World Map Thank You - Three Challenges in One!

Hi Stampers!  

Another week has gone by and time for the Dynamic Duos DD96 “Your Choice” Week- Gumball Green with your choice of color – I decided to use Pool Party as the second color and create a fun “Thank You” card using the Mojo Monday Mojo338 Sketch and a watercolor technique for the FM153 Friday Mashup! Watercolor Wonders Challenge.

 

Again, I hope that you will find the time to stop by and check out the rest of the fabulous Dynamic Duos Design Team projects and create a project of your own using this week’s colors - we would love to have you join us!!

The Dynamic Duos Challenge Blog

Anne Marie Hile

Annette Elliott

Angel Johns

Caroline Bredeson

Cindy Brumbaugh

Holly Endress

JoAnn Burnham

Julie Gearinger

Michelle Bala

Sarah Fleming 

Tenia Nelson

To create this card:

I decided to use My Digitial Studio (MDS) to print out the World Map stamp brudh image (reduced in size) onto Whisper White cardstock (but you could easily stamp the background stamp onto Whisper White cardstock using Basic Black Classic Ink or StazOn™).

Using an AquaPainter,  apply Pool Party Classic Ink onto the ocean and sea areas, Crumb Cake and Gumball Green Classic Ink onto the land areas of the map. 

  

Hand tear the paper into a loose circle shape for the MoJo338 sketch and apply Crumb Cake Classic Ink to the edges using a Sponge Dauber as well as a bit of distressing with the splatter stamp from Gorgeous Grunge.

Use the Big Shot™ with the Woodgrain Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper (DSP), trim and adhere to a Basic Black cardstock layer.

Adhere a the piece of Gumball Green/Pool Party DSP to a Basic Black card base and add the embossed layer at an angle per the sketch. 

Mount the map to the embossed panel and add the banners (created from the same DSP as the embossed layer using the Banner Punch and mounted onto scraps of Basic Black cardstock- I used pieces that had been previously embossed with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder) using Stampin’ Dimensionals®.

Add the sentiment banner and Candy Dots to finish off the card. 

Stamp Sets:  World Map, Wetlands, Gorgeous Grunge

Ink: Gumball Green, Pool Party, Crumb Cake

Paper/Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Epic Day This and That DSP

Accessories: Big Shot™, Woodgrain and Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders, Banner Punch, AquaPainter™, Candy Dots

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- I hope you can join in the fun with our DD96 Dynamic Duos“Your Choice” Challenge!

SUO93 Scallop Tag Treat Box

Hi Stampers! 

Time for another SUO-Only Challenge and the SUO93 Challenge is“Boxes, Bags and Baskets” and 3-D is definitely another challenge for me!  I decided to use the new Scallop Tag Punch versus a Big Shot™ die and had a great time!!

If I had this one to do again, I would stamp the cardstock prior to creating the box (trust me, it would have been easier :-))!

I hope you will have the time to visit and check out the rest of the fantastic Design Team projects as well as create your own and share with us

To create this project:

Using the Scallop Tag Punch, punch out two tags 5 ¼” long by 2” wide from So Saffron cardstock, score each tag along the straight edge using the Simply Scored™ Tool at 1 ¼” .

Create the center box with a piece of So Saffron cardstock – this is the part that I had to create the dimensions based off the tag (I neglected to write them down- I believe it was a 4 ¼” x 4 ¼” piece of cardstock, scored at 1 1/8”, 3 1/8” , flip and score again to create a small box for the treat).    If I have the time, I will create another and write down all of the dimensions

Ink the Ex Libris background stamp using Baked Brown Sugar and stamp all of the pieces prior to adhering the box together. 

Hidden Treat of Chocolate- Every Girl's Favorite :-)

Add the rolled flower along with the banner sentiment and ribbon to finish off the project.

Stamp Sets: Ex Libris, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Stampin’ Write Markers- Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz, Crisp Cantaloupe

Paper/Cardstock:  So Saffron, Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Punches: Hexagon, 1 ¾” Scallop Circle, Bird Builder, Scalloped Tag, 3/8” So Saffron Taffeta Ribbon, Simply Scored™ Tool

Thanks again for visiting - I hope you have a chance to join in on our “Boxes, Bags and Baskets” SU-OnlyChallenge!

DD95 Sending Love and Sympathy

Hi Stampers! 

It’s that time again!  Time for the DD95 “Triple Threat” Dynamic Duo Challenge- that’s right, three colors instead of two!  

I decided to pull out the retired Color Spritzer Tool and create a fun background for this quick, easy card :-)

I hope that you will find the time to stop by and check out the rest of the fabulous Dynamic Duos Design Team projects and create a project of your own using this week’s colors - we would love to have you join us!!

The Dynamic Duos Challenge Blog

Anne Marie Hile

Annette Elliott

Angel Johns

Caroline Bredeson

Cindy Brumbaugh

Holly Endress

JoAnn Burnham

Julie Gearinger

Michelle Bala

Sarah Fleming 

Tenia Nelson

To create this card:

Use the retired Color Spritzer Tool with Stampin’ Write markers in Soft Sky, Pale Plum (retired) and Rich Razzleberry and spritz the color onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock at a diagonal, masking the paper and each layer as you create the background.

Ink the flower stem and petals from Summer Silhouettes with Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink and stamp over the background. 

Trim the panel and layer onto Soft Sky cardstock.  Add the Rich Razzleberry cardstock “half” layers along with the Pale Plum cardstock (retired) to finish off the focal image panel.

Mount a piece of Whisper White cardstock onto a layer of Rich Razzleberry cardstock and adhere to the Soft Sky card base.

Stamp the sentiment using Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink onto Whisper White cardstock and punch out with the Large Oval Punch.  Layer onto two ovals punched from Rich Razzleberry cardstock (adhered together but overlapping a bit to create the frame for the sentiment). 

Add the double Rich Razzleberry 5/8” Satin Ribbon bow to the focal panel and adhere the Whisper White button to the center.

Mount the focal panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals™ and add the sentiment to the upper corner to finish off the card.

 Stamp Sets:  Summer Silhouettes, Love and Sympathy

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Stampin’ Write Markers- Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sky, retired Pale Plum

Paper/Cardstock:  Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sky, retired Pale Plum

Accessories: Color Spritzer Tool, 5/8” Rich Razzleberry Satin Ribbon, Whisper White button

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope you can join in the fun with our DD95 Dynamic Duos“Triple Threat” Challenge!

Clean and Layered- Banners for Three Challenges :-)

Hi Again Stampers!!

I was able to create another card this weekend and decided to go Clean and Layered (CAL) this time (a very difficult style for me :-)).

When looking for inspiration for this card, I used The Card Concept Challenge #5 Colors along with the Fusion #6 Inspiration and the FMS127 Sketch at FreshlyMade Sketches—again, I hope you will have a chance to stop by to visit all of the challenge sites to see the wonderful Design Team samples and entries!

To create this card:

Using Gumball Green Classic Ink, stamp the “Hi” and Polka Dot stamps from Banner Blast onto Whisper White cardstock and use the Banner Punch to cut out the banners.  

Repeatedly stamp the circle stamp from Lacy and Lovely using Gumball Green Classic Ink onto Whisper White cardstock, cut two small banners with the Banner Punch and create the longer banner using the 1 ¼” Square Punch. 

Layer the long banner onto a piece of Early Espresso cardstock, creating the banner points using the 1 ¼” Square Punch as well and add a few scrap pieces of Gumball Green cardstock. 

Use the Big Shot™ with the Woodgrain Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Early Espresso cardstock.   

Layer a piece of Whisper White cardstock onto Gumball Green cardstock and again onto the Early Espresso card base.  Add the Woodgrain embossed panel and the large banner per the sketch.

Punch a banner using the Banner Punch from Early Espresso Designer Series Paper (DSP) and using a Hot Glue Gun, adhere the banners to a piece of retired Hemp Twine (knotted on the ends), adhere to the front of the card.

Add the button from the retired Neutrals Collection to the upper corner of the banner per the sketch (I used a small strip of Gumball Green cardstock to the center to mimic thread) and the Rhinestone to dot the “i” on “hi” to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Banner Blast, Lacy and Lovely

Ink: Gumball Green

Paper: Whisper White, Gumball Green, Early Espresso, Early Espresso DSP

Accessories: Big Shot™, Woodgrain Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Punches- Banner Punch, 1 ¼” Square, Rhinestone, retired Hemp Twine, retired Neutrals Collection button

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- I hope all of you have a great week!

John 14:6- I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life

Hi Stampers! 

I had a chance to play in my craft room this weekend and decided to create a card for the Our Daily Bread Designs ODBDSLC194 Challenge to use Amethyst, Lavender or any purple in honor of their Anniversary.    I hope you will have a chance to visit and check out the wonderful Design projects!

To create this card:

Use the Big Shot™ along with the Framed Tulips Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Whisper White cardstock, trim and mount onto a piece of Wisteria Wonder cardstock and again onto a piece of Elegant Eggplant cardstock. 

Ink the John 14:6 stamp from John’s Chalkboard using Wisteria Wonder Classic Ink and stamp onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock.  Trim and mount onto a piece of Elegant Eggplant cardstock and adhere to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals®.    

Create the rolled flowers from Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder and Whisper White cardstock (use the 2 3/8” and 1 ¾” Scallop Circle Punches- punch the scallop circles, hand cut a wavy spiral from the outside of the scallop circle toward the center, use the retired Crimper Tool to distress a bit, roll up from the outside edge and adhere using Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive or a Hot Glue Gun).  Here is a tutorial from Splitcoaststampers showing the rolled flower technique :-)

Create the leaves from Pear Pizzazz cardstock with the Bird Builder Punch and add along with the rolled flowers to the card front (I used a Hot Glue Gun).   

Stamp Sets: Chalkboard- John’s (Our Daily Bread Designs)

Ink: Wisteria Wonder

Paper/Cardstock:  Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Big Shot™, Framed Tulips Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders, Punches: Bird Builder, Scallop Circle- 2 3/8”, 1 ¾”

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope all of you have a great week- God Bless!

DD94 Vintage Honeybee Love

Hi Stampers! 

It’s time for the DD94 “Black Tie” Week Dynamic Duo Challenge combining Basic Black with More Mustard and for dessert, Dry Embossing.    These colors remind me of honeybees so I knew I would have to create a vintage bee card:-)

I hope that you will find the time to stop by and check out the rest of the fabulous Dynamic Duos Design Team projects and create one of your own using this week’s colors - we would love to have you join us!!

The Dynamic Duos Challenge Blog

Anne Marie Hile

Annette Elliott

Angel Johns

Caroline Bredeson

Cindy Brumbaugh

Holly Endress

JoAnn Burnham

Julie Gearinger

Michelle Bala

Sarah Fleming 

Tenia Nelson

To create this card:

Use the Big Shot™ with the Honeycomb Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of More Mustard cardstock.  Distress the edges using the Distressing Tool and use a sewing machine to stitch around the edges and adhere to a piece of Basic Black cardstock.

Adhere pieces of Modern Medley Designer Series Paper (DSP) to pieces of Basic Black cardstock and using a Sponge Dauber to apply More Mustard Classic Ink to the DSP. 

Emboss two pieces of Basic Black cardstock with the Big Shot™ and the Pretty Print Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, distress the edges with the Distressing Tool

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 Position the panels onto the Honeycomb embossed background and sew around the edges with the sewing machine.  Add the lace (from the retired Artisan Embellishments kit) along with the 5/8” Gold Satin Ribbon. 

Using Banner Blast, stamp the Love banner and chevron images using Basic Black Classic Ink onto More Mustard cardstock, punch out using the Banner Punch and adhere to the lower right hand panel.

Adhere the focal image (DSP from Graphic 45 French Country) onto Basic Black cardstock and again onto More Mustard cardstock.  Distress the edges using the Distressing Tool and mount the focal image onto the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals® and adhere the entire panel onto the card base. 

Create a triple satin bow from the 5/8” Gold Satin Ribbon and adhere to the upper left hand corner of the focal panel.  Add the Basic Black button to the bow and Pearls to finish off the card. 

 Stamp Sets:  Banner Blast

Ink: Basic Black, More Mustard

Paper/Cardstock:  Basic Black, More Mustard, Modern Medley DSP, Graphic 45 French Country DSP

Accessories: Big Shot™, Pretty Print and Honeycomb Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders, Banner Punch, Distressing Tool, Sponge Dauber, Pearls, Sewing Machine, retired Artisan Embellishment Kit lace, 5/8” Gold Satin Ribbon (from my stash)

Thanks again for taking the time to visit- I hope you can join in the fun with our DD94 Dynamic Duos “BlackTie” Challenge!

Vintage and Distressed- Another Scalloped Tag Project :-)

Hi Again Stampers! 

I am having so much fun with the new Scalloped Tag Punch so I decided to use the gorgeous PPA194 color combination at The Pals Paper Arts along with stitching for FM150 Friday Mashup! Challenge, the beautiful SC76 Stampin’ Celebration PhotoInspiration Challenge and the “Simon Says Tag-It” Wednesday Challenge along with the Simon Says Monday “D is for Distress” Challenge!

I hope you will have the time to visit all of the sites and check out the wonderful Design Teams and the numerous entries that provide so much inspiration!

To create this card:

Use the Big Shot™ along with the retired Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper (DSP) and lightly sand to bring out the white core and distress the edges using the Distressing Tool.   

Ink the En Francais stamp and the splatter stamp from Gorgeous Grunge using Smoky Slate Classic Ink and stamp onto a piece of Smoky Slate cardstock- distress the edges of the cardstock using the Distressing Tool. 

Using a sewing machine, stitch both pieces of the background to a piece of Night of Navy cardstock and distress a bit more along the edges.   

Adhere the Wisteria Wonder background from the Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper (DSP) onto a piece of Elegant Eggplant cardstock, trim and layer onto Wisteria Wonder cardstock.

  

Add the crochet lace to cover the seams of the cardstock and DSP and cover the top edge with the retired Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon.

To create the tag- punch out the Scalloped Tag from a 2” piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamp the Thoughts and Prayers image using Stampin’ Write Markers-  Wisteria Wonder and Night of Navy (stamp off once prior to stamping onto the tag). 

Huff onto the En Francais stamp to re-moisten the ink and stamp over the image on the tag and again onto a scrap piece of Whisper White cardstock (to use for the sentiment).  Layer a scrap piece of embossed Night of Navy cardstock to the lower portion of the tag (previously embossed using the Big Shot™ and the Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder).  Distress the edges using the Distressing Tool. 

Add the crochet lace along with the Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon to cover the seam of the embossed Night of Navy layer.  

Create the rolled flowers from Night of Navy and Wisteria Wonder cardstock along with Afternoon Tea DSP (use the 1 ¾” and 1 ¼” Scallop Circle Punches- punch the scallop circles, hand cut a wavy spiral from the outside of the scallop circle toward the center, use the retired Crimper Tool to distress a bit, roll up from the outside edge and adhere using Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive or a Hot Glue Gun).

Add the leaves from Smoky Slate cardstock (created with the Bird Builder Punch) and rolled flowers.

Add the tag to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals®. 

Stamp the sentiment from the Hostess set, Express Yourself  onto the scrap piece using Night of Navy Classic Ink.  Cut out the sentiment using the Word Window Punch, create a banner using the Hexagon Punch, layer onto a piece of Night of Navy cardstock (also punched with the Word Window Punch, cut into half and spread to create a frame).  Layer the sentiment onto a small oval of Night of Navy cardstock and add to the card front. 

Create the paper bow from Wisteria Wonder using the Large Oval Punch and Hexagon Punch- add the Antique Brad to the center to finish off the bow and adhere to the top of the tag.   

Add the Pearls to the ribbon on the tag and the sentiment to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: En Francais, Thoughts and Prayers, Gorgeous Grunge, Express Yourself (hostess set)

Ink: Night of Navy, Smoky Slate, Stampin’ Write Markers- Night of Navy, Wisteria Wonder

Paper/Cardstock:  Whisper White, Night of Navy, Smoky Slate, Wisteria Wonder, Afternoon Tea DSP

Accessories: Big Shot™, Square Lattice and retired Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders, Punches: Hexagon, Bird Builder, retired Small Oval, Large Oval, Scalloped Tag, Scallop Circle- 1 ¾”, 1 ¼”;  Distressing Tool, Sewing Machine, Pearls, Pearls, Antique Brad, Crochet Lace (from my stash)

Thanks again for visiting- I hope all of you have a wonderful week!

Pinks and Purples- A Vintage Birthday for Two Challenges

Hi Stampers! 

Time for another SUO-Only Challenge and the SUO92 Challenge is “Pinks and Purples” so I decided to combine both on my card :-) 

 I wanted to also participate in the Seize the Birthday Anything Goes Challenge since it seems as though I never have enough birthday cards on hand :-).  

I hope you will take the time to visit both sites and come join in on the fun!!

To create this card:

Adhere the Wisteria Wonder background from the Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper (DSP) onto a piece of Elegant Eggplant cardstock, trim and layer onto Wisteria Wonder cardstock.   

Add the ½ Tea Lace Paper Doily to the lower half of the card front, add the ruffled Wisteria Wonder ribbon to hide the seam of the doily.  Adhere the card front to a piece of Elegant Eggplant cardstock and mount onto the Naturals White card base.

Using the Scalloped Tag Punch, cut a tag from Elegant Eggplant cardstock and another one from Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper (DSP)- trim the Afternoon Tea DSP strip and layer onto the Elegant Eggplant tag.

Stamp the sentiment from the Hostess set, Express Yourself using Elegant Eggplant Classic Ink onto a piece of Naturals White cardstock.  Trim and round the corner using the inside of the 1 ¼” Circle Punch and create the banner points using the Hexagon Punch.  Layer onto a piece of Elegant Eggplant cardstock, trim to create a frame, round the corner and create the banner using the same punches.- add the tag to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals® .

Create rolled flowers using the 2 3/8”, 1 ¾” and 1 ¼” Scallop Circle Punches from Elegant Eggplant, Melon Mambo cardstock and Afternoon Tea DSP- punch the scallop circles, crimp using the retired Crimper Tool, hand cut a wavy spiral from the outside of the scallop circle toward the center, roll up from the outside edge and adhere using Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive (or a Hot Glue Gun) . 

Punch the leaves from Pear Pizzazz cardstock using the Bird Builder Punch.   Add the roses and leaves to the front of the card front.

Create the paper bow from Melon Mambo cardstock using the Large Oval Punch along with the Hexagon Punch.  Add a rolled rose along with leaves to the center and adhere to the top of the tag.

Add the Pearls to the ribbon to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Express Yourself

Ink: Elegant Eggplant

Paper/Cardstock:  Elegant Eggplant, Melon Mambo, Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Naturals White, Afternoon Tea DSP

Accessories: Punches: Hexagon, 1 ¼” Circle, Bird Builder, Large Oval, Scalloped Tag, Scallop Circle- 2 3/8”, 1 ¾”, 1 ¼”;  Tea Lace Paper Doily, Pearls, retired Crimper Tool, retired Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope you have a chance to join in on our “Pinks and Purples” SU-OnlyChallenge!

DD93 Sew Glad We're Friends

Hi Stampers! 

It’s time for the DD93 “Subtly Yours” Dynamic Duo Challenge combining Blushing Bride and Sahara Sand.

I hope that you will find the time to stop by and check out the rest of the fabulous Dynamic Duos Design Team projects and create one of your own using this week’s colors - we would love to have you join us!!

The Dynamic

 Duos Challenge Blog

Anne Marie Hile

Annette Elliott

Angel Johns

Caroline Bredeson

Cindy Brumbaugh

Holly Endress

JoAnn Burnham

Julie Gearinger

Michelle Bala

Sarah Fleming 

Tenia Nelson

To create this card:

Use the Big Shot™ with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Blushing Bride Designer Series Paper (DSP) and to the lower half of a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock and lightly distress the edge with your fingernail.

Using My Digital Studio™ (MDS), insert the vintage sewing machine from Puns from the Past stamp brush set, re-size the image and print out onto Whisper White cardstock- color the image using Stampin’ Write markers- Blushing Bride and Sahara Sand.  

Distress the edges using the Distressing Tool, sponge the edges using the Sponge Dauber with Sahara Sand Classic Ink and add a bit more distressing from the splatter stamp from Gorgeous Grunge (also inked with Sahara Sand Classic Ink).

Emboss a piece of Sahara Sand cardstock using the Big Shot™ along with the Pretty Print Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, trim and mount onto the upper half of the Blushing Bride cardstock layer. 

Add one half of a White Tea Lace Paper Doily along with the ½” Blushing Bride Grosgrain Ribbon to cover the edges of the DSP/cardstock layer.

Layer the distress sewing machine image onto a piece of Modern Medley DSP (embossed with the retired Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, lightly sanded and distressed).   Add the scrap piece of lace to the lower edge and a scrap piece of the Blushing Bride ribbon to the upper edge.   Add to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals®.

Create the rolled flowers using the 2 3/8” and 1 ¾” Scallop Punches (punch out the scallop circles from Blushing Bride cardstock, crimp with the Crimper Tool, wavy cut a spiral toward the center, roll the flower from the outside edge toward the center and adhere- see tutorial here ).  Add the Sahara Sand leaves created from the Petite Petals Punch. 

Use the distressing tool to distress the sentiment and create the banner using the Hexagon Punch for the “points”. Use the Piercing Tool to create a hole to add the Vintage Trinket safety pin and adhere the end of the banner using Stampin’ Dimensionals®. 

Adhere the rolled roses (I used a Hot Glue Gun) and Pearls to the upper and lower corners of the card base and also the upper left hand corner of the sewing machine layer to finish off the card.   

Stamp Sets:  Puns from the Past (MDS version), Gorgeous Grunge

Ink: Printer Ink- Black, Sahara Sand, Stampin’ Write Marker- Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand

Paper/Cardstock:  Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Blushing Bride DSP

Accessories: Big Shot™, Pretty Print, Square Lattice and retired Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders, Punches- 2 3/8” and 1 ¾” Scallop Circle, Hexagon, Petite Petals; Crimper Tool, Distressing Tool, Vintage Trinkets, Pearls, Sanding Block, lace from retired Artisan Embellishment kit, White Tea Lace Paper Doily, retired ½” Blushing Bride Grosgrain Ribbon

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- I hope you can join in the fun with our DD93 Dynamic Duos“Subtly Yours” Challenge!