Thursday, March 31, 2011

So Long Sell-a-bration

Since today is the last day of Sale-a-bration I made this card using everything you can earn for free from Sale-a-bration. I also used the MojoMonday Sketch#184 here too.
I started with a card stock base of Daffodil Delight then added three different DSP's from the Ice Cream Parlor DSP. I also used some Quick Accents from the Ice Cream Parlor DSP & Quick Accents. I stamped the owl from Punch Bunch twice, first in Daffodil Delight then in Pacific Point. I used the XL Two-Step Owl punch to punch out the eyes and stomach  and some eye circles in Old Olive. I colored in the beak with my Peach Parfait Stampin' Write marker.The entire owl was popped up with Stampin' dimensionals.  I stamped true friend twice, first in Peach Parfait then in Pacific Point. I punched a Peach Parfait circle with the 1 inch Circle punch, trimmed down the stamped circle and used the 1/2 inch Circle punch to punch out the true friend, popping it up with Stampin' dimensionals. I threaded a button from the Ribbon & Button pack with some Daffodil Delight and added it to the owl. Finally, some Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Punch Bunch
Papers: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Pacific Point, Old Olive, Ice Cream Parlor DSP
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Peach Parfait Classic Pad and Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: XL Two-Step Owl punch, 1 inch and 1/2 inch Circle punches, Stampin' dimensionals, Ice Cream Parlor Quick Accents & Ribbon & Button pack

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Easter Card for a Sketch & Color Challenge

This Easter card was made using the Stamping 411 Sketch#196 here, and the Splitcoast Color Combination#316 here. The colors to use are Baha Breeze, Certainly Celery and Marina Mist. I started with a Marina Mist card stock base. I ran a piece of Certainly Celery card stock thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Details Texturz Plate. I added some Paisley Petals DSP. I ran a piece of Baha Breeze thru the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch. I stamped Easter Wishes from All Holidays in Marina Mist on the Celery piece. Finally, some 3/8 inch Marina Mist taffeta ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: All Holidays
Papers: Baha Breeze, Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Paisley Petals DSP
Inks: Marina Mist
Accessories: 3/8 inch Marina Mist taffeta ribbon, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Perfect Details Texturz Plate

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Anniversary Card for Two Challenges

This Anniversary card was made with the Clean and Simple Stamping FTL#133 here, and for the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge#45 here.
The base is Very Vanilla card stock and I added some DSP from the Elegant Soiree DSP. I ran some Crumb Cake card stock thru the Big Shot with the Elegant Lines textured impressions embossing folder and punched out three flowers with the XL 5-Petal Flower punch. I punched out three Basic Black circles with the 1/2 inch Circle punch. I punched out three Very Vanilla flowers with the Itty Bitty Shapes Punches pack. I added three Basic Black brads to each center and popped up each flower with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, I stamped Happy Anniversary from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Basic Black on Crumb Cake and punched it out with the Modern Label punch.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Elegant Soiree DSP
Inks: Basic Black
Accessories: Elegant Lines embossing folder, Modern Label punch, XL 5-Petal flower punch, Itty Bitty Shapes punches pack, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Basic Black brad

Monday, March 28, 2011

Sale-a-bration Card without Stamping

Since there's only a few days left of Sale-a-bration, this card uses all the Sale-a-bration goodies and I didn't even stamp anything. I did use the Create with Connie and Mary Sketch#143 here.
The base is Melon Mambo and I added two of the papers from the Ice Cream Parlor DSP. I punched Pacific Point and Old Olive scalloped squares with the XL Scallop Square punch. I then punched Whisper White squares with the 1 1/4 inch Square punch. I used the 1 inch Circle punch for the Whisper White circle and the 1 1/4 inch Circle punch for the Daffodil Delight circle. I used the flowers and circle die cuts from the Ice Cream Parlor Quick accents. Finally, the Ice Cream Parlor ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: none
Papers: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Old Olive and Ice Cream Parlor DSP
Inks: none
Accessories:  1 inch and 1 1/4 inch Circle punches, Scallop Square punch, 1 1/4 inch Square punch, Ice Cream Parlor Quick Accents and Ribbon

