Divinity Designs LLC November Design Team Color Challenge

Hi, everyone!  This month's Design Team Color Challenge is based on the Christmas Paper Collection 2014.  When the Christmas Dove Dies were released earlier this month, I knew right away that I wanted to create a 'suspension' card with the dove free-floating.  I'll share with you below step by step how I did this.....it's important to "get the horse in front of the cart".  

I chose two different patterns from the paper collection....the snowflake pattern for the dove background and a coordinating pattern for the sentiment panel and the 2-sided dove.  To create the two-sided dove, I simply cut one dove from the pattern side and another dove from the back side of the designer paper, then sponged the edges of both patterned pieces.  The snowflake paper and white mat were adhered to the front of the kraft card; the dove outline die was taped down and run through the die cut machine.....with the card open (unfolded).  I then (temporarily) adhered the inside layers, placed the die back into the same position on the front and cut out the opening.  (Note: I could have cut through all five layers at once, however, I was concerned that the paper would warp.)  I carefully removed the inside designer paper, attached string at the top and bottom of the dove cutout, then adhered the snowflake paper back down with permanent adhesive to hide the string.  The decorative dove pieces were then adhered together, with the thread in between.  The dove now swings loosely in the cut-out opening.  Baker's twine was added, along with a sentiment cut from the 'Inspiration Words' Dies, matted with the Pennant Flags Dies and Double Stitched Pennant Flags Dies. Note: The Die-Resizing Technique was used to shorten the banner....click HERE for my simple tutorial.

For the sentiment panel inside, I used the same paper as for the dove, stamped the scripture from 'Keep Christ', then added a few snow crystal cut-outs from the Christmas Dove Dies.  The designer paper panels were all cut with the Double Stitched Rectangles Dies and the white mats were cut with the Pierced Rectangles Dies.

Thanks for stopping by today!  To see the rest of the Designer samples for this challenge, click HERE and HERE.

Blessings,

Divinity Designs LLC October Design Team Color Challenge

Hi, everyone!  Kelley has given the Design Team another fun Color Challenge this month, which focuses on the Retro Christmas Paper Pad.  I decided to pair up these yummy, warm colors with the new 'Loads of Love' Stamp/Die Duos set and the Chevron Background Die.  The truck and pumpkins were stamped with Stazon Jet Black, cut out with the custom dies, water-colored, then popped up with foam tape.  The sentiment panels (and sign post) were cut out with the Pennant Flags Dies and Double Stitched Pennant Flags Dies.  I was happy with the simplicity of this design, so, the only embellishment was the cranberry stitched ribbon.

To see the other designer samples, please click HERE and HERE, or visit the Divinity Designs LLC Instagram account.

Thanks for visiting today!

Blessings,

Divinity Designs LLC September Design Team Color Challenge

Hi, everyone!  It's time for another Design Team Color Challenge over at Divinity Designs LLC!  The featured paper collection this month is Christmas Collection 2018....I love the soft colors and patterns from this collection.  I chose two different patterns from the paper pack, along with the 'White As Snow' Stamp/Dies Duos set, Large Banners Dies, and Pierced Rectangles Dies.  To give it a country feel, I used kraft cardstock, linen thread, and sponged the panels.  Clear sequins were added to go with the snowy theme.

To see the other designer samples for this challenge, click HERE and HERE.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Blessings,

Divinity Designs LLC August Design Team Challenge

Hi, everyone!  It's time for round two of the Design Team Color Challenge, using three colors from the Fall Favorites Paper Pad.  For my card I chose polka dot prints and the coordinating solids from the paper pad, along with the following products:  'Happy' Stamp/Die Duos, Leaves Background stamp, Pennant Flags Dies, Leafy Edged Borders Dies, Sentiment Strips Dies, and Pierced Rectangles Dies.  The Leaves Background stamp was inked with three coordinating colors, stamped on white, then covered with a layer of vellum before die cutting.  Linen thread and chocolate pearls were added for finishing touches.

To see more samples from this challenge, check out week one's cards HERE and week two's cards HERE.  Also, make sure you come back bright and early tomorrow for the September new release!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings,

Divinity Designs LLC July Design Team Challenge

Hi, everyone!  Kelley has given us another fun Design Team color challenge this month, which is based on the Shabby Pastels Paper Pad.  Check out the other samples HERE and HERE!

For my card, I chose to create a window scene since I haven't used these dies in a while.  The window was created with the following custom dies: Welcoming Windows, Window Shutter and Awning, Flower Box Fillers, and the word die and sentiment are from the 'You Bless Me So' Stamp/Die Duos set.  The 'siding' was created by cutting strips of the polka dot paper, sponging the edges, then adhered them so that they were overlapping. The largest die in the Pierced Rectangles Dies set was used to trim the polka dot panel. A white gel pen was used to highlight the flower centers. Other than white cardstock, all of the other pieces were cut from the Shabby Pastels Paper Pad.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Blessings,

Divinity Designs LLC Color Combo Design Team Challenge - June

Hi, everyone!  This month's Design Team Color Challenge of pink, yellow, and lavender are based on the pretty patterns from the Spring Flowers Paper Collection.  My clean and simple design uses one floral pattern and three solids from the paper pack.  The frame was cut out by nesting the two largest dies from the Pierced Rectangles set then popped up with foam tape over the white card base.  The three balloons were cut and embossed with the Birthday Balloons Dies; a clear glaze pen coated the tiny embossed hearts; foam tape was used to pop them up for dimension.  Baker's twine was threaded through the opening on the tag which was stamped with the 'Treat Tag Sentiments #3' stamp set, cut out with the Treat Tags Dies set, then popped up with foam tape.

Thanks for hanging out with me today!  Check out the other designer samples HERE and HERE.

Blessings,

Divinity Designs LLC Design Team Challenge May 2019

Hi, everyone!  This month Kelley has challenged our team with an awesome masculine color combo....here is my take on the challenge:

The ties and frame were cut from the Old Glory Paper Collection, using the Couture Collection Dies set and Pierced Rectangles Dies, then popped up with foam tape. The background panel was embossed with the Fish Embossing Folder, then blue ink was lightly sponged over the raised embossed areas.  The sentiment from 'Best Dad Ever' was stamped onto a panel cut with the Squares Dies and matted with the Pierced Squares Dies.  I had some square silver brads in my stash....they worked perfectly as tie pins plus embellishments for the sentiment panel. This was a very simple card to make, other than lining up the three ties evenly....whew! :)

Thanks for visiting with me today!  Check out the other samples from my designer sisters HERE and HERE.  Enjoy!

Blessings,

April Color Challenge / Find Beauty

Hi, everyone!  This month's Design Team Color Challenge is inspired by the Beautiful Blooms Paper Pad......I chose a fun butterfly pattern to create a birthday card for my niece, Miranda.  ( I can't believe she's 17 already!!)  I have also used the following items from Divinity Designs:  Long and Lean Numbers Dies, Family Names 3 Dies, Scalloped Rectangles Dies, Pierced Rectangles Dies, Scalloped Ovals Dies, Ovals Dies, and the Bitty Borders Dies. The quote used is from the 'Find Beauty' set by North Coast Creations (sister company). 

Check out the other team samples here and here.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Blessings,

March Color Combo Design Team Challenge

Hi, everyone! Kelley gave the team a fabulous color challenge this month....green, turquoise, and yellow.  Click HERE to see the rest of the team samples.  Since Kelley and Rick lost their beloved Murphy a couple of weeks ago, I am using the 'Birthday Murphy' image as tribute.  The image was stamped onto a white panel, colored with markers, and the balloons were paper-pieced with polka dot papers from the Birthday Brights Paper Collection. The following dies from Divinity Designs were also used: Inspiration Word Dies, Cloud Borders Dies, Pierced Rectangles Dies and Clouds and Raindrops Dies (sponged clouds).  A white gel pen highlighted the balloons and I used a strip of yellow baker's twine for a simple embellishment.

Thanks for visiting today!

Blessings,

Divinity Designs February Color Combo

Hi, everyone!  Today I would like to share a card which was created for the February Design Team Color Challenge over at Divinity Designs.  For my card, I used no stamps, which is unusual for me!  Here are the items from Divinity Designs used to create this birthday card:  Pastel Paper Pack 2016, Large Letters Dies, Large Numbers Dies, Scalloped Rectangles Dies, Pierced Rectangles Dies, and the new 'Flourishes' Mixed Media Stencil. I was thrilled to have satin ribbon which matched the designer paper so well, so I made the card look like a gift with the crossed ribbon; the bow was tied with a Bow Easy.

Thanks for visiting!

Blessings,

Divinity Designs LLC Color Combo Design Team Challenge

Hi, everyone!  Last week a new feature was introduced on the Divinity Designs LLC Blog....a monthly color challenge for the design team.  It's week two and now it's my turn to share a sample.  The challenge colors coordinate with the gorgeous Romantic Roses Paper Pad...it's one of my favorite paper collections!  The following products from Divinity Designs were used in my card: Romantic Roses Paper Pad, Flourishes Embossing Folder, Double Pierced Vintage Labels Dies, Vintage Labels Dies, Pierced Rectangles Dies, Leafy Edged Borders Dies, and the Vintage Bird Labels stamp set.  The image and sentiment were stamped in black; the panel was colored with sponges and ink with the three challenge colors, then cut out and matted.  Pearls and satin ribbon (tied with a Bow Easy) were added as simple embellishments.

Check out the Week One and Week Two samples from my designer sisters....they are amazing!  

Thanks for visiting!

Blessings,