The Paper Players #81 - Red Gerbera

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Challenge this week to use a flower on your project. I  found the tutorial for the Gerbera on Shelly Bohan's blog.  Once I had made the Gerbera I dry embossed the Top Note Die Cut and the background mat.  The ribbon was dyed with re-inkers.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Afterthoughts
Card:  Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Old Olive
Ink:  Poppy Parade
Finishing Touches: Seam Binding Ribbon, Button, White Bakers Twine
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Finial Press EB Folders, Sizzix Square Lattice EB Folders, Sizzix Flower Daisies #2, Boho Blossom Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Sizzix Top Note Die, Bone Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dot, 2 Way Glue Pen
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

Merry Monday Sketch #4 - Christmas Card Challenges #8 - Scrapbook Essentials BC - Dec 25th

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for three challenges, Merry Monday Sketch Challenges, Scrapbook Essentials BC to Use Pattern Paper and Christmas Card Challenges to do some Colouring.  I coloured the image with my Markers, sponged around the image, added crystals and Dazzling Diamonds for some bling and used my Gelly Roll Pen on the Christmas decorations.  I embossed the Whisper White mat and punched out the Snowflakes and added Dazzling Diamonds to them.

This card was awarded an Honourable Mention this week at Scrapbook Essentials BC.



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Greeting Card Kids

Card and Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Ski Slope DSP (R)

Ink: Stazon Black, Bashful Blue

Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, River Rock, Chocolate Chip

Finishing Touches: Gelly Roll Pen, Mini Crystal Star, Taylored Exp Mini Black Crystals, Dazzling Diamonds

Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities, Provo Craft Snowflakes EB Folder, S/U's Extra Large Snowflake and Martha Stewart Snowflake Punches, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Sizzix Timeless Type Alphabet and Number Dies, Aqua Painter, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks for dropping by today.

Hugs,

The Friday Mashup #43 - Happy Easter Everybunny

Hello Friends,
Today's post is my last as Guest Designer for January at The Friday Mashup.  I have enjoyed being part of the Design Team for the last four weeks.  Thanks' to Holly and the Design Team for all your lovely comments and this wonderful opportunity.  I have combined both parts of the challenge following the Sketch and the Everybunny stamp set is my something new.



This week's "Mashup" challenge:
1. Make a project using the "Sketch".
2. Or Make a project using "."Something NEW in your stash".
3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a project "using the "Sketch" and "Something new from your Stash".

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Everybunny,
Card and Papers: Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Regal Rose, Flirtatious Specialty DSP
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Stazon Black
Markers: Regal Rose, Wisteria Wonder, So Saffron, More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Pretty In Pink, Daffodil Delight
Finishing Touches:
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Ovals Die, Spellbinders Scallop Ovals Nestabilities, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Modern Label Punch, Aqua Painter
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe #115 and The Paper Players #79 - Paris

Hi there,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge and The Paper Players Challenge to Tag It. I think I have used the right colours of Slate, Moss, Bark and Burlap with a bit of Very Vanilla.



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Artistic Etchings

Card and Papers:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, DSP Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection, DSP Newsprint (R)

Ink:  Always Artichoke, Early Espresso, Basic Grey, Crumb Cake

Finishing Touches:  Pearls, Button, Early Espresso Bakers Twine, Early Espresso Satin Ribbon, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon

Tools: Sponges, Oval Punch (R), Photo Corners Punch (R), 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Crop-a-dile, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks' for dropping in today.

Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #18 and Scrapbook Essentials BC #6 - Simply Blue

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketch this week and the Scrapbook Essentials Colour Challenge.  I have made a Clean and Simple card for these two challenges, I love using this flower from Simply Soft.

This card was awarded an Honourable Mention at the Scrapbook Essentials BC this week.

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Simply Soft, Under The Big Top
Card and Papers:  Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Old Olive, DSP Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection
Ink: Stazon Black, Bashful Blue, Soft Suede, Old Olive,
Finishing Touches: Designer Buttons -Subtles, 1/8" Old Olive Tafetta Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Scallop Edger Border Punch, Curly Label Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #17 - The Paper Players #78 - Easter Girl

Happy Monday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches and The Paper Players Colour Challenge this week. Very clean and simple card, I painted the girls dress with Gold Smooch Spritz, to jazz it up a bit and pierced around the edge of the main image and added some pearls for my finishing touches.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Easter Blossoms

Card and Papers:  Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Berry Blossoms DP

Ink: Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz

Finishing Touches:  Pearls, Blushing Bride Stitched Ribbon, Gold Smooch Spritz

Tools:  Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Aqua Painter, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

CCMC #183 - Birthday Icecream

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Colour Challenge this week.  I had some fun using punches and designer paper to create this card and with this combination of pretty colours they make a cute card for a three year old or a teenager.

