International Highlights Winners Blog Hop

Hello everyone!  I am so excited to be participating in the International Highlights Top Ten Winners Blog Hop.  A few weeks ago, I participating the the masculine themed highlights challenge.

This was my card:

Thank you so very much to everyone who voted for my card!  Today, the top 10 from that challenge are all participating in a blog hop.

We are continuing to use the masculine theme from the highlights, for our hop.

Here is my card:

I wanted to use my new Happy Birthday Thinlits Die.  I am really loving that thinlit.  It is part of the Foil Frenzy product suite found on pages 76 & 77 of the new  annual catalog.

I used the well loved Hardwood background stamp with Versamark and Copper Embossing Powder to create a subtle, almost tone on tone background.   I used one of the Layering Oval Framelits to cut a peek-a-boo into my card.  I used two ovals to make a frame, using Copper Foil Paper.  I was able to raise my frame with the Foam Adhesive Strips.  I used my Fine Tip Glue to attach my Happy Birthday Thinlit to the copper frame.

I finished off my card with some Copper Trim.  The Copper Trim was a lot more successful than expected, and so it is currently not available.  But it will be in just a few weeks.

That is all I have to share for today.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Next up on our hop is the fabulous Cheryll!  I know you'll enjoy her project!

~Nichole

Product List

Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set [133035] $15.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Copper Foil Sheets [142020] $4.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Happy Birthday Thinlits Die [143700] $20.00	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] $8.00
Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00	Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder [141636] $5.00	1/4" Copper Trim [144179] $6.00

SUO Thanks & Thanksgiving Challenge

Today I decided I wanted to play along with the SUOnly challenge.  Right now, they have a Thanks & Thanksgiving challenge going on.  

I was not sure what kind of card I wanted to do.  My daughter loves to help me when I am crafting and she had an idea, so I decided to go with that.  She wanted a tree, with leaves in all the fall colors.

I chose to use one of the trees from Lovely as a Tree. I did the different colors with markers.

Here is my card:

I'm really happy with how the card turned out, and the bonding time with my tween.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Nichole

Product List

Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set [133035] $15.00	Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood Stamp Set [128748] $37.00	Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $20.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50
Crushed Curry Baker's Twine [134586] $3.00	Regals Stampin' Write Markers [131262] $29.00	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $8.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685] $8.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00

Top Picks - Convention Christmas Card Swap

Hey there!  TGIF!!  I am so ready for the weekend!  Are you?  Do you have any fun plans?  I am excited to be heading out of town for the weekend with a couple of girlfriends for some chill time.  If I can get my stuff together, it will also include some crafty time!

Yesterday, I shared with you the two cards I made for  Christmas card swap I participated in at convention.  Today, I have my two Top Picks from the cards I received in the swap.

The card on the left was made by Sandy Carlson.  I love that she chose a unique fold for her card!  I love the nice clean look, and strong colors she chose.  

The card on the right was made by Amanda Cardera.  I love how she used the Hardwood stamp to make a door.  Look at the beautiful door knob made using our Antique Brads!  

Well, that's it.  That is what I have to share with you for today!  Be sure to check back next week for more swap shares, and maybe even a picture or two from my girl's weekend!  I hope you have a *fabulous* weekend!  Thanks for stopping by!

~Nichole

Can you Cast It? Challenge #132

I've never participated in the challenges for this blog before.  I recently met a few of the designers, at Stampin' Up!'s annual convention.  Also, we are on a the ICS blog hop group together.  You can check out their fun challenges, and play along here:  Can You Case It?

When I saw this challenge posted, I thought it'd be fun to give it a try!  

I decided to CASE the card from page 120 of the annual Idea Book & Catalog.  I later found out that this wasn't exactly what the challenge was for - but I was nearly finished with my card at that point.  So, I decided to still just go with it.  

Here's my card:

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you like my card.  Have a great day!

~Nichole

Be sure to check out what kinds of events are coming up, that you could join in on!  They can be found on the "Upcoming Classes" tab at the top of this page! 

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Hardwood Clear Stamp Set

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Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

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Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack

Hey everyone!
Who's ready for the big game this weekend?  Are you a football fan, planning on watching the game?  Or are you a football widow, who is looking forward to the crafting time?  Either way - it should be a good day!!  I will be watching the game, and cheering on our local guys!  We don't have our definite plans nailed down yet - but they will for sure include the 3 F's - football, food, and fun!  #gohawks!

Earlier this month, I had a Birthday Card Stamp a Stack class.  We made 16 cards, four each of four different designs.  I included the Remembering Your Birthday Stamp set in with the class fee, so the ladies could recreate their cards at home.

I wanted to try and cover different types of birthday card needs at this class.  So, I have cards that are manly, boyish, girly, and ...ladylike.  (For lack of a better word!  LOL)

This is my girly card.  I really like the glitter on the cake, and the soft colors.  This card features the Birthday Cake single stamp offered in the Idea Book and Catalog.  

This was my boyish card.  This was my first time doing sanding on the coordinations cardstock, I used the Alphabet Press embossing folder.  I love it!  I can't wait to do it again on another project!!  This card also features the Tag It stamp set, which is our Ronald McDonald House Charities set of the year.  Each time this set is purchase, Stampin' Up! donates $3 to the RMHC.  The whole set is fun, and it also coordinates with our Chalk Talk Framelits.

Here is my grown up girly card.  :)  I saw something like this on pinterest, but I couldn't find the pin to source it here.  I changed it up just a bit to fit my needs.  This card has so many elements.  The stamps are from Everything Eleanor, and Flower Shop.  The Designer Series Paper comes from Modern Medley, Afternoon Picnic, and Etcetera.  We also used the Beautifully Baroque embossing folder.

This was my manly card.  I do not do a lot of manly stuff, so I was a bit worried about it.  But, I saw this pin by Jennifer Jackson, and just changed it up a little.  I knew I wanted to include the new Hardwood stamp from the Occasions Catalog.  This card also features the Clockworks set, which is quickly becoming a favorite!

That is what I have for today!  What ever your plans are, I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  Thanks for stopping by!

Nichole