Rudolph Says Hello

 

There's a new Challenge up at Just Us Girls where it is Moodboard Week. Carol Mc is our lovely host and she has a fabulous moodboard for our inspiration with lots of wonderful images for us to choose from. Jenn Borjeson of StampinAngelJenn continues with us as our Guest Designer for the month of November. You can view her wonderful card by visiting the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog. Do check out her project and leave her some love.

Here is an enlargement of the moodboard to give you a better view of the details.

On the very bottom right, there are 2 little bears posing as reindeer with their little antler headbands (right??). That brought the Reindeer Shaker Die Set from The Stamp Market to mind and I went with that for my card. I love his glittery antlers and nose and the snowy background. The SSS and CZ Design Sentiment Strips have some fabulous sentiments and I was so happy to run across this one which was so perfect for my card. Oh what fun!!!!

Please head on over to the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog and check out the wonderful inspiration Jenn and the Design Team came up with. I can't wait to see how you were inspired by our word this week. Come play with us! See you in the gallery!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Pink & Main Sentiment Strip Dies The Stamp Market Reindeer Shaker Essentials By Ellen Twirling Flurries
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Solar Crest PTI Kraft SU Close to Cocoa American Crafts Glitter Paper
Ink
Embellishments	Little Things Winter Mint Sequin Mix
Other	CZ Designs Reverse Christmas Sentiment Strips Gina K. Fuse Foil System Gina K Radiant Red Fancy Foil Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scor-Pal Score Tape-1" & 1/8" Waffle Flower 1/16" Foam Strips

I'm also playing at:

 Christmas Crafts All Year Long November - Reindeer, Deer or Moose

Die Cut Divas November Challenge - Any Holiday of the Year

Christmas

NBUS Challenge #68

The Stamp Market Reindeer Shaker
Essentials By Ellen Twirling Flurries

Joy To The World

There's a new Challenge up at Just Us Girls where it is Word Week. Sue is our lovely host and she has chosen the word "JOY" to inspire our creations. Jenn Borjeson of StampinAngelJenn continues with us as our Guest Designer for the month of November. You can view her wonderful card by visiting the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog.

My original idea for my card changed drastically between my first thought of using this wonderful Joy die and where I eventually went with it. I love the look of the holographic paper behind this wonderful cover plate. The glitter on the white paper is super fine, and it looks like fresh snowfall. I love the blue mirror card for the Joy die cut too. I must say, I am very happy with this one!

Here's a photo that catches the holographic effect a bit better...

Please head on over to the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog and check out the wonderful inspiration Jenn and the Design Team came up with. I can't wait to check out the gallery to see how you were inspired by our word this week.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	The Greetery Opposites Attract Holiday The Greetery Abundant Joy Poppystamps Scandinavian Snowflake Plate
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazil 40# White Vellum SSS Holographic Cardstock Recollections Inkjet Printable Glitter Paper DCWR Foiled Cardstock
Ink	VersaMark
Embellishments
Other	Ranger Silver Embossing Powder WOW Dual Speed Heat Tool Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scor-Pal Score Tape Waffle Flower 1/16 Foam Strips

I'm also playing at:

Krafty Chicks #742 - Christmas

Inkspirational #328 - Layer It

NBUS #68

Poppystamps Scandinavian Snowflake Plate

Allsorts Challenge #806 - Christmas

Die Cut Divas - Any Holiday of the Year

Little Red Wagon #782 - Wintertime

Baubles Of Joy

 

There's a new Challenge up at Just Us Girls where it is Color Week. Carol is our lovely host and she has chosen 3 wonderful colors for us to work with: Gold, White and Blue. It is also a new month and we welcome Jenn Borjeson of StampinAngelJenn as our Guest Designer for the month of November. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Jenn and leaving her some love.

I am sorely lacking in the Christmas Card department at this point in time, so I went with a Christmas theme which is perfect for these colors. I dug very deeply into my Christmas stash and decided to use these Just Rite Christmas ornaments, circa 2011, in 2 shades of blue, heat emboss the centers in gold, die cut them and pop them up in the ornament centers. I added little blue bows die cut from mirror card and hung them with gold cord among the pine branches of the embossed background. I added a gold heat embossed and die cut sentiment and my card was complete.  I really love the way it came out. 

