New Catalog Sneak Peek!

My demo pre-order arrived so I had to crack open my new catalog goodies. This features a new stamp set, Build a Birthday. There are also new 2015-2017 In-Colors: Cucumber Crush, Tip Top Taupe and Watermelon Wonder. And then THE BEST new DSP, Cherry on Top DSP Stack. It's also a new size-6 by 6 and I love every pattern! Finally, a new punch, Banner Triple Punch that has 3 sizes for banners!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Build a Birthday
Papers: WW, Cucumber Crush, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder, Cherry on Top DSP Stack
Inks: Cucumber Crush, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder and Crushed Curry
Accessories: Banner Triple punch, Stampin dimensionals

Bright Birthday Bash Card

Hurry, these items are only around until June 2nd. I used the Balloon Bash stamp set paired with some Birthday Bash Specialty DSP-they are both in the Occasions Catalog. I also used the MojoMonday Sketch#397 here, and the Create With Connie and Mary Challenge#354 here. This one was a color challenge to use the colors Bermuda Bay, Tangelo Twist and Gold. So of course I thought of the Birthday Bash Specialty DSP!

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Balloon Bash
Papers: WW, Bermuda Bay, Tangelo Twist, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP
Inks: Bermuda Bay and Tangelo Twisy
Accessories: 1/8 inch Gold ribbon, 3/8 inch Tangelo Twist stitched satin ribbon, 1 3/8 inch, 1 3/4 inch and 2 inch Circle punches, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, Stampin dimensionals

Masculine Graduation Card

The graduation party invites are starting to roll in and we're up to three so far. So I used the TGIF Challenge#02 here for this card. Crazy About You and Memorable Moments (retiring) are the stamp set with some Stacked with Love DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Crazy About You and Memorable Moments
Papers: WW, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Stacked with Love DSP Stack
Inks: Basic Black and Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Labels Collection Framelits, Stampin dimensionals

Graduation Card for Two Challenges

So I guess you can tell I'm a creature of habit and love to pair sketch challenges with color challenges. Personally, that jump starts my creativity and I love having a template to start creating! For this card I used the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#539 here. Then the Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge #211 here. The colors to use are Strawberry Slush, Hello Honey and Night of Navy. I used three stamp sets, Blue Ribbon and A Fitting Occasion (to retire) and then Something to Say. There's also a bit of Sweet Dreams DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Blue Ribbon, A Fitting Occasion and Something to Say
Papers: WW, Hello Honey, Night of Navy, Strawberry Slush and Sweet Dreams DSP
Inks: Hello Honey, Night of Navy and Strawberry Slush
Accessories: 1 inch, 1 1/4 inch, 1 3/8 inch and 2 1/2 inch Circle punches, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, Itty Bitty Accents punches pack, 3/8 inch Hello Honey stitched satin ribbon, Stampin dimensionals

Fresh Mother's Day Card

Yet another Mother's Day card for two challenges. First, I used the Freshly Made Sketch#185 here. And then the PPA#250 here. This one is a color challenge to use Coastal Cabana, Hello Honey and Baked Brown Sugar. Petal Potpourri and Teeny Tiny Wishes are the stamp sets with a scrap of Moonlight DSP Stack.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Petal Potpourri and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Papers: WW, Baked Brown Sugar, Hello Honey, Coastal Cabana, Moonlight DSP Stack
Inks: Baked Brown Sugar and Hello Honey
Accessories: Flower Medallion punch, Stampin dimensionals

Thank You Card for a MojoMonday Sketch

Here's a thank you using the soon to retire Lots of Thanks stamp set. I also used the MojoMonday Sketch#396 here. And some of the Painted Blooms DSP.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Lots of Thanks
Papers: WW, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight and Painted Blooms DSP
Inks: Wild Wasabi and Daffodil Delight
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch and 1 3/8 inch Circle punches, 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle punch, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, White gel pen, Stampin dimensionals

Mother's Day Card for a Color Challenge

Love this bright color combo! I took it from the Splitcoast Color Combination#529 here. The colors are Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango and Melon Mambo. I also added a bit of Wild Wasabi for the leaves. Crazy About You is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Crazy About You
Papers: WW, Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango and Melon Mambo
Inks: Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo and Wild Wasabi
Accessories: 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle punch, Brights and Regals Candy Dots, Stampin dimensionals, 1/4 inch Melon Mambo cotton ribbon

Yet Another Double-Duty Card!

I'm combining yet another sketch challenge with a color combination challenge. This one uses the Create With Connie and Mary Challenge#353 here. And then the Fab Friday#63 here. This color challenge is to use the soon to retire In Colors: Baked Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe. Embellished Events (retiring) is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Embellished Events
Papers: WW, Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush
Inks: Baked Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe
Accessories: Large Oval punch, Scallop Oval punch, Stampin dimensionals

Mother's Day Double-Duty Card

Here's another Mother's Day double duty card. I used the Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge#210 here. Then paired it with the new, TGIF Challenge #01 here. This is a color challenge to use the colors Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral and Pool Party. One Tag Fits All, Mixed Bunch and Crazy about You are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Crazy About You, One Tag Fits All
Papers: WW, Crushed Curry
Inks: Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Basic Black
Accessories: 2 inch Circle punch, 2 3/8 inch Scallop Circle punch, Corner Rounder punch, Stampin dimensionals

Birthday Card for Two Splitcoast Challenges

This card combines two challenges from Splitcoast. First, I used the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge#538 here. And second, the Splitcoast Color Challenge#528 here. The colors to use are Soft Sky, Blushing Bride and Crumb Cake. I'm not a huge fan of the Subtles but I think this turned out kinda cute. Happy Hour is the stamp set and it's gonna retire.

Here's my recipe:
Stamps: Happy Hour
Papers: WW, Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky
Inks: Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz and Real Red
Accessories: Fancy Fan Embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals