It’s Wednesday and time to play at Freshly Made Sketches.  This week’s versatile sketch is courtesy of the lovely LeAnne. I thought it would be fun to take a non-Christmas stamp set, and create a Christmas card from it.  So out came Decorate a Daisy.  I hope you enjoy this Christmas Daisy!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:  Creating Holiday Cards from Non-Holiday Stamps
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.

• Dazzling Daisy!  Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter, paired with Basic Pearls and a Rhinestone, give this Cherry Cobbler Daisy a festive flair…perfect for wishing anyone a Merry Christmas!  Notice that I used traditional holiday colors to enhance the holiday feel.

• Beautiful Bow! A double Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding bow adds warmth and elegance.

• A Cursive Christmas! A simple, yet striking, Merry Christmas from More Merry Messages, adds a classic traditional look to this Christmas Daisy card.

It is always great to be able to use a stamp set in a non-traditional way.  It makes them more versatile and a better value. And while it may not be a poinsettia, I think this daisy makes a lovely Christmas flower.  Won’t you let me know what you think of today’s card?  Plus, I am always in search of versatile sets. What about you?  Do you have a favorite versatile set?  Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one.  Of course, if you ever have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

Stamp Sets:  Decorate a Daisy (W 125989,  C 125991), More Merry Messages (W 126400,  C  126402);  Inks:  Cherry Cobbler (126966), Early Espresso (126974); Designer Series Paper: Candlelight Christmas (126901);  Card Stock:  Very Vanilla (101650), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Gumball Green (126840);  Tools:  Big Shot (113439), Finishing Touches Edgelits (127010),  1″ Circle Punch (119868), Paper Snips (103579); Glitz and Glam: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding (120992), Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter (102023), Basic Pearls (119247), Basic Rhinestones (119246)

It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week Jaydee has a wonderful color challenge for us:  Cajun Craze, Night of Navy, and Bravo Burgundy with Very Vanilla.  At The Paper Players, we are all about the fun!  So if you do not have these exact colors, feel free to substitute with a similar hue. For example, I substituted a Midnight Muse patterned paper for Night of Navy.  Enjoy today’s card!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:  Country Style
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.

• Champagne and burgundy!  The Witch’s Hat from the Jack of All Trades stamp set was inked in Night of Navy and snipped out.  It was stamped a second time in Bravo Burgundy, and the band was snipped out and adhered to the Night of Navy hat.  A Star, punched from Champagne Glimmer Paper, adds the perfect amount of glam!

• Pumpkins and leaves! Linen Thread bows adorn the stems of the Cajun Craze pumpkins, adding a sweet country touch. A cluster of leaves snipped from the Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper collection adds to the fall festivities!

• Lace-n-Twine!  Hemp Twine and Victoria Crochet Trim make a pretty pair when tied together!

I hope you enjoyed today’s card.  Won’t you let me know what you think in today’s comment?  And if you need a snippet of the retired Hemp Twine,  I still have a little left that I would be willing to share.  Of course, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

Stamp Sets:  Jack of All Trades (W 122620, C 122622), Teeny Tiny Wishes (W 115670, C 127802);  Inks:  Night of Navy (126970), Cajun Craze (126965), Bravo Burgundy (126967), Soft Suede (126978), Always Artichoke (126972), Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker (119703—Neutrals Collection);  Designer Series Paper:  Comfort Cafe (126898), Orchard Harvest (126895), Champagne Glimmer Paper (127885);  Card Stock:  Bravo Burgundy (105123), Very Vanilla (101650);  Tools:  Star Punch from Merry Minis Punch Pack (126882), Paper Snips (103579), Sponge Dauber (102892), Color Spritzer Tool (107066);  Glitz and Glam:  Hemp Twine (retired), Victoria Crochet Trim (118481), Linen Thread (104199), Basic Pearls (119247)

A big thank-you goes out to everyone who left comments during this month’s Pals Trick or Treat Blog Hop.  So that the Blog Candy winner can get the Toxic Treat stamp set in plenty of time to use before Halloween, I will announce the randomly selected comment.

The randomly-selected winner is #8!

#8 Kathi said:  Wow, both cards are terrific! I especially love the vintage one! And what a great job on cutting out that spider, it is so perfect! And who would have thought you could use a stamp from Always Eleanor on a Halloween card? Only you! Awesome!

Thanks for the sweetness, Kathi! Just email your address to me, and I will get your blog candy sent out pronto!  And once again, thank you to everyone who hopped by and said “Hello”!

Be sure to stop back in Sunday for The Paper Players challenge. I think you will love what the talented Jaydee has cooked up for you!