Blossom Birthday

Today's card is one I made for my mother-in-law's birthday.  I saw a video for a neat card idea here from Julie Davison and decided to give it a try.  I did change the dimensions a bit to make it a 5 1/2" x 4 1/4 " card and instead of adding the DSP to the card, I used a sheet of the DSP...that's because I don't have any paper that's 12 x 12" and that's the size you need to make this card.  I really wish pictures turned out as nicely as what we see in person, because this is really an elegant card.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Sets:  Old retired ones!

Card Stock:  Mocha Morning Specialty DSP, Basic Blalck and Crumb Cake
Classic Stampin' Pad:  Basic Black
StazOn:  Black
Punches:  Blossom, Decorative Label, 1" Circle & 3/4" Circle
Jewels:  Basic Pearls
Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

RHSSC 34 - Thoughts of You

Welcome to another Red Hot Stampers sketch challenge.  I really wasn't sure what I was going to do for this sketch, but finally decided to use one of my favorite color combos with the stamp set Inspired by Nature...one of my favorite sets that's retiring. :(   Head on over to the Red Hot Stampers blog to check out a few more sketches.  If you're game play along. :)

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Sets:  Inspired by Nature & Loving Thoughts

Card Stock:  Marina Mist, Perfect Plum & Whisper White

Stampin' Write Markers:  Marina Mist, Perfect Plum & Wild Wasabi

Bigz Die:  Circle Scallop #2

Embossing Folder:  Perfect Polka Dots

Circle Scissor Plus

Brads:  Glimmer Brights

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

  

Happy Mother's Day

My last card for my April stamp a stack was a Mother's Day card.  I couldn't decide between the pink and purple so I went with both and let them decide what color they wanted to do.  I got my inspiration for this card from mamaxsix on Splitcoaststampers.  Hopefully  you can view her lovely card here. 

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Card Stock:  Wisteria Wonder, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Wisteria Wonder & Pretty in Pink

Punches:  Bojo Blossoms & Bird Builder

Embossing Folder:  Designer Frames

Jewels:  Basic Pearls

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

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

RHSSC33

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

RHSSC 32

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