Inkspiration's Colour Challenge # 76 - Home is Where the Heart Is

Hey there,
Today's post is for the Inkspiration's Colour Challenge this week.  I had fun playing with the colours and the retired Good Neighbors stamp set. 

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Good Neighbors (R), Flourishes Windows to the World
Card:  Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade
Ink:  Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Baja Breeze
Embellishments:  Poppy Parade Ribbon
Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Martha Stewart Fence Border Punch, Big Shot, Sizzix Lots of Tags Label 1, Square Lattice EB Folder, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Sponge
Thanks' for dropping in today.  I am off to mind two of our Grand daughter's today for a few days so it will be a bit quite on my blog till next week. Happy Stamping!
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,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #32 - Two Daisies

Hi there,

Just poppin in to post my very clean and simple design for Makeesha's challenge this week. I have used S/U's Live Like You Mean It stamp set for the first time.  I love the simplicity and clean lines of my design.

Supplies:

Stamps: Live Like You Mean It

Card: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Regal Rose

Embellishments: So Saffron Grossgrain Ribbon, Fire Rhinestone Brads

Tools: Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Pinking Shears

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #30 - Butterfly Bag

Hi there,
Todays post is for the Inkspirations Colour Challenge this week.  I decided to try a Bag I found at  I Stamp, I Sew.  It was a little larger than I expected and would hold a lot of goodies as a gift.

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Card and Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Old Olive Prints Designer Series Paper 2008-2009 Catalogue (R), Kraft,

Ink: None

Embellishments:  Old Olive Grossgrain Ribbon, Build a Brad Antique Brass, Jumbo Brads

Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Martha Stewart Layered Arches Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Crop-a-dile, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool,

Thanks for stopping by today. Happy Stamping.

Hugs,

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #28 - Big Fred

Hello Stamping Friends,
Todays post is for Makeesha's colour challenge this week.  The colours were fun, but not some thing I would normally go for. I love working with the flourish from Friends 24/7 and the Rooster from Rustic Rooster  and I think they suited my design and the colour challenge.  

Supplies:

Stamps: Rustic Rooster, Friends 24/7, Vintage Labels, Tiny Tags

Card: Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkine Pie

Embellishments: Stitched Chocolate Chip Grossgrain Ribbon, Brown Pearl, Sherbet Designer Buttons

Tools: Big Shot, Classic Circles and Labels Two Nestabilities, Sponge, Dimensionals, Needle and Cotton, Small and Large Oval Punches, Sewing Machine, Orange Thread

Thanks for taking a peek today.

Happy Stamping,

Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #26 - Happy for You

Hi there,

Todays post is for Makeesha's Colour Challenge #26.  This is the first time I have used Stampin' Up's Organic Outlines stamp set.  I like the colour combo and love the finished card.

Supplies:

Stamps: Organic Outlines

Card: Real Red, Kraft, Basic Grey, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red, Kraft, Basic Grey

Embellishments: Pearls, Kraft Satin Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Lots of Tags Die, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Cutter Tool

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #24 - Two Lanterns

Hello erveryone,
Today's post is for Makeesha's Colour Challenge this week. I found these colours a bit dull and wanted to add some bling, a bit like the weather at the moment with grey skies and hopefully some much needed rain. I reversed the Manhatten Flower Embossed image, otherwise the design and stamping techniques are basic.

Supplies:

Stamps: Asian Artistry, Vintage Labels

Card: Basic Grey, Sage Shadow, Apricot Appeal, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Grey, Sage Shadow, Apricot Appeal

Embellishments: Ribbon

Tools: 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Round Punch, Crimper, Big Shot, Manhatten Flower EB Folder, Dimensionals, Sponge, Aqua Painter

Thanks for popping in today.

Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #21 - Mojo Monday #136

Hi there,

Today I have a cute little card  to show you using the Lots of Bots stamp set from the Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue.  I have used Makeesha's colour challenge and the Mojo Monday Sketch for this week.  I don't think I have made a circle card before, hope you like it.

Supplies:

Stamps: Lots of Bots Clear Mount Set

Card: Old Olive, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black

Markers: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Old Olive

Embellishments: Screw Brad, Mini Crystals, Metal Faceted Studs

Tools: Big Shot, Nestabilities Classic and Scalloped, Provo Craft Tiny Mosaic EB Folder, Curly Label Punch, Glue, Sponge, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Crop-a-dile

Thanks for stopping by today,

Hugs,

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #20 - ARRR..Party Hearty Me Matey!

Hi there,

Today's post is for Makeesha's colour challenge this week.  This birthday card is for one of our great Nephew's Ethan.  This was a fun card to make. Hope you like it.

                                      

Supplies:

Stamps: Just Jawing, Weathered BG

Card and Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Very Vanilla, Brocade Blue, Pool Party DP (R)

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Stazon Black, Brocade Blue

Embellishments:  Star Brads, Crystal

Tools:  Big Shot, Provo Craft Stars EB Folder, Star Punch, Large Oval Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Computer and Printer

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #18 - Cruisin...

