Mirror Christmas

   Merry Christmas everyone. This month's card sketch was a simple design which features a diagonal design element.

 

   Here is my take on my card sketch. 

I created an easel style card that features a stamped and embossed stopper inside. 

   As you can tell this embossed mirror cardstock was highly reflective. 

   I kept the line design suped simple with different metallic washi tape strips. 

 You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of the sketches.  Just add your creation in the link in the Stick It Down sidebar.  If you share on social media, please use the hashtag #StickItDown.  We’ll choose one winner from the entries and they will be invited to guest design for us in Feburary.

Ornaments Galore

   I have found time to be crafty during the busy shop season. I have been bitten by the ornament making bug. I love adding some new handmade keepsake to the trees. Here are a few of the new creations. 

I normally make a dated ornament for the the family tree, which is the first one shown. The back says 2022. The flowers on the the following the ornaments are made from Crafter's Companion flower foam. 

Here is one of my favorite ones that I made and it is my latest. Last night, I may have seen this cool ornament DIY on @joann_stores account and knew I need to make it today.

Made this ornament featuring the Holly series by @c.c._warrens

I am going to make another ornament featuring the top 10 books that I have read this year. I see myself making this type of ornament every year.

           

I used my Cameo4 to cut out this from Cardstock Warehouse mirror cardstock. I love the look of this on. I am going to make another one of these for a little gift for the mailman. 

This one came out great. I had this glass ornament for years that I kept from a air plant that died. I am glad I finally remembered that I had it to create this. 

Here are some family ones that I did for everyone in the family. 

 This is what the back looks like.

Enjoy Your Special Day Easel Card

   July marks a new term for design team members at Stick It Down. I am happy to say I stayed and am continuing on providing these term card sketches. Like all my sketches I like to keep them simple since I see them as building blocks that allow the card creator to have fun. 

   I ended up creating a fun easel card. I kept it super simple since the paper was that gorgeous. 

Supplies: cardstock and paper papers and die cuts (Crafter's Companion), doily (Doodlebug Designs), manual die (Echo Park Paper Co.), Pops of Color (Scrapbook.com), tools (Spellbinders) 

   Here it is open as an easel. 

   I added some Pops of Color medium in clear to get a dew drop effect, it was nice using this instead of my usual go-to sequins. I just made sure I did this last and moved it off to my sewing table to dry because I knew I would have accidentally set something on top of this while it was drying. 

   For the stopper, I used another sentiment diecut and used foam adhesive to give it dimenision so it would hold the card open for display. 

 You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of the sketches.  Just add your creation in the link in the Stick It Down sidebar.  If you share on social media, please use the hashtag #StickItDown.  We’ll choose one winner from the entries and they will be invited to guest design for us in September.
 

Easel Card

   This month's Stick It Down card sketch reveal has to be my all-time favorite card that I created this past year.    

I ended up creating an easel card with foam flowers that I made. This is so pretty, as my mom keeps asking can she have it so she can just display it. 

Supplies: cardstock (Crafter's Companion and Cardstock Warehouse), washi tape (Scotch), foam, die cuts, and die (Crafter's Companion), die cutter (Spellbinders)

   I am head-over-heels in love with these flowers. I got this kit by Crafter's Companion that had heat-activated foam and dies and created these lovely blooms. 

   I just love how this card sits. 

I added a butterfly diecut with foam adhesive to act as the card stopper. 

 You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in the SID sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag #StickItDown. 

Floral Celebrate Card

    Can believe we are almost through the month of Sept? That means it is time for the Stick It Down card sketch reveal. 

   Here is my take on the sketch. I used some very feminine papers that I got from a Crafter's Companion kit. 

   I kept this card pretty simple since I used a lot of patterns on here. 

  You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in SID sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag #StickItDown. 
We'll choose one winner from each sketch to be a guest designer!

Slimline Card Sketch

    This month over at Stick It Down blog features a trendy slimline card sketch that can be used for any size card. 

   Here is my take on the card. It is fun to make and I was able to play with my distress ink and stencils on it. 

Supplies: cardstock (Cardstock Warehouse), pattern paper (Bo Bunny), manual die (Crafter's Companion), stickers (Studio Calico), ink (Ranger), stencil (Prima), and washi tape (Scotch)

   To make the sentiment pop I did a layer die-cut in black glitter cardstock and a gunmetal mirror paper. 

Play along at Stick It Down You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in the sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag #StickItDown. 

We'll choose one winner from each sketch to be a guest designer!

Dandelion Card

 This month's card sketch at Stick It Down is a great sketch to showcase some stamping. 

   When I saw this sketch I knew that I wanted to do a clean and simple style card. I love the breezy feel of the dandelion stamp that gives this card. 

Supplies: cardstock (Cardstock Warehouse), washi tape (Scotch Brand), stickers (Prima Marketing, ink (Hero Arts and Altnew), stickers (Studio Calico), glitter glue (Ranger)

 Those are canvas letter stickers that I colored with ink. 

Here is what you need to do if you want to play along. You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in the Stick It Down sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag #StickItDown. 

One randomly selected winner will receive a prize! We'll also choose one winner from each sketch to be a guest designer!

Birthday Wishes

    At the moment I am in love with the slimline card trend. I don't know why but this is my third card this week that I created in that style. The card I am sharing with you tonight is based on the Sketch~N~Scrap WCMD #2 sketch. 

   Here is my take on the card. Sorry for the bad photos lighting in my studio is bad and I didn't want to go downstairs and set up the photo board. 

Supplies: cardstock (Paper Studio and Cardstock Warehouse), pattern paper (Heidi Swapp and Simple Stories), brad (Terresa Collins), ribbon (?), stickers (Heidi Swapp), manual dies (Crafter's Companion), and electronic die cutter (Silhouette America) 

The sentiment was die cut from wood paper. I love how it looks on the rose gold mirror paper by Cardstock Warehouse. 

   I love this bias ribbon that I had in my stash. It goes so well with the two collections that I used on this card. 

 

   The cut file that I used is free from Scrapbook & Cards Today. 

Fabulous - SID March Reveal

   Hello everyone, and welcome to my March card sketch reveal for Stick It Down blog. 

   I started by rotating the sketch. I made this card for my mom's birthday in May but wanted to do it with the March sketch so I had a birthday theme card for my birthday month. 

 Supplies: cardstock (Cardstock Warehouse and The Paper Studio), pattern paper (My Mind's Eye) die cuts (Studio G), stamp (Hero Arts), ink (Hero Arts and Altnew), manul dies (Crafter's Companion), dots(?), and stick (Studio Calico)

   One of my 2020 goals is to use up all my collections in my stash that have little pieces left. This card help with that goal. 

    I got this manual dies in the Crafter's Companion 2019 Advent calendar. I love them. 

This month's sponsor is the following: 

Jodi is the Owner/Designer at Corbett Creations Wood Veneers laser cutting business based in Brisbane. She found herself constantly frustrated that she couldn't find the perfect title or embellishment to finish off layouts, projects or gifts.  After spending far too long trying to create the perfect embellishment, she would sometimes rope her husband into helping with all his cool tools in the man shed!  He has a love for wood also and together they purchased their laser. Jodi loves to create in wood, chipboard, cardstock, paper and acrylic. With so many different mediums, the possibilities are endless!

Thanks for stopping by and check back often now since I have nothing but time on my hands to give this blog some love. 

March SID Reveal

   Welcome to this month's Stick It Down card reveal, be sure to head over to SID to see the whole sketch reveal and all the wonderful inspiration from the other design team members.  The card I will be sharing is a card that I made for my brother's birthday in May. Now, I hope I remember where I stored it until then. 

   Here is my take on it, I followed the sketch loosely as you can see but still kept the bones. 

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics and The Paper Studio), pattern paper (My Mind's Eye), sequins (Spiegel Mom Scraps), stamp (Simon Says Stamp), manual dies (Crafter's Companion, Spellbinders, and Heidi Swapp), ephemera (Fancy Pants Designs), tools (MISTI, Spellbinders, and Minc), foil (Heidi Swapp), ink (Memento)

   Here is a little closer look at all the foiled goodness. 

   Play along with this month's sketches for a chance to win the prize from our March sponsor Allie's Scrap Shop!