Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Two for Tuesday Card

Here's a two for Tuesday card.

First, the TGIF Challenge#170-Repeat After Me theme, here.

And the colors for Fab Friday#142 here.

The colors to use are Powder Pink, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow and Tranquil Tide.

Abstract Impressions is the stamp set and I just used the repeat technique in both the same and different colors and different stamps.

I also used a bit of the Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Abstract Impressions
Papers: WW, Mossy Meadow, Powder Pink, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Powder Pink, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow and Tranquil Tide
Accessories: Nature's Twine




Monday, July 30, 2018

Christmas Card for Case this Sketch

This Christmas card uses the Case this Sketch#282 here.

Cookie Cutter Christmas is the stamp set with some Under the Mistletoe DSP.

Quick and cute!

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas
Papers: WW, Real Red, Old Olive, Under the Mistletoe DSP
Inks: Basic Black, Real Red, Blush Blossom(retired marker), Old Olive
Accessories: Cooke Cutter Builder punch, Starburst punch, 1 3/4 inch and 2 inch Circle punches, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Stampin dimensionals, Blender pens






Friday, July 27, 2018

Double-Duty Christmas Card

Here's a double-duty card. It's for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, the sketch is for the Freshly Made Sketches#347 here.

And second, the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Combination#697 here.
The colors to use are Berry Burst, Granny Apple Green and Smoky Slate.

At Home With You is the stamp set along with the coordinating At Home Framelits.

There's also a bit of the Tropical Escape DSP and the Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: At Home With You
Papers: WW, Granny Apple Green, Berry Burst, Smoky Slate, Tropical Escape DSP, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Granny Apple Green, Berry Burst, Smoky Slate
Accessories: Starburst punch, 1 3/4 inch and 2 inch Circle punches, At Home Framelits, Stampin dimensionals





Thursday, July 26, 2018

Birthday Hats Card for The Paper Players

This is my take on The Paper Players#402-CAS-Negative Space, here.

Since I had the the Broadway Bound Suite out from my last card, I used it again for this birthday card.

I created my negative space by running a bit of Gray Granite thru the Big Shot with the Layering Ovals Thinlit.

Broadway Birthday is the stamp set with some Broadway Bound Specialty DSP and the coordinating Broadway Lights Framelits.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Broadway Birthday
Papers: WW, Gray Granite, Basic Black, Lemon Lime Twist, Broadway Bound Specialty DSP
Inks: Gray Granite, Lemon Lime Twist, Lovely Lipstick
Accessories: Broadway Lights Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits, Stampin dimensionals



Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Birthday Card for a Sunday Stamps Challenge

This birthday card is for the Sunday Stamps#183, Tranquil Cottage Colors, here.

I focused on Tranquil Tide for the blue/green, So Saffron for the yellow and Crumb Cake and Whisper White for the neutrals.

Broadway Birthday is the stamp set with the coordinating Broadway Lights Framelits.  And there's some Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Broadway Birthday
Papers: WW, Crumb Cake, Tranquil Tide, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Crumb Cake, Tranquil Tide and So Saffron
Accessories: Broadway Lights Framelits, Stampin dimensionals







Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Embossed Christmas Card for a TGIF Challenge

This is my take on the TGIF Challenge#169 here.

It's a technique challenge, In the Heat of Summer-Heat Embossing.  I heat embossed the greeting on this quick Christmas card.

Snowflake Sentiments is the stamp set with some Under the Mistletoe DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Snowflake Sentiments
Papers: Shaded Spruce, Real Red and Under the Mistletoe DSP
Inks: White Craft Ink
Accessories: White embossing powder, heat gun, 1/8 inch Real Red solid ribbon







Monday, July 23, 2018

Celebrating Card for Two Challenges

This soft celebration card is for two challenges.

First, the sketch at Case this Sketch#281 here.

And second, the colors for Just Add Ink#418 here.
The colors to use are Blushing Bride, Soft Sea Foam and Daffodil Delight.  Pretty combo but outta my comfort zone!

Perennial Birthday is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Perennial Birthday
Papers: WW, Soft Sea Foam
Inks: Soft Sea Foam, Daffodil Delight, Blushing Bride
Accessories: none









Friday, July 20, 2018

More Christmas in July for a Sketch

Here's another Christmas card for a sketch.

This one is for the Freshly Made Sketch#346 here.

It's very similar to yesterday's card! Again, perfect for showing off DSP!

Snowflake Sentiments is the stamp set with some Under the Mistletoe DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Snowflake Sentiments
Papers: WW, Under the Mistletoe DSP
Inks: Real Red
Accessories: 1 3/8 inch and 1 3/4 inch Circle punches, Stampin dimensionals







Thursday, July 19, 2018

Tropical Card for a TGIF Challenge

This is my take on the sketch at TGIF Challenge#168 here.

I really like this sketch because I can show off DSP!

I used the new to me, Tropical Escape DSP (that's on sale) and the Colorful Seasons stamp set.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Colorful Seasons
Papers: WW, Granny Apple Green, Tropical Seasons DSP
Inks: Shaded Spruce
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/4 inch Circle punches, Layering Circles Framelits, Stampin dimensionals











Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Theme Challenge for the Global Design Project

This is my take on the Global Design Project#147 here.

It's a theme challenge of Country/Farm Life.

I immediately thought of the Wood Textures DSP and the Jar of Life stamp set. I see this jar filled with wild flowers sitting on a farm house kitchen counter.  And I hear someone saying, "Bless your heart"!

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Jar of  Life
Papers: WW, Wood Textures DSP
Inks: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Everyday Jars Framelits, 1/4 inch Daffodil Delight double-stitched ribbon, Stampin dimensionals


Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Two for Tuesday Card

Here's a card for two challenges.

First, the sketch is for the Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch#298 here.

And the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Challenge#696 here.
The colors to use are Pineapple Punch, Calypso Coral and Pear Pizzazz.

Eastern Beauty is the stamp set with some 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Eastern Beauty
Papers: WW, Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, 2018-2020 In Color DSP
Inks: Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz and Pineapple Punch
Accessories: 1 inch and 1 1/4 inch Circle punches, 1/4 inch Calypso Coral ombre ribbon, Stampin dimensionals



 
 



Monday, July 16, 2018

Happy Birthday Abby!

Today is my daughter Abby's birthday,
We are so very blessed to have this vibrant, smart, kind, funny and beautiful young lady in our lives!

This birthday card is for two challenges.

First, I used the sketch at Case this Sketch#280 here.

And second, the colors are for The Paper Players#401 here.  The colors to use are Lovely Lipstick, Highland Heather and Granny Apple Green.

Picture Perfect Birthday is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Picture Perfect Birthday
Papers: WW, Granny Apple Green
Inks: Basic Black, Granny Apple Green, Lovely Lipstick and Highland Heather
Accessories: Stampin dimensionals








Sunday, July 15, 2018

Christmas in July

Here's my first of many Christmas cards!

I made this for two challenges.

First, the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge#158-Christmas in July, here.

And second, the sketch at Fab Friday#141 here.

I ordered some  Under the Mistletoe DSP that's on sale so I had to play with that.

Snowflake Sentiments is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Snowflake Sentiments
Papers: WW, Shaded Spruce, Real Red, Under the Mistletoe DSP
Inks: Shaded Spruce
Accessories: Everyday Label punch, Layering Ovals Framelits, Stampin dimensionals, Metallic Ribbon combo pack






Thursday, July 12, 2018

Graduation Card for a Freshly Made Sketch

Last graduation card for 2018!

For this one I used the Freshly Made Sketch#345 here.

I also used the graduates' new school colors:  Merry Merlot and Daffodil Delight.

Broadway Birthday and Itty Bitty Greetings are the stamp sets with a bit of the Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP.

I also added a bit of color to the WW background using the marker flick technique where you flick the end of the markers off of the cap and there's little splatters on your paper.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Broadway Birthday and Itty Bitty Greetings
Papers: WW, Merry Merlot, Daffodil Delight, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Merry Merlot and Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Broadway Lights Framelits, Stampin dimensionals




Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Birthday Card for Two Challenges

This card is for two challenges.

First, the colors are for TGIF Challenge#167 here.

The colors to use are Grapefruit Grove, Pineapple Punch and Lemon Lime Twist.
This one was a challenge for me but I think this turned out pretty cute!

And second, this qualifies for The Paper Players#400-Celebration Theme Challenge, here.

Broadway Birthday is the stamp set with some coordinating Broadway Bound Specialty DSP and the Broadway Lights Framelits.


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Broadway Birthday
Papers: WW, Grapefruit Grove, Lemon Lime Twist,Broadway Bound Specialty DSP
Inks: Grapefruit Grove, Lemon Lime Twist and Pineapple Punch
Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Broadway Lights Framelits, 1/8 inch Pineapple Punch grosgrain ribbon, Stampin dimensionals





Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Bridal Shower Card for the Global Design Project

This is my take on the sketch at the Global Design Project#146 here.

I need a card for a bridal shower this weekend so I used the sentiment from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set with some Share What You Love Specialty DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Greetings
Papers: WW, Crumb Cake, Blackberry Bliss, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP, Share What You Love Specialty DSP
Inks: Blackberry Bliss
Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Nature's Twine












Monday, July 9, 2018

Thank You Card for a Sunday Stamps Sketch Challenge

This thank you card is for the Sunday Stamps#182 here.

A Big Thank You and Eastern Beauty are the stamp sets with some Garden Impressions DSP.

I also used the Eastern Medallions Thinlits and some Metallic Ribbon Combo pack that coordinates with the Garden Impressions DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Eastern Beauty and A Big Thank You
Papers: Powder Pink, Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral and Garden Impressions DSP
Inks: Melon Mambo and Calypso Coral
Accessories: Eastern Medallions Thinlits, Metallic Ribbon Combo pack, Stampin dimensionals







Saturday, July 7, 2018

Triple Challenge Card


I managed to fit in three challenges for this graduation card.

First, the sketch is for the Freshly Made Sketch#344 here.

Second, the colors are for Hand Stamped Sentiments#293 here.  The color to use are Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight and Pool Party.

And finally, the challenge at Stamp Ink Paper#157-Card Maker's Choice, here.

Picture Perfect Birthday and Itty Bitty Greetings are the stamp sets with some Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Picture Perfect Birthday and Itty Bitty Greetings
Papers: WW, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party
Accessories: 1/4 inch Daffodil Delight double-stitched ribbon, Stampin dimensionals





Friday, July 6, 2018

Double-duty Anniversary Card


This anniversary card is for two challenges.

First, the sketch at Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#704 here.

And then the colors for the Global Design Project#704 here.

The colors to use are Grapefruit Grove, Fresh Fig and Mint Macaron.

Love What You Do and Itty Bitty Greetings are the stamp sets with some Share What You Love Specialty DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Love What You Do and Itty Bitty Greetings
Papers: WW, Grapefruit Grove, Fresh Fig, Share What You Love Specialty DSP
Inks:  Grapefruit Grove, Fresh Fig and Mint Macaron
Accessories: Nature's Twine, Stampin dimensionals



Thursday, July 5, 2018

Grad card for a Case this Sketch

I need a couple more graduation cards so I used the Case this Sketch#279 here for this card.

The graduates' new college colors are Black and Gold so I chose to use some Pineapple Punch from the 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP.

Eastern Beauty and Thoughtful Banners are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Eastern Beauty and Thoughtful Banners
Papers: WW, Basic Black, Pineapple Punch, 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Basic Black and Pineapple Punch
Accessories: Aqua painter, 2 inch Circle punch, Polka Dot Basics embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals