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Sunday, 3 July 2011

Pals Paper Arts #100 - Technique Challenge - Just Add Ink #74 - Fancy Folds Challenge - Paper Daises

Hello Friends,
Today's card is for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge and the Just Add Ink Challenge this week.  PPA Challenge was to use a Technique and the JAI Challenge was to use a Fancy Fold.  I used four techniques, Bleaching, Sponging, Embossing and inking up with Markers direct to the stamp.  The Fancy Fold is a Joy Fold Card that Chantell Randell used.  I hope to try all the Fancy Folds for my challenges this week as there are a couple that I have not made before.


Congratulation's to Pals Paper Arts for 100 Challenges!!
Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Upsy Daisy, Vintage Labels (R)
Card:  Rose Red, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White
Ink:  Stazon Black, Rose Red
Markers: Pretty In Pink, Old Olive, Rose Red
Embellishments: Pretty In Pink Organdy Ribbon (R), Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Bleach, Dble Sided Tape, Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Friday, 1 July 2011

CR84FN Colour Challenge #32 - Seamstress's Delight

Hey there,
Today's post is for the Cupcake Creations Colour Challenge this fortnight. Before I started this card I decided I wanted to try a pleated skirt on the Tailor's model.  I wasn't sure were that was going to take me, so with a few different design elements this is the end result. 
Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Sew Suite, Itty Bitty Bits, Button,Button, Papertrey Ink Button Boutique
Card:  Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Green Galore, Whisper White
Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise, Stazon Black, Copic YG07 Acid Green
Embellishments:  Bitty Button, Embroidery Thread, Shiny Silver Pearl, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Tasteful Trim Die, Sizzix Top Note Die, 3/4" Circle Punch, Small Oval Punch, Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Nestabilities, Itty Bitty Shapes Punches, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Sticky Strip, Jones Gloopy Glue, Pinking Scissors
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Thursday, 30 June 2011

The Paper Players Sketch Challenge #53 - Cafe Celebration

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Sketch Challenge this week.  I stamped the image and coloured it with my markers, sponged the edges of the circle and applied some Marvy Liquid Applique to the centre cup and a pearl to the flower on the other cup.  The image was then matted on a Papertrey Ink Doily die cut. 
Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's A Slice of Life, Papertrey Ink Urban Design by Alli Miles Birthday Bash Sentiments
Card and Papers:  Whisper White, Early Espresso, Tempting Turquoise, Crumb Cake, DSP Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection,
Ink:  Stazon Black, Early Espresso
Markers:  Crumb Cake, Tempting Turquoise, Early Espresso
Embellishments:  Pearls, Pleated Ribbon, Marvy Liquid Applique
Tools: Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Doily Detail Die Collection, Papertrey Ink Doily Detail Punch Out Tool, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for poppin in today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #75 - Pleated Flower

Happy Wednesday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Inkspirations Sketch Challenge this week.  I decided to try to make a flower with a pleated centre.  I have noticed this technique on a few different blogs, but it was mainly used as a background instead of the focal point. I embossed the frame of the flower and the leaves for some texture.  I think I achieved what I was aiming for, let me know if you like it!!

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Punch Bunch, French Foliage, Vintage Vogue
Card and Papers:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Pretty In Pink, DSP Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection,
Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
Embellishments: Kaisercraft Crocheted Lace Trim, S/U's Antique Brad, Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Spellbinders Blossom Nestabilities, Sizzix Leaves Die, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi Liquid Glue, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Mini Glue Dots
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

Pals Paper Arts #99 - Elements of Style - Stars

Hi there,
Today's post is for this weeks Pals Paper Arts challenge to use Stars. So I made a Star Card.  Unfortunately the tutorial I used has no name so I can't give credit to the person that designed it and I can't recall were I found it. Loved how it turned out though, let me know if you like it.
Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Punch Bunch
Card and Papers:  Night of Navy, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection, Patterns Paper Pack II (R)
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Markers: Baja Breeze, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery
Embellishments: Crystals
Tools:  Fiskars Cutter
and Embossing Tool, Pencil, Ruler, Scallop Circle Punch, Scalloped Square Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Monday, 27 June 2011

Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge #73 - Is It A Crocodile?

Hello Everyone,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge this week.  I decided to do a Child's Birthday card with this fun image that my dear friend Jan White shared with me some time ago.  The image was water coloured and then I stamped the Happy Birthday twice, cut out the letters, glued them down and embossed that mat layer. Layered some ribbon and attached a brad for embellishment.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Woodware - Originals by Francoise, S/U's Bring on the Cake
Card:  River Rock, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Ink:  Stazon Black
Markers: River Rock, Basic Grey, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Riding Hood Red, Bashful Blue, Black
Embellishments:  So Saffron Ribbon, Wild Wasabi Stitched Ribbon, Papertrey Ink Black Stitched Ribbon, Mini Brad
Tools:  Big Shot, Provo Craft EB Folder Mesh, Sizzix EB Folder Polka Dots, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Aqua Painter, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool
Thanks' for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Sunday, 26 June 2011

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #87 - Armchair Cat's

Hello Friends,
Today's card is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  I used a very cute image that my dear friend Jan White shared with me nearly twelve months ago.  I made the shaped card base with my Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities.  The image was water coloured with my Aqua Painter and I added some Shiny Silver Pearls, Bakers Twine and Liquid Applique to the coffee mug. Sponged the edges of the main image.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Penny Black - Bibliophile 2886K,  S/U's Vintage Labels (R)
Card:  Real Red, Whisper White, Buckaroo Blue (R), Going Grey (R)
Ink:  Stazon Black, Real Red, Buckaroo Blue (R), Going Grey (R)
Embellishments:  Shiny Silver Pearls, Maraschino Baker's Twine
Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities, Sponge, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Jone's Tones Gloopy Glue, Liquid Applique, Heat Tool, 1" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch
Thanks' for taking a peek today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Happy Sunday!

