Dusty Durango Thanks

I figured it was time to make a card with Dusty Durango. This new In Color has probably been the most neglected so far. Hopefully I'll make some more with this color as fall approaches. This was a super quick and easy one too. I used the leaf stamp from Petal Pizzaz and randomly stamped that in Dusty durango, Soft Suede and Crushed curry on Whisper white cardstock. Then just layered that on a piece of Soft suede then Dusty durango. I LOVE the Dusty durango polka dot grosgrain ribbon. I finished it off with a Curry scallop circle and embossed the acorn/thanks stamp with white craft ink and white embossing powder.

Recipe:

Stamps: The More the Merrier, Petal Pizzaz

Papers: Whisper white, Dusty durango, Soft suede, Crushed curry

Inks: Dusty durango, Soft suede, Crushed curry, Whisper white craft pad

Accessories: Dusty durango polka dot grostrain ribbon, scallop circle punch,1 3/8 in circle punch, white embossing powder, heat gun, Stampin' dimensionals

Splitcoast Color Challenge #227

I'm outta my comfort zone with these colors. But that's good cuz challenges are good for just that! I made this card for the Splitcoast Color Challenge #227 here. I didn't have any Going Gray card stock so I substituted Basic Gray.

Here's my recipe.

Stamps: Priceless, Polka Dot background, For All You Do, Circle Circus

Papers: Whisper white, Basic black, Basic gray, Lavender lace, Barely banana

Inks: Whisper white craft, basic gray, lavender lace, barely banana

Accessories: black gingham ribbon, 1 3/8 in square punch, scallop punch, soft subtles brads, white and crystal clear embossing powders, heat gun

Manly Mojo Monday #95

I made a "manly " card for this Mojo Monday sketch.

I'm always looking for good ideas for masculine birthday cards and I think this one with the To The Nines Specialty papers and Party Hearty stamp set fits the bill! I just left off the bow from the sketch and this is ready to go!


Here's the recipe:
Stamps: Party Hearty
Papers: To the Nines Specialty designer papers, Whisper white, Sahara sand, chocolate chip
Inks: Chocolate chip, sage shadow

Accessories: Chocolate chip 1/4 in grosgrain ribbon, small tag and tag punches, spiral punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Deal of the Week-July 13-19th

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I got a sneak peek of the Holiday Mini today. As a demo we get to pre-order from the publications. I can't wait to show you the new papers, ribbons, punches and cute stamp sets when I can order in August. Everyone else can order beginning September 1st.

Christmas in July

I made this card for two challenges.

First, this challenge for Stamping 411.

And then this challenge on Splitcoast-Christmas in July.

I'm a Real Red girl at heart and had to have this new 3/4 inch polka dot grosgrain ribbon the minute I saw it in the new catty!

I really love the Christmas Punch hostess set too cuz there are so many cute images you can just ink up and punch right out!

Here's the info:

Stamps: Christmas Punch

Papers: Whisper white, real red, old olive

Inks: real red and old olive

Accessories: 3/4 in real red polka dot grosgrain ribbon, scallop oval punch, stampin' dimensionals

Clean and Simple Birthday

I made this card for the Clean and Simple Birthday challenge #22 here

on Splitcoast. I'm really inspired lately by all the challenges out there. This card literally took me less than 10 minutes to make. I just layered a piece of real red cardstock on a 4 1/4 by 8 1/2 sheet of tempting turquoise. Then I used a design from a piece of the Pink Flamingo designer series papers on top of the real red. The only stamping was the Happy Birthday circle from Think Happy Thoughts in turquoise then the real red flower in the middle. I put a turquoise brad in the middle then a piece of turquoise 1/4 inch grosgrain ribbon and it was done!

Here's the recipe:

Stamps: Think Happy Thoughts

Papers: Whisper white, tempting turquoise, real red, summer sun, Pink Flamingo dsp

Inks: Real red, tempting turquoise

Accessories: tempting turquoise brad & 1/4 in. grosgrain ribbon, 1 1/4 in circle punch, 1 3/4 in circle punch

Playing with Papers

I'm just enjoying making cards with some new papers I ordered from the '09-10 Idea Book and Catalog. These papers are from The Write Stuff Specialty papers. They're a little different in that you get 2 sheets each of 3 double-sided designs then 3 die-cut sheets of coordinating designs.

I think this card could be used for just about any occasion-just stamp what you need on the inside and you're good to go.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Circle Circus

Papers: Kraft, Soft Suede, Crushed curry, Ruby red, The Write Stuff Specialty papers

Inks: Crushed Curry, Ruby Red

Accessories: 1 in. circle punch, soft suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

New stamps and papers

My order from the new 2009-2010 Idea book and catalog arrived today. But I didn't get to play til late tonight.

I used this sketch challenge from Splitcoast.

I really like all the different designs in the Cottage Wall Designer Series papers. It's a bit outta my color zone but that helps me be more creative. I already have lots of ideas for gifts for Mom-purple is her favorite color!

Stamps: For All You Do

Papers: Cottage Wall designer series papers, whisper white, orchid opulence, rich razzleberry

Inks: orchid opulence, rich razzleberry, old olive

Accessories: word window punch, modern label punch, 1/4 in whisper white grosgrain ribbon

Cupcakes In Color

I'm on a roll with two posts in one day!

Here's a card I made for this Stampin 411 challenge. This card took less than 10 minutes to put together. I'm slowly getting into the new In Colors and the Razzleberry Lemonade paper is growing on me too.

Here's the recipe:

Stamps: The More the Merrier, Polka Dot background

Papers: Whisper white, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Razzleberry Lemonade designer series paper

Inks: Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Old Olive

Accessories: Scallop edge punch, 1 in circle punch, 1 1/4 in circle punch, word window punch, Crushed Curry polka dot grosgrain ribbon, blender pens, Stampin' dimensionals

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My order from the new 2009-2010 Idea book is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I can't wait to play and show you some more samples with my new goodies!