 
This card was featured on Paper Punch Addiction on 9th January, 2012

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Pennant Parade, Create a Cupcake
Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Pool Party, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - In Colour, DSP Everyday Enchantment
Ink:  Soft Suede
Finishing Touches: Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon , Silver Glimmer Card 
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Square Lattice EB Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig,  Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Create a Cupcake Punch, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #15 - Coral Butterfly

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the current challenge at Freshly Made Sketches.  I used Stampin' Up's soon to be released Fresh Vintage Stamp Set and the new Designer Papers called Everyday Enchantment from the Sale-a-bration catalogue.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Fresh Vintage, Create a Cupcake
Card and Papers:  Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, DSP Everyday Enchantment
Ink:  Lucky Limeade, Crumb Cake,
Markers: Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Riding Hood Red
Finishing Touches: Alcohol and Champagne Shimmer Paint Mix, Pearls, Calypso Coral Everyday Enchantment Organdy Ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Butterflies Die, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch,  Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Sponges
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

Perfect Sentiments #11 - Anniversary + Inspiration Photo and Create With Connie and Mary #181 - Two Hearts

Hi Friends,
Todays post is for the Perfect Sentiments Challenge to make an Anniversary card and Create With Connie and Mary Colour Challenge this week.  The colours we were to use are Whisper White amd Silver Glimmer.  I used heat and dry embossing and a few punches and the Big Shot with some embossing folders.

This card was featured on Paper Punch Addiction on 28/12/2011.

This card was awarded a Perfect Three at Perfect Sentiments.

I used the string of silver embossed hearts to mimic the blinds and awnings, and embossing to pick up on the fancy chairs and seatcovers, the crystals to represent the chandelier and the main colour of white for my inspiration.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Love Defined (R), Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card:  Whisper White, Silver Glimmer

Ink:  Versamark

Finishing Touches:  Whisper White Organdy Ribbon, Crystals

Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Full Heart Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Embossing Buddy, Silver EB Powder, Heat Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #99 - Christmas Money Holders

Hi Friends,
For today's post I am showing you some Money Holders that I made for Christmas for Family members and the Just Add Ink Challenge - Just Add Fancy Packaging this week.  They are very quick and easy to make for a last minute gift.  I cut my card base at 7" x 6 1/2" and scored  across the longer side at 2 3/4" and 5 3/4".  I then punched the edge and cut the Designer Paper for the front at 2 3/8" x 6 3/8". I sponged the punched edge with Craft White and Gold Pigment Inks and then embossed the Merry Christmas on the front.  The Belly Band is 1 5/16" x 7" scored at 3 3/16" and 6 3/16" approximately.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Occasional Greetings (R)

Card and Papers: Basic Black, Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, Gold Metallic, Mocha Morning DSP, I Wish Simply Scrappin Kit (R)

Ink:  Versamark

Tools: Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Gold and White EB Powders, Sponges, 1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Oval Punch, Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Dble Sided Tape

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Hope you have a fabulous time celebrating with Family and Friends, stay safe and I will be back after Christmas.

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Tags for Christmas

Hello Friends,
Just popping in to show you some Christmas tags I made for our presents this year.  I am working on our Christmas presents at the moment, might have a box to show tomorrow.  Probably won't get around to any challenges this week, but you never know.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink Bells and Boughs, Signature Christmas, S/U's Winter Post

Card:  Whisper White

Ink:  Real Red, Old Olive

Finishing Touches: Red Satin Ribbon, Crystals, Pearls

Tools: Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Tags Sale #1 Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Glue Dot

When I start my design process I will quite often trial a couple of different formats so in the end I went with the Tag with the One Bell and the Two Bells is a one off.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Snowflakes (R), Teeny Tiny Tags, Petite Pairs

Card:  Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  White Craft, Stazon Black

Finishing Touches:  Dazzling Diamonds

Tools:  Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Tags Sale #1 Die, In The Meadow Die, Embossing Buddy, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

For these tags I used two different sentiments.

Thanks' for visiting today.

Hugs,