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Tuesday, 19 April 2011

Pals Paper Arts #89 - Flowers - Blue Roses

Happy Tuesday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week to add Flowers.  I made some Vellum flowers for my card and coloured them with Markers and an Aqua Painter after I had embossed the outline with White Embossing Powder and cut them out. 

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Fifth Avenue Floral, Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings Raspberry Suite by Dawn McVey
Card: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Vellum, Pear Pizzazz
Ink:  Pacific Point, Versamark
Markers: Bashful Blue, Pacific Point
Embellishments: Shiny Silver Pearls, Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Quick Kutz Diamonds and Dots EB Folder, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Pendants Lotus, Papertrey Ink Fillable Frames #11Die, Multi Mat, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Vellum Tape, Tombow Multi Glue, Dble Sided Tape, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, White EB Powder
Thank you for visiting, until next time....
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Monday, 18 April 2011

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #77 - On My Couch

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week. I have used the photos for inspiration and created a fun scene on my card.  I like to do something different and get away from the frilly flowers and cute images.  I like it, let me know if you do.
Cream in our Coffee at The Play Date Cafe

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Lovely as a Tree, Papertrey Ink On My Couch,
Card:  Soft Suede, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Stack - Brights Collection
Ink:  Soft Suede, Old Olive
Embellishments:  Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Die, Papertrey Ink Couch Dies, Sponge Dauber, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals. Dble Sided Tape
Thanks for poppin' in today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Saturday, 16 April 2011

The Paper Players Colour Challenge #42 - Catchin' a Wave

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Colour Challenge this week.  I have created a manly card using these challenging colours that I love, and I like how it came together but it took me a while to decide on the design.  I used markers to colour the main image stamp, stamped it, then coloured the boys shorts and surfboard. 


Supplies:
Stamps: Seaworthy, Oval All
Cards and Papers: Whisper White, Poppy Parade, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, DSP Patterns Pack - In Colours, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles
Markers:  Baja Breeze, Poppy Parade, So Saffron, Basic Grey
Embellishments: Baja Breeze Ribbon, Shiny Silver Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Rectangle Nestabilities, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot, Large Oval Punch, Tombow Multi Glue
Thanks for taking a peek today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Thursday, 14 April 2011

Cupcake Creations CR84FN#23 - Happy Anniversary

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the CR84FN Colour Challenge this week. The Inspiration colours and photos are gorgeous, I would have liked to do something more feminine, but needed an Anniversary card for my Son and his Wife.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card:  Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Basic Black
Ink:  Stazon Black, Blushing Bride
Embellishments:  Cream Satin Ribbon, Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Petals-A-Plenty and Elegant Bouquet EB Folders, Full Heart Punch, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit, Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dot, Double Sided Tape, Sponge, Fiskars Heart Hand Punch, 2 Step Owl Punch
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Just Add Ink Inspiration Challenge #63 - Happy Birthday!!

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink challenge this week.  Unfortunately I missed the closing time....  Spent too much time cleaning house today.... Don't ya just hate that!  Anyway it's made so I have posted it. This is my take on the Inspiration photo.

Supplies:
Stamps: Party Hearty
Card and Papers:  Tempting Turquoise, Gable Green (R), Real Red, DSP Patterns Stack - Brights
Ink:  Gable Green (R)
Embellishments:  Button, Karen Foster's Scrappers Floss, Crystal
Tools:  Big Shot, Timeless Type Alphabet Dies, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Build a Cup Cake Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen
Thanks for visiting today, come again.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Pals Paper Arts Colour Challenge #88 - Spring Daffodil - Clean and Simple Sketch Challenge #135

