Love of Leaves Thoughts

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This design was inspired by the sketch at CAS Colours & Sketches and the challenge at Color Throwdown.

I used a card base of kraft paper, with layers of black and white. I brought in the sage green with the leaf and the copper with the stripes and the star. I felt it needed a little more of the kraft influence so I added the braided linen trim bow.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Love of Leaves

Paper - Basic Black, Basic White, Kraft Cardstock

Ink - Versamark, Soft Succulent, Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories - Star Designer Elements, Braided Linen Trim, Copper Embossing Powder

Tools - Big Shot, Stitched Leaves Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Here Comes Santa Paws!

 Hello and welcome back! Here's another card for today:

My inspiration for this card came from the challenges at Christmas Card Throwdown, Freshly Made Sketches and the Paper Players.

The clean-and-simple challenge meshed perfectly with the sketch, and since I don't really have much in the way of Santa stamps, this image is just one of Santa's "friends"! I had some puff paint in my stash that I've never used, so I decided to try to "fluff up" some of the parts of the poodle. Note to self: add the paint to all areas before heating it; otherwise you might scorch it (see the puff ball on the hat - oops!).

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Santa Paws

Paper - Basic White and Real Red Cardstock; Gold Foil Sheets

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Blends: Flirty Flamingo Light, Real Red Light, Smoky Slate Light

Accessories - Snowball Accents Puff Paint

Tools - Big Shot, Layering Circles Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Christmas At Home With You

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This design was inspired by the Tic Tac Toe Challenge (any shape die, wreath, gold foil/glitter) and the sketch at Try Stampin on Tuesday.

This design is pretty self-explanatory. The door was stamped and die cut, and I added a bit of So Saffron behind the window cut-outs. The berries on the wreath were colored with the Dark Real Red Stampin' Blend. I used a handheld punch to make a notch in the fold to feed the ribbon through for the bow on the front.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping! Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving too!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - At Home With You, Cottage Wreaths

Paper - Old Olive, Basic White, Pacific Point Cardstock; Gold Foil Sheet

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red; Stampin' Blends: Real Red Dark

Accessories - Gold 1/8" Ribbon

Tools - Big Shot, At Home Framelits, Layering Circles Dies, Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder, 1/8" Handheld Punch, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Merry Gnome Christmas

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This design was inspired by the challenges at Sunday Stamps Challenge and TGIF Challenges.

This sketch was perfect for using these darling little gnomes! I stamped and colored the same image three times, but decided to leave one little guy with a white beard. I added the gems to the hats for a bit of bling.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Kindest Gnomes

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Pool Party and Poppy Parade Cardstock; Storybook Gnomes DSP

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Poppy Parade; Stampin' Blends: Flirty Flamingo Light, Ivory, Night of Navy Light, Petal Pink Dark, Pool Party Dark and Light, Poppy Parade Dark, Smoky Slate Light, Soft Suede Dark

Accessories - Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems

Tools - Big Shot, Gnomes Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

How Much is That Kitty in the Window?

 Hello and welcome back! Here's another card for today:

My main inspiration for this card was the upper left hand photo at Just Add Ink. Sometimes you just have to create a literal translation! I also used the sketch at Paper Craft Crew and the color challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

I pulled a lot of products from my stash to create this card. Except for the cardstock and coloring tools, nothing is current!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Sitting Here, Grace's Garden

Paper - Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Basic White, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen Cardstock; Frostwood Lodge DSP; Window Sheets

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Evening Evergreen; Stampin' Blends: Cherry Cobbler Light, Soft Succulent Light, Evening Evergreen Light

Accessories - White 1-1/4" Jute Ribbon

Tools - Big Shot, Subtle Dynamic Embossing Folder, Hearth & Home Framelits, Garden Gateway Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Eden's Garden Hello

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This card was inspired by the color challenge at CAS Colours & Sketches and the challenge at Freshly Made Sketches.

I used the Eden Dies to cut the detailed strips, adding the sentiment to the bottom one, and then just cut a strip of an old DSP in Early Espresso. The focal point was stamped in Old Olive and fussy cut before popping it up on a circle of DSP from the Ever Eden special collection from 2021. I was happy to find some old In Color rhinestones to match the Soft Succulent cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Eden's Garden

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White and Soft Succulent Cardstock; Ever Eden Specialty DSP, Neutrals Patterns DSP

Ink - Early Espresso, Old Olive

Accessories - 2021-2023 In Color Jewels

Tools - Big Shot, Eden Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Poinsettia Holidays

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This design was inspired by the sketch at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge and the color challenge at Paper Craft Crew.

