Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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

Monday, March 28, 2011

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.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

CELEBRATE

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.

Friday, March 25, 2011

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

Thursday, March 24, 2011

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

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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.

Monday, March 21, 2011

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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Saturday, March 19, 2011

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.