Buffalo Check Merry Christmas to All!

Good evening,

So one of the trends this season, that I am totally loving is buffalo check, it's everywhere and I've planned a lot of my Christmas decorations for our Christmas week condo using this trend, I can't wait!  So it's only fitting that I also incorporate this trend into a Christmas card, perfect for the season.

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then used Cherry Cobbler and the Buffalo Check stamp set to stamp the plaid design in Basic Black ink.  Next I took a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock and embossed it with the Corrugated Dynamic Embossing Folder.


For the greeting I used my Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, and Early Espresso Stampin' Write Markers to color directly on the stamp from the Merry Christmas to All stamp set before stamping on Whisper White cardstock.  I used the swirl image from the same stamp set and stamped in Crumb Cake ink before adding a Red Rhinestone Jewel to the center of the swirl.  Before attaching the greeting with dimensionals to the cardfront I took my Shaded Spruce Dark Stampin' Blends Marker and colored a piece of Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon and tucked it behind the Whisper White piece.

I love how this card turned out, a nice rustic feeling, perfect for the holidays!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Stamp Set [147702]	Buffalo Check Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151372]	Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [148026]	Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213]	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924]
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Shaded Spruce Dark Stampin' Blends [147937]

Have a great weekend!

Diana

Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #325: Gather Together

Good morning!

What a beautiful weekend, I love that fall has finally been able to let summer know it's time to end her reign for the year.  I've even been able to get most of our fall/Halloween decorations which is definitely helping with the fall fun vibes.  This weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge is perfect for these fall vibes.

I started with Very Vanilla Thick cardstock for the cardbase and then added Cherry Cobbler cardstock as the mat for the Very Vanilla cardfront (which was stamped with Basic Black ink and the Buffalo Check background stamp).

Next I took a piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock and cut it out with the Stitched Shapes Dies before stamping the greeting from the Gather Together stamp set using Celestial Copper Delicata Ink.  The leaves were all cut out with the coordinating Gathering Leaves Dies and Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, and Terracotta Tile cardstock (and sponged over them lightly with Soft Suede and Cajun Craze ink).  I added a large Very Vanilla pumpkin as well as two small pumpkins using Pumpkin Pie cardstock (and attached them with dimensionals).

As a person who always seems to want to add more (sometimes I can't stop, haha!) so I added  some ribbon from the Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack, love these combo packs!

This card is full of warm fall colors and textures sure to send cozy greetings.  Make sure to check out all the design team cards using this inspiration challenge and we would love for you to play along and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Gather Together Bundle [153036]	Buffalo Check Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147794]	Celestial Copper Delicata Metallic Ink Pad [150707]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Come To Gather Ribbon Combo Pack [150456]
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [144237]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]
Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199]	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105117]	Terracotta Tile 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon [149705]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

Fab Friday Sketch Challenge #FabFri159: Home to Roost

Good afternoon!

We finally had some significant signs of spring this weekend and it made my heart happy (we even got some time out in the yard working on cleaning out the beds for the new year).  Because we were on the go I only had a little bit of time to relax and craft but I'll take every bit I can get.  Today's card uses the Fab Friday sketch challenge as inspiration as well as the Home to Roost stamp set (this is the last week you can earn this stamp set for FREE!)

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added Cherry Cobbler cardstock as a mat for the cardfront that is Very Vanilla cardstock which I stamped with the Buffalo Check stamp using Basic Black ink and then I sponged around the edges with Soft Suede ink (I actually sponged around all the stamped pieces so I'm just stating it once).


Next I took a piece of Night of Navy cardstock and embossed it with the Big Shot and Corrugated Dynamic Embossing Folder and then I played around with the top left corner until I could separate the cardstock layers and rolled down the top layer for a fun effect.  For the main stamped image I stamped the rooster in Basic Black ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and colored it in with Stampin' Blends before cutting it out with the Big Shot and Layering Ovals Framelits and attached the oval with dimensionals.

To finish off the card I added a piece of Night of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon and a knot using Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Double-Stitched Ribbon.  The greeting was stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink on Crumb Cake cardstock and then punched out with the Classic Label Punch and attached with dimensionals.

This card has a fun farm-chic look and I love the buffalo check mixed with all the other elements, lots of texture to entertain the eye.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Home To Roost Cling Stamp Set [149736]	Buffalo Check Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147794]	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]	Big Shot [143263]	Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [148026]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Classic Label Punch [141491]	Night Of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon [144232]	Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Double-Stitched Ribbon [144117]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650]
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867]	Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144598]	Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144040]
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601]	Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144600]	Stamping Sponges [141337]

Have a great weekend!

Diana

SSINKspiration Halloween Fun: Cauldron Bubble

Good morning!  This morning I embarking on an awesome race adventure with 11 fellow runners where we will run 200 miles over the next two days as a relay race.  It's going to be fun and exhausting and I can't wait.  Before heading out I wanted to share one more project I made using my featured Product of the Week, the Buffalo Check stamp set.  Today the SSINKspiration team is sharing Halloween projects so I thought it would be fun to use this background stamp for a Halloween card.  Now I have to worn you, I may have gone a little overboard on the bling, there are four different blingy items for lots of fun.

I started with Pumpkin Pie cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock that was spritzed with a mixture of Champagne Shimmer Paint and rubbing alcohol (I used the Stampin' Spritzer for easy application!)

Next I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamped the Buffalo Check using Lemon Lime Twist ink and then used my Gorgeous Grape Stampin' Write Marker to draw lines on the print to make flannel.

For the main image I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamped using the Cauldron Bubble stamp set, the greeting is in Pumpkin Pie ink and I stamped the bubbles coming up from the cauldron using Basic Black ink and then used my Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends to color the stars.

Isn't this cauldron colored perfectly?  This is actually from the Toil and Trouble Designer Series Paper and cut it out using the Cauldron Framelits and then attached it with dimensionals.  The spider web is also another piece of the framelit set and was cut out of Silver Foil Paper.  This piece was matted with Gorgeous Grape cardstock before being attached to the cardfront.

To finish off the card I added a bow tied with Basic Black  5/8" Glittered Organza Ribbon and then added a rhinestone to the center of the bow as well as on the spider web.

It's great that with the Buffalo Check stamp set just by changing up the colors you can use it for any occasion, and come on, lots of sparkle and bling make a project extra special.  Now's the time to get working on your Halloween projects so make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for more inspiration.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Buffalo Check Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147794]	Big Shot [143263]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Cauldron Bubble Clear-Mount Bundle [149931]	Toil & Trouble 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147531]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Black Foil Sheets [147898]	Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [147897]	Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint [147044]	Stampin' Spritzer [126185]
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144585]	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]

Have a great weekend!

Diana