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

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

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)

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

Flowering Curls

This finished card looks nothing like what I envisioned in my head, but I'm happy with the results.  I wanted to use flowers on either side of the sentiment and at first chose a green color.  I ended up using the Flowering Flourishes stamp in Sahara Sand! hahaha

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp Sets - Flowering Flourishes, Curly Cute

Paper - Regal Rose, Whisper White

Ink - Regal Rose, Sahara Sand

Accessories - Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Pearls, glue dots

Curly Flourishes

Creating a birthday card with a touch of elegance.  I just love the Adorning Accents Edgelit here!

At first I was using Very Vanilla with the Soft Suede, but I wanted to use the Raspberry Ripple ribbon.  So, changed it to be Whisper White cardstock.  I may just make another one with Very Vanilla ribbon and cardstock too! =)

Stamp sets - Flowering Flourishes, Curly Cute
Paper - Soft Suede, Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple
Ink - Soft Suede, Raspberry Ripple
Accessories - Satin Stitched Ribbon (Raspberry Ripple), Big Shot, Adorning Accents Edgelits, stamp-a-ma-jig

Midnight Flurry - SCCSC145

 

I decided to try something different and created a pocket gift card holder.  The panel with the greeting is just loose, and can be pulled out by the ribbon on top.

I used the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC145) for this card.

Stamp sets - Curly Cute, Jolly Bingo Bits
Paper - Bashful Blue, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
Ink - Bashful Blue, Midnight Muse
Accessories - Northern Flurry TIEF, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Big Shot, Satin Stitched Ribbon (Midnight Muse), dimensionals

Cute Summer - SCCSC144

 

I created this card for my sister with the Stampin Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC144).

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Sets- Summer Silhouettes, Curly Cute
Paper - Marina Mist, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink - Black Staz-on, Marina Mist, Illuminate Pearlized Ink (Smooch)
Accessories - Big Shot, Lacy Brocade TIEF, Labels Collection Framelits, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Satin Ribbon (Basic Black), glue dots

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

Winter Season - FTL205

Working on some Christmas cards today.  I saw this sketch on the Clean and Simple Stamping Blog (FTL205), so I thought I'd give it a try.

I tried to create white poinsettias, instead of the traditional red ones, with river rock.  My husband said they were green flowers....so now I'm not sure if they look alright or not! lol

A bit time-consuming with all the cutting and using the stamp-a-ma-jig, so I'm not sure I would make a lot of them for the Christmas season.  BUT..... I love how this card came out! =)

Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Watercolor Winter, Curly Cute

Paper - River Rock, Always Artichoke, Whisper White

Ink - River Rock, Always Artichoke

Accessories - Big Shot, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensionals, dazzling details, scissors

Cute Decorations - SCCSC132

 

Last year, around this time, I believe I've already had a few designs for our Christmas cards created. This year, I haven't even started yet....Well, with this sketch from Stampin Connection (SCCSC132).... it had me motivated to start creating! Thanks Amanda!

Stamp sets - Delightful Decorations, Curly Cute
Paper - Midnight Muse, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Ink - Midnight Muse
Accessories - Organza Ribbon (Whisper White), Basic Rhinestones, Big Shot, Snow Burst Embossing Folder, Corner Round Punch, Dimensionals, glue dot

Silhouette Smiles - SCCSC127

Working with the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC127), I was able to create this card for my Grandma's birthday. Cutting out the flowers was a time-consuming job, but I love how this card came out.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Curly Cute, Serene Silhouettes, Reason to Smile

Paper - Early Espresso, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla

Ink - Early Espresso, Summer Starfruit, Smooch Pearlized Ink (Illuminate)

Accessories - Big Shot, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Satin Ribbon (Early Espresso), dimensionals, scissors, stamp-a-ma-jig

Birthday Muse - SCCSC124

 

Working in my crafting area today...trying to create some birthday cards before going on vacation.
I decided to incorporate the Stampin Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC124) on this card.

I used My Digital Studio software to create the branch and bird, but I colored the leaves and inside of bird with Stampin' Write markers.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Sets - Curly Cute, Walk in the Park II (MDS), Green Tea (MDS)
Paper - Bashful Blue, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
Ink - Bashful Blue, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse (MDS) and Gumball Green (MDS)
Accessories - Grosgrain Ribbon (Whisper White), Big Shot, Stripes Embossing Folder, Adorning Accents Embossing Folder, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Rhinestones, Blender Pen, Dimensionals

Jeweled Thoughts - SCCSC123

 

Created this lovely card using the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC123).
Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Thoughts and Prayers, Curly Cute
Paper - Midnight Muse, Marina Mist, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink - Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Versamark
Accessories - Heat Gun, White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Texture Embossing Folder, Basic Black taffeta ribbon, Basic Rhinestones

Eclectic Beauty - SCCSC120

 

I created this card for the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC120). This is a hybrid card....incorporating My Digital Studio software (MDS).
Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Curly Cute, Eclectic Overlays (MDS)
Paper - Summer Starfruit, Marina Mist, Early Espresso
Ink - Early Espresso, Soft Suede (MDS)
Accessories - Satin Ribbon (Early Espresso), Basic Pearls, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Labels Collection Framelits

Beautiful Overlays

I had purchased the Eclectic Overlays for My Digital Studio (MDS), but have not used it within my scrapbook pages as yet.  Then, I thought, WHY, wait for a scrapbook page.... I could use it in a card.
So I printed the Circle Overlay in Island Indigo on Whisper White paper. After printing I colored the frame and flowers in Baja breeze with my blender pen to get a softer look.

Stamp sets - Curly Cute, Eclectic Overlays (MDS)
Paper - Baja Breeze, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry
Ink - Baja Breeze, Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo (in MDS)
Accessories - Grosgrain Ribbon (Rich Razzleberry), Basic Rhinestones, Big Shot, Lattice Square Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, glue dots, blender pen

Cute as a Button -SQSC33

 






Just had to try out this sketch challenge on Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge (SQSC33). You can view all the cards created with this challenge here: http://gettincrafty.typepad.com/stampin_queens_sketch_cha/2012/04/sqsc-33.html

Thanks for looking!

Stamp set - Curly Cute
Paper - Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories - Designer buttons (brights), Taffeta Ribbon (Daffodil Delight), Glue Dots

Greenhouse Motifs - LCTS15

I saw Linda Keal's 'ink layering' technique, and wanted to try it.  You can see how she did it here: http://olivestamps.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-inspires-you-to-stamp.html
And I incorporated the "Let's Capture These Sketches" Card Challenge (LCTS15). You can view all the cards created with this challenge here:http://letscapturethesesketches.blogspot.com/2012/03/card-sketch-15.html
Here's a close up of the embossed flower:

Stamp sets - Greenhouse Garden, Baroque Motifs, Curly Cute

Paper - Lucky Limeade, Basic Black, Whisper White, Sahara Sand

Ink - Lucky Limeade, Whisper White (Craft), Black Staz-on, Versamark

Ribbon - Black Satin

Accessories - Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Clear Embossing Powder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits

Wings in the Air-SCCSC107

Susie created another challenging sketch this week on the Stampin' Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC107). For a while this one had me stumped, but I found that I love the end result of this sketch. Thanks Susie!

Stamp sets - Up in the Air, Curly Cute
Paper - Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Ink - Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz
Ribbon - Pleated (Pear Pizzazz)
Accessories - Big Shot, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Adorning Accents Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Stripes Embossing Folder, glue dots