Artisan Celebration

 

I wanted a card for my nephew (my godson) who loves 'League of Legends'. He IS a gamer, so when I saw Carolynn Sander's card... I knew I was making one for my nephew too.  I did change mine up a bit to make it my own, but wanted to thank Carolynn for her inspiration!

Thanks for plugging in!

Stamp set - Artisan Textures, Remembering Your Birthday, Epic Celebrations
Ink - Memento, So Saffron, Stampin' Blends (Smoky Slate, Gray Granite, So Saffron)
Paper - So Saffron, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories - Black Twine, Die-cut/Emboss Machine, Stone embossing folder

 

Your Home

 

When I saw Melissa's card (right).... it was such a unique way to die-cut, I just had to try one for myself.  As you can see with my card on the left, I changed colors and sentiments to make it my own. Thanks Melissa for your inspiration!

I first stamped the lighthouse onto Whisper White cardstock. Then I die-cut the light house to where the lighthouse meets the ground. Then, I die-cut the circle shape, stopping close to the bottom. I did have to use scissors to cut the circle and lighthouse the rest of the way - as I didn't want to die-cut too much to begin with.

For the sky background, I used sponge daubers with the colors Balmy Blue, Rich Razzleberry and Seaside Spray.  Then, I coated the background with Wink of Stella to add the shimmer before stamping the seabirds.

Thanks so much fro dropping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Sailing Home, Remembering Your Birthday

Ink - Memento, Rich Razzleberry, Balmy Blue, Seaside Spray

Paper - Whisper White, Basic Black, Seaside Spray

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Circles Collections dies, Smooth Sailing dies, scissors, Wink of Stella, dimesionals

 

Remembering Flowers

I love how this card turned out using the Sweet Sadie washi tape on the side.

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Remembering Your Birthday, Flower Shop
Ink - Versamark
Paper - Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White
Accessories - Flower Frenzy BigzL Die, Big Shot, Pansy Punch, Taffeta Ribbon (Basic Black), Sweet Sadie Washi Tape, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, dimensionals

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Penguin Petals - HSS188

 

The punch art reminds me of those cute stuffed animals with the HUGE eyeballs!  LOL!  I know my niece will LOVE it! =)

I saw this sketch on the Hand Stamped Sentiments Blog (HSS188), and wanted to try my hand at creating something with it.  You may view the challenge on their blog (along with all the fabulous creations that others' have made) here: http://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/2014/06/hss-sketch-challenge-188.html

Thanks so much for the inspiration and thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Remembering Your Birthday, Petite Petals

Paper - Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink - Black Staz-on

Accessories - Two-Step Owl Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Corner Round Punch, Basic Rhinstones, glue dots, stamp-a-ma-jig, Banners Framelits, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF

Six-Sided Birthday

I saw a similar card (on Pinterest), and liked it....so I created my own. As I was creating my, though.... I decided NOT to overlap the hexagons like Jill did in hers here: http://jill031070.blogspot.com/2013/07/happy-fathers-day-late.html

Not sure I like mine all too much.  What are your thoughts?

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Remembering your Birthday, Six-Sided Sampler

Paper - Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink - Night of Navy and Sahara Sand

Accessories - Hexagon Punch, stamp-a-ma-jig

Birthday Peace

Trying to work on masculine cards again.... oh why are they so hard to create?  I'm not sure I'm in love with this card, but I do like it!  Maybe it's needs something more...hmmm...

Well what do you think?

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Remembering Your Birthday, Peaceful Petals
Paper - Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Naturals White
Ink - Early Espresso
Accessories - scissors, Taffeta Ribbon (Early Espresso), Big Shot, Solid Stripes TIEF, stamp-a-ma-jig

Remembering Blossoms - CTS55

Saw this cute sketch on the Cas(e) This Sketch blog, and just had to play.  You may view the sketch here and all the cards created with it: http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/2013/11/case-this-sketch-55.html

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies Used:

Stamp set - Remembering Your Birthday

Paper - Wisteria Wonder, Pink Pirouette, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black

Ink - Black Staz-on

Accessories - Big Shot, Adorning Accents TIEF, Boho Blossoms Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Owl Two Step Punch (heart), glue dots

Festive Reminder - FMS105

 

When I saw Dawn Easton's card, created for the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge (FMS105).... I fell in love with her layout (as well as the sketch from Freshly Made Sketch blog).  You may view all the cards created with the sketch here: http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2013/09/freshly-made-sketches-105-sketch-by.html

To view Dawn's card, click here: http://treasureoilerdesignz.blogspot.com/2013/09/hello-friend-fms105.html

Thanks for the inspiration Freshly Made Sketches and Dawn!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Festive Flurry, Remembering Your Birthday

Paper - Island Indigo, Soft Sky, Whisper White

Ink - Island Indigo, Soft Sky

Accessories - Big Shot, Festive Flurry Framelits, Snow Burst TIEF, stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensionals, glue dots