Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party - Sneaking in another!

 This may be my last post for the Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party! I have been neglecting my housework all week! LOL While I agree that housework is overrated.....my husband doesn't agree! ;)

These two cards came about after I saw a video posted with this amazing technique using this beautiful set! I have had it a while, but *gasp* never inked it up! So this was the perfect opportunity! 

I added the second two pictures to hopefully show the gold ink splatters that just shimmer!

Started with a full sheet of white cardstock (8 1/2" x 11"). I have since realized that I should have used WATERCOLOR PAPER! Oh well, next time! I then grabbed the Painted Poinsettias stamp set from Unity Stamp Co. and a sheet of acetate. I smooshed some distress oxide inks in both lumberjack plaid and crackling campfire onto the sheet and spritzed with some water. I added the largest poinsettia leaves to an acrylic block and inked it up with the watered down distress oxide mixture and stamped it randomly all over the sheet. Next I took the smaller poinsettia leaves and inked the lumberjack plaid ink onto the stamp directly and stamped it over the watered down inked images. Then the yellow centers were next. The green dots were stamped first on scrap and then onto the panel with distress oxide in lucky clover. Cut the sheet up into 4 and used the scallops and rectangle nesting dies from Unity to make them prettier! As I said above I smooshed more of the lumberjack plaid, some forest moss and some champagne pigment ink onto the acrylic block and added water to add more splatters! The "merry christmas" die cut is also from Unity and while I was looking up all these items to link here....I see that the poinsettias stamps and phrase die set are being offered in a bundle! Cut the background with vellum and the letters with gold sticker paper (game changer)! Unity makes it almost too easy to create such beautiful cards! 

{BYSHC} Sketch 38 and Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party

 While there is still time to get a card ready for Sketch 38 at {BYSHC}, today is the last day to get your cards posted for the Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party!

Today's card features a cute lightbulb stamp from the Unity Stamp Co. Kit of the Month from September 2015 called Our Hearts to Yours!

I stamped these onto watercolor paper using VersaFine Clair in nocturne. I then colored them with my Tombow ABT Dual Brush Markers. I cut each one to the measurements on the sketch and added a black background before putting them onto the red piece. The lightbulb background paper is from Echo Park Santa Claus Lane. The sentiment is also from Unity Stamp Co. cheerful prancing and cut using a stitched banner die and mounted with foam tape. The button and twine finish off the sketch!

As I said today is the last day of the Linky Party, but the sketch lasts until the 31st!!

Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party - Blessed Winter

 I didn't plan on there being many more entries for the Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party but yet here I am.....posting another card! ;)

Angela at Unity Stamp Co. has been posting a few card tutorial videos! They are currently posted on the Unity Stamp Co. home page! Since it was going to be quick and easy....I thought I'd give it a try! She makes it look so easy! It took me longer than it did her! LOL

I used a set called Winter Blessings b y Graciellie Designs & Unity. I also used some kraft cardstock I purchased from Unity along with gina k. designs white pigment ink and white embossing powder.  Next I took some Distress Ink in Walnut Stain and stamped a few more pine sprigs. I then stamped the sentiment from the same kit with Distress Oxide in Vintage Photo and die cut it using the scallops and squares nesting dies. My sentiment was too large for the smallest and my paper was to small for the next size up....so I made my own shape! I splattered some watered down white acrylic paint and some yasutomo shimmer watercolor.  I added some white bakers twine and white enamel dots from gina marie designs and popped the sentiment up with foam tape. 

While it took me a little longer than it did Angela, I do love how this looks!!! 

Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party - fa-la-la-la llama!

 Still working on the Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party!

Today's card features a sweet llama from Newton's Nook Designs! If you've visited my blog before, you've seen this cutie a lot! I unfortunately only have this one NND stamp set, but hoping to get some more soon!!

