Wecome

Sorry it's taken me a while to post, but I think you'll like todays card. It was designed as part of the Stamping411 Challenge. It's hard to see but there is glitter in the clear embossing powder that I used on the flower. It adds a little pizzazz. I look forward to your comments.

Stamps used: True Friend and Warm Words

Ink: Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry

Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Orchid Opulence, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White and Old Olive cardstock

Accessories: Clear emboss powder, Dazzling diamonds glitter, Crystal effects

Be Merry

I took today's stamping challenge and made a few changes to fit the stamps that I used. The ornaments just didn't quite work well within a circle and my snowman certainly couldn't take a rectangle. Of course the colors don't usually go with the holidays but I think they work well together. I am anxious to hear what you think.

Stamp Sets: Delightful Decorations, Christmas Punch, and Warm Words

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, and Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White cardstock

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie 1/4" ribbon, Crystal effects and Dazzling Diamonds glitter

Tools: Punches

Sparkling Medallion

The card today was done as part of the Stamping 411 weekly Saturday challenge. I recently to this Medallion stamp and been trying to use it in a variety of ways. To just use the center portion allows it to be seen in an entirely perspective. I hope you enjoy it as well.

Stamps used: Medallion and Warm Words

Ink: Crushed Curry and Soft Suede

Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade & Crushed Curry DSP, Soft Suede and Whisper White cardstok

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Crystal Effects, and 1/2" Soft Suede Ribbon

Monday Stamp Challenge

Each Monday there is a new stamping challenge. They give me a design sketch and I create a card using basically that design. It can be altered somewhat according to sizes and styles that I select. This card is another really simple one to put together and doesn't have any extra accessories with the exception of some crystal effects. I hope you enjoy it.

Stamp Set: Warm Words and True Friend

Ink: Old Olive

Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Whisper White C/S and Lovely Lilac C/S

Accessories: Crystal effects over marker dots

Tools: Scallop Punch

Another Early Christmas Card

I told you how much I like this new Christmas ornament stamp set. So, on this Monday morning stamp challenge I am using it again. I think I'm just trying out all these cards to decide which one I'll really use for holiday cards. Today's card displays a few more accessories and tools but continues to be an easily assembled card.

Stamp set: Delightful Decorations and Warm Words

Ink: Bermuda Bay and Melon Mambo

Paper: Bermuda Bay and Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and Whisper White cardstock

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds glitter & Crushed Curry ribbon

Tools: Big Shot with Circle #2 die and Scallop, Large & Small Oval punches

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

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