Golf Club Birthday Card for a Freshly Made Sketch

This masculine birthday card is for the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches#437 here.

I've used the Clubhouse stamp set with it's coordinating Country Club DSP and Golf Club Dies-all going to retire.

The only things not retiring are the card stock, ink and Rectangle Stitched dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Clubhouse
Papers: WW, Black, Night of Navy, Poppy Parade, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Country Club DSP
Inks: Night of Navy
Accessories: Rectangle Stitched dies, Golf Club dies, Stampin dimensionals

Sweetly Swirled Card for Two Challenges

I'm really sad that the Sweetly Swirled stamp set is going to retire. I've used it here on this card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at MOJO#537 here.

And then the colors are for Inspire Create Challenge#070 here.
The colors to use are Rich Razzleberry, Coastal Cabana and Night of Navy.

The dotted background is from the Birthday Backgrounds stamp set.  And there's a bit of the Peaceful Poppies DSP-both retiring.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Rich Razzleberry, Peaceful Poppies DSP
Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Layering Circles dies, Happiness Blooms enamel dots, Glitter Enamel dots, Rectangle Stitched dies, Stampin dimensionals

Two for Thursday Thank You Card

Here's a thank you card for two challenges.
Everything but the Stitched So Sweetly dies are retiring.

First, I've used the sketch at The Paper Players#492 here.

And then the colors are for Sunday Stamps#231 here.
I saw the inspiration pic and immediately thought of the Peaceful Poppies DSP and let the paper do all the work.

The sentiment is from A Big Thank You stamp set.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: A Big Thank You
Papers: WW, Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Peaceful Poppies DSP
Inks: Poppy Parade
Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly dies, Stampin dimensionals

Happy Tails Card for Two Challenges

This cute little dog sympathy card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at CAS Colours & Sketches#372 here.

And then the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Combination#793 here.
The colors to use are Blueberry Bushel, Balmy Blue and Lovely Lipstick.

Happy Tails is the stamp set with some 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP-both going to retire.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Happy Tails
Papers: WW, Blueberry Bushel, 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Black, Blueberry Bushel, Lovely Lipstick, Balmy Blue

Accessories: Dog punch, Happiness Blooms enamel dots, Rectangle Stitched dies, Stampin dimensionals

Three for Tuesday Card

This card is for three challenges.I mixed some retiring things with new things.

First, I've used the sketch at the Global Design Project#242 here.

Then the colors were inspired by Just Add Ink#506 here.
It's an inspiration photo and I was drawn to the yellow, blue and purple. I chose the new In Color, Bumblebee and paired that with Pacific Point and Blackberry Bliss.

And finally, it's for TGIF Challenge#265-Theme: Travel, here.
I thought of the Adirondack chair from the Seasonal Layers dies. I added the cup and flowers and think of a relaxing spot where you can just sit and breathe!

Colorful Seasons is the stamp set with it's coordinating Seasonal Layers dies-all going to retire.

The WW piece was embossed with the new Tasteful Texture embossing folder. And there's some 2020-2022 In Color 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Colorful Seasons
Papers: WW, Bumblebee, Pacific Point, Blackberry Bliss, 2020-2022 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Pacific Point, Blackberry Bliss
Accessories: Tasteful Texture embossing folder, Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Circles dies, Seasonal Layers dies, Stampin dimensionals

Abstract Impressions Card for Two Challenges

This floral card was created with the Abstract Impressions stamp set. It's a retiring set and I'll miss it!

This card is also for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#802 here.

And then the colors are for Fab Friday#190 here.
The colors to use are Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, Call Me Clover and Pineapple Punch.

I chose some Pineapple Punch for the back ground color as it's also retiring.

I added some Happiness Blooms Enamel dots for the finishing touch.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Abstract Impressions
Papers: WW, Pineapple Punch
Inks: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, Call Me Clover and Pineapple Punch
Accessories: Happiness Blooms Enamel dots

Jar of Flowers Card for Two Challenges

I used some new Catalog goodies on this card for two challenges.

First, it's for the sketch at Case this Sketch#373 here.

And then the colors are for the Global Design Project#241 here.
The colors to use are Pretty Peacock, Soft Sea Foam and Blushing Bride.

Jar of Flowers is one of the new stamp sets with it's coordinating Jar Punch. The greeting is from the new Lovely You stamp set.

And then there's some new DSP from In Good Taste DSP.



Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Jar of Flowers and Lovely You
Papers: WW, Pretty Peacock, Soft Sea Foam, In Good Taste DSP, Subtles 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Black, Pretty Peacock, Soft Sea Foam and Blushing Bride
Accessories: Jar Punch, Stitched Shapes dies, 1 1/2 inch Circle punch, Stitched So Sweetly dies, Stampin dimensionals

Cheerful Birthday Card for Two Challenges

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

First, I've used the sketch at the Paper Craft Crew#377 here.

And then the colors are for CAS Colours & Sketches#371 here.
The colors to use are Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry and Coastal Cabana.

I've used two retiring sets-Birthday Backgrounds and Broadway Birthday.
Itty Bitty Birthdays was used for the greeting and it's, thankfully, not retiring!!

There's also a bit of Brights and Regals 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Broadway Birthday, Birthday Backgrounds, Itty Bitty Birthdays
Papers: WW, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Brights and Regals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Crushed Curry
Accessories: 1/2 inch Circle punch, 1 3/4 inch Circle punch(retired), Broadway Lights dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Stampin dimensionals

New Catalog Goodies for a Freshly Made Sketch

My pre-order from the new catalog FINALLY arrived and I had to play!!

I just love the new In Colors: Bumblebee, Magenta Madness, Just Jade, Misty Moonlight, Cinnamon Cider!!!

I've used the new 2020-2022 In Color 6 by 6 DSP. It's just killing me that the In Color stamp pads weren't available to order yet, but I've improvised by using other "close" colors.

The background of this card is from another awesome pack of DSP-In Good Taste DSP.

Lovely You is the stamp set with it's coordinating Lovely Labels Pick a Punch.

The sketch is for the Freshly Made Sketches#436 here.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Lovely You
Papers: WW, 2020-2022 In Color 6 by 6 DSP, In Good Taste DSP, Bumblebee
Inks: WW Craft, Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay
Accessories: Lovely Labels Pick a Punch, Rectangle Stitched dies, Stampin dimensionals

Water Color Wednesday Card for Two Challenges

This card with water coloring is for two challenges.

First, I've used the TGIF Challenge#264-Technique Challenge: Watercoloring, here.

And then the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Combination#792 here.
The colors to use are Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce.

Positive Thoughts is the stamp set with it's coordinating Nature's Thoughts dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Positive Thoughts
Papers: WW, Water color, Shaded Spruce, Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green
Inks: Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green Shaded Spruce
Accessories: Starburst punch, Stitched Shapes dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Nature's Thoughts dies, Aqua painter, Stampin dimensionals

Two for Tuesday Father's Day Card

This Father's Day card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Fab Friday#189 here.

And then it's also for The Paper Players#491-Clean & Simple, Men in Mind, here.

Clubhouse is the stamp set with its coordinating Golf Club dies and Country Club DSP, all going to retire.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Clubhouse
Papers: WW, Garden Green, Poppy Parade, Night of Navy, Country Club DSP
Inks: Night of Navy
Accessories: Country Club Twine Combo pack, Golf Club dies, Stampin dimensionalss

Magnolia Cards & Purse for Two Challenges

I made some cards to give my mother-in-law for part of her birthday gift and thought I'd also make a cute package.

I used the Card Purse tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers here.  It's very simple and uses one piece of card stock and some DSP and embellishments.

This is also for two challenges.

First,  the SUO Challenge#249-Celebrate Women, here.

And then Just Add Ink#505 here. It's a Thinking of You challenge. 

The cards were created with the Magnolia Lane DSP and the Good Morning Magnolia, Kindness & Compassion(retiring) and Peaceful Moments stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Good Morning Magnolia, Kindness and Compassion, Peaceful Moments

Papers: Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink, Magnolia Lane DSP

Inks: Mossy Meadow

Accessories: Magnolia Lane ribbon Combo pack, Petal Pink Metallic edge ribbon, brads(retired) 1 1/2 inch Circle punch, Stitched So Sweetly dies, Stampin dimensionals

Congratulations Card for Two Challenges

This clean and simple congratulations card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#372 here.

And then it's for the Facebook Demonstrator Planning Place Stamping Challenge#7 here.
It's a challenge to use something from the retired list.

Label Me Bold is the stamp set with some 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP-all retiring.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Label Me Bold
Papers: WW, Lovely Lipstick, 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Lovely Lipstick
Accessories: Nature's Thoughts dies, Stampin dimensionals

CAS Card for Two Challenges

Here's a clean, quick and simple card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches#435 here.

And then the colors are for Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge#339 here.
The colors to use are Mint Macaron, Seaside Spray and Rococo Rose.

Love What You Do is the stamp set and it's retiring and so are the 2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Love What You Do
Papers: WW, Mint Macaron, Seaside Spray, Rococo Rose
Inks: Black, Mint Macaron, Seaside Spray, Rococo Rose
Accessories: 2019-2021 In Color Faceted dots, Stampin dimensionals

Christmas Card with Retiring Products

I know it's odd to see a Christmas card in May, but I just had to use the Lots of Cheer stamp set again before it retires!! Acutally, almost everything on this card is retiring except the Layering Oval dies.

I've also made this for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at MOJO#536 here.

And then the colors were inspired by Inspire Create Challenge#069 here.
I thought the green, red and yellow would make a good Christmas card!

Lots of Cheer is the stamp set with some Country Club DSP and some Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP, all going to retire. I added some Country Club Twine Combo pack, also retiring.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Lots of Cheer
Papers: WW, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Poppy Parade, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Black, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Poppy Parade, Crushed Curry
Accessories: Layering Oval dies, Stitched Shapes dies, Country Club Twine Combo pack, Stampin dimensionals

Thinking of You Card for Two Challenges

This bright card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at CAS Colours & Sketches#370 here.

And then the colors are for Splitcoast Color Combination#791 here.
The colors to use are Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral.

A Big Thank You(retiring) and Good Morning Magnolia are the stamp sets with a bit of the Best Dressed DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: A Big Thank You and Good Morning Magnolia
Papers: WW, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Best Dressed 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Calypso Coral
Accessories:  Peaceful Poppies Sequins, Gingham Gala adhesive backed sequins, Happiness Blooms Enamel dots, Glitter Enamel dots, Starburst punch, 2 inch Circle punch, Stitched Shapes dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Stampin dimensionals

Birthday Card for Two Challenges

Here's a birthday card that's for two challenges and features some retiring products.

First, I've used the Global Design Project#240 here.
It's a Case the Designer and I chose to use the colors from Kerstin's card. I also replicated the circles.

And then it's for the Facebook Demonstrator Planning Place Stamping Challenge#6 here.
It's a challenge to use punches.

Birthday Backgrounds and Piece of Cake are the stamp sets.  And the punches are the Cake Builder punch and the Starburst punch. All these items are going to retire.

I added some 1/8 inch Lovely Lipstick Grosgrain ribbon(retiring) and some Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels and Happiness Blooms Enamel dots(retiring).

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Birthday Backgrounds and Piece of Cake
Papers: WW, Lovely Lipstick
Inks: Lovely Lipstick, Coastal Cabana, Smoky Slate
Accessories: Aqua painter, 1/8 inch Lovely Lipstick grosgrain ribbon, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Stampin dimensionals, Starburst punch, Cake Builder punch

Colorful Seasons Card for Two Challenges

This thinking of you card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at TGIF Challenges#263 here.

And then the colors are for The Paper Players#490 here.
The colors to use are Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green and Pool Party.

Colorful Seasons is the stamp set with it's coordinating Seasonal Layers dies-all retiring.
There's also some Brights 6 by 6 DSP with some Glitter Enamel dots-also both retiring.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Colorful Seasons
Papers: WW, Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Brights 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Granny Apple Green
Accessories: Glitter Enamel dots, Seasonal Layers dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Subtle Embossing folder, Starburst punch, Stampin dimensionals