Monday, December 8, 2014

Stampendous and Core'dinations: It's Sandy Time Again!

 
Yes, the Stampendous team are breaking out their sanding blocks once again as they get to the Core of their creativity with wonderful Core'dinations' cardstock. Three days of awesomeness, and yes, there will be prizes. 

 
Check the Stampendous blog for all the details. Meanwhile, here's my creation for day one:


Giving someone a gift card or money can be a bit impersonal, so it livens things up a bit to present it in a fun card, handmade and designed to hold the gift. I used the Core'dinations Glitter Silk cardstock in black, white, and dark red. The pocket folds over on the front and the inside. On the front you can tuck a cute machine-embossed (Dreamweaver Holiday Borders Folder) and die cut (Dreamweaver Nested Frames) tag, stamped with one of the fun Perfectly Clear Holiday Words and embossed in black, with the addition of a woven May Arts ribbon. On the inside is another white panel, machine embossed with the same designed. Both panels were sanded to show off the embossed pattern. The focal point of my card, of course, is the darling Stampendous Cling Pen Pattern Penguin. He (or she?) has been stamped and embossed in black on the white Glitter Silk cardstock, as well as on the dark red. The dark red portions have been paper-pieced. The penguin was cut out and adhered on the top of the front pocket using Beacon Zip Dry. The sentiment on the inside is from the Stampendous Perfectly Clear Christmas Wishes, also embossed in black.

Be sure to leave me a comment before moving on the team members that are playing today:

Pam Hornschu (you're here)


We'd love for you to play with our challenge for December. You can find all of the info HERE.

44 comments:

barbara macaskill said...

LOVELOVELOVE this adorable tag!! The Glitter Silk cardstock is so magical and the penguin is adorable! TFS!

Paula said...

Oh, this little penguin is so sweet!

Lea said...

This is adorable! Love that penguin stamp.

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Like the cute penguin with the sparkly red & black colors. Especially like the burlap bow that has the wonderful color to coordinate with the glitter color and like the embossing inside.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

craftymom205 said...

Love the penguin. So cute.

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Unknown said...

Sooooo stinkin cute!!! Love it!

Unknown said...

Everything about this card is so cute. Lucky person who will be the recipient of it.

Stampendous said...

Darling gift card and so festive with the glittery paper. The PenPattern Penguin makes a great gift giving image. Thank you for sharing in the Core'dinations Hop this week!

Unknown said...

I like the colors you used and the pompom just make the card!

Janis said...

Such an adorable image and awesome ribbon!!!
<3 J

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BethW said...

Absolutely adorable-would bring smiles to anyone who received it!

Shari Czerwinski said...

Love the colors and everything about this card!

Katia said...

The penguin is so adorable, beautiful card!

Anonymous said...

The inside is as great as the outside.
Darling card.
thanks for sharing.

Ina Good said...

sweet adorable card love the penguin! Love the glittery cardstock too!

Jade said...

A card, tag and money holder all in one. Paper piecing that cute little penguin makes such an adorable Christmas scene. Very creative, Pam!

Christine Kiehl said...

Awww this is so adorable! What a cutie pie. Love the home you crafted for him! Happy Holidays!

Unknown said...

I like the inside as well as the outside!! Love the cute penguin!!

Kristine Reynolds said...

Adorable! I used that same Penguin for my Wednesday post!

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

You have this adorable Stampendous penguin image on the outside and that gorgeous embossing on the inside! What a fabulous card all around!!! I love everything! You rocked it!

cghundley said...

Great way to present
a gift card! Love the
penguin stamp.
Carla from Utah

HelenM said...

so cute!! I love the penguin

HelenM said...

so cute! I love the penguin

Con said...

Fantastic job with all the textures. thank you for sharing it, con

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Adorable. I love all of the glitter. TFS

Jackie PN said...

Loving the glittery textures Pam!

Jean Bullock said...

Love the texture on this cad and the embossing is fab.

Unknown said...

The Penquin is Sooooo C U T E !!!

Unknown said...

Penquin is SOoooooo C U T E !!!
LOVE it!!!

Heather said...

I always enjoy stopping here Pam, you have such a unique creativity and your creations are always pleasing. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

Suzi said...

B & W with a pop of color! Perfect!

Pam said...

Love your adorable penguin!

bynancy said...

Really cute gift card holder - love the colors!

Viki Banaszak said...

This is so cute and sparkly! Love it.

Unknown said...

The penguin has a mischievous gleam in his eyes! Cute card.

Judy said...

Cute idea for a gift card. Thanks for sharing.

Jan Garber said...

You definitely added a personal touch to a gift card! He's adorable!

Tenia Nelson said...

Super CUTE!!

Tenia Nelson said...

Super CUTE!!

Amy C. said...

What a sweet little penguin!

Pat Moore said...

The penguin is adorable. Wonderful texture.

jcobb said...

I just love this adorable penguin! Lovely work!

Robin B. said...

So cute! I love the penguin and dark color combo. Thanks for sharing.

Martice Smith said...

Awesome work, here! I just love embossing and you've made your card looks so elegant but fun!