Friendly Touch

Color Challenge #220

Hello peeps!!!

I have been trying to post this card for the last 2 hours on SCS and in my blog. I think I finally got it. My computer is still acting up even after all the work that they did. Anyway, what do you think of these colors on SCS challenge ? The card was done using the Simple Friendship set. The circle design worked really well for the Mojo sketch.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Simple Friendship

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Whisper White, DSP Bashful Blue and So Saffron

Ink: Basic Black, Copic markers

Accessories: dew drops, grosgrain Bashful Blue ribbon

Tools: 1-3/4 Circle punch, Nesties Scallop circle, Embossing powder, Heat Gun

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Hinged Card

Try a New Technique
Hello and Good Morning !!!
I woke up early today to work on the challenge on SCS, because my computer is still having major issues. They are going to back our files and then start all over again...whatever that means. I just could not resist this hinged technique. These colors turned out lovely togeher especially using this DSP. One of the girls at work, Steph absolutely love this Raspberry Tart.
I used the SA wheel background for the front and inside, the main panel was stamped in black ink and colored with copic markers. I stamped the 24-7 in Pink Pirouette on the bottom.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Firends 24-7
Paper: Raspberry Tart DSP, Cameo Coral, Rose Red, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red, Basic Black, Copic Markers
Accessories: Satin white ribbon, charm, brads
Tools: Corner punches, Eyelet border punch, piercing tool, 1" circle punch

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Lemonade Stand Award

I got this award from a wonderful stamper that I met at Regionals. Her name is Linda Gutierrez and she is an AWESOME stamper !!! See her beautiful creation on her blog:
She gave me this for showing great blogging "attitude and gratitude".

My turn to pass this on to some of my blogging friends. Make sure you pass the lemonade stand with your blogging friends.
1. Lori
2. Angela
3. Chris
4. Julie
5. Keri
6. Jean
7. Heidi
8. Betty
9. Rose
10. Desire

Friends 24/7

Divine Diva Inspiration Challenge #4

Hello peeps !!!

I am just so frustrated with my computer !!! I have issues with it the whole week and could not even post. It crashed 2-3 times and when I go to my blog, I have to refresh it. It is still not in good operating condition but at least I was able to post today, that is.

Here is a card that I did for the DDIC using the inspiration above. I used the stamp set Friends 24/7 and used the colors below. Hope you play along and get the chance to win the blog candy that Lori is offering. Find your inspiration from the other Divine Diva Design Team.

Lori

Angela

Keri

Chris

Julie

RECIPE:

Stamps: Friends 24/7

Paper: Certainly Celery DSP, Cool Caribbean, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: grosgrain Certainly Celery ribbon, eyelets

Tools: dimensionals,Crop-a-dile

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THANKS

Sketch Card Challenge #228

Hello peeps!!!

I just love how these colors worked together. I was going to used More Mustard but I just don't think it belongs to my layered panels. The flower was colored in Aqua Painter. I was in an experimental mood today so I added the lines on the flower . What do you think ?

RECIPE:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Central Park, Thankful Thinking

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, DSP Urban Oasis

Ink: Basic Black, More Mustard, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: brads, satin black ribbon

Tools: Big Shot machine, Manhattan Flower EF, Aqua painter

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Cheep Talk Creations

Hello peeps !!!

Happy Tuesday and do I have a cheep talk for you. I made these cards using the Cheep Talk set.
Thanks to my friend, Jean . She let me borrow this set to see if I like it. There is only one way to find out and that is by playing with it and making samples. What do you think ?
Check out the individual cards below.


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Cheep Talk For You

Color Challenge #218

I did this card for today's Color Challenge on SCS-Kiwi Kiss, Summer Sun and Only Orange.

This is really a bright and cheery card. I used the Only Orange for my flowers and used the 2 colors od cardstock.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Cheep talk, Oval All

Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Summer Sun, Only orange, Whisper White, DSP Kiwi Kiss

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Only Orange, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: brads, grosgrain Summer Sun ribbon

Tools: oval scallop punch, oval punch, Big Shot machine, Dots embossing folder,dimensionals

Tweety Hello

I made this card for the Monday Mojo #86 sketch.

I added the dots to the flowers and leaves/branch to highlight it. I also used the Parisian Breeze textured DSP. Stamping the leaves/branch on the background with White Craft ink made a nice subtle background.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Cheep Talk

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Parisian Breeze DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Mellow Moss, White Craft

Accessories: dew drops, twill Chocolate Chip ribbon

Tools: scallop edge punch, dimensionals, CE

You've Got a Friend

This card is pretty simple. After I did the main image, I decided to add the primas. It makes a nice addition to this simple design image. I finished it off by adding the dew drops.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Cheep Talk

Paper: Old Olive, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Parisian Breeze DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Really Rust

Accessories: dew drops, twill Chocolate Chip ribbon, primas

Tools: scallop edge punch, CE, dimensionals

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So Fifth Avenue

Try A New Technique #220

Hello peeps !!!

I was curious to find out about this bandana technique and so I decided to give it a try.

I used the Floral bachground to create the bandana technique. I like the way it turned out especially after I made the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp as my main image. I am nor sure why I did not purchase this right away. I love this stamp set.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, All Holidays

Paper: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Pink PIrouette, Whisper White

Ink: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, white gel pen

Accessories: brads, white satin ribbon, pink tafetta ribbon

Tools: circle punches, bouquet flower punch, 1/4" punch, dimensionals

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Happy Mother's Day !

It's bloomin roses for me on Mother's Day !!! I got these from my DH and kids and I couldn't been more happier !!! That's not all.....(drum roll) Do you see those little cute polka dot boxes
from Brighton....only mean one thing....Jewelries!!!!!

I wish all the MOMs' a Happy, Happy Mother's Day !!!

Here are some quotes for Mother's Day. If you know any quotes, feel free to comment and I will add it to my list.

*A Mother is a Mother still, the holiest thing alive.
*Love is another word for Mother.
*Moms are angels without the wings.



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Celebrate with a Cupcake

Class Project #1
Every month, I share some stamping ideas that I used for my class. Here are the projects that they made recently. The cupcake is from the Darling Dots Hostess set that you can still order till June. You would not want to miss not having this set in your collection.
The cupcake was stamped first in Chocolate Chip paper and punched using the 1-1/4" circle punch. Using the So Saffron ink, stamp the cupcake again, cut the top part and mount it with dimensionals for the 3-d effect.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Celebrations, Darling Dots
Paper: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Whisper White, DSP.
Ink: Rose Red, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, White Craft
Accessories: So Saffron grosgrain ribbon, brads
Tools: 1/4" punch, Circle punches, scallop flower punch

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Wish Come True

Class Project #2

This card portrays some depth and texture using the embossed textured plates. I added the piercing tool to frame the image where I used two step stamping. My class learned how to used the Stamp-a-majig that day.


RECIPE:

Stamps: Soft Summer, Very Versatile
Paper: Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Whispe White, Walk in the Park DSP, Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Pacific Point Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss
Accesories: striped Pacific Point ribbon, brads
Tools: Big Shot machine, Textured plates, 1/4" circle punch, piercing tool

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Half Scallop Flower

Class Project #3

This project is so easy to make but it has a lot of interesting details that will give you ideas and ispiration to start your own creation.

Picture 1. Using the eyelet border punch for the edge. Save the straight piece for your stem.

The Chcolate Chip circle is 3/4" punch.

Picture 2. Start cutting each scallop petal.

Picture 3. Fold the scallop flower halfway. Adhere the Chocolate Chip and cut off excess.

Use the white gel pen to create the dots.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Birthday Count

Paper: Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip, White Gel Pen

Accessories: brads

Tools: Texture plates, Big Shot machine, scallop flower punch, 3/4" circle punch, leaf from the Birds and Blooms.

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Distressed Flower

Class Project #4

This project was done at my calss but will also be a great Hostess gift. I used the Box #2 die cut from Stampin' UP. I made a cute thank you note card that will go inside along with the Spring Flowers set die cuts in Whisper White, Cameo Coral and Rose Red colors.

