A New Sketch Challenge

Hey, have you checked out Paper Craft Planet yet?  It is a cool online site with lots of neat features.  I did a quick sketch challenge today using some hoarded Cosmo Cricket DP and a pretty image from SU's Sleigh Bells Ring set:

I started this card in the morning, then had to work for a couple hours, so set it aside.  As I was running some errands, I stopped at Walmart and found the MS branch punch I had been coveting!  So I am glad I didn't finish the card earlier, as the little branches and holly berry bling were just what it needed .  TFL!

• Stamps:  Sleigh Bells Ring
• Paper:  Always Artichoke, VV, Cosmo Cricket DP
• Ink:  Cranberry Crisp, More Mustard
• Acc:  Glitter, Nesties, MS Branch Punch, Tiny Rhinestones, Sponge Daubers
  

Color Throwdown Challenge #19

Today is my turn to choose colors, and I have chosen some nice rich colors of Bravo Burgundy, Bordering Blue and Not Quite Navy, along with the neutral of white.

I couldn't wait to use some Parisian Summer DP, and although most of my image covers it up, I still like the elegance of it. The rest of the card, I really struggled with! For as simple as it is, I certainly spent more time on it than I should have!

Let's see what the other challenge team members came up with:

• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Tammy - Stamp Happy
• Cathy - Crafty Thoughts
• Kimberly – For the Love of Paper

So why don't you try this Color Throwdown Challenge and see what you come up with? Check out the CTD blog, post a comment there and link your creation! If you choose to post it to SCS, be sure to use the keyword CTD19. Thanks for visiting!

• Stamps: Forest of Trees, Flourishes; Aged Sheet Music, CHF; Snow Flurries, Star-Studded Season (both ret. SU)
• Paper: WW, Bordering Blue, Not Quite Navy, Bravo Burgundy, Parisian Summer DP
• Ink: Not Quite Navy, Bordering Blue, Bravo Burgundy
• Acc: Glitter, Narrow Organdy Ribbon, Circle Punch, Dimensionals
  
  

To You From Me

Just a quick post---Kristina Werner posted her challenge colors already, and I haven't done one in a while, so I thought I'd give it a shot.  But somewhere along the line, my mojo got left behind....everything seems a struggle!  Here are her colors:

I tried a technique from SCS where you apply ink to your CB folder, then emboss....seemed like a good one for this challenge, but it ended up looking sort of muddy....but I didn't feel like redoing it, so here it is:

Just a funny little card, I'll probably use it as a birthday card.  I do like the owl, he's cute.  TFL!

• Stamps:  Making the Grade, CHF; Halloween, Hero Arts; Best Yet, SU
• Paper:  Sahara Sand, WW, Certainly Celery, Haiku DP
• Ink:  Craft White, Old Olive
• Acc:  White Gel Pen, Dimensionals, Aquapainter, Wide Oval Punch, Brad, CB Swiss Dots

Get Well Dots

Well, I am home from my long weekend at Cape May, NJ, and I have been rewarded with a jumbo case of laryngitis!!  When you're a talker like me, this is AWFUL!  Luckily, I "rested" my voice last night and it is slowly coming back.  I stamped a little last night as I needed a special get-well card for a sweet lady at our church, and so I combined it with the Our Creative Corner challenge, which was to make a card inspired by this yummy Martha Stewart cupcake:

I didn't do a literal interpretation, although I do have some new cupcake stamps that would have fit the bill!   I got out some retired stamps--one is REALLY old--and did some polka dotted flowers and sentiment for our friend:

 

 

So why don't you check out the OCCC and play along!  And remember that tomorrow is the Color Throwdown Challenge!!  Now off to finish all the chores I missed this weekend and mail my card--no, it's Veteran's Day, no mail today!!  (Put out your flag!)   Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful day!

• Stamps:  Polka Dot Posies, Dotted Greetings
• Paper:  WW, Real Red, Gable Green
• Ink:  Real Red, Green Galore
• Acc:  Craft Knife, Paper Piercer, Nesties, Circle Punches, Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Swiss Dots CB Folder, Dimensionals

Simple Little Twigster

I am on my way out the door, but I managed to sneak in a tiny bit of stampin' time to do Stamp Something's challenge for this week:  to stamp a card with only one layer!  My new Mr. Twigster was already laying on my stamp table, so off I went:

I packed away my photo light for this weekend, so I apologize for the lighting!  Too bad, he is so cute & glittery.  Plus, a little news to share:  Stamp Something chose me as their guest designer for the next two weeks!  You can read about it and see my submission here.  I can barely contain my excitement!!!

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful weekend!

• Stamps:  Mr Twigster, Warm Words
• Paper:  Kraft
• Ink:  Stazon, Brilliant Blue, Tangerine Tango
• Acc:  Aquapainter, Markers, White Watercolor Crayon, Glitter, Taffeta Ribbon

a Gina K thanks!

Many of you probably have been invited to join the new online community, Paper Craft Planet.  I must say, it is a hoppin' place!  I haven't had a chance to really check out all the details, but what I have seen so far, I really like.  jessjean has issued a Gina K challenge to make a thank you card with a Gina K stamp set, so I thought I would try it. (I hope that link works for everybody!  If not, join the Gina K group!!!)  I only have two Gina K sets, and I wanted to use some of these DPs from K & Company, so I chose the simple vase & flowers image from Whimsical Autumn:

This also is for today's Limited Supply challenge at SCS, which was to use a rectangle, circle and ribbon, no other embellishments.  This is a rather muted card, but sometimes you need a card that is not flashy & bright; this is it! 

I will be away for the weekend visiting lovely Cape May, NJ, so you won't hear from me!  Enjoy your weekend too!

• Stamps:  Autumn Whimsey, Gina K;  Paisley, SU
• Paper:  Bordering Blue, Close to Cocoa, Sage Shadow, Watercolor, Roam by K&Co
• Ink:  Stazon, Bordering Blue, More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Sage Shadow
• Acc:  Circle Punches, Aquapainter, Grosgrain Ribbon

Holiday Treasures

I just received my latest SU order and in it was the DP "Holiday Treasures".  It is gorgeous, and although I got several packages of DP this time around, I ripped into this one first so I could play and make some easy Christmas cards.  Since SU has an upcoming promotion with rub-ons, I also wanted to showcase them as well!

So here are "three easy pieces":

•  Stamps:  Many Merry Messages, Best Yet, Say it With Scallops, Holiday Blitz
• Paper:  Confetti White, Riding Hood Red, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Holiday Treasures DP, Haiku DP
• Acc:  Glitter, Scallop Square Punch, Circle Punches, Old St Nick Rub-ons, Rhinestone Brad, Grosgrain ribbon

And finally, this is an old favorite.  I am sure everyone has seen the hot chocolate holders made from an envelope.  Here is my newest one featuring Mr. Twigster:

If you're not familiar with this, just seal an envelope (this is a SU Whisper White one); decorate as you wish.  Fold it in half crosswise and cut apart; crimp one side and decorate the other.  The hot cocoa packet (folded to fit) will slide into the crimped envelope; the outer piece will slide over top.  Add a ribbon and you're good to go!  Makes a sweet little gift for a teacher or coworker.

• Stamps:  Mr Twigster, Jumbo Snowflake Wheel, Best Wishes & More
• Paper:  WW, Frosty Day DP
• Ink:  Stazon, Tangerine Tango, Bashful Blue, Kiwi Kiss, Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue Cartridge
• Acc:  Glitter, Crimper, Gingham Ribbon, Med WW Envelope, Blender Pen, Hot Cocoa package

Thanks for visiting!!!