Monthly Archives: August 2009

I must confess, that I still have MORE Christmas designs to share with you. July was a super busy month and here’s a few cards I haven’t had time to share here yet. I think this may be the last of Christmas until September as I can spy a super sweet winter set on the calendar then. 🙂 These two designs feature images from the B&O line release the other week. The first does have a train in the picture but you may be wondering how the Mary and Joseph image fits into this train line. B&O has a beautiful collection of vintage art to choose from and Lisa couldn’t resist using this classic image. I’m so glad as I love it!

Christmastide Train

I’m loving the way this color combo turned out but I must confess, I was actually going to with an aqua and green with kraft color combo for this project. I pulled out my Distressed Circles Scrapblock to add a background with and inked it up with white pigment ink. Imagine my surprise after stamping when I realized I had put the rubber away without properly cleaning off the pink ink. The resulting color is actually really pretty so I went with it. I’ve been searching for the project I last stamped with the Scrapblock in hopes that I might be able to figure out exactly what ink was on there but sorry…I just can’t figure it out.

This image is so beautiful and detailed, I decided to leave it simple and just highlight in some of the Christmas tree lights. I dotted on soft aqua and pink color with my Copic markers for an easy and vintage look.

Quick Tip: Do as I say…not as I do! 😉 Clean your rubber BEFORE you put it away.

Supply List:

Stamps: Christmas Tree Train (B&O line) by CHF
Distressed Circles Scrapblock by CHF
Vintage Christmas Expressions (MLM line) by CHF
Ink: Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko, white pigment ink by Clearsnap
Paper: Simply Smooth white cardstock by CHF, kraft cardstock by Bazzill Basics
Other: ribbon by May Arts, corsage pin, copic markers, burlap by Prima

Christmas Travelers

This image is so pretty stamped on its own, I went with a super clean look. I love using all white cardstock for a project. By adding texture and ink, it is easy to define the layers but gives a very classic, subtle look.

Supply List:

Stamps: Mary & Joseph (B&O line) by CHF
Vintage Christmas Expressions (MLM line) by CHF
Ink: Paris Dusk & Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth White cardstock by CHF
Other: ribbon by Creative Impressions, Cuttlebug Embossing folder, hole punch

Check back tomorrow for a sneak peek at my new set!

Have a great weekend!

I really don’t want to think about back to school just quite yet, but I DID have fun creating a few more designs with Becky‘s new School Primer All Things Considered set. My absolute favorite images from this set are the journaling ATC background…I think I may use that frame on everything!, & that darling little girl reading a book. That was me. 😉 I read a book between classes, while walking to school, staying up late under the covers…just about everywhere. My favorite way to relax is still reading a book. School Primer is released today and you can find other sweet samples here.

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Quick Tip: Repeatedly stamp a smaller stamp to create a background.

Supply LIst:

Stamps: School Primer (ATC line) by CHF
Script Essential Expressions (MLM line) by CHF
Ink: Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth Vanilla cardstock by CHF, Parakeet cardstock by Bazzill Basics, patterned paper by October Afternoon, button by Autumn Leaves, embroidery floss

 My Dear Children

Back in the 80’s, I had a lovely argyle vest and socks for back to school one year! LOL I still associate argyle patterns with school. And seriously…I just can’t get enough of this Lemonade 6×6 paper pad by Basic Grey. I’ve created SO many designs out of this one little pad of paper! While I’ve loved the other lines and paper pads,  this one has the most paper missing by far!

Supply List:

Stamps: School Primer (ATC line) by CHF
Vintage Text Scrapblock by CHF
Ink: Black, Rich Cocoa, Rose Red Memento Ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth Vanilla Cardstock by Prism, Lemonade 6×6 paper pad by Basic Grey
Other: ribbon & flower by Prima, pin by Fancy Pants Designs, chipboard by Basic Grey

Happy creating!