Our hostess this month is Suzanne Dahlberg, The Card Yard. And here is a picture of all the wonderful things included in our kits:
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| Photo by Kara |
She sent us such a incredible array of patterned papers, stamped images, ribbon and all sorts of trims. I was able to only use a small portion so still have more to play with after I get some additional inspiration from seeing everyone else's creations! I love snowmen so was instantly drawn to this cute image. Doesn't he look kind of funky! So I thought he needed some non-traditional colors! All the supplies are included in our kits except card bases so I chose Lavender Moon and Plum Pudding (both from PTI). The bottom base is white. I colored him with Copics and used a Glitter Pen on the snow and star. The background is embossed with Starry Nights embossing folder by Sizzix. I tried different sentiments but finally decided on this small one from Waltzingmouse, in the Candy Jar Christmas Fillers set. Looks like he is waving and sending you "Winter Wishes"! The image was cut with Spellbinders Labels Eleven.
My second card is the total opposite. The colors are more subdued and the style more formal. All the supplies are from the kit except for the rhinestones. I cut the piece of PTI Spring Moss cardstock with a PTI Half and Half die and embossed it with Starry Nights. The main image was cut with PTI's Mat Stack #3 die. It probably doesn't show well but the background is Opal Shimmer Paper (see list below).
It is really pretty and looks so much better IRL.
I knew I wanted to use this little bird so he was one of the first things I colored and set aside. Can you see the little rusty bell on his cap--what a cool item for Suzanne to include! But this was the last card I made as I just couldn't decide how I wanted to use him. I finally decided on getting out some of my new Memory Box dies. This is the Small Madison Window (LOVE the window dies!) and Twigs and Berries. The leaf with that die is pretty large so I used ones from Tender Leaves. Besides the birdie, the 'wallpaper', the lace and the sentiment are from the kit. Cardstock used is Vintage Cream, Fine Linen, Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy (all PTI) and an unknown green from my stash. I used the Woodgrain Impression Plate (PTI) on the Fine Linen.
So are you ready to check out all the other blogs! Just click on each of the the links below. I also have included the supply list from Suzanne. There's a lot of information there if you are wanting to order anything.
Thanks so much for taking time to visit!
Have a wonderful weekend,
HUGS
Sharron
Supplies in the Kit:
Stamps1. Holiday Birdie with matching die: Poppystamps (http://www.poppystamps.com/CartGenie/prod-14.htm)2. Snowman w/ Star: Print Works Collection 20093. Block Art Sparkle Dove M253: Stampendous (Amazon.com has a cling mount, but I have the wood rubber stamp)4. Santa's Flight (Sleigh w/ Reindeer & Sentiment): A Muse Studio5. Winter Wood (deer with trees & sentiment): A Muse Studio6. Vintage Holiday Greetings: A Muse Studio (and stamped on Vintage Labels 1 diecuts, also from A Muse Studio)7. Swirly Tree with sentiments: Bright Hopes from SU!Paper1. The cherry red shimmer cardstock is Cherry Shimmer from A Muse Studio.2. Candy Cane Stripe - A Muse Studio3. Twas the Night Before Christmas (text) - A Muse Studio4. Spring Moss (PTI)5. Mitten Weather from Cosmo Cricket6. Dear Mr. Claus from Cosmo Cricket (one pack was split, so folks may have different patterns)7. SU! Holly Berry Bouquet (one pack was split, so folks may have different patterns)8. The cream lightweight shimmer paper is Stardream Metallics in Opal. This is what is sold (or at least used to be sold) at Paper Source, but you can buy it cheaply in bulk here: http://envelopemall.com/Metallicmnu.aspx (Heavyweight 105 lb cardstock also available) It's great for punching snowflakes. Envelope Mall has long been my favorite place for envelopes too. They'll send you sample colors if you call!Ribbon1. Green satin ribbon (double-faced) & cream lace - not great quality but super cheap in bulk from Ribbonbazaar.com.2. The striped ribbon and the red ribbon are from SU!3. The twines are two new colors from The Twinery4. Polka dot ribbon is Ripe Avocado from PTIMisc1. Metal pin: I can't remember which company, but I had 2 packs of 6 each, everyone got a different pattern.2. New leaf buttons (PTI)3. Cosmo Cricket sticker(s) from Dear Mr. Claus collection4. Rusty jingle bells 6mm (craftcatalog.com)
14 comments:
Gotta love that window die...and the way you used it with the branch and that adorable little bird are just so sweet. All of your cards are just beautiful and but the lavender one is on the top of my list...I am amazed that so far the blogs I have checked out all use the lavender, just totally missed that one. Looking forward to giving it a try, thanks for the inspiration.
Ok, Im sold on purple for Christmas! Your cute snowman embossed card is too sweet! Love your elegant tree card with the beautiful bling…. The window , with the cute… lace curtains and that gorgeous branch and bird…. love it. You are so creative Sharron and came up with beautiful cards.
Did I see some Memory Box branch and berries? Oh no! I must go find! hehe That card is gorgeous and I love how the birdie is on the branch with the lace curtain inside the window! Your tree card is gorgeous with the gems to accent. Going to CASE that!
Sharron these are fabulous!!
LOVE that snowman in purple...
just gorgeous!
And the tree...
those gems and embossing...
LOVE! :)
And can't even talk about birdie on the branch...
Sharron they're all so gorgeous!
You rocked this kit! :)
Sharron, I love all the color you put into your cards - perfect for the holidays. The purple with the snowman and the green with the Christmas tree gives such a happy festive feel! They really highlight the images beautifully! And you used that sweet little bird! He looks fab on the branch with the window die - peeking in! Very clever and creative! I love them!!
love the snowman in purple...so cute and so unexpected! Your second card is so pretty in a monochromatic color scheme!! Of the little bird is just adorable!
Sharron, these are awesome but the last one with the birdie in the window totally made me smile. I love the monotone colors on the first two - simply beautiful!
Oh...my....goodness.....that bird on the branch in front of the window is FABULOUS!!! I am totally pinning this card, Sharron, it is simply adorable :) Then on the second one, I love all the colors of green. I, too, cut my tree out of the Mat Stack 3, but then couldn't figure out where to go from there, so I put it aside, I love what you've done, it is really elegant looking. And I love that you went with the purple scheme for the snowman in the first and cut him out with that neat die. You rocked this month's kit :)
Oh, that birdie outside the window is SO super cute! I've had my eye on that branch die and you may have just sold me on it. Love the bell on his cap and the lace "curtains", what great details! The snowman looks fabulous in lavender, and the background embossing is beautiful. On your second card, I love the shimmer paper with the elegant tree image--I still have mine and will have to try something similar. Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh Sharron, I feel so lame this month compared to you! I love that lavender snowman on that embossed paper and you used the half and half dies too! your window card is probably the best window card I've seen, with the patterned paper behind, that lace valance and that BRANCH and berries with the bird...so creative. I have to get that die! Above and beyond this month, wonderful!
So sweet, Sharron! That snowman is so adorable and I love your coloring. Mr. Birdie peeking through the winter window is so charming, love that holly branch die! And oh how elegant your Christmas tree card is!
My goodness what lovelies! Such great ideas to case:). I especially love that tree card!
Your three cards are absolutely stunning. I love how you colored that snowman. He looks so cheery and friendly. Your tree is truly elegant. I think my favorite is that adorable birdie perched outside the window. I'm glad I still have him to play with! Ciao!
All your cards are great. I especially like the one with the window and little bird. Super cute.
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