Pearly Sparkles January 2023 Challenge ~ No Patterned or Designer Paper

Hi Crafty Friends,
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023!!!
We are beginning the new year with a new challenge at Pearly Sparkles ~ create a project without patterned/designer paper(s).
You have until the 28th to link up your project.  
Here's my design:

I just love using silver and/or gold with white card stock.  I gift a box of handmade cards to a dear friend every Christmas and include birthday, thank you, and hello cards for her to use.I love the way these turned out.  They made a nice addition to her box of cards.The card mat die is from Avery Elle, the sentiment stamp and outline die is from Jaded Blossom, and the presents dies are from La-La Land Crafts.
We look forward to seeing your projects.

Cut it Up Challenge #268 ~ New Year

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to the final Cut it Up challenge of 2022.
For this final challenge, we are celebrating the New Year.The Cutting Cafe is our last sponsor since we are changing the challenge format in the new year and will no longer have sponsors for each challenge, just a Top 3 with an invitation to be a guest designer.
The Cutting Cafe provided the card base outline in PDF format.  I added die cuts from Jaded Blossom's Gnome Dies: New Year Add Ons set.

I hope you'll play along with this challenge and continue to support our challenge blog in the new year.
There will be two prizes for this challenge: your choice of 3 sets from The Cutting Cafe and this amazing crafty set of goodies offered by DT member Leslie.

Wishing you a wonderful beginning to the NEW YEAR!

 

Last Minute Manda Clipart ~ It's Snow Time

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have another cute project using the clipart from Last Mnute Manda.This cutie and sentiment is from the It's Snow Time set.
All of Manda's clipart can be found in her ETSY shop HERE.

The background paper is from Authentique.  The snowy hills and flag die is from La-La Land Crafts.  I cut the image out using a Scan N Cut and, finally, added some crystals.
Thanks for stopping by,

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Second December Sketch #29,

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing another card I made using December's Sketch #29.For this card I used papers and a sticker from Echo Park's Gnome Christmas paper set.

I attached the gnome sticker to a die cut from Jaded Blossom'sLabel Shape Dies 1.  I used two 5 x3.75 pieces of patterned papers cut on the diagonal to have the right shapes to adhere to a 4x5.25 card mat.
Here's the sketch for you to follow:

Be sure to link up to our Facebook album so we can all enjoy your creation.

Cut it Up Challenge #267 ~ Christmas Projects

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for our second to last Cut it Up Challenge for 2022.  For challenge #267 we are sharing Christmas Projects.
I'm finishing up my Christmas projects for the year and decided to add a few gift tags to the mix.I received a stamp set and die set from Pink & Main as a blog hop prize and they are perfect for this challenge.  Also, Pink & Main is our challenge sponsor so it worked out perfectly.
Here are my tags.

I also used Jaded Blossom's Bread Tag Dies and Doodlebug Designs patterned papers.

The images were colored using Copic Markers.

I hope you'll play along.  Just link your project to the CIU BLOG.

Jaded Blossom Winter Release 2022 ~ Day 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to the final reveal for Jaded Blossom's Winter Mini release.
Here's a holiday tag I created using today's 3 revealed products.

Jaded Blossom products used:Gnoel Gnomie (NEW)Gnoel Gnomie Outline Dies (NEW)Winter Candies Grid Style (NEW)Falling Snow Stencil (NEW)Luggage Tag DiesMini Tag Dies 2

  We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $106.99

Mini Winter 2022 Release will include:

2 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets1 - 3 x 4 Stamp Set1 - New Die2 - New Outline Dies2 - New Stencil1 -  Word Die Freebie 
Ala Carte Items available on Thursday 12am PST 
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. This Package is only available while supplies last!*Freebie Die - Only Free Thursday or While Supplies Last.*

Regular price for the release package is $114.99

All items will be available in the store at midnight.  That's also when the design team blog hop begins.Hope you'll join us.

May Your Christmas Wishes Come True ~ Last Minute Manda

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm back sharing more fun and fabulous Last Minute Manda Clipart.Here's another project using the Bah Humbug set which can be found HERE.
I just can't resist these adorable Bah Humbug pups. Also, it's my hubby's favorite holiday saying!

I printed two of the images from the clipart set, cut them out using my Scan N Cut and then created this card using dies from La-La Land Crafts.

If you need a quick and easy way to finish up your holiday card making, give the fun clipart a try.

See you next Tuesday!!  Don't forget to visit the Last Minute Manda Facebook page for more ideas using both clipart and digital stamps.

Jaded Blossom Winter Release 2022 ~ Day 1

Hi Crafty Friends,
We don't usually have a December release at Jaded Blossom but we knew you'd want your gnomes ready to celebrate winter so here you go!It's a mini release being revealed today and tomorrow with the team blog hop on Thursday.
Here's my first project.

