4 Papers + 1 Die = 4 Cute Holiday Cards

I have 4 holiday cards to share on this post using only 4 pieces of designer papers

 with only 1 layout die. With so many Christmas in July challenges, I'm entering cards in several different ones as noted below each card.

Simon Says Stamp Exclusive 2023-Newton's Nook Designs

Newton's Nook Designs Circle Frames

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Newton's Nook Designs Festive Fawns-Retired

Frames & Flags die set

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Newton's Nook Designs Sweater Weather-Retired

Frames & Tags die set

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 Newton's Nook Designs Holiday Home-Retired

Basic Frames die set

H is for Home

Neglected Stuff Challenge-July

I've had the Holiday Home stamp set since 2021, but haven't used it in ages.  

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 I used 3 designer papers from Miss Kate's Gingerbread Lane paper pad with the Kraft paper with trees from the DCWV The Winter in the Woods stack. I cut each paper using the Newton's Nook Designs newly released Card Layout 4 die. Then I set the 4 frames in front of me and began mixing the different "puzzle" pieces in the frame. I have a bag of precut NND holiday images, so I started selecting images as I rearranged the different patterns in each frame. Once I decided on what each panel will look like, I began adhering the panels together. I adhered each panel to a cream card stock base. I then colored the images using similar colors from the paper. It was important to me that each card have a unique look. So I pulled different dies for the sentiments and arranged them differently on each card. I used some 3D tape to add dimension. And like that....I have 4 darling cards!  

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, 

Debbie

Sending Piles of Paw-some Wishes

Here's a card filled with puppy cuteness!

I used the Newton's Nook Designs Never Enough Dogs stamp set. This set is retiring, so be sure to grab your set before it's too late!  I also used Basic Frames die set. The paper is Playful Pets by DCWV.

The following challenges inspired this card:

Alphabet Challenge-D is for Dogs

(Isn't the NND stamp perfect for this challenge?)

Krafty Chicks #770-Anything Goes

Passion for Markers Week 790-4 Legged Friends

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, 

Debbie

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Pasture Birthday Card Set

 

I finally had time to play with the newly released Newton from the Farmer Newton stamp set. Then I stumbled on to this, new to me, challenge blog called FarmQuest General Store Challenge Blog!  Seriously, this stamp set is just what I needed play in this, and future, challenges.  In addition, to Farmer Newton, I pulled out some farm equipment from the Farming Fun stamp set. Newton's Nook Designs also has some super fun farm animal sets. I used the barn and hay bale from the Moo stamp set.  Then I ran out of stamped and cut hay blales, so I used a chicken from the Cluck stamp set on the white card. In addition, I used the Land Borders and the Slimeline Frames & Windows (cut down to 2 windows) die sets to create the design. I love how this set turned out, and the sentiment is perfect because I love making cards, but never seem to send them on time!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Debbie

FQGS #18 Challenge

Theme is always Anything Farm and/or Country Goes. 

I am also entering these cards to the following challenges:

G is for Gentleman (Masculine)

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Papercraft Challenge #107-For the Boys

Though I did lots of farm work on my grandfather's farm, most of the work came from two important "boys" in my life--Pappaw and my dad. I dedicate these cards, and all future farm-themed cards, to your memory. I have so many fond memories of bottle-feeding the calves, baling hay, "helping" with the pigs, and watching the crops grow.  My all time favorite is visiting and finding all the kittens!  

Lemonade & BBQ Cards

 

I have a collection of cards with summertime treats to share with you today.

 All these cards feature the same sketch by 

TOP Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 22

This summertime card features one on my favorite treats--lemonade!  

This is card features Newton's Nook's Designs' Freshly Squeezed (retired) stamp set, sentiment from Lemon Twist (retired) stamp set, and Frames and Flags die set. The fun papers are from Doodlebug Designs' Bar-b-cute paper pad.

Challenges for this card:

Cupcake Inspiration #597-Anything Goes Challenge

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Nothing is more fun than a BBQ with friends and family!

 This fun BBQ card features Newton's Nook Designs' Wintson's BBQ (retired) stamp set, sentiment from Dad's BBQ, and Frames & Flags die set. The fun papers are from Doodlebug Designs' Bar-b-cute paper pad.

Challenges for this card:

Make My Monday Challenge #228-Outdoor Summer Fun

The Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge #251 D is for Die Cuts

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Here's another lemonade card.  I'm loving all this yellow!!!

This summery card features Newton's Nook's Designs' Freshly Squeezed (retired) stamp set, sentiment from Flamingo Oval, and Frames and Flags die set. The fun papers are from Doodlebug Designs' Bar-b-cute paper pad.

Challenges for this card:

Alphabet Challenge-F is for Fruit

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Thanks for stopping by!  It is such a pleasure to share my cards with you!

Hugs, 

Debbie

Thanks a Latte--YNS

I wanted to sneak in a card before spring break ends. This card features YNS stamps--can't ever go wrong with a coffee & kitten image!

7 College Kids Challenge #149--Anything Goes

(YNS-Coffee Break)

Show Us Your Pussies Cats Challenge #5--Furrything Goes

Alphabet Challenge--C for Cats

Tuesday Throwdown #288 Furry Friends

CIC324--My Grafico

 

Hello everyone!  For those who started school this past week, I hope all is well and you've survived!  I must admit I am still recovering, but I am loving my new third graders...all 54 of them!  Now onto this week's colors for Cupcake Inspirations--orange, lavender, and jade!  At first I wasn't so sure, but once I embraced them, I totally fell in love!  (Hopefully you will too and join us this week!)  We have a super fun sponsor--My Grafico!  

Details:
Image--My Grafico--Tropical Birds
Sentiment--Paper Smooches
Markers--Spectrum Noir
Ribbon--from Michael's
Dots--?

As this is a CAS card, the steps for making this was pretty straight forward.  I cut the base card and a slightly smaller rectangle. I embossed three vertical lines.  I added the ribbon and stamped the sentiment.  I then stamped the image and colored it with Spectrum Noir markers.  I adhered the rectangle to the base with dimension foam tape.  To finish it off, I added the image with more 3D foam and added the dots.

Challenges:
Alphabet Challenge--N is for No Design Papers