Thursday, August 31, 2017

12 Kits of Occasions Guest Designer ~ August 2017

Hello, friends!  I'm so happy to be here today as a Guest Designer for The 12 Kits of Occasions August edition, with the kit designed by the lovely Lisa Elton of My Paper Tales.  Lisa put together a fabulous school-themed kit entitled {Teacher's Pet} and I think it is chock full of goodness!


{Teacher's Pet}


I knew as soon as I received Lisa's invitation that this kit would be amazing, and I was so right!  I spread out all the pieces on my desk and once I started creating I couldn't stop! Every day I'd go back and think of something else to make with what was left.  Her color combinations are so perfect, and I didn't want to leave anything unused!  I made seven projects to share today, and a few more I'll share in the coming days.

So, without further ado, let's get to what I made!  First up, a card I will certainly be sending to one of my son's amazing middle school teachers this fall.  I'm entering this one in the current Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge where "Anything Goes!"

Supplies:
Stamps: Precious Remembrance Shop (School Days)
Dies: Papertrey Ink (Enclosed Apple, Pencil Blooms), Pretty Pink Posh (Stitched Labels 1), EK Success (Round Binding Edge border punch)
Papers: October Afternoon (Sidewalks), Lawn Fawn (Let's Polka in the Meadow), Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise)
Other:  Papertrey Ink felt (Aqua Mist, Harvest Gold, Simply Chartreuse), black brad


Next up, another teacher appreciation card.  With four school-aged kids, I can never have enough of these!

Supplies:
Stamps: none
Dies: Papertrey Ink (Enclosed Apple), Impression Obsession (Hugs), Mama Elephant (Index Card Creative Cuts)
Papers: October Afternoon (Schoolhouse, Sidewalks), Papertrey Ink (Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy), Bazzill (Juicy Pear)
Embossing Folders: Darice (ABCs Alphabet), Cuttlebug (Gingham)
Other:  K & Company (chalkboard label), black and white twine


I was so excited to see that Lisa included a one layer card with the sweetest Purple Onion Designs image stamped on the front.  What a joy it was to color and add a birthday sentiment for one of my little nieces!  (I had to add a few sequins from Lisa's own mix, Sweet Pea!)  I did a lot of coloring on this card, so I am linking it up to the current challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge Challenge #257: Make Your Mark.

Supplies:
Stamps: Purple Onion Designs (Wishing), Simon Says Stamp (Birthday Messages)
Inks: MFT (Black Licorice), Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic markers
Other: Pretty Pink Posh sequins (Sweet Pea), Wink of Stella  


I have several nieces and nephews in college now, so I thought this might be a good card to send to one of them right before exams.  It's always a good reminder to believe in yourself!

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Script Sentiments)
Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), distress ink (Tumbled Glass)
Dies: Papertrey Ink (Spiral Notebook Page, Seeing Stars, Pencil Blooms), Pretty Pink Posh (Stitched Tab), Spellbinders (rectangle) 
Papers: Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy), October Afternoon (Sidewalks)
Other:  Cuttlebug embossing border, black brad, black pearls


Next up...a sweet milk carton that I hope to fill with goodies.  This might be sitting at my youngest son's seat at the kitchen table after his first day of school...yep, that might happen.


Here is the back...
Supplies:
Stamps: Purple Onion Designs (Mia), Rubber Soul (School Bus), Precious Remembrance Shop (Positive Thoughts)
Dies: Lawn Fawn (Milk Carton), Pretty Pink Posh (Scallop Circle Tag)
Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic markers
Papers: Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy), Lawn Fawn (Lat's Polka in the Meadow paper)
Other: Papertrey Ink ribbon (Harvest Gold), Tim Holtz (tiny paperclip),  black & white twine, DeNami Designs (red button)


Well, this sweet Purple Onion Designs bunny reading a book stole my heart!  Paired with an encouraging sentiment from Precious Remembrance Shop, I see another card heading off to a young student in my life!

Supplies:
Stamps: Purple Onion Designs (Zoey), Precious Remembrance Shop (Positive Thoughts)
Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic markers
Dies: Lil' Inkers (Stitched Rectangles)
Paper: Lawn Fawn (Lat's Polka in the Meadow paper)
Other:  Sizzix embossing folder (Framed Tulips), twine


Finally, my favorite Purple Onion Designs image and sentiment banner in a color combo that I adore.  This card is heading to a certain lovely lady who invited me to play along.

Supplies:
Stamps: Purple Onion Designs (Sweet Offerings)
Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic markers, distress ink (Spun Sugar)
Dies: My Favorite Things (Stitched Oval Stax)
Other: Darice embossing folder (Oblong Doily) 


Phew! Thank you so much for sticking around through all of that!  Big thanks to Lisa for inviting me to play along with this month's kit, I had a blast!  I hope you get to check out all of the amazing cards made by this month's 12 Kits of Occasions team!

Take good care,
Judy

20 comments:

  1. Hi Judy! Well it looks like you had a great time with your kit! So glad you joined in the fun! Your cards and darling milk carton are truly a joy to see. Haven't used my Purple Onion bunny reading yet, and so glad for your inspiration. Your coloring is amazing! Hugs!

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  2. What a wonderful selection of cards and projects here Judy! Wasn't Lisa's kit just darling and so fun to work with! While all your projects are so amazing, I'm completely smitten with the first card... swoon! I wanted so much to hoard that paper and now I'm wishing I had so I could case your sweet card. So glad to have you this month!

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  3. Adorable collection of simply beautiful cards Judy! So happy that you joined this month, your cards are so amazing. I love your sweet critter cards the most, simply the cutest!

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  4. Look at all the beautiful things you made! I love all the embossing and attention to detail!

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  5. Judy so excited to have you join us this month! Your cards, as I expected, are all fabulous and for all the right occasions! Love that very first card with the polka dot apple, then the embossed apply--brilliant, all of your colouring is amazing and the sweetest little milk carton!

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  6. Judy we are so happy to have you join us this month ! Like Lisa ...I love your style too! Loving all your projects and the milk carton is darling!

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  7. Awesome projects!! Love the milk fun carton and wonderful cards! Great touch with the embossing!

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  8. I could practically hear your voice in your post - full of excitement to be GDing this month for the 12 kits. You've created a plethora of wonderful projects. The papers are amazing, in that gorgeous color palette, and I love what you've done with them. Those sweet PO images are absolutely adorable. Can't wait to see what you create next with this kit! Well done!!! Bev

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  9. I am SO HAPPY to have you joining us as my guest this month Judy!! I knew you would do an amazing job and I was right!! I love each and every one of your projects. The polka dot apple with the flower accents, the label over the apple (I still have some of those and will be stealing this idea LOL), the little critters you colored so perfectly, your adorable milk carton...oh heck I love EVERYTHING!! Thanks for your kind words here and on my blog. Thanks for the super sweet card that arrived in my mailbox today. I just love that little bird!! And thank you so VERY much for being my guest!! HUGS!!

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  10. Wow, Judy, these are amazing projects! Love each and every one of them! So glad that you join the fun over Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge! Awesome details and design! Super work!

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  11. Judy, what a delight it is to have you join our 'delightful dozen' this month!!! You have created such darling little gems - no surprise I'm seeing lots of my favorite embossed elements here! Bluebirds are my favorite among our feathered friends - so happy to see your perfectly colored one... all just fabulous, Judy! xx
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  12. I can see the joy you had working with Lisa's kit! Each of your creations is so delightful. Embossing the apple was a brilliant touch--love the texture! The embossed on several cards looks great and your coloring is wonderful. It has been such a pleasure having you with us this month!

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  13. Congratulations on guest designing, Judy! You have done Lisa proud with your amazing and multiple makes from her kit!! Thank you for the incredible array of inspiration!! Hugs, Darnell

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  14. Judy, what an absolute treat to have you join us this month. I am grateful for each and every bit I have left of Lisa's kit because I am anxious to CASE so many of your beautiful projects. (I wish I could replicate them all!) You have a gift with layering and yet can make the most beautiful CAS cards as well. I loved all of your projects today!

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  15. WOW! You clearly were enamoured with this kit, Judy, based on the array of joyful creations you've shared here! All are gems; especially smitten with the sweet milk cartons and the darling bunny reading a book! You've an awesome GD!
    Hugs~carol

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  17. What a lovely set of card!!! Thank you for sharing your card with ATSM!

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  18. All of the cards for the 12 Kits are charming. Judy you continue to grow and flourish with your card making skills. You should feel proud. :) Barb

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Thanks for taking the time to comment...I do appreciate it!
Judy