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CS166 – Polar Bear

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Welcome to Create with Stamping Friends Creatively Simple Challenge!  Each month Debbie and I will pick a theme for our simple cards.  Our theme for November is Christmas!  Time to be thinking about what you will be making for Christmas cards and gifts!

POLAR BEAR using POTIONS & SPELLS DIES

This card has been done for several weeks, but I haven’t had a chance to share until now!  I’ve made a cute polar bear from the Potions & Spells cauldron die!  Can you see it?

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Pool Party cardstock was added on top.
  • Two 1-1/4 x 4 strips of Snowy Scenes Designer Paper were added to each side.
  • The greeting from Christmas Friends (perfect!) was stamped with Memento Black Ink towards the bottom.
  • The polar bear head is the cauldron from Potions & Spells Dies turned upside down and cut from Basic White cardstock.
  • The ears are medium bubbles cut from Basic White cardstock and inside ears are small bubbles cut from Petal Pink cardstock and the eyes small bubbles from Basic Black cardstock.
  • The cheeks were colored with Petal Pink Ink using a sponge dauber.
  • The muzzle is a 1-1/4″ Circle cut from Basic White and trimmed along the top.
  • The nose is the beaker liquid cut with the die from Basic Black cardstock.  It is popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The scarf is 1/4 x 5 cut and trimmed and adhered to the bottom of the “top” of the cauldron.

I LOVE how this turned out!!!  So much fun to use those dies for Christmas, too!  And check out our Potions & Spells Collection…we did two other character tutorials in it!  Then see Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Christmas Friends
Ink:  Memento Black, Petal Pink
Cardstock:  Basic White, Pool Party, Basic Black, Petal Pink, Snowy Scenes 12×12 Designer Paper
Accessories: Potions & Spells Dies, 1-1/4″ Circle, Sponge Dauber, Adhesives

Stampin' Up!'s SWEET BUGS BUNDLE showcases a sweet selection of garden critters helping to capture the joy of relaxing in the garden! Stamp the caterpillars, ladybugs, bees and others, then add mushrooms, flowers and garden touches to finish your creation. We've combined the SWEET BUGS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring even more images to cut out and use!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and, 2 ENHANCED fun fold cards...to get you creating!  See more details HERE

Dress up these adorable sheep with Stampin' Up!'s WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE that features two-step stamping and a coordinating punch. Enjoy them in a variety of colors and textures, plus use the flowers, grass, cowbell and bows to add accessories and a little nature scene surrounding them. The cheerful sentiments will help you spread a little cheer! We've combined the WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for some extra fun!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and 2 slimline cards with decorated envelopes!  See more details HERE!

 

IM211 – Girl Robot Punch Art

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  This week we have a fun picture of Valentine robots!

ROBOT PUNCH ART

Mary tried to trick me.  I hadn’t purchased the cute little robot set in the mini catalog yet…been debating on getting it for my grandkids’ Valentines.  But then I looked closer and thought I could do some robot punch art and get the look of the Inspiration Challenge!  This little girl robot is for my granddaughter, Quinn!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
    • On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Pool Party cardstock.
    • Three clouds were punched with the Cloud Punch from Basic White Cardstock and added to the background.
    • A 1 x 4 piece of Sunshine & Rainbows DSP was added along the bottom.
    • The body of my robot is the Stitched Triangles (I just got these and can’t wait to use them more!), the head is a Stitched Rectangle, and the legs/arms from Hippo & Friends Dies.  All were cut from Magenta Madness cardstock, adhered and added to the front of the card.
    • The hearts were cut using the row of hearts die in the Sweet Heart Dies from Real Red cardstock and were added to her body and for her ears with Mini Glue Dots.
    • The narrow slits were cut with the Hippo & Friends Dies from Pool Party cardstock and added along the bottom of her body.
    • The hands/feet were 1/8″ strips of Basic Black cardstock added to the front.
    • The eyes are 3/8″ Circles punched from Basic White cardstock and 1/4″ Circles punched from Basic Black cardstock.  The mouth is half of the 1/4″ Circle.  All were added with Mini Glue Dots to her head.  Tiny slivers of Basic Black cardstock were used for her eyebrows.
    • The White Chalk Pen was used for highlights in her eyes and on the heart buttons.
    • The greeting from Banner Year was stamped with Memento Black Ink on a 3/4 x 1-3/4 piece of Real Red cardstock and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Isn’t this the CUTEST punch art robot?  I was jumping up and down after I finished it because I was SO excited!  I can’t wait to duplicate some of the others, but I still may get that Nuts & Bolts stamp set for the greetings!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Stampin' Up!'s SWEET BUGS BUNDLE showcases a sweet selection of garden critters helping to capture the joy of relaxing in the garden! Stamp the caterpillars, ladybugs, bees and others, then add mushrooms, flowers and garden touches to finish your creation. We've combined the SWEET BUGS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring even more images to cut out and use!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and, 2 ENHANCED fun fold cards...to get you creating!  See more details HERE

Dress up these adorable sheep with Stampin' Up!'s WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE that features two-step stamping and a coordinating punch. Enjoy them in a variety of colors and textures, plus use the flowers, grass, cowbell and bows to add accessories and a little nature scene surrounding them. The cheerful sentiments will help you spread a little cheer! We've combined the WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for some extra fun!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and 2 slimline cards with decorated envelopes!  See more details HERE!

 

Delicate Baubles Dies – Polar Bear

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OK…having just TOO much fun to put down these Delicate Bauble Dies yet.  Next up is a cute and cuddly POLAR BEAR all dressed up for the holidays!

You can see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN, SNOWMAN, WITCH, MICKEY MOUSE,  DRACULA, RUDOLPH, GRINCH & MAX, NUTCRACKER, SCARECROW, SANTA AND MRS CLAUS , the BOY AND GIRL PILGRIMS, and the TURKEY by clicking on their name.

POLAR BEAR

  • The base of the card is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Pear Pizzazz is added on top.
  • Two 3/4 x 5-1/4 strips of Heartwarming Hugs Designer Paper is added to each side.
  • The polar bear body is the Delicate Bauble Die cut from Basic White cardstock.
  • The stocking cap is the top portion of the Delicate Bauble Die cut from Heartwarming Hugs DSP and adhered.
  • The snout is the second from smallest Layering Circle Die cut from Basic White cardstock.  It is popped up on the Bauble with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The nose is the Double Oval Punch punched from Basic Black cardstock and trimmed.  It is popped up on the snout with Stampin’ Dimensional.
  • The eyes are 3/8″ Circles of Basic Black cardstock and the cheeks are 1/2″ circles of Blushing Bride cardstock.  All were added with Mini Glue Dots.
  • The scarf is hand-trimmed 3/8″ strips of Heartwarming Hugs DSP and adhered around the neck.
  • The polar bear was added to the front of the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Season’s Greetings from Penguin Place stamp set was stamped with Real Red Ink on Basic White cardstock and punched with the Double Oval Punch, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Two Red Rhinestones were added to each side of the greeting.
  • The White Chalk Marker added highlights to his eyes and nose.

Isn’t he just the cutest???  See all the supplies I used below!

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Stampin' Up!'s SWEET BUGS BUNDLE showcases a sweet selection of garden critters helping to capture the joy of relaxing in the garden! Stamp the caterpillars, ladybugs, bees and others, then add mushrooms, flowers and garden touches to finish your creation. We've combined the SWEET BUGS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring even more images to cut out and use!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and, 2 ENHANCED fun fold cards...to get you creating!  See more details HERE

Dress up these adorable sheep with Stampin' Up!'s WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE that features two-step stamping and a coordinating punch. Enjoy them in a variety of colors and textures, plus use the flowers, grass, cowbell and bows to add accessories and a little nature scene surrounding them. The cheerful sentiments will help you spread a little cheer! We've combined the WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for some extra fun!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and 2 slimline cards with decorated envelopes!  See more details HERE!

Delicate Baubles Dies – Turkey

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Next up is the coordinating TURKEY for our pilgrims!  I think he is adorable!  Can you tell what I used for the red turkey gobbler?  If you guessed the Halloween Punch Ghost again…you’d be correct!  I love uses my punches and dies for making things other than intended!

You can see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN, SNOWMAN, WITCH, MICKEY MOUSE,  DRACULA, RUDOLPH, GRINCH & MAX, NUTCRACKER, SCARECROW, SANTA AND MRS CLAUS  and the BOY AND GIRL PILGRIMS by clicking on their name.


TURKEY

  • The base of the card is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Crumb Cake cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 piece of the wheat pattern in Harvest Meadow Designer Paper was added to the front.
  • The arabesque solid shape in the Delicate Bauble Die was cut from Early Espresso and Crumb Cake cardstocks.  The Crumb Cake was trimmed and added to the bottom of the Early Espresso bauble.
  • The leaves were cut with the Stitched Leaves Dies from Real Red, Cinnamon Cider, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight cardstocks and adhered behind the turkey body.
  • The eyes are 1/2″ circles of Basic White and 3/8″ circles of Basic Black cardstock and adhered with Mini Glue Dots.  The nose is the Ice Cream Cone punched from Daffodil Delight cardstock and added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The turkey gobbler is the Ghost on the Halloween Punch, punched from Real Red cardstock and added to the beak with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Happy Thanksgiving from Banner Year Stamp Set was stamped with Cajun Craze Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Frightful Tags Die.  It was added to the bauble with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The turkey was added to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • A White Chalk Pen was used for highlights in the eyes, nose and gobbler.

How much fun is HE?  Would be awesome to add him to a tag for taking a bottle of wine to your Thanksgiving dinner host!

 

Stampin' Up!'s SWEET BUGS BUNDLE showcases a sweet selection of garden critters helping to capture the joy of relaxing in the garden! Stamp the caterpillars, ladybugs, bees and others, then add mushrooms, flowers and garden touches to finish your creation. We've combined the SWEET BUGS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring even more images to cut out and use!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and, 2 ENHANCED fun fold cards...to get you creating!  See more details HERE

Dress up these adorable sheep with Stampin' Up!'s WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE that features two-step stamping and a coordinating punch. Enjoy them in a variety of colors and textures, plus use the flowers, grass, cowbell and bows to add accessories and a little nature scene surrounding them. The cheerful sentiments will help you spread a little cheer! We've combined the WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for some extra fun!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and 2 slimline cards with decorated envelopes!  See more details HERE!

Delicate Baubles Dies – Boy and Girl Pilgrims

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I’ve made another popular couple using the famous Delicate Baubles Dies…a boy and girl pilgrim!  My girlfriend, Annette, requested these and I thought it was a great idea!

You can see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN, SNOWMAN, WITCH, MICKEY MOUSE,  DRACULA, RUDOLPH, GRINCH & MAX, NUTCRACKER, SCARECROW and SANTA AND MRS CLAUS by clicking on their name.

 

Stampin’ Details for both cards:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Crumb Cake cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Harvest Meadow Designer Paper is added on top.
  • The Banner Year greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink on the 1-1/2 x 4 piece of Crumb Cake cardstock and adhered across the front towards the bottom.
  • A trio of Genial Gems were added to the Crumb Cake background.

GIRL PILGRIM

  • The arabesque solid shape in the Delicate Bauble Die was cut from Petal Pink, Basic Black and Basic White cardstocks.
  • The bottom of the Basic Black was cut off and added to the Petal Pink cardstock.
  • I cut the Basic White Delicate Bauble in half, then used the Layering Circle to cut away the bonnet and adhered it over the Petal Pink Bauble.  I used the scrap piece to hand-cut her collar and added that over the Basic Black at the bottom.
  • I hand-cut her hair from Early Espresso cardstock and tucked it under the bonnet.
  • The eyes are 3/8″ circles from Basic Black cardstock and the cheeks are 1/2″ circles from Flirty Flamingo cardstock and adhered with Mini Glue Dots.  The nose is 3/8″ circle popped up with Stampin’ Dimensional.
  • The bow from Delicate Baubles Dies was cut from scrap Basic White cardstock and added with a Mini Glue Dot.
  • The eyes were highlighted with the White Chalk Pen.
  • The pilgrim bauble was added to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

BOY PILGRIM

    • The arabesque solid shape in the Delicate Bauble Die was cut from Petal Pink, Basic Black and Basic White cardstocks.
    • The bottom of the Basic Black was cut off and added to the Petal Pink cardstock.
    • I cut the Basic White Delicate Bauble bottom and hand-trimmed for the collar and added that over the Basic Black at the bottom.
    • A 1-1/2 x 2 piece of Basic Black was angled on the sides to form the hat, then a 1/8 x 2-3/4 of Basic Black was used for the hat brim.  It was added to the top of the Petal Pink Bauble.
    • The buckle from All Dressed Up dies was cut from Bumblebee cardstock and added to his hat.
    • I hand-cut his hair from Early Espresso cardstock and tucked it under his hat.
    • The eyes are 3/8″ circles from Basic Black cardstock and the cheeks are 1/2″ circles from Flirty Flamingo cardstock adhered with Mini Glue Dots.  The nose is 3/8″ circle popped up with Stampin’ Dimensional.
    • A 1/4″ circle was cut from Bumblebee cardstock for his button.
    • The eyes and button were highlighted with the White Chalk Pen.
    • The pilgrim bauble was added to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Aren’t they just the cutest couple?  I love how they turned out!

 

 

Stampin' Up!'s SWEET BUGS BUNDLE showcases a sweet selection of garden critters helping to capture the joy of relaxing in the garden! Stamp the caterpillars, ladybugs, bees and others, then add mushrooms, flowers and garden touches to finish your creation. We've combined the SWEET BUGS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring even more images to cut out and use!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and, 2 ENHANCED fun fold cards...to get you creating!  See more details HERE

Dress up these adorable sheep with Stampin' Up!'s WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE that features two-step stamping and a coordinating punch. Enjoy them in a variety of colors and textures, plus use the flowers, grass, cowbell and bows to add accessories and a little nature scene surrounding them. The cheerful sentiments will help you spread a little cheer! We've combined the WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for some extra fun!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and 2 slimline cards with decorated envelopes!  See more details HERE!

Delicate Baubles Dies – Santa and Mrs Claus

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Here’s the cutest couple around!  Santa and Mrs. Claus!  I’ve had these done for a couple weeks and have been anxious to share them!  Aren’t they SWEET?  This makes 15 & 16 different looks using the arabesque shape in the Delicate Baubles Dies!

You can see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN, SNOWMAN, WITCH, MICKEY MOUSE,  DRACULA, RUDOLPH, GRINCH & MAX, NUTCRACKER, and SCARECROW by clicking on their name.

Stampin’ Details for cards:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Real Red cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White was added on top.
  • A 2-3/4 x 5 piece of Heartwarming Hugs Designer Paper was added to the background with a 1/2 x 5-1/4 coordinating stripe added towards the bottom of the DSP.
  • Santa has the Ho Ho Ho greeting from Perfectly Plaid Stamp set, stamped in Real Red Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Frightful Tags label.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Mrs. Claus has the Be Merry greeting from Banner Year Stamp Set, stamped in Real Red Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut the Frightful Tags label.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Two Red Rhinestones were added to the upper part of the DSP.

SANTA CLAUS

  • The solid arabesque Delicate Bauble Die is cut from Petal Pink, Basic White and Real Red cardstocks.
  • The top of the Real Red bauble was cut for his hat.
  • The bottom of the Basic White bauble was cut for his beard and a slice for his hat trim.
  • The mustache is two ghosts from the Halloween Punch punched from Basic White cardstock and added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • His nose is a 1″ Circle from Petal Pink cardstock and added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • His eyes are 3/8″ Circles from Basic Black with White Chalk Pen highlights.
  • His cheeks are 1/2″ Circles from Flirty Flamingo cardstock.
  • His hat pom pom is a 1/2″ circle from Basic White cardstock.
  • Some White Chalk Pen was also added to his nose.
  • Santa was popped up on the front of the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

MRS. CLAUS

  • The solid arabesque Delicate Bauble Die is cut from Petal Pink, Basic White and Real Red cardstocks.  (NOTE:  if making both, you can use the opposite sides of the Real Red and Basic White baubles you cut for Santa).
  • The bottom of the Real Red bauble was cut for her blouse.  A small slice was cut for the bun holder in her hair.
  • The top of the Basic White bauble was cut for her hair and embossed with the Parisian Flourish Embossing Folder.  A slice was cut for the collar on her blouse.
  • Her nose is a 3/8″ Circle from Petal Pink cardstock and popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Her eyes are 3/8″ Circles from Basic Black with White Chalk Pen highlights.
  • Her cheeks are 1/2″ Circles from Flirty Flamingo cardstock.
  • Her mouth is a slice of Real Red cut with the 1/2″ circle from Real Red cardstock.
  • Some White Chalk Pen was also added to her nose.
  • The holly and berries from Banner Year were stamped with Garden Green and Real Red Inks on Basic White cardstock and hand-cut, then added to her hair bun.
  • Two small Basic Pearls were added to her blouse for “buttons”
  • Mrs. Claus was popped up on the front of the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I think Mrs. Claus is one of my FAVORITES!  I’m having a blast with these characters!  Still more to come…

 

Stampin' Up!'s SWEET BUGS BUNDLE showcases a sweet selection of garden critters helping to capture the joy of relaxing in the garden! Stamp the caterpillars, ladybugs, bees and others, then add mushrooms, flowers and garden touches to finish your creation. We've combined the SWEET BUGS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring even more images to cut out and use!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and, 2 ENHANCED fun fold cards...to get you creating!  See more details HERE

Dress up these adorable sheep with Stampin' Up!'s WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE that features two-step stamping and a coordinating punch. Enjoy them in a variety of colors and textures, plus use the flowers, grass, cowbell and bows to add accessories and a little nature scene surrounding them. The cheerful sentiments will help you spread a little cheer! We've combined the WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for some extra fun!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and 2 slimline cards with decorated envelopes!  See more details HERE!

Delicate Baubles Dies – Scarecrow

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Ok, had to take a little break from making these Delicate Baubles characters, but I’m back with several new ideas!  My girlfriend, Annette, got me thinking in a new direction!  Here’s my SCARECROW!

You can see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN, SNOWMAN, WITCH, MICKEY MOUSE,  DRACULA, RUDOLPH, GRINCH & MAX and NUTCRACKER by clicking on their name.

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x Crumb Cake cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Misty Moonlight cardstock was added on top.
  • A 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 piece of Harvest Meadow Designer Paper was added to the right side.
  • Then a 1 x 4 piece of Cinnamon Cider cardstock was stamped with the leaf from Banner Year randomly with Cinnamon Cider Ink.
  • The solid arabesque shape from Delicate Baubles Dies was cut from Crumb Cake, Bumblebee, Misty Moonlight and Cinnamon Cider cardstocks.
  • The Crumb Cake bauble was embossed with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder.
  • The Bumblebee bauble was cut for the straw hair and neckline.
  • The hat was cut into two pieces from Cinnamon Cider cardstock, using Stampin’ Dimensional strips for the brim of the hat and sponging Cinnamon Cider Ink around the edges for definition.
  • The eyes are the small buttons from the All Dressed Up Dies from Basic Black cardstock.
  • The nose is the tip of the Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch from Pumpkin Pie cardstock.
  • The checks are 3/8″ Circles from Flirty Flamingo.
  • The eyebrows, nose stitches and mouth stitches were hand drawn with the Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker.
  • A patch was hand-cut from Misty Moonlight cardstock, and stitches drawn around it on the hat.
  • The shirt is the Misty Moonlight bauble cut along the bottom.
  • The bowtie is the bow from the Delicate Baubles Dies, trimmed.
  • The crow is the bird from the Beautiful Trees Dies from Basic Black and a small triangle cut from Pumpkin Pie for his beak.  His nest is some Bumblebee cardstock cut in strips.  He was added to the hat.
  • A Brushed Metallic Dot was added to the center of the bowtie.
  • The scarecrow bauble was added to the front of the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Happy Fall Y’All from Banner Year was stamped with Misty Moonlight Ink on a rectangle of Bumblebee cut with the Beautiful Trees label Die.

How fun is this scarecrow!!!  I’m having a blast with these characters!  Still more to come…

 

Stampin' Up!'s SWEET BUGS BUNDLE showcases a sweet selection of garden critters helping to capture the joy of relaxing in the garden! Stamp the caterpillars, ladybugs, bees and others, then add mushrooms, flowers and garden touches to finish your creation. We've combined the SWEET BUGS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring even more images to cut out and use!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and, 2 ENHANCED fun fold cards...to get you creating!  See more details HERE

Dress up these adorable sheep with Stampin' Up!'s WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE that features two-step stamping and a coordinating punch. Enjoy them in a variety of colors and textures, plus use the flowers, grass, cowbell and bows to add accessories and a little nature scene surrounding them. The cheerful sentiments will help you spread a little cheer! We've combined the WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for some extra fun!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and 2 slimline cards with decorated envelopes!  See more details HERE!

Delicate Baubles Dies – Nutcracker

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I’m back with yet another card using the solid arabesque shape in the Delicate Baubles Dies!  AND…here’s a great idea for using the Halloween punch AFTER Halloween!  The ghost worked PERFECTLY for the mustache!

You can see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN, SNOWMAN, WITCH, MICKEY MOUSE,  DRACULA, RUDOLPH, GRINCH & MAX by clicking on those links!  Next up is the NUTCRACKER!  I enjoy going to see the Nutcracker in the theater whenever I can…missed going the past couple years!  Maybe next year I’ll take my grandkids!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Pear Pizzazz cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 2-1/4 x 4-1/4 piece of Real Red cardstock was adhered across the center.
  • A 3-1/4 x 4-1/2 piece of Heartwarming Hugs Designer Paper was added to a 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 layer of Basic Black cardstock, then adhered to the front.
  • The solid arabesque shape from Delicate Baubles Dies was cut from Petal Pink cardstock and Basic White cardstock.  The Basic White was trimmed for the hair on the sides and the beard, then adhered to the Petal Pink Bauble.
  • A 1-1/2 x 2 piece of Real Red was slightly angled for the hat and adhered to the top of the Petal Pink Bauble.  Two 1/8 strips of Crushed Curry were added for the trim, and a 1/4″ Circle from Crushed Curry added with a Mini Glue Dot to the hat.
  • The eyebrows are 3/4″ circle from Basic Black cardstock, cut in half.
  • The eyes are 1/2″ circles of Basic White, irises are 3/8″ Balmy Blue circles and pupils are 1/4″ Basic Black circles, adhered together with Mini Glue Dots and added to the face.
  • The cheeks are 1/2″ circles of Flirty Flamingo cardstock.
  • The nose is hand-cut from Petal Pink cardstock and added with a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional.
  • Two ghosts from the Halloween Punch were punched from Basic Black cardstock and added to the face with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The entire Nutcracker head was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting from Holly Jolly Wishes stamp set was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Crushed Curry cardstock and cut with the Hippo & Friends label die.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • I used the White Chalk Pen to highlight the eyes.

I love having another idea for using my Halloween Punch since it has been on backorder for most of the Halloween season.  Yep…a couple more ideas for the Delicate Baubles Dies coming soon!

 

Stampin' Up!'s SWEET BUGS BUNDLE showcases a sweet selection of garden critters helping to capture the joy of relaxing in the garden! Stamp the caterpillars, ladybugs, bees and others, then add mushrooms, flowers and garden touches to finish your creation. We've combined the SWEET BUGS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring even more images to cut out and use!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and, 2 ENHANCED fun fold cards...to get you creating!  See more details HERE

Dress up these adorable sheep with Stampin' Up!'s WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE that features two-step stamping and a coordinating punch. Enjoy them in a variety of colors and textures, plus use the flowers, grass, cowbell and bows to add accessories and a little nature scene surrounding them. The cheerful sentiments will help you spread a little cheer! We've combined the WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for some extra fun!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and 2 slimline cards with decorated envelopes!  See more details HERE!

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