Mistletoe Knit

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On this Veteran's Day, I want to say a special thank you to veterans and

current military members.  Your service means so much to all of us.

I had been wanting to use this NBUS embossing folder that was a free gift

with an order from Simon.  I love the knitted pattern.

This mistletoe die was out for cards with friends and I thought it would go well

with the embossing.  It was cut from a scrap of green and ink blended on the 

edges for depth.  The berries were punched from a snippet of red and I

added Nuvo Crystal Glaze over them to give them some shine.

(I was proud of myself for walking away and actually letting them get 

good and dry before I touched the card again.)

Since I used the stamped Christmas words, I didn't add a sentiment to the front.

Challenges:

Double D - Textures

NBUS #92 - Never Before Used Schtuff (embossing folder)

Darnell's I.D.E.A.S. - D week is for dies

 

Card Recipe

Stamps: Christmas Story (PB) 

Ink:   Sahara Sand (SU), Parsley, Rainforest (C9)

Paper:   Sahara Hand, Real Red, Neenah Natural

Other:  Mistletoe Bundle die (MB), Essential Stylish Ovals dies (SB), Nuvo Crystal Drops

Enjoy!

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Bird in the Woods

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It was a busy weekend here with making cards with friends and

family time too.  But I found just enough time to get a card made

for Freshly Made Sketches.

The sketch this week is by Cécile....

I remembered this die in my NBUS box that had been waiting for at least

a year.   Maybe two or even three.  I really need to stop shopping!

I thought about adding some glitter to the trees, but ran out of time.

The sparkle of the snowflakes and bird will have to be enough.

Behind the die cut is an embossed piece that's been tapped with white ink and a

few sequin snowflakes.  The tiny bird is from another die set.

Let's go check out the Design Team's fantastic cards and a fabulous gallery at

Freshly Made Sketches #761.

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Easy Holiday Expressions (Ton)

Ink:   Whisper White, Encore Silver

Paper:  Spring Rain (PTI), Neenah Solar White, Silver Glimmer, Red Glimmer 

Other:  Tall Fir Collage die (MB), Snowy Forest EF (MB), Delicate Pine Frames die (MB), Easy Holiday Expressions die (Ton), Silver EP, Studio Katia Glitter Snowflakes

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Peaceful Butterflies

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a twofer...

Challenges:

Love Those Pretty Papers- Used patterned paper

Word Power - Make words the focus of the card

  

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  Reflections: John 14 (PTI)

Ink:   Memento Tuxedo Black, Blushing Bride, Berry Burst (SU)

Paper:   Alabaster (SB), Neenah Solar White, Flowers in Garden PP (AZ), Gold Foil

Other:  Reflections: John 14 dies (PTI), Burlap EF (HB), Stitched Butterfly Trio (PS), Circle Punches

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps:  Reflections: John 14 (PTI)

Ink:   Memento Tuxedo Black, Blushing Bride, Berry Burst (SU)

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Flowers in Garden PP (AZ), Gold Foil

Other:  Reflections: John 14 (PTI), Butterfly Escapade EF & Die (SSS), Circle Punches

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Holiday Berries

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A few weeks ago, I made this card using the Berry Branches stencil.

It was so much fun using this stencil, that I made another Christmas card.

LOL.  Looks like one berry got smooshed.

I hope you have a fun weekend with some crafting thrown in!

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Think Big #20 (PTI)

Ink:   Med. Cranberry, Dark Cranberry, Jelly Bean Green, Warm Cocoa (GKD)

Paper:   Mixed Media, Cherry Cobbler

Other:  Berry Branches Stencil (PTI), Iridescent Clear Drops (PFS), 

Enjoy!

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Guesting for CAS Mix Up

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I was honored to win the September challenge at CAS Mix Up and delighted

to be asked to be a Guest Designer!

This month's CAS Mix Up  challenge is...

I used the same stencil that Loll used for this video Stenciling with Brushos by Loll Thompson (2:29).

I've tried this technique several times and I've come to the conclusion that the stencil

really matters.  This Aspen Trees stencil works like a charm though.

I used Black Brusho crystals and sprinkled lightly over the stencil, spritzed generously

then lifted the stencil.  I love all the different colors that in these black Brushos!

I wanted a more muted look and added vellum over the stenciled design.  Some watercolored,

die cut leaves finished this fall blessing card.

Do check out this challenge and now lets go see what the fantastic Design Team 

has done to inspire us.

I'm also linking in with Darnell's I.D.E.A.S. Challenge where it's Ink/Color Mediums Week.

I used powdered inks and watercolors.

and with the Four Season's Challenge for FALL

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Take Care (ret SU)

Ink:   Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore), Vellum

Other:  Aspen Trees Stencil (TCW), Black Brusho, Essential Arches does (SB), Subtle EF (ret SU)

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