Silent Night

I was paging through an issue of PaperCrafts Holiday Cards & More Vol. 5 and saw a card I fell in love with. The card was called Poinsettia Music Card and it was created by Terri Milstead. It inspired me to create this card:

My papers and sentiment are different, but the concept is the same. This is also one of my favorites out of all the cards I've made for this Holiday Season.

Products Used For This Card:
Bazzill
BasicGrey Jovial Tartan Plaid
DoubleMates Cardstock
Noel Patterned Paper from Teresa Collins
Poinsettias - Not sure of manufacturer
Stamp - Not sure of manufacturer
Tim Holtz Distress Ink In Black Soot

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Mojo Monday Sketch #162

Is it possible to fall in love with a paper collection? I did when I saw this Merry January collection from We R Memory Keepers. I also knew that I had to have every single piece of patterned paper from this line.

I chose to use it with this card for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge this week.

Here's my card called "Warm Wishes" as my interpretation on the sketch.....

....and here's the sketch.

Products Used For This Card:
Bazzill Cardstock
DoubleMates Cardstock
Patterned Paper by We R Memory Keepers Merry January Collection
- Twig
- Mitten
- Scarf
Tim Holtz Alterations On The Edge Ornate Die
Nestabilities Labels Two
We R Memory Keepers Clear Stamps
- Family
- Snowman
Versamark
Gold Embossing Powder
May Arts Ribbon
Stickles in Turquoise
Mojo Monday Sketch #162

This card will be on display at The Baker's Wife where you can find this whole paper line plus embellishments to go with it.

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New Cards

Here are three new cards using patterned paper from TPC's Grandma's Attic Collection. I made two of the cards and this one was created by Mary Ann from The Baker's Wife:

Here's a funny story about Mary Ann's creation: When I brought all of the paper home to work with, I also had her card with me. I really loved it and I showed it to my husband. Here's what he said, "That's the nicest one you've ever made!" To which I replied, "Uh, I didn't make this card. Mary Ann did!" At least someone got a nice compliment! I do agree, it's beautiful. This card uses the Embroidery and Hidden Treasures patterned paper.

This card uses the Timeless Memories paper.  As I went to take the photo below, I was sad to discover that my camera had stopped working. It was totally dead. I'm probably just as attached to my camera as I am my computer. Well, problem solved...I have taken over my husband's camera!

...and this one uses the Collectibles paper.

Other products used for these cards:
TPC Framed Domed Stickers
DoubleMates Cardstock
May Arts Ribbon
Tim Holtz Alterations On The Edge Dies - Ornate, Plaque & Postage
Graphic 45 Staples Trim
We R Memory Keepers Large Round Snaps

You can see these cards on display at The Baker's Wife. All products used to create them are available there.

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Cards & Things Challenge #54

I came across a sketch challenge over at Cards & Things Challenges that I wanted to participate in, but I'm a little late. I should have submitted it yesterday, but the day got away from me. Oh well, I'm still going to post it.

Here's my card:

Here's the sketch:

As you can see, I chose to flip the sketch vertically.

Products used for this card:

DoubleMates Cardstock

TPC Patterned Paper - Grandma's Attic - Embroidery

Solitaire Stamp by Penny Black

Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa

May Arts Ribbon

Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo

TPC Framed Dome Stickers

Cards & Things Sketch Challenge #54

I love this Grandma's Attic Collection from TPC. I'll share some more cards in a future post that were created using this paper. You can find this collection at The Baker's Wife where this card will be on display. If you can't make it into the store, just give Phyllis a call and she'd be happy to mail you anything you need for your papercrafting projects.



Clean & Simple Sketch FTL112 Challenge

Here's my submission for the Clean & Simple Sketch FTL 112 Challenge this week.

Here's the sketch:

I really enjoy creating cards for the Clean & Simple Challenges. When I saw this sketch I knew exactly what I wanted to do. After getting started, I had a very frustrating time! I thought I had some star punches, turns out I didn't. So, I thought, not a big deal, I'll just make the stars with my Making Memories Slice Design Cutter. What a fiasco! That turned into a hour long unproductive mess of nothing. Finally, I gave up and just drew my stars freehand.

