Saturday, September 29, 2012

Double Duty Card

This card uses the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge#220 here, and the Freshly Made Sketch#54 here. The colors to use are Cherry Cobbler, Pink Pirouette and Baha Breeze.

I used the Tags til Christmas and Pennant Parade stamp sets and some Floral District DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Tags til Christmas and Pennant Parade
Papers: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Pink Pirouette and Floral District DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Baha Breeze
Accessories: Fancy Flower punch, 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, 3/8 inch Pink Pirouette taffeta ribbon, Stampin' dimensionals, Northern Flurry embossing folder

Friday, September 28, 2012

Cute Christmas Card

I'm getting a head start on my Christmas cards so I thought I'd share another one. I saw a similar sample on Stampin' Connection-a Stampin' UP! resource for demos, but I made mine a Christmas card. I used the Happy Hour stamp set with yet more Festival of Prints DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Happy Hour
Papers: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Festival of Prints DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Apothecary Accents Framelits, Square Lattice embossing folder, Scallop Oval punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dotted ribbon

Thursday, September 27, 2012

CAS Christmas Cards

Who doesn't need CAS cards?
I sure do so I kept these four Christmas cards pretty simple. I just changed up the papers and stamp sets but kept the basic design. Quick and cute!

I used the stamp sets Scentsational Season and Embellished Events. The DSP is Polka Dot Parade and the DSP Brights stack.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Scentsational Season and Embellished Events
Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Gumball Green, Old Olive, Polka Dot Parade DSP and the DSP Brights stack
Inks: Gumball Green, Chocolate Chip,  Old Olive and Real Red
Accessories: 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Holiday Collection Framelits, Stampin' dimensionals, White Gel pen, 1/4 inch Real Red stitched grosgrain ribbon, 3/8 inch Gumball Green stitched satin ribbon


Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Birthday Card for a Color Challenge

I saw  this card by Penny Smiley and had to make one with my own touches. I used the Splitcoast Color Challenge#394 here. The colors to use are Not Quite Navy, Pacific Point and Sahara Sand.
I paired the papers with the stamp set, Bring on the Cake and used the Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack on the Whisper White piece cut with the Apothecary Accents Framelits.
 
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Bring on the Cake
Papers: Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy, Neutrals DSP Stack, Brights DSP Stack
Inks: Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Apothecary Accents Framelits, Essentials Paper-piercing pack, Paper-piercing tool, Stampin' dimensionals, Houndstooth embossing folder, 3/6 inch Metallic brads






Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Christmas Card for a Mojo Sketch

For this Christmas card I used the MojoMonday Sketch#260 here. I used the Scentsational Season and Mixed Medley stamp sets along with some Festival of Prints DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Scentsational Season and Mixed Medley
Papers: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Festival of Prints DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso
Accessories: 3/4 inch, 1 3/8 inch and 1 3/4 inch Circle punches, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch, 1 1/4 inch Scallop Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, Holiday Collection Framelits, 1/2 inch Cherry Cobbler Dotted Scallop ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels

Monday, September 24, 2012

CAS Sketch

I used the PPA Sketch#143 here for this really quick card. It really showcases the Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP. And the stamp set is Wicked Cool.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Wicked Cool
Papers: Very Vanilla, Basic Gray, Tangerine Tango, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP
Inks: Tangerine Tango, Basic Black and Basic Gray
Accessories: 1/4 inch Basic Gray stitched grosgrain ribbon, 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches, 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Thank You for Two Challenges

This thank you was made using the Freshly Made Sketch#53 here, and the Splitcoast Color Challenge#393 here. The colors to use are Lucky Limeade, Primrose Petals and Pink Pirouette. I used the stamp sets Mixed Bunch and Itty Bitty Banners.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Itty Bitty Banners
Papers: Whisper White, Primrose Petals, Pink Pirouette
Inks: Primrose Petals and Lucky Limeade
Accessories: 2 1/2 inch Circle punch, Blossom punch, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, Bitty Banners Framelits, 3/8 inch Pink Pirouette taffeta ribbon, 3/8 inch Lucky Limeade ruffled ribbon, 3/8 inch Primrose Petals stitched satin ribbon, Perfect Polka dots embossing folder


Friday, September 21, 2012

Halloween Card for a Splitcoast Sketch

This quick Halloween card came together because I used the awesome Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#403 here. I used the stamp set, Tricky Treats with some Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Tricky Treats
Papers: Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Very Vanilla and Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP
Inks: Basic Black & Tangerine Tango
Accessories: 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Masculine Birthday Card

Here's a quick masculine birthday card. I saw this card by Megan Daves and changed mine up a bit.  I used the Bring on the Cake and Pennant Parade stamp sets. The DSP is from the Festival of Prints DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Bring on the Cake and Pennant Parade
Papers: Very Vanilla, Island Indigo, Bashful Blue, Early Espresso, Festival of Prints DSP
Inks: Island Indigo and Early Espresso
Accessories: 2 1/2 inch Circle punch, 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, Circles#2 Big Shot die, Square Lattice embossing folder, Stampin' dimensionals

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Thank You for a Sketch & Color Challenge

For this thank you I used the FabFriday Color Challenge#2 here. The colors to use are So Saffron, Sahara Sand and Basic Gray.
I coupled that with the Clean & Simple Stamping FTL#208 here.

Just used my 1 1/4 inch Circle punch on some Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP and some Neutrals DSP Stack. I ran the So Saffron thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice embossing folder to add some texture too.
And then I used the Curly Cute stamp set.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Curly Cute
Papers: Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand, Basic Gray, So Saffron, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP, Neutrals DSP stack
Inks: Basic Gray
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch Circle punch, Itty Bitty Shapes punches pack, Silver mini brad, Stampin' dimensonal, Square Lattice embossing folder

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Fall Card for Two Challenges

This fall card was made for two challenges. First, I used the Stamping 411 Sketch#271 here.
I'm so sad to see them take a break, as their sketches were always so great!!!!! And second, I used the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge#58 here.

I used the Day of Gratitude stamp set with the colors of Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit and Tangerine Tango. I cut out the bottom Summer Starfruit piece and the Soft Suede piece with the Apothecary Accents Framelits and then ran the Starfruit piece thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice folder.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Papers: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit
Inks: Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit and Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Apothecary Accents Framelits, Square Lattice embossing folder, Scallop Oval punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Summer Starfruit stitched satin ribbon

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Card for a Splitcoast Sketch



 

I used the Splitcoast Sketch#402 here for this Christmas card. And if you haven't noticed, I just love the Festival of Prints DSP! Sooooo many options. Stamp sets are Snow Swirled and Petite Pairs.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Snow Swirled and Petite Pairs
Papers: Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler and Festival of Prints DSP
Inks: Lucky Limeade and Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Curly Label punch, Coluzzle oval cutter, Stampin' dimensionals

Friday, September 14, 2012

Happy Anniversary at the Freshly Made Sketches Blog!

It's the 1 year anniversary at the Freshly Made Sketches blog here.
So it's your choice to use any one of their past sketches.  I chose the FMS#8 here. The stamp sets are Delightful Decorations and Pennant Parade. And of course, more Festival of Prints DSP!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Delightful Decorations & Pennant Parade
Papers: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler and Lucky Limeade and Festival of Prints DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Ornament Punch, Word Window punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Festival of Prints Christmas Card

I can't get enough of the Festival of Prints DSP with the Scentsational Season stamp set! I also used the Apothecary Accents and Holiday Collection Framelits dies too.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Scentsational Season
Papers: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler and Festival of Prints DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso
Accessories: Apothecary Accents and Holiday Collection Framelits dies, 2 1/2 inch Circle punch, 1/8 inch Early Espresso taffeta ribbon, Stampin' dimensionals, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Fall Thank You Card

I used the Clean & Simple FTL#207 here for this card. And I combined it with the Splitcoast Color Combination#392 here. The colors to use are Midnight Muse, Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie.
I used the Day of Gratitude stamp set.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Papers: Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse, Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie
Inks: Midnight Muse, Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: 3/8 inch Midnight Muse stitched satin ribbon


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Double Duty Thank You Card

For this card I used a sketch and color challenge. First, the sketch is from Create with Connie and Mary #217 here. And second, the color combo is from Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge#142 here.
The colors to use are Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade and Pumpkin Pie.

I used the Fruit and Flowers and Embellished Events (for the greeting) stamp sets and some International Bazaar DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Fruit & Flowers and Embellished Events
Papers: Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie, International Bazaar DSP
Inks: Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Scallop Edge Border punch, Modern Label punch, 1/8 inch Pumpkin Pie taffeta ribbon, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Silver mini brads, Brights brads, Stampin' dimensionals

Monday, September 10, 2012

Crazy Halloween Card

I used the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#401 here for this Halloween card. I just flipped the sketch to use the cute stamp from Tricky Treats and the greeting from Teeny Tiny Wishes. Paired it with some Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP and it's done!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Tricky Treats and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Very Vanilla, Tangerine Tango, Basic Gray and Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP
Inks: Basic Gray and Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Neutrals Glimmer Brad,  Bitty Banners Framelits, Stampin' dimensionals

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Happy Hour Card for a Sketch

I used the Freshly Made Sketches#51 here for this card. It's the Happy Hour stamp set paired with some Floral District DSP. Quick and cute!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Happy Hour
Papers: Whisper White, Baha Breeze, Rich Razzleberry, Floral District DSP
Inks: Baha Breeze, Rich Razzleberry and Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Scallop Edge Border punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin' dimensionals, White gel pen

Friday, September 7, 2012

Birthday Card for a Color Challenge

I used the Splitcoast Color Combination #391 here for this card. The colors to use are Gumball Green, Basic Gray and Chocolate Chip. I thought they're good for a masculine birthday card. I used the stamp sets Pennant Parade, Four Frames and Petite Pairs. And some DSP Neutrals Stack.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Pennant Parade, Petite Pairs, Four Frames
Papers: Whisper White, Gumball Green, DSP Neutrals Stack
Inks: Gumball Green, Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray
Accessories: 1/2 inch Circle punch, Decorative Label punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Gumball Green stitched satin ribbon 

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Cup of (Mo) Jo

I used the MojoMonday Sketch#257 here for this card. I just can't stop using the Scentsational Season stamp set with the Festival of Prints DSP. I'm getting a good jump on my holiday cards.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Scentsational Season and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo, Bashful Blue, Festival of Prints DSP
Inks: Early Espresso Stampin' write marker, Island Indigo, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: 3/4 inch Circle punch, 3/16 Corner rounder punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, Paper-piercing tool, Stampin' dimensionals, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, White Gel pen, Bitty Banners Framelits, Holiday Collection Framelits

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Birthday Card for a New Challenge Blog

I found this new blog, Fab Friday Challenge Blog here, so I used their first sketch to make a birthday card. These papers are from the Festival of Prints DSP Stack and aren't they cute for a non-holiday card too? Itty Bitty Banners and Mixed Bunch are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Itty Bitty Banners & Mixed Bunch
Papers: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Bashful Blue and Festival of Prints DSP Stack
Inks: Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, 3/4 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Scentsational Season Cards in a Flash



I was able to whip up these 8 cards really quickly thanks to this video of Cards in a Flash by Connie Stewart here. These 8 cards were made with 7 total pieces of card stock. Her idea is awesome and you should all try it!

I used the Scentsational Season stamp set, Embellished Events for the greeting and different papers from the Festival of Prints DSP.
So cute and quick!

Here's my recipe;
Stamps: Scentsational Season and Embellished Events
Papers: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler, Festival of Prints DSP
Inks: Crumb Cake, Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso
Accessories: Word Window and Modern Label punches, Holiday Collection Framelits die, Stampin' dimensionals, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Monday, September 3, 2012

A Card for Two Challenges

This birthday card is for two challenges. First, I used the Clean and Simple Stamping FTL#205 here. And second, the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge#216 here. The colors to use are Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy and Lucky Limeade. I used the Pennant Parade stamp set with some First Edition Specialty DSP  and some DSP Brights stack.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Pennant Parade
Papers: Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Night of Navy, First Edition Specialty DSP, DSP Brights stack
Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Night of Navy
Accessories: Small Oval Punch, Petite Pennants Builder punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Halloween Card for the Freshly Made Sketches

This Halloween card was made using the Freshly Made Sketch#50 here. I used the Tricky Treats and Mixed Medley stamp sets with some Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Tricky Treats and Mixed Medley
Papers: Very Vanilla, Tangerine Tango, Basic Gray, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP
Inks: Basic Black and Basic Gray and Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Square Lattice embossing folder, 1 1/4 inch Scallop Circle punch, Extra-large oval punch, 1/4 inch Basic Gray stitched grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' dimensionals