Three in One....a challenge Monday!

It seems like it's been weeks since I've been able to play along with the online challenges! I've missed the last two MoJo Monday sketches, but this week I DID IT! Yippee! This week at the Mojo Monday Blog, I made a card based upon the sketch below! I love that it's simple and can easily be used for a Christmas card or for ANY occasion!

So my color choices came from the Color Throwdown blog and their color challenge #73! I haven't played along with their color challenges in a few weeks so I was thrilled to join in on all the fun they have! This week's challenge was to use: Kiwi Kiss, Real Red, Always Artichoke, and Cool Caribbean and since I didn't have a few of the colors, I 'cheated' just a little bit!! I substituted Old Olive for Kiwi Kiss and Garden Green for Always Artichoke!

My winter/Christmas theme came from the Snow or Snowflake challenge posted on the Our Creative Corner blog! Christmas is only a few days away, so I hope you enjoy this joyous holiday season!

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Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Ink: Real Red (103133)

Card Stock: Old Olive (100702), Chocolate Chip (102128), Real Red (102482), Very Vanilla (101650), Garden Green (102584)

Paper: Merry Moments (115672)

Embellishments: Real Red 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115608), Linen Thread (104199), Button Latte Designer Buttons (114333), 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo Brads (112533)

Tools: Modern Label Punch (116630), Word Window (105090), Big Shot (113439), Snowflakes #2 die set (113449)
Finished Size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

Until Tomorrow,

~Kari

Joy Ornament Card

Oh how I love the Delightful Decorations set and the Ornament punch! This simple card layout was made by a fellow demonstrator in my group and I love it! Garden Green and Real Red are the perfect pairing for Christmas colors! The stars are stamped in Silver pigment ink with the Snow Swirled set from page 36 of the Idea Book & Catalog! The awesome ornament stamp and coordinating ornament punch are found in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog on page 24-25! You can always download and view the catalog by clicking on the picture to the right! Or check it out on my website!

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Stamps: Delightful Decorations (116517), Snow Swirled (111690)

Ink: Garden Green (102272), Silver Encore Pad (101039)

Card Stock: Garden Green (102584), Real Red (102482), Very Vanilla (101650)

Paper: Merry Moments (115672)

Embellishments: Silver Elastic Cord (109866), Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109034)

Tools: Ornament Punch (116794)

Have a fantastic Thursday,

~Kari

Stampin' Up! Blowout Sale Ends Nov. 30th!

There's only a few days left in the HUGE Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza Sale! Products are 30%-50% off plus the online store has great deals on Card Making Bundles and Scrapbooking Bundles! If you'd like more information or to check out the awesome savings, CLICK HERE! You won't want to miss the amazing discounts on punches, ribbon, brads and everything we love as paper crafters!

I'm really looking forward to the Christmas season! Hopefully I'll be sending out my cards 'early' this year and of course I'll post a sneak peak for all of you! I've actually had them done for about a month, so I just need to write and address them! My blog will definitely have plenty of Christmas card ideas, so be sure to check it out if you're needing a little creative boost!

This card today was made with the Holiday Lineup set on page 43 of the Idea Book & Catalog! It comes in a set of 3 stamps for $21.95 and includes reindeer, elves, and snowmen (featured on this card!). The merry & bright sentiment is stamped in Real Red ink on Very Vanilla card stock using the Merriment stamp! This stamp is on the under $10 page of the Idea Book and Catalog and is only $6.95! It's a great deal and perfect for the Christmas card making season! Please email me if you have any questions about placing an order online!

Stamps: Holiday Lineup (111648), Merriment (115556), Patterned Pines (116525, Level 1 Hostess set from the Holiday Mini Catalog)

Ink: Basic Black (101179), Real Red (103133), Old Olive (102277), Close to Cocoa Stampin' Write Marker (100072), Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker (105115)

Card Stock: Old Olive (100702), Chocolate Chip (102128), Real Red (102482), Very Vanilla (101650)

Paper: Merry Moments (115672)

Embellishments: Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (109052), Playground Designer Buttons (116313)
Punches: 1-3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (104403), Scallop Oval Punch (114889), Large Oval Punch (107305)

Essentials: Mini Glue Dots (103683, to adhere my Old Olive button)

Finished Size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

Have a fantastic Saturday!

~Kari

MOJO113 and CTD69 ~ Color Challenge: Joy Card

The Color Throwdown blog posted this very fun and festive color challenge using the Stampin' Up! colors: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Real Red, and Very Vanilla! I made my card using this week's MoJo Monday sketch since it was so cute and I thought the Delightful Decorations (pg. 24 of the Holiday Mini Catalog) stamp set would be perfect for this layout! What I love most about about the Delightful Decorations set is the coordinating Ornament Punch! 'Cutting out' cute ornaments is easier than ever!! To see my post from yesterday, using this same sketch, but on a Thanksgiving card, click here!
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Stamps: Delightful Decorations (116517, Holiday Mini Catalog)
Ink: Old Olive (100702)
Card Stock: Real Red (102482), Chocolate Chip (102128), Very Vanilla (101650)
Paper: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (115672)
Accessories: Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (111367), Linen Thread (104199), Playground Designer Buttons (116313)
Tools: Ornament Punch (116794), Eyelet Border Punch (113692)
Essentials: Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Very Vanilla Envelopes (107300)

Happy Stamping,
Kari L. Linder

Sketch Saturday #77 - Merry Christmas Card

I found this wonderful blog, Sketch Saturday that posts some fabulous sketches and challenges on their site! I followed the card sketch featured below on my square, Merry Christmas card! The Dasher stamp is only $8.95 and found on page 208 of the Idea Book & Catalog on the under $10 page. It was a perfect fit inside my die-cut scallop circle!

My card is 5-1/4" square and Stampin' Up! offers the perfect envelopes to send this card for the holidays, Medium Square Whisper White envelopes! They are 5-1/2" square and come in a pack of {20} envelopes for $6.50, another great deal!

What would I do without my circle punches!?! Oh boy, yes I do have EVERY circle punch Stampin' Up! offers, which worked perfectly with this sketch layout! Since my Dasher stamp was the focal point, I added the Merry Moments Designer Series Paper as a simple way to decorate my card!

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Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370), Dasher (116816)

Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (100908)

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip (102128), Old Olive (100702), Real Red (102482), Garden Green (102584), Very Vanilla (101650)

Paper: Merry Moments (115672)

Accessories: Chocolate Chip Corduory Buttons (114339), 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115608), Linen Thread (104199)

Punches: 1-3/4" Circle Punch (112004), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (104403), 1" Circle Punch (109046), 3/4" Circle Punch (107217)

Tools: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die (113469)
Essentials: Mini Glue Dots (103683), Medium Square Envelopes (107289)

Happy Stamping,

Kari L. Linder

PPA16 ~ Theme Challenge: Christmas Cheer

The Pals Paper Arts posted a very festive and fun theme challenge: Christmas Cheer! I thought creating a tag, gift box, and mini card would be a great way to celebrate the Christmas season in style!!

My 3" square card was made using Garden Green card stock as the card base, cut to 6" long x 3" wide, scored, and folded in half to create the 3" square card! Then I cut a 2-3/4" square piece of paper from the Merry Moments DSP (pg. 160). Using my Big Shot Die-Cut machine and the Lots of Tags die (pg. 197) I cut out the scallop tag and stamped 'merry & bright' in Chocolate Chip Classic ink using the Merriment stamp (pg. 208). Then I added a red button and Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon to embellish and a little dove in the bottom corner cut from the Merry Details die! Tip: Just for fun, I lined up his eye over one of the dots in the paper and glued him down, so it looks like he has a little eyeball!

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Stamps: Fundamental Phrases (114968)

Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908)
Card stock: Garden Green (102584), Very Vanilla (101650)

Accessories: Playground Designer Buttons (116313), Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon(111367)

Tools: Big Shot (113439), Lots of Tags (114508)

Essentials: Mini Square Envelopes (107309), Mini Glue Dots (103683, for adhering my button)

My 'merry' tag was cut out of Real Red card stock using the Merry Embosslits folder from the Holiday Mini Catalog. Then I cut out some Christmas trees in Old Olive and Very Vanilla card stock using the Merry Details Sizzlits die and layered them on the tag. After the tag is cut out, there is a hole at the top which is perfect for tying my Very Vanilla 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon through!

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Card stock: Real Red (103133), Old Olive (100702), Very Vanilla (101650)

Accessories: Very Vanilla 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109026)

Tools: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Merry Embosslits Folder (116820)

My gift box is cut out of Old Olive card stock and it's super quick and easy to make! Add the perfect touch to give as a gift by adding some candy or small gift inside the box!

Here's how you make it:
1) Score an 8-1/2" piece of card stock vertically at 2", 4", 6", and 8". Then, score horizontally at 2" from the bottom edge. Cut to horizontal scored line along vertical scored lines. Cut off 1/2" x 2" notch at end of card stock to make folding easier.

2) Decorate front of box. This is typically the section between the 6" and 8" scored lines. I added a piece of Merry Moments DSP to mine!

3) Fold box, and adhere using Sticky Strip.

Tip: Your card stock should be 8-1/2" wide, but you can use any height - since this will determine how tall your box is! Mine is about 4" tall!

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Stamps: Fundamental Phrases (114968)

Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908)

Card stock: Old Olive (100702), Very Vanilla Textured (108693)

Accessories: Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109034), Linen Thread (104199)

Tools: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Merry Details (116823), Lots of Tags (114508), Scallop Edge Punch (112091)

SASSC40 Sketch Challenge: Merry & Bright

Oh yes, another wonderful sketch to help get the creativity flowing! Our Creative Corner posted this card sketch challenge on their blog and I had just the perfect idea of the Stampin' Up! supplies I wanted to use! The Merry Moments DSP (pg. 160) is the cutest double-sided paper! It contains the colors: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Old Olive, Garden Green, and Very Vanilla, which became the colors I used for my card. I love the Designer Series paper for that reason, they do the color designing and choices for you! A great time saver! The fun part for me was choosing which sheet of paper to use! To follow the sketch, I knew I wanted to die-cut some snowflakes, so I chose a piece of paper covered in snowflakes! Then I layered two snowflakes together, one cut out of Old Olve card stock, and one cut out of Very Vanilla card stock! The Corduroy Buttons (pg. 181) add texture with a soft look and feel, which I think goes great with snowflakes! My card base was cut at 4-1/4" out of Real Red card stock, scored and folded at the 'top'. Tip: I prefer this layout when I'm tying ribbon around a card since it's easier than cutting a spot for the ribbon to tie through!

Here's a peak at the great supplies I used for this card! The Merry Moments Designer Series paper is on page 160 of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog! The Merry Details die is featured on page 21 of the Holiday Mini Catalog.

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Stamps: Merriment (115556, on the under $10 page in the Idea Book & Catalog - page 208). This stamp is only $6.95! WOW! What a fabulous deal!
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (100908)

Card Stock: Real Red (102482), Garden Green (102584), Chocolate Chip (102128), Old Olive (100702), Very Vanilla (101650)

Paper: Merry Moments DSP (115672)
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons (114339), Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109034), Linen Thread (104199)

Tools: Big Shot (113439), Lots of Tags (114508), Merry Details (116823, Holiday Mini Catalog)
Essentials: Very Vanilla Envelopes (107300)