Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Serene Silhouettes

It's Tuesday so that means it's time for a card for this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch challenge.  The twist to go along with this week's sketch is a cameo appearance.  Since I don't have any stamps that are cameos I went with a silhouette stamp from Serene Silhouettes.  This is a pretty quick and simple card to make and could be for a few different occasions.  Make sure you check out all the cards the other designers made HERE, and if you get a chance play along with us.







Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara

Stamp Sets:  Serene Silhouettes & Express Yourself
Card Stock:  Basic Black & Very Vanilla
Classic Stampin' Pad:  Basic Black
StazOn:  Black
Embossing Folder:  Modern Mosaic
Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer

Friday, March 14, 2014

Pretty Petite Petals

Ready for another challenge for the Friday Mashup?  Ready or not, here it is and I love it!  This week Heidi is bringing us a challenge with lots of color...

Create a project using the "Sketch".
Create a project with "Rainbows or Rainbow Colors".
Or mash it up and create a project with the "Sketch and Rainbows or Rainbow Colors".

I love using rainbow colors on my cards.  How about you?  Check out all the other cards by the Friday Mashup designers this week HERE.  If you get a chance make sure you play along too.



Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara

Stamp Sets:  Petite Petals & Wetlands
Card Stock:  Naturals White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Real Red, Tangerine Tango,
Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green,
Pacific Point & Elegant Eggplant
Embossing Folder:  Woodgrain
Punch:  Petite Petals
Jewels:  Basic Pearls
Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer
Sponges


Thursday, March 13, 2014

Christmas Blessings

Well, the snow has finally starting melting here in Michigan and what am I posting?  A card with snow! lol  It's time for another Christmas card for this week's 'Tis the Season challenge blog, so I have a good excuse.  I've made a few different cards using this same concept...pine trees in the snow with the sun or moon behind them.  I don't think I'll ever get tired of it though.  Today's card's colors gave me another excuse to create lovely scene. :)  Stop by 'Tis the Season HERE to see what the other designers have created and play along to get a head start on your Christmas cards for 2014...it will be here before you know it!






Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara

Stamp Sets:  Evergreen & More Merry Messages
Card Stock:  Real Red, Garden Green & Whisper White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Garden Green & Soft Sky
Embossing Folder:  Petals-a-plenty
Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer
Sponges

Friday, March 7, 2014

Masculine Serene Silhouettes

Hi, Everyone.  Yes, I've been a little lazy about posting lately.  Last week was SO busy, so this week I've been taking it a little easier.  Good thing I'm involved in a few challenges or I might not get around to posting at all!  Since it's Friday, that means we have another mashup for you over at the Friday Mashup, and this week it's from Holly.  Let's check it out...

Create a "Masculine" project.
Create a project with some "Stitching/sewing on it".
or Create a "Masculine project with Stitching on it".

I had a little help with a Red Hot color challenge and this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch challenge.  I have to admit it's kind of hard to make a manly card with pink on it.  I really like how it turned out though, but I'm not to sure my hubby was impressed! lol  He actually said it wasn't too bad, but it wasn't his usual response to my cards.  Guess I'm lucky he has any response at all since I've heard some husbands don't really care. lol





Don't forget to check out what the rest of the design team made and play along HERE!


Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara

Stamp Set:  Serene Silhouettes
Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz & Very Vanilla
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz & Primrose Petals
Stampin' Write Marker:  Early Espresso
Embossing Folder:  Argyle
Punch:  3/4" Circle
Candy Buttons:  Neutrals (Early Espresso)
Paper Piercing Tool
Sponges



Friday, February 28, 2014

Think Spring with Fabulous Florets

So glad it's Friday!  Does anyone else feel that way?  Today's card is for this week's Friday Mashup challenge from Cindy and is all about spring!  Not sure I know what that is anymore since we've been dealing with SO much snow here in Michigan. I'm beginning to wonder if it will ever come! lol  I do enjoy winter, so I don't think it's bothered me nearly as much as it has most people in this area.  Since we're talking about spring let's see the mashup Cindy has for us...

Create a project that's "Monochromatic".
Create a project with "Flowers".
or Create a "Monochromatic project with Flowers". 

I guess since the picture had pink flowers I went with pink.  I used a set that's been sitting around for a while...Fabulous Florets.  I love this set and will probably never get rid of it even when it retires, which I hope it doesn't for a while!  Make sure you check out all the other great cards from the Friday Mashup design team HERE.





Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara

Stamp Sets:  Fabulous Florets, Hello Doily & Sweet Essentials
Card Stock:  Strawberry Slush & Whisper White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Strawberry Slush
VersaMark
Stampin' Emboss Powder:  White
Framelits:  Windows Collection
Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer
Sponges

Thursday, February 27, 2014

'Tis the Season Challenge #11

'Tis the Season is back with another challenge for Christmas, yes, Christmas.  You'll be seeing a Christmas card from me every two weeks.   



We're on our 11th challenge and this time it's an inspiration photo.  I love the colors of this challenge.  Make sure you check it out HERE to see what all the other designers created, and to even play along if you have time.  I know it's the only way I'm going to be getting my cards done in time for Christmas this year! 



I also used a sketch challenge from the Red Hot Stampers group that I'm a part of.  I had no idea what to do with this sketch until I had to make my Christmas card...then I knew exactly what I wanted to do. :)


As you can see not one of the cards are laid out the same.  I guess that's what happens when I'm up too late.  I started putting the second card together differently than the first one so I just changed them all. :)



Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara

Stamp Set:  Seasonal Sayings
Card Stock:  Island Indigo & Pool Party
Glimmer Paper:  Silver
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Island Indigo
Embossing Folders:  Decorative Dots,
Northern Flurry & Modern Mosaic
Smooch Spritz:  Vanilla Shimmer
Sponges

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

The Open Sea

It's Tuesday so that means it's time for a Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch challenge.  Another great challenge this week.  Since I needed a masculine card for this month's stamp a stack I used the sketch to make up my card.  Love the set The Open Sea!  There's SO much you can do with it. 


Don't forget to check out all the other great cards using this sketch HERE.  And make sure you play along if you get the chance!


A quick peek at the inside of the card...


Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Sara

Stamp Sets:  The Open Sea & Banner Greetings
Card Stock:  Basic Black & Very Vanilla
StazOn:  Black
Embossing Folder:  Argyle
Framelits:  Circles Collection