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.

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

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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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Quite the Day

WE had a Women to Women craft day at our church and about 12 women showed up. A few did some scrapbooking and the rest made raggedy flannel baby quilts. We made these for a charity - Life Services - here in Spokane for unwed mothers. I just about finished two quilts, ran our of thread,  and  4 cards today.

This first card is the sketch challenge SCS470 and color challlenge CC460. I made two of the female birthday cards and two of the lower male version using same colors and Try Stampin' on Tuesday site.

Paper: Island Indigo, Night of Navy, Rich Razzleberry, Sycamore Street DSP

Whisper white and Sahara Sand

Stamp: Wetlands, Peaceful Petals (new), and See Ya Later (Sale-a-bration)

Ink; Rich Razzleberry and Night of Navy

Accessories: Big Shot, Oval Framelit Dies, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for any and all comments. Please feel free to leave a message.

More Quilt Cards

These are three of the 6 quilted cards I am doing in a class on Jan 4 at my home. I showed the group the ones I made for Christmas gifts that in in an older post and they wanted to do a class using quilting. My quilting ideas are from Splitcoaststampers, Pinterest, and my quilt books.

Dresden Plate Pattern, thanks to Ellen Smallwood, the designer of this card via Mary Fish. I really like the way it looks without the butterfly also but I wanted to fill the empty space a little more.

Paper: Pacific Point, Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Blueberry Crisp retired DSP.

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Butterfly Punch, Label Punch, Circle Punch, 

Stampin' Dimensionals, Pearls

Diamond Shape Quilt, by Frenchie. I cased the card and made a couple others with the same design. Added the butterfly to complete the center.

Paper: Gumball Green, midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla, Print Poetry Paper Stack

Accessories: Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Tiny Butterfly Punch, Needle Punch,  

Stampin' Dimensionals. 

Going to add a sentiment when I send the card as do not know for what occasion right now.

This card pattern came from a tutorial by Nancy Riley. She has step by step directions but it is really easy once you start and get all of the papers cut. I cut my papers closer to the sizes I needed by measuring.

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Pools Party, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories. Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Very Vintage button, 1/8" Ribbon in one of the green shades (do not have it with me at the moment), Stampin' Dimensionals 

Thanks for looking and leaving any comments. I love making cards and am currently working on some sets for gifts, Operation Write Home, and a swap group I belong to. Usually make about 500 cards a year.

Another Christmas Card

This afternoon I wanted to do something with another stamp set Festive Flurry, the dies cuts and the Winter Frost paper. I found this card by Renee O and then the tutorial by Dawn O and fell in love with it.  Thanks gals for the directions and inspiration. I did add another layer to my card, did not use the stamps and changed a couple other things. That makes 2 cards today and no stamping. Oh my gotta use the stamps!!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: None, therefore no ink

Paper: Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Indigo Island, Smoky Slate, Winter Frost Specialty DSP

Accessories: Festive Flurry Framelit Diecuts,  Pool Party Ruffled Edge Ribbon - retired, In Color Brads - retired, Silver Glitter Paper, retired Snowflake punch, glue dots

Please leave a comment, ask a question, the are greatly appreciated> I do what I love as I love what I do.

Witches Brew Halloween

I had purchased this paper to make some Halloween cards and was at the point for my swaps so I used the SFF081613 by Deb Currier for my inspiration.  I wanted more texture and depth so I added a few more layers to the card and the pieces. I am not really a Halloween person but liked this paper since it is not so gorish as some can be. Thanks SU.  I also added dimensional behind a piece of the word paper for more depth. Thanks for the very quick and simple sketch SFF gals. Was a fun card to do and no mess.

Supplies Used: 

No stamp sets

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla, Witches Brew DSP

Accessories: Dimensionals

Merry Christmas Tag It

A second card I made today was also for my Christmas class later this fall. This card I made for the PPA168. I am getting lots done today besides going to order new glasses and grocery shopping.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Tag It (Ronald McDonald House) charity stamp - Ask me

Paper: Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, DSP from the Festive Prints Pack, 

Scraps from other reds in a DSP (unknown)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Green Brads from the old Brights, Chalk Talk Framelit Dies, Dimensionals, 

3/4" Circcle Punch, 7/8" Scallop Punch,

Feel free to leave comments, they are always appreciated.  Also ask any questions if you are not sure what I did.  I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.  I do what love and love what I do.

MOJO Monday 306

My card for MOJO306 on Monday. I really do not have much MOJO today as I did not sleep at all last night but here is my card using some of the new Stampin' Up products that I am really liking. Sorry about the shadows. I have been having trouble with my scanner so it is as it is.

Stamp: Label Love

Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Modern Medley

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Crochet Trim Chantilly 1/2 Lace, Framelits, Embossing Folders

Thanks for looking and taking time to leave a comment or ask questions. They are always appreciated even if I do not get back to you. Again thanks.

Fourth of July - a little late

I needed a card for the Fourth of July but since I just got it made I at least used the right colors. This was inspired by this card  by Michelle at http://inspirationink.typepad.com. and Kim at http://atlstamper198.blogspot.com. Thanks girls for your sharing, Love the new stamp sets and plan to make more soon.

Stamps: Label Love

Paper: Whisper White, Chery Cobbler, Night of Navy, DSP Polka Dot Parade

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories: Chevron EF, Artisan Label Punch, Hexagon Punch, Tiny Star Punch, Rhinestones

This was for a sketch swap from a group of swappers that I host. I wanted to use some of the new colors, ribbon, stamps and punch so came up with this swap. 

Stamps: Flower Shop, Apple Blossom

Paper: Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi

Ink: Calypso Coral, Wild Wasabi

Accessories: Pansy Punch, Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled Stretch Ribbon, Everyday Enchantment Brads

Thanks for Caring

Last set of cards for tonight. That makes 8 more cards today but I also did grocery shopping, banking, picked up my son and a few other errands. Another one of my favorite spots is TSOT where I loved Sarah's card so much I cased it. Loved her colors very much but did not want to make it exactly the same so here it is:

Stamp: Language of Friendship, Thanks for Caring

Paper: Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Parker's Patterns DSP

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories: Fancy Fan EF, Sixxlits Lots of Tags, Large Oval Punch, White Pearls, Dimensionals

Thanks for taking the time to look over my blog and leave any comments or questions, they are always welcome. 

CASE from Sandy M

This has to be one of my all time favorite cards I have seen this spring. http://www.stampwithsandy.com/.
I therefore; made a couple for mothers day and used The Paper Players Tic Tac Toe Challenge at http://www.thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/. This card was so much fun to make and I appreciate Sandy Mathis for sharing it on her blog. (One of my favs also). I did change out a couple of things but not much.

Stamps: Blessed Mother

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Springtime Vintage DSP

Ink: Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Lots of EF - Polka Dots, Petals-A-Plenty, Beautiful Buttflies Embosslit; Framelits - Ovals and Frames, Little Leaves Sixxlits, Paper White Flowers, Bright Brads, Label Punch, Paper Doily, White Pearl

Thanks for taking the time to look and leave your comments or questions. Again thanks Sandy M.

Whalecome!

Wow two posts in one day. I am on a roll. When I saw the PPA April 2013 color challenge and today's sketch at SC430 I knew immediately the cards I had to make. We have several new baby's arriving in the next couple of month's at work and church so here are the baby boy ones:

The Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge - http://www.palspaperarts.com/ was for the above colors and this is the Splitcoaststampers Sketch SC430 = http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?

Stamps: Oh, Whale stamp set

Paper: Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, DSP Sprinkles and Sunshine

Ink: Marina Mist

Accessories: Clearlits Happy Whale Diecut, Dimensionals

I think these turned out darn cute and so I made 3. Any comments or questions are welcome. Thanks

New Flower Look

Hopefully I can get more time to post on my blog, I was doing great for awhile then life happened more than I wish. My DH hurt his back and we had to take him to ER via ambulance as he could not get out of bed. Then three weeks later he developed a huge kidney stone and had to have it remove just Monday. So I am home catching up on some cards instead spending my spring break on the Oregon coast.

Yesterday I was watching a box video by Brandy and loved the flower she put on her belly band. Also love using this flower punch for my BRAK birthday cards therefore, I combined the two and this is what I came up with. I order the box die cut so those will have to wait a few days but many a card to complete.

Keywords: Mixed Bunch A Round Array
Stamps: Mixed Bunch, A Round Array
Paper: Very Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Print Poetry DSP PackInk: Raspberry Ripple
Accessories: Dimensionals, Blossom Punch, Modern Label Punch. Primrose Petals Stitched Ribbon, Polka Dot Embossing Folder

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Comments are greatly appreciated.

Another Secret Garden Card

I loved this sketch when I saw it and now for the life of me cannot find it again to recognize who posted the original.  Also like the color combo posted on one of my favorite blog sites so I had to make this card:

For some reason my scanner always cuts off the little bit of edge, going to have to play and figure it out.

Going to be sending this card to some of the Feb BRAK birthdays. Watch your mailbox. Also make some kits for a spring card class in March. Trying to get ahead a little on a few cards for classes and swaps.

Stamp: Secret Garden, Bring on the Cake

Paper: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Raspberry Ripple, SAB Print Poetry Designer Series Paper

Ink: Raspberry Ripple

Accessories: Secret Garden Framelit Dies, Rhinestone, Dazzling Details, Label Punch, SAB Vine Embossing Folder

Thank you for looking and taking the time to leave a comment.  They are greatly appreciated.
Also lots of thanks to whomever I cased.

Sycamore Street Blooms

I am really loving the new products that have come out this spring and for Sale-A-Bration. Another sketch from TSOT http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/. I love their sketches and design team's take on the sketch every week. Don't usually get them done until the weekend but today it is Monday and we do not have school so I do not work. YEAH. As I went to post this on TSOT I noticed Beth Mc used the same colors, style, and products I used. Great minds think alike I have always been told. Sorry

Stamp: Mixed Bunch (one of my all time favs)
Paper: Sycamore Street SAB Designer Series Paper, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry
Ink; Rich Razzleberry
Accesories: The new Vine SAB and Square Latice Embossing folders, Flower, Small Scallop Cirlce and Border Punches, SAB Sycamore Street Pool Party Button, Pool Party Baker's Twine, Glue Dots, Pearls

Thanks for taking the time to look and leave comments.  They are greatly appreciated.

Hello, and More

These are my samples of cards for Try Stamping on Tuesday. I like the sketches there a lot. I really liked Glenda's sample above so I had to make one also.  My card is a little different in I used ribbon instead of the paper strip and a button.  These are for a couple of swaps I an doing called "Hello" and "Square Card".

Stamps: Oh, Hello

Paper: Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Tea for Two DSP

Ink: Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade Stampin' Markers, Early Espresso

Accessories: Oval Framelits Dies, Ruffled Calypso Coral Ribbon, 1/8" Calypso Coral Ribbon, Label Punch

Stamps: Thinking of You Single

Paper Pretty in Pink, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Tea for Two DSP (I used the DSP for my stripes)

Ink: Island Indigo

Accessories: Window Framelits Dies, Two sizes of Scallop Circle Punches.

Happy Birthday to You

I made these cards for my daughter and her husband.  Their birthdays are only 1 week apart.  My daughter was born 35 years ago today and was the happiest day of my life when I now had a son and a daughter to hold and to love.  They have brought many things to my life to remember and cherish. Love them both a lot.

Stamps: Bloomin' Marvelous (top) and Cross My Heart (bottom)
Paper: Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, Sahara sand and Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper (all Stampin' Up)
Ink: Tangerine Tango and Island Indigo
Accessories: Bitty Butterfly punch, small pearls

The butterflies were stamped on the Sahara sand and also onto whisper white and then punched out and glued down only along the butterfly body for some dimension.

You're Swell, Rain or Shine

I am loving all of the new Stam[in' Up products and having a blast working with them.  One of my Stamp Camp gals wanted to see this stamp set so I made this card for Stamp camp. Camp day is Saturday, January 26, 9:00 am. Cost is $10.00 for materials and we will make 5 or 6 cards or projects. Please let me know if you would like to attend by January 18, in order that I will have enough kits made ahead of time.

Stamps: New Ciao, Baby, New Rain or Shine
Paper: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Sunshine and Sprinkles DSP
Ink: Basic Gray
Accessories: Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon, SA2013 Small Curly Label Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Glue Dots, Dimensionals
Note: I used a small strip of paper behind the seam binding so I could not see the DSP behind it.
Sketch: http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/ Challenge #99. Thanks I love it Cheryl.

Thanks for spending some time checking out my blog and comments are appreciated greatly.

Hearts A Flutter

Another sneak peek of some of the Spring catalog items.  I am loving all of them and trying to get my stash built up for some of my swaps.  This will also be a card made a stamping group the end of Jan. With working full time also during the week I am trying to get ahead for my workshops.

Thanks to Nakaba Rogers for this great idea - http://notesfromnaki.blogspot.com and to the Pals Paper Arts for the sketch ideas - http://www.palspaperarts.com/. I turned the sketch on end and use our new Hearts A Flutter stamps and framlelits. Very simple and very pleased with the turnout.

Stamps: Hearts a Flutter, P.S. I Love You
Paper:  Pool Party, Primrose Petals, Real Red, Very Vanilla, More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Pool Party Baker Twine, Dimensionals, Big Shot

Thanks for the comments and taking time to peek at my creations.