Fruity Birthday Card for a Sketch and Inspiration Challenge

This Berry Birthday card is for two challenges.
First, the Splitcoast Sketch#600 here. It's actually a challenge to choose your favorite sketch between 500-599. So I chose the Splitcoast Sketch#537 here.
This card also uses the Stampin' Celebration Challenge#130 here. I love red and thought of the strawberries and the new stamp set, Fresh Fruit and coordinating DSP, Fruit Stand DSP.


Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Fresh Fruit
Papers: WW, Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Fruit Stand DSP
Inks: Watermelon Wonder and Cucumber Crush
Accessories: 5/8 inch Cucumber Crush mini striped ribbon, Stampin dimensionals

Merry Card for a Sketch and Color Challenge

This card uses a sketch and color challenge. First, I used the Stampin' Celebration #93 here.
Second, I used the Splitcoast Color Challenge#509 here. The colors to use are Cherry Cobbler, Soft Sky and Old Olive. Cheerful Tags is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Cheerful Tags
Papers: WW, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Sky, Old Olive
Inks: Cherry Cobbler and White Craft ink
Accessories: Corner Rounder, Word Window punch, 1/4 inch Whisper White cotton ribbon, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, White embossing powder, Stampin dimensionals, Stylish stripes embossing folder

Happy Birthday Max!

It's my son's 16th birthday today. Happy Birthday to a bright, goofy, kind, fun-loving, athletic and cute young man.!
Here's a birthday card using two challenges. First, I used the Stampin' Celebration#89 here. And second, the Hand Stamped Sentiments#196 here. It's a color challenge to use Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss and Pear Pizzazz. I just substituted some Rich Razzleberry. Remembering Your Birthday and Endless Birthday Wishes are the stamp sets with some Back to Black DSP and Brights DSP Stack.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Remembering Your Birthday and Endless Birthday Wishes
Papers: WW, Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Back to Black DSP, Brights DSP Stack
Inks: Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: 2 inch Circle punch, Circles Framelits, Stampin dimensionals

Colorful Card for Two Challenges

This card was made for two challenges. First, the Stampin' Celebration #84 here-back to school. And second, the Splitcoast Color Challenge#490 here. The colors to use are Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi and Pool Party. I used the Flower Shop and Great Greetings stamp sets. I thought the colors are very "elementary" and used the alphabet flower stamp. This would be a perfect teacher card!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Flower Shop and Great Greetings
Papers: WW, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Pool Party
Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Chevron embossing folder, Word Window Punch, Pansy punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 1/2 inch Circle punch, Subtles Candy Brads

Thank You for a Sketch and Color Challenge

This thank you uses the Stampin' Celebration Sketch#81 here along with the Splitcoast Color Challenge# 484 here. The colors to use are Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie. Petite Pairs is the stamp set and there's some Brights DSP Stack.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Petite Pairs
Papers: WW, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Brights DSP Stack
Inks: Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Large Polka Dot embossing folder, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Large Oval punch, Scallop Oval punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Stampin' Celebration Challenge Card

This card was inspired by the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge#73 here. I was drawn to the striped candies and used the striped Season of Style DSP then some Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler snowflakes. Endless Wishes is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Endless Wishes
Papers: WW, Cherry Cobbler, Season of Style DSP Stack
Inks: Versamark, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler embossing powder, heat gun, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Crumb Cake taffeta ribbon, Scallop Edge border punch, White Stampin' Chalk marker, Regals Candy Brads

Valentine Card for Two Challenges

I had to try the chalkboard technique and used two challenges for inspiration. First, I used the Clean & Simple Stamping FTL#226 here. And second, the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge#63 here.
Hearts a Flutter and Delightful Dozen are the stamp sets. And I used Whisper White Craft Ink and Versamark with White and Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Emboss powders.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Hearts a Flutter and Delightful Dozen
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler
Inks: Whisper White Craft Ink, Versamark
Accessories: White and Cherry Cobbler Stampin' emboss powders, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Stampin' dimensionals, White pencil, 1/2 inch Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dots ribbon

Valentine Banners for a Stampin' Challenge

I used the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge#62 here for this Valentine's Day card.
The red in the cocoa popped out to me so I used that as my main color. I used the Hearts a Flutter stamp set and matching Framelits. I also used the Fashionable Hearts embosslits for the little dotted heart and the Delightful Dozen stamp set. The DSP is from the Twitterpated DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Hearts a Flutter and Delightful Dozen
Papers: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Baha Breeze, Twitterpated DSP
Inks: Riding Hood Red and Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Fashionable Hearts embosslits, Stampin' dimensionals, White gel pen, Scallop Edge border punch, 3/8 inch Pink Pirouette taffeta ribbon

Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge Card

I used the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge#60 here for this thank you card.
The colors orange and yellow really jumped out at me and so did the flower and leaf images.
So I used the Betsy's Blossoms and Day of Gratitude stamp sets along with Petite Pairs.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps:  Betsy's Blossoms, Day of Gratitude and Petite Pairs
Papers: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard
Inks: Pumpkin Pie and More Mustard
Accessories: Fancy Fan embossing folder, Scallop Edge border punch. Blossom punch, Stampin' dimensionals, White gel pen, 1/8 inch Pumpkin Pie taffeta ribbon


Fall Card for Two Challenges

This fall card was made for two challenges. First, I used the Stamping 411 Sketch#271 here.
I'm so sad to see them take a break, as their sketches were always so great!!!!! And second, I used the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge#58 here.

I used the Day of Gratitude stamp set with the colors of Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit and Tangerine Tango. I cut out the bottom Summer Starfruit piece and the Soft Suede piece with the Apothecary Accents Framelits and then ran the Starfruit piece thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice folder.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Papers: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit
Inks: Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit and Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Apothecary Accents Framelits, Square Lattice embossing folder, Scallop Oval punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Summer Starfruit stitched satin ribbon

Flirtatious Product Suite

Here's a sample using goodies from the Flirtatious Product Suite. In the new catty there are pages showcasing different "product suites", in that each have stamps, papers, fabric and embellishments that all coordinate perfectly!
This card was made using the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge #52 here.
The base is Melon Mambo card stock and then I added some Pumpkin Pie card stock. On a piece of Whisper White I used the Delicate Doilies and Circle Circus stamp sets with Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie Classic Stamp pads. Then on the right I added some DSP from the Flirtatious Specialty DSP. I also added a Melon Mambo laser-cut doily from that DSP. In the center I added a Pumpkin Pie Flower Brad and popped up the doily with Stampin' dimensionals. Finally, a piece of 3/8 inch Whisper White taffeta ribbon finishes if off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Delicate Doilies and Circle Circus
Papers: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Flirtatious Specialty DSP
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Flower Brad, Stampin' dimensionals, 3/8 inch Whisper White taffeta ribbon 

A Flower Fest & Beyond the Garden DSP Sneak Peek

This card uses some Beyond the Garden DSP and the stamp set, Flower Fest, that will be available May 1st. It was also inspired by two challenges. First, the PPA#90 sketch here.  And second, the SUO Challenge, to make Mother's Day cards, here. 

The base is Melon Mambo card stock and I added some Beyond the Garden DSP, matting it with Wild Wasabi. I also used some Patterns DSP Brights Stack. I punched out the Wasabi circle with the XL 2 1/2 inch Circle punch. The Melon Mambo piece was punched with the XL 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch. The Pretty in Pink circle was cut out with the Circles#2 Big Shot die. And the Melon Mambo circle punched with the Large 1 3/8 inch Circle punch. I stamped the flower from Flower Fest twice with Versamark, using both Melon Mambo and Wild Wasabi Stampin' emboss powders and heating them up. I colored in the flower with blender pens and Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink and Wild Wasabi Classic Ink Pads. I then punched that out with the Large 1 1/4 inch Circle punch. The entire set of circles was popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped Happy Mother's Day from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Melon Mambo and punched it out with the Word Window punch. Finally, some 1/4 inch Pretty in Pink ribbon finishes it off.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Flower Fest and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Papers: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi, Beyond the Garden DSP

Inks: Versamark, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink and Wild Wasabi

Accessories: Word Window punch, XL 2 1/2 inch Circle punch, XL 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, Circles#2 Bigz die, Large 1 3/8 inch and 1 1/4 inch Circle punches, Melon Mambo and Wild Wasabi Stampin' emboss powders, 1/4 inch Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' dimensionals

Easter Wishes

This card was made using the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge#48 here.
I started with Pretty in Pink card stock then added some Perfect Plum and Certainly Celery card stock. I also added some Pretty in Pink Patterns DSP Subtles Stack. I cut out two Top Note dies, one in Whisper White and one in Pretty in Pink. I stamped the stem from Bold Blossoms in Certainly Celery. I used the new Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch(available May 1st) to create the Perfect Plum and Pretty in Pink flowers. I added a Pretty in Pink and Certainly Celery brad to the centers and popped them up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped Easter Wishes from All Holidays in Perfect Plum and punched it out with the 1 3/4 inch by 7/8 inch Large Oval punch. I added a Perfect Plum piece punched with the XL Scallop Oval Punch. I also punched out a Celery and Pink flower with the XL Boho Blossoms punch and a Plum flower with the Itty Bitty Shapes Punches pack, adding a gold brad to the center. Finally, some 5/8 inch Pretty in Pink Satin ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Bold Blossom and All Holidays
Papers: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Perfect Plum, Pretty in Pink, Patterns DSP Subtles Stack
Inks: Certainly Celery and Perfect Plum
Accessories: 1 3/4 inch by 7/8 inch Large Oval punch, XL Scallop Oval punch, XL Boho Blossoms punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Gold brad, Subtles brads, Stampin' dimensionals, Top Note die, 5/8 inch Pretty in Pink Satin ribbon

Baby Card for a Sketch & Inspiration Challenge

I made this baby card with the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#327 here, and the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge#47 here.
I was drawn to the lion and the stripes in the plate so I went from there.
I started with Pumpkin Pie card stock and added some DSP from the Patterns DSP Brights Stack. I used scraps of Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Soft Suede and Bashful Blue for the stripes. I colored the lion from Fox and Friends with my Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Markers and added a mouth with the Soft Suede Stampin' Write marker. I colored one of the party hats from Party Hearty with my Old Olive and Soft Suede Stampin' Write markers, cut it out and popped it up with a Stampin' dimensional. I stamped hello baby from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Pumpkin Pie, punched it out with the 1 3/8 inch by 5/8 inch Large Oval punch and layered it onto a Pumpkin Pie piece punched with the 1 3/4 inch by 7/8 inch Large Oval punch. I popped the ovals up with Stampin' dimensionals too. I added a Bashful Blue(retired), Daffodil Delight and Old Olive brad. Finally, some 5/8 inch Old Olive grosgrain ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Fox and Friends, Party Hearty, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Patterns DSP Brights Stack
Inks: Pumpkin Pie Classic Pad and Stampin' Write Marker, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Soft Suede Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Bashful Blue retired Brad, Brights Brads, 5/8 inch Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, 1 3/8 by 5/8 inch Large Oval punch, 1 3/4 by 7/8 inch Large Oval punch, Stampin' dimensionals

One Card for Three Challenges

I'm back from a fun girls weekend and catching up with challenges. So I made this one for three of them. First, PPA87 here, to use punches. Second, Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge #46 here. And finally, Clean and Simple FTL#134 here.
My base is Tangerine Tango and I added some Tangerine DSP and some Daffodil Delight DSP from the Patterns DSP Brights Stack. I used the Corner Rounder punch on the Daffodil pieces. I stamped the flower from Printed Petals twice each in Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Tangerine Tango. I punched them out with the 1 1/4 inch Circle punch. I stamped the little flowers from Printed Petals in the same colors and punched them out with the Itty Bitty Shapes Punches pack. I added some Brights Brads to the center of four of them. All the circles are popped up with Stamin' dimensionals. Finally, I stamped get well wishes in Tangerine Tango.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Printed Petals and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Patterns DSP Brights Stack
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch Circle punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punches Pack, Brights Brads, Stampin' dimensionals, Corner Rounder punch

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

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

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

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

Stampin' Celebration Challenge Guest Designer

I'm thrilled to say that I am today's Guest Designer for the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge #41 here. All these gals are soooo talented and I'm honored to be chosen this week!
The green printed tablecloth caught my eye, so I immediately thought of using the Perfect Details Texturz Plate on some Old Olive card stock. I added some Old Olive DSP from the Patterns DSP Brights Stack. I had to get some pink in my card too, so I started with a Melon Mambo card stock base. I added a touch of black with the Basic Black card stock and stamped the image from A Flower for All Seasons in Basic Black. I then colored it in with the Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Soft Suede Classic pads and Blender pens. The basket piece was matted with Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Basic Black then popped up with Stampin' dimensionals. I stamped thank you from Short and Sweet in Old Olive and punched it out with the Word Window punch. I added an Old Olive piece punched with the Modern Label punch. Finally, some 5/8 inch Old Olive Satin Ribbon finishes it off.
Here's my recipe:
Stamps: A Flower for All Seasons and Short and Sweet
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Patterns DSP Brights Stack
Inks: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Soft Suede
Accessories: Perfect Details Texturz plate, Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Stampin' dimensionals, 5/8 inch Old Olive Satin ribbon, Blender pens