Happy 8th Birthday Kaela

Hi Friends,

Today's post is a card that I made for our eldest Grand Daughter's 8th Birthday. I wanted to try the Chalkboard Technique and was inspired by a card by Becky Roberts.  I enjoyed creating this card and how it came together. 



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Sassy Salutations, Bring on the Cake, Woodgrain BG, Studio G Clear Stamps VS4911 Series 6, Inkadinkado 97628 Birthday Cupcake
Card and Papers: Basic Black, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Pool Party, DSP Sweet Shop
Ink: White Craft Ink, Soft Suede, Prismacolour Pencils
Finishing Touches: Pool Party Bakers Twine, Sycamore Street 1/4" Pool Party Ribbon
Cool Tools: Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Tool, Sponge, Needle, Mat Pack, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Ruler, Petite Curly Label Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Owl Builder Punch
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Still addINKtive - Spot That Stamp Set - Zentangled Flowers

Happy Wednesday Everyone,
Today's post is another card I made for this weeks Spot That Stamp Set at Still addINKtive using Stampin' Up's  Secret Garden.  I wanted to try some Zentangle Patterns a new Technique for me and I enjoyed every minute of my freehand doodling.  I think it is very striking in Black and White but I see on the Internet at some of the sites I visited that you can add colour to your designs also.  How did I do, do you like it?

Stampin' Up's Secret Garden

Stampin' Up's Hearts A Flutter

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Secret Garden
Card: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Uni Pin Fine Line Drawing Set
Finishing Touches: Basic Black Satin Ribbon
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Square Lattice E/Folder, Sizzix Top Note Die, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Still addINKtive Spot That Stamp Set - Secret Garden

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Still addINKtive Spot That Stamp Set and this week we are looking at Secret Garden and Hearts a Flutter.  I am trying a new technique which seems to have missed out on a name.  I have found it as White Wash or Colour Wash and I saw a Tutorial by Sandi MacIver here and it was shown to her by Amy Koenders who saw a card by Karen Barber who found it on Pinterest.  It is a fun easy technique to do with Kraft card and the finished colouring is so soft and pretty, one of my new favourite techniques. I used Elegant Eggplant, Summer Starfruit and Baja Breeze for my colours.  I did add extra layers of colour to highlight the flowers, so they had more depth.



Stampin' Up's Hearts A Flutter

Stampin' Up's Secret Garden



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Secret Garden, Vintage Labels (R)
Card: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Summer Starfruit, Baja Breeze
Ink: Versamark, White Craft Ink, Elegant Eggplant, Summer Starfruit, Baja Breeze
Finishing Touches: Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon,
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Clear Oval Accent Die, Sizzix Square Lattice E/Folder, Aqua Painter, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Spellbinders Classic Scalloped and Plain Oval Nestabilities, Heat Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for dropping by today.  I would love to hear from you.
Hugs,

Merry Monday #53 - Merry Christmas

Hello Crafty Friends,

It's Monday and this post is for this weeks Merry Monday Sketch Challenge.  I used two different Embossing Folders and the Oval Classic Nestabilities to offset the sentiment panel. To finish off I die cut the star, used punches to do the Holly Leaves and a Copic to colour the Pearls.  Love how it turned out, CAS hope you do too. Why don't you pop over to Lesley's blog and check out the rest of the Design Team for some inspiration and join us to make your Christmas cards early so you will be prepared by December.



Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Bells and Boughs
Card and Papers: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, DSP Cottage Wall (R)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Finishing Touches: Pearls, V06 Lavender Copic, Rich Razzleberry 1/8" Ribbon
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Oval Nestabilities, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, Sizzix Snow Burst E/Folder, Papertrey Ink Large Tags Die, Dble Sided Tape, Small Oval Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot
Thanks for stopping by today. I would love to hear from you.
Hugs,

Happy Birthday, 100 Years Young

Happy Thursday Everyone,
I was asked to make today's card by a Friend for a Gentleman turning 100 this weekend. I went with a Vintage theme and used Stampin' Up's SAB Stamp Set Feeling Sentimental. I stamped on the envelope too. 



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Feeling Sentimental, Memorable Moments, Karen Foster Mini Casual Snap-Stamps
Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, DSP Mocha Morning
Ink: Soft Suede
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Framelits Labels Collection, Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for taking a peek today.
Hugs,

Still addINKtive #6 - For You

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Still addINKtive Sketch and Colour Challenge this week. The colours are Pool Party, Island Indigo and Cherry Cobbler.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Pretty Petites, Border Banter

Card and Papers: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Sycamore Street DSP, DSP Patterns Stack In Colour 2011-2013 Pool Party

Ink: Versamark, Cherry Cobbler

Finishing Touches: Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Pearls, In Colour Brads 2011-2013, Dahlia Adornments

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Fancy Fan E/Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Petite Curly Label Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, White E/Powder, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue



Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Merry Monday #52 - Christmas Night

Happy Monday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Merry Monday Colour Challenge this week.  We are to use River Rock, Always Artichoke and Cherry Cobbler. 





Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Bells and Boughs,
Card and Papers: Always Artichoke, Basic Black, Whisper White, River Rock, S/U's DSP Patterns Stack - Regals, S/U's DSP Patterns Stack - Neutrals
Ink: Stazon Black, Daffodil Delight, River Rock, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Versamark, C3 Cool Gray and R89 Dark Red Copics
Finishing Touches: Pearls, White Gel Pen
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Memory Box Grand Madison Window Die, Memory Box Country Landscape Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Aqua Painter, 1/4" Circle Punch, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen
Thanks for popping in today.
Hugs,

Still Addinktive Spot That Stamp Set - By the Tide

Happy Wednesday Everyone,
This week at Still addINKtive we are looking at Stampin' Up's By The Tide and By The Seashore for the Spot That Stamp Set Challenge. Don't forget to make a new card or link one you have already made so we have a comprehensive list of ideas.
I wanted to try the Salt Technique for the background. There are two different ways you can do this technique.
1. Use glossy card, brayer the colours on and spray with a mister and then sprinkle it with rock salt.
2. Use watercolour paper, spray it extensively, so the ink will run when you dab it on with a paintbrush, then let it soak up the colour and water and dry off a bit and sprinkle it with rock salt.  I wet the paintbrush before picking up the colour and washed it off after I used each one.  I have added a photo of the samples I made further down in my post.   I used the brayered glossy card for my card today.





Watercolour Paper - Glossy Card

 



By the Tide

By the Seashore

 Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's By the Tide, Vintage Labels (R)
Card and Papers: Metallic Silver, Basic Black, Glossy White, Metallic White, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Versamark, Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Baja Breeze
Finishing Touches: Silver Cord, Black Crystals
Cool Tools: Brayer, Misting Sprayer, Salt, Embossing Buddy, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Aqua Painter, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Glue
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Seize the Birthday #7 - Country Girl

Hi Folks,
Today's card is for the Seize the Birthday Challenge and it's Girls week. 



Supplies:

Stamps: My Favourite Things Pure Innocence - Cow Girl, S/U's Itty Bitty Banners

Card and Papers:  Creamy Caramel (R), Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Kaisercraft - Ti's the Season Collection DSP, S/U's Love Letters DSP (R),

Ink: Versamark, Stazon Black, Creamy Caramel, Cherry Cobbler, Copics E31, E55, E35, E00, E01, R20, E17, R37,

Finishing Touches: Twinery Bakers Twine, Celebrate Gingham Ribbon, Designer Naturals Buttons, Gelly Roll Pen

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Our Daily Bread Nestabilities, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,

Merry Monday # 51 - Furry Christmas

Hello Crafty Friends,
Today's post is for this weeks Merry Monday Tic Tac Toe Challenge. I went down the Right Hand Column with Ribbon, Cute and Designer Paper. I used Designer Paper for everything except the card base and base for the image.  I coloured the pearl on the beanie with my Lipstick Red copic, added a pearl to the other dogs nose and crystal effects to the dog and cat's noses. Don't forget to check out the other design teams cards and leave a comment or two and join us this week for this fun challenge and add to your stash of Christmas cards for this year.



Supplies:
Stamps: Simon Says Furry Christmas, Artee Stamps AS437E Sparkly Merry Christmas
Card and Papers: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Kaisercraft DSP Vintage Timeless, LeChateau Collection, Magic Happens Collection, Mint Twist
Ink: Stazon Black, Real Red,
Finishing Touches: Pearls, Crystal Effects, Gelly Roll Pen, Certainly Celery Ribbon Lipstick Red Copic R29
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Papertrey Ink In the Meadow Collection Die, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen
Thanks for dropping by today.
Hugs,

CASology Week 32 - BBQ Time

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for this weeks CASology Challenge and the Cue Word is Flame.  Well I ended up looking through my entire stamp collection trying to find an image that I could use.  I certainly felt challenged!! LOL. I went with a retired image from Backyard BBQ.  I hope you can see the Red Kindy Glitz that I used on the flames. To add some more interest I added a frame around the image and put the sentiment on an angle. 







Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Backyard BBQ (R), On Your Birthday (R)
Card and Papers: Whisper White, Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP
Ink: Stazon Black
Finishing Touches: Red Kindy Glitz, Gelly Roll Pen
Cool Tools: Aqua Painter, S/U's Trimmer, Corner Rounder Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Retro Sketches #51 - Easter Bunnies

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Retro Sketch Challenge this week.  I loved the sketch by Kim and decided to make my first Easter card for this year.  I stamped my image close to the edge and then cut back around it to offset it instead of cutting the ear off.  Finished off with some die cut flowers and pearls.



Supplies:

Stamps: Whipper Snapper Bunny Trio, S/U's Everybunny

Card and Papers: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Sweet Always DSP (R), S/U's Pattern Stack (R), Pink Gingham by Creative Imaginations

Ink: Stazon Black

Markers: Pretty In Pink, Basic Grey, Certainly Celery, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Creamy Caramel, Lavender Lace, Daffodil Delight, Bashful Blue

Finishing Touches: Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Sizzlit Big Bold Cupcake Candies, Aqua Painter, Stamp-a-ma-jig,  Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks for popping in today.

Hugs,

Still addINKtive #5 - Birthday Flowers

Hello Friends,
Todays post is for the Still addInktive Sketch and Colour Challenge this week.  You can use both design elements or just go with one.  Bronwyn and Kathy have designed a pretty sketch for us to use with a lovely combination of colours.  I used Stampin' Up's Sizzix large doily and cut it back to a smaller size.  I outlined the sentiment die cut with a White Gel pen before I removed the die. The centre flower is layered and all flowers are on Dimensionals. Pop on over to the blog and check out the beautiful cards made by the rest of the Design Team and come join us.



 

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Secret Garden, Bring on the Cake

Card and Papers: Basic Grey, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, DSP Patterns Pack - Neutrals

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Raspberry Ripple, Versamark

Finishing Touches: Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Sizzlits Large Paper Doily, Sizzix Framelits - Secret Garden, Sizzix Framelits - Apothecary Accents, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Tool, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Glue Dots, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,