613 Avenue Create Monochromatic project

I decided to work on a monochromatic card as my submission to 613 Avenue Create.  I think I have chosen the AG option every other time so here it is.  I am actually so happy with the finished product, the neat border on the stenciled panel looks so nice, the colors are some of my favorites out of the many many different Inks I have (i love buying ink pads and it drives my sweet hubby crazy, lol)  This card turned out so good that I just know 2025 is going to go the same way, great!!  Well at least I am hoping it is great for everyone all over the world.  I hope everyone got everything they asked santa for for christmas and that new years eve and day were amazing for everyone!!  I cannot wait to see all of the talented designers and their beautiful projects I get the pleasure of seeing here at 613 Avenue Create every month.  There are so many talented paper crafters out there that I am always humbled and honored to be a part of such an amazing group of ladies and gentlemen.  I believe that paper crafters are very special people, we tend to be kind to people, try to be helpful if anyone needs help and are great at taking newcomers under our wings instead of eating them alive.  I have found nothing but a welcoming, supportive, beautiful group of people!! Ok rant over, sorry.  Products used listed below:

Neenah solar white 100 lb 8 1/2 x 11 card stock (cut and scored into A2 top fold card)

neenah solar white 80 lb panel 3 3/4 x 5 (give or take a little)

stampin up pool party cardstock panel 4 x 5 1/4 mat

inks- Gina K- Sea glass, turquoise sea, tranquil teal and stormy sky

simon says stamps- opal pawsitively dazzling gems

sentiment from simon says stamp- freah air fall flowers

 

GCFAOS- Goodbye 2024,Hello 2025!! I have waited patiently for you!!

I was a bit late getting my project in this time but I hope its at least an OK card.  I have had this retired dsp from stampin up for quite some time and thought what better time than new years to use the sheet with the fireworks.  I cannot remember the name of the dsp but its a rather large pack with what appears to be every holiday and celebration you can think of covered.  Its a rather fun pack of paper with literally endless uses.  I thougt it would be nice ink blended to look like a night sky with sparkly embossing powder around the fireworks to give it a little sparkle and dimension.  You cannot see it great in the picture but this embossing powder is really quite shiny.  Of course I wanted the resist of the embossing there when I blended the panel so the fireworks would still stand out!  I hope eeveryone had a very merry christmas and have an even better new year!!  I only wish great things for everyone in 2025, I know 2024 has been extremely hard for alot of people and I pray for everyone 2025 to be the best year ever (I have a feeling its going to be amazing!!)

Products used:

Patterned  Paper  4 x 5 1/4 inch panel- Stampin up- Retired (unsure of name)

Neenah solar white 100 lb top fold base (8 1/2 x 11 sheet cut in half at 4 1/4 inches and scored @ 5 1/2"

Tonic embossing marker

Simon says stamp- detail sparkle powder

Tim Holtz Distress oxide inks- uncharted mariner, chipped sapphire and blueprint sketch blended with 

scrapbook.com large blending brush (these blend any ink flawlessly and the large size gets large

areas blended quickly).

Spellbinders rose gold glitter cardstock

Memory box glossy black card stock

Die from crafters companion (cannot remember name at time of posting)

 

Poinsettias and bells

 I love the spellbinders cut and emboss folder poinsettia and bells because it also cuts the panel on the front of this project and its just beautiful.  I have many ideas in my mind for this versatile folder and am so glad there are challenges for holiday cards year round.  I will definitely use this folder alot.  I will upload them to my blog whenever I use it to show the many different uses for it.  I am pleased with the way this one turned out but am also looking forward to the many other projects i will do.  

Products used:  Spellbinders poinsettias and bells cut and emboss folder

                         stampin up poinsettia petals dies

                         stampin up cardstocks- basic white thick for A2 card base, very vanilla panel 5 1/2 x 4 1/4,

                                                               real red for top panel, sweet sorbet, shy shamrock for poinsettia 

                         tonic mirror gold cardstock

                         stampin up white craft ink pad

                         sentiment from tim holtz idea-ology sticker book christmas 2024 

Entering in the following challenge blogs:

Can you Handle the Pressure

Hygge Holidays

 I have been in a pretty creative mood for a couple weeks and I got several projects completed.  I made this with the new SSS monthly kit and I just love the designs of this set.  They are absolutely adorable.  I also love the embossing folder with the cute little hats, gloves and scarves.  It just screams winter and snow to me.  I did buy the coordinating dies to go along with this stamp set but I completed this with just stamping and I was totally happy with the finished result.

Products used:  Simon Says Stamp monthly kit- Warmest Wishes

                         Simon Says Stamp ink colors - Pucker, artichoke and latte

                         neenah solar white 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 (A2) card base

                         stampin up sweet sorbet cardstock panel 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

                         neenah solar white panel 3 3/4 x 4

Entering in the following challenge blogs:

52 Christmas Card Throwdown- Theme Chosen- Hygge Scandanavian Style

613 Ave Create DT project

I am making these for my mommy to send out as her christmas cards.  I am so happy with how these turned out.  I am also using as my card for 613 Avenue Create Design team.  I love the way the tim holtz distress stain and spritz look splattered on the panel of night of navy ink.  I am looking forward to seeing all of the beautiful entries for this month at 613 Avenue Create.  Everyone that enters the 613 Avenue Create challenge is so talented and Im amazed every month with the projects I see!!

See Below for a full supply list:

Neenah solar white 110 lb cardstock for A2 base

Night of navy panel 3 3/4 x 5 1/2 

Altenew antique gold embossing powder

Gold foil and glitter paper- Stampin up

gold twine wrapped around stamped panel  stampin up

Stars st night stamp set and embossing folder and dies- Stampin up

tim holtz brushed pewter spray stain

tim holtz fossilized amber distress spritz

 

GCFAOS DT Card

I made this offset gatefold card using stampin up products and was pleased with the outsome.  The DSP is a discontinued paper that I really didnt care for except this print bc this print reminds me of winter and ice and snow so it works well for christmas and winter cards.  I used this project for the GCFAOS patterned paper challenge.

Products used:

Misty moonlight 8 1/2x 5 1/2 Cardstock scored at 4 1/4- Stampin up

DSP panel 4 x 5 1/4- Stampin up (cannot remember name but retired)

Snowflake punch from last year Stampin Up

Season of Sparkle Stamp Set - Stampin up
 

613 Ave Creates AG DT option card

I made this card for the anything goes 613 Ave Creates card challenge.  I used a spellbinders 3d embossing folder and brushed black cardstock, I love this stuff!!  Its such luxurius card stock and I feel so fancy using it.  I also used a wax seal with gold tim holtz cardstock and the spellbinders dies.  It is a side folding A2 card.  I will add a panel of 4 x 51/4" white card stock to stamp a sentiment and sign it.  I was so happy with this finished design I will be making more for different occasions and sending them to family and friends!!  I cant wait to see all of the talent that I know shows up for this challenge blog every month and I wish them all the best of luck!!