#DOswts401 Simmer/Sparkle Inspiration Hop

 

Hello!

2022 is almost finished. I dont know about you, but it was an eventful year for me. Let's hope that 2023 is as peaceful as a rabbit. Wait! 2023 is the Chinese year of the rabbit. Imagine that.

For this inspiration I did get a bit of sparkle in. It is that Inspiration hop. Let's get started...

The pieces to assemble:

Balmy Blue cardstock - cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4"

DSP layer - Fitting Florets cut 5 1/4" X 4"

Dies - Framed Florets

Glimmer paper - Tahitian Tide

White cardstock scrap and liner

Ink - Balmy Blue

Embellishments - Heart Pearls

Instructions:

Attach DSP to cardstock base. Die cut filigree oval from glimmer paper. Cut a smaller oval from white cardstock. Stamp white oval with sentiment. Attach with dimensionals. Add heart pearls.

The last Christmas card for 2022

 Hello Crafters!

As 2022 comes to a close, this is my last Christmas card. You will still have time to make and post to loved ones. Let's get started...

The pieces to assemble...

    Cardstock - Evening Evergreen - cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"

                        Scored at 4 1/4"

    DSP - Boughs of Holly - cut 5 1/4" X 4"

    Dies - Framed Florets

    Stamps - Framed & Festive

    Ink - Evening Evergreen

    Embellishments - Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls

If you use directional paper as I have, it is important to cut the right direction. 

When cutting with dies, I used two, the big filigree die in Evening Evergreen and the small oval in White. I used both parts the of large oval and only the center of the small one.

After stamping the sentiment on the white oval, I centered on the green using dimensionals.

Have a Merry Christmas!

                      

Just one more Christmas card

 Hello Crafters!

Are you tired of getting Christmas cards? Never! Nor of making them. So, here's another to add to your repertoire.

The pieces to assemble:

        Cardstock - Cherry Cobbler - cut 8 1/2"X 5 1/2", 

                            scored at 4 1/4"

        DSP - Boughs of Holly - 3" X 3 3/4"cut in half on bias

        White cardstock - 2 1/2" X 4"

        Stamps - Framed & Festive and Framed Florets

        Ink - Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake

        Embellishments - Heart Pearls

When you cut the DSP on the bias, it makes right triangles. I flipped one over to give contrast. When attached to card base, I left the top open to make a pocket to insert the sentiment.

The sentiment, flowers in Crumb Cake, I stamped off once to make the image lighter. Then stamped the message in Cherry Cobbler on top.

Give this one a try, Crafters!

#DOswts400 Sketch Inspiration Hop

 

Hello Happy Crafters!

Here is another inspirational hop. This design really gives you a chance to show off your lovely DSPs. Let's get started with the design....

You dont have to use stars. Any shape will do. I used squares.

The pieces to assemble:

Cardstock - Balmy Blue - Cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" - Scored at 4 1/4"

Background layer - Brushstroke Specialty Paper - Night of Navy - Cut 5 1/4" X 4"

Dies - Stylish Shapes - Smallest square - 1"

DSP - Fitting Florets 

Sentiment - Balmy blue cardstock - cut with Happy Labels Pick a Punch - Framed Florets

Embellishments - Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls

Consumables - Stampin' Dimensionals

This is a great design. Stampin' Up! has so much pretty paper. What a great way to show it off!

Happy Crafting!

Another card for Christmas

 Hello Crafters!

Can you ever have enough Christmas cards? Here is another design CASEd from the mini catalog (page 58.) As with all my CASEs, it's slightly different.

The pieces to assemble:

        Black Cardstock cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4'

        DSP - Gingham Cottage cut 5 1/4" X 4"

        Dies - Country Wreaths - Cut 2 - 1 in Soft Succulent 

                   1 in Evening Evergreen

                   Stylish Shapes - Tag shaped measuring 1" wide

        Stamps - Cottage Wreaths

        Ink - Evening Evergreen

        Embellishments - Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots

This is just another way to share your love at this special time of year!

Happy Crafting!