Watercolor Holly

I kept this card simple and classic as I was inspired to follow the traditional Christmas colors.  I painted the holly with pearlized watercolors which gave them a beautiful shimmer. I loved the dimension that Liquid Pearls gave to the berries.  Finally, I couldn't resist stamping some extra holly to fussy cut and mount with foam tape.  CAS is not really my usual style but I am loving this design.

I have entered this card into the following challenges...

•   DLART December Challenge (anything goes)
• The Artistic Stamper Challenge (Christmas is Coming!)
• The Paper Girls Challenge Blog (#190 - Holiday Lights)
• Crafty Girls Corner Challenge Blog (#202 Tis the Season)
• Your Scrapbook Place (anything goes)
• Through the Craftroom Door (anything goes)  
• CRAFT Challenge #539 (Christmas: The last stretch)
• Scrap & Me (#63 Christmas)
  
•  Stamplorations Dec. Challenge (theme/photo prompt)
  
• Craft Stamper Take It Make Challenge (anything goes)
  
• My Favorite Things Color Challenge #132
  

CAS Holiday Lights Christmas Card - Robin's Nest DT

Hello,
I'm hoping to share a little Christmas inspiration.  The phrase "stretch it out" gave me the idea of piles of tangled twinkle lights. This is a great card to make for that last minute function because it is super quick.  CAS is best if you plan to give handmade cards for the holiday season and have a long list of family and friends.  This is a good design to mass produce efficiently and requires few supplies.   The tutorial for this card can be found HERE on The Robin's Nest Blog.

This card is submitted into the following challenges...

• The Artistic Stamper Challenge (Christmas is Coming!)
• The Paper Girls Challenge Blog (#190 - Holiday Lights)
• Crafty Girls Corner Challenge Blog (#202 Tis the Season)
• Your Scrapbook Place (anything goes)
• Through the Craftroom Door (anything goes)  
• CRAFT Challenge #539 (Christmas: The last stretch)
• Scrap & Me (#63 Christmas)
  
•  Stamplorations Dec. Challenge (theme/photo prompt)
  
• Craft Stamper Take It Make Challenge (anything goes)
  

Gum Drop Tear Drops

 

Supplies:

white card base

black ink pad

flourish stamp
liquid adhesive
black marker
sentiment

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Sneak Peek - CAS Holiday Lights Christmas Card

Hello,
This clean & simple (CAS) card is a great one to make for that last minute friend because it is super quick.  The tutorial for this card can be found HERE on The Robin's Nest Blog.

Gum Drop Tear Drops

 

Supplies:

white card base

black ink pad

flourish stamp
liquid adhesive
black marker
sentiment

The Robin's Nest Shop

Softly Grey & Peach

I stamped the flowers with grey ink to create a less harsh image onto watercolor paper. Then I painted the flowers with shimmering watercolors.  Next, I stamped some flourishes and embellished them with Liquid Pearls.  To add interest, I adhered one flower overlapping the top edge of the card.  Gold micro beads were the perfect finishing touch to add realistic dimension to the center of the flowers.

Stamps: Hero Arts - Antique Rose K6135
              Hero Arts - Antique Rose Stem K6136
              Inkadinkadoo - Dot Flourishes Clear Stamp Set

This card has been entered into the following challenges...

•  Creative Embellishments December Challenge
  
• Splashy Mix Challenge #12
  
•  Stamping Sensations (anything goes)
• Allsorts Challenge 551/2 (anything goes)
  
•  Penny Black December Challenge (flowers)
• Craft Stamper Take It Make Challenge (anything goes)
  
  Thanks for visiting me!

When Skies Are Grey Layout

 I wanted to celebrate and rejoice in the excitement of my sister becoming a first time Mom as she dreams of all the possibilities for her baby son. This is one of my all-time favorites of them.  I was inspired by the glowing candles for my color selection.  I created the sun by using short strips of ribbons & trims. The sun's light is overcoming the dull winter sky and I am thrilled with how it came out. I love the texture and interest it added to the page.  I glittered the title with silver to add a special twinkle.  The little raindrops are tear shaped, transparent, and called Dew Drops.  They are available exclusively at The Robin's Nest Shop. (By the way, they come in every color imaginable not just blue.)

This layout is submitted into the following challenges...

• Creative Embellishments December Challenge
  
•  Mixed Media Academy Challenge (moodboard)
  
  
• More Than Words Challenge (Rejoice)
  
•  CSI Challenge #305
  
• Splashy Mix Challenge #12
  
• Time Out Challenge #151
  
• Allsorts Challenge 551/2 (anything goes)
  
  
  Thanks for visiting!

Hint of Yellow Layout

I wasn't too sure about this color scheme when I started but in the end, I think it came together.  I tried to create that warm candle glow using vellum with embossed golden swirls.  I was inspired by the elaborate details on the Christmas cookies which is reflected in the fine detail on the floral medallion doily that I think looks like snowflakes.  I even pulled out my ancient border punches to add texture and create a lace-like appearance.   Finally, I added a bit of twinkle with a few small gems.  The photo is my high school senior yearbook photo which was certainly a time of big dreams and possibilities. I chose the left side of the sketch challenge and rotated it quarter right. I used more than 8 types of supplies: 5 papers, ribbon, gems, roses, stickers, border punch, embossed texture, chipboard, & corner punch.

This layout is submitted into the following challenges...

•  Mixed Media Academy Challenge (moodboard)
  
• Creative Embellishments December Challenge
  
•  CSI Challenge #305
  
• Splashy Mix Challenge #12
  
• Scrap Our Stash Pick a Side Challenge (left side)
  
• Challenge YOUrself #72
  
• Time Out Challenge #151
  
  
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Faux Jingle Bells - Robin's Nest DT

Super quick, super simple, super elegant!!!  Check out the tutorial HERE.

This card is entered into the following challenges...
Scrap & Me #63

Gem of a Challenge #24 (anything goes)
Polkadoodles Challenge #49
Love to Create Challenge #12
Through the Craftroom Door (anything goes)
Your Scrapbook Place (anything goes)
Allsorts Challenge 551/2 (anything goes)

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Supplies:

black fine tip permanent marker

liquid adhesive

glitter card base

metal die reindeer
mini bow

The Robin's Nest Shop


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Sneak Peek - Faux Jingle Bells Card

They look like jingle bells but they are actually gold Dew Drops.  Visit The Robin's Nest Blog for a full tutorial. You can see it all right HERE.