Beautifully Layered

 

LeeAnn Greff's card was so elegant and stunning... I just knew I had to create one of my own. Thanks LeeAnn for your inspiration! I chose to use the colors that were in Tracy and Dan's wedding gold/red/white. Such a beautiful color combination during the Christmas season! As the wedding invitations back when they got married used snowflakes... I used the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder in the background! I know Tracy will LOVE all the little touches to highlight their wedding 9 years ago!

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Stamp sets - Artfully Layered, Beautiful Bouquet

Ink - Cherry Cobbler

Paper - Cherry Cobbler, Basic White, Gold Foil

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Wintry 3D Embossing Folder, Champagne Rhinestones, Seasonal Layers dies, Forever Flourishing dies, Tropical Layers dies, glue dots, Non-SU ribbon

Magical Snowman

 

I fell in love with the simplicity and clever die organization in Wanda Pettijohn's card, so I created one for myself. I did change a few things to make it my own (and so I wouldn't need to add an additional piece within the window!

Thanks Wanda for your creativity!

Stamp set - Snowman Magic

Ink - Night of Navy

Paper - Basic White, Night of Navy, Balmy Blue

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Snowman dies, Wink of Stella (on the white piece).

Painted Brew

 

Looking at Akiko's card... I just knew I had to create one for my brother. I used DSP (Designer Series Paper) that I had on hand instead of what she used. I added a 'Wink of Stella' to all the beverages and bottle to make them shine. Thanks Akiko for your inspiration!

Stamp set - Brewed For You

Ink - Early Espresso, Crushed Curry, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite, Bronze, Soft Suede)

Paper - Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Soft Suede DSP, Cajun Craze DSP, Painted Autumn DSP, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Brewed dies, Petals and More dies, Wink of Stella

Artful Parakeet

 

From Genevieve Ko's card... I was inspired to create my own card... making a dramatic color combo for my brother-in-law for his birthday. 

I paired Basic Black with Parakeet Party. The Parakeet Party really stands out on the Black background. I felt the background needed some dimension, so I embossed them with the Fern 3D folder.

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Supplies Used:

Stamp set - Artfully Layered

Ink - Memento

Paper - Basic Black, Parakeet Party

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Tropical Layers dies, Fern 3D embossing folder

Twinkle Birthday

 

When I first purchased the 'Stellar Birthday' and its coordinating 'Give It A Whirl' dies I thought it'd be cute for the little nieces that I have. Wow! After I got this card completed... I thought, you could definitely use the dies for older adults as well with different stamps for the 'boxes'! I'm so happy with this purchase!

Although, it did take time to assemble and find a brad. LOL! It's so worth it in the end though! My little niece will get a kick out of it... cuz she loves the peek-a-boo books. It's perfect!

I used the retired 'Twinkle Twinkle' DSP - as I said before - it's perfect!

I also added a Wink of Stella to all the stars to make them shine.

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Stamp set- Stellar Birthday

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Poppy Parade, Highland Heather, Cajun Craze, Gray Granite, Crumb Cake, Bronze, Ivory, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black)

Paper- Highland Heather, Basic White, Twinkle Twinkle DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Give It A Whirl dies, Brad, dimensionals

Harvest Hello

 

Thanks to Dawn Olchefske's... I created my own using the colors I wanted to. Thanks Dawn for a lovely card!

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Stamp set - Hello Harvest

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Highland Heather, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, Soft Succulent, Pool Party)

Paper - Night of Navy, Pool Party, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Rustic Pumpkin dies, dimensionals, Wink of Stella

Woodland Autumn

 

Amy's card is so beautiful... I just had to create two of my own! Thanks Amy for your inspiration!

I added the 'Woodland Texture' embossing folder to my background.

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Stamp set - Fond of Autumn

Ink - Early Espresso, Stampin' Blends (Old Olive, So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Bronze, Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Pale Papaya)

Paper - So Saffron, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Autumn Bouquet dies, Woodland Textured embossing folder, Wink of Stella

Harvest Pumpkin

 

The season of Thanksgiving is upon us! This year has gone by really quickly. Enjoy life while you can!

As I needed 20 Thanksgiving cards for my immediate family... I kept the focal point (pumpkin, sunflower spray and sentiment) the same on all cards. The background DSP, matting and base cardstock were a bit different as I only had a few of each color to use. So, my family members all received unique cards instead of all the same!

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Stamp set - Hello Harvest

Ink - Soft Suede, Stampin' Blends (Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze)

Paper - Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Soft Suede DSP, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Rustic Pumpkin dies

Wild Moments

 

Using Debbie Mageed's card as inspiration for my own card! Thanks Debbie!

Such a cute card... I used a different stamp within the same set as Debbie. 

I used My Memories Suite to print off letters to spell BABY.

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Stamp sets - Special Moments, Wildly Happy

Ink - Gray Granite, Stampin' Blends (Petal Pink, Gray Granite, Smoky Slate)

Paper - Petal Pink, Gray Granite, Gray Granite DSP, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Layering Squares dies, Petals and More dies

Veterans' Day 2022

 

Every year I create a card for Veterans' Day card for the people who have given service to this great country! Without them our country would be a lot different and we wouldn't have all the freedoms that we have now. I'm so grateful to them and all who serve this country in times of peace and in times of war. Thanks Veterans!

