A layout for a challenge and card 12

I did have some times this week with the snow falling, and I made a layout for the "C'est magnifique kits" Challenge of December. I choose a picture of my youngest after ski lesson (I made another layout with a picture taken the same day here), and the page came to me with a lot of pink and black. I know, unusual for winter...

Papers by recollections, flowers by Prima Marketing, Petaloo, Recollections, Quote stickers by DCWV, wood element found at Michaels, journaling tag by Anna Griffin, crystals by Prima Marketing, chipboard by K&Company. I used white Tim Holtz distress crackle paint on the round chipboard.
I love their sketch, and this one made no exception. I really love the results. I think I will call my style Shabby bright...

They also have a giveaway this month (seems to me that every blog have one ;-)). I will enter too.

Now for MY giveaway, here is the card of the day. Sometimes you got a really good inspiration, and sometimes you just want to use your stash... So a simple card (not that bad) with a matching envelope.

You have until tomorrow to play by making a comment on one of the post this week AND following my blog.
See ya !

Selphy voltage problem and card 11th

You have probably noticed that I didn't use my Cricut in any of the cards. Nor stitch or emboss. The reason is I don't have enough converter or adaptor to plug everything. It was OK until now because I did know we will have few more soon. But yesterday, I was planning to test my brand new Selphy (DH was in Houston  2 weeks ago, came back with it), and after checking the voltage, tried to plug it with an adaptor. It shut down the whole room ! Luckily, the Selphy is OK (I tried it in the kitchen with a converter), but it means that I will have to wait more to play with it. Grrrr !
For those who are traveling with a Selphy, be careful if the voltage is different... Maybe batteries will be a good option.

I did ask DH for a Selphy, because I don't have easy access to a store with printing as in the US. In Houston, I just sent picture by internet to a Walgreens and stop by picking them before picking the kids at school. Here, none of the printing facilities are near us, and anyway you cannot park your car (even few minutes) in front of it. It's a little more expensive too. So, for the picture I can't wait to print with a bunch of others, the one I need right now to start my layout, I did though Selphy will be a good option.

So no new toy today. I will just work with an old picture for now. I want to participate in this month's challenge from C'est Magnifique kit. I hope to finish it today, and maybe show it tomorrow on this blog.

Card 11 ? Right there :

Papers and Merry Christmas stamp by Kaisercraft, bling center of the flower by K&Company, crystal flourishes by Want2scrap, flower stamp by Making Memories. The sentiment is stamped with Memento black tuxedo ink, and the flower with Stazon brown ink.

It will be time to send these cards soon...
Have a good day and don't forget to leave a comment and to follow me to win this week's prize !

Christmas card with feathers

It's icy, windy and snowy in the same time today. I will stay at home in my huge new scraproom (I will post a picture when everything will be tidy...), creating cards (what a surprise ! 3 more to go) or layouts.

This kind of weather make me choose a warm card for today's post. Rich red, cozy feathers, warm brown...

Papers by Recollections, feathers by The Paper Studio, stamps by Inkadinkado, brown Stazon ink, decorative trim found at Hobby Lobby.
The Noel stamp was an ornament, I just cut it to look like an oval. I use a chipboard to draw the scallop circle on the red paper and cut it by hand.

Here the sketch :

Hope you like this card. Wish you a warmer day than mine !

Christmas banner - Day 9

In the issue 122 of Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine (October), I found great goodies : a full sheet of vintage Christmas stamp !

I really love them and did use them a lot in my Christmas cards...
Beside this wonderful gift, this issue was full of good ideas. I was inspired by one of them for the card I will show you today. Here is the Cardmaking&Papercrafts card :

And is mine :

Papers still by Recollections, stamps by Carolyne Knott, Copic markers, red baker's twine (found at Target).
And as my bonus, here is the sketch :

Don't forget to follow me AND to leave a comment to participate in my giveaway this week...
Wish you a great day !

Merry Christmas in white

Hello everyone !

Today I will share my struggle to have white text on red paper with an acrylic stamp. I got several white ink, but none of them give me the result I wanted. See for yourself :

 

Usually, the Stazon opaque is great for dark color, but the better result with this ink is on transparency or acrylic sheet.
I only used the Colorbox when I wanted a blurry effect on edges.
Just forget about the Versacraft. I bought this one like 10 years ago when I was in France and there was nothing else.
I choose the Tsukinako Brilliance white, but I used also the white gelly roll 08 by Sakura (I write the text on the right with it) to trace over the stamp :

Much better.
You can see on the right some KI white frosty lace cardstock, and the red paper is from a Christmas Recollections sheet. I used the lace paper as a template to re-create the design on the envelope with a red glitter gel pen, then fill it with a Copic marker. If you want to color an envelope, don't forget to place a piece of paper inside the envelope before coloring. It will prevent stains on the back of the envelope.

Hope you will continue to play for the giveaway. You can see the previous cards and a reminder of the rules on the page "30 cards before Christmas" (top of this page).

Have a wonderful day !

Day 8 - First winner

Our first week is over and it's time to pick a winner for the 2 Prima packages.
I used a true random number generator (random.org) to choose. So the winner is....
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Megan November 27, 2013 at 3:42 AM

This is beautiful! I always struggle with "boring" envelopes.

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Congrats Megan, please send me a message with the contact form on the left column with your address and I will send you your gift !

 

Now, for the card.

 

 

Recollections papers only (remember, I bought a lot of these $4 pads...). I cut out the snowman, the small snowflakes and the heart and used square foam to give them dimension. And of course a little tree for the envelope.

 

This week, you will play for a set of 3 Prima Marketing charms, stars with crystals in 3 colors.

 

 

 

Don't hesitate to contact me if you want to sponsor this giveaway, still 3 more prizes to win until Christmas.

 

Have a good week !

Time to trim the tree - day 7

Yep ! We're officially in December and Christmas decoration need to get out of the box, even if the weather do not make us feel like it's winter :

Crazy, hum ? It looks like Spring !

My card of the day will reflect my goal (finding a tree...) :

Still Recollections papers. I cut out each tree, plus a border for the text, keeping one tree for the envelope. I really get my Christmas papers stock down with this kind of card.

Remember, it's the last day to enter for the Prima Belle fleur drawing. I will announce the winner tomorrow.

Have a good Sunday !