Christmas in the City Throwdown

Hi everyone! It’s my turn to be the hostess at the Color Throwdown Challenge ! We are taking a trip to the city to see the spectacular tree-lighting! The colors are a wintery evening's blue, aqua, and gold. 

I made a wreath to match the beautiful tree…

I used Sizzix’s “Yuletide” dies by Tim Holtz with all of the bright royal blues and aquas, and a shimmering gold bow. The background is made with The Greetery’s “Twinkle Background” die, and a sentiment from “Bright & Bubbly” embossed with Hero Arts “Iridescent Gold” powder.

We can’t wait to see what you make this week! Upload your creation at the Color Throwdown blog for a chance to be a randomly-selected Guest Designer at an upcoming challenge! 

Inspired by…Rustic Holiday Decor!

 There is a lovely inspiration photo at the Inspired by Challenge this week…

I was inspired by the pinecones, chalkboard, greenery, wood…

I used The Greetery’s new “BotaniCuts: Pinecones,” “BotaniCuts: Juniper,” and “Rustic Star: Small.” The sentiment is from a wonderful older set from Papertrey Ink called “Pen & Ink Christmas!” 

Thanks for stopping by! ❤️

Winterberry Throwdown

This week at the Color Throwdown, Amy Rysavy chose soft colors that remind me of visions of sugar plums and gumdrops, but the prettiest winter bouquets, too…blue, peach, and green…

 

I used The Greetery’s “Winterberry Bouquet” for my card…

Added a background made with the “Square Dance” stencils, some glittered “BotaniCuts: Juniper” branches and a sentiment from “Bright & Bubbly.” 

Now it’s your turn to create with this lovely color scheme. Upload your creation for a chance to be a randomly-selected guest designer at an upcoming challenge! Thanks so much for stopping by! 

I Saw…Cookies!

 I am so happy to get a chance to play along with the As You See It Challenge this week! The theme is Christmas and I was inspired by their lovely photo…

I created  a little baking scene with “Bake it Merry” from The Greetery!

I made a background with my favorite stencils called “Square Dance,” then added some Sizzix by Tim Holtz “Festive Gatherings” die cut greenery all around.

Come play along with this fun challenge! It always inspires me!

Holiday Blocks Throwdown

This week at the Color Throwdown, Wanda picked a really cool color scheme…dark green, yellow green, black, and white! 

I chose to to use some primitive images with a modern twist with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz called “Holiday Blocks.”

 I cut out all of the pieces in each color and then just started moving them around on an A2 base like a puzzle. It was so fun! I wanted to add embellishments but nothing seemed quite right. I love how it kind of looks like a poster! The sentiment is from an older Amuse Studio set called “It’s a Wonderful Life.” 

Now it’s your turn! Upload your creation at the Color Throwdown blog for a chance to be a randomly-selected guest designer at an upcoming challenge.  We can’t wait to see what you make!

Pink Tree Throwdown

This week at the Color Throwdown Vickie chose some lovely fresh and modern colors…pink, green, and gray!

Of course, I’m already thinking Christmas! Out came the new Sizzix ‘Trim a Tree” from Tim Holtz!

I did a little switcheroo with my colors, and decorated my pink tree with The Greetery’s “Popcorn Garland” and made a light green background with the “Pine & Berry Backgtound” stamp! The sentiment from “Bright & Bubbly” is all glitzed up with Wow’s “Metallic Silver Sparkle” embossing powder. This tree is very Dr. Seuss to me 😂!

Upload your creations with this fun color scheme at the Color Throwdown blog for a chance to be the randomly-selected guest designer at an upcoming challenge. We can’t wait to see what you make! 

Santa Throwdown

The beautiful fall colors from Lynn’s inspiration photo at the Color Throwdown Challenge took a turn …and somehow had me thinking about Christmas…yellow gold, red, brown, and kraft! 

I used Tim Holtz’s Sizzix new “Santa Greetings Colorize” dies!

I made a woodgrain background with inked kraft paper, an old snowflake background embossed in white, paint streaks and splatters, and The Greetery’s “Herringbone Parquet” die. 

Will your card reflect fall’s lingering beauty or give a sneak peek of the coming holidays?! Upload your creation at the Color Throwdown blog for a chance to be the randomly-selected guest designer at an upcoming challenge!

Thanks for stopping by!