One more Merry Christmas to All

Okay, so I'm ready to move on to another stamp set, but before I do, I wanted to share this last card I made using the new Merry Christmas to All stamp set.  I hope you are getting excited about the versatility of this set.  

For this card, I chose to use both words scripted.  This font is so pretty!  Mossy Meadow is the card base with Soft Suede as the layer.  Again, I used Cherry Cobbler and the Tin Tile Dynamic Embossing Folder.  

I used my Stamparatus to align my words and then die cut using my Stitched Framelits.  I added a little of the new burlap ribbon to the side and later added the Sprig.  Guess what's going on my Wish List!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Another Merry Christmas to All

Today's card is one I was trying for masculine look.  The stamp set is Merry Christmas to All, and the papers are Festive Farmhouse.  I used Soft Suede for the card base, Early Expresso for the layer and then Mossy Meadow for the Tin Tile embossing.

I also used the new 5/8" Striped Burlap Trim, 147889, on this card.  I thought it needed a little more pizzazz.  I die cut my words using the Stitched Framelits from our annual catalog.

I love how this card is so versatile.  Imagine a Happy Birthday or Just Because for the sentiment -- a great masculine card, don't you think?

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Christmas Blessings

Here is another card I made using the new stamp set, Merry Christmas to All and the new designer series papers coming out on September 5th.

For this card, I used the same stamp set, Designer Series Papers (DSP) and dynamic textured Embossing folder as I used on Wednesday.

Changing colors, I have a Crumb Cake base, Early Expresso layer, then my Cherry Cobbler Tin Tile embossed piece with the DSP.  I flagged my Christmas and snipped the Blessings.  These are two individual stamps so you can mix it up a little on the placement without cutting your stamps.  

This is before I added the Sprig - using the new Sprig punch, 148012, which is in the Peaceful Noel Bundle. 

With the sprig!

Thank you for visiting with me today,

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Another Merry Christmas Card

This card is using the new stamp set, Farmhouse Christmas, 148478,  and coordinating Festive Farmhouse designer series paper.  I did pull out the Cable Knit Textured Dynamic Embossing Folder for this card.

I used Gray Granite cardstock for the base and Cherry Cobbler for the layer.  Using the coordinating dies with this stamp set made cutting the Merry Christmas so easy.  And it is stitched as well!

If you see any cards that you would like to make in a class, be sure to let me know.  I'm also going to prepare a paper share of the new designer series papers in the new Holiday Catalog.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Merry Christmas to All

What?  Christmas??  Yes, our new Holiday catalog will be live on September 1st to view, and you can start ordering on September 5th.  Don't forget to use those Bonus Coupons you earned in August!

For this card, I was inspired by a fellow demonstrator, Marie P.  I loved her layout, so I changed colors, designer series papers and here we are!

On this card, I used the new stamp set, Merry Christmas to All, 147702, which is a photopolymer set.  I also used the new Designer Series Papers, Festive Farmhouse, 147820.  Lastly, I used the new Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Embossing folder, 147906.

Yes, all three of these new items are from different suites.  Nothing says you have to limit yourself, right?

I pulled my colors from the designer series papers.  For this card I used Early Expresso as the base, Crumb Cake as a layer and then pulled in the Mossy Meadow for the tin tile. 

I love that you can mix the phrases with the Merry Christmas to all.  Over the next few days, you will see many variations of how I mixed the different sayings.  I added a little Frost White Shimmer paint (oops, this is new as well, 147046) to Alcohol in my spritzer and spritzed my card.  I would recommend doing this before adding your layers!

And I thought I was done!  

Then my fellow demonstrator, Rogene C., came to play and she brought her new stuff.  I punched a few sprigs out with her punch and thought, "Gee, these would make great Antlers!"  I love these so much better with the sprig!

I hope you enjoyed today's share.  I will have another card tomorrow using the same supplies!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Card Kits

If you ever want to stop in and craft, I have the following Card Kits available to select from.  We may have to change up the stamps since I've been selling my retired sets. 

Here are pictures of some of the cards I have available to make:

 

    

  

My crafting studio is located inside the Branson Mill Craft Village.  Stop in and select what you would like to make!  

Happy Crafting!

Desiree'

One More Pleasant Pheasant

Okay, you're probably getting tired of this set, BUT I haven't even used all the images in the set yet!

This is a CASE (Copy and Share Everything) from the Holiday catalog.  Hopefully by now you have yours and are making your wish list.  Remember, you can redeem your Bonus Coupons in September saving you $$ on your order.

I used the wheel barrel stamp on this card.  I also used the water color pencils on this card.  And check out the sentiment--isn't it wonderful?  

I again smoothed my coloring out with the blender pens since I was using regular white cardstock.  There is another new product on this card -- check out the striped burlap trim!

Well, I'll be moving onto another stamp set for tomorrow.  I hope you enjoyed some previews of the Pleasant Pheasant stamp set!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Another Pleasant Pheasant

Today's share is another card I made using the Pleasant Pheasant stamp set.  I didn't want to take a lot of time coloring and my go to water color image is retired.  I used Work of Art for the "brushstroke" look.  

The colors I used were Garden Green, Crushed Curry and Whisper White Cardstock.  I used Garden Green, Cajun Craze and Crushed Curry for the brushstrokes as well.The bow is from the new braided twine in the Holiday catalog as well.

How do you like the "Happy Thanksgiving?"  I love the mixed fonts!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Pleasant Pheasants

This card is made with another new stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.  I love this one because of the holiday sentiment.This is another CASE from the catalog using watercolor pencils.  

I just love the fonts and wording in this set.  What set is this?  Oh, it's called Pleasant Pheasants!  Think of the masculine cards you will be able to make with this set!  I hadn't planned on using my blender pens, but I colored a little too dark in some areas so used them to lift some color off.  I really like this card.  The weather-worn look on the Garden Green cardstock adds to the beauty of the card. 

I do have to share that I'm not crazy about the whisper white piece that is cock-eyed.  BUT I did CASE the catalog.  If you like this, wait until you see another card I made -- using the Pheasants.

Remember, this set isn't available until September 5th, but i wanted to get your creative juices flowing!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

His Light

Today's share is a card I made using some new product that will be available to you on September 5th.  If you haven't already received your Holiday catalog, be sure to contact me!

I used Balmy Blue cardstock for the base and Thick Whisper White for the layer.  Since I was die cutting the scene out using the Hometown Greeting Edgelits, I knew I wanted heavier cardstock.

This is a CASE from the new Holiday catalog, but my first attempt wasn't great.  I rescued this piece and used the new Shimmer Paint and Balmy Blue ink refill to color the bottom.  I then stamped in Night of Navy the "Rejoice" and in Momento Black Christ is born.  Both stamps are from the new set, His Light.

Here is the second card I made looking more like the Catalog card:

On this card, I did the shimmer paint on top of a 4 X 5-1/4 white piece of cardstock, then I layered a thin piece of Smokey Slate behind the hometown greeting edgelit.  I popped this Thick Whisper White die cut on dimensionals.  

What do you think?  

I will have more sneak peaks tomorrow, and if you come to card class, you will see the new products in person!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'