Medallion Greetings - FMS90

Using the Freshly Made Sketch (FMS90), I made this cute wedding card!

Here is the link to the Freshly Made Sketch blog: http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2013/06/freshly-made-sketches-90-sketch-by.html

I had a bit of trouble embossing the red piece, since the embossing folder went horizontal instead of the way you see here.  The edge of the embossing folder flattened a portion that I had just embossed.  I used a stylus tool (on the back of the piece) to pop the hearts back up.

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Daydream Medallions, Best of Greetings, Itty Bitty Banners

Paper - Naturals Ivory, Real Red

Ink - Soft Suede, Real Red

Accessories - Basic Pearls, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Big Shot, Floral Frames Framelits, Adorning Accents TIEF, dimensionals

Butterfly Greetings - FTL244

 

I created this card for my Mom, and I used the Clean & Simple Sketch (FTL244).  You may view the challenge here: http://cleanandsimplestamping.blogspot.com/2013/06/244.html

I created a mask for the butterfly (on scrap paper), so that I could stamp the flower stamp over the butterfly without going over it with ink.  I think the new ruffled ribbon really adds so much to my card as a frame.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Best of Butterflies, Best of Greetings, Flowering Flourishes

Paper - Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White

Ink - Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding

Accessories - Stretch Ruffled Trim (Pistachio Pudding)

Technique Used - Masking

Besties - DGSC111

I created this page for the Splitcoaststampers Challenge - DGSC111 - June Themes + Color Challenge.  It called us to use a theme for the month of June.... I used 'Best Friends Day' -- which was on June 8th this year.  Also, it asked us to use the colors Coral, Blue and Sand.... I used Calypso Coral, Marina Mist and Crumb Cake.

You may view the challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-f253/dgsc111-june-themes-color-challenge-t574349.html

The poem I used was found on the internet, and here is what it says:

The best of friends, Can change a frown, Into a smile, when you feel down. The best of friends, Will understand, Your little trials, And lend a hand. The best of friends, Will always share, Your secret dreams, Because they care. The best of friends, Worth more than gold, Give all the love, A heart can hold. Thanks for looking! Supplies Used: Background - Textured Cardstock (Calypso Coral) Stamp Brush Set - Presto Patterns Overlays (Very Vanilla) Punch - Flag (filled w/Crumb Cake) Text - Adorable (Marina Mist and Very Vanilla)

Ornament Magnet

My brother and his fiancee will be getting married in December... and wanted some 'Save the Date' magnets to mail in July.

They asked if I could make an ornament shape.... and I was able to find a Sissix die that would suit my/their needs perfectly.  I created a 4x6 print in My Digital Studio, printed them out on photo paper, attached them to the 4x6 magnet sheets, and then ran them through the ornament die.  Time-consuming when you need to make 200, but so well worth it.... as it will be a lasting reminder of my brother and his fiancee.  Love them!

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

MDS

Stamp Brush Set - Torn Edges (swirl leaves - Real Red)

Background Paper - Christmas Cocoa II #11 (at 40% opacity)

Embellishments - Taffeta Ribbon (Real Red)

Punches - Square (filled w/Real Red), Oval (Glimmer Paper - Gold)

Font - Vijaya and Altast Greeting (Whisper White)

Other Accessories

4x6 Photo Paper

Big Shot

Round Ornament Framelits

4x6 Magnetic Sheets

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 

Loss of Pet

A friend's dog passed away recently.... so sad for their family.  We will forever remember all the fond memories with him, as well.... he was such a cutie whenever we came over to visit.

I saw this punch art on several cards...created several different ways (on many places online).  I fell in love with the heart punch one for the main paw part.... as it shows the love we have for the little pug.

The card design is my own.

Supplies Used:
Stamp sets - Thoughts and Prayers
Paper - Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Ink - Early Espresso
Accessories - Heart punch, Small Oval Punch, Taffeta Ribbon (Early Espresso)

Garden Cute - FTL243

 

Needed a quick graduation card, and saw this sketch on the Clean and Simple blog helped so much! Thank you!  I love the simple design of the sketch.

You may view the Clean and Simple sketch here, and see all the cards created with it too: http://cleanandsimplestamping.blogspot.com/2013/05/243.html

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Secret Garden, Curly Cute

Paper - Basic Black, Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White

Ink - Basic Black, Raspberry Ripple

Accessories - Secret Garden Framelits, Big Shot, Eyelet Border Punch, Taffeta Ribbon (Basic Black), 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

Best Tanagers - CCMC253

Here in the Northwest we see these very colorful birds.... called 'Western Tanagers'. Such cute little birds.  I used them, along with the 'Create with Connie and Mary' sketch(CCMC253).  You may view their blog here: http://www.createwithconnieandmary.com/create-with-connie-and-mary/2013/05/ccmc253-sketch-challenge.html

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp Set - Best of Brides & Babies

Paper - Ivory Naturals, Baked Brown Sugar, Pumpkin Pie

Ink - Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red

Accessories - Big Shot, Woodgrain TIEF, scissors, Grosgrain Stitched Ribbon (Daffodil Delight)

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

Curly Fan

I was inspired by Susan Lehrer's card using different colors.
Thanks Susan!

Supplies:
Stamp Set - Curly Cute
Paper - Naturals White, Soft Suede, Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pink Pirouette
Ink - Calypso Coral
Accessories - Fancy Fan TIEF, Adorning Accents Edgelits (although, you can't really see it -- behind the flowers), Big Shot, Boho Blossoms Punch, Secret Garden Framelits, Basic Pearls

Flowers and Butterflies - JUGS189 & SCCSC169

 

Working on a few challenges this week.  My card incorporates two: (1) the Stampin Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC169) and (2) the 'Just Us Girls' color challenge (JUGS189).

You may view the Just Us Girls blog here: http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/05/just-us-girls-189.html

Now, I do have to say that I did not have Cameo Coral to work with, so I substituted Crisp Cantaloupe for that color.  Not sure if you can see the difference (on the photo) of Sahara Sand and Crumb Cake on my card.... the Sahara Sand was used to mat the framelit and the embossed strip under the focal stamped image.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets: Best of Butterflies and Best of Flowers

Paper - Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand

Ink - Crumb Cake, Crisp Cantaloupe

Accessories - Eyelet Border Punch, Satin Ribbon (Whisper White), Vine Street TIEF, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Windows Collection Framelits, Big Shot, dimensionals 

Slam Dunk Birthday - FCC7

I noticed that my card fit the Paper Players Card Challenge (PP146) - Masculine Cards.  You may view the challenge and all the submissions here: http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2013/05/challenge-146-anns-clean-and-simple.html

Another sketch challenge that has closed before I got my card in, but loved the sketch!!!! Here is the link to the Fusion Card Challenge (FCC7): http://fusioncardchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/05/fusion-card-challenge-hypothesis-7.html

I created this card in My Digital Studio, and printed it out on Whisper White Cardstock before matting it on Basic Black and attaching it to Pumpkin Pie Cardstock.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Brush Sets (MDS) - Slam Dunk (basketball - Pumpkin Pie), Great Sport (words - Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie)

Font (MDS)- Chalkdust - Basic Black

Punch (MDS) - Pennant (filled w/ Villa DSP - Basic Black)

Paper - Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black

Garden Greetings - SSC44

 

I saw this sketch challenge on Sunday Stamps blog (SSC44), but never got around to completing the challenge until now (after the challenge is long over).  The sketch seemed clean and it works so well with the Banner Greetings Stamp Set!

Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Secret Garden, Banner Greetings

Paper - Baked Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White

Ink - Baked Brown Sugar, Calypso Coral

Accessories - Secret Garden Framelits, Vine Street TIEF, Big Shot, scissors, glue dots, dimenstionals

A Boho Greeting

 

I needed a cheerful card for my Mom today, so I used bright colors with the Boho Blossoms Punch. I decided to create another card using softer colors (leftovers from the punches) for a beautiful wedding card -- the colors match the colors in her bridal party.  Whoohoo! Two cards with one design.... SWEET!

I saw a lovely card, by Julie Gearinger, and found inspiration from her placement and layout.  You may view her card here: http://www.stampingwithjuliegearinger.blogspot.com/2013/05/clean-and-simple-roses-three-challenges.html

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp set - A Round Array (for bright card), Banner Greetings (for subtle card)

Paper - Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Peach Parfait, More Mustard, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Bashful Blue, Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade

Accessories - Boho Blossom Punch, Basic Pearls, glue dots, Secret Garden Framelits, Square Lattice TIEF, Big Shot, scissors

Array of Flowers - FMS86

I created this card using one of the Freshly Made Sketch (FMS86).  You may view their site here:

http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2013/05/freshly-made-sketches-86-sketch-by-amy.html

I rotated the layout to landscape, and used rhinestones instead of a ribbon.  I also used new Stampin' Up! products from the 2013-2014 Catalog (available on June 1st)!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - A Round Array, Best of Flowers

Paper - Smoky Slate, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White

Ink - Smoky Slate, Strawberry Slush

Accessories - Basic Rhinestones, Lacy Brocade TIEF, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Corner Round Punch, Small Scallop Punch

Best Anniversary

Such a cute stamp for a cute couple celebrating their 57th anniversary, my husband's parents. It's fitting since Mike's Mom loves bluejays!

I wanted to use a few of my products from SU that I haven't used yet... the Lacy Brocade TIEF and the Best of Brides and Babies stamp set.  I even used the wording from that stamp set (to have and to hold forever and always) on the inside of the card!

Supplies:
Stamp set - Best of Brides and Babies
Paper - Pistachio Pudding, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink - Black Staz-on, Pistachio Pudding, Marina Mist, Soft Sky, Crushed Curry, Rose Red
Accessories - Blender Pen, Taffeta Ribbon (Basic Black), Big Shot, Adorning Accents Edgelits and TIEF, Lacy Brocade TIEF

Twins Birth

I created this for the MDS.net Challenge (April 2013 Downloads).  I colored in the ark using the freeform tool... it was A LOT of coloring, but I LOVE how it turned out! I also used the 'Attach to Shape' so my typed text (on the birth of your twin girls) curved the way the stamp brush set did with Congratulations!

Thanks for taking a look.

Supplies:
Background paper - Textured Cardstock (Bashful Blue)
Embellishments - Walk in the Park II (leaves), Brads (Brass)
Stamp Brush Set - Two by Two (Black)
Font - Arial Narrow (attached to wavy line in freeform section of MDS)
Freeform Tool - coloring behind the ark (Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Sahara Sand, Real Red, Regal Rose, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Peach Parfait, Baja Breeze)
Punch - Dotted Scallop Ribbon (Whisper White - cropped)

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

Japanese Gardens - DGSC110

 

Working on another Digi-Scrap Challenge on Splitcoaststampers (DGSC110 - May Theme).  I chose may flowers as my theme, as we just got back from our time in Virginia.... and we did take A LOT of photos of flowers at Maymont (Interesting that I chose these gardens too.... with May in it's title - Ha!).

I used a template that I found on Pinterest.  It's from The Daily Digi site online.  Here is the link to their page: http://thedailydigi.com/one-template-one-scrapper-five-layouts/

I created my own DSP (the panel behind the journaling piece) using the Spring to Life stamp brush set.

Thanks for looking!

Background paper - Spring to Life DSP #11

Embellishments - Taffeta Trimmings (Rich Razzleberry), Spring to Life (butterfly and flowers - recolored Rich Razzleberry), Taffeta Ribbon (Rich Razzleberry)

Stamp Brush Set - Spring to Life (grass - Wisteria Wonder, year - Rich Razzleberry, leaves - Rich Razzleberry)

Punch - Square (filled w/Spring to Life DSP #3, a color fill a lighter shade of Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White), Dotted Scallop Ribbon (Whisper White), Tag (Whisper White)

Font - Samurai (Rich Razzleberry) 

2013 Grad

I saw a similar graduation card/money holder on pinterest, and thought I'd try to create one of my own.

Thanks to Jill Franchett for the wonderfully made tutorial... it was a breeze to create!  You may view the tutorial here:
http://jillsink.typepad.com/jills-ink/2013/04/graduation-cap-money-card.html

I created the inside sentiment with the year on the bottom with My Digital Studio and printed it out on Whisper White Cardstock.

Cardstock - Basic Black, Whisper White, Night of Navy DSP (although, you can't see this in the photo...it's underneath the hat portion....to create a moneyholder.).
Stamp Brush Set (MDS)- Go Graduate Plus (Basic Black)
Punch (MDS) - Square (filled w/Sahara Sand for lines)
Font (MDS) - Adorable (Night of Navy)
Accessories - Simply Scored, Simply Scored Diagonal, Brad (Everyday Enchantment -- inked black), Stitched Satin Ribbon (Midnight Muse - shredded to make tasssel)

Maymont - DGSC109

I incorporated two challenges within this page.  One from the Splitcoaststampers Challenge - DGSC109 - Using a Template.  I used the 12x12 template that came with the Festive Blooms digital embellishments, and switched out the papers & background stamp to fit my photo.

You may view the Splitcoaststampers Challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-f253/dgsc109-t572433.html

I also used the MDS.net challenge - "Retired Colors".  I used the colors: Bashful Blue, Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Not Quite Navy and River Rock.

