myasperations 12-4-25a

    This week’s Wednesday challenge at Simon Says Stamps requires the use of Dies. I used one of the first dies I ever purchased, from Stampin’ Up, back in 2013 when they released their first Thinlits Expressions dies. I use this die set more than any others in my collection.  I cut the sentiment from two pieces of cardstock (a scrap of shiny red and a half circle of smooth moss green), which I positioned on a white card front. I also created an embellishment with a circle punch and a scrap of red paper with white dots, topped with sequins I’ve had in my stash for a few decades. The green leaf sequins are embossed with raised veins, and the round red sequins create berries, especially when held in place with red seed beads and bits of red thread.

 

Supplies: 

·   Holly and berry sequins were a great find at a thrift store years ago.

·   Front Sentiment “Merry” is from a set of Stampin Up Thinlits Expressions Dies (Retired)

·   Inside Sentiment- a Freebie from TlcCreations (Merry Little Christmas)

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- Use Dies

Polkadoodles Challenge- Challenge 13, Week 1-AG          

           

This gift bag is my second entry into the Double D challenge “Christmas Wrappings.” It features a gift tag made with an heirloom PSX stamp that I’ve had in my collection since the 1990s. All other items were from my stash.

  

Supplies: 

·   Kraft Gift bag from Dollar Tree

·   Christmas light sentiment on gift tag is from a wood-mount PSX stamp (Company no longer in business)

·   Green ink pad, Spectrum Noir Classique markers, Decorative Chalks (to add light bulbs glow), and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Inside Sentiment-  from Beccy’s Place Digi set that is no longer available. (Business changed to clear stamps/wholesale only)

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Double D’s Challenge- Christmas Wrappings   (photo)   

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #728-729 AG/Family Friendly

I made this card to enter into the current Passion for Markers Challenge “Add Some Bling”. It features a sweet penguin digi from Scribbles, which includes a sentiment AND is a freebie! The background is created with an upcycled greeting card, sparkly gold paper, and gold star stickers. The inside sentiment is a favorite of mine. Sadly, it is no longer available.

Supplies: 

·    Scribbles Designs Freebie- Digital Image with sentiment (Happy New Year Penguin).

·    Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·    Aqua patterned paper, Black Flowers and Leaves all  upcycled from old greeting cards

·    Sparkly gold paper and gold stickers- Hobby Lobby

·    Inside Sentiment- QKR Eureka Digital Stamp (Another Year) Currently Not Available

·    Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·    White A2 card base, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Passion for Markers Challenge- Week #817: Add Some Bling

Park Hopping-My Happy Place (Dec)      Penguin Trek (Orlando Seaworld)