Hello Stamplings!
How the heck are you doing? I hope all is well in your little corner of the world!
Please be careful as you join me in getting down on your knees or up on a chair to bring your holiday dishes out from their 11-month hidey-hole hibernation. Actually, I don't have holiday dishes, but I do have my big roaster back up in there where the the light doesn't shine. I suspect it's where the dust bunnies meet for Friday night tipples.
Wish I had a pool boy for times like this. Then again, that might be odd since I don't have a pool. But I do have a Twofer of "Anything Goes" seasonal cards for the last-week-of-November I.D.E.A.S. schedule.
Onefer
The leafy background is a NBUS stamp and die from Altenew called, "Climbing Leaves." I stamped and white heat-embossed the leaves and then I painted them using my old beloved Ziggies. Once dry, the lads put on their daubers and blended over the whole thing with DI Antique Linen to bring out the autumnness and polish the white lines of the embossing. I attached the panel to a black background panel. The sediment is from Altenew's "Autumn Bounty" set.
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This QACAS and NBUS design stands alone and I couldn't think of a way to add a sediment without marring the pure delight of the ornaments and snowfall of this 3D e/f from SSS called, "Verdant Ornaments." I thought the gold foil background gave it a nice frame to focus the eyeballs on the gorgeous details.
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No, seriously, enjoy! Life is too short! And special hugs to all of you who are not well or who sadly know firsthand how hard the holidays can be.🫂
As we wrap up our 13th year, Hammy, Stanley, and I thank you for another year of great fun, friendship, and creative inspiration! Thank you for your visits, comments, and your participation in I.D.E.A.S. and NBUS this year! Mwah!
Happy New Year!!
Challenges:
Addicted to CAS: Ornaments. (2)
Alphabet Challenge: Q is for quick and easy. (2)
Addicted to Stamps and More: Make your mark. (1)
Four Seasons: Fall (1)
NBUS: Never-Before-Used-Schtuff (1)
Rudolph Days: A/G Christmas.
Simply Clean and Simple: Christmas is coming. (2)
Love the WoW ornaments Darnell, such a simple make but it packs a punch and the leaf stamp, plate die combo looks fab too. Have a fab holiday period! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, as always, Darnell. Happy Holidays to you and Kevin xoxo
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Darnell, that first one is gorgeous, beautifully colored and you are right the embossing does stand on its own. Enjoy your holidays sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteThose leaves are gorgeous. I love the elegance of the white embossed card. You were right not to put a sentiment on it. Wishing you all the happy holidays.
ReplyDeleteFun cards! Love the ornament one. Thanks for sharing at ATCAS. Have a fantastic holiday season too 🎄
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards, Darnell - just love the autumn vines for your Thanksgiving card & the white embossed baubles for Christmas!! Thanks for the inspiration this year and happy holidays!!
ReplyDeleteTwo amazing cards, Darnell! Wow the first is just some great color and design, made bolder by the black background. Then comes your textural beauty to bring in the calm and peace of Christmas -- both are amazing! Have a Happy Thanksgiving, and Merry Christmas, and a wonderful break, we'll see you soon (since time is flying and all)
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the very best of every holiday, D! You've brought your blog to a beautiful end-of-year finish! xx
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Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. I love these two cards, so beautiful. Love & Hugs.
ReplyDeleteBoth are so beautifully done, perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful holiday season!
And thanks so much for joining us at Four Seasons challenge!
LOVE your gorgeous Autumn leaves Dolly! The white embossing really shows off the glorious colours and against the black, is so dramaticly beautiful. Your white-on-white Christmas card is beautiful, elegant, and peaceful. Two amazing cards to finish off your blog's year. Have a wonderful break. And enjoy your Thanksgiving and Christmas, my dear friend. Love you, Lolly
ReplyDeleteTwo awesome cards, Darnell! Love them both!
ReplyDeleteWishing you great holidays and see you next year!
Sharon xoxo
A couple of brilliant cards as always - enjoy your break. Happy Rudolph Days - thanks for your lovely comment 😊
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, as usual, but that leaf one really stands out. I just love it. Wishing you a lovely break. Hope you enjoy your travels and stay well. See you in 2025 xx
ReplyDeleteBoth cards Darnell are truly beautiful the colour on your first card is striking and l always like Wow cards just stunning as always x
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are real stunners. The colorful leaves are autumn-lovely, perfect for a Thanksgiving card. The ornament 3D design is fantastic--no sentiment needed. I love 3D folders. Wish I had them ALL! Happy holidays to you and your family. I look forward to more fun posts in the New Year.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy and and every holiday along with safe travels! Pretty cards, my friend!
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards, Darnell. The first one is so striking and the second one is so elegant and classy.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Your autumn leaves are so colorful and shine even more with the black peeking through. Those ornaments speak for themselves so no sentiment needed. I have left them off a lot of my cards lately. Have a wonderful holiday respite, my friend, and enjoy your time with family and friends as you travel.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours on the first card! And the white card looks so festive! Wish you fun days until you are back in Januari 2025! Hugs and stay healthy, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteTwo really fun cards, Darnell. Thanks for sharing your cards with us at The Four Seasons Challenge. We glad that you were inspired and that chose to join us. Please stop by again soon.
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I like them both!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous season!
Safe travels, and I'll see you next year!!
Both are beautiful cards and you can never go wrong with the elegance of white on white cards!! Have a wonderful holiday season!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at Simply Clean & Simple.
Diane SCAS Co-Owner
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Two great cards Darnell, thanks for all the inspiration and smiles, safe travels and Happy Holiday Season xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch bright and beautiful leaves, my friend! The black peeking out and the white embossing really sets the bright colors off! Your white on white with gold frame is so elegant! I know I will miss you. Keep in touch and have a stress free Thanksgiving, a wonderful Christmas and an awesome trip.
ReplyDeleteThose leaves are stunning with autumn colors. The white embossed card stands on its own with those lovely ornaments. Have a great time traveling and enjoy the holidays. We will miss you and see you in the new year. Love you!
ReplyDeleteWow! Two absolute stunners, Darnell. I love the leaves and the black background was an inspired choice! So beautiful. Equally lovely are the white on white ornaments which need no sentiment or embellishment. Have a fabulous holiday! Hope it's filled with love and laughter.
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards, Darnell ! The fall card is sooo beautiful and so eye-catching, love it ! And your twofer has nothing to envy, it is also stunning with this white on white design. I wish you a wonderful holiday and bon voyage ! Hugs x
ReplyDeleteTwo really beautiful cards, Darnell! I especially like the embossed one. Funny how often embossed panels look debossed. That was the case when I first saw your post, but after scrolling to the bottom and going back, I could clearly see the EMbossing. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to you! Safe travels, too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Darnell, the embossed ornaments really caught my eye. Happy thanksgiving to you and all the family ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. And best wishes for the holidays and safe travels.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Addicted to stamps and more.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT
Beautiful cards, Darnell! The ornament card is wonderful and perfect for our quick and easy challenge. Love it! Thank you for playing with us at the Alphabet Challenge. I hope you can join us again soon.
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Beautiful cards. Love them and the design.. Thanks for sharing over at Alphabet challenge
ReplyDeleteTwo fab cards! The first is gorgeous and dramatic and the w on w is very elegant! I hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving with family. Enjoy your travels x Jenny
ReplyDeleteOh, my, your leaves look amazing on the black background. It's a beauty with the white embossing and ink blending. Gorgeous ornament card, too. No sentiment needed as it would seem to take away from the peaceful beauty. A break sounds nice. I wish you a merry Christmas and happy travels!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully elegant embossing - great card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining me at the Rudolph Days Challenge.
Helen x
Lovely autumn leaves but that card faded from my mind once I saw the Christmas one - the gorgeous simplicity of the white and all the texture and dimension in it is so perfect!
ReplyDeleteThey're both amazing!! I really love your Thanksgiving card.
ReplyDeleteTwo stunners Darnell! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy Christmas and joy and peace in the new year! Hugs, Kate!
ReplyDeleteA couple of WOW cards Darnell - so glad I popped across to have a look-see and wish you a very enjoyable and peaceful Christmas
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Maxine
Hello, my friend! Hopefully I'm getting into a better routine and will visit more regularly in 2025. I adore both your cards! The leaves look so beautiful in the Autumn colors and what a beautiful embossing panel that I wouldn't have covered with a sentiment, either! Here's to a wonderful 2025 with our cardmaking to keep us sane in this insane world!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. Love the Quick and easy embossed one. Hope you have had a lovely festive season and great start to 2025 and have enjoyed your travels. :)
ReplyDeleteA pretty and elegant card. I love this all white and embossed beauty.
ReplyDeleteTwo beauties Sis! love the orange/black on the first beautiful die cut and colored cover - and the embossed white ornaments are as fresh as snow! Enjoy your break - and enjoy your travels! Julia xx
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