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Cupcake Card for Splitcoast Sketch#325

This birthday cupcake card is for the Splitcoast Sketch#325 here. I started with a base of Regal Rose card stock and added papers from the Sweet Stitches DSP. I also used some Daffodil Delight and Tempting Turquoise card stock. Some of the corners were rounded with the Corner Rounder punch. I stamped the greeting from Create a Cupcake and the bottom of the cupcake in Regal Rose. The frosting was stamped in Chocolate Chip. I colored the flowers with my Daffodil Delight and Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write markers. I punched out the cupcake and the Regal Rose and Wild Wasabi cherry with the Build a Cupcake punch. Finally, I popped up the cupcake with Stampin' dimensionals.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Create a Cupcake
Papers: Daffodil Delight, Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise, Wild Wasabi, Sweet Stitches DSP
Inks: Chocolate Chip and Regal Rose Classic pads, Daffodil Delight and Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write markers
Accessories: Build a Cupcake punch, Corner Rounder punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Friday, March 25, 2011

Mojo Sketch#183

I used the MojoMonday Sketch#183 here for this quick card. It came together really fast because I used the Ice Cream Parlor DSP, Quick Accents and Ribbon which all coordinate.
I started with Old Olive card stock and added the Ice Cream Parlor DSP. I added more DSP and then some Peach Parfait card stock. I stamped the stem from Bold Blossom in Old Olive and added some Quick Accents for the flower and center. The Pacific Point scallop is another Quick Accent. I punched an Old Olive circle with the 1 1/4 inch Circle punch. I used my Old Olive Stampin' Write marker to color in part of the greeting stamp from Bold Blossom and stamped it on a Whisper White circle punched with the 1 inch Circle punch. I popped up the circles with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Bold Blossom
Papers: Whisper White, Old Olive, Peach Parfait, Ice Cream Parlor DSP
Inks: Old Olive Classic pad and Stampin' Write marker
Accessories: 1 inch and 1 1/4 inch Circle punches, Stampin' dimensionals, Ice Cream Parlor Quick Accents and Ribbon

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Sneak Peek Sympathy Card

This card is a sneak peek of the Four Frames stamp set and the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper, available in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. These items will be available to order April 1st thru the 30th. Or you can get them free by hosting a $300 workshop. I made the card with the Stamping 411 sketch#195 here, and for the PPA Challenge#86-Embossing, here.
The base is Cherry Cobbler card stock and I added three of the different papers from the Paisley Petals DSP. I ran the blue piece thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice textured impressions embossing folder to give it some texture. I stamped the frame from Four Frames in Cherry Cobbler on Whisper White and trimmed it down a bit. I added the sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes, also in Cherry Cobbler. I punched out the Cherry Cobbler piece with the XL Decorative Label punch. I popped up those pieces with Stampin' dimensionals. I used the Beautiful Wings Embosslits die to cut out the butterflies in Cherry Cobbler, Bashful Blue and Old Olive and adhered them with glue dots. Finally, some 1/2 inch Cherry Cobbler seam binding finishes if off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Four Frames and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Paisley Petals DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Square Lattice embossing folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits die, XL Decorative Label punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Cherry Cobbler seam binding

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

A Quick Card for a Sketch & Color Challenge

Here's a really quick one I made that covers a sketch and color challenge. I used the Clean and Simple Stamping FTL#132 here, and the Splitcoast Color Challenge#315 here. The colors are Pear Pizzazz, Regal Rose and So Saffron.
The base is Whisper White card stock and I rounded the bottom corners with the Corner Rounder punch. I added some Pear Pizzazz DSP from the DSP Pack In-Color. I stamped the stems from Apple Blossom in Pear Pizzazz. The flower on the right from Petal Pizzazz is stamped in Regal Rose and the flower on the left from Apple Blossoms is also stamped in Regal Rose. I stamped the large flower from Apple Blossoms in So Saffron and the little one again but in Pear Pizzazz. I popped up the Pear one with Stampin' dimensionals. The greeting from Apple Blossoms is stamped in Pear Pizzazz. Finally, some 1/2 inch Pear Pizzazz stitched-poly ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Petal Pizzazz and Apple Blossoms
Papers: Whisper White, DSP Pack In-Color
Inks: Pear Pizzazz, Regal Rose and So Saffron
Accessories: Corner Rounder punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Pear Pizzazz stitched-poly ribbon

