Christmas Gnome With Candy Cane Card

 Hello!  Today I share a cute little gnome that I made 'Christmasy' by adding a candy cane and some snow.  This adorable little guy is from the Technique Junkies October 2020 release.

All of the 2020 release stamps are 15% off through October 8th.  Use my code, TJ10Lynda, for an additional 10% discount for a total of 25% off!

 

Stamps used (All Technique Junkies):

Gnome For Christmas Set of 6   SS126

Candy Cane  SDX175

Here's how I made my card:

• On a piece of bristol card stock, I stamped one of the gnomes from the  Gnome For Christmas Set of 6 set and colored it with Arteza real brush markers.
• I brushed distress ink on the background and used white pigment with an eraser and embossing tool to dot on snowflakes.  I used a mask to keep the snow hill area white.
• I stamped the Candy Cane and colored with Arteza markers.  I fussy-cut the candy cane.
• With a craft knife, I cut around the gnome's gloves, and inserted the candy cane underneath, gluing it to the card, to appear as he is holding it.
  
• I ran a red mini stamp pad along the edges of the panel, and added it to a layer of red and white striped pp, red card stock and onto a white A2 card.
• The verse is from the Gnome For Christmas Set.

I really had fun creating this little card.  These gnomes are charming, and add whimsy to our projects.

I hope you are enjoying the TJ October release!  I believe it is our best Christmas release ever!  Check it out HERE.

I am adding my card to these challenges:

Allsorts Challenge - Cute Christmas

Simon Says Wednesday - Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have a creative and joyful week.

Blessings,

We Have A Winner! And An Elegant Christmas Card

As promised, I have a winner from my Dec. 9th blog post.  Sorry I'm a day late with this post...time just got away from me.  I drew a name from the comments section to win the card I had posted.  
And the winner is....drumroll..... Debbie Gaetz.  Congratulations, Debbie.  Just send me your address and I will get the card right out to you.  You can email me at weblynda at yahoo dot com with your address info.

With all the excitement of the holiday season, I thought I would share a peaceful, soft card today.  I think the gray with the touch of lavendar and white are calming and soothing, and the gold adds just enough interest.

Impression Obsession dies/stamps:
Twas The Night CC3582 
Happy Holidays C5685 
Winter Foliage DIE907-YY 
Winter Doilies DIE906-ZZ 

I stamped the Twas The Night Cover-A-Card stamp onto gray card stock with white pigment ink, then attached it to a lavendar A2 sized card front.  

I am addicted to IO's Cover-A-Card stamps.  They're great for that perfect background, and make a quick and easy card with just a verse or small image.  I have tons of them, and use them frequently.
One of my favorite ways to use them is how I used this one in my card today.  Just softly stamped so that it is 'there,' but unobtrusive, so that the attention is on the die cluster.  The background subtly serves as the perfect 'stage' for this lovely bouquet.

I used several die cuts from the Winter Foliage  set for the arrangement, coloring some with a soft distress brush, an leaving some white, and some gold.

I embossed the verse, and added some Studio Katia gold foil pearl embellishments. 

Inside:  I added another of the Winter Doilies  dies to the inside, with more of the Winter Foliage dies.

Inside

I hope you like my card, and I hope you are enjoying your holiday preparations and festivities.  Thank you for stopping by today.  

Blessings,

Quick And Easy Holiday Mistletoe Card

Hello, and welcome to my blog today.  I have a really easy and quick holiday card to share today. 

I used the Technique Junkies stamp Mistletoe 
and my Misti, with Arteza Real Brush Markers.  Full directions are on my blog post on the Technique Junkies blog HERE. 

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I hope those of you in the US enjoyed a peaceful Thanksgiving.  Our holiday decorations are up, and I am in full Christmas mode here, with music and festivities.  Soon the cookie baking begins, and cards will be mailed.  I love everything about this season, but mostly how it brings family and friends together.

May your holiday preparations and celebrations bring you joy and peace.

Blessings,

Penguin JOY Die Cut Card

Hello, and welcome!  I have a cute little die cut penguin card to share with you today.

Impression Obsession Stamp Links:
Penguin DIE 899-V
Penguin Outfits DIE 888-0
Alphabet Plain Cap DIE158-H 

I layered some patterned paper from my stash onto a green A2 card front, then added the die cuts from the Penguin DIE.  I used the Penguin Outfits DIE to cut the scarf, and added that to the little guy.




For the JOY banner, I used some string, and added some paper scrap rectangles, then added the letters from the Alphabet Plain Cap DIE . I have all of the letter dies, and love them for things like this.  I find them very useful.



Inside: 

That's it!  An easy, fun holiday card using a most adorable die set!  The coordinating outfit set has lots of options also.  So much fun.

I am adding my card to these challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes
Watercooler Wednesday - Anything goes
The Paper Players - Sketch Challenge PP465

Thank you for visiting my blog today.  And thanks for your inspiring comments.

Blessings,

Friends And Family At Christmas

Just a quick hello today, with another design team post on Technique Junkies HERE. 

Details about my card, techniques, stamps, etc. can be found HERE.

While you are checking out the TJ blog, be sure to hop over to the store.  There are lots of fun stamps, along with a sale going on now.  

Also, think about joining the TJ challenge.  You have until January 14th to enter to win a $25 Technique Junkies gift certificate!!  You can see details and enter the challenge HERE.

Use my code TJ10Lynda to get 10% off your order at Technique Junkies.  

I hope your are enjoying your holiday preparations.  I'm busy, like everyone, but trying hard to focus on each task, and enjoy the process.  I really am enjoying the holidays more this year by reminding myself to be present in each part of my day, in each of my chores, activities, and interactions.  I wish the same for you.

Now, it's off to bake more cookies!

Be blessed,

lynda joy