It's Time for....Christmas Bingo!

Ahhh...it's been a crazy day as I finally have time to sit down here and schedule this post.
I've been in my craft room pretty much all day listening to Christmas carols and creating holiday cards! It's going to be a crazy week as I'm down to the crunch time to create last minute items for the craft sale on the weekend!

Anyhooo...
Let me quickly share with you about the new challenge starting at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenges.
We have a fun theme for you to partake in for the next two weeks...

"Christmas Bingo"

Ribbon
Texture
Glitter
Rhinestones
2 designer papers
Twine
Die cuts
Punches
Pearls


So many options for you to choose from!

For my card I decided I was going to go diagonal...I have used die cuts, 2 designer papers and glitter!

Here's a peek at my creation...

The poinsettia die cuts are a new Memory Box die that I picked up recently and just had the chance to use.  I've also used a new swirl die cut that too was waiting to be tried out.  I've added some Crystal Stickles to the tip of the flowers and have also added some soft fuzzy bits to the centers of the flowers as well.  The finishing touch is the few dabs of liquid pearls around the flower bunch!

Onto the business at hand... 
We are joined again by two wonderful sponsors for this challenge...

Please Join... 

as well as...

 

Be sure to check out the Holly Jolly blog to get details on the prizes being offered to two lucky winners!

Well, it's short and sweet today as I think I hear my pillow calling me!
Now here's hoping this tiredness doesn't leave the minute I lay my head on it!
Don't you just hate it when that happens?

Until next time...

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Did You Hear About Santa?

Happy Friday!
Are you ready for some festive season inspiration...and to hear about what happened to Santa?

Well, it's a new challenge beginning at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long this week!
We have a photo inspiration challenge for you...

 

...what will you draw your inspiration from in this festive photo?

I decided to to with a traditional red and green color palette for my card!
I loved the different designs in the table cloth and plates and tried to incorporate different designer papers into my creation as well.  

Here's what I did...


I've colored up the digi with my Spectrum Noir markers and have tried to stick to the reds and greens.  I've kept the same color palette with the designer papers and have used several different ones with different patterns.  I've added three green sequins to the card for some sparkle and to mimic the polka dots on the plates.  
A quick and simple creation once again. 

We would like to once again welcome back Bugaboo as our sponsor for this challenge.
 

They are offering one lucky winner 7 digis of their choice!
One can never have too many Bugaboo stamps!
I love them!

Well, that's all for me today!
I hope you've found some inspiration here today, and your mojo to create is up and running.
Be sure to check out the other DT creations on the CSAYL blog as well.
Have a great weekend!

Until next time...

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Spread a Little Cheer...

Welcome!
Sit, relax and stay awhile!
This is the second posting for me today!
That doesn't happen very often anymore does it?
A quick reminder that today is also the mid way blog post for our current challenge at Unstampabelles.  Please scroll down to see the details for that challenge and to see the unique creation I've made.

Getting back on track...
...we have a new challenge starting today at Pile it On!
It's a terrific one!
Ready?

"Cheerful/Uplifting Message"

We all have days where we could use a smile from a stranger, a face to face visit with a close friend or ladies night out with a bunch of friends...you know something positive to lift our spirit.
Well, this week you have a chance to create a card to do exactly that for someone.

I was working with some beautiful sunflower papers from Heartfelt Creations the other night and decided that the uplifting sentiments they had included in the Classic Sunflower Collection paper pack would be perfect for this challenge.  I came across a sentiment that read "Sending you Sunshine"...and got to thinking that the bright and cheerful rays from the sun are one of the fastest ways for one to feel great about life.  It always amazes me how on a cloudy day you can feel nothing but doom and gloom...but bring on the sun and the whole world just becomes a better and brighter place!  Throw in a beautiful flower garden with those rays of sunshine and life is good!

Here's how I used the sentiment and some sunflower florals to create my cheerful and uplifting card!




I've done some fussy cutting of various elements and have popped up the bucket over a larger version of the same image with 3D pop up dots, giving the card some dimension.  
I've added some yellow Stickles to the sunflowers to give the card an extra dose of cheer!
 

I've also popped up the sentiment on the card to add further dimension.

 Before I go, a few housekeeping tid bits about this weeks challenge.
We are sponsored by...


...who is offering one lucky winner 3 single digis of their choice!

