CTD193: Tulips for Mom

This is the card I made for the ColorThrowdown Challenge. I was inspired by a card I saw on YouTube created by Valita. Click here to see her card. Although I didn't use the method she did to create the tulips I did use a similar layout. I made the tulips using the Build a Blossom punch.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Teeny Tiny Wishes

The Colors
Elegant Eggplant
Pumpkin Pie
Daffodil Delight
Garden Green
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Elegant Eggplant DSP
SU 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon

The Tools
SU Labels Framelits
SU Jewelry Tag Punch
SU Build a Blossom Punch

And, now for the palette...

FMS36: Wow You are the Best

This is the card I made for Freshly Made Sketches Challenge. I really liked this sketch and I know it's going to be one that I use in the future.

The Stamps
SU Season of Friendship
SU Friendly Phrases

The Colors
Early Espresso
Riding Hood Red
Blushing Bride
Pear Pizzazz
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Twitterpated DSP
SU Basic Pearls

The Tools
SU Final Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
SU Itty Bitty Punch

And, now for the sketch...

cQc138: Cherish

This is the card I made for the colourQ Challenge. The colors this week were Poppy Parade, More Mustard, Pool Party, Crumb Cake and Whisper White. I didn't have a lot of time this week so I had to make a quick card. For the button, I covered a regular Stampin' Up! button with DSP. I like being able to make a perfectly coordinated button. I saw the idea in the Stampin' Success magazine. Such a simple idea but I never would have thought of doing something like that.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Baroque Motifs

The Colors
Poppy Parade
Pool Party
More Mustard
Crumb Cake
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Pool Party DSP
SU Poppy Parade DSP
SU More Mustard DSP
SU Designer Button
Twine

And, now for the palette...

CR84FN54: So Sweet

This is the card I made for the CR84FN color challenge. The colors were green, blue and neutral. I added extra dimension to this card by popping up some of the postage stamps with two dimensionals instead of one.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Pretty Postage
SU Sweet Cake

The Colors
Island Indigo
Lucky Limeade
Crumb Cake
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Bright Buttons
SU 1/8" Lucky Limeade Organdy Ribbon
SU Basic Pearls

The Tools
Versamark
SU Heat Tool
SU White Embossing Powder
SU Postage Stamp Punch
SU Eyelet Border Punch
SU Itty Bitty Punch

And, now for the palette...

JUGS137: Celebrate with Pennant Parade

This is the card I made for the Just Us Girls challenge. This week the challenge was a color challenge. The colors were Blue, White, and Yellow. I had a lot of fun making this card!

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Pennant Parade
SU Outlined Occasions

The Colors
Tempting Turquoise
Daffodil Delight
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Basic Rhinestones
SU Silver Brads
SU 1/2" Circle Punch

The Tools
SU Pennant Builder Punch
SU Silver Embossing Powder
SU Heat Tool
Versamark

And, now for the palette...

PDCC132: Be Yourself

This is the card I made for The Play Date Cafe color challenge. The colors were Black, White, and a splash of Mustard Yellow. I love these colors together. So much fun.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Smarty Pants

The Colors
Basic Black
Whisper White
More Mustard

The Embellishments
SU Basic Rhinestones

The Tools
Martha Steward Butterfly Punch

And, now for the palette...

CTD192: Geometric Friends

This is the card I made for the Color Throwdown challenge. The colors were Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Blushing Bride and Sage Shadow (I substituted Pear Pizzazz). I wish I could take credit for this beautiful design, but I cannot. It was a design I saw in the Paper Creations Summer 2012 magazine and can be found on page 60. The moment I saw this card I knew I had to recreate it.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Tiny Tags

The Colors
Melon Mambo
Regal Rose
Tangerine Tango
Pear Pizzazz
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Large Pearls
SU Basic Rhinestones
SU 3/8" Pear Pizzazz Pleated Satin Ribbon
SU Twine

The Tools
SU 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
SU Jewelry Tag Punch
SU Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die
SU Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Spellbinders Standard Circles Nestabilities

And, now for the palette...

FMS35: Dream

This is the card I made for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge. I'm not so sure it is a "clean" design. I've struggled with my creativity since going on vacation. I've almost gotten my groove back.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Dream Garden

The Colors
Riding Hood Red
Basic Black
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU 3/8" Riding Hood Red Pleated Satin Ribbon
SU Basic Black DSP
SU 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon
SU Antique Brads

The Tools
SU Jewelry Tag
Versamark
SU White Embossing Powder
SU Heat Tool

And, now for the sketch...

cQc137: Geometric Birthday Wishes

This is the card I made for the colorQ challenge this week. The colors were Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Basic Grey and Whisper White. I really love the colorQ challenges each week. Even the photos that they take the inspiration from our so beautiful!

I originally hadn't intended on adding the rhinestones. But, much to my dismay, I somehow managed to get a few spots of ink from somewhere on the white cardstock. So I covered them up!

And, now for the details....

The Stamps
SU Upsy Daisy (sentiment)

The Colors
Tempting Turquoise
Lucky Limeade
Wisteria Wonder
Whisper White
Basic Grey

The Embellishments
SU Rhinestone Brads (with rhinestones removed)

The Tools
SU 3/4" Circle Punch
SU 1/2" Circle Punch

And, now for the palette...

cQc136: Curly Cute Thank You with Owls

This is the card I made for the colourQ Challenge. The colors were Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Tangerine Tango and Always Artichoke. I rarely use Always Artichoke so it is always a bit of a challenge for me to incorporate this color when it is in a color palette.

The Stamps
SU Aviary
SU Curly Cute

The Colors
Daffodil Delight
Pear Pizzazz
Tangerine Tango
Always Artichoke
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU 3/8" Pear Pizzazz Poly Stitched Ribbon

The Tools
SU Owl Builder Punch

And, now for the palette...

CR84FN53: Butterfly Thinking of You

This is the card I made for the CR84FN53 color challenge. The flower is made with a coffee filter. I really like how flowers look when made with a coffee filter. They are so easy to make!

The Stamps
SU Curly Cute

The Colors
Pretty in Pink
Tempting Turquoise
Rose Red
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU 1/2" Pretty in Pink Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
SU Rhinestone Brade

The Tools
SU Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
SU 5-Petal Flower Punch
SU Scallop Edge Border Punch
Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

And, now for the palette...

PDC130: Live with Passion with Lulu

This is the card I made for the Play Date Cafe color challenge. I really love this stamp from Stamping Bella. I love all of the flowers Lulu is holding. I've also enjoyed making my own background papers. I used SU Awash with Flowers to create a background that matched my primary image. Thanks so much for looking.

The Stamps
SU Awash with Flowers
SU Inspired by Nature
Stamping Bella Lulu Loves Poppies

The Colors
Bashful Blue
Marina Mist
Pretty in Pink
Basic Grey
Whisper White

The Tools
Copics
SU Backgrounds Texturz Plates

And, now for the palette...

CTD190: Kindness Matters

This is the card I made for the Color Throwdown Challenge. The colors were Tempting Turquoise, Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight and Kiwi Kiss. I substituted Lucky Limeade for Kiwi Kiss.

The Stamps
SU Kindness Matters

The Colors
Tempting Turquoise
Daffodil Delight
Lucky Limeade
Basic Grey
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon
SU Daffodil Delight DSP
Recollections Retro Collage Patterned Paper

And, now for the palette...

FMS33: Baby with Bessie Lulu

This is the card I made for Freshly Made Sketches. I'm getting a little addicted to coloring with Copics. I'm still learning how to shade. I just need more markers to match all my papers! Great, another thing to spend my money on. :-) Thanks so much for looking.

The Stamps
SU Tiny Tags
Stamping Bella Bessie Lulu

The Colors
Baja Breeze
Whisper White
Island Indigo
Blushing Bride

The Embellishments
SU 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
SU Twitterpated DSP

The Tools
SU Scallop Circles #2 Bigz Die
SU Jewelry Tag Punch

And, now for the sketch...

cQc135: Tea Shoppe with Circle Circus

This is the first card I made since coming back from vacation. I have to admit, I had a tough time finding my "craft groove". I've been in the mood lately of making my own background papers. I got out my favorite stamp set for creating backgrounds -- SU Circle Circus. Thanks so much for looking.

The Stamps
SU Circle Circus
SU Tea Shoppe

The Colors
Early Espresso
Pool Party
Poppy Parade (substituted for Ruby Red)
Daffodil Delight
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU 5/8" Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon
SU Pool Party DSP

The Tools
SU Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
SU Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die

And, now for the palette...