Itty Nail

 

What a cute card made by Joann Stubbings at 'Just Add Ink' blog found on Pinterest. I chose to use Cinnamon Cider instead of the Bermuda Bay. For the DSP... I used a sheet from the 'Simply Elegant' DSP pack. I added a touch of 'Wink of Stella to the gray parts of the tool to make them shine.

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Nailed It, Itty Bitty Banners

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Cinnamon Cider, Gray Granite)

Paper - Cinnamon Cider, Basic Black, Basic White, Simply Elegant DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Stone Embossing Folder, Circles Collection dies, Build It dies, Bitty Banners dies, scissors, Cinnamon Cider Ribbon

Something with a Twist

As I started creating this card..... it took A LOT of time to get to this point.  Which, I am very pleased how it turned out.

I had originally thought just to use the flowers in a straight line with a sentiment on the top.  Easy.... and not a lot of though to the design.  As I was punching out the flowers, they reminded me of the flowers in Hawaii....and the coconut drinks that they have there. (My mind is constantly thinking of Hawaii.... we love it there!)

Anyway, back to my thought process, as I was using the Big Shot (to make the top portion of the Early Espresso cardstock curved and using the Woodgrain TIEF), I decided that the sentiment should go on the bottom rather than the top.  I used the 'Something to Say' heart stamp to create the leaf.

In creating the "straw" I used the 'Bloom with Hope' stem stamp and just drew in the oval for the top of the straw.  Cool - huh!

I finished the flowers up by adding Dazzling Details to the center of each flower!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Something to Say, Bloom with Hope, Itty Bitty Banners
Paper - Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Ink - Early Espresso, Tangelo Twist, Pear Pizzazz, Pistachio Pudding, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake
Accessories - Blender Pen, Big Shot, Woodgrain TIEF, Ovals Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents Punch, glue dots, Dazzling Details, Bitty Banners Framelits

Perfect Wildlife

My niece loves animals..... wolves and raptors in particular, so I wanted to create a card that had an animal on it, but still be 'girly'.  She's more of a tomboy, so I chose not to use pink. I believe that my choice of the Bermuda Bay ribbon really makes this card more feminine than masculine.  I'm hoping you like my card too!

I used a retired stamp set..... Wildlife Reserve.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:
Stamp sets - Wildlife Reserve (retired), Perfect Pennants
Paper - Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink - Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay
Accessories - Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Bitty Banners Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Taffeta Ribbon (Bermuda Bay), glue dots, dimensionals

Banner Sorbet - CCMC299

 

I saw this sketch from the Create with Connie & Mary blog CCMC299, and wanted to try my hand at creating something with it!  Thanks for the inspiration!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Itty Bitty Banners

Paper - Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Sweet Sorbet DSP, Whisper White

Ink - Black Staz-on

Accessories - Big Shot, Secret Garden Framelits, Corner Round Punch, Bitty Banners Framelits, glue dots

Itty Banner Blast - CTS72

I'm excited about this card! It came together so quickly for me -- and that's a plus!  I usually struggle with masculine cards.  I know...this card can be for either gender I bet, but (for me) it's for my nephew.

Thanks to CAS(e) This Sketch blog (CTS72).  You may view the challenge here:
http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/2014/04/case-this-sketch-72.html

Supplies Used:
Stamp sets - Itty Bitty Banners, Banner Blast
Paper - Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Smoky Slate and Whisper White
Ink - Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit
Accessories - Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Banner Punch, Square Lattice TIEF, dimensionals

Bitty Stars - FTL284

 

This sketch from the Clean & Simple blog, made me think about my little nephew (he's gonna be 4 soon!).  He loves stars, planets and everything space! lol  Well, I wanted to create a card that would remind him of the vast night sky with all it's pretty stars!

Not sure I achieved it with this card....as my background piece came out lighter than I expected. BUT.... I am happy how it turned out.  I created my own DSP (Designer Series Paper)!!!!  On Whisper White cardstock, I sponged Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz and Smoky Slate.  After sponging, I spritzed it all over with water.  After letting it dry.... I assembled it how you see here.  

When I placed my silver glimmer stars on my background piece.... they kinda blended into the background, so I used black stars underneath to make them 'pop' more!

You may view the sketch challenge (FTL284) from the Clean & Simple blog here: http://cleanandsimplestamping.blogspot.com/2014/03/284.html

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Itty Bitty Banners, Perfect Pennants

Paper - Whisper White, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Silver Glimmer

Ink - Black Staz-on, Smoky Slate, Pear Pizzazz, Island Indigo

Accessories - sponges, spritzer, Bitty Banners Framelits, Big Shot, Small Star Punch

Wedding Escort Cards and Table Numbers

 

I just remembered that I had never posted photos of the escort cards (place cards) and table numbers that I created for my brother's wedding (back in Dec 2013).  I really enjoyed creating them for my little brother and new sister-in-law on their special day.

You may view the wedding invites that I created here:December Wedding Invitations

I used My Digital Studio software for all of these.
Escort Cards (Place cards)
I typed four (4) names using the Cordial Font to an 8.5x11 page -- spacing them out so that the paper can be cut 4x4in.
I scored the paper in half using my Simply Scored Plate.
I embossed the snowflakes with the Northern Flurry TIEF.
I created the 'numbers' on another 8.5x11 sheet within MDS and cut them out using the Bitty Banners Framelits

Table Numbers
I typed two (2) Numbers using the Majestic Font to an 8.5x11 page in MDS -- spacing them out, so that they can be cut 4x6in.
I then embossed them, using the Northern Flurry TIEF.
I attached them to Cherry Cobbler Cardstock.
I created the stand using three small candy canes....gluing them together along with a spiral clip inside. I added a gold ribbon (craft store) around the candy canes.

Hanging Frog - FMS108

My sister-in-law will be having hand surgery in a few weeks and wanted to create a cute card for her. She's fond of frogs, so (of course) I had to make a card with a frog on it!

It's Non-SU.... but it's so adorable!

I used a sketch I found on the Freshly Made Sketch blog (FMS108).  You may view their challenge here: http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2013/10/freshly-made-sketches-108-sketch-by.html

It's a older sketch (not current), but it definitely inspired me! Thanks.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used

Stamps - Mini Mates (retired), Frogs (non-SU)

Paper - Old Olive, Early Espresso, More Mustard DSP, Whisper White

Ink - Early Espresso, Black Staz-on, Pistachio Pudding, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories - Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Window Framelits, Square Lattice TIEF

Beautiful Garden

I used Birgit's card design and layout in the creation of my card.... you can view her card here:  http://bigganed.blogspot.nl/2012/10/cas-ual-fridays-75.html#.Uii8nsZvOXs

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Express Yourself, Secret Garden
Paper - Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink - Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso
Accessories - Bitty Banners Framelits, Secret Garden Framelits, Big Shot, Beautifully Baroque TIEF, Antique Brads, glue dots, dimensionals, Twine (Non-SU)

Expressive Garden

My niece fell and tore a ligament in her knee.  With the start of her senior year, as well as being a flag bearer in her high school band.... this knee injury is difficult to accept.

I created this card to cheer her up a bit! I hope she recovers fast and is able to enjoy her senior year without any other problems.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:
Stamp sets - Express Yourself, Secret Garden
Paper - Daffodil Delight, Naturals White, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie
Ink - Early Espresso, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories - Big Shot, Beautifully Baroque TIEF, Secret Garden Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, dimensionals, glue dots

Patriotic Banner

I LOVE how this turned out, using the Bitty Banners Framelits.  The bottom two rows were die-cut with the curvy banner twice to make it longer.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:
Stamp sets - Best of Greetings, July Fourth
Paper - Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Ink - Night of Navy
Accessories - Bitty Banners Framelits, Big Shot, Square Lattice TIEF, Large Star Punch, Small Star Punch, dimensionals, glue dots

Stacked Banner

I usually get inspired by traditional cards, and try to create them using My Digital Studio......BUT, this time it was reversed.  I saw this MDS card in the card templates using the Stacks a Million download.  I decided to try and recreate this with traditional card-making using different colors!

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:
Stamp set - Stacks of Wishes
Paper - Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Whisper White
Ink - Bermuda Bay, Smoky Slate, Basic Black
Accessories - Bitty Banners Framelits, Big Shot, Taffeta Ribbon (Basic Black)

Stippled Leaves -CTS33 & JAI170

I'm so happy that I have such inspiration to go to when designing my cards. They make creating them a breeze.  I incorporated two blog challenges into this one card.

