Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year!

 

Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year to all!

Stamps:
Ornamental Pine

Colors:
Mossy Meadow
Early Espresso

Friendship: Wonderful Friend in Metallics

Colors:
Basic Black

Silver, gold, copper embossing powders

Stamps:

No stamps used 

Other:

Silver, gold, copper embossing powders

Button embossing folder (SU!)

Wonderful friend dies (Ilovearts)

Staz On

Versa Mark

Gold foil paper

I love the metallic look.  I started with a base of aluminum foil, ran the base through the Cuttlebug, then rubbed black Staz On to the base.  Then I used Versa Mark and the embossing powders in layers.  The die cut words were layered onto gold foil paper.  Amazing look that the picture does not do justice.  

This will be submitted to the Let's Squash It Challenge #3.

Thank You with Atessa Collage

 I made twelve of these cards for my grandson's teacher.  Jakob is remote learning this year.  His teacher has gone above and beyond for Jakob.  We are so lucky to have her in his corner.

Colors:

Bermuda Bay

Coastal Cabana

Black

Stamps:

Enjoy Life for the Thank You Kindly

Simply Wonderful for the inside sentiment

Other:

Atessa Collage die by Poppy Stamps

Alcohol Ink Using a Stylus

This is my first card with the alcohol inks.  I layered Basic Black and Blackberry Bliss with the alcohol ink paper.  The circles were made with a stylus.  I love how the pink and blue colors created such a beautiful purple.  

Easel Display of Alcohol Ink Creation

 

My first attempt at alcohol inks, thanks to Myriam's Nature.  I love Myriam's videos; I felt less intimidated.  My daughter made this for her friend.  My cards will be in the next post.  

We used Jacquard Pinata alcohol inks.  We applied the ink to alcohol ink paper, added alcohol, and used a blow dryer to move the ink around.  Stunning effect!

The easel in the back is Sizzix Tim Holtz small easel.

Sympathy: Hugs and Hearts 3D Geometric

This is for a challenge Let's Squash It.  The challenge is for a geometric embossing folder and metal.  This challenge is their very first challenge.

I covered card stock with aluminum foil.  Then I ran it through the Sizzix 3D Geometric embossing folder.   Then: 

• I spread a coat of black Staz On
• I lightly coated the base with Versa Mark.
• I spread copper embossing powder and heated it
• I lightly coated the base with Versa Mark
• I spread gold embossing powder and heated it
• I lightly coated the base with Versa Mark
• I spread silver embossing powder and heated it 
• I added the ribbon and the sentiment

Colors:

Basic Black

Foil

Stamps:

Hugs and Hearts (Hero Arts)

Other:

Sizzix Geometric 3D embossing folder

Copper embossing powder

Gold embossing powder

Silver embossing powder

Gold ribbon

Get Well: Sending Well Wishes

 

My cousin just had surgery, so I sent this card to her.  I watercolored the background and adhered the die cut over the base.  I used Dandelion Wishes for the sentiment.  Misty Moonlight was used for the main color. 

Hello: Slimline Daisies

My grandson had to write a letter to his teacher, so (of course) I made a card for him.  I made the card in the slimline for to fit into the envelope his teacher supplied. 

Happy Birthday Die Cut on Watercolor

 A new die for me.  I watercolored the background with Brusho watercolor powders.  I used Mango Melody for the base and the die cut.  The drops in the corner are Nuvo Crystal Drops.  The drops are easy to apply, but they take 48 hours to dry completely.  

Birthday: Let It Ride Watercolor

Another NBUB card (Never Been Used Before).  I love the Let It Ride stamp set -- I cannot believe it took me this long to put ink to it.

Colors:

Early Espresso

Baked Brown Sugar

Crumb Cake

Basic Grey

Mellow Moss

Old Olive

Soft Sky

Stamps:

Let it Ride

Sheltering Tree (for grass)

I used watercolor paper, stamping the horses with StazOn I used masks of the horses to keep the horses in the forefront.  Then I colored the scene with aqua painters.  

Hugs and Hearts: Artistically Asian

I am on a mission to use stamps or stamp sets that I have never used before.  I have had the bamboo background stamp, the bamboo embossing envelope, the set Artistically Asian, and a Japanese stamp set that I have never used until today.

I started with the card base in River Rock.  Then I colored the brown background, ran it through the embossing folder, put some VersaMark on the high points, and put on gold embossing powder.  The top layer is watercolor paper that I covered with River Rock ink, bamboo stamps, VersaMark, and gold embossing powder.  Then I added the ribbon and the curlicues. 

Thinking of You: Watercolor and Punches

Blackberry Bliss is the perfect color to complement the Brusho watercolor powders.  I used the braided border punch to add dimension to the watercoloring.
 

Stamps

Timeless Textures

Gorgeous Grunge

Thinking of You: Beauty Abounds

A simple card for me. I used a stencil for the three rectangles.  The image was stamped with Versa Mark and then black embossing powder.  I colored with markers.  

Colors:
Elegant Eggplant
Highland Heather

Wisteria Wonder

Sweet Sugar Plum

Blushing Bride

Mossy Meadow

Stamps:

Beauty Abounds

Easel Card: Timepiece

This is the first easel card I have made.  The die is from Die'sire: Timepiece.  The sentiment is SU.  

Colors:
Black

Basic Grey

Gold Foil

 

Christmas: Holiday Dough

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/838713318/christmas-christmas-dough-money-cash?ref=shop_home_active_1 

Holiday Dough is a play on words.  “Gingerbread men with yummy icing are oh so good and extremely enticing. I set out to make you a dozen or two.  But time ran out, so now what to do?  So instead of the cookies, I tied with a bow.  Your own personal serving of Holiday Dough!”

 This kit is a great DIY project for Christmas for grandchildren, teens, teacher, hairdresser, nephew, niece, or anyone that is hard to buy for.  A gift of cash is always welcome and this is a perfect way to give a gift of money.  The picture shows twenty one-dollar bills each rolled and tied.  You could roll fewer bills or a larger denomination of bill.  The choice is yours! 

 

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Christmas: Window Frame with Christmas Tree

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/837827322/homemade-o-card-o-christmas-o-holiday-o?ref=shop_home_active_1

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Christmas: Poinsettias with Verse

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/837803136/homemade-card-christmas-holiday-gentle?ref=shop_home_active_1

The stamp is from Paper Inspirations. The colors are Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana. The poinsettia were die cut.

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Christmas: Ornamental Pine and Merry Christmas

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/837782680/homemade-card-christmas-holiday-merry?ref=shop_home_active_1

The stamp set is Ornamental Pine with Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, Real Red, and Crumb Cake.

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Christmas: Season's Greeting with Snow Swirled

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/837216942/homemade-o-card-o-christmas-o-holiday-o?ref=shop_home_active_2

I love the clean lines of this card. The stamp set is Snow Swirled; Real Red and White.

Christmas Wishes with Lattice and Vellum

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/837270012/homemade-card-christmas-christmas-wishes?ref=shop_home_active_1

The lattice die was used, then placed behind the frame cut out. Vellum was placed behind the lattice for an interesting effect. Soft Sky was used for the color.

Christmas: Silent Night in Church

https://www.etsy.com/listing/834700476/homemade-card-christmas-holiday-silent?ref=shop_home_active_1

Stamps:
Winter Scene from Northwoods Rubber Stamps
Wonderland


Colors:
Night of Navy
White


Other:
Northern Flurry embossing folder
Punches
Circle Framelits
Snowflake brad

Christmas: Deck the Halls and Trim the Tree

https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/DaviauDesigns/tools/listings/sort:title,order:ascending,stats:true/834682858

I love the falling snow stamp. The Merry Tags coordinated with the round punch to give the color. Great coordinating set!

Colors:
Garden Green
White

Stamps:
Merriest Wishes

Other:
Merry Tags Framelits
Corner punch
Round punch
Ribbon
Gold pearl

Note Cards for Military Correspondence

https://www.etsy.com/listing/834252354/homemade-note-cards-military-service?ref=shop_home_active_1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/848125235/homemade-note-cards-military-boots-dog?ref=shop_home_active_3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/834239990/homemade-note-cards-military-boots-dog?ref=shop_home_active_2

Colors:
Mossy Meadows

Night of Navy
White

Stamps:
For Your Country
Words of Courage

Sympathy: With Sympathy with Wetland Birds

https://www.etsy.com/listing/847602093/homemade-card-sympathy-with-sympathy

Colors:
Early Espresso
Soft Suede
Very Vanilla

Stamps:
Wetlands

Other:
Sympathy embossing folder (from Darice)
Corner punch
Pearls

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Sympathy: So Very Sorry with Butterfly

https://www.etsy.com/listing/847587253/homemade-card-sympathy-so-very-sorry

Colors:
Soft Sky
Crumb Cake
Pool Party
White

Stamps:
Irish Prayer background
Three Little Words
Gorgeous Grunge
Timeless Textures
It's A Celebration

Other:
Butterfly die
Shooting Star die
Tag punch

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Sympathy: Just Believe with Sending Love and Sympathy

https://www.etsy.com/listing/847137371/homemade-card-sympathy-heartfelt

Some well-loved stamp sets:  Just Believe and Love and Sympathy.

