Christmas Card a Week #6

Hi All, here is my card for this weeks Christmas card a week stash.   I cut this white card stock with my KNK Zing, using one of the fonts in my computer along with a cute little ribbon die cut from Alaa Studio.  I embossed the card using a Spellbinders folder,  I then added the red paper behind the cut and added some Stamping up Dazzling Diamonds glitter and gold stickers.  Thanks for stopping by, ~Diane

I am joining Marina's link party at My Perfect Life

  12 months of Christmas link up at Decosse's Dynamite Doodles

*Completely Christmas Challenge -  3 Anything goes 

 

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Stickles, Stickles and more Stickles!

Hi all, sorry I have not been creating much lately.  We are still working on installing the wood floors.  My craft room seems to be the only available place to deposit everything for the time being and it is getting cramped in here, lol.   I made this card for my friends Mother in Law.  I grabbed the gold metal piece a while back at JoAnns for .50 cents on clearance, then I added the green rhinestones to dress it up.  I saw a card on Enfys blog using this technique to ink up the embossing folder before you run your paper through it, I really like the effect.  Not sure if you can see, I used a Spellbinders Nestability to cut the center circle then trimmed it in green Stickles.  I also used some green Stickles to change the trim on that lace ruffle from pink to green.  I used my  Perfect Layers Rulers to get the precise layers and traced the border with more Stickles.  Cardstock and leaf punch are Stampin Up, flowers and rhinestones are from Pizzaz Aplenty.  Thats it, thanks for looking.  ~Diane
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Praying for you card.

 I thought I would show you how much paper I save using my Perfect Layers Rulers, this is just one of the reasons I love it.  The card is 5x7 and the sheets of card stock are 8.5x11.  I cut 2 blue frames and 2 black frames using less than a half sheet of card stock, isn't that great!  I glued my image right on to the full sheet of blue, cut my frame, then did the same on to the black card stock cut the larger frame from the patterned cs, then did another black and blue frame.  I flipped the piece in the middle photo so you can see I don't even need to place it correctly, I can glue it on crooked and it will still cut a perfect border.   I used 2 different size prints of the patterned cs, (I had not made the decision to use the larger sheet as yet.)  The image is free from Magic Moonlight, the paper is Nouveau Nights from Gecko Galz, solid color cardstock is Stampin Up.  I used a Spellbinders NEST-SET-4 Spellbinders Nestabilities Dies for the sentiment a little Tim Holtz distress ink and the lace flower is from Pizzaz Aplenty.  For more information on the Perfect Layers Rulers and a 5% discount, use my coupon code Bove5% here.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

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Passionate Pink Saturday

I made this card for Beverly's How Sweet the Sound Pink Saturday using some awesome Gecko Galz digital ephemera.  The rich pink paper is from the Nouveau Nights Collection.  

The passionate lovers image is from the new January Kiss Me Collection.  I used a bit of pleated lace cut in half and I added some pink Cotton Candy Stickles to the edge of it.  I added some pearls, a paper rose, Spellbinders frame and some Tim Holtz Distress ink to finish it off.  Speaking of Gecko Galz, they have an Invite a Friend challenge going on for the whole year.  All you have to do is follow their blog and then join the Yahoo group.  Tell them who sent you and the person who brings the most followers will get that months digital products. Thats right you win all the collage sets, digi stamps, and paper set!!!  So be sure to say I sent you:), and send some of your friends over too, you will be glad you did. There are all kinds of challenges and opportunities to win free products.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Gecko Galz - Valentine using Gecko Galz image

We found an egg!

Forgive me, I used these cute bunnies again, free from the The Vintage Moth.   I just love to cut them out and add a little foam to give them some dimension.  Beautiful paper is Green at Heart by Basic Grey from a 6 x 6 pad.  My card is a 5 x 7, so I trimmed the paper and punched the edges and pieced it to the sides to fit.  So sad that I never got into doing that whole paper tole thing, I think I would have loved it, lol.  Pearls are Pizzazz A Plenty,  I used Spellbinders Labels 10 Nestabilities and roses are from I am Roses.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering the following challenges.