First, is from Just Add Ink (JAI170).  They challenged us to use leaves on our projects.  You may view their challenge here: http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2013/06/jai-170-just-add-leaves-theme-challenge.html

The second challenge, is from CAS(E) this Sketch (CTS33). The sketch is shown here, but you can view their challenge here: http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/2013/06/case-this-sketch-33.html

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Itty Bitty Banners, Stippled Blossoms

Paper - Soft Suede, Old Olive, Naturals Ivory

Ink - Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories - Big Shot, Woodgrain TIEF, Dazzling Details, Bitty Banners Framelits, dimensionals

Sweet Blossoms - FTL245

 

I created these for the Clean & Simple Sketch Challenge (FTL245).  You may view their blog here: http://cleanandsimplestamping.blogspot.com/2013/06/245.html

I liked the sketch so much that I decided to create two cards, with different colors, for both my Grandma's.  The colors are representative of the colors that they like.  I'm so grateful that they are still living (one will be 91 and the other 97!).

That's so much for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Stippled Blossoms, Sweet Essentials

Paper - Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder

Ink - Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories - Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Bitty Banners Framelits, scissors, dimensionals, Stretch Ruffle Trim (Pistachio Pudding), Grosgrain Ribbon (Elegant Eggplant)

Bitty Secret - SCCSC171

 

Decided to create a card using the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC171).

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Secret Garden, Itty Bitty Banners

Paper - Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz

Ink - Black Staz-on, Daffodil Delight

Accessories - Bitty Banners Framelits, Secret Garden Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Big Shot, dimensionals, glue dots

Petite Occasions - PCCC032

I created this card for the Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch Challenge (PCCC032).  You may view their blog here: Paper Craft Crew Challenge

I created the background in MDS using the Decorative Overlays - chevron.  I printed it on Whisper White cardstock.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Brush Set - Decorative Overlays (MDS - Daffodil Delight)

Stamp Sets - Pretty Petites, Patterned Occasions

Paper - Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse, Whisper White, Gumball Green

Ink - Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight

Accessories - Ovals Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Satin Stitched Ribbon (Midnight Muse), dimensionals

Great Sport Hybrid - SSSC179

I created this card from the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge (SSSC179).  You may view their blog here: Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge

I created the baseball portion in MDS, then printed it on Whisper White cardstock.  I have to say using the Freeform Paint Brush tool on the strings of the baseball was very time-consuming.... I should have just colored them in with a marker after I printed it. LOL!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp Brush Set - Great Sport (MDS)
Stamp set - Pretty Petites
Paper - Whisper White, Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black
Ink - Cherry Cobbler, (in MDS I used: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Midnight Muse and Basic Black)
Accessories - Solid Strips TIEF, Bitty Banners Framelits, Big Shot, Petite Punch, hole punch, Baker's Twine (Cherry Cobbler), Taffeta Ribbon (Basic Black)

Banner Birthday - CTS017

 

I created this card for the CAS(E) This Sketch blog (CTS017).  Oh shoot!  Today at noon this challenge is closed.  Oh well!  I did use the sketch for a wonderful card! 

You may view the Cas(e) This Sketch blog here: http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/2013/02/case-this-sketch-challenge-17.html

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Sets - Best of Birthdays

Paper - More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Naturals White

Ink - More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Crumb Cake

Accessories - Bitty Banners framelits, Big Shot, scissors, dimensionals

Itty Bitty Owl

I just love this little owl! Had to create another card using this punch art owl.
Thanks for looking!

Stamp set - Itty Bitty Banners
Paper - Bashful Blue, Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Ink - Early Espresso
Accessories - Big Shot, Two Step Owl Punch, Adorning Accents TIEF, Woodgrain TIEF, Secret Garden Framelits, Circle Punch, Bitty Banners Framelits

Summer Banner - SCCSC156

Happy Tuesday Everyone!  I created this card for my niece using the Stampin Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC156).

I wanted to use the least amount of layers as possible.  So with my Stamp-a-ma-jig in hand, as well as the masking technique... I think I did it!

I stamped the wire background in Soft Suede, then created a mask (on a scrap piece) to cover it.  I, then, took the Summer Silhouette leaves and stamped them in Lucky Limeade, and followed it by stamping the flowers in Calypso Coral.  I then added the taffeta ribbon along the edge of the background and the leaves, so it hid the rough edges of the stamping.  I finished the card by creating the Itty Bitty Banner and attached it using the dimensionals.

Stamp Sets - Summer Silhouettes, Itty Bitty Banners

Paper - Calypso Coral, Natural White

Ink - Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede

Accessories - Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Taffeta Ribbon (Early Espresso), dimensionals, glue dot