I designed this card within My Memories Suite digital software. 

The heart is a punch filled with two different papers (I moved the paper within the heart so that I can get two different papers to show).

The sentiment is the Galant font.

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My Memories Suite digital software

Punches - Heart (filled w/Dark Stars - MyMem and red)

Stamp Brush Set - Stripes(MyMem-white)

Embellishments - Banner - All Time Fav- SU

Font - Galant (Black)

Fond Wish

 

I just love the cute little flowers within the 'Fond of Autumn' stamp set... had to use them on a card. Here is one for my niece/nephew.

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Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Fond of Autumn, Biggest Wish

Ink - Memento, Tahitian Tide, Stampin' Blends (Tahitian Tide, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight)

Paper - Tahitian Tide, Basic Black, Basic White, True Love DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Autumn Bouquet dies, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder, Seasonal Labels dies, Wink of Stella

Autumn Greetings

 

I fell in love with Caroline Bucky-Beaver's card (found on Pinterest)... I just had to create one for myself. Thanks Caroline for your inspiration! I changed a few things to make the card my own, but wanted to give credit to Caroline for her design.

I used Stampin' Blends for the coloring:

Leaves - Real Red, Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight

Acorns - Crumb Cake, Bronze

Leaf - Old Olive

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Stamp sets - Fond of Autumn, Go To Greetings

Ink - Early Espresso, Stampin' Blends (Crumb Cake, Bronze, Old Olive, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight)

Paper - Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Old Olive

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Seasonal Labels dies, Autumn Bouquet dies, Fern 3D Embossing Folder

Layered Greetings

 

When I saw Paula Reid's card, the layout was so original and different... I just had to make one for myself using the stamps and papers that I had.  Thanks Paula for your inspiration!

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Stamp sets - Artfully Layered, Go To Greetings

Ink - Mossy Meadow

Paper - Mossy Meadow, Balmy Blue, Basic White, Painted Autumn DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Tropical Layers dies, Rectangle Stitched dies

Painted Brew

 

I'm glad I purchased the 'Brewed For You' stamp set and it's coordinating dies, as I realize I have many family members that love to drink beer! LOL! It's a very versatile set, so I will make great use out of it!

I used a retired background DSP (Designer Series Paper). It's called 'Painted Autumn'. I color and pattern remind me of beer in a glass. Cool!

I added a Wink of Stella to the foam on top of the beer.

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Stamp set - Brewed For You

Ink - Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite)

Paper - Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Painted Autumn DSP, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Brewed dies, Large Deckled Rectangles dies (non-SU), Wink of Stella

Halloween Witches

 

My nieces, 3years and 6 months, will be celebrating Halloween in style. The new 'Best Witches' stamp set was so adorable... I just knew I had to create some cards for them. The stamped witches kinda resemble my nieces, as one has curly hair and one has straight hair. Eleanor and Emily will get a kick outta this card for sure!

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Stamp set - Best Witches

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Orchid Oasis, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede, Bronze, Basic Black, Ivory)

Paper - Basic Black, Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Pumpkin Pie DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer 

Bright Witch

 

Well, this is last of the three cards I needed to create for Halloween for my 3 littlest nieces. I hope you enjoyed the versatility in the stamp set 'Best Witches'.

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Stamp set - Best Witches

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Pumpkin Pie, Ivory, Soft Suede, Bronze, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Basic Black)

Paper - Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Basic White, Granny Apple Green DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Seasonal Labels dies

Artistic Witch

 

Such a cute set to use for Halloween. Most of my nieces and nephews are adults now, but a few are still little (3 years, 8 months and 6 months). I wanted to create 3 different ones, so come back again to see the others.

I used the Perfectly Artistic DSP for the background.... almost looks like a boiling vat of sludge. I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the paper to make it shine (looks like you can't see it in the photo).

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Stamp set - Best Witches

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Cajun Craze)

Paper - Highland Heather, Basic White, Basic Black, Perfectly Artistic DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Natural Prints dies, Layering Squares dies, Wink of Stella, scissors

Forest Wildlife

 

My niece used to volunteer at a Wolf Sanctuary... she fell in love with the animals there. I wanted to incorporate this stamp from the 'Wildlife Wonder' set. I do have to say that the card seems more masculine to me instead of feminine, but I'm sure she won't mind!

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Stamp set - Wildlife Wonder

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Soft Suede, Gray Granite, Crumb Cake)

Paper - Gray Granite, Basic Black, Basic White, Gray Granite DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Rectangle Stitched dies, Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder, Black Twine

Wonderful Saying

 

Mike's parents are celebrating their wedding anniversary. I chose to pair the 'Wonderful World' stamp set with the sentiment from 'Something to Celebrate'. The Designer Series Paper is from the 'Daffodil Afternoon' DSP.

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the flower to make it shine.

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Stamp sets - Wonderful World, Something to Celebrate

Ink - Memento, Mossy Meadow, Pale Papaya

Paper - Pale Papaya, Basic Black, Basic White, Daffodil Afternoon DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Layering Squares dies, Wink of Stella