Warm Gingerbread Greetings w/Whimsy Stamps

I saw a sign on Facebook the other day stating that there are only a few more Mondays until Christmas.  It blew my mind wrapping my head around how incredibly close it's getting.  While I don't hand make all our Christmas cards, I do send out some.  Knowing that Whimsy Stamps has everything I need to help me create fun cards is always a blessing.

Whimsy Stamps carries so many helpful products for creating Slimline cards, which have become more and more popular over the past two years or so.  This card started with basic kraft cardstock that I cut to match the size of the slimline.  The second layer is a Crate Paper patterned paper from my stash.  The top is, again, the basic kraft cardstock that I stamped with snowflakes and sentiments using the Gingerbread Greetings Stamp Set.  The texture came from the Sweater Slimline Embossing Folder, and I rubbed some of the white chalk ink on the texturized paper.

How cute!  Each little cottage in the Gingerbread Greetings Stamp Set was stamped onto the kraft cardstock in white ink, and each was embossed with white embossing powder.  The cute little candies surrounding my card are the Clay Confetti Mix Peppermint Pieces.  The sweet little hearts were also stamped in white onto red cardstock for a pop of color.

There are so many fabulous stamp sets, die cuts, embossing folders, stencils, confetti mixes and products available at Whimsy Stamps to help you create something fun and meaningful this Christmas and all year long.  Thanks for visiting me here today, and have a wonderfully delicious holiday season, everyone.

I'm sharing my gingerbread house card in the following challenges:

Peace On Earth Challenge - Challenge #76 - Christmas - I was inspired by the red and brown on the birdhouse and did cottages instead of bird houses.

Can You Handle the Pressure Challenge - Anything Goes Using an Embossing Folder - I used a Sweater Slimline Embossing Folder on this card.  I didn't use the drink/food option.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Emboss It" so I used a beautiful Slimline Sweater Embossing Folder from Whimsy Stamps on this card.

Blessings,

Karen

Sweet Treats at Make My Monday

It's time for a delicious new challenge over at Make My Monday Challenge Blog, and the theme this time is Food & Drink.  I got excited when I saw this theme, and I hope it excites you too.  I had this darling new die set from The Greetery that I've been waiting to use, so this was the perfect opportunity to do so.  It's always fun creating yummy food and drink cards, and we're all looking forward to seeing what you will create to share with us.

I used basic white cardstock and one patterned paper from American Crafts Good Tidings 6x6 Paper Pad.  I cut each layer using the Crimped Frame Dies from The Greetery.  I used the Christmas Figgy Pudding Dies for the cake, frosting (which I glittered), the holly/berries, bow and platter.  The candy sticks and sentiment stamp are from Paper Sweeties.

I tied a bow using Iridescent String from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  You can see the glitter better in the above photo.  I used the Psalm Reflections Corner Dies from Papertrey Ink on my corners.  I gave them some "snow" with my white pen.  I think that pretty much covers all the supplies I used, but if you have any questions; just let me know.

We really hope that you'll stop by Make My Monday to play along in this FUN new challenge.  It's always more fun when everybody plays along, and we always enjoy seeing your wonderful creativity.  Have a blessed week, and thanks again for stopping by my blog.  Your visits and comments always make my day.

I'm playing along here:

TIME OUT Challenge - Challenge #276 - Warm & Cozy - I love to do Christmas baking.  It really makes me, and my whole house, feel warm and cozy.

A Cut Above Challenge - November: Let's Warm Up - My card celebrates baking which is always a favorite way to warm up during the Winter months.  YUM!  The dies I used on my card include the Crimped Frame Dies and the Figgy Pudding Dies all from The Greetery.

Blessings,

Karen

  

It's Autumn w/Stamp Simply

It's Autumn!  That wonderful time of year when the leaves are changing colors and falling gently from the trees, a time for family gatherings and long evening walks in the cool crisp air.  Stamp Simply has so many fabulous stamps and dies to help us create the loveliest cards and project for this and every time of year.  The card I'm sharing today combines a few of Stamp Simply's many awesome Fall products.

I layered light kraft and green cardstocks to create my base.  I stamped the light kraft cardstock with green inks using Fall images found in the Harvest Stamp Set and Give Thanks Stamp Set.  I cut the opening using the Give Thanks Oak Leaf Die Set and then stamped the oak leaf using the coordinating Give Thanks Stamp Set.

I added some Green Burlap String topped with a brown button.  The sentiment I chose (Autumn) was stamped using the Harvest Stamp Set and was cut using the coordinating Harvest Dies.  I also added a bit of Tim Holtz Distress Spray in both white and green.  By using the Give Thanks Oak Leaf Die Set to cut out the image, I was able to raise the top stamped layer with 3-D Foam Tabs giving it some fun dimension.

You can always find lots of great inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog and lots of great products in the Stamp Simply Store.  Thanks so much for visiting me here today, and please stop by again soon.  I always appreciate your visits and comments.  Be sure to check out Stamp Simply for lots of great ideas and AWESOME stamps.

I'm playing along here:

TIME OUT Challenge Blog - Challenge #276 - Cozy - The entire Autumn season makes me feel warm and cozy.  I love to watch the leaves changing and falling and then gather indoors for some coffee or hot cocoa.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Thanks/Thanksgiving"

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge - November with Bich Press Design - I used a pretty leaf die-cut from Stamp Simply to create my Autumn card.

Inspiration Station Challenge - November Challenge Inspiration Photo - I was inspired by all the pretty leaves in the photo when creating my Autumn card.

Blessings,

Karen 

You're Just The Sweetest w/Whimsy Stamps

I've really been enjoying designing for Whimsy Stamps.  They have so many fabulous stamp sets. dies, stencils, embossing folders and SO much more.  The card I'm sharing with you all today combines an older sentiment stamp set with a couple of Whimsy Stamps' newer products.  It's always fun to combine new and older products together, and ALL of Whimsy Stamps' products work great on their own and when combined with others.

I used basic grey cardstock for my base and layered it with two different patterned papers from Whimsy Stamps found in the Mix & Match 1 6x6 Paper Pad.  They were cut using the adorable Mix & Match Scallop Rectangle Frame Dies.  The adorable crows are found in the new A Murder of Crows Dies, and I inked them.

The darling pumpkins were cut using the Pumpkin & Mini Jacks Die Set.  I inked the pumpkins to color them, splattered them with ink, and on the orange pumpkin; I used the Twinkle Stencil and some Luxe Paper Glaze to add texture and design.  I did the same thing with the Twinkle Stencil and Luxe Paper Glaze on the mint green plaid paper, but it's difficult to see.

The darling sentiment I used can be found in the Beaucoup Boquet Stamp Set.  This darling sentiment stamp set contains seven (7) darling sentiments.  The finishing touch was a length of Orange Baker's Twine that I tied around the pumpkin.  I'd be thrilled to have you FOLLOW me here on my blog and on my Instagram Page.  You can find so many wonderful products at Whimsy Stamps that you'll love.  Happy crafting, everyone.

I'm sharing my pumpkin card here:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Thanks/Thanksgiving" - This Thanksgiving card is to thank someone special for being such a sweet blessing in my life.

Dar & Diane's Double D Challenge Blog - Warm & Cozy - I was inspired by the pumpkins, colors and all the fun of Autumn.

Stencil Fun Challenge - November: Use a Stencil w/Optional: Make it Sparkle/Shine - I used a Twinkle Stencil from Whimsy Stamps on the orange pumpkin and green gingham, and I "made it sparkle" with my stencil by adding a shimmery Luxe Glaze from Picket Fence to these areas.  The close-up (middle) photo shows it the best.

Happy crafting, friends.

Blessings,

Karen

Thinking of You at Christmas - RRR Blog Hop

It's Blog Hop time once again at Really Reasonable Ribbon, and we're SO glad that you're here to be a part of it.  One of the many things that I really LOVE about Really Reasonable Ribbon is that I can always find all the perfect trims of every kind AND so many other fabulous products as well.  In fact, they carry all the things that "complete" and enhance our cards and projects.  They really have just a bit of it all.  You should have arrived here today by way of Misty's Blog; but if not, you can catch up quickly.

I used kraft cardstock layered with some pretty Crate Paper patterned papers from their Bundled Up line.  I cut them with my postage frame dies.  The sentiment is found in the Christmas Greetings for Difficult Times Set from Bonnie Garby Designs. I layered all the paper using piece of Scor-Tape to hold it all together securely.  The chipboard tags are also from Crate Paper's Bundled Up collection.

The bow at the top is also secured with pieces of Scor-Tape.  I used a length of Bay Leaf Seam Binding and a piece of Solid Pink Baker's Twine to create my bow, and it's topped with a White Miniature Sweetheart Blossom.  I did a bit of machine stitching around the edges of my card, but that's pretty much it.

Whatever ribbons, trims or twines you're looking for; you're sure to find them all at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  Your last stop on this Blog Hop is at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog where you'll answer one quick question to be entered to win the fabulous prizes.  However, to be fair, don't forget to leave each DT Member on the hop a quick comment.  Thanks for hopping along with us.

I'm playing along here:

TIME OUT Challenge - Challenge #276 - Cozy - These pretty Christmas colors say COZY to me.  They're warm and welcoming.

A Cut Above Challenge - November: Let's Warm It Up - I used layers of patterned paper and some postage dies to cut each layer including the sentiment layer.

 

Blessings,

Karen

Thank Ewe w/Whimsy Stamps

Sending out a thank you (or in this case, a Thank Ewe) is something we all need to do.  I try my best to remember to send out a thank you whenever someone does something nice for me or for someone I love.  It's something my Mom engrained in me from the time I was very young.  It's a good thing to do, and at Whimsy Stamps, you're always guaranteed to find all the best stamps, dies and products to help you make amazing cards for every occasion.

For this sweet little "thank ewe" card, I used two different Whimnsy Stamps patterned papers including the light blue one from the Cozy Winter Paper Pad and the plaid from the New Primitive Homespun Paper Pad.  I ran both of them through the die-cut machine using the Daisy Embossing Folder to give the papers some wonderful texture.

The sentiment I added (thank ewe) was stamped using the word "thank" from the New Primitive Little Things Stamp Set and the word "ewe" from the New Primitive Simplify Stamp Set.  I cut a little banner strip for the sentiment.  The adorable little crow resting on the sheep's back is found in the darling New A Murder of Crows Die Set.  The cute sheep were cut from black and ivory wool felt pieces using the Primitive Sheep Die Set.  That's about it - other than a bit of machine stitching.

Thanks so much for visiting me here today, everyone.  I'm always delighted to have you stop by to take a peek at my art and say hello to me.  You're the best blog friends I could ever ask for, and I appreciate you SO much.  Have a blessed and creative week, y'all.  Be sure to stop by Whimsy Stamps and perhaps even on my Instagram Page to follow and say hello.

I'm playing along in the following challenges I love:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Simon Says "Thinking of You" - I enjoy sending a thank you (or a thank ewe in this case) when I'm thinking about someone special....just to tell them that I'm thinking about them.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Thinking of You" - Ditto what I said above regarding letting others know that you're thinking about them.

TIME OUT Challenge Blog - Challenge #276 - Cozy - This card says "cozy" to me because I love farm animals, and sheep arm warm and fuzzy...they give us cozy wool blankets.

As You Like It Challenge Blog - Favourite Critter and Why - Question of the day: Can a person have more than one "favorite" critter?  I think YES.  There are just so many cute animals in the world.  I love sheep and I love crafting with sheep.  Why do I like them?  Well, they're so fuzzy and cute.  For these fluffy little sheep, I used wool felt for texture to cut them.  I'd like to make these ewes into a nice cozy warm wool blanket - but of course, no harm to the adorable sheep.

Aloha Friday Challenge Blog - Aloha Friday #16 - Thank You - This card is actually a thank ewe card.

Blessings,

Karen

Autumn Is Here at Really Reasonable Ribbon

I've been having a lot of fun lately making cards that include some cross-stitching on them.  It's always so nice to know that Really Reasonable Ribbon will always have the perfect trims and Embellishments for every card I create.  They also carry the perfect Adhesives to help hold everything in place securely to stand the test of time.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has a bit of everything we need as crafters....and then some.

I used black and pumpkin cardstock pieces for my base, and I layered that with a piece of simple cream cardstock that I cross-stitched.  I found the (free) cross-stitch pattern on Pinterest.  I changed a few things to make it fit, and I used DMC floss colors that I had on hand.  Once my stitching was complete, I placed the image on my card securely with pieces of Scor-Tape.  I cut the blue border using the Scallop Border Dies from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.

To accent my cross-stitched image, I used a three sweet trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon including a length of Brown Plaid Ribbon, Sharon White Crochet Lace and Solid Pumpkin Bakers Twine.  I tied a bow using another length of the Solid Pumpkin Bakers Twine and placed a Plaid Flatback Cabachon over the bow.  I added a few Double Head Stamens and some Mulberry Leaves.

You'll always find lots of great inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog and loads of fabulous trims, ribbons and SO MUCH MORE when you shop at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  They really do carry a bit of everything you need.  Thanks so much for stopping by today and please visit again soon.  It's always appreciated.

I'm sharing my Autumn card here:

The Sisterhood of Crafters - October: Fall/Leaves - I found this cross-stitch image on Pinterest.  I love the falling leaves and colors.

Inspiration Station - Prompt #67 - I was inspired by the beautiful red and orange leaves in the photo.

Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge - Challenge #260 - My tic-tac-toe is diagonally with Die-Cut (the stitching die), Foliage (the blowing leaves) and the Tree

 

Time Out Challenge - Challenge #276 - Cozy - The wind blowing through the tree and the falling leaves give me a warm and COZY Autumn feeling.

Get cozy and come play along.

Blessings,

Karen