CSS Blog Hop: Inspirational

Hello my friends!! It's time for another fun and inspirational hop from the CSS DT Alumni!! If you have arrived here from Cheri's blog you are at the right place, if not please start from StampTV, so you don't miss any wonderful creation.

This time our hop is an Inspiration Challenge. Carolina provided us this wonderful picture from Better Homes and Gardens and get inspired by the colors, the shapes, the prints, etc.

I got inspired by the Christmas theme and the colors White and Red. I created 2 projects for you, they are quite simple yet elegant.

Christmas Cardinal Card

Directions:

• Die-cut a couple of pieces of Ivory CS using the biggest die from Label 8 Nestabilities. Score back piece about 1", add tape to create card.
• Stamp Cardinal image on Watercolor Paper in Stazon Black Ink. Color image with Inktense Pencils.
• Die-cut, emboss and stencil image with Label 8 Nestabilities. Add Star dust Stickles and Ruby Red Liquid Pearls. Set aside to dry.
• Stamp sentiment in Vintage Photo Distress. Adhere piece to card with pop dots.
• Create a frame from Ivory CS using Fleur de Lis Motifs biggest die and Circle Nestabilities.
• Adhere frame to card with small pop dots.
• Create a bow with bow-easy and adhere it to card with glue dots.

Card Recipe:

• Cardstock: Ivory (Gina K. Designs), Watercolor paper (LSS)
• Stamps: Winter Wings, Fanciful Tags (Gina K. Designs)
• Ink: Black Stazon (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger), Inktense Pencils (Derwent) 
• Embellishments: Red Ribbon, Star Dust Stickles, Ruby Red Liquid pearls (Ranger).
• Accessories: Label 8 Nestabilities, Circle Nestabilities, Fleur de Lis Motis Shapeabilities (Spellbinders), Pop dots, glue dots, Sponges.

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Poinsettia Ornament Christmas Card

Directions:

• Die-cut and emboss a couple of pieces of White CS using Scallop Circle Nestabilities. Score 1 piece about 1" from top, adhere it to the other piece to create cards.
• Die-cut, emboss and stencil a Circle piece from White CS. Stamp sentiment. Create a loop with Red ribbon and adhere it to back of this piece. Adhere piece to card base with foam tape.
• Stamp poinsettia flower on White CS, color them with Copic Markers. Cut piece out and adhere it to card with foam tape.
• Add Gold Gala Glitz to each center flower and Crystal Lacquer.
• Adhere image to card with Pop dots.

Card Recipe:

• Cardstock: White (Gina K. Designs)
• Stamps: Poinsettia from "Holiday Basket" and sentiment from "My True Love Gave to me"
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Old Paper Distress (Ranger)
• Embellishments: Red Ribbon (GKD), Gold Gala Glitz (Art Glitter).
• Accessories: Scallop Circle Dies, Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Pop dots, Crystal Lacquer, Scor-tape, Sponges.

All the items in bold can be found at Gina K. Designs Store

Now, hop over to Joy's blog and see what she has created for us!

Make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (November 22), we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs who will get a stamp set of their choice valued up to $24.95

Have fun hopping!!
Have a great day/night!