Fall Pumpkins

It's time for a Tic Tac Toe Challenge over on The House That Stamps Built. Our challenge over on the RI blog is to choose three items (across, down, or diagonally) --- I chose Orange, Patterned Paper, Friendship.

Supplies and Tools:

• Repeat Impressions Stamps:
• 2310-G, Tall Pumpkin
• 2320-G, Wide Pumpkin
• 2318-G, Round Pumpkin
• Canson Watercolor Paper
• Stamplorations Lower Case Alphabet Plate Die
• Beaded Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders) 
• Diamond Border Punch (Fiskars) 
• White Gel Pen
• Brilliance Moonlight White Ink (Tsukineko)
• These colors of Distress Ink (Ranger)
• Fossilized Amber
• Rusty Hinge
• These colors of Distress Oxide (Ranger)
• Squeezed Lemonade
• Wild Honey
• Worn Lipstick

For my blog readers:

• Enjoy the 10% discount code to the Repeat Impressions Store  by using the code: rr10ea
• There's a new challenge every week over at  The House That Stamps Built 
• you don't have to use Repeat Impressions stamps to link or win
• One lucky person will win a $25 Repeat Impressions Gift Certificate on the first Wednesday of every month

Check out what the other design team members created:
Donna ~ Heather ~ Joy ~ Laurie ~ Patti ~ Shirley 

This post linked to:

Addicted to Stamping - Anything goes

Mix it up Challenge - Anything goes + optional watercoloring

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge

Die-cut Napkin Holly Sprig

Yes, you read the title right - this holly sprig is made from white paper napkins!

While visiting the links of the Fall/Winter Coffee Lover's Blog Hop --

I came across THIS AWESOME CARD and knew that I wanted to give this

fun technique a whirl!

(Here's a  direct link to the Splitcoast Stampers Tutorial)

Supplies and Tools:

• December Calendar Embossing Folder (Tim Holtz)
• Holly Sprig Die (Anna Griffin - Cuttlebug)]
• Paints
• Napkins
• Aleene's Glitter Snow
• Pink Crinkle Ribbon

This post linked to:
Tuesday Throwdown - Fall or Holiday
As You Like Challenge - Cute or Traditional Christmas 
(I don't have a favorite - but chose traditional for this Christmas card)
Time Out Challenge - Home Sweet Home Inspiration Board (Christmas and holly)
Krafty Chicks Challenge - Winter
Merry Little Christmas Challenge
The Cat's Pajamas - Holiday

DIY Embossing Diffuser

Hello friends! It's my turn to share a Pick of the Week post with you over on The House That Stamps Built. I decided to experiment with a technique I had pinned, but never tried --- creating a homemade embossing diffuser!

For step by step instructions in creating your own diffuser (and a 20% off discount code on the stamps I used today): Visit today's post on the Repeat Impression Blog.

Supplies and Tools:

• Repeat Impressions Stamps:
• 815-N, Moose
• 5808-F, Travel
• 812-G, Pine Cone 
• Circle Nestabililies (Spellbinders)
• Homemade Embossing Diffuser
• Tag Die
• Holiday Greens Dies (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)
• Wood Planks Embossing Folder (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)
• Tim Holtz Stamping Platform
• Burlap String
• These colors of Distress Oxide (Ranger)
• Walnut Stain
• Pine Needles

This post linked to:
A Place to start - Caffeinated Tones
The Paper Funday - Anything Goes + optional twist Thanksgiving
Addicted to Stamps - Anything Goes

Give You Strength

Well, it's been a fun week, and I have one final card for the

Fall - Winter Coffee Lover's Blog Hop!

I cut my cup from heavy watercolor paper and used distress oxides to add all the colors. To add a bit of dimension to the sentiment, I cut three and layered them together.

Supplies and Tools:

• Cozy Coffee Die (Paper Smooches)
•  Hello Die (My Favorite Things)
• So Much To Say Stamp Set (Inky Antics)
• Heart Punch
• These colors of Distress Oxide (Ranger)
• Walnut Stain
• Black Soot 

This post linked to:
Fall/Winter Coffee Lover's Blog Hop
Simon Says - Thinking of You
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge