Merry Wishes

December 1, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ Leave a comment

Red, red, red, I love holiday red. Plenty of that going on here for sure! More of a rustic look with the crumb cake card base and chunky twine combo. How fun is that?

I used the last of my snowflake embellishments on this card. Sad but happy. I have loved putting them on everything, but will miss their sparkle. I did just get a box of Stampin’Up! product yesterday though, with two packs of metal rimmed pearls. They will keep me going just fine. Not to mention the beautiful ribbons that I got on a steal of a deal with the holiday sales. So much ribbon to play with. All about that satin ribbon these days.

I also got a new die cut that makes all kinds of flower parts. Not just the lay flat those are so pretty kinds, but roll and layer and make 3-D looking ones. And a bunch of glimmer paper. I see sparkly flowers in my immediate future. Can’t wait to get off work today!

Have a creative day!

Moana

Happiness and Cheer

November 27, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ 1 Comment

A simple card like this can be so lovely too. I really like the look of a ‘wrapped’ sentiment for a Christmas card. Some of my favorite holiday elements are in this card. I will be sad to see them go.

It is really just the paper and embellishments that will go, the metallic thread is a keeper! I use that all of the time. Maybe too much sometimes. It was perfect for today though because it didn’t take over, but definitely made itself known. I wrapped it a bunch to give more shine and couldn’t be happier.

This card series started out as a gift set but has turned into a reminder that simple can be so satisfying. I do love having lots of tools and product to work with, but I really enjoy simple beauty.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Christmas Card Gift Set

November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ Leave a comment

I have the pleasure of visiting my children and family during this Thanksgiving holiday. Well, when I see my daughter I like to give her card sets. So, I thought I would share them with you.

It couldn’t just be simple for me though. I gave myself a challenge. I let myself have one set of dsp and access to coordinating cardstock and only two stamp sets. The challenge was to use these things, keep them simple but elegant, and make ten cards.

She is a young stamper and has loved having access to my supplies over the years. But being at college she doesn’t have all of that, but does pretty well of course. I thought I would make a set that she could see as doable for herself.

All of the cards are basic in shape, so they would fit in the card holder, with only one layer of dsp as the front. A series of single stamping, sometimes an accent, and tag punches. I am going to share her gift with you over the next week, so enjoy!

Have a creative day!

Moana

Joyful Season

November 19, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ 1 Comment

This little red cardinal has eluded me a few times over, but today was my lucky day. I wasn’t sure just which bird I wanted to create, but decided to stick with the cardinal. Call it Christmas whimsy.

The red inside was stamped first and then I added the outline in black. It was easier for me that way. I tried to do the outline first and then the inside, but wasn’t happy with my efforts. I managed to get the extra front stamp pretty good giving the darker black around the face and I even got the beak color in the right spot. Woo hoo!

The oval framelits worked nicely to frame the image. I decided to frame it in early espresso to match the branch. Again, nice results for sure. These were layered up with dimensionals over another layer of real red. That layer was put through the softly falling snow embossing folder and sanded a bit to add interest to the flakes. A simple bow with a snowflake embellishment and the card was done. How nice is that?

Have a creative day!

Moana

Oh What Fun Gift Box

November 13, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ Leave a comment

I actually started out with a different stamp set and a card in mind. But I just wasn’t feeling it, so I changed gears. I do really love what ended up in its place. I love a pretty holiday box like crazy!

I used a whole 12 x 12 from the Merry Moment DSP pack. Of course I migrated to the huge dots. I love all kinds of dots. And I couldn’t stay away from these beautiful ornament framelits. They are so wonderful. I think that these will be all over my Christmas gifts this year.

The Oh, What Fun stamp set is so full of fantastic sayings to make any holiday crafting one step better for sure. They will make gift giving and card making quick and easy without looking that way. Just yummy. Oh, and these little embellishments are so adorable! With twenty in a box they will find there way just about everywhere.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Wonderland Snowflake Treat Favor

November 5, 2015November 4, 2015 ~ moanaj ~ Leave a comment

I guess I am on a gift bag kick again. This one is all ready to go though, candy inside and everything! But, is it okay to just give it back to me? I love it, and the yummy candy inside.

Stamping with stazon is the only way to go with window sheets. Easy and crisp images, and doesn’t slide everywhere. My stamp was from the Wonderland set, just the snowflake one, and isn’t very big. Believe me, it was so easy to stamp, I don’t think I saw one little goof. Came together great.

My piece measured 8 x 8.5″ and was scored at 2″, leaving 1/2″ for adhering the box together. Then turned a quarter to score along the bottom to create the bottom flaps, or the bottom of the gift bag. Pretty direct work here. I burnished the score lines really well and used tear n’ tape to seal it up. You can see my seam, but it doesn’t look bad. I think it is adorable, and easy enough to make a bunch for party favors. And how about that tiny little snowflake embellishemnt! So adorable!

Have a creative day!

Moana

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Merry Wishes

Happiness and Cheer

Christmas Card Gift Set

Joyful Season

Oh What Fun Gift Box

Wonderland Snowflake Treat Favor