CPS #211

This is for

http://www.cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/ sketch challenge. Im trying to make boy cards, but it doesn't come as easily as those beautiful floral cards!

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Basic Black and Whisper White

Ink: Basic Gray, Basic Black, and Versamark

Stamps: Exteme Elements, Extreme Guitar and Birthdays Count

DSP: Newsprint

I embossed the guitar guy with White embossing powder and added a grommet to the sentiment.

PERSONAL CHALLENGE #10

This card was next in my alphabetical order of set to stamp. The layout is an old http://www.cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/ sketch, #163.

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

DSP: ?

Stamps: Eastern Blooms and Something to Celebrate

Ink: Early Espresso'

Markers: Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, and Old Olive

I used vintage brads, and retired Felt Flowers. (forgot I had those!)

COLORQ CHALLENGE #78

The http://www.colourq.blogspot.com/ color challenge was Kraft,Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery,Whisper White, and Early Espresso.

Cardstock: Kraft, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, and Early Espresso

Stamps: Dreams Du Jour and Bella Toile

Ink: Early Espresso

Markers: Certainly Celery and Pink Pirouette

I used the Scallop Border punch and Certainly Celery ribbon as well

CARD PATTERNS SKETCH #108

This is my take on the http://www.cardpatterns.blogspot.com/  sketch challenge. It is also #12 for my personal challenge .

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Real Red and Whisper White

DSP: ?

Stamps: Jolly Old St Nick

Ink: Soft Suede, Real Red and Basic Black

I used the Water Brush to color the Santa, the Paper Piercer to pierce the Soft Suede circle, the Sizzix Scallop Circle #2 for the Red and the Large Scallop for the striped. The ribbon is a retired color.

STAMPIN 411 #153

This is the color challenge at http://www.stampin411.blogspot.com/. Night of Navy, Pretty in Pink, and Old Olive

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Night of Navy, and Old Olive

Ink: Night of Navy and Pretty in Pink

DSP: Play Date

Stamps: Circle Circus and Something to Celebrate

Ribbon is Pretty in Pink

PINS

This was the Make-n-Take at my local scrapbook store (Captured Moments). Fabric Flowers

SCIC#145 AND SSC #196

This was a double challenge. I did the sketch from http://www.stampin411.blogspot.com/ and the color challenge from http://www.stampincelebration.blogspot.com/

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Ink: Stazon Jet Black, and Versamark

Stamp Set: Cheers to You, En Francias, and Teeny Tiny Wishes

I embossed the En Francias with clear embossing powder and used the crochet ribbon.

CELEBRATE

This is for the http://www.inkspirations-challenges.blogspot.com/ challenge #63.

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Basic Black, and Whisper White

DSP: Neutrals pack

Stamp sets: Extreme Guitar and Something to Celebrate

Ink: Basic Gray and Versamark

I also used Poppin Pastels and a Vintage brad

CCMC #143

This card was made for http://www.createwithconnieandmary.com/  sketch challenge.  The stamp set is the new Strength and Hope set from Stampin Up!  Stampin Up! is donating $2 of every set sold to the BCRF.

Cardstock: Rose Red and Very Vanilla

DSP: Springtime Vintage

Ink: Crumb Cake

Stamps: Strength and Hope

Pretty in Pink ribbon, Satin Flowers, and the Decorative Label Punch were also used.

TAGS

These are Birthday tags I made based on Kim VanDiepen. She is a total inspiration!

Cardstock: Kraft

Stamps: Medallion, Great Friend, and Teeny Tiny Words

Wheel: Musical Notes

Ink: Regal Rose, Soft Suedem and Tempting Turquoise

Various embelishments sed

MORE TAGS

These are Christmas tags I made

Cardstock: Kraft and Cherry Cobbler

Stamps: Winter Post, Lovely as a Tree

Ink: Soft Suede, Real Red, and Crumb Cake

Various embelishments were used.

ANOTHER TAG

These are some of the tags I have made with my new die cut from Stampin Up!  LOVE IT!

For the Happy Easter I used

Cardstock: Kraft, Early Espresso, and Old Olive

Stamps: Chocolate Bunny, Teeny Tiny Words

Various embelishments and the Musical Notes wheel

COLOURQ CHALLENGE #77

This card is for http://www.colourq.blogspot.com/ challenge. I have to say it was a challenge, I had to actually open my package of Concord Crush just to make it! My poor ink pad didn't even want to open for me! I actually like this color, I will have to use it again.

Cardstock: Concord Crush, Kiwi Kiss,Whisper White, Bashful Blue, and Bermuda Bay

Stamps: Bella Toile and Word Play

Ink: Concord Crush, Kiwi Kiss

Markers: Concord Crush, Bashful Blue, and a Blender Pen ( to color Kiwi Kiss)

Punches: 1 3/4 cirlcle, Decorative Label, and Large Oval

I also used Rhinestones, a retired Kiwi Kiss ribbon and a Water Pen to color the leaves on the background.

CHRISTMAS CARD #11

I made this Gate Card for my 10th card.

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Early Espresso, and Whisper White

DSP: ?

Stamps: Pattern Pines and Teeny Tiny Words

Ink: Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake (for rubbing the edges),  and Eary Espresso

Markers: Wild Wasabi and Real Red

Ribbon is a retired Christmas ribbon.

Die Cut: Top Note

CARD PATTERNS SKETCH #107

This is card #10 for my personal Christmas card challenge, and it is my submission atn http://www.cardpatterns.blogspot.com/

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Ridinghood Red, Always Artichoke, and Very Vanilla

DSP: Deck the Halls

Wheel: Musical Notes

Stamps: Illuminations

Ink: Crumb Cake and Always Artichoke

Marker: Ridinghood Red

Punch: Scallop Border

I also used the Crochet ribbon and a Vintage brad.

CPS #210

This card is for the http://www.cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/ sketch challenge. It is also #9 on my Christmas card challenge.

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Ridinghood Red, and Old Olive

Markers: Ridinghood Red, Old Olive, Early Espresso, and More Mustard

Stamp Set: Glorious Garlands

DSP: Jolly Holiday

I also used a corner rounder and some retired Old Olive ribbon.

SUO CHALLENGE #15

This is for niece for her b-day.

Cardstock: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, and Whisper White

Stamps: Cheep Talk and Stem Sayings

Punches: Scallop Circle, Designer Label, and Round Tab

Markers: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Old Olive, and Marina Mist

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Ribbon is a retired Old Olive

AMOUR

I'm so in love with the vitage feel right now.

Cardstock: Kraft, Soft Suede, and Whisper White

Stamps: Charming and Artistic Etchings

Ink: Craft Whisper White and Soft Suede

Punches: 1 3/4 circle and Decorative Label

I used white satin ribbon. I heat set the white.

INKSPIRATION SKETCH CHALLENGE #62

This challenge was hard for me. The Daffodil felt so bright with the Regal Rose. This was also the next stamp set for my personal challenge. Next is Charming.

Cardstock: Regal Rose, Early Espresso, Whisper White, and Daffodil Delight

Stamps: Barouque Motif, and Teeny Tiny Words

Ink: Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight

Punches: Decorative Label, Word Window Punch, and Eyelet Border

I cut out the flowers and attached them with dimensionals, added the Espresso ribbon, and the top Regal layer is also raised with dimensionals.

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ORNAMENT

I found the video for this while blog hopping. I think it was STAMPING WITH TAMI. It was actually pretty easy. 

Cardstock: Whisper White

Ink: Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue, and Cherry Cobbler

Stamps: Snowfall and Jolly Old St. Nick

I also used the Musical Notes Wheel, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, and a bead. 

  

SFYTT MARCH 2011

This card was made for http://www.iheart2stamp.com/  , it's the March 2011 challenge.

Cardstock: More Mustard, Early Espresso, and Very Vanilla

DSP: Autumn Spice

Stamp Set: Autumn Splendor and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Early Espresso, More Mustard and Cajun Craze

I inked the leaf stamp with More Mustard and then rolled the Cajun Craze around the outside edges. I also used the Modern Label punch and a vintage brad.

CPS #150

This is Christmas Card #8.

I used an old layout from http://www.cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/ . I also used the colors from a old http://www.colourq.blogspot.com/ challenge but had to swap out Glorious Green for Garden Green.

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, and Whisper White

Ink: Garden Green, Real Red, Whisper White craft

Stamps: Merry

DSP: Candy Cane Christmas

I inked the edges of DSP and White layers with Garden Green, added Rhinestones to the two inside snowflakes, and embossed the snowflakes on the card itself with White embossing powder.

MOJO182

This is card #2 in my quest to go through my stamp sets. It's nice to revist some of the sets I haven't touched in a while.

Cardstock: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, and Whisper White

DSP: Tall Tales and ?

Stamps: Animal Stories and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Punches: 2 3/8 and 1 3/4 cirlces, Modern Label, and Corner Rounder with the guard removed ( to scallop larger circle)

Ink: Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip

I also used a retired Bashful Blue and White striped ribbon, and a mini library clip.

ANOTHER CHALLENGE

I have decided to issue myself another challenge. In the interest of using the stamps I have, I have decided I will start at the beginning, (I store them in alphabetical order) and use every one. I will start with the wood mounted currents, I have the clear, sentiments, backgrounds and  retired sets separately...also in alpha order.

ALWAYS

I saw a card with similar colors and was totally inspired!

Cardstock: Soft Suede and Whisper White

Ink: Cajun Craze and Soft Suede

Stamp Sets: Always and En Francais

DSP: Play Date and Cajun Craze from Regals Pack

Punches: Dotted Scallop, Scallop Circle, Boho Blossom, and Sizzix Circle #2

I also used clear embossing powder, the paper piercer, satin ribbon andn a vintage brad.

COLOURQ CHALLENGE #76

Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Whisper White

Ink: Versamark, Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight

Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral

I also used a retired Old Olive ribbon and the Round Tab punch

CCMC141

This is for http://www.createwithconnieandmary.com/ challenge.

Cardstock: Real Red, Crumb Cake, and Whisper White

DSP: Play Date

Stamp Sets: Engraved Greetings and Dot, Dot, Dot

Ink: Crumb Cake

I used the Versamarker to trace over the H & B then embossed with clear embossing powder. I also used So Saffron brads.

CHRISTMAS CARD #7

Cardstock: Old Olive, Very Vanilla and Purely Pomegranite

DSP: Jolly Holiday

Punches: 3/4", 1' cirlcles, and Decorative Label

Ink: Versamark and Early Espresso

Stamps: Warmest Wished and Holiday Tag Time

I also used White embossing powder

CHRISTMAS CARD #6

For this card I used

Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Real Red, and Whisper White

DSP: ?

Stamps: Punch Pals and Gallery

Inks: Stazon Jet Black, Basic Black, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, and Versamark

I also used clear embossing powder, the Top Note Die cut and a retired red polka dot ribbon

CARD PATTERNS SKETCH #101

CHRISTMAS CARD #5

Cardstock: Kraft, Real Red Whisper White, and Early Espresso

DSP: Retired Christmas

Ink: Early Espresso ( I love to rub those edges!)

Markers: Early Espresso, Old Olive and Real Red

Punch: Decorative Label and Large Oval

Stamp Set: Christmas Punch

I also used the Paper Piercer for the edges of the Espresso cardstock and around the Oval and Rhinestones.

CPS #207

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, and Whisper White

Stamp Set: With All My Heart

DSP and Ribbon are from SAB

Ink: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, and Marina Mist

I rubbed the edges of the paper with Marina Mist, used the Scallop punch and added Rhinestones to center of the flowers.

CHRISTMAS CARD #4

I love this card, simple yet beautiful.

Cardstock: Real Red, Soft Suede, and Whisper White

Ink: Real Red and Soft Suede

Stamp Sets: Serene Snowflakes and Many Merry Messages

I also used the Scallop Punch and Retired Christmas Ribbon.

CPS #208

I've wanted to try this for a while now, so here it is.

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso

DSP: Scraps

Stamp: Simple Birthday Thanks

I also used Pretty in Pink ribbon, Rhinestones, Metal Flower, Brad, Embossing Plate, and Modern Label Punch   

CPS #209

CHRISTMAS CARD #3

Stamp Set: Welcome Christmas

Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy, Very Vanilla

Ink: Early Espresso and Versamark

DSP: Holiday Thyme

Top Note Die, Musical Notes Wheel, Small Tag Punch and Crochet Ribbon also used.

CHRISTMAS CARD #2

For this card I used

Stamp Sets:  Deer Friends and Cute & Curly

Cardstock: Aways Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Ridinghood Red and Naturals Ivory

Markers: Always Artichoke, Basic Black, Early Espresso, Ridinghood Red, So Saffron, River Rock, and Pumkin Pie

Ink: Early Espresso

Punches: 3/4",  1 1/4", and 1 3/8" circles, Curly Label, and Small Oval

I also used White Gel Pen

INKSPIRATION SKETCH CHALLENGE #61

CHRISTMAS CARD #1

This is a combo. The layout is for http://www.inkspirations-challenges.blogspot.com/ and my first Chrismas card for my challenge.

Cardstock: Old Olive, Ridinghood Red, Bashful Blue,and Whisper White

DSP: Holiday Thyme

Ink: Stazon Jet Black and Early Espresso

Markers: Ridinghood Red, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, and Old Olive

Stamps: It's Snow Time

Edges where rubbed with sponge, glue pen and glitter where put on snowball and on snow mound. Modern Label Punch, White ribbon, and Metallics brad

PERSONAL CHALLENGE

I've decided to issue myself a personal challenge. I must complete 52 (1 per week--I will have to catch up on 9) Christmas cards. They will all have to be from a different Christmas set. (yes I actually have 52 Chrismas sets... yikes!) With that in mind, I will have a very small amount of cards to make during the busy holiday season. I will still have to make my cards for card classes and complete the weekly challenges I started participating in. No problem! I will count them off as they are posted...stay tuned!

SUO CHALLENGE #14

This is for SUO Challenge, use your favorite retired stamp set. That was tough, there are so many to choose from! This is Bella Blossoms.

Cardstock: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, and Whisper White

Stamps: Bella Blossoms and Sanded Background

Ink: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, and Versamark

Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, and Chocolate Chip

Punches: Modern Label and Decorative Label

DSP: Tall Tales 

I also used clear embossing powder and the paper piercer. Distressed the edges with my fingernail and Chocolate Chip ink.

CARD PATTERNS SKETCH #106

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, So Saffron, Early Espresso and Very Vanilla

DSP: Apple Cider

Wheel: Musical Notes

Punches: Modern Label, Itty Bitty Shapes flower, and Decorative Label

Top Note die cut ( idea from http://www.debbiesdesignsblog.blogspot.com/ ---thanks!)

Paper pierced and birds are embossed with clear embossing powder

CARD PATTERN SKETCH #105

I made this card for the http://www.cardpatterns.blogspot.com/ challenge.

Cardstock: Basic Grey, Basic Black, Whisper White, and Poppy Parade

Stamps: Sew Suite, and Bliss

Ink: Stazon Jet Black and Versamark

Punches: Scallop Edge,

NATURE WALK

Color Q Challenge #74

Pear Pizzazz, Tangerine Tango, Bordering Blue, Early Espresso, and Whisper White

Card Patterns Sketch #105

Stamps: Nature Walk

Wheel: Music Notes

Top Note die cut, paper piercer

COLOURQ CHALLENGE #75

This was made for www.colourq.blogspot.com challenge #75.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black and Cool Carribean

DSP: Greenhouse Gala and Jersey Shore

Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight and Blender Pen

Inks: Basic Black and Cool Carribean

Stamps: Morning Cup and Hodgepodge Happiness

Retired Pumkin Pie Ribbon

I sponged the edges with Basic Black and used my piercing mat for top.

CCMC142

St. Patty's Day cards

On the first card I used a sketch from http://www.cardpatterns.blogspot.com/

Cardstock: Old Olive, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

DSP: scraps

Pearls

Modern Label Punch

Stamps: Every Little Bit, and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Old Olive and Basic Black

The second card I made for my Tues morning card class. I used

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black

DSP: scrap

Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon

Scallop cirlce and 13/4 circle punches

Stamp: Lucky Shamrock

FRIENDS 24-7

Trying to use some of my dsp scraps.

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, and Naturals Ivory

Ribbon: Very Vanilla Seam Binding

Stamps: Friends 24-7

Wheel: Music Notes

Ink: Early Espresso (stamped off) and Crumb Cake

Distressed with my fingernail and used an Vintage Brad.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

CPS Layout challenge.

CARDSTOCK: real red, early espresso, pumpkin pie

INK: early espresso

DSP: I used scraps

Scallop punch, and flower brad.

ARTISTIC ETCHINGS

Another layout challenge.

CARDSTOCK: real red, crumb cake, and naturals ivory.
STAMPS: Artistic Etchings
DSP: christmas cocoa
INK: crumb cake, and soft suede
RIBBON: real red
Edges are distressed with my trusty fingernail!