Monday, August 31, 2020

A Manly Monday Birthday Card for Three Challenges

My manly birthday card is for three challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches#450 here.

Second, it's for The Paper Players#506-Tic-tac-toe, here.
I went down the right hand side with patterned paper, gems/dots and wood.
The patterned paper is from the Plaid Tidings DSP. There are Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels. And the wood is the WW card stock embossed with the Pinewood Planks embossing folder.

Finally, the third challenge is for Just Add Ink#520-Guys, here.

Family Party is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Family Party
Papers: WW, Night of Navy, Seaside Spray, Cherry Cobbler, Plaid Tidings DSP
Inks: Night of Navy, Seaside Spray, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Pinewood Planks embossing folder, 1 1/4 inch Circle punch(retired), Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin dimensionals




Friday, August 28, 2020

Christmas Wreath Card for a Spot Sketch Challenge

This Christmas card is for the sketch at The Spot#125 here.

I saw this sketch and immediately thought of using the wreath from the Arrange a Wreath and Wreath Builder dies.

So I cut out two of the flower wreaths in the Wreath Builder dies with some Mossy Meadow card stock. I used the little flower and the bow dies for the Real Red pieces. And the greeting is also from the Arrange a Wreath stamp set-truly one for all occasions!!

There's some Heartwarming Hugs DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Arrange a Wreath
Papers: WW, Mossy Meadow, Real Red, Heartwarming Hugs DSP
Inks: Real Red
Accessories: Wreath Builder dies, Stampin dimensionals


Thursday, August 27, 2020

Three for Thursday Card

This card is for three challenges-just love it when I can combine them!!

First, I've used the sketch at SUO Challenge#256 here.
I'm using the whale card on the left for my sketch.

Then the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Combination#806 here.
The colors to use are Poppy Parade, Pool Party and So Saffron.

And finally, it's also for Inspire Create Challenge#076 Theme: Garden, here.
I thought of using some flowers.

Country Home and Lovely You are the stamp sets with some 2020-2022 In Color 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Country Home & Lovely You
Papers: WW, Pool Party, 2020-2022 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Black, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Banner Triple punch, All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo pack, Stampin dimensionals






Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Christmas Tree Card for Two Challenges

Here's a cute Christmas card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at The Paper Players#505 here.

And then it's also for the Global Design Project#255-Theme: Trees-Leaves, here.

I thought of the piece of the Trimming the Town DSP with the trees and added another piece of that DSP along with some In Good Taste DSP.

Christmas Means More is the stamp set and it's got such cute, fun sentiments-you'll be seeing more!!!

Here's my recipe:


Stamps: Coming Home and Christmas Means More
Papers: WW, Old Olive, Trimming the Town DSP, In Good Taste DSP
Inks: Old Olive and Early Espresso
Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Come Together dies, Stampin dimensionals



Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Two for Tuesday Birthday Card

This birthday is card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the Paper Craft Crew#389 here.

And then it's also for TGIF Challenge#278-Inspiration, here.
I was inspired by the Jar and the flowers in the picture.

Jar of Flowers and Itty Bitty Birthdays are the stamp sets with some 2020-2022 In Color 6 by 6 DSP and some In Good Taste DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Jar of Flowers & Itty Bitty Birthday
Papers: WW, Misty Moonlight, In Good Taste DSP, 2020-2022 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Gray Granite, Bumblebee, Misty Moonlight
Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly dies, Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo pack, 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots, Stampin dimensionals




Monday, August 24, 2020

Trimming the Town Suite Card for a Freshly Made Sketch


This Christmas card uses a number of items from the Trimming the Town Suite in the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog. This is just a darling suite and if you purchase the Coming Home stamp set(individually or part of the bundle), $3 will be donated to charity.

I've also used the Freshly Made Sketch#449 here.

Coming Home is the stamp set with it's coordinating Come Together dies. There's also the coordinating Trimming the Town DSP and All the Trimmings Embellishments.

