Get Sketchy #51

You gotta love the Get Sketchy Challenge (#51), it always seems to get my creative juices running.  This sketch gave me a chance to use my 1 inch punch and make little inchies using my butterfly stamp.  Thanks to the Get Sketchy folks for hosting this wonderful challenge.   My supply list is as follows:

Stamps - Unity - Bevy of Butterflies

Hear Arts

Marvy 1 inch square punch

Ink - Memento - Desert Sand

Stampin Up - Brocade Blue

Mellow Moss

Recollections Pearl Stickers

Paper - Brenda Walton (K and Co.)

NRN Designs - Blue Green Wash

I also used brads and heart buttons.

Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 42

Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 42, Stamping With Stacey!  This week the colors were more fun than elegant, so I played with the bright colors and had a great time.  I love Staceys color challenge each week and look forward to her color combinations.  If you haven't tried this challenge yet, jump in, it's fun!  My supply list:  Bazille card stock, Stampin Up Stamp and Ink..mellow moss and chocolate chip. Recollections Floral Embellishments and pearl stickers.  Thanks for looking!

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge FTTC79

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC79)  This was an interesting sketch, lots of layers to work with.  I love a challenge and this was fun.  My supply list is ...  My Minds Eye, Penny Lane DP, Outlines Rubber Stamp, Button Ups Button, Silk Ribbon Recollections Pearl stickers and Stampin Up Black Basic Ink.

The House That Stamps Built - A1110 Sketch Challenge

Here is my card for The House That Stamps Built Sketch Challenge A1110.  I love the soft colors of this Basic Grey Paper and the little birds stamped with Bordering Blue Ink from Stampin Up.  Thanks to The House That Stamps Built for Hosting this Challenge.  My supply list is:  Basic Grey Wisteria Paper, Stamps by Unity (Bevy of Butterflies) and CTMH.  Stampin Up Ink - Bordering Blue, Kaesers Pearls.  Silk Green ribbon and I also used my heart punch.  Enjoy and thanks for looking in :)

Color Throwdow #105 - Can You Handle This?

I absolutely Love Love Love the Color Throwdown Challenge (#105).  You simply pick your colors from your paper stash and the rest is up to you...no boundries other than color.  I even used cork on this card because it matched the soft suede suggestion. If you have not tried to stamp on cork, you should give it a try!  My supply list is:  Bazille card stock, Unity Stamps - Bevy of Butterflies, Basic Black Stampin Up Ink, Anitas Acrylic Paint, I used my square inch punch and Recollections Rhinestone stickers.

The Shabby Tea Room Week 22 - Reflections

Here is my entry for the Shabby Tea Room  Week 22  "Reflections"  Challenge.  I envisioned this by looking through a window of a restaurant and remembering a quiet romantic dinner, years ago with an old acquaintance.  My colors were not exactly the same as the inspiration photo but I  was concentrating more on the theme.   Enjoy!
My supply list is:  Stamp by Just For Fun, Ink is Stampin Up  Basic Black.  I also used Stampin Up watercolor pencils and blenders.  The ribbon is Celebrate It - Sheer Creations and I also used Recollections pearl stickers.

Flower Parade Color Inspiration Challenge

This is my very first attempt at the Color Inspiration Challenge hosted by The Classroom and Ellen Hutson.  This particular challenge is titled the Flower Parade.  This was my first attempt at making paper roses also...not great but not too shabby I suppose :)  My supply list is:

Paper - CTMH - Bella

Stamp - Hero Arts

Ink - Stampin Up - Basic Black

Recollections Pearl Stickers

Sheer Ribbon

Thanks so much to Ellen Hutson and the Classroom for hosting.  I do love flowers!

CPS - 179 Part 1

Here is my entry for The Card Positioning System #179 Part 1.  I saw this sketch last night before I went to sleep and thought about it through the night...this is what I had in mind.  I think it's elegance and clean look are just what I was going for.   My supply list is as follows:  Stamp - Stampin Up and the Ink is Basic Black from Stampin Up.   Lots of white card stock, Recollections Pearl Stickers.  Ribbon, Michaels and Celebrate It - Sheer Creations.  Cuttlebug and Sizzix embossing plates.  Marvy flower punch.  Thanks to CPS for hosting this challenge.

Get Sketchy #50

Here is my Get Sketchy #50 card.  I love the Get Sketchy Challenges, they come up with the most creative sketches to follow.  I had fun with this one!  My supply list is as follows:
Paper - CTMH - Bella
Stamps - CTMH - Alphabets and Grateful
Ink - Stampin UP - Mellow Moss, Basic Black, Lovely Lilac
Versa Mark
Ribbon - Martha Stewart
Recollections - Pearl Stickers

Stamping 411 Sketch and Color Challenge

This is my first time with the Stamping 411 Challenge (color #135 and Sketch SSC163).   The colors and the sketch made such a wonderful combination to use my CTMH stamps and paper and this is what I came up with....enjoy!   My supply list is as follows:
CTMH Paper - Moon Doggie
CTMH Stamps - Bird Basics
Stampin up Ink - Baroque Burgundy, More Mustard and Summer Sun
American Crafts Elements Ribbon
Recollections - Rhinestone Stickers

Clean and Simple Stamping #102

I loved making this card for the Clean and Simple Stamping Challenge #102.  These CTMH inspired flowers are so adorable :)  My supply list is:

Paper - Grannys Kitchen SEI

Recollections Pearl Stickers

CTMH Stamps - Grateful and Treasure Life

Ribbon - Martha Stewart

Stampin Up Ink - Close to Cocoa and Taken with Teal

Thanks so much to the Clean and Simple Blog for hosting this wonderful challenge.

Taylored Expressions Challenge #123

Here is my card for the Taylored Expressions Challenge #123.  This was a fun card to put together..I used my versa mark and embossing powder for the flower.  My supply list is:

CTMH Paper - Bella

CTMH Stamps - Grateful

Versa mark and Heat gun

Stampin Up Ink - Lovely Lilac

Enchanted Gold Embossing Powder

Thanks so much for hosting this challenge!

CCMC - 110 Sketch Challenge

I am just loving the Challenges given to us by Connie and Mary (CCMC110).  I had so much fun with this one, combining colors and using fun embellishments.  Thanks so much for hosting this fun challenge, Connie and Mary!  My Supply list includes:

SEI Paper - Grannys Kitchen

My Yellow Bicycle - Sweet Love

Heidi Grace - Baby Girl

Stamp Set - Stampendous - Sunny Flowers

Ink - Stampin Up - Mellow Moss

Ribbon - Martha Stewart and Celebrate It - Sheer Creations

Have a wonderful Weekend, my Sweet and creative Lovelies!

Simon Says - Sing it Baby!!!

I NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS, RIGHT THIS VERY MINUTE!

It's 98 degrees outside and It feels hot indoors and out in this kind of sweltering heat.  "I need a little Christmas" is my favorite Christmas song and I found myself humming it the other day at work.  When I saw the "Sing It Baby" Challenge from Simon Says I knew I had to do my Christmas card.

My supply list is:

Paper - My Minds Eye O Christmas Tree

Stamps - CTMH Evergreen and Stampin Up IttyBitty Backrounds

Ink - Stampin Up Basic Black, Real Red and Mellow Moss

Ribbon - Robt Stanley Collection and Decorative Ribbon

Brads, Stars and Snowflakes - Hot Off The Press Creative Kit

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Color Throwdown #104

I'm excited about the new Color Throwdown Challenge #104.  The colors are made for this time of year.  Yummy Summer colors and I think I found the right paper for this color inspiration.

My supply list is as follows:

I cut my card using the scallop edge card die for sizzix

The paper is American Traditional Designs - Summer Sizzle

The flower comes from Making Memories Cloe's closet

Ribbon - Celebrate It!  Halloween

Tree - Paperhase Novelty Stickers

Recollection Pearl Stickers

Stampin Up - Birthday Stamp and Stampin Up Mellow Moss Ink

I used my crimper on the yellow card stock.

The Shabby Tea Room Week #21 - House and Home

This is my entry for the The Shabby Tea Room Challenge Week #21.  I love the idea

of  House and Home and These pretty soft colors.  This theme inspired me to take out my Unity Stamps with the cute little lamps and add some pearls..for the house and home

theme.    Thanks to The Shabby Tea Room for Hosting this Challenge, it was fun!

My Supply list:  SEI - Grandmas Kitchen Paper 

Unity Stamps - Shine On

Stampin Up Ink - Chocolate   Chip

Recollections - Rhinestone stickers

Sheer Creations - Ribbon

Card Positioning System 178 Part 1

This is my card I created for the Card Positioning System 178 Part 1 Challenge.  I love this sketch layout, it was fun to work with.  Thanks So much to CPS for hosting this challenge.
My supply list for this card is:
SEI Paper - Grannys kitchen
Stampin Up - Thank you very much Stamp
Recollections Pearl stickers
Martha Stewart ribbon
Sheer creations Ribbon

Curtain Call Act 41 - Stamping with Stacey

Here is my entry for the new Curtain Call Act 41.  Wow, I love this color combination!  I used white pigment Ink for the stamping and heat set the pretty tree.  I love this technique.  My supply list is:
SEI - Grannys Kitchen Papers
Hero Arts - Natures Silhouettes Stamp
CTMH - Treasure Life Stamp
Martha Stewart Ribbon
Recollections Pearl Stickers
Stampin Up white pigment Ink and of course, my heat gun.

Please enjoy and thanks Stacey for hosting this Curtain Call Challenge.

Get Sketchy #49

Here is my entry for the Get Sketchy Challenge #49.  I love this sketch and I think my card turned out kind of Sweet :)   My supply list is as follow:
Snag Em Stamps - Happy Birthday
Heidi Grace Paper - Baby Girl
Little Yellow Bicycle Paper - Sweet Love and Love Garden
Sheer Creations and Basic Narrows Ribbon
Button Ups by Sticko