Pearly Sparkles December Challenge~ Christmas

Hi Crafty Friends,
 We have our final challenge of 2024 at Pearly Sparkles.
The challenge theme is CHRISTMAS.
I used one of my newer Betterpress plates with die for this simple card.

I used the Dashing Reindeer Betterpress plate and die set.

This is such a fun set to use because the press plates are separate so you can use different colors of ink.  There is an alignment guide to place the plates so it all come together perfectly.  The sentiment plate is also included.
Please visit the Pearly Sparkles blog and play along with us.

Sketch Saturday Challenge #765 ~ Pick from the Archive

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's the 5th Saturday of the month so our challenge at Sketch Saturday is:  Pick a sketch from the archive (you'll find the archived sketches on their blog.)
I chose sketch #311 from May 2014.  You'll find the sketch below my project.

There are a lot of elements to this sketch and this wonderful patterned paper from LaLa Land Crafts made it so easy to coordinate all the pieces.  I also used these products from Jaded Blossom:

Sweet Christmas Wishes Stamp/Die 

Border Dies

Candy Cane Stencil

Here is the sketch from May 2014 that I used.

I hope you'll play along.

Cut it Up Challenge #318 ~ Sparkle and Shin

Hi Crafty Friends,
The holiday season is upon us and our neighborhoods are starting to show their sparkles and shiny lights.So, what better theme for Cut it Up challenge #318 than SPARKLE AND SHINE.
There are so many ways to add sparkle and/or shine to your projects.  I'm sharing a few on my design team project.

I've created a shaker card using some fun sparkles for inside the shaker.  I added more sparkle to the pinecone and holly berries using Wink of Stella.  For the shine I used gold mirror card stock and added gold ink to the Altenew Rustic Burlap Press Plate.  Finally, the acetate shaker window definitely shines.  

I colored the Betterpress Magic of Christmas frame image using Copic markers .  The shapes were created using Pinkfresh Studio's Nested Arches dies and the corner embellishment was made from dies from Spellbinders Make it Merry Florals.

I hope you'll play along with our challenge.  You may link your project HERE.

Sketch Saturday #764 Optional Twist: Something Distressed

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's our next Sketch Saturday Challenge.  For Sketch #764, the optional twist is to distress something.
Distressing isn't really my crafty style but I found these older Bo Bunny papers that have a completely distressed look so I went with the.  I like the idea of the non-traditional holiday colors as well.

The sentiment is a stamp from Whimsy Stamps Merry Christmas Sentiments.

Here's the sketch for your guidance.

I look forward to seeing what you create.  Just link your project HERE.

Cut it Up Challenge #317 ~ Favorite Color(s)

Hi Crafty Friends,

Our theme for Cut it Up Challenge #317 is FAVORITE COLOR(S).

I really gravitate towards a green/purple color combination.  I never got to wear purple/lavender when I was young since my mom really disliked that color.  I remember my first independent act as a young adult was to purchase a completely purple ensemble - suit, scarf, shoes, handbag.  I was such a rebel - LOL!

Here's my card using the "A Friend Like You Bouquet" Betterpress plate and Copic Markers.

 I added a butterfly from Pinkfresh Studio's Fluttering Butterfly die/washi tape collection.  I also used Jaded Blossom's Rectangle dies to give the mat a little more dimension.

I hope you'll play along with us HERE.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch 51, Card 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
There is still plenty of time left in our November BYSH sketch challenge.
For my second card I've used more wonderful Lala Land Crafts patterned papers and a cute image from SSS Polar Christmas stamp and die set.  I used Copic markers to color and some Frosted Lace Stickles for shiny dimension.

Here's the sketch.

For inspiration check out our blog (link above) and our Facebook page, then link YOUR card to our Sketch 51 album HERE.

Can't wait to see what your create.

Sketch Saturday # 763 with Optional Twist: Sympathy Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have a new challenge sketch for Sketch Saturday #763.The optional twist is to make a sympathy card.
Here's my card.

I used the reverse foiling technique on the tag.  I save most of used foil sheets just so I can use this technique.  I also used:

Jaded Blossom Wishing You Comfort stamp set (heat embossed)

Lala Land Crafts Tag die

Pink Fresh Studio Fluttering Butterfies Washi tape (with die)

Spellbinders Serenade with Autumn Vellum with foil

Here's Sketch # 763.

I hope you'll play along.

Just link your project HERE

Cut it Challenges #316 ~ Grateful and/or Thankful

Hi Crafty Friends,
The weather in NorCal has finally changed to fall and our leaves are turning.  Best of all, the temperatures are so much cooler.  I love fall!
Our challenge at Cut it Up is GRATEFUL and/or THANKFUL.Here's my design team inspiration.

For this project I used:

Betterpress plate and dies - Autumn Leaves which I foiled using my Glimmer system

Jaded Blossom Fall Word Dies

Jaded Blossom Falling Leaving stencil which I dry embossed and then lightly inked.

Please join us for this challenge.  Link your project 

HERE.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ November Challenge/Sketch #51

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sketch for you at BYSH Cardmakers.
I think I have enough cards for my December 1st mailing so now I'm on to next year!
I've used some amazing patterned papers for this card along with an adorable die.The papers and die are from Lala Land Crafts.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration.

Please share your project in our Facebook Group and on Instagram.

You can find inspiration from the design on the blog HERE and in the Facebook Group HERE.