Merry Monday Week 5 - July 2013 Challenge - Anything Goes - Cafe' Latte' Christmas Ornament

Happy Monday Everyone,
Today's post is for the last Merry Monday Challenge in July. I am posting an Ornament I made last Christmas but never included in a post on my blog.  I love the colours and as you can see I personalised it on the reverse for posterity. LOL I made a few of these and gave them to Friends and Family and they loved them.  Also entered into Hazel's CHNC Challenge Extra for July.



 



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Ornament Keepsakes 

Card and Papers: Very Vanilla

Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Finishing Touches: Clear Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Pearl, Crochet Twine, Crumb Cake Scalloped Tulle Ribbon

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies, Sizzix Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Hot Glue Gun, Anywhere Glue Stick, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Silicone Mat

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,

 

 



CASology #54: GOLD - Mr. & Mrs.

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is for the CASology Challenge this week and the Cue Card word is Gold.

 





Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Wedding Elegance (R), Together Forever (R)
Card: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Versamark
Finishing Touches: Sequins, Pearls
Cool Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Embossing Buddy, Gold E/Powder, Heat Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Crystal Effects
Thanks for dropping by today.
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Freshly Made Sketches #96 - Pretty Hexagons

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's card is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  Love the sketch and this pretty Designer Paper from Tea for Two.

 







Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Beautiful Birthday

Card and Papers: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Tea For Two DSP

Ink: Basic Grey, Bashful Blue Marker

Finishing Touches: Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Apothecary Accents Framelits, Ruler

Thanks for popping in today.

Hugs,

 



Retro Sketches #73 - Brown Sugar and Cantaloupe

Hello Everyone,
Today's post is for the Retro Sketch Challenge #73 this week. 



Also adding this card to Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything Goes in July.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Secret Garden, Papillion Potpourri, Create A Cupcake, Stippled Blossoms, Kaisercraft Decorative Tape Pieces Clear Stamps

Card and Papers: Whisper White, Vellum, Crisp Cantaloupe

Ink: Versamark, Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Baked Brown Sugar, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive

Cool Tools: Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, White E/Powder, Aqua Painter, Big Shot, Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Square Nestabilities, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, 1" Square Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Thanks for popping in today.

Hugs,

 





Merry Monday Week 4 July 2013 Challenge Anything Goes - Santa's Sleigh

Hi Folks,
Today's post is for this weeks Merry Monday Anything Goes in July Challenge. I am also adding this card to Christmas Cards all Year Round for July Challenge.  This is my version of the Santa's Sleigh made with the Tope Note Die, another Christmas idea I haven't tried before. I think Lorri Heiling created the original idea and you can find her tutorial here.  Hope you like it.  Also entered into Hazel's CHNC Challenge Extra for July.







Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Mixed Medley

Card and Papers: Real Red, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Silver Metallic Card, Dashing DSP, Festival of Prints DSP, Patterns Stack DSP - Bright's, Candlelight Christmas DSP

Ink: Real Red, Gelly Roll Pen, Metallic Gold Pen

Finishing Touches: Real Red Satin Ribbon, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, 1/8" Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon, Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Top Note Die, Sizzix Scribbles Swirls Die, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle, 3/4" Circle Punch, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks for dropping by today.

Hugs,

 



Curtin Call Inspiration Challenge - July 15 - Feeling Nautical

Happy Monday Everyone,
Today's card is for the new Curtin Call Inspiration Challenge - Feeling Nautical. I stamped the images and then masked them, brayered the background and then spritzed it with my Colour Spritzer Tool and Crumb Cake Marker.  I sponged in the shadows and coloured the images.  To create the foam on the waters edge I applied Crystal Effects and sprinkled Clear and White embossing powder intermittently and heated it with my Heat Tool.  The Heat Tool makes the Crystal Effects bubble and creates the look of the waters edge on the sand. 

 



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Lighthouse (R), Party Punch (R), Studio G VS4911 Series 14, My Favourite Things - By the Seashore

Card: Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Ink: Stazon Black, So Saffron, Crumb Cake, Pacific Point, Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Basic Grey, More Mustard, Daffodil Delight

Finishing Touches: Pearl

Cool Tools: Brayer, Colour Spritzer Tool, Heat Tool, Crystal Effects, Clear and White E/Powder, Aqua Painter, Masking Medium, Sponges, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape

Thanks for dropping by today.

Hugs,

 



CAS(E) this Sketch #37 - Welcome Baby

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for this weeks CAS(E) This Sketch.  I decided to use the Peachy Keen Faces I have in my stash unloved as Baby faces for my card.  Just a bit of fun, hope you like it. 





Supplies:

Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps PK-540 Funshine Assortment Package, S/U's Welcome, Little One (R)

Card: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette

Ink: Stazon Black, Pink Pirouette

Finishing Touches: 1/8" Pretty In Pink Taffeta Ribbon

Cool Tools: Sponge, 1" Circle Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Thanks for popping in today.

