~The Heart of Man~

Every Christmas card invests in my Dec. sanity.

 

I love when I look out for future Marlena ;)

 

 stamps: Papertrey Ink What the Doodle Snowflakes, Seaside Stampin' Ink Christmas Began  dies:Papertrey Ink What the Doodle  other: Nuvo Drops

I was inspired by the subtle loveliness at 

The Card Concept #98: Pastel Party

Black and white backed by pastel elements~

 

When I attended my first stamp convention this summer.. this sentiment stopped me in my tracks and realigned my focus.

 

It's my new favorite Christmas message!

 Thanks for stopping by today~

 

Celebrate Endings

stamps: Tim Holtz Autumn Cling, Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings sentiment  dies: My Favorite Things Stitched Squares

 

 

 

 This card was inspired by the following sketch at 

 

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From Our House

This is a quick post because I should probably get some sleep. ;)

stamps: Unity Stamps sentiment  dies: Lil' Inker On the Diagonal, Taylored Expressions Crustaceans, My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Circles, Spellbinders Classic Circles

Laurel's prompt here had me grab this red crustacean that was hanging around...

 

I kept the other colors pretty neutral.

Also, I felt this card would be perfect for the square sequins I've been hoarding.

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He Is With You

I'm not ready to give up bright colors just yet~

 stamps: Tim Holtz Cling Stamp-Autumn, Maymay Made It Your Faith is Showing  dies: My Favorite Things Pierced Squares, Simon Says Stamp Greeting Blocks  other: Copic Markers

I created a Clean & Layered Card for the following challenge~

I love the way the rainbow stripes are a backdrop in the photo~

this patterned paper fit the bill. ;)

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Pretty Darn Cool

You've been warned...I'm on the pom pom train.

My family was like "ummm, you know you can't stick that in an envelope right".


Yes, I know that people. :)

But hand carried cards (or boxed up cards) are valid for pop up items.



Simon Says Stamp (Wednesday): Pop It Up
 

 stamps: Simon Says Stamp/Hero Arts Prayers thinking of you sentiment, My Favorite Things Because You sentiment  dies: Avery Elle Wonky Stitches, My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Circles   other: Tim Holtz stencil, Papertrey Ink Modern stencil

If the recipient wants to keep the pom...she can remove it from the tab~

Check out these rad colors~
 

I don't often stencil...let alone use more than one~but I like the unique effect.

 

Simon Says Stamp (Monday): Use More Than One Stencil

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Pom Pom Christmas Bookmark Card

Christmas creating is in full swing, friends!!!

 

Papertrey Ink is in the middle of a release, and I'm participating in 

 

their 

 

Create Along With Us: September 2018.

 

What's nice, is you can use what you already have, and be inspired by the team's use of new products.

 

Melissa Phillips' lovely Day 2 Creation of muted sprigs and leaves 

 

had me reach for the Spruce & Sprigs set I own.

 

 Like her creation, I kept the colors understated and let the branches play a big role (vs flowers).

 

 

I also added a fabric element~which are a huge part of Melissa's designs.

 

I went with a fun pom topped bookmark card. 

 

That glittery goodness is a strip of washi I added and ran through the die again for a clean cut.

stamps: Papertrey Ink Spruce & Sprigs/ A Thrill of Hope  die: Papertrey Ink Tag Sale #5

Poms are my newest obsession btw. ;)

 

Melissa almost always adds lovely bows, so when you flip this bookmark, it is tied with a neat little bow (glued down so it won't slip through).

 

 When the bookmark is removed, there's still an image there so the recipient can keep their card.

I usually incorporate a bookmark slot, but this time I clipped it to a strip of patterned paper.

Before securing the strip, I placed the tiny clothespin where I wanted it and distributed my score tape accordingly.

Oh I'm sooo making more of these (it's the perfect excuse for all the yarn I want to buy :)).

Thanks for stopping by~