Sneak Peek - CAS Holiday Lights Christmas Card

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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

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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)
  
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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)
  
  
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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

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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.

Falling Leaves Home Decor - Robin's Nest Design Team

It's the perfect time to update your home decor by making a unique piece of art for your wall or mantle. I was inspired by the moodboard to make a autumn family tree.  The full tutorial can be found HERE on the Robin's Nest Blog. 

Canvas Dew Drops Sets are a great jumping off point for those of us who can't draw. They come in numerous sizes from 5x7" to 24x36"  You can find all the different canvas designs available HERE.

This project is submitted into the following challenges...

• Creative Embellishments November Challenge
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• Stamp Ink Paper Challenge (#206 Thankful)
•  Splashy Mix Challenges (#11)
  
• Your Scrapbook Place (anything goes)
• Crafty Gals Corner (#201 Anything Fall)
• Through the Craft Room Door (Anything Goes)

River Bed Tear Drops -green brown

Sunkissed Tear Drops - red orange yellow

Forest Brown Mini Dew Drops

Summer Shower Mini Dew Drops

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Supplies:
permanent brown marker
clear gesso
clear crackle paint
spray mists (brown & gold)
paintbrush
liquid adhesive
green fuzzy trim
frame 5x7"




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