Joyful Wishes

A full sized version of my Christmas mini notecards using my new Couture Creations embossing folder.

I used:  white cardstock, scraps of green Rosie's Studio textured cardstock, rhinestones, Couture Creations Joyful Wishes embossing folder, Inspired By Stamping Fancy Labels 2 stamp set and Fancy Labels Dies 2, Uniko Studio Label Love: Christmas stamp set, Memento Lady Bug ink, Dee's Distinctively A Cut Above Wreath Builder dies, foam tape.

Challenges:

Inspired By Stamping November Customer Gallery Contest

The Artistic Stamper November Challenge - Christmas

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for November

Little Claire's Designs Challenge 39 - Christmas Theme

Crafts 4 Eternity R#152 - Non-traditional Christmas

Lisa.B.Designs November Challenge - Contemporary Christmas

Pixie's Crafty Workshop: Snippets Playground week 100

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Cardinal Wreath

I used:  Couture Creations Cardinal's Wreath embossing folder, Rosie's Studio red textured and Green Collection cardstock, Cheery Lynn Designs Stacker Flowers Leaf die for poinsettia, MC sentiment sticker.

Challenges:

Stamping For Pleasure November Rudolph Day 

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for November

Little Claire's Designs Challenge 39 - Christmas

Divas by Design - Use some Red

Pixie's Crafty Workshop - Snippets Playground

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 34 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Happy Birthday Nic

A one layer card for my friend's very belated birthday, just haven't had a chance to catch up : (

I used:  docrafts tri-boss Butterfly Background embossing folder, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress inks in Tumbled Glass, Peacock Feathers, Shabby Shutters and Scattered Straw, Inspired by Stamping Happy Sentiments stamp set, Memento Bamboo Leaves ink.

Challenges:

Inspired By Stamping November Customer Gallery Competition 

Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge 17 - Birthdays

Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 66 - Birthdays

Stampotique SDC125 - One Layer

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

Bearly Mine Challenge 114 - Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 34 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Geos

DL.Art Thankful Thursday Linky

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Jenny

Vintage Santa

A Christmas card inspired by the Santa pic at Winter Wonderland.

I used:  dark green and kraft cardstock, Rosie's Studio red textured cardstock, dp from stash, Martha Stewart French Scroll Punch Around the Page punch set, QuicKutz Nesting Circles and Nesting Scallops dies, Poppy Stamps Blooming Poinsettia die, MFT Die-Namics Leafy Flourish, un-labelled Santa stamp (will try and find out), Kaisercraft December 25 sentiment stamp, Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink, Ranger Tim Holtz Fired Brick Distress Ink, gold paper? lace.

Challenges:

Winter Wonderland - Photo Inspiration

Craft-Room Challenge - Vintage Christmas

Vintage Stamping Challenge 14 - Traditional Christmas

Stampin' For The Weekend - Feeling Festive

Little Claire's Designs Challenge 39 - Christnas

Sweet Stamps Challenge 145 - The Holidays

Stampotique SDC127 - Early Christmas

The Artistic Stamper November Challenge - Christmas

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for November

Robyn's Fetish Challenge 187 - Vintage style

Bunny Zoe's Crafts November Challenge - Shabby Chic/Vintage

Top Tip Tuesday Challenge 115 - Be Krafty

Little Scrap Pieces Fuyn Friday Linky Party

Pixie's Crafty Workshop: Snippets Playground Week 100

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

Bearly Mine Challenge 114 - Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 34 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Owl Thank You Mini-Notes

A simple set of mini note cards using my Stampin Up owl punch and Whimsy Stamps corner dies.

I used:  Rosie's Studio textured cardstock, Stampin Up owl punch, Poppy Stamps Clever Owl die set for black eyes, Whimsy Stamps Shapeology Corner Die Set, Thank You sentiment stickers.

Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Thanks/Thanksgiving

Creative Inspirations Challenge 241 - Thanksgiving/Thank You Cards

Pixies Crafty Workshop: Snippets Playground Week 99

Dream Valley Challenge 70 - Clean and Simple

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

One Stitch At A Time Challenge 190 - Anything Goes

Fab N Funky Challenge 194 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

A Little Bit Shabby

I used:  Meg's Garden "The Romantic Garden" dp, lace with bling from Live and Love Crafts, Inspired By Stamping Fancy Labels 2 stamp set and Fancy Label Dies 2, Kraftyhands Stampography Elegant Frame Set 3 hb stamp, Ranger Tim Holtz Tattered Rose Distress Ink, rhinestone.

Challenges:

Inspired By Stamping November Customer Gallery Contest

Bunny Zoe's Crafts November Challenge - Shabby Chic/Vintage

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Got Ink?