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Sale-a-bration Card

There are only a few days left to get your free goodies during Sale-a-bration. So I made this card with all SAB items and with the Splitcoast Sketch#324 here.
The base is Peach Parfait card stock and I added papers from the Ice Cream Parlor DSP. I stamped thinking of you from So Happy For You in Peach Parfait. I threaded a Melon Mambo button from the Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon & Button Pack with a sliver of Peach Parfait. I punched a Daffodil Delight circle with the 1 inch Circle punch and added a couple of Ice Cream Parlor Quick Accents for the focal point.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: So Happy For You
Papers: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Ice Cream Parlor DSP
Inks: Peach Parfait
Accessories: 1 inch Circle punch, Ice Cream Parlor Quick Accents Pack & Ribbon & Button Pack

Monday, March 21, 2011

Friends Card for Two Challenges

I'm back to stamping! I was in St. Louis with my daughter's club volleyball team for a tourney. It was fun, they did great and I'm exhausted but I had to stamp a little before making dinner.
I made this one for the PPA#85 Sketch Challenge here, and the Stampin Celebration Inspiration Challenge #44 here.
I started with a base of Pear Pizzazz card stock and added some Chocolate Chip card stock and DSP from the Greehouse Gala DSP. I ran a strip of Chocolate Chip thru the Scallop Edge Border punch and added some dots with the White gel pen. I stamped the image from Friends Never Fade in Pear Pizzazz and colored the center of the flower with my Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write marker. I stamped the For You Flower in Chocolate Chip and punched out the center with the 1 1/4 inch Circle punch. I layered that onto a piece of Chocolate Chip punched with the 1 3/8 inch Circle punch. I popped up the circles with a Stampin' dimensional. Finally, some 1/2 inch Pear Pizzazz stitched-poly ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Friends Never Fade, For You Flower
Papers: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz, Greenhouse Gala DSP
Inks: Pear Pizzazz and Chocolate Chip Classic pads, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write marker
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches, Scallop Edge Border punch, white gel pen, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Pear Pizzazz stitched-poly ribbon

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Sympathy Card for a MojoMonday Sketch

This sympathy card was made for the MojoMonday Sketch#182 here.
The base is Rose Red card stock and I added some Crumb Cake then some Springtime Vintage DSP. I colored the stamp from Thanks for Caring with my Crumb Cake, Baha Breeze, Pear Pizzazz and Rose Red Stampin' Write markers. I punched it out with the XL 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch. I layered that onto a Rose Red piece punched with the XL 2 1/2 inch Circle punch. I popped up the circle with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 1/2 inch Crumb Cake seam binding finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Thanks for Caring
Papers: Very Vanilla, Baha Breeze, Crumb Cake, Rose Red, Springtime Vintage DSP
Inks: Baha Breeze, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz and Rose Red Stampin' Write markers
Accessories XL 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, XL 2 1/2 inch Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Crumb Cake seam binding 

Monday, March 14, 2011

Fox & Friends for a Stamping 411 Sketch

I made this CAS card for the Stamping 411 Sketch#194 here.
The base is Pacific Point card stock and I added some DSP from the Ice Cream Parlor DSP. I stamped the animals from Fox and Friends in Pacific Point, Peach Parfait and Old Olive. I punched them out with the 1 1/4 inch Large Square punch and layered them on to a coordinating piece of card stock punched with the 1 3/8 inch Large Square punch. All the squares were popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from On Your Birthday in Pacific Point,  punched it out with the 1 3/8 inch by 5/8 inch Large Oval punch and layered it onto a Pacific Point piece punched with the 1 3/4 inch by 7/8 inch Large Oval punch. I added a strip of Old Olive from the Ice Cream Parlor Quick Accents. Finally, the Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Fox and Friends and On Your Birthday
Papers: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Peach Parfait, Old Olive, Ice Cream Parlor DSP
Inks: Pacific Point, Peach Parfait, Old Olive
Accessories: Ice Cream Parlor Quick Accents & Ribbon, 1 3/8 inch by 5/8 inch Large Oval punch, 1 3/4 inch by7/8 inch Large Oval punch, 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Square punches, Stampin' dimensionals

