Mens Cards

Sorry about the poor quality photo.  I had to make this in a hurry this evening so couldn't take a picture in daylight.

I used a Tim Holtz mask and Iced Spruce DI, Sizzix Gadget Gears die also inked with Iced Spruce and clear embossed, Tim Holtz Vintage Market alpha die and the gorgous new Waltzingmouse Stamps Heirloom Patterns stamp in Houndstooth check.  I always find men's cards tricky and left this card till the last possible moment which means rushing!

I'd like to enter this into:

Anything Goes Challenge 62 - Boyz to Men

Ger x

Scandinavian Christmas

 

Over at Create with Kate's blog they are having their first challenge.  The theme is Scandinavian inspired - red and white and simple.  There is so much of this in the shops this year and it's all gorgeous, so it's the theme for my tree and house this Christmas.  I've never quite managed to carry off a theme before - too many little people eager to throw guady tinsel and multicoloured stuff everywhere LOL so we'll see if I get away with it this year!

Of course I had to use my Nordic Winter stamp set from Waltzingmouse Stamps.  The images were stamped with Worn Lipstick distress ink and the same ink was used to colour the matting and layering card.  A bit of gingham ribbon and a couple of gems - done.  I think I'll be making quite a few red and white cards this Christmas, they're so easy!

Create with Kate are having a Christmas Crafting Jamboree in Athlone next Sunday Dec 4th and I can't wait!  Best bit of all - she's bringing her fabulous shop!

I'm entering this card into:

Create with Kate Challenge - Red and White

Scrapbook Sisters - Christmas Time

Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog No. 54 - Monochrome

Thanks for visiting. Ger x.

Christmas Cheer

More Waltzingmouse Stamps fun! Using Nordic Winter and Seasonal remedies stamps, Hero Arts Latte ink, a Papermania red brush marker and black embossing powder.

I would like to enter this into:

Simon Says ... Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland: A Vintage Christmas
ABC Christmas Challenge: V is for Vintage

Thanks for visitng. Ger x.

Nordic stamping

My first Waltzingmouse Stamps arrived yesterday, woohoo! This is from the Nordic Winter set and I decided to keep things simple for my first attempt.  Used Broken China distress ink and Hero Arts Chalk Ink in Poppy.  Added a couple of gems and a pearl.

I would like to enter this into:

Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog - Clean and Simple

Thanks for visiting! Ger x.