Beer Mug

I made this card for a guy I work with and he loved it.  To make the beer mug, begin with a 4" x 5 1/2" card base and so saffron card stock.  To create the handle of the mug trim off a 1 1/4" square at the top and bottom on the folded edge and punch the handle out with the word window  punch.  Round the edges with a corner rounder punch on the handle and the bottom edges of the beer mug.  Cut 3 strips 1/2" x 5" and use a 1" circle punch to round the ends.  Sponge all edges of the so saffron card stock using more mustard ink.  Punch 3 scallop circles in whisper white card stock and 5 small scallop circle flowers using the boho blossoms punch and sponge edges using bashful blue ink.  Adhere elements as shown making sure the card will fit into a standard A2 envelope.  I used my grid paper to ensure I didn't exceed the 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" standard A2 card measurements.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Vintage Labels
Paper:  Whisper White, So Saffron
Ink:  Black, Bashful Blue, More Mustard
Accessories:  Scallop Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, Linen Thread

Vintage Bird Birthday

A vintage looking birthday card that could easily be adapted for any occasion.  If I change the colors and sentiment it would be a nice Christmas card.  I'll have to try it and add another Christmas card to my stash.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Friends 24-7, Vintage Labels
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Bravo Burgundy, Parisian Summer DSP
Ink:  Bravo Burgundy, Blushing Bride
Accessories:  Circle & Scallop Circle Nestabilities Dies, Large Oval Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Distressing Tool, Rhinestones, Pearls, Dimensionals

Ho, Ho, Ho Easel Card

If you have never attempted to make an easel card it is something that I would encourage everyone to try.  They look more complicated than they are and the recipient will be truly impressed.  The only stamp I used for this card was the "Merry Christmas" sentiment.  I used rub-ons for the main image.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  Whisper White, Brilliant Blue, Jersey Shore DSP
Ink:  Brilliant Blue
Accessories:  Circle & Scallop Circle Nestabilities Dies, Oval & Scallop Oval Punches, Northern Frost Die Strip, Old Saint Nick Rub-ons, Rhinestone, Dimensionals

Vintage Christmas Lodge

Now that I've finished all of the cards for the Hope You Can Cling To challenges it is time the get my Christmas cards finished.  I usually make about 100 and I only have 3 dozen completed!  This image reminds me of the movie "White Christmas" so I tried to give it a vintage feel.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Christmas Lodge, Winter Post, French Foliage
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Ruby Red, Crumb Cake
Ink:  Ruby Red, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  Paper Lace Doily, Circle & Scallop Circle Nestabilities Dies, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Glitter Pen

Snowy Forest

HYCCT Challenge Dated October 31st - A Walk in the Woods

This challenge was to be inspired by the outdoors.  My inspiration comes from my own backyard.  Where I live there are lots of trees and animals and in the winter when things are covered in snow it is so peaceful looking.  I stamped the evergreen trees on glossy white card stock and used sponge daubers to fill in around the trees and to add the moon and sky.  The snow was created using craft white ink and white embossing powder.  I added the printed polka dot acetate sheet from the "Clearly Thanks" printed window sheets over the top and cut an oval in another layer of white card stock to create my window.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Lovely as a Tree
Paper:  Whisper White, Glossy White, Always Artichoke, Clearly Thanks Printed Window Sheets
Ink:  Old Olive, Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Not Quite Navy, Craft White
Accessories:  Oval Nestabilities Die, White Embossing Powder, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Northern Frost Snowflakes Die, Rhinestone, Mini Glue Dots