October Card Chain Challenge Reveal

I just couldn't find trees in my die cuts and overlooked my Stencils.

Now I'm armed and dangerous.  hahaha

I mailed this card without taking a picture and thanks to Imke, I now have a picture to show you my creation based on "trees".  
The backgrounds are all stenciled.  I used Aleene's True Snow on the 9c panel.  All the other panels have die cuts on top of the stenciled backgrounds.  

Supplies:

Waffle Flower Postage Collage Winter View Elements die

Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die

Waffle Flower Postage Collage Christmas Stencil

Waffle Flower Postage Collage Snowy Stencil
Waffle Flower Hello Friend Sentiments stamps and die (I don't see the stamp set online
Waffle Flower  Postage Collage Stamp Set (cent signs)

Waffle Flower Special Delivery Sentiments no longer on Waffle Flower site (hi)
Aleene's True Snow

Distress Oxide inks - antique linen, broken china, fosslized amber, peeled paint, squeezed lemonade twisted citron and walnut stain

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Alley's Angels "Anything Goes" (3/5)

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” (3/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” no w opt twist (3/8)

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited (11-2025)

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes" (#141) (3/3)

 

Playing with Lawn Fawn Critters

  Die Cut Divas is having a Critters month at Die Cut Divas 

with a $25 gift card to their store.

Everyone loves critters, so I'm thrilled to let a few critters enjoy their home. Lawn Fawn has so many cute critters to play with, so I'm having a play. It's Challenge Time at Die Cut Divas and it's all about Critters!

I wasn't sure if that background would work or not and it's been in my stash forever, at least it seems so. I kept going through my stamps and dies, finding bits I wanted to add to my little scene. I am quite satisfied with it and made it for someone special who's had to move away.

Supplies:
Lawn Fawn Build-a-House

Lawn Fawn Build-a-House Beach add on

Lawn Fawn Happy Trails and matching dies  - car & trees

Lawn Fawn Little Woodland Library stamps & matching dies owl

Lawn Fawn Magic Messages sentiment

Lawn Fawn Hay There, Hay Rides! mice add on and matching dies 2 mice in the windows

QuicKutz nested circle dies

Copic markers

Background paper in stash

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - the paper pad

Alley's Angels "Anything Goes" (2/5)

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” (2/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” no w opt twist (2/8)

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited (11-2025)

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes" (#141) (2/3)

November's Inspiration for Morgan's ArtWorld

    "Anything Goes" November 1st to November 27.

You can use any image or project you have posted in November to enter Morgan's ArtWorld challenge. 

For purchasing Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit the website at:
Morgan's Fitzsimons Art Studio    

Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook 

I selected Cameo 8 for my image to color.  I don't think I've ever colored her before and if I have it's been YEARS.  So many beautiful women in the gallery to choose from. I do think that I would choose a different blue for the image background.  I hope you like her as much as I do.

Join the challenge at Morgan's Artworld challenge blog for an "Anything Goes" challenge.

I'm entering the following challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - the dies

Alley's Angels "Anything Goes" 

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes”

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” no w opt twist

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited (11-2025)

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes" (#141) DL. ART "Anything Goes (1/

Last Day of October with Brass & Bliss

 I'm having Fun with Brass and Bliss

WOW!  They are offering a $50 gift card. Double WOW!

Please note that challenge winner must have a US address.

Since this is an "Anything Goes" month on Die Cut Divas, I thought I would use this fun Halloween "Coffee set".  I've had it for about 5 months and finally got to use it.  Yeah, I almost missed Halloween, but not quite.  

Oh, I can't tell you how much fun it was coloring these "coffee cups". The bottom cup is obviously hot chocolate with marshmallows. I couldn't help myself when I saw these.  I know some would have passed, but to me, I'd use a cup like any one of these for the season.  I sent this to a friend who needs some cheer and who loves to decorate.  She LOVED it.
  

Supplies:

Brass & Bliss Spooktacular Coffee stamp set

Brass & Bliss Slimline Bubble Wave Stencil

Brass & Bliss Slimline OPD wavy die
Nuvo Crystal Drops Violet Galaxy in the foam on the purple mug
Nuvo Crystal Drops Gloss Ebony Black - eyes

Distress Ink Tinted Citron

Copic markers
Brother Scan & Cut

Vagabond die cut machine

Tags for those Fun Exchange Days in December

I've started getting tags ready for those fun Exchange Days in December.  My DCD friend, Linda sent me some cuts, so I will have some wonderful tags.  The one below is actually made into a small card so you can write a message inside. 
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Make sure you visit Die Cut Divas to join the fun and surprise!  It's an "Anything Goes" month.

Please note that challenge winner must have an US address.

By the Way, THIS IS A CARD - two die cuts glued together at the top.
The card uses Artistro gold marker on the bell, while the tags are done with Copic markers.  I thought there should be snow falling over the bell.

TAGS to follow

  

Tags follow with the bell colored in with Copic markers, which I like much better.