I then emailed the company because I have had nothing but bad luck with this machine. Their response was not a favorable one, I'm afraid. In hindsight, I wish when my had husband asked me which machine I wanted, either a Cricket or Slice, I had chose the Cricket. Thankfully I haven't spent alot buying cartridges for the Slice, because I really don't see myself using it much it at all. Having worked with these machines, I know all too well the problems they have and how many times the company had to be contacted. I hadn't used mine too much at that time and now I wish I would have, because I would have returned it. If you have one and you haven't had any issues, good for you! I'm not sure how many people can say that.

Of course, just a little too late, I discovered I have a Sizzix die for stars. You can always count on the old reliable Sizzix dies!

I'll be dropping this card off at The Baker's Wife for display.

Products used for this card:

DoubleMates Cardstock

Patterned Paper from Jillibean Soup Christmas Chestnut Soup Line - Whole Cloves & White Sugar

Reminisce Glitter Factory Shimmering Rubies

May Arts Ribbon

Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa

We R Memory Keepers Glitter Brads

Hero Arts Clear Stamps "Joy to All" CL460
Clean & Simple Sketch FTL112

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Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #131

Here's a card I created for the Taylored Expressions Challenge. I hope you stop by and check out all the beautiful cards the Design Team made.

Here's the sketch I worked from:

This was a fun sketch to work with. I used some new Jillibean Soup patterned paper called Christmas Chestnut Soup Sprig of Parsley. This paper is so cute and I have more patterns to work with, so look for more cards from this collection.

Thank goodness my stickles were dry. I sat my card on the counter and I have a very naughty cat who decided to sit on the card and untie the bow. If the stickles would have been wet, he would have had a glittery butt. I guess it would have served him right! Anyone want a cat???

Supplies used for this card: Doublemates Berry Red Cardstock, Kraft Cardstock, Jillibean Soup Christmas Chestnut Soup Sprig of Parsley Patterned Paper, Reminisce Glitter Factory Precious Jade Paper, Twine, Ric Rac, Memento Ink in Rhubarb Stalk, We Re Memory Keepers "Happy Holiday" & "St. Nick" Clear Stamps, Stickles in Xmas Red, Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo, Hero Arts Olive Green Gemstones, Gelly Roll Clear Stardust Pen.

I'll be dropping this card off at The Baker's Wife where it will be on display. I'd like to thank Phyllis, the owner for giving me the opportunity to create items at my leisure with her supplies.

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Quick & Easy Christmas Card

Here's a super quick Christmas card you can make in no time. I cut my patterned paper, added ribbon and then adhered it to my card. Cut two squares, inked the edges, stamped the images and embellished the branch.

Supplies used: DoubleMates Cardstock, Patterned paper from Best Creations called FaLaLa, Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Black Soot, Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black, Bazzill Cardinal Jewels, Cardinal Silhouette 2-4152H Stamp from A Muse Artstamps, Sentiment from Hero Arts Stamps - Holiday Sayings - CL343.

This card is on display now at The Baker's Wife.

Hope you're getting started on your holiday cards! Thanks for looking!

Falala

I bought this Hero Arts stamp set last year with the intention of using it for my Christmas cards, but I never got around to it. It worked perfectly for this card! I stamped the image and sentiment, outlined with a Quickie Glue pen and sprinkled silver glitter over them. The dots on all four corners are silver Stickles.

This card is now on display at The Baker's Wife if you're local and want to take a look at it.

Products used for this card: DoubleMates Cardstock, Best Creations Patterned Paper in FaLaLa Christmas, Nestablilites Classic Scalloped Circles, Quickie Glue Pen, Silver Glitter, Silver Stickles, May Arts Ribbon, Hero Arts Stamps - Let The Angels Sing - CL354.