I hope I've been able to inspire you to create a cheerful and uplifting project for a friend or loved one. 
Wouldn't it just brighten your day to receive a card of encouragement in the snail mail...so go ahead and make that feeling happen for someone!
We all need encouragement from time to time.
Then remember to link up with us at Pile it On!

Until next time...

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Time for an Unstampabelles Challenge Reminder...

I'm back today with a mid way reminder for our current challenge at Unstampabelles...the challenge blog where we encourage you to create a project without using any type of stamps!
Don't be afraid...it's easier than it may seem!

I missed joining in at the beginning of the challenge as I was super busy with life, and busy creating my semi finalist project for Heartfelt Creations!
One of these days I will have to get down to blogging what I created and give you all a little peek!

If you've kept up with checking out the Unstampabelles blog, you will know that our current challenge is...

"Shabby Chic with the twist of Time!"

The Belles have made some very lovely creations you must check out if you haven't already, and more have been added to the blog today...so be sure to check those out as well.  You will also notice some new names and faces there, as there was recently a DT call and we have added new members to the team.  Be sure to give them a welcome! 

I had the idea of creating a 3D mantle clock for my project.  I didn't think it would be a problem finding an SVG cutting file for this...but it proved to be much harder than I thought....that is until I came across a blog post done by a designer for SVG Cuts that sparked my interest and imagination.  You really have to check out this post featuring the grandfather clock that this designer used several SVG Cuts cutting files to create.  It is amazing!
 You can find it here.
I decided that the Juke Box file would be perfect to turn into the mantle clock piece that I was envisioning.  I got busy cutting the pieces with my Silhouette Cameo that I knew I would be needing and started assembling. I used an Elizabeth Crafts Design metal die for the clock face and the hands. I then dug through all of my flowers and laces, etc. to see how I could shabby chic this project up.  

Ready?

 
...here's another peek from a different angle...


...and a few photos of the details...


I found these beautiful lace stickers at Michaels a few shopping trips ago and was just waiting for the right project to use them on.  I thought the added a nice touch of elegance to the clock.  


I loved having the chance to play with all of my pretty flowers again!  I added a chipboard swirl to the side of the creation.  I looped some lace in several spots among the flowers and for my finishing touches I used a hat pin and an antiqued button.  If you look very closely in this last photo, you will also see that I've used some transparency paper in the clock body.  I embossed it using an embossing folder and my BigShot.  There is an opening in the back of the clock to place a battery powered candle inside...so the whole creation is able to glow and have light shine through that transparent window.  I created this mantle clock with my upcoming craft show in mind.  I think it will make an elegant prop for on my vintage style table display!

Before I go, I should make mention that we are sponsored by...

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Check out the Unstampabelles blog to see the prize being offered!

I hope I've been able to inspire you today!  
And, did you take note...not one stamp was used on the entire project!
Told you it wasn't that hard to do!
I hope to see you joining in with us at Unstampabelles.  Remember that you have until the end of October to play along with this current challenge!

Until next time...


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Reminder...December is Fast Approaching!

It's Friday!  It's Friday!
And I'm extra excited because I'm headed to a weekend scrapbooking/cardmaking crop!
Nothing but crafting goodness for a whole weekend....no cooking, no cleaning....just time to be creative!  Yay!
It's crunch time to do the last minute creating for the upcoming Christmas craft sale I'm in on Novemeber 01.  I'll be busy pumping out vintage and retro style Christmas cards as those are definitely my best sellers!

But, since it's Friday, that also means a new challenge begins today at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!  December is fast approaching and we want you to be well prepared with a stack of holiday cards that have been created long before the busy season.  Don't worry, if you haven't gotten around to starting...there's no time like the present.  We have a great theme to get you going this week...

"Anything Goes - Use Your Imagination"

Not too hard...or at least I thought!  
LOL

It seems that my imagination and creative juices have been running a little low lately.
I decided to just keep my design easy and simple this week. 

Here's my creation...


I decided to go with more non traditional Christmas colors and a shaped card.  I've colored the sponsor image with my Distress Markers to give the coloring a more vintage feel.  The sentiment is from TLC Creations.  For a bit of sparkle, I added three simple rhinestones. 

This week we are sponsored by...

Etsy Shop Anne's Digital Art

Please stop by the CSAYL blog to see the prize being offered to one lucky winner...and to check out the other DT creations!  It's fun to see where their imaginations have led them!