I showed these tags to some friends and a friend wondered why I spent so much work on a tag.  She asked if I thought anyone saved a tag and thought it was too much work to put into a tag.  I was just having fun and using up snips of paper that I had in my leftovers.  I really had to think.  Because the tags I make are usually for family members, they can be reused.  Our family re-uses Christmas wrapping paper and when we can, also the tags, but if the tag is for someone else, I don't find it offensive or wasted time if someone throws the tag out.  They would have enjoyed the tag (I hope) and gotten the joy from it.

1st tag below

2nd tag below

Both cards beside each other

Supplies for tags:and card:

Brass and Bliss Bells and Garland stamps and matching die
Brass and Bliss In Case You Get Cold Feet (Winter fun)
Die-namics Tred Tag die
Tim Holtz stapler
Copic markers
Crystal Drops - Gloss - Simply White and Moroccan Red 
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

The 12 months of Christmas challenge - "Anything goes" w /no opt twist

Creative Fingers - "Always Anything Goes"  
Christmas Kickstart Challenge - SNOW

Let's Play at Craft Roulette

The Categories were so delightful, I put aside all of my other projects to work on this on.

Categories
Project: Card for a friend - sentiment (you're the best)
Colors: Bright Colors Red is definitely - a bright color to me
Element: Happy - sentiment (Happy Holidays)
Random: Partial Image -  Santa going down the chimney 

I did not color anything on this card.  Don't mind me fainting... thud.  LOL  Guess what, Santa is stuck in that chimney much farther than he is supposed to be.  His buckle and waist should be visible, but I had stuck and glued his bottom in and it looked good to me, but I found an extra piece and looked at the picture and realized oh, not exactly the same.  I think Santa is REALLY stuck now. 

Supplies:
Brass & Bliss Stuck Santa die
Brass & Bliss Tangled Moose (Happy Holidays)
Rubbernecker NOW Brass & Bliss - Mini Phrases #1 - (You're the Best) - no longer available
Nuvo Crystal Drops - Metallic - Autumn Red
Christmas paper pad over 10 years old
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited

I couldn't Resist!

 I couldn't resist the Categories at Craft Roulette even though I have other
"stuff" I really do need to work on.

The Categories are:
Project: Dutch Door - I don't believe I've ever seen this fold
Colors: Bird Feeder - brown w/ Fall leaves
Element: October - Halloween
Random: Polka Dots - from paper inside envelopes

I cut the front of the card down to a little less than a third of the card to make a "Dutch Door" card.  I had made a card with some Halloween cups for later this month and immediately stamped and cut two out.  I found some leaves that I'd already die-cut out, but never colored.  I wanted something on the inside of the card and found a die I'd already colored for another card, but didn't like it for that card.  I think my card turned out to be so cute and want you to see all three pictures I took.

This is almost closed, but standing up on its own.

This card is partly open. Just a peek here of the inside.

This is the "inside" of the card.

Supplies:
Brass & Bliss Spooktacular Coffee Set
Rubbernecker - now Brass & Bliss - not carried  (phrase "Just Because" &  "You're the Best"
Rubbernecker - now Brass & Bliss - not carried  (Splatter Leaves) 
Nuvo Crystal Crystal Drops Red Berry and Ebony Black
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited

October Sharing with The Creative Crafters

   The Creative  Crafters starts a monthly challenge every 15th of the month and I've used a lovely flower as inspiration for this month. 

This challenge is always "Anything Goes".  
Be sure to join The Creative  Crafters challenge! 

Here's something I put together at Paperganza this year. I was busy sitting together with my co-conspirator, Linda, here at Die Cut Divas, and 7 others at our table.  I screwed up the first time putting the pop up piece on the card.  You have to look at how they are attached on the ends so they can actually pop up.  Karen Burniston was fantastic in helping us put together our cards.  

Inside of the card

Supplies:
Card pieces were already die cut from Karen Burniston's Photo Fan Pop-up

I'll be entering the following challenges:
NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #88 (7/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” w opt twist (7/8) #79

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited

Creative Fingers - "Always Anything Goes"

Card Chain Challenge for September

I truly couldn't think of what to do from this selection, but as I pasted the options in, I discovered that I 

I just couldn't think of anything but "Friendship" and so I went with a friendship card. This card was not the card I intended to make, but I fell in love with it.  I die cut the larger dies twice so I could glue them together at the top to create a card.  I think the phrase is actually meant for the back of the card, but I thought it was too good not to make a note inside as I figure a card maker would find it funny.

If you can't read it, here's what the sentiment says:
I write
"made with love"
on my cards because "made with cursing

way too much money
and lots of alcohol" 

won't fit on the label.

