Christmas Sweaters {Scrapy Land #99}

Hey everyone, it's time for a new Scrapy Land Challenge #99!  I have a quick and easy to mail Christmas card to share with you today.  The theme is always Anything Goes using any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells.


The following dies were used for today's card:

Cheery Lynn Designs: Fun with Sweaters (here are other options)
Frantic Stamper: Deckled and Torn Edgers
Die-Versions: Tis The Season Sweet Wordlet (here are other options)

I have to say, I love these Cheery Lynn Sweaters and can think of so many uses for them other than on a Christmas card.  I think they would make adorable gift tags, you could customize these for any holiday, or how about for your favorite football team.  The list could go on and on 😀.

To create these two sweaters, I die cut one from double sided adhesive and added mini pompoms all over the top.  For the second one, I ran the top portion of the sweater through a embossing folder (Cuttlebug-Spots & Dots) and die cut the Ho Ho Ho from glittered cardstock.  Mini pompoms accent the front.

The green mat was die cut using the deckled edgers and then dry embossed using one of my favorite Christmas embossing folders from Crafters Companion (Christmas Merriment).  Nuvo Embellishment Mousse (Aloe Vera) was used to highlight the raised portions.

Now it's your turn to come play with us at the Scrapy Land Challenge.  You have until Oct 14 to upload your projects for a chance to win one of two $10 gift certificates to go shopping at Scrapy Land.

It's almost here!!! We will be celebrating this major milestone in two more weeks.  There will be fabulous prizes and a blog hop.  Mark your calendars as you don't want to miss this one!

Bonjour {Scrapy Land #73}

Can you believe it's the first Wednesday of September?  This year is really flying by.  That also means it's time for a new Scrapy Land Challenge.

The theme is always Anything Goes using any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells.  

Although my project may look like a card, it's actually going to be part of a scrapbook page.  I'll have to edit this post (or re-post) when I get the page completed.  For the first time in about 9 years, I'm starting to want to scrapbook again.  So you're probably going to be seeing layouts in the future :-).

The dies I used for this part of my project were:

Sue Wilson Designs - Finishing Touches-Spring Foliage
Joy Craft - Eiffel Tower (you can find other options here)
Tonic Studios - Swirling Frame Layering die set
Frantic Stamper - Pleated Dress
Frantic Stamper - Bonjour word die


To start out, I used the Tonic layering die set and cut out the background for the dress.  I dry embossed it using a Cuttlebug embossing folder (Script Texture) and then added various colors of Nuvo Embellishment Mousse (Cosmic Brown, Cornflower Blue, Black Ash, Lilac Lavender, Spring Green) until I was happy with the way it looked.  Cosmic Brown was used to define the edges.

Next I die cut the dress, which comes with three different tops.  I combined two of the tops together and added the sprig of leaves as the design on front.  Black Ice glitter from Sparkle N Sprinkle was added to the leaves.  I also created a "belt" using Dimensional Glue and covering it with more Black Ice glitter.












The Eiffel Tower was die cut from glossy black card stock, then dry embossed to get the details.  Finally a layer of Nuvo Embellishment Mousse (Pure Platinum) was added on top to make the dry embossed details pop.

"Bonjour" was die cut twice, once from black cardstock and once from a piece of scrap.  I used the Cosmic Brown embellishment mousse to make it stand out.  Even though the name implies that it is brown, the color is more of a copper or a matte gold color.

The glittery blue cardstock was also die cut using the Tonic layering set and I used Black Ash Nuvo Embellishment Mousse to give a bit of definition around the edges.

The patterned cardstock is actually flocked and the black areas are so soft.  This was also die cut using the same Tonic layering set. The final filigree layer used the largest two dies from this set.  I love all the openings around the frame.

You have until September 17 to join in on the Scrapy Land Challenge fun.  There are two winners (a random winner and one chosen by the design team) and each will receive a $10 gift certificate to go shopping at Scrapy Land.  Be sure to visit the rest of the design team to see lots of fabulous inspiration and styles.

