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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September 20, 2011

Just another card I was able to quickly make for my current ELM Designs customer order!

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Swirls & Curls Verses, Slice of Life

Ink: Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, Early Espresso

Paper: Crumb Cake, retired DSP from Simply Scrappin' Kit Just 4 You (I think!), Confetti White, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Regal Rose

Tools: Big Shot, Scallop Circle, Heart punch

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

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Bring on the Cake 1

Hello! I am sharing with you a set of cards I made using, primarily, the set Bring on the Cake. I used all but the stamp with "a gift for you" - the ones you don't see pictured I used on the inside of the cards. But I also ever used the same stamp twice for this set. I made feminine, masculine, and teen-appropriate cards. I used only one other stamp set, and only because I did not have appropriate DSP (in effect, I made my own!). I want to show how much variety you can get using some of the same things. In addition to limiting my stamp set use, I also limited my color use. You'll see a lot of Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Marina Mist and Wild Wasabi. Mainly I used Regals, Subtles and a few In Colors. Also, you will see repeated use of the Stipes Embossing Folder, the Ovals die, the Extra Large Oval punch and Basic Rhinestones.

Below is one card, in the post below are the other five cards.

Here I used Fabulous Florets to create the illusion of DSP. This fold was taught to me by my upline. 1 inch in from each side, starting 1 inch from the top cut down 5.5 inches (meaning your blade will start at 1 in and end at 6.5 in). The score just on those 1 inch sides - at 1 in, 2 in, and at 6.5 in; then score the middle section at 5.5 in.

Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Elegant Eggplant

Extra Large Oval punch, Ovals die, Basic Rhinestones, Designer Buttons Regals Elegant Eggplant, 1/8" Whisper White Taffeta ribbon

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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March 30, 2011

I CASEd this card by Carrie Gaskin. She was crowned ColorQueen for the ColorQ challenge last week. I changed those colors, but used her fabulous sketch!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Curly Cute

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo, Confetti White, Early Espresso

Tools: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Paper Piercer

Embellishments: 3/8" Early Espresso Taffeta ribbon, Basic Rhinestones

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March 18, 2011

My friend, now SU! downline :), JoAnne turns 30 tomorrow! This is her birthday card which she will be receiving bright and early tomorrow morning! We (plus one other friend/demo) are putting on a stamping event! Pretty fun way to spend a birthday, I'd say! Color scheme for this comes from Inkspirations Challenge!

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Slice of Life, Bring on the Cake

Ink: Early Espresso, StazOn black, Daffodil Delight, Regal Rose, Basic Gray

Paper: Regal Rose, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight

Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots EF, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, Scallop Edge punch, blender pens

Embellishments: 3/8" Early Espresso Taffeta ribbon, Basic Rhinestones

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February 24, 2011

This is my card for the ColorQ challenge this week. Somewhat inspired by the sample in the SAB mini (rainbow picture). This card would be great for a tween girl.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: So Happy for You

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Pacific Point (flower centers and sponged edges)

Paper: Pear Pizazz, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Tools: Small (1 3/4") Scallop circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Small Heart punch, sponge

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

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P.S.- this is why I love Clear Mount sets from SU! I used a 4 in. wide block, plenty of room to line up these three images. I inked them with markers and voila! 3 separate stamps become one!

February 19,2011

For the Just Add Ink sketch challenge this week. Gotta just say, sketch challenges are not my favorite. However, when left to my own ideas, my layouts are all similar, so it's good for me. :)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Apple Blossoms

Ink: Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Early Espresso

Tools: this label is from the Matchbox Die

Embellishments: Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta ribbon, SAB Ice Cream Parlor button, Basic Rhinestones

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January 15, 2011

Just dropping in my card for the Mojo Monday challenge this week!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Butterfly Prints, Really Retro

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango (sponged), Daffodil Delight

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Tools: Butterfly Punch , sponge

Embellishments: 3/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta ribbon, Flower Fusion 2 (Retired), Basic Rhinestones

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December 29, 2010

A birthday card that, I think, would be perfect for a teenaged girl. I made this for the SUO challenge this week (a new site for me) to use "bling." I saw a card with this layout on Splitcoast and, since I'm looking for any birthday card ideas, I was excited to find a card I could CASE.

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Birthday Whimsy, A Little Birthday Cheer

Ink: Melon Mambo, Taken with Teal, Basic Black, VersaMarker

Paper: Basic Black, Taken with Teal, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Tools: Black embossing powder, heat tool, dimensionals

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones, stretchy silver cord.

December 2, 2010

Last night I made 2 more birthday cards. The first one uses colors from last weeks Color Throwdown Challenge, the second uses the colors from Stacey's Stamping Stage (although I had to use Elegant Eggplant instead of Concord Crush AND instead of white, I used Vanilla).

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Apple Blossoms, A Word For You

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive

Paper: So Saffron, Sweet Pea DSP, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White

Tools: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch

Embellishments: Dress Up Ribbon Originals (retired), Brights Designer Buttons Old Olive, Basic Rhinestones

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Watercolor Trio

Ink: Basic Gray (stamped off), VersaMark, Elegant Eggplant

Paper: Crumb Cake, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Gray textured, Very Vanilla

Tools: Big Shot, Top Note die, Square Lattice embossing folder, Black embossing powder, heat tool, Scalloped Oval punch, Large Oval punch

Embellishments: Antique Brad, Victoria Crochet Trim

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November 30, 2010

Well, I bid farewell to November and say hello to December with a few Christmas cards I made last week but didn't have time to post. These cards will be for sale at a "Handmade" Open House this Friday!

This first one uses a retired set, it was a Hostess Set in last year's mini catalog (I'm pretty sure). This was very easy, but looks SO pretty with the Iridescent Ice!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Printed Pines

Ink: VersaMark, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake

Tools: Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Big Shot, Top Note die, Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder

Embellishments: 3/8" Old Olive Taffeta ribbon, Basic Pearls

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This card is copied from a sample I received in a card swap. She had used Bravo Burgundy card stock for the card base, Very Vanilla for the Top Note; then stamped the block stamp in Bravo Burgundy ink and hand cut the tree stamped in Bravo Burgundy ink on Bravo Burgundy card stock. Nice, if you want monochromatic. I, however, wanted a little more interest. I spiced it up with more color and added rhinestones!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Season of Joy

Ink: Old Olive, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Tools: Big Shot, Top Note die, 3/4" Circle punch

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones, 5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain ribbon

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And, lastly, I had to try the Paper Tree technique. I first saw this on Connie Babbert's blog. Follow the link, she had a PDF with a template to download. It takes a bit of trial and error (at least it did for me!) and I think I will do a smaller circle next time. But it is certainly fun and looks great!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Come to Bethlehem

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive (sponged)

Paper: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, retired Old Olive DSP

Tools: Circle Scissor Plus, Big Shot, Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder, label from Matchbox die

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

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November 25, 2010

Make & Take for my next workshop:

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Come to Bethlehem

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Tools: Big Shot, Petal-A-Plenty Embossing Folder, Label from the Matchbox die, tearing edge, distressor tool

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestone

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November 5, 2010

I snuck in one more card before bed last night, totaling 4 cards made yesterday. Then I made 4 another cards today at my still-new-to-me desk!!! They are super cute! BUT I decided to just pick 2 to show you. Tough choice... I'll probably end up coming back another time to post the others. :)

First is a rainbow of butterflies! I envisioned them in a straight line across the card, but this butterfly is too big for that. And I felt the other butterflies in the Beautiful Wings embosslit were too small. But I might go back and try it with the next size down sometime.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Apple Blossoms

Ink: Early Espresso, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango

Paper: Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Pacific Point, Concord Crush

Tools: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, dimensionals

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

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Next, I used a favorite color combo of mine: Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy. This is one of the main reasons why it is unfortunate that Cameo Coral was retired! But I still have nearly a whole pack of Cameo Coral card stock to wean me off of this combo. LOL :)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Well Scripted

Ink: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy

Paper: Sahara Sand, Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White

Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots EF, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Boho Blossoms punchs, dimensionals

Embellishments: Pewter Brads

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November 4, 2010 Challenge 1

I have a new and improved "stamping station"!! I'll post a picture later... But I had to break it in today! I went to my usual challenge sites where I found 2 color challenges and a sketch challenge. So, I got to work.

This is the first card I made. This is the color challenge from Stamping 411 this week. I added the black, but it's a neutral which usually doesn't really count. :) The picture that provided the source of the color combo includes black, as well as a light purple color, so I figured I was safe adding it in. I pretty much just took my inspiration straight from that picture. A "teen" bedspread with a circle pattern. This card, obviously, has a circle pattern and it's fitting for a teenaged girl. I had to make one modification to the color challenge: I don't have Pear Pizzazz ink, so I substituted with Certainly Celery.

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Perfect Punches, Circle Circus, Simple Shapes

Ink: Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Basic Black

Paper: Certainly Celery, Basic Black, Whisper White, Melon Mambo

Tools: Double Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Wide Oval punch

Embellishments: 1/4" Certainly Celery Grosgrain ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Designer Buttons Brights Tempting Turquoise

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October 21, 2010

Last night I went to the Stamping 411 site and was glad to find this Color Challenge: Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie and Melon Mambo. Since I've been working on 4o cards in bright colors, I'm always happy for inspiration. These are certainly bright colors! :)

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Circle Circus, Rough Type

Ink: Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Pacific Point, Whisper White

Tools: 1/2" and 3/4" Circle punches, Sticky Strip (I used a small piece to overlap the ribbon just a bit - that's the spot where I cinched it with the thread and button; then I put a small piece on the back of each circle to stick them to the ribbon)

Embellishments: Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain ribbon (retired), Designer Buttons Brights Pumpkin Pie, crochet thread

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Circle Circus, Thank You Kindly

Ink: Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Pacific Point, VersaMark

Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Tools: Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, sponge, 1 3/8" 1 3/4" Circle punches

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones, Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain ribbon (retired)

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October 15, 2010

I made this card for a coworker who will be leaving us at the end of the month (she's moving closer to her family). But my color choice was base on the Just Add Ink challenge this week: Just Add Blue.

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Circle Circus, , So Many Sayings

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Pink Pirouette, Marina Mist

Paper: Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy textured, Whisper White

Tools: 1 3/8" Circle punch, Wide Oval punch, Modern Label punch

Embellishments: 1/4" Whisper White grosgrain ribbon, Basic Rhinestones

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October 6, 2010

I'm back into the blog challenges this week!!! AND having more fun with rhinestones! This is one more card for the 2 packs I'm putting together or a friend to give as Christmas gifts. She wants cards with bright colors for the recipients. :)

This card is for 2 challenges. (I usually try not to combine, but I wasn't really getting anywhere with them individually!) The color scheme comes from the Stampin' Royalty Color Challenge for the week. Except I wanted my card to be a little brighter, so instead of So Saffron, I used Daffodil Delight. The layout is from this weeks Diva Coffee Break Designs Sketch Challenge, but I did flip the sketch.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Garden Greetings

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise

Paper: Concord Crush, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise

Tools: 1", 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle punches, dimensional

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

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October 5, 2010

I wanted a thank-you card with a fall feel. I found this layout on Splitcoast and simply took it up a level with texture, sponging and a brad! :)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Kind & Caring Thoughts, Fall Flair

Ink: Early Espresso, More Mustard,

Paper: Early Espresso, More Mustard, Real Red, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, 1 1/4" Square punch, Corner Rounder punch, Large Oval punch

Embellishments: Striped Grosgrain Pumpkin Pie, Real Red brad

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October 3, 2010

I made this card a few weeks ago, but I didn't have the rhinestones at the time. I looked at my finished product, but thought it was missing something. I finally got rhinestones and they were just what this card needed! I love SU!s Jewel Accents - a sheet of pearls or rhinestones with adhesive backing (no messy glue, no glue dots that are too big). Just peel 'em and stick 'em!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: For All You Do

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Perfect Plum, Rose Red, Tangerine Tango

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Rose Red, Tangerine Tango, Perfect Plum

Tools: 1" & 1 1/4" Circle punches, sponge (on Whisper White background)

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

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