Please head on over to the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog and check out the wonderful inspiration the Design Team came up with. Choose a card that inspires you and craft with us! I can't wait to check out the gallery to see who you've CASE'd and what you've created!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	JustRite Deck The Halls Cling Stamps Spellbiners 2011 Heirloom Ornament      Nestabilities Dies Spellbinders Parcel & Post Christmas Decorations SU 1 3/8" Circle Punch The Greetery Opposites Attract Holiday
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Solar Crest Mirror card
Ink	VersaMark Papertrey Ink Enchanted Evening, Blueberry Sky
Embellishments
Other	Spellbinders Forevergreen EF SU Gold Elastic Cord WOW Dual Speed Heat Tool Ranger Queens Gold Embossing Powder Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scor-Pal Score Tape-1/4" Spellbinders Foam Squares

Birthday Coffee

There's a new Challenge up at Just Us Girls where it is the 5th Thursday of the month, which means it is CASE (Copy And Selectively Edit, or Copy And Share Everything) a Design Team Member Week. Ina is our lovely host. Choose one of our Design Team cards and make it your own based on whatever you choose: the colors, elements, theme, style, etc. In your post, be sure to explain whose card you are CASEing and what you did to create your own version. We love to see what you come up with during CASE a DT week. The Design Team has created some fabulous inspiration with lots of theme, color and other varied elements for you to choose from.

I made a birthday card for my coffee loving son with a CAS design, monochromatic color scheme, smooshing, stamping, Copic coloring, die cutting, a touch of heat embossing and a BetterPress sentiment.

Please head on over to the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog and check out the wonderful inspiration the Design Team came up with. Choose a card that inspires you and craft with us! I can't wait to check out the gallery to see who you've CASE'd and what you've created!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Altenew Coffee Love Avery Elle Wonky Stitches Paper Smooches Shadows Spellbinders A Little Message Sentiments
Cardstock	Ranger Distress Watercolor Cardstock Gina K Black Onyx Heavy Weight Cardstock Neenah Classic Crest 80# Cardstock
Ink	VersaFine Clair Pinecone & Nocturne Distress Oxide Walnut Stain
Embellishments
Other	Spellbinders BetterPress System WOW Clear Embossing Powder WOW Dual Speed Heat Tool Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scor-Pal Score Tape-1/4" Spellbinders Foam Squares

I'm also playing at:

Krafty Chicks Challenge #740 - Anything Goes

Let Your Heart Sparkle

 

There's a new challenge up on the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog where it is Anything Goes Stencil Week and Bobby is our host.

Kerry Parkinson completes her month long Guest Designer gig here at Just Us Girls with this challenge. We thank her for her wonderful contributions to our October challenges with her fabulous designs. You can check out her wonderful card on the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog.

For my card I used the Folk Snowflake layering stencils from Pinkfresh Studio along with the matching stamps and dies and a star filled cover plate. I chose non-traditional Christmas colors and a foiled sentiment from Spellbinders. 

 

Please head over to the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog and see the awesome cards that Kerry and the Design Team have created for your inspiration. Grab a cuppa, some stencils and inks and join us in the gallery! I can't wait to see what you create! 

Project Details
Stamps/Dies/Stencils	Pinkfresh Studio Folk Snowflake stamps, dies & stencils Pinkfresh Studio Stitched Christmas Star Cover plate Spellbinders Glitter Wishes hot foil plate & die Pink & Main Sentiment Strip Dies
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah SU Pale Plum
Ink	VersaMark
Embellishments
Other	Ranger Silver Super Fine Embossing Powder Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System Spellbinders Rose Gold Glimmer Hot Foil Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Spellbinders Foam Squares Waffle Flower Foam Strips

Trick or Treat

It's Moodboard Week at Just Us Girls Challenge, and Vicki is our host with this wonderful array of photos from which to take our inspiration. We are joined once again by Kerry Parkinson as our Guest Designer for the month of October. You can check out her wonderful card on the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog.

