Pearly Sparkles Monthly Challenge ~ Starts with a "P"

Hi Crafty Friends,I hope you had a safe and happy New Year celebration!
Since COVID is very real in my part of the country we have been staying home and keeping everything very low key with few contacts.  Thank goodness for crafting.  I would have been going stir crazy after all these months.
We're beginning the New Year with a fun challenge at Pearly Sparkles.  Our theme is Starts with a "P".
So, what could be cuter than Pandas in a Pocket?  

I've used stamps and dies from LaLa Land Crafts for this card along with Doodlebug Designs papers.  I colored using Copic Markers and cut everything using my Gemini Jr. and Scan N Cut2 to cut out the bears (I hate fussy cutting!)
I hope you'll play along this month.  Just add your "P" project to the link above.

A Sweet Gift

Hi Crafty Friends,

I'm sharing one final quick gift for the holidays.

When you have four teenage boys to gift-give it's not always easy.  Money always seems to be a good idea but I also wanted to add something to make it a little more personal.  How about money taped to the back of a chocolate bar?!

I tried this idea last Christmas and it was well-received so I thought I'd do it again.  For this year's candy/cash treat I used the PINECONE DIE, CHRISTMAS DIES 2, and of course, the CANDY BAR SLIDER DIE.

I hope you've enjoyed my last minute ideas.  I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Season and get lots of new crafty goodness to start your New Year.

Christmas Mail

 Hi Crafty Friends,

I'm up on Jaded Blossom again today.

Here's a quick, yet thoughtful gift for your Christmas giving.

I have a dear friend who is 92.  She still loves to write letters and send cards so each Christmas I make her a set of All-Occasion cards and include postage stamps.

Not only is the MAILBOX DIE perfect for gift cards, it's also perfect for stamps!  I also used SWEETS OF THE SEASON stamped onto the mat from the GABLE BOX DIE set.  

I'll see you tomorrow for one last quick idea.

Mistletoe Kisses

 Hi Crafty Friends,

This week I'll be sharing a few last minute quick ideas for Christmas on the Jaded Blossom Blog.

 I actually got my cards mailed last week but in 
case you need one (or a few) more, here's a simple idea that has a pretty result.

I water colored the background and let it dry then stamped the image from MISTLETOE KISSES.  I filled in a few details using Prisma pencils and a red pen - easy peasy.  I stamped the image again to color and fussy cut the bow for some added dimension but it's not necessary.  Finally, add some sequins and the sentiment.  I also used CARD MAT DIES and RECTANGLE DIES.  

Thanks for stopping in today.  I'll be back tomorrow and Thursday with more quick ideas.

Jaded Blossom Winter Release BLOG HOP!

Hi Crafty Friends,
If you're looking for the new Cut It Up challenge click HERE.

 Welcome to Jaded Blossom's December Stamp Release Blog Hop.  

If you're here from MEL'S BLOG  you're in the right place, if you're just passing through start at the beginning because you don't want to miss a thing.  I also have the complete line up at the bottom.
Here is what I made:

Jaded Blossom products used:Cozy Vibes (NEW)Snowman Blend (NEW)Winter Banner DiesHeart Dies

And of course we have to have a deal for you right? This weekend only you can get the entire release package for $86.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $93.99

 Free Stencil for customers that spend $40 or more before tax and shipping! FREEBIE is only available until Sunday 12/13 11:59am pst or while supplies last.
BIRCH TREE STENCIL

Customer Treat

BLOG CANDY

1 Lucky Winner will get to pick a stamp set of their choice!

Just leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop!

The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!

Now on to the HOP....

Next up is the talented JAMIE

Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up:

Michelle

Marcia
Lee-Ann

Nicole

Cindy

Mel
Larelyn

Jamie

Rosemary

Candace

Cut it Up Challenge #215 ~ Tic TAG Toe

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a really fun challenge this time around at Cut it Up Challenges.
We're using a Tic Tac Toe board to determine what should go into your design.You may choose to go across any row, down any column or use one of the diagonals.But, there's a twist ~ it's Tic TAG Toe so your project needs to be a TAG!!!
Here's my tag using the digi stamp HOLLY JINGLE BELLS from our sponsor,DRS Designs.

I used Jaded Blossom's Luggage Tag Die and colored the image using Copic Markers.  I printed the image on Neenah Desert Sand paper.

As you can see, I used the middle row of the Tic TAG Toe board.

I hope you'll play along with us.

