Regal Rose

It seems like I'm in a flower making mood the past couple of days.  Maybe it's because I know before long they'll be gone, and I want to enjoy the last little bit of my flowers outdoors while I can.  And that just puts me in the mood to make them...who knows. lol  Since I wanted to make a rose I thought the Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge was the perfect sketch to put it on.  I also used the ColourQ Challenge for my card's colors.  They were definitely a challenge for me and I wanted to see what I could come up with using them.  

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  Express Yourself

Card Stock:  Basic Gray, Regal Rose (retired) & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Island Indigo, Basic Gray,

Raspberry Ripple & Regal Rose (retired)

Embossing Folders:  Perfect Polka Dots & Fancy Fan

Simply Scored Scored Tool

Sponges

RHSSC25

It's time for another Red Hot Stamper's Challenge.  When I first saw this sketch I had no idea what to do with it since the sketch is like an envelope.  Then I stared thinking about making a rose with the new Blossom punch just to see how that would turn out.  I must say this has been the most challenging sketch challenge so far, but I do love a good challenge. :)  Head on over to the Red Hot Stampers blog to check out a few other cards using this sketch.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Sets:  Elements of Style & Curly Cute

Card Stock:  Rich Razzleberry, Wild Wasabi & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pad:  Rich Razzleberry

Punches:  Blossom, Scallop Trim Border & Scallop Trim Corner

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Crimper

Yellow Birthday Rose

Well, last week I said I was going to post another rose card that I made and here it is.  The color for this one was inspired by one of my own rose bushes.  Even though my roses are yellow and pink this one turned out yellow and orange because of the way the ink blended together...but I love the color anyway!  I think I finally figured out how to make a decent box to put these kind of cards in too.  Now if I can just remember everything I need to do the next time I need to make one. lol

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  Afterthoughts (retired hostess)

Card Stock:  Whisper White and Garden Green

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Daffodil Delight & Rose Red

Punches:  Decorative Label,  Fancy Flower & Boho Blossoms

Embossing Folder:  Elegant Bouquet

Sizlit Die:  Little Leaves

Jewels:  Basic Pearls

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Blue Rose Birthday Card

Can you believe it?!  I'm posting something to my blog and it's the middle of the week!  Ok, a day later than the middle of the week. ;)  I've still been busy creating cards, just not taking the time to blog what I've done. If I could just put a pic on I'd be all set, but I like to add at least a few words in with the pictures!  Today's card is one I actually  made almost a month ago to give to one of my coworkers.  I've always wanted to try making a rose, so thought I'd give it a try this time because I'd been giving 3-D type cards to the other ladies I work with.  I have to admit making this one was a little time consuming because it was my first try, but I loved how it turned out!  I'm just hoping the rose didn't fall off the card before she got it home! lol  I did make a second card that I'll post in a day or two...ok, maybe a little later than that.  The second rose went together a lot easier and it's put together better too.  I guess practice does make perfect...or at least starts heading you in that direction. :)  There are a lot of blogs where you can get instructions on how to make a rose, but this is where I found my instructions simistamper.blogspot.com.  The two things I did differently is I didn't use glue...I used sticky strip instead, and I also snipped about an eighth of an inch into each "v" of the flower petal so it didn't rip when I was curling the petals (well I did on my second rose at least!).  

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  Afterthoughts (retired hostess)

Card Stock:  Marina Mist,  Garden Green & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pad:  Marina Mist

Embossing Folder:  Elegant Lines

Bigz Die:  Top Note

Sizlit Die:  Little Leaves

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist