CT186: Thanks a Million

This is the card I did for the Color Throwdown challenge. I love color challenges because they typically use colors that I would have never thought of putting together. I really love how this card turned out. I also like that I was able to take a pretty large piece of Whisper White cardstock and emboss the background with an embossing folder. I really love embossing folders. I just wish they were bigger!

The Stamps
SU Word Play

The Colors
Whisper White
Tempting Turquoise
Pumpkin Pie
Cajun Craze (substituted for Dusty Durango)
Pear Pizzazz

The Embellishments
SU Everyday Enchantment Brads
SU Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Poly Stitched Ribbon

The Tools
SU White Embossing Powder
Versamark
SU Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
SU Fun Flowers Bigz L Die
SU Blossom Party Original Die
SU Heat Tool

And, now for the palette...

FMS29: With Love and Field Flowers

This is the card I did for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge. I really, really love this sketch. Although, I must admit, I had a tough time getting all of the layers the right proportion. Lots of fun with this card!

The Stamps
SU Field Flowers
SU Wonderfully Worn

The Colors
Early Espresso
Crumb Cake
Sahara Sand
Poppy Parade

The Embellishments
SU Everyday Enchantment DSP
SU Sahara Sand DSP
SU Poppy Parade DSP
SU Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon

And, now for the sketch...

cQc131: Tea Shopped with Tags

As I mentioned in a previous post, I had quite the case of "Creative Block" this week. My week was so stressful and I just couldn't decide on anything for my cards. So, I decided to CASE. This layout is actually from the April issue of Stampin' Success. It was actually an article about CASE'ing.

This card is for the cQc131 color challenge. The colors felt very serene and I thought it was fitting to use little tea cups.

The Stamps
SU Tea Shoppe

The Colors
Peach Parfait
Pear Pizzazz
Blushing Bride
So Saffron
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Basic Pearls
SU Mini Library Clips
SU So Saffron DSP
SU Lucky Limeade Bakers Twine

The Tools
SU Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
SU 1/2" Circle Punch
SU Itty Bitty Shapes Punch

And, now for the palette...

MOJO235: Stay with Tea Shoppe

Oh wow....what a week. I had an incredibly stressful week and it really made it tough to create cards that I was happy with. This is the card I did for the MOJO Monday sketch challenge. I really liked the sketched but had troubles deciding what to do with it. After several attempts, this is the card I ended up with. Not sure if I like it or not. I like the colors but I feel like it's missing something. Or, something is out of place. Again, I blame the stressful week.

The Stamps
SU Tea Shoppe

The Colors
Early Espresso
Lucky Limeade
Wild Wisteria
Calypso Coral
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Rhinestone Brads
SU Paper Daisies
SU Berry Blossoms DSP

The Tools
SU Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
SU Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
SU Perfect Pennants Bigz L Dies
SU Curly Label Punch
SU Scallop Border Punch

And, now for the sketch...

CP159: Imagine the Possibilities

This is the card I made for the Card Patterns sketch challenge. Super cute sketch! I tried a new technique for the flowers. I took vellum paper and applied ink with a sponge dauber. I then sprinkled it with clear embossing powder and heated it up. It created a transparent, glassy finish. Finally, I punched the flowers out with the 5-Petal and Boho Blossoms Punch. They look a lot better in person. I'm definitely going to do this again. I'm think of something with a butterfly would be super pretty.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Elements of Style
SU Word Play

The Colors
Regal Rose
Blushing Bride
Whisper White
Basic Black

The Embellishments
SU Blushing Bride DSP
SU Basic Pearls
SU Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon

The Tools
SU Frame, Oval Scallop Bigz Die
SU Boho Blossoms Punch
SU Scallop Trim Border Punch
SU 5-Petal Flower Punch
SU Backgrounds1 Texturz Plates
SU Clear Embossing Powder
SU Vellum Paper
SU Heat Tool

And, the sketch...

CTD185: Thanks Big Time

This is the card I made for the Color Throwdown challenge. It was kind of a tough color challenge for me so I opted to create a clean and simple card. The colors were Basic Black, Regal Rose, Basic Grey and Lucky Limeade.

And, now for the details....

The Stamps
SU Four Frames
SU A Word for You

The Colors
Whisper White
Regal Rose
Basic Black
Basic Grey
Lucky Limeade

The Tools
SU Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
SU Decorative Label Punch

And, now for the palette...

FMS28: You're on My Mind with Upsy Daisy

This is the card I made for the Freshly Made Sketch challenge. It was a very cute sketch!

I love butterflies. I'm pretty sure 50% of my cards have a butterfly on them somewhere! And, now for the details....

The Stamps
SU Upsy Daisy

The Colors
Regal Rose
Blushing Bride
Pink Pirouette
Very Vanilla

The Embellishments
SU Attic Boutique DSP
SU 1/4" Pink Pirouette Grosgrain Ribbon

The Tools
Versamark
SU White Embossing Powder
SU Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die
SU Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

And, now for the sketch...