Lots of layers for a Merry Monday

Hello! I'm back with two more Christmas cards and I'm so happy that I've been able to make time to create my Christmas cards early!  Today's cards were completely inspired by a trip to a local paper crafting store!  They were recently having a HUGE clearance sale to make room for all of the goodies they ordered from their trip to CHA and I decided to see what treasures I couldn't live without.  Yes, I know I still have lots of supplies in boxes that haven't been unpacked... Yes, I know I'm on a mission to use up my older stash items so there will be room for the aforementioned boxes... Yes, I know I really didn't NEED anything... Thankfully, I also know that most creative people (including my sister who totally enabled me on this trip) will understand exactly why I needed to go!

I showed a lot of restraint and didn't buy a ton of things, but there were a few bargains that were too good to pass up.  One of these was a decoupage pack kit with two really sweet Christmas images.  I've seen others use these, but hadn't tried them myself.  I really liked the 3D effect of stacking the layers and these will make great cards for family members with younger children.  Because the pieces were so layered and detailed, I kept my base to a bare minimum of embossing with a folder.  Other than the time it took to put the layers together, these came together in literally minutes.

The only thing I wasn't thrilled with was the font for the word 'Joy', but I was quite limited by the size of the tag and only had one alphabet set that would work...  

I bought another Christmas set (not on clearance, but still a great deal) and will be playing with that next week.  This set has quite a few more designs and coordinating papers, so I'm looking forward to seeing where it will take me!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Card Recipe:  Paper-whisper white, card making kit (tossed the paper without thinking to get the name...), Stamp set-Designer Typeset(ret), Ink-memento tuxedo black, Accessories-Snowburst ef, Cuttlebug Star Blanket ef

Flashback Friday- A Collaborative Effort

Hi!  I can't believe that October is almost at an end!  It seemed like a month ago, we were getting our camper ready for the season, and now we're squeezing in our last few outings before it is stored for the winter!  Plus, Halloween will be here before I know it, and then Thanksgiving, and then GASP! Christmas!!  I'm feeling a bit panicked already!

But I didn't intend to stress you out today, I'm here to share another scrapbook page for my Flashback Friday!  My oldest took one look at the photos and exclaimed, "That is SO Shadow!"  My page title was born!  She continued to offer ideas and opinions as I worked on the page and since it's for her album, I used pretty much everything she offered.

The vibrant red base is one that I have had for a very, very long time.  It always seemed a little too red for everything.  But today, the red seemed to add another element of energy to the very energetic photo.  I am quite happy that it now has a home because I was about ready to just pitch it!  I kept the page incredibly simple and let the fun pictures of Shadow be the main attraction.  A quick dig through my stickers file turned up the vellum piece.  He really was still quite a puppy at the time the pictures were taken, only a year old!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Happy crafting!

Page Recipe:  Paper-red base from stash, basic black, whisper white, Stamp Set-Designer Typeset, Ink-black stazon, Accessories-vellum quote & black alphabet letters from stash

A new product? 'Dino'mite!!

Hi! So glad you stopped by!  I have big news!! Stampin' Up is introducing a new product!

Photopolymer stamps!!

Click the link to see Designer Typeset

I have to be honest; when I saw the information on the new style of stamp, I was not too impressed.  I have used clear stamps in the past and was not happy with the quality of the stamped image.  They just weren't my 'thing'.  So I didn't rush out to buy this set when it became available to demonstrators.  I did however win this set at our team meeting!  I promised Tiffany that I would keep an open mind and try the set.  I have to say I was impressed with how well the stamps stuck to the block and the images were pretty crisp too.  But my favorite part was the ability to curve the banner on my block before stamping! Very cool!  I don't know that I will be getting rid of my other stamps any time soon (still LOVE them!), but this is a nice alternative to the traditional rubber.  I used the banner and the alphabet from this set on my card.

This is a pretty basic card (except for the fussy cutting-gasp!) since I was simply playing with the new stamps anyway.  But I do like the way it turned out and I now have another little guy card for my stash! Or I could be not so nice and send it to one of my older siblings for their birthday... hee! hee!

If you think you would like to try out this new style of stamping, please visit my SU website. Just click here!

I hope you have a wonderful day and happy crafting!

Card Recipe: Cardstock-Baja breeze, whisper white, Stamp Sets-Dinoroar, Designer Typeset, Ink-black stazon, asst. markers, soft suede, chocolate chip