Saturday, October 31, 2015

Embellished Ornaments in Blue


Love this card! This is the first card for my Nov. card class. 
 I added some random snowflakes to the corner from an old set called Serene Snowflakes.
  Do not know why I did not grab from a new set since several have snowflakes in them. 
I stamped my ornament in Pool Party
 and the used a sponge dauber to place some Pacific Point ink 
around the edges of the image, then stamped on Whisper White. 
Hope you have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp sets: Embellished Ornaments and Serene Snowflakes (vintage)
Paper: Whisper White thick card stock for base, Pacific Point,
Pool Party, Whisper White 
Delicate Ornaments thinlits dies, Softly Falling emboss folder, rhinestone,
 Whisper White stitched ribbon, sponge dauber

Friday, October 30, 2015

Lighthearted Thank You


Just a quick thank you card for a friend!  The colors look so festive together!  
Hope you have a wonderful weekend and stay safe!
Thanks for stopping by!
Windy
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Stamp sets: Lighthearted leaves and Sassy Salutations
Ink: Mossy Meadow and Cherry Cobbler
Paper: Very Vanilla, Farmer's Market DSP
Mossy Meadow ribbon (vintage)

Thursday, October 29, 2015

FMS210 Baby Snowmen Rule!



Well when I saw this sketch my mind went to the Snow Place stamp set but mostly of the penguin!   When I pulled out the set, I thought about how the baby snowman does not get used in most of the projects I see online so I wanted him to shine!  I love sketches that have three of something and so  I get excited to do those.  I did a larger card today.  I cut a 7" square piece of thick Whisper White card stock and score at 3.5". I also love Real Red and Pool Party together so grabbed those colors first and then added some Garden Garden.  
Thanks for stopping by 
and hope you can play along over at freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com

Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp set: Snow Place
Paper: Whisper White thick card stock for base, Whisper White, Pool Party, Real Red
Ink: Real Red, Garden Green, Archival Basic Black
Snow Friends framelits dies





Wednesday, October 28, 2015

#GDP008 All Is Calm




This challenge was to case something you like from the card Kylie designed.  I liked the layout right away so I went with that and decided to grab a set I had no used for a while, Dove Of Peace.  
I did not plan it but the rectangle with the bow looks like a present!  Love the purple mix of Blackberry Bliss and Wisteria Wonder so used again on this card!
Enjoy your day and hope you can play along with the challenge! 
Thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp sets: Dove Of Peace and Wonderland
Ink: Blackberry Bliss
Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White and WW thick for card base
Blackberry Bliss ribbon (vintage)


Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Merry Moments Christmas!


I was trying to design a card for my next card classes using these colors and Merry Moments DSP.  This busy quickly!  The mini trees are from Jingle All The Way and the sentiment is from Merry Everything colored with markers. I decided to try another approach for class with another set.  
Happy Stamping and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp sets: Merry Everything, Jingle All The Way
Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Ppaer: Crumbd Cake, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Merry Moments DSP, Whisper White
Crumb Cake ribbon, Circle framelits dies, 1 3/4" Scallop circle punch, Decorative Dots emboss folder 

Monday, October 26, 2015

PP268 Merry Flurry of Christmas Wishes!



Very quick card today because I had the surprise of reading on my friend Brian King's blog yesterday about my excitement/love for purple!  Loved his color combo of Blackberry Bliss with Wisteria Wonder!  I knew as soon as I saw this sketch what set and colors I would use so it came together very quickly!
I hope you can play along with this sketch...Thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp set: Flurry of Wishes
Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Wisteria Wonder and Whisper White
Ink: Blackberry Bliss and Wisteria Wonder
Snow Flurry punch, banner punch, rhinestones, Medallion punch, 2 1/2" circle punch 




Sunday, October 25, 2015

A Chocolate Treat For You


I made a cute little treat holder for my Sunday School class to hold their Triple Chocolate Kit Kat mini bars!  Cased the idea from Christy Fulk at createwithchristy.blogspot.com 
I used the large scalloped circle framelit from the circle framelits dies and trimed the edges and folded to make the little pouch after embossing with some large dots!
I hope you have a lovely Sunday and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp set: Acorny Thank You
Paper: Into The Woods DSP, Whisper White and Crumb Cake
Ink: Soft Suede and Tangerine Tango
Acorn builder punch, Circle framelits dies, rhinestone

Saturday, October 24, 2015

All Is Calm


I love the look of vellum but I was not using it much since I was not good at adhering it to my projects.  I finally sought some advice from my fellow Pals (my stamping community) and it was suggested I try a double side vellum tape.  I ordered right away the brand Plus Glue Tape from Amazon and when it came this week, I immediately played with it.  It Works like a dream!  This was my first of many cards to use the new vellum tape and now I can feel like I am getting my money's worth of my vellum purchases!
Hope you have a awesome weekend and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp set: Wonderland
Paper: Winter Wonderland designer vellum, Whisper White thick card stock for base, Whisper White, Basic Black, Gold Foil
Ink: Archival Basic Black
Oval framelits dies, Gold cording 

Friday, October 23, 2015

FMS209 Peaceful Wisemen




Hi,  Hope you are enjoying some great weather where you live!
  This card gave me peace when I made it probably because it is so clean and crisp looking and of course, easy, too!
I embossed the image in gold and used the gold foil for the layering and the greeting.  
I hope you have a wonderful Friday and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp set: All Ye Faithful
Ink: VersaMark
Paper: Whisper White thick card stock for base, Whisper White and Gold Foil
Christmas Greetings thinlits dies, Gold emboss powder



Thursday, October 22, 2015

PPA273 Thankful




At first, I thought it was such a hard sketch. But when I decided on a set and then thought of the leaves, it came together.
Thanks for stopping by and hope you can play along this week!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp sets: Lighthearted leaves, Acorny Thank You
Paper: Into the Woods DSP, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tamgo
Acorn Builder punch, BItty Banner framelits dies, Circle framelits dies, rhinestones


Wednesday, October 21, 2015

#GDP007 For Baby



Well, I did not have any farm stamps so my mind went to punch art.  I searched through ideas and decided I liked the sheep best!  It screamed baby so I pulled the sentiment from B.Y.O.P for the 4" square card!
Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp set: B.Y.O.P
Paper: Whisper White thick card stock for base, Whisper White, Basic Black, Soft Sky
Ink: Archival Basic Black
banner, scallop circle, boho, window, 1" circle, large oval, 2 1/2" circle punches, Decorative Dots emboss folder



Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Time To Chill



I was playing with my new set and matching dies and yes, having fun!
  This is a simple 4" square card for my college girl who just finished mid terms yesterday
 and I wanted her to know she can chill a little!  We both like penguins and she will have a big smile from this one!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp set: Snow Place
Paper: Whisper White (regular and thick)
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Real Red, Garden Green and Soft Sky
Snow Friends Framelits dies 

Monday, October 19, 2015

PP267 Thankful Leaves


Love this sentiment and the stamps here!  I stamped and cut two leaves overlapping and the bling acorn in the middle is so cute!
Easy, quick and clean/simple!
I hope you have a lovely Monday and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp sets: Six Sayings (host set in 2015 Holiday catalog), Vintage Leaves and Acorny Thank you
Ink: Tip Top Taupe and Rich Razzleberry
Ppaer: Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry and Gold glimmer paper
Leaflets dies, Acorn Builder punch, Gold Baker's twine 



Sunday, October 18, 2015

Happy Birthday Mom and WCMD

Happy 69th birthday to my mom!  She is celebrating with family and friends today 
in Atlanta and I will miss out but hope it is a blast!

Here are a few more projects from my WCMD experience in Atlanta a few weeks back:

Just an envelope cut open to hold some book markers made with the scallop tag topper punch and Merry Moments DSP

Cute note card I sent off to my college girl!

Also a fun box of small 3"x3" note cards and a pillow box cut in half and decorated to hold them.

Hope you have a blessed Sunday and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Saturday, October 17, 2015

FMS208 Into The Woods Thanks



I decided to let some of the DSP do the work for me!  
I love these flowers on the paper but not used them enough!  
Very quick card and the colors still make me happy!  I Love Fall!
Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp set: Lighthearted Leaves
Paper: Into the Woods DSP, Rich Razzleberry, Calypso Coral, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
rhinestones, 2 3/8" scallop circle punch



Friday, October 16, 2015

GDP#006 Merry Christmas Poinsettias



Love this DSP!  I started with the colors Cherry, Pool party and Gold and the card came together quickly.  I did not place the stamped Christmas well but the paper takes your eye anyway!  Have a wonderful Friday and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp set: Endless Wishes
Paper: Season Of Cheer DSP, Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler, Gold Foil
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Gold Cording, Christmas Greetings thinlits dies


Thursday, October 15, 2015

PPA272 Celebrate!



Well, this is my first time using the Expressions Natural Elements and probably used too much glue!  I grabbed some great Into The Woods DSP and went from there with color and leaves!  I hope you can head over and play along with this week's sketch challenge!
Thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp set: Vintage Leaves
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Old Olive, Crushed Curry
Ink: Crushed Curry and Old Olive
Expressions Natural elements, Leaflets framelits dies, linen thread


Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Glad Tidings Bag Tags


I bought black small gift bags and made a tag using some of the Winter Wonderland Suite and lots of black/white/gold!  Love the Glad Tidings stamp (from Antique tags-host set from 2015 Holiday catalog) and that it has a matching punch!

Close up of tag:


Hope my class members love these bags to carry their cards home this week from Christmas Card class!  Have a lovely Wednesday and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp sets: Antique Tags, Peaceful Pines
Ink: Gold Encore, Archival Basic Black
Paper:Winter Wonderland DSP, Gold glimmer paper, Whisper White
Perfect Pines thinlits dies, gold sequins, Scalloped tag topper punch, Basic Black twine, Washi punch, star punch

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

PP266 Bright Thank You



I made a quick 4" square card for this color challenge.  I grabbed some scraps I had of the Cucumber Crush DSP and then cut/punched circles for the simple sentiment!  Always needs a few thank you cards around!
I hope you can play along with this bright color challenge over at thepaperplayers.blogspot.com
Thanks for stopping by!
Windy

windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp set: Lovely Amazing You
Paper: Whisper White thick card stock for base, Cumber Crush, Crushed Curry, Real Red, Whisper White, 2015-2017 In Color DSP in Cucumber Crush
Ink: Real Red
Itty Bitty punch pack, 1 3/4" , 2" and   2 1/2"  circle punches, Circle framelits dies, pearl




Monday, October 12, 2015

Merry Christmas Wreath


Love the wreath on the brick wall!  I also love the this sentiment and font from Six Saying which is host set in the 2015 Holiday catalog.  Last card for class this week! I hope you have a wonderful Monday and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp sets: Wondrous Wreath, Six Sayings
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Garden Green
Ink: Real Red, Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz
rhinestone, Wonderful Wreath framelits dies, Brick Wall emboss folder

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Silent Night


This will probably be my most favorite card I make this season.
  I did some casing from fellow demo Kay Kalhoff at stampingtoshare.com
I used some gold foil and black glimmer paper on mine and made it shimmer. 
 Looks so awesome in person.I also love the touch of gold cording at bottom of trees.  
I hope you have a blessed Sunday and thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp set: Wonderland
Paper: Wonderland DSP, Black Glimmer paper, Gold Foil, Whisper White and Basic Black
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Soft Sky
Gold cording


Saturday, October 10, 2015

FMS207 Thankful Acorns



Fun sketch!  As soon as I saw it I knew which stamp set and DSP to use!  To think I was not going to order the acorn bundle because I thought I might not use much!  So glad I caved!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend...thanks for stopping by!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp sets: Acorny Thank You, For All Things
Paper: Tangelo Twist, Whisper White, Into the Woods
Ink: Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
Acorn Builder punch, rhinestone, 2 1/2" circle punch
  




Friday, October 9, 2015

GDP#005 Just A Note of Soft Color



I saw flowers and leaves when I saw these colors together.  But I wanted a fast card so I looked for what flower set had a die or punch.  I have not used my Flower Patch and matching dies in a while so decided to give them a workout!  I also inked up the butterfly from Papillon Potpourri in Daffodil and sponged some Sky on before I punched it out.  I also added a Soft Sky butterfly behind mostly for a little color and shadow effect.
Thanks for stopping by and play along over at global-design-project.com this week!
Windy
windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp sets: Flower Patch, Watercolor Wishes, Papillon Potpourri
Ink: Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Whisper White thick card stock for base, Into the Woods DSP, Soft Sky and Whisper White
Flower Fair thinlits dies, pearls, Elegant Butterfly punch, Large Oval punch


Thursday, October 8, 2015

PPA271 Bee Mine Curvy Box and World Card Making Day Share



I knew when I saw this color challenge, I knew which DSP I would grab. Then when I saw the bees I decided to pull out my Curvy Keepsake box thinlits die and make a cute box filled with candy for my college girl.  I added some Old Olive leaves and twine and of course I had to stamp/cut out the bee from Garden in Bloom.   


Close up:

Have a blessed Thursday and please join in the Pals color challenge this week over at palspaperarts.com
Thanks for stopping by!
Windy
Windyellard.stampinup.net

Stamp sets: Vintage Leaves, Garden In Bloom, Honeycomb Hello
Paper: English Garden, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Soft Suede, Hello Honey
Leaflet framelits dies, Curvy Keepsakes Box thinlits, Old Olive twine

2015 World Card Making Day in Atlanta was awesome and I enjoyed spending time with my friends and making new ones...mostly enjoyed having a day about what I love..cards and crafting!
We had games, contests, giveaways, make and takes, demos of product and techniques, an amazing lunch, a card swap and loads of fun!

Here are a few photos from the day:
Dinner Friday Night at The Cheesecake Factory

With Jackie Roberts

With Cheryl Campbell

With Linda Foster

With Linda Callahan

With Paula Butler and Vicki Lozier

My table of amazing women with  Pam Morris and Brian King who were our hosts!

With Pam and my fearless leader, Mary Fish

Gift box with candy from Pam and Brian

Treat bag I made as one of our make and takes

I will post some more this weekend. I did not finish them all...so much happening that day!

Have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by!
Windy