November Challenge Winner & Christmas Countdown with Diana

Since we aren't having a monthly challenge this month we almost forgot to announce our November Challenge winner.  That wouldn't be a good thing.
So .... today's the day to announce a lucky participant of the November Challenge.  Again, we loved all the entries.

The Challenge winner is .....

Becki Dreyer!

And here's her winning layout.

Congratulations Becki!

To claim your prize:
Please send an email to imaginscewinners@gmail.com with your mailing address no later than Fri., Dec 13th and put November Challenge Winner in the Subject Heading.

We also want to say a BIG THANK YOU  to all of you who joined us throughout this past year and participated in our Monthly Challenges. We had a blast creating with you and seeing what you designed from our challenges! We love our fans & followers!

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Now onto our Christmas Countdown with

Diana Fisher.

I love to make little home decor pieces that I can put around the house and add a little bit of holiday feel to the house. I have a few cabinets and counters where little frames and jars get added at the change of the seasons. I used the Colors of Christmas collection this year to make these two pieces to help mark the start of the holiday season.

I started with a plain jar found once when I was antiquing and added the vintage-style candy canes that are sold at our local grocery store. Scraps of paper from Colors of Christmas as well as layered die cuts and stickers added tot he front of the jar make it festive for the occasion. If I don't display this jar, it would also make a great last minute gift for someone on our list this year.

For the frame, I used a $1 deco frame from the dollar bins at Michael's. You have to love the treats and treasures you can find in there. I tore off the plastic from the front and reassembled the frame putting a fitted oval piece of cute pattern paper from Colors of Christmas for my background. Layering more die cuts, stickers and bling, and the frame is finished! I already have the spot picked out for this frame, but it would have been so easy to get a few more and decorate them to give as gifts or hang as ornaments on the tree. Dozens of possibilities!

Supplies:
Imaginisce: Colors of Christmas (Vintage Ornaments, Holiday Wishes, Bling, Sticker Stacker, Christmas Phrases, Christmas Journaling Die Cuts, Christmas Icon Die Cuts)

Colors of Christmas Release Party - Day 2

Welcome back to the 2nd day of our release party for Colors of Christmas!
Isn't this just the cutest collection? We love it.

Here's a look at our Snag 'em Stamps that go along with this colletion.

Snag 'em Stamps

Snowflakes

Owl

Hedgehog

Holly

Small Ornaments

Now a look at some awesome projects from our Design Team.

Sara Zenger

Christmas Cards

It's that time of year again and I am excited to sharing some new Christmas Card ideas with you today with the newest line from Imaginisce!

The colors from this collection give a bright and happy feel and I wanted my cards to send the same message.  I stuck with a solid cardstock for the card its self and then using foam tape I layered the embellishments.

I adore the new gems that are in this new collection - so many colors they are perfect for any project! 

Supplies:  Imaginsice - 'HOLIDAY LINE' - Paper, Die Cuts, Gems
                 Other - Cardstock, Die, Adhesive, Punches

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzanna Lee

Favorite Book (layout)

I love the Snag 'Em stamps that Imaginisce releases with each line. I am not a big stamper but I love the ability to "customize" my layouts with stamps. You can create your own embellishments, borders and backgrounds with stamps. With the small ornaments Snag 'Em I created a border background at the top of my layout. And all the newer bits and pieces that come now with Imaginisce collections - they are perfect for layering!

Supplies:

Imaginisce - Colors of Christmas; Patterned Paper, Snag 'Em Stamp, Die Cut Cardstock Pieces Icons, Phrases and Journaling

Other - Cut File: Heidi Swapp; Letter Stickers: Cosmo Cricket; Roller Date Stamp: Stampin Up

Holiday Cheer 

One can never have enough cards around the holidays between thank you's and greetings! I used a two of the journal spots from the patterned paper Holiday Wishes to create this card and layered them on cardstock with die cuts for added layers. The twine as garland on the tree added a personal touch.

Supplies:

Imaginisce - Colors of Christmas: Patterned Paper, Die Cut Cardstock Pieces Icons and Phrases; Foam Tape

Other - Cardstock: Coredinations; Twine: The Twinery

Diana Fisher

WREATH
I used a flat chipboard wreath you can find at most craft stores as the base for my wreath. I then cut two different tones of green dot-embossed card stock for my base leaves. The leaves I cut from the Colors of Christmas paper pop up off the wreath when put in contrast to the two-tone green leaf base. The Colors of Christmas red bling add the perfect touch of sparkle to the wreath. Add in a bow and "Let it Snow" center ornament and the wreath is ready to hang from our doorway for the holidays!

Supplies:
Colors of Christmas: (Pattern paper: Peppermint Stripe, Vintage Ornaments), Bling, Phrases Die Cuts, Journaling Die Cuts, Icon Die Cuts, Sticker Stacker.

TUBE
I received a gift in this tube and re-purposed it for giving another gift. Filled with festive ornaments, this tube could also be filled with candy or small presents. A few sheets of paper, die cuts and stickers, and now this tube is ready to put a smile on someone's face this holiday season.

Supplies:
Colors of Christmas: (Pattern paper: Holiday Wishes, Vintage Ornaments), Journaling Die Cuts, Sticker Stacker, Bling.

Adora Concepcion

"Holiday Cheer"

Today I've created these layouts with the new release  Colors of Christmas Collection.

This is a beautiful  collection and really easy to work on. This paper is so perfect for this layout of my grandson trimming the tree. All I did was framed my photo and added a few of the stickers and it's done. :)

"Let it Snow"

I've also created  this Winter theme layout using this Collection. For added dimension I used punched out snowflakes.

Supplies: Colors of Christmas Collection, Martha Stewart Punch.

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Giveaway!

We'd love to giveaway a collection pack of this new release!

All you have to do is leave us a comment on today's post. Let us know why you like this collection.

A randomly selected winner will be announced on Fri., Nov.29th, 2013.

Thanksgiving Hostess Gift

If you're heading out to friends or familiy this holiday for a big turkey feast make sure you don't go empty handed. This little project is sure to put a smile on your hostesses face!

Diana Fisher

Hostess Gift

Don't show up empty handed to the next family get together. Bring the hostess a little treat bag filled with something special just for her and a fun paper pumpkin that can be added to any fall display. 

On the back of the treat bag, I also added a deer gift tag (I couldn't pass up using that too-cute deer!).

SUPPLIES:
Bushel O' Fall (Pattern paper - Maize, Autumn Sunset, Crisp Apple, Into the Woods), So Dear Sticker Stacker, Bling
Outdoor Adventure (Pattern paper - Forest)

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Stop by again tomorrow for more thanksgiving inspiration!

November Monthly Challenge and October's winner!

Can you believe it?
Another month has zipped right by us! Wow!!

Well, that's ok because we have another great monthly challenge & sketch for you.
But before we get to that we have a lucky winner to announce from last month's challenge.

And that winner is ....

Monique Fox!!!

Congrats Monique!

To claim your prize:
Please send an email to imaginiscewinners@gmail.com with your mailing info no later than Fri., Nov. 8th, 2013 and put October Monthly Challenge winner in the subject heading.

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NOVEMBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE

Here's this month sketch (designed by Diana Fisher).

You can take this sketch as inspiration just the way it is, or flip the design, or mirror the image, or just use certain elements from it. Whatever you decide as long as you're inspired by this sketch.

Challenge Rules:
1.  Theme: Thanksgiving
2.  Use at least 60% of Imaginisce product on your creation.


Deadline to submit: Monday, November 25th, 2013
(submit your entry at the bottom of this post.)

Prize:
A collection pack of our new Christmas release - "Colors of Christmas"


Now let's take a look at what some of our design team members created for this month's challenge.

Suzanna Lee

Aimee Kidd

Guiseppa Gubler

Diana Fisher

Marcia Dehn-Nix

Monique Liedtke

Fleur Smith

Mary Pat Siehl

We'd love to see what you create for this month's challenge.

So just leave us a link here at the bottom of the post to your creation.

Halloween is coming!

Ghosts and goblins are starting to appear which only means one thing... Halloween is near!

So we've dedicated the next 2 weeks to share some SCARY halloween inspiration with you.  To start us off we have some layouts & cards to share today.

Diana Fisher

"Halloween"

Fall papers mixed with a Halloween theme can make for a bright and seasonal layout. Add elements of scariness to mark the Halloween theme, but sprinkle in leaves and pumpkins for a fall feel. I used las season's Monster Mash from Imaginisce along with this year's fall collection, Bushel o'Fall to complete my theme.

Supplies: Imaginisce — Monster Mash: pattern paper, Bushel o'Fall: pattern paper, wood buttons. Mist, Cameo and digital cut file, Card stock, TomBow dots runner adhesive,

Monique Liedtke

Halloween Cards

For my Halloween cards I’ve used papers from three different Imaginisce collections: “Black Ice”, “Outdoor Adventure” and “Bushel o’ Fall”. Basically I just wanted orange and black colored papers and I found those in these collections.

The card with the spider’s web I’ve created with my Silhouette Cameo and was really too easy: all I did was fold it, adhere an orange background and add some eyes.

The card with the witch was a bit more work. It consists of three layers, which I stitched with the sewing machine and adhered on the card base. The witch was a die and I used my Big Shot to cut her. The letters which for “boo” are leftovers from the other card and I added some bling from Imaginisce’s “Bushel o’ Fall” collection.

Supplies Used: Imaginisce (Bushel o’ Fall: patterned paper, bling; Outdoor Adventure: patterned paper; Black Ice: patterned paper).

Other Supplies used: Bazzill cardstock. Tools: Silhouette Cameo; Sizzix Big Shot; Sewing Machine: Aigger.

Come join us tomorrow!

Bushel o' Fall - Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of our Release Party for Bushel o' Fall.
Isn't this collection adorable?

Here's a look at the Snag 'em Stamps.

Pie

 Apple

 Deer

 Gourds

 Bird

 Squirrel

 These stamps are so cute and very affordable.  They can be used for cards, layouts and whatever type of altered project you desire to create. Plus they're small enough to store.

Now let's see some more amazing projects from our Design Team members.

Diana Fisher

"Bushel of Fun" layout

The papers and embellishments in the new Bushel O' Fall collection are perfect for all of those fun activities that happen every fall season. It isn't fall in Upstate NY until you've chosen the perfect pumpkin, picked apples, drank cider and made a pie. I love having a collection that can show that off. For my layout, I used a variety of the papers and embellishments from the collection to go with a picture of my son choosing his pumpkin for the season.

Supplies: Bushel O' Fall collection (12x12 Pattern paper, Phrases Die Cuts, Wood Buttons, Sticker Stackers)



"Autumn Blessings" card

With so many family get-togethers going on this time of year, a nice card to thank the host or hostess would be such a nice touch. I love the home-like feel to the Bushel O' Fall collection and the die cuts that go with it.

Supplies: Bushel O' Fall collection (12x12 Pattern paper, Die Cuts)

Regina Mangum

Trio of Fall Cards

I love Fall. There's something in the air that makes sitting at my craft table cozy and fun. The Bushel of Fall put me in just the right frame of mind to create a trio of coordinating cards. 

For my first card, I wanted to really showcase all the fun patterned paper in the collection. I created a fun die-cut background and then simple added one of the cute matching dimensional stickers. The Happy Fall die-cut was the perfect sentiment and I absolutely adore the new wood buttons!

My second card had me pulling out my markers to color in two of the darling Snag'Em stamps. Again, I used a die-cut sentiment from the collection and another fun wood button.

My third card was simple to create because I used the pretty patterned paper to create my background. I let the die-cuts do most of my work for me, and with a little bit of twine, I was all set!

Supplies used:

(Snag 'Em Stamps, Die-Cuts, Wood Buttons, Patterned Paper, Stickers from Bushel of Fall Collections) Imaginisce; Coloring Medium: (Sketch Markers) Copic; Fibers: (Twine) generic; Cardstock (blue, orange, white) Stampin' Up!

Guiseppa Gubler

"So Thankful for You"

When I first saw this new collection, my mind went racing.  All kinds of ideas were popping in my head of what I wanted to create with this gorgeous collection.  I decided on a layout because...well that's my thing.  I have to admit, I don't have any and when I say any...that's what I mean, Thanksgiving pictures.  Bad, I know!  The good thing about this collection is you can use it for other projects besides Fall and Thanksgiving themed.  I created this layout of my hubby and I because he is one of the things I am most thankful for.

Imaginisce Supplies: Bushel O Fall Patterned Papers, Sticker Stackers, Die Cuts and Wood Buttons

GIveaway!

You know the drill!

We can't have a release party without giveaway a collection pack of our new release.

So, just leave us a comment on each post this week and you'll be entered in the random draw for a package of Bushel o' Fall.

(winner will be announced Fri., Oct. 18th)