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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #120

Hi everyone,
It's Team A's turn this week at Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge, and we have a Photo Inspiration to get your creative juices flowing! Here is the photo:

When I saw this gorgeous red Christmas ornament and gold ribbon, I grabbed one of my ornament dies and created a stencil. Here is my first card, which is a very literal interpretation:



So, after I die cut the stitched mat, I placed the stencil on my card front panel, and inked it with Worn Lipstick. But, I realized it needed more punch, so I gave it a few coats of Festive Berries Distress ink, and that was it! I added the dainty gold bow, a sentiment and a few gold stars, then mounted it onto a red scalloped card base...crisp, clean and simple.

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When I looked at all the beautiful digital images from Stamp Art Design, I decided to use the bold red and pops of gold as my inspiration for another card: 



For this card, I used my Copic markers, and the sentiment is from Mama Elephant 'Water Blooms'. The tiny gold gems are from an old package from Prima.

The winner of this challenge will receive five free digital stamps from Stamp Art Design! I hope you'll take the time to stop over at the challenge blog to see what my amazing teammates have created to inspire you!



On another note...

Those of you that follow my blog regularly may have noticed I have recently changed my watermark for my cards and signature on my posts.  Previously, I created my own, but I was never really happy with how it turned out. The watermark I am currently using was created by the sweet and super-talented  Kylie Purtell, who also happens to be my 'boss' at Addicted to Stamps and More.  

For a small fee, Kylie will happily create a customized Watermark,  Signature and/or Blog Header for you.  Here are her details...



Thanks so much for stopping by!


   






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26 comments:

  1. Julie BNovember 4, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    Two great cards Barb, clean and crisp for the first and love the sentiment for the second. :)

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  2. JoyceNovember 4, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Love both of your cards. The red and gold really look so wonderful together.

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  3. Virginia L.November 4, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love your details to the design on your first card! You watermark is fabulous! Every time I visit your blog, there is always something NEW! Keep on tweaking, Barb! You are quite a PRO blogger now!

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  4. LollNovember 4, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    LOVE the design Barb. The red ornament is so bold and beautiful. Loll xx

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  5. LinNovember 4, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    2 beautiful cards in traditional rich reds, Barb! I especially love the little basket of flowers with the heart on it!

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  6. RahmatNovember 4, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    @ stunning beauties Barb! I saw them before and I was in an awe! Love love your first one!

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  7. HannelieNovember 4, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    2 Beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration Barb!

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  8. Kelly LatevolaNovember 4, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    Both cards are clean and fabulous Barb! I love the sweet stitching detail the dies add. Just perfect :)

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  9. lostinpaperNovember 5, 2014 at 1:15 AM

    Love them both but your bauble card is so glamorous Barb!

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  10. sandieNovember 5, 2014 at 2:31 AM

    Stunning bright, crisp and clean cards. Love the CAS bauble stencil, great idea x

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  11. Vicki DutcherNovember 5, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Stunning inspired card! Love your SOLID red ornament

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  12. RosemaryNovember 5, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    beautiful set of cards, barb... love the bold ornament on the first one!

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  13. Cat CraigNovember 5, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    Love both cards Barb, such warm loving shades of red!

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  14. DeeptiNovember 5, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    These are so pretty!! I love the red and also the beautifully colored digi :)

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  15. Kay MillerNovember 5, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    both of your cards are gorgeous Barb! I love how you used the stencil on the first one! I hadn't thought of doing that, but it's a great idea and so pretty! I love the cute digital image on the second one and colored so beautifully! Lovely festive cards!! Your watermark is fabulous too! ((Hugs))

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  16. Cindy C.November 5, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Stunning cards Barb!!

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  17. Katie MelhusNovember 6, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Simple and elegant cards - these are lovely, Barb!

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  18. GretaNovember 6, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    Beautiful cards, Barb! I really love the red ornament!

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  19. Neets BNovember 7, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    Both of these are so sophisticated, Barb. The first so striking and your colouring on the second is lovely x

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  20. cmNovember 7, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Two beautiful cards, Barb! The 'literal' interpretation is fabulous; the 'detail' interpretation charming!
    Hugs~c

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  21. Anita in FranceNovember 8, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    Such lovely cards, Barb ... the crisp CASness of the first is stunning, and I just love the sentiment ... your colouring on the second is fabulous, so detailed and pretty!

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  22. Wei WeiNovember 8, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    Both of these are so awesome! Love the gold style of the first card! and love the great colouring of the second!

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  23. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    I just love coming to your blog. It's just so full of absolutely GORGEOUS cards. Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous. I loooooove that ornament.

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  24. AnonymousNovember 11, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Hi Barb. Fabulous cards! Love all the red. Have a lovely day! hugs Monika xxx

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  25. Deborah FringsNovember 12, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Love the perfectly clean and simple bauble on the Christmas card. The basket of flowers and touch of bling on the second - just fab! Great work.

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  26. UnknownNovember 13, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    Barb your cards are GORGEOUS!!! Love the red, red and more red :)

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