Vintage Santa

     Okay here's my third and final post for today.  Been busy haven't I.  LOL  This jolly old St. Nick was made using the sketch from Seize the Sketch.

     I've had this wood stamp from Inkadinkado for several years and love the vintage look of Santa.  I edged the top panel with gold embossing powder to match the gilded stars.  The sentiment pieces were cut from the paper collection.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges also:

Crafty Catz--Santa Claus is coming to town
Creative Moments--anything goes/vintage
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
Craft-Room Challenge--vintage Christmas
Top Tip Tuesday--use kraft cardstock
Make it Monday--anything goes
Vintage Stamping--traditional Christmas time
Addicted to Stamps--embossing (heat or dry)
Amusing Challenge--anything goes

     Have a fabulous day!

Supplies:
Paper--Carta Bella "Christmas Day", Georgia Pacific, Kraft Outlet Brown Kraft
Stamps--Inkadinkado, sentiment from Hero Arts
Ink--Versafine Vintage Sepia, Vintage Photo Distress ink, Versamark
Tools--Sizzix Stars #2, Nestabilities Standard Circles
Miscellaneous--Ranger Antique Gold embossing powder, Recollections brads, buttons and twine from my stash

Winter Wryn

     Have you been enjoying some crafty time during the holidays?  I'm almost completely done with my DT work for this year so I've had a little play time just to create whatever I wanted to.  I have three posts today for JFF cards.
     Not too long ago I purchased some Tiddly Inks images.  I'm very partial to Wryns and I printed this one out to play with.  Even got a little fancy by using an edge and corner punch to add a little shape to the card base.  I used an old Sketchy Colors sketch for the layout.

     Here's her close up.

Copics Used:

skin--E000, E00, E11, E13, R20, R30

hair--E31, E33, E35, E47, YR21

clothing--R35, R37, R39, R43

shoes--N3, N5, N7

grounding--W1, W3, W5

     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges.

Simon Says Stamp--anything goes

Bearly Mine--anything goes

Tiddly Inks--anything goes

Make It Monday--anything goes

     Enjoy your weekend!

Supplies:
Paper--Lily Bee Designs "Jingle", Recollections, Bazzill, Copic Xpress-it Blending card
Stamps--Tiddly Inks "Winter Wryn", sentiment from Hero Arts
Ink--Ranger Archival Jet Black, Faber Castell Pitt pen
Tools--Martha Stewart Holly punch and Flourish edge punch
Miscellaneous--Recollections brads, Crystal Stickers Glitter Domes, rick rack and chenille yarn from my stash, Recollections Extra Fine Glitter

TSG Sneak Peek #4--Merry Christ-moose, Nice Rack, and Nordic Borders

Please scroll down to the next post for the YNS Blog Hop.

Here's our last day of sneak peeks from There She Goes.

Our wonderful Torico has pulled out all the stops on cuteness.

Merry Christ-moose is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 18 stamps and will sell for $18.

Made to go along with the Merry Christ-moose stamp set, Nice Rack has all those sentiments that may be a little bit naughty, but are definitely nice.

Nice Rack is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 7 stamps and will sell for $9. 

Torico has also created a GORGEOUS Nordic Borders set as well, which will add a finished, homey feel to any of your creations. 

Nordic Borders is a 2x6 set that includes a total of 3 stamps and will see for $3. 

     I couldn't wait to color up this super cute moose.

     Would you like to win the new Merry Christ-moose/Nice Rack/ Nordic Borders sets? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. 

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Supplies:
Paper--Simple Stories "Handmade Holiday", Bazzill, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--There She Goes Clear Stamps "Merry Christ-moose
Ink--Memento Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa, and Summer Sky, Fired Brick Distress ink, Versamark
Tools--Nestabilities Standard Circles, Martha Stewart Rose Leaf punch
Miscellaneous--Prima poinsettia, Ranger Bridal embossing powder, Kaisercraft pearls, Darice Hemp cord

It's a YNS Blog Hop!

Welcome to the YNS Holiday Preview Party Hop!

I was super excited to have been asked to join in the fun by my sweet friend Nicole.

There are 8 new digital images by the talented

Penny & Laurence of Omnia Designs!
You'll be able to find them all plus lots of other great images in the YNS store.

Would you like to earn an EXCLUSIVE FREE YNS digi stamp!?

The party begins on Nicole’s blog where you will pick up your first letter to build a phrase, which will enable you to get an EXCLUSIVE FREE digi from YNS.

There will also be 10 randomly selected winners from the comments that will each WIN ONE FREE DIGI of their choice. 

Please HOP to Nicole’sblog for more details!

I just couldn't resist a chance to play with "Christmas Delivery".  This little bear just captured my heart and his car and all the goodies packed in it were begging my Copics to color them.

If you have been hopping along and building your phrase…

The next letter you will need is:

Winners will be posted at our online FACEBOOK release party, December 1^st @ 7:00pm EST on the Your Next Stamp Facebook fan page.

Winners will also be posted on the YNS blog.

We would love to have you join us at our Facebook release party,

To RSVP, simply click this link:

 HERE

Karen has a fabulous holiday promotion running and you can take advantage of this

offer on digital stamps as well as YNS cling and clear stamps, dies, & embellishments.

This code is valid on all YNS products and is good from now until after the new digital stamp release goes live on Sunday, December 1^st @ 8:00pm EST through December 4^th, 2013.

Thank you so much for joining our YNS Preview Party Hop!

Your next stop on the hop is

#4.  Deborah

and you can click on the link below.

Supplies:
Paper--Fancy Pants "Home for Christmas", Recollections, Kraft Outlet Light Kraft, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--Your Next Stamp "Christmas Delivery"
Ink--Copics
Tools--EK Success Corner Rounder, Nestabilities Standard Circles and Classic Scalloped Circles, MFT Die-namics Fistail Flags Stax, sewing machine
Miscellaneous--Glossy Accents, glitter and buttons from my stash, Kraft Outlet Hang Tag String

TSG Sneak Peek #3--Be Merry

It's day #3 of There She Goes sneak peeks.

Today's set is by our very own Danielle Lounds

Be Merry is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $18.00.

     This stamp in Danielle's set makes a great focal point for a card.  Had to dress it up pretty with some shiny ribbon and pearls.

     Would you like to win the new Be Merry stamp sets? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. 

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

TSG Sneak Peek #2--Tis the Season

Day #2 of the sneak peeks from There She Goes.

Our second stamp set is from Wendy Leach our fave sock goblin creator.

Tis the Season is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 12 stamps and will sell for $24.

     I just love these two gorgeous baubles in this set.  I did a bit of a case job on this amazing card by Alice Wertz for the design.
     Would you like to win the new ‘Tis the Season set? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. 

     You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Supplies:
Paper--Carta Bella "Christmas Day, Georgia Pacific, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--There She Goes Clear Stamps "Tis the Season"
Ink--Memento Tuxedo Black
Miscellaneous--Gold Stickles, Polymark gold Dimensional paint, Recollections rhinestones

TSG Sneak Peek #1--Dare to Jump

Welcome to Day #1 of the sneak peeks of this month's brand new releases from There She Goes.

First off we have a set by Chaitali called Dare To Jump.

Dare To Jump is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $15.00.

     For my card I've used one of the three silhouette stamps and one of the sentiments.

     Would you like to win the new Dare to Jump  stamp set? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. 

     You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Father Noel

     Oopsie!  I'm running a bit late with this post.  All this week at There She Goes we've been showcasing three of the older sets.  For my card today I've used the wonderful Santa image from the "Season's Greetings" set.  Pretty CAS design but I wanted him to shine.

     Pop on over to the TSG blog to see all the new cards by my fellow Trendsetters.

     I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Cards and More--baby it's cold outside

Sweet Stamps--anything goes

Merry Monday--use a tree with some bling

     Happy Friday!

Supplies:
Paper--Simple Stories "Handmade Holiday", Georgia Pacific, Kraft Outlet Light Kraft, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--There She Goes Clear Stamps "Season's Greetings"
Ink:

Copics Used:

skin--E000, E00, E11, E13, R20, R30

beard and coat trim--C00, C0, C2

coat--R35, R37, R39, R59

gloves--N3, N5, N7

trees--YG03, YG93, YG95, YG97. E23, E25, E27

stars--Y28

snow--B0000, B000, B21

Tools--Nestabilities Classic Ovals
Miscellaneous--American Crafts Washi Tape, buttons, rhinestones, and pom pom trim from my stash, Diamond Stickles

Christmas planner

     Are you in the mood for Christmas yet?   Our wonderful Cathy has challenged us to come up with an "Anything but a card" project for this weeks challenge at Mo's Digital Pencil.  I've seen several of these Christmas planners created from a plain old manila file folder and decided to try it out.

     For the cover I've used the adorable "Little Elf Kit".  All my papers are from an older K & Company Christmas pad.

     When folded the planner has four nice pockets for holding your Christmas to dos.  I've added some printable lists that can be found here.

     The last pocket hold a handmade envelope for keeping track of receipts or coupons.

     I added some velcro to my ribbon for the closure.

Here is a pictorial tute on how to construct the planner.

1.  You need one manila folder.  To have the tabs in the position shown on my planner you need to use a folder with the left hand tab.

2.  Open the folder with the tab in the upper right hand corner.  Fold the bottom of the folder up until the rounded corners meet on the left hand side.  Use a bone folder to smooth all your folds.  The photo below shows what this should look like on the left hand side.

3.  Turn the folder ninety degrees and fold that same left hand edge up until the flat line (NOT the tab) of the folder is aligned with the natural center fold of the folder.  Your folder should now look like this.

4.  Flip your folder over to the back side.

5.  Line up the folded edge on your scoring board and score along the crease for the last page of the planner.  Flip your folder back over and use your bone folder to smooth this last fold into place.

