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I used a Stampin Up heart stamp and folded each cut out in half to make the petals.
I used Calypso Coral ink from SU for the sentiment. ~ Kathy
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| I used my Cuttlebug to emboss white textured cardstock, then ran a red ink pad gently over it a couple of times. I used the Cuttlebug embossing folder from a set called Celebrate Christmas. ~ Denise |
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| This card was created using Ranger Distress Inks, Versa Fine Black Onyx ink and clear embossing powder. I used a mask cut from Inkadinkado masking paper to create the scalloped circle. |
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I added the sentiment after the grid was removed.
I used Memento Luxe and clear embossing and Stampin Up Crisp Cantaloupe. ~ Gracie
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Here is Kathy's take on the sketch:  |
| I used Map background Uncharted cardstock by the Paper Studio, with Tattered and Worn cardstock for the accent square. The stamp is from Fiskars Simple Expressions. I used Ranger Mowed Lawn ink to edge the printed papers and SU River Rock ink on the white cut out. The words are in SU Soft Suede ink. The gems are Bo Bunny Double Dot jewels. ~ Kathy |
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| I had pinned the idea for this card on Pinterest a while ago. This color challenge was the chance to use it. I designed each of the elements on Design Space by welding a rectangle, oval and the letter together. It was cut out on my Explore. I laid them all out facing down and ran Scrappy Tape on the back several places so that I could attach them as one piece on the card. That kept the spacing right. I then stamped the small "birthday" on the bottom. The original idea for the card said "THANKS" so you could use the idea for other things. ~ Denise |
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| I used a vintage image from The Graphics Fairy and colored it with my Spectrum Noir markers to make it look aged. Glitter cardstock, teal cardstock, black and white vellum and rhinestones (I'm addicted to bling) finish the card quickly. ~ Gracie |
| Today's challenge is to create a clean and simple Father's Day card. Kathy created one using some great nature inspired paper.  |
| Stampabilites stamp, Ranger Distress ink in Mowed Lawn, Bo Bunny and SU paper. ~ Kathy |
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| Stampin Up cardstock and Creative Memories flowers and dragonfly punch. Go try one!!! ~ Gracie |
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| I used Tim Holtz watercolor paper, Stampin Up ink refills in Real Red and Basic Black. The die that I used is Hexagon Hive thinlits. The black embellishments are Bo Bunny Double Dot Jewels. It took a few tries to get one that I was okay with, but it was a card that took me out of my comfort zone, so that is good. Have fun! ~ Kathy |
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| I used papers from the stack called "Dear Jane" by DCWV. I used some fabric flower layers with a pearl in the middle. I wouldn't normally have used a layout like this, especially with the flower embellishment, so it stretched me. I do like the result. ~ Denise |
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| I used Ranger Distress Inks to create the background and to color the circle. I used Black Soot, Pumice Stone, Weathered Wood and Picked Raspberries. It's not exactly the same colors as the inspiration photo but same color families. |
| Today's challenge is to create a holiday card with a stocking on it. Here is Kathy's card for you:  |
| I used metallic burgundy for the toe and heel, Christmas dot for the stocking and icicle Stickles on the cuff. Metallic dark green cardstock for the card itself. ~ Kathy |
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I used green cardstock as the base then layered with strawberry paper
from the 6 x 6 pad Dear Lizzy Neapolitan. I printed the sentiment on red cardstock
then cut the strawberry on my Cricut Expression.
I used the Expression because I can center the cut where I want it to be so that
the writing will be centered. I added the "seeds" with a black marker. ~ Denise
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| Here is the same card, one in brown and one "whitewashed". I didn't have a large enough die cut, so I used doilies and backed them with paper to match my flower embellishment. ~ Kathy |
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"Hi, I am Alicia and I am a Craftaholic. I have been crafting since I was young. My mother is a very talented crafter so I inherited some of my love for creating. It just makes me feel so good to accomplish a project. Sometimes I spend days lamenting over an idea to bring it to life and sometimes I can whip something up in minutes. I have been paper crafting for about 16 years, I also make beaded jewelry and various other crafts. Card making is so much fun because I feel more free to use bulky, mixed media items that I wouldn't always use in a scrapbook. In both mediums I try to venture outside the box but in the end I have a pretty classic style.
The card I have for you today is an example of being inspired by a new product. In this case I acquired the metal embellishment on clearance at Michael's. I knew I had the perfect stamp for it! The papers are from The Paper Loft. I have had those and the die cuts for a while but the studded Eiffel Tower just inspired me to pull out my older supplies again. I love it when I can use up old stash while featuring something new!
Thanks so much to Theresa and the ladies for having me as a Guest Designer today!"
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| I cut this out using my Explore and the cartridge Life's a Beach. The paper is from Echo Park. I used some buttons I had on hand to embellish the flip-flops. ~ Denise |
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| This diecut came to me through a swap we did on a Facebook group called Ohio Cricut Lovers and Papercrafters. If you live in Ohio and would like to become a member, we would love to have you. OCL hosts monthly swaps, virtual and in-person crops as well as other fabulous things. Now about the card, I used two sheets of patterned paper from a 6x6 pad, I inked the edges with Quick Quotes Chalk Ink in brown and the sentiment is stamped in the same ink. |
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| I own a peacock stamp set, but do you think I could find it when making this card. You know it...no idea where it is. Anyway I used Ranger Distress Inks in several colors as well as a Heidi Swapp Color Mist to create this card. I really like how it turned out. Hope you do too. |
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| For the background I used Stampin' Up cardstock Neutrals in a putty color. The banners were cut out of Bo Bunny Hello Sunshine Dots paper. The center circle is from SU cardstock Brights in turquoise. The stamp is Fiskars - Petals from Scratch. The ink is SU Close to Cocoa. |
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| This card was created using a plain white snowman diecut. I believe it was an Elison diecut, but who knows it has been in my stash for ages. I used Copic markers to create the shadows, eyes, nose and buttons and to color the arms and hat. I then heavily applied clear Wink of Stella over the entire diecut. It is applied using foam tape over the snowflake patterned paper, which comes from a 4x6 mat stack. |
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| I cut the snowman using my Explore and the Quilted Christmas cartridge. I didn't use the face from the cut, but instead used a stamp from Peachy Keen. I love those stamps of faces and have a some different sets. The paper is from Carta Bella. ~ Denise |
