Sweetly Swirled Card for Two Challenges

I'm really sad that the Sweetly Swirled stamp set is going to retire. I've used it here on this card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at MOJO#537 here.

And then the colors are for Inspire Create Challenge#070 here.
The colors to use are Rich Razzleberry, Coastal Cabana and Night of Navy.

The dotted background is from the Birthday Backgrounds stamp set.  And there's a bit of the Peaceful Poppies DSP-both retiring.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Rich Razzleberry, Peaceful Poppies DSP
Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Layering Circles dies, Happiness Blooms enamel dots, Glitter Enamel dots, Rectangle Stitched dies, Stampin dimensionals

Sweetly Swirled Thank You for Two Challenges

This thank you card is for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch at Case this Sketch#371 here.

And then the colors are for Just Add Ink#504 here.
The colors to use are Rococo Rose, Smoky Slate and Basic Gray.

Sweetly Swirled is the stamp set with some Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP, both retiring.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Rococo Rose, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Rococo Rose, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray
Accessories: Subtle embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals

Thank You for Two Challenges

This thank you card is for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch at the Global Design Project#238 here.
I saw it and thought it would be great to water color some stripes.

So I chose the colors from the Splitcoast Color Combination#789 here.
The colors to use are Poppy Parade, Cajun Craze and Mango Melody.

Sweetly Swirled (sadly, retiring) is the stamp set with the Poppy Moments dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Water color, Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Black
Inks: Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Cajun Craze
Accessories: Poppy Moments dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Peaceful Poppies Sequins, Aqua Painter, Stampin dimensionals

Easter Card for a Sketch and a Color Challenge

This Easter card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the
Global Design Project#234 here.

And then the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Combination#785 here.
The colors to use are Flirty Flamingo, Pinapple Punch and Bermuda Bay.

Sweetly Swirled and Itty Bitty Greetings are the stamp sets with some 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP.

I created the striped piece by running my markers in lines on some Watercolor paper then spritzing it with some water.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweetly Swirled and Itty Bitty Greetings
Papers: WW, Watercolor, Pineapple Punch, Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo, 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Flirty Flamingo, Pineapple Punch, Bermuda Bay, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Starburst punch, 2 inch  and 1 3/4 inch Circle punches, Triple Banner punch, Stampin dimensionals

Happiness Card for Two Challenges

The double-duty challenges continue! Again, for a sketch and a color challenge.

First, I've used the sketch at The Paper Players#483 here.

And then the colors are for Splitcoast Color Combination#784 here.
The colors to use are Melon Mambo, Grapefruit Grove and Blushing Bride.

So Sentimental and Sweetly Swirled are the stamp sets with some 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: So Sentimental and Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Grapefruit Grove, 2018-2020 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Grapefruit Grove, Melon Mambo, Blushing Bride
Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Layering Ovals dies, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Stampin dimensionals

Two for Thursday Love You Card

Here's a card for two challenges. It could be a Valentine card, an anniversary card or a "just because" card.

First, I've use the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches#420 here.

And then the inspiration photo at Hand Stamped Sentiments#331 here.
I was inspired by the colors of Night of Navy and the red mug in the top left picture. I'm sick of winter already so didn't go with that theme, lol!!

Sweetly Swirled is the stamp set with some Come Sail Away DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Night of Navy, Poppy Parade, Come Sail Away DSP
Inks: Night of Navy, Poppy Parade and Garden Green
Accessories: Layering Circles dies, Stitched Shapes dies, Country Club Twine Combo pack, Stampin dimensionals

Happiness Card for Two Challenges

Here's a card using some Sale-a-bration goodies that's also for two challenges.

First, I used the sketch at MojoMonday#529 here.

And then the colors are for Inspire Create Challenge#061 here.
The colors to use are Early Espresso, Pretty Peacock and Flirty Flamingo.

I thought of the Lily Impressions DSP from Sale-a- bration and paired that with the Sending You Thoughts stamp set, also from Sale-a-bration.

Added a bit of the 2019-2021 In Color 6 by 6 DSP and a flower from the Sweetly Swirled stamp set.


Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sending You Thoughts and Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Pretty Peacock, Flirty Flamingo, Early Espresso, Lily Impressions DSP, 2019-2021 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Pretty Peacock, Flirty Flamingo, Early Espresso
Accessories: Layering Squares dies, Stampin dimensionals

Anniversary Card for Three Challenges

This anniversary card is for three challenges.

First, it's for the sketch at Case this Sketch#344 here.

Second, the colors are for the Splitcoast Color Combination#761 here.
The colors to use are Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy and Seaside Spray.

And finally, it's for the Global Design Project#211 Theme: Happily Ever After, here.

Well Said and Sweetly Swirled are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Well Said and Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Night of Navy, Seaside Spray, Rich Razzleberry
Inks: Night of Navy, Seaside Spray, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: 2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots, Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Well Written dies, Stampin dimensionals

Anniversary Card for Two Challenges

Our anniversary is this week so I need a card for my hubby.  I've used two challenges for my card.

First, is the sketch for TGIF Challenge#229 here.

And then the colors are for Just Add Ink#474 here.
The colors to use are Rococo Rose, Blackberry Bliss and Mossy Meadow.

Sweetly Swirled is the stamp set with some Regals 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss, Regals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss, Rococo Rose
Accessories: 1 3/8 inch Circle punch and 2 inch Circle punch, Leaf punch, Detailed Trio punch, Subtle embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals

Holiday Catalog up for Sale!

Today's the day the Holiday Catalog is up for sale!

So I used the Gather Together stamp set and it's coordinating Gathered Leaves dies for this card.
I've also used the Sweetly Swirled and Country Home stamp sets.

And I've managed to fit in three challenges!!

First, it's for the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches#401 here.

Second, I've used the colors for CAS Colors & Sketches#337 here.
The colors to use are Garden Green, Soft Suede and Pumpkin Pie.

And finally, The Paper Players#457 Theme: Down on the Farm, here.
I thought of a pumpkin farm!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Gather Together, Sweetly Swirled, Country Home
Papers: WW, Pumpkin Pie, Neutrals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Soft Suede, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Gathered Leaves dies, Stampin dimensionals

Thank You Card for Three Challenges

I fit in three challenges for this thank you card!

First, it's for the sketch at the Paper Craft Crew#348 here.

Second, the colors are for the inspiration at Just Add Ink#471 here.
I chose Night of Navy, Seaside Spray, Purple Posy and Rich Razzleberry.

And finally, it's for TGIF Challenge#226-Technique: Splatter, here.
I used my markers to splatter some of the colors on top of the water colored piece.

A Big Thank You and Sweetly Swirled are the stamp sets.



Here's my recipe:

Stamps: A Big Thank You and Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Watercolor, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, 2019-2021 In Color 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Night of Navy, Seaside Spray, Purple Posy, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Rectangle Stitched Framelits, Night of Navy and Sahara Sand Bakers Twine, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, 2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots, Aquapainter, Stampin dimensionals

Two for Thursday Rustic Card

This card is for two challenges.

First, it's for the sketch at SUO Challenge#227 here.

And then for the Hand Stamped Sentiments#319 Inspiration Challenge, here.

I was inspired by the shiplap and the wreath. Plus I had a few of these colors out from yesterday's card.

I used the Birch Background stamp with Crumb Cake ink on some WW card stock.
Sweetly Swirled seemed like a good stamp set to create a wreath.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweetly Swirled and Birch background
Papers: WW, Crumb Cake
Inks: Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral and Crumb Cake
Accessories: Stampin dimensionals

Graduation Card for an Inspire Create Challenge

I need a couple more graduation cards so I used the sketch at Inspire Create Challenge#047 here.

As I've said before, I like to use the graduates' future school colors!

Buffalo Check background, Sweetly Swirled and Well Said are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Buffalo Check background, Sweetly Swirled, Well Said
Papers: WW, Real Red, Basic Gray
Inks: Real Red and Basic Gray
Accessories: Layering Circles Dies, Well Written Dies, Stampin dimensionals

Woven Threads DSP Thank You for Two Challenges

Here's a thank you for two challenges.

First, the sketch at Case this Sketch#329 here.

And then the colors are for the TGIF Challenge#219 here.
The colors to use are Purple Posy, Rococo Rose and Seaside Spray.

The greeting is from the Sweetly Swirled stamp set with some Woven Threads DSP.

It's a bit hard to see, but I ran the WW base thru the Subtle embossing folder for a bit of texture.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Purple Posy, Woven Threads DSP
Inks: Seaside Spray
Accessories: Subtle embossing folder and Stampin dimensionals

Grad Card for a Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch

Today's card uses the sketch at the Hand Stamped Sentiments#317 here.

I chose these colors because the graduates' college colors are maroon and gold.

Well Said and Sweetly Swirled are the stamp sets with some Regals 6 by 6 DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Well Said and Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Merry Merlot, Regals 6 by 6 DSP
Inks: Merry Merlot and Crushed Curry
Accessories: Layering Ovals dies, Well Written dies, Pinewood Planks embossing folder, WW Baker's Twine, Stampin dimensionals

Sweetly Swirled Card for Two Challenges

I had to play with a new stamp set from the 2019 Catalog, Sweetly Swirled! 

It's perfect for the sketch at Case this Sketch#326 here!

And I paired the sketch with the Splitcoast Color Combination#743 here.
The colors to use are Old Olive, Calypso Coral and Mint Macaron.

It's hard to see, but I ran the WW thru the Big Shot with the Subtle embossing folder. 
And I added two pieces from the Well Written dies.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweetly Swirled
Papers: WW, Old Olive, Calypso Coral
Inks: Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron
Accessories: Layering Ovals dies, Well Written dies, Stampin dimensionals