Tim Holtz dogs "Warm & Cuddly" cards as January Double Trouble Crazy Cousin

Welcome to my blog today.  I am guest designing for Double Trouble Challenge blog.  The position is called Crazy Cousin and I am excited about the new format at Double Trouble Challenge beginning this month.  As usual there are three parts to the challenge but the details of each have changed. See below for all the details. I was so excited I may have gone overboard.

Here is my awesome Crazy Cousin avatar including my little dog Sparky.

Here are the details of this month's challenge.  The first part is a 3-2-1 recipe. This week is 3 colors, 2 layers and 1 cuddly image.

This year the Double Dare will be playing along with Try a Sketch On Tuesday every challenge.

I really got carried away and created three cards.  The Tim Holtz set I own comes with three dogs so I had to color all of them!  Out of the three versions this was my husbands favorite.

This is the first little guy I inked up, I wanted him to match the yellows in my paper pack.

I gave this puppy some spots.  I chose the blue background it looks like it makes him happy.

Ingredients:

Tim Holtz Sizzix Dog Talk stamp and die set

Tutti Designs Cross Stitch Nesting Square dies

American Crafts 6x6 basics paper pad

alcohol markers

If you follow all three parts of Double Trouble Challenge play along there and you are most likely eligible to enter in these challenges:  Try a Sketch On Tuesday and Crazy Critters Challenge.

I would like to enter in the following challenges:

https://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2025/01/Challenge-661.html until 1.19.25x

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-94-anything-goes-with.html until 1.25.25x

https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2025/01/challenge-90.html until 1.26.25x

https://craftingacutabove.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-its-new-year-and-anything-goes.html until 1.28.25x

https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/01/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper.html until 1.31.25x

Thank you for stopping by.

Alicia

Fancy Pants True Friend with Sketch N Scrap sketch

Keep on keepin' on...another two page layout.  This time I am utilizing a sketch on the Sketch N Scrap Monthly Challenges group.  I am also using some new to me papers and dies. I purchased a bulk pack of this paper from my favorite store Indigo Hippo.  The pattern is kind of bold but the reverse side is the off white I used for the strip and the tag die cut.  I took these photos in a hurry last night and edited them in bed very late...they are a bit washed out. Forgive me?

On page two I altered the area of the title because I did turn both of the sketches and I felt the this was  better title placement. I was very excited to use some new dies that arrived just Friday afternoon.  

Here are both pages together.  I turned the direction of the background paper as to not look like they were identical.

Here is the sketch

Ingredients:

Fancy Pants True Friend paper Inseparable

Tutti Designs Stitched Nesting Tag die

Scrapbook.com Fall Treats die set

Basic Grey Heritage stickers

Creative Memories sticker letters

misc card stock

One probably needs to be a member of the group but here is the link to the challenge:

Sketch N Scrap Monthly challenges

Thanks for stopping by.

Alicia

Adventure Awaits! Stampin Up Beautiful World for Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge

Hello and welcome to my blog today. I have a travel theme card using the latest Atlantic Hearts challenge sketch.  I created this card for my sister and her trip abroad to celebrate her 50th birthday.  She leaves for London in less than a week!

Here is this week's sketch.

Ingredients:

Recollections Let's Get Lost paper pack

Tutti Designs Slimline Stitched rectangles

Unkown Brand Crown die (it's gold so probably Spellbinders)

Stampin Up Beautiful World sentiment stamp

Momento Tuxedo Black ink

Colorbox Chalk ink Charcoal

DCWV Solid Rose Gold 6x6 paper 

Gary M Burlin glitter glue

The Paper Studio gemstones

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html until 12.26x

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-2023-anything-goes-woptional.html until 12.30x

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-2023-crafts-galore-encore.html until 12.30x

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/Challenge-155.html until 12.30x

Don't forget to play along with Atlantic Hearts challenge until Sunday.

Thank you for reading my blog today.

Alicia

 

Karen Burniston Tiny Gnomes - Happy Birthday Mom

Hello and welcome to my blog today.  It is the birthday of the most special woman in the world to me...my mother.  I am so very fortunate to have her and since trolls are her thing...

I took out my Karen Burniston Tiny Gnome dies for the first time...oh my the rabbit hole I entered.  I have pieces and parts of gnomes in all the colors!  You will see more of these little guys soon.

A close up of the gnomes.  I usually review Karen's assembly videos as I am creating with a new set for the first time.  Here I used her suggestion of inking the hair dies.  I used Tim Holtz Distress markers for the job.

Ingredients:

Karen Burniston Tiny Gnome dies

Basic Grey Sweet Threads 6x6 papers

Tutti Stitched Nesting Oval die

Frantic Stamper Accessory Words #3:  kissesdie

Kiwi Lane template Sentiments 1A

Tim Holtz Distress markers:  Vintage Photo and Wild Honey

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/dru-challenge-182.html until 12.13x

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/12/card-making-craft-challenge-anything.html until 12.16x

http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2021/12/437-plaid.html until 12.18x

http://intaas.blogspot.com/2021/12/ch123-use-dies-or-punches.html until 12.31x

https://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/2021/12/december-challenge-48-important-message.html until 12.31x

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html until 12.31x

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/12/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html until 12.31x

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Birthday Mom!

Alicia

Sue Wilson Embossed Love card for Dies R Us

Hello, I have Valentine's/Love card today.  I had some great nesting square dies in from my Dies R Us stash and I thought I would mix and match for interesting layering.  I used velvet, metallic and textured card stocks for more interest.

I was really impressed with the beauty of the metallic paper embossed by the Sue Wilson die.  I took the small squares and placed them over the center rose in the heart die.  I taped them down for accuracy and embossed them in my Sizzix Big Shot.

I purposely turned them in various directions on the card.  I also cut the sentiment in the metallic.

Dies R Us Store products used:

Tutti Designs Cross Stitched Nesting Squares

Elizabeth Craft Designs Dotted Scallop Squares

Sue Wilson Wedding Shadow Box

Other products:

Velvet paper, metallic card stock, misc card stock

black ink for distressing

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store. For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:
STORE
CHALLENGE BLOG
FACEBOOK
INSPIRATION BLOG
FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Thanks for stopping by!

Season's Greetings with Tutti Designs and Karen Burniston

Season's Greetings! I have made a seasonal card using the Tutti Holiday Grid die .I added several touches to enhance the design.  I added the die cuts to a subtle patterned background paper for an elegant seasonal card.

1. Create two cuts, one from silver paper and one from black
2. Layer the silver on top offset to create a shadow
3. Use a Wink of Stella and other pens to highlight areas of the design
4. Add gems in the center of the snowflakes

If I hadn't colored the flames inside the lanterns I might have added a golden gem there.  I also cut the sentiment twice but did not offset.  This was a fairly simple card but with special attention to papers and enhancements is quite elegant.

Products used:

Bo Bunny 6x6 papers

misc papers and card stock

gems and alcohol pens

and from the Dies R Us Store

Karen Burniston Word Set 3-Holiday

Tutti Holiday Grid

Wink of Stella pens

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store. For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:

STORE

CHALLENGE BLOG

FACEBOOK

INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Thanks for stopping by!

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-537-christmas.html until 12.16x

https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2020/12/kat-scrappiness-and-anything-goes.html until 12.31

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2020/12/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html until 12.31x

https://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/2020/12/december-challenge-36-november-winner.html until 12.31x

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html until 12.31x

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2020/12/december-2020-challenge-anything-vintage.html until 1.2

Walking in a Winter Wonderland with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Hello dear readers, it is time again for a new Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  Considering the season, I had to create a pretty winter card.  I loved how this one turned out.  The Bo Bunny patterned paper made for a crisp bright card.

 

Here's the sketch:

Here's a close up of the die cuts and sentiment.

Ingredients:

Bo Bunny Christmas in the Village 6x6 paper stack

Tutti Designs Stitched Nesting Banners

TPC Studio Winter Blues sentiment stamp

Colorbox Sapphire Silk cat's eye ink

Stampin Up banner pick a punch

sequin and eyelash trim

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/krafty-chicks-challenge-536-week-1.html until 12.9x

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/11/november-challenge.html until 12.10x

https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2020/11/challenge-28-anything-in-mainly-pink.html until 12.15x

https://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-424-2020-holiday-linky-party.html until 12.31x

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-6-o-christmas-tree-tentative.html until 1.3x

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2020/11/dream-valley-challenge-238-christmas.html until 1.10x

http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-85-anything-christmas-goes.html until 1.18x

Don't forget to play along with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Thanks so much for stopping by

Alicia

DCWV and Bo Bunny with Sketch N Scrap sketch

This is the companion page to the previous post.  I picked up these papers on my first post stay at home shopping (for fun) trip. My local used art supply store was open for appointments only at this time.  I got off a bit early on Friday and made an appointment when I got off.  I scored a handful of this Bo Bunny green dot card stock.  The flip side is solid but with a little distress which will also come in handy.  This one is clover dot but I snagged a couple of other colors one being wasabi dot.

Here is the sketch from Sketch N Scrap.

I whipped these palm trees up on my Cricut.  I used a printed green paper for the leaves and kraft for the trunk.

Ingredients:

DCWV Tie Dye stack

Bo Bunny Clover Dot

Cricut-Nature Collections

Tutti Scalloped Stitched Nesting Circles and Stitched Nesting Banner

Spellbinders Circle die

Creative Memories sticker sentiment

misc card stock

Thanks so much for stopping by

Alicia

Sealed with a Kiss Layout

I am continuing to play along with Sketch N Scrap's 8th Birthday Bash Crop.  And my layout is again of my January vacation to Jamaica.  This photo is my husband and I on the last day as usual we had no pics of us together on vacation.  The last day was a bit more casual and I took lots of photos and made sure we got one of us...a good one!

Here is the sketch from Sketch N Scrap.  I liked how this sketch focused on one large photo and perfect the pic I chose.

 Details of my banners and sentiment.  I used a sticker from Creative Memories.  The words are actually a light green they were from a Valentine's pack.  The light stickers popped on the black tie dye paper.

I cut my sunshine on a Cricut Maker.

For the banners I alternated a green then a multicolor tie dyed card stock from DCWV.  I used a piece of twine to tie it all together.

Ingredients:

DCWV Tie Dye stack

Bo Bunny Clover Dot card stock

Tutti Designs Stitched Nesting Banners

Green staples and yellow twine

Creative Memories sentiment sticker

Cricut-Noah's ABC Animals (sun)

Quick Quotes Powderpuff chalking ink Midnight Confessions

misc card stock

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/ until 3/31

Thanks so much for stopping by

Alicia