For my card, I went with the general theme of Halloween using some supplies from deep down into my Halloween stash. My design was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches #657, though I did not make the deadline to enter there.

Please head over to the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog and see the awesome cards that Kerry and the Design Team have created for your inspiration. Grab a cuppa, some stencils and inks and join us in the gallery! I can't wait to see what you create! 

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Reverse Confetti Hello Bootiful Simon Says Stamp Postage Stamp Edge Frames Waffle Flower A2 Layers Dies Martha Stewart Spider Web Border Punch
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Solar Crest Gina K Black Onyx SU Orchid Opulence SU Cute Halloween 6x6 DSP
Ink	VersaFine Onyx Black VersaMark
Embellishments
Other	WOW Clear Embossing Powder WOW Dual Speed Heat Tool Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scor-Pal Score Tape-1/4" Spellbinders White Foam Squares Mix

Just Us Girls #748 - Word Week - Leaves

It's my turn to host Just Us Girls where Challenge #748 is Word Week, and I have chosen the word "leaves". I am thinking leaves on/from a tree or plant, but someone who goes away leaves too. Leaves may be turning and falling where I live, but if one lives in Australia, for instance, leaves are budding because it is spring. Use your imagination and see what you come up with. I can't wait to see you create!

We are joined once again by Kerry Parkinson as our October Guest Designer. Please head on over to the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog and check out the fabulous designs Kerry and the Design Team have created for your inspiration.

For my card, I used stamps and dies from Reverse Confetti and Spellbinders to create an Autumn themed card with lots of colorful leaves colored with alcohol markers. Where will our word take you??

Please head over to the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog and see the awesome cards that Kerry and the Design Team have created for your inspiration. Grab a cuppa, some stencils and inks and join us in the gallery! I can't wait to see what you create! 

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Reverse Confetti Fall Foliage Spellbinders Fall Thoughtfulness
Cardstock	Gina K Pure Luxury Pure Ivory Heavyweight CS DCWV Textured Cardstock BasicGrey Indian Summer 6x6 Paper Pad
Ink	Memento Rich Cocoa VersaFine Vintage Sepia Copic markers
Embellishments	SU Twine
Other	Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scor-Pal Score Tape-1/4" SU Dimensionals

I'm also playing at:

Inspiration Station #66 - Photo Inspiration

 

Day of the Month Card Club #68 - Diagonal Top Left to Bottom Right

Enjoy The Beauty of the Season

 

There 's a new challenge up on the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog where it is Color Week and Lisa is our host. She has chosen this beautiful color combination for us to work with.

We welcome  Kerry Parkinson of Kerry's Papercraft as our Guest Designer for the Month of October. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Kerry. Her blog is full of fabulous inspiration. Do treat yourself to a visit. You are sure to be inspired!

For my card I went with a Christmas theme. I have about 3 Christmas cards made so far... I know that I had better get moving, so I carpe'd the diem here! This is a new to me set of stamps, dies, stencils and foil plate. I did not foil, but I can't wait to try that. I am not thrilled with the placement of my pearls... this card needed a little something, but I am not so sure about them. I always take hours to find the right placement of bling, and I am not sure that these were the right "little something". In any case. I embossed the sentiment with silver EP, die cut it and popped it up in the center to complete my card.

 

Please head over to the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog and see the awesome cards that Kerry and the Design Team have created for your inspiration. Grab a cuppa, some stencils and inks and join us in the gallery! I can't wait to see what you create! 

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Pinkfresh Winter Berries Stamps, Stencil & Dies.
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest 80lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	PTI Limeade Ice DOX Blueprint Sketch & Chipped Sapphire Memento London Fog Copic markers
Embellishments	Pinkfresh Matte Silver Metallic Pearls
Other	Ranger Superfine Silver EP Wow Dual Speed Heat Tool Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scor-Pal Score Tape-1/4" SU Dimensionals

I'm also playing at:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Christmas/Winter

MLCCB #58 - Anything Christmas Goes

MIUCB #73 - Anything Goes

NBUS #67

Enjoy Thanksgiving

There 's a new challenge up on the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog where it is Anything Goes Stencil Week. Elizabeth is our host.

Nancy Salkeld of SoulStampin' completes her month long Guest Designer gig here at Just Us Girls with this challenge. She is a wonderful designer, and a pleasure to work with. Thanks Nance for all your wonderful contributions to our September challenges. It has been a joy to have you designing with us.

For my card I used these wonderful layering stencils from Simon Says Stamp with many different Distress Oxide Inks in Fall colors. The design came together beautifully. I wanted to keep it simple with a large sentiment. I chose this wonderful hero Arts sentiment that has been in my stash for many years. Once added on my Altenew label dies, my card was finished.

 

Please head over to the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog and see the awesome cards that Nance and the Design Team have created for your inspiration. Grab a cuppa, some stencils and inks and join us in the gallery! I can't wait to see what you create! 

Project Details
Stamps/Dies/Stencils	Simon Says Stamp Falling Leaves Layering Stencils Altenew Nesting Slim Labels Die Set Hero Arts Enjoy Thanksgiving Wood Mounted Stamp
Cardstock	Gina K. Chocolate Brown & Pure Ivory Pure Luxury SU Cajun Craze Taylored Expressions Buttercream Choice
Ink	Many Distress Oxide Inks VersaFine Vintage Sepia
Embellishments
Other	Waffle Flower Grip Mat Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool Stencil Brushes WOW Clear Embossing Powder Wow Dual Speed Heat Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scor-Pal Score Tape-1/4" Waffle Flower Foam Strips

I'm also playing at:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy Birthday To You

There 's a new challenge up on the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog where it is Moodboard Week and Ina is our host. It is Spring where she lives, so she has chosen flowers to inspire us.

Here is an enlargement of the photo to give a closer look at the detail of the photo.

Nancy Salkeld of SoulStampin' continues with us as Guest Designer for the month of September. Be sure to check out Nance's blog for some wonderful inspiration. 

For my card I used some things that were gifted to me by a dear friend - the Washi flowers and the patterned paper. I combined the Washi flowers and some die cuts to create a bunch of flowers mimicking the photo and added a birthday sentiment.

 

Please head over to the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog and see the awesome cards that Nance and the Design Team have created for your inspiration. Grab a cuppa, think spring, get crafty and join us in the gallery! I can't wait to see what you create!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Pinkfresh Studio Dainty Blooms & Curvy      Foliage Dies Spellbinders BetterPress A Little Message      Sentiments
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest SU Soft Suede PTI Bitty Big: Soft Stone Neenah Desert Storm  Altenew Glitter Cardstock Spellbinders Porcelain BetterPress Cotton Card
Ink	VersaFine Vintage Sepia
Embellishments	Pinkfresh Rainbow Floral Washi
Other	Spellbinders Platinum Plus Spellbinders BetterPress Letterpress System Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares

Hope Anchors The Soul

There 's a new challenge up on the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog. Sue is our host and she has chosen a wonderful word for us: HOPE, which is often defined as to want something to happen or be the case. There are so many directions in which to go with this word. 

Nancy Salkeld of SoulStampin' with us as Guest Designer for the month of September. Be sure to check out Nance's blog for some wonderful inspiration. 

For my card, I smooshed a background for this single stamp from Neat & Tangled, stamped in versaMark and white heat embossed it, did some outlining with Copics, added some sequins and my card was complete. In difficult times, I always turn to the sea for comfort. It seemed perfect to use this image for my hope themed card.

Please head over to the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog and see the awesome cards the Design Team has created for your inspiration. Choose one to CASE, make it your own, and join us in the gallery. I can't wait to see what you create!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Neat & Tangled Hope Anchors Waffle Flower A2 Layers Dies
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bristol Paper
Ink	DO Inks: Tumbled Glass, Uncharted Mariner,      Antique Linen VersaMark Copic markers
Embellishments	Sequins (unknown source), The Twinery Twine
Other	Spellbinders Platinum Plus Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press Ranger White Super Fine Detail EP  WOW Dual Speed Heat Tool

I'm also playing at:

Mix It Up Challenge #73 - AG + Optional Smooshing

My Time To Craft #542 - Add Texture