One Stitch At A Time Challenge 190 - Anything Goes

Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday Linky Party

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Brown and Blue 1

A card inspired by the colours in the yummy pic at Flourishes November Release Challenge including the woodgrain of the table and the title banners.

I used:  metallic brown card blank,  Rosie's Studio textured cardstock, MME Stella & Rose dp,  Inspired By Stamping Fancy Labels 2, Fancy Label Dies 2 and Small Fancy Labels 18 sentiment stamp, Memento Rich Cocoa ink.

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny

Brown and Blue

A masculine card following the sketch at Sketch Saturday.

I used:  Kraft square card blank, Rosie's Studio textured cardstock, MME Stella & Rose dp, DCWV The Old World Mat Stack for tree, Inspired By Stamping Small Fancy Labels 18 sentiment stamp, Memento Rich Cocoa ink.

Challenges:

Sketch Saturday Week 284

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Got Ink?

Inspired by Stamping November Customer Gallery Contest

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Christmas Mini-Notes ~ Holly

A set of CAS Christmas minis with embossing; labels and holly leaves diecut  from snippets of cardstock; topped off with rhinestones berries.

I used:  Craft Concepts Budding Vine embossing folder, Inspired By Stamping Fancy Label Dies 2, Dee's Distinctibely A Cut Above Wreath Builder holly leaf dies, red rhinestones, sentiment stickers, foam tape.

Challenges:

Oldie But a Goodie - CAS Christmas (my first embossing folder - 3 years)

Stamping Sensations November Challenge - Christmas

One Stitch At A Time Challenge 189 - Holidays

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for November

Stamp and Create November Challenge - Feathers or Leaves

A Gem of a Challenge 105 - Gems Gems Gems

Hobby Cutz Challenge 24 - Glitter and Sparkle

Creative Moments Challenge 30 - CAS

Pixie's Crafty Workshop Week 98 - snippets

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Starry Night

A CAS card using a lovely Cheery Lyn window die and cute cat looking out at a starry night.

I used:  Cheery Lyn Window A frame die, Magnolia Doohickeys Paris Nights cat die, Ranger Tim Holtz Stormy Sky Distress Ink, terracotta cardstock, v.dark blue and silver handmade paper, copper sentiment sticker.

Challenges:

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 209 - Remember

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Got Ink?

Creative Moments Challenge 30 - Anything Goes

 DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Winter Wonderland

A Christmas card in non-tradional colours using my favourite stamping technique - colouring the stamp with Distress Markers instead of an ink pad.  As You Like It Challenge is asking whether spots or stripes are favourite; mine is spots - so  much easier to fit into any design, not like stripes which have a definite direction the paper has to go.

I used:  lilac polka dot paper from stash, Hero Arts Two Birds In A Tree cling stamp, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Markers in Dusty Concord and Spun Sugar, white crinkle ribbon from Little Scrap Pieces, purple twine from The Twinery, foam tape to pop up image panel, MC sentiment sticker.

Challenges:

Hero Arts Holiday Challenge - A Few Of My Favourite Things ~ fave stamping technique + HA holiday stamp

Fashionable Stamping Challenge 60 - Anything But Ink Pad

Hobby Cutz Challenge 24 - Winter Wonderland

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge 150 - Outdoors

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for November

The Artistic Stamper November Challenge - Christmas

Lisa.B.Designs November Challenge - Contemporary Christmas

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Got Ink?

Twisted Tuesday Challenge 63 - Pop Dots and Polka Dots

As You Like It Challenge 15 - What's Your Favourite: Spots or Stripes

Just For Fun - Favourite Colour Purple

DL.Art Thankful Thursday Linky

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Jenny

Anniversary

A White On White CAS card using my new Marianne Design champagne flute die.

      

I used: Cuttlebug Cassie's Brocade 5"x7" embossing folder, Marianne Design Creatables champagn flute die, Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles die, satin ribbon bow and rose, sentiment sticker, foam tape.

Challenges:

Card Crafters Circle Challenge 100 - Anniversary

Addicted To CAS - Anniversary

Ribbon Carousel RCC87 - Holidays and Celebrations

Inkspirational Challenge 43 - White on White

Creative Moments Challenge 30 - CAS

Scrapping4Fun Challenge 6 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Purple Butterflies

A card using my favourite colour purple and my new (to me) Kaisercraft butterfly stamp.

I used:  Kaisercraft Flutter stamp, Memento Grape Jelly Ink, Couture Creations Magical embossing folder, Fiskars Lacy Doubles interchangeable border punch, rhinestones, hb sticker.

Challenges:

Just For Fun November Challenge - Favourite Colour ~ Purple

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Got Ink?

A Gem Of A Challenge 105 - Gems Gems Gems

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Snapdragons

A very CAS very yellow card for The ABC Challenge using paper from Rowena Stott's The Diary Of An Edwardian Lady paper pad.

I used:  Spellbinders Mega Classic Scalloped Ovals and Ribbon Buckles dies, hb sticker, 3D butterfly sticker, foam tape.

Challenges:

The ABC Challenge - Y for Yellow

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Seasons Greetings ~ Poinsettia

I used:  red square card blank, white and light olive cardstock, Rosie's Studio red textured cardstock, white pearl flower centre from Craft Queen, Spellbinders Edgeabilities Classic Edges Two and Classic Decorative Inserts Three, Cuttlebug Kimberley's Card embossing folder, sentiment sticker.

Challenges:

One Stitch At A Time Challenge 189 - Holidays

LEJ Designs Challenge 79 - Seasons Greetings

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Extra for November

Pixie's Crafty Workshop Week 98 - Snippets

Whimsy Stamps Challenge 65 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Christmas Candles

A Christmas card with a stand out sentiment for Lawnscaping.

I used:  Kaisercraft Turtle Dove dp, QuicKutz Seasons Greetings embossing die, Spellbinders Adorning Squares die, holly/candle 3D decoupage freebie with magazine, foam tape.

Challenges:

Lawnscaping Challenge 69 - Let a Sentiment Stand Out

LEJ Designs Challenge 79 - Seasons Greetings

Twisted Tuesday Challenge 63 - Pop Dots and Polka Dots

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Jenny

Glitter n Sparkle

A White On White Christmas card with a "Colleen" bow following the tutorial at Inspired By Stamping's Woo Hoo Wednesday Challenge.

I used:  Couture Creations Pere Noel embossing folder, Kaisercraft rhinestones, satin edged organza ribbon, sentiment sticker.

Challenges:

Inspired By Stamping WHW 122 - Make a Colleen Bow

Inkspirational Challenge 43 - White On White

Allsorts Challenge Week 232 - White Christmas

Stamping Sensations November Challenge - Christmas

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for November

One Stitch At A Time Challenge 189 - Holidays

Ribbon Carousel RCC87 - Holidays and Celebrations

Delightful Challenge - All That Glitters

Hobby Cutz Challenge 24 - Glitter and Sparkle

2 Sisters Challenge 269 - Christmas Sparkle

A Gem Of A Challenge 105 - Gems Gems Gems

Whimsy Stamps Challenge 65 - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Poinsettia

A very CAS Christmas card where the beautiful patterned paper is the total design.

I used: red card blank, Hot Off The Press Vintage Christmas dp, MC sentiment sticker.

Challenges:

Christmas Inspirations Challenge 4 - Poinsettia

Stamping Sensations November Challenge - Christmas

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra November Challenge - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Merry Christmas

A Christmas card using a digi from AnnaBelle Stamps that I coloured in MS Word.

            

I used:  dp scrap from stash, textured cardstock, AnnaBelle Stamps digital sentiment, light green rhinestones.

Challenges:

AnnaBelle Stamps Challenge 73 - Christmas

Pixie's Crafty Workshop - Snippets Playground

Lawnscaping Challenge 69 - Let A Sentiment Stand Out

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Jenny

Teen Birthday

My last card for the Get Creative October Challenges, I've done them all  now  :  )   This one is to create a card with a girlish image.

I used:  red square card blank, Rosie's Studio red and grey textured cardstock, pre-coloured digital image "Gothica" from The Paper Shelter, dp from a merci minj paper stack, Spellbinders Adorning Squares, dies, QuicKutz Nesting Circles die, hb sticker.

Challenges:

Get Creative October Challenge 2 - Girlish image

Divas By Design - Use a Digi

Little Clair's Designs Challenge 38 - Child's Birthday

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Patchwork Birthday

Something a bit different from me, playing with Distress Inks and stencils.

I used:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Barn Door, Evergreen Bough, Shabby Shutters stamped on with their foam applicators; Darice Crackle embossing folder, freebie flower stencil with a magazine, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, QuicKutz Nesting Ovals die, hb sticker, foam tape.

Challenges:
Simon Says Monday Challenge - Patchwork
Get Creative October Challenge 7 - Mask or Stencil
Craft-Room Challenge - Stencils and Masks
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Clean and Simple
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Whimsy Stamps Challenge 65 - Anything Goes
DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Just A Handwritten Note

Another card for Get Creative - this time "to draw an image or hand write something on your card".  I can't really draw that well and my handwriting is pretty messy at the best of times, I managed to write the sentiment with a Distress Marker to match the stamped image.

I used:  Kaisercraft Vintage Timeless dp, Prima Romance Novel typewriter stamp, Memento Rich Cocoa ink, Ranger Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Marker, Fiskars circle punch, mpress nesting Convex Square die, foam tape.

Challenges:

Get Creative October Challenge 10 - Draw and Image or Hand Write on Card

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Clean and Simple

LEJ Designs Challenge 78 - Monochromatic

Twisted Tuesday Challenge 62 - Free For All ~ Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Anniversary Hearts

A clean and Simple "Heart" card for Get Creative's October Challenges.  I embossed the heart die cuts using this tutorial that I found via Pinterest.  The sentiment is from Inspired By Stamping Happy Sentiments set; I love the size of these, nice and big and bold.

I used:  Cream cardstock, Prima Botanical dp, A Touch Of Class lace, QuicKutz Nesting Hearts die, Craft Concepts Budding Vine and Cuttlebug Kimberley's Card embossing folders, Inspired By Stamping Happy Sentiments stamp set.

Challenges:

Get Creative October Challenge 11 - Hearts

Inspired By Stamping November Customer Gallery Competition

Card Crafters Circle Challenge 100 - Anniversary

Ribbon Carousel RCC87 - Holidays and Celebrations

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Clean and Simple

LEJ Designs Challenge 78 - Monochromatic

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday Linky Party

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Linky

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Jenny

Happy Birthday

Another card for Get Creative's October Challenges - use water soluble colours.  I used distress inks spritzed with water for the background.

I used:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Seedless Preserves, Dusty Concord and Faded Jeans; Couture Creations Exotic embossing folder; Ladybug Crafts Ink It's Only Words 1 hb stamp.

Challenges:

Get Creative October Challenge 5 - Water-soluble Colours

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Clean and Simple

Twisted Tuesday Challenge 62 - Free For All ~ Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Liinky

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Jenny

Banner - For You

A birthday card made for Get Creative's October Challenges, this one to put a banner on a card.

I used:  dp from Webster's Pages Western Romance & All About Me Combo Collection, Inspired by Stamps Fancy Label Dies 2, Spellbinders Nestabilities Mega Ovals die, Ranger Tim Holtz Tattered Rose Distress Ink, twine, buttons, foam tape, hb and alpha stickers.

Challenges:

Get Creative October Challenge 7 - Banner

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Clean and Simple

Twisted Tuesday Challenge 62 - Free For All ~ Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

DL.Art Thankful Thursday November Liinky

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Jenny

Vintage Happy Birthday

An almost shabby birthday card using my favourites of the moment; Meg's Garden papers and Inspired By Stamping stamps. 

I used:  Meg's Garden "The Romantic Garden" dp, Inspired By Stamping Vintage Happy Birthday stamp, Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink, Ranger Tim Holtz Spun Sugar Distress ink, lace from Live and Love, Spellbinders Nestabililties Classic Ovals die, foam tape.

Challenges:

Inspired By Stamping November Customer Gallery Contest

Lawnscaping Challenge 69 - Let A Sentiment Stand Out

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

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Jenny

Lili Of The Valley ATC

An ATC for Get Creative and Stampotique using a Lili Of The Valley stamp called Grunge Letter.  I coloured the stamp with Distress markers and distressed the edges a bit for a tattered look.

I used: Rosie's Studio textured cardstock, plain white cardstock, LOTV Grunge Letter stamp, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Markers in Worn Lipstick and Spun Sugar, gathered lace flower, pearl brad, pearl, tissue paper flower cut with Spellbinders Rose Creations die, Tonic Tim Holtz Distressing Tool.

Challenges:

LOTV's Ideas To Inspire November Challenge - Pink + White

Get Creative October Challenge 9 - ATC

Stampotique SDC119 - ATC

Fashionable Stamping Challenge 60 - Anything But Ink

Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge 16 - Pink and/or Blue

LEJ Designs Challenge 78 - Monochromatic

Sweet Stamps Challenge 142 - Nature

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Catch The Bug (Bugaboo) November Anything Goes

Little Scrap Pieces Linky Party

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Jenny

Birthday Balloons

A card I made for AnnaBelle Stamps latest sketch challenge, but didn't get to enter in time.  I printed the balloon digi onto coloured cardstock then cut out and popped up on foam tape with some twine.

I used:  Summertime dp freebie with magazine, AnnaBelle Stamps balloon digital stamp, AnnaBelle Stamps Sentimental Bluebells hb stamp, twine from The Twinery, Spellbinders Mega Ovals die, QuicKutz Nesting Ovals die, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, foam tape.

Challenges:
Little Claire's Designs Challenge 38 - Child's Birthday
Flourishes  FLLCWISH - Birthday
Paper Creators Crafts Challenge 16 - Pink and/or Blue
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge 69 - Clean And Simple
Get Creative October Challenge 6 - Paper Piecing
Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes
Simon Says Monday Challenge - Anything Goes
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Created With Love Challenge 64 - Anything Goes
Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday Linky Party

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

Jenny