Hope you've been inspired!  Create something quick and simple...or go more elaborate...just don't forget to link up with us at CSAYL!

Until next time...

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Just Because...

How about an unscheduled blog post today!
It seems like its been forever that I just sat down and created a card that wasn't tied to a design team or a creation that I needed to create to fill an order, etc.  
Now don't get me wrong...I love doing all of those things...but sometimes it's nice to just create for no reason!
Today I sat down at my kitchen table and created something just because...call it therapy if you will!  

I decided to use some beautiful paper from the Classic Sunflower Collection by Heartfelt Creations.  
To play with this gorgeous fall color palette and stunning images... and never mind the fact that I love sunflowers...it just seemed like delightful, no stress crafting at its best!

Wanna see what I created?




I had the most fun just crafting this card!
Some flower making, some fussy cutting, some layering and some glitter!
All my faves!
A sentiment that really works for any occasion makes it a handy card to have ready to give away!

I hope you've enjoyed taking a peek!

Until next time...

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"Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?"

Hello and Welcome!

Today begins a new challenge at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenges!
The title of my blog post should give you a bit of a hint as to our new challenge theme...and should also leave you humming that very popular song from the movie "Frozen"!  LOL

Our new challenge theme this week is...

"Snowmen"

A fun, cool and frosty idea for a Christmas card creation!

Let's begin by having a peek at my card for this challenge...

I had the pleasure of creating with a Bugaboo Stamps image called "Brats - Winter Snowman".  
This image just reminded me of our son and daughter playing in the front yard working on building a snowman together.  
I colored up the image with my Spectrum Noir markers and chose a Recollections snowflake paper from a Christmas paper pack I picked up on sale at Michaels last week to use as the background.  I then cut some snowflakes and swirl die cuts with various dies and my BigShot.  I then glittered up the two corner snowflakes with some Crystal Stickles and applied a white sequin to the centre of each.  I found a vellum sentiment among my stash that I'd had for quite some time and felt that it suited the image....kids always delight in making a snowman don't they?
For the finishing touch, I added some Aleene's Glitter Snow to the bottom of the image to give it some extra shine and texture. 
I think this would make a great card to give to a child during the holiday season along with a gift card or some cash enclosed.  

Now...how about we move along to the sponsor details for this challenge...
Please welcome ...

"Bugaboo Stamps"
along with...

"The Stamping Boutique"
store

Please be sure to check out the Holly Jolly Challenge Blog to see the wonderful prizes these awesome companies are offering two lucky winners!
While you're there, be sure to check out the fantastic creations the rest of the lovely and talented DT members have created.

Before I go...I quickly wanted to share with you one more Snowman project my daughter, my mom and I worked on this past Thanksgiving weekend.  We were busy finishing the sock snowmen my daughter had suggested we build for the upcoming Christmas Craft Sale I will be doing the first Saturday in November.

Here's a pic of two of them...


We had so much fun creating them.  We made 13 in total...and it was so much fun to watch as each snowman took on it's own look and personality as it was dressed and different embellishments added.  We even created a few that landed up reminding us of family members!

So...the rest is up to you!
Rummage through your digis, rubber stamps, clear stamps, collage images and find that perfect snowman to create a special Christmas card.  Then be sure to link up with us at Holly Jolly so we can see what you've created!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafting at the Weekend..."Anything Goes"
Little Claire's Designs Monthly Challenge..."Christmas Theme"
We Do Doobadoo Challenges..."Christmas"
The Crafty Bloggers Network..."Christmas"
My Craft Creations..."Anything Goes"
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge..."Anything Goes"
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog..."Anything Goes/CAS"
The Glory of Christmas Challenge..."Snowman"
Christmas at Sweet Stampin'..."Snowflakes"


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Thinking about Snow...

Happy Friday!
Welcome...I'm so glad you could pop in for a visit today!
Can you believe that they have been already talking about snow here in Southern Manitoba?
It seems way too early for my liking!
However, when I saw the digital stamp I had the pleasure of playing with for todays blog post, I couldn't help but think of snow and big cozy sweaters!

As you will know by now, Friday brings our new challenge over at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!
We have a fun challenge once again for you...

"Use This Color Combo"


Lots of color to play with there!

