Snowflakes

Snowflakes are a great choice for winter and holiday cards. 

I used Papertrey Ink's Phrase Play #9 stamps 

and dies along with  Blueberry Sky 

ink and papers to create two variations:

Card Back

Additional Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Snowflake Stamps -Snowflake Medley, Peace Be Still,

Other - Clear Sparkle embossing powder; Clear rhinestones; Corner Rounder

Snowflake Details

 

Additional Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Snowflake Stamps - Winter Penguin

Inks - Spring Rain,

Other - Canvas Impression Plate; small white adhesive pearl; Clear Sparkle embossing powder

Thanks for visiting today.

Karen C.

Joy

 Here's another Christmas card that was quick and 

simple to make, using a variety of dies!!

Supplies (PTI unless noted)
Paper - Stamper's Select White, Tropical Teal; Recollections:White Pearl 
Dies - Wet Paint, Limitless Layers; My Favorite Things:Let it Snowflake 
Other - Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder; Stampin' Up Candy Dot

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Karen C.

Plaid Tinsel & Tags

Tinsel and Tags is still one of my favourite sets for Holiday cards. 

I found a piece of plaid patterned paper in my stash and 

used it as the card front for this rustic Christmas card.

I die cut the various circle pieces from the dies: 

Kraft Scalloped Circle mat

Lemon Tart Circle 

White Circle - sponged with blue ink to create a night sky

White Layer - trees and hillside

White Layer - snowman, house and hill

Sentiment was stamped with Pinefeather ink. 

Since there are so many layers, the focal panel 

has lots of dimension, but was quick and simple to make!! 

That's always a bonus when you're making 

lots of cards for one occasion.

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamps - Tinsel & Tags Kit;

Inks - Kraft, Dark Chocolate' Pinefeather, Black; 
Close To My Heart:Vineyard, Outdoor Denim

Paper - Kraft, Lemon Tart; Stampin' Up:Rustic White; 
The Paper Co:Blond Columns; Plaid Patterned paper (from my stash)

Dies - Tinsel & Tags Kit

Other - Copic Markers; Sakura Glitter Gel Pen

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Karen C.

More Baby Gifts

My daughter-in-law asked me to make a 

Diaper Clutch/Changing Mat, similar to this design.

 I used two coordinating prints, 

a bright orange for trim and yellow 

terry cloth to make the clutch/diaper pad. 

When it is opened the two flaps have pockets 

that can hold a diaper on one side and baby wipes 

on the other. The yellow terry cloth was layered 

over several pieces of flannelette and the 

printed fabric before quilting them together.

Since I had leftover Owl fabric and terry cloth, I made two bibs.

Extra terry cloth was used to make a hooded bath towel. 

It was trimmed with the dotted fabric. 

Two more bibs were also made with this printed fabric.

I found a pattern on Pinterest here for this cute 

Sunshine & Ribbon Toy, so I used the leftover 

yellow terrycloth and other scraps from 

my fabric stash to make this for the baby.

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Karen C.

Baby Swaddle and Burb Cloths

I've been sewing and knitting for my grand daughter 

who will be making her debut at the end of November. 

Here are the first of some items I made.

Baby Swaddle 

I used  this pattern to make a 

flannelette swaddle for the new baby.

I used a combination of 2 prints and 

a light pink solid for the swaddle.

When the swaddle is open, you can see

the little pouch where the baby is placed. 

The two "wings" fold around the front of 

the baby to create a cozy wrap.

Receiving Blanket

I used the same colourful print on one side 

and a light pink for the backing. 

Bright pink decorative stitching holds 

the two layers together.

Burb Cloths

I really liked the shaped design of this pattern 

and used it to make 6 burb cloths with various

flannelette prints and solids.

I used a dark pink on the backing and then added the same fabric as an accent band.





The second burb cloth uses a white flannelette backing.

This burb cloth uses a light pink for the backing and an accent band on the front. 



Dark pink backing and accent band.

Another dark pink backing and band.





A bright green backing and accent band.





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Karen C.

Giftts for Baby

My son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first baby 

at the end of November, so I've been busy making a 

variety of things for the new baby. 

Today I'm sharing a Baby Shower card and envelope, 

using a variety of stamps and dies.

I cut a white rectangle using 

Lawn Fawn's Stitched Rectangles and 

then repeatedly stamped it with 

a heart (Sweet Baby) using 

Sweet Blush, Lovely Lady, Hibiscus Burst 

and Raspberry Fizz, to create an ombre look.

I cut another rectangle and stamped it with 

Vintage Jadeite using Background Basics: Gingham, 

securing this piece at the bottom of the card front.

Flower Power (C.C.Designs) was stamped 

with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and coloured 

with copic markers. The focal panel was 

matted with Lovely Lady card stock. 

The sentiment ( ) was stamped with 

Vintage Jadeite onto white card stock 

and also mounted onto a pink mat, 

then dimensional foam tape.

  

BABY (Polka Dot Parade Alphabet) was added. 

Several letters together to create dimension. 

Stamping Bella pink dots accent the card front.

Another white rectangle was die cut for the interior of the card. A row of hearts was stamped across the bottom and the sentiment (Hanging Out) was added.

The envelope front was stamped with the 

same sentiments as the card front and then the

teddy bear from Polka Dot Parade #4 was added.

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamps - C.C. Designs: Itzie Inkie Flower Power; 
Background Basics: Gingham; 
Polka Dot Parade Alphabet, Polka Dot Parade #4, 
Sweet Baby (heart), Hanging Out (sentiment)

Inks - Sweet Blush, Lovely Lady, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, 
Vintage Jadeite, Fine Linen

Paper - Stamper's Select White, Lovely Lady

Dies - Polka Dot Parade Alphabet Die Collection,  
Polka Dot Parade #4; Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles

Other - Copic markers; Stamping Bella Pink Dots;

Thanks for visiting today.

Karen C.

Pumpkin Wreath Birthday

My daughter-in-law celebrated her birthday 

in late October, just before Hallowe'en, 

so a Pumpkin themed Birthday Card was perfect!

I was inspired by this card  from Amy Sheffer. 

I stamped Rustic Wreath with Memento Tuxedo Black ink 

and coloured with copic markers onto a 

square white card front (Lawn Fawn: Stitched Square).

The sentiment (Autumn Hills) was stamped with Pinefeather ink.

 

The pumpkins (C.C. Designs) were stamped, 

coloured with copics and fussy cut, 

before adding them to the wreath. 

One of the pumpkins was 'popped up' with 

foam dimensional tape. 

A few sequins from my stash were also added. 

The front panel was then attached to a square card base

accented with Canyon Clay Patterned Paper. 

Canyon Clay ink was used to stamp the sentiment 

(Stylish Sentiments: Birthday) 

and then highlighted with leaf images from Rustic Wreath.

Thanks for visiting today.

Karen C.