See Tutorial below on how to make the Distressed Flower.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Note of Thanks

Paper: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Cameo Coral, and Raspberry Tart DSP

Ink: Rose Red

Accessories: Rose Red grosgrain ribbon

Tools: Circle puches and Circles #2 die cut, Big Shot machine, dimensionals

E-mail me to find out how you can participate in my class. (stamperbz@msn.com)
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Distressed Flower Tutorial

Distressed Flower

Picture 1. I used 2 x 2" die cut circle, 1-3/4" circle punch and 1-3/8 circle punch,

leaf die cut on the Birds and Blooms, and the button die cut.

Picture 2. Snip all the circles.

Picture 3. That is where you will begin tearing .

Picture 4. This is what your circles should look like after the tearing.

Picture 5. Spray circles with water front and back.

Picture 6. While still damp, start crumpling the circles.

Picture 7. When the circles are just a bit on the dry side, sponge the edges using White Craft ink.

Picture 8. I used the Cutter's Tool for the edges for distessing.

Picture 9. Slightly bend the leaves as seen in picture. Use a skinny strip of Rose Red for thread.

Picture 10. Here is the finished flower mounted with dimensionals in between layers.

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All That I Am

Limited Supply Challenge #219

Happy Friday!!!

I just had to play for today's challenge on SCS-to make a card celebrating a holiday in the month of May. I thought I would make a Mother's Day card in honor of all the mothers out there-

this card is for you!!!! It is very straight forward. The only thing that took a little time is the cutting and the piercing. The coloring was done using blender pen.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Soft Summer, Mother and Child

Paper: Kraft, DSP Washington Apple, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Certainly Celery

Accessories: satin white ribbon, brads

Tools: piercing tool, lots of tag die cut, Big Shot machine, dimensionals

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From This To This ( A Second Look at ATC)

From This (ATC)
To This : POP on By Card

Hello everyone

Just poppin' by this morning to show you the ATC swap that I did. I used a hostess set for my trading card using DSP for the container and adding Crustal Effects for the popcorn.

I thought it turned out quite cute.

Working on the card part, I wasn't quite sure how it is going to turn out. I had the Simple Friendship in my work table, so I decided to grab it turned out to be a nice addition.

What do you think?

RECIPE:

Stamps: Comfort Food, Simple Friendship

Paper: Basic Black, Summer Sun, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Summer Sun, Yoyo Yellow

Accessories: black brads, black grosgrain ribbon, CE

Tools: Circle Cutter, 1-3/4", 1" and 1-1/4" circle punches, dimensionals

Dahlia Inspired

Sketch Challenge #227

Divine Diva Inspiration Challenge #3

Good Morning !!!

A bit late posting this morning for the DDIC challenge but there is still time to show your creation for the inspiration today. This was inspired by the Dahlia Pillow at Pottery Barn.

I did a 3-d on the flower, did some embossing background and got the chance to play the sketch on SCS yesterday. Check out the blogs below for more inspiration ideas. Link your creation to Chris blog and get the chance to win the Inspiration Blog Prize. You have one week to play for this amazing giveaway.

Lori ( The Diva Stamper)

Angela (An Ink and a Smile)

Chris (Twinkles Glow with Stamps)

Julie ( The Write Stuff)

Keri (Got Stamps)

RECIPE:

Stamps: Simple Friendship

Paper: Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss and DSP, So Saffron, Basic Gray

Ink: Basic Black, White Craft, white gel pen

Accessories: dew drops, So Saffron grosgrain ribbon

Tools: scallop edge punch, dimesionals, die cut Lots of Tags

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Summer Breeze

Swap Card
I made this card for a swap that I did on SCS using the set from the Mini Occasion- Soft Summer .
I also used the Oval scallop punch and the Ovall All set and they really work nicely together.
I just used blender pens for coloring, added the brads in the center. The eyelet border punch
made a nice addtion, don't you think?

RECIPE:
Stamps: Soft Summer, Oval All
Paper: Baja breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White Basic Gray, DSP Walk in the Park
Ink: Basic Gray, Kiwi Kiss, Old Olive, Baja Breeze
Accessories: brdas, striped Baja breeze ribbon
Tools: eyelet border punch, oval scallop punch, dimensionals, glue dots

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