*Create It 3 Ways December Holidays*

I took a break last few months, but I am back playing along with the Create It 3 Ways Instagram blog hop.  Each month, a group of us takes a common theme (this month it's "December Holidays") and we each create 3 different cards (or tags or other projects) on that theme that use something else in common... it could be the layout, the stamp set, the colours, a technique...  whatever you'd like!

I have a few things in common with my cards... I used the same layout (the April 2022 Sheetload of Cards sketch) and the same greeting stamp.  I am absolutely in love with how these cards came together!  I love a good mini-slimline!

Card Info

*Cardstock:  Stampin' Up! Handsome Hunter, Soft Succulent; Spellbinders gold

*Paper:  Stampin' Up! Tidings of Christmas

*Images:  PaperTreyInk Signature Christmas

*Ink:  Versafine Clair Nocturne

*Dies:  Spellbinders Bottle Brush Trees

*Etc:  Sheetload of Cards April 2022

Card Info

*Cardstock:  Lawn Fawn Iridescent; unknown silver and blue sparkle

*Images:  Paper Trey Ink Signature Christmas

*Ink:  Versafine Clair Nocturne

*Dies:  Picket Fence Studio Winter Snowflakes

*Embossing:  Simon Says Stamp Snowflake Visions

*Etc:  Sheetload of Cards April 2022

Card Info
*Cardstock:  Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen; Spellbinders gold

*Paper:  Stampin' Up! Tidings of Christmas

*Images:  Paper Trey Ink Signaure Christmas

*Ink:  Versafine Clair Nocturne

*Dies:  Spellbinders Christmas Blooms

*Embellishments:  unknown gold gem

*Etc:  Sheetload of Cards April 2022

*April 2022 Sheetload*

Before I broke my wrist, I played along with the April 2022 Sheetload of Cards... The way it worked out trying to make one card, it made more sense to make two since what I cut off was exactly what I needed for the second piece.  These two cards are the same, but different

I really do love the size of a mini slimline!

Card Info

*Cardstock:  Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade

*Paper:  MFT Party Time

*Images:  Studio Katia Birthday Greetings

*Ink:  Versafine Clair Nocturne

*Dies:  Stampin' Up! Pierced Blooms

*Challenges;  Sheetload of Cards April 2022

*Time Out #208*

Hello crafty friends!  I am here with a very special challenge: It's the Time Out Challenges 8th birthday!! 

To celebrate we have A LOT of prizes for grabs and we also have 4 of our former DT members joining us in the fun!  We hope you will play along with us by sharing your creation with us HERE... there are some wonderful prizes up for grabs as well as the opportunity to be a guest designer in an upcoming challenge.  

Card Info

*Cardstock:  Stampin' Up! Highland Heather, Melon Mambo

*Paper:  My Mind's Eye Lime Twist

*Images:  Studio Katia Birthday Greetings

*Ink:  Versafine Clair Nocturne

*Dies:  Stampin' Up! Pierced Bloos

*Embellishments:  Studio Katia

*Challenges:  Time Out #208; February Sheetload of Cards

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*January 2022 Sheetload*

I know, I know... I'm late to the Sheetload party...  This card is made from the January 2022 sketch.  I loved this Catherine Pooler paper when it was released but for some reason, I have a hard time liking what I made with it...

Card Info

*Cardstock:  Stampin' Up! Bermuda Bay

*Paper:  Catherine Pooler Poppin'

*Images:  Picket Fence Studios Good Vibes

*Ink:  Versafine Clair Nocturne

*Tools:  Perfect Layers

*Challenges:  Sheetload of Cards January 2022

*November Sheetload*

I just love these papers from Stampin' Up.... they are a 6X6 package called Tidings of Joy and I think I love every single design.  I followed the November 2021 Sheetload of Cards designed by Call Me Crafy Al for this card... instead of using a third patterned paper for the base layer, I used a 3D embossing folder.  There is a lot of dimension in this card!

Items Used

*Cardstock:  Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler, Misty Moonlight

*Paper:  Stampin' Up! Tidings of Christmas

*Images: Lawn Fawn Season's Tweetings

*Ink: Versafine Clair Nocturne

*Dies:  MFT Linked Chain Circles

*Etc:  Simon Says Stamp Kaleidoscope Embossing Folder

*September 2021 Sheetload*

I guess I'm a little late to the game for posting my September Sheetload card.  It's OK... I'm not a big fan of it anyway LOL!  I have issues mixing patterns.

Items Used

*Cardstock:  Stampin' Up! Crushed Curry

*Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up! Pattern Patry

*Images:  Avery Elle So Kind

*Ink: Versafine Clair Nocturne

*Challenges:  September 2021 Sheetload of Cards

*Christmas Craft Creations Design Team*

I am super excited to share with you that I have joined the Christmas Craft Creations Design Team!  This is a once a month Christmas Craft challenge blog that has some great prompts to help you get your cards ready for the big Christmas rush!  If you've been here for a while, you know that Christmas cards are my absolute favourite reason to make a card, but I usually save it up and make them from October to December.  I am hoping that by participating in a few Christmas card challenges as well as being on the Christmas Craft Creations design team that I will have a little head start on my cards this year.... and I'll get to enjoy my treasured Christmas stash regularly!

I am a part of the "reminder" team for this challenge... that means that the challenge went live two weeks ago and will end at the end of the month.  I hope you'll find some time to play along with us!

I did a lot of patterns for my card today... I bought this Photo Play Tulla and Norbert paper that has a bunch of ugly Christmas sweaters on the page... and I put the entire sheet through my Brother Scan 'n Cut to get some fun images to use on cards...  I paired all these papers and images together with the August Sheetload of Cards.

Items Used

*Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Cover Solar White 110lb; Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green

*Patterned Paper:  Doodlebug Milk & Cookies; Photoplay Tulla and Norbert Christmas Party

*Images:  Simon Says Stamp Good Cheers

*Ink:  Versafine Clair Nocturne

*Dies:  Stampin' Up! Nesting Ovals

*Tools:  Brother Scan 'n Cut; Perfect Layers

Be sure to head to the Christmas Craft Creations blog to share your non-traditionals colours creation!

*July 2021 Sheetload*

This is a fun little card following the July 2021 Sheetload of Cards layout.  The smaller panel on the front (the floral part) is the part that opens.  I should have added a little ribbon or something to the design but I thought of it after things were already put together.

Items Used:
*Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Cover Solar White 110lb; Stampin' Up! Seaside Spray, Night of Navy

*Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up! Paper Blooms

*Images:  Uniko Wonderful Day

*Inks:  Versafine Clair Nocturne

*Dies:  Waffle Flower Nested Circles

*Pattern Party*

I am absolutely in love with this fabulous Pattern Party designer series paper from Stampin' Up!  I love the semi muted tones of the rainbow, love the patterns... and love that, for a completely different look, the other sides of each of the pages is black and white patterns.  So many options!

But once again, I suffer from "it's too pretty to be used".... hmmmm, can I get more?

For this card, I followed the May 2021 Sheetload of Cards....  check them out on YouTube!

Items Used

*Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Cover Solar White 110lb; Stampin' Up! Granny Apply Green

*Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up! Pattern Party

*Images:  Avery Elle So Kind

*Ink:  Versafine Claire Nocturne

*Tools:  Perfect Layers

*Let's Pretend*

I have become terrible at getting cards in the mail on time.  I look at my calendar, see who needs cards mailed for the month and then, for some reason, I always think I have more time than I do!  I usually figure it out about 3-4 days before the birthday and then send off a card right away... and of course, the postal system is totally overwhelmed these days so my card ends up late more often than not.

Trust me when I say, I have good intentions!

I used the July 2020 Sheetload of Cards layout for this card... it's a great way for me to be *using* some of the wonderful patterned paper I've collected!

Items Used

*Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Cover Solar White 110lb; Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight, Cherry Cobbler

*Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up! Flower & Field

*Images:  My Favorite Things Anything But Basic Friendship

*Ink:  Versafine Clair Nocturne

*April 2021 Sheetload of Cards*

I am so happy that Melissa posted a few months ago about the wonderful Sheetload of Cards videos by Call Me Crafty Al.  While I am not the type to make a bunch of cards the same, I love the layouts for making a card using up some of that wonderful patterned paper I have been collecting (and more arrived at my door yesterday).  Not only does Call Me Crafty Al show you the cutting guide to make multiple cards out of a few pieces of patterned paper, she also includes the measurements of each element so that, if you're like me, you can create just one card.  These templates are released once a month and there are a few years worth for you to play with.  It's all done on the honour system... she just asks that you watch her video to the end to find out where to get the printable PDF.  I don't know a lot about how YouTube works, but I assume that if you have your videos monetized, you get paid when people watch to the end (advertisements and all).  I hope you'll check out her videos and try some for yourself!  CLICK HERE to go to her YouTube Channel!

Let me tell you... I didn't think I needed to try a mini-slimline card....  but I really like the size of it!  And it uses those envelopes you can get at the dollar store in a package of 80 for a $1!

Items Used:
*Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Cover Solar White 110lb

*Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up! Paper Blooms

*Images:  My Favorite Things Sassy Birthday Greetings 2

*Ink:  Versafine Clair Nocturne

*Embellishments:  Honey Bee Prism Gems

*Snail Birthday*

I am so very in love with these snails from Stampin' Up!  They are just so super adorable!!  I paired the paper with the August 2019 Sheetload of Cards template to create this fun birthday card.

Items Used:
*Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Cover Solar White 110lb; Stampin' Up! Bermuda Bay

*Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up! Snail Mail

*Images:  My Favorite Things Essential Sentiments

*Ink:  Versafine Clair Nocturne

*Tools:  Perfect Layers

*Another Sheetload*

I enjoyed playing with this super fun Catherine Pooler patterned paper and the February 2021 Sheetload of Cards template from Call Me Crafty Al.  If you're like me and have a lot of patterned paper to use, check out these templates!  She has LOTS to choose from!

Items Used:

*Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Cover Solar White 110lb; Stampin' Up! Granny Apple Green

*Patterned Paper:  Catherine Pooler

*Images:  Avery Elle So Kind

*Ink:  Versafine Clair Charming Pink

*Tools: Corner Chomper; Perfect Layers

*Challenges:  AAABirthday

*January 2021 Sheetload of Cards*

For someone who loves patterned paper, I sure haven't used it much in the past years.  It doesn't lend to my usual clean and simple style.  So I am trying to use it more often.  I'm so glad I found Call Me Crafty Al's Sheetload of Cards idea....  she posts a new template every month where you can make a "sheetload" of cards but she also provides the measurements so that you can make just one card.  As I don't often feel the need to have a bunch of cards the same, I am doing the one card ideas.

The easiest way to do these cards is to use patterned paper from a pack...  then you know all of the colours will go together.  I am using a Stampin' Up! retired paper pack for this card.

I also want to wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the team at Time Out Challenges!!  If you like to work with challenges, I think you'll like this one!

Items Used:

*Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Cover Solar White 110lb; Stampin' Up! Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green

*Patterned Paper:  Stampin; Up!

*Images:  My Favorite Things All Smiles

*Ink:  Versamark

*Dies:  Stampin' Up! Pierced Blooms; Lawn Fawn Everyday Sentiment Banners

*Etc:  white embossing powder

*Tools:  heat tool; Big Shot

*Challenges:  AAABirthday