Thank You- Two Challenges and Scraps! :-)

Hi Stampers! 

Today I decided to create a card from scraps :-)  I had a piece of the embossed panel left over from my previous post on June 7th and I thought it would be the perfect size for the SSC206 sketch at Stamping 411 .  My friends at The Paper Players were having a PP50 Kind Thanks Challenge this week and you can never have enough ‘Thank You” cards, so I decided to combine the two challenges.   

Again, the Design Teams at both sites have created some wonderful examples and the other entries are gorgeous! 

To create this card:

Mount the previously stamped and heat embossed panel to Night of Navy (again, see previous post for instructions on how to create this panel).  Even though I did not use Peach Parfait ink on the panel, the overlapping colors of the More Mustard and Cherry Cobbler seemed to create a color close to Peach Parfait and I thought they would look good together.

Use the Big Shot with the Square Lattice EF and emboss the end of the Peach Parfait cardstock and flip it over to emboss the other side (leaving a flat panel in the area for the vertical portion of the sketch).  

Ink the script stamp from French Foliage with Night of Navy and stamp repeatedly in the non-embossed area of the card front.  Punch the edges of a few scraps of Night of Navy with the Scallop Border Punch and apply a scrap strip of Peach Parfait in the center.

Stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy on Peach Parfait and punch out with the Decorative Label XL Punch.  Mount onto a layer of Night of Navy (punched with the Decorative Label XL Punch and trim off the edges).  Adhere the sentiment behind the focal image and mount the focal image to the card front with Dimensionals. 

Lightly spray the entire card front with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (mixed with 70% alcohol) and attach the bow with a Mini Glue Dot.   

Mount the entire panel onto Night of Navy to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  French Foliage, Short and Sweet

Ink:  Night of Navy, also More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler and Versamark- to create leaf panel (see previous post on June 7th for instructions)

Cardstock: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Peach Parfait

Accessories:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Decorative XL Label Punch, Scalloped Edge Border Punch, 5/8” Night of Navy Satin Ribbon, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint Spray, Leaf Panel- Heat Gun, Clear Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Sponge Daubers, Brayers.

Thanks again for visiting and I hope that you are having a great week stamping!

Thinking of You- Masculine Card

Hi Stampers!  

I love the color combination for this week's Pals Paper Arts PPA96 Masculine Color Challenge and decided to combine these colors with the CCMC153 sketch from Create with Connie and Mary.  
If you have a minute, take some time to check out both sites- their Design Team samples and all of the entries are fabulous- you will be so inspired!   

One thing I love about sketch challenges is that you are encouraged to modify them a , such as turning it on it's side, etc. and I decided to flip this one and have the panels in the landscape format versus portrait.  

To create this card:

Using two brayers- one with More Mustard and other with Cherry Cobbler ink, apply the ink in a random pattern onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock (if you do not have two brayers, one will do- just apply the lightest ink first and "roll" off the ink onto scrap paper before re-inking in the darker ink).  If you do not have a brayer, Sponge Daubers or sponges would work as well:-)

Use the Embossing Buddy to "de-static" the cardstock and stamp the images from French Foliage in Versamark ink.  Apply Clear Embossing Powder (EP) and emboss with the Heat Gun.  

Use a Sponge Dauber with Cherry Cobbler ink and apply Cherry Cobbler over the embossed areas.  Repeat the steps above and stamp more leaves onto the cardstock.  

Apply more Cherry Cobbler ink and with a separate Sponge Dauber, apply Night of Navy as the final step.  With a damp paper towel, gently wipe off the ink from the embossed areas.  Mount the panel onto Night of Navy and Cherry Cobbler.  

I just love the emboss resist technique!  Would you have ever guessed that the center panel was originally Whisper White? :-)

Use the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder (EF) to emboss a piece of Night of Navy cardstock and More Mustard DSP.   Cut the More Mustard DSP into strips and adhere to the Night of Navy background.  

Use the Crimping Tool to crimp a piece of Cherry Cobbler and Night of Navy (scraps work great for this) and adhere over the More Mustard panels. 

Stamp the sentiment with Night of Navy onto More Mustard, use the Word Window Punch and mount with an Antique Brad onto the embossed leaf panel. Position the leaf panel to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  French Foliage, Teeny Tiny Wishes

 Ink: Versamark, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Night of Navy

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, More Mustard DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Brayer, Crimping Tool, Embossing Buddy, Heat Gun, Clear EP, Antique Brad, 1/16” Handheld Hole Punch, Word Window Punch, Sponge Daubers

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope all of you have a terrific week!    

Get Well Wishes and Farewell to Razzle Dazzle

Hi Stampers!  

I created this card using the bold, bright colors from this week’s CQC87  ColourQChallenge (isn't that owl the cutest?) and the Stamping411 SSC205 Sketch Challenge.  If you have a moment, check out both of these sites for their fabulous Design Team entries and all of the other inspiring cards and projects submitted:-)

I thought about using my owl punch, but since the colors remind me of the 60’s and 70’s, so I decided to use "Razzle Dazzle".  

To create this card:

Use the new Doily Triple Layer Punch (in the 3^rd setting) and punch out two doilies from Whisper White and glue onto Melon Mambo circles punched using the 1 ¾” Circle Punch.  Use the Big Shot with the Square Lattice EF (can I say it is “hip to be square?” Sorry- it is getting late and these colors are bringing back too many memories…) – emboss the doilies and a piece of Pumpkin Pie (cut with the 3 ½” Circle Original Die).  

Use SU! Markers in Soft Suede, Crushed Curry (retired), Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie to color the Razzle Dazzle image and stamp onto the Whisper White Circle (cut with the 3” Original Circle Die).  Cut the lower portion of the circle with the stamped image off and mount into the Pumpkin Pie Circle.  

Punch the edge of a piece of Whisper White with the Eyelet Border Punch and crimp with the Crimper Tool.  Adhere a piece of Crushed Curry DSP onto Melon Mambo and attach the crimped border at the bottom.

Adhere the Pumpkin Pie circle and a piece of Soft Suede (scrap) over the image and crimped border.  Attach a strand of pearls in the center of the Soft Suede strip and mount the Melon Mambo doily circles with Dimensionals.  

“Huff” on the Razzle Dazzle stamp to re-moisten the marker “ink” and stamp onto a piece of Whisper White, stamp the sentiment with Melon Mambo ink and punch out with the Decorative Label XL Punch.  Punch another piece of Melon Mambo with the Decorative Label XL Punch, cut in the center (trim away the points in the center) to mount behind the sentiment layer.  Attach the sentiment to the card with Dimensionals.

Lightly spray entire card front with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint spray (mixed with 70% alcohol) and attach the Pumpkin Pie 5/8” Stain Ribbon bow and pearls to finish off the card.  

Stamp Sets:   Razzle Dazzle, Curvy Verses

Ink:  Melon Mambo, SU! Markers- Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede and Crushed Curry (retired)

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede and Crushed Curry DSP (retired)

Accessories:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Original Dies- 3” and 3 ½” Circle, Crimper Tool, 5/8” Pumpkin Pie Satin Ribbon, Pearls, Punches- Doily Triple Layer, 1 ¾” Circle and Decorative Label XL 

Not sure if I would use these colors together again- I must say this was quite a challenge for me:-)  With the doilies, this card has a bit of a vintage feel to it- what do you think?

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

Thank You- Another CAS Card

Hi Stampers!  

I wanted to create a quick card and decided to use the inspiration from Pals Paper Arts PPA95 CAS- Elements of Style- Brads along with the Splitcoast Stampers CAS117 Sandy and Baby Blue Chocolates Challenge (remember CAS means Clean and Simple) :-)   

The Design Team samples and entries at Pals PaperArts are truly inspirational as well as the Splitcoast CAS117 gallery.  

To create this card:

Using a brayer with Early Espresso ink apply ink to the flat side of the Vintage Wallpaper EF.  Insert a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock into the folder and emboss with the Big Shot.  

Use the Big Shot with the Top Note Die to cut a piece of Whisper White and Early Espresso (trim the Whisper White layer along the perforated edge.

Mask the lower third of the Whisper White Top Note layer.  Stamp the floral image from the Hostess Level II set, Fast and Fabulous, with Early Espresso ink and color the flowers with a Baja Breeze SU! Marker.  Cut a mask from a sticky note to mask the flowers and stamp the En Francais background stamp in Early Espresso over the image.   

Remove the mask and stamp the Medallion background stamp with Crumb Cake ink over the images.  Stamp the sentiment in Early Espresso and mount the Top Note layer onto the Early Espresso layer.  Adhere the entire focal image onto the card front and lightly spray with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint spray (mixed with 70% alcohol).

Use 5/8” Early Espresso Satin Ribbon to create a double bow and anchor the center with an Antique Brad.  Attach to the card front with a Pop-Up Glue Dot. 

Stamp Sets:  Fast and Fabulous, Medallion, En Francais, Short and Sweet

 Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze SU! Marker

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Big Shot, Top Note Die, Vintage Wallpaper EF, Brayer, 5/8” Early Espresso Satin Ribbon, Antique Brad, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint Spray

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope all of you have a terrific week!    

Clean and Simple Cards- One Color Challenge!

Hi Stampers! 

I decided to create a few Clean and Simple cards using the CCMC152 colors from this Create with Connie and Mary (see http://www.createwithconnieandmary.com) and one of the cards utilizes the CAS120 Clean and Simple sketch from Splitcoast Stampers (see the CAS120 gallery here).  The Design Team samples are fabulous as always and the other submissions provide so much inspiration- I just love their weekly challenges! 

To complete the doily card:

Using the new Doily Triple Layer Punch from the Summer Mini (this punch has three different punch images and I decided to use position #3 for the complete doily) punch out two doilies from each of the challenge cardstock colors - Peach Parfait, Baja Breeze and Riding Hood Red and glued them onto Basic Black cardstock.  

Emboss with the Big Shot and the Square Lattice EF.  Mount onto Whisper White and using the Scallop Trim Border Punch along the lower edge.  Mount panel onto Basic Black and Baja Breeze.

Stamp the sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Basic Black and punch out with the Word Window Punch.  Add pearls to finish off the card. 

To create the second card:

Use the Big Shot with the Vintage Wallpaper EF to emboss a piece of Baja Breeze.  Emboss a piece of Peach Parfait DSP (Hostess Level I) and lightly sand with the Sandpaper Block to expose the white core.  Mount the DSP and a strip (from scraps) of Riding Hood Red cardstock.

Use the Baja Breeze and Riding Hood Red SU! markers to color the sentiment from Hodgepodge Happiness on Whisper White cardstock and punch out with the Designer Label Large Punch.   Using Mini Glue Dots adhere the punched sentiment into the Styled Silver Hardware and use the Brads from the hardware set to attach the sentiment to the card front.  

Create the rolled flowers with the 1 ¾” Scallop Circle punch and the Crimping Tool (punch out with the Scallop Punch, cut into a spiral, crimp through the Crimper, roll up and glue).

Attach to the card with mini glue dots.  Mount the entire panel onto Riding Hood Red and

Whisper White. Lightly spray with Frost White Shimmer Paint. 

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Hodgepodge Happiness

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Baja Breeze, Peach Parfait and Riding Hood Red

Ink: Basic Black, SU! Markers- Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folders- Vintage Wallpaper, Square Lattice, Finial Press,

Punches- Doily Triple Layer, Word Window, Scallop Trim Border, Pearls,

Frost White Shimmer Paint

This color challenge was quite "challenging" for me:-)  I tend to favor the second card a bit more than the first, since the doily card is a bit more contemporary than my normal style (I was trying to go for a modified quilt card).  If you have time, let me know which one do you like the best:-) 

Thanks again for stopping by and I hope you have a blessed Memorial Day!  We are so thankful for those who are currently serving our country in the military and our public servants that risk their lives every day to keep our country free and safe!  May we never forget those who have given their lives for our freedom.

Wish Big- A Sketch and Color Challenge!

Hi Stampers!  

I created this card using the colors from this week’s CQC86 ColourQ Challenge (see http://colourq.blogspot.com) and the SFF052711 sketch from Sketch Friday Frenzy (see http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com).  The colors just seemed to reflect summer so I decided to use a retired SU! set, Sunflower Serenade. 

To create this card:

Use the Big Shot to emboss a piece of Real Red DSP with the Square Lattice EF and lightly sand with the Sanding Block to expose the white core.  Mount onto an Early Espresso card front. 

De-static a piece of Whisper White cardstock with the Embossing Buddy and repeatedly ink the sunflower stamp first with Versamark, then with Early Espresso.  Apply Clear EP and heat emboss. Color the petals with Daffodil Delight and So Saffron, the center with Early Espresso.  Trim the flowers close to the embossing and cut in half. 

Arrange four halves along a piece of Real Red (embossed with the Square Lattice EF) and mount this layer onto an embossed layer of So Saffron.  Attach an 5/8” Early Espresso Ribbon along the top edge of the So Saffron layer.  

Use the Big Shot to cut a piece of Early Espresso with the Top Note die and emboss with the Square Lattice EF.  Also emboss another piece of So Saffron and Real Red, punch two circles with the 2 1/2” XL Circle Punch.  

Stamp the sentiment in Early Espresso onto Whisper White and punch out with the Word Window Punch.  Mount onto a layer of So Saffron punched with the Modern Label Punch.

 

Mount the sentiment layer in the center of the Real Red circle and attach two halves of one of the sunflower images above and below the sentiment.  Adhere to the So Saffron circle (cut in half to allow a layer effect) and adhere a Decorative XL Label from So Saffron (also embossed and cut in half) on the sides of the circle.  Mount entire circle onto the Top Note layer.  Add the pearls to finish off the card.  

Stamp Sets:   Sunflower Serenade, Short & Sweet

Ink:  Versamark, Early Espresso

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Early Espresso, Real Red, So Saffron

Accessories:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Sanding Block, Embossing Buddy, Heat Gun, Clear EP, Punches- Word Window, Modern Label, Decorative Label XL, 2 1/2” XL Circle, Pearls, 5/8” Early Espresso Satin Ribbon

Thanks again for visiting- I hope all of you have a blessed Sunday!

Everyday Miracle- Two Challenges!

Hi Stampers! 

I love the PP48 sketch from The Paper Players (http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com) and decided to use the CC324 colors from the Splitcoast Stampers (see the gallery here). 

Again, weekly challenges keep me motivated and this week’s Design Team samples at The Paper Players is a perfect example of how many different interpretations can be created by different stampers.  All of their designs are terrific- if you have time, stop by their site and check out all of the ideas! 

To create this card:

De-static a piece of Whisper White with the Embossing Buddy. Ink the Medallion background stamp first with Versamark ink, then ink with Baja Breeze.  Using a Sponge Dauber, randomly apply Perfect Plum over the Baja Breeze.   Apply Clear EP and heat emboss with the Heat Gun. 

Use a Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and rub gently over the embossed areas and fill in the rest of the Whisper White portion of the card.  With another Sponge Dauber, apply Early Espresso ink over the detailed areas of the Medallion in the center.  Gently rub off the ink from the embossed areas with a dampened paper towel.  

Trim around the center circle of the Medallion and once the circle is removed, apply a piece of Baja Breeze DSP (previously embossed with the Square Lattice EF and lightly sanded).   Use the Big Shot and emboss the entire panel with the Framed Tulips EF and lightly sponge Early Espresso over the embossing to highlight the tulips.  Attach the crochet trim along the edges of the Baja Breeze DSP layer.

De-static a piece of Baja Breeze cardstock and ink the butterfly image first with Versamark and then Soft Suede.  Heat emboss with Clear EP, trim close to the edge and set aside.  

Stamp another piece of Baja Breeze with the butterfly image and punch out with the 1 ¾” circle punch.   Emboss this piece with the Square Lattice EF, mount the embossed butterfly (lining up the antennae) and attach the pearls. 

Punch a piece of Soft Suede (previously embossed with the Square Lattice EF) with the 2 3/8” Scallop Punch and cut in half.  Layer behind the circle piece from the Medallion and mount onto the card front using Dimensionals and add the pearl to the center.

Mount the butterfly with Dimensionals in the lower left corner of the circle (covering up the gap in the Scallop layer).

Stamp the sentiment with Perfect Plum ink onto Whisper White and punch out using the Medium Oval Punch.  Lightly sponge Soft Suede over the Whisper White to tone down the white and “huff” on the center of the Medallion stamp and press the oval over the center area (to give a faint impression of the Medallion image).  Mount onto the card front using Dimensionals. 

Mount the card front onto a layer of Baja Breeze and Soft Suede to finish off the card. Lightly spray with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (mixed with alcohol).

Stamp Sets:  Medallion, Strength and Hope, Peace Within

Ink: Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Perfect Plum, Soft Suede, Versamark

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Framed Tulips EF, Embossing Buddy, Heat Gun, Clear EP, Sponge Daubers, Punches: 1 3/4” Circle, 2 3/8” Scallop Circle and Medium Oval, Victoria Crochet Trim, Pearls, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint Spray

Thanks again for stopping- I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Service and Sacrifice

Hi Stampers! 

Have I mentioned how much I love the weekly challenge blogs?  They provide so many new ideas and inspiration and they motivate me not only to stamp, but to stamp “outside” the box :-) 

It was late this evening when we returned from our nephew’s Awana award ceremony and I wanted to create a quick card utilizing the fantastic SSC204 sketch at Stamping 411 (see http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com ) and decided to combine the sketch with this week’s  Memorial Day HSSCSC68  Challenge (see http://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com).   

The Design Teams at both sites have created some amazing examples and the other entries are just as wonderful- if you have a moment, stop by and leave them some stamping "love"!

To create this card:

Use the Big Shot with the Square Lattice EF (one of my absolute favorite embossing folders) and emboss a piece of Whisper White.  

Stamp the large image from Courage (I love this set!) with Night of Navy onto Whisper White and mount onto Night of Navy. Adhere a few scraps of Cherry Cobbler (for the offset piece behind the focal image) and mount the focal image.  

Using the large star punch, punch out a few stars from Cherry Cobbler.  Stamp the small star from Service and Sacrifice on Whisper White and punch out with the small Star Punch (the punch is retired, but you could use the Star Original Die).

Stamp the sentiment with Night of Navy, punch out with the Decorative XL Label Punch and mount onto a Cherry Cobbler layer.  Adhere a Whisper White scrap over the Night of Navy band, attach the sentiment and stars to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Courage, Service and Sacrifice

Ink:  Night of Navy

Cardstock: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Decorative XL Label Punch, Large Star Punch, Small Star Punch (retired SU!)

I personally feel that we can never thank our armed services and their families enough for their service and sacrifice that they make each and every day for us!  May the Lord richly bless them and protect them as they serve our country.  May we never forget nor take for granted the cost of our freedom.  

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope all of you have a safe and blessed Memorial Day week!