CAS Challenge!

I found a new challenge group, The Outlawz Challenges!  They have a new challenge each morning!  Yesterday's was a Clean and Simple card using pink, green and yellow!  Sounded easy enough, so i jumped right in! 

It also uses the Stamp Set of the Week over at SUDSOL (a demonstrator group):  Betsy's Blossoms.  This is a new set that we were able to pre-order from the NEW catalog!  (ps.  I have the new catalogs--want one?  email me!)

Supplies used:

Betsy's Blossoms & World Treasures Stamp Sets

Whisper White, Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight and Primrose Petals card stock

Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight & Primrose Petals Classic Ink.

1 1/4", 1 3/8" Square punches;  Rhinestones

May Online Project of the Month!

May 2012 Everything Eleanor Box Set

 

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Dynamic Duos #3

I found this fun challenge site, Dynamic Duos, a couple of weeks ago, but just now had a chance to play along! 

Here's my entry:

Supplies used:

Mixed Bunch & Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Sets

Daffodil Delight, Basic Black & Whisper White cardstock

Black Stazon ink pad & Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker

Modern Label & Blossom Punch;  Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon;  Rhinestones;  Big Shot; Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Have a GREAT day!

Divas Sketch Challenge #189

Happy Saturday!  Today's sketch is brought to you by ME!  I hope you'll give it a go!

Here's my card:

I wanted to use some of the retiring In Colors--so I started with Poppy Parade, and checked my Color Coach for coordinating colors!  It suggested a combo of Poppy Parade, Not Quite Navy and Sahara Sand!  The stamp set is Vintage Vogue--such a pretty set!  It is retiring, so you only have until May 31 to get yours!

I used the Sahara Sand sheet of Designer Paper (from the neutrals stack).  Then added a scalloped edge!  The ribbon is Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon (also retiring).  The rest is pretty simple! 

Check out the rest of the design teams' cards HERE!

Enjoy your weekend!  Don't forget to stamp a little!

Stampin' Up! Garage Sale:  June 9, 9-11am!!

 

Saturday Sketch Challenge!

Good afternoon!!!  I hope you're all having a great day!  It's pretty quiet around here, which is very unusual!  I'm enjoying it!

I loved today's sketch!  You can see the measurements and the operators' creations on the Stamping 411 Blog!

And, my creation:

A very simple card, but fun!  I love this designer paper--it's so bright and cheery!  And, I just realized that it's no longer available!!!  I'm sorry!  The sentiment is from Perfectly Penned--it's one of my favorite word sets!  I used the Boho Blossom Punch to create the embellishment!  And, colors used are Real Red, Tempting Turquoise and Daffodil Delight!  Hope you like it!!!

Be sure to play along with us!  Leave your link on the Stamping 411 Blog!  I can't wait to see what you come up with!!!

Sketch Frenzy Friday!

Good morning!  I'm so happy to be back on track!  My computer is back, and working wonderfully.  The Baseball banquet is over and done with, so now I get to stamp!!!  Well, actually, I have to clean out my stamp studio first!  I'm getting all my retiring sets out and priced for my garage sale!  It will be June 9 at 9am!  Come and get some great deals!!

Okay, now on to our fun sketch this morning!!  This week's sketch creator is Patrice:

I love it--very simple, with lots of room for embellishment! 

Okay, so my card is nice and simple, too!  No embellishments!  LOL!!  I used an old favorite--Circle Circus!  Haven't used this set in quite awhile, but it worked perfectly with the sketch panels!  The colors I used are Peach Parfait, Pear PIzzazz and Concord Crush!  I love this color combo, and will sure miss using it after May 31st! 

Hope you all have a great day!  Be sure and head over to Tina's blog to see what she's done with the sketch!!

Card Club Cards.......

Hi!  I have to apologize for not posting!  First, my computer crashed, so I wasn't able to post.  Then, I just got too busy!  But, I'm slowly catching up!  Here are a couple of the cards we made for the April Card Club!

Upsy Daisy Stamp Set

Whisper White and Peach Parfait Cardstock

Peach Parfait and Versamark Ink;  White Embossing Powder

Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing Folder;  Modern Label Punch

Gently Falling and Best Dad Ever Stamp Sets

River Rock and Cajun Craze Ink

River Rock, Very Vanilla and Cajun Craze cardstock;  Well Worn Designer Paper

Have a GREAT day!

Check out my May Specials HERE!!

Saturday Sketch Challenge #255

The operators over at the Stamping 411 blog have another great sketch for us today:

and look at me--I followed the sketch almost completely:

This is the Upsy Daisy stamp set--another that is retiring soon!  It's so pretty, and so easy to use!  To get the multi-color effect, I simply inked up the stamp with my Pear Pizzazz ink pad.  Then, I used a sponge dauber to apply Concord Crush ink to the flowers!  Doesn't it look pretty?  These are two of my favorite In-Colors--I sure will miss them after June 1!!!

Supplies used:

Upsy Daisy Stamp Set

Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz and Concord Crush cardstock;  In-Color Patterns Paper

Pear Pizzazz and Concord Crush Classic Ink Pads

Pear Pizzazz ribbon

Big Shot and Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

Concord Crush Glimmer Brads

Please join us!!  Then, leave your link on the Stamping 411 Blog so we can all see your beautiful work!!

New Clubs Starting in June!!!

I hope you can join me!!!  Each club meets once per month, for six months.  Each member agrees to spend $25 (before ship/tax) each month, and each member will get the hostess benefits one month!  When you go to the link to register, just select the month that you would like to be hostess!  Don't worry though--all the meetings are held at my house, so no cleaning or preparing for you!!

Stamp Club:  We'll focus on 3D items, new techniques, etc!  Basically, whatever you'd like to learn!  This club meets on Friday evenings.  Click on the link to see the specific dates.

Scrap Club:  We will make two, 2-page spreads each month (8x8).  This club meets on Sunday afternoons at 2pm.  Again, you can see the specific dates if you click the link!

Card Club:  We'll make six cards each month.  This club meets on Monday Evenings.  It is currently full, but you can sign up for the waiting list--if there is enough interest, I will start another club!

Enjoy your day, and let me know if you have any questions!!

Be sure to check out my Buy 2, Get 1 Free! Special!!  Click HERE, and scroll to the bottom!