I created this after I saw a card that Crystal Minkler posted! I loved the layout and design! Started with a white card base. The red polkadot paper is from Echo Park Santa Claus Lane. Die cut it with the largest rectangle from the scallops and rectangle nesting dies from Unity Stamp Co. then tore the bottom off! Ink blended over all sides with distress oxide in vintage photo. Stamped and then die cut the llama and a few packages. Colored with Tombow ABT dual brush markers. The vellum circle was cut using the scallops and circles nesting dies from Unity Stamp Co. and the die cut llama was attached with foam tape. I stamped the sentiment directly to the card front then added all the layers! I did add some shimmery ribbon and glittery enamel dots! So cute!!!

Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party - Peace & Joy

 We are on day 6 of the Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party! Getting closer to the end!

Today is Wednesday and at Unity Show & Tell (Facebook group) that means its Unity Membership Makes day!

What you can't tell from this picture is the entire thing SPARKLES! I started with a piece of watercolor paper. I then ink blended over it using Distress Inks in evergreen bough and peacock feathers, then finished with Distress Oxides in salvaged patina, hickory smoke. Once done I sprayed some water onto an acrylic sheet. I had plans to just splatter water over it, but then decided to just smoosh the water onto the ink and see what happened! I think it looks so cool!! I splattered some watered down white acrylic paint onto that to mimic snowfall. I then stamped the background stamp, which is from the Unity Stamp Co. December 2022 Kit of the Month called {a new chapter} on to the panel using Versafine Clair in Nocturne. This is where it went in a different direction than I had planned.....I had only wanted to emboss the stars with the glitter embossing powder, but 1) I failed to "anti-static" the panel and 2) the black ink was still wet! Once the glitter embossing powder was on more places than I had intended....I just sprinkled it all over! After the embossing powder was melted I die cut the panel with the largest scalloped rectangle from the scallops and rectangle nesting die set from Unity Stamp Co. The sentiment, which was also embossed with glitter is also from a Unity kit called ...cherished holly. While it's not a subscription kit it's still a specialized kit, November 2021 Unity Sentiment Kit. Mounted the die cut panel onto a black background and it's finished! While I was thinking that it was too simple, it pretty much speaks for itself! The video of the sparkle is amazing!! :)

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Back to our regularly scheduled linky party!

 Back to regular programing! LOL I have managed to create another card for the Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party!

Another amazing sponsor is Angie Blom Digital Designs! I recently purchased this digital kit and completely forgot about it until last night! 

The kit is called Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas and contains this adorable Santa along with a bunch of other images! There are three 8 1/2" x 11" images to print and cut to create 4 seperate A2 cards! While I loved the "HO HO HO" background with Santa provided....I had already colored Santa alone by himself and when I printed it I failed to correct the margins so it was off! :p So I typed my own HO HO HO background and used that!  I colored Santa with a combination of generic alcohol markers and Tombow ABT Dual Brush markers. I cut him out and then added some white gel pen to accent. The brick background was created by using up the leftover ink on the blending brush over a brick stencil! Added some foam tape and red enamel dots (Gina Marie Designs) along with some bakers twine (Timeless Twine by BellaCreationz) and some burlap twine to the bow (May Arts Ribbon).

Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party!

 Welcome back! It's day 4 and I'm (shockingly) still going strong! The {BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays 2023 Linky Party has reached the halfway point! 

I've started reaching for the larger scraps! Everything from the background to the patterned paper to the tag is all from the scrap bin!

I've chosen a sketch from earlier this year for my direction, I'll add it below! The brown background was stamped with the Linen background stamp (background of the month 4/23) from Unity Stamp Co. which I happened to cut the center out of! :) Next is the patterned paper which was all from the same paper pack! After they were adhered together I die cut the piece with the scallops and rectangle nesting dies from Unity Stamp Co. Next the reindeer piece had been stamped a while ago (I think it's an older Stampin Up stamp) so all I had to do was make it into a tag! Decorative corner rounder and a punch for the top! A little ink blending around the edges, some ribbon and twine and popped up with foam tape! The sentiment is from Unity....set is called heart of Christmas. I stamped it with black ink and embossed it with some WOW! Ultra Shimmer Embossing Glitter. The glitter enamel dots were also from Unity!

