Four Cards for Christmas in July

Hello there Peeps! Well I’m going out with a bang for my Christmas in July projects and sharing four in the same post! Of course I planned to share one every day….but the heat and humidity had me not in the mood to write posts…so this is the only way to get caught up.

This might be the most traditional card I’ve posted so far..and on the last day too!  I’m combining a swell gingham with what I can only describe as sweater pattern. Is there a name for it? I’ve only ever seen it on Christmas sweaters so that’s what I’m going with.

I’ve got more of the sweater pattern here but this time paired with buffalo check. To ensure that the focal images remain the star of the card I’ve layered them over doilies to separate the busy patterns.

Red doilies? Yep I went there too. And just check out that awesome snowflake ribbon..I am swooning.

Last but not least……this card is my favorite of the batch because that image just yells Christmas with the gloves and cocoa and candy cane. Those gorgeous flowers coordinate so perfectly and the leaves bring a welcome pop of green.

Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Snowflakes on Red Satin, Wavy Vertical Stripe Green/White Satin, Red Cherry Blossoms( I died the centers gold) White Tuscany Roses, Scor-Tape, WOC Leaves, Tombow 3D Foam Squares.

BoBunny Patterned Papers~ Merry and Bright Collection

Okay that’s all for me. Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

Card Trio for Christmas in July

Well hello there Peeps! I’m back to share more cards for Christmas in July. I know I know…I wanted to share everyday…….but it’s just been boiling hot here and I’ve not been in the mood to write posts. I have been creating the cards though so today I’ll be sharing 3 to help me get caught up a bit.

Baby it’s Cold Outside Greeting Card

Isn’t that cheeky of me? Posting an it’s cold out side when it’s actually super hot and humid?  Brown and blues are a very nontraditional color scheme…but I just love it. I think it’s warm and woodsy. I’ve added pretty ribbon and flowers and sequins and the fabulous gold striped washi tape.

Winter Wondreeting Carderland G

This card is just too sweet. I mean anything with a gingham print papers and doilies is gonna be good right?

December Ice Skates Greeting Card

I’m basically obsessed with aqua and red together even on Christmas cards. Also I’ve got some new dies to create picture frames so you should be expecting to see them on everything from here on out because I love them so much. I’m layering stickers with flowers here and I quite like it : )

Okay that’s a little help to get me caught up…..be on the look out for more Christmas in July projects while  I work through the rest.

Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Light Blue Chevron Stripe on Twill, Red Chevron Stripe on Twill, Light Blue Burlap String, Ivory Burlap String, Red Sweetheart Blossoms, Baby Blue Open Roses, White Open Roses, Scor-Tape.

Retro Christmas in July Deluxe Creativity Kit and Projects

HoHoHo Peeps! Yes I’m sharing more fun and festive Christmas in July projects. And this time a Creativity Kit. Because I am obsessed with kits. I just love to open the package and sort out all the fabulous paper pretties and embellies. Of course I took one for myself because I’m a cheeky little elf lol. See what I did there?  Okay too much holiday humor. I put myself in the mindset of CAS cards this time and didn’t go overboard with all the extras on the finished projects. In fact…this time I only added cardstock to what was already included in the kit. So you could make these cards too…just as they are shown. Quick to create and easy to mail. And I was able to get 10 A2 sized cards from this kit. Naturally I added paper doilies, colorful clips, star shaped sequins, twine , and flowers to the kit so you can play with them too.

Retro Christmas Deluxe Creativity Kit 2017

Of course you can go overboard and incorporate some jingle bells and snowflakes and chippies….but they look pretty great just as they are!

Check out this Retro Christmas Deluxe Creativity Kit 2017……

So. Many. Pieces.

Okay that’s all for me. Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

Beautiful Bees Creativity Kit 2017 and Projects

Hey there Peeps! Whose ready for a fabulous new Creativity Kit. I am. I am . I am.  I do so love to make up a kit then treat myself to one so I can get my craft on. This time it’s a Bee theme….so I’m even more happy.  Andddd to make it even more funner I’ve added kraft and black paper doilies, Bakers twine, wooden clothespins, a large Graphic 45 Staples tag, and a super fun coin envelope.Here’s a look at the projects I was able to complete with this Beautiful Bees Creativity Kit 2017…..

Bee Ticket All Occasion Greeting Card

Vintage Bee Wall Hanging

Bee Hive Greeting Card

Bee Kind Mixed Media Arch Topped Tag

Vintage Bee Greeting Card

Bees and Blooms Greeting Card

Buzz Bee Greeting Card

Bee Happy House Tag

I am so in love with this kit!!!! I have just a little bitty bit of papers left over so I can make a tag or two.   If you want to check out this kit and get a detailed list of what’s inside hop on over to the shop….Beautiful Bees Creativity kit 2017.

Some additional items used to created these projects…..

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts~Honeycomb & Bees Small, Triptych Arch Top, Fern Fronds, Scribble Frame Dragonfly.

Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Gold Steampunk Gears, Burlap String Ivory & Black, Chevron Striped Twill Champagne,  Chevron Striped Twill Black, Center Stitch Center Lemon.

Okay that’s all for me. Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

Down by the Sea Cards for BoBunny

Hey  Peeps!  I’m coming at ya today with two very different cards made from the same paper collection.  It just really shows the versatility of Down by the Sea from BoBunny. I have 1 card that is just a bit glam chic with pinks and golds. The other card is really beachy and outdoorsy.

I think these cards would be perfect for just about any occasion.

 

Pink and gold together is so glam! I was inspired by the cut aparts. I’ve used the gold for matting and accents and stacked the cut-aparts to create a nice focal point.

To create these flower embellishments I stamped the floral image and added gold embossing powder. Once it was heat set I added a little Pearlecents for a really subtle bit of color and clipped it out leaving a small border. There’s a die cut doily there tucked in under the sentiment and starfish and a layered chipboard sticker on top.

I am now completely obsessed with Confetti Paste and this gold matches my project perfectly!

This is the second card and it is really cute and beachy.

With the first card, I layered the cut aparts…but this time I added stitching for a subtle detail and texture. The focal point here is the layered chipboard sticker. Pearly accents work great with the natural feel of this card, and give it a touch of an upscale underwater feel.

I’ve tucked in a smaller doily this time….but added the same confetti paste and I think it looks great on both cards.

Okay that’s all for me. Wishing all of you a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative : ) G

BoBunny Supplies:

Pattern Paper: Down by the Sea; Coral, Paradise, Down by the Sea, Lagoon, Wonder

Noteworthy: Down by the Sea

Layered Chipboard: Down by the Sea

Double Dot: Aqua Jewels

Dies:  Darling Doily, Mandala

Stickers: Pocket Full of Posies

BoBunny Confetti Paste: Gold

BoBunny Pearlescents: Coral

Stars and Stripes Patriotic Creativity Kit with Projects

We’re kicking off the summer holiday season with a fabby new Stars and Stripes Patriotic Creativity Kit!!!! So many festive paper patterns, vintagy images and prettied bows. Of course I got into one and whipped up some projects…because that’s what I do lol.  I have created 2 full sized cards, 2 large tags, 2 house tags (my favorite), and 2 wall hangings. There is a good sized stack of leftovers too so I can create some tags and labels for home made goodies for the holiday.

Uncle Sam Patriotic House Tag

Lady Liberty Patriotic House Tag

July 4 Patriotic Tag

Patriotic Drum Greeting Card – Holiday Home Décor

Great American Firecracker Patriotic Wall Hanging

Fourth of July Wall Hanging

Red White and Blue Patriotic Eagle Greeting Card

Liberty Patriotic Tag Holiday Home Décor

OMGoodness you guys I love all these projects. I started with the kit and added cardstock and bits and pieces from my stash.  I admit I did dye my hands blue and glue myself to the table….but hey it’s all part of the process right?

Stars and Stripes Patriotic Creativity Kit 2017

Additional items from…

Gypsy Soul Laser Cut Chipboard~ Stars & Flourishes Border and Corners Set, Photo Reel, Tulip Scroll Corner, Scribble Frames and Lines.

Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Burlap Center Stitch Navy, Chevron Striped Twill Light Blue,  Tiny Electric Blue Stars on Grosgrain,  Shimmer Satin Blue,  Satin with Stitched Center Navy.

Petaloo~ Briar Rose Canvas Red-Blue, Textured Elements Canvas and Burlap Daisy Blue.

Okay  That’s all for me. Wishing all of you a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative : ) G

CAS Butterfly Greeting Card Set

Hey Peeps. Well I’m going CAS today. I know..it surprised me to. When I got my supplies out to create cards all the fun little images and die cuts just fell into place and I thought why not? Everything doesn’t need to have flowers and chippies and embellies. Sometimes you just need a quick card that’s good for any occasion that can be mailed in a regular sized envelope right?

 

I had a fun time mixing some vintagy patterns of paper with some that were just a bit edgy and on trend. Layers of die cuts, RRR trims, and simple pearly accents create loads of detail.

Diamond Satin Light Coral.

Diamond Satin Ivory.

Plaid Ribbon Apple Green.

Seam Binding Melon.

Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G