Here are the Jaded Blossom products I used:Gnome Dies: Winter Add Ons (NEW)Winter is Gnoming (NEW)Winter is Gnoming Outline Dies (NEW)Snowflake Stencil (NEW)Gnome DiesWinter Banner DiesBorder Dies 2Tree Scene

  We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $106.99

Mini Winter 2022 Release will include:

2 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets1 - 3 x 4 Stamp Set1 - New Die2 - New Outline Dies2 - New Stencil1 -  Word Die Freebie 
Ala Carte Items available on Thursday 12am PST 
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. This Package is only available while supplies last!*Freebie Die - Only Free Thursday or While Supplies Last.*

Regular price for the release package is $114.99

See you tomorrow for one more project.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ December Sketch Challenge #29

Hi Crafty Friends,
The December Sketch is up on the {BYSH}Cardmakers Facebook Group.It's a really fun sketch with so many possibilities.  Just right for your dash to your 2022 Christmas cards deadline.
Here's my first project.

I love white on white and the pops of gold just make it special.  The panels were created by running LaLa Land Crafts' It's Snowing stencil through the Cuttlebug.  The dimensional die cut is Spellbinders Reindeer Prance Layering set popped over the stitched frame from Jaded Blossom's Triangle Card Mat.  I actually cut off 4 of the interior stitched lines in order to follow the sketch.

We hope you'll play along with us this month.  Just upload your project to the album for Sketch 28.

Here's the sketch for inspiration:

I'll be back with a second project later this month.

Last Minute Manda ~ Bah Humbug Clipart

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time to share another fun clipart project using designs by Last Minute Manda.The set I'm featuring this week and next is called Bah Humbug.  These puppies are just darn cute.
To create this card, I inserted two of the images into Word, arranged the image and sentiment, then printed it out.  The paw print border is from LaLa Land Crafts.

Please visit Manda'a Facebook group for more ideas using digital art and clip art.Be sure to share your LMM projects with us.

Jaded Blossom December Challenge ~ Non-traditional Christmas Colors

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's the first Sunday in December so it's time for our last Jaded Blossom Challenge of 2022.For this challenge, we're using non-traditional Christmas Colors.
This was such a fun card to create using some of my favorite colors.

I used Doodlebug Designs patterned papers and plain card stock for this card along with these 

Jaded Blossom products:

Gnome Dies: Christmas Add Ons 1

Gnome Dies

Merry Christmas Gnomie

Merry Christmas Gnomie Outline Dies

Christmas Candies Grid Style

Gnome Dies: Candy Charms All On

Border Dies 2

I hope you'll play along in this fun challenge.  To be eligible for the prize you must use a 

Jaded Blossom product.

Cut it Up Challenge #266 ~ Winter

Hi Crafty Friends,
We're up to Challenge #266!  Our theme is "Winter" and we're being sponsored byOddball Art Co. which provided the image I used for this card.

The image is colored with Copic Markers.  I chose papers from LaLa Land Crafts Winter sample pack.The sentiment and die cuts are from Jaded Blossom.
I hope you'll join us and play along at Cut it Up Challenge Blog.Don't forget to use a die cut on your project.
SPECIAL NOTE*****We're making some changes in the new year.  I will become to new administrator for the Cut it Up Challenge Blog.Beginning with the first January challenge, we will no longer have sponsors, just challenge THEMES.We're hoping that our challenges will interest you enough to play along and share your crafty ideas with the crafting community.
There will be an occasional prize package, just to keep things fun.Be on the lookout for a Design Team Call in January.  We'd like to expand our team.
We'll have one more sponsored challenge before the changes take place.

Dairy Christmas

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's my day to share on the Jaded Blossom Blog.
I made this card for a special family.  The mom is an ag teacher at our local high school and the family raises Highland cattle.I love how this image looks great just heat embossed with no coloring.

Products used:Udderly FantasticUdderly Fantastic Outline DiesLabel Shaped Dies 1Rectangle Dies
Thanks for stopping in today.

Last Minute Manda ~ Cookies & Nog Clipart

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's my day to share more Clipart projects from Last Minute Manda.
Remember that you can get 25% off your purchase by using the codeLARELYN25.  Just follow the link above.
Here are two more cards using clipart from the Cookies & Nog set.

The design papers are from Doodlebug Designs.  I cut the clipart images using a Scan N Cut.Just a note about using this machine.  When there's a lot of white on the image, you may have to outline it with pencil so the scan picks up the white.  Just erase the lines after the image has been cut.The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom.
Please visit the LMM page on Facebook HERE to see lots of projects and ideas and to share your own.

Jaded Blossom Black Friday Sale and Release ~ Project #3

Hi Crafty Friends,
I hope you've taken advantage of the amazing Jaded Blossom Black Friday sale and I especially hope you're loving these new Gnome Add On sets.
Here's my final release project using the Gnome Dies: New Year Add Ons and Happy New Year stamp set and matching Outline Dies.