I Did It Creations - Easter

 Dream Valley Challenges  - Easter

Sparkles Challenges - Easter

Scrappy Frogs - Easter 

Everybody Art - pearls 

Basic Grey Challenge - Easter

Isn't it the truth.

The cute bunny background dp is from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Cute Easter set, and yes I colored in every ear and used liquid pearls on every tail.  The Easter Sentiment (which is so true) is from one of Lindsay's freebies.  Be sure to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter to see what she has to share today, along with today's freebie.  While you are there sign up for a chance at Lindsay's Pro Marker giveaway too.  And take a look at the rest of the team's blogs and their recent projects!  Links are in my sidebar.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering the following challenges.
Alphabet Challenge Blog - Ribbon 
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes 
Crafty Pad - Ribbon 
Paper Playtime - Anything goes digi 
Paper Pretties - Ribbon
My Grafico-Anything Goes

Jewel Colors Plus Gold

 I made this card for the Gingersnap Creations jewel colors plus gold challenge.  This beautiful image Vintage Dress is a freebie from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff, stop by her blog The Frugal Crafter to see what she has this week, and take a look at the rest of the team's blogs and their recent projects too!  I cased the idea to use tulle for the skirt from my DT sister Margie who made an awesome note card using black tulle.  For the bodice, I used Art Glitter Glue on the whole thing, placed the beautiful sapphire blue rhinestones from Pizzaz Aplenty down then filled in the background glue with some embossing glitter and heat set it.  The blue seed beads are on a string which made them much easier to glue into the swirl.  I used a piece of gold braid for the waist, pulling it through to the back side of the card.  The tag is Spellbinders Fancy Tags, and I used Tim Holtz weathered wood to darken the already distressed edges.  Stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter Friday for a team wrap up.  Are you interested in winning a set of Pro Markers?  I don't have any myself, so I entered the give away that Lindsay is having on her blog.  Just stop by this post to enter yourself.

Also, visit her today to grab your freebie that she always so generously provides.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering this into the following challenge.

Gingersnap Creations jewel colors plus gold challenge
Stampin with the dragon - Birthday's 
Bearly Mine - Birthday's 
Your Next Stamp - Blue 

 Proud to display this badge, I was chosen!

Happy UnBirthday

 You don't want to know how many times I tried to get this right, lol, but I think I finally did.  At least it's what I saw in my head (we all know my head is not quite right though).  The fabulous vintage Rabbit is from Inka at Altered Artifacts.  I have been dying to use him.  The beautiful bg paper Pocket Watch is from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Steampunk Stamps set.  The King and Queen of Hearts are from Jolee's by You.  The pocket watch charm is from Blue Moon Madame Delphine's collection jewelery pieces.  The teapot ribbon was from JoAnns clearance bin, unmarked.  I used Tim Holtz distress inks in broken china blue, scattered straw and dusty concord.   I used leftover stencils from my Penny Duncan cd.  I also used a Versamark pen to carefully color in the Rabbit and then embossed with clear embossing powder.  The first time I went out of the lines a little and the bright green BG paper came through on just some of the edges.  I also used Tattered Angels Iridescent Gold and since the Rabbit had been embossed in clear, I could just wipe away any ink or mist that fell on him.  I also used a Spellbinders Fancy tag.  
I made this to fall into 2 challenges at Gingersnap Creations.  
The Chestnut Theme - Kings and Queens 
and the Spicy Supply - Charms.  
and  Altered Artifacts - Flaunt Friday

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Cute chick

I made this Easter card from a sketch I found at Paper Works blog.  The cute little chic is from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Cute Easter set.  The pretty purple trim is from my friend Terry.  Other products used are Spellbinders Labels 11 and Tim Holtz distress ink, along with Stickles and DCWV paper.  Be sure to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter to see the awesome freebie she has for you today.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenge.

Paper Works blog - Sketch
Party Time Tuesdays  -  Anything Goes
I Did It Creations  -  Anything Goes 

Pretty Poppie

For today's DT card I used the Poppy from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Fancy Flowers along with the Sweet Stitches Paper.  I used a technique from Technique Junkies newsletter called Level Up to add some dimension.  I also use some red Stickles to add some interest.  The lovely 5/8 red satin ribbon is from Pizzaz Aplenty.  I also used Spellbinders Labels 8 and Cuttlebug Mandarin Screen embossing folder. 

Be sure to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter to see what she has made and to get the Thursday freebie.  Don't forget to check out the rest of the amazing design team, they really never cease to amaze me.  

Lindsay  
Margie Visnick
Tracey Allen
Leanne Garner
Tamara Bennett
Cindi Hooks
Micki Harper
Karin Martin
Jennifer Bliss
Rhonda Walker

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Anything Goes
Simply Create - Bold and Bright 
Alota Rubber Stamps - Use a Nestability
MyGrafico  -  Anything  Goes 

Love is in the Air

 

Love is in the air and so is this Sweet Sale at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.  I thought it was only fitting, since so many couples get engaged on Valentines Day to do a wedding themed card, that and it gave me another chance to use my 2 favorite sets.  I used Bold Black and White papers and changed the color to gray in Word.  I also used the new Posh n Trendy set.  These are all on sale until the 6th, so take advantage of the fabulous prices.  Need some more reasons to to shop, check out what the fabulous design team has made this week!  Don't forget to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter for this weeks freebie and more inspiration.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
 *  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *  Tamara Bennett  *  Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper  *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  *   Rhonda Walker  * 
I am entering the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Love is in the Air
Craft your Days Away - Love

Additional products used:
Spellbinders Shapeabilities Fancy Tags 
1 wired ribbon with silver trim
1 lace ribbon with rhinestones
1 sheer ribbon, 1 satin ribbon
crown JoAnns
Penny Duncan - flourishes
StampinUp Watercolor Wonder crayons

Posh 'n Trendy Thursday

This is Lindsay's newest set Posh 'n Trendy, which is already a favorite on my list!  I love all the vintage items in this set.  The background paper is another one of my favorites Bold Black and White the perfect set to those who are new to digital stamping and afraid of using too much ink to print a sheet.  You print the black designs on to your colored paper, so black is the only color ink you use.  You also have a huge variety of papers because every time you change the color of your paper you get a different look. Not only that, but you also have a sheet of matching colored card stock to go with the print, another reason I love it, this is a total bargain!  It's Thursday so be sure to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter to see what wisdom she has to share along with the Thursday Freebie.  Don't forget the rest of the awesome Design Team, their work is always top notch!

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

*  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *  Tamara Bennett  *  Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper  *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  *   Rhonda Walker  *
Other products used
Spellbinders Labels 8
Tim Holtz Distress inks, broken china, antique linen
Flower soft
Tattered Angels

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Creative Cowgirls Challenge - Turquoise and black

MyGraphico - Anything goes

Learning something new

I have been playing with digital images for over a year now but I keep learning new things.  I found out from my awesome DT Sisters the difference between a JPG and a PNG file is that the PNG can be layered transparently.  Really simple thing to do in Word, I actually have 3 images layered up here, the Shabby Houndstooth paper,  Old Paper set and the Cute Easter set.

I printed the torn page twice and cut it out so I could give it more dimension and I ran some Cotton Candy Stickles around the edge also.  The tag was printed in Word and cut with Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio Shapeabilities.  The card is a 5 x 7.  Well it's Thursday and you know that means Lindsay has something special and free on her blog The Frugal Crafter.  Stop by the Design Team's blogs also to see their gorgeous work.  I really admire these gals, they are always getting published and winning challenges, go see for yourself it is an awesome group.   

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

*  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *  Tamara Bennett  *  Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper  *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  *   Rhonda Walker  *

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Alota Rubber Stamps - Anything Spring

Stamp, Scrap and Doodle - Anything goes

Pile it on - Anything goes

Flourishes - Go big (5 x 7)

Tellen's Place - Ribbon

Tea Anyone?

I thought I'd give you a new twist this week with this vintage 6 x 6 card. I used Vintage Alice Printable Stamp Sheets, a set I bought from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff, before I was on her design team.  She has a few Vintage Alice sheets to choose from, one of them is in color too.  I also used one of my favorite papers, Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Bold Black and White, printed on Stampin Up More Mustard.  The Chestnut Theme challenge over at Gingersnap Creations is Hot Beverage, the Mad Hatter and his tea is my interpretation.  I used the sketch from Card Patterns.  I don't know if you can see it, I used the Utee thick embossing powder on the Mad Hatter and then gave it an aged crackled look, I printed him with the color change option in Word.  I also used Tim Holtz Weathered Wood, and Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circles.  Be sure to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter to see what she has made for us this week and to get your Thursday Freebie.  And don't forget my Design Team Sisters, they are all so super talented!  

*  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator  *  Shannon Neparko  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *   Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper  *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  *   Rhonda Walker  *   Laurel Seabrook  *

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Gingersnap Creations - Hot beverage 

Card Patterns - Sketch

Craft Your Days Away - anything goes

Bunta in Blue

New stamp, new paper, new technique, whoo hoo!  I love this Asian stamp called Bunta by Scrolls Work, she inked up so well.  Don't forget the Scrolls Work 35% off sale ends tomorrow the 9th.  I used black embossing powder to give her more depth.  I used a paper piecing technique from Technique Junkies layering her up.  The beautiful paper is Websters Pages Vellum Designs 2 Digi Collection.  I printed the paper twice, once 7 x 7  on to a 5 x 7 formatted sheet size the other 8 x 8.  I stamped her on the 8 x 8 sheet and cut her out and pieced her on to the other page, that way the wheel spokes would look like the bg paper (my card size is 5 x 7).  I stamped her again to get her beautiful Kimono, cut and pasted that and took the hands from the one underneath and pasted them on top.  I took the words live your dreams from the 8 x 8 with a Spellbinders Labels 10.   I used Tim Holtz Weathered Wood distress ink which is a bluish black color.  I made the flowers with my Cricut.  That's it for today, I hope you liked it.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering this into the following challenge:
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Newest stamp 
Alphabet Challenge blog - J is for Journey
4 Crafty Chicks - Travel 
Stampin for the weekend - Blue and New (stamp & DP)
Try it on Tuesday - New Beginnings (travel adventure)
Woodware USA - Something new (Stamp & DP)

Sweet Stitches paper, Sweet Sale too.

  I used Lindsa's Stamp Stuff Fancy Flowers and Sweet Stitches Paper  to make this card.  Speaking of Sweet Stitches, that is one of the awesome sets on sale for only $1.00!   The Mygrafico New Year retirement sale runs through January 9th.  All retiring sets are only $1.00.  This is your chance to stock up.  I also used a new technique I learned from my Technique Junkies newsletter called Whisped Frames.   Be sure to stop by Lindsay's MyGraphico shop, and she has a freebie on her blog The Frugal Crafter today too.  Last but not least see what my Design Team Sisters have made this week, they will astound you. 

*  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator  *  Shannon Neparko  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *  Tamara Bennett  *  Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  * Rhonda Walker  *    Laurel Seabrook  *

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering the following challenges: 
Aly's Sunday Challenge - Anything goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Other products used
Spellbinders Labels 2 Nestabilities
Spellbinders Labels 11 Nestabilities
Yellow Stickles
Tim Holtz Distress Ink broken china
Stampin Up Chrystal Effects
Stampin Up Watercolor Wonder crayons

I've got the moon on a string.

