Let It Snow Tag Card - AHSC #593

This week at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge the sketch was designed by Michelle and digitalized by Brandi.  Here it is: 

Here's My Card: 

I was excited to make this card because I was able to use two of the dies from my new Greetings of the Season Dies and stamps set.  I'm already in love with the large tag die in this set which is the perfect size.  The stitching around the outside edge is very delicate and really gives a nice finished look to the tag.  

This Greeting of the Season Stamp and dies are not available in any of the Stampin' Up! catalogues, so don't waste any time looking for them there.  They were just released as part of the Online Exclusives and can only be purchased on line while supplies last.  The photopolymer stamp set has 21 sentiment stamps.  I used the verse "May Your Holiday Season be Filled with Warmth and Cheerful Celebration" on the inside of the card, and it has a beautiful mix of fonts, which I thought was a nice touch.  

I was also happy to use the "Let It Snow" stamp from the long retired Merry Little Labels stamp set and coordinating tag punch.  I absolutely love the deer standing in the trees.  

Supplies:

Stamps and Dies: 

• Merry Little Labels (R) #144795 - for Let It Snow Tag
• Perfectly Framed Stamp #151668 - for To and From
• Greetings of the Season- #164326 - for inside sentiment

• Greetings of the Season Dies #164112 for Stitched Labels 
  

Cardstock and DSP:

• Whisper White 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" for card base scored at 4 1/4", inside mat 4" x 5 1/4" 
• Brushed Gold Foil - 4" x 5 1/4" for card front mat and 3" x 4" for gold gift tag
• Basic Black 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" for card front mat, scrap piece for tag layer 
• 3 3/4" x 5" Christmas DSP by Stampin Up Retired

Ink:

• Momento Tuxedo Black 

Accessories: 

• Gold 1/8" ribbon #134583
• Dimensionals 

Thanks for dropping by and checking out my card for the challenge.  That's one more towards my Christmas stash, and it's reminded me to get busy making gift tags.  Until next time...........

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Peace on Earth Challenge #

It's hard making Christmas cards when it's hot outside but having a mood board such as this one from Peace On Earth's #69 sketch challenge really inspired me to get creative.  When trying to decide on my winter themed card I was drawn to two of the elements in the mood board.  The first was the white horse with the jaunty Santa hat and the second was the white chenille looking trees. 

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HERE IS MY CARD: 

I liked the little pops of red shown in the mood board.  I added a layer of Cherry Cobbler cardstock to the card front followed by a piece of Whisper White that I embossed with the Evergreen Forest 3D embossing folder.  If I was making this card again, I think I'd spritz the Whisper White layer with water prior to embossing to make the trees a little bolder or emboss a second piece and cut around the trees and then layer them over the base layer of trees with dimensionals.  

I wanted to showcase that red Santa hat on the horse, but couldn't find any hats that small, and then I had the aha moment realizing that the sleigh riders hat would fit the horse too.  So I quickly re stamped just that portion of the stamp with the hat in it and fussy cut it out.  Before mounting it on the horse's head I coloured it with a with Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blend.  Finally, I added a sled runner that I cut out with the coordinating die cuts from a scrap of silver foil.  

For the inside of the card I added the sentiment "Wishing You a Season of Cheer which is from the Horse and Sleigh stamp set stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink.  The smaller image of the sled is from the Christmas Barn set and is stamped with Momento Tuxedo Black ink.   

SUPPLIES:

Stamp Sets:

• Horse and Sleigh Retired Stampin' Up! #162119
• Christmas Barn Retired Stampin; Up! #159747

Cardstock:

• 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" piece of Whisper White for card base
• 3 7/8" x 51/8" piece of Whisper White for front panel
• 3 3/4" x 5" piece Whisper White for inside panel
• 5 1/4" x 4" Cherry Cobbler for front layer 
• 5" x 3 7/8" piece for inside layer 
• Scrap of Silver Foil for sled runner die cut 

Ink:

• Memento Tuxedo Black
• Cherry Cobbler 
• Cherry Cobbler Dark Stampin' Blends

Accessories:

• Tom Bow Glue
• Dimensionals
• Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder
• Horse and Sleigh Dies 

Thanks for dropping by and checking out my very simple card for the Peace On Earth #69 Card challenge.  This card could be stepped up very easily by adding sequins or a dusting of sparkle across the trees.  I hope you liked it.  I'd love to hear your comments.  

Happy Stamping! 

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Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge #68

Our run of extreme hot weather finally broke today and we had some cool winds and a drop of four or five degrees in temperature which is so welcome.   Since our home doesn't have air conditioning it's been a constant battle to keep the interior of the house below 80 degrees and that sure does cramp your stamping style.  

Thank goodness for the Peace On Earth Christmas Sketch Challenge's bi-monthly anything goes challenge.  Just the thought of making another Christmas card  literally kept me cool in my craft room.  Here is their wonderful mood board:

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Here is My Card: 

I was inspired by both the candles and the red plaid designs in the mood board when I created this card.

Supplies:

Stamp Set:

• Window Wishes by Stampin' Up! #159751

Dies:

• Window Dies #159756  

Card Stock:

• Whisper White - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" for base scored at 4 1/4"
• Whisper White 5" x 3" mats x 2 for outside and inside\
• Scraps to stamp candles and wreath
• Shaded Spruce mat 5 1/4" x 4" for inside
• Scraps:  Basic Black and Crumb Cake for Window Frame, Real Red for bow, Vellum for Window backing

Designer Paper:

• Wrapped in Plaid 5 1/4" x 4" for front mat 
• Wrapped in Plaid 3/4" x 4" for strip on inside mat

Ink:

• Shaded Spruce for Wreath and sentiment
• Real Red for candle base
• Daffodil Delight for candle flames

Accessories:

• Red Starform Stickers for berries on wreath
• Dimensionals 
• Blender Brush to apply a light coat of Daffodil Ink onto the back of the Vellum window backing
• Tombow Adhesive

I hope you enjoyed this week's Christmas card challenge.  My little pile of cards is starting to grow, and while I'm not going to make my goal for July, it's inspiring me to make more.  

Happy Stamping!

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