Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers #272

 

Another month, another fabulous snarky challenge prompt!  While March is traditionally very warm here in Florida I am well aware of how downright freezing in can be in other parts of the world.  The Sisterhood would love to see your snarky cards with a COLD theme this month.    

Is there any one of us that cannot relate to this poor Art Impressions patient?  

We've all been there, right?  

I included an inside sentiment on this one to make it a true Get Well card.

I stamped, colored and fussy cut out the image before adhering it to the patterned paper framed panel.  (I adhered the two patterns together before die cutting.  The frame is actually pieced four high for a bit of dimension.)  I stamped the sentiment and adhered the focal panel to a kraft cardbase.  The inside panel was stamped onto a coordinating panel of designer paper as well. 

Art Impressions - Get Well stamp set

Hero Arts - Irreverent Elf Messages stamp set

Avery Elle - Postage Stamp die set  

I invite you to play along with us!  I am truly looking forward to seeing your snarky interpretation of cold in our gallery.  

Thanks so much for visiting!

Jules

Color Hues #128

 

The year 2026 keeps marching along, whether we're ready or not.  

Karen is our host for this round of Color Hues and she's 

chosen the perfect combination for St. Patty's Day so, 

of course, I created a Christmas card.  Or two.  

Betsy, the owner and brilliant designer behind The Greetery, included this fabulous tree die as a thank you in one of my orders.  Because I wanted to inlay the tiny diamonds into the design I cut it once in green and once in gold metallic.  Hence, a two-fer!

The beautiful oval dies are also of hers and they make for such a elegant cards.  Card one uses a pre-embossed specialty paper.  I added the green to the bottom for a place to heat emboss my sentiment.  (This cardstock is Pine Feather from Paper Trey Ink...one of my all time favs.)  The second card is a bit less fussy but equally as pretty in real life.

Supplies:

The Greetery -  Tree die (a freebie with purchase)

The Greetery - Capsule die collection

Spellbinders - To You and Yours stamp set

Tonic Studios - embossed designer paper

MFT - metallic gold paper

So whether you choose St. Patty, Christmas or something in between we would love to see your card in our gallery.  We have Darnell and Donna joining us on the blog.  Just remember to NOT add in colors that are not green, gold or an approved neutral.  Hope to see you there!

Thanks for visiting!

Jules

Seize the Birthday #321

 

Hello to all of my crafty friends!  I'm popping in here today to share a card created for the new Seize the Birthday challenge!  Jenny is our host this fortnight and has chosen Anything With Wings as our Topping.  This cute NBUS set had been gathering dust but when I noticed it included little butterflies I knew today was it's lucky day.

C'mon.  Who can resist Piglet and Tigger?

Tigger's orange fur dictated the color scheme of my card and turquoise seemed like a good pairing.  A little blush color for piglet and a bold designer paper and this card pretty much created itself.  Due to the size of these dies I did increase the size of my card.  I don't have the measurements in front of me but it's bigger than A2 and smaller than A7.

Supplies:

Spellbinders - Piglet and Pooh die set

Spellbinders - Tigger and Eeyore die set

A Jillian Vance Design - Make a Wish stamp set

I invite you to visit our blog for more birthday inspiration.  We invite you to share your new birthday cards with us in the gallery.  If you would like to be considered as a future Guest Designer remember to use our Topping in your design.

Thanks for visiting!

Jules

Color Hues #127

It's time for another color pairing over at the Color Hues challenge blog and this time around I have the pleasure of hosting.  I have chosen duo of Peach and Teal and actually have two cards to share with you today.  

Both cards began with peach and teal cardstocks.  On my first card I die cut the daisy background panel in white and added tiny peach flowers to the centers.  The oval frame was cut in both white and peach as was the large focal flower.  The sentiment was heat embossed in white onto teal cardstock.  Card two utilized a BetterPress plate inked in white onto the teal background.  I added a die cut heart stamped with a simple sentiment along with a few black gems.

Supplies:

The Greetery - Capsule Filagree Borders die set

Spellbinders - Fresh Picked Vase Bouquet (tiny flowers)

Spellbinders - Propagation Garder sentiment stamp set

Honeybee Stamps - Delicate Daisy background die

Honeybee Stamps - Wildflower die set

Fun Stampers Journey - Inspire embossing folder

Spellbinders - My Heart Beats for You BetterPress plate

I invite you to check out our blog for some wonderful examples including a beautiful card created by Gundi, a recent winner and our guest this fortnite.  Remember to use only hues of peach and teal along with approved neutrals.  We hope to see your card in our gallery!

Thanks for visiting!

Jules  

Seize the Birthday #320

 

Today I'm sharing a card created for our latest Seize the Birthday challenge.  Glenda is our host and she's chosen the combination of CAS and Die Cuts for her Topping.  

I know CAS means different things to different crafters but in my example its taking on the role of lots of white space.  Or in this case, orange space.  

My focal point is a two piece die cut frame created with a tone on tone orange card base.  I stamped, colored and fussy cut my hen and then stamped the two part sentiment.  A pretty simple CAS card with a sentiment that fits my mood lately...constantly struggling to keep up.  LOL!  (More on that later...all good stuff.)

Supplies:

Ellen Hutson - A Good Egg stamp set

A Jillian Vance Design - Oh Cluck stamp set

I invite you to visit our blog and hope you're inspired to add your CAS/Die Cut creation to our gallery.  Toppings are optional but birthday cards are not.

Thanks for visiting!

Jules

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers #271

 

The Sisterhood has the perfect February challenge for us, combining both Valentine's Day and Snark.  We're calling it Black, Black Heart...aka, the anti-Valentine.  Here's my take on the challenge.

I combined a simple cat die with a snarky sentiment for the perfect off beat Valentine's Day card.  I added some dry embossing to the heart as well as the white background panel to give this card a bit more interest and popped on a few gold pearls to finish it off.  

Supplies:

Spellbinders - Kitty Cats die set

Unity Stamps - Snarky Cat Thoughts stamp set

FSJ - Inspire EF

Hero Arts - Infinity Hearts die set

I invite you to visit our blog for more snarky Valentine inspiration.  Upload your card to our gallery and join the fun!

Thanks for visiting!

Jules

Color Hues #126

 

The calendar just turned to a new month which means it's time for another Color Hues challenge.  Julie B is our host this month and she's chosen the perfect Valentine colors of Pink and Red however, you do you.  As you will see, I created a thank you card.

I dug through my cardstock scraps and chose two reds and two pinks and then went to town die cutting using a daisy die set.  Because green stems are not allowed I chose to make my gold, an approved neutral.  I embossed two pieces of cardstock with a 3D frame folder and then pieced them together to create the front panel.  The sentiment was heat embossed in white.

The Stamp Market - Dainty Daisies die set

Spellbinders - Molded Frames embossing folder

MFT Stamps - Bitty Thanks sentiment stamp set

I invite you to visit our blog for more inspiration.  Get those creative juices flowing and enter your card in the gallery for a chance to guest with us in the future.  

Thanks for visiting!

Jules