Freshly Made Sketches #8 - Joy to the World

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  I embossed the Image with White Embossing Powder and coloured it with Perfect Pearls and my Aqua Painter.  I set the Perfect Pearls with a light spray of Hairspray.  Love the effect of the Perfect Pearls on the Night of Navy card, the colour is so intense and shiny.  I matted the main image with Whisper White to make it stand out from the rest of the card and mounted it on Dimensionals. I dry embossed the Night of Navy background and then coloured the dots with my Signo Gel Pen to carry the star theme through a bit more. 

This card was awarded a Perfect Princess Award this week at Freshly Made Sketches.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's City of David
Card and Papers:  Night of Navy, Whisper White, DSP Unknown Gift from a Friend
Ink:  Versamark, Stazon Black, Signo White Gel Pen
Embellishments: Perfect Pearls Powder, Star Brad
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Small Oval Punch, Spellbinders Classic Oval and Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, Embossing Buddy, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Aqua Painter, Hairspray, Computer and Printer, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

CR84FN #41 - CCMC HOL #5 - Welcome Baby

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the CR84FN Colour Challenge and Create With Connie and Mary Holiday Sketch Challenge.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Elebration, Little Additions
Card and Papers:  Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Daffodil Delight, Basic Grey, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue
Embellishments:  Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Scalloped Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Oval Punch (R), Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot
Thanks' for dropping in today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players #69 and CCMC #173 - Cuckoo Clock

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Sketch Challenge and the Create With Connie and Mary Colour Challenge.  I stamped the clock three times, cut it out and layered the clock frame and then the dial on dimensionals. Punched out the leaves and flowers, embossed the Baja leaves and added the pearls to the centres.  For the sentiment I shortened it using the Word Window Punch. 

 
This card was awarded the Cut Above Award at The Paper Players this week and the Winners Badge from Create With Connie and Mary.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Forever Young, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Papers:  Island Indigo, Baja Breeze, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles

Ink: Stazon Black, Rich Razzleberry

Embellishments: Pearls

Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Bird Builder Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Word Window Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

CCMC #172 - Best Friend

Happy Wednesday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge this week.  Fun sketch, I enjoyed creating my design. 



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's C is for Cat
Card and Papers: Basic Grey, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Neutrals
Ink: Basic Grey
Embellishments: Pearls, Basic Black Scallop Dots Ribbon, Linen Thread
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, 1" Circle Punch, Sizzix Ovals Die, Dotted Scallop Border Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Cutter Tool
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #90 - Paisley Swirls

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge this week.  I wanted to use this piece of Designer Paper from Paisley Petals as a feature on my card and took my colours from it to.  I turned the sketch on it's side.  I stamped a flower from Paisley Petals along the edge and then dry embossed and sanded it back for some added interest.  I used the Papertrey Ink Mat Stack as a Frame for my sentiment and added the Scribbles Swirls with some pearls.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Paisley Petals, Happiest Birthday Wishes, Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 1 Collection

Card and Papers:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz, Paisley Petals DSP

Ink: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry

Embellishments: Pearls

Tools: Papertrey Die Mat Stack 1, Big Shot, Sizzix Elegant Lines EB Folder, Sizzix Scribble Swirls Die, Sanding Block, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks' for dropping in today.

Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #116 Sketch Challenge and The Play Date Cafe #104 Colour Challenge - Perfect Plum

Hey Friends,
Today's post is for Pals Paper Arts and The Play Date Cafe Challenges this week.  After seeing Mary Fish's card I decided to try a Double Z Fold card.  I like how it came together.  I made mine 5" x 4" finished size.

 

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Simply Soft, My Friend, Bring on the Cake
Card and Papers:  Perfect Plum, So Saffron, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles
Ink:  Stazon Black, Perfect Plum
Markers: Perfect Plum, Lucky Limeade, So Saffron, Always Artichoke
Embellishments:  Apricot Nectar Grossgrain Ribbon (R), Pearls 

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dots EB Folder, Cutter Tool, Sponge, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Oval Punch (R), Large Oval Punch, Fiskars Paper Edgers Postage Stamp Scissors, Dble Sided Tape,

Thanks for poppin' in today.

Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #7 - Delightful Melon

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  I used The Sizzix Fun Flowers Die, Blossom Petals Builder Punch and the Doily Triple Layer Punch to make the flower.  When I had the two bottom layers cut I ran them through the Big Shot using the Petals-a-Plenty EB Folder and sponged them with White Craft Ink. The centre two Petals are sponged and scrunched.  After I assembled the flower I Spritzed it with a Alcohol and Shimmer Mist mixture and then manipulated the petals into shape.  I used a leaf from French Foliage Stamp Set for the leaves.



This card received a Perfect Princess Award this week at Freshly Made Sketches.

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Four Frames, Petite Pairs, French Foliage
Card and Papers: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles
Ink: Craft White, Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade
Embellishments:  Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon, Pearls, Alcohol and Shimmer Paint Spritz
Tools:  Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Petals-A-Plenty EB Folder, Sizzix Fun Flowers Die, Sponge, Blossom Petals Builder Punch, Doily Triple Layer Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Perfect Sentiments #3 - Get Well + Embossing - Feeling Hot!

Hello there,
Today's post is for the Perfect Sentiments Challenge this week. The challenge is to make a Get Well Card and include Dry or Heat embossing.  The inside says "Hope you're back to your "Cool" self soon!".

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Happy Healing (R), Whipper Snapper Designs Get Well Kitty, 
Card and Papers:  Soft Suede, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Pool Party, DSP Patterns Pack - Neutrals
Ink:  Stazon Black, Pool Party
Markers: Island Indigo, Soft Suede, Real Red, Pretty In Pink, Rose Red
Embellishments: Crystal, Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon, Button, Bakers Twine, Gelly Roll Pen
Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Aqua Painter, Spellbinders Curved Rectangles Mega Nestabilities, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players #68 - Christmas Gift

Happy Weekend Everyone,

Today's post was for The Paper Players Challenge this week.  Unfortunately I have missed the Deadline due to my Modem dying and not being able to access the Internet and I have only just sorted my DH's computer too! arrrrrrrrrgh.......  I decided to still post my card and link it to The Paper Players Challenge Blog, now that I have one of the computers operating (My Computer and DH's Internet). My card was cased from my dear friend Jenny Chilton, but I have changed a lot of the supplies to make it my own.  I thought the Dashing Designer Paper I used made my card look like a wrapped present that had been decorated with a Poinsettia Flower.  The Flower was made using the leaves from Stampin' Up's French Foliage stamp set and spritzed with a Alcohol and Shimmer Mist mixture that you mix yourself.  The top layer of petals are raised on the tips by using dimensionals to make it more 3D.  I reversed the Dotted Scallop Ribbon and used the stamp-a-ma-jig to offset the greeting.  Let me know if you like it.

 



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's French Foliage, Curly Cute

Card:  River Rock, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Dashing DSP (R)

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Mellow Moss (R)

Embellishments:  Crystals, Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dots Ribbon, Alcohol and Shimmer Mist Spritz 

Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks' for dropping in today.

Hugs,

CCMC HOL #4 - Christmas Joy

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Holiday Colour Challenge this week. I kept my card Clean and Simple and added some Gold Cord, Glimmer Mist and Pearls for a bit of Bling. My Modem has died so I am using DH's computer until a new one arrives.  Don't you just hate it when things go wrong with your best toy, I had the worst day yesterday trying to fix it and I will have to wait 5-7 days for a new modem to come from Melbourne.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Lovely as A Tree, Delightful Decorations, Tags Till Christmas

Card:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi

Ink:  Wild Wasabi, Cherry Cobbler, Real Red

Embellishments: Gold Cord, Pearls, Glimmer Mist

Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Ornament Punch, Word Window Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch

Thanks' for stopping by today. Have a Happy Weekend.

Hugs,

CCMC #171 - Bird in a Cage

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Colour Challenge this week.  I stamped the Birdcages from the Aviary stamp set repeating them and making one the focal point, not an original idea but I think it worked for this colour combo.  

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Aviary, Tiny Tags
Card:  Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla
Ink:  River Rock, Bravo Burgundy, Baja Breeze
Embellishments:  Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Corduroy Brad, Linen Thread
Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Jewelry Tag Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dots
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #89 - Inspiration Challenge - Wild About You

Happy Wednesday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Inspiration Photo Challenge at Just Add Ink this week. My card is based on the photo, but I created a Jungle Scene at Sunset with a Giraffe and Leopards.  Luckily I had a Tree and Grass images to be able to add a bit more interest to my scene, I really loved Nikki Spencer's scene.

This card was awarded the Winners Badge this week at Just Add Ink.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink's It's A Jungle Out There, Stamp World Grassy Hills B 586, Stamp It Acacia Tree Large 899E

Card: Whisper White, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Daffodil Delight, Wisteria Wonder, Bordering Blue (R), Basic Grey, Stazon Black

Tools: Sponges, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Post It Notes, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape,  Word Window Punch, Dimensionals

Thanks' for visiting today.

Hugs,