Ocean Bliss

 The December 2017 Monthly Layout challenge design was the inspiration for this layout. Now the theme of these papers is Night at the Met but as you can see, paper theme doesn't matter as much as the color harmony.  I love how the blues in the photos are so striking against the purple tones of the paper. The underlying images on the paper are of ballerinas, but upside down and covered with photos they look almost like seashells. Don't let a paper theme hinder you.

Club Scrap papers, ribbon, sticker letters and charms. Cuttlebug embossing folder. Tim Holtz blueprint stamps. 

Tim Holtz blueprint nautical stamps.

Club Scrap starfish jewels. 

 

Balloons! Balloons! Balloons!

December's Technique challenge over at Club Scrap is repeat stamping.  I've been wanting to try this with my new Oxide Distress inks because they stamp somewhat translucent.  Perfect for balloons.  I love that you can still see an hint of the image behind the repeat stamping.

Club Scrap papers and stamp. Gelatos splattered. Distress oxide inks. 

Winter Wonderland

I challenged myself to use some neglected stamps and dies for winter inspired cards. The card bases and mats are from the Night at the Met Greetings to Go collection. These birch tree dies I just HAD to have and then forgot all about :)

 

For the backgrounds: splatter white acrylic paint onto the light blue mat.  Let dry. Tear strips of white cardstock and layer for a snow scene.

Club Scrap papers. Paper Smooches quote stamp. Tim Holtz snowshoe stamp.  Lawn Fawn tree die. Nuvo drops.

 

Club Scrap papers and snowman stamp. Paper Smooches sentiment. Dazzles snowflakes. Prismacolor pencils.

 Club Scrap papers, ribbon and stamp. Lawn Fawn die cut. Pretty Pink Posh sequins. 

 Club Scrap papers. Tim Holtz die words, Lawn Fawn tree dies. Pretty Pink Posh sequins.

 

 These cards were created for the Paper Smooches Winter Challenge, the Club Scrap Night at the Met Linky Party and the Cupcake Inspirations North Pole Challenge. Please visit the following blogs for more inspiration.



Sparkle & Shine Christmas

You might have gathered that I love to visit some of my local thrift shops.  You can find such great items for more than half the cost.  I like to look for things I can use in my paper crafting projects.  I came across these luscious red velvet poinsettias for $1. I pulled out the plastic center and separated the flowers layers making them easier to use.

 

I knew right away they would be a perfect match with the silver matted cards from the Night at the Met's Greeting to Go collection. I embossed the beautiful silver paper with an Echo Park embossing folder for added Christmas interest.

Club Scrap papers, ribbon. Me and My Big Ideas tag. Echo Park embossing folder. Thrift flower. 

Club Scrap papers, ribbon. Me and My Big Ideas tag. Echo Park embossing folder. Thrift flower.

Club Scrap papers and stamp. Echo Park embossing folder. Dazzles stickers. Thrift flower.

Club Scrap papers. Echo Park embossing folder. Kaiser Craft stamp. Thrift flower.