CHRISTMAS BRAG BOOKS

These are two Christmas brag books I made. The first pic are the covers.

 This pic is of the inside of the front of the books.

This pic is of the inside back of the books. I think I will make more of these, they were fun.

Cardstock: Cranberry Crisp, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, and Very Vanilla

DSP: Holiday Thyme

Punch: Five Petal Flower

Die Cut: Perfect Pennants

I also used Vintage Brads.

BOO BOXES

I found the tutorial for these cute "boo boxes" here http://qbeesquest.blogspot.com/2011/09/boo-box-tutorial.html What a cute idea! Behind the "boo" should be a piece of candy, but I did not have any that fit at the moment. When I saw these I had to make them right away!
Cardstock: Basic Black, Pear Pizazz, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Spooky Bingo Bits
Punches: Petal Card, Postage Stamp, and 1 circle
Ink: Basic Black and Pear Pizazz
Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, and Pear Pizazz
I also used silver brads, dimensionals, and window sheets

BOO BANNER

I love to make banners, you can use so many different items all in one project. I totally love the eclectic feel.
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, and Pear Pizazz
DSP: ?
Punch/Die: Scallop Circle Punch and Perfect Pennants
Other items I used are, Chipboard Letters, Paper Piercing Kit,  Twine, Vintage Brad, Library Clip, Brads, and Raven Trim Lace (retired- I am a hoarder!)

SENDING YOU LOVE & HELLO

These cards are made with the sketch from www.inkspiration-challenges.blogspot.com #91.

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, and Chocolate Chip

DSP: Good Morning Sunshine

Stamps: Easy Events

Ink: Crumb Cake

Markers: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Real Red, and Bashful Blue

Punches: 2 1/4 and 2 1/2 circles

TO MAKE IT BETTER

I was so inspired when I saw this card on Pinterest. Of course after looking at the designer I was not surprised, I have been following www.artisitcavenger.com for a while now, not sure how I missed this beauty! To make the "tissue box" I scored all 4 sides enough to fold over, and used doubled up pop dot to secure it to the paper.
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso, and Whisper White
DSP: Sweet Always
Ink: Early Espresso
Stamp Set: Petite Pairs
Punches: Modern Label, Small Oval and Scallop Oval
I also used dimensionals, Pretty in Pink ribbon and Vintage Trinkets

POSY

This card was inspired by the www.cardpatterns.blogspot.com sketch #136. I am so happy with how this turned out. It makes me feel "happy"!

Carstock: Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso, and Whisper White

DSP: Sweet Always

Ink: Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink, and Pumpkin Pie

Stamp Set: Posy Punch

I also used Early Espresso ribbon and dimensionals.

Punch: 3/4 circle



FRIENDS

I made this card for the www.inkspirations-challenges.blogspot.com color challenge #90.

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberry, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, and Chocolate Chip

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Markers: Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberrry,  and Certainly Celery

Stamp Set: Just Believe

I also used the Scallop border punch, Martha Stewart chopping scissors, and Twine

SO GRATEFUL

This card is definetely out of my comfort zone, but I wanted to give it a try. It is for sketch challenge #239 at www.cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com .

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, and Chocolate Chip

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Markers: Rich Razzleberry, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, and Certainly Celery

Stamp Set: Just Believe

Punches: 2 1/4 and 2 1/2 circles

I also used Chocolate Chip brads

HALLOWEEN BOX

I found this beautiful box on one of my favorite sites,

http://reneevs.blogspot.com/2011/10/display-stamper-easy-events-3d.html where she then directed me to the video for the box. It is also for www.fridaysmashup.com challenge #27.
Cardstock: Basic Black, Confetti White, and Pear Pizazz
Stamp Set: Twick or Tweet
Ink: Soft Suede and Crumb Cake
DSP: ?
I also used a vintage brad and dimensionals.

SNOW MUCH FUN

This card is for 2 challenges. First its for www.freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com challenge #5 and also for my personal Christmas Card Challenge, #25.

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, More Mustard, and Hearts and Snow Much Fun

Punches: Snowflake, 2 1/2 and 1 3/8 Cirlces, Scallop Circle, and Decorative Label

I also used the Snow Burst embossing folder and the Water Color Crayons.  

SIMPLICITY

This card is a bit more simple in design, light on the layers, but beautiful. The sketch is for www.cardpatterns.blogspot.com challenge # 135. It is also # 24 in my Christmas Card Challenge.

Cardstock: Basic Gray and Whisper White

DSP: Wintergreen

Stamps: Snow Flurries and Bright Christmas

Ink: Pool Party and Basic Gray

I also used  Basic Gray ribbon, the 3/4 circle and ribbon border punch.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I love how this card turned out. I wanted something that was manly but with a twist! This for the challenge over at www.creatingwithconnieandmary.com  CCMC#170.

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Confetti White, and Baja Breeze

Stamps: Medallion and Grunge Rock

Ink: Whisper White Craft and Basic Gray

I also used Basic Gray ribbon, the Scallop Border punch, 1 1/4 and 1 3/4 circle puches and white embossing powder

SHADOW BOX

This shadow box is from the Dollar Store. I am still in need of 2 photos to add, but I did not want to wait unitl I got them to post this. I am so happy with how this turned out. I had just got the shadow box recently, and I found a blog post on the Crate Paper blog and I was inspied!

Cardstock: Naturals Ivory, More Mustard, and Pear Pizzazz

Assorted DSP

Stamps: You're a Gem and Four Frames

Ink: Black

 I also used the Vinatage Rub-ons,  Tags,  Brads, Decorative Label Punch, and some other assorted Stampin Up! items.

THANKFUL FOR...

This card is a remake of a card from my card class. The frills are the same but I omitted the leaves, changed the ribbon, and added brads and a sentiment.  I just love the frills! I tweeked it for www.fridaymashup.com challenge #26. It called for Fall theme and lots of Brads.

Cardstock: Very Vanilla

DSP: Spice Cake

Stamps: Thankful For...

Ink: Soft Suede

I used misc. brad colors and Soft Suede ribbon

HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS

This is also a card from card class. Its #23 for my Christmas Card Challenge. I am remaining optomistic on being able to hit 52.
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Ink: Always Artichoke and Crumb Cake
Stamps: Medallion, En Francias, and Bright Christmas
Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and Always Artichoke
I also used the Scallop Border punch and the Decorative Label punch.

FALL FRILLS



This card was made for our card class last night. I love how it turned out.

Stamps: Gently Falling

DSP: Spice Cake

Ink: Soft Suede and Pool Party

The ribbon is actually Early Espresso, I realize after, but it goes ok.