First Day of Winter...

Happy Birthday Amelia Lee!  

Having a birthday on the First Day of Winter is kinda cool!  

I made this DT card for the new Sunday challenge at 613 Ave C... in honor of the First Day of Winter, you are asked to use Snowflakes.  Easy enough - a Cuttlebug E-Folder embossed the first snowflake layer, the 2nd layer applied has three McGill punched snowflakes, and then a paper with silver glitter applied attached behind the punched shape. The third panel has four copies of the RSD image used for Paper Sculpting [or Paper Tole].  You can see some of the layers in this close up:

The final addition was the Tim Holtz die cut bow.
Go see the rest of the uber fun creations from our DT at 613 Ave C and enter up to three submissions for a chance at the RSD prize! 
I was just notified this card is the Pick of the Week at Rick St. dennis' blog!  How fun is that!  I am now eligible for a Pick of the Month vote!

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

*Tuesday Throwdown #225 – Christmas

*Through the Craft Room Door – ATG

*Papertake Weekly – ATG Festive!

*Inspiration Destination #12 – ATG

*The East Wind #21 – Christmas

Art by MiRan Challenge #21 – ATG

MarkerPOP #58 – ATG
*Winter Wonderland – Fussy & Fancy
*Divas by Design – ATG
*Aurora Wings #10 – All that Glitters
Shopping our Stash – SOS #181 – Red Alert

Supplies:
PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; Base CS & mats are Georgia Pacific White; 

INKS:  the images were printed on an Epson WF3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Christmas Spirit...

 This is one of those cards I made using only left overs off my desk.  Sometimes, after a particular frenzy of card making, I have a pile of perfectly good seconds and it always feels good to use them instead of tossing!  Wonder Christmas Pixie from A Day For Daisies was a printout from the last card - I colored her with Copics and I fussy cut it with a 1/16th inch border.  It was then glued on to a scrap of black and fussy cut again to strengthen the fragile parts of the image and to provide some contrast against the background.  The scrap of paper used on the background is the reverse side of a previously used one.  The sentiment was a "practice stamp" to check the inking on a scrap - I just cut it down and matted it with another scrap of black.  The ribbon & bow were made trying to learn how to use a bow maker many weeks ago - this is getting embarrassing for you to know how deep my desk is piled!!  The only thing 'new' are the 3 red gems - they were not on the desk, but properly tucked away where they belong.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Pile it On #49 – ATG/Christmas Holiday
Simon Says Wed – Bling It On
Inspiration Destination #11 – ATG
Tuesday Throwdown #225 – Christmas
Clear It Out –ATG/ Stash: ATG
A Day for Daisies #110 – Use Traditional X-mas colors

The East Wind #21 – Christmas
Art by MiRan Challenge #21 – ATG
MarkerPOP #58 – ATG
Lacy Sunshine #48 – Holiday Joy

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Holiday Bingo...

"Wonder Christmas Pixie" provided by A Day For Daisies

Aud Sentiments' Thursday challenge is a "Holiday Bingo" using this Bingo Card:
I used the middle row for my DT contribution - including a Die cut, a Digi & Bling.  My sentiment [a mandatory element for all our challenges!] is front and center on the inside pop-up.  The card base is from an SU die-cut - the rounded corners on the front fit into slits on the back of the fold creating a closure mechanism.  The interior pop-up was also an SU die-cut.  The designer papers I believe are also SU.  Ruby red bling was added to the points of the gold snowflake & the grosgrain ribbon & double bow on the top are all from stash.

The inside sports a MS snowflake border punch and a Sissix Die Cut of the trees.  The trees were distressed just a tich with Distress Ink. Liquid Pearl applied to the corner of the message panel to mimic the berries on the background paper.  Finally a single Ruby bling was added to the sentiment panel.
There are some amazing projects by the DT - I encourage you to check out their samples with the ADFD images!  You have up to five entries for a chance at a prize - you can link up at Aud Sentiments!



I am apologetic to the two challenge sites that clearly say in their rules only 10 or 13 other challenges... I got soooo carried away this time in a Christmas frenzy.  I have marked the ones for which I am not eligible!

CHALLENGES:

Fussy & Fancy  #128 – Happy Holidays
Art by MiRan Challenge #20 – ATG
Beyond Grey #64 – Sparkly Christmas [glitter on collar & red ruby bling]
Pile it On #49 – ATG/Christmas Holiday
Robyn's Fetish #241 – Christmas Cards
Tuesday Throwdown #224 – Family Christmas
Party Time Tuesday - #193 – ATG
Sweet Stamps #199 – Sparkle [glitter on collar & red ruby bling]
MarkerPOP #57 – Winter/Christmas  NOT eligible /Sorry!
Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Crafty Sentiments – Christmas
Shopping our Stash – SOS #180 – Favorite Technique  NOT eligible /Sorry!
Simon Says Wed – Bling It On [glitter on collar & red ruby bling]
Fab and Funky #241 – Christmas
Inspiration Destination #11 – ATG
Divas by Design – Seeing Red
Paper Shelter #185 –Special Celebration
Sweet Stampin' – Things with Wings
One Sweet Challenge – Christmas Card or Project
Jellypark Challenges – Ribbons or Bows
Lacy Sunshine #48 – Holiday Joy

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is from
 A Day For Daisies;  Sentiment is from Hero Arts.

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP and the mats are from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: SU punch used for the sentiment and the mat

INKS: Distress Inks used to distress all the edges of the pine trees; the image was printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Baby Snow's Gift Certificate...

This is a double sided card... 

Focal image "Baby Snow" was provided by Digital Delights

This first side opens to the actual card and message.

Flipped over you see the envelope attached... 

holding the gift certificate.

This was my DT creation for 613 Ave C's 

"Create Your Own Challenge"

I used: image, sentiment, embossing, button, ribbon

This Sunday's challenge will be running from Dec 7 thru Dec 13 and there are prizes from two sponsors - DIGITAL DELIGHTS & FITZTOWN.  There are some delightful projects courtesy of the DT and of course more details on the challenge at 613 Ave C! 

TECHNIQUE

[Note: specific information on supplies and sources will be found below under “Supplies”.]

• Using an SU Envelope Maker - I made two identical envelopes, one in each of the two plaid papers [one green & one red].  The green one was left open to create the 'card'.  The red was taped closed in the normal envelope configuration.  The two envelopes were adhered back to back to make the one unit.
• 'Baby Snow' was printed 4 times, colored with Copics, fussy cut and "Paper sculpted". ["Paper Tole" is the other name for this technique].  You can see the dimension here... 
• The trees were created with a Sissix Die with two layers each.  The first layer is from a paper decorated with shaving foam & blue and green ink - on top of that is a green vellum.

• On the gift side is wooden button tied with waxed linen anchoring the sentiment panel.  Edges are inked with "Forest Moss" Distress Ink.  "WISH" is die cut into what will be the Gift Certificate with a Tim Holtz' die.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Lacy Sunshine – North Pole
Top Tip Tues – Buttons or Bows [wooden star button on the back, also bow of the green ribbon]
Sentimental Sunday  #236 – Embossing [any kind] [focal image is embossed in the Paper Sculpting technique]
Robyn's Fetish #241 - Christmas Cards
Party Time Tuesday - #192 – ATG
Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Sweet Stamps #198 Christmas Spirit
Papertake Weekly – ATG/ optional – make a gift or decoration
Crafty Sentiments –ATG
Simon Says Wed – Christmas Holiday
Inspiration Destination #10 – ATG
Divas by Design – Feeling Festive
Fussy & Fancy  #128 – Happy Holidays
Art by MiRan Challenge #20 – ATG
MarkerPOP #57 – Winter/Christmas
ABC Challenge –Y is for Yuletide
Paper Shelter #185 –Special Celebration [Christmas]
Open-Minded Crafting  - #25 – Unusual Christmas [unusual gift] 
WON DT Favorite
One Sweet Challenge – Christmas Card or Project
Jellypark Challenges – Ribbons or Bows
Pile it On #49 – ATG/Christmas Holiday

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is 'Baby Snow' from Digital Delights; 
Sentiment ["Friends are..."] is a PSX & the inside sentiment is a Penny Black.

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP & vellum are from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS:  Marvy Uchida scalloped circle punch used for the the mat [embossed with a Cuttlebug E-Folder] under the focal image; Corner Chomper's 'Ticket Stub' used on the corners of the sentiment panels; Candi, button, waxed linen, ribbon are all stash; trees are a Sissix Die cut.

INKS: Candi colored with Copics; sentiments stamped with Versa Fine 'Onyx Black'; the focal image was printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Winter Greetings...

"Snow Friends" provided by Stamp Art Design by Kathryne

Aud Sentiments' challenge is to create a project including a sentiment for "Any Dec. Holiday".  I opted to make it generic enough to include any Holiday - the inside reads "Tis the Season".  There will be two winners this go around and prizes from Delicious Doodles and from Stamp Art Design by Kathryne.  The DT created some awesome projects for your inspiration... and you can submit up to 5 projects for a chance to win!  Check it out!

TECHNIQUE

[Note: specific information on supplies and sources will be found below under “Supplies”.]

• A2 size bluish-grey CS for base
• Next is a layer of DP with printed snowflakes
• Third layer is white CS embossed with a Cuttlebug E-folder.  The scalloped circle was punched out to create a window for the image. 
• Printed 4 copies of the image, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image.
• Die Cut the tag with the sentiment - attached a button sewn with red cord & tied with a bow.
• Snowflakes punched from the DP layer and a metal 'button' brad was used to keep 3 of them together.
• Inside created with left over papers from the front.

Inside

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Winter Wonderland – Let's Get Sentimental

Robyn's Fetish #239 – Use a Digi

Lacy Sunshine – North Pole

Party Time Tuesday - #191 – ATG

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG

Jellypark Challenges – Festive/ Christmas

Clear It Out – Winter Wishes/ Stash: Snowflake

Crafty Sentiments – Use Die Cuts [tags for sentiments]

Top Tip Tues – Buttons or Bows

Paper Shelter #184 – Metal Somewhere ['button' brad center of snowflake is metal]

Simon Says Wed –ATG

Fab and Funky #239 –ATG w/ Dies

Paper Pretties #338 – Snow Much Fun

Inspiration Destination #9 – ATG Designer Favorite by Dianne

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is from Stamp Art Design by Kathryne; Sentiment is from my "Ink It" set.

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP and the mats are from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Family Treasures punch used for the snowflake; button brad is from stash, Cuddlebug Embossing Folder used to emboss the snowflakes; Sissiz die cut used for the sentiment tag.

INKS: the images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Subway Art...

'Rory Chimney Sweep' provided by Lacy Sunshine

I don't have a clue how my mind decided to connect a chimney sweep with Subway art...  heavy sigh.  But I've decided that she is down there trying to clean off the graffiti from the walls - but wait, maybe she was painting it with that big ole funny brush??  It's Christmas, give me a break on this one!
I loved making my own Subway Art on the brick wall... and I have to acknowledge it was in response to the current challenge at 613 Ave C!  I challenge YOU to follow the theme to use "Subway Art" [ you don't have to make it!], and enter up to 3 creations by Sat., 11/29!  There are two sponsors:  Lacy Sunshine Stamps with a #20 gift certificate and Beansie Doodles offering 3 digital stamps to a winner!  The DT has gone to town and created a plethora [oooh, using my big words here!] of inspiration for you - you can see it HERE!

TECHNIQUE
[Note: specific information on supplies and sources will be found below under “Supplies”.]

• 6 x 5" white base CS used 
• I made my own 'Subway Art' by using multiple Christmas and Holiday sentiments stamped in red and black ink.  After stamping, the paper was then embossed with a brick wall embossing folder.
• For the focal image I used a "Paper Sculpting Technique" that consisted of:  printing the focal image four times, coloring with Copics, fussy cutting different layers, sculpting the individual pieces [dry embossing each individual piece from the back using a large ball tool] and layering with foam tape and glue to maintain the dimension 
• The image panel and mat were die cut and mounted on foam tape for elevation.
• The red column, white Candi and green twine were used for interest and balance.
• Inside was layered with left over papers from the front.

Inside

I would like to submit this to the following 

CHALLENGES:

Party Time Tuesday - #190 – ATG

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Clear It Out – ATG/ Stash: ATG Crafty Sentiments – 2 or More Papers  [red with white print mats, plain red mats, handmade Subway Art paper!] Inspiration Destination #8 – ATG Winter Wonderland – Let's Get Sentimental Delicious Doodles #111 –Traditional Christmas Fussy & Fancy  #127 – Pairs/2 of a kind Art by MiRan Challenge #19 – ATG ABC Challenge – X is for Xtra Special [person or occasion]

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is "Rory Chimney Sweeper" from Lacy Sunshine; Sentiments on the front are a wide selection from my collection; the inside sentiment is from Art Impressions

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP and the mats are from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Candi and green twine are from stash; Brick wall embossing folder is a Tim Holtz Alterations by Sissix.

INKS:  the images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Chester Christmas

"Chester Christmas" provided by Rick St. dennis

I knew this image was right up my alley - the potential for sculpting is always in the back of my mind when I look thru images.  Just look at that cape and the gloves, and oh, his hair!  Yum.  And yes, I did color it green!

Aud Sentiments is challenging you to Put Your Sentiment on a Tag, and the B Team for this 2nd week has some outstanding creations!  Definitely a FUN challenge!  Check out the details and enter up to FIVE projects no later than Nov. 18... you have a chance for a prize from Rick St. dennis!

TECHNIQUE

[Note: specific information on supplies and sources will be found below under “Supplies”.]

• A2 size base card  - Corner Chomper's 'Ticket Stub' used on all corners except the tag.
• 2nd layer is white CS run thru a snowflake E-folder with 'Weathered Wood' ink applied to one surface.
• Mat is a repeat of the base CS and the focal image is elevated on foam tape.
• Printed 4 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image.
• Gold foil applied to all the stars and the gold bow tied to the top of the sentiment tag.

Inside uses scraps from the front

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Art by MiRan Challenge #18 – ATG
Pile it On #45 – Special Occasion [Christmas!]
Sentimental Sunday  #232 – Fairies & Fantasy [elf] TOP THREE
Party Time Tuesday - #189 - ATG
Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Papertake Weekly – 2 or 4 legs...
Clear It Out – ATG/ Stash: 3 of the same thing [3 layers of the focal image]
Crafty Sentiments –ATG
Paper Shelter #182 – Snowflakes
Inspiration Destination #7 – ATG
Really Reasonable Ribbon #106 – Winter Holiday w/ Ribbon
Crafty Ribbons #106 – Christmas Creations
Top Tip Tues – 3 or more Papers [grey weathered base & mat CS, snowflake embossed layer & the plain white focal image panel]
Jellypark Challenges – Festive/ Christmas

SUPPLIES

Rick St. Dennis

IMAGES:  The focal image is 'Chester Christmas from Rick St. dennis; 
Sentiment is SU.

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; base CS and the mats are from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: We R Memories /Crop-a-Dial Corner Chomper punch used to make Ticket Stub corners; Gold foil on the stars applied with Duo Glue; Snowflake Embossing Folder by Cuttlebug.

INKS: 'Weathered Wood' Distress Ink used in the E-folder; the images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

National RAK Week {Random Act of Kindness}

"Attitude Avery" provided by The Stamping Chef

 National RAK Week!

613 Ave C is celebrating a Random Act of Kindness

 in their latest challenge!

{Make a little something for your  mail carrier, favorite waitress, bank teller, friend, relative, etc, etc... just because!}

This challenge starts 11/9 with three different sponsors - The Stamping Chef, QKR Stampede & Fitztown, and each is offering a prize! 

I encourage you to see the teams' projects that will give you loads of ideas - then check the rules and enter up to three of your creative efforts by 11/15!

TECHNIQUE

[Note: specific information on supplies and sources will be found below under “Supplies”.]

• Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image. 
• DP was cut into three segment and then glued to the front of the dark green base card.
• Used a Tim Holtz E-folder to emboss the 'Large Dots' on for texture and to further secure the glued papers to the CS.
• Orange eyelets were inserted in four punched holes on the base CS and the orange twine inserted thru and knotted on the back.
• Orange & gold metal brad added to the sentiment panel.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:
MarkerPOP #55 – ATG

Sweet Stamps #194 – Stripes
The East Wind #18 – Go Green WON 3 images
Simon Says Wed – Thinking of You
Inspiration Destination #6 – ATG
Fab and Funky #236 – 3 Different Embellishments [eyelets, twine, leaf brad, E-folder]
Art by MiRan Challenge #18 – ATG
Aurora Wings #8 – Heartfelt
Virginia's View Challenge #9 – All Things Metallic [eyelets & leaf brad]

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is "Attitude Avery" from The Stamping Chef ; 

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP is 'Oxford Lane' from My Minds Eye

EMBELLISHMENTS:  Orange metal eyelets and twine are from stash. Orange and gold metal brad found in stash.

INKS:  the images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

GW size

Time for Tea...

"It's Time for Tea" was provided by The Paper Shelter [TPS]
the sentiment is word art by Ginny H from Aud Sentiments

This is my project for the most recent Challenge at Aud Sentiments.  The theme is to Use a TWO or THREE Word Sentiment. Our sponsor is The Paper Shelter and they are offering a $15.00 Gift Certificate for the winner!  This is the last week of the challenge - you can submit up to 5 entries for a chance for the prize!  I encourage you to take a look at my teammates' projects - these women have some absolutely inspired projects to get you motivated!  Check out their artwork and get your project in before Tuesday Nov 4!

I enjoy Steampunk, so there was no doubt this would be the image I chose to use.  I started with a 5.5 x 6" red CS base on which I layered the DP from the Idea-ology Paper Pad.  The image was printed and colored with Copics, the flourish and leaves were fussy cut off the edge of the panel .  Distress Inks were used to sponge color on to the tag and to distress the edges of the DP and sentiment circle.  The sentiment was printed, punched out in a size that would fit the center of a clock & adhered with foam tape to elevate it a bit.  I chose four gears from my stash, colored them with Distress Ink before gluing them down.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Art by MiRan Challenge #17 – ATG  TOP THREE

Party Time Tuesday - #187 - ATG

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG

Sisterhood of Crafters – Fall Colors

Tuesday Throwdown #219 – Dressed Up

Crafty Sentiments – Trick or Treat or Something Sweet

Simon Says Wed – ATG

Divas by Design – ATG

Inspiration Destination #5 - ATG

Quirky Crafts #22 – Charades [book: Tea Time for the Traditionally Built: A No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel by Alexander McCall Smith ]

Open-Minded Crafting  - #22 – Halloween or Dressing up DT FAVORITE

MarkerPOP Challenge #55 – ATG

Lacy Sunshine #45 – Include a Hat

SUPPLIES

 

IMAGES:  The focal image is from The Paper Shelter; Sentiment is Word Art by Ginny H.

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; Base CS is stash; DP is from Tim Holtz Idea-ology.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Circle punch used for the sentiment; chip board gears from stash & metal gear from Tim Holtz line.

INKS: "Antique Linen" & "Tea Dye" Distress Inks used to distress all the edges; the images were printed on an Epson WF3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

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