Sale A Bration sneak

This card is made from the Big Day Sale-A-Bration set I just received a couple of days ago. I needed a swap card for a child's birthday in my swap group; therefore I made this card. Also wanted to use the last sketch of 2014 from SCS and the color challenge from CCMC. I was not so sure about the colors but liked it once I made the card. Liked the sketch as it was very simple and whipped 4 cards out in 15 minutes.

Stamps: Big Day (Sale-A-Bration 2015)

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Real Red and Whisper White

Accessories: Arrows Embossing Folder, retired Label Punch.

Thanks for looking and leaving any comments or questions. They are all appreciated greatly.

Happy New Year

I spent Jan 1&2 making a few new cards. Need to get a few completed before I go back to work on the 5th. Oh my break is almost over. 

The first card was from SFF010215 and PPA234. SFF was a sketch challenge posted 1/2/15 and 

PPA was a color challenge posted 1/1/15.  I am a little disappointed in the way the colors turned out on my card. The "Best Wishes" is stamped in Wisteria Wonder but it looks gray. I layers the 3 colors of ribbon to accent and add some pop.

Stamp: Best Year Ever

Ink: Wisteria Wonder

Paper: Night of Navy, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White & Shimmery Silver, scrap of Flirtatious DSP

Accessories: Night of Navy seam binding ribbon, Wisteria Wonder ruffled ribbon and Silver ribbon, a fishers border punch, 1 3/4 x 7/8 oval and scalloped oval punch, dimensionals, Wisteria Wonder marker

This above cards is a sketch from OWH245. I absolutely love their sketches and an going to try to make another box of cards for them again in 2015. Hopefully they will get in the mail in the next 4-5 months.

Stamp: Crazy About You (new for sale on 1/5/15)

Ink : Calypso Coral

Paper: Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White & Best Year Ever DSP (new 2015)

Accessories: Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon, Tag Maker Punch, New Flower Medallion Punch, 

Decorative Dots embossing folder, dimensionals

This last card is also from OWH244. Another wonderful sketch. Always need cards for the SCS BRAK.

Stamp: Butterfly Basics (also new 2015)

Ink; Basic Brown, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana

Paper: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Whisper White & Best Year Ever DSP (new 2015)

Accessories: Crushed Curry Polka Dotted Ribbon, Blender Pens, Small Butterfly Punch, 

dimensionals, tiny Pearls, Sponge Daubers

Thank you so much for leaving comments, they are very much appreciated. Also sorry I am not on my blog as much as I would love to be. I am going to try to post more in 2015, each year I get to do more.

Need to get back to bloggin'

I have been so busy making all of my Christmas gift sets of cards and almost 200 Christmas cards. I know I have not posted any because I do not want everyone to know what they look like before they get them. Once they are all in the mail I will get to posting again. Besides making tons of cards, I am currently sick with a terrible cold and do not really feel like doing much lately, but for some reason I cannot sleep tonight. Oh maybe it is because I have slept most of the last two days.

We had a great Thanksgiving with my daughter and her husband, father-inlaw, and their niece and nephew. Went to a football game last Sat and that team got to play tonight for the state championship. Way to go Bothell HS.  Praying I can go back to work on Monday as I am now going to be behind missing a complete day of work.

Promise to show my Christmas cards after they are sent. Sure you have seen then somewhere else tho because I did  case most of them.

Thanks to everyone on Splitcoast Stamper for the multitude of ideas and suggestions. Well since it is almost 1 am I think I am going to shut down and try to go to bed.

More cards - for gifts and causes

This is one of 2 cards to go in the box for my sister's Christmas gift. She loves purple and butterflies. Thanks to the inspirations from Scrapping 24/7 on Facebook.

Keywords: Everything Eleanor Good Greeting Papillion Potpouri

Stamps: Everything Eleanor, Good Greeting, Papillion Potpouri

Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Perfect Plum, Whisper White

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Accessories: Butterfly Punch, Jewels 

Techniques: CASE

I made 10 of these cards, 2 for a swap, 5 for OWH and 3 for Cards for a Cause. I used the Try Stamping On Tuesday Sketch and the Color Challenge CC490 a few weeks ago

Keywords: CC490 Joyful Tidings C4AC TSOT180

Stamps: SU - not sure which set

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Daffocil Delight, Pool Party, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party

Accessories: Big Shot, Deco Label Framelit Dies, retired SU Cherry Cobbler quilted ribbon. Dimensionals

Techniques: TSOT Sketch 180

A little Kindness 2

This card was made for a package of cards I am making for my sister. She love purples and butterflies. I 

too had forgot about the kissing technique until I looked at the following card and how to color the jewels: http://stampingwithlinda.typepad.com...ng-moment.html. Thanks Linda. Two cards in one day with the same stamp set - good for me.

Keywords: Kinda Eclectic 

Stamps: Kinda Eclectic

Paper: Perfect Plum, Always Artichoke, Whisper White

Ink: Always Artichoke, Blackberry Bliss

Accessories: Rhinestones, Flower and butterfly punches.

Techniques: Kissing, color rhinestones

A Little Kindness

After being gone for a week of camping I am home and ready to play. Also will be going to back to school orientation later this week and then back for the year next Monday. Play time will be cut back a little then. During the week at camp I developed a very sore groin and the pain ran down my leg and into my kneecap. Not sure what is going on there, hope it is not a blood clot but I do go to the Dr. this pm. 

This is for the Color Challenge CC491 today and MOJO354 inspired by stampinChristy. I did change the Bermuda Bay to Tempting Turquoise to go with the DSP I used for the card. Thanks Christy. I really like the layout and wanted to used this new stampset for this week's challenge. I did layer my two printed pieces and added ink around the circle to make it stand out just a little more. Added a little Old Olive for the leaf and cut the ends of my ribbon with some pinking shears.

Keywords: CC491 Kinda Eclectic 

Stamps: Kinda Eclectic

Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Sweet Taffy DS

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise

Accessories: Big Shot, Decorative Dots EF, Circle Framelit Dies, Butterfly Punches, Seam Binding Ribbon

Techniques: Color Challenge. Sketch Challenge

Thank you so much for taking the time to look and it is greatly appreciated if you leave a comment. I love what I do in my craft room so this is my therapy and hope others enjoy it also.

Trick or Treat

I am not really a Halloween type of gal but I will need a couple cards for my swap group therefore I did one for the cause today. I don't even have a lot of stamps for the occassion so I used just a general sentiment tag set. The color challenge was to use Bermuda Bay, Gray & Tangelo Twist for CMCC314 today. Also used yesterday's sketch from FMS147. Here it is:

Keywords: Tags 4 You Halloween

Stamps: Tags 4 You

Paper: Bermuda Bay, Smoky Slate, Tangelo Twist, Witch's Brew DSP, Confetti Celebration DSP

Ink: Tangelo Twist

Accessories: Label Bracket Punch, In Color 2014-2016 Satin Stitched Ribbon

Techniques: Sketch & Color

Thanks for taking the time to look and leave a comment. Comments are greatly appreciated.

Wednesday, SC499 Sketch and Scrap Day

I headed to a nearby flea market today where there is a small place to scrap with 6 other women. One of the gals has a small scrapbook and crafts for sale in the center. Got 5 layout completed today and now just need to journal. Tried to post earlier but my scanner was acting up.

My rendition of SC499, I wanted it very simple yet elegant. Used the Mossy Meadow ink for the wheelbarrow. The patterned paper is really Hello Honey but shows a little orangish today. Sorry!

Keywords: SC499 Always Thankful

Stamps: Always Thankful

Paper: Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist, Very Vanilla, In Color 2014-16 Paper Stack

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Techniques: Sketch

Thanks for taking the time to look and leave a comment. They are always appreciated greatly.

Love the color challenge today as these are some of my favorites along with the Sweet Sorbet Paper. Wanted to also use two need stamp sets so combined them with this sketch SC464 and today's color challenge CC489. I am also working on packing up my first box of 100 cards to be sent to Operation Write Home on Friday. The I Like You stamp is a little hard to see as it is also on the Pool Party Party under the Trust God stamp.

Keywords: CC489 SC464 I Like You Trust God

Stamps: I Like You, Trust God

Paper: Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Sweet Sorbet DSP

Ink: Pool Party, Calypso Coral

Accessories: 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Ruffled Calypso Coral Ribbon

Techniques: Sketch & Color Challenges

Thanks for taking the time to look and leave a comment if you will, they are always appreciated.

