75 DOWN & 25 TO GO!

With everything that was going on here this Fall, I got off to a later start than usual with my 100 cards for Christmas.  I'm coming into the final stretch now, though!

This is the only design I came up with this year that uses dsp.  Thanks to Evelyn for loaning me her pine ef and SU Peaceful Wreath stamp set.  I like how this turned out--not only for the look, but also for the ease of using the assembly line technique.

I highly recommend using a stamp positioner like the MISTI or the ones from SU and Tim Holtz.  It really helps things go much faster with less errors, especially when you have a bunch of cards to make at one time.

PAPER PLAYERS #415--A CAS CHALLENGE

One of the advantages of CAS cards is that they can be made quickly, and this was no exception.  Once I found the stamps to use, it took about 10 minutes to put this card together.

For more CAS card examples, visit the Paper Players blog HERE.

HALLOWEEN POP-UP CARDS

 Just finished making two Halloween cards, one for each of our children's family.  These pop-ups are quick and easy to make, especially when you can make good use of some SU dsp.  I wrote "Have Fun!" on the inside after finishing them off. 

 Enjoy!

TIN CEILING ANYONE?

This paper and embossing folder remind me of a country kitchen, so the basket of wild flowers fits right in.

...and I loved pulling out my peg stamps again!

DOUBLE PLEATED HARVEST CARD

One of the birthday cards I received last month inspired me to revisit this technique. 

After watching Frenchie on YouTube, I was able to put this together.  (It's not as easy as it looks, for me anyway.)  When it comes to doing the pleats, it gets a little tricky--but it was fun!

BIRTHDAY CARD FOR A 90-YEAR-OLD

This was a fun card to make, in spite of the fact that it took over two hours to die cut, sponge and assemble.  It was well worth the effort, though!

Thankfully, the recipient has a great sense of humor!




TIP:  To make a greeting fit the way you want, stamp it on a piece of cardstock or dsp.  Then cut the paper instead of cutting the stamp.


PS> 10/15:  She loved it!

SIMPLE SATURDAY #54--Happy Harvest

GOOD STAMPING WEATHER!

Forget about raindrops on roses.  These were the kind that stick to the windows, obscuring the view (yesterday.)  I'm not complaining, though, while others down south are suffering severe losses from Florence and Michael.  It's wonderful to be able to retreat to a nice dry stamping tower!

This view is from the kitchen window over the sink.  Ordinarily, you can see across the valley from here.

This photo was taken from the sliders in the kitchenette.  What you can't see (besides the view) are the puddles that have formed from the drenching rain.



Today is a different story:  bright sunshine and strong, gusty winds--another good day for stamping.

The weather we've been having lately gives new meaning to "stamping up a storm!"

PAPER PLAYERS #413--Trees and Leaves

This was a fun and easy card to make using the SU Seasonal Wreath embossing folder.  The dynamic texture is what makes this ef so elegant.  Since there are no pine branches in the wreath, it can be used for any season or occasion.

To make this a Fall card, I applied two shades of green chalk for the leaves and copper Nuvo drops for the berries.

Check out more of the challenge entries HERE.


JUST A NOTE:  My last card was one of the ones chosen for recognition at the Papee Players last week.  YAY!

PAPER PLAYERS--Tic, Tac, Toe

I just love Autumn with its cool nights, low humidity and bright sunny afternoons!  So this card is my attempt to capture the beauty of the season, thanks to the Paper Players Challenge #412.  I chose the bottom row of die-cut, orange/rust and sequins/glitter for my top fold shaker card.

I plan to use this card (and a few similar cards) for Thanksgiving cards this year.

For more Paper Player cards, click HERE.