Color Hues #118

Hello my crafty friends!  I have the honor of hosting the new Color Hues challenge that just went live on the challenge blog.  When I struggle to choose a unique combination I often turn to my Distress Oxide inks for inspiration.  Two of my favorites are Stormy Sky and Bundled Sage hence our newest color duo is ...

Smokey Blue and Sage Green.

Disclaimer: The silver shimmer is throwing off the color hues in my photo. 

 

I dug through my NBUS bin once again and pulled out a "new to me" set of Christmas ornament dies and then went wherever the creative juices took me.  

I began by ink blending a few scraps of Bristol cardstock in my color choices, often mixing different shades of greens/blues combined with Weathered Wood and Iced Spruce to get a variance of hues.  I then added a spray of silver shimmer to the top layer before assembling.  I used a silver pigment ink to "stamp" the Better Press plate's image onto smooth black cardstock.  It's hard to see in the photo but the sentiment is actually silver foiled and the gems are clear, not silver.  I thought they added just the right finishing touch.

If you use my Spellbinders Affiliate Links to make any purchase it earns 

me a bit  of crafting cash at no additional expense to you. TIA! 

Supplies:

Spellbinders - Stitched Curve Border and Ornaments die set (DOM-Nov21)

Spellbinders - Sending Joy Sentiments

Spellbinders - Night and Day Better Press plates

Distress Oxides - Stormy Sky, Weather Wood, Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint, Faded Jeans, Iced Spruce

Lisa Horton - Silver Shine pigment ink

Imagine - Sheer Shimmer Silver spray

I invite you to visit our blog for more inspiration from my teammates as well as our special guest, Birgit.  It would make our day if you played along in the gallery!

Thanks so much for visiting!

Jules

Seize the Birthday #313

 

Hey Crafty Friends!  My card share today was created using the new Topping at Seize the Birthday.  Jenny is our host and she's chosen Embossing.  I opted to use a folder to create a subtle embossed texture on the lower half of my card along with a cute NBUS stamp set.

I haven't been coloring much lately however this neglected stamp set was calling my name.  The critters come prearranged on a single stamp so no masking was involved with this one.  (I did stamp the the balloons and speech bubble separately.)  This would make a great card for an coworker don't you think?

Supplies:

Simon Says Stamp - Critter Crowd stamp set

Concord & 9th - Banner Alpha stamp set 

Fun Stampers Journey - Big Dot embossing folder

I invite you to visit our blog for more wonderful embossing inspiration.  We would love to see you in the gallery and hope you decide to take on the challenge.  

Thanks so much for visiting!

Jules

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers #266

Happy September Fellow Crafters!  It's the first Saturday of this glorious month and the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers would like to celebrate the coming of fall.  My example isn't snarky but it is punny so I thought it would work.  Thoughts?

If you use my Spellbinders Affiliate Links to make any purchase it earns 

me a bit  of crafting cash at no additional expense to you. TIA! 

I just used this scarecrow for my Color Hues card earlier this week and he was just too cute to put away.  Besides, I don't get much chance to create fall themed cards here in South Florida.  For something a bit different today I used a combination of patterned papers and cardstock as my die cutting materials.  After that it was just a matter of assembling and stamping.  Love my scarecrow paper doll.  

Supplies:

Spellbinders - Autumn Scarecrow die set 

Spellbinders - Dancin' Halloween sentiments (appears to be sold out)

I invite you to visit our blog for more autumnal inspiration.  We would love to see your cards in our gallery...the snarkier the better but not a requirement.  

Thanks for visiting!

Jules

Color Hues #117

Hello Crafty Friends!  Today's card share was created for our new Color Hues challenge.  Karen is our host and she's chosen the combination of Orange and Green.  I've been itching to use this cute new to me scarecrow die set and with a bit of creativite thinking I was able to complete the card using only shades of green, orange and brown.

I die cut all of the elements in the challenge colors, assembled the cute scarecrow, "stamped" the sentiment using a Better Press plate and arranged everything onto a frame die cut panel.  A bit time consuming but you all know how I love to play with my paper "dolls."  

If you use my Spellbinders Affiliate Links to make any purchase it earns 

me a bit  of crafting cash at no additional expense to you. TIA! 

Supplies:

Spellbinders - Autumn Scarecrow die set

Spellbinders - All Season Autumn Better Press sentiments

Penny Black - Waves die trio

I invite you to visit our blog for more wonderful Orange and Green inspiration.  We would love to see you in the gallery. Thanks so much for visiting!

Jules

Seize the Birthday #312

 

Hello my Crafty Friends!  

As you're reading this I am back up in SC supervising a new flooring install immediately followed by another trip to NC for more painting.  I'm all rested up and ready to go .... after I get caught up with my Design Team duties, that is.

