{BYSHC} Sketch 58 - Merry Christmas Tree

 Hello again and welcome back! {BYSHC} Sketch 58 is still on our minds!

Today's card features more papers from Tulla & Norbert's Christmas Party by PhotoPlay. These bright prints were perfect to be paired with the ornaments and tree from the Newton's Nook set called Scandi Christmas. After the background papers were chosen and cut to the rectangle size (I was off with the size again) of 4" x 5 1/4" I cut it diagonally down the center. 

This one came together pretty quickly as the vellum circle, the ornaments and tree were already stamped and/or cut and just waiting for the right moment! The elements were attached to the vellum circle, which was attached with foam adhesive to the base. 

{BYSHC} Sketch 58 - Merry Christmas Santa

 Hello again and welcome to {BYSHC} Sketch 58! 

Today's card was a combo of fun scraps and a recycled Christmas tag! The background papers are from Tulla & Norbert's Christmas Party by PhotoPlay. I love this paper pack! It's so full of bright colors and fn prints! I need to see if I can find anymore! :)

I started with the 4" x 5 1/4" rectangle (except mine was 4 1/4" x 5 1/4") to which I cut it down the middle. I arranged the papers together and found this cute Santa tag! The sentiment is from Gotta Love Sentiments from Unity Stamp Co. Stamped in versafine clair in Nocturne and embossed with clear embossing powder.

Tied some red and white twine to the tag and mounted with foam adhesive! 

{BYSHC} Spring into Christmas 2025 Linky Party - Magic of Christmas

 Hello again!!! The {BYSHC} Spring into Christmas 2025 Linky Party is rounding the corner and we are now at 3 days till the link is closed! 

This card, like the others was created with scraps! The background papers are from Tulla & Norbert's Christmas Party by PhotoPlay. Scraps that I had left in the book to use together! The tag was stamped months ago and didn’t go with the vibe at the time…same with the sentiment! 

The sweet snowman is from the Uniquely Unity stamp set from 11/24 called Snow Buddies. I colored him very slightly with coordinating blue/green colors of King Art Alcohol Markers. The sentiment is from the Uniquely Unity stamp set from 10/24 called Magic of Christmas. I fussy cut out each line and mounted it with foam adhesive. Same with the tag, added foam adhesive as well. I went diving deep into the fiber/ribbon box for these! So old, not even sure where they are from! The flat sequins came from Unity!

I followed the {BYSHC} Sketch 16 for this one!

{BYSHC} Sketch 49 - Merry Christmas!

New Month = New Sketch! {BYSHC} Sketch 49 begins today! 

Ever have one of those days where it just seems like the universe it telling you to just give it up and move on for a while!!? That's how this card came about! LOL

The sponsor for the September Sketch 49 challenge is Therm-O-Web! I started off with a bunch of TOW stuff and moving it around and trying new things.....nada! The only Therm-O-Web on this is the foam adhesive! Therm-O-Web has so much good stuff! I have high hopes for more cards this month!

As I said above, this card was a lot more work than I expected! I tore it apart two times before this version that was acceptable! LOL Papers are from PhotoPlay Tulla & Norbert's Christmas Party! I love this pad!! I'm going to need to get another! I tore the vellum, then I tore the cardstock. The vellum mat and letters were cut from the same pieces as were torn. I felt like it needed more so I fussy cut some of the presents out of the paper and layered them along the tear line. I added some red enamel dots for a little bit of color on the other corner.

All in all, I'm happy with this version! It took some time, but I'm glad I'm not hating it anymore! :)

New Month, New Sketch!

 Happy June 1st! A new month, means a new sketch at {BYSHC}! This sketch has SOOOO much potential! 

My card today features a die and stamp set which I purchased with my gift certificate from Lawn Fawn, which I won during the Spring Into Christmas Linky Party! It's called Ho-Ho-Holidays. While it was somewhat time consuming getting all the pieces cut and stamped and then colored and put together, I do love the end result! Super cute! Papers are all from a pack called Gnome for the Holidays Christmas by Photoplay. Cut according to the measurements. Santa and sleigh were cut from white cardstock, stamped with versafine clair in nocturne and then colored with Tombow ABT markers. Sentiment also from the same set was stamped in a similar way and cut as a banner! I put all the elements together in a cute scene and added some foam tape for dimension. Red enamel dots from Gina Marie Designs for the finish! 

Can't wait to see everyone's take on this sketch! Have fun!