Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Stampin' Celebration!


Hi friends!  Today's card was inspired by the challenge over at Stampin' Celebration!


The bottom photo on the right inspired my card.  I have to admit that last year when the stag stamps and dies came out I was NOT a fan.  This year is a different story, I can't get enough of them.  haha  Does that happen to anyone?  This one by Julie Ebersole/Ellen Hutson is one of my favorites!

AND because I couldn't decide which stag die I was going to use, I made another one using this stag die by WPlus9!


To give thickness to my stag dies I used Craft-a-Board by Ellen Hutson.  It is a chip-board like material that is thin enough to use with your dies.  I like to use this instead of layering 3-4 die cuts using paper.  For these I cut through the Craft-a-board then glued a white die cut on top.  The craft-a-board is a cream color and I wanted my stags white.

Do you have a favorite stag die?  I decided that I love both of these.

Thank you for visiting and have a great day!

Stamps:  Hardwood (SU), Mini Banners (Clearly Besotted), Winter Wreath (Avery Elle)
Ink:  Pure Poppy, Soft Stone, Spanish Moss Versafine
Paper:  Pure Poppy, White, Soft Stone, Craft-a-board (Ellen Hutson)
Accessories:  Stag Trio Die (WPlus9), Prize Stag (Ellen Hutson)

20 comments:

  1. I think I'm two years behind! Didn't notice the stag dies last year, but am liking them this year and am deciding if I "need" them. Love your card Kristie!

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  2. I love the stag dies, they look awesome with the craft a board. Great set of cards!

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  3. Both these are gorgeous! I like the sound of the craft a board - will have to seek it out! xxx

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  4. I love them both!!! So clean and crisp!!! The added punch of the craft a board, cool, and a divine color pallete!!! Love!! Thanks so much for joining us at Stampin' Celebration!!

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  5. I love your cards Kristie! I haven't been drawn to the stag dies. I guess I'm more like you were last year! haha! But your cards are gorgeous. I think I like the stag on the first one the best. I am going to check out the craft a board! That sounds neat!

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  6. Love what you have created here! I wish I had one of those stag dies to put on my wreath card. Thank you for playing along with the Stampin' Celebration challenge!

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  7. Awesome cards Kristie! I showed them to dear hubby and of course, his face lit up like a neon sign! He is such a Duck Dynasty kinda guy!

    Thanks for the craft-a-board tip! I have a pack that has been 'sitting on the shelf' .... but not anymore!

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  8. I love these two cards Kristie!! The stag dies are amazing and so fun with the wreath! Hugs, Brenda

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  9. Two really gorgeous cards, Kristie! I love both Stags and how you placed them with this beautiful wreath!

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  10. They both came out incredible! Gorgeous Christmas cards!!

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  11. Absolutely beautiful! I just love your card, so pretty! Thanks for playing along at Stampin' Celebration!

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  12. Both cards are great and I love those pretty wreaths against the woodgrain. Thanks so much for joining us at Stampin' Celebration.

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  13. Love both of these! Such a pretty design!

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  14. I love those stag dies wherever I see them too, but don't have any of them myself! You may have enabled me.... Thanks so much for joining us at Stampin' Celebration! I just love your card so much!

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  15. this is one of my favorite Christmas cards of this stamping season!! Wow.

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  16. So glad you joining in Stampin' Celebrations, - Dont forget it is now time to come vote for your favorite. You have 1 vote, and voting ends Sunday 9am Pst/12pm. Thanks for playing!!!

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Your comments are much appreciated. Thank you!

Hugs,
Kristie