We are delighted to welcome back once again as our sponsor...

http://www.meljensdesigns.com/

who is offering one lucky winner 4 digis of their choice!

 I had the privilege to work with the digital stamp "Big Sweater Kid"!
I love the way he has his nose tucked into his sweater.  I wanted to find a really great sentiment to go with this image...so I turned to Create with TLC Art Fire store.
I found exactly what I was looking for...

Here's how the card turned out...



I'm hoping I've managed to capture all of the colors from our color combo.  The pink is not represented too visibly...but it is in there among the snowflakes on the background paper, in the letters of the Merry Christmas sentiment strip, and in the striped paper behind the sentiment strip. 
The digi has been colored up with Spectrum Noir markers and the snowflakes are from a Martha Stewart punch.

I hope you've been inspired now as well!
For more inspiration and beautiful projects, be sure to check out the CSAYL blog!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra..."October Challenge"
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge..."October Challenge"
Doodle Pantry..."Any Digi Goes"
Sparkles Christmas Challenges..."For a Child"
Christmas At Sweet Stampin'... "Snowflakes" 
Alphabet Challenge Blog..."R is for Round or Rectangle"
Delicious Doodles Challenge Blog..."Christmas in October"
C.R.A.F.T Challenge..."Christmas"
Christmas Card Challenges..."Layer it Up"
Merry Monday Christmas Challenges..."Neon Colors"
Crimbo Crackers Challenge Blog..."Anything Christmas Goes"


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Giving Thanks...

Here in Canada we are preparing for our Thanksgiving which is approaching very quickly. 
The leaves have almost come off the trees signifying that autumn is certainly here and old man winter isn't far behind.  
The last produce from the gardens has been coming in and it's time to start doing fall cleanup around the yard.

Before autumn decides to leave us, we at Pile it On wanted to have a seasonal challenge for you showcasing the beautiful season.
So...our theme this week is...

"Autumn"

I chose to use a thanksgiving digi from our sponsor.

Let's have a peek...


I colored up the image with my Spectrum Noir markers and decided that I would make a smaller sized note card.  I chose some patterned paper that just reminded me of a warm and cozy quilt.  I then added a little sparkle with some sequins! (Sorry the picture has such a glare on them!)
There you go...quick and easy!

Before I go, I have some sponsor details for you!
We are sponsored this week by ....

 

 Now, although the shop has closed, one lucky winner will still be receiving the four digis that the design team have showcased for this challenge. 
To see all of the prize digis, be sure to check out the DT creations at the Pile it On blog!

That's all for me today!
Glad you could stop by!

Until next time...

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Just Wanted to Share...

I met a milestone for my little Etsy shop this week!

I received a custom order for some Christmas cards a few weeks ago, and finished them a few days ago!  Today they shipped out to Knoxville, Tennessee!
Needless to say that I am so excited and I hope my lovely customer will enjoy them and have fun sending them during the holiday season!

Here's a peek at the cards that were sent out...






That's it for me today!
Just wanted to include you in the excitement!

Until next time...
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A Little Something...

Hi Everyone!
Just popping in with a quick post today!

It should be a Christmas Stampin' All Year Long post coming at you today...however, not feeling well and life have gotten in the way this week so I have no creation for the challenge.
My apologies!

I will however share with you the theme...

"Use Lots of Snowflakes"

It will be a fun one, and I anticipate lots of participation.
Even though I haven't been able to create, I still look forward to coming to visit and seeing your creations!

Be sure to check out the CSAYL blog to see the wonderful prize being offered!

Now...I don't want to send you away empty handed, so I will show you a card I worked on awhile back and have just had time to add to my Etsy store.

It's another vintage/victorian inspired creation...you know those are my favorite kind to create!

Here goes...


This photo actually features an awesome clock and lace table cloth that I scored on a visit to our local thrift store yesterday!  Love them!

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit today!
Hope to see you again soon!

Until next time...


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Following a Dream...

*This post will remain as a sticky post at the top of the blog until October 01/14*

Good Morning!
Today I have some most exciting news to share with you...I'm practically bursting!

A few weeks back I decided I would send in a Design Team application for the current call they were running over at Heartfelt Creations!  I have always loved their products!  Their papers are so beautiful and the stamps and dies exquisite.  

I had a paper pack from this awesome company in my craft room and decided I would design several cards with it and send them in.  You may remember seeing them here on the blog...if not...here's the two Christmas cards I created and submitted.
                                                                                                                                                                      
 


Well, yesterday I received the exciting news that I am one of the semifinalists!

WooHoo!
You can read all about it here on the Heartfelt Creations blog...and take in the beautiful creations that their current design team members have created with the new Christmas line that has been released...(and yes, my received order is sitting in my craft room waiting for the kiddos to be in school full time so I can get creating with it!  Yay!)  There is a voting component to this Design Team call where Heartfelt Creations is asking you to vote for your favorite top 5 semifinalists!  Be sure to check out all of the blogs and when you submit your vote you will be entered to win a $50 Heartfelt Creations gift certificate!  Voting will end September 30, 2014.
I'd sure be honored to be counted among your vote!

I'm so excited to create for the next phase in the Design Team application!  
I'm also so honored & flattered that I have made it to the semifinalist list.  
I took a chance, followed a dream...and got further than I ever imagined!

Until next time...

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It's a Holly Jolly Christmas...

 Hi there!
I have something exciting to share with you today!
I've been asked to join the wonderful design team at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenges!
You know me...I love, love, love making Christmas projects!

Our theme this week is one of your favorites...

"Anything Goes"

Couldn't get much more easy than that!

I decided that I wanted to create a more fun and brightly colored card for this challenge.

Here's how it all came out...


Here's a close up of the colored image!
(I hadn't colored with my Spectrum Noir markers for quite some time and watched a few videos to try to improve on my technique!)


The adorable digi image comes from Bugaboo stamps who is one of our wonderful sponsors this challenge!  I had some fun designer patterned paper with a sentiment on the bottom which I figured would be perfect to use as the base on my card.  I cut out some strips of different patterned paper and fussy cut some tails into the bottom of them, and adhered them to the side of the card.  I decided to fussy cut a few smaller presents from another sheet of patterned paper and popped them up with 3D squares in the corner on top of the gift on the paper.  I then popped up the digi image with the 3D squares as well.

Now, let me share our sponsor details with you for this new challenge.
We would like to welcome back once again...




...who will award one lucky winner 7 digi stamps of their choice...

and...



...who will award one lucky winner a $12 gift certificate to the store.

So, break out your holiday stamps and get creating a Christmas card today!
It may seem early, but you'll be glad you have one extra done when that busy holiday time begins!
Then link up with us at Holly Jolly Christmas!
I can't wait to see what you create!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
 {Pin}spirational Challenges..."Anything Goes"
Christmas Card Challenges..."Anything Goes"
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Card Challenges..."Make it Colorful"
Hiding in My Craft Room..."Any Holiday"
Completely Christmas..."Anything Goes"
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra..."September Challenge"

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"Jingle all the Way"...

Hello again for the second time today!
It's not often that I have two blog posts in one day anymore!
If you're looking for my Scrapbooks by Designs post, please scroll down. 

Friday means a new challenge over at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!
Our last challenge of "Lots of Layers" must have been a bit harder than I thought as we didn't have many entries last week.  
I hope you'll find our new challenge a bit easier...

"Use Non Traditional Colors"

I opted to create a scene card for this weeks challenge.
I decided to use a teal color as the base...and I'm hoping you don't find teal to be a traditional Christmas color.  I know it's not usually the color I would opt for when designing a Christmas card.
I got my Silhouette Cameo humming and did some die cutting with some images I thought would suit the sponsor image I had received to use.

I'll keep you waiting no longer...


I cut out the jingle bell die cut with my Cameo as well as the sleigh scene. I cut out the sleigh scene a second time in a brown colored paper and then fussy cut the horse apart from the sleigh and popped it up over the black scene with 3D pop up dots to give the card some dimension.  I popped up the jingle bell close to the sentiment as well. 
The cabin background is a metal Memory Box die which I cut out with my BigShot.  I also cut out the pine leaves with my BigShot as well.
I added some Glitter Ritz to portions of the white background on the card to give it some shimmer and sparkle to represent freshly fallen snow. 

The "Jingle All the Way" sentiment is an image from our sponsor this week...


...and they are offering one lucky prize winner a $10 gift certificate.

So, dig through your stash of holiday papers and try to think outside of the box and find a non traditional holiday color normally used for a card!
Then link up with us at CSAYL!
You may be our next lucky winner!

Until next time...

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Clean & Simple Stamping Fun!

Happy Friday!
C'mon...I know you're doin' the happy dance (or at least want to) 
because the weekend is almost here!
Glad you were able to squeeze in some time to come visit with me!

Now, I have a confession to make!
Those of you who have been followers here for awhile may already know this about me...
Ready?

I am not a clean and simple kinda card making girl!
LOL
There, I've admitted it!

However, that being said, I could not resist trying another CAS card when I saw the cute "Into the Woods" stamp and die set from Lawn Fawn at Scrapbooks by Designs!

Into the Woods Into the Woods Dies

I decided that I wanted to just do a simple fall scene with cute little fox
 in the center of the card.  
I began by inking and stamping the fox image in black and setting it aside to be colored and die cut later on when dry.  
While waiting for the animal image to dry, I inked up the tree stump stamp and stamped it onto my white 4.25"x5.5" pre made card base, basically in the centre.  I then chose the sentiment I wished to use, stamped it directly under the tree stump keeping in mind to position it so the fox would still have room to be applied to the card and things would still look centered.  
I then chose several colors of autumn colored inks and stamped a few different colored leaves falling around the scene.  
Going back to the fox image which is now dry, I chose to color him with my Spectrum Noir Markers.
Did you know you can find those at Scrapbooks by Designs as well?
They are a great marker to work with and I love mine!
I then die cut the image with the matching die and my BigShot machine and popped him up off the page with 3D pop up squares just in front of the tree stump.

Are you ready by now to see how this little creation turned out?

I'll keep you in suspense no longer!  LOL


This adorable set has so many different options!
I chose to create an autumn themed card because the leaves are turning colors in our area already and I am always in awe of the beauty!  And, I do love fall!
However, just think...you could create a "Get Well Soon" card with the fawn and the "Oh Deer" sentiment...a "Hello/Thinking of You" card with the adorable racoon and the "hello" sentiment...an "Any Occasion" card with the fun little acorn and the "smile" sentiment.  Mix and match anyway you want and come up with an adorable set of cards!

I hope you feel I've pulled off this CAS creation and have been inspired to create one of your own.
Don't forget to check out the Scrapbooks by Design store for any additional supplies you may be needing!

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Metallic Beauty

Hello again!
I'm glad you're here!
I have something super fun to share with you today!

We have a new challenge beginning today over at Pile it On!
This week we are looking for projects that are...

"Shiny"

Oh what fun!

We have a wonderful sponsor this week...


and they are offering one lucky prize winner a $25 gift certificate.

The design team members were sent thin metal sheets from the sponsor for this challenge.  When I received them I knew that they would be so much fun to emboss.  I chose a silver colored sheet to work with.

Here's how the project came out...


I embossed the metal sheet with a snowflake embossing folder and my BigShot.
I then inked the metal with a brown ink and again a black ink, wiping off the excess and just leaving the ink in the cracks in and around the snowflakes to give the card and aged and more vintage feel.


The die cuts are from Kaisercraft and came in a premade package.
I wanted to make sure the shine and the metal were the wow factor on this card so I chose just to use a few of the die cuts and keep it simple. 
I inked all of the edges brown and matted the metal sheet on a dark red card stock.
Quick and simple...but totally different and stunning.

Now it's up to you to look around and find something shiny that you can use in your creation.
Remember that you have one week to link up with us Pile it On before we begin a new challenge.

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Add a Little Dazzle..."Home for the Holidays" 
Christmas at Sweet Stampin'..."Christmas Critters" 
ABC Christmas Challenges..."Something Festive" 
Hobbybook Designer Challenge Blog..."Embossing"
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog..."Embossing"
Ruby's Rainbow..."Anything Goes"
Word Art Wednesday..."Anything Goes" 
Crafty Girls Challenge Blog..."Anything Goes" 
A Creative Romance..."Anything Goes" 
Sister Act Card Challenges..."Anything Goes" 
Inky Chicks..."Anything Goes" 
Through the Craft Room Door..."Anything Goes"
Crafts Galore Encore..."Make a Card"
Ladybug Crafts..."Anything Goes"
Natalie and Amy Challenge Blog..."Things with Wings"
Sparkles Monthly Challenges..."Things with Wings"
Sisters of Craft..."Anything Goes"


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