Blooming for You - SCCSC143

 

Back in my crafting area, making a few cards.  I used the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge for inspiration on this card.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Brush Sets - Blooming with Kindness, Itty Bitty Banners
Paper - Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple
Ink - Crumb Cake, Raspberry Ripple
Accessories - Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Fancy Fan TIEF

Eagle Coasters

I created some coasters for my brother, Dave, for his home.

I purchased the tiles from Home Depot (the packages come with 9 tiles, choice of white or beige). Then, sprayed them with Krylon Fixatif, so the stone would not absorb the ink. Once dry, I stamped the images with Timber Brown Staz-on ink. When the ink was dry, I sprayed the fixatif over the surface again. I placed 4 felt pads on the bottom of the tiles, so they wouldn't scratch any surfaces that they were placed on.

Stamp Sets - Lovely As A Tree, Wildlife Reserve
Ink - Timber Brown Staz-on
Accessories - Workable Fixatif (Krylon)

Brother, Veteran!

 

Working my way through the Digital Scrapbooking Day Challenges....I'm on #4 (DSD2012-04 - Scrap Your Flag).  You may view the challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-f253/digital-scrapbooking-day-celebration-starts-today-11-1-12-a-t563594.html
I used the template (and free download) for my page....honoring my brother, a veteran for Veterans' Day!
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Paper - Textured Cardstock (Basic Black)
Stamp Brush Sets - July Fourth (Night of Navy, Real Red and Whisper White), Blending Mask (Whisper White)
Embellishments - Brads (Basic Black), Baker's Twine (cropped - Whisper White), Love Birds (tag - Whisper White)
Punch- Square (to cover words on tag - Whisper White)
Font - Scriptina and Bobo (Whisper White)

Legoland

Creating another page for our 2013 Calendar (places we've been in 2012).
Thanks for looking!

Stamp Brush Set - Dot, Dot, Dot (Whisper White)
Punch - Circle and Banner (Daffodil Delight), Flag (Real Red), Square (flag pole - Basic Black)
Font - LegoThick (Basic Black and Daffodil Delight) --freeform paint inside w/whisper white), Old Century (Basic Black)

Kemah Lighthouse -DSD2012-03

Did you get your free digital downloads during 'Digital Scrapbooking Day'? Three wonderful downloads were offered free this past Saturday.

Incorporating the Splitcoaststampers challenge for Digital Scrapbooking Day 2012 (DSD2012-03), it challenged us to use 'A Split Second' Digital Kit on a page.

You may view the challenge here:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-f253/digital-scrapbooking-day-celebration-starts-today-11-1-12-a-t563594.html

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Brush Set - A Split Second (phrase - Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral, border - Lucky Limeade, frame - Basic Gray and Calypso Coral, lines - Sahara Sand, flag - Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral)
Paper - A Split Second DSP #2
Font - Long Island (Lucky Limeade, Whisper White and Basic Gray), Lavanderia (Calypso Coral and Basic Gray)

Houston Aquarium

 

Moving along with our 2010 scrapbook.  I used a challenge found on Splitcoaststampers website (DSD2012-02) for the first page. You may view the challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/19798349-post15.html
-Use two shaped photos
-Use 2 background papers (I used a photo as one of my background papers)
-3 clusters of 3 items (the fish across the two pages)
-Some rick rack (I didn't have rick rack ribbon, so I used the Knots and Ties Trim for the look of seaweed)
-Title and journaling

Stamp Brush Set - Cute Cats (fish - Night of Navy), The Open Sea (anchor - Night of Navy)
Paper - Pink Flamingo DSP #8
Embellishments - Knots and Ties Trim (Wild Wasabi)

Houston Zoo

 

Still trying to complete our 2010 scrapbook (I'm working on June 2010).....slowly, but surely it will get finished.  While Mike and I were in Houston for work, we spent the weekends enjoying the sites.

Thanks for looking!

Paper - Sun Garden #5, Peach Parfait
Embellishments - Taffeta Trimmings (Soft Suede)
Font - Cuckoo (Soft Suede)

Trick or Treat

I created this scrapbook page for the Splitcoaststampers Challenges - DGSC087 (Halloween) and the Digital Scrapbooking Day - DSD2012-01 (Clean and Simple - using one photo).

Background paper - My Sweet Pea #9
Stamp Brush Set - Delightful Dozen (Early Espresso)
Punch - Modern Label (Pumpkin Pie)
Font - Chiller (Early Espresso)

Rippled Serenity - SCCSC142

 

I created this card for our Sister-in-law using the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC142).

Stamp sets - Serene Silhouettes, Itty Bitty Banners
Paper - Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink - Black Staz-on
Accessories - Satin Stitched Ribbon (Raspberry Ripple), Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Glue Dots

Woodgrain Elements - PCCCS013

I created this card for my Father-in-law using the Paper Craft Crew Challenge (PCCCS013).  You may view their blog here: 

http://www.papercraftcrew.com/2012/10/24/pcccs-13-card-sketch-challenge/

I used My Digital Studio to create the sentiment piece.  Background is Early Espresso and the words is Very Vanilla.  I printed it on Whisper White cardstock...I then die-cut with the Apothecary Accents Framelits.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp set - Elementary Elegance (MDS - Very Vanilla)

Paper - Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White (for the MDS sentiment piece)

Ink - Early Espresso (sponging on background), Early Espresso and Very Vanilla (through MDS)

Accessories - Taffeta Ribbon (Early Espresso and Very Vanilla), Woodgrain TIEF, Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Brads (Early Espresso), dimensionals

Smiling Cute - SCCSC141

I created this card for my niece, and I incorporated the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC141). I'm really liking the Gumball Green Stitched Ribbon.....it works great for leaves on the flower (I did have to add glue dots to the back to make it stick where I needed it to).

Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Reason to Smile, Curly Cute
Paper - Bashful Blue, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
Ink - Bashful Blue, Midnight Muse, Certainly Celery, Gumball Green
Accessories - Satin Stitched Ribbon (Gumball Green), Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, glue dots, dimensionals

Breezy Friends - SCCSC140

 

I had some time to play around in my crafting area, and wanting to create some cards.  I used the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC140) for this card. Thanks Susie for a great sketch!

Stamp sets - Frosty Friends, Curly Cute
Paper - Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink - Baja Breeze, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories - Taffeta Ribbon (Real Red, Baja Breeze), Blender Pen, sponge dauber

Through the Years - DGSC085

Catching up on the Splitcoaststampers Challenges, this one DGSC085 - Using Pre-made templates.  You may view the challenge here:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-f253/dgsc085-using-pre-made-templates-t562713.html

I used a template found online at Scrapbooks Etc., although, I did add a few more photo boxes.  This year Mike and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary, so I wanted to show a photo of us each year of our marriage. I really like how this turned out.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Brush Set - Eclectic Overlays (Whisper White)
Paper - Lap of Luxury #3
Embellishments - Knots and Ties Trim (Daffodil Delight), Dahlias (Daffodil Delight)
Font - Lavanderia (Daffodil Delight)

Aloha Moments - DGSC084

 

Created another scrapbook page for the Splitcoaststampers Challenge (DGSC084 - Follow the Leader).  This time, I used Molly's page as inspiration for my own.

Stamp Brush Sets - Green Tea (flower- Melon Mambo), Greatest Moments (words - Rich Razzleberry)
Paper - Island Oasis II DSP #2, #6, and #11
Punches - Square (filled w/Island Oasis II DSP), Tag (filled w/Whisper White), Circle (behind stamp flowers filled w/Whisper White), Pennant Punch (filled w/Whisper White), Pennant Scallop Punch (filled w/Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Bashful Blue)
Embellishments - Brads (Rich Razzleberry), Bright Blooms (Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo)
Font - Broach (Rich Razzleberry)

Napali Coast - DGSC084

Trying to work on a few scrapbook challenges on Splitcoaststampers.  This one is called "Follow the Leader - DGSC084".  I used Terri's scrapbook page as inspiration for my page. Thanks Terri!

Stamp Brush Sets - Decorative Overlays (Calypso Coral), Spring Break II (flower - Calypso Coral w/white paint brush tool behind it)
Paper - Pink Flamingo #8
Punch - Labels Collection (Lucky Limeade)
Embellishment - Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (Daffodil Delight), Painted Brads (Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral)
Font - Multi and Regency (Soft Suede)

Hawaiian Cruise

I made this specifically for our 2013 Calendar page for the month of October.  Although, I did incorporate two challenges with the design.

The first challenge is from My Digital Studio - "Neon" - Using Neon Colors.

The second is from SplitCoastStampers - DGSC086 - Using Orange.

Background paper is a neon blue I chose from the computer (no name).
Paper - Spring Break II DSP #3 (re-colored Pumpkin Pie)
Embellishments - Simple Snapshots (re-colored Melon Mambo)
Punch - Flag (filled w/same neon blue)
Font - Algerian (Melon Mambo)

Kubota Gardens

There is a new challenge on MyDigitalStudio.net this week.  It's a sketch challenge (Scrap Map 2). Come and join us!  The winner will be announced on Saturday.

I had a hard time with journaling around page, but I love how this turned out.  See, it's expanding my creativity by drawing me out of my little box. lol

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp Brush Set - Green Tea (Going Gray)
Embellishments - Festive Blooms (Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray and Whisper White)
Background - Basic Gray
Font - Samurai (Whisper White)

Gentle Woodrgrain - SCCSC139

 

I created this for the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC139).

Stamp sets - Gently Falling, Blooming with Kindness
Paper - Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink - Early Espresso, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard
Accessories - Scallop Border Ribbon Punch, Woodgrain TIEF, Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, dimensionals

Fancy Blossoms - SCCSC138

 

Back in my crafting area, so I can work on some cards. =)
I decided to catch up on the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenges (SCCSC138), and use some of Stampin Up supplies that I've purchased but have not used yet.

Stamp Set - Stippled Blossoms
Paper - Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Ink - Cajun Craze, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, Certainly Celery
Accessories - Taffeta Ribbon (Very Vanilla), Big Shot, Fancy Fan TIEF, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Basic Pearls, dimensionals

Universal Studios -DGSC083

I've created a new page for our 2013 Calendar (places we've been in 2012).

In May 2012, we went on vacation to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Wet n Wild in Orlando with some family members. We had a great time seeing 'The World of Harry Potter', and spending time with family.

I incorporated the Digi-Scrap Challenge (DGSC083) on the Splitcoaststampers website.
You may view the challenge here: DGSC083

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp Brush Set - Natural Composition Overlays (Early Espresso at 30% opacity)
Punch - Flag (filled w/Raspberry Ripple)
Font - Harry P (Raspberry Ripple and More Mustard)
Background - More Mustard Cardstock

Disneyland 2012

Created another page in our 2013 Calendar (places we've been in 2012).

In February, we took a trip to Disneyland, and stayed at the Grand Californian Hotel. We were able to visit with Mike's family too.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Brush Sets - Sprinkled Expressions (regal Rose)
Embellishments - Basic Rhinestones
Punches - Circle, Oval, Butterfly (to create Minnie and Mickey punch art -Blush Blossom, Basic Black, Whisper White)
Background - Cherry Cobbler DSP -Polka Dots
Font - Walt Disney (Whisper White and Basic Black)

MDS Fireplace

 For this weeks challenge on the My Digital Studio.net website is to use the digital downloads that were released in September on your project.  Well, the only September digital download I purchased was the "Festive Blooms", so that was what I had to work with.

I decided to create a Christmas card, and made a fireplace out of punches (filling them in with the Well Worn DSP).

I think it turned out cute.
Thanks for looking!

Stamp Brush Sets - The Great Outdoors (Early Espresso; Paint tool - Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler), Big Bold Birthday (Coloring tool -Cherry Cobbler and Gumball Green; Paint tool - Daffodil Delight
Embellishments - Festive Blooms, Knot and Ties Trim (Daffodil Delight - re-colored Cherry Cobbler)
Punches - Scallop Oval (Gumball Green), Oval (Textured Cardstock - Very Vanilla), Square (Textured Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Well Worn DSP #9 and #11)

Crater Lake

Working on my 2013 calendar for our house.  Trying to incorporate places we've been in 2012.

Stamp Brush Set - Bunch of Backgrounds (wonderfully worn - always artichoke)
Punch - flag (I edited the punch to try and make it wavy and filled w/Very Vanilla and a mat of Midnight Muse)
Background paper - Well Worn DSP #9
Font - Adorable (Midnight Muse and Very Vanilla)

Marymoor Park - DGSC082

I combined two challenges in one with this scrapbook page.

The first is from the My Digital Studio website. "Color Combo 1" - use Primrose Petals, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight, Midnight Muse and Whisper White.

The second challenge is from Splitcoaststampers website. "DGSC082 - A Layer Just Like the First".

Thanks for stopping by!



Stamp Brush Set - Cheerful Treat (flower -Whisper White)
Embellishments - Dahlias (Primrose Petals, Daffodil Delight, Midnight Muse)
Punches - Fun Flower #1, #2 and #4 (Daffodil Delight, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals), Square (filled w/Ice Cream Parlor DSP #5)
Paper - Ice Cream Parlor DSP #5
Font - Lavanderia (Whisper White) and KG Eyes Wide Open (bold - Whisper White)

2013 Calendar

This year, I wanted to create an 8.5x11 calendar for my parents with My Digital Studio software. The calendar itself was pretty easy.....trying to find photos of Mom and Dad together - not so easy. I planned on using a focal photo....one that showed places that they have been, and then a couple of photos of Mom and Dad together on each page.

I hope they are as excited about this calendar as I was in creating it.

Thanks for looking!

January - Oahu, Hawaii

Stamp Brush Sets - Decorative Overlays (Daffodil Delight)
Embellishments - Playful Polka Dots (leaf and flowers)
Background - Textured Cardstock (Baja Breeze)
Font - Chancellor (Peach Parfait)

February - Snoqualmie Falls

Stamp Brush Sets - Vintage Overlays (Very Vanilla, Decorative Overlays (Very Vanilla and Early Espresso)
Background - Textured Cardstock (Crumb Cake)
Font - Chancellor (Early Espresso and Very Vanilla)

March - Hutto, Texas

Stamp Brush Sets - Decorative Overlays (Whisper White)
Punches - Square (filled w/Night of Navy, Real Red and Whisper White), Star (filled w/Whisper White)
Background - Textured Cardstock (Real Red)
Font - Chancellor (Night of Navy)

April - Easter

Stamp Brush Sets - Easter Blossoms (Concord Crush)
Embellishments - Knots and Ties Trim (Whisper White re-colored to Concord Crush)
Background - Summertime Splendor
Font - Chancellor (Bravo Burgundy)

May - Eagle Wings Lodge

Stamp Brush Sets - Decorative Overlays (Daffodil Delight), The Great Outdoors (Early Espresso)
Paint (behind stamp - Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight and Soft Suede)
Background - Textured Cardstock (Midnight Muse and Peach Parfait)
Font - Chancellor (Daffodil Delight)

June - Father's Day

Background - Morning Mocha #3
Font - Chancellor (Very Vanilla)

July - Buffalo Creek Lodge

Stamp Brush Sets - The Great Outdoors (Basic Black), Bunch of Backgrounds (River Rock)
Font - Chancellor (River Rock)

August - Whale Watching

Stamp Brush Sets - Vintage Overlays (Whisper White and Night of Navy)
Font - Chancellor (Night of Navy)

September - Oahu, Hawaii

Stamp Brush Sets - Decorative Overlays (Daffodil Delight)
Background - Textured Cardstock (Calypso Coral)
Font - Chancellor (Island Indigo)

October - Various Photos

Background - Textured Cardstock (Wisteria Wonder)
Embellishments - Festive Blooms (Whisper White), Soft Blooms (Wisteria Wonder

November - Oahu, Hawaii

Stamp Brush Sets - Natural Composition (Early Espresso at 50% opacity), Decorative Overlays (Barely Banana at 30% opacity)
Background - Textured Cardstock (Soft Suede)
Font - Chancellor (Daffodil Delight)

December - Christmas

Stamp Brush Sets - Decorative Overlays (More Mustard), Tree Trimmings (More Mustard)
Embellishments - Christmas Cocoa II (re-colored More Mustard), Christmas Jingle (re-colored More Mustard)
Background - Textured Cardstock (Cherry Cobbler)

Calendar Cover

Font - Chancellor (Whisper White)
Background - Raspberry Tart #5
Embellishments - Festive Blooms (Whisper White and one re-colored from white to Calypso Coral), Satin Ribbon (Very Vanilla)
Punch - Decorative Label (filled w/Raspberry Tart #6)

Calendar Months

Font - Chancellor (Basic Black), Ariel (Basic Black)
Used the calendar function to create lines, headers, days.