Sunday, November 30, 2014

Second Post of the Day - Tags

I had cut the Bugaboo Presents out and they were still on my desk as was the scrap of dark chocolate file folder.  I made a tag.  This will go on one of my Christmas presents and the USPS truck just dropped one of my packages off and I'm in the midst of wrapping it.  So have a wonderful season.


Close-up
Bugaboo Stamps presents
Elizabeth Crafts Design Tags and More 1

A Couple of Fairies

Once upon a time, there was a fairy and her name was Fairy Christmas from the land of Bugaboo.  She only came to life when she was painted and it didn't matter what colors she might wear, she always looked excited and sweet.

I'd like to share the fairy that made my month, Fairy Christmas!


I used a new die-cut here, all the bubbles and dots are part of the Memory Box Loopy Rings die.
I think if I titled the card below anything, this would be Fairy Bubbles.  I was having fun with a new Die and went bubble happy.  I just love coloring this particular image and hope you had a great month.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this month's treasures.  Visit Die Cut Divas for our last day of the challenge sponsored by Bugaboo.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving to All

I can't help myself.  I love the little Bugaboo Sun Bonnet (SB) gals and this one is no different.  Want some turkey direct from the oven?   Here it comes!

I love the deep colors and I can almost smell the turkey roasting at this point.  A real winner for me.  I really love the greens - Copics YR 61, YR 63 and YR 67.

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digital Stamp - Fancy SB Thanksgiving
Hero Arts CL My Words CL695 
Hero Arts Dots and Flowers S5213
Sizzix Stamp/Die set 658296
Gold embellishments
Copic markers
Distress inks Mustard Seed and Wild Honey background inks on die-cut panels
QuicKutz circle die-cuts

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Tags for the Holidays

I colored these Bugaboo images and then didn't know what I wanted to do with them. I thought round and went from there.  I made one tag with the Lacy die-cut as a backing to the blue folder from which I die-cut the round ornament.

I found some wonderful blue patterned papers and die cut the ornaments from those papers.  I like the way they turned out.  They'll go on my presents to my family for Christmas.


I'm entering these tags in:TAG - YOU'RE IT!
and GLITTER AND SPARKLE

I'm off to Apple Hill tomorrow for some fresh baked apple pie!

Friday, November 21, 2014

Time to Check Those Ornaments!

Tis the time to work on your holiday cards.  I'm sure you must know I love, love, love the Bugaboo Sun Bonnet (SB) gals.  I think she's being pretty careful with that ornament.  You can find her here.
I colored her with Copic markers, using my markers on the side panels also.  This is my sample card for the November Challenge.  Go check Die Cut Divas out.

Front of card

See how the card opens

Inside of card when opened.  
I saved some space to write a little something under the Season's Greetings.

Seen from the back of the card - yes I decorated the back too with a cute Bugaboo stamp (Winter Circle Sentiments - Jingle Bells).
I love the bells on the back as they make a beautiful backing without much work.  A little bit of coloring and a circle die-cut and it's done.

Recipe:
Elizabeth Craft Designs dies (Square with Circle Frame Edges, Accordion Circle Card)
Copic Markers on all edges, including the frame with holes on the interior of the card)  
Lifestyle QuicKutz nesting circle dies purchased at my LSS, The Stamp Art Shoppe

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Owl'll Wish You a Merry Christmas!

I had to dress Poppy up in a patterned paper, just had to.  I turned the Delicate branch frame upside down so Poppy could sit relaxed and happy.  I hear him whistling a merry tune right now.   I wondered how this would work upside down, but I think it actually looks like it was made for dear Poppy, don't you?

I used a patterned note card that had a white die-cut like center and I knew the branch frame would not fit the note card framing, but thought I'd give it a go and I think it works.  It's not too far from the outline and the focal point (yes, it is the owl) draws the eye past any discrepancies in matching the die-cut with the imprinted card base.  HAPPY DAYS!

Hope you like Poppy.  He's totally fun to work with.


Close-up of Poppy with his BIG EYES made out of black gems. 

Recipe:
Delicate Branch Frame (turned upside down)
Elizabeth Craft Designs Poppy The Owl
2 large black gems for the eyes
Xmas patterned note card as a base


Saturday, November 15, 2014

Took a Class,Made a Village



Aren't these cute?  I took a class and had some fun making a holiday village.  I think the trees are a nice touch.  We even went so far as to sparkle the trees!  Don't you like the finishing touch of putting a bell into the top window on the left, like a belfry?  I love the papers and all the wonderful embellishments.

I'm entering this in A2Z Scrapbooking Supplies challenge which is anything goes!

 We used a brown paper tape that seemed more heavy duty than just tape.

I really like this, such a happy pattern and village.
Tim Holtz Artful Dwellings (Sizzix)  And yes, you can turn them upside down and make a banner.  Take a look - Tim Holtz Artful Dwellings