Valentine's Day - Take Three

Here is another Valentine card that I came up with that was inspired by Stampin' Celebration Challenge #39.  I really like the color combinations for this week's challenge. The design is from the Stamping 411 Challenge for this past week. 

Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Real Red, Pretty in Pink & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pad:  Real Red

Punches:  Full Heart, Heart to Heart and Small Heart

Big Shot Embosslit Die:  Scalloped Heart of Hearts

Ribbon:  3/8" Taffeta in Whisper White

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Blossom Petals

Tonight we had our monthly Red Hot Stampers meeting, and we also had a card swap using anything from the new Occasions Mini.  I loved all the designs everyone came up with.  It's definitely a great way to get a variety of cards!   These are the cards I made for the swap.

 

I used sponges to get the colors on the flower petals. 

Card Stock:  Rose Red, Wild Wasabi & Whisper White
Classic Ink Pads:  Rose Red & Daffodil Delight
Big Shot Embossing Folder:  Framed Tulips & Square Lattice
Punches:  Blossom Petals XL, Modern Label & 1/2" Circle
Jewels:  Basic Pearls
Tools:  Sponges & Crimper

Simply Adorned Charm Bracelet

Yesterday it was the necklace, today it's the bracelet.  Too bad I don't wear jewelry because this bracelet is really cute, and so easy to make too.  




Simply Adorned Bracelet
Simply Adorned Charms ~ 5/8"x5/8" & 5/8" daimeter
Stamp Sets ~ Little Flowers & Silhouette Sentiments
Card Stock ~ Whisper White & Pretty in Pink
Classic Ink Pads ~ Regal Rose & Elegant Eggplant
Punch ~ 1/2" Small Circle
Big Shot Embosslit Die ~ Beautiful Wings
Jewels ~ Basic Pearls

Simply Adorned Charm Necklace

Well, my computer finally decided it liked my pictures on my memory card enough to let me download them and get a post on tonight! :)  When I placed my last order I decided to cave in and buy some of the jewelry Stampin' Up! is selling.  My daughter loves to wear necklaces, so I had her in mind when I bought this.  She's been asking me if I would make some inserts, but I've been putting it off.  Yesterday she said she was wearing black and gray, and asked if I would quickly make her something.  Now I'm wondering why I put it off for so long.  It was so easy to do!  




Simply Adorned Necklace ~ 24"
Simply Adorned Charm ~ 1"x1"
Card Stock ~ Whisper White & Basic Gray
Classic Ink Pad ~ Basic Black
Hostess Stamp Set ~ Silhouette Sentiments
Big Shot Embosslit Die ~ Beautiful Wings
Jewel Accents ~ Basic Pearls

Daisy

I was beginning to think I'd never come up with a final card for my workshop, but thanks to Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge 188 I was finally able to figure something out!  So glad these challenges are out there to help me out when I need it. :)  Here is their challenge for the week...

Card Stock:  Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi 
& Whisper White
Classic Ink Pads:  Rose Red
Punches:  1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval & Scallop Trim Border
Embossing Folder:  Framed Tulips
Bigz Die:  Daisies Flower #2
Jewel Accents:  Basic Rhinestones
Crimper for leaves

Valentine Card - Take Two

As I am writing this I'm sitting by my wood stove in the basement and listening to the wind howl outside.  I guess we are getting some blizzard like weather here in Michigan!  Yes, I am definitely thankful for the warmth down here while I work on my cards...which brings me to my second attempt at a Valentine's Day card.  I used the Mojo Monday 176 Sketch Challenge to help me out with this card.  I know...I didn't do square or round.  Instead I tried to make part of it appear square by adding the ribbon on the card.   I've been looking around at a few more blogs for sketch challenges and came across SUO Challenges and decided to enter this in the SUO challenges 11 too because it's all about Valentines this week!

Card Stock:  Pretty in Pink & Whisper White
Classic Ink Pad:  Pretty in Pink
Ribbon:  5/8" grosgrain Pretty in Pink
Texture Plates:  Backgrounds 1
Sizzlets Die:  Birds & Blooms
Punches:  Decorative Label, Modern Label & Small Heart

Because I Care

These are a couple of cards that I put together because of a mistake I made when running my paper through the Big Shot.  Because I didn't place my paper correctly on the texture plate the design didn't cover the whole paper (unless you click on the picture to make it bigger you might not be able to see the embossing), but because it ended early I was able to stamp on the bottom of it and create two beautiful cards.  I love how mistakes can be salvaged!  

Stamp Sets:  Because I Care & On Your Birthday 
Card Stock:  Perfect Plum, Marina Mist & Whisper White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Perfect Plum, Marina Mist & Wild Wasabi
Texture Plates:  Backgrounds 1

Valentine Card

Yes, it's that time of year ~ Valentine's Day will soon be here!  With my next workshop coming up one of the cards requested was a Valentine's Day card, so this is the sample I came up with.  We'll see if I use this card or come up with another idea or two.  As always, I want to give credit where credit is due, so thank you to Amy Smith for this idea.    

Card Stock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette & Regal Rose
Classic Stampin' Pad:  Real Red
Punch:  Heart-to-heart
Embosslit Die:  Scalloped Heart of Hearts
Embossing Folder:  Square Lattice

Autumn Days

I made today's card from the Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge (which I didn't get done in time to enter) , my daughter's challenge to use the color Night of Navy (because she really likes it) and I needed a masculine card to send out...so this is what I came up with.  
Thanks for looking and have a great day!



Stamp Set:  Autumn Days
Card Stock:  Night of Navy, Marina Mist & Whisper White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, 
Pretty in Pink, Perfect Plum, Marina Mist & Garden Green.
Stampin' Write Markers:  Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, 
Night of Navy & Summer Sun (retired)
Embossing Folder:  Square Lattice
Punch:  Double Rectangle (retired)
Ribbon:  5/8" grosgrain Night of Navy

Butterfly Pansy

I'm back at it again...making one of my favorite flowers ~ pansies.  I'd say I'm in the mood for some warmer weather. :)  Here is another Mojo Monday skectch ~ #175.  I love how they help me put cards together!  Hope you enjoy the card and have a wonderful day!

Card Stock:  Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi & Whisper White
Classic Ink Pads:  Daffodil Delight & Melon Mambo
Punches:  1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval & Butterfly
Embossing Folder:  Elegant Bouquet
Ribbon:  1/4" grosgrain ribbon in Whipser White
Jewel Accents:  Pearls
Crimper

3x3 Butterfly Card

Here is the final card I made for a Stamp-a-Stack for my sister and her friends.  I love this card and it was SO easy to make!

Card Stock:  Elegant Eggplant & Whisper White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Elegant Eggplant
Embosslit Die:  Beautiful Wings
Embossing Folder:  Elegant Boquet
Jewel Accents:  Basic Pearls

Fabulous Fruit

This is a 3x3 card I did for my sister's stamp a stack last Friday.  Yup, another retired set, but this was just for fun...and I loved coming up with new ideas for my older sets.

Stamp Set:  Fabulous Fruit 
Card Stock:  Always Artichoke & Very Vanilla
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Elegant Eggplant & Always Artichoke
Punch:  1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval Punch

Eagle Card

I'm finally back and posting another card using a retired set.  After what...a week?  Anyway this is a masculine card that can be quickly and easily made.  




Card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White & Basic Gray
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Basic Black
Texturz Plates:  Backgrounds 1

Cherry Blossoms Flower Pot

Here's a card I'm going to be doing for 
a mini stamp-a-stack for my sister and a few of her friends.  I made a card similar to this with Glenda at a class or workshop awhile ago and have always loved it!

Card stock:  Early Espresso, Regal Rose, So Saffron, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White
Punches:  Scallop Trim Border, Word Window, Modern Label and Five Petal Flower
Embosslit Die:  Cherry Blossom
Embossing Folder:  Square Lattice
Ribbon:  Regal Rose
Jewel Accents:  Basic Pearls 


Have a great day!

