"I wish I had more time to be a Busy Bee Stampin" by Penny Allen

2012-02-12T16:22:00.000-05:00

101 Airborne is the featured stamper for today at SCS. I have been to her gallery and seen her work, she does a wonderful job.

Her first card uploaded can be seen here ~ SU - Of the Earth.

I used Real Red, Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette and Bella Bleu (retired) DSP. The stamp is from "Valentine Love" stamped in Real Red. Jewels are put into the lover right corner of the front panel.

As you can see there are many layers and I changed her card from A2 and used 5 1/2 inch square here.
I had fun with this layout and will use it again.

Hope everyone is keeping warm and enjoy your Sunday.

2012-02-09T20:12:00.000-05:00

The challenge for today is the make a Valentine Card with out using red or pink, not easy, but doable.

I went with White and Black and glitter!

The base black cardstock I used the Stripes embossing folder on. Then some ribbon to use as a holder for the sentiment panel (cut using Framelits). The sentiment is from the "Valentine Love" stamp set. I used the big shot to cut out the Glimmer paper hearts. Added some Jewels and a quick card is done.

TFSB.

2012-02-02T18:02:00.000-05:00

My card for today is two challenges over at SCS.

The sketch is different and thought I's make it a shadow card (that's what they are calling it in honor of ground hog day).

The buttom flap is about 2 1/2 inches. So you are seeing what is paritally inside. You have the option of opening it or gluing it down to use for a give card, etc.

I used the new "Creative Elements" stamp set from SU. The flower is inked with Craft Cajun Craze and embossing powder was applied and heated. The background is stamped with the same stamp with classic Cajun Craze. The front panel is stamped in black and colored in Old Olive, Tangerine Tango and Cajun Craze. The front flap panel I cut using edgelits adorning accents.

2012-01-31T18:30:00.000-05:00

The challenge today on SCS is to use White, Indigo Island and Pool Party. Plus I had another challenge given to me. Patty a new friend in town gave me the sentiment stamp today and said make a card with it. So here it is...

I used the challenge colors only. The layers for the sentiment are from Nestabilities Labels Four and Large Labels. I also added jewels. The other stamp used is from Rubber Cottage called "Long Wide Border".

The sentiment is called "I Count You Twice" and is from Stampabilities.

The background embossing is from Quikutz called "Vines".

My ink is Island Indigo.

Thanks for stopping by.

2012-01-29T16:42:00.000-05:00

"wannabcre8tive" is the featured stamper on SCS today. Large and wonderful gallery to pick from.

The card stock is White and Pacific Point. The stamp is from HeroArts called Birthday Gift. I stamped it in four colors (Real Red, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight) and cut the sections out. The background is Happy Birthday Embossinbg Folder. I added two buttons.

Her card can be seen here ~ Unfroggettable frogs Yellow and Green .

2012-01-25T21:35:00.000-05:00

Needed a card for my brother...his birthday is Monday. Being all boy/man I know he would not like anything with bows, etc. Though I am using pearls!

I used White and Night of Navy cardstock. The ink is also Night of Navy. I used two embossing folders, Happy Birthday & Frills. The white edge is Scallop 3 dot from MS. I also added jewels (pearls) and the sentiment is stamped from Perfect Punches and punched out using the large oval punch.

2012-01-24T20:34:00.000-05:00

No stamps today! Not a bit of ink on my fingers.

We are to use Basic Black, Lucky Limeade and Poppy Parade. Our dessert is to use Embossing Folders...2. But opted out on sweets.

I was stumped for a bit until jumping on using the Bigz Lattice Die. This was fun and decided after assembling it and having a cup of coffee. It only needed the pearls. I had all kind of thoughts about puting a big flower on it. But kept it simple.

2012-01-22T19:35:00.000-05:00

Today the featured stamper is "Luv Flowers" over on SplitCoastStamper. I am familiar with this lady's delightful gallery and she has some beautiful cards.

Her first card, can be seen here: Bright Wishes on Valentine's Day.

I changed just about everything with the exception of the theme...

My cardstock is White and Real Red. I used the new Heart Framelits to make to two heart punches in the white section.. I then stamped and punched out the rounds. These are done in Craft black and stampin' write pens in Old Olive, Real Red and Chocolate Chip. I used deminsionals on the popped up sections.

The stamp set used is called "P. S. I Love You".

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Sunday evening.

2012-01-17T14:36:00.000-05:00

Everything is coming up pink. Seems I am doing lots of pink on my cards.

Today on SCS we are to use Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette and Rose Red. They are lovely together and perfect for Valentine's Day.

I choose Rose Red for the base color on my card. Then picked dsp in Pretty in Pink and Pink Pirouette for the backgound paper, stamped from the Delicate Doilies in Rose Red then ran it through the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

I took double sided sticky sheets and the heart punch to make the little hearts. The glitter is from SU in white.

I used the Matchbox die for the sentiment from the Grateful Greetings Set. Then cut out a rectangle to go around that.

TFL

2012-01-15T18:07:00.000-05:00

Today's featured stamper I have admired since she started making cards on split coast stampers! She has loads of talent. Her SCS name is "Holstein".

I used this card of her's ~ Packer birthday Hambo Stamp to case. I am not so sure I have done her justice though.

I know lots of pink, but it's for my youngest granddaughter, she is turning 1 next week. Her Momma calls her Honey Bear. And she wears pink alot.

My card stock colors are White, Regal Rose and Blushing Bride. The ink used is Black and Regal Rose. I used Stampin' Write Pens to color her (the bear) they are {Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Basic Black and Regal Rose}. I also used a silver pen and white pen.

The frame(s) around the bear is the new Framelits from Stampin' Up! The embossing folder is the "Elegant Bouquet", and I use a scallop corner punch on the rectangles.

Ths stamping is from the Bear Best Friends and Beary Nice Wishes stamp sets.

Hope you have a wonderful week ahead and thanks for stopping by!

2012-01-12T17:45:00.000-05:00

Here's a card prompted by a new acquaintance!

Patty brought over a sample sketch base. Of course I was intrigued and finally was able to make a card today. It's called diagonal double pocket.

I had so much fun with it. I will finish it next month with sentiment, etc. when I send it off to one of my grandson's for his birthday.

And the little tag.

I used a piece of stock from the Sweet Pea DSP. I added Tempting Turquoise and So Saffron card stock for my other colors. My ink is Real Red, Tempting Turquoise and Black. The hole is 1/2 inch punch. The decor on one of the pockets is the Scallop Trim Punch with a bit of White Satin Ribbon. The Stamps are from "Up, Up and Away".

The details and directions for making this fun card can be found om SplitCoastStampers, here ~

diagonal double pocket card.

Have some fun with it!

2012-01-11T17:37:00.000-05:00

I did not have a chance to play yesterday over on SCS , so I have combined yesterday and today. We are to use Blushing Bride. Riding Hood Red and Baja Breeze with an option to add a flower. I don't think this card needs a flower...

Well I guess the embossing in the background could be classified as flowers!

I used Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder on the Blushing Bride. I used Baja Breeze as a frame on both panels. I stamped my image in black from the "My Friend" stamp set and colored it using Stampin Write pens in Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red and Baja Breeze. I also used some Bling as buttons to finish it off with a bit of scrappers floss.

Thanks for stopping by!

2012-01-08T14:26:00.001-05:00

My 200th post.

Today's featured stamper "pamshobby" has some wonderful cards. But sticking to my problem of trying to pick one I go with the first card. Her first card ~ My first upload card ~ can be seen here.

I used Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, White and Bravo Burgandy card stock. My ink is Crumb Cake.

To position the "Delicate Doilies" stamp set on the white I used a Stamp-a-ma-jig. Also stamped on Crumb Cake with another doilies stamp and punched it out with the Round Punch (1 3/4) . On the card base I stamped in Crumb Cake with larger doily stamps. Then layer and glued the different layers of card stock.

I kept the card pretty close to her card. Changed the colors, stamps, but kept close to the general layout.

2012-01-03T20:33:00.000-05:00

Hey, Hey, Hey!!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and safe New Year.

I am back to making cards and loving it!

The color challenge over at SCS is Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Basic Gray and neutrals (Ivory or White), then dessert, something new!

Pretty self explanatory, Used the Apothecary Art Stamp Set and stamped it using Basic Gray and Lucky Limeade.

The frame is the new Framelits from Stampin Up! cut out using Island Indigo card stock.

Thanks for stopping by.

2011-12-15T17:40:00.001-05:00

SplitCoastStampers gave us the challenge of using a card from our saved favorites from the site and make a card today.

I have saved alot...and forgotten to look at them later. This was a real treat. Some I forgot about others I could not remember why I would have saved them.

The card I chose can be seen here ~ Simply Snow Swirled ~

I do love this stamp so it was an easy one to pick and use. My card stock is white annd Always Artichoke. I used nestabilites and the Snowflakes embossing folder in the backgrounds.

After stamping the tree I used Glitter Dome stickers. Then added the ribbon and bow.

2011-12-15T17:33:00.000-05:00

My Sketch Challenge card was quick and fun. I was out all day. Lunch with friends and then the dentist (oh what fun!).

The card stock colors are Old Olive, Black, White and Cherry Cobbler. I flip the sketch to accommodate the stamp set "Merry and Type".

I scored the AA & CC card stock in the backgrounds to give it a little dimension. Colored the bulbs with Pear Pizzazz, Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive. Used silver and gold gel pens. And it done. I like the end result.

2011-12-15T17:20:00.000-05:00

The color challenge is Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler & Always Artichoke and I added Very Vanilla to it over on SplitCoastStampers.

I used the Yuletide Christmas & Snow Swirled Stamp Sets from Stampin Up! The wreath is Always Artichoke in craft ink and then clear embossed. Assembled then finished with a bow.

2011-12-11T17:13:00.000-05:00

Today the featured stamper is "pegmac71" over at splitcoaststampers. She has some beautiful cards and I have admired many of them. She is a great designer.

Her first upload ~ Stardust Square ~ is the card I picked to make my own. I changed the colors, the theme, but stayed with the over all design.

The stamps I used are "Four the Holidays", "Tweet Top Hat" and "Jolly Ornaments".

The cardstock colors are White, Real Red, Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz & Vellum. I used VersaMark and Black Embossing Powder. I used copics on the top hat and birds {E39, E35, G17, G09, W9, 110, R27, R29}. For the ornaments I used Real Red, Garden Green and Pear Pizzazz. On the Vellum I used Real Red.

The Glitter domes are from Elements "Marc Richards".

2011-12-07T17:49:00.000-05:00

I have been so busy doing everything, but what I truly enjoy doing. Not to say I have not been having fun of course. Today I combined three SplitCoast Challenges. Use buttons, Color Challenge and Sketch Challenge.

I used Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla and Real Red with a touch of black cardstock. I stamped the image with black and colored with Stampin Write's Pen in Wild Wasabi & Real Red. I added a bit of black in spots to make them pop a bit...though you can't see it.

The colors in the background were run through the Big Shot with the Snowflakes Embossing Folder. I added the ribbon and tied buttons with linen thread. I did not add a sentiment. Will do this when I get ready to send it out.

I used a white gel pen on the hat, mittens and collar.

2011-12-07T17:39:00.000-05:00

Forgot to post my Sunday Featured Stamper card...from studbo! Her card ~ Birthday Thank You ~ is lovely. And she has some amazing cards.

I used some dsp stripped paper with glitter in it. My colors are Real Red, White and Chocolate Chip cardstock. The ink is Real Red. The stamp is from the "Season of Joy" set. And aI dded a little red ribbon bow.

FS251 JBgreendawn

2011-11-27T16:37:00.001-05:00

I have been taking care of family obligations and missed making cards! We had a quiet, but great Thanksgiving this year. Our oldest son is in Germany and the oldest daughter could not make it up from Florida. But we all are thankful for our health and well being!

Today's featured stamper has loads of beautiful cards to pick from. I go with the first as I don't have to make any final decisions on all the lovely cards!

Her card called "Swap Card" can be seen here ~ the first ~

I changed the colors a bit, used Real Red and White. My ink is Wild Wasabi and Real Red. The stamps are Stained Glass Background from Heartfelt Creations. And the punched images are Delightful Decorations from Stampin Up! Her card was for Valentine's Day I think (made in December). I also used Glimmer Paper, that stuff is so pretty in person. and popped some elements on the ornaments.

Added a slit and used ribbon! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy this last little bit of week-end left.

2011-11-09T20:31:00.002-05:00

The sketch challenge today over at SCS is a fun one! I used this stamp set I've had for a while (got it in Augusta at a nice little shop that closed it's doors after only being open for a few years). I may make more, it also has a cute little girl elf in the set, for each of the grandchildren.

The set is called "Sweet Elves" and it is from the Stamping Studio line. My card stock is White, Green Garden and Real Red.

I colored the elf in Copics {Y02, G07, E00, E02, 100, R46}. The buckle is Twinklette Gold. I also used a glitter pen, elements, nestabilities and glitter dome on his hat. The two white backgrounds are run through the big shot using EF Swiss Dots and Snowflakes.

The sentiment is stamped in black and punched using the oval scallop and round oval.

Color Challenge Tuesday

2011-11-08T20:13:00.000-05:00

The colors today are Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze and Tempting Turquoise. Unique combination.

I think they work okay, once I got into playing with them.

The middle flower in stamped in Craft Cajun Craze ink and I used Clear Embossing Powder with heat. You can't tell in the picture, but it is nice and glossy. The next layer is random stamping from the Flower Fest set in Cajun Craze on Tempting Turquoise. I used Nestabilities Labels Two to cut that layer and the next out (Cajun Craze).

The next layer is Crumb Cake designer series paper. The layer is scored in squares using the Simply Scoring Tool from SU. I used Crumb Cake for the base card stock. In each corner is a brad from Spare-Parts colored with Tempting Turquoise.

FS248 (SCS) ~ Bleached Butterflies

2011-11-06T15:24:00.001-05:00

"I wacky woman" aka "karen goguen" this lady has some very, very pretty and detailed cards. Not knowing which to pick I went with the first. It's called ~ Bleached Butterflies .

This stamper stamped butterflies and used bleach...thus the title, I instead stamped the image in black twice. I then colored one with copics {BV25, B79, YR04, YR16, R46, Y08} and cut it out. I scored and glued them on to the card.

My card stock is Real Red, White and Basic Black. I put some black faceted elements in each corner.

inspired by iStamp31 on SCS

2011-10-30T16:53:00.000-04:00

I used the first card posted by the delightful "iStamp31" over on SplitCoastStampers, the Featured Stamper for today.

We are to changed at least two things on the card to make it ours, so I changed the colors, stamp used and ribbon treatment.

You can check out her card here ~ "inspired".

I used a pretty rose stamp I picked up in Germany while visiting my son and his family. It is called "Stempel - Galerie". My card stock is Garden Green. So Saffron, White and the dsp is from lemonade by basic grey.

I also used Daffodil Delight ribbon with a knot in the center for dimension, some silver elements and copics {Y02, Y06, G19, G28}.

Congratulations to the FS today!

2011-10-30T16:42:00.000-04:00

The color challenge on Tuesday was to use Rich Razzleberry, Baja Breeze, Island Indigo.

I used nestabilites to cut the center pieces. Punched the middle after stamping in all the colors from "Charming" and "Tiny Weeny Wishes" stamp sets with the decorative label. The back ground is scored using the Simply Scoring Tool from SU.

Featured Stamper on SCS

2011-10-23T17:18:00.000-04:00

Delightful gallery today for DeborahLynneS. If I had to chose it would have been difficult to do. As usual I went to the very first for my case.

Her card ~ Stipple_Butterfly ~ is very pretty.

I changed the colors to Melon Mambo & Island Indigo card stock. I used some dsp from the My Mind's Eye line called "quite contrary".

I scored the background paper for a little more dimension. Stamped the butterflies from the "Strength & Hope" set from SU (retired now). I do love that butterfly and hope the put out another one similar. My paper for the butterflies is vellum and layered with some half pearls.

Tied on some 1/8 inch ribbon and assembled.

Have a great Sunday!

Three in one!

2011-10-20T16:51:00.001-04:00

I've been a bit busy lately (not by chose) of course. So I have combined three challenges for this card. Last weeks sketch, the color from Tuesday and today's tile technique. And of course use PINK whenevery possible!

The stamps are Simply Soft (SU) and Beautiful Butterflies (RI). The ink and card stock are White, Regal Rose, Blushing Bride and Lucky Limeade.

I also used Gold Embossing which is the dessert for the color challenge.

I sponged the color on the butterfly. The little fence looking trim is Diamond Fence Trim from Martha Stewart and two pieces are punched and off set before gluing together.

SCS ~ FS244 outtoimpress

2011-10-09T18:23:00.000-04:00

On my card for the featured stamper today I used the Stamp Set "Simply Soft". It has been stamped in the background and on both panels. My colors are Early Expresso, White and Natural White Card Stock.

The ink is Soft Suede and Early Expresso. The coloring is with the Stampin' Write Pens in Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz and Cajun Craze. The ribbon is quilted satin in Early Expresso.

You can see "outtoimpress"'s card here ~ GKDS3. She has some wonderful card.

Have a great Sunday and enjoy your week.

2011-10-04T17:33:00.000-04:00

The colors for today at SCS are More Mustard, Soft Suede and Tangerine Tango. I added some Very Vanilla card stock as well.

I used all the colors and cut out leaves from the Nesting Leafs made by QuikKuts. Layered them and stamped the sentiment underneath. It's from the "Grateful Greeting Set".

I thought about adding more, but loved this look.

Thanks for stopping by...

2011-10-04T17:26:00.000-04:00

An Anniversary card I sent to our youngest son and his wife. I used white, black and the new glimmer paper from SU. That stuff is gorgeous.

The stamp set is from the Wedding Sweet set stamped in black and I used some Jewels for dimension.

2011-09-28T17:58:00.000-04:00

Cute little sketch challenge layout. Had fun with it!

I used Crumb Cake, Early Expresso, White and Cajun Craze card stock. The EE I used the Oriental Weave Embossing folder. On the Cajun Craze I used the stamp set Inspired by Nature and stamped it in VersaMark. The flowers are Aster stamped in Black from Flourishes #3 Calendar. I colored them with Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Tangerine Tango and Cajun Craze. Cut it out with Rd Nestabilities and framed with with the scalloped Nestabilites. Used the new Quilted Ribbon from SU for the bow.

Thanks for looking...

2011-09-28T17:50:00.000-04:00

Tuesday the colors on SCS ~ Cherry Cobbler, Early Expresso, Pool Party. Lovely colors together!

I used the stamp with no name put out by Anna Griffin. I stamped it in Early Expresso then colored it with Cherry Cobbler and Pear Pizzazz. It looks almost velvet like.

I used labels eleven Nestabilities to cut it out and then cut a frame in Pool Party. Behind that I cut a rectangle in Cherry Cobbler card stock. Applied some silver pearls.

FS242 "bensarmom"

2011-09-25T18:01:00.000-04:00

I picked this stampers second upload, because her first was a cute pitcher with a card in the center.

Her card ~ To Someone Special can be seen here.

I stamped the images in black from the Garden Flower Tile set from Magenta and colored them in using copics {R43, R81, R83, R85, YG61, G03, G07, G12, G14} . I framed them in black and applied them on the base after scoring it with the Simply Scoring Tool. I stamped the sentiment from the Petite Pairs Stamp Set in Regal Rose and cut it out using Nestabilities label eleven. Used a pen around the edges for more dimension and popped on silver elements on each side.

Have a great Sunday...

2011-09-25T17:49:00.000-04:00

Last Wednesday I made a sample for the Sketch Challenge for SCS. Then forgot to post it! My life has been chaos lately and I am hoping it will settle down soon.

My card ~

I had fun with this one...Needed a card as you can tell for a belated birthday and this just sort of popped into my head.

I used the Easy Events stamp set stamped in black. Colored them with Stampin Write Pens in: More Mustard, Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, River Rock, Soft Suede & Crumb Cake.

Framed them in Pacific Point. Scored the base card with Simply Scoring Tool. Punched out 1/2 inch round punch and used bitty buttons tied on with floss.

Thanks for looking!

2011-09-20T20:35:00.001-04:00

I could not make a card yesterday and wanted to give it a try! It's called "Petal Card". So I decided try it today with the color challenge. So much fun!

We are to use Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive. Unusual, but great colors together.

My card ~

The outside on the right I used Heartfelt Creations stamp set #HT229-C with the Blossoms 2 Nestabilities for the flower. I punched the belly band (lying in the fore ground) out with Lace Ribbon. I used some old SU dsp paper for decoration on the Eyelet Nestabilities and circle Nestabilities (I had to cut out four of these) for the petals to make the card.

The inside (on the left) is more eyelet and circle Nestabilities.

The Stamp sets used on the round inside are Pocket Silhouettes and the new Petite Pairs. I also stamped the sentiment in craft ink and used clear embossing powder on it.

If you are interested in giving this card a try you can check it out on Split Coast Stampers here ~ Petal Card.

Thanks for stopping by ~

FS "morningstar47" at SCS

2011-09-18T17:38:00.001-04:00

Today the featured stamper is "morningstar47" with some very pretty cards to pick from.

I picked her card ~ Happiness ~ to case. Her first upload!

I changed the stamps used, the colors and a different type ribbon.

On the dsp I scored it, it's from the Paisley Petals set. The card stock is Not Quite Navy and White cut with Nestabilities {labels four and fourteen}. I used the stamp sets "Pocket Silhouettes" and "Elements of Style" stamped in Cajun Craze and Not Quite Navy. The ribbon is knotted and added with dots. I put elements in each corner.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

2011-09-18T17:24:00.000-04:00

Forgot to post the sketch challenge for last week. It was unique and took a minute to figure out. But I came out happy with the results.

I used Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy and White card stock and dsp called Paisley Petals. With a tiny ribbon about 1/16 of an inch. I used Nestabilities on the fore ground and front panel. I used a cut rectangle piece with the corners rounded to separate them. On the top panel I used "Pocket Silhouettes" stamp set in Craft White & Cajun Craze ink. For the flowers I stamped them on White & Cajun Craze card stock with Cajun Craze Ink from the Posey Patch and cut them out with the Nestabilities Posey Template. I gave them dimension using a round stylus and popped a glitter element in the center of each.

2011-09-13T17:32:00.000-04:00

I missed out making a card on Sunday (out-of-town) for the featured stamper on SCS. So I used today's colors to make one!

We are to use Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade and Pool Party. And for dessert use an outdoor element.

You can check out the FS "llwright" here ~ Chalkboard Silhouette.

When making a featured stamp card you are to change at least two elements on the card. I changed the colors and the stamps used. My paper flowers I made using Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch stamped in Poppy Parade with Spellbinders to cut them out. The stamped image is from Every Moment and stamped with White Craft Ink, then I used Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder. The petals I used Glaze on, though it doesn't show up much in the picture. In the corner I added a little butterfly stamped in Sterling Frost. The middle I cut out using Nestabilities as well.

Thanks and have a great day.

SCS Featured Stamper ~ Chrissyd723 ~

2011-09-04T17:10:00.000-04:00

Here is my take on the featured stamper for today "Chissyd723" and her card can be seen here ~ called : Potty Training

I changed it to flowers from the HeroArts collection. Kept the colors in the same family...my card stock is Wisteria Wonder and White. I used Stampin Write pens to color the images, they are Concord Grape, Wisteria Wonder and Pear Pizzazz. My ribbon is Concord Crush. I used the Simply Scored on the white background, tho it's not showing up in the photograph.

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I have been derelict in posting.

The sketch challenge from Wednesday was a easy and nice layout ~

I used some scatch paper left over from Quick Quotes scrapbbok page for the background. Stamped the white in Pocket Silhouettes stamp set with Black punched two circles for the bubble sentiment and layer them with dimensionals, tied on the Daffodil Delight ribbon the match the circles. Hope I didn't leave out anything.

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And one more, the color challenge. We were to use Cherry Cobbler, Calypso Coral and More Mustard. As you can see these colors work very well together.

I use Spellbinders Nestabilities for the centers and sponged the More Mustard onto the top one for shading. Stamped the background with Raining Flowers and the sentiment is from the Precious Butterfly set. Tied on a ribbon with a button attached.

Thanks for looking and have a non-Labor Day Day!

2011-08-23T21:42:00.000-04:00

The color challenge today over on split coast stampers is to use Real Red, Night of Navy and Daffodil Delight. Dessert is to make it school themed. I skipped dessert.

After much thought this design popped into my head. To make the little card on top of the big card. I had seen something similar to it someplace long ago! Sorry I can't give any credit to wherever it was seen.

I stamped the little duck image from the Easy Events stamp set. Colored it with Daffodil Delight, the bill in More Mustard, and the umbrella in Night of Navy and Real Red. I off set the fold in the card to put in the edging punched with the abstract flower. Scored the white background with the new Simply Scored Scoring Board. Used Daffodil Delight Ribbon after popping it up on dimensionals.

Have a great day!!!

Featured Stamper ~ 237 ~ sweetnsassystamps

2011-08-21T21:28:00.000-04:00

Today the featured stamper on SCS has a large and fantastic gallery of cards. They are all beautiful! I picked the first and it was a wonderful little layout which I kept. I just changed the colors and stamps. You can check out her card here.

My take on it ~

My card stock is Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake. I stamped the butterfly on vellum in Cajun Craze and punch it out with a butterfly punch and the stamp is from the set "Butterfly Prints". The diamond shaped has baker's twine (which I colored with Cajun Craze) tied through it. I stamped the sentiment in Cajun Craze and it is from the set called "#39" from Flourishes. The background is a stamp I picked up from Rubber Cottage called "Long Wide Border", it looks like dsp. Added some Jewels to the bottom.

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This one I forgot to post last Wednesday. It's from the Sketch Challenge on SCS.

It uses Rich Razzleberry, More Mustard, Pear Pizzazz and White card stock with dsp from Pocket full of Posies. The ink is Pear Pizzazz and Rich Razzleberry. My stamp set is from "My Friend".

Thanks for stopping by...

Featured Stamper

2011-08-16T14:55:00.000-04:00

Yep! That was me this past Sunday...boy was I blown away.

After breakfast I wondered down to my spot in the house. You know that one area that is all mine. Anyway got on line to see who's card I would be casing for the day and got a shock. I was that person!!!

Just want to say thank you to all those who took (will) the time to make a card from my little gallery. Thank you so much. I do so appreciate the wonderful comments and compliments!

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On to today's color challenge. We are to use Blushing Bride, Wisteria Wonder & Sahara Sand.

Neutrals of our choice and dessert is something shinny or clear, like crystal effects, etc.

I went simple today. I took the picture before the crystal effects was fully dry, so of course it's not so shinny right now.

My stamp set is the Inspired by Nature from Stampin' Up and I use Stampin Write pens to color it, then used the huffing technique on it. The card stock is Sahara Sand, Wisteria Wonder and White. Then used the paper piercing in the corners. And added the knoted ribbon in Blushing Bride.

Thanks for stopping by...hope you have a great day!

2011-08-09T13:58:00.000-04:00

My house is quite with the grands safely back in their homes and the hubby gone off to work for a few hours! I love it!

Okay, it's color challgene Tuesday at SCS. We are to use Kraft, Red, Yellow and green for dessert! No mention of shades. I went with Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Rose Red, Garden Green and Pear Pizzazz.

I seem to be using a lot of flowers lately. And the same style of card. Time to get out of that hole!

I scored the red layer, added a crumb cake trim punched with the scallop trim punch. I used the Simple Soft stamp set and colored it with Stampin' Write Pens in Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Rose Red and Garden Green. Added a grograin ribbon in Daffodil Delight enclosed in a brad to form a bow.

daiseyfreak

2011-08-07T20:54:00.000-04:00

It was so such fun to get back to my room and play. I have had grands for two weeks. Love them dearly, but at the ages they are you can't play much...I did do two cards, but did not post them here. Not time! Just about the time I got them posted to SCS I could hear them rustling around and waking up. I also had my other son visiting from Germany with his three children during that time. So the house was full and FUN!

I do not know how she came by that name. "daiseyfreak" has a large gallery with loads of cards and so beautiful.

This is the card I went with ~ Blooming Birthday Wishes, her first.

I used white on white cardstock with some Cherry Cobbler. I scored the white back panel. Used the Scallop Trim Punch on the Cherry Cobbler.

The top panel I used Crumb Cake to stamp the writing then used Stampin Write pens to color the flower image in Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green. Tied a ribbon and used dimensionals for some of the layers. I also stamped a little butterfly in Daffodil Delight.

2011-07-19T19:03:00.000-04:00

The colors for today on SCS are great colors...Wild Wasabi, Pool Party (new in color) & Chocolate Chip with any neutral and whatever dessert you would like.

I used the new Simply Soft hostess set in Stampin Up!'s new cattie out this July. I stamped the image then colored it in Pool Party and Wild Wasabi. I then took an oval and placed it over the image and used the sponge dauber in Wild Wasibi. Took Chocolate Chip and Wild Wasabi cardstock and layered those on top of Very Vanilla card.

Made a pretty bow out of seam binding in Very Vanilla and placed on top of the image.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

2011-06-28T15:19:00.000-04:00

Today our colors over on SCS are Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo and neutrals of choice. Also dessert is butterflies. I am tired of dieting and added some.

I used the stamp sets "Flower Fest" and "Precious Butterflies" for this card. On the Very Vanilla VersaMark was stamped and I used Melon Mambo embossing powder. Tho by the photo you can't see it. I cut it out and popped it on with dimensionals. I also cut out the butterflies and used Jewels in the center for their body.

2011-06-26T21:04:00.000-04:00

Today the Featured Stamper is"sevencats". I had not ever noticed her work, she has some wonderful cards!

I went with the first and wanted to make a 4th of July card to send to Germany...so her card can be seen here ~ witch cat.

And my take on her card...

I stamped and colored the little fellow, I added some glitter on his antennae, Tho you can't see it in the picture. The black background is a cloud stamp with White Craft Ink. Then I used VersaMark and some gold glimmer embossing powder I picked up in Germany (works great!). The white panel I used the scallop punch for the two corners with some jewels. The card stock is Pacific Point, Real Red, Black and White. The sentiment...I didn't have anything with the 4th of July, so I stamped with 3 different stamps and punched them out using the small and medium Oval Punches. The inks are Real Red, Pacific Point and White.

Hope you have a safe and wonderful 4th!

2011-06-21T14:25:00.001-04:00

Fun colors today on SCS...Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler & Crumb Cake. I used all three plus White card stock for the challenge.

I inked up Penny Black's illumination stamp set with Cherry Cobbler & Garden Green. Then stamped the little dragon fly & butterfly in Crumb Cake & Cherry Cobbler. The bow is seam binding pulled together with a SU brad. I scored the Crumb Cake cardstock and assembled.

Hope you are staying cool! It's to be 104 here today and thanks for stopping by.

2011-06-19T22:25:00.000-04:00

Tami Mayberry is the featured stamper for today on SCS. She has a small and great gallery of delightful cards.

I choose her first upload to case, you can check it out here, it's called ~ Let's chat ~

I used Whisper White, Tangerine Tango and Real Red card stock. I also used the stamp set Circle Circus with White Craft, Tangerine Tango and Read Red inks. I did not use a circle sentiment, instead decided to use a ribbon.

Have a Happy Father's Day...

2011-06-16T19:48:00.001-04:00

Today our fun challenge is to use vellum...which I love. I didn't go into great detail today with it. I am multitasking and knew I would have a load of interruptions.

Plus our Internet is having problems and the powers that be say it should be back up tomorrow. Lucky me I have back up! Have we not become addicted...

I took my peice of vellum and ran it throught the Big Shot using the Tulip Embossing folder. Then I used the ever new and popular stamp set Fabulous Florets and stamped the greenier in Garden Green. Stamped the lovely flower in Cherry Cobbler on it then again on Whisper White and cut it out and mounted it on dimensionals. Then used the Happy Greeting for the sentiment. I still had the leftover piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock out from yesterday and used it to put it all together.

Photos don't always tell a true story. I like the end results!

2011-06-15T20:18:00.000-04:00

Today a simple layout was introduced on SCS. I really like it and I think everyone that saw it did as well. Quite a few have made several cards with it.

I took the new Delicate Doilies and stamped on my Cherry Cobbler cardstock with White Craft ink. Then used some DSP from Basic Grey for the band. The colors are a perfect match. I used Very Vanilla and Whisper White for the center panel. I used my new favorite Fabulous Florets for stamping on it. I stamped the background in Pear Pizzazz, then used Cherry Cobbler and stamped the flower on top and again on another piece of White and cut it out and popped it up on dimensionals. Then used Cherry Cobbler for the sentiment. I also placed some elements in the corner.

Have a great evening and thanks for stopping by.

2011-06-14T17:47:00.001-04:00

Today on SCS the colors are Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip and Old Olive. These are great colors together!

The vanilla background is the Tulip Embossing Folders from Stampin Up. I used a Spellbinders custom design template for the cut out in the front. The stamps are in Old Olive from a soon to be released hostess set called "Precious Butterflies". You can get in starting July 1.

The oval sentiment is from the same set punched out with the XL Oval Punch and Oval Scallop Punch from SU. I assembled and added some pearls. I am happy with the results and hope you like it too.

2011-06-12T18:43:00.000-04:00

I used today's featured stamper's first card she ever uploaded as my pick for today.

I used the stamp set Flower Fest just out by Stampin Up. I have inked it up several times and like it. I used versamark and then clear embossing powder on the butterfly and big flower. The small little rose I used white embossing powder on in hopes of a different look.

It is only slightly different in person. Pictures do show the pretty glossy on them of course.

The used a sponge in Cajun Craze and Peach Parfait for the background. I attached a ribbon with two knots in it and assembled. If you want to check out her card... called "I've Got the Blues" check it out here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/52843?&cat=500&ppuser=505

Thanks for stopping by and keep cool!

2011-06-07T14:58:00.000-04:00

I have been out of town with the husband attending an educational seminar in Hilton Head, SC. and let me tell you it was HOT as usual. I just wish one year we could go when the weather is semi cool and enjoy walking on the beach during the day!!!

Today we are to use Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette & Melon Mamba with any neutrals we may need. Dessert is round embellishments. Well back to the recent trip, I don't need dessert for the next month.

My card uses all the colors of cardstock plus white. I stamped and used VersaMark and clear embossing powder on the two flowers in the front of the card and popped them up using dimensionals after cutting them out. In the background I used Old Olive for the leaves and Melon Mamba for the rest of the flowers in the background. All of the stamps are from the Fabulous Florets. A very versatile set from Stampin' Up!

Happy Memorial Day Week-end.

2011-05-29T20:02:00.000-04:00

Is that the proper way to say it? I have no idea. I know my family has veterans and my oldest is in the Air Force and stationed in Germany. He does a lot of traveling for the military and into dangerous areas sometimes and I do worry...

Okay on to the card! Today's featured stamper is "rosigrld" over at SCS. Her card ~ BVC09-Delight was her first and here is my take on it.

I seem to be using a lot of Old Olive lately. It is a favorite of mine.

I also used Daffodil Delight and white cardstock. The background has been scored with the scor-pal. The Daffodil layer has been run through the Big Shot using Nestabilities.

I used Flourishes stamp set called "Summer Blossoms" and stamped it using Old Olive and colored it with Daffodil Delight marker. The sentiment has been punched out using the modern label punch. I applied jewels to the corners and both ends of the punched out sentiment. I popped it up on dimensionals.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday week-end.

2011-05-23T11:17:00.001-04:00

The featured stamper Sunday is Carly Robertson aka "PaperInBloom". She has a clean and simple style which is a delight.

I went with her first card ~ Elzybells Card Trio. She displayed three cards and did not know the colors, etc. so I used the middle one.

I changed the color, stamp and size.

My card is Old Olive, White and dsp paper. My stamps set are from "Charming" and "Swirls & Curls Verses" from Stampin' Up!.

I used Black ink and Stampin Write pens in Real Read, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight.

2011-05-21T20:19:00.000-04:00

And another catch up for this weeks sketch challenge...

This is two different stamp sets. One I picked up at an expo called "Artful Illusions", I used Versamark and clear embossing powder on the little squares.

The flowers are using the "Fabulous Florets" from Stampin' Up!. My colors are River Rock, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy and White, along with DSP called Paisley Petals. My card is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2.

2011-05-21T20:12:00.000-04:00

I have neglected to post the past few cards.

This is a color challenge, to use Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla & Regal Rose. They a lovely together as you can see. I used the new stamp set Fabulous Florets.

Fabulous Florets

2011-05-11T17:26:00.000-04:00

The color and layout challenge for this week together ~

The stamp set is new called "Fabulous Florets"

Colors are Blushing Bride, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Black and White. These are card stock and ink with the exception of white. I used dimensionals & Jewels with finish it off.

Have a great week...I'm off for Scrapbooking!

Wednesday & Thursday Challenges over at SCS

2011-05-05T17:24:00.000-04:00

I have combined two...because I missed yesterday and it looked like a fun layout. I needed a card for a grandson's birthday. And the challenge for today was to make it sweet and/or sparkle using glitter. So I did it all.

I used stickles on the cupcake frosting and on the birthday candle flames after punching them out using the Build a Cupcake Punch.

I used Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze & White cardstock with dsp pack in Not Quite Navy. The candles are colored with Cherry Cobbler & Daffodil Delight stampin write markers. My stamp set of choice is Create a Cupcake. I used the modern label and window word punches for the sentiment. And added some glitter sticker pearls.

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I wanted to make a card for the color challenge...CC321

I kept it clean and simple using Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and Basic Black. The ink is Craft Cherry Cobbler and embossed with Iridescent Ice.

CC320 & FTTC115 Thank You

2011-04-26T12:30:00.000-04:00

I am trying my hand at two challenges today. One is Split Coast Stampers Color Challenge and the other is Flourishes Sketch hosted this week by a wonderful friend ~ Silke ~ which you can check out here My Life .

The colors to use are Cetainly Celery, Bashful Blue & Baja Breeze at SCS and a sketch from Flourishes. I also added white.

I used the embossing folder Diamonds and Dots from Quickutz for the base. The paper was to big...so I moved it to have the full effect in the background

Next layer is the Beaded Circles Nestabilities from Spellbinders, while still in the frame I sponged it with a dauber in Baja Breeze.

I used the beautiful single flower from the "Thank You #33 set" from Flourishes. Colored it with Stampin Write Certainly Celery and copics Y08 & Y15 after stamping it in Black Noir.

The corners are paper pierced and a row of pearls added. Made a bow and assembled.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Seahorse finished

2011-04-22T21:31:00.001-04:00

I would like to thank everyone over on SCS for all the comments and tips for this card. I finally found this cool starfish on a cricut cartridge and brought it home and made it using Sahara Sand and Crumb Cake cardstock. I also put a coat of glue on it to give it a unique finish. I love it!

Then I dashed it off to my Step-daughter.

Thanks again and hope everyone has a fabulous Easter!

Sketch Challenge 328

2011-04-13T16:14:00.000-04:00

I picked this stamp from Embossing Arts, colored it, picked my cardstock, etc. Put it all together and then got stumped. The challenge calls for us to place something in the lower right hand side of the image. I have not come up with anything yet. I am posting it anyway and hoping something original pops.

My cardstock is Sahara Sand, White, Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette and dsp pattern pak. I popped the main image up on dimensionals. The main image is called Seahorse in case you couldn't tell.

I used Stampin' Write ink in So Saffron & Crumb Cake to color it with after stamping it in black ink.

I used EK success Swiss Cheese Edger Punch down the side fo the dsp.

TFL

OLW49 Pink & Green

2011-04-13T14:18:00.000-04:00

This is a first time trying a challenge with this group. It was fun.

We are to use a stamp never inked and use the colors Pink and Green. I have not used the stamp from the Oval All set. I used Pretty in Pink and Garden Green. I stamped it on then used the Scor-Pal to give it a little more pop.

So Pretty Pizzazz

2011-04-12T16:40:00.000-04:00

The colors for today are a delight, great spring colors! So saffron, Pretty in Pink and Pear Pizzazz. We are to use punches for dessert and I did because I am tired I watching what I eat and not loosing an ounce!

I used White, Pretty in Pink and So Saffron card stock. I embossed the base white with the Quickutz "Vines" folder. On the next layer I stamped using the new "Flower Fest" in the summer mini in Pretty in Pink along with Pear Pizzazz and popping it on with dimensionals. I used the abstract flower punch on the side of the paper. I then stamped and punched out the butterfly using the same stamp set "Flower Fest" and the butterfly punch and adding some pearls (jewels). Attached a ribbon with a simple knot and done.

I like it, it's so soft and delicate. TFL and have a great day!

SCS Featured Stamper

2011-04-10T16:20:00.001-04:00

"bspinks" is in the spot light today. I picked her first card ~ Sparkling Snowflakes ~ to case.

I got the background stamp a few weeks ago from Heartfelt Creations and new it would be perfect to use it for Pergamona Craft.

When the FS's first card popped up I knew I would be casing it today. I used Rich Razzleberry & White cardstock along with vellum for the background. I also used Pergamona tools with the vellum.

Nestabilities were used for the cutouts. I colored the Dutch Iris stamp with Copics V06, V09, V12, Y13, Y15. I popped some Pearls in the corners.

For a Friend

2011-04-10T15:58:00.000-04:00

I had fun with this card. The flower center was for another card and I didn't like it so I took it off and re-worked it for this one. And I am happy I did...

I used White, Black and Daffodil Delight cardstock. The background is the Diamonds & Dots embossing floder from Quickutz. I used nestabilities and the key tag punch for the sentiment and stamp. The butterflies are punched out using Marvy & Fiskars punches. I know they look alike, but are two slightly different shapes.

The stamp is "Flower Spray" from La Blanche and I used Copics to color it with...G09, G14, Y08, Y13.

Added some elements and assembled.

Fun Sketch Challenge

2011-04-07T09:04:00.000-04:00

My cardstock is White, Chocolate Chip and Wild Wasabi along with retired DSP afternoon tea.

I seem to be stuck on using the Strength & Hope stamp set from SU. A portion of every set sold goes for breast cancer research. But I do love the butterfly in this set too! I used craft Chocolate Chip ink and Iridescent Ice embossing powder on the butterfly...the color ice does not show it but it is really sparkly and pretty.

I also used some tiny round white brads. Will add my sentiment later.

FS217 DandI93

2011-04-03T20:23:00.000-04:00

This is a fun and cute card I picked to do today...You can see her original here, it is called ~ flower3.

I changed the colors and stamp set. I also changed the layout just a bit.

Cardstock ~ Groovy Guava (retired), White, Chocolate Chip.

Ink ~ Chocolate Chip

Stamp Set ~ Artful Illusions

Accessories ~ Square Punches, Ribbon, DSP (retired).

Thanks for stopping by!

2011-04-01T17:12:00.000-04:00

This was a quick and cute layout.

I used the new Strength & Hope stamp set. SU will send $2 from every sale to help find a cure for breast cancer.

The cardstock is River Rock, White, Baja Breeze and the new dsp Paisley Petals. The BB I used versamark on to give it a designer look. I used River Rock for the handwriting stamp and Cherry Cobbler for the beautiful butterfly. I also popped a little jewel on the butterfly.

2011-04-01T16:56:00.001-04:00

This week the fun challenge on Monday is to follow the edge. I got started on the card and got called away and did not get back to it until yesterday. Not sure, I guess I had set it aside and forgot it.

I used the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set and colored the leaves in Old Olive and the trunk of the tree in Early Expresso with Stampin' Write Pens. I cut out the side, added the Early Expresso cardstock and cut around that. Then added the Old Olive cardstock and cut that. Applied this to the card with only half a front. I didn't like the stark white, it was just a bit too much. So I cut out with the sizzix and big shot some grass to add to the inside of the card. Behind the tree leaves is the sentiment "Thinking of You" and mailed to a friend recuperating from surgery.

TFL.

FS216 Quixotic

2011-03-27T16:52:00.007-04:00

I was amazed and intrique by this gallery. Some really wonderful cards. I went with the first card from the Misc Creations. I change the stamps, colors and left off the ribbon. Her card ~ My First Christmas Card of 2007 ~ is a cute Christmas card.

I used White and Early Expresso cardstock and the dsp is Paisley Petals to be released in May made by Stampin' Up!

My stamps are "Just Buzzin By" by SU and Great Big Hug by Stampabilities (inside). I stamped the bees using early expresso ink. I used the Dotted Swiss Ribbon Punch for the border. I decided not to use any color on the bees.

On the inside I used some more of the dsp and used the scallop punch.

I am going to send this to the grands in Germany.

Hope your weather is better than ours. We are having huge storms, rain, lightening and thunder.

2011-03-22T15:38:00.001-04:00

Over on SCS today the colors for the challenge are Regal Rose, Pear Pizzazz & So Saffron. Any neutral colors and dessert is any thing that begins with the letter "P".

I was not sure about these colors at first. I think the old brain was asleep. They are wonderful for flowers! I used White and Pear Pizzazz card stock for the base of the card. My stamp is a fairly new company called La Blanche and this one is called "Flower Bouquet". They are really a fun stamp to use and very easy to stamp and color.

I used the oval nestabilities to frame the stamp then went with the scallop oval die cut to give it some real dimension and to better frame the flowers. I colored the flowers with stampin write's pens ~ Regal Rose, Pear Pizzazz & So Saffron. I have been very good this week so I decided to have some dessert today...used pearls and punches (modern).

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If you are interested in more on La Blanche stamps, this video is very informative.

http://vimeo.com/21271632

FS215 mbrcutie25

2011-03-20T20:42:00.001-04:00

This stamper has some exceptional cards. I picked this card of her's to case ~ Lucky clover ~ her first!

I changed the colors, used a butterfly, went with oval instead of octagon and left off the little brads on the ribbon.

I used the new stamp set "Strength & Hope", every purchase will help support breast cancer. Also used the new dsp called Paisley Petals, very pretty. The card stock is River Rock, Whisper White, Baja Breeze and vellum.

I stamped the butterfly on both the white and on vellum. I then cut the vellum out and popped it on top for dimension. I then cut out two more scallop ovals and layered those. Added the ribbon, pearls and assembled.

Featured Stamper

2011-03-13T17:53:00.001-04:00

"bfinlay" is the Sunday Featured Stamper on SplitCoastStampers. She has a wonderful gallery and I went all the way back to the beginning and did this card of her's ~ Joy to the World Carolers ~

I changed the season, the colors, the stamp set, left off the ribbon treatment and added silver pearls.

I used White and Very Vanilla cardstock. The Design Series Paper is from Websters Pages. The stamp is from Ann Griffin made by All Night Media, it has no name. I colored it with Copics: R24, R27, R29, R46, E41, G19 & G28.
I used pastel green & E41 on the bee.
TFL and have a wonderful warm Sunday (as it is here) today!

On Edge

2011-03-11T12:10:00.000-05:00

We are to do an edge treatment on our cards. I was not sure of what I wanted to do so I made the card first and then back to make an edge. Just a simple scallop. I offset it a bit! I used Cajun Craze, Tangerine Tango and White cardstock. I used Cajun Craze, Tangerine Tango and Old Olive Stampin Write Pens for the color on the stamp. The stamp is from HeroArts.

This stamp has a music undertone in the rubber that just will not show up in the picture.

I scored the white background and paper pierced the corners of the front white panel.

TFL and hope it's a great week-end for all!

Color Challenge

2011-03-08T21:22:00.000-05:00

We are to use Concord Crush, Bashful Blue and Pear Pizzazz colors today. They work very well together. For dessert we can use white gel pen. I am still watching my diet so I skipped it again this week. Yes I have finally dropped 3.5 lbs. It's so hard!!!

I used the Dream du Jour stamp set stamped in black. I colored it in the colors for today. Punched it out with a round punch. Did not like the results so I punched out the black with the large round scalloped punch and cut the top section out on the stamped and punched image. Gives it a unique look.

I scored the white card stock for the background and added a white ribbon. Thanks for looking and hope you like today's card.

Featured Stamper "n5stamper"

2011-03-08T21:12:00.001-05:00

n5stamper is on the radar today. She has lots of wonderful cards and a large gallery. I did a card of her first upload and was so unhappy with it I tossed it. I don't recall ever doing that.

So I spent about an hour trying to decide on another.

Anyway this is her card I picked ~ Greeting with Gerbers.

I did not have any glitter paper that was matched so I scored the back panel.

I used Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight (cut out with Nestabilities) and white card stock. I used an old stamp called jumbo "Iris" from Embossing Arts Co.

I colored it with copics ~ {RV55, RV63, RV66, Y08, YG63, YG67}. Sponged around the outside with sponge daubers.

SC on SCS

2011-03-02T16:15:00.000-05:00

Great little layout from SCS today! I flipped it and had fun with the sponge daubers. That is what I used to create the colors in the backgound along with a post-it with a 1/2 in circle punched out for the sun. Of course I reversed it to fill in the sun. Bashful Blue, Daffodil Delight and Certainly Celery are the inks used for the background.

I used an old HeroArts stamp (I cut the sentiment off) called Thinking of You with Soft Suede ink. I took some paper flowers I picked up some place and put glitter on the edges and a brad from Yellow Bicycle after punching holes in them and allowing them to dry and piled them on, I used 5 layers. I complied the card and think the placement is a bit off. But I am happy with the results and hope you are too!

TFL

Color Challenge

2011-03-01T17:40:00.000-05:00

The colors for this week are Marina Mist, Certainly Celery and Rose Red. For dessert "banners". Well my doctor told me today...no dessert!

I used the Thoughts and Prayers stamp set on white card stock for the image, colored with Stampin Write Pens in Certainly Celery and Rose Red and then cut it out using Nesatabilities, then popped on some pearls. I used Marina Mist card stock for the scallop behind the image. I ran a piece of white through the embossing folders called Swiss Dots for the background.

Added a ribbon, simple and easy.

TFL

FS on SCS

2011-02-27T16:20:00.001-05:00

Congrats go out to "coriefoster" as the featured stamper for today. It has been a while and I was so happy to be able to play today.

My card based on her card ~ can be checked out here ~ groovy morning glory .

I used a different morning glory stamp from Flourishes "Calendar Set 2". I also added DSP from the Paper Stack in Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler. My card stock is white and black. The center panel I used the ribbon punch to cut out the side holes and popped it up on dimensionals and made a simple knot. The ticket punch was used for the corners and the coloring I did with stampin write pens in {Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and So Saffron}. The sentiment I did not add (to be done at a later date). I used the A2 size instead of square and tweaked the layout just a bit.

"coriefoster" has some great cards, congratulations to her again!

Have a happy Sunday! Thanks for stopping by...

2011-02-09T21:10:00.000-05:00

Today I am sending this card to a friend...she was in the hospital for about 2 months and got home about a week and a half ago. She loves black and white with red. The sketch challenge today seem like a good one for these colors...

I used Basic Black, White and Real Red card stock. I embossed the middle band with Frills Cuttlebug Embossing Folder. I used DSP (retired) and scored it. Used Real Red to stamp the sentiment from the Apple Blossoms set. Popped on some Adhesive Rhinestones.

2011-02-08T13:29:00.000-05:00

Another great color challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze and Daffodil Delight along with striped grograin ribbon. Well I didn't have any striped or grosgrain ribbon that matched. I did have some SU retired Night Quite Navy ribbon. So I added a knot and popped it on.

I used the Cottage Garden stamp set. It's a two step so I could use both colors on the flowers. The stem is in Not Quite Navy. So the only additional colors I used are White. The DSP is from the patterns pack. I also added some Jewels. The nestabilities panels I popped up on Dimensionals.

2011-02-01T21:04:00.000-05:00

Today we are to use River Rock, Basic Grey and Whisper White. Dessert option is a background stamp.

These colors are great together. Soft and quiet. I went with simple and clean.

I stamped the image in Basic Grey from the Elements of Style, then colored with River Rock in the shaded areas. Used the Paper Piercing in the corners. Then bordered the card with Basic Grey and River Rock.

I am happy with how the card turned out and hope you like it too!

Tillymints is a winner!

2011-01-30T19:41:00.000-05:00

The featured stamper today has some wonderful cards. I like doing the first and thus I am not forced to try and pick one.

Her first ~ Blue Daisy ~ I do like. I changed the colors to white for the base and Rose Red DSP from the subtles collection. I picked a different stamp set, though it is similiar, it is called Thinking of you from Hero Arts. I used craft ink in Rose Red and used clear embossing powder on it to make it stand out.

I made a flower from the pretties kit and used a random brad to hold it together. For the image I cut the stamped image out from Nestabilities labels sixteen and then squared the side. The DSP I scored with the Scor-Pal. The base DSP I used the e-k success embossed curved punch (there is three curves in the paper).

Have a great Sunday ~ the weather is fantastic here!

Free 4 All & Sketch Challenge

2011-01-21T20:03:00.000-05:00

Okay, I am failing to post my cards as I make them!!!

Today we are to make a background with stamps or somehow repeat the sentiment. I choose to go with a watermark type. What fun! I used white card stock and stamped the sentiment in Daffodil Delight from the Curly Cute set by SU. I used the Gala Greehouse DSP and Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz cardstock. The flower from the Friends Never Fade seemed to fit so I inked it up with the stampin write pens in Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie.

I stamped the background stamp in Black and used it on the front. Added Jewels and it's done.

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Wednesday I checked out the challenge knowing I couldn't make a card until I got back home. What fun. My friend Silke aka Sparklegirl's card from April had been picked for the sketch. So I went and had lunch with her and told her...she didn't know and was very excited and honored. Well of course I didn't get home until real late, but I did this card ~

I am very happy with it. I left off any sentiment and flipped the card. I used the stamp from Thoughts and Prayers (love that tree), inked it with stampin write pens {Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler} Used white card stock for the base, then added Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler card stock behind the image. The DSP is from basic grey and then added some silver pearls.

TFL ~ Have a great week-end!

Bravo Pizzazz Breeze {CC306 ~ TLC308}

2011-01-18T17:08:00.000-05:00

Today the colors are Bravo Burgundy, Pear Pizzazz & Baja Breeze with dessert option of Bravo or Pizzazz or Breeze. Today I am skipping dessert (still need to unload those holiday pounds). I layed out the colors of card stock and finally decided on another silhouette card. I did one yesterday and liked it and wanted to try another, but time got away from me.

I used the Inspired by Nature stamp set in Bravo Burgundy ink, Used DSP in Pear Pizzazz. Cut out the Baja Breeze using nestabilities labels seven. Assembled and added half pearls and seam binding for the bow.

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I forgot the post yesterday's card, please forgive me. We have so much going on here!

We were to do a silhouette card. Any type, style or color. I used a Unity Stamp Set for this card called Insightful Meadows. My card stock is Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake and DSP from Basic Grey called archaic.

I inked the stamp in Chocolate Chip and used the labels two Nestabilities set. The Modern Label Punch was used for the sentiment. Along with half silver pearls. And popped up on Dimensionals.

TFL and have a great week.

whoistracy

2011-01-16T19:43:00.000-05:00

My pick for the featured stamper today "whoistracy". Her first! I liked the vellum overlay. She said it is a sketch from Beate, but I don't have any details about who, what or where!

I changed the left side to embossing, changed the colors and size of the panels. Her card Owl Thanks Card can be seen here.

I used Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, and DSP from basic grey called Lemonade. I also used Modern Label Punch and Basic Black ink. Brads and elements have been added. The little sentiment is from Notably Ornate. The Embossing is from the Just My Type put out by Provo Craft.

Have a great Sunday and thanks for stopping by!

Butterflies

2011-01-13T21:41:00.000-05:00

Here's my card for Ways to Use it on SCS. Butterflies ~

I stamped the Flourishes butterfly stamp on Vellum in Cajun Craze and cut them out by hand. I stamped the solid base butterfly (from flourishes) in Tangerine Tango on the white, then on top with the flourish stamp in Cajun Craze again. I used the Silhouette Sentiment stamp from SU and stamped in Old Olive. I used the edge punch Fleur de lis for the border. Added some elements on the wings and assembled my card. My card stock is White, Cajun Craze and Tangerine Tango.

Filled with Love

2011-01-11T16:44:00.003-05:00

Cherry Cobbler, Melon Mambo and Pretty in Pink are the colors for the challenge today over at SCS. At first I was leery, but I got out a piece of each color card stock and realized they are great colors together for our upcoming Valentine's Day!

I used all the colors plus white card stock. I stamped the arrow from the Basic Icons by paperbilities and the sentiment from the Filled with Love in black. I punched out the hearts with the heart punch.

We are to use buttons or pearls for dessert if we want. My red pearls matched so I did.

We are finally out of the ice storm and most of it has moved on. We were without electricity last night (finally got it back on at 8:30 this morning) and I am getting the feeling back in my feet and hands. It has taken all day to get back up into the 60's in our house. Course with ice on everything and when the temperature drops that low in your home it takes forever to heat back up!

FS205 UKJem

2011-01-09T15:33:00.001-05:00

Though small, today featured stamper has some wonderful cards!

I went for the first and was thinking, okay I have not ever done this. So I looked it up and decided to give it the old college try and it turned out fantastic. It is called Crayon Resist. You stamp and color your image (s), then go over them with a white crayon or other matching color. Then come back and sponge with a coordinating color. I decided to leave the leaves open (what I mean is I colored with the white so no color could get in) and liked how they turned out as well.

Well I did not think I would care for it...but it turned out really wonderful. I will be doing this again.

You can take a look at her card ~ Crayon Resist.

I changed the colors (both ink and cardstock), used different stamp sets, tweaked the size a bit and used hardware instead of a stamp.

Ink ~ Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Black

Stamp Set ~ Build a Blossom, Fast & Fabulous

Cardstock ~ Daffodil Delight, White, Old Olive

Accessories ~ Vintage Adornment, White Crayon, Sponge, Copics {Y19, RV13, RV17}

Have a great Sunday...

FS204 whiterockmama

2011-01-02T14:01:00.000-05:00

Today the featured stamper on Splitcoast has loads and loads of beautiful cards. Well it's a new year...why don't I stick with what works with me, her first. I know I should try for something different, but then I have to pick one and they are all so lovely!

As it works out her first card is perfect for the up coming holiday "valentine's day". And as it works out my anniversary is this month as well.

If you'd like to take a peek at whiterockmama's first go here ~ "my first uploads".

I used White, Real Red & Basic Black cardstock, ink is Real Red & Black, Real Red Ribbon, little Rhinsetones all SU. I used the rectangle nestabilities to cut the three layering pieces, also my favorite thing scoring with the scor-pal. I stamped the love after the scoring to give it the old feel. I also used three different SU stamp sets for the hearts. Filled with Love, Paisley Prints & Punch Potpourri. I used dimensionals on the layers.

Finished it with Real Red ribbon tied in a single knot.

Happy New Year!!!

2010-12-29T15:06:00.000-05:00

We had a fun sketch challenge at SCS today. Stamping outside the box. I used the same stamp set from yesterday. Too tired to put it away! It's called Insightful Meadow put out by Unity Stamp Company. I also used clear embossing powder over Craft More Mustard. The cut it out leaving a panel at the bottom.

I used Pyrus DSP by Basic Grey. They have some very pretty papers. I cut out a back panel in More Mustard card stock and popped the white section up with dimensionals. I used Brenda Walton Rhinestones to match the more mustard. Try as I might I couldn't get the shinny to show up in the photo. But I think it looks good.

Have a great afternoon. It's almost time for the New Year!

2010-12-28T21:41:00.000-05:00

Today the colors are Old Olive, Night of Navy and Daffodil Delight. These are great colors to work with. I have been gone all day and could not make a card until now and think I could have made several with these colors.

I stamped the image using craft ink in Old Olive then used clear embossing powder on it. It changed the color for some reason, but looks neat. I used an oval nestie as a cover and daubed with Daffodil Delight around it. The cut out the Night of Navy and placed it off set , then centered the stamped image. I paper pierced the corners to give the card a little something else. The stamp is from Insightful Meadow from Unity Stamp Company.

Hope you like the card and thanks for stopping.

2010-12-21T13:42:00.000-05:00

Tags til Christmas {CC302}

The colors for today are perfect for another Christmas card and the last one I need to make. Real Red, Whisper White and Basic Black. I do love these colors together. I have in the past used them for several cards.

On this one I scored the background using the Scor-Pal. I stamped the image from the Tags til Christmas, in red and punched it out using the Ornament Punch, and stamped the sentiment in Real Red as well. The sentiment is from Snow Swirled stamp set.

I used a black ribbon for the black and popped a little gemstone on the ornament. Both stamped images are mounted using dimensionals.

TFL

SCS ~ FS202 maryrose

2010-12-19T15:34:00.000-05:00

I think I can get back to making cards again. My life has been sort of turned around of late. My son (the one in Germany) left his elderly dog in our care and he got sick. Then he had a heart attack and passed away yesterday. As much as we didn't want another dog to care for, he has been a part of our lives for 13 1/2 years. He will be missed!

I have also missed my great pleasure...ink on my fingers and the smell of paper!

Here is the card I made for today ~

Based on this card by maryrose, her first: Shabby Rooster.

I needed a few more Christmas cards for my hubby's co-workers so I went that. I kept the layout pretty much, changed the colors, used different punches, and a Christmas Stamp set from SU.

I scored the DSP (Basic Grey's Jovial) every half inch both ways for a little more dimension. It's hard to see in the picture. I used White and Riding Hood Red card stock, Used black ink and stampin write pens {Riding Hood Red, More Mustard, Baja Breeze, Basic Black}. I punched out the sentiment using the small & medium Oval Punches from SU.

FS201 lisaadd

2010-12-12T17:52:00.001-05:00

I don't seem to have much time except for the FS these days! I did need to make a card for a niece graduating from Armstrong with a degree in early education. And I did not make it to that either! But congratulations anyway Kandi. I know you will be great in your profession.

Here is the card I made ~

Based on this card done by today's featured stamper ~

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1577492?&cat=500&ppuser=241576

Kandi's college colors are moroon and gold so I used the best I could find...Bravo Burgandy, along with White and Black cardstock, changed the stamp set and kept the basic layout. Ink is White Craft. I also used gold embossing powder. I used the "Charming" stamp set and the graduation hat I picked up or got free from somewhere. The congratulation stamp is from a very old set called "Suzanne's Sentiments". Added some gold elements and assembled.

2010-12-05T17:20:00.000-05:00

Today is the 200th Featured Stamper over at SCS and instead of picking someone, we are to go back and pick one we may have missed or wanted to do but were not able to do. How fun is that! Well I don't like to chose because I want to do them all...so I went back to the very first featured stamper and picked his very first. Yes I said "his", what fun to have a gentleman as the first featured stamper for Split Coast!

His card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/76856?&cat=500&ppuser=31645
was fun.

I tweaked the layout a bit. Kept close to the original colors. Used a ribbon instead of gold string and I left off the sentiment to add later when I can decide how I would use this card.

My card stock is White, Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait. I inked with Concord Crush. Colored it in with Stampin Write {Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Perfect Plum} and also used Copic (V15, BG93, YG91}. My ribbon is Stampin Up Peach Parfait. The stamps are HeroArts called Floral Scallop & Little Flower Circle. Used a circle punch behind the circle stamp, but hand cut out the stamped image.

Our weather has gotten cool here, so try to stay warm and enjoy the day.

TFL!

2010-12-05T16:50:00.001-05:00

Again I have not posted a card until a few days late...

This is a combination card from SCS from last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Faux tile is the topic for a new technique, the color combo is Real Red, River Rock and Old Olive and this sketch challenge.

I used the Cheesecloth stamp (retired) from Stamin Up for the tile, for the sentiment and top panel I used the Fresh Cuts stamp set and shaded in the colors for the color challenge. And added some elements (silver). And used the sponge dauber to give the tiles dimension, plus did some scoring around the card.

My husband said the tile looked like the floor before you place the tile on it.

TFL!