More inspiration from Julie Ebersole and Kristina Werner!

This time, some sun rays and glitter embossing powder inspired me to put together this little sweet card:

I used a Hero Arts stamp for the rays, and added clear glitter embossing powder. In real life, the glitter looks so cool!
I can’t wait until the next online card class. I really learned a lot more than I expected!

Happy weekend…I’ve been working on some cards this weekend (surprise!) and this one is for the Paper Smooches Sparks contest.

I love that little Paper Smooches bee! I used the “Thank you” sentiment from Folkal Points set and a hexagon shaped embossing folder. This is a Mini 3×3 card…perfect for gift giving. I love having some of these little cards on hand.

So I made a few! I added a little glitter glue to the wings and glossy accents to the eyes. I only adhered down one side of the flag, so it looks like it’s waving free. I hope this makes someone smile!

Linking up to the Paper Smooches challenge here.
And the Simon Says Stamp Thanks challenge here.

Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Smooches
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug Hexagon
Other: Stickles glitter glue, white gel pen, white embossing powder

I have been completely inspired by Jennifer McGuire in the 2013 Holiday Online Card Class. Take a look:

When you open the (uncommon) side-fold card, you will find…

A clever little saying….

“Ho, Ho, Hope you made the nice list!”

I tried a new technique on the “fur” by using Liquid Pearls and then adding Distress Stickles glitter in Rock Candy while it was still wet. I love the extra dimension it gives the card. The black band reminds me of Santa’s belt! Love that Paper Smooches stamp. 🙂

Supplies used:
Stamps: Santa – Santa Paws by Paper Smooches; Mistletoe – Hang Ups by Paper Smooches; Ho Ho Ho Sentiment – Grand Holiday Greetings by My Favorite Things
Color: Derwent Inktense colored pencils
Other: Liquid Pearls in Opal, Distress Stickles Rock Candy Glitter, Red Baker’s Twine by The Twinery

What do you think of lime green and pink for a Holiday card? I have another striped card for you today! This time, I tried my hand at wreath-making (on a card). I used the “Hang Ups” stamp set by Paper Smooches to create a wreath all my own.

Have you seen this stamp set? There are so many fun elements to play with!

So I used those pine needles and the holly/mistletoe elements to make a wreath! I love it.
Oh, and the little bird came from this set, too…He’s nestled right in the middle of the wreath — It’s like he made himself right at home!

The “Home for the Holidays” sentiment is from “Merry Motifs”

I used liquid pearls for the berries, and some distress ink for shading. Green glitter tape finishes it off! I’m kinda enjoying the change with the lighter Christmas colors.

Joining the Paper Smooches Stripes Challenge here.
Also linking up to Simon Says Stamp Challenge here.

This week the Paper Smooches Trend Watch Challenge was STRIPES! That’s when I had to get creative. I couldn’t find any whole pieces of striped paper in my stash, nor did I have a stripey stamp to use. SO…here’s my paper-piecing striped card.

This is from the stamp set by Paper Smooches called “Think Fast” and I have been anxious to try it out! Big red stripes of paper and a giant sub sandwich, ice cream, and clear embossed drink make up a fantastic card.

I used some Distress glitter on that ice cream cone to make it shine. And a little red stripe of paper for the drink.

Again, I used my InkTense Watercolor pencils on the sandwich and the cone. Those are quickly becoming my favorite pencils.

This is a fun set to use! I see some stamping with fries in my future. 🙂

Linking up to the challenge here.