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Got Green for Two Challenges

This St. Patrick's Day card was made using the Clean & Simple Stamping FTL#131 here, and the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge#43 here.
The base is Early Espresso card stock and I added some Old Olive DSP from the Patterns DSP Brights Stack. I ran two pieces of Old Olive thru the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch. I stamped the shamrock from Got Treats in Old Olive on Whisper White twice, punching one out with the 1 1/4 inch Circle punch and the other out with the 1 3/8 inch Circle punch.  I stamped the shamrock from So Happy For You in Old Olive and punched that out with the 1 inch Circle punch. I punched a 1 3/8 inch Circle and 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle in Old Olive. I punched a  1 1/4 inch Circle and Modern Label punch in Early Espresso. All of the circles were popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, Got Green was stamped in Old Olive on Whisper White and punched out with the Word Window punch.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Got Treats and So Happy For You
Papers: Whisper White, Early Espresso. Old Olive and Patterns DSP Brights Stack
Inks: Old Olive
Accessories: 1 inch Circle punch, 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches. 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle punch, Dotted Ribbon Scallop Border punch, Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Friday, March 11, 2011

A Spring Card for a Few Challenges

I made this card for the PPA#84-Easter/Spring Challenge here, and with the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge#141 here- the colors to use are Real Red, So Saffron, Crumb Cake and Whisper White. I was also inspired by a card I saw, created by Laurie Zoellmer here.
I started with a card stock base of So Saffron and rounded two corners with the Corner Rounder punch. I punched out some So Saffron flowers with the XL 5-Petal Flower punch and the centers in Real Red with the 1/2 inch Circle punch. Since the straw hat from the PPA Challenge drew my eye, I adhered those to a Crumb Cake piece that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice textured impressions embossing folder. Then I matted it with a Real Red piece. I stamped get well wishes from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Real Red on Whisper White and punched it out with the 1 3/8 inch by 5/8 inch Large Oval punch. A So Saffron piece was punched with the 1 3/4 inch by 7/8 inch Large Oval punch. Then a Real Red piece was punched with the XL Scallop Oval punch, popping all the ovals up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 1/8 inch Real Red taffeta finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, So Saffron, Crumb Cake
Inks: Real Red
Accessories: Square Lattice embossing folder, XL 5-Petal Flower punch, 1/2 inch Circle punch, 3/16 inch Small Corner Rounder punch, 1 3/8 inch by 5/8 inch Large Oval punch, 1 3/4 inch by 7/8 inch Large Oval punch, XL Scallop Oval punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/8 inch Real Red taffeta ribbon

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Splitcoast Sketch#323 Living Life Card

I used the Splitcoast Sketch#323 here for this card.
The base is Old Olive and then I added some DSP from the Ice Cream Parlor DSP. I also used some Quick Accents for the strip of Peach Parfait on the main rectangular panel. I colored in the stamp from Occasional Quotes with my Peach Parfait and Old Olive Stampin' Write markers, stamped it on Whisper White and punched it out with the 1 3/4 inch XL Circle punch. I used the Circles#2 Big Shot die to cut out the Old Olive circle. The 2 3/8 inch XL Scallop Circle punch was used for the Peach Parfait piece. I popped all those up with Stampin' dimensionals. I punched out the corners of the Whisper White piece with the Ticket Corner punch. Finally, some 1/2 inch Peach Parfait stitched-poly ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Occasional Quotes
Papers: Whisper White, Peach Parfait, Old Olive, Ice Cream Parlor DSP
Inks: Peach Parfait and Old Olive Stampin' Write markers
Accessories: Ice Cream Parlor Quick Accents, Ticket Corner punch, Circles#2 Big Shot die, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4 XL Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Peach Parfait stitched-poly ribbon

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Birthday Card for a Color Combination

I made this CAS birthday card for the Splitcoast Color Combination#313 here. The colors to use are Bashful Blue, Concord Crush and Pear Pizzazz.
The base is Whisper White card stock and I added some Concord Crush DSP from the DSP Pack In-Color. I ran a strip of Pear Pizzazz thru the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch. I stamped the stem and long leaves from Apple Blossoms in Pear Pizzazz and Concord Crush. I stamped the large flowers in Concord Crush and Bashful Blue and then the little flowers in Bashful Blue and Pear Pizzazz. I cut out the little flowers and popped them up with Stampin' dimensionals. Birthday Wishes from So Happy For You was stamped in Concord Crush. Finally, some 1/2 inch Concord Crush stitched-poly ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Apple Blossoms and So Happy For You
Papers: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, DSP Pack In-Color
Inks: Bashful Blue, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Concord Crush stitched-poly ribbon

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Mojo Monday #181 Love Letter

I used the MojoMonday sketch#181 here for this card.
The base is Riding Hood Red card stock and then I added some Basic Black and different patterns from the Love Letter DSP. I ran some Basic Black thru the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch for the trims. I punched a Basic Black scallop circle with the 2 3/8 inch XL Scallop Circle punch. The Riding Hood Red circle was cut out with the Circles#2 Big Shot die and run thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka-dot textured impressions embossing folder. I stamped the heart from Punch Potpourri in Riding Hood Red and colored part of it with my Basic Black Stampin' Write marker. I punched it out with the XL Full Heart punch.  I popped up the heart with Stampin' dimensionals. I punched out a Red Glimmer paper and Basic Black flower with the XL Boho Blossoms punch. Finally, I added a Real Red Glimmer brad, popping it up with a Stampin' dimensional.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Punch Potpourri
Papers: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Red Glimmer paper, Love Letter DSP
Inks: Riding Hood Red Classic pad and Basic Black Stampin' Write marker
Accessories: 2 3/8 inch XL Scallop Circle punch, Circles#2 Big Shot die, Perfect Polka-dot embossing folder, XL Boho Blossoms punch, XL Full Heart punch, Real Red Glimmer brad, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Monday, March 7, 2011

Stamping 411 #193 Birthday

I made this bright birthday card for the Stamping 411 sketch#193 here.
I started with a base of Melon Mambo textured card stock. I used some DSP, Quick Accents and 1/4 inch grosgrain printed ribbon from the Ice Cream Parlor DSP & Quick Accents Pack and Ribbon & Button Pack. I colored in the stamp from On Your Birthday with my Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Pacific Point Stampin' Write markers. I matted that piece with Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive card stock. Finally, a Pacific Point flower button was threaded with a strip of Daffodil Delight and adhered with a glue dot.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: On Your Birthday
Papers: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Ice Cream Parlor DSP
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Melon Mambo and Pacific Point Stampin' Write markers
Accessories: Ice Cream Parlor Quick Accents and Ribbon & Button Pack, glue dot

Saturday, March 5, 2011

A Quick St Patrick's Day Card

After a busy day of cleaning I didn't have much time to stamp so I used the Clean & Simple FTL#130 here, AND the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge#42 here.
The base is Pear Pizzazz and I ran that thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka-dot textured impressions embossing folder. I added some DSP from the DSP Pack In-Color on the top. I stamped the greeting from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Pear Pizzazz and punched it out with the XL Decorative Label punch. I stamped the shamrock from So Happy For You in Pear Pizzazz and punched it out with the 1/2 inch Circle punch. The Pear Pizzazz circle was cut out with the Circles#2 Big Shot die and popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 1/2 inch Pear Pizzazz stitched-poly ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes and So Happy for You
Papers: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, DSP Pack In-Color
Inks: Pear Pizzzazz
Accessories: XL Decorative Label punch, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Circles#2 Big Shot die, Perfect Polka-dot textured impression embossing folder, Stampin' dimensionals

Friday, March 4, 2011

A Card for a Sketch & Color Challenge

I made this card for the PPA#83 Color Challenge here, AND for the Create with Connie & Mary Sketch#140 here.  The colors to use are Baha Breeze, Soft Suede and Crumb Cake, so naturally I thought of the Elegant Soiree DSP.
I started by running a piece of Crumb Cake thru the Big Shot with the Elegant Lines textured impressions embossing folder. I used some papers from  the Elegant Soiree DSP. I colored in the stamp from Punch Bunch with my Crumb Cake, Baha Breeze and Soft Suede Stampin' Write markers. I punched out the center with the 1 3/8 inch Circle punch. The Crumb Cake circle was cut with the Circles#2 Big Shot die. The Soft Suede circle was cut with the Coluzzle and ran thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice embossing folder. The Baha Breeze circle was punched with the 1 3/4 inch XL Circle punch and I used the 2 3/8 inch XL Scallop Circle punch for the Crumb Cake piece. The entire scalloped piece was popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, some 1/2 inch Baha Breeze Seam binding was tied into a bow.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Punch Bunch
Papers: Very Vanilla, Baha Breeze, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Elegant Soiree DSP
Inks: Baha Breeze, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede Stampin' Write markers
Accessories: 1 3/8 inch and 1 3/4 inch XL Circle punches, Circles#2 Big Shot die, Coluzzle, 2 3/8 inch XL Scallop Circle punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Baha Breeze seam binding, Elegant Lines and Square Lattice textured impressions embossing folders

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Splitcoast Sketch #322

I used the Splitcoast Sketch# 322 here for this card. The base is Chocolate Chip card stock and I added DSP from the Greenhouse Gala DSP. I colored in the hydrangea from Because I Care with my Baha Breeze and Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write markers.
I also used the Chocolate Chip marker to stamp the With Sympathy from Teeny Tiny Wishes. I then added the little flowers from Because I Care in Baha Breeze. I punched the Whisper White circle with the 1 1/4 inch Circle punch and added the Chocolate Chip circle punched with the 1 3/8 inch Circle punch, popping them up with Stampin' dimensionals.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Because I Care and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Baha Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz, Greenhouse Gala DSP
Inks: Chocolate Chip, Baha Breeze and Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write markers
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches, Stampin' dimensionals

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Sympathy Card for Splitcoast Color Challenge

I made this sympathy card for the Splitcoast Color Combination#312 here. The colors are Certainly Celery, Marina Mist and Rose Red.
I started with a card stock base of Rose Red. On some Very Vanilla, I stamped the flowers and leaves from Vintage Vogue in Celery, Marina and Rose Red. I added a piece of Springtime Vintage DSP to the bottom. I used my Stampin Write markers in the three colors to color the stamp from Thanks for Caring. I used those colors again to mat the piece. Finally, some 3/8 inch Marina Mist taffeta ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Vintage Vogue and Thanks for Caring
Papers: Very Vanilla, Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Rose Red and Springtime Vintage DSP
Inks: Certainly Celery, Marina Mist and Rose Red Classic Pads and Stampin Write markers
Accessories: 3/8 inch Marina Mist taffeta ribbon

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Razzleberry Birthday Card for the Stamping 411 Sketch

I made this birthday card for the Stamping 411 sketch#192 here.
The base is Rich Razzleberry card stock and then I added some DSP from the Patterns DSP Brights Stack.
I used the cupcake from Party Hearty and stamped it twice, once in Razzleberry then again in Crumb Cake, cutting out the Crumb Cake and popping it up with Stampin dimensionals. The candle was stamped in Daffodil Delight and so was the present circle. I punched out the Daffodil present with the 3/4 inch Circle punch and layered it onto a Rich Razzleberry circle that I cut out with the Circles#2 Big Shot die. I colored the sentiment with my Crumb Cake and Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write markers, stamped it on Whisper White and punched it out with the Word Window punch. I layered that onto a Crumb Cake piece punched with the Modern Label punch. Finally, some 1/8 inch Dafffodil Delight taffeta ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Party Hearty
Papers: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Patterns DSP Brights Stack
Inks: Daffodil Delight Classic pad, Crumb Cake and Rich Razzleberry Classic pads and Stampin' Write markers
Accessories: 3/4 inch Circle punch, Circles#2 Big Shot die, Word Window and Modern Label punches, Stampin dimensionals, 1/8 inch Daffodil Delight taffeta ribbon