Weekend stamping challenge

Today's card was done in response to the Saturday Stamping Sketch Challenge. (try saying that fast three times). Anyway, as usual, I took a few designer changes that worked for me. Of course, I still love the Daisies die and the rhinestone brad really sets it off, don't you think? Be sure to let me know what you think.

Stamps Used: True Friend

Ink: Close to Cocoa

Paper: Bermuda Bay, Vanilla & Kraft Cardstock and Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Clear rhinestone brad, Bermuda Bay ribbon

Tools: Big Shot with Daisies #2 die

Kind, genuine, caring, fun...

Isn't this a cute and simple card! It took one stamp for the design and just a little layering of cardstock to set them off. I add little rhinestones to the centers for a little pizzazz but I think I could have used Crystal Effects as well. With the saying at the bottom, you could use this card for so many occasions. Don't you think?

Stamps used: Petal Pizzazz and Kind & Caring Thoughts

Inks: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo & Chocolate Chip

Paper: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo and Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: Rhinestones

Stamp class cards

I had a stamp class at my home last night. It was a small group but we made some really nice cards. Both of the ideas I got from other stampers but they were so beautiful that I wanted to share them here as well. I hope you enjoy them as well.

The textured embossing folders s are so easy to use. Everyone was amazed after they rolled it through the Big Shot. It gives such a crisp raised image. And of course, I had to use my punches as well. Seems I'm never far from them.

The other card swings open at the top by using a small flower brad on the left side. It was a cute card and fun to make. We went ahead and adhered the lower piece of designer paper to the background cardstock to prevent it from slipping. I realize these semi-directions are probably not too clear, so if you need more, just email me and I'll get them to you.

Have fun stamping!

Monday morning stamping

Good morning stampers! I hope you all had a great weekend. I spent yesterday outside hiking and kayaking, but with today's rain, it's a great time to be inside stamping.

Todays card was part of the Mojo Monday Challenge. I have to admit, circles are not my preference. Every time I added a new component those circles just kept glaring at me. I guess I used the oval just to set it off...now I'm not sure it was a good idea. I'm open to suggestions on this one stampers. Tell me what you think...be honest.

Stamps: Warm Words and Priceless

Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry

Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and Crushed Curry C/S

Accessories: Melon Mambo Ribbon, Crystal Effects

Tools: Small & Large Oval Punches, Big Shot dies- Scallop circle and Scallop circle #2

Razzleberry Thanks

Wow! This card ended up with a lot of color. But when you look closely, other than white, you will see only 3 colors...Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry and Orchid Opulence. Don't they blend well together?

This card was done for the Stamping411 Saturday Challenge. I didn't even take too much design liberties today. I'd love to hear what you think. I really like the Daisies die and use it often. Am I using it too often?

Stamps: Short and Sweet

Ink: Old Olive

Paper: Cottage Wall DSP and Whisper White C/S

Accessories: Clear Rhinestone Brad, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon

Tools: Small & Large Oval Punch, Big Shot with Daisies #2, Eyelet Punch

Embossed Happiness

Today's card uses the reverse embossing method. To do this I used a Versamark inkpad to stamp the circles on glossy cardstock. They were then embossed in clear. I took daubers (sponges work well too) and rubbed coordinating colors on the paper. This is the result. What do you think? If you need anymore detailed directions, don't hesitate to email me. I really love reading comments for fellow stampers.

Stamps Used: Circle Circus and Warm Words

Ink: Old Olive, Read Red, Taken with Teal, Crushed Curry

Paper: Glossy C/S, Crushed Curry, & Kaleidoscope DSP

Accessories: 1/4" Real Red Ribbon, Clear embossing power

Tools: Heat tool

A Card for Many Occasions

Sometimes a card can be used for many different occasions. In that event, it is nice when you don't have to alter the greeting on the front of a card you've already designed. In this case, the person receiving the card will only have to open it to see the entire greeting.  

And again, there are times that words just don't fit the card's design. Would you agree with me? I guess it might go with my motto of "less is more".

Stamp Set: Autumn Days

Ink: Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive

Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Ribbon

Soft Suede Card

Today's card was designed using the Mojo Monday Challenge. I decided to try another monochromatic card...this time with the new In-Color "Soft Suede". Isn't it lovely? I think you'll be seeing a number of my designs using this palette. Let me know what you think.

Stamp Set: Oval All

Ink: Soft Suede

Paper: Thoroughly Modern DSP, Soft Suede & Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: Clear Rhinestone Brads

Tools: Scallop and Large Oval Punches; Big Shot Die Cutter with Daisies #2 Die

Thanks with Dusty Durango

It's the weekend and it's raining. Perfect time for stamping. We'll don our rain gear later and hike. But for now, here's my card of the day. And again, nothing too elaborate.

The flower was inked using markers of Dusty Durango and Garden Green. A small slit was cut for the ribbon to wrap around and through the cardstock for a different effect. It's so easy to tie a bow if you wrap the ribbon first. Then take a shorter piece of ribbon and just tie a knot around the flat piece. It makes a nice picture everytime.

Stamps Used: True Friend and Kind & Caring Thoughts

Ink: Dusty Durango

Paper: Dusty Durango, Garden Green & Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: Dusty Durango Ribbon

Tools: Eyelet Punch

Trendy Seasonal Trees

Today's card was done for the Saturday Sketch Challenge.  It called for a relatively simple card design. With just a little color to spice it up, this is my final result. I'm still thinking that it needs just a little more but I can't quite figure it out. If you can give me suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

Stamp Set Used: Trendy Trees

Ink: Green Galore, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Close to Cocoa

Paper: Green Galore, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: 1/4" Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon

A True Friend

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend. I can finally relax after painting the house all weekend.

Today's card was designed using the Mojo Monday Challenge. I decided to go with a very sedate color scheme. I'd love to here your comments.

Stamps: True Friend

Ink: Soft Suede

Paper: Thoroughly Modern Designer Paper, Soft Suede  and Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: Soft Suede Ribbon & Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Tools: Big Shot with Daisies #2 die

Pink, Green and Yellow Something

This card highlight another of my new stamp sets...Petal Pizzazz. It was designed using colors for the Stamp Something Challenge. It was done using only the colors pink, green and yellow. That's not my usual color palette but they seem to work well together. I hope you enjoy this card.

Stamp Sets: Petal Pizzazz and Short & Sweet

Ink: Regal Rose and Certainly Celery

Paper: Tea Party Designer Paper, Regal Rose and Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: Trio Flower Punch, Soft Subtle Brads, and Regal Rose Ribbon

My new set---Circle Circus

I just received this new stamp set. It is called Circle Circus and although I was a little unsure at first, I am coming to love it. So, this week I will be using this set for a variety of cards. I hope you come to like it as much as me.

Stamps Sets: Circle Circus and Short & Sweet

Inks: Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Taken with Teal and Melon Mambo

Paper: Dusty Durango, Taken with Teal and Whisper White

Happiness

Today's card shows a lot of layers, but I decided to keep it simple by keeping only one color in the design. Even the "ribbon" just a strip of the same color paper. I did add a little additional texture using the Textured Plate with the Big Shot. This could work for any number of occasions and in almost any color. This way, any of you can enjoy making it on your own with your personal stash of stamping suppplies.

Stamp Sets: Priceless and Warm Words

Ink: Dusty Durango

Paper: Whisper White & Dusty Durango C/S

Accessories: Scallop Oval and Oval Punches, Textured Plate with Big Shot

Best Wishes

Today's card was done using the sketch provided by the Stamping411 Challenge. I tried to keep it as simple as possible, trying not to use every accessory or paper that I have. The colors used are the new In Colors by Stampin'Up! and I love them! Their names are Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede. Don't they just sound luscious? Although I only used 3 of them today, I can assure you that you'll be seeing them frequently in my cards.

Stamp Set: Kind and Caring Thoughts

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Paper: Dusty Durango, Melon Mambo & Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Brads

Tools: Scallop square and square punches

Happy 4th of July!

As we celebrate our Independence Day this July 4th, I wanted to bring a little bit of our fireworks into the picture. I'm not sure if I'll be able to see the fireworks this year. Here in Alaska it doesn't get dark until around midnight, so that is when the celebration is scheduled. I'm not sure I'll be awake.

The idea for today's card came from another one created by my friend, Gail. I just changed it a little to fit the stamps and supplies that I had on hand. And since I didn't have red ribbon (it is ordered) I used paper layering instead. I think it worked rather well. I, also, have to apologize for using a non-SU! stamp for the background fireworks. I just love that stamp! 

I hope each and everyone of you have a great holiday weekend and are able to spend some time with your family and friends.

Daisy in Pink

Today's card is done using a different technique. It is a little difficult to see but there is a swirly look on the white background. This was done using a technique called Waxed Paper Resist. If you have a Big Shot Die Cutter and Textured Plates you can easily do this procedure. A tutorial is available at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/waxpapercuttlebugresist/.

Papers used: Regal Rose and Whisper White C/S

Accessories: Rhinestone Brad and Regal Rose Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot Die Cutter with Daisy #2 Die & Manhattan Flower Textured Impression

Pine Cone Thinking of You

Today's card is another one that is very simple in design although it looks a little detailed. The pine cone stamp is a new one that SU! has in the new catalog. I've been using this set frequently because it is so diverse. The pine cones are colored using markers and stamped repeatedly around the card.  Just add any special words and you have a nice card.

Stamps Used: Autumn Days

Words from: Kind & Caring Thoughts

Paper: Whisper White and Garden Green C/S

Ink: Garden Green

Markers: Garden Green & Really Rust

Accessories: Scallop Oval and Large Oval Punches

Have a great day stamping.