hybrid Chrismas card....

 

Running late with this post.   I wanted to try this sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches this week, but somehow time just kept getting away from me.  I am participating at Tic Tac Toe.  (bottom rt horizontal to top).  The wreath is digital and the background paper is digital, I actually put a wreath on the background paper and then cut another one the same size...I forgot to make a picture before I added the second wreath with pop dots.   It's something I'm going to have to fine tune.   I was able to get a new computer about 6 weeks ago, because I want to do more digital, but since all of it is not digital, it's a hybrid (a little of both).    In the days to come I will try to show everything and explain what I do.     Not sure about this spacing...ooh well,  thanks for looking and have a fun time crafting this week.    Smiles,   Kathy

Etsy--digital paper for diagonal piece and the wreath

DSP--for sentiment  HObby Lobby and base piece Honey Bee

Ribbon--SU

Aqua Glitter pen--on berries--doesn't show too well in picture but it provides sparkle

A card starring "gold ribbon"

 

Today's card is made for the challenge at 52 CCT this week.    There use to be a time when I used ribbon on pretty much every card I made and then somehow I didn't use ribbon very much.   This card is very simple with no stamping, only CS and Designer paper and die cuts, embellishments and some simple shiny gold ribbon.   I'm also linking to the Holly and the Ivy.  It shouldn't be a problem to mail.   Thanks for stopping by and checking it out.    Smiles,   Kathy

It's your Birthday...

After I made the first card (here) with this sketch, as I was putting my Honey Bee papers away, I was struck with how lovely these 2 would be to make a birthday card.   I hope you like it.  The background on the floral piece may actually be deep navy, but it looks black so that's what I went with.   Both the fall card and this card look clean and simple in my book...thanks for looking and may your week be blessed.     Smiles,   Kathy    

I also linked this card to Seize the Birthday 

                                        TicTacToe  Middle Row Across  Cased the first card I made for TMS (green                                             Foilage) and DSP

 

Fall Assurance Card...

 

It's been a very long time since I participated in a challenge over at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  So last week I checked it out and I absolutely fell in love with this sketch!   Over the past year I have had some eye problems, that have necessitated 4 surgeries and my eyesight is not quite normal yet.   So  since I also have a slight hand tremor, stamping can be a big challenge for me.   I have started doing some digital stamping (filling in the color online in Paint and printing it.) But I also love designer papers and this sketch is just perfect for showcasing some fall paper I bought a few years ago from HoneyBee.  Fall is beautiful but sometimes when the weather gets colder and the leaves are falling I find that I can become sad, especially on the rainy overcast days.   I wanted to put an encouraging Bible verse on my card, one that speaks truth not only to me, but also to the person that receives the card.  It is comforting to know that my days and seasons will change, but He does not change.   I can count on His love for me no matter how I feel.    Thank you for stopping in and I have another card I made with this sketch to share here.   Smiles,  Kathy

Linking to:  Word Art Wenesday

wreath Christmas card

It's been about one month since I posted a card.   My card was made using the 52 CCT  November color challenge.   The  wreath is from a collection I bought a couple of years ago on Etsy..  And the sentiment is from Stampin up.  Some green rhinestones add the finishing touch and if  I ever find my wink of stella brush I will use that on the poinsettias!     Thanks for looking!    Kathy

 

"monochrome" Christmas Card

While I love using lots of color when I make Christmas cards, I really like today's challenge over at 52 CCT.   Monochrome--I chose green and I really like the way it came out.  Thanks for stopping by and have a nice week end.   Smiles,   Kathy

Snow family fun!

 

Hi friends,   I got this card made and linked to the 52 CCT Challenge, but didn't explain anything about the card.   I've been sick this week with Covid,  first time I've had it.   I started this card a few weeks ago when the theme challenge was Snow people.  I had this cute pack of paper I had bought from Michaels with this snow family on a couple of the pieces.  So I die cut a circle and then fussy cut and popped the top piece.   I never got to the point of assembling it so when I saw the embossing challenge I did a white snowflake on white and added the sentiment and "snow family."   One of my favorite techniques is embossing,   it adds so much visual interest and depth.   This was a fun challenge.  Thanks for dropping in!         Smiles,   Kathy