Hi there,
I decided to use this boat from Seaworthy for the first time. I don't think it has been used very much by anyone, I could only find a couple of cards that have used the image on Splitcoast. I feel it has worked with the colour challenge although I found I needed to use Very Vanilla to give it a lift between each layer. I used liquid applique on the surf and sprinkled it with hologram sparkle embossing powder.

Supplies:

Stamps: SU's Seaworthy, Vintage Labels

Card and Papers: Brocade Blue, Mellow Moss, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla, Patterns Pack II Hostess Level 1

Ink: Stazon Black, Brocade Blue, Ruby Red, Mellow Moss

Embellishments: Brads

Tools: Cuttlebug, Classic Circles Nestabilities, Photo Corner Punch, Word Window Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Liquid Applique, Hologram Sparkle EB Powder, Sponge, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #17

Gidday, to everyone on Australia Day,

This post is for Makeesha's first Inkspiration Colour Challenge for 2010. It is a fun challenge using one  of Stampin Up's unloved colours, Cameo Coral but I think the key is to get a good balance of colour and it works well.  As you can see I have made a feature of Cameo Coral and I like it.

To colour the flower petals I spritzed the petals with water, dried them slightly and then used a paintbrush and re inkers and painted them with pure colour to obtain the depth of colour. I built my flower adding dimensionals to give it some height and placed the ribbon in between the layers for something different and finished with the crystal brad.

Supplies:

Stamps: Whimsical Words, Sanded BG, Butterfly Prints

Card & Paper: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Cameo Coral, So Saffron Stamp Pads and Re Inkers

Embellishments: Crystal Brad and Crystals, Hemp Twine, Pretties Kit

Tools: Paintbrush, Art Palette, Water Spritizing Bottle, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Butterfly Punch, Cutter Tool, Needle & Cotton, Dimensionals, Cuttlebug, Curved Rectangles Nestabilities. Mini Glue Dots, Glue

Hope you like it,

Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #15 - Aboriginal Art

Hello,

I am a bit behind once again, I have been working at my casual job and also working on a few projects, so I hope to post them soon. This is my card for Makeesha's Inkspiration Colour challenge this week.  Great combination of colours Makeesha. Hope you like it.

The next photo shows how I used the dimensionals to give a more 3D effect and shaped the sentiment piece.

Key Supplies:

Stamps: All Aboriginal, Weathered

Card: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Really Rust, Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip Marker

Accessories: Cutter Tool, Eyelets, Pearls, Ribbon, EK Success Dotted Wave Punch, 1 1/8" Square Punch, Crop-a-dile, Dimensionals, Piercing Tool, Aqua Painter, Computer to generate Sentiment

Hugs,

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #13

Hello Ladies,
I made this card for Makeesha's Colour challenge this week.  I thought about doing something feminine, but the colours are very male orientated so I went with a male themed card.

Stamps: Starring You

Card: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Brads, Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #10 Gum Blossoms

Gidday,
Terrific colour sketch this week Makeesha. My design is basic with an elegant twist.

I used my markers to colour the image. Stamped the back ground and then sponged with Always Artichoke.

I wanted to add more detail, but decided to leave the card as is and attached the pearls and pretty bow.

Key Ingredients:
Stamps: Bloom Away, Tres Chic
Card: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss, Rose Red, Print Pattern DP 6 x 6 Pack
Ink: Always Artichoke, Rose Red Marker
Accessories: Sponge, Pearls, SU's Satin Vanilla Ribbon, Bow Easy, Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Labels Three, Dimensionals
Till next time,
Hugs,

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #9 French Provincial

I enjoyed working with these colours for Makeesha's Colour Challenge this week.
I love how this one turned out. The rooster image is one that I really enjoy working with and although rustic I think this card has a touch of elegance too in a French Provincial style. Lots of paper piercing and roughing up the edges with the cutter tool.

Stamps: Rustic Rooster, Friends 24-7

Card: Basic Grey, Ruby Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Grey, Ruby Red, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Word Window Punch, Large Oval Punch, Brads, Cutter, Computer to generate sentiment, Dimensionals

Hope your enjoying your day, it's blowing a gale here and raining,

Hugs,

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #9 Tug Boat

I came up with 2 Stampin' Up! stamp sets that I thought would be suitable to use with the colour challenge over on Makeesha's Blog for this week. I like how they both came together. I made the clouds in the background with a Scallop Circle Template and sponge. The rest of the main image is basic stamping and colouring.

Supplies:

Stamps: Boatloads of Love, Weathered

Card: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze, Ruby Red, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Grey, Ruby Red, Baja Breeze Stamp Pad
Accessories: Jumbo Eyelets, White Cord, 1/4" Circle Punch (R) Dimensionals, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Cropadile, Scallop Circle Punch Template, Sponge, Aquapainter
Hugs,