PP139: The Earth Laughs in Flowers

This card was made for the Paper Players challenge. The challenge was a "Tic Tac Toe" challenge. I chose the vertical, "Spring, Blue and Pink and Ribbon".

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Fabulous Florets

The Colors
Primrose Petals
Pool Party
Whisper White
Basic Grey

The Embellishments
SU Pool Party DSP
SU 3/8" Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon

The Tools
SU Tasteful Trim Bigz Die

And, now for the challenge...

DD46: Dream Butterflies

This card was made for the Dynamic Duos color challenge. The colors were Primrose Petals plus your choice. I used Summer Starfruit as my choice. I also used Basic Grey as a neutral. This card was inspired by another card I saw last week. Click here to see the inspirational card.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Loving Thoughts

The Colors
Primrose Petals
Summer Starfruit
Basic Grey
Whisper White

The Tools
SU Beautiful Wings Embosslit

And, now for the challenge...

FM103: Dare to Dream Hummingbird

This card was made for the Friday Mashup card challenge. The challenge was to use ruled/notebook paper and to add distress to the card. The backgroud paper was made from notebook paper. I distressed it by first sponging on Sahara Sand ink. I then stamped with Versamark the SU Medallion stamp and embossed. Finally, I crumpled up the paper and sponged the wrinkles with Soft Suede ink. I also embossed the hummingbird image. I painted over the stamped image with some crackle paint.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Elements of Style
SU Loving Thoughts
SU Vintage Vogue
SU Medallion

The Colors
Calypso Coral
Pool Party
Island Indigo
Very Vanilla
Soft Suede

The Embellishments
SU Island Indigo Sycamore Street Ribbon
SU Everyday Enchanment DSP
SU White Embossing Powder
SU Calypso Coral DSP

The Tools
SU Tasteful Trim Bigz Die
SU Heat Tool
Versamark
Crackle Paint

And, now for the challenge...

PDCC175: Happy Day with Bloomin Marvelous

This card was made for the Play Date Cafe card challenge. I was really inspired by the colors. Earlier in the week I had saw a card that was absolutely gorgeous. I knew that these colors would be perfect for the card so I used my CASE'ing skills. View the inspirational card here. I used the cracked glass technique for the hummingbird image.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Bloomin' Marvelous

The Colors
So Saffron
Wild Wisteria
Very Vanilla
Soft Suede

The Embellishments
SU Clear Embossing Powder

The Tools
SU Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder
SU Heat Tool
Versamark

And, now for the challenge...

cQc182: Kindness with Summer Silhouettes

This card was made for the colourQ Challenge. It is also my attempt at a clean and simple card. I'm not great at making clean and simple cards. I love adding lots of embellishments.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Summer Silhouettes
SU From My Heart

The Colors
Wild Wisteria
Pool Party
Lucky Limeade
Always Artichoke

The Embellishments
SU Silver Brads
SU Wild Wisteria 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon

The Tools
SU Tasteful Trim Bigz Die
SU Boho Blossom Punch

And, now for the challenge...

DD45: My Thoughts are Happiest

This card was made for the Dynamic Duos card challenge. I have been waiting to tyr the triple stamping technique. I thought this color challenge was just right to give it a try.

And, now the details...

The Stamps
SU Circle Circus
SU Field Flowers

The Colors
Regal Rose
Pretty in Pink
Basic Grey
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU 1/4" Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon
SU Subtle Designer Buttons
SU Baker's Twine

And, now for the challenge...

FM102: Dream with Serene Silhouettes

This card was made for the Friday Mashup challenge. The challenge was to use a brayer, a sketch challenge and to use butterflies. I have to admit...I cannot use a brayer. I have watched countless YouTube videos. I have tried on different surfaces. I have tried everything. It just never works out the way I want it to. So, I used some techniques tha tproduce results similar to brayers. I did both sponging as well as running the ink pad directly to the paper.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Serene Silhouettes
SU Secret Garden
SU Loving Thoughts

The Colors
Pink Pirouette
Pretty in Pink
Melon Mambo
Raspberry Ripple
Wild Wasabi
Garden Green
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU White Embossing Powder

The Tools
SU Elegant Butterfly Punch
SU Bitty Butterfly Punch
SU Heat Tool
Versamark

And, now for the challenge...

FMS78: Celebrate with Feeling Sentimental

This is the card I made for the Freshly Made Sketch challenge. I really wanted to use some bright and cheery colors because it has been so cold and dreary here in Missouri. I'm so ready for Spring. To make the little flower, I took the 1-1/4" scallop circle punch and cut out 3 pieces from Daffodil Delight. Using a bone folder I distress the card stock and then separated each piece to give me a total of 6 pieces. I attached them together with a metal brad and then scrunched each layer towards the center.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Feeling Sentimental
SU That's the Ticket

The Colors
Daffodil Delight
Cherry Cobler
Calypso Coral
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Cherry Cobbler DSP
SU Calypso Coral DSP
SU White Embossing Powder

The Tools
SU Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder
SU Ticket Duo Builder Punch
SU Heat Tool
Versamark

And, now for the challenge...

