SCS Challenge Card

I had a few minutes before I headed off to work this morning and came up with this card for today's SCS challenge.  I'll add more details later - I just looked at the clock and I have to leave in 20 minutes!

Stamps: Extreme Elements, Extreme Skateboard, Wow Flowers (saying)
Inks: Brilliant Blue, Wild Wasabi
Papers: Whisper White,Brilliant Blue, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Frame Sizzix Die, Silver Brads, Vanilla Shimmer & Silver Foil Smooch Spritz Sprays, Scissors, Dimensionals

Gift Basket Card

I loved the projects on the Royal Blog Tour at the beginning of the month and especially loved the colors Sherrill Graff used on her blog http://latenightstamper-stampandscrap.blogspot.com/2010/04/lns-royal-blog-tour-elements-of-style.html.  I used the new set from the summer mini, Elements of Style for this project.

I used the flower stamp and randomly stamped it over a sheet of Whisper White card stock using So Saffron, More Mustard and Soft Suede ink pads.  I then made a flower using the Circle Scallop punch and fastened the center using a gold brad.  I used the same paper and punched out a Designer Label, and then punched the sides using the slot punch and threaded a piece of Chocolate Chip satin ribbon through the slots.  Below is a "light bulb" moment I came up with for placing the slots where I wanted them.

I then cut out one basket on a piece of Whisper White c/s using the Baskets & Bloom die and stamped it with the same colors.  When I mounted it on the card front, I only put the adhesive on the sides and bottom - this allows you to slip a gift card in the basket.  I sponged the same inks over a piece of the Presto Patterns dp from the summer mini and used this for my background; paper piercing the top corners.  Unfortunately the only gift card I have is an old one from Starbucks; but the contrast helps you to see how the card fits in the basket.  Here's a list of what I used:

Stamps: Element of Style

Inks: More Mustard, So Saffron, Soft Suede

Papers: So Saffron, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Presto Patterns DP

Accessories: Big Shot, Baskets & Bloom Die, Scallop Circle Punch, Designer Label Punch, Slot Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, Gold Brad, Paper Piercing Tool, Sponge, Dimensionals, Adhesive, Scissors

I had a "light bulb" moment making this card.  Sometimes it's so hard to line up the slot punch and I thought that a piece of card stock vellum would work as a guide for using this punch.

You line up where you want to punch using the piece of vellum and secure it with a small post-it-note.

And there you have it!!

Extremes Card

I loved the card that I saw on Renee's blog (http://reneevs.blogspot.com/2010/04/curtain-call-challenge.html) using the stamp set Extreme Elements.  I changed the colors up and used Wild Wasabi (so glad this color is coming back; it's one of my favs!) and Brilliant Blue.  This stamp set, coupled with any of the extremes sets found on page 80, make the coolest cards for guys!  If you order this set (and other selected sets) this month, SU will include a FREE set of selected brads!  I ran the Brilliant Blue c/s through the new embossing folder in the summer mini - Square Lattice, and then sprayed some Silver Foil Smooch Spritz spray on.  I stamped on the piece of Wild Wasabi and then ran it through the folder; only I used the opposite side of the folder for this piece of c/s.  This is a fast and fun card that you can make in under 10 minutes!  Here's the rest of the list of supplies I used:

Stamps: Extreme Elements, Extreme Skateboard, Congrats saying (this is retired SU stamp)
Inks: Brilliant Blue, Wild Wasabi
Papers: Brilliant Blue, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Silver Foil Smooch Spritz, Color Catcher, Silver Brads, Scissors, Paper Piercing Tool, Scissors

Smooch Spritz Flower Card

I saw a wonderful scrapbook page on Patty Bennett's blog http://pattystamps.typepad.com/ using the new Smooch Spritz spray and the Presto Patterns dp (both on page 15) from the summer mini catty.  I also saw some incredible flowers that Lynn Larson http://www.learntostampandscrap.com/learn_to_stamp_and_scrap_/ made using the Scallop Circle punch and I knew I wanted to incorporate both looks into a card.  Here's how I started:

I placed a piece of Presto Patterns Specialty dp inside the Color Catcher.  Shook up the bottle of Gold Glow Smooch Spritz and lightly sprayed the paper.

This is what it looked like after I sprayed the paper.

This is kind of hard to see, but after I sprayed the paper, I lightly sponged the spray into the paper.

I then sponged some Regal Rose over the spray and into the paper.  I varied the intensity of the color so you could still see the gold spray.

And here is the finished card!  Lynn has all the directions on her blog to make these wonderful flowers.  The flowers are two-toned and I used Regal Rose and Rose Red card stock to make them.  They are very, very easy to make!  Once you make your first one, you won't want to stop!  I took the thread out of my sewing machine and sewed a border along the edge (with no thread).  I am having a stamp camp this coming Sunday, and this is one of the projects we will be doing.  Here's a list of what I used for the card:

Sets: Sincere Salutations (saying), Elements of Style (humming bird)

Papers: Whisper White, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Rose Red, Presto Patterns Specialty Designer Paper

Inks: Basic Black, Regal Rose

Accessories: Gold Glow Smooch Spritz Spray, Color Catcher, Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlit Dies, Scallop Circle Punch, Distressing Tool, Sewing Machine, Sponges, Scissors

Jean Rag Purse

Happy Mother's Day everyone!  I hope you have a wonderful day!  So what do you think of this rag purse?  I made it from 2 pairs of old Capri pants that I had.  I might add a little "bling" later on, but for now thought I would share how the purse itself turned out.  I cut off the bottom hem on the pants, sewed them together and made them into straps.

Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die, Jeans, Sewing Machine, Thread, Scissors

New Colors

Good morning - Happy Wednesday, thanks for stopping by!  I am so glad that tomorrow is my Friday.........♥  Ben gets out of school early on Friday and has a group of his friends coming over.  Should be fun and I'm glad that I stocked up on pizzas!

I saw this card in my Stampin' Success magazine and thought it was cute.  Lisa Nichols designed the card that I saw, and I changed it up a bit with the ribbon and background.  This card took me all of 10 minutes to make, and  for the card stock I used 2 of the new stamping colors, Daffodil Delight and Early Espresso.  I absolutely love the new Square Lattice Embossing Folder from the Summer Mini catalog; great versatility!  Here's a list of what else I used for this card:

Stamp Set: Wow Flowers
Inks: Chocolate Chip
Papers: Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Big Shot, Flower Daisies #2 Bigz Die, Square Lattice EF, 1" Circle Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Crushed Curry Ribbon, Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Paper Piercing Tool, Adhesive

Thank you for stopping by my castle!

I had the honor of being a part of a blog hop that featured 75 castles.  There were some incredible projects posted!!  Below are the projects that I made for the tour, and I used the background stamp, Medallion (page 133 in the catalog).

My first card on the tour was made using the resist embossing technique.  I embossed the image on a piece of 4" x 5-1/4" whisper white card stock using white embossing powder.  I then blended a mix of Apricot Appeal, Really Rust and Pumpkin Pie inks over the embossed image using sponges.  I think this gives the image a very soft look.  Here's the details on what I used:

Stamp Set: Medallion, Thoughts & Prayers (saying)
Inks: Apricot Appeal, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie
Papers: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Brads, Pumpkin Pie Ribbon, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Vanilla Hardware, Designer Label Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Sponge, Dimensionals

Post It Note Holder: This is a post-it-note holder that I made using coasters.  The coasters are 4" x 4" and I layerd a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock over each one.  I inked up the Medallion stamp using Crushed Curry and then sponged some Chocolate Chip directly on the stamp.  I did this 3 times and punched out the center image using the Scallop Circle Punch.  I inked up the leaves from the Vintage Vogue stamp using Crushed Curry, stamped off on a piece of scrap paper and then lightly stamped the edges.  Then I attached a piece of 1-1/4" Chocolate Chip Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and tied a piece of natural hemp around the edges.

Stamps Sets: Medallion, Vintage Vogue, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Inks: Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip
Papers: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Pearls from Pretties Kit, Scallop Circle Punch, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Natural Hemp, Dimensionals, Coasters, Post-it-Note, Sponges

I did something a little different with this card.  I inked up half of the Medallion stamp with Pretty in Pink and the other half with Close to Cocoa and stamped it 3 times on a piece of Whisper White cardstock.  I punched out the center again on one of the images using the Scallop Circle Punch and then punched out one of the other images using one of the flowers from the Boho Blossoms Punch.  I used the Scallop Trim Corner Punch on all 4 corners and then layered on a piece of Chocolate Chip/Whisper White and then Pretty in Pink.  Added a Jumbo Eyelet at the bottom at the bottom left-hand corner for contrast and added a piece of the awesome Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon.

Stamps: Medallion, Itty Bitty Background

Inks: Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink

Papers: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Pewter Jumbo Eyelet, Chocolate Chip 5/16" Jumbo Brad, Sponges, Scissors, Dimensionals

This card is a little bit different style that I use, but I the idea was in my mind and I thought I would see how it would come out - what do you think?  It's very bright, that's for sure!  I used the Top Note Die to cut out a piece Melon Mambo card stock and cut it down to fit the card.  I stamped the Medallion stamp on white card stock and then mounted it under the Melon Mambo card stock.  The bottom border is a scrap piece of Razzleberry Lemonade DP.  Have a great day; here's the details:

Stamps: Medallion, Upsy Daisy (saying)
Inks: Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo
Papers: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Razzleberry Lemonade DP
Accessories: Crushed Curry Ribbon, Melon Mambo Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Top Note Die, Big Shot, Mini-Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Scissors, Sewing Machine, Thread


Thank you for stopping by and I hope you've enjoyed your visit to my Castle!

Chelsie

Good morning everyone!  Hope you're having a good day...........I haven't had time all week to do any stamping as Chelsie had prom this past weekend.  Now that I have "survived" my first prom experience as a mom, I thought I would post some pics!

Boy's Birthday Card

Ben was invited to a birthday party and I just got the stamp set, Extreme Elements, the other day.  Perfect timing!  I paired this awesome stamp set with Extreme Skateboard.  Both are perfect sets to use for a boy's birthday card, and really easy to use.  Hope you have a great weekend - here's the details:

Stamp Sets: Extreme Elements, Extreme Skateboard, Happy Moments (retired SAB set)
Inks: Brilliant Blue, Real Red
Papers: Brilliant Blue, Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Large & Small Star Punches, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, White Brads, Paper Piercing Tool, Dimensionals

I was honored to be nominated for the Fremont P.T.O. Excellence in Volunteering Award, and the award ceremony was held at the Middle School this evening.  Tami (right next to me) our P.T.O. President, won the award.  She has been an amazing President these past years and I have had the privilege of serving along side some outstanding P.T.O. volunteers!

One More Challenge Card

I was able to make another card for this week's challenge.  I flipped the design around and instead of using a tag, I changed it up and used the scallop oval punch.  Here's the details:

Stamp Set: With All My Heart
Inks: Real Red
Papers: Very Vanilla, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Sending Love DP
Accessories: Big Shot, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Two-Step Bird Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Real Red Brads, Paper Piercing Tool, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Scissors, Adhesive

Another Challenge Card

This is a card that I made for this week's LNS challenge.  This challenge was to create a card from a sketch that Mary Jo had used for one of her Techno sketches (I think.....).  Anyway, this is my card and here are the details!

Stamps: Garden from the Heart, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Inks: Basic Black, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery, Bordering Blue
Papers: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Folder, Word Window Punch, Small & Large Tag Punches, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Old Olive Brads, Watercolor Brush, Wire Clip, Paper Piercing Tool, Scissors, Mini-Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge

New Stampin' Up! Colors!!!

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS!!  STAMPIN' UP! IS SHAKING THINGS UP WITH NEW COLORS AND BRINGING BACK 10 RETIRED IN-COLORS!

RETURNING IN-COLORS: Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Riding Hood Red, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango and Wild Wasabi!

NEW COLORS: Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze and Early Espress, Crumb Cake (Kraft renamed)

Each color collection will now contain 10 colors - see picture above

These colors will be retiring as of June 30th:

• Glorious Green
• Green Galore
• Gable Green
• YoYo Yellow
• Only Orange
• Pink Passion
• Pixie Pink
• Orchid Opulence
• Lovely Lilac
• Brilliant Blue
• Close to Cocoa
• Creamy Caramel
• Really Rust
• Ruby Red
• Cameo Coral
• Summer Sun
• Bordering Blue
• Brocade Blue
• Ballet Blue
• Taken with Teal
• Handsome Hunter
• Pale Plum
• Blush Blossom
• Apricot Appeal
• Barely Banana
• Mellow Moss
• Sage Shadow
• Almost Amethyst
• Lavender Lace
• Basic Brown
• Going Gray

LNS Sympathy Challenge

Guess what?!  I won this week's design challenge!

Happy Easter everyone!  I am celebrating the incredible gift of salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus with my family today, and am so thankful for all He has done in my life!

This is also Chelsie's last day of spring break and Ben heads back to school on Tuesday.  We had a busy week and I am looking forward to one more day off before I head back to work on Tuesday.

This is another card I made for this week's LNS card challenge.  The challenge I had with making this card is that I ran out of adhesive!  I dug around and found some removal adhesive, and took the picture before the card fell apart!  Enjoy your day - here's the details:

Stamp Sets: Close as a Memory, Thoughts & Prayers, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Inks/Markers: Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, So Saffron
Papers: Whisper White,Regal Rose, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Final Press Embossing Folder, Large Oval Punch, Designer Label Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Certainly Celery Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Scissors, Adhesive

LNS Challenge

I am taking advantage of being on spring break and have been working on my samples for the upcoming Royal Blog Tour!  I wish I could show them to you, but I can't - be sure to check my blog at the end of the April!  I also did this card for this week's LNS challenge.  The focus is on sympathy cards, and this is what I came up with.  I went with more masculine colors for this challenge because I think sympathy tend to focus on flowers, etc. and are more feminine.  Not a lot of guy cards out there.......  Anyway, here's the recipe:

Stamp Sets: Thoughts and Prayers, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Inks: Close to Cocoa, Brocade Blue
Papers: Whisper White,Close to Cocoa, Brocade Blue
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Photo Corners Punch, Designer Label Punch, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Vanilla Hardware, Sponge, Paper Piercing Tool, Adhesive