I used these Jaded Blossom products to create this shaker card:Happy New Year (NEW)Happy New Year Outline Dies (NEW)Gnome Dies: New Year Add Ons (NEW)Girl Gnome DiesGnome Dies: Birthday Add OnsRectangle DiesConfetti Stencil
You still have time to shop the sale and order our newest release.

TICKET RAFFLE

 Also the return of the Golden Ticket

Our design team has made some wonderful projects using the new items! Make sure to check them all out. Links below..  

Candace

Jamie

Rosemary

Cynthia

Cindy

Nicole

Lee-Ann

Larelyn

And when your ready.. click HERE to shop!

Jaded Blossom Black Friday Sale and Release ~ Project #2

Hi Crafty Friends,
Have you shopped yet?  The Black Friday sale is still going.  Jaded Blossom only puts its products on sale twice a year so you'll want to stock up.
Here's my second project for this release.

For this card I used:Gnome Dies: Church Add Ons (NEW)Gnome DiesRectangle Dies 2Large Snowflake DieWinter Banner DiesBorder Dies 2
Here's your sale info:

TICKET RAFFLE

 Also the return of the Golden Ticket

Our design team has made some wonderful projects using the new items! Make sure to check them all out. Links below..  

Candace

Jamie

Rosemary

Cynthia

Cindy

Nicole

Lee-Ann

Larelyn

And when your ready.. click HERE to shop!

It's Jaded Blossom's Black Friday Sale and Release!!!

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's the one you've been waiting for.Jaded Blossom's BLACK FRIDAY SALE and new release.
This release will be the icing on the cake if you're making gnome cards for Christmas or Hanukkah.
The sale begins today and goes through November 28 so the DT will be sharing projects all during that time frame.
I'll begin with a Hanukkah card I created using stamps and dies from the newGnome Dies: Hanukkah Add OnsHappy Hanukkah

I also used the Slimline Dies.

Here's the info for our Black Friday Sale.

TICKET RAFFLE

 Also the return of the Golden Ticket

Our design team has made some wonderful projects using the new items! Make sure to check them all out. Links below..  

Candace

Jamie

Rosemary

Cynthia

Cindy

Nicole

Lee-Ann

Larelyn

And when your ready.. click HERE to shop!

Last Minute Manda Clipart

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's Tuesday so I'm here to share another Last Minute Manda clipart project.Today's card features the clipart from the Cookies & Nog set.

I printed the image and then cut it out using my Scan N Cut.

I also used dies from Jaded Blossom (tag) and Whimsy Stamps (border.)

The sentiment is also from Jaded Blossom.  The papers are from an Echo Park 6x6 mega pad.

If you're in the final crunch for Christmas cards or gift tags, give clipart a try.

So easy!!!  You can receive 25% off your purchase by using the code LARELYN25.

{BYSH}Cardmakers November Sketch #28 ~ Project 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
I hope you've been following {BYSH}Cardmakers on Facebook.
The newest challenge sketch is always released on the 1st of the month and there is a new blog post every Friday highlighting different DT member's designs.
You are invited to add your project to the challenge album in the Facebook group.
Both of my cards have been shared on the {BYSH} blog and I've shared my first one here.  Now it's time to share my second card.

This adorable Hippos is from LaLa Land Crafts and so is the knit pattern background stamp (bet you thought it was designer paper!)  The mats are all dies from Jaded Blossom.I colored using Copic markers and stamped using Distress Ink.

Here is the sketch for Challenge 28:

I hope you'll play along and add your project to the Facebook album HERE.

There are prizes to be had for one lucky winner.

Cut it Up Challenge #265 ~ Coffee

Hi Crafty Friends,
Challenge 265 at Cut it Up is the perfect challenge for all you coffee lovers!
Our sponsor is STAMPlorations and my sentiment is a stamp from her store.  I love the rustic look of the lettering.  My die cuts are from Jaded Blossom and the pretty papers are from Echo Park's Coffee and Friends collection.
Here's my card:

I hope you'll join our challenge.  Remember to follow the theme and include a DIE Cut.

Sharing Last Minute Manda Clipart

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm back sharing another set of cards using fun clipart from Last Minute Manda.These clipart files are so easy to use and you get quite a few images for a very low price!For today's cards I'm using another image from the Bentley Christmas set.

The card on the left was imported into Silhouette Studio and I used the Print and Cut feature.The card on the right was printed from my computer and then cut out using a Scan N Cut.And, if you don't have a cutting machine these images are easily printed and then you can fussy cut with your favorite crafting scissors.
The card mat die is from Avery Elle.
I hope you'll give these wonderful clipart files a try.For more ideas with both clipart and digital images please visit Last Minute Manda on FaceBook HERE.
I'll be back next Tuesday with more clipart designs.