MIA

Hi everyone!
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I am away from my computer as I am visiting my dad and helping him deal with some health issues. This was a little unexpected, but I am glad to be able to pick up and go to help him! So no posting for the next couple days--but I'll be back soon!

Stacey's Jewelery Inspiration #33

I have been wanting to do Stacey's Jewelry Inspiration challenge for a long time, but the week always got away from me---and almost did this week, too!   Isn't this pretty?

Here's what Stacey says: "The talented and creative, 3Fun, made this multi strand necklace called Tears of the Phoenix. The multi strand necklace was made of pure soft 100% Merino wool using the wet and needle felting techniques. Go check out 3Fun's etsy shop...she has some fabulous felt jewelry creations!"  So here is my (lame) creation:

I almost didn't post it; as much as I like the color Blush Blossom, whenever I go to actually use it, it just doesn't click for me.  The sentiment from Flight of the Butterfly is stamped in Real Red ink, but it photographed pink....I was just too lazy to re-photo it in better light!  I used various retired DPs for the flowers, cutting them with the Birds & Blooms diecuts; there is MS citron glitter on the centers and a little bling on the Real Red butterfly, which is two hearts from the 3-heart punch.  Yellow twill from Taylored Expressions finishes it off.   I think the beautiful summer-like weather we had today just has floated my stampin' desire right out the window!  Tomorrow we are going to get the boat "ship-shape", so no posting for me!  Have a lovely weekend!

Mojo Piped Ambrosia

Whew, that's a mouthful, isn't it!  I finally got around to doing this week's Mojo Monday #83 sketch--my mojo has been missing, to tell you the truth!  I hope it returns soon--must be something to do with the lovely spring weather we're having!

This is also for Sharon's No Time to Stamp Challenge #84--to use "piping" on your card.  I used  a small strip of black above my striped piece for my piping.  The DPs are all from Basic Grey's Ambrosia pack (thanks, Barbara!!) and are just so vivid in real life!   TFL and have a great Friday!

• Stamps:  Pocket Silhouettes, Essential Sentiments, MFT
• Paper:  Confetti White, Tangerine Tango, Basic Gray Textured, Basic Black, Ambrosia, BG
• Ink:  Basic Gray, Palette Noir
• Acc:  Square Bling, Chloe's Closet; Tiny rhinestones, Michaels; Valet Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Square Punch, Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals

Flower Pot Cards

I haven't been able to stamp much the last couple days, what with housework, clubs, workshops and life in general!  But I wanted to share with you some cards that my friend Beth made, using the Flower Pot tutorial found here on SCS.  I apologize for the photos--I took them on my kitchen table before our club meeting, but hopefully you'll see just how darling they are:

Aren't they something?  I just love all the detail she's put into each and every one!  Thanks Beth!  I am inspired to try one myself!

Acetate Cards

Last night my stamp club met and we made a simple card using the clear window (acetate) sheets available in the Occasions mini catalog.  Everybody says and now I know too, how difficult it is to photograph clear acetate!  So I apologize for these photos; just let me say that the finished product is much nicer than is represented here!

This particular card above uses Pacific Point textured cardstock; the image and sentiment were stamped with white Stazon ink.  It makes a nice clear impression and dries very quickly.  Some new SU satin ribbon (also in the Occasions mini) adds a simple but elegant finishing touch!  Nothing like getting a head start on Christmas cards!  This is also for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday challenge, which is also to use acetate!

A couple side notes:  my CTD friend Barbara Anders has made it to round six of the MFT Idol competition!  You can see her creation here and vote here!  Go Barbara!

Also, Debbie has some incredible blog candy she is giving away!  My goodness!  You can check out here blog here!  You can't win if you don't try!

• Stamps:  Lovely as a Tree, Hugs & Wishes
• Paper:  Acetate, Pacific Point Textured
• Ink:  White Stazon
• Acc:  Satin Ribbon

Color Throwdown #39

Wow, Cathy really challenged me today with these CTD colors of Real Red, Basic Black and Barely Banana!:

The colors reminded me of the Scotch plaid cooler my parents had as a child....dating myself, I know!  So I inked up my little Scottie dog stamp and used a sketch from Jen DelMuro a few weeks ago:
 

Doesn't he look cute wearing his little red plaid coat? I used an assortment of DP from SU's retired Prints pack along with some Real Red and Basic Black on a Barely Banana square card.  Here's the inside:

Now let's see what these colors inspire you to create!  Post your creation on your blog, or on an online gallery, using the keyword CTD39.  Go back and link it to the CTD blog via Mr. Linky.  (Make sure you link your exact post, not your entire blog address--don't want it to get deleted!)  You may even be chosen as our Featured Stamper of the week!  Feel free to substitute colors if you don't have these exact ones!  Let's see what the others came up with:

• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Tammy - Stamp Happy
• Cathy - Crafty Thoughts
• Barbara - Paper Pursuits
• Danielle – Wild Dragonfly Designs

• Stamps:  Dogs, Inkadinkado; Polka Dot Basics, PTI
• Paper:  Barely Banana, Real Red, Basic Black, Prints DP
• Ink:  Stazon, So Saffron
• Acc:  Styled Silver HPH, Red & Black Gingham, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Circle Fire Brad, Nesties

Sweet Always Friend

Just a quick post today as I have my stamp club meeting tonight!  I was playing around with some scraps from another project and came up with this card using Sweet Always DP and a piece of Chocolate Chip remaining from a Top Note die:

I stamped the sentiment in Pumpkin Pie and colored in the word "friend" right over top of the PP ink with a Chocolate Chip marker.  Then I cleaned and reinked it in Regal Rose and just cut out the "kind", and popped it on with a dimensional.  TFL!  Be sure to come back tomorrow for week 39 of the Color Throwdown!

• Stamps:  All Holidays, Enjoy Every Moment (small flower)
• Paper:  WW, Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Sweet Always DP
• Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose
• Acc:  Big Shot & Top Notes die; Choc Chip marker, Felt Fusion Two, RR brad, Dimensionals