Happy World Cardmaking Day! + SSS Holiday Inspiration

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Hi bloggers! Happy Saturday to you, AND Happy World Card Making Day! I hope you carve some time out of your day to make a card (or 2 ;)) in celebration of this crafty holiday! I honestly couldn’t think we could have a better fit for content today, than the amazing Debby Hughes! She’s cooked up some gorgeous SSS unique Holiday inspiration & if you’re anything like me, it’ll get your creative juices flowing! Enjoy!

Hi Debby here with a look at stretching those supplies! I love when Stephanie asks me to take a look at my supplies with fresh eyes and look for creative ways to use them. It really makes me stop and think and not just reach for the first set which comes to mind when I’m creating my cards.

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As I looked at the STAMPtember® release one die immediately jumped out at me as having lots of other uses than the obvious …… Feathers! For my card I cut 5 of the large feather from Neenah solar white and then blended Distress Inks over them in Peeled Paint and Forest Moss. Then I used a thin coating of Ranger Glossy Accents before coating them in beautiful Distress Stickles dry glitter in Clear Rock Candy :) Layering the feathers to give dimension and popping a shining star on top and I had a frosted Christmas tree! I used the tree to create a little winter scene for Mannie from the Furry Christmas stamp set. All the extra dimension really adds interest to a simple card :)

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So having given the dies from the STAMPtember® release a little look over, I then turned to the stamps and spotted the balloons from Tag Sayings would make fabulous Christmas baubles!

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For my card I stamped a loose wreath using sprigs from the Life is A Journey set then I die cut a circle and stamped the ‘baubles’ and colored them with Copics, adding a thick coat of Ranger Glossy Accents for that lovely shine. The circle is popped up over the wreath, a simple sentiment from Handwritten Greetings and a twine bow added. I also made a matching tag too using one of the Medium Tag dies :)

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Thanks for joining me today and I hope you take a fresh look at your supplies and really get the most out of them :)


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  2. That Pine tree using feathers die cut is simply ingenious! Thank you so much for the inspiration :) Happy World Cardmaking Day!

  3. Debby does it again! I am inspired to go try a wreath with some leafy stamps I already have. But those feather dies just moved up a notch or two on my wish list. Beautiful cards!

  4. WOW! I wonder if Debby would like to come to my house and show me some fun ideas for stretching my stash!
    This is amazing – I never would of thought of using balloons as berries and feathers for a tree!
    Sandra ltb

  13. I so love the use of the feather die to make the Christmas tree. Amazingly beautiful. Happy World Card Making Day to every one. Now it’s time to lock myself into my craft room and see what I can come up with.

  17. So great to see stamps being used in a different way than intended. Very inspiring to look at my stamps on a different way. Thanks!

  19. Feathers made into a tree and balloons for baubles – so, so CLEVER!! I adore Debby’s talent! Fabulous cards! :)

  21. very lovely,wonderful inspiration to have a relook at my stash !! I also loved the way she has showcased her creations, the combination of the rustic jute bag and the super shining berries and the other accents !! and………Happy World Card Making Day to all you fab crafters!!
    http://www.kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

  23. Wow, Debby. Love how you made the tree from feathers and ornaments from balloons. Great ideas and even better cards.

  24. What an incredible imagination to use the feathers as a tree. My mind doesn’t work quite like that so I’m always excited to get this kind of inspiration from those who can think outside the box.

  29. WOW! These cards are fantastic-can’t wait to get crafting this morning-happy World Cardmaking Day!

  30. Wow, I am impressed! I will admit I have a hard time thinking outside the box when it comes to stamps. I love the way you found another use for the items.

  33. Happy WCMD.. :) I am already a follower. I just had to pre-order that feather die.. I am in love with that tree.. thanks so much for the chance to win :) hugs

  34. I was so inspired after this post! I have that Mannie & Friends stamp and am sooo looking forward to using it!! Excellent cards!

  35. Hi my Loves, I love these cards. I just found your site thanks to Debby Hughes. Awesome!! I subbed to your YouTube channel also. Love Ya’ Patricia B (IamUniquelyImperfect on YT)

  38. Debby, you always seem to come up with the most amazing ideas…what a perfect idea for the Christmas tree!

  40. Love both your cards and the innovative way you used the feathers and balloons. Thanks for the great inspiration.

  43. WOW, what great cards…..thanks for all the awsome ideas on how to get more use out of my stuff and Happy World Card Making Day

  44. OMG! I couldn’t believe the feathers were made into a tree! How smart is that??!! Love both ideas
    Thanks for sharing! Ciao:) Happy World Card Making Day!

  48. Debby Hughes is amazing!! I’m so impressed with how she used her supplies in a different way! I really love the Mannie card! :)

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