Peaceful Moments Cards for a CAS Colours & Sketch Challenge

This duo of cards is for the sketch at CAS Colours & Sketches#368 here.

I had just enough DSP to make two cards and couldn't decide if I liked the one with Old Olive or Petal Pink better.

Peaceful Moments is the stamp set with some Best Dressed 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Peaceful Moments
Papers: WW, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Best Dressed DSP
Inks: Old Olive and Petal Pink
Accessories: 1/4 inch Petal Pink Metallic Edge ribbon, Stitched So Sweetly dies, Stampin dimensionals

Thank You for Two Challenges

This thank you card is for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch at the Global Design Project#238 here.
I saw it and thought it would be great to water color some stripes.

So I chose the colors from the Splitcoast Color Combination#789 here.
The colors to use are Poppy Parade, Cajun Craze and Mango Melody.

Sweetly Swirled (sadly, retiring) is the stamp set with the Poppy Moments dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Water color, Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Black
Inks: Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Cajun Craze
Accessories: Poppy Moments dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Peaceful Poppies Sequins, Aqua Painter, Stampin dimensionals

Two for Tuesday Varied Vases Card

Here's a card for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch at The Paper Players#488 here.

And then the colors are for Fab Friday#188 here.
The colors to use are Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Blushing Bride and Grapefruit Grove.

I've used a number of things that are going to retire.

Varied Vases is the stamp set with some 2018-2020 In Color DSP and some Subtles DSP. The Pool Party card stock was run thru the Country Floral embossing folder. And there's some 1/8 inch Grapefruit Grove Grosgrain ribbon.  All these items except the Pool Party card stock are retiring.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Varied Vases
Papers: WW, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP, Subtles 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Black, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Grapefruit Grove, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Nature's Thoughts Dies, Vases Builder punch, 1/8 inch Grapefruit Grove grosgrain ribbon, Country Floral embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals

Retiring In Color Birthday Card for Two Challenges

This bright birthday card is for two challenges and showcases some retiring products.

First, I've used the sketch at Just Add Ink#502 here.

And then the TGIF Challenge#261-Product Inspiration-Die Cut Words, here.

Broadway Birthday and it's coordinating Broadway Lights dies are going to retire.
And so are the colors Lovely Lipstick, Pineapple Punch and Grapefruit Grove and the 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP.  Again, so sad these are going away-I'm a bright girl at heart!!



Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Broadway Birthday
Papers: WW, Water color, Lovely Lipstick, Grapefruit Grove and Pineapple Punch, 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Lovely Lipstick, Grapefruit Grove and Pineapple Punch
Accessories: Broadway Lights dies, Stitched Shapes dies, 1/8 inch Grapefruit Grove Grosgrain ribbon, Aqua painter, Stampin dimensionals

Happiness Card for the Global Design Project

This pretty card is for the color challenge at the Global Design Project#237 here.
The colors to use are Mint Macaron, Melon Mambo and Night of Navy.

The flower stamp is from Ornate Style and the greeting from Varied Vases, which is retiring!

There's a bit of Subtles 6 by 6 DSP and the border is from the Ornate Layers dies.

I added some color to the WW piece by flicking my markers in the three colors.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Ornate Style and Varied Vases
Papers: WW, Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, Subtles 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Black, Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron
Accessories: Aqua painter, 1/8 inch Mint Macaron Sheer Linen ribbon, Ornate Layers dies, Detailed Trio punch, Stampin dimensionals

Birthday Card with Retiring Products for Two Challenges

This birthday card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#369 here.

And then the colors are for a Facebook Demonstrator Planning Place Stamping Challenge#4 here.
The colors to use are Lovely Lipstick, Old Olive, Blushing Bride and Gorgeous Grape.  I went with three of the four, omitting Gorgeous Grape.

The retiring lists were published yesterday and there's some good ones going away!!
Piece of Cake and Birthday Backgrounds are the stamps, and they are sadly, retiring!!! And so is the Cake Builder punch!



Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Birthday Backgrounds and Piece of Cake
Papers: WW, Old Olive, Lovely Lipstick, Blushing Bride
Inks: Black, Old Olive, Lovely Lipstick, Blushing Bride
Accessories: Layering Ovals dies, Cake Builder punch,
Stampin dimenisonals

Two for Thursday Sunshine Card

Here's a card for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches#432 here.

And then the colors are for CAS Colours & Sketches#367 here.
The colors to use are Call Me Clover, Pineapple Punch and Blueberry Bushel.

Under My Umbrella is the stamp set with a bit of 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP.  I sure am going to miss these colors!!!

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Under My Umbrella
Papers: WW, Call Me Clover, Blueberry Bushel, Pineapple punch, 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Smoky Slate, Call Me Clover, Blueberry Bushel, Pineapple Punch
Accessories: 1/8 inch Call Me Clover, Blueberry Bushel, Pineapple Punch Grosgrain Ribbon, Umbrella Builder punch, Starburst punch, 2 inch Circle punch, Stampin dimensionals

Birthday Balloons Card for Two Challenges

Here's a bright birthday card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Fab Friday#187 here.

And then the inspiration photo at Hand Stamped Sentiments#337 here.
I was inspired by all the balloons in the bright colors.

Clubhouse is the stamp set with it's coordinating Country Club DSP , Golf Club dies and Absolutely Argyle embossing folder.

I used the Balloon Bouquet punch for the balloons and the Country Club Twine combo pack for the strings.


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Clubhouse
Papers: WW, Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Country Club DSP
Inks: Garden Green
Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly dies, Absolutely Argyle embossing folder, Golf Club dies, Country Club Twine Combo pack, Stampin dimensionals

Two for Tuesday Mother's Day Card

This Mother's Day card is for two challenges.

First, it's for Just Add Ink#501 here.
It's a pretty inspiration photo and I love the pink and orange colors so I've used Melon Mambo and Mango Melody.

And then it's for The Paper Players#487 here.
It's a Clean and Simple Challenge to add Sparkle.

So I've added some silver embossing, Silver Glimmer paper and Clear Faceted Gems.

Ornate Style and Well Said are the stamp sets.



Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Well Said and Ornate Style
Papers: WW, Melon Mambo, Mango Melody, Silver Glimmer
Inks: Versamark, Melon Mambo and Mango Melody, Old Olive
Accessories: Silver Embossing powder, Clear Faceted Gems, Rectangle Stitched dies, Ornate Layer dies, Stampin dimensionals

Waterfront Card for Two Challenges

Here's a beach-y card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches#431 here.

And then the colors are for Sunday Stamps#229 here.
The pretty water and palm tree and colors made me think of the Waterfront stamp set.
And the colors I chose were Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock and Crumb Cake.

The greeting is from Peaceful Moments.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Waterfront and Peaceful Moments
Papers: WW, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Peaceful Poppies DSP
Inks: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody, Pretty Peacock
Accessories: Stampin dimensionals

Gift Card Holder for Two Challenges

Here's a gift card holder for two challenges.

First, I've used the TGIF Challenge#260 here.
It's a technique challenge to use belly bands.  And that made me think of gift card holders.
So I made this gift card holder using Su Mohr's template here.

Second, the colors are for a Stampin Up Demonstrator Stamping Challenge#3 to #keepstamping!!
The colors to use are Pretty Peacock, Pool Party, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso.

These colors reminded me of a beach and water. I used Watercolor paper and the inks and added the little beach hut from the Waterfront stamp set. The greetings are from Itty Bitty Birthdays.

This could be for a birthday, graduation, retirement or really any celebration!!

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Birthdays and Waterfront
Papers: WW, Water color, Pretty Peacock, Pool Party, Crumb Cake
Inks: Pretty Peacock, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Accessories: Starburst punch, 2 inch Circle punch, Stitched Shapes Dies, Subtle embossing folder, Aqua painter, Stampin dimensionals

Smile Card for Two Challenges

Here's a cute yet simple card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#368 here.

And then it's also for SUO Challenge#247-Embossing, here.
I've embossed the WW card stock with the Pinewood Planks embossing folder.

Daisy Lane is the stamp set and I've used the coordinating Medium Daisy punch.


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Daisy Lane
Papers: WW, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight
Inks: Smoky Slate and Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Pinewood Planks embossing folder, Medium Daisy punch, Stampin dimensionals

Two For Thursday Hello Friend Card

I currently have lots of friends I could send this card to given these safer at home days!!

This card is for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch from CAS Colours & Sketches#366 here.

And then the colors are for Inspire Create Challenge#067 here.
The colors to use are Blackberry Bliss, Poppy Parade, Pool Party and Old Olive-all colors in the Peaceful Poppies DSP!!

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Seriously the Best
Papers: WW, Pool Party, Peaceful Poppies DSP
Inks: Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Blackberry Bliss
Accessories: 1/2 inch Poppy Parade Textured Weave ribbon, Peaceful Poppies Sequins, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Stampin dimensionals

Congrats Card Introducing the Ornate Garden Suite for Two Challenges

This card is for two challenges and also shows some new products from the Ornate Garden Suite.

First, I've used the Global Design Project#236-Case the Designer, here.
I was inspired by the layout of the card.

And then the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Combination#787 here.
The colors to use are Petal Pink, Mint Macaron and So Saffron.

The flowers are from the new, Ornate Style stamp set. Then there's some coordinating Ornate Garden Specialty DSP and some coordinating Gilded Gems.

The greeting is from Seriously the Best.


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Ornate Style and Seriously the Best
Papers: WW, Mint Macaron, So Saffron and Ornate Garden Specialty DSP
Inks: Versamark, Mint Macaron, So Saffron, Petal Pink
Accessories: Gold Embossing powder, Clear embossing powder, Stampin sponges, Gilded Gems, 1/8 inch Min Macaron Sheer Linen ribbon, Stampin dimensionals

Two for Tuesday Positive Thoughts Card

Who doesn't need positive thoughts these days???

I've made this card with the Positive Thoughts stamp set for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch at TGIF Challenges#259 here.

And then the colors are for The Paper Players#486 here.
The colors to use are Seaside Spray, So Saffron and Gray Granite.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Positive Thoughts
Papers: WW, Gray Granite, Subtles 6 by 6 DSP, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP, 2019-2021 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Gray Granite
Accessories: Rectangle Stitched dies, Subtle embossing folder, 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches(retired),  1/2 inch Gray Granite Textured weave ribbon, Stampin dimensionals

Happiness Card for a Sunday Stamps Sketch

I made this pretty card for the sketch at Sunday Stamps#228 here.

Peaceful Moments and Abstract Impressions are the stamp sets with some Best Dressed 6 by 6 DSP.


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Peaceful Moments & Abstract Impressions
Papers: WW, Lovely Lipstick, Petal Pink, Best Dressed 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Lovely Lipstick and Petal Pink
Accessories:  1/4 in Petal Pink Metallic Edge Ribbon, Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Circles dies, Peaceful Poppies Sequins, Happiness Blooms enamel dots, Stampin dimensionals

Sympathy Card for Two Challenges

This sympathy card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#796 here.

And then it's for Just Add Ink#500-Just Add a Die Cut Word, here.
Wow, 500 challenges, how exciting!!
I've used the Well Written dies and it's coordinating Well Said stamp set.

I've also used some Peaceful Poppies DSP and it's coordinating Poppy Moments dies and Peaceful Poppies Sequins.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Well Said
Papers: WW, Old Olive Poppy Parade, Calypso Coral, Black, Peaceful Poppies DSP
Inks: Poppy Parade
Accessories:  Poppy Moments dies, Well Written dies, 1 3/4 inch Circle punch(retired), Peaceful Poppies Sequins, Subtle embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals

Spring Congratulations Card for Two Challenges

Here's a spring-y card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#367 here.

And then the colors are for CAS Colours & Sketches#365 here.
The colors to use are Petal Pink, Mint Macaron and Highland Heather.

Daisy Lane and Label Me Bold are the stamp sets with some Subtles 6 by  6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Daisy Lane and Label Me Bold
Papers: WW, Petal Pink, Mint Macaron, Subtles 6 by 6 DSP, Best Dressed 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather
Accessories: Medium Daisy punch, Nature's Thoughts dies, Golf Club dies, Rectangle Sttiched dies, Stampin dimensionals

Two for Thursday Broadway Birthday Card

This birthday card is for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches#430 here.

And then the colors are for Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge#336 here.
The colors to use are Poppy Parade, Pool Party and Daffodil Delight.

Broadway Birthday is the stamp set with it's coordinating Broadway Lights dies.

And there's a bit of the Best Dressed 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Broadway Birthday
Papers: WW, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Best Dressed 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight and Black
Accessories: Broadway Lights dies, Stitched So Sweetly dies, Peaceful Poppies Sequins, Stampin dimensionals