Hi Dear Friends,
I have been very quite this week due to my being away helping my daughter while her husband was overseas.  This is Jenna our little bundle of joy that we have been helping to care for, isn't she just the cutest. 
So the house is tidy and the washing is almost done and I will be back soon with a card for you.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Sunday, 19 June 2011

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #86 - "Tea"rific

Happy Sunday Everyone,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  Loved the bright summery colours, but they had me stumped for a while as to what I was going to do with them. I created my card with Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise and Pumpkin Pie.

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Morning Cup, Small Sayings (R)
Card and Papers:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Brights, Vellum
Ink:  Stazon Black
Markers: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Peach Parfait
Embellishments:  Melon Mambo Grossgrain Ribbon (R), Linen Thread
Tools:  Big Shot, Scallop Square Die, Papertrey Ink Tag #1 Die, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Saturday, 18 June 2011

Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge #98 - Natural Vintage

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge this week.  I went with a fairly plain Vintage design, love this stamp set and the sketch. 

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Nature Walk, French Foilage, Sanded BG
Card and Papers:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Pack - Brights
Ink:  Crumb Cake,
Markers: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, So Saffron, More Mustard, Early Espresso
Embellishments:  Linen Thread, Old Olive Satin Ribbon
Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Sponge, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Colour Spritzer Tool, Aqua Painter, Martha Stewart Screw Punch, Bow Easy
Thanks' for poppin in today.  Let me know if you like it!
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Thursday, 16 June 2011

The Paper Players Colour Challenge #51 - Mini Milk Carton Box plus Card

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Colour Challenge this week.  I made a Six Sided Box using the Sizzix Mini Milk Carton Die and a Card.  
Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Silhouette Sentiments, Tiny Tags, Friends 24/7, Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags
Card:  Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight
Ink:  Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, More Mustard
Embellishments: Pink Sorbet Baker's Twine, Crystals
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Mini Milk Carton Die, Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags Die, Crop-a-dile, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Martha Stewart Grass Border Punch, Framed Tulips EB Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Cutter Tool, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen
Thanks' for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Tuesday, 14 June 2011

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #85 - Sew Fabulous

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week to use Dusty Pink, Blue Berry and Cream.  Yummm... those colours sound like a slice of cake or a Desert.  I Paper Pieced the main image, made a rosette flower with the lace and did some machine sewing and embossed the Blushing Bride background.  Also built a Button for the centre of the rosette.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Pattern Pieces, Sew Suite
Card and Papers:  Concord Crush, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Pack - In Colours
Ink:  Stazon Black, Concord Crush
Embellishments:  Build A Button, Dressmakers Pins, Pearls, Lace, Platinum Shimmer Paint
Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Ten, Sewing Machine, Needle and Thread, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Glue Dot, Computer and Printer, Paintbrush
Thanks for poppin in today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Sunday, 12 June 2011

Just Add Ink #71 - Black and White Only - White Christmas

Happy Sunday Everyone,
Today's Post is for the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge this Week to use only Black and White.  I made a Christmas Card using the Recessed Window Tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers.  I love how these cards come together, presenting a WOW factor to make them special.  Dazzling Diamonds was applied liberaly to the main image and I finished the inside off too.

This card was awarded a Top Pick at Just Add Ink.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Welcome Christmas, A Wish For Peace, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card and Papers:  Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Neutrals
Ink:  Stazon Black
Embellishments:  Dazzling Diamonds
Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Fiskars Cutter and Scoring Tool, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Word Window Punch,
Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Friday, 10 June 2011

CR84FN#31 Colour Challenge - Pastels, Pearls and Fern - Pals Paper Arts #97 Fashion Inspiration - What's Your Signature Style

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the CR84FN Colour Challenge and the Pals Paper Arts Fashion Inspiration - What's Your Signature Style this week.  We were to use Pale Pink, Pale Green and a Neutral.  I used my Copics to colour the images on a Very Vanilla cardstock base.  I love how it came together, pretty with a touch of shabby chic. I would like to think this is one of my Fashion styles, but in reality it is probably more Clean and Simple.
This card was awarded a Top Pick at Pals Paper Arts.

Pals Paper Arts #97 - Fashion Inspiration - What's Your Signature Style
Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Growing Green, French Foliage, Vintage Labels (R)
Card and Papers:  Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles
Ink:  Stazon Black, Crumb Cake, Copics R81, RV11, YG03, YG23
Embellishments: Pearls, Pink Organza, Karen Fosters Scrapper's Floss
Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Pendant - Lotus, Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags Die, Sewing Machine, Cutter Tool, Sponge, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape, Bow Easy, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Wednesday, 8 June 2011

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #84 - The Paper Players #50 - Kind Thanks

Hi Stampers,
Today's card is for this week's Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge and The Paper Players Theme challenge Kind Thanks. I used Rose Red and Wild Wasabi for my colours after much deliberation......I think they came close to the challenge colours. I like how it came together, clean and simple.
Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Because I Care,
Card and Papers:  Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, DSP Patterns Stack _ Subtles
Ink: Stazon Black, Pretty In Pink, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, Pear Pizzazz
Embellishments: Pearls
Tools:  Aqua Painter, Martha Steward Mordern Garland Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponge, Dimensionals
Thanks for taking a peek today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy