Brocade Best - SCCSC172

 

I created this card using the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC172).  This will be their final sketch. Three wonderful ladies: Amanda, Liz and Susie were (and still are) such a great inspiration to me.  I've used their sketches many, many times to create amazing cards!  Thank you so very much ladies.... your sketches will be missed by me (but I know that I can always go back to previous sketches at any time). 

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Best of Brides and Babies

Paper - Crisp Cantaloupe, Smoky Slate, Whisper White

Ink - Black Staz-on, Crisp Cantaloupe, Smoky Slate, Basic Black

Accessories - Blender Pen, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Lacy Brocade TIEF, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, dimensionals 

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

Vine Garden Greetings - SCCSC170

I created this card for the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC170). I changed the sketch around, so I could use the 'Banner Greetings' stamp set.

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets: Secret Garden, Banner Greetings

Paper - Naturals White, Pink Pirouette, Strawberry Slush, Wild Wasabi

Ink - Strawberry Slush

Accessories - Vine Street TIEF, Secret Garden Framelits, Big Shot, scissors, dimensionals, Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Blender Pen

Victorian Flower - SCCSC168

 

I created card for another Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC168).  Not sure if I like the way the strips of Crochet Trim look as they meet up in the corners.... but it does have a nifty Victorian look to it! =)

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Stamp set - Best of Flowers

Paper - Crisp Cantaloupe, Naturals Ivory

Ink - Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding

Accessories - Crochet Trim (Victoria), Brads (Crumb Cake), Ovals Collection Framelits

Guy Greetings - SCCSC167

Finally back home in my craft room, so I decided to get caught up with the cards I need to create for family and friends.  I incorporated the Stampin Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC167) with this card. Thanks Amanda for the sketch!

Supplies Used:

Stamp set - Banner Greetings

Paper - Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Naturals White

Ink - Early Espresso

Accessories - Big Shot, Houndstooth TIEF, Grosgrain Stitched Ribbon (Early Espresso),scissors

Woodgrain Blooms - SCCSC163

I created this card for my nephew using the Stamp Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC163).

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Supplies:

Stamp set - Bloomin' Marvelous

Paper - Naturals Ivory, Tempting Turquoise, Crumb Cake

Ink - Wild Wasabi, Early Espresso

Accessories - Big Shot, Woodgrain TIEF, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Brights Button Collection, Twine (Non- SU), stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensionals, Satin Ribbon (Early Espresso), Taffeta Ribbon (Very Vanilla)

Sweet Garden - SCCSC162

I created this card for my niece using the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC162).

I created the sentiment in My Digital Studio and printed it on Whisper White Cardstock before die-cutting it with the Apothecary Accents Framelit.

Thanks for looking!

Supplies: 

Paper - Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White

Ink - Elegant Eggplant (MDS)

Accessories - Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Secret Garden Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Circle Cutting System (non-SU), Basic Rhinestones, dimensionals, glue dots

Perfectly Masculine - SCCSC164

The sketch from Stampin Connection (SCCSC164) looked very masculine to me, so I created a card using boy colors - brown, blue and green!

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Supplies:

Stamp Set - Perfectly Penned

Paper - Naturals White, Wild Wasabi, Pool Party, Chocolate Chip

Ink - Chocolate Chip

Accessories - Brads (Silver), Big Shot, Solid Stripes TIEF, Square Lattice TIEF, Apothecary Accents Framelits

Celebrate - SCCSC165

Using the Stampin Connection card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC165), I created this card for a graduation.  The card is 4.25x4.25 rather than the norm 4.25x5.5.

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Supplies:

Stamp set - Best of Birthdays

Paper - Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Real Red

Ink - Real Red

Accessories - Taffeta Ribbon (Real Red), Big Shot, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Adorning Accents TIEF, Vine Street TIEF

Blossom of Trust - SCCSC166

I created this card for my cousin (really my Dad's cousin), who is recovering from neck surgery.  Hope that the bright colors (along with the sentiment) will cheer her up! =)

Thanks for taking a peek.

Supplies used:

Stamp sets - Trust God, Stippled Blossom

Paper - Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Ink - Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake

Accessories - sponge dauber, stamp-a-ma-jig, Grosgrain Ribbon (Pumpkin Pie), glue dot

Secret Thoughts - SCCSC160

 

I created this card for the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC160).  I needed a masculine card, so I changed up the flower shapes in the sketch for the leaf framelit.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp Set - Curly Cute

Paper - River Rock, Always Artichoke, Naturals White

Ink - Always Artichoke

Accessories - Secret Garden Framelits, Big Shot, Brights Designer Buttons (Old Olive), Baker's Twine (White)

Perfect Medallions - SCCSC159

Saw this fun sketch on Stampin' Connection (SCCSC159), so I decided to use it to make a 'Get Well' card for my Mom.  She's gone through so much already with her pancreatic cancer.... now to make matters worse, she has a kidney stone too.  Luckily, it's just one kidney stone, so it should pass in the next day or so. Love you Mom! =)

I also submitted this card for the Sunday Stamps Color Challenge (SSC37 - Whisper White, Basic Black and Daffodil Delight).  You may view their challenge here: Sunday Stamps - SSC37

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Daydream Medallions, Perfectly Penned

Paper - Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink - Basic Black, Versamark

Accessories - Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Floral Frames Framelits, Big Shot, Neutrals Brads, Glue dots, Taffeta Ribbon (Basic Black), Circle Cutting System (non -SU).

*****UPDATED 3/2/2013******

This card was selected in the Sunday Stamps 'Top Pick'!  Whoo hoo! 

So excited to be among such lovely talent.

Silhouetted Wings - SCCSC157

Okay, so I attempted again to create a card with the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC157).  I believe this time I've accomplished it! (For those that want to see my creation that was loosely created with this sketch -- See Here!

I struggled a bit to get the background stamp just right.  Using the Stamp-a-ma-jig helped tremendously! =)
Thanks for looking!

Stamp Sets - Curly Cute, Summer Silhouettes
Paper - Naturals White, Early Espresso, Tangerine Tango
Ink - Early Espresso
Accessories - Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, Taffeta Ribbon (Old Olive), Basic Pearls, Stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensionals, glue dots

Warm Garden - SSCSC157

I do have to say that I tried really hard to follow this sketch on Stampin' Connection (SCCSC157).  It follows it very loosely.....truly!  Hopefully, this week I will actually accomplish the task. lol!

Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Secret Garden, Blooming with Kindness

Paper - Always Artichoke, Naturals White, Early Espresso

Ink - Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, So Saffron

Accessories - Big Shot, Vine Street TIEF, Secret Garden Framelits, Ovals Collection Framelits, glue dots

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

Petite Accents - SCCSC155

Working on this week's Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC155). I struggled a bit with the background piece....wasn't sure if I wanted ribbon, a scallop border or just plain. As you see, I ended up on straight edges with a texture for the background.  I believe the rhinestones really make this card!

Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Pretty Petites

Paper - Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler

Ink - Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories - Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Petite Curly Label Punch, Basic Rhinestones, glue dots, dimensionals

Itty Bitty Silhouettes - SCCSC154

Rather a gloomy, dreary day today (at least it's not snow....right?!).  Working on the Stampin Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC154), and thought I'd brighten up my day using cheerful colors! I also used the stamp set Summer Silhouettes!!!!!  <--- Now, how's that for thinking warmer, sunny weather! =)

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Stamp sets - Summer Silhouettes, Itty Bitty Banners

Paper - Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Ink - Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip

Accessories - Big Shot, Window Frame Framelits, Grosgrain Stitched Ribbon (Daffodil Delight), Stamp-a-ma-jig, glue dots

Pretty Garden - SCCSC153

I love the look of Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla together.  Just looks so sophisticated and elegant looking (in my opinion!).  I chose these colors, along with the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC153) for my thank you card.  I love how this card turned out! Beautiful!

Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Secret Garden, Pretty Petites

Paper - Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Ink - Chocolate Chip

Accessories - Big Shot, Square Lattice TIEF, Ovals Collection Framelits, Secret Garden Framelits, Petite Curly Label Punch, glue dots, dimensionals

Apothecary Memories - SCCSC152

I created another sympathy card using another of the Stampin Connection Card Sketch Challenges (SCCSC152).

I should make some more to have on hand for these occasions, but I never seem to do that! Maybe that's something I should work on in this new year.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Close As A Memory

Paper - River Rock, Always Artichoke DSP, Very Vanilla

Ink - Always Artichoke

Accessories - Big Shot, Houndstooth TIEF, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Adorning Accents Edgelits, dimensionals

Flowering Window - SCCSC151

I'm back in my crafting area, and needed some sympathy cards. I used the Stampin Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC151) for inspiration.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Sets - Flowering Flourishes, Close As A Memory

Paper - Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink - Not Quite Navy, Old Olive

Accessories - Big Shot, Window Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Adorning Accents Edgelits, dimensionals