Thank You card

Hi there!!

I've created a thank you card today :)

Here are a few pictures of the card:

Supplies Used:

Iris White cardstock 250 gsm
Tim Holtz Distress inkpads- twisted citron and festive berries
Winnie and Walter Renee's Leaves stamp
Zig Brush Pens
Camlin Brush Pens
Gina Marie leaf wreath die
Sizzix Tim Holtz celebration script words die
Ranger's round blending tool and foam
Acrylic block
Ranger's Jet Black inkpad


I am playing along with the following challenges:

Stamplorations Giving Thanks Blog Hop and Linky Party

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- Anything Goes

W & W Rerun No. 16

I was inspired by the beautiful card made by Lydia, I really liked the floral wreath and the brightness of the colors in the floral wreath, I also loved the white on white design so I was inspired to create my own version of Lydia's card.

Here is Lydia's beautiful card:

Christmas Tag 9

Hi there!!

Early in the morning I decided to create another christmas tag :) I must admit I love making them!! I love celebrating the festive spirit. I have kept the color scheme traditional with reds and greens :)

Here are a few pictures of the tag:

Supplies Used:

1. Tim holtz distress inkpads- festive berries and twisted citron

2. Ranger's round blending tool and foam

3. Mudra stamps- christmas

4. Mama elephant stamp- oh happy birds!

5. Red and green sequins

6. Baker's twine

7. Satin ribbons

8. Sizzix Tim holtz Tag collection die

9. Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad

10. Stampoholic 

11. Handmade stickers (SS) 

12. Iris Cardstock 250 gsm

13. Tombow mono multi liquid glue

Thanks for your time!! Please do leave a comment :) I love reading your feedback! 

Stay blessed.

I am playing along with these challenges: 

Paru's Card Making Challenges- December

Simon Says Monday Challenge- "O Christmas Tree"

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge-"Anything Goes"

25 Days of Christmas Tags 

I was inspired by Jill's tags on day 25 of 25 days of christmas tags. I really liked the soft background created by the blending of distress ink so I tried to create my own version of it using the traditional colors of christmas-green and red :)

Here are Jill's beautiful tags:

Christmas Tag 8

Hi folks

Here is christmas tag number 8

Supplies Used:

1. Iris White cardstock

2. Scrapberry's Once Upon A Winter - Fun Joy 12 by 12 pattern paper

3. Ranger's archival jet black inkpad

4. Acrylic Block

5. Sizzix bigz die- tattered florals

6. Tim Holtz's distress inkpads- Peacock feathers

7. Glittery pink foam sheet

8. White organza ribbon and white natural twine

9. Sizzix Tim Holtz Tags die

10. Hero Arts- Happy Merry Messages Clear Stamps By Lia 

11. Sizzix Floral Wreath Die 

12. Blush metallic paint by itsy bitsy

Thanks for your time!! Please do leave a comment :) I love reading your feedback! 

Stay blessed.

I am playing along with these challenges: 

25 Days of Christmas Tags 

I was inspired by the tag made by Deepti on day 26 of 25 days of christmas tags. I really liked the cute girl image and the pinks she used in the background. I was inspired to use pink as well and to include a cute girl image in my own tag.  

Here is Deepti's beautiful tag:

Christmas Tag 7

Hi folks

Here is christmas tag number 7

Supplies Used:

1. Iris White cardstock

2. Scrapberry's Once Upon A Winter - Fun Joy 12 by 12 pattern paper

3. Mulberry flowers

4. So Suzy Snow Girl stamp

5. Zig Brush pens

6. Tim Holtz's distress inkpads- Twisted citron and festive berries

7. Glittery Snowflake foam stickers

8. Green satin ribbon

9. Sizzix Tim Holtz Tags die

10. Hero Arts- Happy Merry Messages Clear Stamps By Lia 

11. Ranger's archival jet black inkpad

Thanks for your time!! Please do leave a comment :) I love reading your feedback! 

Stay blessed.

I am playing along with these challenges: 

25 Days of Christmas Tags 

I was inspired by the tag made by Suchi P. on day 26 of 25 days of christmas tags.  I really liked the cute girl image and the bright colors used. I was inspired to use bright colors as well as include a cute girl image with winter clothing in my own tag.  

Here is Suchi P.'s beautiful tag:

30 day coloring challenge

Christmas Tag 6

Hi folks

Here is christmas tag number 6

Supplies Used:

1. Dark Yellow and iris cardstock

2. Small circle punch (local make)

3. Traditional design rubber stamp 

4. Christmas Stickers by itsy bitsy

5. Martha Stewart Swirling Lace Punch

6. Ranger's jet black archival inkpad

7. Ranger's festive berries, evergreen bough, twisted citron and forest moss distress inkpad

8. Natural twine

9. Hero Arts- Happy Merry Messages Clear Stamps By Lia 

10. Scissors

11. Stitched squares die by Gina Marie Designs

Thanks for your time!! Please do leave a comment :) I love reading your feedback! 

Stay blessed.

I am playing along with these challenges: 

25 Days of Christmas Tags 

I was inspired by the tag made by Tracey on day 15 of 25 days of christmas tags.  I really liked the cute penguin and I was inspired to include one in my own tag.  

Here is her beautiful tag:

christmas tag 5

Hi folks

Here is christmas tag number 5

Supplies Used:

1. Dark Yellow and iris cardstock

2. Acrylic block

3. Stamp from destash (company unknown)

4. Christmas Stickers by itsy bitsy

5. Martha Stewart Swirling Lace Punch

6. Ranger's jet black archival inkpad

7. Ranger's festive berries, evergreen bough and forest moss distress inkpad

8. Natural twine, green satin ribbon and red wool

9. Hero Arts- Happy Merry Messages Clear Stamps By Lia 

10. Scissors

Thanks for your time!! Please do leave a comment :) I love reading your feedback! 

Stay blessed.

I am playing along with these challenges: 

 Stamplorations- Holiday TAGplorations

25 Days of Christmas Tags 

I was inspired by the tag made by Monika Skinner on day 26 of 25 days of christmas tags. I really liked the stamping in the background so I tried to create a stamped background with a distressed look in my tag. 
Here is her beautiful tag:

christmas tag 4

Hi folks

Here is christmas tag number 4

Supplies Used:

1. Dark Yellow and iris cardstock

2. Acrylic block

3. Stamp from destash (company unknown)

4. Wooden snowflake embellishments

5. Martha Stewart Swirling Lace Punch

6. Ranger's Carnation red and jet black archival inkpad

7. Ranger's vintage photo, festive berries and evergreen bough distress inkpad

8. Natural twine and green satin ribbon

9. Hero Arts- Happy Merry Messages Clear Stamps By Lia 

10. Scissors

Thanks for your time!! Please do leave a comment :) I love reading your feedback! 

Stay blessed.

I am playing along with these challenges: 

1. Stamplorations- Holiday TAGplorations

25 Days of Christmas Tags 

I was inspired by Monika Skinner's tag on day 26 of 25 days of christmas tags. I really liked the colors and the way she created her background with stamping. I did not use the vellum, I decided to show the background more prominently. Here is her beautiful tag.

Christmas Tag 3

Hi folks

Here is a christmas tag I made.

Supplies Used:

1. White and cream cardstock

2. Papermania-docrafts vellum 

3. Sizzix Timholtz Tags die

4. Happy Merry Messages Clear Stamps By Lia - Hero Arts Stamp

5. Ranger's Jet Black Archival Inkpad

6. Scissors

7. Acrylic Block

8. White Organza Ribbon

Thanks for your time!! Please do leave a comment :) I love reading your feedback! 

Stay blessed.

I am playing along with these challenges: 

1. Stamplorations- Holiday TAGplorations

25 Days of Christmas Tags 

I was inspired by the tag made by Lindsey on day 16 of the 25 days of christmas tags. The use of the snowflakes vellum and the simple design really caught my eye so I replicated that in my own tag. 

Here is Lindsey's gorgeous tag :)

Art Journal Page: You are special

Hi Folks!

In the morning, while I was reading the newspaper a picture in an advertisement caught my eye. I thought it was beautiful and I had to make an art journal page around it :) The lady in the picture looks like she is contemplating, unsure, perhaps even feeling low about something and I wanted to make something that gave a positive message when we all feel like that.

Here are some pictures of the project (Please click on the images and view the pictures in big/full screen mode, these tiny pictures here really do not show all the details. Thanks a bunch :) !! )

Supplies Used:

1. Camlin White Gesso

2. Mont Marte Texture Paste

3. Palette knives

4. Heidi swapp color shine sprays- peacock and butter

5. Little Birdie Color Splash Sprays - gold rush and mocha

6. Distress Ink stain- Forest moss

7.  Spray Pens 

8.  Brustro thin tip black pen

9.  Cheery Lynn Die Flourish #14

10. Die Cuts and More Rain Splatter Stencil

11. Dusty Attic Chipboard- Bubbles (DA1509W) and Mini Birds #3 (DA0727Z) 

12. Mudra Stamps- Humming birds, Brushed, Washi Tapes and Special Day 

13. Papericious- Pattern Papers from Vintage Attire Pack (Snippets from an earlier project)

14. Water spray bottle

15. Brushes

16. Ranger Heat tool

17. Homemade anti-static pouch

18. Versamark Inkpad

19. Ranger Embossing powder

20. Acrylic Block 

21. Twigs from outside

22. Round bling embellishments

23. Silicone glue

24. Tombow liquid glue (green) 

25. Distress inkpad- Vintage photo and round blending tool/foam

26. Scissors 

27. Stapler

28. Gauze

29. Ranger's archival black inkpad

30. Snippets of brown CS for embossing the birds

Thanks a lot for your time! Stay Blessed :) 

I am linking to the following challenges:

November Challenge with DCAM - I have used all the colors from the mood board and the DCAM rain splatter stencil to create texture in the background 

Mudra Challenge # 3: "Create background with stamps" - I have created the distressed look background by stamping. Stamps used include the Humming birds, Brushed and Special Day.

Dusty Attic November Challenge- I was inspired by the colors of the mood board and also the bird. I have included dusty attic chipboards (bubbles and birds) in the art journal pages

More Than Words November Main Challenge - The word "special" is included in the "you are special" and I have used all the elements of the quote- I have included tiny hints of blue using heidi swapp sprays, something borrowed and old is my mom's diary which I am using as an art journal and the stencil and little round blings I used are new.

Stamplorations November Mixed Media Challenge - I have used a stencil in this mixed media journal page to create texture in the background. 

Papericious November Challenge - Falling In Love With Fall - I have gone with the theme of fall and used colors and elements of fall (leaves/twigs). I have used papers from the vintage attire paper pack. 

Pixie's Snippets Playground - Week 257

Artplorations Stencil Blog Hop and Linky Party