Itty Nail

 

What a cute card made by Joann Stubbings at 'Just Add Ink' blog found on Pinterest. I chose to use Cinnamon Cider instead of the Bermuda Bay. For the DSP... I used a sheet from the 'Simply Elegant' DSP pack. I added a touch of 'Wink of Stella to the gray parts of the tool to make them shine.

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Nailed It, Itty Bitty Banners

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Cinnamon Cider, Gray Granite)

Paper - Cinnamon Cider, Basic Black, Basic White, Simply Elegant DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Stone Embossing Folder, Circles Collection dies, Build It dies, Bitty Banners dies, scissors, Cinnamon Cider Ribbon

Something with a Twist

As I started creating this card..... it took A LOT of time to get to this point.  Which, I am very pleased how it turned out.

I had originally thought just to use the flowers in a straight line with a sentiment on the top.  Easy.... and not a lot of though to the design.  As I was punching out the flowers, they reminded me of the flowers in Hawaii....and the coconut drinks that they have there. (My mind is constantly thinking of Hawaii.... we love it there!)

Anyway, back to my thought process, as I was using the Big Shot (to make the top portion of the Early Espresso cardstock curved and using the Woodgrain TIEF), I decided that the sentiment should go on the bottom rather than the top.  I used the 'Something to Say' heart stamp to create the leaf.

In creating the "straw" I used the 'Bloom with Hope' stem stamp and just drew in the oval for the top of the straw.  Cool - huh!

I finished the flowers up by adding Dazzling Details to the center of each flower!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Something to Say, Bloom with Hope, Itty Bitty Banners
Paper - Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Ink - Early Espresso, Tangelo Twist, Pear Pizzazz, Pistachio Pudding, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake
Accessories - Blender Pen, Big Shot, Woodgrain TIEF, Ovals Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents Punch, glue dots, Dazzling Details, Bitty Banners Framelits

Banner Sorbet - CCMC299

 

I saw this sketch from the Create with Connie & Mary blog CCMC299, and wanted to try my hand at creating something with it!  Thanks for the inspiration!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Itty Bitty Banners

Paper - Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Sweet Sorbet DSP, Whisper White

Ink - Black Staz-on

Accessories - Big Shot, Secret Garden Framelits, Corner Round Punch, Bitty Banners Framelits, glue dots

Itty Banner Blast - CTS72

I'm excited about this card! It came together so quickly for me -- and that's a plus!  I usually struggle with masculine cards.  I know...this card can be for either gender I bet, but (for me) it's for my nephew.

Thanks to CAS(e) This Sketch blog (CTS72).  You may view the challenge here:
http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/2014/04/case-this-sketch-72.html

Supplies Used:
Stamp sets - Itty Bitty Banners, Banner Blast
Paper - Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Smoky Slate and Whisper White
Ink - Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit
Accessories - Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Banner Punch, Square Lattice TIEF, dimensionals

Bitty Stars - FTL284

 

This sketch from the Clean & Simple blog, made me think about my little nephew (he's gonna be 4 soon!).  He loves stars, planets and everything space! lol  Well, I wanted to create a card that would remind him of the vast night sky with all it's pretty stars!

Not sure I achieved it with this card....as my background piece came out lighter than I expected. BUT.... I am happy how it turned out.  I created my own DSP (Designer Series Paper)!!!!  On Whisper White cardstock, I sponged Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz and Smoky Slate.  After sponging, I spritzed it all over with water.  After letting it dry.... I assembled it how you see here.  

When I placed my silver glimmer stars on my background piece.... they kinda blended into the background, so I used black stars underneath to make them 'pop' more!

You may view the sketch challenge (FTL284) from the Clean & Simple blog here: http://cleanandsimplestamping.blogspot.com/2014/03/284.html

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Itty Bitty Banners, Perfect Pennants

Paper - Whisper White, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Silver Glimmer

Ink - Black Staz-on, Smoky Slate, Pear Pizzazz, Island Indigo

Accessories - sponges, spritzer, Bitty Banners Framelits, Big Shot, Small Star Punch

Stippled Leaves -CTS33 & JAI170

I'm so happy that I have such inspiration to go to when designing my cards. They make creating them a breeze.  I incorporated two blog challenges into this one card.

First, is from Just Add Ink (JAI170).  They challenged us to use leaves on our projects.  You may view their challenge here: http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2013/06/jai-170-just-add-leaves-theme-challenge.html

The second challenge, is from CAS(E) this Sketch (CTS33). The sketch is shown here, but you can view their challenge here: http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/2013/06/case-this-sketch-33.html

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Itty Bitty Banners, Stippled Blossoms

Paper - Soft Suede, Old Olive, Naturals Ivory

Ink - Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories - Big Shot, Woodgrain TIEF, Dazzling Details, Bitty Banners Framelits, dimensionals

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

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

Stippled Banners

I needed some thank you cards, and I saw a similar card (using different stamps) on pinterest.
Here is my inspiration: http://themangoboysandme.blogspot.com/2013/04/thanks-two-more-fusion-cards.html

I used the masking technique (with a post-it note), and used my stamp-a-ma-jig to get those stamps aligned perfectly!

Supplies:
Stamp sets - Itty Bitty Banners, Stippled Blossoms
Paper - Naturals White
Ink - Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso
Accessories - Stamp-a-ma-jig, Corner Round Punch

Itty Bitty Owl

I just love this little owl! Had to create another card using this punch art owl.
Thanks for looking!

Stamp set - Itty Bitty Banners
Paper - Bashful Blue, Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Ink - Early Espresso
Accessories - Big Shot, Two Step Owl Punch, Adorning Accents TIEF, Woodgrain TIEF, Secret Garden Framelits, Circle Punch, Bitty Banners Framelits

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

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! =)

Thanks for stopping by!

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

Birthday Garden - FMS70

I created this card using the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge (FMS70).  You may view the sketch and all the creations created with it here: http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2013/01/freshly-made-sketches-70-sketch-by-rita.html.

I really like this color combination.  Although, now that I look more closely....the woodgrain piece doesn't match up to the cardstock in the background.  I will definitely need to redo that piece before sending my birthday card out! LOL!  Ah....the life of a perfectionist! It's in all of us isn't it?

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Sets - Secret Garden, Itty Bitty Banners

Paper - Primrose Petals, Pink Pirouette, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand

Ink - Primrose Petals

Accessories - Big Shot, Woodgrain TIEF, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Secret Garden Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits, glue dots, dimensionals 

Bitty Vine Garden - SCCSC150

 

You can never have too many Thank you cards around the Christmas season.  I used the Stampin Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC150) for inspiration on my card.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Itty Bitty Banners, Secret Garden
Paper - Pink Pirouette, Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake
Ink - Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories - Big Shot, Vine Street TIEF, Secret Garden Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, dimensionals

Bitty Honeycomb

I tried the new Honeycomb TIEF (Textured Impressions Embossing Folder) from Stampin' Up today (from the Spring 2013 Catalog).

I saw Ann Schach's version with cut-out Christmas DSP (designer series paper) within each honeycomb, and liked that look.  Thanks Ann for your inspiration!

However, when I tried to cut-out the hexagons to fit inside the honeycomb... it didn't turn out so great.  So, I decided to create a mask (out of post-it notes) and with a sponge dauber.... colored in the inside of the honeycomb.



Stamp set - Itty Bitty Banners
Paper - Sage Shadow, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Ink - Sage Shadow, Soft Suede, More Mustard, Wild Wasabi
Accessories - Big Shot, Honeycomb TIEF, Bitty Banners Framelits, dimensionals

Garden Street- SCCSC149

 

Just had to start playing with some new Stampin' Up goodies today (from the Spring and Sale-a-bration Catalogs 2013). FUN!  Customers will need to wait until Jan 3rd to order from the Spring Catalog and until Jan 22nd for the Sale-a-bration Catalog (but demos can get them now!).

I used the Stampin' Connection Sketch Card Challenge (SCCSC149) for inspiration.

Stamp Sets- Itty Bitty Banners, Secret Garden
Paper - Baja Breeze, Gumball Green, Whisper White
Ink - Baja Breeze, Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight
Accessories - Big Shot, Secret Garden Framelits, Vine Street TIEF, sponge daubers, Bitty Framelits, dimensionals

Flourishing Wings - SCCSC148

 

Creating more Thank you cards, and I thought I'd try to use some items from Stampin' Up that I haven't used yet.
I stamped the Flowering Flourishes with the Illuminate Glimmer Watermark ink on the Basic Gray Cardstock. I wasn't sure I like the look of it, but it'll grow on me (I think!). <---I'm sure it looks better if I would have stamped a color first, then placed the glimmer over it.

I used the Stampin Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC148) for my design.... just changed the layout a bit to make it my own.

Stamp Sets - Flowering Flourishes, Itty Bitty Banners
Paper - Primrose Petals, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Ink - Primrose Petals, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark
Accessories - Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Basic Rhinestones, Glue Dots

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

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

December Birthday - SCCSC130

 

It's never to early to think about Christmas cards and birthday cards during the winter season. This card can be for either, just change out the sentiment.  Mine will be for my brother's birthday!
I used the Stampin Connection Card Sketch Challenge (SCCSC130) as inspiration for this card.
Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Watercolor Winter, Itty Bitty Banners
Paper - River Rock, Always Artichoke, Whisper White
Ink - Always Artichoke, Early Espresso, Soft Suede
Accessories - Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Taffeta Ribbon (Early Espresso), dimensionals, glue dot, stamp-a-ma-jig