I know, don't faint at all my posts of late!! I'm on a roll, but don't get to used to it. lol I do have more cards to share, but wanted to play in some challenges as well. Today's cards I made for two challenges and to add to my stash of Christmas cards. I made four of them because I have decided that if I wanted to build my stash of Christmas cards, then I would need to make more than just one or two at a time. I wish I would have made more of these, and maybe I will but with a different hidden word or such. Who knows, but I know I will be making at least 4 cards at a time.
So Darnell's 9th NBUS challenge is on, started on Monday and will run until Sunday. The optional twist is to do a hidden word on your card. I love this technique and have done it once or twice before. So I was in! Then as I thought what I would make, I decided to combine challenges using one card design. Today, the 25th, starts the Rudolph challenge as well. Maureen hosts this challenge and it is fun to play along. I am hoping to play for all 12 months this year! Now hold me accountable! lol The Rudolph challenge starts on the 25th of each month and runs to the end of the said month. I'm so proud of myself to already have my card ready to go over and play for both challenges. I made two green ones and two red ones. Can you see my hidden "joy"??? I didn't put the sentiment "to the world" (which is also a NBUS) on all my cards as I didn't like it. So only one has it. Here are my cards:
As always I thank you for stopping by and visiting with me for a spell. I also love when you come by and your comments bring so much joy to my world!!!
Playing at these challenges:
Crafty hugs,
Card Recipe:
Avery Elle-Beautiful Bow
Stamplorations-Christmas Candles for the sentiment "to the world"-NBUS
My Creative Time-Holidays Tags Stamp & Die set for the "joy"-Joy die-NUBS
Lovely CAS cards, Brenda. I love how you've put the hidden word through the 'ribbon'. xx
ReplyDeleteI love this beautiful ribbon stamp, Brenda! It looks 3D but is perfectly mailable! Good job of with the inlaid joy.
ReplyDeleteSo cool!
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ReplyDelete2 wonderfully designed cards.
Such a very lovely design too.
Great CAS creations.
Thank you for joining the Rudolf Challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. GD
Hooray for sunshine! Your cards are what brightened my day today though. Love the way you did that hidden sentiment. Fabulous!
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Very clever cards and super CAS layout.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThey're both so beautiful, Brenda!! I love the hidden word technique!! So fabulous my friend!! Have a great evening!! Big hugs :)
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I'm quite intrigued with this hidden word technique, new to me but looks great on your cards
ReplyDeleteyou nailed the challenge with these great cards and I love how simple the design is! I tried and failed to create any hidden words - I guess I like things out in the open loud and proud instead of hidden! LOL Great idea for a card - well done!
ReplyDeleteThese are both so lovely! The hidden word worked out so well here. Glad you were able to participate over at Darnell's too IT is a fabulous challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in the January Rudolph Days Challenge.
Gorgeous CAS beauties, Brenda ... the striped ribbon is the perfect spot for the camouflaged joy (one of my fave words!). Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so gorgeous Brenda and chique, classy. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs Veerle x
Two fantastic cards, I love your hidden sentiment.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Just love these both! So clean and beautiful! Thank you so much for joining us at Rudolph days challenge this month ! Gloria x
ReplyDeleteOooo what a stunning CAS design and thanks for joining us at January's Rudolph Days Challenge, Luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteYour card is an excellent example of the hidden word technique, Brenda. I love this CAS card, and you're smart to be getting started on Christmas cards already. I appreciate your comments about my failed attempt at the hidden word technique. You were right on point as I realized after completing my die cut. I hope to do another one with better results. Have a great day! BTW, I'm happy to see you're back crafting :)
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda. It's so great to see you having lots of crafty time! LOVE this design. The hidden joy is awesome! Love in both colours. Great idea to make multiples. xx
ReplyDeleteHurrah for you! Glad you were able to make two-fers of these beauties. Love that you've used this wonderful ribbon stamp in the 2 traditional colors. Brilliant you to do the hidden die as you did...it's most effective, and sure fit the challenge bill (at both challenges too! More cleverness!). While I love both the designs, I agree that I like the 'plainer' one better too. But excellent work on both these cards. So proud of you. MM
ReplyDeleteLOVE THESE Brenda! I get you about the sun~far and few between here in PA at the moment ;). Cheering you on with those Christmas cards~you go girl!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so clever Brenda :) Love that stamp to really makes your card look like a top of a package. Love your idea of making 4 cards to build up you Christmas Card stash :) should do something like this for Birthday cards for my house hold :)
ReplyDeleteWoke up to a windy cold evening I guess winter is back in the forecast here in PA. Have a great weekend my dear friend, prayers and hugs, Tina
Wonderful cards Brenda I do love the bow stamp you've used it's very beautiful I love it very much. I actually like the joy to the world as feel it makes more sense, you've certainly nailed the hidden word challenge.
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Shaz in Oz.x
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these card are stunning Brenda - love the ribbon and bow staping, and I can see why you only used the word Joy on most of them - you were right, the rest of the sentiment didn't 'fit'.
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Maxine
Beautifully CAS, and just perfect if you have lot's of Christmas cards to make. Happy crafting, Sandra x
ReplyDeleteI just typed a whole comment, tried to publish, and it just disappeared! If you get this twice, you'll know why! You have done a fabulous job here Brenda my friend! Love how you used the 'hidden word' technique and I LOVE that stamp set (I still haven't used mine yet!). A great CAS design! Have a lovely day! Luv n’ Hugs. Hazel xx
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Very nice, Brenda!! Love your hidden message. :)
ReplyDeleteI adore the bow and ribbon stamping Brenda, the hidden word gives gorgeous texture to the card. The card to your son in the previous post is so cool, I'm sure he had a wonderful Birthday.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that you have some sunshine, it must have been a long wait. That do sound a lot like our winter days that always seem to be so grey.
Love and hugs
Maarit
Hi Brenda...just popping back to share that I did try the heat gun. Sadly even though I was a long ways awy from the Yupo paper, the paper kind of crinkled together and warped into a weird raised shape...like melted plastic!
ReplyDeleteI think it is the synthetic recipe of the paper.
I did find out from a Lavinia stamps video, that I should of wiped the Yupo with an embossing powder pad before stamping the Momento black ink (the image I wiped off0. The powder helps the ink to attach to the Yupo and then you go back in and paint on any areas that pulled the ink off.
I think it would havebeen better to use a more basic stamp shape for this project.
Fab cards Brenda! I have that stamp and I used it so much at Christmas!! huggles Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, a great idea to make multiple cards for Christmas (I had a rush job late last year when I fell short of my target), love the clean and simple design and the hidden word idea is great, I will have to try later... have a wonderful week... Megan
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, You know I LOVE this perfect example of a CASlicious card! And well done with your hidden word! I'm glad you were enjoying a sunny day and I'm glad you are feeling crafty and bloggy! Thank you so much for playing in my NBUS Challenge #9! Thank you, too, for all your kind get well wishes! I am doing better! Love and hugs, Auntie
ReplyDeleteLOVE the hidden joy!!
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