Hi Folks,
Today's post is for the Colour Challenge this week at Pals Paper Arts and the Clean and Simple Sketch Challenge.  I tried the tutorial that Valita Reynolds made following Annette Holler's design for the
Daffodil.  It's not a card you could post, unless you made a box to fit but the daffodil looks very effective.
This card was awarded a Top Pick at Pals Paper Arts.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Create a Cupcake
Card: Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, DSP Neutrals
Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Kraft White, Pear Pizzazz, Stazon Black
Embellishments:  Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Circle Scissors, ! !/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Cutter Tool, Sponges, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Glue, Stamp-a-ma-jig 
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #76 - Time for a Cuppa

Happy Tuesday,
My card today is for The Play Date Cafe colour challenge this week.  Fairly challenging colours this week,  Brilliant Blue, Sky Blue and Bright Green.  I wanted to create a water theme until I found my much unloved Morning Cup stamp set.  Love how my card came together, I am happy that it has a pretty feminine feel.
Supplies:
Stamps:  Morning Cup, Tiny Tags
Card:  Brocade Blue (R), Brilliant Blue (R), Green Galore (R), Whisper White, Watercolour Paper
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Brilliant Blue
Markers: Green Galore (R), Brocade Blue (R), Brilliant Blue (R)
Embellishments:  Filigree Brad, Ice Circles Rhinestone Brad, Night of Navy Satin Ribbon, Shiny Silver Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Finial Press EB Folder, Fiskars Apron Lace Border Punch, Spellbinders Classic Circle Nestabilities, Spellbinders Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Fiskars Cutting and Embossing Tool, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Clear EB Powder, Tombow Multi Glue, Jewelry Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Linen Thread
Thanks for popping in today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Friday, 8 April 2011

Cupcake Creations CR84FN #22 Colour Challenge - Dragonfly

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the CR84FN Colour Challenge this week.  I decided to go with a shaped card and used the clear Scalloped Square Die from Sizzix to make an Easel Card.  I loved the beautiful natural colours in the challenge.
Supplies:
Stamps:  Amazing Creations F612 Bullrushes, S/U's Nature's Nest, Punch Bunch
Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Designer Series Paper Patterns Pack - In Colours 2010-2011
Ink:  Stazon Brown, Stazon Black, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz
Markers: Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip,
Embellishments:  S/U's  Ribbons Originals Mistletoe
Tools:  Big Shot, Scallop Square Clear Die, Spellbinders Scalloped and Classic Rectangle Nestabilities, Dimensionals, Scalloped Square Punch, Pinking Scissors
Thanks' for visiting, come again!
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Wednesday, 6 April 2011

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #75 - Silver Motorbike

Hello Everyone,
Today's card is for The Play Date Cafe's Colour Challenge this week.  I used the Motorcycle stamp from Stampin' Up's Autumn/Winter Mini with the Extreme Elements stamp set.  Love the colours and the Silver just adds a bit of subtle bling.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Motorcycle, Extreme Elements, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card:  Metallic Silver, Cameo Coral (R), Brocade Blue (R), Whisper White
Ink: Cameo Coral, Brocade Blue, Metallic Silver, Stazon Black
Embellishments: Screw Brads
Tools: Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Mat Stack One Die, Multi Mat, Embossing Buddy, Clear EB Powder, Heat Tool, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals
Thanks' for poppin in today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Pals Paper Arts #87 - Technique Challenge - Punches - Lacy Butterfly

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week to use punches.  I decided to try some vellum flowers following a tutorial by Selma Stevenson ( Selma's Stamping Corner).  I love how they turned out, they make such a pretty card.
Supplies:
Stamps:  Afterthoughts
Card and Papers:  Pretty In Pink, Whisper White, Grant Archival Coloured Vellum
Ink:  Green Galore
Embellishments:  Pearls, Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Spellbinders Classic Circle Nestability, Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Border Punch, Monarch Butterfly Punch, Hydrangea Punches (3 different size petals), Branch Punch, Dry Embossing Tools, Tombow Multi Glue, Dimensionals, Jewel Picker
Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Just Add Ink #62 - Just Add a Box or Bag - Perfect Plum Cornflower Box

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink challenge this week.  I used a template from Adela Rossol (Creations by AR) for the box and a tutorial by Selma Stevenson (Selma's Stamping Corner) for the Cornflowers.  I am really pleased with the end result.


Supplies:
Card: Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Old Olive, Basic Black
Ink:  Perfect Plum
Embellishments: Pearls, Certainly Celery 3/8" Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper, Fiskars Cutter and Embossing Tool, Ruler, Dry Embossing Tools, Scissors, Martha Stewart Frond Punch, Cornflower Punch, Carl Craft Sun Punch, Spellbinders Doodle Parts Die, Sponge Dauber, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly
Thanks' for visiting, let me know if you like it. Until next time...
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Monday, 4 April 2011

Clean and Simple Challenge #134 - Autumn Leaves

Happy Monday,
Today's post is for the Clean amd Simple Challenge this week.  I really felt I just needed to find a different theme from everyone else that had already entered but that was a bit of a challenge in itself, so it's Autumn and I decided on Autumn leaves. I was going to use the Maple Leaf from the Sizzix Leaves Die #2 but they were too large, so Martha Stewart came to the rescue. I used six different designer papers.
Supplies:
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card and Papers:  Whisper White, Early Espresso, Various S/U Designer Papers
Ink: Early Espresso
Tools: Big Shot, Forest Branches EB Folder, Martha Stewart Frond Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals
Thanks' for dropping in today.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Saturday, 2 April 2011

The Paper Players Sketch Challenge #40 - Lets Sew

Hello Everyone,
Today's post is for this weeks Paper Players Sketch challenge.  I like how my card came together, but I am not sure about the Designer Big Buttons, I think they are a little large compared to the other stamps and accessories in the Mini, they are a bit over powering.  What do you think? 
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Sew Suite, Pattern Pieces, Noteworthy (R)
Card and Papers: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Sweet Stitches DSP
Ink: Crumb Cake, Stazon Black, Gelly Roll Pen, Tombow Dark Grey Marker
Embellishments: Designer Big Button, Pom Pom Trim Tangerine Tango, Black Pearl, Black Cord
Tools: Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Sponge, Scallop Oval Punch, Big Shot, Quick Kutz Diamonds and Dots EB Folder, Dimensionals, Sewing Machine, Aqua Painter, Large Glue Dot
Until next time,
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Friday, 1 April 2011

Crazy 4 Challenges #80 - Bowl of Flowers

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Crazy 4 Challenges Sketch that Design Team Member Silke Ledlow designed.  I cased the bowl idea from my friend Andrea.
Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Just Believe, Vintage Labels (R)
Card and Papers: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Designer Series Patterns Pack Regals
Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Embellishments:  Pearls, Mistletoe Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Top Note Die, Ornament Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Dimensionals. 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch
Thank you for visiting, come again.
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy

Thursday, 31 March 2011

Clean and Simple Challenge #133 - Birthday Girl

Hi Folks,
This card is for the Clean and Simple Sketch Challenge this week.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Create a Cupcake
Card:  Pretty In Pink, Whisper White, Certainly Celery
Ink:  Rose Red, Pretty In Pink, Crumb Cake
Embellishments: Pretty In Pink Satin Ribbon, Button, Embrodiery Thread, Linen Thread
Tools: Big Shot, Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch,
1 3/8" Circle Punch, Build a Cupcake Punch, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Dies, Polka Dot EB Folder, Crop-a-dile, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals, Needle, Pinking Scissors, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thank you for visiting, come again,
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy




Inkspiration's Sketch Challenge #63 - Nature's Elements

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Inkspiration's Sketch Challenge this week.  I decided to get back to nautre and I love the outcome, hope you do to.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Inspired by Nature, Every Moment, So Happy for You Sale-A-Bration Set, Nature's Nest
Card: Soft Suede. Very Vanilla
Ink:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue
Embellishments: Hemp
Tools: Aqua Painter, Cutter Tool, Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Masking Medium, Sponge Dauber
Thanks' for swinging by today,
Hugs,
Cat's Ink Siggy