Saturday 1 December 2018

Christmas Blog Hop - Blank Page Muse

Hi Gals,
Thanks for stopping by to see my project for the BPM Christmas Blog Hop.  You will find loads of inspiration along the way from Christmas gift giving ideas to ornaments to decorate your home. Make sure to visit all the participating blogs and then leave a comments about your favorite idea/s on the BPM post. You could win a fabulous grab bag of assorted stamps. (Last day to comment is December 8th.)  Grab some hot chocolate and come along for a spectacular trip!  You can find the Blog Hop HERE.
Here is a fun and frugal idea done by mixing and matching stamp sets.  Try looking at your non-holiday stamp supplies in a new light and get thinking "outside the gift box."

I created a galaxy sky background with texture stamps.  Even the sentiment originally came from a beach themed stamp set.  A dress form is not usually a Christmas image but I designed the second card for a crafty friend who enjoys sewing.   I also made tiny spools near the doll's hands to accentuate the seamstress theme.  I hope my cards inspire you to stretch your supplies and your creativity and look at your stamp sets with new eyes.

A Closer Look:


This card is submitted in the following challenges...
Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge.
You can find all the rules to participate HERE. (Deadline Dec. 5th)

Creative Embellishments December Challenge.
You can find the inspiration board and rules HERE. (Deadline Dec. 31st)


BPM Supplies:
Santa on Sled with Reindeer Silhouette Rubber Stamp
Moon Small Round Line Art Face
Hearty Doodles Art Rubber Stamp Set
Sequin Waste Light Art Rubber Stamp by Terri Sproul
Santa Face Art Stamp

This card is entered into the following challenges:
 
Don't forget to leave your comments about the BPM Christmas Blog Hop
HERE for a chance to win a grab bag of BPM Stamps. (Deadline: Dec. 8th)

BPM Supplies:
Mannequin Dress Form Dancer Fleur Art Rubber Stamps
Soulful Dolls Art Rubber Stamps Sheet by Cathy Frailey
Santa Face Art Rubber Stamp
Woodgrain Background Rubber Stamp

Other Supplies:
  • ink pad (blue, green, brown, black) 
  • white acrylic paint
  • red marker
  • mini red gems
  • thread

24 comments:

Cathy said...

That baby doll with the Santa hat is cute. I also like how you added the hat to the moon.

Jess Madaglia said...

That Santa hat is awesome!!

Sari / Granne said...

What a great creative combination of images, looks brilliant.

The Craft Princess said...

Very creative! I love the one with the moon and Santa! I hope you stop by Crafter's Castle challenge :) Hugs...Janie crafterscastle.blogspot.com

ionabunny said...

Hmmm, the legless doll is a bit creepy but I love the moon, the blue panel and the silhouette santa sleigh on the white. Cool design. Hugz

Jean said...

Very creative! Love the Santa moon!

ann barnes said...

Love the way you used the texture stamps in the sky and that Santa is fab! Great ideas to use non traditional stamps, now I want to go through all my stamps, not just the holidays bin. Thanks for sharing.

Janis said...

Awesome mix of stamped elements and textures.....fabulous and a bit surreal!!
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

bagend50@gmail.com said...

Fabulous inspiration here!! You are so right! Why not use those non-traditional stamps! You did a wonderful job! Thank you for sharing with us!!

buzyredhead said...

I love how you used textured stamps to create a sky background.

Arianna Barbara said...

Both your cards are really gorgeous!!! Love the Santa moon!!!

Sharon said...

Love what you have created Karen!!! Fab idea to use the moon face and that baby doll!!!

Lady Joyful said...

Great cards! I love the textured sky you created.

Suzette Hussey said...

Lovely design!

Delores Miller said...

Oh I’m in loveeee ,with these ,so fun , and different.loveeee !!!!

Julie from NZ said...

Very creative. So different from other cards.

Cathy - CMP Designs said...

What great Christmasy ideas for everyday stamps! Love that Santa hat!

Denise Bryant said...

Awesome cards! I love the Santa hat you added to each one!

Dotstolines said...

Such great ideas to use Non-Christmas stamps and create these festive cards! Love them! The moon is uber cute! Thank you for playing with us at Crafts Dreamy Challenges! Sunila & Aditi (DT)

Marci said...

Very nice! thanks for joining us for the December challenge @ CREATIVE EMBELLISHMENTS!

Heather said...

all so different and unique! Thank you for joining us at Creative Embellishments.

Sandi Clarkson said...

These are lovely! Thank you for playing along with Creative Embellishments!

Jennifer Snyder said...

simply beautiful and festive.Thank you for joining us at Creative Embellishments.

Dana Tatar said...

Awesome cards! I love the mix of stamps you used. You created some fantastic designs. I especially love the moon. Thanks for joining the Creative Embellishments December Challenge!