Perfect Sentiments #8 - Be Strong, I Believe in You

Happy Tuesday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Perfect Sentiments Challenge to use words of Encouragement and combine it with the Sketch provided.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Under The Big Top
Card and Papers: Wisteria Wonder, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, DSP Kaisercraft Lilac Avenue Collection
Ink: Concord Crush
Embellishments: Lace, Pearls, Old Olive Scallop Dots Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players #74 - Summer Glow

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Sketch Challenge this week provided by Lesley.  I love the Summery colours in the DSP Beyond the Garden especially the larger piece I used so I went with those colours. I stitched around some of the pieces with my sewing machine and added the embossed oval, stamped and cut out a flower from Fabulous Florets, added some ribbon and pearls and there you have it.   Let me know if you like it, I appreciate your comments.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Friendly Phrases, Fabulous Florets
Card and Papers:  Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, DSP Beyond The Garden, DSP Patterns Pack - Brights
Ink:  Stazon Black, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight
Finishing Touches:  Daffodil Delight 1/8" Ribbon, Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Designer Frames, Extra Large Oval Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Sponge, Sewing Machine,  Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dots
Thanks' for poppin' in today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #95 Bah Humbug - Season's Greetings

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Challenge this week to create a Christmas project with NO Christmas Images and NO Christmas Paper, but you can use a Christmas Sentiment.  I decided to try colouring the new Silver Glimmer Paper after seeing a video by Mary Fish and Jill Olsen.  It was very easy to do and now I can have any colour I need for a project in the future.  I used black card to make the presents pop and it also appears to tone down the glimmer a little.  I did find you need to use Glue Dots to stick glimmer card on glimmer.



This card was featured on Paper Punch Addiction on 28th November, 2011.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Many Merry Messages

Card:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer

Ink: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Bashful Blue, Versamark

Finishing Touches: Pearls, Crystal

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, 1 3/8" Square Punch, 1" Square Punch, 1/4" Round Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Heart Punch, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Embossing Buddy, Silver EB Powder, Heat Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Glue, Aqua Painter

Thanks' for dropping in today.

Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #12 & CR84FN #43, Wee Memories #77 - Wild Deer

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge , CR84FN #43 Colour Challenge and Wee Memories Woodland Animals Challenge this week.  I kept my card Clean and Simple, used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to place images before stamping and changed the colour of the Corduroy Button with a Copic Marker.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey's In The Meadow, Signature Christmas, Stamp World Grassy Hills B 586

Card and Papers: Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, DSP Patterns Pack - Neutrals and Regals

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Copic Marker YG67, Brads

Finishing Touches: Bakers Twine Early Espresso, Corduroy Button (R)

Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities, 3/4" Circle Punch, Sponge, Sponge Dauber, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks' for visiting today.

Hugs,

The Friday Mashup #33 - "Everything's is Coming Up Rosettes!" - Merry Christmas

Happy Wednesday Everyone,
Today's post is for The Friday Mashup Sketch Challenge this week to use a Paper Rosette or the Sketch or both.  I chose to use both and made a Christmas card.

 
This card Rocked the Mashup at The Friday Mashup Challenge this week.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Jolly Bingo Bits, Petite Pairs

Card and Papers:  Soft Suede, Whisper White, DSP Christmas Cocoa (R)

Ink:  Soft Suede, Real Red

Finishing Touches:  Pearl

Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Oval Punch (R), Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Glue 

Thanks' for visiting today.

Hugs,

CCMC #176 - Berry Flower

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge this week.  My card has been created with basic design principles following a lovely sketch.  The flower has a dimensional at every layer and the larger petals have been sniped partially towards the centre so I could create more shape after I ran the bottom two layers through the Big Shot and dry embossed them. The petals are all off set from one layer to the next.

 
This card was awarded a Top Pick at Create With Connie and Mary this week.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Create a Cupcake
Card and Papers:  Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Brights, DSP Cottage Wall (R)
Ink: Old Olive
Finishing Touches: Chunky Glitter, Crystals, Old Olive 1/8" Ribbon, Rich Razzleberry 1/8" Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Sizzix Blossoms Party Die, Sizzix Fun Flowers Die, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Mini Glue Dot, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Tombow Multi Glue
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #120 - Mr. & Mrs.

Happy Monday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge this week.  I am using my new stamp set "Mary Me" for the first time.  A lovely silhouette image for a wedding with dry embossed panels, ribbon and pearls.

 

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Marry Me, Petite Pairs
Card:  Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black
Finishing Touches:  Dazzling Diamonds, Organza Ribbon, Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots
Thanks' for calling in today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #94, Paper Crafting Journey #23 & The Play Date Cafe #108 - Fabulous Florets

Hi Stampers,

Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge, Paper Crafting Journey #23 - Embossing and The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  The colours are rich and dramatic.  I used Copper embossing powder for the flowers and leaves and then softened the focal point by using metallic paper, spritzing with water and colouring with re-inkers.  The colours blend together nicely and dry with a sheen and softness.

 
This card was awarded an "Honourable Mention" at Just Add Ink this week.



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Fabulous Florets, French Foliage

Card and Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, White Shimmer

Paper, Copper Metallic Card, DSP Patterns Pack - Regals

Ink: More Mustard, Versamark

Re-Inkers: Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Cajun Craze

Finishing Touches: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearls 

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities Heart Circles and Classic Circles, Sizzix Scribbles Swirls, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Embossing Buddy, Copper EB Powder, Heat Tool, Aqua Painter, Spray Water Bottle, Mini Glue Dot

Thanks' for popping in today.

Hugs,

The Paper Players #73 - Stitched Stockings

Happy Sunday Everyone,
Today's post is for Jaydee's gorgeous Clean and Simple Colour Challenge at The Paper Players this week.  Why don't you hop on over and take a look at the other Design Team Members cards they are divine in this colour combination, I love it. I have just received my Silver Glimmer Card in time to be able to accent my Christmas Stockings, so easy to use and it adds so much bling.

 



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Stitched Stockings, Petite Pairs,
Card:  Whisper White, Night of Navy, Silver Glimmer Card
Ink: Night of Navy, Versamark
Embellishments:  Pearls, Sparkly Silver Brads, White Bakers Twine, 1/8" Night of Navy Ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Provo Craft Argyle EB Folder, Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fades - Woodgrain, Oval Punch (R), Large Oval Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Stocking Tag Punch, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #11 and Perfect Sentiments #7 - It's A Boy

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge and the Perfect Sentiments Challenge this week.  The Perfect Sentiments challenge is to create a Baby card with Stitching, Faux or Machine, I used a little of both.  I used this very cute image from Penny Black with some Designer Papers from Stampin' Up! and an embossing folder.

 
This card was awarded a Perfect Three at Perfect Sentiments this week.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Penny Black Baby Hammock 2073J, S/U's Little Additions
Card and Papers: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, So Saffron, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles
Ink:  Stazon Black, Bashful Blue
Markers: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Basic Grey, So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Blush Blossom, Pretty In Pink, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Wisteria Wonder

Embellishments: Stitching

Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, White Gel Pen, Sewing Machine, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals,

Thanks' for visiting today.

Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #10 - In The Jungle

Happy Monday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  It took me a while to find an image to make this sketch work and I changed my mind a number of times, but it came together in the end.   

 

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Zoo Review, Inspired by Nature, Papertrey Ink Birthday Bash Sentiments
Card and Papers:  Always Artichoke, So Saffron, More Mustard, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Print - Regals
Ink:  Stazon Black, So Saffron, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz
Embellishments:  Always Artichoke Denim Ribbon, Brads
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Blender Pen, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players #72 - Fly Like A Bird

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Colour Challenge this week hosted by LeAnne. The colours would make a lovely Christmas card but I decided to try something different and I wanted to use a Beveled Window Pane on a project.   I stamped the background using Versamark and clear embossing powder. The edges are sponged and I stitched around the card with my sewing machine.  The strips of Designer Paper for the bottom edge were punched with the Scallop Border Punch. I stamped the perched birds from Clearly for You with Riding Hood Red and used the flourish as a backdrop in River Rock. The Window Pane is held in place with Mini Glue Dots and ribbon.  I stamped Happy Birthday and attached it with the Always Artichoke brads.





Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Clearly For You, Forever Young, Under The Big Top
Card and Papers:  Always Artichoke, River Rock, Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Pack Regals, DSP Apple Cider (R)
Ink:  Versamark, River Rock, Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke,
Embellishments:  Always Artichoke Seam Binding Ribbon, Beveled Window Panes, Linen Thread, Brads
Tools:  Decorative Label Punch, Scallop Border Punch  Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dots, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponges, Sewing Machine, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Clear EB Powder, Martha Stewart Screw Punch, Mat Pack, Pinking Scissors
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,