3 Challenges in 1

We were out of town again for a week and I did not do much cardmaking or scrapping. Went back woods camping in Montana with my cousin and the hubbies. Then to my foks, also in Montana, for a few days. Was so quite and relaxing. After I returned I put together kits for 8 double page layouts. Now I need to cut the rest of the kits for a class.

A little late but I finally got it done. I wanted to do a card using all three of the challenges on SCS for Monday Technique Lover, Tuesday Color & Wednesday Sketch. Not so sure I like the card, I feel it need something else? What do you think?

Stamps: An Open Heart

Paper: Strawberry Slush, Mossy Meadw, Daffodil Delight, Pistachio Pudding, Blushing Bride

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Strawberry Slush

Accessories: Dimensionals, 1 3/4" Circle Punch

Please feel free to leave a comment as I want to add to this card and spruce it up a little.  What does it need?

Freshly Made Sketches #145

My last card for a few days is for FMS145. I wanted to use the Blackberry Bliss & Mossy Meadow together and this sketch worked perfectly for that combination. Thanks Clean Team for a great card.

Stamps: From My Heart

Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White, In Color 2014-2016 DSP

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Accessories: Stitched Satin Ribbon In Color 2014-2016, Big Shot, Labels Framelit Dies, Dimensionals

Thanks for taking time to look and leave a comment, they are very much appreciated.

Try Stamping on Tuesday

My card for the TSOT #176, sketch challenge. I love the Sweet Sorbet DSP so wanted to use it. Also uses color challenge CC487 of Crisp Cantaloupe, Pear Pizzaza, Soft Sky, Soft Suede & Whisper White. I used a border punch to make the scallop and added some Crisp Cantaloupe Stretch Ruffle Trim to the card. The Build A Bird Punch and scalloped Circle were handy for the focal point after daubing with ink.

My MOJO 354 card is a day late but had a hard time deciding what to do. I cam eup with this card as I have been using these floral stamp for my BRAK cards and really liked the monochromatic card Mary did as a sample. This is a really great, easy and fun sketch to follow. I am going to visit a cousin that is going blind the rest of this week and she wants to make a few cards so I decided I am using this sketch and the retired In Colors 2012/2014 as I have lot of paper and ribbon to use. I wanted something bold and yet simple so she will be able to see what we are doing. Pray this goes well.

My cards: Stamps: Petite Petals, Flower Shop, Beautiful Bunch, Six-Sided Sampler

Paper: Tangelo Twist, Whisper White, In Color 2014/16 Color Stack DSP

Ink: Tangelo Twist

Accessories: Fun Flower, Pansy and Petitie Petals Punches, In Color Ribbon, Dimensionals

Thanks for taking the time to look and leave a comment. They are very much appreciated.

Three Challenges Card

Last evening after having a tooth pulled yesterday I finally got in the mood to create. I was doing some looking at different sites and blogs and came up with this card. It fulfills three challenges on one card. The first  is for WT487 on SCS to use lots of textures. Then it fits the HSS189 Color challenge and thirdly, the CCMC311 Sketch. I loved all three challenges and came up with a card I will need in the future for a fall themed swap.

Stamp: Gently Falling (2-step stamping) and Hey There Buds

Ink; Crisp Cantaloupe, Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey, So Saffron

Paper: Colors to be used Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Tangelo Twist, Whisper White

Accessories. Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Pearls, Satin Ribbon, Butterfly Punch

My many textures are the Lost Lagoon layer is embossed and hard to see, Another texture is the hand cut leaves and curled on the edges, added a ribbon bow and pearls to the butterfly.

Thanks for looking, I hope I have inspired you. Any and all comments are greatly appreciated.

More cards for swaps

This evening I made a couple more cards for some of my personal swaps. The top is for a Sketch challenge SC451 and the bottom one is for Freshly Made Sketches #144. I am not sure if I will be playing much tomorrow as I have to have a tooth prepped for a crown and also my last wisdom tooth pulled - finally. 

Stamps: Hey there Buds

Ink: Markers in Always Artichoke and Rose Red. AA to die the ribbon also.

Paper: Always Artichoke, Rose Red and Very Vanilla. Springtime Vintage DSP

Stamps: Amazing Birthday

Ink: Pacific Point & Soft Sky

Paper: Pacific Point, Whisper White & High Tide DSP

Accessories: Argyle EF, Big Shot, 1/2' & 3/4" Circle punches

I appreciate any and all comments. Thanks for sharing and looking.

My idea of camping

We went camping last week in Montana and I spent a lot of time making cards. Only took a few sheets of cardstock - Basic Gray, Whisper White, Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey and Sahara Sand; 3 stamp sets - Sea Street, Post Collection and Pretty Postage, one punch, and the new paper stack Moonlight.  Also took my big shot and embossing folders to use on the quilted designs - they make a big difference with the added texture. Made 4 each of the first three and tenth designs, then 2 of each of the other 8 quilted cards = total of 28 cards in 3 days . Add the embellishments to the quilted cards yesterday after I was at home. Off to OWH.

Thank you so much for looking and taking time to leave a comment or two. I appreciated it very much and I may even visit your blog and leave you a little something to smile about.

Two more challenges and cards

Pals Paper Arts

Stamp: Warmest of Wishes

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Season of Style DSP

Ink: Old Olive

This card is for a Christmas in July swap.

Sketch Frenzy Friday

Stamp: Bring on the Cake, Fox & Friends

Paper: Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla, Birthday Basic DSP

Ink: Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit

This card is for a Child Birthday swap.

Well it is time for me to get off the computer and out of the scrap room if I am going to get everything else done before I head out for the weekend. I need to week the last flower bed if it quits raining enough, get my feet and nails done, do some shopping and errands and finishing packing for my adventure.

Thanks for looking, comments are much appreciated.

Lot's of time to play

Yesterday was my last day of work for about 2 months. I even got off a couple hours early therefore; I cam home and played for a change. I am almost caught up on all of my card swaps and scrapping kits. The following are some of my renditions on the challenges I like to participate in when I have the time:

CCMC309

Stamp: Let Your Hair Down

 Paper: Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla, 

and Print Poetry DSP Stack

Ink: Midnight Muse

Freshly Made Sketches

Stamp: For Your Country

Paper: Real Red, Pacific Point, Whisper White

Ink: Pacific Point

Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog and leave a comment if you will, They are greatly appreciated,

Wetlands Birthday

Whipped this card up really quickly before I left for work this morning. I love the Wetlands stamp set and needed a masculine birthday card. Really like the way the background paper turned out. I inked one side of the embossing folder and then inserted very vanilla paper and ran it through the Big Shot. Wanted a card that was simple and quick yet elegant, therefore, I used the Try Stamping on Tuesday sketch for the week.

Stamp: Wetlands

Paper: Baked Brown Sugar, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Early Espresso

Accessories: Soft Suede Polka Dotted Ribbon, Starburst Framelit Dies,  Wood Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Circles Diecuts, Small oval punch, Dimensional.

Thanks for looking and leaving any comments. They are much appreciated.

So far Behind

I will post more details when I get home from church. I am so far behind and this is a card for a swap and also The Paper Players Challenge #201. Been a long time since I really had time to play and make cards.

Stamps: Baby We've Grown

Paper: Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White and 

Watercolor Wonder DSP

Ink: Island Indigo

Accessories: 2" scallop Circle, 1 3/4 " circle punches. Dimensionals

The above card is a case from Stamping Rox my Fuzzy Blue Sox that I found on Pinterest. I wanted to use this paper from Sweet Sorbet DSP and the colors for a swap challenge that were Crisp Pistachio Crumbs. I also made a few extra to add to my Operation Write Home box that I hope to be able to mail by the 1st of Jult.

Stamp: See Ya Later

Paper: Crumbs Cake, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White

and Sweet Sorbet (Sale-A-Bration) DSP

Accessories: Apothecary Framelit Dies, Small Pearls, Arrow Embossing Folder, 

and the Big Shot

Another case from Pinterest thanks toKathleen Stamps. I am  loving the ideas for all of the Sweet Sorbet DSP. Sorry about the crooked ribbon but I fixed it on the card. Might get caught up yet.

Stamp: You Are Loved

Paper: Pool Party, Basic Black, Sweet Sorbet DSP, Whisper White.

Ink: Markers in Crisp Cantaloupe and Pistachio Pudding, Basic Black

Accessories: Label Punch, Ruffled Cantaloupe ribbon, scallop embossing folder

Big Shot and dimensionals.

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