Jennie M's Stampin Spot

Mixed Bunch for a Splitcoast Sketch

2012-02-02T12:38:00.000-06:00

I used the Splitcoast Sketch#370 here for this card. Mixed Bunch is the stamp set and the papers are from the Twitterpated DSP, all in the Occasions Mini.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Mixed Bunch
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Riding Hood Red, Twitterpated DSP
Inks: Basic Gray and Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Blossom Punch, 3/4 inch Circle Punch, Stampin' dimensionals, Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder, 3/8 inch Riding Hood Red pleated satin ribbon

Bright Birthday Card for the Stamping 411 Sketch

2012-02-01T13:16:00.000-06:00

Here's a bright birthday card I made using the Stamping 411 Sketch#240 here. I used the Create a Cupcake, Happiest Birthday Wishes and Short & Sweet stamp sets with the Big Top Birthday DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes, Create a Cupcake and Short & Sweet
Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise and Big Top Birthday DSP
Inks: Real Red and Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Cupcake Builder punch, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/4 inch Tempting Turquoise grosgrain ribbon

Valentine Card with a Splitcoast Sketch

2012-01-26T00:05:00.014-06:00

I used the Splitcoast Sketch#369 here for this Valentine's card. I also used the stamp set, With All My Heart and Patterns DSP Brights, Neutrals and Subtles. Also, note the cute little hearts in the corner are from the Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: With All My Heart
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Patterns DSP Brights, Neutrals and Subltes Stacks
Inks: Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink, Real Red
Accessories: Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die, Scallop Edge Border punch, White Gel pen, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Basic Gray Glimmer Brad, Stampin' dimensionals

A Sketch and Color Challenge

2012-01-25T00:02:00.000-06:00

I used the Stamping 411 Sketch#239 here, along with the Splitcoast Color Challenge#359 here. The colors to use are Basic Black, Lucky Limeade and Poppy Parade. Again, I used the Sprinkled Expressions stamp set. A bit of a different look for a Valentine's card.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black, Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade, Just Add Cake DSP
Inks: Poppy Parade
Accessories: Blossom punch, 1 inch Circle punch, Small Oval punch, Stampin' dimensionals, Circles#2 Big Shot die, 1/2 inch Poppy Parade stitched-poly ribbon, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits die, Stripes textured impressions embossing folder

Sale-a-bration 2012 Starts Today!

2012-01-24T00:05:00.005-06:00

Here's a card using the 2012 Sale-a-bration DSP, Everyday Enchantment, and one of the SAB stamp sets, Sprinkled Expressions. Sale-a-bration runs today thru March 31st. Contact me to place an order or have a party to get your FREE goodies with every $50 order! And earn a free tote, along with the other free goodies with a $150 order too!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions
Papers: Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Everyday Enchantment DSP
Inks: Calypso Coral and Pool Party
Accessories: 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, Circles#2 Big Shot die, 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Pool Party ruffled ribbon

Another Splitcoast Challenge Card

2012-01-23T00:03:00.000-06:00

Here's another Splitcoast challenge card. I used the Splitcoast Color Combination#358 here. The colors to use are Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette and Rose Red. I thought it's also a fun way to show you can use the Circle Circus set for a Valentine's card too.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Circle Circus and Short & Sweet
Papers: Whisper White, Rose Red, Pink Pirouette
Inks: Rose Red, Pink Pirouette and Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Word Window and Modern Label punches, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Pink Pirouette taffeta ribbon

Vintage Card for the PPA Sketch#127

2012-01-20T00:05:00.000-06:00

I used the PPA Sketch#127 here for this card.
The two stamp sets are Vintage Vogue and Tiny Tags and the papers are from the Twitterpated DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Vintage Vogue and Tiny Tags
Papers: Island Indigo and Twitterpated DSP
Inks: Baha Breeze, Island Indigo and Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Bakers Twine, Jewelry Tag, Coluzzle Oval cutter, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Mini Silver Brads, Circle Ice Rhinestone brads, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon

Splitcoast Sketch#368 Thanks

2012-01-19T00:05:00.000-06:00

For this card I used the Splitcoast Sketch#368 here. Wouldn't this be a perfect thank you for a nice dinner?

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Trendy Trees
Papers: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Basic Gray, Domestic Goddess DSP
Inks: Basic Gray
Accessories: Corner Rounder punch, Word Window Punch, Calypso Coral Baker's Twine

Stamping 411 Sketch#238

2012-01-18T09:29:00.000-06:00

I used the Stamping 411 Sketch#238 here for this quick card. I also used the SAB set Sprinkled Expressions and the SAB paper, Everyday Enchantment DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions
Papers: Whisper White, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade and Everyday Enchantment DSP
Inks: Lucky Limeade and Pool Party
Accessories: 3/8 inch Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon

Splitcoast Sketch#367

2012-01-13T00:16:00.000-06:00

I used the Splitcoast Sketch#367 here for this card. I also used three stamp sets, Bring on the Cake, Create a Cupcake and Fruit and Flowers.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Bring on the Cake, Create a Cupcake and Fruit and Flowers
Papers: Whisper White, Melon Mambo and Cheerful Treat DSP
Inks: Blushing Bride, Concord Crush, Lucky Limeade and Melon Mambo
Accessories: Cupcake Builder punch, 3/4 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, Blender pens, Silver Mini brads

Simple Triple Treat Flower Card

2012-01-12T00:36:00.000-06:00

This quick card was made using more Twitterpated DSP, the Triple Treat Flower stamp and the Short and Sweet stamp set. This design could be used again and again, just change the papers and you get a whole new look!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Triple Treat Flower and Short and Sweet
Papers: Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Twitterpated DSP
Inks: Lucky Limeade and Pool Party
Accessories: Fancy Flower and 5-Petal Flower punches, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Word Window and Modern Label punches, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 Pool Party ruffled ribbon

A Sketch and Color Challenge

2012-01-11T00:05:00.000-06:00

This card uses the Splitcoast Color Challenge#357 here. The colors to use are Blushing Bride, Baha Breeze and Riding Hood Red. And then I used the Stamping 411 Sketch #237 here. I love the Twitterpated DSP and the Mixed Bunch stamp set!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Mixed Bunch and Thank You Kindly
Papers: Whisper White, Baha Breeze, Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, Twitterpated DSP
Inks: Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Word Window and Modern Label punches, 1 1/4 inch Square punch, Blossom punch, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Bitty Buttons

Create with Connie and Mary Challenge#183

2012-01-10T00:23:00.000-06:00

This card uses the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge#183 here. The colors are Blushing Bride, Pool Party and Soft Suede. I inked up a "new to me" stamp set-Thoughts and Prayers.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers
Papers: Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Pool Party, Soft Suede and Patterns DSP Neutrals Stack
Inks: Soft Suede
Accessories: Itty Bitty Shapes Punches pack, Scallop Trip Border punch, 1/2 inch Blushing Bride stitched poly ribbon

Blue Baby Card for the PPA Challenge#126

2012-01-09T00:09:00.000-06:00

I used the PPA Challenge#126 here for this card. The colors to use are Baha Breeze, Not Quite Navy and Very Vanilla. I need a baby boy card so I thought this combo would be perfect for the card!
You could easily change it up for a girl too!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Fox and Friends and Petite Pairs
Papers: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy, First Edition Specialty DSP, Just Add Cake DSP and Pocketful of Posies DSP
Inks: Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Square Lattice embossing folder, Stampin' dimensionals, Large Oval punch, 1 inch, 1 1/4 inch, 1 3/8 inch and 1 3/4 inch Circle punches, Circles#2 Big Shot die, Silver Mini brads

A Splitcoast Sketch with Sale-a-bration Goodies!

2012-01-07T00:09:00.001-06:00

For this card I used the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#366 here. It also uses the Sale-a-bration DSP, Everyday Enchantment and the Sprinkled Expressions stamp set.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions
Papers: Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party and Everyday Enchantment DSP
Inks: Calypso Coral
Accessories: 3/4 inch and 1 inch Circle punches, 3/8 inch Calypso Coral ruffles ribbon

Another Thank You

2012-01-06T00:25:00.000-06:00

Yep, it's another thank you and it's using more Twitterpated DSP. It also qualifies for the SUO Challenge#35 here. The challenge is to use punches. I used the Decorative Label punch and the flower from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punches pack.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Four Frames and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride and Twitterpated DSP
Inks: Basic Gray and Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Decorative Label punch, Itty Bitty Shapes punches pack, Silver Mini Brads, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Blushing Bride Pleated Satin ribbon

Stamping 411 Sketch#235

2012-01-05T00:22:00.002-06:00

For this thank you I used the Stamping 411 Sketch#235 here. Love this sketch to show off the soon to come, SAB DSP-Everyday Enchantment!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Short & Sweet
Papers: Lucky Limeade, Pool Party and Everyday Enchantment DSP
Inks: Lucky Limeade
Accessories: 3/8 inch Pool Party ruffled ribbon, Word Window and Modern Label punches, Stampin' dimensionals

A Sketch with a Color Combination

2012-01-04T00:12:00.000-06:00

Yipee! I had time to stamp today. So I used the Create with Connie and Mary Sketch #182 here. I combined that with the Splitcoast Color Combination#356 here. The colors are Basic Gray, Island Indigo and Lucky Limeade. I need lots of thank yous for all the wonderful Christmas gifts so you'll probably seeing plenty of those in the days to come.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Curly Cute
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade and Twitterpated DSP
Inks: Island Indigo
Accessories: Scallop Edge Border punch, 1 1/4 inch Square punch, Houndstooth embossing folder, stampin' dimensionals, White Gel pen, Designer Printed Brad

Happy New Year and New Stampin' Stuff

2012-01-03T00:57:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year everyone! I'm happy to be back at stampin' and posting on my blog. It was a nice, yet crazy few holiday weeks!

This card uses new goodies from the Occasions Mini(up for sale on January 4th!) and Sale-a-bration catalogs. Also new for me this new year, I'm going to streamline my posting by just listing supplies I used for my creations. Feel free to contact me anytime if you have questions about particular posts!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Candy Conversations(A la carte)
Papers: Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Peach Parfait. Poppy Parade, Soft Suede and Everyday Enchantment DSP
Inks: Peach Parfait, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Stampin' dimensionals, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits die

Occasions Mini DSP and Stamp Set

2011-12-22T00:04:00.001-06:00

This card showcases some Twitterpated DSP and the Mixed Bunch stamp set and punch from the Occasions Mini. I also used the hostess set, Perfect Words.
The base is Baha Breeze card stock. I ran some Island Indigo thru the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch. I added two of the papers from Twitterpated DSP. I stamped the flower from Mixed Bunch in Island Indigo and punched it out with the Blossom Punch. I also punched out an Island Indigo one with the Blossom punch. I added an Indigo Designer Printed Brad to the center. I stamped You're Fantastic from Perfect Words in Indigo. Finally, some 3/8 inch Island Indigo ruffled ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Mixed Bunch and Perfect Words
Papers: Baha Breeze, Whisper White, Island Indigo and Twitterpated DSP
Inks: Island Indigo
Accessories: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Blossom Punch, 3/8 inch Island Indigo Ruffled ribbon, Island Indigo Designer Printed brad

Quick Christmas Card

2011-12-21T15:51:00.000-06:00

Whew! It's been a while since I posted, but I think everyone can identify with the craziness of the season! This quick card was one of the last ones I made this year. It feels great to have them signed, sealed and delivered. This one would also qualify for the SUO Challenge#34 here. I started by running the Real Red card stock thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst embossing folder. I stamped the ornament from Delightful Decorations in Real Red and used the Ornament punch to punch it out. I used the 1 3/4 inch Circle punch on the Whisper White circle and the 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch on the Wild Wasabi piece. I added some dots with the White Gel pen and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, Merry Christmas from Season of Joy was stamped in Wild Wasabi.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Delightful Decorations and Season of Joy

Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Wild Wasabi

Inks: Real Red and Wild Wasabi

Accessories: Snow Burst embossing folder, Ornament Punch, 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, White gel pen

MojoMonday Sketch#219 Christmas Card

2011-12-15T00:09:00.000-06:00

This card uses the MojoMonday Sketch#219 here.
The base is Real Red and I added some Wild Wasabi card stock. I also added three papers from the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP. I colored in the stamp from Season of Joy with my Real Red and Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write Markers, stamped it on Very Vanilla, cut it out and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I punched the red circle with the 1 3/8 inch Circle punch. The Vanilla circle was punched with the 1 3/4 inch Circle punch and the Wasabi piece with the 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch. I added some dots with the White gel pen. Finally, the greeting was stamped in Wild Wasabi.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Season of Joy
Papers: Very Vanilla, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP
Inks: Real Red and Wild Wasabi
Accessories: 1 3/8 inch and 1 3/4 inch Circle punches, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals

One Card, Two Splitcoast Challenges

2011-12-14T11:42:00.000-06:00

This card uses two Splitcoast Challenges. First, the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#363 here. And second, the Splitcoast Color Combination#353 here.
The colors to use are Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke and Cherry Cobbler.
The base is Crumb Cake card stock. I added some Frostwood Lodge DSP. I ran the Artichoke thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst embossing folder. I colored the tree from Season of Joy with Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and Always Artichoke Stampin' Write Markers. Finally, I added some 3/8 inch Quilted Cherry Cobbler Satin ribbon.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Season of Joy
Papers: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler and Frostwood Lodge DSP
Inks: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Snow Burst embossing folder, 3/8 inch Cherry Cobbler quilted satin ribbon

Christmas Card for Two Challenges

2011-12-13T00:05:00.000-06:00

I made this card for two challenges. First, I used the Stamping 411 Sketch#233 here. And second, I used the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge#179 here. The colors to use are Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade and Basic Gray.
Basic Gray is the base and I added some Lucky Limeade. I stamped the snowflakes from Snow Swirled in Poppy, Limeade and Gray. I stamped the greeting in Poppy Parade and punched it out with the Extra Large Oval punch. I matted that with some Poppy Parade punched with the Curly Label punch, which I cut in half. I popped that all up with Stampin' dimensionals. I punched out the Limeade snowflake with the Snowflake punch and added a Red Circle Fire Rhinestone brad to the center. Finally, some 5/8 inch Basic Gray Satin ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Snow Swirled
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade
Inks: Basic Gray, Lucky Limeade and Poppy Parade
Accessories: Extra Large Oval punch, Curly Label punch, Stampin' dimensionals, Snowflake punch, Circle Fire Rhinestone brad, 5/8 inch Basic Gray Satin ribbon

Christmas Color Combination

2011-12-12T00:03:00.000-06:00

I used the Splitcoast Color Combination#352 here for this card. The colors are Real Red, Wild Wasabi and Very Vanilla.
The base is Wild Wasabi and I added some Real Red DSP from the Patterns DSP Brights stack. I stamped the tree from Pennant Parade in Wild Wasabi and the star and stand in Real Red. I cut out the tree and stand. I punched out the star with the Itty Bitty Shapes punches pack. I popped them all up with Stampin' dimensionals. The 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch was used on the Wasabi piece and the 1 3/4 inch Circle punch on the Very Vanilla circle. I colored in the greeting from Season of Joy with my Real Red and Wild Wasabi Stampin' write markers. I punched that out with the Large Oval punch and layered it onto a Wasabi piece punched with the Scallop Oval punch. Finally, some retired ribbon (I can't remember the name of) finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Pennant Parade and Season of Joy
Papers: Very Vanilla, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Patterns DSP Brights stack
Inks: Real Red and Wild Wasabi Classic pads and Stampin' Write markers
Accessories: Large Oval and Scallop Oval punch, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, retired ribbon

Glittery Red Christmas Card

2011-12-09T09:09:00.000-06:00

I made this glittery Christmas card and it definitely qualifies for the PPA#123-Puttin' on the Ritz, here.
The base is Real Red. On Crumb Cake, I stamped the snowflake from Snow Swirled in Versamark, added Heat & Stick powder and then some Red Stampin' Glitter. I punched out the Red Glimmer paper with the Extra Large Tag punch and 1 inch Circle punch. I stamped the greeting and Santa image from Tags til Christmas in Real Red and punched them out with the 3/4 inch Circle punch and Large Tag punch. I popped them up with Stampin' dimensioanls. Finally, some 5/8 inch Real Red Satin ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Snow Swirled and Tags til Christmas
Papers: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Whisper White, Red Glimmer paper
Inks: Versamark and Real Red
Accessories: 3/4 inch and 1 inch Circle punches, Large and Extra Large Tag Punches, Heat & Stick powder, Red Stampin' Glitter, Stampin' dimensionals, 5/8 inch Real Red Satin ribbon

2012 Occasions Mini Sneak Peek

2011-12-08T00:30:00.000-06:00

My pre-order arrived today so I had to play with some Occasions Mini products. I used the Splitcoast Sketch#362 here.
The base is Riding Hood Red card stock and I added papers from the new Twitterpated DSP. I ran the Basic Gray piece thru the Big Shot with the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder. I stamped the flower from the new Mixed Bunch stamp set in Riding Hood Red and the center in Basic Gray. I used the new Blossom punch to punch out the flower and the 1 inch Circle punch for the center, popping it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped the greeting from Petite Pairs in Riding Hood Red and punched it out with the Large Oval punch. Finally, some new 3/8 inch Riding Hood Red Pleated Satin ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Mixed Bunch and Petite Pairs
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Riding Hood Red, Twitterpated DSP
Inks: Riding Hood Red and Basic Gray
Accessories: Blossom punch, 1 inch Circle punch, Large Oval punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Riding Hood Red Pleated Satin ribbon, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder

Tags til Christmas Ornament Card

2011-12-07T00:57:00.000-06:00

I used the Tags til Christmas set to make this card.
I was inspired by this card I saw on Splitcoast here.
I started with Real Red card stock. I ran some Whisper White thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst embossing folder. I stamped the ornament and "do not open til Christmas" stamp in Real Red. I used the Ornament punch to punch out the ornament and the 1 inch Circle punch on the other one. I stamped the Dec 25 one in Old Olive and punched it out with the Decorative Label punch. I used my Real Red and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers to color in the holly stamp and punched it out with the Small Oval punch. I popped up all the ornaments with Stampin' dimensionals and added some Hemp twine. I stamped Season's Greetings from Curly Cute in Real Red. Finally, some 1/8 inch Real Red taffeta finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Tags til Christmas and Curly Cute
Papers: Whisper White and Real Red
Inks: Real Red and Old Olive Classic Pads and Stampin' Write markers
Accessories: 1 inch Circle punch, Ornament punch, Small Oval punch, Decorative Label punch, Stampin' dimensonals, 1/8 inch Real Red taffeta ribbon, Snow Burst embossing folder

Clean & Simple Stamping FTL#169

2011-12-06T00:02:00.000-06:00

Here's another quick card (and who doesn't need quick at this time of year?). I used the Clean and Simple FTL#169 here.
I started with Garden Green card stock and added some Whisper White, matted with Cherry Cobbler. I punched a circle of Frostwood Lodge DSP with the 2 1/2 inch Circle punch. I colored in the tree from Season of Joy with my Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers. I popped up the tree with Stampin' dimensional. Finally, I used my Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers to color the greeting.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Season of Joy
Papers: Whisper White, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Frostwood Lodge DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write markers
Accessories: 2 1/2 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Stamping 411 Sketch#232 Card

2011-12-05T00:05:00.000-06:00

This card came together really quickly thanks to the Stamping 411 Sketch#232 here.
The base is Wild Wasabi and I added some Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP and matted it with some Real Red card stock. I stamped Merry Christmas from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Real Red. I added some 1/4 inch Real Red grosgrain ribbon. Finally, a piece of holly from the Winter Wishes Stitched Felt finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Real Red, Wild Wasabi and Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP
Inks: Real Red
Accessories: 1/4 inch Real Red grosgrain, Winter Wishes Stitched Felt

Merry Card for Two Challenges

2011-12-02T14:27:00.000-06:00

I made this Christmas card for two challenges. First, I used the PPA#122 here. It's a color challenge to use Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and Very Vanilla. Second, I used the Create with Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge#178 here.
The base is Cherry Cobbler and I added some Frostwood Lodge DSP. I ran the strips of Very Vanilla thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst embossing folder. I stamped the images from Pennant Parade in Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke. I punched out the star with the Itty Bitty Shapes punches pack. Merry was punched out with the Small Oval punch and layered onto an Cherry Cobbler circle punched with the 1 inch Circle punch. I punched the Artichoke scallop with the 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch and the Vanilla circle with the 1 3/4 inch Circle punch. I popped up the star and tree with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 1/2 inch Always Artichoke seam binding finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Pennant Parade
Papers: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Frostwood Lodge DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke
Accessories: Snow Burst embossing folder, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4 inch and 1 inch Circle punches, Small Oval punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Always Artichoke seam binding, Itty Bitty Shapes punches pack

Christmas Joy

2011-12-01T00:04:00.000-06:00

I used the Splitcoast Sketch#361 here for this card.

The base is Real Red and I ran that thru the Big Shot with the Petals-a-plenty embossing folder. I added strips of Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP. I colored in the stamp from Season of Joy with my Chocolate Chip, Real Red and Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write markers. I stamped the snowflake again, cut it out and added a Real Red brad. I popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, I popped up the entire central panel with Stampin' dimensionals too.
Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Season of Joy

Papers: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Wild Wasabi and Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write markers

Accessories: Stampin' dimensionals, Petals-a-plenty embossing folder, Real Red brad

Sympathy Card for a Color Challenge

2011-11-30T00:05:00.001-06:00

Unfortunately I needed some sympathy cards so I used the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge#177 here. The colors to use are Night of Navy, Lucky Limeade and River Rock.
The base is Night of Navy card stock and then I added some Lucky Limeade. I used River Rock DSP from the Patterns DSP Neutrals Stack on the bottom. On the top I stamped the greeting from Love and Sympathy in Lucky Limeade. I used my Lucky Limeade and Night of Navy Stampin' Write markers to color in the flower stamp. Finally, some 1/4 inch Night of Navy grosgrain finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Love & Sympathy
Papers: Very Vanilla, Night of Navy, Lucky Limeade and Patterns DSP Neutrals Stack
Inks: Lucky Limeade Classic pad and Lucky Limeade and Night of Navy Stampin' Write markers
Accessories: 1/4 inch Night of Navy grosgrain

Another Thank You for a Sketch

2011-11-29T00:07:00.000-06:00

I told you I needed thank you cards, so here's another one but I used the Stamping 411 Sketch#231 here.
I also used the Tagtastic set, which I had out from my last card.
The base is Pear Pizzazz and I added some Very Vanilla with the Spice Cake DSP. I stamped the frame from Tagtastic in Pear Pizzazz and punched it out with the Curly Label punch. I stamped the greeting from Tiny Tags in Soft Suede.I added some Pear Pizzazz that I punched with the Modern Label punch. Then I added two Silver Mini brads and popped it all up with Stampin' dimensionals.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Tagtastic and Tiny Tags
Papers: Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz and Spice Cake DSP
Inks: Pear Pizzazz and Soft Suede
Accessories: Modern Label and Curly Label punches, Silver Mini brads, Stampin' dimensionals

Thank You for a Splitcoast Sketch

2011-11-28T12:03:00.000-06:00

I need a bunch of thank you cards so I used the Splitcoast Sketch#360 here for this one.
The base is Daffodil Delight and I added some Basic Gray and some Domestic Goddess DSP.
I ran the edge of the Basic Gray thru the Scallop Edge Border punch. I stamped the image from Tagtastic in Basic Gray and Daffodil Delight. I cut out the Daffodil part and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I punched the Daffodil circle with the 1 3/4 inch Circle punch and the Gray scallop with the 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch. I used my White Gel pen to add the dots to the scallops. I popped up the entire scallop with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 1/4 inch Daffodil Delight grosgrain ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Tagtastic
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight and Domestic Goddess DSP
Inks: Basic Gray and Daffodil Delight
Accessories: 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, Stampin' dimensionals, White Gel pen, 1/4 inch Daffodil Delight grosgrain

Thank You Card for Two Challenges

2011-11-24T00:05:00.000-06:00

I made this thank you card for two challenges. First, the Stamping 411 Sketch#230 here. And second, the SUO Challenges#32 here. The base is Soft Suede card stock and I added some Pool Party and some Spice Cake DSP. I used the Scallops#2 Bigz die for the Soft Suede scallop circle. I used my Coluzzle circle cutter for the Very Vanilla circle and the 2 1/2 inch Circle punch for the More Mustard circle. I colored the wreath stamp from Warmest of Wishes with my More Mustard, Pool Party and Soft Suede Stampin' write markers and punched it out with the 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, popping the wreath up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped the thanks from Tagtastic in Soft Suede, trimmed it down and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 3/ 8 inch Pool Party ruffled ribbon finishes it off.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Tagtastic and Warmest of Wishes

Papers: Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Pool Party, Soft Suede and Spice Cake DSP

Inks: More Mustard, Pool Party, Soft Suede Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories: Scallops #2 Bigz die, Coluzzle, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, 2 1/2 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Pool Party ruffled ribbon

A Color Challenge with a MOJO Sketch

2011-11-23T00:04:00.000-06:00

I used the MojoMonday Sketch#216 here, along with the Splitcoast Color Combination#350 here.
The colors to use are Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz and Marina Mist.
The base is Marina Mist and I added papers from the Nursery Nest DSP. I used my 1 1/4 inch Square punch to create the banner on the Blushing Bride piece. I stamped the snowflakes from Snow Burst in Pear Pizzazz and Marina Mist. I punched the smaller ones with the 1/2 inch Circle punch and layered them onto a Pear piece punched with the 3/4 inch Circle punch. I punched the Marina one with the 1 1/4 inch Circle punch and layered it onto a Marina piece punched with the 1 3/8 inch Circle punch. I popped all circles up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped Merry from Pennant Parade in Blushing Bride, punched it out with the Word Window punch and layered it onto a Blushing Bride piece punched with the Modern Label punch.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Pennant Parade and Snow Burst
Papers: Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Marina Mist, Nursery Nest DSP
Inks: Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch Square and Circle punches, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches, Word Window and Modern Label punches, Stampin' dimensionals

Create with Connie & Mary Sketch#176

2011-11-22T13:18:00.000-06:00

I made this quick card with the Create with Connie and Mary Sketch#176 here.
I started by running the Melon Mambo thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice embossing folder. I used up scraps of Cheerful Treat DSP, matting the one with some Lucky Limeade. I stamped the flower from Posy Punch twice, once in Lucky Limeade and once in Melon Mambo. I trimmed down the Limeade piece and cut out the Melon center, popping it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I punched the Limeade piece with the Fancy Flower punch and popped it all up with Stampin' dimensionals.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Posy Punch
Papers: Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo and Cheerful Treat DSP
Inks: Lucky Limeade and Melon Mambo
Accessories: Fancy Flower punch, Square Lattice embossing folder, Stampin' dimensionals

Save 20 to 60% now thru Nov. 30th!

2011-11-21T07:06:00.000-06:00

The Stampin' UP! Online Extravaganza has begun!
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Happy shopping and Happy Stamping!

Anniversary Card for a Mojo Sketch

2011-11-18T00:05:00.000-06:00

I used the MojoMonday Sketch#215 here for this anniversary card. It's my parent's 46th anniversary on Sunday, along with my daughter's 17th birthday. Needless to say, it's a good day to celebrate!
I started with a Soft Suede base and added some Very Vanilla then some Spice Cake DSP. I used three patterns from the Spice Cake DSP. I stamped the greeting from Happiest Birthday Wishes and the Triple Treat flower in Soft Suede. I punched out the flower with the 5-Petal Flower punch and the center with the 1/2 inch Circle punch. I popped up both circles with Stampin' dimensionals. I punched the More Mustard flowers with the Boho Blossoms Punch and the centers in Soft Suede with the Itty Bitty Shapes pack. I ran the flowers thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice embossing folder and used the White gel pen to add the centers. Finally, I poppped up the main flower with Stampin' dimensionals.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Triple Treat Flower and Happiest Birthday Wishes
Papers: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, More Mustard, Spice Cake DSP
Inks: More Mustard and Soft Suede
Accessories: 5-Petal Flower punch, Boho Blossoms punch, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Itty Bitty Shapes punches pack, Stampin' dimensionals, White Gel pen, Square Lattice embossing folder

Another Birthday Card for a Sketch

2011-11-17T00:05:00.000-06:00

It's my daughter's birthday on Sunday, so I used the Splitcoast Sketch#359 here for this card.
The base is Crumb Cake and I ran that thru the Perfect Polka-dot embossing folder. I added some Real Red Patterns DSP Brights and stamped the balloons from Crazy for Cupcakes on some more DSP, cut them out and popped them up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped the main image from Crazy for Cupcakes in Basic Black. I colored it in with my Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes
Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Patterns DSP Neutrals and Brights Stack
Inks: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Stampin' dimensionals, Perfect Polka-dot embossing folder

A Birthday Card for the Stamping 411 Sketch

2011-11-16T09:52:00.000-06:00

Long time no post! I had my first craft fair on Sunday and I haven't gotten down to my stampin' space. But I need to send my niece's birthday card, so I made this with the Stamping 411 Sketch#229 here.

The base is Concord Crush. I ran some Melon Mambo thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka-dot embossing folder. I added papers from the Cheerful Treat DSP. I punched the Concord scallop circle with the 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch and the 1 3/4 inch Circle punch was used for the Whisper White circle. I stamped the cupcake from Create a Cupcake in Mambo, Concord and Lucky Limeade and used the Cupcake Builder punch to punch them all out. I popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped the greeting from Bring on the Cake and colored it in with Melon Mambo and blender pens.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Create a Cupcake and Bring on the Cake

Papers: Whisper White, Concord Crush, Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade, Cheerful Treat DSP

Inks: Concord Crush, Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade

Accessories: Cupcake Builder punch, 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, White gel pen, Perfect Polka-dot embossing folder, Stampin' dimensionals, Blender pen

Clean & Simple Birthday

2011-11-12T00:05:00.001-06:00

I used the Clean and Simple FTL#165 here for this really quick birthday card. I made a bunch of these to sell at the craft fair.
The base is Pacific Point and I added some retired Celebrations DSP ( you could use the current Big Top Birthday DSP instead) and a strip of Real Red. The stamps from Party This Way were inked up in Pacific Point and Real Red. I cut the balloons and arrow out and used the Word Window punch on the greeting. The arrow an one balloon are popped up with Stampin' dimensionals.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Party This Way
Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Pacific Point, Celebrations DSP
Ink: Real Red and Pacific Point
Accessories: Word window punch and Stampin' dimensionals

Craft Fair Pencil Toppers

2011-11-11T00:05:00.000-06:00

I've started to take pics of my goodies I've made for the craft fairs coming up.

I've made a bunch of these Punch Art pencil toppers. I saw samples of these on both Splitcoast Stampers here, and on Stampin' Connection, a resource for Stampin' UP! demos.
I don't have time to give directions for each of them but I'll list the supplies! Off to craft some more!
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: none
Papers: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Red Glimmer Paper, Blushing Bride
Inks: Basic Black Stampin' Write marker
Accessories: White Gel pen, 1/2 inch Circle punch(Santa tassel & reindeer nose), Large(Santa hat and hair) and Small Oval punches(Santa face), Owl Builder punch(Santa and reindeer eyes), Ornament punch(Santa beard), 5-petal flower punch(Santa mustache), Stocking builder punch, Snowflake punch(reindeer antlers), Curly label punch(snowman hat), Word window punch(Snowman hat), Hounds tooth, Snow Burst and Square Lattice embossing folders, 1 by 8 Cello bags,

Christmas Card

2011-11-10T14:01:00.000-06:00

It's been a while since I posted because I've been furiously crafting for the two craft fairs I have coming up. If you live in SE Wisc come see me at the Winter Wonderland Fair, Sunday, Nov. 13th from 9a to 4p at Serb Hall. And then on Sat, Nov 19th, I'm at the Holly Dazical Fair from 9a to 4p at Elmwood Elementary in New Berlin.
I'll be posting pics of my creations soon!
I made this quick card for the Splitcoast Sketch#358 here. And it's for PPA#119 here-Holiday.
The base is Cherry Cobbler. I ran some Garden Green thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst embossing folder. I added some Frostwood Lodge DSP. I cut out the Garden Green oval with my Coluzzle and punched out the Whisper White one with the Large Oval punch. I stamped the "tree" from Pennant Parade in Garden Green, the stand in Early Espresso and the star in Cherry Cobbler. I used the Itty Bitty Shapes punches pack to punch out the star. The tree, star and green oval were all popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped Merry Christmas from Petite Pairs in Cherry Cobbler, punched it out with the retired Small Oval punch and layered in onto a Cherry Cobbler piece punched with the Small Oval punch.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Pennant Parade, Petite Pairs
Papers: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Frostwood Lodge DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Early Espresso
Accessories: Snow Burst embossing folder, Small and Large Oval punches, Coluzzle, Itty Bitty Shapes Punches pack, Stampin' dimensionals

Big Shot Purse

2011-11-05T00:04:00.000-05:00

I realized that I'd made this purse a while back but never posted it. It's perfect for a gift card, candy, jewelry etc, and it's made with Big Shot dies. I've made these before and saw the instructions on Becky Robert's blog here.

I ran some Melon Mambo thru the Big Shot with the Top Note die and then ran some Cheerful Treat DSP thru too. I trimmed down the DSP. I also used the Scallop Circle#2 die for the flap and the Circles#2 die too. I dotted the scallops with my White Gel pen. I punched out a Lucky Limeade circle with the 1 3/8 inch Circle punch. I stamped the flower from Fruit and Flowers in Melon Mambo, cut it out and added a Lucky Limeade Designer Printed Brad. I used some retired Jumbo eyelets and then finally, some 3/8 inch Lucky Limeade ruffled ribbon.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Fruit and Flowers

Papers: Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo, Cheerful Treat DSP

Inks: Melon Mambo

Accessories: Circles#2 and Scallop Circle#2 Big Shot dies, 1 3/8 inch Circle punch, retired Jumbo Eyelets, 3/8 inch Lucky Limeade Ruffled ribbon, white gel pen, Lucky Limeade Designer Printed brad

A Card for a Sketch & Color Challenge

2011-11-04T09:47:00.000-05:00

I used the Create with Connie and Mary Sketch#174 here, along with the PPA#118 Color Challenge here, to create this card. The colors to use are River Rock, Soft Suede and Early Espresso.
The base is Very Vanilla and I added papers from the Patterns DSP Neutrals Stack. I ran some Soft Suede thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice embossing folder and used my 1 1/4 inch Square punch to notch out the end. I punched the Espresso circle with the 2 1/2 inch Circle punch and the River Rock scallop with the 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch. The 1 3/4 inch Circle punch was used for the Suede circle. I stamped the flower from Flower Fest in Soft Suede and cut it out. I stamped it again on some of the River Rock DSP and cut it out too. I added a Basic Glimmer Brad and popped up the flower with Stampin' dimensionals.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Flower Fest
Papers: Very Vanilla, River Rock, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Patterns DSP Neutrals Stack
Inks: Soft Suede
Accessories: Square Lattice embossing folder, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, 2 1/2 inch and 1 3/4 inch Circle punches, Basic Glimmer brad and Stampin' dimensionals, 1 1/4 inch Square punch

Christmas Card for a Sketch

2011-11-02T11:02:00.000-05:00

I made this quick Christmas card using the Splitcoast Sketch#357 here.
The base is Garden Green card stock. I ran some Whisper White thru the Big Shot with the Northern Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I matted that with some Cherry Cobbler and added some Frostwood Lodge DSP to the bottom. I also ran the DSP thru the Scallop Edge Border punch. I colored in the stamp from Season of Joy with my Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green Stampin' Write markers. I cut that out and popped it up with a Stampin' dimensional. I punched a 1 3/8 inch Circle of Cherry Cobbler and then a 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle of Garden Green, adding dots with my White Gel pen. I popped that whole piece up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped Merry Christmas from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Cherry Cobbler and punched it out with the Word Window punch. Finally, I added some 3/8 inch Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin ribbon.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes and Season of Joy
Papers: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green and Frostwood Lodge DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green
Accessories: Northern Flurry embossing folder, 1 3/8 inch Circle punch, 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, Stampin' dimensionals, White Gel pen, 3/8 inch Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin ribbon, Word Window punch

Thinking of You

2011-11-01T09:48:00.000-05:00

I made this quick card for three challenges. First, I used the Stamping 411 Sketch#227 here. Second, I used the Splitcoast Color Combination #347 here. The colors to use are Bravo Burgundy, Always Artichoke and More Mustard. And finally, it qualifies for the SUO Challenge#31 here-Thinking of You.

The base is More Mustard and I added some Always Artichoke and some Spice Cake DSP. I stamped the Triple Treat Flower three times in each color. I punched out a More Mustard piece with the Fancy Flower punch and used that again to punch out the Artichoke flower. I used the 5-Petal Flower punch on the Mustard part and the 1/2 inch Circle punch on the Burgundy circle. I popped up the Mustard and Burgundy pieces with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped thinking of you from Trendy Trees in Burgundy and punched it out with the Word Window punch. I punched the Mustard piece with the Modern Label punch. Finally, some 1/2 inch Always Artichoke Seam Binding finishes it off.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower and Trendy Trees

Papers: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, More Mustard, Spice Cake DSP

Inks: Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard

Accessories: 5-Petal Flower punch, Fancy Flower punch, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Word Window and Modern Label punches, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Always Artichoke seam binding

Christmas Joy for the PPA Challege

2011-10-28T10:01:00.000-05:00

This card qualifies for the PPA#117-CAS-Ribbon here.
The base is Cherry Cobbler. I ran some Crumb Cake thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst embossing folder. I added some Crumb Cake Patterns DSP from the Neutrals Stack and ran the edge thru the Scallop Edge Border punch. I stamped the star from The Sounding Joy in Crumb Cake. I stamped Joy in Versamark, added some Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Emboss powder and heated it up. Finally, some 1/2 inch Cherry Cobbler Seam binding finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: The Sounding Joy
Papers: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Patterns DSP Neutrals Stack
Inks: Crumb Cake, Versamark
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Emboss powder, Snow Burst embossing folder, Scallop Edge Border punch, 1/2 inch Cherry Cobbler seam binding

Halloween Card for a Splitcoast Sketch

2011-10-26T14:40:00.000-05:00

I made this last Halloween card for the year for the Splitcoast Sketch#356 here.
The base is Basic Black card stock and I added two papers from the Frightful Sight DSP. I stamped the images from Out on a Limb in Cajun Craze and Old Olive. I used my Basic Black, Cajun Craze and Old Olive Stampin' Write markers to color in the greeting from Wicked Cool. Each image was punched out with the 1 1/4 inch Square punch and layered onto Basic Black punched with the 1 3/8 inch Square punch. I popped up the squares with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, I added some 1/4 inch Basic Black grosgrain.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Out On a Limb and Wicked Cool
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black, Old Olive, Frightful Sight DSP
Inks: Basic Black, Cajun Craze and Old Olive
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Square punches, 1/4 inch Basic Black grosgrain, Stampin' dimensionals

Very Merry Card

2011-10-25T09:36:00.000-05:00

This card uses the Stamping 411 Sketch#226 here. And I combined it with the Splitcoast Color Combination#346 here. The colors to use are Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo and Baha Breeze.
The base is Baha Breeze. I ran some Island Indigo thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst embossing folder. I added some Rich Razzleberry DSP from the Patterns DSP Brights Stack. I stamped the snowman image from Tags til Christmas in Baha Breeze and used the Razzleberry and Indigo Stampin' Write markers to color in the hat and scarf. I punched it out with the 1 3/4 inch Circle punch and trimmed it down a bit.I used that same punch for the Breeze circle. I used the Circles #2 die for the Indigo circle. I punched the Razzleberry piece with the 2 3/8 inch Scallop circle and popped up all of it with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped Very Merry from Short and Sweet in Indigo. Finally, some 3/8 inch Whisper White taffeta ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Short and Sweet and Tags til Christmas
Papers: Whisper White, Baha Breeze, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Patterns DSP Brights Stack
Inks: Baha Breeze, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, Circles #2 die, Snow Burst embossing folder, Stampin' dimensionals, 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, 3/8 inch Whisper White taffeta ribbon

Clean and Simple Thanks

2011-10-24T12:15:00.000-05:00

I made this CAS thank you using the Clean and Simple FTL#163 here.
The base is Early Espresso and I added some Pretty in Pink that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots textured impressions embossing folder. I stamped the flower from Printed Petals three times, in Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberry and Early Espresso, cutting them out and popping them up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, I stamped the sentiment from Thank You Kindly in Early Espresso.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Thank You Kindly and Printed Petals
Papers: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink and Early Espresso
Inks: Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso and Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Stampin' dimensionals

Another Christmas Card for a Sketch

2011-10-21T09:27:00.000-05:00

Here's another Christmas card for the sketch at PPA-#116 here. It's a square one but I modified it a bit.
I started with Real Red card stock and added some Holly Berry Bouquet DSP. I ran some Wild Wasabi thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst embossing folder. I stamped the tree from Snow Swirled in Versamark and added some Wild Wasabi Stampin' emboss powder. I stamped the snowflake from that set in Real Red, cut it out and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 5/8 inch Real Red Satin ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Snow Swirled
Papers: Very Vanilla, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Holly Berry Bouquet DSP
Inks: Versamark and Real Red
Accessories: Wild Wasabi Stampin' emboss powder, Stampin' dimensionals, Snow Burst embossing folder, 5/8 inch Real Red Satin ribbon

Frostwood Lodge Christmas Card for a Sketch

2011-10-20T10:00:00.000-05:00

I used the Create With Connie and Mary Sketch#172 here for this Christmas card.
I started with some Crumb Cake card stock and added some Frostwood Lodge DSP. I ran the Garden Green thru the Big Shot with the Houndstooth embossing folder and the Whisper White piece thru it with the Snow Burst embossing folder too.
I ran some Whisper White thru the Scallop Edge Border punch and used the Decorative Label punch on the Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler pieces. I stamped the stocking from Stitched Stockings in Garden Green and Cherry Cobbler, using the Stocking Builder punch to piece it all together. I added some Cherry Cobbler/White twine to the corner and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped the greeting from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Garden Green, punched it out with the Word Window punch and layered it onto a Garden Green piece punched with the Modern Label punch. Finally, some Cherry Cobbler 1/2 inch Scallop Dots Ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Stitched Stockings and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Frostwood Lodge DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green
Accessories: Houndstooth and Snow Burst embossing folders, Stocking Builder, Decorative Label, Modern Label and Word Window Punches, Stampin' dimensionals, Scallop Edge Border punch, Cherry Cobbler/White twine, Cherry Cobbler 1/2 inch Scallop Dots ribbon

