Santa's Express

Today I am playing with the new Side Step Fun Fold Die by Dare 2B Artzy. I paired it up with another new release Santa's Express.  The merry Christmas sentiment is from the Peace & Joy set. The patterned paper I used is from the Teapots and Tiny Tales collection. I used a circle die to cut out the postage samp from the paper. 

Full Steam into the Holidays

The holidays are quickly approaching, and we are in the process of moving so I am working on my holiday cards when I can. Dare 2B Artzy has some cute sets for the holiday season.

To make this card, I started with a top folding A2 card base, a white panel for the image and the snow and a panel of patterned paper for the snowy background. 

I stamped the image, colored it using Copic markers, cut it out with the coordinating dies and added it to the front.

Filled With Joy

Today's card uses another adorable new release from Dare 2B Artzy.

To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base, a panel of burgundy cardstock and some patterned paper. 

I stamped the adorable teapot scene from the Woodland Teapot Cottage, colored it using OLO markers and cut it out with the coordinating die. I cut the burgundy cardstock with the Hexagon Nestables. I also used them to cut the pattern paper. I added both pieces to the card base cutting off one side. I added the image on top using foam tape for dimension and to finish the card, I stamped the greeting in red on the bottom portion o the patterned paper. 

Dare 2 B Artzy New Release

It's not July anymore but we can make Christmas cards at any time during the year. Dare 2B Artzy just released some of the cutest Christmas sets.

the set  used for my card is Hide the Cookies! it has the cutest santa and cookies. It also has matching patterned paper. 

To make this card I used the Center Step die with red cardstock. I used  Wheat cardstock and ink to create a tone on tone background for santa. The cookies were cut out of the patterned paper and adhered to the front. 

the sanda was stamped, colored using OLO markers and cut out, I also cut him out twice more to give him dimension. To finish the card, I stamped the greeting in red to match the card base. 

S is For...

Today starts a new game at AAA Cards Challenge. Gae 320 is an alphabet game, S is for...

Because of being in full holiday card making mode ( I just finished making a Christmas card a day during the month of July) I decided that S is for Snow/Snowman.

To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base and a white panel cut to the same size. I created a little background in the right bottom corner and then stamped, colored, and cut out this cute snowman by Dare 2B Artzy and placed him in it. To finish the card, I added a greeting. 

Christmas in July - Day 28

Today's theme for the Christmas in July Instagram hop is Starry Night.

To create this card, I started with a white top folding white A2 card card base and a white panel cut to the same size. I added some post it notes on the bottom of the panel for the snow and then  I created a snowy/starry background by inking blending some blue inks from Concord & 9th I used Midnight, Capri, Blueberry and Bluebell.  For the snow/stars I used acrylic paint. I stamped colored and cut out the snowman from the Frosty Hello set by Dare 2B Artzy and placed him on the snow. To finish the card I added the sentiment.

Christmas in July - Day 20

Today's theme for the Christmas in July hop is Red and Gold. To me other than green these are the traditional colors of Christmas. 

To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base and a piece of white cardstock for the image. I stamped the bells from the Peace & Joy set by Dae 2B Artzy, colored them using OLO markers and cut them out with the coordinating die. To finish the card I added them to the card base and stamped the sentiment underneath. 

Christmas in July - Day 14

Our theme for today is Reindeer Games.  I immediately thought of the deer in the Up on the Rooftop by Dare 2B Artzy. This reindeer has been playing games in the christmas lights. 
To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base a white panel and some patterned paper. I stamped and colored the reindeer and then cut him out with the coordinating die. I used the Double Dot circles, also by Dare 2B Artzy to cut a circle out of the white and out of the patterned paper. I placed the patterned paper one inside of the white and added it to the front of the card. To finish the card, I added a greeting and the reindeer in the circle.

Christmas In July - Day 4

Day four of the Christmas in July Insta hop brings a theme of sleigh. It's not Christmas without Santa's sleigh right?

To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base and a white panel cut to the sane size. I created a snowy background by using a die cut as a stencil. I stamped the sleigh, colored it using OLO markers along with a gold metallic marker and then cut it out with the coordinating die. To finish the card I added a line to separate the background by using a silver metallic marker and then stamped the greeting above. 

Cube & Create - June Edition

Each month there is a group of card makers who host an instagram hop using the Color Cubes by Sarah Renee Clark as inspiration. Each moth two cards are drawn from the cubes and you use one or both of them as inspiration for your card. You do not have the cubes to play along, so if you want to join us head to Instagram for all the deets. 

This month Numbers102 and 749 were pulled. I was inspired by the colors in No. 749 and the hummingbird from the set Nectar Kissed (by Dsre 2B Artzy) was perfect for those colors. 

Freedom Ride

With Independence day right around the corner, I used a couple of everyday sets to make a card for July 4th. To create this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base and a white panel cut doen with a stitched rectangular die.  I used the fireworks for the Here's to You set from Dare 2B Artzy and embossed them in silver powder. Next I stamped the bike from the Bike Bouquet set also from Dare 2B Artzy colored it patriotic colors and cut it out with the coordinating die and added it to the panel. I finished the card by stampng the sentiment along the bottom 

In Sympathy & Friendship

Today's card is oe of those you dread (or I do) making. Sympathy card are a hardfor me to make and I am praying that this one lifts the spirits of the recipient. To make this one I started with a white top folding A2 card base and a white panel cut down with a stitched rectangular die. I used a couple sets by Dare 2B Artzy to make this one. I stamped the wreath from the Flower Wreath set, colored it using OLO markers and used the coordinating die to cut it out and add it to the panel. The butterfly is from the Little Wonders set, colored with OLO markers and cut out with the coordinating die. The sentiment is from the Flower Wreath set. 

May Your Day Sparkle

Today I am sharing a card using a couple sets by Dare 2B Artzy Thoughtful Greetings and the Clubhouse set Little Wonders.

To make this card I started with a white top folding A2 card base and a white panel. I stamped the flowers from the Little Wonders set along the edge, colored them using OLO markers and then stamped, colored and cut out a butterfly from that same set and added it to the floral border. 

To give it sparkle I added some bling and also added accents with a gold pen. 

I haven't had many posts this month because we are putting our home on the market and I have been usy decluttering for photos. I am hoping that next monthI can craft a little more. 

Clean & Simple Insta Hop May Edition

Today's card is for the Clean & Simple hop over n Instagram. Each month a group of us participates using the theme for that month. This month was Floral and I couldn't help but to use this lovely daisy stamp from Dare 2B Artzy. To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base.  I created a subtle background using a stencil. I stamped the daisy image on a piece of watercolor paper and watercolored it using distress re inkers. I cute it out with the coordinating die and added it to the card front. To finish the card I stamped the greeting on the card front as well. 

They Are Family

Today's card is one that's going to a sweet friend who lost her fur baby of 16 years. Losing a pet is so hard! 

To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base and a white panel that I randomly stamped the paw prints all over ad then added a sentiment as a focal point. 

All supplies are from Dare 2B Artzy. 

Sending Sunshine May Edition

Today's card is for the Sending Sunshine instahop.

This hop was birthed out of the annual suicide awareness hop. Each month group of us crafty friends share encouraging cards that we send out to bring a little sunshine into the lives of others. 

This one went to a friend of mine that needed to know how loved she is. 

To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base and a white panel. I used a stencil to create a backgound around the border of the panel. The floral wreath and coordinating die are by Penny Black. The sentiment is by Dare 2B Artzy.  

Addcted to Stamps & More No. 516 - Make Your Mark

Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to Stamps & More. 

To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base and a white panel cut to the same size. 

To create the background I used a yellow octagonal stamp pad and stamped it directly on the panel. I added the bee, sentiment and honeycomb. I stamped the flowers on a seperate piece of white cardstock, colored them and cut them out with the coordinating die.  

I used a liquid gold pen (that I am now addicted to thanks to my friend May Park) to add gold accents.