Welcome 2011

Here are the two challenges the card is entered for:

2010 Final Challenge - Time to Party/Celebrate at Simon Says Stamp:

ICopic Color Challenge #10:

http://blog.icopic.com/search/label/Color%20Challenges

Hi there,

This card is meant to celebrate and welcome the year of 2011 as New Year eve approaches.

Yes, 2010 has been very challenging for me and my family as we faced some of the biggest struggles on our personal lives. But I also understand that everything has a purpose to be and I believe God is behind all of "the goods and bads" that come to our way.

So my heart still longs for gratitude.

Let's celebrate and be thankful for ourselves, our loved ones and all we have, right now!

Supplies used for this card:

papers - Basic Grey, The Paper company, CTMH

stamps - CTMH, MS

die cut - Sizzix

punch - SU'

ink pad - Tsukineko, CTMH

marker - COPIC ( E17, YR15, YR82) , Calligraphy (PURE BLACK) by Zig M.S.

buttons, hemp - miscellaneous

God Blessings,

12 tags of Christmas - Day { 9 }

Good evening!

This is the tag#9 of my fun "12 Tags of Christmas" project- 2010 Edition.

The focus, besides the Bible Verse itself, is the image with Baby Jesus to remember us the actual reason of why we love and celebrate Christmas.

The stamp of this image is from the "GLORIA" stamp set, from Close To My Heart. The whole set comes with beautiful outlined images(12) that is perfect to color with your favorite markers.

If you liked and want to order the stamp set, please leave a comment in this post or email me.

In this image I colored with COPIC sketch markers, love how these colors come out brightly blended.

And just like the tag#8, I wrote the Scripture with my favorite journaling marker*.

Let's see today's Scripture:

"Follow the way of LOVE."

I Co 14:1(NIV)

Supplies:

papers - Deja' View, CTMH, Neenah classic

stamp, metal accents, Liquid Glass and ribbon - CTMH

punch - EKSuccess

stamp pad - Tsukineko(memento, brillance)

spritz effect - Tattered Angels(glimmer mist)

rhinestones - W2S

marker - ZIG* Millennium, COPIC (E04,E09, E21, E34, E59, B21, B24, Y04, Y08, R02, G24, BV13, BV17, BV23, V12, V15)

button - other.

So, are you creating something special for your Christmas?

12 tags of Christmas - Day { 8 }

Hello...

I'm in the day [8] of my "12 Tags of Christmas"!

Time flies.

Today's tag is taken by neutral colors of Black & White plus touches of Silver and Grey.

I used metal embellishments to purposely highlight the color scheme. At this time, I also put a round piece of mirror with a dark grey heart adhered onto it, to add an extra dimension to the tag.

The Bible Verse is:

"May the God of Hope fill you with all Joy and Peace."

Rom. 15:13 (NIV)

Supplies:

papers - DCWV

metal accents - CTMH

brad - Recollection

marker - ZIG Millennium

ribbons - Joann's

mirror and heart shape - miscellaneous

Have a wonderful evening.

12 tags of Christmas { 7 }

Hi,

Today I used some "unusual" color scheme for my tag #7 of the "12 tags of Christmas". We all know so well the traditional colors for this most celebrated Holiday of the year, but hey! A little bit of variation and imagination can be a fun thing to do to spark creativity...

So here is this tag, with colors in shades of purple, lilac, light blue and yellow.

The Bible verse is:

"Thanks be to God, who gives us the VICTORY through our Lord Jesus Christ."

1 Corinthians 15:57

Supplies:

paper - CTMH, Basic Grey

stamp - Verve

spray mist - Clearsnap

ink pads - CTMH, Tsukineko

liquid glass - CTMH

paper flower - Prima

mini envelope and accents - miscellaneous

Blessings to you all,

2010 Christmas Card Sampler - 121 pcs

Hi!

These are the sample cards I made for the order I received recently from a local company : for 120 custom Christmas cards.

The style, sketch and colors are basically the same with a subtle variation of border shape.

Supplies:

paper( The Paper Company, CTMH)

stamp ( CTMH, Inkadinkado)

punch (MS)

glittler splitz (CTMH, Studio G)

inks (Tsukineko, CTMH)

Thanks for visiting today!

12 tags of Christmas - Day { 6 }

Hi,

How is the Winter treating you?

I've been doing fine but this week I feel like being sick. It has been months since the last time I got cough, sore throat and congestion. Hope I get well soon enough to accomplish the creative tasks I set for myself weeks ago.

It's quite a challenge to work creatively when you're not feeling well physically.

Now talking about the tags. Yes, things slow down when you're sick. But my mind just keeps thinking and planning all little and big ideas for next card, scrapbook layout, etc. In this case, my next tag for the "12 tags of Christmas".

So here's what I came up with: a vintage blue-like tag, wrapped in 2 different patterned paper that I have for a while but didn't put in use. I wanted a smooth color combination, winter-feel, snowflakes filled tag at this time. I liked how it is simple in techniques but still rich in colors.

The Scripture for this tag is:

"FAITH is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

Hebrews 11: 1

Supplies:

stamp - Verve

ink pads - CTMH

papers - CTMH, DCWV, The Paper Company

Liquid Glass - CTMH

brads - Making memories, Eyelet Outlet

die cut - Sizzix (snowflakes)

ribbon - Offray

Thanks for stopping by!

12 tags of Christmas - Day { 5 }

It has been so cold and windy days around here that I decided to put some warm color in this project of my "12 tags of Christmas" instead. Just to add some warmth to myself.

This tag has the entire background covered by a beautiful patterned paper and RED as dominant color. The GREEN came just to bring in the details.

Today's verse: "I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My HELP comes from the Lord."

Psalm 121:1-2

Supplies:

stamp - Verve

ink pads - CTMH

liquid glass(CTMH)

paper - Deja Views

ribbons - Offray

glitter - Martha Stewart

brad - CTMH, Recollection

beads, pin, felt flower and leaves - miscellaneous

Good night!