Jaded Blossom Winter Release ~ Day 4

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today is our final day of our Jaded Blossom Winter Release sneak peeks.
All of the products will be available at 12:00 AM Friday in the Jaded Blossom store and our Design Team Blog Hop will begin.  
Our final reveal is the Birch Tree Stencil which is a FREEBIE with purchases of $40 or more before tax and shipping while quantities are available.

I love using Neenah Desert Storm paper and Pumice Stone Distress Ink for stenciling!
Jaded Blossom products used:Birch Tree Stencil (NEW)Hello Winter (NEW)Pinecone Dies (NEW)

Be sure to join us tomorrow for our BLOG HOP!

Jaded Blossom Winter Release ~ Day 3

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to Day 3 of Jaded Blossom's Winter Release.
Today is the last day to order the Gotta Have it Now package.  The new items will be available ala carte in the store at 12:00 AM on Friday.
Today we're revealing 2 new stamp sets. I've used Snowman Blend for my project.

Jaded Blossom products used:

Snowman Blend (NEW)

Scallop Rectangles

Card Mat Dies

Heart Dies

Winter Banner Dies

Gable Box Die

Stitched Square Dies

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $86.99

Winter 2020 Release will include:

4 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets1 - New Die1 - New Stencil1 - Freebie Stencil
Ala Carte Items available on Friday 12am PST 
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. This Package is only available till Wednesday 11:59pm pst, then will be back up on the store on Friday at 12 am pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!*Freebie Stencil - Free While Supplies Last.*

Regular price for the release package is $93.99

Here's a look at today's reveals.

Jaded Blossom Winter Release ~ Day 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's Day 2 of our Jaded Blossom Winter Release.Today we're revealing a new Stencil, and Scene Stamp.
Here's my project.

Jaded Blossom products used:Tree Stencil (NEW)Tree Scene (NEW)Pinecone Dies (NEW)Hello Winter (NEW)Flag Dies

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $86.99

Winter 2020 Release will include:

4 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets1 - New Die1 - New Stencil1 - Freebie Stencil
Ala Carte Items available on Friday 12am PST 
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. This Package is only available till Wednesday 11:59pm pst, then will be back up on the store on Friday at 12 am pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!*Freebie Stencil - Free While Supplies Last.*

Regular price for the release package is $93.99

A look at today's reveals ~

 

Jaded Blossom Winter Release ~ Day 1

Hi Crafty Friends,
Woohoo!  It's time for Jaded Blossom's Winter Release sneak peeks.  We'll be revealing new products each day and will end with a Blog Hop on Friday when all the new goodies will be available in the store.
Here's my project for today using our new Pinecone Die - it's fabulous - and Hello Winter sentiment set.

Jaded Blossom products used:Pinecone Dies (NEW)Hello Winter (NEW)Bow DiesCard Mat DiesLabel Shape DiesFair Isle Stencil

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $86.99

Winter 2020 Release will include:

4 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets1 - New Die1 - New Stencil1 - Freebie Stencil
Ala Carte Items available on Friday 12am PST 
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. This Package is only available till Wednesday 11:59pm pst, then will be back up on the store on Friday at 12 am pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!*Freebie Stencil - Free While Supplies Last.*

Regular price for the release package is $93.99

Here's a look at today's reveals.

Jaded Blossom's December Challenge ~ Silver and Gold

Hi Crafty Friends,
Are you ready for the last Jaded Blossom Challenge of 2020?
Our theme is SILVER and GOLD.  I love the way this card turned out.  It just may be my favorite Christmas card this year.

I used the following JB products:Buffalo Plaid StencilChristmas Dies 1 and 2Flag DiesHolly Jolly Christmas (heat embossed sentiment)
I hope you'll join us for this month's challenge.  One lucky entrant will win a stamp set of her choice.

Winter Blessings

 Hi Crafty Friends,

It's my design team day on the Jaded Blossom blog.

I've been trying to get all of my Christmas cards finished and I think I've made it!

I was inspired by fellow Design Team member, Lee-Ann, in creating these snowglobe cards.

I cut the Christmas Scenic Die in half in order to create 2 cards.  I also used Snowglobe Die, Halloween Scenic Dies (stars) and the Cardinal Kisses Stamp set (sentiment).  The sentiment is heat embossed and I added paint spatters to create the snowy effect.  By placing the snowglobe outline die slightly above the fold, I was able to create the shaped card.

Thanks for joining me today.  

Be sure you get your entries in for the November challenge.  The new monthly challenge will be posted on Sunday.