Truckin' Toward Christmas

When I saw this stamp, I knew I had to have it! I don't own many rubber stamps at all and there are some very cool ones out there. I've really only been making cards for a little over a year and have only purchased clear stamps. When I bought this one, there was also another one of a bicycle that I wanted. My hubby told me to go ahead a get it, but I said no, I will next time. Hindsight being 20/20, now I wish I would of gone ahead and picked it up.

Years ago when I lived in Kentucky, my Uncle had an old Ford pickup truck and I just adored that old beat up thing. This stamp reminds of it.

I haven't used markers very much at all, so my coloring is probably something to be desired and something I need to brush up on. I mostly do more paper piecing and just stamping. These were my first attempts at using this stamp. On the green and blue truck I used black sparkle embossing powder and on the red one I just stamped it. I think I like the embossed outline best.

I see alot of possibilities for using this stamp, so maybe the cost of it will be worth it in the long run.

For now, I'm going to play around with it and make a few more Christmas cards. Later I'm going to use it for some birthday cards. I think it's a fun one for male and female alike.

Supplies used: Dad's Truck Rubberstamp from Printworks, Hero Arts Stamps "Holiday Sayings" CL343, Marvy LePlume Markers in Light Green, Red & Manganese Blue, Black Sparkle Embossing Powder, Graphic 45 paper Typography from the Commuique Collection, Deck The Halls from the Christmas Past Collection and Christmas Day paper from the Merry & Bright Collection by We R Memory Keepers, Glitter Dots by Dress It Up, Ribbon, Machine Stitching.

Card Patterns Sketch 44

I'm down to the wire getting my card posted for the Card Patterns Sketch 44. I told myself I wasn't going to participate in any sketch challenges until I had all my Christmas cards done. When I saw this sketch however, I changed my mind. I knew right away what I wanted to do. This was a fun sketch, so I actually made two cards.

For the first card, I used patterned paper by Graphic 45. I used "Glad Tidings and Deck the Halls" from the Christmas Past Collection. Other supplies included Hero Arts Stamps - Holiday Sayings (CL343), Baby Ric Rac, Ribbon, Olive and Black Cardstock, Buttons and Flowers.

For the second card I used patterned paper from We R Memory Keepers Merry & Bright Collection called "Christmas Day and Gift Wrap". I also used Bazzill Cardstock, Hero Arts Stamps - Holiday Sayings (CL343) and Poinsettia's, Bazzill Flowers in French Vanilla, Machine Stitching, Green Sheer Ribbon and Gold Cord. The Glitter Brads are also from We R Memory Keepers.

Well, back to making more Christmas cards. I got quite a few done today, but I have many more left to make. Just goes to show that procrastination is not always the best thing. I have no one to blame but myself! I'll be posting more cards in the next few days.

One By One

I will get my Christmas cards finished. I might have to pick up the pace a little bit, but I think I still have time.

I used a CPS Sketch again for this card. I've found I really enjoy working from a sketch when designing a card.

This is the sketch I used....

....and this is my card.

Supplies used: Bazzill in Ocean, Red & White Cardstock, Sizzix Original Circle Frames Die, Hero Arts Stamps and Gemstones, Memento Bahama Blue Ink, Sewing Machine Stitching.

It's Starting.....

....to look like a Christmas mess in my scrapbook room. I have a six-foot table right in the middle where I have about 12 inches to work. I'm not quite sure what's happened to me lately. If anyone who knew me for a long time were to look at my mess, they wouldn't believe it's mine. I've always had the reputation of being very neat and particular. Of course, the hubby wouldn't agree with that anymore. I guess he's long forgotten about that Patty. I've become quite the unorganized person. Oh well.....life is too short to worry about being neat all the time.

This is just a sampling of what I've been working on lately. I'm trying to get several different cards together so I can decide how many of each to make. Once I get some other designs made, I'll change them up by using different paper patterns and embellishments. I've also been working on some cards for my sister-in-law, and I'm almost done with them.

I'm pretty happy with the way this wreath card turned out. When you see the card in person, the sparkle on the leaves really stands out.

I just love this Bazzill paper called Holly Flourish Ivy. I also used some Hero Arts stamps and gemstones, ribbon, quickie glue pen and sparkling ice glitter.

On the card below, I used cardboard for the tree trunk. I also used a tree stamp (not sure who the company is as the packaging is long gone) and paper pieced the tree together. Flower Soft was used to add snow. I never really thought of using cardboard on my cards until I visited with a customer who shops at Paper Studio. I came away with a lot of inspiration for cardmaking after my visit with Kate.

I'm kind of partial to the card below because 1) it's black and 2) I love plaid.

Other supplies used for this card include paper from Graphic 45's Communique Collection and diecuts from Making Memories Slice. I love the black sparkle embossing powder!

Graphic 45 Withdrawal

I don't know why I haven't been using my favorite line of paper lately. My new friend Marilyn from Madison sent me a couple of her cards that gave me some ideas. I created my own versions this afternoon and I'm pleased with the results. Now, I'm anxious to start using Graphic 45 paper again.

For the base of the first card I chose to use Dusk by Bazzill and I just love the color! Cardstock used is Haute Couture and Buttons A La Mode from the Fashionista Collection by Graphic 45. Making Memories Slice Machine using Basic 3 and Noteworthy cartridges were used for the diecuts. Hero Arts Clear Design "Friends" stamps, black gemstones, brads and machine stitching were also used.

I used red cardstock for the base of the next card. I also used Graphic 45's Haute Couture and Vintage Cherries from the Fashionista Collection. Hero Arts "Friends stamps, Making Memories Slice Diecutting machine using Noteworthy, machine stitching, red and black felt was used with the Flowers & Branch die from Sizzix to cut the flower, button and lace.