Winter

Another new technique fromSplit Coast Stampers called Double Embossed Enamel. Embossing folders are from the Sizzix Set “Snow Flakes” and the Cuttle Bug “D’vine Swirls.” The lettering is rub-ons from a set I won at a stamping Christmas party. All other materials are from my stash. It fits the following challenges;
Creative Inspirations # 147 - ANYTHING GOES!  
Crafty Ann’s #57 and for this one our theme is "What's New Pussycat?" Now is your chance to show off some the stash you got recently (The rub-ons) or a new technique (the double embossing).
Fresh Brewed Designs #80 We are challenging you to follow a theme: BRRRR!!! Snow / Winter.
Little Red Wagon #117 - Winter Wonderland Let it snow, let it snow!
Party Time Tuesdays #52-Color & Picture Inspirations Challenge.
Sentimental Sundays #87–Dry Embossing.

Embossed butterflies.

Another new technique for me. Its called Inlaid Embossing, and the effect is really nice. The butterflies are attached to the card stock before embossing. The embossing is done with Cuttlebug folder "Birds and Swirls" This card was made with Color Core Core'dinations paper. The idea for the matching envelope was from Pals Paper arts. The envelop flap is embossed to match the card, but doesn't show up well in the picture. You can see it on the enlarged picture.

It fits the following challenges;

365 Cards - Day 22 -ABC's of Crafting DEF - D=Distressing, E=Envelope, F = Fringe.

Crafts and Me #27 - Anything goes.

Everybody Art #134 - Birthday.
Little Red Wagon #73 - Butterflies.

Lollipop Crafts #31 Butterflies.

Pals Paper Arts PPA 86 - Emboss.

Paper Play - Distressing.

Birthday Flowers

A Birthday card for a friend. The circles and flower layers were punched and others were cut with Cricut using the cartridges "Pagoda" and "George". The Happy Birthday is made using Martha Stewart Clear Stamps Alphabet.

It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards - Day 21 - ABC's of Crafting - A=Alphabet Stamps, B=Blue, and C=Circles.
Belli Challenge - A "C" embellishment - circles.
Fantabulous Cricut - Happy Birthday.
Fun at FairyKnoll - Birthday.

poinsettia

An easy and impresive Christmas card. Made from embossed vellum over red cardstock all on green. Made all from my stash.

It fit the following challenges;
Christmas blog Challenge - Embossing.
Christmas Stamping - Use vellum on your project.
Incy Wincy Designs #86 - Embossing.