Oh Happy Day#2- Another Three Challenges in One!

Hi again Stampers!!

Here is the second card created this evening using the colors from this week’s CQC181 ColourQ Challenge and the FM78 sketch from Freshly Made Sketches plus this card uses the same musical sentiment so it qualifies as the second card also for the CASology #36 Song Challenge :-).  If you have a chance, check out the challenge sites to see how many different designs can be created with one color challenge and a sketch/topic :-). 

To create this card:

Using Basic Black Classic Ink, stamp the daisy image onto Daffodil Delight cardstock and the flower center onto Whisper White.  

Use the 1” Circle Punch to punch out the flower center- color the flower center using Stampin’ Write Brilliant Blue and Brocade Blue marker.  

Carefully cut out the daisy along the edges and adhere the flower center.

Mount the decorative paper to a piece of Basic Black cardstock and add the strips along the center. 

Stamp the sentiment onto Whisper White cardstock using Basic Black Classic Ink and punch out with the 1 3/8” Circle Punch.  Adhere under the Decorative Paper edge  and add the flower using Stampin’ Dimensionals®.   Add a Pearl to the middle of the flower center.  

Use the Simply Scored™ scoring tool to score lines along the top and bottom of the Whisper White card base and the Simply Scored™ Borders Scoring Plate to add the curved edge along the top of the card base.

Adhere the main focal panel to finish off the card- quick and easy!!

Stamp Sets:  Decorate A Daisy, Bloomin’ Marvelous (SAB 2013)

Ink: Basic Black, Craft White, Stampin’ Write Markers- Brilliant Blue and Brocade Blue (both retired)

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Brilliant Blue DSP (retired Hostess Level I Pack), Neutrals Decorative Paper (SU! first Designer Paper introduced and retired over 10 years ago :-))   

Accessories:  1" Circle and 1 3/8” Circle Punch, Pearl

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope all of you have a fabulous Sunday!!

Oh Happy Day! Three Challenges in One!

Hi Stampers!!

I had a great day relaxing with my hubby and decided to take a few minutes to create a card using the colors from this week’s CQC181 ColourQ Challenge and the sketch layout from the #20 CAS(E) This Sketch! plus since this card has a musical sentiment (remember the song) it also qualifies for the CASology #36 Song Challenge as well:-).    I love the Design Team samples on all of these challenge sites as well as the inspiration from all of the various entrants.

To create this card:

Using Basic Black Classic Ink, stamp the daisy image onto Daffodil Delight cardstock and the flower center onto Whisper White.  Use the 1” Circle Punch to punch out the flower center and the Stampin’ Write Basic Black Marker to cover any white edges. Carefully cut out the floral image and adhere the flower center.

Add the decorative paper along the bottom of the Basic Black card front and add the Brocade Blue 5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon bow.  Use Craft White Ink to stamp the sentiment onto the card front.

Use the Big Shot™ with the Sizzlits™ Little Leaves to cut out leaves from the Brilliant Blue Designer Series Paper.  Add the leaves to the card front (I used Two-Way Glue) and adhere the flower with Stampin’ Dimensionals®.   Add the Pearl to the flower center to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Decorate A Daisy, Bloomin’ Marvelous (SAB 2013)

Ink: Basic Black, Craft White

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Brilliant Blue DSP (retired Hostess Level I Pack), Neutrals Decorative Paper (SU! first Designer Paper introduced and retired over 10 years ago:-))

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Little Leaves Sizzlit™, Punches-1” Circle, 5/8” Brocade Blue Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Pearls

Thanks again for stopping by- I created one more card while I had these colors out on my desk and will post shortly :-)

Oh, Happy Day!! 2013 Sale-A-Bration is Near!

Hi Stampers!!

I wanted to share with you a card that I designed using the bright colors from this week’s DD34Dynamic Duos and the FM91 Sketch from the Friday Mashup! 

 Again, if you have not had the time to visit their sites yet, you are in for a treat!  The Design Team's ideas are wonderful as well as all of the other entries - so much talent!!

This card incorporates one of the new Sale-A-Bration (SAB) sets that will be available after January 22^nd along with some of the new SAB Designer Paper and Ribbon- stay tuned for more details in January regarding how you can earn these items free!

To create this card:

Use Stampin’ Write markers in Island Indigo and Melon Mambo to color the leaves and flowers from Bloomin’ Marvelous and stamp onto Whisper White cardstock to create your focal image.  

"Stamp off" a few of the images to leave a lighter impression and ink the sentiment stamp the Stampin' Write Island Indigo marker as well :-)  

When you have the desired effect with the flowers and leaves, use a Sponge Dauber to lightly sponge Island Indigo around the edges.

Mount the focal image onto Island Indigo and again onto Melon Mambo (leaving a bit of Melon Mambo at the bottom for the Finishing Touches Edgelit™ border  and the new 1/4" Island Indigo Satin Ribbon). 

Emboss a piece of Whisper White cardstock using the Big Shot™ with the Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder and adhere this background to a layer of Island Indigo and Melon Mambo.

Create the banner using DSP mounted onto Melon Mambo cardstock - use a 1” Square Punch to create the banner “points” . 

Assemble the card per the sketch- add the banner, mount the focal image using Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere the butterflies, leaves and rolled flowers (tutorial here) with Mini Glue Dots and finally the pearls to finish off the card. 

Stamp Sets: Bloomin’ Marvelous

Ink:  Stampin’ Write Markers- Island Indigo, Melon Mambo

Paper: Whisper White, Island Indigo, Melon Mambo, Sycamore Street DSP (2013 SAB), Melon Mambo (Brights Designer Series Pack)

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Lacy BrocadeTextured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Finishing Touches Edgelit™ Die, Punches- 1" Square Punch, 1 3/8” and 1 ¼” Circle (for the rolled flowers), Bird Builder, Elegant Butterfly; Pearls, Sponge Dauber, ¼” Island Indigo Satin Ribbon (2013 SAB Bundle)

Thanks again for stopping by - I hope you have  a great time this week creating something fun with paper!!