Sympathy Card for a Color Challenge

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

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

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

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

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

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
 

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Anniversary Card for a Mojo Sketch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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