Nordic Christmas Tree Card

 I was able to get some Christmas cards made over the weekend.  Nothing like waiting till the last minute!!  My first set of cards were made with Gina K's Nordic Christmas stamps and die set which I purchased from Simon Sys Stamps when they had a special release.  

I have been hoarding some SU's brushed Gold card stock with I embossed with the Filigree Snowflake Folder from Simon Sys Stamps as well. I love how it made the background for my tree,

I used Gina K's Detail Gold embossing powder for the tree and the sentiment and used her ML#2 to cut my layer.  To decorate the branches I used some gems from my stash.  

For my inside sentiment, I used SU's stamp set - Bright and Beautiful.  I haven't used this set for a long time and the rubber stamp was perfect.  I was so happy how these cards turned out.  

I made a bunch of Reindeer Food for Juan to take to his Nursey School this week for his classmates.  I haven't done this in so long.  Margaret came up to help and lucky I had taken a quick picture on my desk before she took them home.  I used an old stamp/die from SU for the cute reindeer tag.

We had a really nice day here today getting in the 50's.  Tomorrow the rain is coming and I guess  snow is on its way as well.  We are having our Christmas this weekend, so I hope it's not much!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Happy Thanksgiving Cards

 Before I start making some Christmas cards, I thought I had better post the ones I made for Thanksgiving.  The New Year will be here before you know it!!

I decided to make some mini slimline cards using my Gina K ML #7 die set.  These Master Layout dies make it so easy.  I used SU's CS More Mustard for my base card and their Very Vanilla for my first layer.  Both of these colors have been discontinued which makes me sad.  They have a good thing going and then they discontinue making them.  For my stamp set, I used Everything Nice Mini from Gina K.  

I used my SU markers to color in the pumpkin.

I used another sentiment stamp from the same set to send this one to Jennifer along with some $$$ for making the High Honor Role.  Hopefully, this will continue for the rest of the year again.  

For my inside sentiment on the cards, I used an old Inkadinkado stamp and some leaf stickers I had in my stash.  We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  It is definitely starting to look like Christmas here with some snow, freezing temps, and more on the way. These are the days when I wish we were in Florida!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Ice Cream Birthday Card

 I finally finished making Halloween cards!  I could make them all year long!  I made this card for my friend's birthday.  She loves anything to do with ice cream so I thought this be a perfect card for her!

I used Gina K's Ice Cream Social stamp/die set.  For my base card, I used SU's Chocolate Chip and Polish Pink CS for my layers.  For the next layer, I used Taylor Expressions Polka Dot stencil in the same pink color.  Love that look!  For my  Ice Cream colors, I used SU's Daffodil Delight, Polish Pink and Chocolate Chip and popped them up with dimensionals.  

For my inside sentiment and Happy Birthday stamp, I used SU's Perennial Birthday set.  I found some cute washi tape that had popsicles on it which I used to  decorate the bottom.   I had such a fun time making this card!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Jennifer's Birthday/Halloween Card

 I almost forgot to post the card I made for Jennifer's birthday.  As you know, since she was born on Halloween I try and include the number of years with the number of pumpkins.  As she is getting older it is getting interesting to say the least.  She loves shaker cards so I decided to make one.

I used the Halloween Words die again with the Glitter Paste and Happy Halloween Banner die.  For my shaker I used Pretty Pink Posh's Shaker die  and filled it with Halloween gems.  I popped it up with some thin layer tape.  Love how it turned out.

For my inside sentiment, I addressed the birthday wishes of the card by using SU's Large Humber Die for the age and birthday wishes.  I actually found 11 little pumpkin stickers.  

For the back of the card, I used Spellbinders Ghost Wax Seal that glows in the dark!  I usually put these on the flap of the envelope but I knew Jennifer would like to keep it on the card.  She actually has a box that she keeps all the cards that I have made her!

I forgot to post the goodies that I made for Halloween.  I always make the tootsie pop ghosts and this year I used one of my ghost dies and secured some candy on them.  Juan took a bunch to Nursey School for the class and teachers and enjoyed passing them out.  

Here is a picture of the birthday girl with her partner in crime right by her side.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Skeleton Halloween Card

 I hope everyone had a great Halloween!  It was such a beautiful day here - 80 degrees - we sat outside giving away the candy. Our little Great Grandson Juan gave everyone a laugh driving from door to door in his card treat and treating!

Here is the card I made for him for Halloween!

I used the Halloween Words stencil again along with the Glitter Glaze and the die cut Happy Halloween  Banner with the Mini Skeleton from Scrapbook. I mounted the skeleton on a wobble so it would wiggle around! 

For my inside sentiment, I used  my old stamp from Michael's with some extra dies I had.  We had such a great time.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Ink Blending Halloween Cards

 We have been enjoying our beautiful weather so much that I forgot to post some more Halloween cards. I really liked doing the last cards I posted and decided to do some ink blending instead of using colored CS.  I think it gave the cards a whole different look!  I used Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Lime Twist and Daffodil Delight inks.  I love these little guys!!

I used the Scattered Bat stencil again, but this time I used black ink and when dried I covered over the bats in Glitter Glaze.  I love how sparkly it turned out!

I used Gina K's Detail White embossing powder again for the sentiment over her Pigment White ink.  I like how clear the embossing turns out using the pigment ink!

My inside sentiment is the same as I had some bats left over.  Is it me or does anyone else have trouble using SU's punches.  They are so hard to use.  I always have Joe do it now!  LOL!!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Ghost Card

 Well, I'm back to making some Halloween cards.  I have a weakness for buying Halloween goodies and couldn't resist when I saw this cute little ghost from the Pretty Pink Posh release called - Halloween Corners.  There are so many cute Halloween stamps and dies this year!

I used Pumpkin Pie CS from SU for my base card.  For my layer I used SU's Highland Heather CS and did some blending with the darker color Gorgeous Grape.   Then I used Ranger's Distress Black Opaque Texture Paste on the Bat die from the release.  

I love how this  little ghost turned out holding his cute pumpkin.  There is a little die for his face which makes it easy and I backed it with a black circle.  For my sentiments, I stamped them in White Pigment ink and used white embossing powder and then a die to cut them out which makes it easy!

My inside sentiment is also from the release set and the bats are from a SU punch.  I liked how these cards turned out.  Juan went on his Pumpkin Patch field trip with his Nursey School and had a great time.  He didn't want a big pumpkin but a "Baby One"! 

 On the other hand, Jennifer went for a big one!!

They met at the mall and of course he wanted to go for a ride on his favorite car!  They had lots of fun which is all that matter!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy