Rock Climbing

 

It's always hard to find something for my nephew-in-law. He's into rollercoaster riding and rock climbing. I've found some cute clip art designs online for rollercoasters, but wanted to do something different this year. As I've said he likes Rock Climbing too, so I checked the clip art online. I found this cute one here. Even though his hair is the wrong color... I'll make it work! 

Once printed out, I attached it to the Stone background... perfect!

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp set - Paradise Palms (sentiment)

Ink - Memento

Paper - Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Sahara Sand, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Stone Embossing folder, Banners Framelits dies

Embellishments - Online clip art of rock climbing (free)

Birthday Build

 

I saw Angela's card a while back ago on Pinterest... and new I needed to save it for one of my brother's birthday card! I changed a few things to make the card my own.... but wanted to give credit to Angela, as she and her card were inspiration to creating mine! Thanks Angela!

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the tool to make them shine.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp sets - Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Nailed It

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite)

Paper - Lost Lagoon, Basic Black, Gray Granite DSP, Penguin Playmates DSP, Gray Granite

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Build It dies, Layering Squares dies, Wink of Stella, glue dots, Basic Black twine, stylus

Dahlia Greetings

 

I so loved the look of Tracy Bradley's card and layout! I chose different colors, but the look is the same! Thanks Tracy for your inspiring card!

I chose the colors within the DSP (from Dandy Designs DSP pack) - Mango Melody and Calypso Coral. I added Mossy Meadow to the mix.

I added 'Wink of Stella' to the flower petals to make them shine.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp sets - Go To Greetings, Dahlia Days

Ink - Mossy Meadow, Mango Melody, Calypso Coral

Paper - Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Dandy Designs DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Detailed Dahlia dies, Seasonal Labels dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, dimensionals

Brewed Business

 

I liked Renee's card so much I copied everything!  Thanks Renee!

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the drinks to make them shine.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp sets - Whiskey Business, Brewed For You

Ink - Night of Navy, Memento, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite, Moody Mauve, Daffodil Delight, Cinnamon Cider, Color Lifter)

Paper - Night of Navy, Basic White, Night of Navy DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Circles Collection, scissors, Brewed dies, Wink of Stella

Grapevine Party

 

Such a great design by Jane Proffitt that I needed to create one for myself.

My Dad has several grapevines and we usually make homemade grape jelly for family and friends in August/September (when the grapes are ripe!). My Dad's grapevine looks like this right now (well, I'm creating this in May... so it looks like this... with tiny buds of grapes... no real purple to see here yet!). So this is perfect for my Dad's grapevine! Thanks Jane for your inspiration. 

I did change a few things, but kept the layout the same.

Thanks for dropping in!

Stamp sets - Forever Grapevine, Punch Party

Ink - Early Espresso, Stampin' Blends (SU100, Old Olive)

Paper - Early Espresso, Old Olive, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Grapevine dies, Pinewood Planks embossing folder, glue dots

Your Fern

 

I loved the simplicity of Jo Blackman's card. Thanks Jo for your inspiration. Now... I did change up a few things to make the card my own, but wanted to show where I got my creative juices flowing.

I decided to stamp the Orchid blooms on a separate piece of cardstock instead of overlapping like on Jo's card.  I also added a 'Wink of Stella' to the blooms to make them shine.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp sets - Celebrating You, Forever Fern

Ink - Orchid Oasis, Smoky Slate

Paper - Orchid Oasis, Smoky Slate, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Forever Flourishing dies, glue dots, Wink of Stella, Naturals Twine

Too Hoppy

 

Such an adorable card created by Lisa Henderson... I just had to make one myself with the supplies I had on hand.  Thanks for your inspiration Lisa!

I used the DSP from 'Friendly Hello' DSP pack.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp sets - Go To Greetings, So Hoppy Together

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Old Olive, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite, Smoky Slate, Petal Pink

Paper - Old Olive, Basic Black, Friendly Hello DSP, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Old Olive Ornate ribbon, Layering Squares dies, scissors

Tasteful Fiesta

 

Such a cute card from Karen Kong... I just knew I needed one for my collection! I kept the colors the same... yet changed a few things to make the card my own! Thanks Karen for your inspiration!

I used Bakers Twine for the hanging cord for the piñata.

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the piñata to make it shine!

Thanks for checking my card out!

Stamp set - Taco Fiesta

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Mango Melody, Melon Mambo, Parakeet Party)

Paper - Mango Melody, Basic Black, Basic White, Melon Mambo DSP, Parakeet Party DSP, Mango Melody DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Tasteful Labels dies, Baker's Twine, hole punch, Wink of Stella,scissors

 

Fiesta Stone

 

For my Godson who is turning 30! I loved the sentiment in the 'Taco Fiesta' stamp set! I paired the stamp set with the 'Stone' embossing folder to create a cute masculine card!

The images are fussy cut with my scissors.

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the guacamole to make it shine.

Color combo used - Poppy Parade, Lemon Lime Twist, Daffodil Delight and Basic Black.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp set - Taco Fiesta

Ink - Memento, Stampin Blends (Poppy Parade, Lemon Lime Twist, Daffodil Delight, Pebbled Path)

Paper - Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Stone Embossing Folder, Rectangle Stitched dies, scissors, Wink of Stella, glue dots, Sweet Hearts dies

Palm Oceanfront

 

Gail Ellis' cards are such an inspiration! I changed mine up a bit , but wanted to show where I got my inspiration from! Thanks Gail!

Thanks for dropping by!

Stamp set - Oceanfront, Sailing Home (Birds), Paradise Palms

Ink - Memento, Misty Moonlight, Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake

Paper - Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Crumb Cake

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Palms dies, Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder, dimensionals

Paradise Year

 

I really liked the colors in this card I found on Pinterest. No name though, so I can't say whose inspiration I got for my card! If the card is yours.... Thank You!

I used stamps that I had on hand and a bit different colors, but the concept is the same.

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the trees to make them shine.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp sets - Best Year (sentiment), Paradise Palms, Sailing Home (birds)

Ink - Memento

Paper - Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Tahitian Tide, Balmy Blue, Pool Party, Basic White, Basic Black

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Palms dies, Circles Collection dies, Wink of Stella, dimensionals

Seashell Moment

 

I really liked Priscilla's card (Priscilla's Papercrafts) that I needed one of my own. Although, I did not have the 'By The Bay' DSP (Designer Series Paper), so I created one using the stamps in the 'Friends Are Like Seashells' stamp set. I used the colors - Gray Granite, Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon and Misty Moonlight. 

After embossing the Misty Moonlight cardstock with the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder, I lightly added White ink with a sponge brayer to get the definition you see on my card. (Thanks for the tip Priscilla!

For the Sand dollar, I added a 'Wink of Stella' to make it shine.

I used a stylus to get more definition to the sentiment piece, as well.

Thanks for sailing in!

Stamp sets - Friends Are Like Seashells, Special Moments

Ink - White, Misty Moonlight, Gray Granite, Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon

Paper - Misty Moonlight, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Seashells 3D Embossing Folder, Sponge Brayer, Scissors, dimensionals, Wink of Stella, stylus, Rectangle Stitched dies

Greetings Abound

 

I really like how this turned out, but my initial vision for the card veered greatly from the finished product. LOL! I guess it helps that I had the person to whom this card was for in  my mind while designing it. 

Anyway... colors used are Lemon Lolly, Soft Sea Foam and Fresh Freesia.

I colored the White Organdy ribbon using my Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blends.

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the flower petals to make them shine.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp sets - Go To Greetings, Happiness Abounds

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Lemon Lolly, Fresh Freesia, Soft Sea Foam)

Paper - Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Basic Black

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Deckled Rectangles dies, Blossoming Happiness dies, dimensionals, glue dots