Muse9: Direction of Your Dreams

This is the card I made for the Muse card challenge. I was inspired by the colors, the layout and the embossing. I cut pieces of cardstock in varying widths and adhered them to another piece of cardstock. I embossed the sentiment directly on the cardstock. Rather than stamping the butterflies directly on the cardstock, I decided to emboss on velum and then die cut and punch out the butterflies.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU En Francais
SU Word Play

The Colors
Whisper White
Basic Grey
Island Indigo
Pool Party
Lucky Limeade

The Embellishments
SU Rhinestone Brads
SU White Embossing Powder

The Tools
SU Beautiful Butterfly Bigz
SU Bitty Butterfly Punch
SU Elegant Butterfly Punch
SU Heat Tool
Versamark

And, now for the challenge...

PP137: You're the Best

This is the card I made for the Paper Players challenge. This week it was a sketch challenge and I just love this sketch. I was really inspired by Amy's card and her use of the DSP at the top of the card.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Friendly Phrases

The Colors
Poppy Parade
Daffodil Delight
Tempting Turquoise
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Poppy Parade DSP
SU 3/8" Poppy Parade Poly Stitched Ribbon
SU Poppy Parade DSP
SU Daffodil Delight DSP
SU Tempting Turquoise DSP

The Tools
SU Adorning Accents Edgelits
SU Bitty Butterfly Punch

And, now for the challenge...

DD44: Dare to Dream

This is the card I made for the Dynamic Duos challenge. I love the Owl Builder Punch from Stampin' Up!. Sometimes, I feel like the little guy in yellow!

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Loving Thoughts
SU Pennant Parade

The Colors
Daffodil Delight
Basic Black
Basic Grey
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU 3/8" Basic Black Stitched Satin Ribbon
SU Baker's Twine
SU Daffodil Delight DSP
SU Basic Black DSP
SU Bright Designer Buttons
White Embossing Powder

The Tools
SU Scallop Edge Border Punch
SU Owl Builder Punch
SU Pennants Builder Punch
SU Heat Tool
Versamark

And, now for the challenge...

PDCC173: Imagine with Pleasant Poppies

This is the card I made for the Play Date Cafe color card challenge. I just love the Pleasant Poppies stamp set from Stampin' Up!.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Pleasant Poppies
SU Loving Thoughts

The Colors
Calypso Coral
Basic Black
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Basic Rhinestones
SU 1/2" Basic Black Scallop Dots Ribbon

The Tools
SU Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder

And, now for the challenge...

CTD233: For You Flower Pot Card

This is the card I made for the Color Throwdown challenge. I have always wanted to make one of these little flower pot cards. They are cute and super easy.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Pretty Petites

The Colors
Certainly Celery
Pink Pirouette
Pumpkin Pie
Crumb Cake

The Embellishments
SU Crochet Ribbon Trim

The Tools
SU Blossom Punch
SU Vintage Wall Paper Embossing Folder
SU Little Leaves Sizzlit
SU Petite Curly Label Punch

And, now for the challenge...

FMS77: Sponging with Serene Silhouettes

This is the card I made for Freshly Made Sketch challenge. I really wanted to do some colorful.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Serene Silhouettes
SU Printed Petals

The Colors
Rich Razzleberry
Island Indigo
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Brights Designer Buttons
SU Summer Smooches DSP
SU Island Indigo Bakers Twine
SU White Embossing Powder

The Tools
Versamark
SU Heat Tool

And, now for the challenge...

cQc180: Happiness with Pleasant Poppies

This is the card I made for the colourQ challenge. The colors were Lucky Limeade, Glorious Green, Basic Grey, Basic Black and Whisper White. I had to do some substitutions. I used Garden Green and Wild Wasabi. I was also inspired by a card I found on Splitcoast. You can view the inspiration here.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Pleasant Poppies
SU Loving Thoughts

The Colors
Garden Green
Wild Wasabi
Basic Grey
Basic Black
Whisper White

The Embellishments
Black Floss

The Tools
SU Modern Label Punch
SU Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder

And, now for the challenge...

Muse8: Pursuit of Happiness

This is the card I made for the Muse card challenge. I was inspired by the layout and the pretty flower.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Mixed Bunch
SU Pursuit of Happiness

The Colors
Island Indigo
Lucky Limeade
Daffodil Delight
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Greenhouse Gala DSP
SU Soda Pop Tops
SU Island Indigo Bakers Twine
SU Bright Designer Buttons

The Tools
SU 7/8" Scallop Punch
SU Blossom Punch

And, now for the challenge...

CTD231: Butterfly Sparkle

This card was made for the Color Throwdown card challenge.

And, now the details...

The Stamps
SU Papillon Potpourri
SU Elements of Style

The Colors
Melon Mambo
So Saffron
Lucky Limeade
Crumb Cake
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Brights Designer Buttons
SU Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder
Twine

The Tools
SU Elegant Butterfly Punch
SU Circle Scissors
SU Heat Tool
Versamark

And, now for the challenge...