Thanks for taking a peek.

Supplies Used:
Background paper - Baja Breeze
Embellishments - Festive Blooms (recolored Certainly Celery and Bashful Blue), Basic Pearls (River Rock), Staples & Stitches (Whisper White).
Stamp Brush Set - Bunch of Backgrounds (riot of petals - Bashful Blue)
Punch - Square (filled w/Not Quite Navy DSP and River Rock DSP), Flag (Whisper White)
Font - Samurai (Not Quite Navy), Calibri (Not Quite Navy)

Wonderful Father - DGSC108

Working on a few scrapbook challenges today.  This one is for the Splitcoaststampers Digi-Scrap Challenge - DGSC108 It all 'Ads' Up.  You may view the challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-f253/dgsc108-all-ads-up-t571752.html

Molly challenged us to use an Ad to create our scrapbook page.  I actually chose a mall brochure for mine.

I wanted to create a page for my Dad (since I had already created one for my Mom).

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Background paper - Soft Suede

Stamp Brush Set - Sweet Summer (flowers - lighter shade than Soft Suede)

Font - Chaucer (Whisper White), Scriptina (Whisper White), Boulder (Baja Breeze), Brannball Small (Baja Breeze)

Beautiful Mother - MDSM12

 

Playing along with a few challenges today.  Once is from MDS Monday blog (MDSM12), they provided the sketch.... as well as.... the use of the Brush Tool.  You may view the challenge on their site here: MDSM12 .  The second is from the MDS.net site, they challenged us to use the retiring Stampin' Up colors, as well as, making a project for your Mom.

I chose to create a page centering around my mother and with the retiring SU colors Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery and Regal Rose. The Brush Tool was used behind the background stamp -- coloring in a portion of that stamp (I should use the brush tool more often... it really adds to my page!). =)

The poem is from Helen Steiner Rice, and I found it on the internet.  Here are the words:

*********

A Mother’s love is something that no one can explain,
It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain,

It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it or take that love away . . .

It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking . . .

It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems . . .

It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation . . .

A many splendored miracle man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence of God’s tender guiding hand.

*********

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Background paper - Textured Cardstock (Pretty in Pink)

Embellishments - Satin Ribbon (Certainly Celery), Taffeta Trimmings (Regal Rose)

Stamp Brush Sets - Mixed Bunch (flowers - Whisper White, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery)

Brush Tool - Coloring (Regal Rose) behind the background stamp 'Mixed Bunch' flower

Punch - Blossom Punch (Whisper White), Fun Flowers (Whisper White), Eyelet Border (Whisper White)

Font - CK Ali Hand (Regal Rose), Respective (Whisper White, Certainly Celery and Regal Rose)

Road to Hana

 

I created another two-page spread for our 2011 photobook.  This one finishes our trip to Maui (we love Hawaii!!!!!) with our Road to Hana Tour.  Beautiful....so many photos.... I just didn't want to have to choose. Thank goodness I found this wonderful sketch from 'Let's Scrap' on pinterest.

Here's the sketch:

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Background paper - Textured Cardstock (Pool Party)

Embellishments - Ruffled Ribbon (Calypso Coral), Simple Snapshots (circle and flowers)

Stamp Brush Sets - Bunch of Backgrounds (Whisper White at 80% opacity), Enjoy Every Moment (dotted circle - Whisper White)

Punch - Circle (filled w/Spring Break II DSP #11 cropped) and another circle at 0% opacity so I could attach words to the shape.

Font - Chaucer (Calypso Coral and Whisper White)

Techniques Used - Attach to Shape, Cropping Punch

Maui Ocean Center

 

Today, I'm working on our 2011 photobook (January still). We went to the Maui Ocean Center after our whale-watching tour. I loosely used a sketch that found on pinterest....made it into a double-page spread.  Here's the sketch:

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies Used:

Background paper - Textured Cardstock (Pool Party)

Embellishments - Ruffled Ribbon (Calypso Coral), Sycamore Street (ribbon - Pool Party), Simple Snapshots (border flowers, leaves and flower - recolored), Staple and Stitching (Zig Zag - Whisper White recolored Calypso Coral), Everyday Enchantment (ribbon - Lucky Limeade)

Stamp Brush Set - Bunch of Backgrounds (Whisper White at 80% opacity)

Punch - Square (filled w/Spring Break II DSP #4, #11 and Whisper White), Tasteful Trim (Whisper White)

Font - Chaucer (Calypso Coral)