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Sympathy: Kinda Eclectic with Heartfelt Sympathy

https://www.etsy.com/listing/846559999/homemade-card-sympathy-heartfelt

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Birthday: Center Step with Vintage Vogue

https://www.etsy.com/listing/832639378/homemade-card-birthday-thinking-of-you

The center step (or center stair step) card is a fun card to make.  The stamp set is Vintage Vogue, which is one of my favorite.

All Occasion: Celtic Design

https://www.etsy.com/listing/843940693/homemade-card-celtic-birthday-for-you?ref=shop_home_active_1

The lattice die and Window Frame Framelits seem to fit together. Using Bravo Burgandy and Green Garden, I pieced together a Celtic looking design.

I love this design.

All Occasion: Hexagon Note Cards and Envelopes

https://www.etsy.com/listing/829797312/homemade-card-note-hexagon-birthday?ref=shop_home_active_1


Unique note card with a hexagon envelope.  The front of the card is decorated with flowers, flourishes, and a layered sentiment.  The back is decorated, but with plenty of room for writing your own sentiment.  

Birthday: Daydream Medallions

https://www.etsy.com/listing/827891920/homemade-birthday-card-have-a-happy?ref=shop_home_active_6

The Daydream Medallions are a perfect fit for the Floral Frames framelits. I am not sure I knew that because I bought them separately. After cutting the medallions, I stacked them up with dimensionals. Love this card!

Colors:
Blackberry Bliss
Island Indigo
White

Stamps:
Daydream Medallions
Happy Birthday by Hero Arts

Other:
Floral Frames framelits
Scalloped punch
Circle punch
Washi tape

Birthday: Hen in a Basket

https://www.etsy.com/listing/842037851/all-occasion-card-kit-birthday-thinking?ref=shop_home_active_5

River Rock, Cajun Craze, and Always Artichoke papers and ink were used. The hen stamp is from an old Stampin' Up! set; I cut off "from the kitchen of" to make it just the hen in the basket.

The corner punch is one of my favorites.  It adds so much for such a simple design. 

Birthday: Flower Shop and Paper Inspirations

https://www.etsy.com/listing/828154730/homemade-card-happy-birthday-flowers?ref=shop_home_active_4

The stamp is from Paper Inspirations. I love their style of stamps; I have been slowly finding them on eBay and garage sales.

Colors:
Blackberry Bliss
Bordering Blue
White

Stamps:
Birthday
Flower Shop
Petite Petals

Other:
Embossing folder
Pearls

Birthday: Flowers with a Flourish

https://www.etsy.com/listing/842516529/homemade-card-special-day-birthday?ref=shop_home_active_3

Dusty Durango and Always Artichoke make a wonderful combination. 

Birthday: Hexagons

Elegant Eggplant is the ink and base card stock. The designer paper is one I had in my stock. I used the honeycomb embossing folder from Stampin' Up! on the white card.  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/828628596/homemade-card-birthday-birthday-wishes?ref=shop_home_active_2

Birthday: Framed Ferns

Crumb Cake and Mossy Meadow are one of my favorite color combinations.  The tulip frame sets of the ferns.  

This card is also available on Etsy. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/828640986/homemade-card-birthday-thinking-of-you?ref=listings_manager_table

Many Celebrations Today!

Because of the lockdown from Covid-19, my family has not gathered together since March.  Since then, we have had two birthdays, a graduation, a retirement, and Father's Day.  These are the cards I made for our gathering on Father's Day.  Yes, we wore masks and shields and social distanced.  

Happy days and congrats to all around!  My daughter earned her masters and we are so proud of her.

Father's Day: Heat Embossed Background

Father's Day cards for my two sons.  The front used a very old SU! stamp.  I dry embossed with white embossing powder on watercolor paper.  Then I swiped my Pretty Peacock stamp pad against the paper  to add color.  The inside used SU! A Good Man.