Party {Scrapy Land #58}

It's time for a new Scrapy Land Challenge.  The theme is Favorite Color, plus use any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells.  You can see all the different brands, here.

For my birthday card, the following dies were used:

Die-Versions: Corner Concepts Happy Birthday

Die-Versions: Party Horns

Die-Versions: Party Hats

Tutti Designs: Nesting Stitched Banners

I die cut the party hats and party horns (die cut two times) from white cardstock and then colored them using Copic markers and Spectrum Noir Sparkle markers.  Instead of using the party hats as one die cut, I individually cut the horns apart so that I could add them behind the party hats.  The party horn on the bottom right was heat embossed using Super Thick Silver embossing powder from Sparkle N Sprinkle.

The party hats and party horns were adhered to the dark purple stitched banner and then layered on top of a dry embossed (Cuttlebug - Happy Birthday) background.

Hope you'll come join the fun at the Scrapy Land Challenge.  Be sure to let us know what your favorite color you used for your project.  You have until January 29th to submit your project.  The winner, chosen by the design team, will receive a $15 gift certificate to go shopping at Scrapy Land.

Princess

"Life as a Diva" is the theme for the Die-Versions new release this month.  Today I wanted to showcase the Sweet Petite Princess die.

I cut her as a silhouette and created a scene where she's looking out a window.  The curtains are rubber stamps from 100 Proof Press (Left Curtain Parting; Right Curtain Parting) which were stamped with Distress Ink (Fired Brick), heat embossed with Clear embossing powder, and colored with Copic markers.  The floor is a rubber stamp by Beeswax Stamps (Fancy Floor), which was stamped with Distress Ink (Gathered Twig).

The background was created using a Cuttlebug embossing folder (Rosa by Anna Griffin) and white pigment ink, which was lightly rubbed over the embossed areas.  The flowers have been in my stash for ages.

Cinderella Slipper

Another new stamp release from Sparkle N Sprinkle is the Cinderella Slipper (#528).  One of the sentiments reminded me of someone shaking up a snow globe, wishing for their fairy tale to begin.  So, that lead me to today's design.

The snow globe die set is by Impression Obsession.  The circle that comes with the set was a bit too small, so I substituted a bit larger circle from Spellbinders.

I stamped the shoe and sentiment, using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, at the same time so my placement would be like I wanted it.  These were then heat embossed with Clear Detail embossing powder.   SNS Dimensional Glue was applied over the shoe and covered with Orchid glitter.  The "snow" in the snow globe is actually Swan Wing Tinsel glitter.   Copics were used to color the inside of the shoe.

The snow globe base was colored using Distress Inks (Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, and Walnut Stain) and a blending tool. The tag on the base (part of that set), was covered with Cloud Nine velvet glitter and then stamped with another one of the words from the stamp set.  Liquid Pearls (White Opal) was added for the nail tacks.

I stamped the shoe twice more so I could fussy cut out the flowers.  These are covered with Pistachio, Collegiate Garnet, Dazzling Rose, Sunny Daze, and Bubblegum glitters.  After all the glitter was dry, I pop dotted the two on the shoe and added another one by my sentiment.

The purple background started out as a piece of plain cardstock.  To jazz it up a bit, I first applied VersaMark to one side of a Cuttlebug embossing folder (Rosa) and then ran it through my machine.  Next I covered it with Clear Detail embossing powder and heat set it.  This added some sheen and darkened the recessed areas of the paper.  The card base was spritzed with Walnut Ink (Cherry Blossom) to give it a bit more pizazz as well.

You can also view more detailed instructions on my SNS Art Gallery page.

Mushroom Birdhouse

Welcome to the new term of challenges at Pattie's Creations and be sure to welcome our two new design team members too - Bettina and Jackie.

This week's challenge is all about birthdays - everyone has them and most everyone needs to have a stash of cards ready to send out at the last minute (at least if you're like me).