Supplies:
Elizabeth Craft Designs Postage Stamp Squares
Karen Burniston Postage Pop Up Dies 
Birch Press Awesome Ticker Tape Messages - Hello Friend  
Riley & Company Made with Love
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Winter View Elements dieL
Lawn Fawn Car Critters Stamps & dies
Lawn Fawn Hay there, Hay rides mice add-on stamps & dies

I'm entering the following challenges:
NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

October With Brass & Bliss

I'm having Fun with Brass and Bliss

WOW!  They are offering a $50 gift card. Double WOW!

Please note that challenge winner must have an US address.

I had to grab this Santa set.  All his accoutrements are hung on branches so that if he has to jump in his sleigh, he can just grab it off the tree.  His sleigh is parked just down on the beach.  I think this guy is just too funny.  I hope you think so too.

Supplies:
Brass & Bliss Summer Santa stamp & die bundle

Copic markers
Rubbernecker Tree Panel #3 die
Aleene's True Snow
White Gel pen
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #88 (6/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” w opt twist (6/8) #79

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited

Merry Little Christmas Challenge (always Anything Christmas Goes) (1/8)

The 12 months of Christmas challenge - "Anything goes" w /no opt twist

Creative Fingers - "Always Anything Goes"

Inspiration in October for Morgan's ArtWorld

   "Anything Goes" October 1st to October 27.

You can use any image or project you have posted in October to enter Morgan's ArtWorld challenge. 

For purchasing Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit the website at:
Morgan's Fitzsimons Art Studio    

Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook 

Pops of color in this highland scene bring this woman to life.

Supplies:
Morgan's Kian and Aine greyscale digital stamp
Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangle dies (long time ago)
Copic markers

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #88 (5/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” w opt twist (5/8) #79

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited

DL. ART "Anything Goes (1/a day)

Last Day to Enter the September Challenge at Die Cut Divas

You have until 9:00 p.m. Pacific time to submit your project at 
Die Cut Divas!
  Anything Goes.

If you've never visited Birch Press Design, you should. I have found some unique designs that you won't find elsewhere.  

The Die Cut Diva's sponsor will be giving away a $20 gift card to the winner of our challenge. 

I absolutely love how this card turned out.  I had some String Art Circles already cut out and first I put them one on top of the other, the green shifted to show the black beneath and liked it, but then I just wanted to see what I was using and would up going with that design.  I already had one bird made and decided I needed two birds, then All I needed was a sentiment.  It just seemed to come together all by itself.  I've never used these birds even though I've had them a couple months.

Gads, I really love how this turned out. 

Supplies:
Birch Press Design String Art Frame
Birch Press Design Block Print Perched Bird
Birch Press Design Block Print Little Bird
Birch Press Design Hello Vintage Sentiment
Birch Press Design String Art Circle
Altenew Enamel Dots - Essential Black & White
Copic markers G40 & Y04 (either individually or G40 colored over Y04 on larger bird & maybe some light lavendar color on the smal. bird)
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

September With The Creative Crafters

  The Creative  Crafters starts a monthly challenge every 15th of the month and I've made Snowman Card as inspiration for this month. 

This challenge is always "Anything Goes".  
Be sure to join The Creative  Crafters challenge! 

I made a simple house with this die set.  I looked at one of the dies and wondered what it was for until I actually die-cut it.  See those lovely curtains.  I didn't realize the thin die was for two curtains.  I used a manilla folder for the creamy house and curtains and changed the colors of the door, roof and curtains by adding E11 Copic marker to the manilla folder die cuts.  Raising the sentiment with double sided foam made the sentiment a great stopper for the house. 

Supplies:
Poppy Stamps Neighborhood Home Pop Up Easel Set

Brass & Bliss Christmas Christmas Inchies stamps  - sentiment from set
Nuvo Crystal Drops Gloss - Red Berry - red dot on door for door handle

Copic marker E11
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - I just bought this particular house

Alley's Angels "Anything Goes" (5/5)

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #88 (4/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” w opt twist (4/8) #79

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited

DL. ART "Anything Goes (1/1)

Card Chain Challenge Reveal for August

It's time for a new challenge from Card Chain Challenge 

I chose Stenciling and used a new die set and stencils at the same time. I didn't use the entire stencil on the book.  I wanted to see if I liked it and I think I'll be making more of these.  The Drips and Splatters were certainly fun to add.  I used a manilla folder as I didn't want a "white" book.  I do like how this turned out.  Something different and new.  

Supplies:

Waffle Flower Open Book Poinsettia stencil
Waffle Flower Open Book Die
Waffle Flower Essential Sentiments Combo
Waffle Flower Hello Friend Sentiments 
Waffle Flower Hello Friend Matching Die 
Waffle Flower Shader Brush 1+Double-ended Rainbow pack

Brass & Bliss Drips and Splatter
Distress Ink Oxides Black Soot, Cracked Pistachio, Fired Brick & Picked Raspberry
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - the stencils & book dies

Alley's Angels "Anything Goes" (4/5)

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #88 (3/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” w opt twist (3/8) #79

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes" (3/3) A Cut Above (3/3) always a die

DL. ART "Anything Goes (1/1)