Inspired by Nature

Thought I would share the last two cards that I made for my April stamp a stack today and tomorrow.  I found my design for this card from Patty Gorka while looking around on Splitcoaststampers, and you can see her lovely card here.  I thought for sure the ladies would think this card was too simple, but for some reason we had a few problems with this one.  We had a lot of laughs by the time the night was done though!

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  Inspired by Nature (soon to be retired!)

Card Stock:  Rich Razzleberry & Very Vanilla

Classic Stampin' Pad:  Rich Razzleberry

Embossing Folder:  Vintage Wallpaper

Punch:  Scallop Trim Border

Ribbon:  5/8" Satin in Very Vanilla

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Jewels:  Basic Rhinestones

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Well, I almost forgot about our Red Hot Challenge because I've been under the weather for half of the week, so this post is going to be short and sweet!  I was SO glad the sketch was a basic one!

I even managed to do the inside. :)  

That's because this is also going to be one of my April stamp a stack cards.

Head on over to the Red Hot Stampers here to check out a few other cards.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  Just Believe

Card Stock:  Basic Black & Whisper White

Ink:  StazOn Black

Ribbon:  5/8" Satin in Basic Black

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Growing Green Anniversary

Well, I have been laid back about posting things on my blog lately, but I have a pretty card to show you today.  I've been looking for ideas for cards for my next stamp a stack and came across this card...at least this is my version of it. :)

I don't case a card very often, but I was looking for an anniversary card too while getting my stamp a stack ideas and loved the colors on this one.  Not too bright for the guy, and not too masculine for the girl.  I might even end up using it for my stamp a stack too, who knows. ;)  This came from Deb Fearns and you can check out her card here. I must say she has the shadowing effect down a lot better than me!   I just sponged and spritzed my flowers.  I guess I need to take some classes or study up on that technique a little bit!  If you like this stamp set you might want to look into buying it because it's on the retired list!  I love the flower from it that I've cut out...and I've done it quite a few times.  I hope they have something similar to it in the new catalog!

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  Growing Green

Card Stock:  Chocolate Chip & Very Vanilla

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Chocolate Chip & Pink Pirouette 

Versa Mark

Watercolor Wonder Crayon:  Pink Pirouette

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Aqua Pen, Sponges

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Today's card is another Red Hot Stamper's sketch challenge card.  I went masculine this week instead of doing another flower.  It was time to switch it up a bit, plus I need to start planning cards for my next stamp a stack.  This just might be one of them.  

I did change the sketch up just a little bit.  I wanted to put a birthday greeting on the front of the card and did that in some of the empty space at the top.  If you have time, make up your own card and join us in our challenge here .

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  The Open Sea

Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Pacific Point, Crumb Cake & Very Vanilla

Classic Stampin' Pad:  Early Espresso

Punches:  Extra-Large Tag & Large Tag

Embossing Folder:  Stripes

Twine:  Early Espresso

Petite Purse

Well, I'm cheating a little with today's post.  I don't have a card, but a project instead...that I didn't have to plan at all.  We had our Red Hot Stamper's demo meeting last night and Glenda had these cute purses for us to make.  They would make great shower, wedding or girl birthday favors that's for sure.  One thing I like about them is they are very quick and easy to make! :)

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Card Stock:  Tempting Turquoise, Real Read &  Summer Smooches DSP

Bigz L Die:  Petite Purse

Punch:  Boho Blossoms

Large Pearl Basic Jewels

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Hello everyone and Happy Easter!!  I guess I posted my Easter card earlier this week, so for today it's another Happy Birthday for the Red Hot Stamper's 31st challenge.  I wasn't sure what I was going to do with this challenge at first, but once I had my colors picked out my idea seemed to come right together. :)  Head on over to the Red Hot Stampers to check out a few more cards for this challenge.

Thanks for looking and have a great Easter!

Stamp Sets:  Elements of Style & Afterthoughts (retired hostess)

Card Stock:  Real Red, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

 & Mocha Morning Specialty DSP

Classic Stampin' Pad:  Real Red

StazOn:  Black

Punch:  1 3/4" Scallop Circle

Embossing Folder:  Vintage Wallpaper

Bigz Die:  Top Note

Ribbon:  5/8" Satin in Basic Black

Brads:  Glimmer Basics Black

Crimper & Sponges

He is Risen

Today's card was a fun one to make and simplified my lily making process a bit.  Last summer I made a Stargazer lily for my sister's b-day card (here).  I loved how it turned out other than it didn't have as much of the cone shape as I would have liked.  Well, last week I happened to see a tutorial for making lilies and I HAD to give them a try again!   What better time to make them than around Easter.  I'm sure a lot of you are familiar with seeing pictures or cards with the lilies placed somewhere on or around a cross and I decided to give it a try myself...and there happened to be a couple of challenges out there just for Easter. The Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge #111 Easter and the 4 Cafty Chicks challenge #83 Easter and Crazy Egg.
For those of you interested in giving the lilies a try check out this tutorial here from Valita.  She has a LOT of great (and free) video tutorials out there for you to watch...thanks, Valita!
Just a note...I made my lilies VERY small and had to adjust everything accordingly so they would fit on my card.  I have the size of the oval punch I used listed with the supplies below...

Thanks for looking and have a great day! 

Card Stock:  So Saffron, Certainly Celery & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  So Saffron, Certainly Celery & Soft Suede

Embossing Folder:  Framed Tulips

Bigz Dies:  Lattice & Oval Scallop

Punches:  1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval (retired), Blossoms Petal XL & Boho Blossoms

Ribbon:  5/8" Organza in Whisper White

Crystal Effects & Dazzling Diamond Glitter

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Sponges