29 July 2020

A Cup of Christmas Cheer

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Sharing my card for Outlawz July progressive challenge using Gingerbread Treat by 
Twinkle Lane Designs



Materials used:
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers 
Spellbinders Scalloped Die
Snowflake Paper
White Fibre
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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Val S.

27 July 2020

Dashing Through the Snow Window Card

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❄️❄️❄️ CHRISTMAS IN JULY ❄️❄️❄️
Over at LeighSBDesigns blog hop come join the fun and get a jump on your Christmas card making!

Sharing my window card featuring Oddleigh Snowflake by LeighSBDesigns.  I also used the Peek-A-Boo frame die and stamp by Crafters Companion.




Materials used:
Oddleigh Snowflake 
CC Peek-A-Boo frame die and stamp
CC Snowflake embossing folder
CC Snowflake Flurry stencil 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers, Waterfall, 
True Blue, Rose Blush, Linen, Cream, Gold
Tim Holtz Clear Rick Candy Glitter
Quickie Glue Pen 

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24 July 2020

Oddleigh Jolly Christmas

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❄️❄️❄️ CHRISTMAS IN JULY ❄️❄️❄️
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I have a card to share today using lil Miss Oddleigh Poinsettia and Holly!


Materials used:
Oddleigh Poinsettia and Holly
CC Peek-A-Boo die frame Jolly Robin 
and Christmas stamp
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Bamboo, Cameo Green, Willow,
Moonlight, Gold, Rose Red, Ruby, Linen, Cream
Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Glitter
Quickie glue pen
Smooth white card 
Beige Snow card

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African Violet

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There is a new challenge over at ‘Outlawz Festive Fridays’  for the next 2 weeks starting 24 July.

For my card I used the African Violet by Fred She Said. 




Materials used:
African Violet
Sizzix Scalloped Die
White Gel Pen
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers, Bamboo, Willow, Cameo Green,
Deep Purple, Pink Violet, Purple Violet
Distress Oxide, Dusty Concord
Smooth white card stock
Black card stock 

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22 July 2020

Winter Yeti Mountain Crotto

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❄️❄️❄️ CHRISTMAS IN JULY ❄️❄️❄️
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Sharing my 3D window card featuring the Winter Yeti Build-A-Scene Set and "Have a Very Yeti Christmas" sentiment from the "Yeti Senti Sign Post add-on pack"❄️ by LeighSBDesigns.


Materials used:
Yeti, Trees, Signpost 
Aperture made from the Peek-A-Boo Snowman Crafters Companion 
CC Snowflake embossing folder 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers, Waterfall, True Blue
Tim Holtz Rock Candy Glitter
Smooth white card snowflake pattern paper 

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20 July 2020

Yeti Pop-Up Box Card

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❄️❄️❄️ CHRISTMAS IN JULY ❄️❄️❄️
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To make my pop-up box card I used the Winter Yeti Build-A-Scene Set, Santa Claws Hat from "A Very Yeti Christmas add-on pack" and "Yeti Greetings" sentiment from the "Yeti Senti Sign Post add-on pack"❄️


Materials used:
Yeti Christmas and Winter collection 
Pop-up-Box Die
Winter Scene Paper
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Waterfall, Cool Grey 1 & 3, Spice
Sakura White Gel Pen
Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Glitter
Quickie Glue Pen
Black Sharpie Pen
Smooth white card 

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18 July 2020

Snowflake Winter Yeti Card

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To make my card I used the Yeti, Mountains and Sentiment from the Christmas and Winter collection!

Entered to Crafty Hazelnut Challenge #499




Materials used:
Yeti and Sentiment from the Christmas collection
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Waterfall, Rose Red, Moonlight, Rose Blush
White Gel Pen
Black Sharpie Pen
Snowflake Die Frame
Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Glitter
Blue/white dotted paper
Quickie Glue Pen
Sticky foam

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14 July 2020

Under the Sea

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For my tag today I used the New Meri Oddleigh’ Friends whimsical quirky art stamps by LeighSBDesigns 

Material used:

Meri Friends
Ocean Scenery 
Distress Oxide, Mermaid Lagoon
Spectrum Noir Markets, 
Pink Violet, Purple Violet, True Blue, 
Bamboo, Willow, Dark Coral
Ranger Stickles, Crystal
White Fibre
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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Time for a Splash

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Sharing my card using Baleigh Monster by LeighSBDesigns

I’ve entered my card to Tag Tuesday challenge’The Sea’


Materials used:
Ballleigh Monster 
Distress Oxides, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Sky Blue
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Moonlight, Coral, Bamboo, Rose Blush, Pear Blue,
True Blue, Blue Grey
White Gel Pen
Ranger Stickles, Star Dust
Make today Amazing stamp
Neenah Classic White Card
Black card

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Yeti Christmas Pressies

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To make my card I used the Pressies from the
Yeti Christmas collection  Add-On Pack
Add-On Pack





Materials used:
Snowflake paper background 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Waterfall, Peacock, Rose Red, 
Willow, Cameo Green, Ruby, Rose Red
Sakura White Gel Pen
Silver Metallic pen
Swirl, Snowflake embossing folder
Scalloped die
Smooth white card
Black card

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10 July 2020

Yeti Claws is Coming to Town Tag

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❄️❄️❄️ CHRISTMAS IN JULY ❄️❄️❄️
Join us starting July 8th for more creative fun over at LeighSBDesigns blog hop and get a jump on your Christmas card making❄️

LeighSBDesigns


Sharing my tag using Yeti Christmas and Winter from the Build-A-Scene collection. 


Materials used:
Tim Holtz Mini Layering Stencil
Spectrum Noir Colour Tint Pencil, Armory Grey 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Waterfall, Peacock, Rose Red, Gold, 
Willow, Cameo Green
White Highlights Pencil
Quickie Glue Pen
Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Glitter
Smooth white card
Black card
Black Silk Ribbon

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Scribbled Floral Pop-up Box

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There is a new challenge over at ‘Outlawz Festive Fridays’  for the next 2 weeks starting 10 July.

For my Pop-up Box card I used Scribbled Floral by Fred She Said Designs




Materials used:
Scribbled Floral 
Pop-up Box Card Die
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Gold, Moonlight, Eggshell, Bamboo, Willow, Cameo Green, True Black
Tim Holtz Fern Die
Smooth white card

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7 July 2020

Xmas Poinsettia

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There is a new challenge over at IkesWorldChallenges...the theme is always Anything Goes with a twist ‘S’ is for Show Christmas in July.

For my make I used Xmas Poinsettia by Ike’s Art


Material used:
Xmas Poinsettia
Christmas Stamp
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Ruby, Rose Red, True Black
Chunky White Deep Impression Embossing Enamel
Neenah white card
Black card

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Creative Inspiration Challenge #21

Hi everyone, welcome to my blog! We have a new challenge 5 - 26 December.  To make the front cover of my Christmas Book and additional page...