Just Add Ink #53 Inspiration Challenge - Timeworn Sunflower

Hi there,
Today's post is for this weeks Inspiration Challenge at Just Add Ink.  I have pulled out a stamp set that I acquired some years ago "Stampin' Up's Definately Decorative Summer Sunflower" that I am ashamed to say I have very rarely used. I was inspired to imitate the sunflower and used this old stamp set from the year 2000. I layered the Sunflower and the book, cut a sliver of card to thread through the button and curl. The Designer Paper is from Stampin' Up's Timeworn Collection - Weathered also retired. This is a very timeless approach to the inspiration, I do have a more modern idea which I might come back with later.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's DD Summer Sunflower (R), En Francais BG, Papertrey Ink Little Lady

Card: Whisper White,Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Cake Crumb, S/U's Timeworn Collection DSP Weathered (R)

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Creamy Caramel (R), Early Espresso, Cake Crumb, Wild Wasabi, Pear Pizzazz

Embellishments: Brads, Button, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Labels Seven Nestabilities, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Photo Corner Punch, Sponges

Thanks for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Challenge #66 - Lilac Rose

Hi there,
Today's post is for this weeks Colour Splash challenge at the Play Date Cafe.  I love the Inspirational picture, especially the colour.  I have this beautiful rose image from Penny Black and some gorgeous lilac silk ribbon so I tried to keep my design Clean and Simple.  I used markers and a stamp pad to colour the rose before stamping on the white card.



Supplies:

Stamps:  2004 Penny Black 2815K The Look of Love, S/U's On Your Birthday

Card and Papers: Basic Grey, Whisper White, Patterns Pack II

Ink: Lavender Lace, Concord Crush, Basic Grey, Going Grey (R)

Embellishments: Silk Lilac Ribbon, Metallic Studs
Tools: Fiskars Cutter and Embossing Tool, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Martha Stewart Layered Arches Border Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Sponge, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot, Jone's Gloopy Glue, 2 Way Glue Pen, Bow Easy

Thank's for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Paper Players Sketch Challenge #31 and The Lollipop Ladies #12 - Allsorts of Things - Jenna's One

Hello Stampers,
Today's card is for the Paper Players Sketch Challenge and Allsorts of Things Colour Challenge at The Lollipop Ladies. I made it for our youngest Grand-Daughter Jenna who is one in February.  We are giving her a Table and Chairs set so she can play at her level.



The Paper Players Sketch

The Lollipop Ladies - Allsorts of Things

Supplies:

Stamps: Stamp World X813 Teaparty 1999 Annie White, S/U's Party Hearty

Card: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pattern Prints DSP (R),

Ink: Stazon Black

Markers: So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, Blush Blossom, Certainly Celery, Lavender Lace, Pretty In Pink, Rose Red, Creamy Caramel, Basic Black,

Embellishments: Linen Thread

Tools: Computer and Printer, Classic Scalloped and Plain Circle Nestabilities, Big Shot, Aquapainter, Dimensionals, Double Sided Tape

Thank's for poppin in today.

Hugs,

Curtin Call Colour Challenge Act #66 - Pretty Flowers

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Curtin Call colour challenge this week.  It was a challenging colour combination, but after much deliberation and quite a few different design elements I love the outcome. The burgundy flowers were plain vellum that I coloured and shaped thank's to Selma at Selma's Stamping Corner for the tutorial.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings Raspberry Suite by Dawn McVey

Card and Papers: Very Vanilla, Lavender Lace, Pretty In Pink, Cherry Cobbler, Bravo Burgundy, DSP Pattern Papers - Subtles, Vellum

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Pretty In Pink

Embellishments: S/U Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Pearls

Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Spellbinders Labels Ten Nestability, Sponges, Aquapainter, Dimensionals, Martha Stewart Modern Garland Border Punch, MS Branch Punch, MS Hydranga Punches, S/U's Boho Blossoms Punch, S/U's Itty Bitty Shapes Punches, Tombow Multi Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Dry Embossing Stylus  

Thank's for taking a peek today. Happy Australia Day!!

Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #54 - Owl's in Love

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the Inkspirations Colour Challenge this week.  Would you believe that this is the first time I have used the owl punch and I have had it since it first came out in the catalogue.  I don't know why it took me so long to use it, it is a very fun tool to play with.  I punched and embossed a lot of the design elements for this card, added plenty of bling and did very little stamping.

Supplies:

Stamps: Riverting (R)
Card and Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla, Elegant Soiree DSP
Ink:  Very Vanilla Craft, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Frost White Shimmer Paint
Embellishments: Shimmer Paint, Pearl, Crystals, Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Tim Holtzs Woodgrain EB Folder, S/U's Petals A Plenty EB Folder, Square Lattice EB Folder, Two Step Owl Punch, Sponge Dauber, Sponges, Embossing Tool, Paintbrush, Jewel Picker, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Pinking Scissors
Thank's for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge #52 - Elegant Lines

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Sketch challenge this week.  I made a card and a 3D purse to match.  I embossed the front of both items and highlighted the embossing with a sponge dauber.  To finish I added a pretty bow made with my all time favourite ribbon and an Antique brad.