The greeting is from a piece of the Trimming the Town DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Coming Home
Papers: WW, Poppy Parade, Trimming the Town DSP
Inks: Black, Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Basic Gray
Accessories: All the Trimmings Embellishments, Come Together dies, Snowflake Sequins, Stitched So Sweetly dies, Stampin dimensionals


Saturday, August 22, 2020

Another Fall Card for Two Challenges

I'm in a fall mood so I made another fall card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#386 here.

And then the colors came from the inspiration photo at the Hand Stamped Sentiements#346 here.
I thought of the woodgrain papers from the In Good Taste DSP and focused on the reds, oranges and yellows in the photo.

Arrange a Wreath is the stamp set and the greeting is from Peaceful Moments.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Arrange a Wreath and Peaceful Moments
Papers: WW, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, In Good Taste DSP
Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Rectangle Stitched dies, Wreath Builder dies, Forever Greenery Trim Combo pack, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin dimensionals


Friday, August 21, 2020

Happy Fall Card for Two Challenges

Even though it's 86 degrees here today, I thought of fall with this card sketch and color challenge!

First, the sketch is for the Global Design Project#254 here.

And then the colors are for The Spot Challenge#124 here.
The colors to use are Mint Macaron, Blackberry Bliss and Cinnamon Cider.

Banner Year is the stamp set with some Flowers for Every Season DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Banner Year
Papers: WW, Cinnamon Cider, Flowers for Every Season DSP
Inks: Cinnamon Cider, Blackberry Bliss, Mint Macaron
Accessories: Rectangle Stitched dies, Stampin dimensionals



Thursday, August 20, 2020

Thank You Card for Two Challenges

I needed a thank you card so I made this one for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Mojo Monday#543 here.

And then the colors are for CAS Colours & Sketches#384 here.
The colors to use are Highland Heather, Pool Party and Daffodil Delight.

I created the striped piece with some Shimmery White card stock, inks and the widest brush Water painter.

My Meadow and Itty Bitty Greetings are the stamp set with some Brights 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: My Meadow & Itty Bitty Greetings
Papers: WW, Shimmery White, Pool Party, Brights 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Highland Heather, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Water painters, Stitched Shapes dies, Subtle Embossing folder, 1/4 inch Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon, Stampin dimensionals




Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Soft Peace Card for Two Challenges


This soft Peace card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at TGIF Challenges#277 here.

And then the colors are for Sunday Stamps#237 here.
I was inspired by the blues and purple and thought of a snowy scene Christmas card.

Peace & Joy is the stamp set with it's coordinating Joy dies.

The snowflake paper is from the Trimming the Town DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Peace & Joy
Papers: WW, Misty Moonlight, Seaside Spray, Highland Heather, Water color, Trimming the Town DSP
Inks: Misty Moonlight, Seaside Spray, Highland Heather
Accessories: Water painters, Snowflake Sequing, Joy dies, Stampin dimensionals



Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Two for Tuesday Back to School Card

Here's a back to school card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#385 here.

And then it's also for The Paper Players#504-CAS-Back to School, here.
What's more Back to School then an apple for the teacher saying Welcome Back???

Harvest Hellos is the stamp set with some Plaid Tidings 6 y 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Harvest Hellos
Papers: WW, Soft Suede, Plaid Tidings DSP
Inks: Black, Real Red, Old Olive, Soft Suede
Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, Apple Builder punch, Stampin dimensionals






Saturday, August 15, 2020

Fall Card for Two Challenges

Here's a clean and simple fall card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at CAS Colours & Sketches#383 here.

And then it's also for Just Add Ink#518-Just Add "T", here.  I thought of Thanks for the "T".

Gather Together is the stamp set with it's coordinating Gathered Leaves dies and some Plaid Tidings DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Gather Together
Papers: WW, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Plaid Tidings DSP
Inks: Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Woodgrain embossing folder, Gathered Leaves dies, Blender pens, Holiday Rhinestone basic jewels, Stampin dimensionals





Friday, August 14, 2020

Thinking of You Card for Two Challenges

I got to get away up north for a few days of relaxation and fun with some girlfriends!! Now I'm back creating!

This card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Inspire Create Challenges#075 here.

And then the colors are for the Global Design Project#253 here.
The colors to use are Bumblebee, Granny Apple Green and Calypso Coral.

Ornate Style and Well Said are the stamp sets with some Playing With Patterns DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Ornate Style & Well Said
Papers: WW, Calypso Coral, Playing with Patterns DSP
Inks: Calypso Coral, Bumblebee and Granny Apple Green
Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly dies, Layering Circle dies, Stampin dimensionals



Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Two for Tuesday Just Because Card

This card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#384 here.

And then the colors are for The Paper Players#503 here.
The colors to use are Melon Mambo, Mango Melody, Pool Party and Night of Navy.

Lovely You is the stamp set with some Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Lovely You
Papers: WW, Melon Mambo, Mango Melody, Plaid Tidings 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Melon Mambo, Mango Melody, Pool Party and Night of Navy
Accessories: Rectangle Stitched dies, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin dimensionals



Monday, August 10, 2020

Peace Card for Two Challenges

Here's a Christmas card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Just Add Ink#517 here.
It's a great sketch to show off some of the cute Heartwarming Hugs DSP!!

And then it's also for SUO Challenge#255-Designer's Choice, here.

Peace & Joy is the stamp set with it's coordinating Joy dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Peace & Joy
Papers: WW, Pear Pizzzz, Mossy Meadow, Real Red, Heartwarming Hugs DSP
Inks: Real Red
Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly dies, Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Joy dies, Stampin dimensionals


Saturday, August 8, 2020

Playing with Patterns Suite Card for a Freshly Made Sketch

I just love the Playing with Patterns Suite!!

This cute card came together thanks to the Freshly Made Sketch#447 here.
I pretty much followed the sketch to a T!

Pattern Play and Many Mates are the stamp sets with some Playing With Patterns DSP. I also added some Playing With Patterns Enamel Dots and a Night of Navy Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewel.

Yay was created with the Playful Alphabet dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Pattern Play and Many Mates
Papers: WW, Crushed Curry, Night of Navy and Playing With Patterns DSP
Inks: Night of Navy and Purple Posy
Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Squares dies, Playful Alphabet dies, Playing with Patterns Enamel Dots, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Foam Adhesive sheets, Stampin dimensionals


Friday, August 7, 2020

Triple Time Anniversary Card

Here's an anniversary card for three challenges! I just love it when I can combine challenges!!!

First, I've used the sketch at the Paper Craft Crew#387 here.

Then the colors are for CAS Colours & Sketches#382 here.
The colors to use are Blushing Bride, Garden Green and Terracotta Tile.

And finally, it's also for The Paper Players#502 Theme: Wedding/Anniversary, here.

Tasteful Touches, Well Said and Birch Background are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Tasteful Touches, Well Said and Birch Background
Papers: WW, Terracotta Tile, Blushing Bride
Inks: Terracotta Tile, Blushing Bride and Garden Green
Accessories: Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Lovely Labels Pick a Punch, Blender pens, Stampin dimensionals




Thursday, August 6, 2020

Two for Thursday Positive Thoughts Card

Here's a double-duty card!

First, it's for the Global Design Project#252-Case the Designer, here.
I chose to case the layout of the card, keeping the interesting left hand design. And it's similar in colors.

Then the colors are for the Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge#345 here.
The colors to use are Coastal Cabana, Magenta Madness and Bumblebee.

Positive Thoughts is the stamp set with it's coordinating Nature's Thoughts dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Positive Thoughts
Papers: Water color, Magenta Madness, Coastal Cabana
Inks: Magenta Madness, Coastal Cabana, Bumblebee
Accessories: Nature's Thoughts dies, Water painters, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 2020-2022 In Color Enamel dots, Stampin dimensionals