Pals Paper Arts #116 Sketch Challenge and The Play Date Cafe #104 Colour Challenge - Perfect Plum

Hey Friends,
Today's post is for Pals Paper Arts and The Play Date Cafe Challenges this week.  After seeing Mary Fish's card I decided to try a Double Z Fold card.  I like how it came together.  I made mine 5" x 4" finished size.

 

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Simply Soft, My Friend, Bring on the Cake
Card and Papers:  Perfect Plum, So Saffron, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles
Ink:  Stazon Black, Perfect Plum
Markers: Perfect Plum, Lucky Limeade, So Saffron, Always Artichoke
Embellishments:  Apricot Nectar Grossgrain Ribbon (R), Pearls 

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dots EB Folder, Cutter Tool, Sponge, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Oval Punch (R), Large Oval Punch, Fiskars Paper Edgers Postage Stamp Scissors, Dble Sided Tape,

Thanks for poppin' in today.

Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #7 - Delightful Melon

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  I used The Sizzix Fun Flowers Die, Blossom Petals Builder Punch and the Doily Triple Layer Punch to make the flower.  When I had the two bottom layers cut I ran them through the Big Shot using the Petals-a-Plenty EB Folder and sponged them with White Craft Ink. The centre two Petals are sponged and scrunched.  After I assembled the flower I Spritzed it with a Alcohol and Shimmer Mist mixture and then manipulated the petals into shape.  I used a leaf from French Foliage Stamp Set for the leaves.



This card received a Perfect Princess Award this week at Freshly Made Sketches.

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Four Frames, Petite Pairs, French Foliage
Card and Papers: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles
Ink: Craft White, Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade
Embellishments:  Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon, Pearls, Alcohol and Shimmer Paint Spritz
Tools:  Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Petals-A-Plenty EB Folder, Sizzix Fun Flowers Die, Sponge, Blossom Petals Builder Punch, Doily Triple Layer Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Perfect Sentiments #3 - Get Well + Embossing - Feeling Hot!

Hello there,
Today's post is for the Perfect Sentiments Challenge this week. The challenge is to make a Get Well Card and include Dry or Heat embossing.  The inside says "Hope you're back to your "Cool" self soon!".

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Happy Healing (R), Whipper Snapper Designs Get Well Kitty, 
Card and Papers:  Soft Suede, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Pool Party, DSP Patterns Pack - Neutrals
Ink:  Stazon Black, Pool Party
Markers: Island Indigo, Soft Suede, Real Red, Pretty In Pink, Rose Red
Embellishments: Crystal, Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon, Button, Bakers Twine, Gelly Roll Pen
Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Aqua Painter, Spellbinders Curved Rectangles Mega Nestabilities, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players #68 - Christmas Gift

Happy Weekend Everyone,

Today's post was for The Paper Players Challenge this week.  Unfortunately I have missed the Deadline due to my Modem dying and not being able to access the Internet and I have only just sorted my DH's computer too! arrrrrrrrrgh.......  I decided to still post my card and link it to The Paper Players Challenge Blog, now that I have one of the computers operating (My Computer and DH's Internet). My card was cased from my dear friend Jenny Chilton, but I have changed a lot of the supplies to make it my own.  I thought the Dashing Designer Paper I used made my card look like a wrapped present that had been decorated with a Poinsettia Flower.  The Flower was made using the leaves from Stampin' Up's French Foliage stamp set and spritzed with a Alcohol and Shimmer Mist mixture that you mix yourself.  The top layer of petals are raised on the tips by using dimensionals to make it more 3D.  I reversed the Dotted Scallop Ribbon and used the stamp-a-ma-jig to offset the greeting.  Let me know if you like it.

 



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's French Foliage, Curly Cute

Card:  River Rock, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Dashing DSP (R)

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Mellow Moss (R)

Embellishments:  Crystals, Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dots Ribbon, Alcohol and Shimmer Mist Spritz 

Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks' for dropping in today.

Hugs,

CCMC HOL #4 - Christmas Joy

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Holiday Colour Challenge this week. I kept my card Clean and Simple and added some Gold Cord, Glimmer Mist and Pearls for a bit of Bling. My Modem has died so I am using DH's computer until a new one arrives.  Don't you just hate it when things go wrong with your best toy, I had the worst day yesterday trying to fix it and I will have to wait 5-7 days for a new modem to come from Melbourne.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Lovely as A Tree, Delightful Decorations, Tags Till Christmas

Card:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi

Ink:  Wild Wasabi, Cherry Cobbler, Real Red

Embellishments: Gold Cord, Pearls, Glimmer Mist

Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Ornament Punch, Word Window Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch

Thanks' for stopping by today. Have a Happy Weekend.

Hugs,

CCMC #171 - Bird in a Cage

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Colour Challenge this week.  I stamped the Birdcages from the Aviary stamp set repeating them and making one the focal point, not an original idea but I think it worked for this colour combo.  

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Aviary, Tiny Tags
Card:  Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla
Ink:  River Rock, Bravo Burgundy, Baja Breeze
Embellishments:  Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Corduroy Brad, Linen Thread
Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Jewelry Tag Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dots
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #89 - Inspiration Challenge - Wild About You

Happy Wednesday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Inspiration Photo Challenge at Just Add Ink this week. My card is based on the photo, but I created a Jungle Scene at Sunset with a Giraffe and Leopards.  Luckily I had a Tree and Grass images to be able to add a bit more interest to my scene, I really loved Nikki Spencer's scene.

This card was awarded the Winners Badge this week at Just Add Ink.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink's It's A Jungle Out There, Stamp World Grassy Hills B 586, Stamp It Acacia Tree Large 899E

Card: Whisper White, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Daffodil Delight, Wisteria Wonder, Bordering Blue (R), Basic Grey, Stazon Black

Tools: Sponges, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Post It Notes, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape,  Word Window Punch, Dimensionals

Thanks' for visiting today.

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe #103 - Dreams

Hi there,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  Another Clean and Simple card, I seem to be way behind this week with my challenges and only just making deadlines. LOL.  For the main image I white embossed the Jet plane and sponged with Marina Mist to make it stand out.  I stamped the sentiment twice, once in Basic Grey and then with Cajun Craze and just cut out the Direction arrow and mounted it on Dimensionals. Punched out the photo corners in two different colours and added the shiny silver pearls.

This card was awarded the Cream in Our Coffee Award at The Play Date Cafe this week.

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Need for Speed, Word Play
Card:  Basic Grey, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Grey, Cajun Craze, Versamark, Marina Mist
Embellishments:  Shiny Silver Pearls
Tools:  Photo Corners Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Glue, Embossing Buddy, White EB Powder, Heat Tool
Thanks' for poppin' in today.  Hope your having a perfect day stamping.
Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #115 Fall/Thanksgiving - Many Thanks

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge this week.  I love the inspiration photo, so I have used different elements of it for my card and kept it clean and simple.



Supplies:
Stamps:  Amazing Creations E261 Spider, S/U's Lovely as a Tree, All Year Cheer (R), Carved and Candlelit (R)
Card:  Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie,
Ink:  Stazon Black, Crumb Cake, Peach Parfait
Markers: Basic Grey, Peach Parfait, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Gelly Roll Pen, Metallic Pens
Embellishments: Linen Thread
Tools:  Big Shot, Provo Craft Spiderweb EB Folder, Martha Stewart Woodland Branch, Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Sponges
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #6 - Christmas Tree

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches this week. Just a quick card as I was running short of time.  I embossed the main image and added some bling.  Stamped and cut out the tree, mounted it on Dimensionals and punched out the Lace Ribbon Border and threaded the ribbon through it.

This card was awarded a Perfect Princess award at Freshly Made Sketches this week.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Season of Joy
Card and Papers:  Soft Suede, Metallic Gold, Very Vanilla, DSP Holiday Thyme (R), DSP I Wish (R)
Ink:  Old Olive, Versamark
Embellishments:  Star Brad, Crystals, Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon
Tools:  Lace Ribbon Punch, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Gold EB Powder, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Bow Easy
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Perfect Sentiments Challenge #2 - Friends

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the Perfect Sentiments Challenge this week.  It's all about Friendship with a colour challenge thrown in.  I recycled two of the stamps that I bought about 12 years ago when I first started stamping.  The bears always bring a smile as they look so cute and happy.  I stamped the image with black pigment ink and added some clear embossing powder and heat set it on water colour paper. 

 
This card was awarded a Perfect 3 this week at Perfect Sentiments



Supplies:

Stamps:  Crafty Kids H14K Bear Friends, Crafty Kids E7K Edward Sitting, S/U's You're A Gem

Card:  Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Watercolour Paper

Ink:  Palette Noir Black Pigment Ink

Markers: S/U's Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Tombow 020

Embellishments:  Baja Breeze Corduroy Button, Early Espresso Satin Ribbon, Silver Cord, Pearls

Tools:  Heat Tool, Clear EB Powder, Embossing Buddy, Fiskars Embossing Cutter and Scoring Tool, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Sticky Strip, Papertrey Ink Tags Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig
We are off to Perth to see our family today. Our Grandson Curtis was One yesterday and having his Party today, hope you all have a fabulous day.

Thanks' for dropping in.

Hugs,

CCMC Hol #3 - Joy at Christmas

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Holiday Edition #3 to Create a Special One of a kind
Christmas Card.

 

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Lovely as a Tree, Dasher, Perfect Punches
Card and Papers:  Soft Suede, Whisper White, DIP Christmas Cocoa (R)
Ink:  Soft Suede, Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke
Embellishments:  Crystals, Crumb Cake Ribbon Seam Binding, Circle Treat Cup, Chunky Glitter
Tools:  1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Sizzix Perfect Pennants Die, Big Shot, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dot, Sponge
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,