The stamps in this set were perfect for this sketch and color combo. I added the strip of flocked vellum and red rhinestones for textural interest.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Poinsettia Petals

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White, Mossy Meadow, and Cherry Cobbler Cardstock; Poinsettia Place DSP; Plush Poinsettia Specialty Vellum

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Early Espresso; Stampin' Blends: Daffodil Delight Dark

Accessories - Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Tools - Big Shot, Poinsettia Dies, Stitched Rectangles Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks a Bunch!

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This design was inspired by the challenge at Double Trouble, the "thankful/grateful" challenge at SUO Challenges, and the sketch at Try Stampin on Tuesday.

The sunflowers were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Stampin' Blends and the sprigs of greenery were added for interest. A couple of gems for bling and a banner for the sentiment and the card was done. Easy peasy!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Celebrate Sunflowers

Paper - Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock; Old Olive and Very Vanilla Cardstock; In Good Taste DSP

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Old Olive; Stampin' Blends: Mango Melody Dark and Light, Daffodil Delight Dark and Light, Old Olive Dark and Light, Natural Medium Deep (SU300)

Accessories - Elegant Faceted Gems

Tools - Big Shot, Sunflowers Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Believe in the Magic

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This design was inspired by the sketch challenge at Christmas Card Throwdown and this week's board at Tic Tac Toe Challenges (diagonal - candy cane, sparkle, large sentiment)

This is the first Christmas card I've made this year, but there will be many more to come! I just love the sparkle that comes from the glimmer paper and the glitter dots.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping! 

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Candy Canes, Jingle Jingle Jingle

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White, Garden Green, Real Red Cardstock; Gold Glimmer Paper

Ink - Garden Green, Real Red

Accessories - Toile Christmas Glitter Enamel Dots

Tools - Triple Banner Punch, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks a Latte!

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This design was inspired by the "anything goes" challenge at Cupcake Inspirations, the "give thanks" challenge at Paper Players, and the color challenge at TGIF Challenges.

I'm headed to Indianapolis this weekend for On Stage Local and since I'll be staying with my SIL, I'm bringing her a small gift. This card will go with it.

I colored the coffee beans on the DSP with Stampin' Blends to go with the color challenge, but since I don't drink coffee, I didn't realize until I started coloring that I probably should have switched the colors. Oh well, it doesn't really matter, right? 

I saw a tutorial on Pinterest for using this design to make 4 cards from one piece of 6 x 6 DSP so I thought I'd try it. It's really pretty easy and creates an unusual design.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Coffee Café

Paper - Mint Macaron, Basic White, Soft Suede, and Cajun Craze Cardstock; Coffee Break DSP

Ink - Mint Macaron, Cajun Craze; Stampin' Blends: Cajun Craze Light, Mint Macaron Dark

Tools - Big Shot, Coffee Cups Framelits, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Fireworks!

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This design was inspired by the fireworks challenge at Inkspirational Challenge and the sketch at Paper Craft Crew.

I was lucky to have this DSP in my current paper stash and I pulled the colors from it to create the other elements in the sketch. The sentiment came from a Paper Pumpkin kit a couple of years ago that had fireworks in it, so it was the perfect choice! The iridescent rhinestones in some of the fireworks centers really pick up the light - they're practically glowing!

I've got a couple of anniversaries coming up, so I think this might be the perfect card for those.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Summer Nights (from July 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit)

Paper - Basic Black, Basic White, Pacific Point, and Poppy Parade Cardstock; Celebrate Everything DSP

Ink - Poppy Parade

Accessories - Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Crushed Curry Chevron Ribbon

Tools - Big Shot, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Card Framelits, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Encircled in Friendship

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This design was inspired by the color challenge at CAS Colours & Sketches and the challenge at Freshly Made Sketches.

While the sketch is a square card, I created mine as a standard A2 so that it would be easier to mail. I've used two different ribbons as the dividing line in the sketch, layering the 3 die-cuts on top of it.

This card could be used for lots of events, but I imagine it will go into my birthday card stash.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Encircled in Friendship

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White, Rich Razzleberry, and Pear Pizzazz Cardstock

Ink - Mint Macaron

Accessories - Mint Macaron Sheer Linen Ribbon, Rich Razzleberry Velvet Ribbon

Tools - Big Shot, Layering Circles Dies, Encircled in Beauty Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots