Gavin the Green Dragon

Happy Monday Everyone,

Today's post is for three challenges this week:

Pals Paper Arts #82 Elements of Style - Add Scallops but no Scallop Edge Punch

Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #70
Clean and Simple Sketch Challenge #129
After stamping and embossing my image I watercoloured it with re-inkers.  I find I get better definition with the re-inkers. I used the High Hopes Dragon feet stamp and stamped the background with Versamark and used my Stampin Pastels to give them a soft touch.  Punched out the 3/4" circles and applied them starting in the middle so the top and bottom circles looked more even, otherwise I would have had a tiny piece at the bottom of the card.  Scored a line on each side of the base to create more interest with my Fiskars Scoring Tool.

Supplies:

Stamps:  High Hopes - Gavin the Givin' Dragon, Dragon Footprints, S/U's On Your Birthday

Card: Gable Green, Pumpkin Pie, Cool Caribbean, Watercolour Card, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Gable Green, Pumpkin Pie, Cool Caribbean, Stampin Pastels

Embellishments: Pumpkin Pie Satin Ribbon, Button, Bakers Twine

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Big Scalloped Ovals LG Nestabilities, Multi Mat, 3/4" Circle Punch, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Clear EB Powder, Glue Dot, Double Sided Tape

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Stamperoo's February 2011 Meeting - A Beautiful Rose

Happy Saturday Friends,
This year the Stamperoo's have changed their meetings to a technique or project one month and then a card swap the next.  For our February Meeting Pat Carr showed us how to create a rose with punches and then mount it on a stem with leaves all made out of card, glue, wire and tape.  It was a fun night and we all had a gorgeous rose to take home.  Here is a photo of the one I made.  You could add Crystal Effects on the rose petals to look like a droplet of water or spritz with the new Smooch Spritz to add some glitz.

Supplies:  Not a lot of supplies required.

Card: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Tools:  Fancy Flower Punch, Large Oval Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Bone Scorer, Tweezers, Scissors, Tombow Multi Glue, Florist Wire, Florist Tape, Sponges
Thank's for swinging by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

The Paper Players Sketch Challenge #35 - Shades of Autumn

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Paper Players Sketch Challenge this week.  I made an 8" x 4" card that will fit into a Business Class envelope.  I used gloss card as part of the main image and sponged it with Daffodil Delight, Riding Hood Red and Soft Suede.  I cut the leaves from the Autumn Traditions Designer Paper and mounted them on Dimensionals.



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Autumn Days, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Papers: Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand, Glossy White, Whisper White, Autumn Traditions DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Riding Hood Red, Soft Suede

Embellishments:  Brads, Early Espresso Satin Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Spoellbinders Classic Ovals Nestabilities, Masking Medium, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Sponges, Large Oval Punch, Word Window Punch

Thank's for poppin in today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Clean and Simple Challenge #128 - Bird in the Bullrushes

Hi there,
Today's card is for this week's Clean and Simple Challenge.  I enjoyed the sketch and love how it came together. 

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Every Moment, So Happy For You

Card and Papers:  Soft Suede, Old Olive, Whisper White, Marina Mist, DS Pattern Papers - Neutrals

Ink:  Stazon Black, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist

Markers: Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie,

Embellishments:  Brads

Tools:  Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Spellbinders Labels Ten Nestabilities, Scallop Edge Punch, Modern Label Punch, Aqua Painter, Sponges, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals
Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Curtin Call Colour Challenge #70 - Bird on A Branch

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Curtin Call Challenge this week. I was aiming for a Clean and Simple card, love how it turned out and the bright colours.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Thoughts and Prayers, Silhouette Sentiments, Tiny Tags

Card: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Pear Pizzazz, Tangerine Tango

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise, Black Marker

Embellishments: Pearls, Satin Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Jewelry Tag Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Jewel Picker, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Thank's for taking a peek today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #58 - Blast Off

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the Inkspirations Colour Challenge this week. I created the background using the Inlaid Embossing Technique. The Rocket image was stamped with Craft White Pigment Ink on Glossy white card and embossed with White embossing powder and then masked and sponged with Marina Mist and Tangerine Tango.  I coloured the rocket with an Aqua Painter.  The Sentiment was created by punching out three 1" Circles and then cutting back the top two layers after stamping the sentiment.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Pun Fun, Tiny Tags, Vintage Labels (R)

Card:  Early Espresso, Whisper White, Marina Mist, Tangerine Tango, Glossy White

Ink:  Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Tangerine Tango, Craft White

Embellishments: Bakers Twine, Crystal, Metal Studs

Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Spots and Dots EB Folder, Spellbinders Pinking Circles Nestabilities, Large and Small Star Punches, 2 Way Glue Pen, Sponges, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, Aqua Painter, Masking Medium, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Thank's for stopping by today. 

Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge #81 - Razzleberry Daisy

Hi there.
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge this week.  I used the Bigs XL Flower Folds die, the 5 Petal Flower Punch and the Spring Flower Bouquet Punch which is retired for the flower.  Loved the sketch and these colours together.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's So Happy for You
Card and Papers: Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum (R), Cottage Wall DSP (R)
Ink:  Versarmark, Rich Razzleberry
Embellishments: Crystal Brad, Old Olive Satin Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Bigz XL Flower Folds Die, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Spring Flower Bouquet Punch (R), Scallop Trim Border Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Glue Dot, Sponge, Dimensionals, Heat Tool, White EB Powder
Thank's for poppin in today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Challenge #69 - and Case Study #27 - Black Monarch

Today's card is for a combined challenge with The Play Date Cafe and Case Study.  I totally cased the card using the supplies I had with the Play Date Cafe challenge colours. I have added a few design elements of my own, like embossing and shaping the leaves and using the Spellbinders Blossoms Two Nestability to make the flower, which I cut to make petals, and used the Scallop Border Punch around three sides of the background layer.  I love how the base card is cut with a Nestability, I have not done it with this shaped card before, it is something I will do again..

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Priceless, Warmest Regards (R) 

Card and Papers: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Patterns Pack II DSP (R), Newsprint DSP, DS Paper Patterns Stack - Brights

Ink: Stazon Black, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Real Red, Garden Green

Embellishments: Button, Crystals, Bakers Twine

Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Curved Rectangles, Labels Ten, Blossoms Two Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly Punch, S/U's Scallop Border Punch, Large Oval Punch, Sizzlits Little Leaves Die, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Sponges, Square Lattice EB Folder

Thank's for stopping by today.  Let me know if you like my card.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge #56 - Easter Egg Hunt

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge this week.  I love the autumn colours I used and that I had the Designer Papers to match, I must be hoping for some more rain and cooler weather, I had better not wish to hard we don't want a flood. LOL.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Easter Blossoms, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Papers:  Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Cajun Craze, In Colours DSP, DS Pattern Papers - Regals

Ink:  Cajun Craze, Peach Parfait, Craft White

Enbellishments: Pearl, Peach Parfait Ribbon

Tools:  Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, White Embossing Powder, Big Shot, Lots of Tags Dies, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponge Dauber

Thanks for stopping by today.  

Hugs,

Curtin Call Colour Challenge # 69 - Love Bug

Hi there,
Today's post is for this weeks Curtin Call Colour Challenge this week.  What to do, what to do.... Valentine's Day has come and gone so I thought I would have a bit of fun with this card, still in the Love theme though.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Enjoy The Ride, Stamping Bella Daisy VW

Card: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla

Ink: Stazon Black, Craft Very Vanilla

Markers: Real Red, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black

Embellishments:  Brad, Crystals, Metal Stick On Circles, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Gelly Roll Pen

Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Seeing Spots EB Folder, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Piercing Tool, Fiskars Heart Punch, Computer and Printer

Thank's for poppin in today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #57 - Blue Fairy

Hello Friends,
Today's card is for Makeesha's Sketch Challenge this week.  I used a Mo Manning Digi Image, a cute Fairy. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Mo Manning Digi Image Little Fairy #4

Card and Papers: So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Stack - Subtles

Markers: So Saffron, More Mustard, Bashful Blue, Blush Blossom, Blushing Bride

Embellishments: Gelly Roll Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Pearls

Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Stars EB Folder, Classic and Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, Aqua Painter, Sponge, 2 Way Glue Pen, Computer and Printer, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #80 - Those Were The Days - Vintage Theme - Victorian Wardrobe

Hi there,

Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week.  I decided to try a different take on the Vintage Fashion theme and used a retired Stampin' Up! set called "Fashion Statements".  I water coloured the Crumb Cake wardrobe with Chocolate Chip and River Rock to give it more of a distressed look.  To finish I added some brads, pearls, lace and vellum flower.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Fashion Statements (R), Victorian Lace BG (R) 
Card:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Early Espresso
Ink:  Stazon Black, Blushing Bride, Frost White Shimmer Ink
Markers: Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Pretty In Pink, Real Red, Crumb Cake, River Rock, Chocolate Chip
Embellishments:  Mini Brads, Pearls, Crochet Trim Chantilly 1/2"
Tools:  Big Shot, S/U's Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, 2 Way Glue Pen, Aqua Painter, Spellbinders Labels Eleven Nestabilities, Spellbinders Fancy Tags, Dimensionals, Word Window Punch, Sewing Machine. Sponges
Thank's for poppin in today.
Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #68 - Victorian Lady

Hello there,
Today's post is for the Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  Fabulous Inspiration and lovely colours to work with and they screamed out to be a Vintage design.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Stamp It - Victorian Lady, S/U's Bella Toille BG, French Script BG

Card and Papers: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Watercolour Paper, Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Subtles, Soft Suede

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Champagne Shimmer Mist

Markers: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Blush Blossom

Embellishments: Pearls, Champagne Silk Ribbon, Antique Button

Tools: Sewing Machine, Aqua Painter, Paint Brush, Cutter Tool, EK Success Round Binding Edge, Martha Stewart Doily Lace Trim, Sponges, Mini Glue Dots, Bow Easy

I have had a lovely day today, my Daughter's, Son In Law and three Grand daughter's surprised me with a Birthday Lunch.  It was my 60th Birthday yesterday.  They bought everything pre made from Perth for Lunch and my Birthday Cake. Yummmmm..

 Thank's for stopping by today. Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Curtin Call Colour Challenge Act #68 - Sweet Love and The Paper Players #33 - Love Is in The Air, Just Add Ink #55 - Just Add Love

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Curtin Call Colour Challenge this week , The Paper Players challenge "Love Is In The Air" and Just Add Ink - Just Add Love.  I used Designer Paper for the flowers and mounted only half the flower's with Dimensionals to give the card more depth.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Fifth Avenue Floral, Romance Clear Stamp Set
Card and Papers: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack Subtles and Brights
Ink: Stazon Black, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi,
Embellishments: Button, Bakers Twine Pink Sorbet, 1 1/4" Pink Pirouette Grossgrain Ribbon, Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Provo Craft Kimmy-Luvs EB Folder, Spellbinders Scalloped and Classic Hearts Nestabilities, Sizzlits Little Leaves Die, Sponge, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Sticky Strip, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thank's for stopping by today. Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge # 56 - For You

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the Inkspirations Colour Challenge this week.  I love some of the design elements of this card but I am not totally happy with it, and I am not sure why. Mmm...Ho Hum onto the next challenge. LOL.



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Bliss, Tiny Tags

Card: Basic Black, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze

Ink: Baja Breeze, Stazon Black, Cherry Cobbler

Embellishments: Basic Black Taffetta Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Finial Press EB Folder, Scallop Edge Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, Sponge

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink Colour Challenge #54 - Happy Easter

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge this week.  This weeks colour's included two different yummy chocolate flavours Early Espresso and Soft Suede.  I love chocolate so I have designed my card around Easter giving it a Vintage feel.

Supplies:

Stamps: Easter Blossoms

Card:  Early Espresso, Whisper White, Soft Suede

Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Rose Red, Regal Rose

Embellishments: Early Espresso Satin Ribbon, S/U's Mini and Medium Pearls

Tools: Big Shot, S/U's Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Square Lattice EB Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Sponge, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dot

Thank's for stopping by today. Happy Stamping!

Hugs,