Tuesday, October 22, 2013

More Cards for 'Caring Hearts Card Drive'

Hello Blog Friends ~
Gosh, I’m seeing so many gorgeous holiday cards lately, and since I keep using the same new Christmas stamps that I have, I think it’s time for me to get shopping :-)

Meanwhile, I created 2 more cards for the 2013 Caring Hearts Card Drive, which I am also submitting to this week’s Less is More Challenge. Our theme is ‘Trees’, so on the first card I used my Memory Box Die as a silhouette, and on the 2nd card I used my Hero Arts ‘Shari’s Tree #2’ stamp. I am also entering the '2nd’ card into the current Hero Arts Holiday Challenge
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Here is my 1st card:


and, here is my 2nd card:






The deadline for the card drive is November 28th, so if you would like more information, please go to Jennifer McGuire's Blog

Well, that’s it for me today ~ Until next time...take care, and thanks so much for stopping by!
Barb


Supplies:
1st Card:
Stamps: Hero Arts - Merry Christmas Writing
Ink: Versafine - Onyx Black; Tim Holtz - Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Peacock Feathers
Cardstock: PTI - Stamper’s Select White, Smokey Shadow
Dies: Memory Box - Cottage in the Woods


2nd Card:
Stamps: Hero Arts - Shari’s Tree #2, Merry Christmas Writing
Ink: Versamark; Versafine - Onyx Black;

Cardstock: PTI - Stamper’s Select White
Pencils: Inktense
Die: Lil’ Inkers – Stitched Rectangle
Glitter: Tim Holtz - Distress Stickles ‘Clear Rock Candy’ (Thanks, Barb!)

Embossing Powder: Hero Arts - Clear

29 comments:

ThePurplePlace said...

I am also creating for this Card Drive and very happy that this will be my third year! I think your card will be BIG Hits!! They are both wonderful and I really LOVE your Tree....the colors are favorites for me!! :)

Rosemary said...

what a beautiful set of Christmas cards, barb! I love that tree on the second card... so very fun!

Virginia L. said...

Another GREAT post, Barb! You blog like a PRO!! Love the gorgeous background (fabulous inking)with the house die cut for the first card! I also love the colorful take on the 2nd!!

Kim M said...

Great cards, Barb! I especially like the second one. Wonderful bright colours. :-)

Barb said...

Love 'em both, Barb! That die-cut is so fun on your first card - fab shading too! And I love your colorful tree - so festive! :)

Arlene said...

What a beautiful scene on the die cut card. WOW

AND the tree, WOW.... I just LOVE the colors!

Dawn T said...

fabulous cards Barb.

Tracey McNeely said...

Two gorgeous cards Barb! I had that MB die in my hand last weekend and put it down, but you showed my how amazing it is today! Love that fun bright Christmas tree.

Jean said...

That sentiment stamp is fabulous! These are both lovely cards.

Deepti said...

Wow Barb, love both of these. I love the sky you created in the first card with smokey shadow card stock. It looks so very cool :)

Unknown said...

Such pretty cards! Love the ink blending on the first and the bright and cheery circles on the second card!

Diane said...

Super cute card designs.

Hugs Diane

Darnell said...

Thanks for the link about the card drive, Barb! Your tree cards are both beautiful in their different ways! I love that you showed how versatile cards can be!! Hugs, Darnell

Cat Craig said...

Wonderful designs on both.

Sarah G said...

Love the die cut and sky on your first card, Barb and the bright tree on the second - I have that stamp on order and it looks like fun to play with!

Sid said...

Your cards are fab !

Chrissie said...

Great cards Barb,m I love the die cut in the first one!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Kanan Pandya said...

Love both your cards, Barb. Love the first card with pretty inking and cute scene. The second card is cute and colorful, love that Christmas tree. :-)

Vicky said...

Barb both cards are amazing!!! Love the dimension on the first one and the color on the second one! Thanks for the inspiration!

MarcyK924 said...

Fabulous cards, Barb! Each so different - LOVE them both!

Nonni said...

These are both really fun!

Emily Leiphart said...

Beautiful cards, Barb! I really love the die on that first card!

AB. said...

Oh wow! I love both these cards! Outstanding! :)

jintyoo7 said...

Hi Barb, just pooped in to see how the bloggin is going...and wow!! I have been missing some posts :o( Anyway, I'm all signed up now! Sorry to hear about your thumb - hope it is healing nicely! It certainly hasn't affected your creativity - love all your cards - just wonderful!

lostinpaper said...

More great designs Barb, love that fab die cut silhouette and ombre background on the first card especially!

Kay Miller said...

Both of your cards are just lovely!! The silhouette with the faded background is gorgeous and I adore the colorful tree one too! Beautiful work!

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Beautiful work, Barb. Such elegance in your CAS work! That takes a special kind of talent and produces such a WOW! impact. Love these cards!

Greta said...

2 super neat cards!

Unknown said...

Fabulous designs! You'll be brightening lots of hearts this Christmas Barb...beautiful cards!