Supplies:

Stamps: Elements of Style
Card and Papers: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Elegant Soiree DSP
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Embellishments: Baja Breeze Satin Ribbon, Antique Brads
Tools: Big Shot, Elegant Lines EB Folder, Ric Rac Scalloped Border Nestability, Corner Rounder Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Sponge Dauber, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool
Thank's for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #77 Sketch Challenge - Cupcake Girl

Greetings All,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts Sketch challenge this week, including Fabric or Ribbon as an element. I changed the sketch's direction for my card. I used the flowery Fozz felt which I have had for ages and made a felt flower with My Favourite Things Die-namics Flower Die.  Because our cardstock is A4 in size the S/U embossing folders don't quite fit an A5 card so instead of cutting the extra off I embossed  straight lines accross the bottom edge, which are hard to see, but it finished off the card nicely.  I used the Labels Eight die to make the mat for the main image by cutting around the outside edge of the same frame I used to cut out the image. The main image was sponged while the Labels Eight Nestability was still in place and for the finishing touch I added some pearls.

Supplies:

Stamps: Digi Image CC Designs Cupcake Kiki

Card and Papers: Pretty In Pink, Whisper White, Patterns Papers II (R)

Markers:  So Saffron, Rose Red, Pretty In Pink, Creamy Caramel (R), Blush Blossom

Embellishments: Fozz Felt, Felt, Pearls

Tools: Big Shot, Petals A Plenty EB Folder, Labels Eight Nestabilities, My Favourite Things Die-namics Flower Die, Fiskars Embossing Tool, Dimensionals, Sponges, Tombow Multi Glue

Thank's for stopping by today. Happy stamping!

Hugs,

Curtin Call Colour Challenge Act 65 - Colourful Vintage

Hello there,
Today's post is for the Curtin Call Collour challenge this week. I used one layer for the base and then stamped the flowers in the different colours and cut them out. I mounted them at different levels to give the card more depth. I punched and layered the bottom edge of the card and sponged the edges for some softness and added some pearls to the centres of the flowers. Although the colours are fairly bright I think it has a vintage feel, but maybe that is down to the stamps I used. LOL.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Vintage Vogue, Elements of Style

Card: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Pacific Point

Embellishments: White Satin Ribbon, Pearls

Tools: EK Success Double Crochet Lace Punch, Sponges, Dimensionals, Scissors, Double Sided Tape, Jones Gloopy Glue

Thank's for poppin in today.

Hugs,

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #53 - Birthday Mail

Hi there,
Today's card is for the Inkspiration Sketch Challenge this week.  I used a stamp by Heather Ellis from the Pure Innocence collection called Something Special Just For You. I Paper Pieced the Party Hat and Girl's Dress and watercoloured the rest of the image.

Supplies:

Stamps: MFT Pure Innocence Collection - Something Special Just For You, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Papers: Pretty In Pink, Certainly Celery, DSP Patterns Stack - Subtles, Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black, Pretty In Pink

Markers: Pretty In Pink, Blush Blossom, Blushing Bride, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard

Embellishments: Button, Hemp

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Aqua Painter, Double Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thank's for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Joan's Garden #2 - Heart of Hearts

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for Joan's challenge this week. The challenge was to use a Heart, Button, Bow and Stripes.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Verve Stamps - Beautiful You, Fern Gully Stamps - Heart 16G5A

Card and Papers: Lavender Lace, Real Red, Whisper White, S/U's DSP Paper Patterns Stack - Subtles, Kaisercraft - Made With Love Collection,

Ink: Lavender Lace, Melon Mambo

Embellishments: Button, Pearl, Crystal, Heart Pins, Satin Ribbon, Crochet Cotton

Tools: Big Shot, Beaded Circles Nestabilities, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die, Sponge, Dimensionals, Boho Blossoms Punch (R), Bow Easy

Thanks for visiting my blog today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #76 Inkspiration Vallentines - Be Mine

Hi there,

Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week. I hand embossed the white background with an embossing tool and the Fiskars Heart embossing sheet.  I stamped the string of hearts as a background on the main focal point and created the hearts by following Valita Reynolds tutorial here.  I love how Valita created the sexy cleverage on the Lady heart.  Ruffeld up some matching ribbon and embossed the two hearts for the sentiment.  A fun card for Valentine's.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Love Defined, Two Step Stampin Sweet Talk (R)
Card: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Blush Blossom
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Craft White
Embellishments: Fine Glitter, Pearl, Mini Brad, Ribbon
Tools: White EB Powder, Heat Tool, Sponges, Sponge Daubers, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Large Heart Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Fiskars Heart Embossing Sheet, Embossing Tool, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Double Sided Tape, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Glue Dot
Thank's for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #51 - Just Add Monochrome - Vintage Suede

Hi friends.
Today's card is for the Just Add Ink challenge this week, Just Add Monochrome.  For the petals I stamped the flourish on River Rock and then stamped the petal shape on top and cut them out.  The 1" circle in the middle was made by applying double sided tape and then winding the Hemp around in a circle until it was covered. Most of the elements were sponged with Soft Suede.

Supplies:

Stamps: Friends 24/7, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card: Soft Suede, River Rock, Crumb Cake, Acetate
Ink: Soft Suede, Stazon Timber Brown
Embellishments: Linen Thread, Soft Suede
Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Top Note Die, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Sponge
Thank's for poppin in today.
Hugs,

Curtin Call Colour Challenge Act 64 - Flying High

Hello stampers,
Today's post is for the Curtin Call Colour Challenge this week.  At first I was unsure how I was going to put this colour combination together and kept thinking a boat and sea scene and when I checked the photo again I saw the pine trees and everything fell into place, so here is my card.

Supplies:

Stamps: Kaisercraft Mini Clear Stamps Aeroplane, S/U On Your Birthday, Lovely as a Tree

Card and Papers: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Always Artichoke, Paper Patterns Prints Stack DSP - Brights

Ink: Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Pacific Point

Embellishments: Marina Mist Ribbon, Travel Case Charm

Tools: Big Shot, Classic Circles and Scalloped Circles Nestabilities, Clouds Die Papertrey Ink, Sponge, Dimensionals, Embossing Tool Fiskars Cutter, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Thanks for poppin in today.

Hugs,

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #52 - Circle of Flowers

Hi there,
Today's card is for the Inkspiration Colour challenge this week.  I made a CAS card, I love how it turned out.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Just Believe, Punch Bunch 

Card: Riding Hood Red, Peach Parfait, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Peach Parfait, Baja Breeze

Embellishments: Peach Parfait Ribbon, Brads

Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Corner Rounder Punch

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts Celebrity Colour Challenge #76 - 70th Birthday

Hi Stampers,
Today I have made an Easel card for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week and my Sister In Law's 70th Birthday.  I embossed the main image on watercoloured paper, watercoloured the main images and cut the flowers out.  I used Versamark and the Black Stazon stamp pad to emboss the image. The base has been embossed with two different embossing folders.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Growing Green, Warmest Regards (R), Papertrey Birthday Bash Sentiments
Card and Papers: Watercolour, Greenhouse Gala DSP, Perfect Plum, Very Vanilla
Ink: Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum, Pear Pizzazz, Versamark, Stazon Black
Embellishments: Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, Pearls, Taylored Expressions Mini Crystals
Tools: Aqua painter, Big Shot, Sizzix Finial Press EB Folder, Sizzix Square Lattice EB Folder, Nestabilies Trio Tags, Dimensionals, Provo Craft Harmony Alphabet and Numbers, Jones Gloop Glue, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, 2 Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Martha Stewart Botanical Scallop Border Punch, Pinking Scissors, Computer and Printer, Heat Tool, Clear EB Powder
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Joan's Garden Challenge #1 - Feathered Friends

Hello Friends,
Today I have made a card for Joan's Garden's challenge this week. 
Joan challenged us to create a card using;:
1. Some sort of Animal - I used S/U's Bliss and Aviary Bird stamps
2. A Floral Back Ground - Floral background from Sullivans Scrap Booking for Magical Moments Paper Pad
3. Do something out of your comfort zone. Had a go at the Shabby Chic style. I find it difficult to add lots of embellishments 
4. Use a Die. S/U's Lots of Tags Die

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Bliss, Avairy
Card and Paper: Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla, Sullivan's Scrap Booking for Magical Moments DSP
Ink: Soft Suede, River Rock
Embellishments: Pearls, Button,  Lace, Satin Ribbon, Paper Doily, Sewing Machine Stitching
Tools: Big Shot, Lots of Tags Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Bow Easy, Sewing Machine, Cutter Tool, Needle and Crochet Cotton, Dimensionals, Sponges, Jewel Picker, Tweezers
Thank's for taking a peek today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #50 - Flying HIgh

Hello Friends,
Today's card is for the Just Add Ink colour challenge this week.  I enjoyed using the colour combination and this fun card came together nicely.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink Up, Up and Away, Tiny Tags

Card: Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz

Ink:  Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Elegant Eggplant, Pear Pizzazz

Embellishments:  Baker's Twine

Tools: Big Shot, Balloon and Cloud Dies Papertrey Ink, Sponges, Dimensionals, Jewelry Tag Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Thanks for poppin in today.

Hugs,