Splitcoast Sketch#355

2011-10-19T09:23:00.000-05:00

I used the Splitcoast Sketch#355 here for this card. And since I had the Spice Cake DSP out for my last card I used that again too.
The base is More Mustard card stock and I added four papers from the Spice Cake DSP. I stamped the leaf and sentiment from Day of Gratitude in More Mustard and Soft Suede. Finally, I added some 3/8 inch Soft Suede taffeta ribbon.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Papers: Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Spice Cake DSP
Inks: More Mustard and Soft Suede
Accessories: 3/8 inch Soft Suede taffeta ribbon

Thanksgiving Card for Two Challenges

2011-10-18T10:37:00.000-05:00

I made this Thanksgiving card for two challenges.
First the PPA#115-Fall/Thanksgiving, here. And second, the Stamping 411 Sketch#225 here.
The base is Soft Suede card stock and I added papers from the Spice Cake DSP. I stamped the Triple Treat Flower three times, in Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz and Pool Party. I punched the Pear part out with the 5-Petal flower punch and the Pool part out with the 1/2 inch Circle punch, popping up each layer with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped Happy Thanksgiving from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Soft Suede and used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to position it just right. I punched that out with the Curly Label punch and added some Soft Suede behind that with the same punch, Finally, some 3/8 inch Pool Party ruffled ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Triple Treat Flower and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Spice Cake DSP
Inks: Soft Suede, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Curly Label punch, 5-petal Flower punch, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Pool Party ruffled ribbon

Happy 13th Birthday Max!

2011-10-15T00:05:00.002-05:00

It's my youngest child's 13th birthday today and I made this card for him using the Clean and Simple Stamping FTL#161 here.
It's a bright card for a bright, kind, athletic teenager. His turning 13 means we have three teens in the house now-WOW!
Back to the card description.
The base is Tempting Turquoise and I added some Real Red and DSP from the Big Top Birthday DSP. I stamped the image from Bring on the Cake in Tempting Turquoise and colored it in with my Real Red Stampin' Write marker. I layered a Real Red piece punched with the Decorative Label punch behind the image. I stamped the saying from Crazy for Cupcakes in Real Red and the little asterisk from Pennant Parade in Tempting Turquoise. I used the 1 1/4 inch Circle punch and then the 1 3/8 inch Circle punch, cutting them in half. Finally, some 1/4 inch Real Red grosgrain finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Bring on the Cake, Pennant Parade, Crazy for Cupcakes
Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Big Top Birthday
Inks: Real Red and Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches, Decorative Label punch, 1/4 inch Real Red grosgrain

Create with Connie and Mary Challenge

2011-10-14T09:25:00.000-05:00

I made this Christmas card for the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge#171 here. The colors to use are Bravo Burgundy, River Rock and Baha Breeze.
My base is River Rock card stock and I ran it thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst embossing folder. I ran some Bravo Burgundy thru the Scallop Edge Border punch. I stamped the snowflakes from Snow Swirled in the three colors. I stamped the greeting from Snow Swirled in Bravo Burgundy and used the Extra Large Oval punch to punch it out. That was layered onto some Bravo Burgundy punched with the Decorative Label punch and popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 1/2 inch Baha Breeze seam binding finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Snow Swirled
Papers: Whisper White, River Rock, Bravo Burgundy, Baha Breeze and Patterns DSP Neutrals Stack
Inks: River Rock, Bravo Burgundy, Baha Breeze
Accessories: Decorative Label punch, Extra Large Oval punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, Snow Burst embossing folder, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Baha Breeze seam binding

Splitcoast Sketch Thank You

2011-10-13T00:04:00.000-05:00

I used the Splitcoast Sketch#354 here for this thank you card.
The base is Soft Suede and I ran it thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice textured impressions embossing folder. I then used papers from the Spice Cake DSP, matting them in Pear Pizzazz and Pool Party and using the Corner Rounder punch on a few corners. I colored in the stamp from Day of Gratitude with my Pool Party, Soft Suede, More Mustard and Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Markers. I rounded the corners of those pieces too. I ran the edge of the Pool Party piece thru the Scallop Edge Border punch and added dots with the Soft Suede Stampin' Write marker. I stamped thank you from Day of Gratitude in Soft Suede and punched it out with the Word Window punch, trimming it down. Finally, some 3/8 inch Soft Suede taffeta ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Papers: Very Vanilla, Pool Party, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz and Spice Cake DSP
Inks: Pool Party, More Mustard, Soft Suede and Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Square Lattice embossing folder, Word Window punch, Corner Rounder punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, 3/8 inch Soft Suede taffeta ribbon

Holiday Stocking Gift Card Holder

2011-10-12T08:05:00.000-05:00

I finally got my order with the new Holiday Stocking die and had to use it to make a gift card holder. Who doesn't need those at the holidays?
I used some Real Red from the Patterns DSP Brights Stack and some of the new Silver Glimmer Paper. For the back of the stocking I used Real Red card stock. I just adhered the two pieces together on the edges, leaving a space in the middle to slip in the gift card. I stamped the ornament from Delightful Decorations in Real Red and used the Ornament punch to punch it out. I attached the ornament and some 5/8 inch Real Red Satin ribbon with a Silver Glimmer Brad.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Delightful Decorations
Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Patterns DSP Brights Stack, Silver Glimmer Paper
Inks: Real Red
Accessories: Silver Glimmer Brad, Ornament Punch, 5/8 inch Real Red Satin ribbon, Holiday Stocking Bigz Die

A Card for a Color Challenge and a Sketch

2011-10-11T14:47:00.000-05:00

I made this card for the PPA Color Challenge #114 here, to use Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade and Pumpkin Pie. And used the sketch from the Clean and Simple Stamping FTL#160 here.
The base is Rich Razzleberry card stock and I added a strip of Pumpkin Pie Patterns DSP from the Brights Stack. I stamped the leaf from Day of Gratitude in the three colors. I ran a strip of Pumpkin Pie thru the Scallop Edge Border punch. I stamped thinking of you from Trendy Trees in Rich Razzleberry. I punched that out with the Word Window punch and layered it onto a Rich Razzleberry piece punched with the Modern Label punch, popping it up with Stampin' dimensionals.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Day of Gratitude and Trendy Trees
Papers: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie and Patterns DSP Brights Stack
Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie and Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Scallop Edge Border punch, Word Window and Modern Label punches, Stampin' dimensionals

Halloween Shadow Box

2011-10-07T00:05:00.000-05:00

I found this box at the Dollar Tree and thought I'd try making a Halloween decoration.
I painted it with some black acrylic paint. I cut out 8 different papers from the Frightful Sight DSP and glued them down with the Anywhere Glue Stick. I stamped the cat from Out on a Limb in Basic Black. The pumpkin is from Got Treats and I colored that with my Old Olive and Cajun Craze Stampin' Write markers. Spooky, the witches hat and the greeting are all from Wicked Cool and I stamped those in Old Olive, Cajun Craze and Basic Black. I punched out the greeting with the Small Oval punch and layered it onto a Cajun Craze circle punched with the 1 inch Circle punch. All the items were popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. I painted over everything with a coat of Mod Podge glue to seal it. Finally, I attached some 1/2 inch Old Olive Scallop Dots Ribbon for a hanger.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Out on a Limb and Wicked Cool, Got Treats
Papers: Whisper White, Cajun Craze and Frightful Sight DSP
Inks: Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Old Olive
Accessories: Stampin' dimensionals, Anywhere Glue Stick, 1/2 inch Old Olive Scallop Dots ribbon, Dollar Tree shadow box, black acrylic paint, Mod Podge glue

Christmas Card for a Splitcoast Sketch

2011-10-06T00:05:00.000-05:00

This Christmas card is for the Splitcoast Sketch#353 here.
The base is Real Red card stock and I added papers from the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP. I colored the stamp from Bells and Boughs with my Chocolate Chip, Real Red and Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write markers then used the same color ink pad and blender pens to color in the image. I stamped the greeting from that set in Real Red on Very Vanilla and punched it out with the Scallop Oval punch. I popped up that oval and the smallest square with Stampin' dimensionals.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Bells and Boughs
Papers: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Wild Wasabi and Holly Berry Bouquet DSP
Inks: Chocolate Chip, Real Red and Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Blender pens, Scallop Oval punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Mojo Sketch & Splitcoast Color Challenge

2011-10-05T00:03:00.000-05:00

This card uses the MojoMonday Sketch#209 here, and the Splitcoast Color Combination#343 here.
The colors to use are Soft Suede, More Mustard and Tangerine Tango.
The base is Soft Suede and I added some Very Vanilla and Tangerine Tango Patterns DSP. I also used some First Edition Specialty DSP and matted it with More Mustard. I ran some Soft Suede thru the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch. I stamped the cupcake and flower from Create a Cupcake in the three inks and punched it out with the Cupcake Builder punch, popping it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I punched the Soft Suede scallop with the 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch. The Circles#2 Big Shot die was used on the Tangerine and Very Vanilla circles and the 1 3/4 inch Circle punch was used for the More Mustard circle. I popped up the entire scallop and circles with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped the greeting from Happiest Birthday Wishes in Tangerine Tango. Finally, some 1/2 inch Tangerine Tango Scallop Dots Ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Create a Cupcake and Happiest Birthday Wishes
Papers: Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Tangerine Tango, Soft Suede, First Edition Specialty DSP, Patterns DSP Brights Stack
Inks: Soft Suede, More Mustard, Tangerine Tango
Accessories: 1/2 inch Tangerine Tango Scallop Dots ribbon, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Circles #2 Big Shot die, 2 3/8 Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Birthday Card for a Sketch

2011-10-04T00:05:00.000-05:00

I made this birthday card with the Stamping 411 Sketch#223 here.
I started with Wisteria Wonder card stock, added some Early Espresso card stock and then some Berry Blossoms DSP. I colored in the stamp from Happiest Birthday Wishes with my Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder and Early Espresso Stampin' Write Markers. I punched that out with the Large Oval punch and matted it with some Early Espresso that I cut out with my Oval Coluzzle cutter. I punched a flower with the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch and some Berry Blossoms DSP. I punched some Wisteria Wonder with the 1/2 inch Circle punch and added a Lucky Limeade Designer Printed brad. I popped up the oval and flower with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 3/8 inch Lucky Limeade ruffled ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Early Espresso, Wisteria Wonder, Berry Blossoms DSP
Inks: Early Espresso, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade and Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write markers
Accessories: Large Oval punch, Coluzzle oval cutter, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Designer Printed brads, 3/8 inch Lucky Limeade ruffled ribbon, Stampin' dimensionals

Christmas Card for a Sketch and Challenge

2011-10-03T11:34:00.000-05:00

I made this Christmas card with the Splitcoast Sketch#352 here. And for the PPA#113-Technique-Heat Embossing, here.
The base is Wild Wasabi card stock and I added papers from the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP. I matted two of them with Real Red. The strip of Wild Wasabi and the circle of Very Vanilla was run thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst textured impressions embossing folder. I stamped the ornament from Delightful Decorations in Versamark, heated it up and embossed it with Wild Wasabi Stampin' emboss power. Then I used the Ornament punch to punch it out and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I also embossed the greeting from Season of Joy with Wild Wasabi Stampin' emboss power. That was then punched out with the Large Oval punch and layered onto some Wild Wasabi punched with the Scallop Oval punch. Finally, some 1/4 inch Real Red grosgrain finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Delightful Decorations and Season of Joy
Papers: Very Vanilla, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP
Inks: Versamark
Accessories: Wild Wasabi Stampin' emboss powder, Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches, Snow Burst embossing folder, heat gun, 1/4 inch Real Red grosgrain ribbon, Circles#2 Big Shot die, Stampin' dimensionals

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2011-10-02T09:11:00.000-05:00

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Birthday Tag for a Sketch & Color Challenge

2011-09-30T10:27:00.000-05:00

I made this tag for the MojoMonday sketch# 208 here. And I used the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge#169 here.
The base is Sahara Sand and I cut that out with the Scallop Square Bigz Clear die. I added some dots with my Basic Black Stampin' write marker. I layered a Basic Black piece and a Pool Party piece. I punched a square of the Patterns DSP Neutrals stack of Basic Black with the 1 3/8 inch Square punch. I cut a rectangle of Sahara Sand from the same Patterns DSP and a rectangle of Pool Party DSP from the Domestic Goddess DSP. I stamped the cake from Bring on the Cake in Basic Black and used Pool Party and Sahara Sand ink and blender pens to color it in. I punched a Whisper White flower with the Blossoms Bouquet Triple Layer punch. A Sahara Sand circle was punched with the 3/4 inch Circle punch and a Pool Party Designer Printed Brad is in the center. I popped up the flower with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 3/8 inch Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe;
Stamps: Bring on the Cake
Papers: Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Pool Party, Domestic Goddess DSP, Patterns DSP Neutrals stack
Inks: Basic Black, Pool Party, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Scallop Square Bigz Clear die, Blossoms Bouquet Triple Layer punch, 3/4 inch Circle punch, Pool Party Designer Printed Brad, 3/8 inch Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Stampin' dimensionals, 1 3/8 inch Square punch

A Fall Card for Two Challenges

2011-09-28T09:28:00.000-05:00

I made this quick card for the Clean and Simple Stamping FTL#159 here. And it also qualifies for the SUO Challenge #28-Fall Colors-here.
The base is Crumb Cake card stock and I added a bit of DSP from the Patterns DSP Neutrals Stack on the bottom. I stamped the leaves from Falling Leaves in Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy and Rich Razzleberry on Very Vanilla and punched them all out with the 1 1/4 inch Circle punch. I popped up each circle with Stampin' dimensonals. I stamped Grateful on the bottom in Crumb Cake. Finally, some 1/2 inch Tangerine Tango Scallop Dots Ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Falling Leaves
Papers: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and Patterns DSP Neutrals Stack
Inks: Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy and Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Tangerine Tango Scallop Dots Ribbon

A Stamping 411 Sketch

2011-09-27T00:05:00.000-05:00

This Halloween card uses the Stamping 411 Sketch#222 here.
The base is Cajun Craze card stock and I added some Frightful Sight DSP. I used my Coluzzle to cut out the Whisper White circle and the Scallop Circle #2 die for the Cajun Craze scallop circle. I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to perfectly position and stamp the branch, bats and moon from Out On a Limb. Those pieces were stamped in Cajun Craze, Basic Gray and Cherry Cobbler ink. I stamped the owl in Old Olive, cut it out and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I popped up the entire scallop with Stampin' dimensionals too. Happy Halloween from Teeny Tiny Wishes was stamped in Cajun Craze and punched out with the Word Window punch. Finally, some 5/8 inch Basic Gray Satin ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Out On a Limb and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Frightful Sight DSP
Inks: Cajun Craze, Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive
Accessories: Word Window punch, Coluzzle circle cutter, Scallop Circle #2 die, Stampin' dimensionals, 5/8 inch Basic Gray Satin ribbon, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Melon Mambo Get Well for Two Challenges

2011-09-26T16:00:00.000-05:00

My computer if FINALLY back in action!
I made this quick card using the Create with Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge#168 here, and the PPA#112-CAS-Elements of Style-Lace, here.
I started with a Melon Mambo card stock base and added papers from the Flirtatious Specialty DSP. I matted a piece of Whisper White with some Pretty in Pink card stock and stamped Get Well Soon from Sincere Salutations in Melon Mambo. I used a Mambo doily (my idea of the "lace" portion) from the DSP for the focal point, adding a Pink Circle Fire brad to the center. Finally, some Silver brads in the bottom corner finish it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Sincere Salutations
Papers: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Flirtatious Specialty DSP
Inks: Melon Mambo
Accessories: Silver brads, Pink Circle Fire brad

Stitched Stockings for a Sketch

2011-09-22T11:24:00.000-05:00

I made this card for the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#351 here.
The base is Chocolate Chip card stock and I added some Wild Wasabi and then some Holly Berry Bouquet DSP. I ran the rectangles of Very Vanilla thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst textured impressions embossing folder and matted them with some Wild Wasabi. I stamped the stockings from Stitched Stockings in Chocolate Chip and Wild Wasabi and used the Stocking Builder Punch to punch them out. I popped up the stockings with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped Merry Christmas from Season of Joy in Wild Wasabi and punched it out with the Small Oval punch. I layered that onto a Wild Wasabi piece punched with the Scallop Oval punch and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 1/2 inch Chocolate Chip Scallop Dotted ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Stitched Stockings and Season of Joy
Papers: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi and Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP
Inks: Chocolate Chip and Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Stocking Builder punch, Small Oval and Scallop Oval punches, Stampin' dimensionals, Snow Burst embossing folder, 1/2 inch Chocolate Chip Scallop Dotted ribbon

Birthday Card for a Color Challenge

2011-09-20T16:04:00.000-05:00

This fun card was made with the Splitcoast Color Challenge#341 here. The colors are Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Tempting Turquoise.
My base is Crumb Cake card stock and I ran that thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots textured impressions embossing folder. I stamped the banner from Party This Way in each color and punched it out with the Petite Pennants Builder punch. I used the punch again, but used the smaller triangle on each piece of Patterns DSP from the Brights Stack, popping up those triangles with Stampin 'dimensionals. I stamped the little circle piece from Pennant Parade in each color and used the Itty Bitty Shapes punches pack to punch out the circle. Happy Birthday from Party This Way was stamped in Pumpkin Pie and punched out with the Word Window punch. That was layered onto a Pumpkin Pie piece punched with the Modern Label punch. I used the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch on the Pumpkin Pie and Tempting Turquoise pieces. Finally, some 1/2 inch Scallop Dots ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Pennant Parade and Party This Way
Papers: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise
Inks: Old Olive, Pumpkin pie, Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: 1/2 inch Old Olive Scallop Dots ribbon, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Word window and Modern Label punches, Itty Bitty Shapes punches pack, Stampin' dimensionals, Petite Pennants Builder punch, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

My Friend

2011-09-19T13:38:00.000-05:00

I made this card using the Stamping 411 Sketch#221 here.
The base is Cherry Cobbler card stock and I added some Paisley Petals DSP. I matted some Very Vanilla with Old Olive. I used my Baha Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze and Old Olive Stampin' Write markers to color in the stamp from My Friend. I used another stamp from that set and stamped it in Cajun Craze and then punched it out with the 1 1/4 inch Circle punch. I punched the Old Olive piece with the 1 3/8 inch Circle punch and the Cherry Cobbler piece with the 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle punch. I popped those up with Stampin' dimensionals. I used the Boho Blossoms punch for the Cajun Craze and Baha Breeze flowers and added an Old Olive brad to the center. Finally, I stamped my friend in Cherry Cobbler.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: My Friend
Papers: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Baha Breeze, Old Olive and Paisley Petals DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Baha Breeze, Old Olive Stampin Write Markers and Cherry Cobbler and Cajun Craze Stampin pads
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches, 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, Old Olive brad, Boho Blossoms punch

Another Card for a Sketch and Color Challenge

2011-09-17T00:05:00.000-05:00

Here's another two-fer: I made this card for the Clean and Simple FTL#158 here, and used the Splitcoast Color Combination #340 here. The colors to use are Peach Parfait, Pool Party and Poppy Parade.
The base is Poppy Parade card stock and I ran it thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I stamped the cone, using the Pennant Parade set, in Poppy Parade. I stamped the ice cream, using Build a Cupcake, in Peach Parfait and Pool Party, then punched them out with the Cupcake Builder punch. I colored in the cherry from Build a Cupcake with my Lucky Limeade and Poppy Parade Stampin' write markers and punched it out with the Cupcake Builder punch too. I popped up the entire cone with Stampin' dimensionals. Bring on the Cake stamp set was used for the sentiment and I stamped that in Poppy Parade. Finally, some 3/8 inch Pool Party ruffled ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Bring on the Cake, Pennant Parade and Build a Cupcake
Papers: Whisper White, Poppy Parade
Inks: Peach Parfait, Pool Party, Poppy Parade and Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Snow Burst embossing folder, Stampin' dimensionals, Cupcake Builder punch, corner rounder punch, 3/8 inch Pool Party ruffled ribbon

A Card for a Sketch and Color Challenge

2011-09-16T13:39:00.000-05:00

I made this Halloween card for the PPA#111 Sketch Challenge here, and for the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge#167 here.
The colors to use are Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Basic Gray.
The base is Cajun Craze card stock and I added some papers from the Frightful Sight DSP. I stamped the spiders from Out On a Limb in Basic Gray and used the 1/2 inch Circle punch to punch them out, popping them up with Stampin' dimensionals. I used the Owl Builder punch and some Frightful Sight DSP, Old Olive Patterns DSP and Old Olive card stock to create the owl. I stamped Happy Halloween from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Cajun Craze. Finally, some 5/8 inch Basic Gray Satin ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Out On a Limb and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Frightful Sight DSP
Inks: Basic Gray and Cajun Craze
Accessories: Owl Builder punch, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 5/8 inch Basic Gray Satin ribbon

Little Pickup

2011-09-14T14:35:00.000-05:00

I made this card with the Splitcoast Sketch#350 here.
The base is Real Red card stock and I added papers from the Big Top Birthday DSP. I stamped the truck from Loads of Love and the man and dogs from Loads of Love Accessories in Staz-On black. I colored in the images with my Crumb Cake, Basic Gray, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise and Soft Suede Ink pads and Blender Pens. I stamped the sentiment in Tempting Turquoise and punched it out with the Small Tag punch. I layered it onto a piece of Turquoise punched with the Large Tag punch. I added a Daffodil Delight brad to the center and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 1/4 inch Daffodil Delight grosgrain finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Loads of Love and Loads of Love Accessories
Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise and Big Top Birthday DSP
Inks: Crumb Cake, Basic Gray, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise and Soft Suede Classic Ink pads, Black Staz-On
Accessories: Small and Large Tag punches, Stampin' dimensionals, Daffodil Delight brad, Blender pens

Christmas Joy for a Stamping 411 Sketch

2011-09-13T00:05:00.000-05:00

This Christmas card was made using the Stamping 411 Sketch#220 here.
The base is Real Red card stock then I added some Chocolate Chip and papers from the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP. I stamped the image from Perfect Punches twice, once in Chocolate Chip and then again in Real Red. I punched out the Chocolate Chip one with the 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle punch, and punched out the red part with the 1 3/8 inch Circle punch, popping it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I added four Real Red brads to the corners of the panel. Finally, some 1/4 inch Real Red grosgrain finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Perfect Punches
Papers: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP
Inks: Chocolate Chip and Real Red
Accessories: 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/8 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, Real Red brads, 1/4 inch Real Red grosgrain ribbon

Clean and Simple Thinking of You

2011-09-12T00:03:00.002-05:00

This is for the Clean and Simple FTL#157 here. The base is Peach Parfait card stock and I added some papers from the Just Add Cake DSP. I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the tree from Trendy Trees in Chocolate Chip and Wild Wasabi. I also stamped the greeting from that set in Wild Wasabi. Finally, some 1/2 inch Peach Parfait stitched-poly ribbon finishes it off.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Trendy Trees

Papers: Whisper White, Peach Parfait and Just Add Cake DSP

Inks: Chocolate Chip and Wild Wasabi

Accessories: 1/2 inch Peach Parfait stitched-poly ribbon, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Merry Christmas with Pennant Parade

2011-09-10T00:05:00.001-05:00

I made this Christmas card using the Pennant Parade stamp set. I got the colors from the Inkspirations#86 Challenge here. The colors to use are Whisper White, Old Olive, Real Red and Marina Mist. I was also inspired by Cindy Grantham's card here.
My base is Old Olive. I ran some Real Red thru the Scallop Edge Border punch and added some dots with my White Gel pen. I also pierced some holes in the top piece of Real Red. I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to position the trees and base from Pennant Parade and stamped them in Old Olive and Real Red. I stamped the stars in Marina Mist and punched them out with the Itty Bitty Shapes Punches pack. I popped them up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped Merry in Real Red and punched it out with the Word Window Punch. That was layered onto some Real Red punched with the Modern Label punch and trimmed down. Finally, some 1/8 inch Marina Mist taffeta finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Pennant Parade
Papers: Whisper White, Real Red and Old Olive
Inks: Real Red, Old Olive and Marina Mist
Accessories: Itty Bitty Shapes Punches pack, Word Window and Modern Label Punches, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Wicked Halloween

2011-09-09T07:13:00.000-05:00

I made this quick Halloween card for two challenges. First, the Create with Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge#166 here.

And second, the PPA#110-Bewitched-here.
The base is Cajun Craze.I rounded the two corners with the 3/16 Corner Rounder punch. I added some papers from the Frightful Sight DSP and matted them with some Basic Black. I ran some Cajun Craze thru the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch. I colored the witches hat with Old Olive and the socks with Basic Black and boots with Cajun Craze. All the stamps are from Wicked Cool. I also colored the sentiment with the same Stampin' Write Markers and then punched it out with the Small Oval punch, layering it onto a Cajun Craze piece punched with the 1 inch Circle punch. I popped that and the rectangular panel up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some Old Olive 1/2 inch Scallop Dots Ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Wicked Cool
Papers: Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Basic Black, Frightful Sight DSP
Inks: Basic Black, Old Olive and Cajun Craze Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Small Oval Punch, 1 inch Circle punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Old Olive Scallop Dots ribbon

Stitched Stockings with Holly Berry Bouquet DSP

2011-09-08T00:05:00.000-05:00

I used the Splitcoast Sketch#349 here for this Christmas card.
The base is Chocolate Chip card stock and I added some papers from the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP. I stamped the stockings from Stitched Stockings in Chocolate Chip and Real Red and used the Stocking Builder Punch to punch out the pieces. I popped up both stockings with Stampin' dimensionals. Merry Christmas from Season of Joy was stamped in Real Red and punched out with the Large Oval punch and layered onto a Real Red piece punched with the Scallop Oval punch. I also popped up the ovals with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 1/8 inch Real Red taffeta ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Stitched Stockings and Season of Joy
Papers: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Real Red and Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP
Inks: Real Red and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches, Stocking Builder Punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/8 inch Real Red taffeta ribbon

Fall Colors Thank You

2011-09-07T09:26:00.000-05:00

This card uses a sketch and color combo. First, I used the Stamping 411 Sketch#219 here. And second, the Splitcoast Color Combination#339 here. The colors to use are Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze and So Saffron.
The base is Always Artichoke and I ran that thru the Big Shot with the Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I cut a square of the First Edition Specialty DSP and matted it with Cajun Craze. I used my Cajun Craze ink pad and Always Artichoke and So Saffron Stampin' Write Markers to color in the big image from Day of Gratitude, stamped it on Very Vanilla and cut it out. I popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I punched out three flowers with the Boho Blossoms punch, added a Gold brad to each center and popped them up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped thank you from Day of Gratitude in Always Artichoke and punched it out with the Word Window Punch.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Papers: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Cajun Craze and First Edition Specialty DSP
Inks: Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Cajun Craze
Accessories: Houndstooth embossing folder, Gold Brads, Stampin' dimensionals, Boho Blossoms punch, Word Window punch

Double Challenge Card

2011-09-03T00:05:00.000-05:00

I made this card with the PPA Color Challenge#109 here. The colors to use are Basic Gray, Calypso Coral and Riding Hood Red. I also used the Clean and Simple Stamping FTL#156 here.
The base is Basic Gray card stock and I added some DSP from the Patterns DSP Neutrals Stack. I stamped the flower from Flower Fest twice in Basic Gray, once on Calypso Coral and once on Riding Hood Red. I cut out the Riding Hood Red piece and added a Designer Printed Brad to the center. Behind the flower is a Riding Hood Red circle that was cut out with the Circles#2 Big Shot die. The Basic Gray circle was punched with the 2 1/2 inch Circle punch and popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped thinking of you from Trendy Trees in Basic Gray. Finally, some 3/8 inch Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Flower Fest and Trendy Trees
Papers: Calypso Coral, Basic Gray and Riding Hood Red, Patterns DSP Neutrals Stack
Inks: Basic Gray
Accessories: 2 1/2 inch Circle punch, Circles#2 Big Shot die, Designer Printed Brad, 3/8 inch Calypso Coral Ruffled ribbon, Stampin' dimensionals

More Holiday Mini!

2011-09-02T00:05:00.000-05:00

Here's another card that features a Holiday Mini item-the stamp set Out On A Limb. I used the Splitcoast Sketch#348 here, along with the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge#165 here. The colors to use are Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie and Lucky Limeade.
The base is Lucky Limeade card stock. I added some Rich Razzleberry and Pumpkin Pie DSP from the Patterns DSP Brights Stack. Using the Out On A Limb stamp set, I stamped the moon in Limeade, broom in Pumpkin Pie and witch in Rich Razzleberry. I used my Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker to color in one of the pumpkins from that stamp set. I punched that out with the 3/4 inch Circle punch and layered it onto a Pumpkin Pie piece punched with the 1 inch Circle punch, popping up the circles with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped Happy Halloween from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Lucky Limeade, punched it out with the Word Window punch and layered it onto a Limeade piece punched with the Modern Label punch. Finally, some 3/8 inch Lucky Limeade Ruffled ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Out on a Limb and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry and Patterns DSP Brights Stack
Inks: Lucky Limeade, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: 3/4 inch and 1 inch Circle punches, Word Window and Modern Label punches, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Lucky Limeade Ruffled ribbon

Today's the Day for the Holiday Mini Catalog!

2011-09-01T00:05:00.001-05:00

The Holiday Mini Catalog is live today so to kick it off I made a card featuring products in the Mini. I used the MojoMonday Sketch#206 here to get started.
I have a Real Red card stock base then added three patterned papers from the new, Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP. The dots and stripes on the paper have glitter! I ran the Very Vanilla piece thru the Big Shot with the new Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I stamped the stocking from the new, Stitched Stockings stamp set in Real Red and punched it out with the new, Stocking Builder Punch. I trimmed down the stocking and added a Real Red piece punched with the Stocking Builder Punch. The stockings were popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. I colored in the Merry Christmas stamp from Delightful Decorations with my Real Red and Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write Marker and punched it out with the 3/4 Circle punch. I popped up that circle with Stampin' dimensionals. The Wasabi piece was punched out with the 1 inch Circle punch and the Real Red piece punched with the 1 1/4 inch Circle punch. Finally, some 5/8 inch Real Red Satin Ribbon finishes it off.
Stamps: Stitched Stockings and Delightful Decorations
Papers: Very Vanilla, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP
Inks: Real Red and Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Snow Burst embossing folder, Stocking Builder Punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/4 inch and 1 inch and 1 1/4 inch Circle punches, 5/8 inch Real Red Satin Ribbon

A Card for Two Challenges

2011-08-31T00:05:00.001-05:00

I know, not such an original title, but it gets to the point! I made this card with the Clean and Simple Stamping FTL#155 here. And then I used the Splitcoast Color Combination#338 here, too. The colors to use are Cherry Cobbler, Calypso Coral and More Mustard.
I started with some More Mustard card stock and ran it thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice embossing folder. I used some DSP from the Paisley Petals DSP and matted that and a piece of Very Vanilla with some Cherry Cobbler. I stamped grateful and the dotted leaf from Falling Leaves in Cherry Cobbler. I stamped the other two leaves in Calypso Coral and More Mustard, cut them out and popped them up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some new 3/8 inch Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon from the Holiday Mini finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Falling Leaves
Papers: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard and Paisley Petals DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard and Calypso Coral
Accessories: Square Lattice embossing folder, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin ribbon

Stamping 411 Sketch#218

2011-08-30T00:05:00.001-05:00

I used the Stamping 411 Sketch#218 for this card.
The base is Lucky Limeade and I added some Melon Mambo and then papers from the Cheerful Treat DSP. I punched a Melon Mambo piece with the 2 1/2 inch Circle punch and then ran it thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder. I stamped the flower from Posy Punch in Melon Mambo and trimmed it down a bit. I layered that onto a Lucky Limeade piece punched with the Fancy Flower Punch. I used the 1/2 inch Circle punch for the Limeade circle and added a Limeade Designer Printed brad to the center, popping up the flower with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped the greeting from Perfect Words in Melon Mambo. Finally, some 1/2 inch Melon Mambo Scallop Dots ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Perfect Words and Posy Punch
Papers: Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo, Cheerful Treat DSP
Inks: Melon Mambo
Accessories: 2 1/2 inch and 1/2 inch Circle punches, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing folder, Fancy Flower Punch, Designer Printed brad, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Melon Mambo Scallop Dots ribbon

Create with Connie and Mary Sketch#164

2011-08-29T08:45:00.000-05:00

I made this card with the Playful Polka Dots Simply Scrapin' Kit(only available until August 31st) and for the Create with Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge#164 here.

I started with an Old Olive card stock base. I added papers from the Playful Polka Dots SSK. I also added die-cut strips, the flowers and the stems. The only stamping on the card was the greeting from On Your Birthday. I stamped that in Old Olive, punched it out with the Word Window punch and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. How cute and quick is that?
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: On Your Birthday
Papers: Whisper White, Old Olive, Playful Polka Dots SSK
Inks: Old Olive
Accessories: Stampin' dimensionals

Thinking of You

2011-08-26T00:05:00.000-05:00

I made this thinking of you card for two challenges. First, the Splitcoast Sketch#347 here. And second, the PPA#108-CAS-Soften the Edges, here.
The base is Perfect Plum card stock and I used the Corner Rounder punch on the two corners. I added three different patterns from the Nursery Nest DSP, rounding the corners of the Pear Pizzazz and Blushing Bride patterns. I stamped thinking of you from Sincere Salutations in Perfect Plum and punched it out with the Large Oval punch. I matted that onto a Perfect Plum piece punched with the Scallop Oval punch and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 3/8 inch Perfect Plum taffeta ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Sincere Salutations
Papers: Whisper White, Perfect Plum, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Basic Gray, Nursery Nest DSP
Inks: Perfect Plum
Accessories: Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Perfect Plum taffeta ribbon, Corner Rounder punch

Another Holiday Mini Sneak Peek

2011-08-25T00:05:00.000-05:00

I used the Clean & Simple Stamping FTL#154 here for this Halloween card. It's also another sneak peek at the stamp set, Out On a Limb, from the Holiday Mini.The base is Cajun Craze card stock and I added papers from the Frightful Sight DSP. A piece of Old Olive was run thru the Scallop Edge Punch. I punched out a Whisper White circle with the 2 1/2 inch Circle punch. I stamped the broom and moon from Out On A Limb in Basic Gray. I colored the witch with my Cajun Craze, Basic Gray and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers. I punched an Old Olive circle with the 1 inch Circle punch. I stamped the owl in Cajun Craze and popped it up with a Stampin' dimensional. I punched out the ghost pattern with the 3/4 inch Circle punch. The 1/2 inch Circle punch was used on the Cajun circle and the Itty Bitty Shapes Punches pack on the Basic Gray circle. I used my Basic Gray, Cajun Craze and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers again on the greeting from Wicked Cool. I punched that out with the Large Oval punch, layered it onto an Olive piece punched with the Scallop Oval punch and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Out On A Limb and Wicked Cool

Papers: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Frightful Sight DSP

Inks: Basic Gray, Cajun Craze, Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories: 2 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 3/4 inch, 1/2 inch Circle punches, Itty Bitty Shapes Punches pack, Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches, Scallop Edge Border punch, Stampin' dimensionals

A Card for Two Challenges

2011-08-24T00:05:00.000-05:00

This card is for two challenges. First, I used the Stamping 411 Sketch#217 here. And second, the Splitcoast Color Challenge#337 here. The colors to use are Real Red, Night of Navy and Daffodil Delight.
I started with a Real Red card stock base and added some DSP from the Big Top Birthday DSP. I punched out squares of Real Red, Daffodil Delight and Night of Navy card stock with the 1 1/4 inch Square punch. I cut squares of Patterns DSP Brights stack for the Real Red and Daffodil Delight pieces. I stamped A to Z in Night of Navy then trimmed it down to a square. I also stamped the greeting from Perfect Words in Night of Navy. I colored the apple from Fruit and Flowers with my Old Olive and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers, cut it out and popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some Daffodil Delight and Night of Navy 1/4 inch Grosgrain ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: A to Z, Fruit and Flowers and Perfect Words
Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Patterns DSP Brights Stack, Big Top Birthday DSP
Inks: Real Red and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers, Night of Navy Classic Stamp pad
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch Square punch, Stampin' dimensionals, Daffodil Delight and Night of Navy 1/4 inch Grosgrain ribbon

Mojo Monday Sketch#205

2011-08-23T00:05:00.000-05:00

I used the MojoMonday Sketch#205 here for this thank you card.
The base is Pool Party card stock and then I added some Calypso Coral. I also added three patterns from the Domestic Goddess DSP. I colored the flower stamp from Fruit and Flowers with my Lucky Limeade, Pool Party and Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Markers. I stamped thank you from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Calypso Coral. I punched out the Whisper White circle with the 1 3/8 inch Circle punch. The Calypso Coral circle was cut with the Circles#2 Big Shot die. The Pool Party circle was punched with the 1 3/4 inch Circle punch. All the circles were popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. I took apart some Early Espresso/White Baker's Twine and adhered just the white pieces. Finally, some 3/8 inch Calypso Coral Ruffled ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Fruit and Flowers and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Domestic Goddess DSP
Inks: Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Pool Party Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: 1 3/8 inch and 1 3/4 inch Circle punches, Circles#2 Big Shot die, Stampin' dimensionals, Early Espresso/White Baker's Twine, 3/ 8 inch Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon

Big Top Birthday

2011-08-22T13:41:00.000-05:00

This bright and bold birthday card was made using the Stamping 411 Sketch#217 here.

The base is Tempting Turquoise and then I added some papers from the Big Top Birthday DSP, matting them with Real Red. I stamped the greeting from Happiest Birthday Wishes in Tempting Turquoise and punched it out with the Curly Label Punch. I added some Tempting Turquoise behind that, also punching it with the Curly Label punch. I popped the labels up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 5/8 inch Real Red Satin ribbon finishes it off.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes

Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Big Top Birthday DSP

Inks: Tempting Turquoise

Accessories: Stampin' dimensionals, Curly Label Punch, 5/8 inch Real Red Satin ribbon

Holiday Mini Sneak Peek

2011-08-21T00:05:00.001-05:00

Here's a sneak peek of a Halloween set from the Holiday Mini. It's called Out On a Limb and it's too cute! I used the PPA#107 sketch here.
I started with some Basic Black card stock and added papers from the Frightful Sight DSP. I stamped the images on Whisper White in Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive. I punched them out with the 1 1/4 inch Square punch and layered that onto a coordinating piece of colored card stock punched with the 1 3/8 inch Square punch. All of the squares were popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, Happy Halloween from Teeny Tiny Wishes was stamped in Basic Black, punched out with the Word Window punch and layered onto a Basic Black piece punched with the Modern Label punch.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Out On a Limb and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Frightful Sight DSP
Inks: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Old Olive
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Square punches, Word Window and Modern Label punches, Stampin' dimensionals

Clean & Simple Card with a Sketch & Color Challenge

2011-08-20T00:05:00.001-05:00

For this card I used the Clean and Simple Stamping FTL#153 here. And I combined that with the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge#163 here. The colors to use are Tangerine Tango, So Saffron and Pacific Point.
The base is Pacific Point card stock and I added some Tango DSP from the Patterns DSP Brights Stack. I also added some So Saffron card stock and some Tangerine Tango 1/2 inch Scallop Dots Ribbon. I stamped the balloon from Party this Way three times in each color, adding the string with my Stampin' Write Markers. I popped up the Pacific Point one with a Stampin' dimensional. Finally, I stamped happy birthday in Pacific Point.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Party This Way
Papers: Whisper White, So Saffron, Pacific Point, Patterns DSP Brights Stack
Inks: Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Pacific Point
Accessories: 1/2 inch Tangerine Tango Scallop Dots Ribbon, Stampin' dimensionals

A Clean and Simple Thank You

2011-08-19T00:05:00.004-05:00

I made this card for the Clean & Simple FTL#152 here.
The base is Lucky Limeade and I added some Berry Blossoms DSP. I ran some Whisper White thru the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch. I punched some Calypso Coral with the Decorative Label punch and cut it in half. Finally, I stamped thank you from Short & Sweet in Lucky Limeade.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Short and Sweet
Papers: Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral and Berry Blossoms DSP
Inks: Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch and Decorative Label punch

Two Splitcoast Challenges

2011-08-18T00:05:00.000-05:00

This card is for two Splitcoast Challenges. First, the Splitcoast Sketch#346 here. And second, the Splitcoast Color Combination#336, of Blushing Bride, Wisteria Wonder and Sahara Sand, here.
The base is Sahara Sand card stock. I ran a piece of Blushing Bride thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice embossing folder. I added a piece of Flirtatious Specialty DSP. I stamped the images from Delicate Doilies in Blushing Bride, Wisteria Wonder and Sahara Sand. I stamped thanks so much from Sincere Salutations in Wisteria and punched it out with the Large Oval punch. That was layered onto a Wisteria piece punched with the Scallop Oval punch and popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, I added a piece of 1/2 inch Blushing Bride stitched-poly ribbon.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Delicate Doilies and Sincere Salutations
Papers: Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Blushing Bride, Wisteria Wonder and Flirtatious Specialty DSP
Inks: Sahara Sand, Blushing Bride, Wisteria Wonder
Accessories: Square Lattice embossing folder, Large Oval and Scalloped Oval punches, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Blushing Bride stitched-poly ribbon

Stamping 411 Sketch#216 Birthday

2011-08-17T00:05:00.000-05:00

I made this birthday card with the Stamping 411 Sketch#216 here.
I started with a base of Wild Wasabi and added papers from the Just Add Cake DSP. I stamped the cupcake from Create a Cupcake in Early Espresso, Poppy Parade and Wild Wasabi on Whisper White and punched it out with the Cupcake Builder Punch. I popped it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I also stamped Happy Birthday from that set in Poppy Parade. I punched out a Whisper White circle with the 1 3/4 inch Circle punch and a Wild Wasabi piece with the 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch. Finally, I popped up the entire scallop with Stampin' dimensionals.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Create a Cupcake
Papers: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Just Add Cake DSP
Inks: Early Espresso, Poppy Parade, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: 1 3/4 inch Circle punch, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, Cupcake Builder punch, Stampin' dimensionals