CQC55 with SSC173 Sketch Challenge

Hi Again, Stampers!

I wanted to create a card using Part I of this week’s ColourQ’s CQC55 Challenge Colors- (see http://colourq.blogspot.com/) along with the Sketch Challenge from Stamping 411 with the Operators (see http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com/). 

I had not had a chance to ink up my new set, Artistic Etchings yet so decided to use this set along with the fall colors in the challenge.  I utilized a few pieces of previously embossed cardstock along with a collage technique to create this quick and easy card.

Stamp Sets:  Artistic Etchings, French Foliage, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock:  Basic Black, River Rock, Very Vanilla

Ink: Basic Black, Poppy Parade, River Rock, Tangerine Tango

Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper and Finial Press EF, Distressing Tool, Sponge Dauber, 1 ¼” Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Modern Label and Word Window Punch, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Pearls, Dimensionals

Thanks again for looking- have a blessed week!   

PP19 and SSC172- Two Challenges in One!

Hi Again, Stampers!

I needed another sympathy card so I decided to incorporate two challenges– The Paper Players PP19- Jaydee’s Color Challenge (see

http://www.thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/ ) along with the sketch challenge from Stamping411 with the Operators #SSC172 (see http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com/). 

I decided to use one of the new Hostess Level II sets- Fast & Fabulous to create the focal image. 

I stamped the large floral image in Basic Black on Whisper White and used a Blender Pen with  Real Red ink to fill in the flowers. 

Sponge Daubers and the Color Spritzer Tool with Basic Black were used to distress the image.

The Real Red layer was embossed with the new Elegant Lines EF and a few pearls, Frost White Shimmer Paint and 5/8” Basic Black Satin Ribbon finished off the card (the Shimmer Paint did not photograph well). 

Stamp Sets:  Fast & Fabulous, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Real Red                 

Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Lines EF, 5/8” Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Frost White Shimmer Paint Mist, Pearls, Sponge Dauber, Color Spritzer Tool, Dimensionals

This is a quick easy card- I hope you like it! 

CQC53 Wish Big

Hi Stampers!  

I know I should be preparing for my workshop on Saturday, but I just had to create a card using the colors from this week’s ColourQ #53 - check out http://colourq.blogspot.com/ for lovely samples from the Design Team (as well as all of the other entries).    I decided to use the Stamping411 with the Operators sketch SSC171 again (see http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com/ - such a great sketch!).

This card was quick and easy- I stamped the floral image from Just Believe with Pacific Point and used SU! Markers in Pear Pizzazz and Pumpkin Pie to color in the flowers.  I used a  the Color Spritzer Tool and a SU! Baja Breeze Marker to add a little interest in the background.

After layering the panels, I used a previously embossed piece of Whisper White and mounted this onto the Pacific Point and Pear Pizzazz layer.  I originally had a simple stamped sentiment with three pearls to the left, but I did not like the way that turned out so I decided to layer behind the sentiment with the Decorative XL Punch.

Stamp Sets:  Just Believe, Short & Sweet
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Pear Pizzazz, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Pacific Point                              

Accessories: Big Shot, Finial Press EF, Color Spritzer Tool, SU! Markers- Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, Pumpkin Pie, 5/8” Pumpkin Pie Satin Ribbon, Decorative Label XL Punch, Pearls

Thanks again for taking the time to visit and I hope you enjoy the rest of your week!

Three Challenges in One! SSC171, PPA62 and PP18

Hi Stampers! 

This week will be extremely busy again, so I decided to combine three challenges in one CAS card- Stamping411 with the Operators sketch challenge #SSC171 (see http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com/), Pals Paper Arts PPA62 (see http://www.palspaperarts.com/) and The Paper Players Challenge Monochromatic Challenge #PP18 (see http://www.thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/).  

 

I love the floral images in Elements of Style and thought I would combine this set with an autumn color.  This is a very simple and quick card to make- I hope you like it!

Stamp Sets:  Elements of Style, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Ink: Pumpkin Pie                               

Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Word Window and Modern Label Punch, 5/8” Pumpkin Pie Ribbon, Pearls, Earth Elements Buttons

Thanks again for visiting- have a great week!

Friends Never Fade with the CCMC117 Inspiration Challenge

Hi Stampers! 

I wanted to create a card for this week’s Create with Connie and Mary CCMC117 Photo Inspiration Challenge (see http://www.createwithconnieandmary.com) along with the SSC170 Sketch Challenge from Stamping411 with the Operators (http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com/  . 

I love this sketch and this birthday cake has so many details! 

I decided to focus on some of the colors versus the birthday theme and chose to ink up my Friends Never Fade stamp set.

This card utilizes the emboss resist technique on the new Blushing Bride Hostess Level I Designer Paper.  I stamped the floral image from the set with Versamark ink first, then directly into Cajun Craze before applying the Clear EP.

Using a sponge dauber, I applied additional Blushing Bride ink onto the embossed images to soften the design on the DP and before running the Blushing Bride Cardstock through the Big Shot, I sprayed the cardstock with alcohol (70%) to achieve a deeper impression. 

I only had the larger SU! pearls left (my new order will arrive on Wed) so I may replace these pearls with the 3mm size.  The ribbon is from my stash and matches the Cajun Craze ink perfectly.

Stamp Sets:  Friends Never Fade

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Cajun Craze

Ink: Versamark, Blushing Bride, Cajun Craze

Accessories:  Big Shot, Finial Press EF, Sponge Daubers, Heat Gun, Clear EP, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Texturz Backgrounds I, Pearls, 5/8” Satin Ribbon from my stash

I hope  you enjoy this card- I had fun making it!  Have a great week and thanks again for visiting and leaving a comment :-)

PP16 Sympathy with Color Inspiration #140

Hi Again Stampers! 

I decided to create another card using the wonderful PP16 sketch this week at The Paper Players Sketch Challenge (http://www.thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/ ) along with the colors from the Color Inspiration #140 (see Stamping411 with the Operators http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com/).

I just love this sketch- you can create a quick card for any occasion. 

 I decided to use one of my favorite sets from the Spanish catalog Flores Suaves along with the En Francais background stamp.

I generally use the butterfly image since it is so pretty but decided to go with the bee stamp (isn’t he cute?).  In real life, I am a bit afraid of bees (I am allergic to bee stings) but when it comes to stamping, I think the realistic bee images are beautiful:-)

I decided to use the Pink Pirouette marker to color the bee for contrast and of course had to use the Big Shot with an embossing folder.  

I am currently out of the new pearls :-( (they are due in this week) and most likely will add some of the small pearls to the border area. 

The first card followed the sketch as it was designed and then I thought that I might add the floral image to the left of the bees. 

Which one do you like better? 

 I have not attached the floral image yet, just tucked behind the ribbon.  I will let you decide which way the final card will appear.

Stamp Sets:  En Francais,  Flores Suaves, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Basic Black, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Pink Pirouette

Accessories:  Big Shot, Finial Press EF, Sponge Dauber, Word Window ,  1¼”, and 1⅜” Square and Scallop Trim Border Punches, Frost White Shimmer Paint Mist, 5/8” Black Satin Ribbon. 

Thanks again for taking time to visit me and I love to hear your feedback!   Have a blessed weekend and have fun stamping!

Another Card- APP15 Color Challenge!

Hi Again! 

When creating the first card with the APP#15- Ann’s Color Challenge from The Paper Players ( http://www.thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/ - see post below), I had originally created another embellishment and was not pleased with the result.

First, I brayered a light layer of More Mustard onto a Whisper White Oval die cut.  I then stamped the small round floral image from Just Believe in Early Espresso.  The inked image was not as dark as I had wanted, so I after completing the first card, I decided to try to improve this first attempt. 

I used SU! Markers in Old Olive to color the leaves and Early Espresso to darken the area in the background (trying to stay within the stamped image- not an easy task with a circle) :-)

After using the markers, I sponged the edges with More Mustard, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso.  I layered this oval onto another embossed oval die cut in Early Espresso and attached the 5/8” Old Olive Satin Ribbon.

Again, I had a previously embossed Square Lattice More Mustard piece in my "stash" and used the Scallop Trim Punch on the Old Olive layer.  I added the pearls and the sentiment is from Sincere Salutations.

The sketch is a modified version of SSC169 (Stamping 411 with the Operators) as well.

Thanks again for checking out my blog- I am so thankful for all of you!

Two Challenges- APP15 and SSC169

Hi Stampers!    

I just love the colors for the APP#15- Ann’s Color Challenge from The Paper Players this week- see  http://www.thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/  for more details and to see all of the wonderful example from the Design Team and other participants. 

Old Olive, More Mustard, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze and Whisper White or Very Vanilla were the colors chosen from the inspiration photo by the fabulous Ann Schach! 

I also decided to incorporate the new SSC169 Sketch Challenge from Stamping with the Operators (http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com/).   

I love the floral images in the new stamp set, Just Believe and colored the main floral image with SU! Markers.  I stamped this on an oval piece of Whisper White that was already cut from the Ovals Die.  Using a sponge dauber, I sponged the edges and also sponged lightly over the image to tone down the Whisper White.  Using the Color Spritzer tool, "spritzed" the oval die cut with an Early Espresso marker. 

I used a previously embossed piece of Early Espresso and punched a circle with the new XL 2 1/2" Circle Punch, cut this in half and layered behind the oval.   

Stamp Sets:  Just Believe, Notably Ornate

 Cardstock:  Crajun Craze, More Mustard DP, Early Espresso, Old Olive and Whisper White

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories:  Big Shot, Finial Press and Square Lattice EF, Ovals Die, XL 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Sanding Block, Sponge Daubers, Color Spritzer Tool, SU! Markers- Crajun Craze, More Mustard, Early Espresso, Old Olive, 5/8" Early Espresso Satin Ribbon

Thanks again for visiting and I hope you have a wonderful weekend- God Bless!

PPA59 & SSC168- Thanksgiving

As I mentioned in the previous post, I had a portion of the main medallion image left over so I decided to go ahead and make a card using this  “cut-out”.  Since this piece was already stamped with the PPA59 Challenge colors, this card came together rather quickly.

I decided to incorporate the sketch from Stamping 411 with the Operators #SSC168 along with other pieces that were already embossed from previous projects- see http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com for more details on the sketch challenge.

I love the sentiment that comes with Day of Gratitude (have I mentioned often enough how much I love this set?) so I decided to stamp this for the center sentiment and using the medallion as a background.

Although it appears otherwise, I mounted the greeting under the previously cut out piece from the medallion image and mounted this onto the layered the Old Olive and Tempting Turquoise with the retired So Saffron Ribbon and the three of the new pearls.

Stamp Sets: Day of Gratitude

Cardstock: Old Olive, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White

Ink: Old Olive, So Saffron and Tempting Turquoise

Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice and Petals-A-Plenty EF, Scallop Circle Punch, Sponge Daubers, Pearls, Dimensionals and 5/8” So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon (retired).

Thanks again for visiting- I hope you like this card!  I am so thankful that the Lord has given me so many friends through the art of stamping- God Bless!

SSC167 Thinking of You

This card was created for the Stamping 411 with the Operators Challenge Sketch Challenge #SSC167  http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com/ . UPDATE- what an honor- this card was chosen as one of the Operator Picks!

I used a masking technique with sponge daubers for the background, then stamped with the background script from Flores Suaves. Embossed the Upsy Daisy image with Early Espresso, cut the panel into thirds and adhered to the Pear Pizzazz layer. Sponged the edges with Early Espresso and using a Color Spritzer Tool with an Early Espresso marker, “spritzed” the background and adhered the embossed panel to the So Saffron DP (which was torn, crumpled and distressed with sponge daubers).

The embossed piece of Early Espresso sprayed with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint and the Pear Pizzazz strip (already embossed and sprayed with Frost White Shimmer Paint) were from my scraps from previous projects.

I attached the ribbon, layered the Pear Pizzazz layer, the panel layer and the brads.

Stamp Sets: Upsy Daisy, Flores Suaves, Sincere Sentiments

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Early Espresso

Ink: So Saffron, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso

Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EF, The Tearing Edge, Antique Brads, Large Oval and Decorative Label Punches, Frost White and Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint and 5/8” Early Espresso Satin Ribbon

Thanks again for stopping by- Have a blessed Sunday!

ACT45 and SSC166 Birthday Wishes

Since my first card using the colors from the Curtain Call Challenge #45 was a Christmas card, I decided to create another card using the same colors from the ACT45 Challenge (see http://www.stampinwithstacey.blogspot.com/) along with the sketch challenge #SSC166 from the Stamping411 Operators (see http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com/). 
 I decided to flip the sketch and added the sentiment separate from the main image:-)

Stamp Set: Watercolor Trio

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Ink: Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice and Vintage Wallpaper EF, Ovals Die, Large and Medium Oval Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Pear Pizzazz and Concord Crush SU! Markers, 5/8” Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Sponge Dauber, Pearls, Dimensionals

I hope you like this card- God Bless!

CQC47 & SSC165 Gratitude- Two Challenges in One!

Hi Stampers! It is that time of the week again- new challenges!

 

This card incorporates two challenges- CQC #47 see http://colourq.blogspot.com/ for more details (and the other wonderful samples submitted by some very talented artists).

I decided to incorporate the colors along with the sketch challenge #SSC165 from Stamping 411 - see http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com/ for more details.   

To create this card: Use the brayer technique described in an earlier post (see CCMC112 instructions)- brayer Whisper White cardstock with More Mustard and Poppy Parade. After applying the colors, use an Embossing Buddy to “de-static” the cardstock. Ink the medallion image with Versamark ink and then directly onto Basic Gray Classic Ink (Craft ink could be used instead of the Versamark/Classic combination). Apply Clear Embossing Powder and heat with the Heat Gun until melted. Carefully cut the image around the outside edges and mount onto a scallop die cut (Big Shot, Scallop #2 Die, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder).

Using the leaf image from the same stamp set, stamp in Basic Gray and stamp off the page first, then stamp onto Whisper White and stamp again (see faint image to the right). Ink the sentiment in Poppy Parade and stamp over the leaf images, layer onto More Mustard and Basic Gray.

Emboss a piece of Whisper White with the Vintage Embossing Folder and spray with Frost White Shimmer Paint mixed with 70% alcohol. Attach the straight piece of ribbon (I used 5/8” satin ribbon from my stash and it is only a shade darker than the Bermuda Bay although in the photo it appears more teal than it is in real life) . Adhere the medallion and sentiment layer to the Whisper White. Layer the embossed Whisper White onto More Mustard and attach the bow portion of the ribbon. Adhere pearl in the center of the medallion and layer all onto Poppy Parade.

I hope you like this card- the color combination was a bit out of my normal "comfort zone" but that's why I enjoy the challenges!  Thanks again for visiting and I hope you have a blessed day!