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CPS Sketch 185 Challenge

I had some strips of patterned paper leftover from another project and I really love being able to use scraps. When I saw this sketch, I knew they would be perfect! This challenge is from CPS (Card Positioning Systems). They have fantastic sketch challenges and I try to participate as often as I can.

Here's the sketch my card is based on:

Supplies used for this card: Bazzill Cardstock, Doublemates Cardstock, BasicGrey Cappella Collection, May Arts Ribbon, We R Memory Keepers Large Round Snaps, Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo, Tim Holtz "Good Thoughts" Stamps CMS085, Sizzix Embossing Folder "Dots", CPS Sketch

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New Card Designs

It's been a busy few days. I've been designing some Christmas cards for display at The Baker's Wife and working on some other projects that I'll share later.

I showed my husband the card that I made with black patterned paper and his reaction was "A black Christmas card? No, no, no, no, no." I said, "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes." Now I ask you, what's wrong with that? Personally, I think it's fine and will continue to make them. We will never agree on this.

I'll share this particular card with you first. I have alot of scraps from past projects. I kept seeing this one particular piece of patterned paper out of the corner of my eye and it was "right" for a simple Christmas card. I like to coordinate all my patterned scraps together and use them for quick cards. It seems to be such a waste not to use them. What's your thought on this one? Is the black so awful for a Christmas card?

Here's the rest of them. I'll list the products used below the last card.

Products used for these include: Doublemates cardstock, patterned paper from: GCD Studios - Chapelle - Paris Nights, Moxie - Joys of the Season - Winter Wonderland - Through The Woods, Best Creation - FaLaLa Christmas, Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Black Soot, Hero Arts Gemstones in Light Blue & Olive Green, Bazzill Cardinal Jewels, May Arts Ribbon, Gold Twine, Burlap Twine, Buttons, Hero Arts Clear Design Stamps - Winter's Butterfly - CL 234 & Holiday Sayings - CL 343

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Cards To Share

I have four cards to share with you. These cards will be on display at The Baker's Wife, so if you're local and you want to take a closer look at them, stop in.

The first one is a pocket card. Love this idea! I saw this style in the Spring 2009 issue of Just Cards! I can think of many other themes to use for this one.

I love the way this next card turned out! I really like the Staples line from Graphic 45 and the corrugated shapes from Jillibean Soup. This one is probably one of my favorites.

On this next card I used the metal page edger from 7 Gypsies. I was going to use them on a mini book, but decided they would work just fine on a card. Fun product to work with!

My final card uses one of my favorite patterned papers from GCD Studios. This is a very simple card, but sometimes less is best.

Products used for the above cards:
Graphic 45 Staples - Flowers, Chipboard Buttons
DoubleMates Cardstock
GCD Studios Patterned Paper
Memento Ink
7 Gypsies Patterned Paper & Metal Page Edger
Ribbon
Buttons
Jillibean Soup Corrugated Shapes
Red Jewels
Hero Arts Black Crystals
Hero Arts Clear Stamps "Everyday Sayings" CL342 & "Tree Birds & Messages" CL182

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Graphic 45 Black Policy Envelope Album

Here's a mini-book I created using the Black Policy Envelope Album from Graphic 45. Fun little book and of course it's in my favorite color!

I didn't stick with just once collection of paper for this book. I used patterned papers from SEI, GCD Studios, Fiskars, 7 Gypsies and solid cardstock from DoubleMates. The pages hold fold out journaling and photo mats and there are several pages with tags that I cut from Nestabilities Labels One.

This mini-book will be on display at The Baker's Wife later today. If you're from the area, pop in and take a peak, maybe it'll inspire you to create one!

Supplies used for this book:
Graphic 45 Black Policy Envelope Album, Staples Trim, Flowers & Chipboard Buttons
Jillibean Soup Corrigated Shapes
Patterned Paper from SEI, GCD Studios, Fiskars, 7 Gypsies & DoubleMates
Brads
File Folders
Nestabilities Labels One
Staples
Buttons