Christmas CASE

For those of you who don't know, CASEing, in the stamp world, means Copy And Share Everything.  In October I had the priviledge of caseing my friend, Kristie, as part of a design team challenge over at StampNation.  As I said in the video I made for that class, my first card turned out a little too much like Kristie's, so I had to scrap that one and change it up a bit more for my tutorial.  It's funny because I used different stamp sets, different theme and with the exception of black & white, different colors.  I did use her layout and design.  Here is my original card.

Don't you just love him?  If you would like to see Kristie's card, the second card I came up with and my video tutorial, you can clicky, if you are a StampNation member.

Stamps: Beautiful World (Gina K) Candy Cane Lane, Hip Holiday, Merry and Bright Boughs (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Cotton Candy, Grapesicle, Limeade, Razzle Berry, Tropical Teal (My Favorite Things) 
Paper: Basic Black, Vellum, Whisper White (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Circle Dies (SU) Foam Sheet (Sugar Pea Designs) Hip Holiday Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs) Gold Thread

Playing Tag with my Christmas Deer

Over at StampNation the Design Team is playing tag and you are invited to play tag right along with us.  Today is my feature day, and I had the opportunity to CASE (Copy And Share Everything) my talented friend, Kristie.  I loved her card so much that my CASE ended up looking too much like hers and I had to go back to the drawing board and tweak it up just a bit for my tutorial.  Here is a sneak peek of my card.  Head on over to the StampNation classroom to see my video.

Watercolor Stripes

During a recent challenge over at StampNation I saw a card made by one of the fabulous guest design team members, Michelle Wallace.  I just had to go to my stamp desk to CASE her and this is what I came up with.

Not one, but 2 cards!  I just love them both!!!

Direct link to youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx6PH6BVPOE

Stamps: Hip Holiday, Merry and Bright Boughs (Catherine Pooler Designs for SOA Candy Cane Lane Collection)

Ink/Paint: Alizarine Red, Jackqueminol Red (Peerless Transparent Watercolor Bonus Pack) Versamark
Paper: Distress Watercolor Paper (Tim Holtz) Vellum Cardstock, Whisper White (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: 3/4" Flat Brush; Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Ribbon (Stampin' Up)

Stamps: Merry and Bright Boughs (Catherine Pooler Designs for SOA Candy Cane Lane Collection)
Ink/Paint: Chrome Deep Green, Grass Green (Peerless Transparent Watercolor Bonus Pack) Soft Suede, Real Red (Stampin' Up) Versamark
Paper: Distress Watercolor Paper (Tim Holtz) Vellum Cardstock, Whisper White (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: 3/4" Flat Brush; Gold Embossing Powder (Stampin' Up) X-Mas Red (Stickles) Spray Adhesive

You can find Michelle on Instagram at shellwall2 and you can find the StampNation challenge HERE.

VersaMark Ink Pad

Ranger Multi Medium, Matte Mini, 1/2 oz.

Quilled Creations Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle 0.5 oz.

Tim Holtz Tonic Retractable Craft Pick

EK Craft Tweezers

Powder Tool Adhesive Deactivator

Hero Arts Embossing Gun

Peerless Watercolor, Small Bonus Pack, Set of 40

Ranger Dina Wakley Media Stiff Bristle Brush, 1 flat

Ranger Dina Wakley Media Stiff Bristle Brush, 1/2 flat

Ranger Dina Wakley Media Stiff Bristle Brush, #6 Round

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Single Color, Bluish Gold

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Single Color, Pale Aqua (50)

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Single Color, Gold

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Single Color, Deep Pink (37)

WOW Embossing Powder, Super Fine - Metallic Gold Rich

Essentials by Ellen, Julie's Smooth Bristol, 20pc-5.5" x 5.5"

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11

Ranger Stickles, Christmas Red

Essentials by Ellen 40 lb. Vellum, 25 pk

Playful Christmas Sneak Peek

Today is the day that the new Stamp of Approval Candy Cane Lane collection goes on sale to StampNation members and those who are on the wait list.  It's also challenge day at StampNation.  The challenge is Playful Christmas.  You know I had to grab the Candy Cane Lane and Hip Holiday stamp sets for this one. 

I used the Merry Label dies and made a little window for my stag head to poke through.  Isn't he cute?!!!  He wasn't the first card I made for this challenge though...

Originally I made this wonky tree card for the challenge, but when Catherine said she wanted to use this card for the PDF, I decided to make it available to everyone and used it as my blog hop day card.   That way I could film a video and show you how to get the multi-colored peppermint stick background. Speaking of blog hops, today is the last day to comment on all the designers blog hop pages for your chance to win a box of your own!  You can start at my blog post from Monday, clicky.

Come back tomorrow for another card made using more of the Stamp of Approval Candy Cane Lane collection.

Winter Deer

The Hip Holidays stamp set from Catherine Pooler designs for the Candy Cane Lane collection comes with some fun little snowflakes.  I decided to use these these as a backdrop for the whimsical deer head.

One of the things I LOVE about this collection is the Merry Labels Dies.  They are a beautiful and versatile shape with lines that score as the die is cut.  No extra steps needed.  You've got to love that little detail.

Want to see exactly how this card was made and take a peek at the Hip Holiday stamp set? Check out my video below.

Direct Link to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYwC2auoevM

Now, head on over to Catherine Pooler's blog for today's blog hop and your chance to win one of the collections she is giving away.  Clicky

Stamps: Hip Holiday (Catherine Pooler Designs for SOA Candy Cane Lane Collection)
Ink: Lost Lagoon, Marina Mist, Soft Sky, Soft Suede (Stampin' Up) Onyx Black (Versafine) Versamark
Paper: Lost Lagoon, Soft Sky, Whisper White (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Hip Holiday Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs for SOA Candy Cane Lane Collection) Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder (SU) Merry Label Dies (CASual Fridays Stamps for SOA Candy Cane Lane Collection)