...Clean & Simple Challenge #24

This is my submission for today's Clean & Simple Challenge #24 at SCS. This week featured a color challenge: turquoise, orange, and yellow. This card only took ten minutes to make...which is something totally different for me! I used patterned papers from the Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper pack, and a sentiment from Inkadinkado's set "Chelsea Sentiments" set. The sentiment was stamped in Tempting Turquoise Craft Ink, then embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. I added some Orange Ribbon and an orange button from SU's Sherbet Designer Buttons collection. The whole panel was attached to the Only Orange Cardstock base with Dimensionals.

That's it for today! I'll see you tomorrow with two other sketch cards from this weekend. Thanks for stopping by, and until later...

Supplies

Stamps: Chelsea Sentiments (Inkadinkado)

Papers: Only Orange, Whisper White, Pink Flamingo DSP

Inks: Tempting Turquoise Craft

Accessories: mat pack, paper piercer, button, ribbon, SAMJ, image sheet, dimensionals, glue dot

...Thank You Color Challenge

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This was my submission for this week's Color Challenge #225 at SCS...So Saffron, Night of Navy, and Kraft. I started with a Kraft Cardstock base, then matted the focal panel with Night of Navy Cardstock. The images and sentiment were from the same Inkadinkado set called "Garden Flower". The sentiment was stamped in Night of Navy Classic Ink using a Stamp-a-ma-jig and Image Sheet for proper placement...I hate crooked words! The images were stamped in VersaMark Ink onto Glossy Cardstock, then embossed with Clear Embossing Powder and a Heat Gun. I used a Brayer with the Rubber Attachment to color over the entire glossy panel. I rolled it in So Saffron Classic Ink so that it was completely coated, and then rolled across the panel several times to make the color look uniform {I only had to reink the roller one extra time to get the rich saffron color}. I used a Paper Towel to gently remove the excess ink from the images...this makes the images brighter. This technique is called **Embossing Resist**. The focal panel was attached to the card base using Dimensionals, and I pierced above the panel using a Mat Pack and Paper Piercer. I added a piece of Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, a miscellaneous Navy Button, and some Linen Thread to complete the card.

That's it for today! Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you tomorrow with cards for both the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #93 and the Stamps and Smiles' Sketch Challenge #22 for The Fresh Batch Blog. Be sure to stop by and check them out! Until then...

...Shabby Chic Feature

This is my submission for yesterday's Featured Stamper Challenge #102. The lucky recipient of this honor was the-one-and-only Lori Craig (aka stamp_momma). I simply adore her entire gallery, but I ultimately chose to case THIS CARD. I don't usually make cards that fit into the "shabby chic" category, so it was a bit of a challenge...but I like the way it turned out! I changed the following elements in order to make it my own:

• Stamp set used
• Layout (just a bit, but you can still see that it is a CASE)
• Embellishments
• No Designer Series Papers

I started with a So Saffron Cardstock base, then matted each additional layer with Chocolate Chip Cardstock. The large background panel consisted of So Saffron Cardstock that had been embossed using the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, then the edges were faux stitched using a Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, and a Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker. Three Aged Copper Brads were added down the upper left side, and a piece of 5/8"Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon was added around the entire panel. I also used some Copper Cording around the knot in the chocolate ribbon.

The focal panel was Whisper White Cardstock that was stamped with the "Flourishes" set from Inkadinkado. The flourish was stamped in So Saffron Craft Ink, then embossed with Clear Embossing Powder and a Heat Gun. The butterfly was stamped in Chocolate Chip Craft Ink, and embossed the same way. The edges of the white cardstock were sponged using a Sponge Dauber and the So Saffron Classic Ink Pad. The sides were also faux stitched in the same manner as the large background panel. The sentiment was from the "Feeling Groovy" set from Verve Visual. It was stamped in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink on a scrap piece of white cardstock, then the edges were sponged in the same manner as the focal panel. The large background layer was attached to the card base using Dimensionals, then the focal panel was attached to the large panel in the same way.

That's it for today! Thanks so much for swinging by, and I will see you all again tomorrow with another installment of Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge. Until then...

Supplies

Stamps: Flourishes (Inkadinkado), Feeling Groovy (Verve Visual)

Papers: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Inks: Craft: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip; Classic: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: acrylic blocks, mat pack, paper piercer, embossing folder, embossing buddy, clear embossing powder, heat gun, brads, ribbon, cording, dimensionals

...Inkadinkado Birds

Here are a couple of cards I've done using Inkadinkado's "Birds Galore". The first stamp was inked using a Pink Passion Stampin' Write Marker and a Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker. It was then stamped onto a piece of Whisper White Cardstock. The four corners were faux stitched using a Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, and the Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker again. The focal panel was mounted onto Close To Cocoa Cardstock, Pink Passion Cardstock, and Whisper White Cardstock. The cocoa and pink pieces were faux stitched together using the same tools that created the corner stitching, but I used a zig-zag stitch to connect the two pieces instead. The sentiment was from SU's "Elegant Cheer", and was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto the Chocolate Chip Cardstock base before being embossed with White Embossing Powder. Hot Pink KaiserScrapbook Rhinestones were added to two of the corners to complete the card.

This next card showcases my favorite color combination (for now): Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, and Apricot Appeal. I haven't been a huge fan of apricot in the past, but I have really enjoyed the *pop* it adds to these new In Colors. The Pacific Blue Cardstock base was stamped with the flock of birds stamp in Pacific Blue Classic Ink. The bird on the focal panel was stamped in the same ink onto a piece of Whisper White Cardstock, then an Apricot Appeal Stampin' Write Marker was used to highlight it. The polka dot designer paper is from SU's Bella Rose Designer Series Paper pack. After the designer paper was attached to the white cardstock, the panel was then matted with Kiwi Kiss Cardstock. Paper piercing was added just below the focal bird with a Mat Pack and Paper Piercer, and Stampin' Up Buttons were added to the side of the panel. The sentiment was from Verve Visual's set "Petals & Stems", and was stamped in pacific ink also. The focal panel was added to the card base using Dimensionals for completion.

That's it for today! Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you again tomorrow. I am going to spend the day with my best friends for the entire day, so I will hopefully have some new stuff to show you. Until then.....

...Dirty Dares & Cards From Stamping Weekend

These cards were made at my stamping weekend a couple of weeks ago with Pam Varnell (aka stampingpam) and Janet Beahm (aka harley7312). We met at Janet's house and stamped the day away! I just love getting together with these crazy women....talk about a good time! I forgot to upload these photos, because I was busy showing cards that were made for so many challenges. So here they are:
This first one is my submission for both Taylor VanBruggen's Cupcake Dirty Dare (DTGD08Taylor), and Laura Frederickson's Distressing Dirty Dare (DTDG08Laura) at SCS. I used the large cupcake stamp from Inkadinkado's "Birthday Cupcake" set. It was watercolored using an Aquapainter and Stampin' Write Markers (Real Red and Close to Cocoa). A little bit of Crystal Stickles were added over the sprinkles to give them some sparkle. My color combo for this one was Kraft, Basic Black, Real Red, and Whisper White. I also used some Real Red Designer Series Paper from the Prints Pack. The edges of the focal image were "roughed up" using Heidi Swapp's Distressing Tool. Black Brads and a piece of 5/8" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon finishes it off.

This is my submission for Amy Rohl's Clearly Size Matters Dirty Dare (DTGD08Amy) at SCS.I used Verve Visual's "Thankful Blossoms" to create these gorgeous butterflies in Wild Wasabi Classic Ink, Lovely Lilac Classic Ink, and Pink Passion Classic Ink. Love, love, love this card!

This 3X3 beauty was created by watercoloring the flower from "Dreams du Jour" with an Aquapainter and Classic Ink Pads (Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, and Old Olive). The designer paper was a gift from Janet. She had found it on sale at her favorite scrapbook store, so she grabbed a piece for both Pam and me.....how sweet is she?!? The scalloped edge was created using Stampin' Up's new Scallop Edge Punch.
Gotta love Verve! This one is my submission for Michelle Woerner's Masculine Dirty Dare (DTGD08Michelle) at SCS. I used their sets "Great Expectations" (the sentiment) and "Polka Stars" to create this masculine wonder. The colors include Ruby Red, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, and River Rock. I also used Western Sky Designer Series Paper and a button from Stampin' Up's Button Bouquet.
Another Verve creation! This last one was made with "Petals & Stems" and "All About You" (the sentiment). The color scheme for this one was Always Artichoke, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, and Whisper White. The centers of the flowers were made using Stampin' Up's Build-a-Brads.

So what do you think? I think I got alot accomplished for one day, don't you? Thanks again to Janet and Pam for all of their inspiration, encouragement, and collaboration....we make a pretty great team! LOL! I can't wait to stamp again with you wonderful ladies! That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you again tomorrow. Until then...

...Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #14 (MTSC14)

Long time no see! I apologize for the lack of posts lately. There is no other excuse except that I just didn't have the time or energy to upload anything. But I am back, and I have soooo many new creations to share with you; but let's deal with the sketch challenge first, shall we?

I used the set "Sock Monkey", and paper-pieced him using the new Bella Rose Designer Series Papers. The card base is the new In-Color Pink Pirouette Cardstock. I also used Basic Black Cardstock as mats, and Whisper White Cardstock on one of the focal panels. Black Brads were used as embellishments, and some Cotton Candy Stickles were used on the cupcake. Here are the measurements to fit this week's sketch:

Layer 1: 5-3/8 X 5-3/8

Layer 2: 5-3/16 X 1-5/8

Layer 3: 4-1/4 X 4-1/4

Layers 4 & 5: 3-1/2 X 2-3/8

Don't forget to:

• Use keyword MTSC14 when uploading to a public gallery
  
• Link your card in a comment at THIS post so I can see and comment on your creation ( I LOVE seeing what you all come up with!)
  
• Post a link back to my blog for the original sketch when posting on your blog or in a public gallery.

That's it for today! I will see you back here tomorrow with some more cards. Until then...

...Ways To Use It Challenge #172, & 50K Hits Blog Candy !!!

Let's start off today with the card that I submitted for today's Ways To Use It Challenge at SCS. We were to incorporate birds into our layouts, so I used the birds and branches from the set "Silhouettes" by See-D's. I started with a Ruby Red Cardstock base that measured 10 X 5 to create a 5" square card. The striped panel consisted of Old Olive Designer Series Paper (5 X 2-3/4) and Basic Black Cardstock (5 X 3). The two papers were attached to each other using SNAIL Adhesive, then the panel was faux stitched using a Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, and a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker. The completed panel was attached to the card base using the same adhesive.

The focal panel was Whisper White Cardstock (3-3/4 X 2-3/4) and Basic Black Cardstock (3-7/8 X 2-7/8). The birds were stamped twice onto the white cardstock in Ruby Red Classic Ink, and Crystal Stickles were used to add some sparkle to the birds. Once the birds were dry, the branches were stamped in both Old Olive Classic Ink and Certainly Celery Classic Ink. I used a Brayer & Rubber Attachment to create the sky by rolling over the entire image with Soft Sky Classic Ink. The two pieces of cardstock were attached to each other with adhesive, then a piece of Black Organdy Ribbon was tied in a knot at the bottom of the panel. The completed panel was attached to the card base using Dimensionals. The sentiment reads, "Wishing You Well", and it is from the Verve Visual set "Wonderful Wishes". It was stamped in Jet Black Staz-On Ink onto a scrap piece of Certainly Celery Cardstock, then punched out using the 1" Circle Punch. The punched sentiment piece was mounted onto Ruby Red Cardstock that had been punched using the 1-1/4" Circle Punch. Those pieces were then mounted to some Basic Black Cardstock that was punched out using the 1-3/8" Circle Punch. Three Baby Blue KaiserScrapbook Rhinestones were added just above the words on the sentiment piece, then the completed panel was attached to the card base with Dimensionals.

That's it for the card...now on to the goodies! Since my hits counter passed 50,000 some time yesterday, I want to offer some blog candy to a lucky winner. All you have to do to win is leave a comment at THIS post. I will announce the winner on Thursday, July 3rd. Here's what you can receive if your name is chosen:

• One (1) pack of Love & Happiness Rub Ons (from SU's Sale-a-Bration promotion: this includes a sheet in each of the following colors: Black, White, Olive, and Chocolate)
• One (1) "Friendship Blooms" stamp set (also from SU's Sale-a-Bration promotion)
• Twelve (12) Chipboard Hearts
• Eight (8) Chipboard Stars
• One (1) spool of 5/8" White Ribbon (8 yards)
• Assorted Designer Series Papers (6X6 pieces from the following: Afternoon Tea, Berry Bliss, and Summer Picnic)

Thanks so much for your faithful readership, and for all of the kind and wonderful comments you've left over the last several months. I can't tell you how much I have appreciated hearing from all of you! Thanks for stopping by today, and I will see you again tomorrow. Until then....