Butterfly Sympathy

Happy Sunday,

Today I am posting a Sympathy card I made last week for a couple of funerals we attended. I sponged the embossing folder with Crumb Cake before putting it through the Big Shot.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Strength and Hope, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Papers:  Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles Collection

Ink:  Regal Rose, Crumb Cake, Black Stazon

Embellishments:  Pearls, Pretty In Pink Tafetta Ribbon

Tools:  Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet EB Folder, Sponge, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape

Thanks' for droppin by today.

Hugs,

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,

Sending A Hug - Just Add Ink #74 - Fancy Fold Card

Hi Friends,
Today's card is for a dear friend who is unfortunately having chemo.  I am linking up with the Just Add Ink challenge this week to add a Fancy Fold Card after seeing it on Bronwyn's blog and following Laura Lipe's tutorial.  I Paper Pieced the Dressing Gown and Slippers, Watercoloured the skin areas, created the Sentiment on my Computer and punched the edge of the Designer Paper, otherwise the card is Clean and Simple.

Supplies:
Stamps:  My Favourite Things - Bunny Slippers, Believe
Card and Papers:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Pretty In Pink, DSP Patterns Stack - Subtle Collection
Ink:  Stazon Black, Pretty In Pink, Blush Blossom
Tools: S/U's Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Fiskars Embossing and Cutting Tool, Computer and Printer, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Aqua Painter
Thanks' for dropping in today.
Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #88 - Just Add Ink Challenge #74 - Fancy Folds - Birthday Time

Hello Everyone,
Today's post is for this weeks Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge and Just Add Inks' Fancy Fold Challenge. The Challenge picture reminded me of a clock so I made an Easel card and decorated the clock face.  I gold embossed the flower branches on the base card and stamped them in black on the face of the clock. To finish it off I added some shiny gold pearls in different sizes. The colours are not ones I would normally use together and I don't think I have used Tangerine Tango to often, but I think it came together okay, what do you think? 

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Sense of Time, Easter Blossoms, Vintage Labels

Card: Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla, Cool Caribbean

Ink:  Stazon Black, Crumb Cake, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Versamark

Embellishments:  Gold Brad, Shiny Gold Pearls, Grossgrain Ribbon,

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Piercing Tool, Sponge, 1/2" Circle Punch, Embossing Buddy, Gold EB Powder, Heat Tool, Scalloped Circle Punch, Martha Stewart Vintage Floral Border Punch, Mini Glue Dots, 2 Way Glue Pen, Jone's Gloopy Glue

Thanks' for poppin in today.

Hugs,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,