PP92: Happy Day to You

This is the card I made for the Paper Players challenge. This week it was a sketch challenge. What a cute sketch. I had a lot of fun making this card!

The Stamps
SU Create a Cupcake
SU Friendly Phrases

The Colors
Pool Party
Calypso Coral
Soft Suede
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU 3/8" Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon
SU Sweet Shop DSP

The Tools
SU Cupcake Builder Punch
SU Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die
SU 1-3/4" Circle Punch
SU 2-3/8" Scallop Punch

And, now for the sketch...

CP162: To Heal Your Heart

This is the card I made for the CardPatterns sketch challenge. Most of the color challenges I participated in this week were bright colors with a lot of saturated colors. I decided to switch things up with this sketch challenge.

I wanted to create a card that could be used for a sympathy card. I'm glad to say I don't have anyone to give it to. But, it's nice to have these on hand when the occasion arises. I put a lot of details in this card. I also used the Ranger Distress Inks for the first time on this card. I love how they blend together. Another technique on this card was cracked glass. This is one of my favorite distress techniques. It takes a bit of time since I don't have the UTEE. I used clear SU embossing powder. I think I did about 10 coats! It may have been overkill but I never know how much is needed to create the effect.

The Stamps
SU Inspired by Nature
SU Petite Pairs

The Colors
Soft Suede
Not Quite Navy
Very Vanilla

The Embellishments
SU Chantilly Crochet Trim
SU Elegant Soiree DSP
SU Mini Binder Clips

The Tools
SU Clear Embossing Powder
SU Heat Tool
SU 1" Circle Punch
SU 1 1/4" Circle Punch
Ranger Distress Inks
Ranger Blending Tool and Applicator Foam

And, now for the sketch...

JUGS133: Happy Birthday with Blossom Bouquet

This was the card I made for the Just Us Girls Challenge. This week it was a color challenge. The colors were Hot Pink, Orange and Lime Green. At first I had a tough time with the color combo. I didn't know how I wanted to fit in the Lime Green. The closest color I had was Lucky Limeade. While I was pondering my choice of green, I remembered my paper stack from Recollections that had the perfect patterned paper. The chevron paper is from Recollections and the collection is called Retro Collage. It is super cute paper.

The Stamps
SU Curly Cute

The Colors
Rose Red
Pumpkin Pie
Lucky Limeade
Whisper White

The Embellishements
Recollections Retro Collage Patterned Paper
SU Lucky Limeade DSP
SU Rose Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
SU Basic Rhinestones

The Tools
SU Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch
SU 1/2" Circle Punch

And, now for the palette...

PDCC128: Bright Butterflies

This is the card I made for the Play Date Cafe color challenge. I loved the bright, saturated colors. So fun and fresh. The other day while looking on Splitcoast, I saw a darling card made with the Tasteful Trim Die and the 3/4" circle punch by Frenchie Stamps. I had to CASE the technique and I loved how it turned out. What a great idea!

The Stamps
SU Baroque Motifs
SU Flight of the Butterfly
SU Butterfly Prints

The Colors
Rose Red
Pumpkin Pie
Pretty in Pink
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Twitterpated DSP
SU Bright Designer Buttons
SU White Baker's Twine
SU 1/4" Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon
SU Basic Rhinestones

The Tools
SU Butterfly Punch
SU 3/4" Circle Punch
SU Flower, Daisies #2 Bigz Die
SU Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die
SU Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

And, now for the palette...

CTD188: Friends with Vintage Vogue

This is the card I made for the Color Throwdown challenge. The colors were Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery and Always Artichoke. This was the first time I have ever used my Always Artichoke ink. I just don't reach for that color very often. It was certainly a nice compliment to the pink.

I also bought the Vintage Vogue stamp set, finally. Then, I learned that it will be retired. Oh well! I still really like it.

The Stamps
SU Vintage Vogue
SU En Francais
SU Awash with Flowers

The Colors
Melon Mambo
Pretty in Pink
Certainly Celery
Always Artichoke
Whisper White

The Embellishments
SU Pretty in Pink DSP
SU Basic Pearls
SU Chantilly Crochet Trim

And, now for the color palette...

FMS31: Lulu Loves Poppies

This is the card I made for Freshly Made Sketches challenge. This is the first card I have ever created using Copic markers. I'm not great at shading, but hope to get better. I guess like with everything, practice makes perfect.

I really love coloring in stamped images. I find it really relaxing. I do feel a bit guilty...this isn't a Stampin' Up! stamp. I just needed to switch it up a little.

The Stamps
Stamping Bella: Lulu Loves Poppies

The Colors
Daffodil Delight
Pumpkin Pie
Pear Pizzazz
Basic Black

The Embellishments
SU Basic Rhinestones
SU Rhinestone Brads
SU Basic Black 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
SU Greenhouse Gala DSP

The Tools
SU Labels Framelits
Copics
Whisper White

And, now for the sketch...

cQc133: You're On My Mind with Mixed Blossoms

This is the card I made for the colourQ Challenge. The colors were Basic Black, Basic Grey, Whisper White, Dusty Durango and More Mustard. I substituted Cajun Craze since I didn't have Dusty Durango. I think I say this for every color challenge...but I really love color challenges.

This card turned out nothing like I had originally planned. The original card was going to use some type of spotlight technique. It's amazing how your card evolves as you put things together.

The Stamps
SU Upsy Daisy
SU Mixed Bunch

The Colors
Whisper White
Basic Black
Basic Grey
More Mustard
Cajun Craze

The Embellishments
SU Regal Buttons
SU White Baker's Twine
SU Twitterpated DSP
SU Basic Grey DSP

The Tools
SU Mixed Bunch Punch
SU Lace Ribbon Border Punch
SU White Embossing Powder
Versamark
SU Heat Tool

And, now for the palette...