some red rhinestones. That's pretty much it for this card. These would be quick to make if you need a few extra cards for Christmas and I still have a few cards to make......lol.....I should have them done by Christmas!

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