Manly Card for Two Challenges

This masculine card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at The Paper Players#479 here.

And then the colors are for the Global Design Project#229 here.
The colors to use are Crushed Curry, Garden Green and Night of Navy.

Of course I thought of the Country Club DSP right away and used the coordinating Clubhouse stamp set and Golf Club dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Clubhouse
Papers: WW, Crushed Curry, Night of Navy, Country Club DSP
Inks: Basic Gray, Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Night of Navy
Accessories: Golf Club dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Stampin dimensionals

Thank You Card for Two Challenges

Ending the week with another double-duty challenge card.

First, I've used the sketch at MojoMonday#531 here.

And then it's also for TGIF Challenge#252 here.
This is a product spotlight to use the Golden Honey Specialty DSP.

I've used all the black and white patterned pieces and colored the flowers with Daffodil Delight.

A Big Thank You and Under My Umbrella are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: A Big Thank You and Under My Umbrella
Papers: Black, WW, Daffodil Delight, Golden Honey Specialty DSP
Inks: Black, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: 1 3/8 inch Circle punch, 1 1/2 in Circle punch, Stampin dimensionals

Label Me Bold Birthday Card for Two Challenges

This birthday card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#360 here.
I followed it pretty much to a T, using stars from Label Me Bold to create the background.

And then the colors are for Hand Stamped Sentiments#333 here.
The colors to use are Lovely Lipstick, Mint Macaron and Gorgeous Grape.

The greeting is also from Label Me Bold.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Label Me Bold
Papers: WW, Lovely Lipstick
Inks: Lovely Lipstick, Mint Macaron, Gorgeous Grape
Accessories: Rectangle Stitched Dies, Stampin dimensionals

Two for Thursday Piece of Cake Birthday Card

This birthday card is for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches#423 here.

And then the colors are for CAS Colours & Sketches#358 here.
The colors to use are Pear Pizzazz, Grapefruit Grove and Daffodil Delight.

Piece of Cake is the stamp set with some 2018-2020 In Color 6 y 6 DSP and some Brights 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Piece of Cake
Papers: WW, Pear Pizzazz, 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP, Brights 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Black, Pear Pizzazz, Grapefruit Grove, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Layering Circles dies, Cake Builder punch, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, Subtle Embossing Folder

Positive Thoughts Card for Two Challenges

This is my take on a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch at Fab Friday#183 here.

And then the colors are for Splitcoast Color Combination#779 here.
The colors to use are Terracotta Tile, Granny Apple Green and Coastal Cabana.

Positive Thoughts is the stamp set with it's coordinating Nature's Thoughts dies.  And I ran the Terracotta Tile thru the Country Floral Embossing folder.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Positive Thoughts
Papers: WW, Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Terracotta Tile
Inks: Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Terracotta Tile
Accessories: Layering Circles dies, Nature's Thoughts dies, Country Floral embossing folder, Stampin dimensional

Two for Tuesday Thank You Card

This thank you card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at TGIF Challenge#251 here.
The sketch calls for a photo but I needed a thank you card!!

And then it's for the Global Design Project#228 here.
It's a CASE the Designer and I was inspired by Charlet's flowers, which I thought would also go well with the sketch!!

The flowers are from A Big Thank You stamp set and the greeting is from So Sentimental.

I've also used some of the sequins from the Metallic Baker's Twine & Sequins Combo pack from Sale-a-bration.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: A Big Thank You and So Sentimental
Papers: WW, Bermuda Bay
Inks: Bermuda Bay, So Saffron and Calypso Coral
Accessories: Rectangle Stitched dies, Stitched So Sweetly dies, Metallic Baker's Twine & Sequins Combo pack, Stampin dimensionals

Thank You Card for a Case this Sketch

Here's a thank you card for a sketch.

I've used the Case this Sketch#359 here.

Under My Umbrella and Itty Bitty Greetings are the stamp sets with some Best Dressed 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Under My Umbrella and Itty Bitty Greetings
Papers: WW, Purple Posy, Mint Macaron, Daffodil Delight, Best Dressed 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Black, Purple Posy, Mint Macaron, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly dies, Stampin dimensionals

Another Masculine Birthday Card for a Sketch

I needed another birthday card for my other nephew. They were born one day apart exactly two years apart!!

Since I had the Family Party stamp set out and the Country Club DSP, I used them both again for this card.
I just love that this DSP can be used for masculine cards, not necessarily just golfer cards!!

I've also used the sketch at Just Add Ink#492 here.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Family Party
Papers: WW, Night of Navy, Garden Green, Country Club DSP
Inks: Night of Navy, Garden Green, White Craft
Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Ovals dies, 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches (retired), White embossing powder, Stampin dimensionals

Masculine Birthday Card for Two Challenges

Happy Valentine's Day to all! I managed to get all my cards made and sent out two days ago!!!

So today I'm sharing a birthday card for my nephew's birthday next week as I'm very confident a 17 year old boy will not be looking at my blog anytime soon!! LOL!

I've actually used two sketch challenges for this card because they are so very similar!!

The first one is for Sunday Stamps#224 here.

And then the other one is for CAS Colours & Sketches#357 here.

Family Party is the stamp set with some Country Club DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Family Party
Papers: WW, Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Country Club DSP
Inks: Garden Green, Poppy Parade, Crushed Curry
Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, 1 1/2 inch Circle punch, Scalloped Tag Topper punch, Country Club Twine Combo Pack, Stampin dimensionals

Two for Thursday Card

This card is once again for two challenges.

First, I've used the Freshly Made Sketch#422 here.

And then the colors and stamp sets were inspired by the picture at the Paper Craft Crew#370 here.
I saw the reds and greens and thought of the Peaceful Poppies DSP again.

Positive Thoughts is the stamp set and I've used it's coordinating Nature's Thoughts dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Positive Thoughts
Papers: WW, Black, Old Olive, Poppy Parade, Peaceful Poppies DSP
Inks: Old Olive and Poppy Parade
Accessories: Rectangle Stitched Dies, Nature's Thoughts dies, Country Club Twine Combo pack, Stampin dimensionals

Sympathy Card for Two Challenges

This sympathy card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at MojoMonday#530 here.
I just love Julee's sketches and the measurements make it so easy to create cute cards!!

And then it's also for the Global Design Project#227 here.
It's a Theme of Let it Grow. The poppies on the DSP and the leaves in the sentiment fit that theme well!!

Peaceful Moments and Heart to Heart are the stamp sets with the Peaceful Poppies DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Peaceful Moments and Heart to Heart
Papers: WW, Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Peaceful Poppies DSP
Inks: Poppy Parade and Old Olive
Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Circles dies, Country Club Twine Combo pack, Stampin dimensionals

Two for Tuesday Birthday Card

This bright birthday card is for two challenges.

First, it's for Inspire Create Challenge#062 here.
It's a sketch challenge where you can basically create anything!!

And then the colors are for The Paper Players#477 here.
The colors to use are red, pink, black and white.

I immediately thought of the Golden Honey Specialty DSP. And I paired that with some Poppy Parade and Melon Mambo poppies cut out with the Poppy Moments dies.

The greeting is from Label Me Bold.


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Label Me Bold
Papers: WW, Poppy Parade, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Old Olive,Golden Honey Specialty DSP
Inks: Poppy Parade
Accessories: Poppy Moments dies, Country Club Twine Combo pack, Stampin dimensionals

Under My Umbrella Card for Two Challenges

This cute card is for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch at the Paper Craft Crew#369 here.

And then the colors are for TGIF Challenge#250 here.
The colors to use are Pool Party, Melon Mambo and Smoky Slate.

Under My Umbrella is the stamp set with some Subtles and Brights 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Under My Umbrella
Papers: WW, Smoky Slate, Subtles 6 by 6 DSP, Brights 6 by 6 DSP\
Inks: Black, Old Olive, Smoky Slate, Melon Mambo, Pool Party
Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly dies, Umbrella Builder punch, Stampin dimensionals

Beachy Thank You for Two Challenges

This sweet card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#358 here.

And then the colors and design were inspired by Just Add Ink#491 here.
I saw the pastel beach huts and palm tree and thought of the Waterfront stamp set.

Stamps: Waterfront
Papers: WW, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz,2019-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Rococo Rose, Petal Pink
Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Stampin Dimensionals

Two for Thursday Valentine Card

This Valentine is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches#421 here.

And then the colors are for CAS Colours & Sketches#356 here.
The colors to use are Real Red, Metallic Silver and Flirty Flamingo.

Well Said is the stamp set with it's coordinating Well Written dies.  The tiny little hearts are also from the Well Written dies. And there's some Regals 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Well Said
Papers: WW, Flirty Flamingo, Real Red, Silver Glimmer paper, Regals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Real Red
Accessories: Layering Circle dies, Well Written dies, Layering Square dies, Stitched Shapes dies, Subtle embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals

Thinking of You Card for Two Challenges

This thinking of you card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Hand Stamped Sentiments#332 here.

And then it's also for SUO Challenge#242-Things You Love, here.
At first I thought of a Valentine, but I needed a "thinking of you" card and that certainly shows love!!

Peaceful Moments and Abstract Impressions are the stamp sets.  Don't the little flowers from Abstract Impressions mimic the DSP really well???

There's some Best Dressed 6 by 6 DSP and the sentiment frame is from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Abstract Impressions & Peaceful Moments
Papers: WW, Blackberry Bliss, Best Dressed 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Purple Posy
Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly dies, 1/4 inch Daffodil Delight Ruched ribbon, Stampin dimensionals

Cute Valentine Card for Two Challenges

Here's a cute Valentine card for two challenges.

First, it's for the sketch at the
Global Design Project#226 here.

And then the colors are for the
Splitcoast Color Combination#777 here.
The colors to use are Cherry Cobbler, Rococo Rose and Very Vanilla.

I used some DSP in those colors.

Under My Umbrella and Heart to Heart are the stamp sets.
And I used my Cherry Cobbler blend to color some Whisper White Baker's Twine.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Under My Umbrella and Heart to Heart
Papers: VV, Cherry Cobbler, Rococo Rose, 2019-2021 In Color 6 by 6 DSP, Regals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Black, Cherry Cobbler, Rococo Rose, Old Olive
Accessories: Pinewood Planks embossing folder, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Stampin dimensionals

Valentine Card for Three Challenges

I'm starting the week off on a bang with a Valentine card for three challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at CAS Colours & Sketches#355 here.

Second, the colors are for Fab Friday#182 here.
The colors to use are Merry Merlot, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana.
Not exactly traditional Valentine colors but I think it works!

And finally, The Paper Players#476 Theme: Love is in the Air, here.

There's actually no stamping on this card, I just used two die sets: Well Written Dies and Magnolia Memory Dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: none
Papers: WW, Black, Water color, Merry Merlot, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana
Inks: Merry Merlot, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana
Accessories: Aqua painter, Magnolia Memory dies, Well Written dies, Stampin dimensionals