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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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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Supplies:

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 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 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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Supplies:

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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Supplies:

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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Supplies:

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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October 11, 2011

A day late and a challenge-submission short! That's the story of my life lately. By the time I get around to making a card for the challenges I follow, the link-y has closed. Not that it stops me, though! :) This one is another Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: TPC Studios Card Crafting Hellos, Extreme Elements

Ink: Old Olive, Night of Navy, Pool Party

Paper: Pool Party, Confetti White, Night of Navy DSP (retired; Hostess pack), Basic Gray

Tools: Wide Oval punch, Coluzzle Cutting System, Star punch, Big Shot, Stripes EF

Embellishments: Designer Buttons Regals Night of Navy, crochet thread

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October 9, 2011

Just a little something I came up with all by my self. :)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Herb Expressions

Ink: StazOn black, Wisteria Wonder, Garden Green

Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Garden Green, Basic Gray, Very Vanilla

Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EF, Ovals die, Larger Scallop Circle punch, Eyelet Border punch

Embellishments: Victoria Crochet trim, crochet thread, Designer Buttons Regals

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August 22, 2011

Really had to squeeze in time for this card to be able to submit it before the deadline! This is for Pals Paper Arts challenge of the week!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Tiny Teacup

Ink: Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, Early Espresso

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Island Indigo

Tools: Scallop Edge punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" Circle punches, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots EF

Embellishments: button from my stash, 3/8" Early Espresso Taffeta ribbon

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Bring on the Cake 2

The other five cards are rather straightforward.

Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Confetti White, Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade

Paper Piercer, Big Shot, Top Note die, Butterfly punch, Basic Rhinestones

Please refer to the post below this one for this card, as the color scheme came from a ColorQ challenge.

Marina Mist, Cajun Craze, Wild Wasabi; Black StazOn

Big Shot, Stripes EF, Square Lattice EF, Hemp Twine, Corner Rounder punch, Silver Brads

The flames are actually leaves from Little Leaves Sizzlit, snipped off and trimmed a bit. I thought the varying sizes seemed more realistic.

Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Early Espresso

Baker's Twine Early Espresso, Designer Buttons Regals Night of Navy, Big Shot, Stripes EF, Ovals die, Log Cabin Smooch Spritz, sponging

Rose Red, Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Whisper White (although Very Vanilla would match the ribbon better)

Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Large Scallop Circle punch, Big Shot, Stripes EF, Glimmer Brad Neutrals, 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Soft Suede, Dazzling Details

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I hope this inspires you to pick up a stamp set and find out just how versatile it can be! For my customers, I am planning to to a "Birthday Bonanza" class this fall. I'll charge a flat fee, have the supplies ready for you and you can come make these 6 cards!

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August 5, 2011

For the sketch from Inkspirations this week, I made this bright card!

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Bring on the Cake, Birthday Bakery

Ink: StazOn and Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Basic Gray, Real Red, Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Elegant Eggplant, Pacific Point

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Ice Cream Parlor DSP and Die Cut sheet, Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots EF

Embellishments: Ice Cream Parlor Buttons

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August 3, 2011

I've been working on a whole set of cards using primarily the Bring on the Cake set. I was successful and now have 6 awesome birthday cards that, hopefully, I'll be using for a stamp class. This is one of them. The color scheme for this one comes from the ColorQ challenge for the week - love the combo!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper: Bashful Blue (textured for card base), Basic Gray textured, Lucky Limeade, Tempting Turquoise, Crumb Cake

Tools: Big Shot, Stripes EF, Ovals die, Decorative Label Punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch

Embellishments: Designer Buttons Brights -Tempting Turquoise- and Neutrals -Basic Gray, crochet thread

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July 20, 2011

Good thing I had 2 weeks to make something for this challenge! Collection closes tomorrow night for The Paper Players current challenge. Here is my CAS (clean and simple) submission.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: A Slice of Life

Ink: Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake

Paper: Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla

Tools: Square Lattice EF, Ovals die, Big Shot, Wide Oval punch

Embellishments: Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Hemp Twine, Designer Buttons Neutrals Basic Gray

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July 9, 2011

Saturday - my husband is working on an outdoor project that involves piles of dirt, therefore my 3.5 year old boy is also outside! So, I took time to straighten up the basement. My work station happens to be in the basement, so I reorganized and cleaned that up, too! Now, if only I can keep it that way. :) Anyway, here is the card I made on my currently clean desk!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Just Believe

Ink: Pear Pizzazz

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Basic Gray, Very Vanilla, Marina Mist

Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EF, Eyelet Border punch, Wide Oval punch

Embellishments: Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Designer Buttons Neutrals Basic Gray, 1/8" Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon

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July 4, 2011

I was able to whip out a card before our 4th of July festivities get underway. This is for last weeks challenge over at The Paper Players. And for this week "favorite technique" challenge at Pals Paper Arts. I like doing the Faux Metal technique - VersaMark onto Brushed Silver paper, Silver embossing powder - 3 layers. While the 3rd layer is still wet/melty take your VersaMarked stamp and push it into the layers of EP. The image I used is from Punch Pals - True Friend, Genuine Article, Accept No Substitutes.

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Punch Pals, Swirls & Curls Verses

Ink: VersaMark, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo

Paper: Pacific Point, Ice Cream Parlor DSP (SAB), Whisper White, Melon Mambo

Tools: heat tool, 1" Circle punch

Embellishments: Adhesive Die Cut from Ice Cream Parlor DSP (SAB), Designer Button Brights Pumpkin Pie, Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon (SAB)

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June 8, 2011

This card is for last weeks challenge from ColorQ. I just didn't have time to make it until this week!

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Really Retro, Big Blooms (both retired)

Ink: Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

Paper: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Very Vanilla

Tools: Scallop Edge punch

Embellishments: Brights and Neutrals Designer Buttons Pumpkin Pie and Very Vanilla, a pink button from my miscellaneous button collection, Twill Tape (adhered with Sticky Strip)

June 6, 2011

The Color Dare this week is to use Pear Pizzazz, Tempting Turquoise and Very Vanilla. May of the samples also used a brown (which is the perfect choice for an additional neutral!) but I wanted to stick just with the 3 colors! My flowers are clear embossed for a bit of shine. :)

Supplies:

Stamps: Fabulous Florets, Curly Cute

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Pear Pizzazz, VersaMarker

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla

Tools: Clear EP, heat tool

Embellishments: Chantilly, Designer Buttons Brights Tempting Turquoise, crochet thread

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April 22, 2011

Color Throwdown challenge this week: Navy, White and one color of your choice. For the first time in years, I had a new dress for Easter Sunday. Of course, then it was a chilly 48 degrees when I was heading to church so I ended up not wearing it! (It will now be a Mother's Day dress! LOL) Anyway, the point of all that is to say the dress is white and navy striped and I have bright yellow wedges and a necklace of silver and yellow to wear with it. So, I decided to base my card on that outfit! :)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Define Your Life

Ink: Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Tools: Big Shot, Ovals die, Perfect Polka Dots EF, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Wide Oval punch, Boho Blossoms punch

Embellishments: SAB Ice Cream Parlor buttons, 3/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta ribbon, crochet thread

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April 16, 2011

I went simple and easy for this weeks ColorQ challenge! I was also trying for a masculine feel. This is a one layer card, but does have embellishments. :)

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Circle Circus, Curly Cute

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Cherry Cobbler, Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso

Paper: Crumb Cake

Embellishments: Regals Designer Buttons Cherry Cobbler, linen thread, Clip Assortment

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April 8, 2011

Well, Just Add Ink put out an Inspiration Challenge with this picture. Talk about challenge! I had to ponder for a little while... then I came up with this:

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Apple Blossoms

Ink: VersaMark

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight

Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, White EP, heat tool, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, 5 Petal Flower punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, Boho Blossoms punch

Embellishments: Brights Designer Buttons Real Red, Brights Brad Tempting Turquoise

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April 7, 2011

This card is for the ColorQ challenge this week. It's a great combination of colors! While I was blog hopping yesterday, I found this layout from CardPatterns. Although, I found it on Kristen Moore's site (love seeing all her posts!).

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Birthday Bliss

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight - all markers

Paper: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Confetti White, Bermuda Bay, Black Textured (from the retired Taste of Textiles pack), Whisper White

Tools: Circle Scissor Plus (at 4"), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Big Shot, Texturz Plate from Backgrounds 1

Embellishments: SAB Ice Cream Parlor buttons Melon Mambo, Designer Buttons Brights Old Olive, crochet thread

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March 31, 2011

This is one of my fall-to layouts! It's pretty easy and simple. This includes 6 punches, so I figure that qualifies for the challenge over at Pals Paper Arts this week! :)

Supplies:

Stamp: Tiny Teacup

Ink: Melon Mambo, Early Espresso

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Early Espresso textured, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Tools: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots EF

Embellishments: 3/8" Rich Razzleberry Taffeta ribbon, crochet thread, Designer Buttons Bold Brights Daffodil Delight, SAB Ice Cream Parlor button

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