Clean & Simple Saturday

Welcome to another edition of Clean & Simple Saturday - this one ended up being more of the “almost” clean and simple cause I could resist added the silver twine.

Today’s final design was inspired by playing along to a few fun challenges: On Facebook playing to Day 14 of the #30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge Colour Challenge 3 Royal Blue, Bright Pink, Olive Green

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #AHSC707

 

Kraft Chicks Christmas Challenge #KCC846 

Another round of Hand Stamped Sentiments Mood Board #HSS501- this time I chose inspiration in the Holly Leaves

I’m getting inky with the Stitched Stockings bundle, 2 3/8” scallop circle punch, 2” circle punch, Azure Afternoon, Berry Blast & Old Olive ink and unbranded silver twine.

Another quick but fun design to add to the December stash! It’s fun to do the paper piecing with this bundle - creates a cool effect of the trees inlaid to the strip of Berry Blast cardstock.  

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Be Totallyawake4life 

Fun Fold Friday - Spinner Card

Welcome to another edition of Fun Fold Friday - today I am sharing the interactive spinner card - so fun to open and get a little spinning surprise.

My final design was inspired by playing along to a few fun challenges: over on Facebook the

#30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge Day 13 Sketch Challenge 3

Colour INKspiration #221 Cherry Cobbler, Peaceful Pine, Basic Biege and Early Espresso 

Hand Stamped Sentiments Holiday mood board #HSS501

Another round of Tic Tac Toe Challenge left row for the win - ornament, red, Christmas sentiment #tttc305

I’m getting inky with the Festive Cheer bundle, Shining Stars dies, adhesive backed Christmas Berries, Cherry Cobbler, Peaceful Pine and Early Espresso inks and from my stash the Christmas Tags & More DSP and Greetings for You ephemera and unbranded gold twine. 

Measurements 

Card base 51/2” x 81/2” score at 41/4” 

Insert 51/4” x 81/2” score at 41/4” and then 21/2” from each side.

Card Front 51/4” x 4”

Choose a die that will fit centred in the insert to cut out for the spinner and than choose a spinner object that will fit in the star.

DSP 51/4” x 4” 

DSP 51/4x 21/4” times 2 

Process video for the visual learners:

Such a fun card - love the magic of opening up to find the fun spinner! 

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life 

 

Wake Up & Create Thursday #TA4L028

Welcome to another edition of Wake Up & Create Thursday here on the blog.

It’s a little mix of Throwback Thursday with an image or sketch inspiration to use to inspire you to shop your stash and combine some old favourites with new goodies in a new way and than share to inspire others to do the same with their stash! Today’s challenge is a fun photo & colour palette inspiration #TA4L028

Today’s final card design was inspired by playing along to a few other fun challenges: #30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge Festive Floral celebrate Christmas Botanicals with flowers, foliage, berries or pinecones 

Another round of Stampin’ Fancy Friday - Christmas Mix Up I love combining several different holiday products into my design.

Case-ing Tuesday Sketches #590 page 40 of the Sept-Dec catalog 

Sweet Stampin’ - use red

I’m getting inky with some old favourites from my stash - Delicate Pines bundle, Poinsettia Petals bundle and Greetings for You ephemeral paired with the currently available Detailed Wreath Accents, Tree Ring embossing folder, Adhesive backed Berries, Real Red, Pecan Pie, Old Olive and Mossy Meadow ink pads and Wink of Stella. 

What do you think - did I nail the Festive Floral challenge?  

Would love for you to join the fun and play along with the #TA4L028 challenge. Please add the challenge graphic with a link back to the blog on your post. When you’re done add your link below to share with us all

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Whimsical Wednesday

Welcome to another edition of Whimsical Wednesday - and for me Christmas is the most whimsical time of year! 

Todays card design was inspired by playing along to a few fun challenges: #30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge Day 10 Christmas Cookies Baking Sweet Treats 

Global Design Project - Colour palette Petal Pink, Real Red and Peaceful Pine

Stampin’ Fancy Friday - Christmas Mix Up using several different products and stamping sets together - my favourite thing to do. 

Sweet Stampin’ - using Red 

Almost Clean and Simple CAS cards Metallic challenge #saturdaychallenge21 

Clean and Simple Cardmaking November challenge is Glitter

I am getting inky with the Soirée Salutations stamp set, Red metallic DSP, Peppermint Candy gems, Multicolour Christmas bakers twine, Barely Blush blender pen, Real Red and Peaceful Pine inks and from my stash Christmas Tags and More Mix & Match DSP, Candy Cane background stamp and Dazzling Diamonds glitter DSP. 

A sweet & shiny card to add to the December stash. 

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Technique Tuesday - Flip Flap Shaker card

Welcome to another edition of technique Tuesday - today I am sharing a quick and easy shaker card using the 3x3 inch Flip Flap pocket meant for scrapbooking. 

My final design was inspired by playing along to a few fun challenges: #30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge Day 10 Tinsel Trouble. 

Freshly Made Sketches #FMS761

TGIF Challenges #TGIF602 colour palette Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie

Tic Tac Toe Challenges #tttc305 bottom row for the win.

 

I’m getting inky with Winter Adventure Dies, Shining Stars dies, Soirée Salutations, Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow and Pecan pie dies, Triple banner punch, sequins, unbranded twine ribbon. 

Quick process video 

Love a fun shaker card especially a quick and easy one using the flip flap pouches! 

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Minimalist Monday

Welcome to another edition of Minimalist Monday. 

Today’s design is inspired by playing along to a couple of challenges: #30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge Day 9 colour palette of a soft mint, blush pink and warm Kraft.

Addicted to CAS #320 to use a mask - I masked off to stencil a portion of my base.

CAS Mix Up to use stenciling - I used the polka dot stencil.

Clean and Simple CAS cards for beginners #saturdaychallenge45 Animals for the little deer addition.

Another round of Inspire.Create stamping challenge #ICSC228

I’m getting inky with the Calm and Bright card kit, polka dot stencil, Soft Sea foam, Bubble Bath and Pecan Pie inks and blending brushes. 

Had fun with the mixed media and stencil while keeping the overall design to the clean and simple effect. 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

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Be Totallyawake4-life 

Slimline Sunday

Welcome to another edition of Slimline Sunday.

Todays project is inspired by playing along to a few fun challenges: Over on Facebook the

#30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge Day 8 Sketch Challenge - I stretched it into a slimline design.

Inspired By … Wool & Denim #IB414 I was inspired by the denim basket it reminded me of the Rustic Check folder. The colour palette of Secret Sea, Pecan Pie & Crumb Cake.

Tic Tac Toe Challenge #TTTC305 … almost a full card Middle Lines Gold accents on my reindeer, I chose Slimline for my free, Silver Ribbon, Red nose and silver snow accents & ribbon and on the diagonal Snow and Christmas Sentiment.

Another round of Inspire.Create Stamping Challenge - Christmas Card

I’m getting inky with Christmas Crew, Winter Dreams DSP, Rustic Check embossing folder, Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake, Real Red blends, Silver and Gold metallic pens, Sliver metallic ink, rhinestones and unbranded silver twine/ribbon. 

Another adorable holiday card for this seasons mail out - slim lines are great for the added space inside for personal messages or as a money gift card. 

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life