I won over at Raise the Bar a few weeks back and was asked to design a card for this week's challenge which was "trees". I pulled out some odd papers to use because I refuse to buy more Christmas papers and seriously need to make a dent in my paper collection. I also decided to use an older stamp set from last year. I used 2S4Y sketch this week and went to town creating this. I was a little unsure about how the card would turn out. The bright green cardstock was too harsh so I used my PTI distressing inks to tone it down. I cut some circles with my pinking shears and then layered for a dimensional effect.
My card is for the following challenges:
2S4Y: #67 "Sketch"
Artful Inkables: #34 "Punches" I used my circle punches
Challenge Up Your Life: "Christmas"
Paper Cutz: #70 "2 pattern papers"
Raise the Bar: #46 "Trees"
The Paper Players: #27 "Christmas"
Totally Stampalicious: "Anything Goes"
I like these little Christmas stamps she included. The fabric is really sweet with wooden toy soldiers on it. She also included the resin star ornament.
#4 is from Michelle and Ashley:
Is that snowman ornament not the cutest? I love the silver leaves they used to adorn the box. Inside the box they lined the box with gold glitter. So sparkly!
#5 is from Sherry:
Now this little stocking just made me smile to the nil degree! I love miniature items. I can't imagine sewing these! Wow! The outside mimics the inside gift perfectly!
That's it for now. Off to do some shopping. Ugh. Why can't I stay home and shop online like everyone else? Because I am total tactile person and need to touch the item and be sure it is of sound quality. :-) I know, I am an odd one. ;-)
16 comments:
OMG, those are all awesome, but I love the last matchbox.
Mimi
These are `Gorgeous`...
love your tree..
Hope you had fun shopping Amy:) x
I'm glad you liked the little stocking and box! Merry Christmas!
Sherry
I'm with you Amy...didn't buy any new Christmas papers this year! Your card is gorgeous and so fun - a great combo. Those advent boxes are lovely. Cheers Claire x p.s. know what you mean....tactile for me too!
Love the non-traditional colors on the first card. Thanks for playing along at Paper Cutz.
Awesome creations!!
Your matchboxes are great & they all have such wonderful gifts inside! I've really enjoyed thsi fun swap!
great matchboxes and gifts!
I love them all but the 4th and 5th are my favorites. I love the glass charm on the 4th and the gingham background on the 5th; gorgeous!
Hey Amy, enjoying 1 of your box treasures.
http://denisemarie-christmas.blogspot.com/
This is adorable! Love the little box, too. I know what you mean about not needing any more paper. I purge my "stuff" a few times a year just for that reason.
Very cute boxes!!
What agreat idea to use matchboxes, I would never have thought of that, great inspiration xx
Thank you so much for the wonderful matchbox. I received #4 from you. It was wonderful. Happy Holidays!
Hi,
I wanted to pop in and say thank you for matchbox #9....I love the little JOY tile! Thanks a bunch!
Amy your card is gorgeous!!! Sounds like you are having fun too!!! Sorry I haven't been around much - too busy!!
hugs
Melissa
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