Today I'm sharing a simple card I create for our latest Seize the Birthday challenge, hosted by Linda.  She has chosen a very classic combination of Black and White as the (optional) Topping.  We also have a new DT member joining us.  Please welcome Nance Salkeld to the Seize the Birthday team!  We're excited to have her join us.

Onto my card ....

I'm giving a few really old Mama Elephant supplies some love today, combining three sets to create this design.  I stamped/cut that cute little panda and plopped his adorable bottom onto an open book created with black cardstock and white embossing powder.  I stamped the birthday book sentiment to a die cut panel which was then matted with another die cut panel for some added interest.  I haven't used enamel dots in ages but thought they were the perfect embellishment for this simple card.  As a member of two different book clubs I have a large assortment of book themed supplies and was thrilled to dust a few off.

Supplies:

Mama Elephant - Bookworm stamp and die set

Mama Elephant - Goodreads stamp set

Mama Elephant - Peek a Frame die set

I invite you to visit our blog for more wonderful black and white inspiration.   If you'd like to be considered for a Surprise Party Guest gig you must use the Topping however we choose and feature regular birthday cards as part of our challenge.  We would love to see yours in the gallery! 

Thanks so much for visiting!

Jules

Color Hues #116

 

It is time once again for a new color duo at the Color Hues challenge blog where JulieB is our hostess.  She's chosen a wonderful pairing that's perfect for nautical themed cards however you may have some unique ideas of your own to share.  

I dug back into my NBUS pile to create my card today.  

I began by die cutting into a panel of blue cardstock to create my fishy background.  The remainder of the elements were die cut with colored cardstock scraps and adhered to the fishy panel.  The sentiment was heat embossed in white onto the same hue of blue cardstock used for the background.  The completed panel was then adhered to an A2 white card base.

If you use my Spellbinders Affiliate Links to make any purchase it earns 

me a bit  of crafting cash at no additional expense to you. TIA! 

Supplies:

Spellbinders - Oh Buoy die set

Hero Arts - Fish & Bubbles cover die

MFT - Best Fins sentiment

I invite you to visit our blog for more wonderful inspiration from my teammates.  We would love to see your card in our gallery.  Just remember to use only the two chosen hues (along with approved neutrals) in order to play along.

Thanks for visiting!

Jules

Seize the Birthday #311

Hey Crafty Friends!  

It feels like forever but it's totally me, not you.  *wink*   I have spent the last three months traveling up and down the southeast United States.  My daughter and her new husband just moved from Florida to South Carolina, about two hours south of my son and his family in North Carolina.  Somewhere along the way I decided to offer up my redecorating services in the way of painting the interiors.  It took me three trips to SC to get their house ready and I am now in the process of repainting my son's upper level which includes a total redo of my grandson's room. I am one tired mama/grandmama but I can see the light at the end of the painting tunnel.

Anyway, all that to say that I have been very preoccupied and my crafting time has been pushed to the wayside.  Fortunately I buckled down in early June and managed to get all of my DT obligations met for the summer.  Where I feel a disconnect is in the area of social media.  I won't lie.  It's been a struggle to keep up but I'm looking forward to hanging at home this fall, crafting my heart out and keeping up with all things crafty.   

So on to today's post!

I am hosting the Seize the Birthday challenge that just went live and as host it is my opportunity to choose the Topping.  It seems like we always have an abundance of florals showcased in our gallery so my challenge to you is to omit flowers of any kind in your design.  This will be easy for most of us but definitely a challenge for some.  

I reached into my NBUS bin and pulled out one of it's newest occupants.  I fell in love with this fishing set the moment I saw it.  I die cut my elements from colored cardstocks, inked some clouds onto a light blue sky and got to work assembling the scene.  I couldn't resist adding my grandson's name to the greeting so I did some Frankensteining of two sentiment stamps to create my own.  I will definitely be giving this die set more love in the near future.  I just love it.

If you use my Spellbinders Affiliate Links to make any purchase it earns 

me a bit  of crafting cash at no additional expense to you. TIA! 

Supplies:

Spellbinders - Fairways and Fish Tales die set

MFT Stamps - Sharky Sentiments

I invite you to come play along.  We would love to see your favorite color showcased on your card but if you choose not to use the Topping please remember that it must be a birthday card.  We have Karen and Cassandra joining us on the blog where you'll also find inspiration from my fellow teammates.  

A bonus photo for those of you who read this far....

Notice the lovely shin bruises from the ladder?  I'm actually 

a very good painter (not that you could tell from this mess) but after

multiple ten hour days painting nine foot walls I tend to get clumsy. 

And tired.  Very, very tired.

Thanks so much for visiting!

Jules