Eclips Makers Christmas Tag

Today I assembled a Christmas tag using Nested Labels from Miss Kate Cuttables.    

Christmas Tags - Day 2

Isn't this sky background just gorgeous?  I've set some Christmas favorites on a tag of clouds created using Magical Scenes - cut in a scallop-shaped tag.  On some I added sentiments from the Tis the Season set.  I think they'd be perfect for any holiday package, don't you?

             

Christmas Tag Challenge at Eclips Users

Playing with the 12-day Christmas Tag Challenge at the Eclips Users Group.  Since these past few months, I've bit off more than I can chew, I'm opting for some quick and easy tags.  Today's tag began with a layered doily from Monica's Creative Room.  Using the bottom layer for the tag shape, I added a stitched outline.  I added a snowflake and window showing some coordinated pattern paper.  Everything was cut on the Eclips - and the snowflake is glittered.

I cut the tag twice so I could add some movement (which unfortunately doesn't show too well in the pic).

We Are 3 Magical Scenes

It's time for Christmas cards - and that's exactly what I'm short on - TIME!  So for this easy Christmas card, I printed the nativity scene and a sentiment onto a pattern from Magical Scenes.  Quick and easy! 

Blue and White with We Are 3

My card today is inspired by a design by a local artist, Susan Bossierre.  I used the fab papers from We Are 3 - Magical Scenes, Ink-Blending Backgrounds, and Pastel Fantasy.  Added some Christmas trees, deer, and poinsettia.  The sentiment is from the All Occasion set.

     

     

     

Warm Wishes for the Creative Confetti Challenge

There's a winter-themed challenge at Power Poppy's Creative Confetti Challenge.  My image is Camille's Cactus from We Are 3, digitally colored.  The sentiment and background are also from We Are 3 - Sending You and Magical Scenes.  The theme is Winter Time - we were to create a card to represent this beautiful season.   Are you getting jealous?  This card shows you a representation of the beautiful winters I get to enjoy here in Arizona.  Now I did think I could take some time and add some snow for fun - but I didn't want to jinx myself!  We've had an unusually warm summer - and I'm planning on that being true for this year's winter weather as well.  

The simple design is inspired by this week's Featured Stamper at Splitcoast - I'm busy and wanted to create something simple.

                    

     

                    

The Paper Ala Mode Challenge

I chose the adorable Victorian Holiday for today's card. She's a printable from We Are 3. I cut two copies, fussy cut around the Victorian lady, and popped her up to look like she's coming out of the frame.

Look at her!  Is that printable precious or what?  There are three others included in the collection - all precious.  You can see them in the We Are 3 Etsy shop.  Go shop!

Love this Victorian style.  The Victorian Holiday printables are coordinated with the Victorian Christmas paper collection.  The Merry Christmas sentiments come in a variety of colors and have a bit of a glitter look to them.

          

Snippy Scrappers "Sweater" Layout

This baby layout just melts my heart.  It was inspired by a Sweater Page at the Snippy Scrappers' Zoom class Wednesday.  The digital paper is from Digi Crea, and I used a lot of my millions of pearls for buttons and lacy embellishments.  The lace color is from Monica's Creative Room.   

Purse Textures by We Are 3

The newest release at We Are 3 is Purse Textures - perfect timing for fun gift packages for the holidays!  I made this gift package that will hold some color coordinated nail products to donate for a teenage girl needing Christmas gifts.   

Isn't this gorgeous?  You may be thinking - "but so dark!"  However, on her wish list, the teenager requested dark clothes and makeup....I think she will brighten up when she sees the fund black and gold nail strips inside.  I seriously thought about keeping those nail strips for myself!  LOL!

Two in One Day

I get the idea of a crop after spending the weekend participating in the Creative Memories Virtual Crop - I am getting so many of my photos scrapbooked!  And I'm enjoyed using the Spring Medley pak - double duty!  Everything I used on this page is from the Spring Medley pack. 

So you still have until midnight to participate.  What are you waiting for?

Sketch Layout with Creative Memories

This weekend I decided to participate in something a little different for me - a virtual crop at Creative Memories.  They are sharing lots of sketch challenges (and prizes).  I don't think Creative Memories papers need to be used, but I did decide to do my newest book using their Spring Medley, so by the end of the weekend, I will have lots of pages completed....maybe! i used the fabulous Spring Medley, along with a banner from Miss Kate Cuttables.  I really love the way it came out.  Be sure to check out the virtual crop for more inspiration - there are loads of Creative Memories goodness there!

A Sweet Easter Layout

 Here's a simple layout I adapted from a sketch at the Creative Memories Virtual Crop - using Spring Medley from Creative Memories.  

Isn't that the cutest bunny ever?  He's surround by my husband's family.  I added elements from the same pak.  A sizzic die cut completes the layout with a message of "love."  This layout is for the Creative Memories virtual crop this weekend - stop by their Facebook page for more fabulous inspiration from the crop-goers.  You have until Midnight Sunday to play!

A Sweet Nature Layout

Here's a layout using papers from Best of Autumn from We Are 3.  I think those autumn colors work well with the nature photos from the Desert Museum. 

I like how the rows of small photos so represents how you feel when you visit the museum. 

Relaxing in the Yard!

Sitting in our yard, it's evident retirement was a good choice!  Here are photos from an evening on which we are celebrating the "wild" horses visiting our neighborhood.  

              

Mommy's Last Outing

Happy Friday!  It's a new sketch challenge month at Stick It Down!  This sketch caught my eye - It was easy.  I colored the deer digitally and popped them up.  The cute cherubs came from the paper collection I'm using - Positive Vibes.  Pop over to Stick It Down and have a look at what everyone else is doing with this sketch.  

We Are 3 Eart Expressions

This one is easy peasy. I selected paper from one of We Are 3's Earth Expressions.  I added flowers from an old coloring book - so much fun to color.  I love this earthy background - has such a geode effect.  I fussy cut the vase of flowers and popped them.  I added a woven sentiment sticker from my stash.  Then I was finished!  

We Are 3 Ink-Blended Scenes New Release

The weather has been quite lovely, though we had some much too cool days last week!  I'm still playing with all the new ink-blending goodies at We Are 3.  Today I made a simple card using the Ink-Blended Scenes from We Are 3.  Today the scene is graced by Camille's Cactus and Camille's Cactus Flower. 

The Ink-Blended Scenes are so perfect for a little soft soothing touch to your cards - WITHOUT THE FUSS!  Just resize for your needs and print.  The design team has done a fabulous job using these scenes, so be sure to take a look on the Facebook Page.

Stick It Down Challenge

Stick it Down has a wonderful single-page sketch this month.  I would have never thought of connecting my title to the background - and so easy to put together!  I kept the layout simple - for my pregnant niece.  I still love the paper collection I chose for this book - Positive Vibes from Digi Crea.  

I've had the ladybug stickers forever!  Their colors go so well with my paper choices, and make adding a little color to the page so easy.  Take a look at other takes on the Stick It Down sketch here....and come play along!