I am on a roll for sure! Not sure if I'll be able to keep it up all week, but I'm sure going to try! :)

{BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays 2023 Linky Party - I'm on a SCRAP ROLL!

 Hope you all aren't tired of my scrap backgrounds yet! I've got a ton of them on my desk at the moment! {BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays 2023 Linky Party has plenty of days left for more of them! :)

This set of scraps is from a literal bag of scraps! I was sent about 3 pieces of paper and a few sticker elements from the All Bundled Up pack by Carta Bella (circa 2014). I only had scraps and a few stickers left!

As with all the scrap backgrounds, I started with a piece of white cardstock. I added adhesive to that and then placed the strips of cardstock on that. I then die cut the entire panel with the scallops and rectangle nesting dies from *sponsor* Unity Stamp Co. I die cut the tag using a new-to-me die set from *sponsor* Newton's Nook Designs called Fancy Edges Tag Die. I then wrapped white bakers twine around the base and tied the tag to it. I used some foam adhesive to secure it to the card front. In order to place foam adhesive on the back of the tree sticker, I dusted it with powder (I used my anti-static powder because it was handy) to take away the stick! I then added the remaining stickers and some iridescent sequins to give a little sparkle! 

Looking at the finished product.....it seems a little busier than my usual, but it's festive and cheery and whoever receives it will love it I'm sure! :) 

Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party - scraps again!

 One more scrap card for the Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party! Cannot guarantee that there won't be more, I still have a ton of scraps left to use up! :)

I used a larger scrap for this one. I was double sided which was perfect! The red square was also from the same paper kit (win ~ win)!  I think it was My Minds Eye I Believe (circa 2010) but I'm not 100% sure! I also used an older {BYSHC} Sketch (#24) which is included below!

Cut according to the measurements in the sketch. Used the scallops and squares nesting dies from Unity Stamp Co. to create the layered squares. The tree is from the 2022 Unity Stamp Co Advent Calendar (psst...the 2023 calendar is about to be released)! The sentiment is also from Unity, a set called ...heart of Christmas. I've said it before and I'll say it again, use up those scraps! I have been starting to actually throw away smaller scraps....it's a freeing experience! :) IYKYK!!

Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party - larger scraps!

 Hello and welcome back! Still working on building my stash of holiday cards with the Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party!

This next card used larger scraps, but still scraps! I did have to tape two pieces of matching paper together to make this one big enough, but the ribbon covered it up nicely! :)

I did choose to use an older {BYSHC} Sketch (sketch #26) which is pictured below. My main piece was larger than the measurements, but I wanted to keep the glittery stripes! The paper manufacturer I don't know....the main problem with using scraps is the names are usually cut off!  The center sentiment is from Unity Stamp Co. called brightly shining. I die cut it and the green background circles with the scallops and circles nesting dies also from Unity. Enamel dots from gina marie designs, foam tape for height and red shimmery ribbon for that little extra!!

{BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays 2023 Linky Party (scraps edition....part ?)

 Welcome to day 3 of the {BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays 2023 Linky Party! 

As with the last two posts....these next few cards are all created with scraps! I love using up scraps! Makes me feel like I saved them for a reason! :)

This card is similar to the other two in that it's strips of patterned paper glued to a white cardstock base and then die cut (I used the scallops and rectangle nesting dies from Unity Stamp Co.)! The papers are a mix of brands but I love how they coordinate! The sentiment is a stamps and die set combination from Unity Stamp Co. called ....heart of Christmas. I added some enamel dots from Gina Marie Designs and popped the die cut words up with foam tape.

Thanks for visiting! <3

{BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays 2023 Linky Party (Scraps Edition - pt 2)

 Welcome once again to the {BYSHC} 2023 Falling for the Holidays Linky Party!