 

I hope you can get the idea of this card from the photo's.  The Santa Moon is wound up by twisting it in circles about 15 times so that when you open the card he will spin.  I used the cute Santa Moon and Seasons Greetings stamps from Scrolls Work.  I stamped the Santa Moon once on white card stock and again on clear acetate with Stazon black ink.  I used the back side of the acetate image so I could flip it in the other direction.   I colored in the skin tone on the front and back of the white cut out so it shows through the acetate.  I have a piece of fishing line secured with Zots going from the top inside if the card, through the moon and then underneath the foil which was embossed with a Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder.  I used Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Large to cut both the opening and the top of the foil.  I heat embossed the Seasons Greetings inside the card.  I used Stickles Silver to trim the scallops and the star.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering this into the following challenges: 
Aly's Sunday challenge - Anything goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Sparkle and Shine
Christmas All Year - Use a Santa
Craft Your Days Away - Punch it out
Elephantastic Cards & Crafts - Wish upon a Star/Christmas
Hodge Podge Shop - Blue and Silver

Christmas Lantern

 

This Christmas lantern was way too much fun to make and really easy too!   In the center is a battery operated tealight which looks really cool at night.  I used 4 fabulous stamps from Scrolls Work Rubber stamps to make this gem.  I used #8047 Noel Blocks, #8037 Christmas Kats,  #8024 Snow Kisses, and #8022 Christmas Tree.  I stamped them on vellum with Stazon ink and colored them in with markers and used some Stickles.  The holly leaves are made with Cricut Joys of the Season and I used Spellbinders Labels 2 Nestabilities to make the windows.  The shiny green cs is a heavy foil which I embossed with Stampin Up Texture Plates Kit 4 Weave.  Pop over to the Scrolls Work blog to see what the rest of the design team has made.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Anything but a card

Fun with Crafts - Everything but a card

Make it Crafty - Anything but a card (Fun)

ABC Christmas Challenge -  Y is for Yuletide  Red and green, holly and berries use a candle. 

Allsorts Challenge - Light up the night

Lady Flourish Silhouette

I wish you could see this IRL, it has a lot of sparkle and dimension that I could not get the photo to pick up.  The gorgeous image is Scrolls Work image # 2557 Lady Flourish Silhouette #1.  I stamped her with Adirondack snow cap white and heat embossed with opaque silver powder onto Night of Navy cs.  I used the Spellbinders Impressabilities Snowflake to dry emboss the silver foil cs and added rhinestones to the centers of the snowflakes.  I trimmed the image in Stickles silver, blue and black.  The ribbon was a wide one that I trimmed down to this size.  The layout is from a sketch at Waltzingmouse Stamps that I found on Allison's Stampin When I Can blog.  Be sure to stop by the Scrolls Work blog to see what the rest of the Design Team and our Guest Designer have made. 

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering this into the following challenges:
Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge - Sketch
One Stitch at a Time - Bling it Up 
Totally PaperCrafts - Untraditional Christmas colors

"By Invitation Only" Card Contest!

How cool is this!  DRS Designs is having an awesome contest that you win before you make anything, just by being chosen!  Any you guessed it I was picked!  Thanks to my friend and DT sister Karin, she put a nomination in for me and the wonderful people over at DRS Designs contacted me and they let me choose these 3 awesome stamps!  They even sent me that blinkie I've been sporting in my sidebar.  Now I will have to wait and see if they choose me as one of their Sunday Stampers.  It was really tough choosing just 3, but I totally fell in love with these!  Ornaments Galore, Christmas Music Background and Beautiful Holiday Christmas Greeting.  These are so versatile I am sure I will get to make many more cards from these.  I want to say thank you to the folks over at DRS Designs for giving me this opportunity to work with their beautiful stamps.  The people there are so friendly and helpful, check out the DRS Designs Store, they have over 1000 stamps to choose from.  Follow the DRS Designs Blog to see work by talented designers like my friend Karin, they always have something fresh and new!

other supplies used:

Spellbinders Deckled Mega Rectangles Nestabilities 

Gold embossing powder 

Card stock Bazzill and Stampin Up  

Lord & Taylor red ribbon

Spellbinders Deckled Mega Rectangles Nestabilities 

Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio Shapeabilities                     

White and gold embossing powder                                  

Glitter from Dollar Treasure and Stampin Up

Stickles gold     

Card stock Bazzill and Stampin Up  

Ric Rac  by the yard JoAnns                                              

I am entering this into the following challenges:
ABC Challenge Blog - G is for Glitter 
Stampavie and more - Christmas

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane