January 28, 2012

This color scheme comes from this weeks ColorQ challenge. I took the liberty of adding some Baja Breeze as that color caught my eye in the inspiration photo, even though she didn't list it among the colors for the challenge. Also, the sketch comes from the Friday Mashup challenge. Ironically, the other half of the "mashup" challenge was to use something new; the DSP and the red ribbon are quite old, in fact!

Supplies

Stamp Set: A Slice of Life

Ink: StazOn, More Mustard, Riding Hood Red

Paper: Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red, More Mustard and Old Olive DSP, Old Olive, Whisper White

Tools: Big Shot, Ovals die

Embellishments: Dress Up Ribbon Originals (I think!), Antique Brad, 1/8" Baja Breeze Taffeta ribbon

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January 27, 2012

The challenge this week from Just Add Ink is to choose a card from the gallery of Kathy Turner, one of their Design Team members. I tried to copy the picture of Kathy Turner's card that I chose, but was not having any luck with that. :( Please, follow that link to check it out!

Supplies

Stamp Set: Look Who's Turning

Ink: Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, touch of So Saffron (for the beak), Basic Gray

Paper: Certainly Celery, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo

Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots EF, Large and Scalloped Oval punches, 1/2" Circle punch, 3/4" Circle punch, 1" Circle punch and 1 1/4" Circle punch

Embellishments: Ice Cream Parlor button (2011 SAB), crochet thread, Basic Rhinestones, Blushing Bride Twill ribbon

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January 26, 2012 #2

I created this for the Color Throwdown challenge this week.

Supplies

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Oval All

Ink: Rose Red, Early Espresso

Paper: Pool Party, Sweet Pea DSP, Crumb Cake

Tools: 3/4" Circle punch, Modern Label punch, Scallop Border punch, paper piercer

Embellishments: Victoria crochet, Antique Brad

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January 26, 2012

I used the inspiration photo from Stampin' Royalty to make this:

Supplies

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Thank You Kindly

Ink: Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots EF, Blossom Punch, 1" Circle punch, Large Oval and Scalloped Oval punch

Embellishments: 3/8" Early Espresso Taffeta ribbon

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January 20, 2012 #2

This sketch coms from Pals Paper Arts, but I did flip my oval as I wanted a "portrait" layout but wasn't really satisfied with any of the stamps that would have fit vertically in the oval! :)

Supplies

Stamp Set: Pursuit of Happiness

Ink: Early Espresso, Calypso Coral

Paper: Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, Pocketful of Posies DSP

Tools: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Wide Oval punch (2 behind the large oval) Big Shot, Ovals die

Embellishments: Pear Pizzazz Pleated ribbon, Basic Pearls

January 20, 2012

I flipped the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches this week for this masculine card.

Supplies

Stamp Set: Pursuit of Happiness, Canvas background stamp

Ink: Soft Suede, Always Artichoke

Paper: Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Confetti White

Embellishments: Striped 1 1/4" Grosgrain Soft Suede, crochet thread, Antique Brad

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Cluster of Masculine Cards

These are not inspired from any sketch or color or theme (etc) challenges. Just me coming up with some cards appropriate to give guys! I'm starting with my favorite - no saving the best for last here!

Supplies

Stamp Sets: Blessings from Heaven, Fabulous Florets

Ink: Garden Green

Paper: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Garden Green

Tools: Wide Oval punch, Tearing Edge, Big Shot, Square Lattice EF

Embellishments: 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon Basic Black, Designer Buttons Neutrals Crumb Cake and Basic Black

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Stamp Set: TPC Studio Card Crafting Hellos

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Basic Gray, Urban Oasis DSP

Tools: 1 3/4" Circle punch, sponge

Embellishments: Corduroy Buttons Basic Gray

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Supplies

Stamp Set: Oval All

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper: More Mustard, Basic Gray, Cajun Craze

Tools: Simply Scored tool, Large Oval punch

Embellishments: Hemp Twine, Designer Buttons Regals More Mustard and Cajun Craze

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Supplies

Stamp Sets: Three Little Leaves, Extreme Elements

Ink: VersaMark, Early Espresso

Paper: Soft Suede, Well Worn DSP

Tools: 1 1/4" Square punch, Gold EP, heat tool

Embellishments: Linen Thread

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January 18, 2012 #3

ColorQ put out a great challenge this week! Here is my card to submit:

Supplies

Stamp Set: Flower for All Seasons

Ink: StazOn Black, Rich Razzleberry, Wisteria Wonder, Bravo Burgundy, Garden Green, Island Indigo

Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot EF, 1 3/4" Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Blender Pen, sponge

Embellishments: 3/8" Rich Razzleberry Taffeta ribbon, Designer Buttons Neutrals Whisper White

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January 18, 2012 #2

I frequently pop over to Kristin Moore's blog: Sunshine, Smiles & Stamps = Lovin' Life. Well, on my visit to her site this week, I was delighted to find she had posted a color challenge. I was even able to find time to play along today! Here is her post; below is my card.

Supplies

Stamp Sets: Fabulous Florets, TPC Studios Card Crafting Hellos
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Marina Mist

Paper: Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant

Tools: Big Shot, Scallop Circle die, Elegant Bouquet EF, Modern Label punch, Word Window punch

Embellishments: Stickles, 1/8" Taffeta ribbon in Whisper White and Certainly Celery

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January 18, 2012

I've been wanting to try this butterfly with the Blossom punch since seeing it in the mini. I paired it up with the Color Challenge from The Paper Players. These antennae happened by accident. I layered the two butterflies and the Coral one was a bit bigger so I started to trim just that little area. The "tip" of the trim did not quite meet, so those tiny strips stayed on and I noticed they looked like antennae! Perfect. :)

Supplies

Stamp Set: Mixed Bunch

Ink: VersaMark, Calypso Coral (sponge dauber to center of butterfly)

Paper: Blushing Bride, Basic Gray, Calypso Coral

Tools: Big Shot, Texturz Plates Backgrounds 1, Blossom punch, White EP, heat tool, sponge dauber

Embellishments: Pear Pizzazz pleated ribbon, Basic Pearls

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Lucky Hostess Workshop

It's almost Sale-A-Bration time. (Start Jan 24th) Remember - that's when you get something free for every $50 you spend! I am eager to amp up my stamping and want you to join me!!! So... I'm planning a workshop featuring the new Simply Scored apparatus, Mixed Bunch set and coordinating Blossom Punch from the current Occasions Mini Catalog, and the embellishments pack in Sale-A-Bration. Make & Take one of these cards:

One lucky attender will get the hostess benefits! I'll draw names from those who RSVP by the deadline and attend, of course. Also, those who have a Big Shot (or other Sizzix machine) can put their name in a drawing for the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. See this post or the second card in this post, among several others here on my blog, for use of that folder.

I spent my Saturday cleaning up my basement (again) to show you my perfect spot for holding workshops. Plenty of space to work and everyone should have a good view of the project. Don't worry I'll get more chairs. :) I'm hoping you can join me on the evening of February 2nd, a Thursday. Invitation coming very soon!

January 12, 2012

For the Color Throwdown challenge and for the Freshly Made Sketch challenge this week. Today we are getting the first real snow we've had in Illinois this winter... But this card is far from "wintry!"

Supplies

Stamp Sets: Just Believe, TPC Studios Card Crafting Hellos

Ink: Soft Suede

Paper: Pool Party, River Rock, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla

Tools: Tearing Edge, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EF

Embellishments: 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Very Vanilla

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January 8, 2012 #2

I used the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches and the color scheme from Pals Paper Arts this week.

Supplies

Stamp Set: Swirls & Curls Verses

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze

Paper: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla

Tools: Big Shot, Floral Fusion, Elegant Lines

Embellishments: Baja Breeze seam binding, Designer Buttons Neutrals Very Vanilla

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January 8, 2012

A card for the Stamping Royalty Sketch Challenge this week.

Supplies

Stamps Set: Swirls & Curls Verses

Ink: Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango (legs and beak)

Paper: Confetti White, Sweet Pea DSP, Calypso Coral, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze

Tools: Big Shot, Floral Fusion Sizzie, Large Oval punch, Scalloped Oval punch

Embellishments: Silver Brads, Flower Fusion 2 felt flower, Scallop Polka Dot ribbon Chocolate Chip

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January 7, 2012

For a friend and for the Friday Mashup Challenge. :)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake

Ink: Crumb Cake

Paper: Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Pocketful of Posies, Crumb Cake

Tools: Wide Oval punch, Fancy Flower punch

Embellishments: Victoria Crochet Trim

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January 3, 2012

Wow. Almost 3 months have gone by since I last made a card! Got a little busy around our house with rearranging a couple rooms/moving out and moving up some furniture, making over our son's room and, of course, the holidays! But I'm back. And yesterday and today I was able to find enough time to make 4 cards!

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Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Just Believe, Vintage Labels

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Gray, Garden Green

Paper: Basic Gray, Pocketful of Posies DSP, Whisper White

Embellishments: Designer Buttons Neutrals Basic Gray, Whisper White 1/8" Taffeta ribbon

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Stamp Set: Pursuit of Happiness, Texture wheel

Ink: Night of Navy, Cajun Craze, Baja Breeze

Paper: Baja Breeze, Night of Navy, Pocketful of Posies DSP, Cajun Craze, Whisper White

Tools: Tearing Edge

Embellishments: Log Cabin Smooch Spritz, Designer Buttons Regals Night of Navy

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Paper: Ginger Blossom (I think?) DSP, Soft Suede, Blushing Bride

Tools: Score Pal, Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslit

Embellishments: Chantilly, Basic Pearls

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Stamp Set: Pursuit of Happiness

Ink: Basic Black, So Saffron

Paper: So Saffron, Basic Black, Pocketful of Posies DSP, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Tools: Scallop Circle punches 1 3/4" and 2 3/8", Wide Oval punch, Word Window punch

Embellishments: Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon, Designer Buttons Brights Daffodil Delight

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