Happy Mail (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Happy Boxing Day! Hope everyone had a great Christmas! 

 

This is Happy Mail (SS002) and  From All of Us Sentiment (HH004).  Hedgy is so adorable!!! 

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Crystal Ice Stickles on the snow covered ground and snow on the mailbox.

 

The pattern paper is from My Mind's Eye-Winter Wonderland 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU marina mist and white cardstock.  The designer paper was die cut using a rectangular die to allow the image to be framed. A SU corner punch was used with the blue cardstock for the corners of the image.  The sentiment was embossed with black embossing powder, then cut using a tag punch.  Red, green and blue markers were used for small dots on the edge of this tag. A small piece of red twine was also added on the tag.  Foam tape was applied to raise the sentiment and to raise the designer paper, to add a bit of dimension.  To complete this card, a blue and white snowflake was punched then layered.  A pearl gem was added to the centre of the snowflake.

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 990, 977, 969, N95, N15, 533, 856, 277, N79, and N35.  Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.
 

Paper - My Mind's Eye-Winter Wonderland 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Marina Mist and White Cardstock.
 

Misc - Crystal Ice Stickles, Spellbinder - Rectangle Die, Red Twine, Pearl, SU Corner Punch, SU Snowflake Punch, SU Tag Punch, Red/Green/Blue Marker for dots around sentiment, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

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Merry Christmas - Santa Bob (Created by Jane Z.)

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Merry Christmas Everyone!!! This jolly fellow had a busy evening last night...
  

This is  Santa Bob (TT001).  I think the white stuff falling from the sky, was the only thing missing in many areas of the country this Christmas!   

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to Santa's glasses.  Frosted Lace Stickles were used on Santa's coat fur, cuffs, hat, and pompom.  Crystal Ice Stickles was used for the snow.  I just love all the sparkle and glitter on Christmas cards!

The image was fussy cut out.  A Memory Box die called Dancing Snowflake Frame was cut using some white cardstock.  A blue card base was used and a piece of Bo Bunny-Dear Santa 6x6 Paper Pad was cut slightly smaller than the Snowflake Frame die.  The main image was glued to the Bo Bunny paper then attached to the blue card base.  The die cut was glued on top of the designer paper allowing Santa Bob to show through.  To add a bit more sparkle, YNS-Ice Ice Baby Sparkly Gumdrops were also included on the corners of this card.    

 

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - N15, N35, N55, N75, N79, N95, 942, 850, 990, 977, 969, 947, 533, 856, 245, 847, 277, and 126.  Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Bo Bunny-Dear Santa 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Marina Mist & White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Frosted Lace Stickles, Crystal Ice Stickles, Memory Box-Dancing Snowflake Frame Die, YNS-Ice Ice Baby Sparkly Gumdrops, Water Brush, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you and your family/friends have a wonderful Christmas Day!

 

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Snowy Couple (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Happy Saturday Friends! With Christmas just around the corner, here's another card that may inspire you to make a few extra ones this year!

 

This is Snowy Couple (TT016) and Think Snow 2 Sentiment (HH006).  Such an adorable couple!!! 

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Crystal Stickles on the snow covered ground.

 

The image was die cut using a Spellbinders Circle Die.  The pattern paper is from Echo Park-Christmas Cheer 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU red and green cardstock.  A SU corner punch was used with red cardstock for the top corners.  Some Garden Green ink (pad) was also used to apply some ink around the edges of the main image and sentiment.  The sentiment was embossed with black embossing powder.  Foam tape was applied to raise the main image and sentiment, to add a bit of dimension.  To complete this card, a few clear/crystal rhinestones were added on the photo corners, as well as, on the centre of the snowflake part of the sentiment.  

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 925, 990, 969, N15, 847, 228, 491, and 055..  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder, and SU Garden Green Ink Pad for sponging edges.
 

Paper - Echo Park-Christmas Cheer 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green Cardstock.
 

