On My Desk: Christmas Joy

On My Desk is an ongoing series where I share projects that I've made using supplies from "leftovers" found in a box on my desk. (It stores extra die cuts, and stamped images). I've challenged myself to use these items instead of continually starting from 'scratch".  Click here to find other projects in this series.

I recently finished a Calendar project with 3 1/2" square panels for 12 monthly pages. I made two panels for the December page with the branch image from Wreath For All Seasons and the multi dot accent stamps. I didn't use these panels on my calendar project. Instead, I made 2 additional panels with the leaf wreath option from the same set and a gold embossed sentiment. (You can see the December calendar page here.)
These stamped wreaths were "extras", so I used them to make Christmas cards:

 I used Kraft Card Stock to create a 4" x 4" square card base and then added the prepared panels on top. That was the fastest card I've made in a long time!!

The wreath base was stamped with Dark Chocolate ink; then the dots were added with Pure Poppy, Harvest Gold, New Leaf (PTI) and Cranberry (Close To My Heart) inks. I wrote the word Joy in the center of the wreath with an Embossing pen and then heat embossed it with Early Espresso Embossing Powder.
The little bow (Two Feet Deep) was stamped  onto a scrap of white card stock with Pure Poppy ink and Versamark and heat embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. I then fussy cut the bow before adding it to the wreath.

Since this card came together so quickly 

I decided to complete the inside.

The sentiment (Framed Out #8) was stamped with Dark Chocolate ink.
The frame (Framed Out #5) was stamped with Kraft and  New Leaf inks.
A bow accents the sentiment frame. A thin red line was drawn along the outer edge of the Stamper's Select White square panel.


PTI Supplies for Card Front, unless noted
Stamps - Wreath For All Seasons, Two Feet Deep (bow)
Inks - Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy, Harvest Gold, New Leaf, Kraft; Versamark; 
Close To My Heart: Cranberry
Paper - Pure Poppy Gingham Patterned Paper, Stamper's Select White, Kraft
Dies - Nestabilities Classic Square (large & small)
Other - SU: Embossing Pen, Clear Embossing Powder, Early Espresso  Embossing Powder;
Red Zig marker;


Thanks for visiting today.
Karen C.

On My Desk: Just For You Tag

 I have a little box on my desk that collects extra die cuts, and stamped images that don't make it onto a card. I've challenged myself to use these items instead of continually starting from 'scratch".  You can find another project (journalling cards) in this series here.

This "tag" started out as a card front. I made a few mistakes while I was stamping a background panel (Dot Spot), so it landed in the box "on my desk". 

I cut the stamped panel into a tag so I was able to avoid the bloopers!! The sentiment circle (Just For You) and the butterfly die cut (Heart-2-Heart #10) were ready to use from my stash, with only a few additions. These were layered onto the tag and I was quickly done!!
I still have lots of bits and bobs on my desk, so I'm sure I'll be making more scrap inspired projects. It feels good to clean out these scraps and have a  completed project at the same time!!

PTI Supplies (unless noted)
Stamps - Heart-2-Heart #10, Just For You, Dot Spot
Inks - Limeade Ice, Hibiscus Burst, Tropical Teal;  Tempting Turquoise (SU);  Memento Tuxedo Black
Papers - Vintage Cream,
Dies - Tag Sale #5, Heart-2-Heart #10; 
Other - 1 3/4" Circle Punch

Thanks for visiting today.
Karen C.

On My Desk: Doodlie-Do

I've been slowly cleaning in my craft room this summer and trying to get some recent purchases tucked away, but as usual I kinda get side tracked!! 

 I have a little box on my desk that collects extra die cuts and stamped images. I have challenged myself to use these "leftovers", instead of continually starting from scratch.  This new series - On My Desk -  will be focusing on different ways to use these paper scraps. What do you do with all of the bits and bobs of crafting supplies that land on your desk?

I found some Doodlie-Do stamped die cuts in my scrap box, that were begging to be used!! (leftovers/mistakes from this card).  I used some other scraps from my desk, along with some of the newer products I had just received to make two journal cards. (I couldn't resist playing with my new dies)

Journal Card #1

 PTI Supplies (unless noted)
Stamps - Doodlie-Do, Natural Beauties: (sentiment and butterfly)
Inks - Canyon Clay, Dark Chocolate; Memento Tuxedo Black
Papers - Recollections: Beige cardstock
Dies - Journal Card,  Doodlie-Do  Collection.  
I stacked several layers of the flowers/leaves for some dimension
Other - Aida Cloth Impression Plate, copic markers, Close To My Heart: Bitty Sparkles

Journal Card #2
I know it defeats the purpose of die cuts, but I ended up fussy cutting around the leaves and parts of the flowers - it was stamped "off target" and the edges of the coaster board had a ragged edge where it didn't cut properly. (user error!!)

I stamped the main image with Simply Chartreuse ink so the stems would be visible once I added the individual flowers and leaves over the stamping. It actually adds dimension to the final image.

PTI Supplies (unless noted)
Stamps - Doodlie-Do,  Sentiments: DayDreamer & Monthly Moments: June
Inks - Simply Chartreuse, Memento Tuxedo Black
Papers - Coaster Board; yellow card stock from my scrap pile
Dies - Doodlie-Do, Journal Card #4, Stitching Lines
Other - Aida Cloth Impression Plate, copic markers, 
pink embroidery floss, SU: Candy Dots, sequins

 I'm hoping to get started with some pocket scrap booking and/or layouts this fall and having these cards prepared will be a time saver!! It's also a great size to use all the scraps that have collected on my desk.

Thanks for visiting today.
Karen C.