Wednesday, December 21, 2011

A Simple Card



Today's card is a challenge from Serendipity Stamps. Our directive this time was to create a simple Christmas card. Aaaack! Let's face it, I am simple challenged! (No pun intended.) The more layers and embellishments I use, the happier I am. :)

I used the "Christmas Ball" image as the centerpiece. I stamped it in Versamark ink and then heat embossed it with Stampendous Embossing Powder. I colored the ribbon with Rhubarb Stalk Memento Marker and then added some silver glitter to the ornament. I then stamped and embossed the "Season's Greetings" sentiment. I used my Score Buddy to accent the sentiment without adding layers.

Check out the other design team creations and be sure to say hi to our newest member Jeanne Jachna! Then hop over to see Amy, Jenny and Miriam's blogs.

On a personal note, we're on baby watch for my son and daughter-in-law's first baby! He is due to arrive any day now and he will certainly add much joy this Christmas. I hope you have a blessed Christmas too!






It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Echo Park
Ink: Versamark

Accessories: Dimensionals, Memento Marker, Glitter
Tools:
Nestabilities, Score Buddy

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

It's Tea Time


Hey, It's tea time!

Today we focus in on some of the fun tea themed stamps found at Serendipity Stamps. I stamped Tea Border repeatedly to create a background and then stamped and cut out a portion of the Heart Cup image to use as an accent on the flower. Here's what the full image looks like:










Adorable! Makes me wish I were a tea drinker. It always sounds so much better than it tastes. I know, there are tea lovers out there that would say the same thing about coffee, right?

Want to see other "Tea Time" creations? Then check out Anya, Lynda, Amy, Jenny and Miriam's blogs.






It's all about the details:
Stamps: Serendipity Stamps
Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink
. Distress Ink
Accessories: Dimensionals, Ribbon, Glossy Accents, MS Pearls, Prima Flower, Glimmer Mist
Tools:
Nestabilities, Copic Markers