Tilda's Presents

     This is my second post for the day and I'll have another one in a few more hours.  This one is for the challenge at Simply Magnolia and I'm using one of my Tilda stamps to celebrate Christmas.  You'll probably see me posting Christmas cards every day from now until Christmas because that's about all I've made for the last 5 weeks and I still need many more.

     I started by choosing the papers I wanted to use on this and they are all from Paper Pizzazz.  Once I had those chosen, I could select the ProMarker colors I wanted and get the image colored.  I cut the image and the three layers beneath her with Tonic Studio dies.

     The red ribbon with the white snowflakes was in my Christmas stash and I honestly don't remember where I got it.  I printed and hand cut the sentiment and mounted it on top of the ribbon.  The leaves were cut with a die from Cheery Lynn (my first ever Cheery Lynn die!) and I added loose glitter to the leaves.  The little red dots on the leaves and on the hand-sewn bow were hand punched and added as 'holly berries.'   Everything went onto a kraft card base.

     Challenges:
Cupcake Inspirations

Fussy and Fancy
Incy Wincy
Magnolia-licious
Outlawz Greetings
Pammie's Inky Pinkies
Polkadoodles
Winter Wonderland

     Don't forget, there will be one more post today so be sure to check back later.  If you're looking for the post for 2 Crafty Critter Crazies, just scroll down one post.  Happy Crafting.  NanaConnie

Gratitude in All Forms

      This is the first of four, first-of-the-month, DT posts I have and I'm sharing my DT card for the new challenge at Simply Magnolia.  This month our theme is everyone's favorite, "Anything Goes."

      We all share moments of gratitude and this sweet little Tilda by Magnolia Stamps is showing her gratitude for all things, even turnips and parsnips.  :-D  I know this looks like an A2 card but it's actually only 2 x 4.5 inches.  I did it that small to give the illusion of the stamp being larger.

I started with the colors at My Favorite Things.

     I colored with ProMarkers, then cut the image with a die from Spellbinders.  I inked the edges of it so that it would stand out from the background.  I used another Spellbinders die to cut a left over scrap of fall dp, inked the edges of it, and put it behind the image piece.  Everything is layered onto an embossed card front.

     As embellishment, I added three of my signature-style, hand-sewn bows, leaving them white this time instead of dying them.  I printed the sentiment onto a scrap of white CS, hand cut it, and matted it with a scrap piece of beige CS.

     Challenges:
A Gem of a Challenge
Aloha Friday
Aud Sentiments
Cardz TV
Cute Card Thurs.
Time Out

     I love fall - it's my favorite season.  The oppressive heat of summer has finally gone and the evenings are crisp and cool.  It's fun to dig out the sweaters and heavy socks, and my cats come to cuddle me in the night, seeking that body warmth they know is curled up under the covers.  It's a great time to hide in the craft room and be creative.  Happy Crafting.  NanaConnie