Mojo Monday 174

I'm finally back and ready to post a few things, but only one for now...it's late!  Wow, I didn't realize how much work it would be to change my blog around.  I wanted to customize my header and that took FOREVER to 
figure out!  But I did it! :)
The next few cards I'll be posting are "Oldies, but Goodies"  meaning I used a few stamp sets that have been around for awhile.  This first set is Antique Autos.  I actually started this card as a sample for my sister and used Mojo Monday 174 for the layout.  I did have to change my card from vertical to horizontal to fit the car on.  



Card stock:  Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Night of Navy, Always Artichoke & Bravo Burgundy
Classic Stampin' Pad:  Early Espresso
Versa Mark Pad
Ribbon:  Bravo Burgundy (retired)
Embossing Folder:  Square Lattice


Thanks for looking.  Have a great day!

3x3 Baby Card

Here's a 3x3 card I had to quickly make up for a baby shower.  Nice and easy to make.  I love 3x3 cards!

Card stock:  Pretty in Pink & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Pretty in Pink

Punches:  1 3/4" Scallop Circle & 1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval

Embossing Folder:  Square Lattice

Inspired by Nature

Good morning!  Here is my card for the Saturday Sketch Challenge #185 on stamping411.  A week or two ago I started cutting out these flowers for a different card.  I ended up going in a bit of a different direction with that card.  So...not wanting to waste any flowers, I decided to use them for this challenge instead. 

Card stock:  Real Red, Pumpkin Pie & Very Vanilla
Classic Stampin' Pad:  Real Red, Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive
Punches:  Word Window & Modern Label
Taffeta Ribbon:  Real Red


Thanks for looking!  Have a great day!

Mojo Monday 172 Sketch ~ Lovely as a Tree

To become a little more creative and challenge myself, I decided to follow a couple of blogs and do their "sketch challenges".  I posted my first card a couple of days ago and now here's my second one. Yup, I'm already starting to love this...guess it's a good thing, because I'm going to be getting a challenge once a week from my upline...hope I can keep up!  For this card I am using the Mojo Monday 172 Sketch.  

I thought I'd show the inside of this card too.  I like to add just a little bit of something that coordinates with the front of the card. 

Stamped with Lovely As a Tree

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Night of Navy, Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy & Early Espresso
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Always Artichoke & Early Espresso
Embossing Folder:  Square Lattice

Texture Plates:  Backgrounds 1

Punch:  Modern Label

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge

I decided to try something different and start doing some challenges that I've seen other people posting.  So...I checked a few blogs (thanks, Glenda!) to find out where everyone was getting these from.  This is the Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge #184 from stamping411.blogspot.com.  I needed to make a b-day card for my niece and decided to use the challenge to help me out.

I got my idea for the sheep from "thriftygranny".  She used hers as party favors...very cute. http://thriftyscrapbook.blogspot.com/2009/09/sheep-party-favors.html

Card Stock:  Basic Black, Pink Pirouette & Whisper White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Pink Pirouette & Basic Black
Embossing Folders:  Elegant Lines & Square Lattice
Bigz Dies:  Scallop Circle #2 (small circle)
Jewels:  Basic Pearls
Punches:  1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 5-petal flower, Scallop Trim Border,
1 1/4" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Word Window, Modern Label & Star

Inspired by Nature Starter Kit Card

This is the card I put in the Starter Kit Contest.  I kind of took the "only what came in your kit" literally.  That means no scissors, paper cutter, sponges, etc! I printed out what came in my kit, put only that on the table and worked from there. I folded and ripped the paper for the card, and ripped out all the flowers and butterflies. I don't ever recommend doing that though...my fingernails are  sore! For the sponging effect I crumpled up some very vanilla until it was soft and rubbed the colors on. I also did that on the edge of the flowers, stems and butterflies so the ripped edges didn't stand out as much.

Stamp sets - Inspired by Nature and Flight of the Butterfly.

Card stock - Very Vanilla and Old Olive

Classic Stampin' Pads - Old Olive, Real Red and Pumpkin Pie