Hello Everyone!

Welcome back for Day 5 of my Christmas Series for 2018!  I hope everone is enjoying this series and being inspired to dig in their stash and create beautiful Holiday cards (or TAGS!) for this season....

So let's jump in...  for this project I am featuring Mama Elephant and their 'Joy Ornament' Stamp and Die Set!

I first thought to stamp out my images and use the dies of course to cut them out....  But when I just saw the shape of the die I knew I could just dig into my massive paper stash and create some fun images!

I used my Pink and Main Cloudy Die to frame my images after they were cut.  Added some embossing and gloss drops to embellish this playful card for the holidays!

Click the video below to see all the craft details how to put this card together!

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~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back for Day 4 of my 2018 Christmas Series!  Today I wanted to color with some color pencils, so I pulled out my Arteza 72 color set!  I must say these are great pencils to color with for any level of creator!

Now what to color!  I chose one of the Suzy's Watercolor panels from Simon Says Stamp.  Now I know I said water color panel, but these are perfect for any coloring medium, plus with water color paper it is perfect to use color pencils with since it has a great tooth to pick up the pigment!

I made sure my pencils were sharp and bright and I was ready to get coloring.  The panel I chose is from her Snowmen series that was recently released through Simon Says.

For each color I chose three shades, but there are times like green for example the color I use for my deepest shade is actually blue!

And for my reds, I like to use a dark purple!  That for em is the beauty of color pencils, I can work them just like an alcohol marker, and use those same techniques for when I color.

Click the video below for all the crafty details and a few tips and tricks for how I use colored pencils!

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~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today I am up on the Birch Press Design Blog making another project using the ISSA Snowflake, but this time only Layer A!  I had to make an ornament as my focal point on my card.

What I love about these dies is you can either use all to layer your image or you can chose just one layer to create your card.  What is even better with this set is there are multiple areas within this die design to chose from to show on your design!
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During the Holiday season I always chose strong bold colors for my card making.  This time is no different!  Gold mirror, Silver mirror and Black, I think that is pretty bold, right?  But you can choose any colors that will fit your look!

I die cut my pieces, one in the gold and another in the silver, but I also cut the center portion one more time.  This way the center of my ornament would have more dimension and set higher than the rest!  Once all my pieces were die cut, I glued them all together using my liquid adhesive.  I set it aside so it can dry, placing acrylic blocks on top for added weight!
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Once all set, I placed it onto my card base using double sided foam tape, because we can never have too much dimension!

My sentiment, Merry Christmas, is from the ‘Joy & Peace Clear Stamp Set.  I used gold embossing powder and heat set just above the ornament directly onto my standard A2 size card base (4 1/4 inches x 5 1/2 inches).
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I grabbed my black embossing pen and drew a string with a bow for my hanging ornament and heat set it with clear embossing powder!

Click on the video below to see all the crafty details...

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back for Day 3 of my 2018 Christmas Series!  Today I am featuring Rubber Stamp Tapestry and their wonderful peg stamps.  if you have seen any of my previous videos, we know I am a huge fan of this product! So versatile and unique...  perfect for any paper craft project you have to create!

These stamps are made out of red rubber...  so I thought glue and glitter!  So Arteza had contacted me a little bit ago and asked if I would be interest in looking at their 48-color glitter pack...  so here it is!

The peg stamp set I am using today is called "Hello Mistletoe".  Beautiful Ornaments and Greenery to fill any card up...  The ornaments are what really caught my eye and thought this technique would be perfect!

I used a Zig 2-way glue pen and placed some glue down onto a scrap piece of paper.  Placed my stamp into the glue and dabbed off the excess...  Chose my color of glitter for that ornament and placed a little over the stamped area!

We may not have all the beautiful detail these stamps have, but what shine and glimmer we get using the glitter as the color instead of ink!

Click the video below to see just how easy this is to create!

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Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back for Day 2 of my Christmas Series for 2018!  Today I am going to feature Simon Says Stamp!  This card is kinda still in the area of completely simplistic...  just a sentiment!

With only a sentiment set in a beautiful font, some embossing power and mirror card stock!  Your card for the holidays is sure to be sophisticated and elegant all at once!

Don't think you can step it up!  Of course we can, just add some glue and glitter and we have sparkle and shimmer!  LOL

Yes it is that simple...

Still thinking there was more to this card?  Click the video below to see all the craft details...

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!

I am here today with the reveal for the Scrapping for Less Flavor of the Month Card Kit for November 2018!

​​Sophisticated and Elegant? Well just what does that mean?

​To me it means I can dress up, be a girly girl, get all glammed up and go out on the town with my “Dapper Man”…of course, since I am a laid back at home kind of gal that doesn’t happen very often. So, take advantage of this elegance in this kit and make some very unique and different cards for those sophisticated, elegant friends that you have in your life! 

​Join the Design Team and some wonderful guest designers as they share great inspiration for you. So join in and hop along with us! I know this unique kit won’t last long so head on over and grab a Flavor of the Month kit for yourself. 

​Now for some inspiration!  Here are three cards I made from the kit!  Stop by my YouTube Channel to see more!

Let's see what you will get in your Scrapping for Less Flavor of the Month Card Kit for November 2018!

Hello Everyone!

We have finished our turkey and have now gotten through Thanksgiving!  

Now it is time to start our Christmas shopping, planning, including our card making!  So what a better time to start my 2018 Christmas Series, right?!?  LOL

Well let's get started then,,,  first up we need to focus on the basics...  There are so many techniques and gadgets out there, sometimes it is just overwhelming...  The only items you need to create beautiful cards are pattern paper, scissors, a pen, a ruler and the mist important item...  your imagination!

By just using a paper pad from your local craft store you can create many cards in one shot...  Most paper pads have a couple of sentiment pages which is perfect if you did not want to invest in stamps!

Even if they do not have those pages you can certainly write you sentiment yourself!  Just grab a pen and go to town!  If you think you do not have nice handwriting, just go slowly when you write and you will be surprise!

Have your curiosity!  Just click on the video below to see all the crafty details!

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today we are back with another 5 Card - 1 Kit Series using the Simon Says Stamp November 2018 Card Kit!  Fall is definitely he theme here!  Now here in my area we are in Winter!  I really not sure we had Fall, hummmmmm....

In the kit there was a huge stamp set, sequins, cardstock and stickers by Tim Holtz!  You can sure go in many directions with this one!

The stamp set is perfect to use techniques from the simplistic to the intricate type.  All of the images are solid, and sometimes we can think this is a bad thing.  But really so much can be created!

For my first card here...  I used my distress oxides to stamp the maple leaf image along with some leaves and finally the sentiment!  Used the sequins along with my Nuvo gold Coast drops for some added bling!

Simple but yet it shows it all.  Used a branch sentiment and stamped it twice.  Filled it in with Ruby Slippers Nuvo Drops and a button. Stamped my image above the focal point.

For this one I was not sure I was going to be able to save it!  LOL  Created the background using the ink smooshing technique, it is one of my favorites... Once my panel was dry I uses my versamark ink and gold embossing powder to heat set my sentiment...  Here is where is might have gone down hill, LOL...  I could not see the sentiment!  So I quickly grabbed my versafine black ink and then my clear embossing powder and that added just enough of a shadow so we can now see the sentiment!

To see all the crafty details just click on the video below!  ENJOY!

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Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
​~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today I am up on the Birch Press Design Blog featuring the Splash Layering Die Set! This die is just perfect for all occasions and I thought it was perfect for a thank you card.

To match the movement this die creates I just knew I had to have soft shades of shimmer papers from my stash. I used shades of pool, silver and beige for my design and the inside of my standard A2 size card. 

​I cut a 2 inch section from the front of my card base so my focal image would extend off the front of my card and adhered a piece of velum and pool card stock to the inside.

I used a simple sentiment from the Best Friend stamp set and heat embossed it in fine detail white powder.  Framed it using my beige shimmer card stock and added to the top of my card.

​If you want to see more details just click on the video below and see our project come together step by step!

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today I am part of a Spellbinders Blog Hop featuring their Glimmer Hot Foil System! You may have seen an earlier video from me showing just how easy this system is to use...

Well today I get to create beautiful cards...  I am just amazed at how simple it is to create a beautiful and elegant card in no time!

When you get your Glimmer you are ready to start foiling!  It comes with everything you need to start playing and being crafty!  Now if you want to get more foil colors, never fear they have them in many wonderful colors! Want a different die or are you like me and have to have them all!  LOL  They have wonderful additions to grow to your glimmer...

For my first project I used the Joy Die set and the silver foil which comes included in your Glimmer box!  Added layers of Blue and Silver Mirror card stock and placed all on my standard A2 size card base.  That's it!

For my second I used the HO-HO-HO Die/Frame Set!  Now this comes with an outline die so your image can be cut out!  These are great because you do not have to center your foiled imaged onto your card base!  I also used the Black foil from their glimmer foil collection and I am in love with it!  Sometimes I go towards the non-traditional cards, LOL... Once I used the frame die and cut out my image and set it on my design panel!

But never fear there are videos you can watch so you do not miss any crafty details!

To celebrate this release, we are giving away a $50 gift certificate to a lucky winner. Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Sunday, November 18th 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. The winner will be announced in the blog hop post the following Monday. Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.

Below there are two videos featuring the Glimmer Hot Foil System!  The first shows the beautiful cards made using this wonderful system!

This video goes into details sowing just how easy this system is to use in your paper crafting goodness!

When you are done watching the video, and want to see more, CLICK HERE to go to my YouTube Channel so you can SUBSCRIBE and never miss another video!
 
Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
​~ Desiree