I chose the Mushroom Birdhouse at Pattie's Etsy store to create a special birthday card for a friend of mine who loves Pattie's images.   The image is colored with Copic markers and the embossed panel is from Cuttlebug.  I created this glittery panel by inking up the embossing folder with VersaMark, running it through my machine, and then covering it with Sparkle N Sprinkle's Sangria Star embossing powder.  This embossing powder has the glitter mixed right in, so no extra steps are needed to create lots of bling.  I also embossed my brads the same way (dip them in VersaMark, then the embossing powder, and heat to set.  Be sure to hold them with a long clip so you don't burn your fingers.)

You have two weeks to upload your birthday creations to Pattie's Creations Design Challenge.  Don't forget to check out the rest of the design team's creations too.

Sparkle N Sprinkle New Release - Holiday Foliage

Ingredients: SNS Forest Green embossing powder, SNS Celestial glitter, Copic markers, gems, ribbon, Sizzix die

Today is part two of the Sparkle N Sprinkle New Release, debuting three new rubber stamp sets.  Here's what I've done with the Holiday Foliage set.  Let me know if you have any questions about how I did what :-)

Ingredients: SNS Forest Green embossing powder, SNS Black Suede glitter, Copic markers, tulle, button, Spellbinders die

Ingredients: SNS Celestial glitter,  Spellbinders die, Copic markers, Cuttlebug embossing folder, gold thread, Essential Glue pad

Ingredients: SNS Sangria Star embossing powder, Lil'Inker Designs die, gold mirrored cardstock

Hope you enjoyed the Sparkle N Sprinkle new stamp sets debut.  Be sure to visit the SNS Art Gallery for even more inspiration.

Happy Birthday to You

Today's challenge #51 from Pattie's Creations is Birthdays.  And how appropriate since two of us on this design team are celebrating their birthdays today (Charlene and me).

Happy Birthday Charlene!

I've used Allie With Cupcake and printed the image twice, for both birthday celebrants.  (I have an older version that didn't include the stool.)  I fussy cut out the second cat and pop dotted it next to the first cat for added dimension.  The Cuttlebug embossing folder was a wonderful surprise from Tammy (thanks!) and was perfect for today's theme.  The images are colored with Copics and Spica glitter pens for added sparkle.  The candy dots on the cupcakes were given extra dimension using Liquid Pearls (white opal).  My background was done in chalk and some Washi tape, buttons, and twine were a final touch.

So when you visit the challenge blog to see what the design team has created for you, be sure to wish Charlene a very happy birthday too.  You have two weeks to upload your birthday card and you can use either a digi image or a rubber stamp as long as you follow the theme.  Don't forget to check out the rest of Pattie's wonderful images at her Esty store.  I'm sure there will be something there that strikes your fancy.

Copics used: W5, W6, W8, BV29, 110, R20    YR23, YR24, YR27    R81, R83, R85    Y15, Y18, FYR1    BV01, BV13, FV2    YG01, YG07
Spica pens: pitch black, lemon, orange, blossom

Tiny Dancer

The Digi Makeover Challenge for this week is to use a critter.  There are several to choose from  at Paper Makeup Stamps.  After much debate, I decided on Lucy Mouse.

After coloring her with my Copic markers, the 80's song "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John popped into my head and, as they say, the rest is history.  The background mats were cut using Scrap-Mart's Label 1 dies (#3,4,5) and the largest and smallest embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder (hounds tooth) and the middle panel was white cardstock spritzed with Walnut Ink.  The tiles are from Doodlebug Design and are in various shades of lavender, the tiny rick rack is from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and the card base is from Basic Grey.

I can't wait to see what type of Critter you use to enter the challenge.  You have one week to upload your critter to the Digi Makeover Challenge blog.  Don't forget: 1) it must be a digi image; 2) follow this week's theme; 3) if you use a Paper Makeup Stamp digi image, the winner's prize will be larger; and 4) be sure to visit the rest of the team to see what critters they have used to inspire you (not required, but we'd all love it if you left us comments :-) telling us what you think.)

Copics used: R81, C1, C2    V04, V05