Hi all & welcome to the Go-to Gal's Designer Challenge!
On the last Wednesday of the month Paper Crafts Magazine's Go-to Gals take turns picking a manufacturer and then we challenge each other to create something using those products. Its a fun little hop to see how we put some of our favorite goodies to use. There are really no rules... some times we all play, some times we don't.
Today everyone's playing along so you are certain to see some fabulous cards along the way. A little holiday inspiration... because World Card Making Day is just 3 days away...
...and World Card Making Day is the kick off for the holiday card making season. So put on your favorite holiday music & and enjoy the hop!
Today we are all using Hero Arts - BasicGrey's Nordic Holiday collection of stamps and we all have give-a-ways! Yep, you'll find that we are each giving away a different stamp/set from the Nordic Holiday collection... all you have to do is hop & leave a comment on each blog.
Here's what I've got for you...
Ok.. want to win this stamp that I've used on my card today?
And (if that's not enough to get you ready for World Card Making Day) the awesome folks over at Paper Crafts Magazine have thrown in a copy of Holiday Cards & More, Vol. 6. Can't beat that for holiday paper crafting inspiration! Comments must be received by Thursday evening at 5 PM MDT.
Ok, so what are you waiting for... go visit Betsy, Julie, Jennifer, Kim & Teri:) Have fun!
P.S. If you want more ideas for you WCMD party... Jump over to Paper Crafts Connection & Moxie Fab World because they are celebrating both World Card Making Day & the new issue of Holiday Cards & More all week!
On the last Wednesday of the month Paper Crafts Magazine's Go-to Gals take turns picking a manufacturer and then we challenge each other to create something using those products. Its a fun little hop to see how we put some of our favorite goodies to use. There are really no rules... some times we all play, some times we don't.
Today everyone's playing along so you are certain to see some fabulous cards along the way. A little holiday inspiration... because World Card Making Day is just 3 days away...
Today we are all using Hero Arts - BasicGrey's Nordic Holiday collection of stamps and we all have give-a-ways! Yep, you'll find that we are each giving away a different stamp/set from the Nordic Holiday collection... all you have to do is hop & leave a comment on each blog.
Here's what I've got for you...
To create this card start by making your card from cardstock and cover the face with patterned paper (I used BasicGrey's 6x6 Nordic Collection pad). Stamp image on kraft, cut down to smaller size, mount on cardstock and adhere to face of card with foam tape. Stamp image on kraft (using red ink), cut into tree shape and ink edges & adhere to card with foam tape. Lastly, embellish with ribbon, bells and a sentiment tag.
- - - ETA- contest closed. Winner has been notified. - - -
Ok, so what are you waiting for... go visit Betsy, Julie, Jennifer, Kim & Teri:) Have fun!
P.S. If you want more ideas for you WCMD party... Jump over to Paper Crafts Connection & Moxie Fab World because they are celebrating both World Card Making Day & the new issue of Holiday Cards & More all week!
264 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 264 of 264This stamp is perfect paired with kraft paper. :)
Wow!!! your card is soooo elegant! i love the stamp set too.. and the color you're using is just so uniquely elegant! love the bells as well :) great idea!! thank you for sharing!
I have been admiring this stamp and am so glad to see it actually used. Your design is so clever! Thanks for sharing your creativity!!
wonderfully done..so elegant...
can't wait for WCMD
wowww!! really gorgeous! love the touch of bells :)
I love the elegance of this card - gorgeous colors!
Amazing!!! its looking so beautiful i like it...
Plastic cards
Plastic card printing
Pretty card. Love the colors. Thanks for a chance to win some great gifts.
WOW!!! What a beautiful xmas card.
This is such a beautiful card! I love both the stamp and the gorgeous papers!
This card is fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win!
Wow, what a cool background stamp that is--love what you have done with it!
Gorgeous card! Love the stamp you used! Thanks for a chance to win!!
sueot33@yahoo.com
Love anything cross-stitich and your tree/whole card is gorgeous.
This stamp reminds me of my counted cross stitch days. Very home style and yet elegant with that gold ribbon. Thanks for sharing.
This is such a cute idea and I love the colors!
--Emily Todd
Great card! I love how you stamped on the kraft paper. It gives it such a great look.
This is a very elegant and clean card. I love how you used the background stamp on the tree. Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness! That Gold bow Windy! And those bells, over that beautiful patterned paper! This is really a brilliant card! Very inspirational!
Lovely card! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love, Alexandra
Oh my, what a beautiful card! I am in love with that background stamp.
Your card is stunning...I love it.
so pretty and elegant!
Cute card. Thanks for the chance to win these awesome prizes. nlundeen at catt dot com
If the pages can compete with the very inspirational cover, it looks like a good one
I like the ribbon that gives it a very classy feeling. Nice!
beautiful card! love how you made the tree with the wording!
Love the layered look done with the tree! Great use of the background paper...love it!
Oh this is beautiful! I love the dp, and the tree, how clever!
What a novel use of that stamp! So creative and I love the look on kraft paper! TFS@
Very nice card and like the bells. Shirley NW
Love the warm, country Christmas feel you created with your card Windy! Beautiful! love the gold and the jingle bells too! Thanks for the chance to win!
Great card & great idea using the background stamp. TFS ;-)
love your card - the traditional colors - thanks for sharing.
Barb Housner
Love the way you used the same stamp in different colors for your focal point. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my my my your card is beautiful! Love the beautiful bow, and tree! The bell adds the perfect touch!
What a great card...the words are fantastic for this type of card. Thanks for the chance to enter.
i've got to say the DT has done an awesome job, but this card is my fav so far. the color the patterns, that adorable little tree. thanks for the inspiration
Love the tree you made from that bg stamp and that big bow is amazing! Love it!
Do I ever love this card. The stamps and papers really create a simple card to make but it looks so great! I must try this idea. Thanks for the chance to win this particular stamp and for sharing your ideas.
i love the bells!
So pretty! The stamped image reminds me of a cozy sweater.
Such an amazing way to use the stamp!! Love your tree!! And using the same stamp but in different inks, I guess that's why you're one of the go to gals!!
Really beautiful card. I love the big bow and bells!
Spectacular card. The embellishments are perfect. I'm thinking this same treatment would be fantastic on gift bags, too. You've got me ready to start Christmas crafting. Oh, wait, I have to finish my Halloween cards first.........
Great idea to stamp and cut it into a triangle to mimic a tree! TFS =)
Love this card and the clever use of the background stamp to make the tree! That's such a great idea and a wonderful way to get more use from a stamp! Thanks for the idea!
love the rich colors and the wonderful bow topping it all off
what a great stamp set and love that cardstock! beautiful card.
Love how you used the stamp on your card!
Windy, what a terrific timeless card -- I am always looking for ways to use 'kraft' paper in my design -- it lends itself so beautifully to a classic country look --- thanks for sharing!
I love how you used maximized the use of this background image and brilliantly cut a pine tree from it. Outstanding. I thought the snowman set was my favorite, I'm finding they are all delightful in their own rights! It's what makes choosing only one so hard. LOL Oye, the dilemmas of a stamper. LOL
What a beautiful card! Love the two layers of stamping over the gorgeous patterned paper, and the richness of that ribbon!
Christmas trees are my favorite. Love this card.
Beautiful and simple, old-fashioned looking card. I love it!
Oh so cute card, thx for the chance to win.
Wonderful card and thanks for sharing your instructions!!
Such a pretty card! I love the muted colors and the way you used the all-over stamp. I thought the color of your ribbon went beautifully with your paper choice too. Pretty, pretty!
That tree card is so cute the bells and ribbon set it off!!!
So rich and warm! Love the colours and the ribbon.
VERY NICE, what you've done with this stamp!!!!!!! It makes me look at my background stamps in a whole new light!!!!!!! THANK YOU for the inspiration!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Too cute! Thank you for the opportunity to win! Blessings
so pretty, i'm just loving your pretty bows!
Wow, I am loving this Nordic stamp and paper combo!
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