 6.  This is what the completely scored project will look like.

7.  And this is what it will look like when folded up.

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:
Crimbo Crackers--Anything but a card
Delightful Challenges--Anything but a card
Little Red Wagon--accordion fold
Make It Monday--anything goes

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

Supplies:
Paper--K & Company "Yuletide", Tim Holtz grunge board, Pendaflex manila file folder, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--Mo's Digital Pencil "Little Elf Kit", sentiment from Hero Arts
Ink-Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain Distress inks, Versamark, Memento Rich Cocoa, Micron Sepia pen

Copics Used:

skin--E000, E00, E11, E13, R20, R30

hair--E21, E23, E27

clothing--C00, C0, C4, YG03, YG93, YG95, YG97, R27, R29, R59

star--Y28

Tools--Bow Easy, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, Memory Box Jingle Bell die
Miscellaneous--Stampendous Gold embossing powder, Celebrate It ribbon, Gold Stickles, glitter from my stash, Velcro

Warm hearts

     Don't know what's going on this year but I am full fledged into making Christmas cards.  Worked out great that the new challenge this week at There She Goes is "Winter Fun".  This is also There She Goes Again week so we'll be featuring three of the older sets all week long.  This one is called "Wonderful Winter Wishes" and I think it's just adorable.

     I have so little spare time to just play, but I was fairly ahead of schedule with my DT cards and decided to check out one of the sketch challenges that I really like (but hardly ever get to play along with).  This card was based on the current sketch at Seize the Sketch.  I just picked up this American Crafts paper pad on clearance at Marshalls and loved the blue/red/chocolate color combo.

Here's a close up of the huggers.

Copics Used:

skin E000, E00, E11, E13, R20, R30

hair E25, E33, YR20, YR21

boy clothes R37, R39, R59, E31, E33, E35, E51, E71, E74, E79

boy shoes E53, E55, E57, E79

girl clothes BG10, BG11, BG32, BG49, C0, C2, E71, E74, E79

girl shoes E31, E33, E35, E37, E51

     Hope you can pop in and play along with our "Winter Fun" challenge.  Happy Monday!

Supplies:
Paper--American Crafts "Jolly", Bazzill, Georgia Pacific, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--There She Goes Clear Stamps "Wonderful Wishes"
Tools:  MFT Fishtail Flags Stax, sewing machine, Crop-a-dile
Miscellaneous--brads, glitter, and button from my stash, Kraft Outlet Hang Tag String, Recollections pearls

TSG Stampbook Saturday--Out for a ride

     Today is Stampbook Saturday at There She Goes and my last posting as this weeks Trendsetter.  First off let me say hats off to those of you who know how to photograph 12 x 12 layouts well.  LOL  Lighting and getting the page to lay flat is no easy feat and I failed miserably, but I think you'll be able to pick out the good stuff despite the bad photos.

     For my project I've created a layout using the one and only photo I have of my great grandfather.  The little guy is my grandpa.  I believe this photo must have been taken shortly after my grandpa, his mother, and brother arrived in the US in 1912 from what is now Serbia.  They arrived in New York and traveled to meet great grandpa in St. Louis.

     For my layout I started with a 12 x 12 piece of brown patterned paper.  I then proceeded to add distress ink and Glimmer mist until I felt I had created a vintage look.  I used a brick template and modeling paste to create the brick accents on the sides of the page.  My DP mats were inked and attached with machine stitching in brown.

      The vellum strip was stamped with the TSG "Henna Swirls" stamp set and embossed with gold embossing powder.  Tucked underneath it is a panel of lunchbag kraft paper stamped with the "Journal Lines" set.  I used the "Mixed Media Background Builders" to add some aging effects to the lightest DP panel.  The gears are from the "Get in Gear" set.  I blew them up to the size I needed and then traced and cut them out of grunge board.  They're embossed with distress embossing powder.

     Here's a better close up look so you can see all the details.

     Hope you've enjoyed the projects I've shared this week.  You still have time to play along with my "Thanks/Thanksgiving" challenge.

     Have a wonderful weekend!

Supplies:
Paper--K & Company "Classic K Bailey", The Paper Studio vellum, Kraft Outlet, Lunchbag Kraft, Canvas Corp Fluted Cardboard, Tim Holtz Grunge Board
Stamps:  There She Goes Clear Stamps "Henna Swirls", Journal Lines", "Get In Gear"and "Mixed Media Background Builders"; Michael's alphabet
Ink--Weathered Wood, Walnut Stain, and Old Paper Distress inks, Tattered Leather Glimmer Mist, Walnut Stain Distress Stain; ColorBox Mixed Media ink in White and Leather, Versamark, Memento Rich Cocoa, Versafine Vintage Sepia, Micron Sepia pen
Tools--sewing machine, Want 2 Scrap brick template, Spellbinders Donna Salazar Creative Page Tabs
Miscellaneous--Liquitex Modeling paste, Thickers, Vintage Photo Distress embossing powder, Ranger Antique Gold embossing powder, Tim Holtz paper clip. buttons from my stash, manila tag