Springtime Hello for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

Hey, Everyone...I have another card to show you which I think is not my norm, but I really like how it turned out.  Maybe that means it is my norm...I don't know. lol  Anyway we have another sketch challenge for you this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday.  It's another great sketch to work with too. :)  I used the stamp set Springtime Hello (finally!) because the twist was Bugs and Blossoms.  I totally forgot to put the bees on my card, but I wasn't about to add them after I had already taken my pics and picked one out.  Make sure you head over to Try Stampin' on Tuesday HERE to check out what all the other ladies made and to play along too if you have time. 

Oh, I forgot to mention my colors are from the colourQ challenge.  I really like this color combo together and looking at the designers' cards makes me like it even more.  However I totally forgot to enter my card in their challenge and didn't post my blog on time this morning either!  Wow, I really slipped on that.  I guess my bed was calling a little too loudly! lol

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Sara

Stamp Sets:  Springtime Hello & Peaceful Petals

Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Elegant Eggplant & Pear Pizzazz

Stampin' Write Markers:  Elegant Eggplant, 

Daffodil Delight & Pear Pizzazz

Punches:  1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, 

1 1/4" Circle & Scallop Edge Border

Embossing Folders:  Delicate Designs & Flower Garden

Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer

Fancy Fold Flip Card

Hi again, Everyone.  Today I have a different kind of card for you.  Over at the Friday Mashup Cindy's really mashing it up with a fun fold project and polka dots.  Here's the challenge...

Create a project with "Polka Dots".

Create a project with a "Fun Fold".

or Mash it Up! and create a "Fun Fold project with some Polka Dots"!

The reason my card is different is because of all the folds in it.  I made one of these years ago, and though to myself, "Why don't you make another one of those flip cards?".  I don't know what I was thinking! lol  Making the flip part isn't so hard, but deciding what to put on it and adding a bunch of layers is what's hard...that's why it's all one layer, meaning I decided to stamp directly on the flip part of the card.  It didn't turn out too badly, but because I didn't add the layers you can see what's on other parts of the card through the cracks.  Like I said I did make it a long time ago and totally forgot about that.  I also forgot the polka dots part of the card.  I got so wrapped up in making each of the "pages" that I totally forgot about the dots unless you consider what I put on the first "page" as dots. :)  Make sure you head on over to the Friday Mashup HERE to see what kind of folds all the other designers put on their cards, then show us what you can do too.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Sara

Stamp Sets:  Serene Silhouettes, My Friend & Field Flowers

Card Stock:  Naturals White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Old Olive, Primrose Petals, 

Perfect Plum & Marina Mist

Punch:  1 1/4" Circle

Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer

Sponges

Cute Christmas Collectibles

Hey, Everyone, I have another Christmas card to show you for another 'Tis the Season Christmas card challenge.  For our 15th challenge we have a color challenge.  We've done a few color challenges that have blue and brown in them and every time I see them I think, "What am I going to make for Christmas using these colors?!"  Well I manage to come up with a card each time and love how each one has turned out.  I actually pulled all of them out of my stash and they are some of my favorite cards that I've made so far with this challenge. :)  I was hoping to get three more cards done to post with this card, but I just don't have them done yet. :(   Maybe this weekend...maybe. lol  Don't forget to head on over to the 'Tis the Season blog HERE to check out all the other great cards the ladies have made for this challenge.  And remember to play along so you can get a head start on your Christmas cards...Christmas will be here before you know it! ;)

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Sara

Stamp Sets:  Christmas Collectibles & More Merry Messages

Card Stock:  Pool Party, Baked Brown Sugar & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Pool Party & Baked Brown Sugar

VersaMark

Heat & Stick Powder & Stampin' Emboss Powder:  White

 Dazzling Diamonds

Embossing Folder:  Northern Flurry

Punch:  Christmas Ornament

Jewels:  Basic Pearls

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Have a great day!

Sara

Zoo Review

Today's card is a little different than my norm, but I needed a masculine card for this month's stamp a stacks. I really like how it turned out too!  It also gave me a chance to try a new technique...ombre.  I've done it before (not realizing it!) using card stock, but not using ink. This technique is a part of the next challenge for the Friday Mashup by Lynda.  I actually had a lot of fun playing around with it trying to get it to look just right for the idea I had in my mind.  So what's the other part of the Friday Mashup challenge?  A sketch. :)

Create a project using the "Sketch".

Create a project with the "Ombre' Background Technique".

Or Mash it up and create a project an "Ombre' Background & The Sketch"

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Sara

Stamp Sets:  Zoo Review & Banner Greetings

Card stock:  Basic Black & Naturals White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  So Saffron, 

Calypso Coral & Cajun Craze

Stampin' Write Markers: Cajun Craze, 

Calypso Coral & Crisp Cantaloupe

StazOn:  Black

Linen Thread

Sponges

Simply Sketched

Today I have a card for this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday's sketch # 163.  It's another great sketch to work with and the twist is Easter is Here.  I didn't really do anything with Easter, just put a bright flower on the card.  I also used three different embossing folders for my background pieces instead of DSP.  I have to admit I just don't have much DSP at all so I fill in the background with embossing and sponging on the edges to add a little color. :)  Make sure you head over to Try Stampin' on Tuesday HERE to see what the other designers made and to play along too. 

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Sara

Stamp Set:  Simply Sketched

Card Stock:  Basic Black, Melon Mambo & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Melon Mambo & Gumball Green

Embossing Folders:  Beautifully Baroque, Fancy Fan & Pretty Print

Framelits:  Ovals Collection

Punches:  Bojo Blossoms & Petite Petals

Paper-piercing Pack:  Occasions

Jewels:  Basic Pearls

Aqua Painter & Sponges

Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer

Fabulous Florets in the Spring

Today I have another card to show you for the Friday Mashup challenge #155. We have a great challenge for you from Avery this week...

Create a project using the Colors " Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder & Wild Wasabi".

Create a " Shaped card".

Or Mash it up and create a "Shaped Card using the above Colors".

   I really enjoyed creating this card since the colors were great to work with, and I like to occasionally make shaped cards.  It's always simple to do when you have framelits to use. :)   Make sure you stop by the Friday Mashup HERE to check out the other great cards the designers made using this sketch.          

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Sara

Stamp Sets:  Fabulous Florets, Dictionary & Blooming with Kindness

Card Stock:  Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party,

Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight & Wild Wasabi

VersaMark

Stampin' Emboss Powder:  White

Framelits:  Ovals Collection

Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer

Sponges

Merry Christmas!

Today's card is for 'Tis the Season's challenge #14, and it's an inspiration challenge.  As soon as I saw the picture of what was supposed to inspire us I thought of all the different types of Christmas door cards that I've seen.  I've always wanted to make one of my own and figured this was the perfect chance!  It's pretty simple to make and the Hardwood stamp makes it easy too.  I was hoping to make three more, but I was helping my son do his taxes instead.  Hmm...making cards or working on taxes, I wonder which I'd rather be doing! lol  Make sure you visit 'Tis the Season HERE to check out what the other designers were inspired to make and play along to show us how you were inspired.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Sara

Stamp Sets:  Hardwood & More Merry Messages

Card Stock:  Naturals White & Sahara Sand

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Sahara Sand & Cherry Cobbler

Embossing Folder:  Petals-a-plenty

Punches:  1" Circle &  Scallop

Ribbon:  5/8" Seam Binding in Cherry Cobbler

Candy Dots:  Regals (Sahara Sand)

Vivid Vases

Today's card is for a great sketch over at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday challenge #162.  There's also a twist for this week, and it's bunnies and chicks.  I didn't do the twist because I don't have any stamps with bunnies or chicks!  Can you believe it?  Nope, none at all.  Instead I just went with one of the newer sets from Stampin' Up! called Vivid Vases.  I figured it was about time I put it to some paper.  I really like how it turned out, but I have to admit it looks so much better in person than it does in the picture.  I like how the bright flowers pop against the browns. :)  Make sure you visit Try Stampin' on Tuesday HERE to check out what the other designers made this week.  And if you have a chance play along and show us what you made. :)

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Sara

Stamp Sets:  Vivid Vases, Hardwood & Express Yourself

Card Stock:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake & Naturals White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Soft Suede & Crumb Cake

Stampin' Write Markers:  Garden Green, Melon Mambo, 

Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Wisteria Wonder, 

Daffodil Delight & Calypso Coral

Candy Dots:  Regals (Crumb Cake)

Blender Pen & Sponges

You're Lovely, Daffodil

Yeah, it's Friday!  Last week was so busy and this week wasn't too bad, so why am I so excited for the weekend?  Who knows, but I'm glad it's here.  And since it's Friday it's time to show you my card for the Friday Mashup challenge.  This week Tara brings us a great challenge...

Create a project using the "Scattered Embossing Technique".

Create a project with "Spring Colors or a Theme".

Or Mash it up and create a "Spring project with the Scattered Embossing Technique".

I've never done the scattered embossing technique, so that was something new and fun to do.  I also chose to use yellow for this week's card since it's bright and springy and a favorite color of my niece's.  I hate to admit it, but I'm SO far behind on my March cards and it's already April 4.  At least I have one of them done now.  I hope to finish them up this weekend.  Maybe that's why I'm excited for the weekend.  I can just make a few cards and relax and enjoy doing it. Don't forget to check out what the other designers made for this week's challenge HERE.  They're beautiful!  Make sure you play along too if you get a chance so you can try out the scattered embossing technique and think spring at the same time. :)

I can't forget to add the the other challenge that I used to help create this card. I used this week's Freshly Made Sketches for my card design.  I'm finally playing along with a sketch challenge since I haven't done it in a while.  Actually I did last week and totally forgot to play along on their blog!  Guess that means I'm getting old! lol

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Sara

Stamp Sets:  You're lovely & Express Yourself

Card Stock:  Basic Black, Daffodil Delight & Whisper White

StazOn:  Black

Ink Refill:  Daffodil Delight

Embossing Folder:  Decorative Dots

Framelits:  Deco Labels

Jewels:  Basic Pearls

Aqua Painter

Stippled Blossoms Birthday Wishes

Today I have a card for you using this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday's sketch challenge. This was a great sketch to work with, and I actually had a few ideas in my head.  I used this color combo though since I haven't done any cards with it in a while.  Head on over to Try Stampin' on Tuesday's blog HERE to check out what the other designers have made using this sketch.  Oh, I almost forgot to add what the twist is for the week...use a photo.  I decided to "frame" a flower for my photo.  Hope you like it and are inspired to join us this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Sara

Stamp Sets:  Stippled Blossoms, Simply Sketched & Dictionary

Card Stock:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake & Very Vanilla

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Soft Suede & Crumb Cake

Framelits:  Squares Collection

Ribbon:  1/2" Seam Binding in Crumb Cake & Very Vanilla

Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer