Kool Kitty Musings

DCM - Something New

This week over on the Daring Cardmakers blog Ruth is challenging us to embrace new things.

Whether a card to mark a new start or new addition, new products or new techniques, January seems to be the perfect time to try something new!

My new items are some supplies I bought before Christmas but didn't manage to use yet having been in the Christmas cardmaking zone:

Paper: Simple Stories
Stamps: Flora & Fauna - Everyday Word Party
Dies: Concord & 9th - Sew Striped, Lawn Fawn - Spring Showers

I've recently got back into cross stitch. Blame those stitched Christmas tree dies I used on cards back in December and the discovery of my old works in progress from the early naughties when helping get Christmas decorations out of my mum and dad's loft... well the bug has taken hold again because this is what I've been working on over Christmas:

The Deck the Halls kit by Caterpillar Cross Stitch available here. It's lovely and I went for the 16 count option.

But anyway, I digress...

I was in a stitching mood still, so wanted to feature stitching on my card.

No problem with the Concord & 9th Sew Striped die that would let me stitch some lines (in rainbow shades of course to chase away the January blues).

I then created the card around the theme with cloud dies for the sentiments – also new stamps from Flora & Fauna.

A few sparkly elements to finish off the look and the card was done.

Make sure you check out the rest of the wonderful projects from the design team and play along if you can!

Happy crafting!

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Flora & Fauna - Everyday Word Party stamps Shop at: EH | SHC	Concord & 9th - Sew Striped die Shop at: EH | MISC | SBC | SHC	Lawn Fawn - Spring Showers dies Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC | SHC	Versafine - Onyx Black ink pad Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC
Neenah Classic Crest 110 lb smooth Solar White cardstock Shop at: AZ | EH | SSS	Simon Says Stamp - Fog cardstock Shop at: SSS	Pretty Pink Posh - Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix sequins Shop at: EH | SSS	Marvy Jewel Picker Shop at: AZ
Tonic Studios Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC	3M Scotch double-sided foam tape Shop at: AZ | EH	Lawn Fawn - Stamp shammy cleaner Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC | SHC	Sizzix - Big Shot machine Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC
Sizzix - Sidekick machine Shop at: AZ | SBC

DCM - January elemental inspiration

Well the first proper week of January is over, the post-Christmas daily grind has resumed and the January blues may have set in.

But not to worry, if you need a little crafting pick-me-up, we have a great new Elemental Inspiration challenge over on the Daring Cardmakers Blog this week to kick off our dares in 2020!

It was down to me to choose the image, and even if you're far from enamoured with the Pantone Colour of the Year for 2020 (Classic Blue by the way - and currently very popular in many a challenge and craft post I see) the image offers lots of elements that could be featured on a card.

I went with a rather clean and simple look to ease me in after finally winding down Christmas card production:

Paper: Pebbles - Jen Hadfield - DIY Home (r)
Stamps: The Stamp Market - Handpainted Rose, PTI - Sentiment Staples: Birthday
Dies: The Stamp Market - Handpainted Rose

So the elements I went with where blue stripes, a single flower, and droplets to mimic the beads on the dish and various dot elements.

I was also determined to use product that was still in my "new" bin on my desk. This included the stamps and dies from The Stamp Market for the rose, the sentiment stamps from PTI which fit nicely in the open space available, and the clear droplets I bought on sale to try out.

More practice is needed applying those as I ended up smooshing Glossy Accents a bit trying to detach the droplets from my jewel picker while the glue was still too wet.

Another thing I need to work on in January - patience! lol

Make sure you check out the fab projects from the rest of the design team, and play along with the challenge if you can!

Happy crafting!

 

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PTI - Sentiment Staples: Birthday stamps Shop at: SSS	The Stamp Market - Handpainted Rose stamps Shop at: EH | MISC | SBC	The Stamp Market - Handpainted Rose dies Shop at: EH | MISC | SBC	Altenew - Blush dye ink Shop at: EH | MISC
Lawn Fawn - Ballet Slippers ink pad Shop at: EH | SBC | SHC	MFT - Insulation Pink ink pad Shop at: SHC	The Stamp Market - Leafy ink pad Shop at: EH | MISC	The Stamp Market - Mossy ink pad Shop at: EH | MISC
Versafine - Onyx Black ink pad Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC	Altenew - Red Sunset ink cube set Shop at: EH | MISC | SHC	Neenah Classic Crest 110 lb smooth Solar White cardstock Shop at: AZ | EH | SSS	The Stamp Market - Clear droplets Shop at: EH | MISC
Ranger - Glossy Accents Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC	Marvy Jewel Picker Shop at: AZ	3M Scotch double-sided foam tape Shop at: AZ | EH	Lawn Fawn - Stamp shammy cleaner Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC | SHC
MISTI stamping tool Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC	Sizzix - Big Shot machine Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC	Thermoweb iCraft - Purple tape for die-cutting - 1 1/2" Shop at: AZ | EH | SBC