Whimsical Wednesday

Welcome to another edition of Whimsical Wednesday - sharing a little Christmas Magic elf whimsy.

My final design was inspired by playing along to the #30DayChristmasCardChallenge Day 4 Colour Palette of Berry, Forest Green and Soft Pink.

Another round of Inspire.Create Stamping challenge create a Christmas card.

I’m getting inky with last year’s Festive Friends, from my ole favourite stash the Frosted Foliage dies, this years Seasonal Cheer embossing folder, Snowflake adhesive backed gems, Berry Burst, Peaceful Pine & Barely Blush inks & Wink of Stella unbranded silver twine.

I love the Festive Friends - such an adorable little elf! 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Be Totallyawake4-life 

Technique Tuesday - Zentangle Fun

Welcome to another edition of Technique Tuesday. Today I’m sharing the wonderfully relaxing art of the Zentangle aka fancy doodling! 

My final design was inspired by playing along to a few fun challenges: Double Trouble challenge  3,2,1 - 3 Doodle Shapes, 2 layers, 1 sentiment. 

Try a Sketch on Tuesday - #TSOT707 - fun doodle sketch 

Colour INKSpiration challenge lovely colour palette I used Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling & Pretty Peacock. 

I’m getting inky with sneak peek of November Online Exclusive Candle Party stamp set which is a fun doodle inspired set, October Product of the Month Shining Stars dies, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling & Pretty Peacock inks & Samp Write markers, a fine black marker plus a fidget spinner. 

Basic Zentangle process - for the Star

1. Start with your star shape and find the middle 

2. Use a ruler to draw a line from the middle point to the point of each star to create 5 quadrants.

3. Add your desired doodle designs to your shape. I opted for easy lines and repeated them in each quadrant. However there are so many doodle options out there that are really cool - Pinterest has loads of amazing tutorials! 

4. Colour your doodle if desired.

Because l love an interactive component I than added a fidget spinner to my star so it spins with the fun Zentangle illusion vibes.

Cool Happy Birthday card to add to my stash.

Happy Stampin’

Margaret

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Be Totallyawake4-life 

Bonus Tuesday card

Welcome to a bonus edition here on Tuesday as I’m playing along to the #30DayChristmasCardChallenge on Facebook to shore up my holiday card stash ahead of December.

Today’s Day 3 challenge was a fun sketch.

Inspire.Create Stamping challenge is Christmas as well this week so sharing there as well #ICSC238

I’m getting inky with last seasons Snowflake Kisses dies and old retired favourite scallop edge punch combined with this years Soiree Salutations stamp set,  Winter Dreams DSP, Secret Sea ink, Wink of Stella and Rhinestones

 

Another fun holiday card for this years December mail out! 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Minimalist Monday

Welcome to another edition of Minimalist Monday - today’s card has a fun hidden sentiment. 

Final design was inspired by playing along to a few fun challenges: AAA Cards Challenge - sketch #AAACC336. I changed the orientation to portrait.

Clean and Simple CAS Cards for Beginners #saturdaychallenge40 Celebrations. 

Almost Clean and Simple CAS Cards #saturdaychallenge20 Christmas Pink & Pale Green colour palette.

 

Krafty Chicks Challenge Anything Goes with a Twist of Coffee.

30 Day Christmas Cardmaking Challenge - Day 2 No Peeking - surprises, secrets & hidden treats.

I’m getting inky with Cup of Cheer dies, Banner punch, Bubble Path and Soft Sea Foam inks and rhinestones. 

A fun clean and simple addition to the holiday card collection - love the little peekaboo sentiment hiding in the mug! 

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Slimline Sunday

Welcome to another edition of Slimline Sunday - enjoying the extra design space.

My final design was inspired by playing along to a few fun challenges: Freshly Made Sketches has a gorgeous sketch which I have stretched to be a slimline. #FMS760

Time Out Challenges #TOC325 - Friendship/Encouragement/Support  … I opted for Sympathy support 

Just Add Ink Choose Two - #JAI797 I chose stripes & spots 

Festive Friday Veterans Day #FF0221 inspo list - red, black, watercolour, poppies and sympathy sentiment.

I’m getting inky with an oldie but a goodie Painted Poppies stamp set and ephemera pack paired with Artisan Sketched Garden DSP, Greetings for All ephemera, red ink, aqua painter, Peaceful Pine glimmer brush and Rhinestones coloured with red.

Sympathy cards are the ones you hope you’ll never need from your stash but are handy to have just in case.

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life

Clean & Simple Saturday

Welcome to another edition of Clean & Simple Saturday.

Today’s final design was inspired by playing along to a few fun challenges: 

CAS Colours & Sketches #597 - fun sketch.

Clean & Simple Cards for Beginners #saturdaychallenge43 Feathers

As You See It #AYSI384 also has a feathers challenge.

Almost Clean & Simple CAS cards #saturdaychallenge19 to use Red & Grey.

The Global Design Project #GDP571 - greenery in my embossed layer.

CAS on Friday #CASF346 to use an embossed element - I chose the leaves in the Seasonal Cheer embossing folder set. 

I’m getting inky with the retired Four Feathers bundle, Fragrant Leaves stamp set, Seasonal Cheer embossing folder the leaves, Real red and Smoky Slate inks, red bakers twine and rhinestones 

Love the soft grey with the pop of red accents - it creates a lovely thinking of you design.

 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Feminine & Floral Friday

Welcome to another edition of Feminine & Floral Friday - enjoying my favourite fall flower - the Sunflower!

Colour palette inspired by playing along to this weeks Stampin’ Only Challenge #SUO413 colour palette 

Getting inky with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder, Triple Banner punch & sentiments and Daffodil Delight, Golden Glow, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie inks, gold metallic gems and twine. 

Just love this folder - so versatile was so sorry to see it retire already but definitely going to have an honour spot in my retired stash! 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life