PP134: Thoughts of You

This is the card I made for the Paper Players challenge this week. The challenge was a sketch challenge. I wanted to create a CAS. I'm not always so great at CAS. I like my embellishments. :-)

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Daydream Medallions
SU Loving Thoughts

The Colors
Pear Pizzaz
Baja Breeze
Whisper White
Early Espresso

The Embellishments
SU Greenhouse Gala DSP
SU Designer Builder Brads

The Tools
SU 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
SU Floral Frames Framelits
SU Bitty Butterfly Punch

And, now for the challenge...

RS52: Wonderful You Butterflys

This is the card I made for the retro sketches challenge. This week's challenge was to pick a previous sketch. I chose Sketch #18.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Loving Thoughts
SU Papillon Potpourri

The Colors
Rose Red
Rich Razzleberry
Baja Breeze
Tangerine Tango

The Embellishments
SU Floral District DSP
SU Bright Neutrals Buttons

The Tools
SU Chevron Embossing Folder
SU Scallop Trim Border
SU Bitty Butterfly Punch

And, now for the challenge...

FM98: Happy Easter with Field Flowers

This is the card I made for the Friday Mashup Challenge. The challenge was a sketch challenge with an Easter Theme. I kind of feel like I cheated because I made a regular card and then put an Easter sentiment. I just can't seem to make an Easter card that I like.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Field Flowers
SU Everybunny

The Colors
Not Quite Navy
Pacific Point
Very Vanilla
Early Espresso

The Embellishments
SU Pacific Point 5/8" Grosgrain Striped Ribbon
SU Blueberry Crisp DSP

The Tools
SU Window Collection Framelits
SU Square Lattice Embossing Folder

And, now for the challenge...

DD41: World Treasures Peacock

This is the card I made for the Dynamic Duos challenge. I had been wanting to use the World Treasures stamp set forever now, but just never found the right colors. When I saw this week's challenge colors of Island Indigo and Pool Party I knew it would be great for the peacock image. I embossed the image and then sponged and colored the peacock.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU World Treasures

The Colors
Island Indigo
Pool Party
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Silver Embossing Powder
SU 3/8" Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon
SU 3/8" Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon
SU Pool Party Core'dinations Cardstock

The Tools
SU Scallop Trim Border
SU Honeycomb Embossing Folder
SU Heat Tool
Versamark

And, now for the challenge...

PDCC170: Dare to Dream

This is the card I made for the Play Date Cafe Card challenge. The colors were denim, stone and buttercream. I used Midnight Muse, Basic Grey and Daffodil Delight.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Daydream Medallion
SU Delicate Doilies
SU Loving Thoughts

The Colors
Midnight Muse
Basic Grey
Daffodil Delight
Whisper White

The Embellishments
Twine
SU White Embossing Powder
SU Filagree Brads
SU Bright Designer Buttons

The Tools
SU Floral Frames Framelits
SU 1-1/2" Circle Punch
SU 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
SU Paper Piercing Tool
Versamark
SU Heat Tool

And, now for the challenge...

CTD230: Just Be Happy

This is the card I made for the Color Throwdown challenge. I had such a tough time with this color combination.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Feeling Sentimental
SU Pursuit of Happiness

The Colors
Cajun Craze
Soft Suede
Marina Mist
Lucky Limeade
Very Vanilla

The Embellishments
SU Lucky Limeade DSP
SU Lucky Limeade Bakers Twine
SU Neutrals Designer Buttons
SU Well Worn DSP

And, now for the challenge...

FMS74: Happiness with Secret Garden

I saw this technique on Splitcoast and I had to try it. You stamp with Versamark and then emboss with White embossing powder on Crumb Cake cardstock. With an aqua painter and White Craft ink you color in the image and let dry. You can then color in the image with either water color pencils or use the marker layering technique. Blend the colors with the color blender tool.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Secret Garden
SU Loving Thoughts

The Colors
Concord Crush
Pretty in Pink
Primrose Petals
Crumb Cake
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Concord Crush 1/2" Poly Stitched Ribbon
White Embossing Powder

The Tools
Versamark
SU Heat Tool
SU Watercolor Painter
SU Blender Pen

And, now for the challenge...

cQc177: For You with Feeling Sentimental

I really had a tough time putting together a card with this color combination. I kept trying to different stamp sets, but not liking what I created with them. After looking at the colors for a while I realized that the Crumb Cake, Pool Party and Always Artichoke were close to the colors used to create faux patina. So, I decided to go with a vintage looking card. And, of course, since it is vintage I had to go with my new favorite vintage stamp set -- Feeling Sentimental.

When I struggle with a color challenge it always makes me realize how much talent the design team has. They come up with amazing cards week after week.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Feeling Sentimental
SU Itty Bitty Banners

The Colors
Crumb Cake
Pool Party
Always Artichoke
Cherry Cobbler
Very Vanilla

The Embellishments
SU Gold Embossing Powder
SU Antique Brads

The Tools
SU Square Lattice Embossing Folder
SU Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder
SU Bitty Banner Framelits
SU Ovals Collection Framelits
SU Scallop Trim Border Punch
SU Heat Tool
Versamark

And, now for the challenge...

Muse5: Hello

This is the card I made for the Muse challenge. I was inspired by the layout, the colors and the sentiment!

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Oh, Hello

The Colors
Daffodil Delight
Pumpkin Pie
Not Quite Navy
Marina Mist
Whisper White
Basic Black

The Embellishments
SU Marina Mist DSP
SU Black Embossing Powder

The Tools
SU Stamp-a-ma-jig
Versamark
SU Heat Tool

And, now for the challenge...

PP133: Baby Mobile Card

This is the card I made for the Paper Players challenge. The challenge was to have a card that focused on buttons and bows for baby. It was a really tough challenge for me. I don't have any baby stamp sets. What is with that? Well, what is a crafter to do when they don't have a stamp set...well, paper piece of course! Hopefully you can tell that the umbrella looking object is in fact a baby mobile. :-) I'm not sure if this card meets the CAS part of the challenge though!

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Tiny Tags

The Colors
Pretty in Pink
Primrose Petals
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Subtles Designer Buttons
SU Peal Basic Jewels
SU Large Pearl Basic Jewels
SU Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
SU Primrose Petals Core'dinations Card Stock
SU Flirtatious DSP
SU Pretty in Pink Corduroy Buttons

The Tools
SU Sanding Block
SU Fancy Fan Embossing Folder
SU Tiny Tag Punch

And, now for the challenge...

RS51: Imagine with Serene Silhouettes

This is the card I made for the retro sketches card challenge. I'm trying to use up all the DSP I have. I tend to hoard the stuff...

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Serene Silhouettes
SU Loving Thoughts

The Colors
Pacific Point
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU White Embossing Powder
SU Neutral Desigern Buttons
SU Filagree Brads
SU Beyond the Graden DSP

The Tools
SU Heat Tool
Versamark

And, now for the challenge...

JUGS176: Vintage Feeling Sentimental

This is the card I made for the Just Us Girls challenge. It was a color challenge and when I saw the colors I wanted to create something that had a vintage feel.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Feeling Sentimental
SU En Francais

The Colors
Calypso Coral
Lucky Limeade
Sahara Sand
Very Vanilla
Early Espresso

The Embellishments
SU Everyday Enchantment DSP
SU Sahara Sand DSP
SU Basic Pearls
SU Lucky Limeade DSP
SU Calypso Coral DSP

The Tools
SU Window Frame Framelits
SU Bitty Banner Framelits
SU Itty Bitty Punch

And, now for the challenge...

DD40: The Sky's the Limit

This is the card I made for the Dynamic Duo card Challenge. The colors were Tempting Turquoise and Basic Black. I am short on supplies for Tempting Turquoise (YIKES, how did that happen?) so I substituted Pacific Point. There was also a dessert option of clouds. I used the new Cloud Day embossing folder from Stampin' Up! on the Pacific Point cardstock. At first the embossing didn't stand out much and was hard to see. So, I sponged a bit of Whisper White Craft Ink over the raised parts of the cardstock.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Up, Up, and Away

The Colors
Pacific Point
Basic Black
Whisper White
Basic Grey

The Embellishments
SU Glitter
SU Basic Rhinestones

The Tools
SU Cloudy Day Embossing Folder
SU Window Frames Framelits
SU Heat and Stick Powder
SU Heat Tool

And, now for the challenge...

CTD229: Thinking of You with Stippled Blossoms

This is the card I made for the Color Throwdown challenge. I had fun using my two step stampin' stamp sets!

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Stippled Blossoms
SU Field Flowers
SU Curly Cute

The Colors
Pretty in Pink
Old Olive
Chocolate Chip
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU White Satin Ribbon

The Tools
SU Color Spritzer Tool
SU Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

And, now for the challenge...

FMS73: Thank You with Medallion

This is the card I made for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge. I tried to keep it pretty simple. I have a tendency to over embellish.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Medallion
SU Delightful Dozen

The Colors
Midnight Muse
Bashful Blue
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Midnight Muse DSP
SU Designer Builder Brads

The Tools
SU Bitty Butterfly Punch
SU Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

And, now for the challenge...

cQc176: You are Wonderful

This is the card I made for the colourQ challenge. I had a tough time with this color combination for some reason. When I first saw the color combination I thought of doing something floral. But, everything I created didn't seem to work. I moved away from the floral idea and moved towards some color blocking.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Friendly Phrases

The Colors
Calypso Coral
Lucky Limeade
Primrose Petals
Raspberry Ripple
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Raspberry Ripple Stitched Satin Ribbon
SU Rhineston Basic Jewels

The Tools
SU Labels Collection Framelits
SU Bitty Butterfly Punch

And, now for the challenge...

Muse4: Fun with Scraps and Butterflies

This is the card I made for the Muse challenge. I was inspired by both the colors and the clean lines of the Muse card. I got the idea for the layout from another card. But....I can't remember where. WHOOPS.

And, now for the details...

The Stamps
SU Papillion Potpourri

The Colors
Lucky Limeade
Wisteria Wonder
Basic Grey
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Rhinestone Brads
SU Vellum Paper

The Tools
SU Elegant Butterfly Punch

And, now for the challenge...