Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Santa Zooming To Town Card


Not quite a Harley but Santa is arriving on a scooter this year.  I loved this stamp the moment I saw a preview of it.  So fun to color with all the shading and different details throughout the stamp  Marcella Hawley from Power Poppy outdid herself with this new set.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.25 x 5.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover

Pattern paper - American Crafts Noel card stock
Green frame paper - Simon Says Stamp card stock
Power Poppy - Action Santa stamp set
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Wink of Stella - GL Gold 101 and GL Silver 102
My Favorite Things - Fishtail Flags and Inside & Out Stitched Square Stax
White Gelly Roll pen
1" green button
Green DMC 699 thread
Copic Markers - R01, R20, R27, R59, B02, BG09, BG13, Y17, Y19, Y21, YG13, YG61, YG63, YG67, N0, G99, C0, C1, C3, C5 and C6


Sunday, November 27, 2016

Cool Christmas Card


This is another adorable polar bear stamp from Hobby Art Ltd.  Who wouldn't smile at seeing a polar bear in a winter sweater?  I'm also in a teal mood this holiday season.  It's how they showed it on their stamp card in with the stamp and I liked how it looked.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Background Papers - Gray and teal Bazille Basics card stock

Hobby Art Ltd - Paws For Thought stamp
Hobby Art Ltd - Christmas Frosting stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Kraft Color Sequins - Rainbow Pack
Copic Markers - N0, C3, C5, E41, BG13, BG15, YR16, B0000, R20 and R29



Friday, November 25, 2016

Winter Hugs Card



Lately I've been loving all of the wonderful polar bears stamps I've been seeing and this is one.  I've gotten quite a few so there's more cards coming showcasing them.  This is a versatile card that you can use for Christmas or winter in general, just change the color of hat on the polar bear.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Background Paper - Green Simon Says Stamp card stock

Hobby Art Ltd - Purdy the Polar Bear stamp
Hobby Art Ltd - Christmas Frosting stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - N0, E41, BG13, BG72 and R27



Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Merry & Bright Christmas Card


I love Christmas lights in any shape and form.  My tree has double the amount that most trees have.  So when I saw this cute bunny riding an old fashioned bulb it was one I had to color right away.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover

Ivory paper - 80# Natural Cougar cover
Background Paper - Fancy Pants Oh Deer! cover stock
The Cat's Pajamas - Santa Is Coming stamps
Your Next Stamp - Red Gumdrops
Simon Says Stamp - Schoolhouse Red ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - 
Stitched Fishtail Flag Stackables
Lawn Fawn - Large Stitched 4 Bar Rectangles dies
Copic Markers - R20, R27, R29, R59, C0, C1, C2, C4 and C5



Monday, November 21, 2016

Happiest Holidays Snowglobe Card


Here's another new release from The Cat's Pajamas.  I love snowglobes and have a small collection.  Some are out all year and others appear just for Christmas.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Wood 
pattern paper Bo Bunny Altitude stock
The Cat's Pajamas - Bunny Snowglobe stamps
Cuttlebug - Snowflake embossing plate
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

American Crafts Bakers Twine
Copic Markers - B0000, E00, E11, E13, E35, E50, C3, YG13, R20 and R27


Saturday, November 19, 2016

Freezing Bunny Card


I'm a person that sends out mostly humorous holiday cards...it's always been my style (unless I find cute wolf cards).  I literally laughed out loud when I saw this stamp set and knew I had to have it.  Besides cute bunnies, there's a lot of humor to be found in this set.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
Blue Paper - Bazille Basics card stock
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
The Cat's Pajamas- Santa Is Coming stamps
Lawn Fawn - Stitched Hillside Borders dies

Lawn Fawn - Mini Snowflakes dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Wink of Stella - GL Gold 101
Copic Multiliners - .3 Olive and .3 Black
Copic Markers -  YG13, YG 67, R20, R27, R59, E00, E11, E13 and E35



Thursday, November 17, 2016

Thinking of You Baby Card


I'll admit for some reason I normally make baby girl cards and I'm not sure why.  This card is gender neutral by using a dark peach color background stock that I tried to work in some peach tones in the elephants ears and foot pads.  


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover

Dark peach paper - Bazille Basics
Wild Rose Studio - Bella with Teddy stamps
Pebbles enamel dots
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - R11, R20, C0, C1 and C2


Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Deer Friend Card


Originally I had intended to make a Christmas card with this adorable little reindeer but I decided it was time to do a friendship card.  He could still be used as a Christmas card for a male friend but I like the idea of a year around card.  I cut out the semi-circle using a die with enough space to fit him in. 


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
Tree paper - Fancy Pants Oh Deer! stock
Blue paper - 65# Terrestrial Teal Astrobrights cover
Olive paper - Bazille Basics cover
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Honey Bee Stamps - More Flaky Friends stamps
My Favorite Things - Fishtail Banner Stax die
Lawn Fawn - Small Stick Circle Stackables
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - E11, E23, E35 and E50



Sunday, November 13, 2016

Southwest Christmas Greetings


Another card that makes me dream of warm temperatures, sand but not necessarily decorating a cactus.  I would if I had to though.  Very carefully.  I added a Wink of Stella clear glitter to each of the bulbs to brighten them up.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Green 
pattern paper - American Crafts Noel card stock
Art Impressions - Southwest Christmas stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things - Stitched Oval Stackables
Wink of Stella - Gl. Clear 999
Copic Markers - B0000, B23, B32, B45, BG13, BG15,  E00, E11, E35, E50, C1, C2, R20, R27, R45, RV55, G21, V04 , YG17, Y08, Y19, YR04, YR13, YR17, YR61 and YR68


Friday, November 11, 2016

Joy to the World Christmas Card


It's hard to resist a cute Penny Black cat stamp, especially at Christmas.  I'm not sure why the bird is giving a present to the cat and is getting a snowball in return though.  It was still lots of fun to color with all bright winter colors.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.25 x 5.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Stripe background paper - Fancy Pants Oh Deer! card stock
Penny Black - Christmas Joy stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag Stax
Copic Markers - R20, R46, C0, C1. C3. B0000, B23, YG17, Y19, YR16, E50,  BG15, BG53, BG73 and BG78


Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Believing is Seeing Santa Card


Who doesn't believe in Santa if you're young at heart.  This is one of the new adorable stamps from Stamping Bella.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Red background paper - Fancy Pants Oh Deer! card stock
Stamping Bella - Santa is Stuck stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - R01, R27, RV10, E08, E50, W1, C5 and C6


Monday, November 7, 2016

Snowball Fight Card


The bunnies are back from The Cat's Pajamas and this card can be used for Christmas (perhaps to a sibling that you have fond memories of growing up) or just a winter card to help chase away the cold weather blues.  I added an additional layer of white and cut the paper with my deckle edge cutter.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover

Brown snowflake paper - 80# Kraft card stock
Snowflake pattern paper - American Crafts Noel card stock
The Cat's Pajamas - Snow Day stamps
Lawn Fawn - Mini Snowflakes dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Copic Markers - B0000, E00, E11, E35, C0, C1, and R20



Saturday, November 5, 2016

Christmas Baking Card



This card will come in very handy when I give away some of my Christmas baking goodies to friends that do not bake for themselves.  I made it colorful because Christmas shouldn't be all red and green.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Purple & Pink paper - Recollections card stock

Multi & Green paper - Crate Paper - Snow Day card stock
Darcie's Heart & Home- Baking Spirits Bright stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Oval Stackables

Copic Markers - E00, E11, E23, E35, C6, B32, R20, R46, Y35, G07, G21, BG15, RV13, RV29 and RV55


Thursday, November 3, 2016

Warm & Cozy Reindeer Card


I fell in love with all the new Stamping Bella releases this fall.  This is just one of the little reindeer that are just so adorable.  I just did not want to add an expression on the front so I put it on a liner on the inside of the card.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Green Stripe paper - American Crafts Noel card stock

Stamping Bella - Rudolph With A Present On Top stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Oval Stackables

Wink Of Stella - GL Gold 101
Copic Multiliners - .3 Olive and Wine
Copic Markers - E00, E23, E35, E50,  RV13, RV29, Y08, Y35, G07, YG13, YG17,  C5 and C6



Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Holiday Cowboy Santa


This cowboy makes me think of Arizona and how nice and warm it would be there.  I don't need snow but I'm in for months and months of it ahead.  This is also the official start of another wonderful 30 day coloring challenge from TheDailyMarker.com.  I'll be having fun coloring a lot.  December will be for holiday baking and decorating.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.25 x 5.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover

Pattern paper - Fancy Pants Oh, Deer! card stock
Art Impressions - Southwest Christmas stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Wink of Stella - GL Gold 101
Lawn Fawn - small stitched circle die
Copic Markers - R00, R27, YR21, Y21, B41, B45, YG61, YG63, E00, E08, E23, E31 and C0