Gerbera Thank You

Every Christmas my husband gets a bunch of gifts from people on his mail route, and I always make Christmas thank yous for those that give gifts.  I'm sorry to say I haven't been giving out a thank you to one family on his route because we always get our gift in the spring...a gift certificate. They own some greenhouses and that's where we buy all of our flowers for our yard.  I was determined to not forget them this year!  I wanted to make a thank you with a gerbera daisy on it.  So when I saw Stamping 411 challenge 203 I thought it would be the perfect design to put my flower on!

 

I used a tutorial from Noel Johnson that I remembered seeing earlier.  Thanks for the inspiration Noel!

Stamp Set:  Thank You Kindly

Card Stock:  Marina Mist, Regal Rose & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pad:  Marina Mist

Embossing Folder:  Perfect Polka Dots

Bigz Die:  Flower Daisies #2

Punch:  Modern Label

Ribbon:  5/8" Grosgrain in Regal Rose

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Build-A-Brad with Black Stampin' Emboss Powder & Dazzling Diamonds

The Open Sea ~ Father's Day Card #2

On my last post I said I was getting an idea going when I was looking at a couple of challenges.  I was checking out The Friday Mashup challenge Monochromatic Man and Mojo Monday Challenge 191.  I decided to combine the two challenges and came up with this card.  I really like how it turned out and will be using it as my Father's Day card for a Stamp a Stack I'm doing this month. 

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  The Open Sea & Old World Map (long retired!)

Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Soft Suede & Very Vanilla

Classic Stamping Pad:  Soft Suede

Versa Mark

Ribbon:  5/8" Grosgrain in Early Espresso

The Open Sea ~ Father's Day Card

This is my first time using my new stamp set...and I've had it for a week already.  What is wrong with me?!  I'm working on a Father's Day card for my May Stamp a Stack.  We'll see if I come up with something that I like more or not.  Hmm...just looked at a couple of challenges and have another idea going through my head.  Let's see if I can get it going tonight and ready for tomorrow's post...

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  The Open Sea

Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Sahara Sand & Very Vanilla

Classic Stampin' Pad:  Sahara Sand

Versa Mark

Between Blogger not working for a few days and trying to get some work done in my yard before the rain came I've managed to be quite the slacker when it comes to posting. :(  And the card that I'm starting with is a lot different than the norm.  I needed a b-day card for my nephew and wasn't sure what to make him at all.  I know he likes riding his dirt bike and came up with this...  I love the colors.  Not sure a 10 or 11 year old boy will, but it's what he got!

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Sets:  Extreme Dirt Bike & On Your Birthday

Card Stock:  Pacific Point, Garden Green & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Garden Green, Pacific Point, Elegant Eggplant, 

Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight & Early Espresso

3-D Birthday Card and Gift Box Set

Today's project is similar to one I made a couple of weeks ago, just with different colors.  When I made my first box for a 3-D card I had sitting around, a couple of ladies asked for instructions...so I made this So Saffron box.  I couldn't let it go to waste, now could I?!  That's when I decided to make a band and card to go with the box for a friend at work.  It just happens to go along with this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge too. :)

I know...I put a lot of pictures on.  I guess I like it when I can see a lot of different angles when I'm looking at cards or projects and I'm hoping anyone else looking does too. :)  To see the instructions for this box click HERE and go to the bottom of the page.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  Afterthoughts

Card Stock:  So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  So Saffron & Pretty in Pink

Punches:  1 3/4" Scallop Circle, Decorative Label & Boho Blossoms

Sizzlit Die:  Little Leaves

Embossing Folder:  Perfect Polka Dots

Ribbon:  5/8" Grosgrain in Pretty in Pink

Jewels:  Basic Pearls

White on White

Today's card is something I've always wanted to try and didn't think I could do it.  Well, at Less Is More their challenge is White on White...and it's possible!  Check out the cards that so many ladies have posted already.  They are absolutely beautiful!  As I had all these ideas running through my head, I was pulling all sorts of things out for my Big Shot.  Then I remembered Mojo Monday's challenge and decided to use their design for my card...it helped me focus.  I really like how it turned out!    

Here are a few close-ups of different areas on the card.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Card Stock:  Whisper White

Punches:  Scallop Trim & Boho Blossoms

Embossing Folder:  Perfect Polka Dots

 Texturz Plates:  Backgrounds 1

 Embosslits Die:  Beautiful Wings

Sizzlets Die:  Little Leaves

Ribbon:  3/8" Taffeta in Whisper White

Jewels:  Basic Pearls

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Because I Care - Stamping 411 Challenge

Today I am finally getting back to entering cards into challenges!  This card is for Stamping 411  Challenge 202 using one of my favorites sets ~ Because I Care.  I was able to make this on Saturday while I was at an all day craft day!  I didn't get as much done as I had hoped because I had to leave a couple of times to help out with other things, but we sure had a blast together!

A close up of the hydrangea using heat and stick powder.

I couldn't resist taking a close up of the butterflies...

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  Because I Care

Card Stock:  Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink & Wild Wasabi

Versa Mark, Heat & Stick Powder & Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter

Punches:  Scallop Trim Border & 1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval

Big Shot Embosslits Die:  Beautiful Wings

Big Shot Embossing Folder:  Perfect Polka Dots

Jewels:  Basic Pearls