Hugs,

 

CASology #53 - Cool Kat

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the CASology Challenge this week and the Cue Word is Cool.

This card was awarded an Honourable Mention this week, thanks to Gillian.



Supplies:

Stamps: Stampendous Feline Collection V041 Curious, L08 Rhinestone Glasses

Card: Whisper White, Basic Black, S/U's DSP Patterns Stack - Brights Collection

Ink: Basic Grey, Stazon Black, Blush Blossom

Finishing Touches: Rhinestones

Cool Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Big Shot, Lil'Inker Bow Die, Computer and Printer, Small Tag Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,

 



CAS - Colour and Sketch Challenges #33 - Thanks!

Happy Wednesday Everyone,
Today's post is for the CAS Sketch Challenge #33.  I used some DSP, Pool Party Core'dinations card that has been embossed and sanded and stamped my sentiment for the three main elements. I rounded the corners of the base card, added a crystal for some bling and used a mat to make each element pop but kept is CAS.

 





Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Vintage Verses
Card and Papers: Basic Grey, Silver Metallic, Pool Party, Whisper White, Pool Party Core'dinations, S/U's Patterns Pack II
Ink: Basic Grey
Finishing Touches: Crystal
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Lacy Brocade E/Folder, Sanding Block, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Corner Rounder Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

 



Colour Throwdown #250 - Happy Birthday! Seize the Birthday July Linky Party Anything Goes

Hello Friends,
Where have I been?  Well I have been visiting the Scandinavian countries around the Baltic Sea for the last three weeks and having a very enjoyable holiday.  Will post some photo's soon. I hope you enjoyed the pre-scheduled posts from Pat Carr's Stamp Camp and Merry Monday Challenges while I was away.
Today I am posting a card I made for the Colour Throwdown's Fifth Anniversary Challenge, trying to get back into the groove and play with some of the challenges.  It's a very summery colour palette which I did find challenging until I made up my mind on the stamps, then everything fell into place.  Enjoy!





Also linking this card at Seize the Birthday July Link Party - Anything Goes



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Happy Birthday (R), Let's Party (R)

Card and Papers: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake

Ink: Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake, Bermuda Bay, So Saffron, Copic RV09 Fuchsia

Finishing Touches: Pearls

Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Square Nestabilities, Sizzix Chevron E/Folder, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Blender Pen, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue,

Thanks for visiting today. Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

 



Merry Monday Week 3 July Challenge Anything Goes - Melting Snowman

Hi Everyone,
I am showing you another Christmas card for this month's Merry Monday card challenge. Would you believe I have never made a Slider card before, so I decided to have ago for the Merry  Monday Anything Goes Challenge. Hope it inspires you to start on your Christmas stash or continue to build up your card numbers.  Also entered into Hazel's CHNC Challenge Extra for July and Christmas Cards All Year Round for July Challenge.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Cold Play, Sweet and Sassy Stamps - Season of Love

Card and Papers: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Bordering Blue

Ink: Bashful Blue, Soft Suede, Stazon Black, White Smooch Spritz

Finishing Touches: Midnight Muse Stitched Ribbon, Snowflake Brad, Black Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Extra Large Snowflake Punch, 3/8" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Tag Punch, Sizzix Cloudy Day E/Folder, Sizzix Snow Burst E/Folder, Large Oval Punch, Oval Punch, 2 x Two Cent Coins, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

 



Pat Carr's Stamp Camp April 2013 - Jenny Chilton's Double Slider Card

Hello Friends,
Today I am posting the card that Jenny demonstrated as a Workshop project, isn't it fabulous.  This is the last card in this series, hope you have enjoyed the journey.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Just Thinking, Vintage Verses

Card: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Ink: Stazon Black, Crumb Cake, Versamark

Finishing Touches: Crystals

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Framelits - Window Frames Collection, Sizzix Edgelits - Finishing Touches, Embossing Buddy, Clear E/Powder, Heat Tool, 3/4" Circle Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Stamnp-a-ma-jig, Sizzix Honeycomb E/Folder, Sponges, Sizzix Floral Fusion Sizzlits Dies, Piece of Plastic Bag,  Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for popping in today.

Hugs,

 



Pat Carr's Stamp Camp April 2013 - Shoebox Swap - Floating Flower Card

Hello Stampers,
Today's card pack's a punch, simply gorgeous with a flower garden inside.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Mixed Bunch, Papillion Potpourri

Card: Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Whisper White

Ink: Versamark, Rose Red, Pink Pirouette

Finishing Touches: Crystal

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Blossom Punch, Sizzix Little Leaves Sizzlit Die, Sizzix Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Sizzix Floral Fusion Die, Boho Blossoms Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Acetate, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,