Ever Wonder How To Create A Wreath Card?

 Have you ever wondered how to create a wreath card? There are some wonderful wreath builder products out there, but I don't have one of those, and maybe you don't either? Let me show you how!

First I am using Royal Sundance Felt Brilliant White Cardstock for my card base. I have cut my card base to 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and then scored and folded at 4 1/4" to create the card base. Then I went into my stash and found a circle die that I am using to draw a circle just with a pencil. What is really helpful about this is you can position your circle precisely so that when your card is finished, your wreath will be in the position you want. 

I then used a sentiment stamp from Clearly Besotted called Ring Around Autumn and stamped it on my card base with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

From this point, you can then work your way around the circle. If you are stamping you can use this as a reference to stamp your images. But for this project I decided to use some of the gorgeous CutCardstock cardstocks with fall leaf dies to create my wreath. I am using the following cardstocks: Pop-Tone Orange Fizz Cardstock, Stardream Metallic Gold Cardstock, Pop-Tone Wild Cherry Cardstock, Bonsai Green Canvas Textured Cardstock, Stardream Metallic Punch Cardstock. 

If you take a look, you can see the way the light catches on the metallic cardstocks, and you can also see the textures and that gives this so much depth.

I really love how this turned out. I do hope you like this project and as always, I can't wait to see what you create!

Hugs,

Judy

It Is Time For Challenge #212 With The Crafty Gals Corner!!!!!

 

 Hi All and Welcome to Challenge #212 with the Crafty Gals Corner!  This time the challenge is Halloween Colors! For this challenge you need to create a project that has Halloween Colors!  Check out the gorgeous samples from the design team! You can find them all here on the Crafty Gals Corner Blog

Our Sponsors for this challenge are: 

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For this challenge I got to play with Nathan from LeAnn’s World 101

This image has been colored up with Copics. And I used Distressed Oxides and a cloud stencil from Lawn Fawn for my background.  This was such a fun image to color!

 

So we would love for you to play along! Remember this challenge is  Halloween Colors, so post your image on the Crafty Gals Corner Blog for a chance to win the prizes for this challenge! You can get to the Crafty Gals Challenge blog by clicking here. You have until 11:00 am MST on November 9th to enter! I can't wait to see what you create! 

Hugs!

Judy

Christmas Wishes From Our Home To Yours

Are you all loving this new release!!!! Check this out. I used Minter Is Coming and Frosted Gingerbread Sparkle Blends on my card. I adore all the amazing elements in these two blends and did two different shakers for this but then did use some elements from both blends as I added extra detail on my card.

I used papers and foam shapes and dies from Queen and Company North Pole Kit as well as some red glitter paper and white cardstock that I ink blended with Speckled Egg Distress Oxide Ink. Queen and Company and Sparkle Blends make for a perfect afternoon! You can see details of all the fun elements in these pics.

 

So head over to the Sparkle Blends Shop. Grab your favorites from the new release. And maybe grab them all while they are still available! There is even an October Bundle! And, take a look on the Doodles Paper Playground blog, Facebook page and in the Sparkle Blends Fan Club on Facebook to see all the fun things going on!

I do hope you enjoy this project and can't wait to see what you create!

Hugs!

Judy

 

It Is Time For A New Anime Release At Stampers Delights!

 It is the second Friday of the month and that means it is time for a new Anime Release at Scrappers Delights! Take a look at this cutie! This image is called Anime Pumpkin Picking. She is a great Fall image to play with and color up. Here I have used Copics and a border die from Lawn Fawn to mat her on the front of my card.

She is now available at Stampers Delights in the October New Arrivals Section.
You can also find all the amazing images that are currently on sale here.
Be sure to check out the Stampers Delights Inspiration Blog and join us on our Facebook Fan Page. And be sure to check out Stampers Delights!

Hugs,

Judy

Are You Ready For The New Sparkle Blend Release!!!!!

Are you all as excited as I am for this new release!!!! Check these out. My daughter Ally and I got to spend some Mother Daughter Sparkly Crafting Time. And I have to share these with you all.

So up first, I am using Silver Bells Sparkle Blend in the super sparkly holiday card. And to mix it up a bit I made the bow in this fabulous lavender textured paper just to be a tad untraditional. I really love how this came out and this blend is absolutely gorgeous!

And check out what Ally came up with! She is using Holly Berry, Minter Is Coming and Silver Bells Sparkle Blends on her card. I adore all the amazing elements she used on her card! How fabulous is this!

We both used papers and foam shapes and dies from Queen and Company North Pole Kit as well. They do such an amazing job. Queen and Company and Sparkle Blends make for a perfect afternoon!

 

So head over to the Sparkle Blends Shop. Grab your favorites from the new release. Ok, they are ALL fabulous so maybe grab them all while they are still available! There is even an October Bundle! And, take a look on the Doodles Paper Playground blog, Facebook page and in the Sparkle Blends Fan Club on Facebook to see all the fun things going on!

We do hope you enjoy these projects and can't wait to see what you create!

Hugs!

Judy and Ally

There Is Just Something About A Classic Happy Birthday

Hi Everyone! Today I am bringing you this classic, elegant birthday card project! So let's get started! To begin with I have used Royal Sundance Felt Brilliant White Cardstock for my card base. I have cut my card base to 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and then scored and folded at 4 1/4" to create the card base.

Then using Pop-Tone Orange Fizz Cardstock and Stardream Metallic Gold Cardstock, I cut two beautiful decorative layers with a die set from Crafters Companion, and then using the same Royal Sundance Felt Brilliant White Cardstock I stamped this beautiful script happy birthday from a fabulous sentiment set from LDRS Creative, using StazOn Black Licorice and my MISTI, then using Gina K Embossing Powder Fine Detail Clear, I heat set the happy birthday, and then using a coordinating die from the same die set, I cut out the sentiment. 

I used Scor Tape to adhere all my parts and pieces.

 

I really love how this turned out. I do hope you like this project and as always, I can't wait to see what you create!

Hugs,

Judy

Wishing You A Very Merry Christmas

 Hi Everyone! I guess I am playing with Fall and Winter today! I decided to have a play with inks and this fabulous set from Hero Arts. Take a look!

As this is a layering stamp set I am definitely using my MISTI. But honestly one of the things I adore about this set is that you don't have to be exactly perfect on your stamping. Actually you even want it to not be perfect to make your trees not all look identical. The Christmas tree has one stamp for the trunk and three layers for the green, at least how I stamped this, and one layer for the red on the tree. This set also had the star for the tree top, three sentiments, a tree stand and a grounding line, which you can see I did use to show the front tree as planted in the ground. 

I used Catherine Pooler Inks in the following colors to create my scene: Lime Rickey, Eucalyptus, Spruce, Rockin Red, and Sauna. I also used Memento Tuxedo Black for my tree and sentiment. I then used a blending brush with Speckled Egg Distress Oxide to add the sky that you see in the shaker behind the trees. I then cut a white layer and a metallic silver card layer, as well as a foam circle shaker and die to create my shaker space and filled the shaker with Catherine Pooler Crater Lake Sequin Mix. Finally I assembled everything and adhered to a white cardstock card base with my favorite scor tape.

Scrapsalot carries most of these amazing products in the store! You can also check with Debra for availability on specific products,  and while you are there, here is a code for a 10% discount on your order! Just enter JUDY10 at checkout for your discount! Remember, if you don't see it in the shop, email Debra and she can help you with whatever you are looking for!

Stay Well Everyone! More fun projects are coming right up so stay tuned

Hugs,

Judy