DOstamper STARS Challenge #112

Happy Thursday!!  The countdown to Christmas is on.  Can you believe that Christmas is only a week away - yikes!!  This week we are featuring a Sketch Pad Challenge.

I really wanted to make my own Christmas tags this year.  This sketch challenge was just the inspiration I needed to get my tags done.

I started with a 2" x 3 1/2" piece of cardstock punched with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch.  I then added a 1/2" strip of DSP from the Trim the Tree Paper Stack.  These tags were a great way for me to use up some of my scraps.  For this tag I added the Cherry Cobbler Chevron ribbon tied with Linen Thread .

 

Here are some more of my tags.  You can use any stamps, trims, washi tape, etc. you have available.  No sense saving this stuff for next Christmas - you know there will be new stuff next year.

 

 

Here is my "Frozen" version to add to my nieces' gifts.  These don't really follow the sketch, but I like how they turned out.  I added some sequins and rhinestones to give these sparkle.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  I hope you will give these tags a try.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Robyn Rasset: Lotus Blossom Anniversary Card

Miriam Bollinger: Sketched Birthday Card

Sharon Bennett: Mingle All the Way Card

Dawn Olchefske:  You Plus Me Card

 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

 

Stamps:  Festival of Trees, Christmas Bliss, Endless Wishes

Paper:  Early Espresso, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand, Trim the Tree DSP, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Ink:  Early Espresso, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand

Other:  Scallop Tag Topper Punch, Cherry Cobbler Chevron Ribbon, Linen Thread, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Early Espresso Cotton Ribbon, Gold 1/8" Ribbon

DOstamper STARS #109 - Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Happy Thanksgiving to those of you from the United States.  Welcome to another DOstamper STARS Thursday challenge.  This week we are featuring a sketch pad challenge.

 

 

The sketch this week is fairly simple.  I did change up the shape a bit (and the season - Christmas vs. Fall).  Ever want to add just a little something extra to a card - add washi tape.  It took me awhile to buy my first rolls, but now I love it. 

 

 

 I think it adds just the right amount of texture and color to this card.

 

Thanks for stopping by this week.  Hope you have a chance to do some crafting this holiday weekend.  See my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Robyn Rasset: Bearing Gifts card

Miriam Bollinger: Flower Patch card

Sharon Bennett: Holiday Invitation Thanks card

Dawn Olchefske:  Holiday Invitation Scallop Tag card

 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

 

Stamps:  Endless Wishes, Festival of Trees

Paper:  Silver Foil Paper, Lost Lagoon, Smoky Slate, Whisper White

Ink:  Lost Lagoon, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky

Other:  All is Calm Designer Washi Tape

DOstamper STARS #100 and Blog Candy!!

Hello.  Welcome to another Thursday DOstamper STARS Challenge.  This is Challenge #100!!  Hooray!!  And on top of that, I have some blog candy to give away.  We are featuring a sketch challenge this week.

Here is my first Christmas card of the year:

I thought I would try using a fun fold for this special challenge.  I am using the Double Dutch Fold.  It is actually a lot easier than it looks.  Here are the instructions for the card base:

1.  Cut two pieces measuing 4 3/16" x 9" and 2" x 8 1/2"
2.  Score the first piece at 5 1/2".  Score the second piece at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8".
3.  Layer the first piece over the second piece.  Adhere the pieces together on the backside.
4.  Embellish!
5.  Here is a link if you need more help:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/doubledutchfold/

I actually made the card base in the first Step 4 3/16" (that is just less than 4 1/4") x 9 1/2".  This allowed me to use the Scallop Edge Border Punch.

Here is the card with the top panel open:

Here is the card with all panels open:

Now, for the blog candy.  Leave a comment below by midnight Sunday, September 28 and you will be entered for a chance to win this card as well as a pack of Essentials Hardware Clips.

Winner will be selected randomly and announced here on my blog Monday, September 29th.

US residents only.

Be sure to visit my fellow STARS to see all the cards this week.

Miriam Bollinger: Cycle Celebration card

Dawn Olchefske:  Seasonally Scattered Card

Judy Strickling: Let your Hair Down Autumn card

Connie Plaumann: Holiday Home Card

Robyn Rasset:  Halloween Street cards

Sharon Bennett: Freaky Friends card

Heidi Vinkemeier:  Pumpkin Punch Art cards

Jan Carlson: Bat Punch Art card

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

Stamps:  Festival of Trees

Paper:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Sahara Sand, Trim the Tree DSP

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Early Espresso

Other:  Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon