New Catalog is Live & A Last Card with Occasions Catalog!

Today's the day you can order from the 2015-2016 Catalog! And it's also the last day you can order from the Occasions Catalog! So I made two cards using the PPA Challenge#253 here.  For one last time I'm using the One Tag Fits All stamp set with some Birthday Bash Specialty DSP. The greeting sentiment is from Something to Say which will still be available to order.  And my other card uses all new catalog goodies-Build a Birthday stamp set with some Cherry on Top DSP Stack.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: One Tag Fits All and Something To Say, Build a Birthday
Papers: WW, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP, Cucumber Crush, Crushed Curry
Inks: Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush
Accessories: Cherry on Top Designer Washi tape, Stampin dimensionals

Birthday Card for a Freshly Made Sketch

I can always use more birthday cards on hand plus I wanted to use this set and the papers before they retire. Balloon Bash is the stamp set and there's some Birthday Bash Specialty DSP. I also used the Freshly Made Sketch#188 here.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Balloon Bash
Papers: Night of Navy, Calypso Coral, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: Night of Navy, Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry
Accessories: Stampin dimensionals

Bright Birthday Bash Card

Hurry, these items are only around until June 2nd. I used the Balloon Bash stamp set paired with some Birthday Bash Specialty DSP-they are both in the Occasions Catalog. I also used the MojoMonday Sketch#397 here, and the Create With Connie and Mary Challenge#354 here. This one was a color challenge to use the colors Bermuda Bay, Tangelo Twist and Gold. So of course I thought of the Birthday Bash Specialty DSP!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Balloon Bash
Papers: WW, Bermuda Bay, Tangelo Twist, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: Bermuda Bay and Tangelo Twisy
Accessories: 1/8 inch Gold ribbon, 3/8 inch Tangelo Twist stitched satin ribbon, 1 3/8 inch, 1 3/4 inch and 2 inch Circle punches, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, Stampin dimensionals

Birthday Card for a Fab Friday Challenge

Lately I've been thinking that I need to actually send more of these handmade cards to people I care about. Life's too short and I'm going to let my friends and family know how much I appreciate them. So this birthday card is going in the mail today!

I used the FabFriday #62 here. Balloon Bash is the stamp set with some Birthday Bash Specialty DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Balloon Bash
Papers: WW, Bermuda Bay, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: Mossy Meadow, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral
Accessories: Whisper White Baker's Twine, Best Year Ever Accessories Pack, Stampin dimesionals

Birthday Card for a Mojo Sketch

A quick birthday card thanks to the MojoMonday Sketch#387 here. Big Day is the stamp set with some Birthday Bash Specialty DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Big Day
Papers: WW, Night of Navy, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: Night of Navy, Crushed Curry and Calypso Coral
Accessories: 2 inch and 2 1/2 inch Circle punches, Best Year Ever Accessory Pack, Stampin dimensionals, Corner Rounder punch

Celebrate with a Freshly Made Sketch

This was a super quick card thanks to the Freshly Made Sketch#175 here. Balloon Bash is the stamp set paired with some Birthday Bash Specialty DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Balloon Bash
Papers: WW, Calypso Coral, Night of Navy, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: Calypso Coral and Night of Navy
Accessories: Best Year Ever Accessory Pack, Stampin dimensionals

Bright Birthday Card for a Sketch

This birthday card is for the Freshly Made Sketch#173 here. Balloon Bash is the stamp set with some Birthday Bash Specialty DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Balloon Bash
Papers: WW, Night of Navy, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: Night of Navy, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry
Accessories: Stampin dimensionals

Birthday Card for a Splitcoast Sketch

I'm back from a little girls getaway and had time to make a quick card. I used the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#525 here. The stamp sets are Big Day and Balloon Bash with some Birthday Bash Specialty DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Big Day and Balloon Bash
Papers: Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, WW, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Mossy Meadow
Accessories: Best Year Ever Accessory Pack, Stampin dimensionals

Birthday Bash for a Mojo Monday Sketch

This birthday card uses the MojoMonday Sketch#381 here. Balloon Bash is the stamp set with some Birthday Bash Specialty DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Balloon Bash
Papers: WW, Night of Navy, Crushed Curry and Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: Night of Navy, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral
Accessories: 2 inch and 2 1/2 inch Circle punches, Stampin dimensionals

Another Double-Duty Birthday Card!

Here's another two-fer! I used the PPA#236 Sketch here. Along with the Create with Connie & Mary Color Challenge#338 here. The colors to use are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry-perfect for the Birthday Bash Specialty DSP! Big Day is the stamp set and I also used a bit of the Brights DSP Stack.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Big Day
Papers: WW, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Brights DSP Stack, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry
Accessories:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Regals Candy Brads, Paper-piercing Essentials Pack, Stampin dimensionals

Birthday Card for Two Challenges

This birthday card covers two challenges. First, I used the Freshly Made Sketch#169 here. And then the Splitcoast Color Challenge#513 here. It's to use the colors Bermuda Bay, Basic Gray and Strawberry Slush. Big Day and Remembering Your Birthday are the stamp sets with some Birthday Bash Specialty DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Big Day and Remembering Your Birthday
Papers: WW, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Chalkboard, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: White Craft and Strawberry Slush
Accessories: Circles Framelits, 7/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin dimensionals

Birthday Card for a Splitcoast Sketch Challenge

This birthday card uses the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#522 here. Balloon Bash and Something to Say are the stamp sets with some Birthday Bash Specialty DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Balloon Bash and Something to Say
Papers: WW, Night of Navy, Mossy Meadow, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: Night of Navy, Mossy Meadow and Crushed Curry
Accessories: Scallop Edge Border punch, Stampin dimensionals

A Creative Blog Hop!

Today I'm part of the Creative Blog Hop. It's a hop featuring Stampin' UP projects. I was so kindly nominated by Hallie Gainer. She found me on one of my favorite stamping websites-

Splitcoaststampers! 

This card uses new goodies from the Occasion Catalog-available January 6, 2015. Balloon Bash is the stamp set and that coordinates with the Birthday Bash Specialty DSP. I aslo used the Create with Connie & Mary Sketch#335 here.  


Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Balloon Bash
Papers: WW, Calypso Coral,, Bermuda Bay Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: Calypso Coral, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry
Accessories:  2 inch Circle punch, Circles Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Stampin dimensionals

In addition to sharing this card, I'm asked to answer the following questions:

1. What are you working on?
Now that I've finished making my 100 Christmas cards, I received my Occasions and Sale-a-Bration preorder and can play with some new goodies. I always like to have birthday, thank you and sympathy cards on hand.

2. How does your work differ from others in your genre?
Sometimes it's hard to define yourself, but in general, I'd say my style is pretty clean, crisp and not very fussy. My favorite color family is the Brights Collection and I tend to gravitate towards cards and items that are simple and quick to create. I'm also a big fan of ribbon, but nothing to fancy!

3. Why do you create what you do?
Stamping is my creative therapy. I love to sneak down to my space and make a quick, handmade card or project that I can share with those I care about. It's kinda my way of getting away from the things that have to get done and just do something I want to get done.

4. How does your creative process work?
I'm a huge fan of challenges. I follow lots of blogs and use Splitcoast Card Sketches and Color Challenges weekly! I love using sketches, color challenges, etc as a starting point for my creations. I'm also not afraid to CASE anything and everything, but will usually add a twist of my own!

And now on to my nomination for next week's Creative Blog Hop.

I really like the style of fellow SU Demo, Amy Koenders. I found her on Splitcoast and she creates pretty and fun projects. You can check her out on her blog, Stamp With Amy K here. Remember, she posts her project on Monday, January 5th.

Check out her blog to see her project and who she nominates for this Creative Blog Hop!