Gnomie Christmas

 

IC1080 - Connecting Threads - Inspiration

CCC26AUG - Enchanting

I took my inspiration from the classic Argyle Quilt Pattern and carried that cozy, stitched‑together feel into my card design. While flipping through my Christmas paper stash, I found this cheerful plaid that instantly felt perfect for a playful holiday card base. I layered it on red for a crisp frame and then mounted everything onto a clean white card base to let the pattern shine.

To echo the layered look of the plaid, I added a strip of green and white polka‑dot paper another happy find from my scrap pile and framed it in red so it ties seamlessly into the overall design.

For the focal point, I pulled out this adorable gnome image from Rubbernecker, colored him with Copics in festive shades, and used the coordinating die to cut him out. He is popped up on dimensionals for a bit of whimsy and depth. To finish the card, I added the Merry Christmas sentiment, also popped up, and sprinkled a few green gems around the panel for just the right touch of sparkle.

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Gnomie Christmas

Howdy

 

F4A860 - Grass

For my card, I started with this cheerful Unity Stamp Co image and brought it to life with copics. I added a few extra blades of grass to fill out the scene and give it a little more personality. It is such a fun image, and it was enjoyable to sit down and color it.

I finally put that Howdy die cut to use after it sat on my desk for months. It felt good to give it a home on a project and clear a bit of space at the same time. The playful look of the sentiment fit the image perfectly, so it was an easy choice once I started assembling the card.

To build the layers, I pulled out a bright blue cardstock to echo the blue in the image. I added a crisp white layer for contrast, then reached into my scrap drawer for a piece of designer paper that paired beautifully with the western feel of the sentiment. The Howdy die cut is set on a stitched white panel, which gives it a polished look and helps it stand out as the finishing touch.

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Howdy

Purdue Pete

 

WT1118 - use stripes, Doodle lines, linewash technique

For my card, I chose the strips option and reached for a few black designer paper scraps from the pile I am working to use up this year. I arranged them on a bold yellow cardstock panel, letting the contrast do most of the visual work. That panel is layered on white cardstock and then placed on a black card base, creating a clean and striking foundation.

Once the layout was set, I pulled out this fun Purdue Pete image. He is stamped on white cardstock and colored with copics to give him plenty of personality. I framed him with black cardstock for a crisp finish and popped him up on dimensionals so he stands out against the background.

To complete the card, I added a few scattered black gems for just a touch of shine.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Purdue Pete

Sweet Birthday Wishes

SC1127 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I started by looking through the stack of papers I am working to use up this year and found several wonderfully fun pieces. I trimmed the top two designs and layered them on white cardstock, then cut down the base layer and mounted it on kraft cardstock before placing everything on a white card base. The mix of patterns creates such a cheerful backdrop.

Next, I pulled out the playful Spellbinders pie die cut and assembled the pieces, adding a touch of shading with a sponge dauber to give the pie a warm, crispy look. The pie is popped up on dimensionals for extra lift and finished with a sweet little flower accent.

To complete the card, I added a sentiment banner, also popped up on dimensionals, and scattered several gems across the design for a bit of sparkle.

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Sweet Birthday Wishes

Thanks Very Much

 

CAS911 - Add Gems

For this card, I began with a green floral designer cardstock from the collection I am working to use up this year. While looking through my pieces, I found a gorgeous floral panel that paired beautifully with the soft greens, so I decided to let the two work together as the main focus of the design.

I cut the Thanks Very Much sentiment from the same green floral paper, then layered the floral panel over it and mounted everything on a white cardstock base for a clean and bright finish. To give the sentiment more presence, I die cut it three times from white cardstock, stacked the layers for dimension, and added the green die cut on top.

To complete the card, I scattered a few green gems across the design, adding just a touch of sparkle without overwhelming the florals.

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Thanks Very Much

Coffee Birthday

 

FS1018 - This week's Featured Stamper is Christine (cmesinden) - I found this INSPIRATION.

For this card, I stayed with the coffee birthday theme but gave it a fresh look by choosing a different designer paper and shifting the layout. I began with a rich brown cardstock base, which sets a warm foundation for the design. On top of that, I added a patterned paper from my stash, part of the collection I am steadily working through this year, and its colors and textures create a pleasant backdrop for the focal image.

I stamped the Tim Holtz coffee cup and colored it with copics, letting the warm browns and soft shading bring the image to life. Once it was trimmed, I sponged brown ink around the edges to add depth and then layered it on matching brown cardstock to echo the card base and tie the elements together. To finish the card, I popped the image up on dimensionals, giving it a touch of lift and adding a bit of extra interest to the overall design.

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Coffee Birthday

On This Special Occasion

 

IC1079 - Rifel Paper Co - INSPIRATION

For this card, I had the pleasure of working with some beautiful Anne Griffith pieces that came to me in a very unexpected way. My aunt recently helped a friend downsize her craft room for a move, and she arrived with several boxes of supplies that felt like a treasure hunt. Tucked inside were these gorgeous Anne Griffith die cut papers, and I knew immediately that they needed to be the focus of a project.

I selected a couple of the die cut layers and built them up with dimensionals to give the delicate designs more presence on the card front. The soft raised effect brought out all of the intricate details and created a lovely foundation for the rest of the layout.

Next, I added a sentiment, also lifted on dimensionals, and set it on a square designer layer that framed it perfectly. The extra bit of pattern added a nice contrast to the elegant die cuts and helped balance the overall design.

To finish the card, I found a set of dimensional stickers in the boxes that fit the scene beautifully. Their subtle shine and gentle lift added just the right touch, bringing the whole card together with a sweet and polished look.

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On This Special Occasion