Showing posts with label Sweet November Stamps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sweet November Stamps. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The Paper Funday Challenge - January 2026

Hello Friends and Happy Wednesday!  It's the first Wednesday of the month and it's time for a new challenge at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog.  The team had a nice holiday break and we're ready for some fun and creativity.  Our generous sponsors this month are Taylored Expressions and Sweet November Stamps, with our optional twist for January being a Sketch:

For my design team project, I chose not to use the optional sketch but instead used the Bitty Bouquet Stamp and Coordinating Stencil Set from Taylored Expressions.  This set was included in the Nature's Canvas Cardmaking Kit, and I don't believe it is sold separately.

To start, using inks from Catherine Pooler, I've stamped the panel with the green stems and leaves, then ink blended the remaining layered stencil elements.  The result is a very cheerful background panel, which I thought would be a perfect Friendship card (or even a Galentine's Day card).


I've die cut the sentiment using a mini expressions die set from Creative Expressions, and to prevent it from getting "lost" against the busy background, I've adhered it to a panel of vellum.  Lastly, I've added pink faux gems to accent the sentiment.

I hope you'll stop by The Paper Funday Challenge and see what my teammates have created using items from our sponsors, and we hope you'll join us this month and share your creative makes.  

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Inspiration Station Challenge #56 - Jolly Elf

Hello and Happy 1st Monday of December!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Inspiration Station Challenge Blog and the inspiration prompt for this month, is naturally, a festive one:


When my children were small, we never missed at least 1 visit to the Magic Kingdom at Christmas time.  It truly is a magical place to go at Christmas Time and the Holiday Parade is fantastic.  This photo inspired me to create a Christmas card using the Jolly Elf digital stamp from Sweet November Stamps.


Isn't this little nugget the cutest Elf ever?  I've colored him using my Prismacolor pencils and hand drew the lines on his hat to create stripes.  The patterned papers are from the Echo Park "My Favorite Christmas" 6x6 paper pad.


I've die cut the focal panel using a nesting rectangle postage die and the sentiment strip is from a Simon Says Stamp premade pack.  Lastly, red sequins were added for a bit of holiday bling.

Please join us for the last challenge of 2023.  The team and I wish you a very Happy Christmas and Joyous New Year! 

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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