The Jingle Belles are to "Die" For

I use dies a LOT. I'm breaking out all sorts of dies (Die-Namics, Nestabilities, die-cuts) on almost every project that I make. They add a certain depth to what I make that just regular 'ol stamping just can't achieve.  So, this week's prompt over on the Jingle Belle's blog was right up my alley:

"Create a Christmas card to die (cut) for! This week we're featuring *DIECUTS* in our cards."

SWEET!!

The Jingle Belles Guest Belle of the week is the super sweet June Houck of Simply Elegant Papercrafts and DT Member for Betty Bee's Buzz. I love June's card so much this week. You should absolutely check out her blog to see what she created. You'll swoon, for sure!

So, you'll think I went NUTS with die-cuts, right? Well, sort of. ;) They're just not HUGE! ;) There are SIXTEEN die-cuts on my card. But 15 of them aren't that obvious. Kind of small, really. ;) Take a look:

Whatcha think? I love that bunny on his little sled sooooo much!!

So each teeny piece of that banner? Yep, a individual die-cut! Took me for...ev...AH!!! But, totally adorable, isn't it? It has more pieces, but seriously the thought of cutting more made my mind scramble. HAHHA! Especially after coloring and cutting the bunny, too. :) There's lots of shimmery on this card, too, which *sigh* AGAIN...you really can't see. Stickles, etc. Just imagine it, okay? :D

Hope you like it and it makes you smile!

Happy Tuesday! xoxo


{Supplies:
Cardstock: White (Gina K Designs), Red (Scrap), Patterned Paper - Wintertime (Echo Park)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Stamps: Winter Bunny (Lawn Fawn), Typewriter Alphabet (My Favorite Things)
Die-Cutting: Fish-Tail Banner, Zig-Zag Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: Maraschino baker's twine (The Twinery), Glossy Accents, Stardust Stickles (Ranger), Liquid Applique (Marvy), Copic Markers (.Too), Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen (Sakura)}


All my best,

Moxie Fab: Tuesday Trigger - Porch Play

It IS Spring, isn't it? You wouldn't know it around the Bay Area! Brrr... I'm still waiting for it to warm up. Where are my 80 degree temps?! WHERE?!

When I saw this weeks Tuesday Trigger over at Moxie Fab World it just screeeaaamed Spring. The colors are so fresh & happy. Love it. Check out the inspiration pic:

OH...EM...GEE!! I know, right?
I love the bold, yet Spring-y colors, that GORGEOUS frame on the mirror, the flowers, the crisp white, the chair, the scallops... Yes, in fact, I *could* go on & on! ;)

Here's my little 'ol interpretation of that:

I can't believe that I'm going to admit that I actually love my OWN card.  Is that weird?

Well, my dears...It's FRIDAY!! YAY!! I'm so happy.  I'm going to enjoy a little warmth & sun this weekend. Maybe head into Berkeley and pick up a few crafty things and then go up to Napa Sunday and see Eddy's wonderful family. Pure joy! Wishing you all a lovely weekend! xoxo

{Supplies:
Paper: Cardtock - White (base layer - Gina K Designs), Patterned Paper (Echo Park For the Record Collection)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paint: Red Pepper, Pitch Black (Adirondack Acrylic Paint - Ranger)
Stamps: Essential Sentiments (MFT)
Die-cutting: Jumbo scallops, Scalloped scallop, Mini-rolled roses Die-Namics (MFT)
Accessories: Metal frame, distressing tool, sanding grip (Tim Holtz), Ribbon Trim (Webster's Pages), Pearls (Stampin' Up)}


All my best,