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Hope you are getting in a little crafty time this weekend! I had a chance to play with my Simon Says Stamp Dec card kit today... and I just love it.
There are so many fun papers and embellishements in this kit and a really cute stamp set. I made this quick and easy card with it by stamping the battery stamp multiple times and tying it up with some Christmas twine. You can still get one of these kits for your very own while they last!
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Time for a new challenge over on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog. This week's challenge is Anything Goes and the design team is using Tim Holtz products. We'd love to see you use your favorite Tim Holtz products this week too!
I just love the Christmastime Remnant Rubs, there are 2 sheets in each pack (one black, one white). I used the white rub ons as a resist for a Distress Stain background, and made the snowfakes using some foil cardstock colored with alcohol inks. As for the little snowman? It's hard to see but he is covered in a coat of Rock Candy Distress glitter...so fun!
Just a few closeups of the snowman and flakes:
Remember, just by playing along and linking up your project to the SSS Wednesday Challenge post you can qualify to enter a $50 shopping voucher to the Simon Says Stamp store.
One lucky winner will be chosen at random, it could be you!
I hope you get to join in on all the fun and play along with the challenge. I can't wait to stop by some of your blogs and take a peek at what you have made. Have fun!
Make sure to check back each Wednesday for another fun challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!
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Another fun card using my Simon Says Stamp Holiday Card kit. There are so many fun goodies in this kit and I have not even used half of them yet! For this card, I used some of the remnant rubs on a kraft tag, and added a bit of the fun striped tape that also comes in the kit. The background was created stamping then using an emboss resist technique and going over the snowflakes with Festive Berries Distress Ink.
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I finally got to tear into my Simon Says Stamp Holiday Card Kit last night. I got the cling version, but you can also get the kit with clear stamps if that's what you prefer. I love the stamps that are in this kit, they are limited edition and made to be the perfect scale for cardmaking. I primarily used the items that came in my kit to make my card but did add some inks in Wild Honey and Ripe Persimmon to complete my sunset background.
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Time for a new challenge over on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog. This week's challenge is Thanks/Thanksgiving and the design team is using one of my favorite companies this week...Hero Arts! I've used some of their newer holiday stamps, Lisa's Painted Maple Leaf (designed by Hero Arts very own Lisa Spangler) and a gorgeous sentiment from the Joyful Thanksgivng set. Simple and elegant, would this be a great card to send to anyone you are thankful for this season?
Remember, just by playing along and linking up your project to the SSS Wednesday Challenge post you can qualify to enter a $50 shopping voucher to the Simon Says Stamp store.
One lucky winner will be chosen at random, it could be you!
I hope you get to join in on all the fun and play along with the challenge. I can't wait to stop by some of your blogs and take a peek at what you have made. Have fun!
Make sure to check back each Wednesday for another fun challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!
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I am still following along with the 12 Tags of 2013, and still enjoying creating each new tag. I loved Tim's take on the chalkboard technique this month and I will definitely use this technique on other projects! Here it is, easy and simple:
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It's a Moxie Fab Thanks Blog Hop today, and you should have arrived here from the blog of the super sweet and inspiring Deirdre Horgan.
Cath-I thought long and hard about what type of card to make for you and what has inspired me in the Moxie Fab World over the past few years. I have to say that everything you have done has been inspiring. It's not going to be the same Moxie Fab world without you and your fabulous (and friendly) blog. I wish you the best of success and happiness in whatever adventure you decide to take on next! Thanks for all of the inspiration, challenges and introductions to other Moxie Fabulous crafters from all over the world. Sending you giant hugs.
The next stop on the hop belongs to the very talented Beverley Brown! Please hop on over to take a look at her wonderful creation for Cath.
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Time for a new challenge over on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog. This week's challenge is Keep It Clean and SImle and the design team is using Kelly Purkey Simon Says Stamp Exclusives. It was SO hard to pick just one set, so I used two! If you have any of Kelly's stamps we'd love to see what you can do with them!
I love this Oliver set, it just looks like our pup Big Boy who not only begs for bacon, but anything that's cooking!
Remember, just by playing along and linking up your project to the SSS Wednesday Challenge post you can qualify to enter a $50 shopping voucher to the Simon Says Stamp store.
One lucky winner will be chosen at random, it could be you!
I hope you get to join in on all the fun and play along with the challenge. I can't wait to stop by some of your blogs and take a peek at what you have made. Have fun!
Make sure to check back each Wednesday for another fun challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!
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The super sweet Erin will be welcoming a little Jayhawk fan into the world any day now and her Gallery Idol 2012 gals wanted to celebrate with a blog hop. You should have arrived here from the blog of the very talented Anita Recksiedler. Be sure to hop on over next to the blog of the wonderfully creative Dana Warren to see what she has created! Congrats Erin, we can't wait to see your little bundle of joy!
If you missed any stops along the way, here is the entire list of stops on the hop for some bouncing baby boy card inspiration!
Aga Malyszek
Amy Kolling
Anita Recksiedler
Cheiron Brandon (you are here)
Dana Warren
Debbie Marcinkiewicz
Elena Roussakis
Heather Campbell
Jennifer Rzasa
Jennifer Ingle
JJ Bolton
Jocelyn Olson
Joscelyne Cutchens
Laurie Willison
Miriam Prantner
Nina Yang
Taheerah Atchia
Tessa Wise
Wida Yusufi-Miller
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After a little teaching hiatus I'll be back at The Ink Pad on Dec 5th. Join me to get inky and play with stencils! Details are below, please call the store directly to sign up.
The Ink Pad, 37 7th Ave, NYC (212) 463-9876
Thurs, Dec 5th 7:15-9:30pm
Glittered, Painted, Stenciled and Stained
Yes- you can make bright and cheery cards with Ranger Distress Products! Join Cheiron to play with some of the newest colors and formulations in the Ranger Distress line and try out the new Tim Holtz stencils. We will spend the evening working on Distress paint, glitter and stain techniques. After the techniques have been mastered, we will turn what you have learned into fabulous card creations.
Supplies to bring: scissors, adhesive runner, foam dots, non-stick craft sheet and Ranger Glossy Accents (these are a must!)
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