Generation Stamping - Group of Seven

Hi everyone.   Quick note ... my current computer is done. :(  I have bought a new one, but can't figure out the new system ... everything has changed so much.  It will be a while before I'm up and running again.  Won't be able to visit your blogs, answer emails, etc. for a while.  I'll be back! :)

Today's technique is a basic stamping technique that creates the illusion of depth by simply offsetting the image and stamping a second time without re-inking.  This creates a lighter version of the image and makes it appear as if it is in the background.

This can also be used to create movement.  For instance, if stamping an animal, you can offset sideways and stamp (without reinking) as many times as possible before the ink is used up.  It appears as if the animal is running.

Please check out the details for Generation Stamping technique and link to video on the blog ...

Group of Seven Cardmakers

This is the card I recently gave my son, Jeremy, for his birthday.  I started by sponging the main panel with Distress Inks (Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Peacock Feathers).  I then stamped the Pine Tree (Stampscapes) in Black ink.  Without re-inking, I moved the stamp down and to the right, and then stamped a second time my panel.  It took me a little while to decide I wanted a third tree.  By then the leftover ink on my stamp was dry.  So I inked the image again, stamped off on a piece of scrap paper, and then stamped the third tree.  This gave me a lighter image.  The two side trees look as though they are in the background behind my main (center) tree. :)  Easy peasy technique.

I cut the panel to size, added a strip of black card stock with white heat embossed sentiment at the bottom.  Then I popped the panel up with foam onto my black card base.

Sending this card to the AAA Cards Challenge #293 - Anything CAS Goes.  

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I have created a Christmas card using the generation technique ...

I've used another tree image.  This time Pine Row from Stampscapes.  The background is sponged with Distress Inks: Salvaged Patina, Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet.  The stamp was ink'd with black Memento ink and stamp in the middle, then stamped again to the left and higher up ... and then again, offsetting it from the other stampings.  I repeated this two more times to make a forest of trees in the background. :) 

I tore a piece of white card stock for my "snowhill", and stamped a retired sentiment from Paper Smooches.  I splattered with diluted white acrylic paint for falling snow to finish the card.

Sending this card to the Rudolph Days June Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!

Card #1:

Stamps:  Pine Tree (Stampscapes); Birthday Blowout (PoppyStamps - retired)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Salvaged Patina (Tim Holtz); Versamark
Accessories:  sponges, White embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool 

Card #2:

Stamps:  Pine Row (Stampscapes); Christmas Sampler (Paper Smooches - retired)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Salvaged Patina, Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories:   sponges, diluted white acrylic paint

Challenges:

Group of Seven - Generation Stamping

AAA Cards Challenge #293 - Anything CAS Goes

Rudolph Days June Challenge

Batik - Group of Seven

Hi everyone.  This month's technique is Batik.  This is a type of artform that uses wax to create a resist before dyeing fabric.  The best way to replicate the art is to start with Emboss Resist and then add folds and sponging.  

Please check out the details for the Batik technique and link to video on the blog ...

Group of Seven Cardmakers

For the above card I used a retired stencil from The Crafter's Workshop, sponging the leaves in two shades of green distress inks (Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness).  I pressed my Versamark pad over top of the stencil and then sprinkled with Clear Embossing Powder, heat setting to melt the powder.

I then added a few random creases, both horizontally and vertically.  I used my bone folder to help make the creases sharper, although you will always end up with jagged edges when folding card stock.  I flattened out my card panel as best as I could and then randomly sponged two colours of Distress inks (Mowed Lawn, Salty Ocean) over top of my entire panel.  I took a piece of paper towel to wipe the excess ink that was sitting on top of the embossed stenciling.  

The card was finished with stamping a simple sentiment in more Rustic Wildness ink. 

Inspired to play along with the above card in the IDEAS Challenge - Week 4 - Anything Goes.  I chose stenciling for my AG.  Thanks Dolly!

Here's what I learned when I experimented with this technique ...

• Silhouette images are best for this technique
• The creases add to the artistic look of this technique
• Thinner paper worked better for me with folding, but the creases are more subtle.  My friend Susan used very light paper (a heavy printer paper) and instead of folding, she crunched the paper up, flattened it and then sponged over top.  It looks great!!

Another Batik Technique card ...

This time with more of a masculine look.  I stamped the image (Wild Flora - Inkylicious) in Versamark and stamped onto kraft card stock (thinner than my regular card stock used above).  I heat embossed with clear and then repeated the steps above.  A simple sentiment was stamped in black ink and the card was popped up over a black card base.

Close-up ...

Sending this card to Seize the Birthday #306 - Use a Frame or Anything Goes Birthday.  I opted for AG Birthday. :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Card #1:

Stamps:  Many Everyday Messages (Hero Arts - retired)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Salty Ocean (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Slimline Gentle Leaves stencil (TCW - retired); sponges, bone folder

Card #2:

Stamps:  Many Everyday Messages (Hero Arts - retired)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Salty Ocean (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: 

Challenges:

Group of Seven - Batik

IDEAS Challenge - Week 4 - Anything Goes - I chose stenciling

Seize the Birthday #306 - Use a Frame or Anything Goes Birthday

Gilding Flakes on Acetate - Group of Seven

Hi everyone.  Today's technique is a fun one ... Gilding Flakes on Acetate.  Another great way to make use of the beautiful Gilding Flakes you have stashed in your craft room.  The acetate gives the card a light, airy feel and also lots of shine.

Please check out the details for the Gilding Flakes on Acetate post with link to video on the blog 

Group of Seven Cardmakers

For the birthday card above, I used a stencil over acetate, adding the glitter flake glue with a sponge.  The glue needs to dry clear (it will remain tacky even when dry).  I added gilding flakes (Mulled Wine - Cosmic Shimmer) over top.  A Rub it-Scrub it sponge was used to burnish the flakes and remove any excess.  For the final step, I used a damp paper towel to remove any small bits of lose flakes or dust on the acetate, wiping again with a dry paper towel.  

I stamped a new-to-me flower, (Love Blooms - Penny Black) in black ink, heat embossing with clear.  I watercoloured using Distress Inks and then used the matching die (Love Blooms Cut Out - Penny Black) to die-cut the image.

I put the card together, placing the gilding flakes stenciled acetate behind the front panel which is die-cut with a rectange aperture.  I popped up the panel over my card base.  The die-cut flower was popped up over top and a simple sentiment (Special Sentiments - Penny Black) is stamped in black ink to finish the card.

Sending this card to the following challenges ...

1)  NBUS #73 - My flower and matching die-cut were NBUS items

2)  CAS on Friday #307 - Use a Stencil.  A stencil was used with gilding flakes on acetate for the background.

3)  Seize the Birthday #304 - Stenciling - Gilding Flake background  

Here's what I learned when I experimented with this technique ...

• Acetate gives your project a look of transparency and lets light through
• When using glue over a stamp or stencil, make sure to clean the stamp or stencil right away after stamping.  
• You can use double-sided tape instead of glue to easily attach the gilding flakes to your acetate

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A second card using double-sided tape to adhere gilding flakes to acetate ...

I started with a piece of acetate and different sizes of double-sided tape.  I added strips of the tape near the bottom of my acetate panel, varying the sizes.  I removed the covers and added gilding flakes (Red Blaze - Cosmic Shimmer) on top.  I followed the same procedure as above to burnish the flakes, using a textured sponge to remove any excess flakes, and then wiping the whole surface with a damp cloth. 

The double flower die (gift from a friend), was cut from black card stock and popped up over the acetate panel, which was also popped up over the card front.  I used pop dots and hid them behind the flower petals and strips of gilding flakes so they didn't show through the acetate.  Gold pearls were added to the centers of the two flowers and a simple sentiment was stamped in black ink to finish the card. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Card #1:

Stamps:  Special Sentiments; Love Blooms (both Penny Black)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Acetate; Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Black (Memento); Distress Inks:  Lumberjack Plaid, Ripe Persimmon, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Starburst stencil (cut from my silhouette cameo); Flake & Glitter Glue (Cosmic Shimmer), Mulled Wine Gilding Flakes (Cosmic Shimmer), Rub it-Scrub it (Ranger); Love Blooms Cut Out (Penny Black), rectangle die (Spellbinders)

Card #2:

Stamps:  Hero Arts (retired)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Acetate; Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Black (Memento)
Accessories:   Double-sided tape (different widths), Red Blaze Gilding Flakes (Cosmis Shimmer), Rub it-Scrub it (Ranger), gold pearls, Flower die (unknown - gift from a friend)

Challenges:

Group of Seven - Gilding Flakes on Acetate

NBUS #73

CAS on Friday #307

Seize the Birthday #304

Embossing Paste - Group of Seven

Hi everyone.  This month at Group of Seven we are focussing on a product - Embossing Pastes.  We are exploring the different kinds of pastes, ways to use them, and ways to alter them in order to stretch the use of this amazing product (adding colour and/or texture).

Please check out the details for the technique and link to video on the blog ...

Group of Seven Cardmakers

My card uses Dreamweaver Embossing Paste coloured with Brushos Powder (Lime Green).  I added a bit of the powder to my paste on my work surface and used a palette knife to work in the colour until there were no longer streaks.  The powder is very concentrated, so I only used a small amount.  I placed a stencil (Wander & Find - retired) over top of my mixed media card front, secured with tape and used my palette knife to add over top of the stencil, covering just the middle as I had planned to add a card front over top with a circle aperture.  Once I was happy with the coverage, I removed the stencil and immediately washed it along with my palette knife.  I let the paste dry and then added my card front with circle aperture, showing off the stenciling underneath.  And I add a small image of watercoloured and fussy-cut flower over top, tucking the stem into the opening.  A simple sentiment was added to finish the card.

The embossing paste creates a lovely design as well as adding texture and colour.  It really gives the card something special to build on.

Sending this card to the IDEAS Challenge - A for Anything Goes.  I used embossing paste as my Anything Goes. :)

... and sending to Penny Black Saturday Challenge - March.  The flower image is Penny Black.

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Here's what I learned when I experimented with this technique ...

• You can use a lot of different colouring mediums to colour your pastes.  That way you can save money by buying white paste and colouring yourself.  Make sure to use a colouring medium that is water soluable (re-inkers, watercolours, acrylic paints, watercolour powders, etc.
• Make sure to mix up enough paste (or even extra) so that it easily covers the area you want.  It's hard to make more afterwards and match the same colour tone.

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Violeta & Jessie settling in for a nap after a long walk. :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Flower Collection (Penny Black); Sentiment - Scenic Sampler (Stampendous - Closed)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:  Obsidian (Black - Altenew); Brushos (Lime Green); Distress Inks:  Mowed Lawn, Ripe Persimmon, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz) 
Accessories:   Wander & Find stencil (retired), White Embossing Paste (Dreamweaver), palette knife, Circle die (Spellbinders), 

Challenges:

Group of Seven - Embossing Pastes

IDEAS Challenge - Anything Goes

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - March

Floating Frames - Group of Seven

Hi everyone.  Today's technique has been around for a while.  I love the effect of having the images raised so it looks like they are floating above the background.  So pretty!!

Please check out the details for the Floating Frames technique and link to video on the blog ...

Group of Seven Cardmakers

I started by stamping two mixed media card fronts with multiples of the larger image from Alternew's Nature's Magic stamp set.  I watercoloured the images with Distress Inks (see card info below for colours).  I used the matching die to cut them out and then placed them over a white card front, trying to arrange so there weren't large gaps of space.

Once I was happy with the placement, I used a piece of Press 'n Seal over top, pressing it smoothly over the images and background.  I flipped the card over the cut off the excess hanging over the edges.  Tip:  I found the P'nS didn't hold it all together very securely, so next time I'll add a few pieces of removable tape to make it easier to cut.

I then removed the back card stock and placed the Press 'n Seal with the images in my die-cutting machine with an oval die in the center.  I cut out the oval and kept the oval along with the background to make two cards from the one card front.  I added small pop dots all over the images and then added them to my card fronts.  Tip:  Next time I will leave the card fronts attached and try die-cutting them all together.  It's tricky to line the die-cut images with pop dots over a card front and have it lined up perfectly.

I added the card fronts to my card bases.  I stamped sentiments in black ink to finish.

Close-up ...

Here's the oval that is cut from the center.  It makes a beautiful CAS card. :)

Here's what I learned when I experimented with this technique ...

• It a bit fiddly, so be prepared; but, so worth it in the end.  These cards are special.
• Add some removable tape to secure the images to your card front before cutting off the excess.  Press 'N Seal didn't keep everything secure for me and I found it difficult to cut a straight line.
• Try die-cutting the images, Press 'N Seal, and the card front together.  If you remove the card front to die-cut, it's tricky to line it up again.

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Sharing a photo from a couple of weeks ago of my sweet little girl.  She is looking warm and toasty out in the snow with a loaner jacket from her buddy, Violeta.  Jessie just got clipped short at the groomers and was shivering while out on her walk with Alejandro, so he borrowed a jacket from Violeta.  Jessie loved it!! :)

Thanks for stopping by!  Still working on our house move and my Studio is far from being unpacked.  I'll be a little while yet before I get a chance to get inky. :)

Stamps:  Nature's Magic (Altenew); Good Wishes (Penny Black), Happy Snippets (Penny Black)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Black (Versafine); Distress Re-inkers:  Picked Raspberry, Carved Pumpkin, Shabby Shutters (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  Watercolour paint brushes, Nature's Magic die-cuts (Altenew), Press 'n Seal (Glad), Oval die (Spellbinder), pop dots 

Challenges:

Group of Seven - Floating Frames

Dry Embossed Highlights over Ink Blending - Group of Seven

Hi everyone.  Today's technique is a combination of techniques (sponging, dry embossing, highlighting).  You have probably done this before, but it's a good reminder to use this technique again.  There are two videos ... one has a twist on the original technique.

Please check out the details for this month's technique and link to videos on the blog ...

Group of Seven Cardmakers - Dry Embossed Highlights over Ink Blending

This is how I made the card.  I started by sponging the a card front of regular Neenah white card stock.  I used three colours of Distress Oxide inks (Mustard Seed, Abandoned Coral, Picked Raspberry).  I did it in (sort of) vertical strips; left my card front overnight to dry, but you can use a heat tool to speed things up.

I then embossed my ink blended card front using the Floral Field embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp).  I used my white pigment ink pad (Glacier White - Ranger) to lightly tap over top of the embossing, which highlights the design.  I let it dry and then did a few more coats of white ink tapping, drying in-between each time.  The ink does take on the colour from underneath, but it gives a lovely muted look to the embossing.

To finish, I added a white die-cut of flowers (Painted Flower Stems die - Memory Box) and stamped a Simply Sentiment (Lawn Fawn) to finish.

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Here's what I learned when I experimented with this technique ...

• DOX inks work best to get a smooth blended transition between colours, but they also take longer to dry and bleed through more than dye inks
• Make sure to tap lightly with your white ink (or whatever colour you are using for highlights).  If too much pressure is applied, the colour will go through to the background of the embossed panel.
• Try this with patterned paper or coloured card stock as the base.

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I made some more cards with this fun technique.  This time I went tropical.  Info on what I used is below in the card supplies ...

.. and for Christmas ...

Sending the above card to Rudolph Days January Challenge.

... and Winter-inspired.  This time I randomly sponged the two colours instead of two separate colours that meet in the middle ...

Thanks for stopping by!

Card #1: (Spring)

Stamps:  Simply Sentiments (Lawn Fawn)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Oxide Inks:  Mustard Seed, Abandoned Coral, Picked Raspberry (Tim Holtz); Glazier White pigment ink (Ranger)
Accessories:  sponges, Floral Field embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp); Painted Flower Stems die (Memory Box)

Card #2: (Tropical)

Stamps:  Simply Sentiments (Lawn Fawn)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Distress Oxide Inks:  Mowed Lawn, Peacock Feathers (Tim Holtz); Glazier White pigment ink (Ranger); Black ink (Memento)
Accessories:  sponges, Areca Palm embossing folder (Altenew); Pam tree die (AliExpress)

Card #3: (Christmas)

Stamps: Christmas Sentiments (Gina Marie Designs)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Oxide Inks:  Mowed Lawn, Salty Ocean (Tim Holtz); Glazier White pigment ink (Ranger)
Accessories:  sponges, Gracious Leaves embossing folder (Memory Box); Pepperberry embossed and die-cuts (Simon Says Stamp)

Card #4: (Winter)

Stamps:  n/a

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Oxide Inks:  Speckled Egg, Iced Spruce (Tim Holtz); Glazier White pigment ink (Ranger)
Accessories:  sponges, Gracious Leaves embossing folder (Memory Box); trio of trees die (AliExpress); sentiment die-cut (gift from friend)

Challenges:

Group of Seven - Dry Embossed Highlights over Ink Blending

Rudolph Days January Challenge

More Ombré for Gof7

Hi everyone.  More cards for December's Group of Seven - Ombré - Design Element.  Today I'm sharing two Winter / Christmas cards that use stenciling with the Ombré technique. 

Group of Seven Cardmakers

I used DOX inks for sponging the Ombré background ... they go on so smoothly and create more of an opaque look.  I used three shades of purple inks (Shaded Lilac, Wilted Violet, Villaneous Potion) over top of the stencil I made from a Tree Frame die (Gina Marie Designs), cut from Yupo paper.  Yupo makes great stencils ... it doesn't tear and you can use it many times; plus any water soluable ink will wipe off with a damp paper towel. :)

I cut my panel down a bit and then added a stamped sentiment in Wilted Violet ink to match the sponging.  Very quick and easy card to make!

Sending the above card to CAS on Friday Challenge #300 - Winter ...

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For the next card, I used a lovely tree stencil from STAMPlorations called Christmas Trees.  I created a sponged Ombré background for the branches using only one colour of distress ink - Mowed Lawn.  The star is also Ombré using Wild Honey distress ink.  Once the sponging was dry, I placed the clean stencil back over top and used a palette knife to add a layer of Glass Bead Gel (Golden).  It's so beautiful when it dries, showing off the colour below and creating a sparkly finish on top with lots of texture.   A simple sentiment vellum banner, heat embossing with gold glitter powder, finishes this CAS design.

Sending the above card to Merry Little Christmas Challenge #60 - Anything Christmas Goes.

Thanks for stopping by!

Card #1:

Stamps:  Christmas Sampler (Paper Smooches - closed)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)

Ink:   Distress Oxide Inks: Shaded Lilac, Wilted Violet, Villaneous Potion (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Sponges, Tree frame die (Gina Marie Designs) for creating stencil, Yupo Paper

Card #2:

Stamps:  Christmas Sampler (Paper Smooches - closed)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)

Ink:   Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Wild Honey (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Sponges, Christmas Tree stencil (STAMPlorations), Glass Bead Gel (Golden); palette knife

Challenges:

Group of Seven - Ombré - Design Element

CAS on Friday Challenge #300 - Winter

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #60 - Anything Christmas Goes

Ombré - Group of Seven

Hi everyone.  This month we are working with the Ombré Technique (shades of colour) to create a light to dark background or main focal point.  There are a variety of ways to create theOmbré look in card making ... sponging, die-cutting, watercolouring, stamping, or stenciling.  I have done Ombré before on cards, but when experimenting this month, I realized that I need to do this technique more often!! :)

Please check out the details for the Design Element - Ombré and link to videos on the blog ...

Group of Seven Cardmakers

Here's what I learned when I experimented with this technique ...

• Ombré is achieved in many different ways, so it is very versatile.  You can stamp, sponge, stencil, watercolour, and die-cut to create the look.
• Shades of one colour is most common for Ombré.  However, shades of a few colours that are in the same colour family (Anagolous), also work well.  You can check you the Anagolous Colours HERE.

For the card above, I created an Ombré background by sponging four colours on distress inks onto vellum.  I flipped it over to so that the front of the card doesn't have the exposed ink, which can rub off.  I layered the vellum between two snowglobe frames and then added the deer/tree die-cut.  I also used the snowglobe die to out my card base, making sure to have the top of the snowglobe well above the fold, leaving the fold intact.

To finish, I splattered diluted white gouache paint and also added silver drops using a metallic pen.  The sentiment (long retired) is stamped in Delicata Silver to match.

Sending this card to Rudolph Days December Challenge. :)  Thanks Helen!

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I then created three more Ombré backgrounds using smaller pieces of card stock (1/8 of a sheet) ...

The card below is sponged in shades of blue (Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Chipped Sapphire) distress inks.  The blue background is topped with a black die-cut, framed tree.  I cut two and glued them together to create a thicker die-cut.  The main panel is popped up over top of a black card base.

Sending the above card to the Simply Clean & Simple December challenge.

The card below is sponged with Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Candied Apple distress inks.  The coral background is stamped in black with a silhouette stamp (Just Because from Uniko).  The sentiment (Happy Messages - Stampendous) is stamped at the bottom and a thin piece of black card stock is added to separate the image from the sentiment, as well as grounding the image so it doesn't look like it's floating on the panel.  The main panel is popped up over top of a black card base.

 

For the third and last card for this post, using a smaller ombre background, I used three colours instead of shades of one colour; yellow (Mustard Seed); orange (Carved Pumpkin); and red (Candied Apple).  I adhered the background to my black card front, popping up a black die-cut (Birch Tree Window - Simon Says Stamp) that cuts out the background, letting the Ombré sky show through.  I stamped the sentiment in Silver Delicata Ink.  I think this sunset is so pretty!! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Card #1:

Stamps:  Christmas Sampler (Paper Smooches - closed)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Vellum
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Salty Ocean, Chipped Sapphire (Tim Holtz); Delicata Silver (Tsukineko)
Accessories:   Snow Globe dies (Honey Bee); Deer & Tree die (AliExpress), sponges, splatter brush, White Gouache Paint, Silver Metallic Pen

Card #2:

Stamps:  Many Everyday Messages (Hero Arts) 

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Chipped Sapphire (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)

Accessories:  Sponges, Framed Tree die (AliExpress)

Card #3:

Stamps:  Just Because (Uniko); Happy Messages (Stampendous) 

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); 
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Candied Apple (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories: Sponges

Card #4:

Stamps:  Cosmos (Technique Tuesday)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Mustard Seed, Carved Pumpkin, Candied Apple (Tim Holtz); Silver Delicata (Tsukineko)
Accessories:  Sponges, Square Tree Frame die (AliExpress), White embossing powder, heat tool

Challenges:

Group of Seven - Ombre

Rudolph Days December Challenge

Simply Clean & Simple December challenge