Wednesday, November 6, 2013

One Good Thing...

I've had sick kids for the last 5 days. Stomach flu, fevers, ear infections, etc, etc, etc. Can you say stir crazy??? You just start functioning on autopilot after awhile and wondering if it will ever end.  I always try to find just one good thing when my day is yuck. This afternoon everyone is starting to feel a little bit better so I had a few hours to craft.  YAY!!!

Can you tell I was in a winter/snowflake mood?
I just got the new Endless Wishes Photopolymer stamp set and was anxious to use it.  I've seen several cards that were a similar style to this one and wanted to put my own spin on it.

Stamps: Endless Wishes
Ink: Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Paper: Crumb Cake, Polka Dot Parade DSP, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon, Hexagon Punch, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Linen Thread

Challenge Links:
http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/


http://www.createwithconnieandmary.com/create-with-connie-and-mary/
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This was a technique I saw a few weeks back and wanted to try called Bokah (I think).  Its where you have an image that gets lighter in color as it goes towards the top.

Stamps: Endless Wishes, Warmth & Wonder
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Real Red
Paper: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Red Glimmer Paper
Accessories: Simply Scored, Big Shot, Fancy Fan EF

Challenge Links:
http://seizethesketch.blogspot.ca/


http://thedynamicduoschallenge.blogspot.com/





I love how this card turned out!  I stamped my Polar Bear with versamark, heat embossed with black embossing powder, and then used bleach to color him in!

Stamps: Zoo Review, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Versamark, Smoky Slate
Paper: Whisper White, Marina Mist, Brushed Silver
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Neutrals Candy Dots, Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Ovals Framelits, Northern Frost Decorative Strip (retired), Stylish Stripes EF, Bleach

Challenge Links:
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/


http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/


I hope you've enjoyed my winter cards on this crisp fall day.  I wish you health and happiness and stamping! Pin It Now!
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14 comments:

  1. Debbie Henderson Debbie's DesignsNovember 6, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Wow, you've been a busy girl! Very nice cards and I'm sorry to hear your kiddo's have been sick. Thanks for playing Create with Connie & Mary!

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  2. canadian_linerNovember 7, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Very elegant card with the red and aqua snowflakes. I like the effect of them getting darker towards the bottom of the card--as if they're materializing out of the air... Thanks for linking up with Dynamic Duos this week!

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  3. Leigh PennerNovember 7, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Great cards! My favourite is the first one-- it's so pretty!

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  4. BettyNovember 7, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Lovely design. Thanks for playing along with us in the CAS(E) this sketch! challenge and hope to see you again

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  5. DebbieNovember 7, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    These are all fantastic!! I love all the snowflakes with the bear!!
    Thanks for joining us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

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  6. Ann SchachNovember 7, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Awesome cards! I love how you used the beach technique with the polar bear card. It's gorgeous! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players this week!

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  7. RoseNovember 7, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    beautiful cards :) hope all get well in your home soon!!! Thanks for joining us on Seize the Sketch

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  8. MichelleNovember 7, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Ooooh, pretty snowflakes and strip of glitter paper on your 'Celebrate the Season's' Card! Thanks for joining Dynamic Duos!

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  9. stampwithsandyNovember 8, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Oh no, I hope your kids are feeling better by now, Denise! Love your polar bear card and all those delicious snowflakes. I wish I had that die. Thanks for sharing your creation with us at The Paper Players!

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  10. Mary BrownNovember 8, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    What wonderful cards! Love how you kept it sweet and simple and featured the new Endless Wishes set! Thanks for joining the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Challenge!

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  11. Joni AndayaNovember 9, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    Fabulous!!! Love your cards :)

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  12. LyndalNovember 9, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    GORGEOUS cards Denise - hope all are feeling better! :)

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  13. Connie BabbertNovember 10, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Great cards...hope you are back to normal now! Love the Endless Wishes CAS look...simplicity at its' best! Thanks for playing along with the Saturday Color Challenge on Create with Connie and Mary!

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  14. ~amy~November 10, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Such pretty cards! I hope that your kids are better!
    Thanks for playing with us at Seize the Sketch!

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