Clean & Simple Baby Card

 

 

This week's CAS Challenge was to use a sketch. I had just received these cute Sweet Pea stamps by Pink Cat Studio so I just had to ink up this cute little baby!! I stamped the image a few times and used my Copics. Then I added dimensionals to pop up baby's head, legs and feet. I had her sit on the ribbon with her legs hanging off. Isn't that so cute?!! I saw Jenn Muraoka do that with one of her images last week.

Stamps: Pink Cat Studio "Sweet Pea", SU Short & Sweet
Ink: Memento Black, SU Pretty in Pink
Paper: SU Pretty in Pink, PTI White
Misc: Copics, dimensionals, misc ribbon

Paper Piecing Birthday

 

 

(You can always click on the picture for a close up look)

Hello and Happy Sunday! I haven't had much time to stamp lately so this morning I put the girls on auto drive and snuck into my craft room for an hour. I wanted to start on one of my Swaps that my friend Kash is hosting on SCS. It calls for paper piecing on your card. I chose a very neglected Rubber Romance stamp. I love this image and it's perfect for paper piecing! I stamped it first on some green SU patterned paper, then some Chatterbox Patterned Paper. I used my newly acquired Copics (wahoo!) and I made her legs and dress 3-D. At the last moment I decided to try and make the ribbon on the image a real life ribbon. What a fit that gave me!! I'm not sure if I like the final look of it though. And I'm quite certain that only the Hostess will be getting this Special Edition card. ;)

Stamps: Rubber Romance, PTI Damask Design & Faux Ribbon
Ink: Versafine Black & Sepia, PTI Sweet Blush
Paper: SU Cameo Coral, Certainly Celery, SU Print Packs in Wasabi, Chatterbox Patterned Paper, PTI White
Misc: Nestabilities, Clear EP, Copics, SU Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals, CB Swiss Dots Folder

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #1

Dawn McVey, the color combo genius, handed out a color challenge. (The first of many I hope!) I would never have put these colors together on my own. I struggled a bit, but once I chose a layout it was smooth sailing.

I used one of my favorite Cherry Blossom stamps. It is such a gorgeous and versatile image. I really needed some more Copic practice so I pulled those babies out today. This is such a colorful card, perfect for today's cloudy day here. (ETA: I used Mojo Monday's Sketch #71 for the layout)

Hope everyone has a great day today. It's the final day of Spring Break so the kiddos get back to school tomorrow. And you know what that means. FREE TIME!!!!

Stamps: Rubber Stampede Cherry Blossom, PTI Damask Designs
Ink: Versamark Ink, Versafine Sepia, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU Pumpkin Pie & Chocolate Chip, PTI Raspberry Fizz
Misc: PTI Summer Sunrise Grosgrain Ribbon, Stickles, Copics

Viva La Verve with a Twist

 

Here is my second card. This time I followed the rules and used the color combo. I'm still trying to find my "style" so I'm not sure if this is too busy. But frankly, I'm just glad that I was able to make another TWO cards today! Tomorrow it's back to being a taxi and maid so I'm not sure how soon I will be able to make another card. Thanks for looking!

Stamps: Verve Fluttering By & Grateful Elegance
Ink: SU Pretty in Pink, Old Olive and White Craft Ink
Paper: SU Old Olive, Pretty in Pink & Real Red, Chatterbox Patterned Paper, PTI White
Misc: PTI Sweet Blush Grosgrain Ribbon, Flat back Pearls, White EP, Bling, CB Swiss Dots, Piercing, dimensionals

Viva La Verve! without the Twist

This is my first Viva La Verve Sketch challenge on SCS. I'm really enjoying all of these sketches! But silly me, I was so set on NOT using pink that I completely forgot that the TWIST to this challenge was to use the colors Red, PINK and green!!! So I guess I will have to redo it.

I fussed a bit with this card. I wasn't sure if all the dots were too much. But I think it turned out okay because of all the white space. I pierced the white oval and made it look like the butterfly was going all around the oval then she flew in a whimsy pattern. At least, that was what I was going for. I'm not sure if I like the white but I thought another color would be too much. What do you think?

Stamps: Verve Fluttering By
Ink: PTI Summer Sunrise & Aqua Mist, SU Pumpkin Pie
Paper: PTI Summer Sunrise, Aqua Mist & White
Misc: CB Swiss Dots Folder, PTI Aqua Mist Satin Dots Ribbon, dimensionals, clear EP, SU Top Note Die

Got my Mojo Goin' On!

 

This is my very first Mojo Monday challenge. Although not the last! I love the sketches from Mojo Monday. ALL of them! I just never get a chance to do them in time. Plus I only discovered them just a few weeks ago. And you know what's really neat to me? I had a dog named Mojo. He was THE coolest dog ever. My "Mojo" came from the song by The Doors, "Mr. Mojo Risin". I was a huge fan waaay back in high school.

Anyway, onto the card. Which I can't believe I was able to make TWO whole cards today. It's really amazing. I can go weeks without making any cards. So today was a happy card making day! I love using my sewing machine on my cards. I use it on my scrapbook pages too and the effect is just so pretty.

I'm counting down the hours until the Verve Release. I just bought a couple sets last week and I am IN LOVE with these stamps. They stamp so nicely and I love the fonts and images. I just know it's going to be my next obsession.

Stamps: Sugar Nellies Sweet & Sassy, Verve sentiment
Ink: Versafine Black, Palette Brown
Paper: PTI Summer Sunrise, SU Lavender Lace, Chatterbox Patterned Paper
Misc: Clear EP, Machine Sewing, Piercing, SU Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Copics

Verve and Flourishes Challenges

 

Today I was able to stamp. Woohoo! I took the girls to the park in the morning so they could get rid of some of their energy. We played freeze tag and monkey bars. Boy am I old. I had to keep stopping and taking breaks. But it sure was fun! And so at M's naptime I was able to whip out this card. I used the Verve March Release sketch and used the Flourishes Challenge Getting Sentimental to make a sentiment the focal point. Sorry, I just can't stay away from pink!!! I promise my next card will NOT be pink.

Recently, I've started to get away from SU. There are so many other stamping companies out there that are just calling my name. I have a teeny tiny monthly budget for my addiction, er hobby, and so most of my money has gone to SU in the past. Now I am super excited to expand my collection of stamps from various companies. I am really looking foward to the March releases of Verve and Flourishes!

Stamps: PTI Damask, misc sentiment off ebay
Ink: SU Pretty in Pink, Pomegranate
Paper: SU Regal Rose, Rose Red, Basic Grey Patterned Paper (From my RAK pack!!)
Misc: SU Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, MS Mini hearts Punch, Cuttlebug Heart Dies, Flat back pearls

CAS #3 and my Inspiration for it

I am just loving the CAS (Clean and Simple) Challenges over at SCS. This card came together pretty quickly because there was a layout given and I had an inpsiration piece that I used. I have a bottle of my favorite Bath & Body Works shower wash. (I have hoarded a few of these because it's a discontinued scent.) I've been looking at it everyday thinking how calm and serene the packaging is. So I thought, what better than to use it for a color inspiration. (You can click on the pictures to enlarge)

I used PTI's Vintage Cream cardstock for the base and image, but I think it's difficult to tell with my horrible picture taking abilities. (I really need to read the manual to my camera.) The ribbon on it is SU's So Saffron Twill and it is just YUMMY!!! I got it as a RAK and, surprise, hoarded it also. I might have to place a quick SU Order just to get some of it from the SAB. ;)

Stamps: SU Thoughts & Prayers, Short & Sweet
Ink: SU Certain Celery & Summer Sun
Paper: SU Barely Banana, Certain Celery, PTI Vintage Cream
Misc: SU So Saffron Twill Ribbon, MS Butterfly Punch, Dimensionals

Card Positioning and Kristina Werner Challenge

I thought I would try a couple of challenges and decided to combine them. I'm sure y'all are sick of seeing the PTI Damask stamp set. But just wait, I'm not done yet. Love, love, love this set!! Not sure if I like the damask on the side of the sentiment, but it looked so lonely without something. What do you think?

Stamps: PTI Damask Designs, SU Friendly Words
Ink: SU Old Olive, Versamark
Paper: SU More Mustard, Really Rust, Old Olive
Misc: SU Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, SU Rhinestone Brad, Dimensionals

Belated Bloggerversary

I didn't realize that I passed my 1 year blogging anniversary on Feb. 9th. Can't believe it's been a year! I intend on being a more loyal blogger for now on. I have been working on my time management skills and organizing my life and craft room like crazy. So here's to more blogging!

I love, love, love my new PTI Damask Design set. I dream about how I'm going to use it on projects. I just wish I had more TIME in the day to play with my new toys!! I made this card while dh took the girls to the grocery store. It only took 10 minutes. Woohoo!

Stamps: PTI Damask Design
Ink: Versafine Black, PTI Raspberry Fizz
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Raspberry Fizz, SU Black
Misc: Clear EP, misc Black Ribbon