As my title says.....this is another card using up some scraps! I have soooooo many scraps! I never throw stuff away because you just never know! LOL

As with the previous card (link here), I started with a scrap piece of white cardstock to which I added some adhesive. The strips were cut according to the pattern on the paper. Didn't want to cut the popcorn string in half or miss out any good words on the other!  Arranged and stuck down onto the prepared sheet. These are all different brands and paper packs! But I thought they all went together well! I die cut the whole panel with the scallops and squares nesting dies from Unity Stamp Co. (*sponsor)! I followed an older {BYSHC} Sketch...#5 (see below). The sentiment was printed and cut from cardstock and the peppermint candy was also printed and die cut! I added some metallic red enamel dots from Gina Marie Designs (*sponsor) and some foam tape for dimension!  Don't be surprised if you see more scrap backgrounds from me this week! I have literally sooooo many!!

Sketch #5

 

{BYSHC} 2023 Falling for the Holidays Linky Party! (Scraps Edition - pt 1)

 Hello and welcome back to the Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party! 

This is a shout out to all the paper scraps that have been stored in a box or bin and have been waiting around to shine! GET THOSE SCRAPS OUT AND CREATE! This is your reminder! :)

I know you have some sitting around! I just organized my crafty space and my scraps and discovered I have WAAAAY too many!! I created a bunch of backgrounds....a couple were Christmas. I have a ton more scraps so be on the lookout for more scrap backgrounds!

These scraps are mostly from an older (2010) My Minds Eye kit called I Believe. This is a well loved kit so there are lots of scraps! I started with a scrap piece of white cardstock to which I added some adhesive. I cut the strips of paper according to the pattern on the paper. For example I didn't want to cut the trees in half or cut off the stars, same with the brown strips...wanted to keep the scallops of the design. Arranged them onto the adhesive and then die cut the whole thing with a rectangle die from the scallops and rectangles nesting dies from Unity Stamp Co. (*sponsor alert*). The green stitched scallop background was also cut with this die set and was also in the scrap bin! I had cut out a smaller piece from the inside of the panel so this beautiful scalloped piece was not only the perfect green but also waiting for it's second life! The cute little tree and sentiment are also from Unity (small stuff christmas). I die cut the circle and banners as well with some Unity scallops and circles die sets (the banners were part of another kit and are unfortunately not sold in their store). I added some red enamel dots from Gina Marie Designs (*another sponsor) and some foam tape to add dimension! So much fun to find papers that go together and then to find a stamp or image that goes too!

My day one post has a list of the AMAZINGLY generous sponsors!

Please join in the fun and get your cards linked up by midnight on the 27th!

{BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays 2023 Linky Party

 Welcome back! The {BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays 2023 Linky Party continues!

Another background that just wasn't the right color green and more reindeer! But I've added another element on top of the floral background.....a grid background stamp!

Started with a white card base then a plain white piece of cardstock was stamped with the Unity Stamp Co. background stamp called Tuscan Tile using Distress ink in Shabby shutters. I then stamped onto it a background called off the grid using distress oxides in antique linen and vintage photo. I die cut that panel along with a piece of brown cardstock using the Sizzix/Tim Holtz dies called Stacked Deckle. The green panel behind was distressed along the edge and then inked to show the distressing. The reindeer were stamped onto white with black and I thought it was a little too stark so I ink blended over them with vintage photo to darken them up a bit. I added some red twine and brads to finish it off. 

If we have learned anything.....if it doesn't work right now, save it because it will work for something else! :)

The party link will end on the 27th at midnight! 

{BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays 2023 Linky Party!

The {BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays 2023 Linky Party is in full swing!

The link will close on the 27th at Midnight so be sure to get your entries in before then to be eligible for one of the amazing prizes!! 

My card came about in two ways....first I was trying to find the right green for a card a friend ordered and unfortunately this was NOT the right green! LOL But since we never throw anything away I turned it into a background. While looking for the right stamp I found ...cheerful prancing which was the perfect "rustic" simple design that could go with a green floral background! It was then that I realized that Unity Stamp Co. also has the digital cut file for this amazing set! So I was off and running! 

Started with a white card base, next took a piece of plain white cardstock and stamped the amazing background called Tuscan Tile in fresh asparagus ink from Gina K. I used the scallops and rectangle nesting dies to die cut the large panel and then the rectangle in the center. The reindeer and sentiment as I said are from .....cheerful prancing which I stamped with distress oxide in vintage photo and then embossed with WOW! Neutral Ultra Shimmer Embossing Glitter AFTER I had already die cut them using the digital cut file! The rectangle is popped up with foam tape and its finished! :)

OOOO.....see the shimmer?!?!?

The entire list of sponsors is listed on my first post here.

Have a fun week! I know I will! :)

{BYSHC} 2023 Falling for the Holidays Linky Party

 Hi and welcome back to the {BYSHC} 2023 Falling for the Holidays Linky Party!

As I said in my previous post, I stamped this guy a few times to get the image and placement I wanted so I have a couple of him laying around....can't waste!! LOL

As I putt around in my crafty space I sometimes get in a mood to just make backgrounds...and put them aside for later. I know you all do the same! I have an entire basket of this kind of stuff!! This image was stamped on a skinny piece of watercolor cardstock, just big enough for a tag! Cut him out in tag shape and colored with Tombow ABT Dual Brush Markers. The background panel is a piece of kraft cardstock and a stamp from Unity Stamp Co. called A Little Christmas Carol which I inked up with vintage photo Distress Oxide. I krinkled the paper a little bit and then distressed the edges with more vintage photo. The sentiment is also from Unity from a kit called ...heart of Christmas. The strips of paper were scraps that were added to a white background and have sat for some time. The ribbon and twine are from my stash.

List of sponsors is posted on the {BYSHC} Blog and also on my day one post!

Have fun this week and be sure to get your projects linked up before midnight on the 27th to be eligible for a prize!

{BYSHC} Falling for the Holidays Linky Party Kick Off!!

Today is the first day of the Falling for the Holidays 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party!!

To kick everything off, my first card features one of the many sponsors, Unity Stamp Co. The set I've chosen is The Sweetest Snowman! Isn't he just the sweetest!

I went through a couple versions of this, so you may see this guy a couple more times this week as I stamped him out a few times! :) For this one, I stamped him and the sentiment out onto plain white cardstock with VersaFine Clair ink in Nocturne. Used the scallops and squares nesting dies from Unity to cut him out. Colored with my Tombow ABT Dual Brush Markers and added some random script washi tape to a couple spots for interest. The plaid panel is paper from a pad called Cottage Christmas by Fancy Pants Designs. I also cut it with the nesting dies but tore the bottom part off. I felt it needed a little something extra. The white panel was also torn top and bottom and it's from Unity Stamp Co. pack called White Winter. Red with black dots is from Home for Christmas by Carta Bella. Twine from MayArts but purchased from Unity. Red enamel dots from linky party sponsor Gina Marie Designs. Added some foam tape for dimension! Let's get those cards made!!

Cards or projects must be linked up on the blog (link above) before midnight on the 27th to qualify and don't forget to use #fallingfortheholidays2023byshclp on all your entries! The sponsor list is below! You can also follow along on Facebook to see examples and inspiration from each sponsor throughout the week!

Tawny Owl Paperie

Colorado Craft Company

Newton's Nook Designs

Not 2 Shabby

Gina K Designs

Taylored Expressions

Angie Blom Digital Stamps

Unity Stamp Co.

Twiddler's Nook

Fresh and Renewed with Teresa

RAM Stamps

Therm O Web

A Colorful Life Designs

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Pink & Main

Lawn Fawn

Jaded Blossom

Gina Marie Designs

Bearly Art {new sponsor}

I'll be posting all week long! Let me know you were here by leaving me some love! :)