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Candle Wreath

Posted on November 16, 2015 11:34 PM by Julie 2 Comments

The Technique Challenge (TLC560) today is to use dies to make a wreath. I used a pair of circle dies to make the basic shape of my wreath, then added all the other die cuts to it.

In fact, my entire card is made up of die cuts. The wreath ring was die cut out of kraft c/s & to add a little shine, I sponged it w/ Brilliance galaxy gold. I treated the little leafy vine & pine cones the same way. The little red flowers, red die cut bow, holly & greeting were coated w/ Wink of Stella & they really sparkle! The large candles were left open to let the paper show through & the greeting was attached under the wreath.

Here’s a look a the inside.

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Supplies:

Stamps: ODBD – (Christmas Tunes –inside greeting)

Paper: kraft, ivory, red, green, dp (Recollections- Vintage Glam)

Ink: Brilliance galaxy gold, (inside- Versafine onyx)

Accessories: ODBD Lovely Leaves, Flourished Star Pattern, Medium Bow, Pinecones, Christmas Candles, Matting Circles, Circle Ornaments dies, (ODBD Windowsill Candles die- inside) , Spellbinders A2 matting basics A & B, circles dies, Wink of Stella, liquid pearls

Snowy Walk

Posted on November 12, 2015 11:21 AM by Julie Comment

The Ways to Use It Challenge (WT557 ) today is ways to communicate. Since I don’t have a postcard or computer image, I went with good ol’ snail mail. I’m thinking this gentleman is probably expecting a box from Amazon, lol. From the look on the dog’s face, it’s probably that box of doggy toys & treats he ordered. Lately, Amazon seems to be only thing you can count on getting to you on time. Yesterday, there was nothing in my mail box..not even junk mail. I can count on one hand & have fingers left over, for how many times that has happened.

Anyway, I stamped the little scene, colored w/ Copics, then stamped the falling snow w/ the tumbled glass ink & die cut it. I wanted to have room for the greeting arc, so I cut off the left side of the circle even w/ the edge. The pine bough was stamped above it & all the hanging ornaments & branches were fussy cut & attached on top.
Here are the Copics I used.

Thanks so much for stopping by! If you haven’t, pop on over & check out the DRS Thursday Challenge…this week make a thank you or Thanksgiving card. DRS images are not required & there’s a nice prize up for grabs.

Supplies:

Stamps: DRS Designs- Christmas Village Accessories 2 (man, mailbox). Lamp Post, Merry Christmas Arc, Ornaments Galore, Pine Bough, Snow Background

Paper: X-Press It white, brushed gold metallic

Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Versafine onyx, Distress Ink tumbled glass

Accessories: Copic markers, Spellbinders A2 matting basics A & B, circles dies, stickles, Lil’ Inkers stitched rectangle dies

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Serendipity SSCB#49- Christmas or Holiday

Posted on November 11, 2015 12:00 AM by Julie 3 Comments

Welcome to the November Challenge for Serendipity Stamps! This month the challenge is to make a Christmas or Holiday card! You can get all the details over on the Serendipity Challenge Blog. We have something new…a “Stamp of the Month”. Each month a different image will be 50% off. This month- it’s the Skating Snowman. Be sure to check out the great deals on the Clearance Stamps & sale stamps!And as always, we have a gift certificate up for grabs to a random player.

Isn’t this Christmas Tree Farm image wonderful? After putting it in my Misti and stamping it w/ Memento, I colored it w/ Copics then over stamped using Versafine. It was die cut & I added a kraft colored mat & some stickles. I also stamped, colored, over stamped & fussy cut 3 trees from the Winter Farm image & added them in the lower right corner. After adding a couple more layers, the Merry Christmas was stamped underneath the image. I had a leftover strip of green houndstooth dp that I thought fit right in, so it was attached down the left side. The large Pretty Bow (available at Serendipity Stamps!) was die cut & embossed w/ a dot folder before attaching & I added a holly brad in the bow center.

Here’s a look at the inside (using the small bow) & below it are the Copics I used.

Supplies:

Stamps: Serendipity Stamps –Christmas Tree Farm, Merry Christmas, Winter Farm, (inside – Have Yourself)

Paper: X-Press It white, kraft, red, dp (Pebbles – Welcome Christmas)

Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Versafine onyx (to overstamp after coloring)

Accessories: Spellbinders A2 matting basics A & B, bracket border dies, stitched rectangle dies, Cheery Lynn Pretty Bows dies, stickles, holly brad, Misti

Please be sure to visit all of the DT Blogs! This is so much appreciated! This month our special Guest Designer is: Hazel Hodgkins

Vickie Zimmer

Jeanne Jachna

Jenny Gropp

Julie Warner (you are here!)

Karen Amidon

Marybeth Lopez

Miriam Napier

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