Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge 165

I worked a tough day today at the bank and when I came home I was thinking I need to escape to my happy place, my studio, and play for a few hours.  I was surprised when I started pulling paper for Stamping 411, SSC165, how I seemed to gravitate toward these soft colors, light pinks and blues.  It may be because my sweet niece is ready to have her second baby any day now and we are all so excited to welcome Lily into the world!  So here's to Lily and I want her to know, that yes...life is fun :)

My supply list is:  Paper, Little Yellow Bicycle, Snuggle Bug - Girl Pink Flannel
Maing Memories - Puffy Stickers, Giggle Kids
Stampin Up Ink - Mauve Mist
Stamp by Hero Arts
Ribbon Offray

Happy Summer Colors

Here is my creation for the Color Challenge 112, Create with Mary and Connie.  I love these combination of colors!  Thanks Mary and Connie.   I used CTMH Serendipity Stamp Set and stamped the leaves using the stamp away method to get the light hughes and then cut them out and assembled them to make part of the flower.  The Yellow part of my flower was made by using my Marvy heart punch and yellow paper.  I used Stampin Up Inks in Basic Black and Glorious Green.  I added a black button with twine and finished it off using white offray ribbon.  Thanks for taking a peek :)

A Happy Day To Be Recognized

Today I woke up and checked my blog and found that I had been picked by the Operators of Stamping 411 as one of their favorites last week.  How fun!  It is a great feeling to know that others like the work you are doing.  Thanks for the recognition, it certainly made my day!

Don't Forget Your Purse!

Day 173, 365 Cards (Don't Forget Your Purse)...  Well this was so much fun.. the purse was made from an Ellison Die, the Paper and Thank You Chip Board and Paper Clip are all from Cosmo Cricket, The Stamp is CTMH Bird Basics.  Ink is Stamp In Up, Real Red, Chocolate Chip and Green Galore.  I also used Twine and Robert Stanley Ribbon as well as a plethora of Memento Rich Cocoa Ink...Enjoy!

Lord Have Mercy Sketch Challenge

You Bring out the Happy In Me...that is how I felt making this card for the Lord Have Mercy Challenge MTSC87.  I was having so much fun in my craft studio last night playing with my Cosmo Cricket Paper and Accessories.   This is my first time joining the Lord Have Mercy Challenge...I love the sketch and will definitely play again.  My supplies are :  Cosmo Cricket, Bazille Card Stock, Stampin Up Crazy Daisy Stamp Set.  Stampin up Ink, Mellow Moss and Pretty in Pink and Recollections Pearl Stickers.

Fussy and Fancy

Here is my card for the Fussy and Fancy Challenge,  #17.  I am loving Cosmo Cricket right now where my paper and ribbon came from.  The stamp is from Stampin Up as well as the Basic Black Ink.  I inked things up with Memento Rich Cocoa.  Thanks for looking!

365 Cards... Day 168 Super Sketchy Sunday

My Card for the 365 Cards,  Day 168 is finally finished with many many flowers and bright colors.  This was lots of fun.  Thanks to the wonderful blog, 365 Cards for hosting this challenge, one of many of course!  My supplies are:  The paper was scraps from my stash of wonderfulness. Ribbon - Sheer Creations - Celebrate It, Recollections - Pearl Stickers, Ink from Stampin UP - Mellow Moss.  I used Stickles, Yellow and Forever Flowers and last but not least Stampin Up Stamps, Itty Bitty Backrounds

Taylored Expressions Challenge #124

Here is my card for the Taylored Expressions, #124 Sketch Challenge.  I love the darling Kioshi paper by Basic Grey I used for the backround.  The colors are so soft and pretty.  Thanks to Taylored Expressions for this challenging adventure.  My supply list is:  Kisoshi Paper by Basic Grey, Unity Stamps - Bevy of Butterflies, Offray Ribbon and Stylish Accents.  Stampin Up Ink, Mauve Mist, Orchid Opulence, Green Galore and Basic Black.  Stampin Up Metal Edge Tags and Stickles Eucalyptus.  Thanks for looking :)!!

Did I Handle It..... Hummm!

One of my favorite challenges, The Color Throwdown, #106!  This was fun, I got out my Cricut Cartridges and my flower punch, along with my crimper and had some fun.  If you haven't jumped in on this challenge, give it a try.  My supplies:  Bazille, Stampin Up Ink, Basic Black.  Robert Stanley Collection Ribbon, American Craft Premium Ribbon, Marvy Flower Punch.  Stamps, Unity, Stitched Greetings and Making Memories, Wedding Stamps.  Can't forget the eyelets!   Have fun browsing!

Dancing In Pajamas :)

This is my first time for the Dancing Pajamas Challenge TCPTUES122.  I loved working with these fun colors and used a lot of my embellishments that have been floating around.  My supply list is:

Cloud 9 Design Stamp "Simple Thoughts"

CTMH "Serendipity"

Stampin Up Basic Black Ink

Stampin Up White Craft Ink

Heat Gun, Bazille Card Stock, Twine, Paper Clip, Heart Buttons

Thanks for this wonderful Challenge!

Simon Says - Make a Gift

Simon Says this week "Make a Gift"...  well this one is easy because I make gifts all the time.  So I entered a gift card set that I made using one of my favorite stamps from Stampin Up.  I used Basic Black Stampin Up Ink and colored the stamp with SU watercolor pencils.  This gift includes this pretty box and 4 cards and envelopes to match.  Thanks to Simon Says Stamp Challenge for hosting this challenge!

Flourished Timeless Tuesday 80

Now here was a Challenge, Timeless Tuesday FTTC80 Color Challenge really packed a punch today, with colors I truly had trouble putting together.  But I suppose I made it work with the flowers and the cute little owls that I am ashamed to say I cannot remember who makes these.  I know I bought them at Borders Book Store.  Thanks to Timeless Tuesday for really handing me one today!  My supply list is:
Black and Craft Card Stock, Bazille, The stamp is from Unity - Shine On.  The ribbon, Shear Creations and Bobbin Ribbon.  The Designer paper is from my stash of wonderfulness as are the flowers and the owls.  The Ink is Stampin Up, Basic Black and Memento Rich Cocoa.  Enjoy.

Making something new look old

This is the card I created for the wonderful Shabby Tea Room Challenge, week #23.  It is so much fun making the new look old by using a lot of inking and tearing.  I love the colors of the inspiration picture and tried to follow them as much as possible.  Thanks so much to The Shabby Tea Room for this challenge.  My supply list:

K and Co. English Floral Embossed Paper

Basic Grey - Basic Docket

Memento Ink - Desert Sand

Stampin Up Ink  - Chocolate Chip

Stampin Up Stamp

Robert Stanley Collection Ribbon

Peblesinc - White ribbon

Rose from Offray- Stylish Accent

Artist Trading Cards

I love making Artist Trading Cards and how fun to find a challenge that includes them.  I have hosted ATC trades online and in person for many years.   I found that 365 Cards blog is hosting an ATC challenge so check it out if you have a chance!

My card is made with Penny Lane Paper and Card stock, with mini prima flowers and pretty purple brads.  Enjoy!

A Sweet Little Bird to Welcome You to the Neighborhood

I had so much fun making this card.  I simply love the Unity Stamps and was able to incorporate them into one card that covers 2 challenges.  First the Curtain Call Act 43 and then CPS #180.  I think this card works for both of these and I used the hemp to work in the Kiwi Kiss color.  My supplies are lots of card stock, Hemp, heart buttons and a cute little blue brad.  I used the Unity Stamp Set, Stitched Greetings and Stampin Up Basic Black Ink.  Enjoy my card and I hope it inspires you to keep that white space around to make your colors pop!

Ellen Hutson, The Classroom Sketch #9

Thanks so much to Ellen Hutson and The Classroom (sketch #9) for hosting this challenge.  I love playing with Inchies and this sketch allowed me to be a bit more creative because the inchies were point to point.  My Supply list is:  Unity Stamps - Bevy of Butterflies and Stampin Up - Nice and Narrow Stamps.  Ink Stampin Up - Basic Black and Martha Stewart Ribbon.  Enjoy looking!

Clean and Simple Stamping #103

Once again a wonderful clean and simple sketch...  just my style.  I loved making this card, the blue color I used is so elegant.  Thanks so much to Clean and Simple Stamping #103 for this wonderful challenge.  My supply list includes:  Bazille card stock, Stamp In Up Stamps - Terrific Tulips.  The Ink I used is Mellow Moss and Bordering Blue.  Offray Ribbon and Recollections Pearl Stickers.

I heart to stamp and Create with Connie and Mary

What a fun sketch...I did flip it and I hope that is okay.  I did a back to school card with a flower and cute little bird.  Thanks so much to I Heart 2 Stamp SFYTT for hosting this sketch challenge.  This card is also for Create with Connie and Mary, Back to School Theme.  Thanks to them for this fun challenge also!  My supply list goes like this:  Bobunny - Fruit Punch Popsicle Paper.  I used Offray and bobbin Ribbon.  Ink is Color Box - Scarlet and Stampin Up - Basic Black and Real Red.  I used Stampin Up Stamps and TPC Studio - Whimsical Birds and CTMH Alphabet.  The brad is from 7 Gypsies - Chelsea.  Thanks for looking!

Crazy 4 Challenges c4c50

I really love the theme of this weeks challenge from Crazy 4 Challenges #c4c50.  The theme of music with a little Elvis mixed in.  I had nothing with Elvis but I did use my music background stamp for this fun theme this week.  My supplies are:  Basic Grey Paper - Aged and Confused, Black and white card stock, Memento Rich Cocoa Ink, Stamp is Stampin Up Musical Score.  I made the violin using a template and texture magic and then I painted it with acrylic paint.  Very fun.  Enjoy.

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge ssc164

Back again with Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge ssc164.  I wanted to keep my card soft and elegant, this sketch was easy to work with for my plan.  I used Martha Stewart Ribbon and my Mavy heart punch to make the scallop edge.  The stamp was Stampin Up as was the Basic Black Ink.  I used Basic Grey Aged and Confused paper as well as K & Co. English Floral Embossed paper.  I also made use of my Recollections Pearl stickers that you will find often on my cards.  Enjoy!