Misc - Crystal Stickles, Spellbinder - Circle Die, Clear Rhinestones, SU Corner Punch, Sponge Dauber, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Penguin Love (Created by Jane Z.)

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Only 1 week left until Christmas!  To help you get in the Holiday spirit, here is another festive card that I made.
  

 

This is Penguin Love (SS003).  These two little penguins are just plain cute!   

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the penguin's beak, feet and holly berries.  Frosted Lace Stickles were used on the fur and pompoms of the hats.  I just love all the sparkle and glitter on Christmas cards!

The image was die cut using a Stitched Rectangle die.  Some SU Green Galore Ink was sponged on the edges of the image and a rectangular piece of the matching cardstock was placed under the image for layering.  Glitter vellum paper (called Holly Flourish) was cut then folded over top of a piece of white cardstock.  This allowed the tape to be hidden on the back side of the glitter vellum paper, in order to secure it to the white cardstock.  This piece was centred on the red cardstock base of the card.  To add some more glitter, I used a couple of strips of Starfoam Sticker Lines.  These stickers are sooo fun, quick, and easy to use.  On this card, the strips made for a nice edge on the glitter vellum cardstock to give it more of a sharp and clean appearance.  To add a bit more sparkle, 3 YNS-Holly Jolly Sparkly Gumdrops were also included around the main image.    

 

For the Season's Greetings sentiment, I used another package of Starfoam Stickers - called text.  This is a quick option and there is a large selection of these stickers available with different sentiments; however, any High Hopes sentiment would work well with some silver embossing powder too.  

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - N15, N35, N55, N75, N95, 491, N60, 847, 977, 133, 245, 055, and 985.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder and SU Green Galore Ink Pad for sponging the edges of the image.

 

Paper - SU Real Red, Green Galore,  and White Cardstock; Papermania Glitter Vellum - Holly Flourish.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Frosted Lace Stickles, Stitched Rectangle Die, Starfoam Stickers - Lines & Text, YNS-Holly Jolly Sparkly Gumdrops, Sponge Dauber, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

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Painting Elf (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Happy Saturday Friends! Here's a fun little guy, getting some gifts finished off for Santa's delivery soon...
 

 

This is Painting Elf (SS006) and We Wish You A Merry Christmas Sentiment (HH003).  Such a cute and fun image!!! With making some homemade gifts for people on my list this year, this adorable elf helped to inspire me!  I hope it will inspire you...

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Glossy Accents to the elf's collar, and all the areas of paint, that the elf was using - including the paint in the cans and on the brush tip.

 

The image was trimmed down to size.  The pattern paper is from Carta Bella-Warm & Cozy 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU burgandy, green, and white cardstock.  A SU corner punch was used with the green cardstock for the corners on the image.  Some Handsome Hunter green ink (pad) was also used to apply some ink around the edges of the main image and sentiment.  The sentiment was embossed with black embossing powder.  Foam tape was applied to raise the main image and sentiment, to add a bit of dimension.  To complete this card, a few pearls were added above and below the sentiment and on the photo corners, as well as, a few red rhinestones on the holly berries of the sentiment.  

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 452, 555, 761, 905, 249, N75, 969, 757, 837, 990, and 055..  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder, and SU Handsome Hunter Ink Pad for sponging edges.
 

Paper - Carta Bella-Warm & Cozy 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Bravo Burgandy, Handsome Hunter, and White Cardstock.
 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Pearls, Red Rhinestones, SU Corner Punch, Sponge Dauber, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Winking Snowman - Gift Card Holder (Created by Jane Z.)

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As Christmas is rapidly approaching, I thought I would make a quick and easy gift card holder that could be used for those "not-so easy" people to buy for on your lists!!!
 

 

Inside view of the Gift Card Holder

 

This is Winking Snowman (RR001), along with the sentiments called Warm Winter Wishes (G310) and To:/From (E068).  I just love snowmen images...they are just so adorable!

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the snowman's nose.  Gold Stickles were used on the buckle of the snowman's hat.  I just gotta have some glitter on my cards-LOL!

The image was fussy cut out.  The die used to cut the gift card holder is from MFT.  The pattern paper is from Doodlebug - Sugarplums 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Pacific Point and White cardstock.  A couple of pieces of Washi Glitter Gold Tape was cut into narrow strips and applied over top of the Doodlebug designer paper.  I thought this helped to coordinate well with the gold glitter on the snowman's buckle on his hat.  It was then time to add the image with foam tape for some dimension.  To add a bit more glitter, 4 YNS Candy Lane Glittered Gumdrops were also included around the main image.    

 

For the sentiments on the inside of the gift card holder, I used white embossing powder.  To complete this card holder, a gift card was tucked away inside.  

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - N15, N35, N95, 723, 535, 992, 761, and 491.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder and White Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Doodlebug-Sugarplums 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Pacific Point and White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Gold Stickles, MFT-Gift Card Holder Die, YNS-Candy Lane Glittered Gumdrops, Washi Glitter Tape-Gold, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

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Skating Snowlady (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Happy Saturday Friends! Well, it won't be long before the kids are enjoying the holidays and time away from school...maybe this card would inspire an enjoyable family activity during the holidays!?!?!

 

This is Skating Snowlady (TT012) and We Wish You A Merry Christmas Sentiment (HH003).  Such a cute and fun image!!! It looks like these two are having a great time!

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Glossy Accents to the snowman's mittens, nose, and pompom.

 

The image was trimmed down to size and layered.  The pattern paper is from Fancy Pants-Timbergrove 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some kraft and white cardstock.  The sentiment was embossed with black embossing powder, then layered as well.  Foam tape was applied to raise the main image and sentiment, to add a bit of dimension.  To complete this card, a few pearls were added to the right of the image and left of the sentiment.  

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 452, 243, 905, N35, N55, N75, 992, 757, and 761.  Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.
 

Paper - Fancy Pants-Timbergrove 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Kraft and White Cardstock.
 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Pearls, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Snowman Sled Ride (Created by Jane Z.)

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The countdown has already started...Only 3 weeks til Christmas!!!
 

 

This is Snowman Sled Ride (SS010), along with the sentiment called Warm Winter Wishes (G310).  I just love snowmen images...they are just so adorable!

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the snowman's nose.  Xmas Red Stickles was used for the holly berries and Frosted Lace Stickles were applied on the falling snow and snow on the hill.  Gold Stickles were used on the buckle of snowman's hat.  Stickles are extremely easy to use and add that nice bit of glitter to any card!

The image was die cut and layered using Spellbinders - circle dies.  The pattern paper is from Penny Black-Holiday Trimmings 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Bermuda Bay and White cardstock. The snowman's scarf, patch, hat belt, and mittens were all paper pieced using different pattern paper from the Holiday Trimmings pad.  To create the falling snow and sky, I first used a Sizzix Embossing Folder called Snowfall.  I carefully placed the die cut circle image in a good location with the snow falling, as not to have too much snow on the snowman's face.  Once I had the image embossed, I sponged SU Bermuda Bay ink for the sky.  To sparkle up the falling snow, Frosted Lace Stickles were applied to each raised dot (snow falling).  I find this technique helps to create a more realistic effect of an actual snowfall.  So fun to experiment with too!   

 

For the sentiment, I used white embossing powder.  A few strips of SU ribbon were added in the shape of hanging banners.  Foam tape was used under the sentiment to add some dimension.  To complete this card, a few YNS Gumdrops were added around the main image.  

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - N15, N35, N95, 856, 133, 296, 761, 055, and 373.  Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder, and SU Bermuda Bay Ink Pad for sponging the sky of the image.

 

Paper - Penny Black-Holiday Trimmings 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Bermuda Bay and White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Frosted Lace Stickles, Xmas Red Stickles, Gold Stickles, Spellbinders-Circle Dies, Sizzix-Snowfall Embossing Folder, SU Bermuda Bay Ribbon, YNS Gumdrops-Mermaid Fun, Sponge Dauber, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

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