Springtime

Feautred Stamper #54
Good morning, everyone!!!
I am just excited about today's FS, Betty. Make sure you check out her wonderful gallery. I cased this card . I really loved the layout. I did some minor changes. I flipped my flowers on the other side. I used this wonderful Spring Break DSP that has uch wonderful bright colors. I also used the circle dots from So Much. I added my stickles in the end. It still looks wet but I am trying to get ready for church, so maybe I can redo my pic later.
Thanks for stopping by.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Spring Solitude, So Much
Paper: Pumpkin pie, Blue bayou, Soft Sky, Whisper White Spring Break DSP
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Blue Bayou, Soft Sky
Accessories: Ribbons, Brdas, Stickles
Tools: Circle Cutter, Stamp-a-Majig, 1/16 Punch, Dimensionals

Hope

Inspiration Challenge #115
I really could not decide at first what I wanted to do for the IC, but when I figured out what I wanted for my main background, my design for this card looks promising. There is hope.
Click here for the inspiration challenge.
I used the Natural Beauty stamped in Chocolate chip and White Craft on Choclate Chip and Creamy Caramel paper. I used the branch and bird from the Spring Solitude set and mounted them in dimensionals. I used the Twill and Gingham ribbon to embellish the main panel.
Thanks for stopping by.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Spring Solitude, Natural Beauty, Canvas
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Bashful Blue. Whisper White
Ink: Bashful Blue, White Craft, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Accessories: Brads, Gingham Ribbon, Twill Chocolate ribbon
Tools: Window Punch, Dimensionals, 1/16 punch

Cutie Pie

Dollar Find
I was inspired by the LSC challenge using Circles that I created some Giftables using the Circles.
The So Many Scallops (FREE set)from the Sale-a-bration is a cute set that I used for the Note pad and Flower frame.
I found this flower frame with stand at JoAnn's for a dollar and I thought of making something out of it. I used the Cutie Pie paper to decorate the flower and the So Saffron Paper behind it. I distressed the edges of the flower.
You can put a picture in the middle of it, but for now I just decorated it with the So many Scallops saying. I used the flowers from the Cutie Pie and use the 1/2 inch Circle punch.
I have a Bind-It-All and created this note pad using the same Cutie Pie DSP.

I used my Circle Cutter for this frame.
I stamped the So Many Scallops flower in So Saffron, stamped it again in Purely Pomegranate.
I used the 1" Circle punch to punched the sentiment and added the flower. I went around with my Rose red marker, the next best thing that I thought is closed to the Purely Poegranate color and did the dots.








The 1/2 " circle punch came in handy for these Circle flowers that I mounted around the frame.
I embeelished it with Gold brads .









Thanks for stopping by.
Contact your Stampin'UP! demo or Contact me how you can get this free set.

Nothing but Circles

Limited Supply Challenge #155
Hi everyone ! How was your night last night with your Valentino ? Hope it was a wonderful evening of dining, romantic music and chocolate covered Truffles... and Brighton jewelry to go with that.
That is why my card today says... A Day to Remember, (or night).
The challenge today is to make a card with Circles. This card is nothing but Circles, from the background to the ribbon embellies. For the bottom part of the card, I used the Little Pieces and punched them in 1/2 inch circle. The main circle was done using the So Much set and Sweet Celebrations set. The petals were also done using the 1/2 inch circle and used my marker to put dots around it.
Thanks for stopping by.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Sweet Celebrations, So Much, Sweet Serendipity, SA Lots of Dots Wheel
Paper: Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Pretty in Pink, White Craft
Accessories: Polka Dot Organdy Ribbon, Brads, Narrow White Organdy Ribbon, Prima Flower
Tools: 1/2" Circle Punch, Non SU Circle Punch, Circle Cutter,1/16 Punch, Dimensionals

XOXOXO

Re-Introducing LOVE
You don't see enough of it.
Not because it isn't around
But because people aren't looking.
Stop for a second and look.
It's there.
All you have to do is use it.
Send it with flowers for your girl.
Take it home to your wife.
Hand carry it to Mother or Dad.
Wear it around the neighborhood
Salute the flag with it.
Share it with the rest of the world.
Love is 100% better than hate.
It does things and it gets things done.
With less effort.
At no cost.
You never have to replace it.
Because you never run out of it.
Love keeps fresh.
24 hours a day.
And the funny thing about it is,
The more you give of it,
The more you get out of it.
LOVE. Use it everyday.
It works.

Author Unknown

Happy Valentine's Day !!!

Fashion BLING

Ways to Use It #153
I don't know what I was thinking this morning ,but today's challenge is about fashion. Bling and Sparkle are in fashion , so I thought I'd base this challenge using bling on my card. Since it's Valentine's Day today, i picked these colors for the challenge. I got this idea from Janie, a SU demonstrator that I swapped with during a recent regional. I really thought it was the perfect design for the challenge using the scalloped punch. I punched black and white paper two times and cut off the 5 scallops . I mounted the white behind the black for added dimension, then I added the bling.

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Valentine's Day to all !!!
RECIPE:
Stamps: It's a Girl Thing, Beyond the Basics, Love It
Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, White Craft, White Gel Pen
Accessories: Gingham Ribbon, Brads, Narrow Organdy White, Rhinestones
Tools: Scallop Punch, Dimensionals

Blossom

Sketch Challenge #163
I made this card for today's SC that can be found
here. I just love how this flower came into place
despite the size without compromising the actual sketch. I was able to add the sentiment with the bee stamped in Soft Sky. The flower image was stamped in Staz-On Black and colored with Blender pen. I used the Spring Break DSP, which has the most wonderful colors I just love to incorporate with my favorite papers. I used the 5/8 Grosgrain ribbon and Gold brads for my finishing touches.
Thanks for stopping by.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Bloomin' Beautiful
Paper: Blue Bayou, Old Olive, Whisper white, DSP Spring Break
Ink: Old Olive, Blue Bayou, Staz-On Black
Soft Sky
Accessories: Brads, Grosgrain ribbon
Tools: 1/16 punch, Photo Corner Punch, Dimensionals, blender Pen

Bloomin'

Color Challenge #153
I wasn't too happy yesterday because of computer problems. Thank goodness for DH and his computer skills, he was able to fixed it. Otherwise, I will have to resort to (%#*&@) . Just kidding !!!
Anyway, I wasn't quite sure if I was going to like Green Galore for this color combo but it turned out okay once I decided to used this new set Bloomin' Beautiful that would be coming out in March. I used Aqua Painter to color. I used the Versamark pen to dab on the middle of the flowers and added DD. I used crystal effects for the wings and added DD, too.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Bloomin' Beautiful, SA Lots of Dots Wheel
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Kraft, Whisper White
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Staz-On Black, Versamark
Accessories: Green Galore Grossgrain Ribbon, Brads, DD, Crystal effects
Tools: 1", 11/4",13/8" Circle Punches1/16 punch, Dimensionals, Tool Kit

Smashing Glossy

Try a New Technique #155
This is the new challenge on SCS-try a new technique Ink, Spray and Smash on glossy paper.
I used two re-inkers-Old Olive and Blue Bayou to create this background paper. Whe it dried, it almost look like a soft watercolor design. I used the Spring Break DSP to matched the colors I picked with just a touch of Basic Black. The flowers from the So Much set were embossed in White Craft pad . I colored some of the petals with Versamark ink for dimension. The center flower is from Kind Thoughts and I embellished it with White brads.
Thanks for stopping by.
RECIPE:
Stamps: So Much, Kind Thoughts
Paper: Blue Bayou, Old Olive, Spring Break DSP, Basic Black
Ink: White Craft, Versamark pen
Accessories: DS Ribbon, White Brads
Tools: Horizontal Punch, 1/16 Punch, Dimensionals, Heat Gun, Detail White EP

Good Karma

This was sent to me by my good friend Barb (aka #10) and it is a nice reading but short.
This is what the Dalai Lama has to say for 2008.
Instructions for Life Mantra.

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve risk.
2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
3. Follow the 3 R's of good karma- respect for self,respect for others, responsiblity for all your actions.
4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8. Spend sometime alone everyday.
9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
10. Remember that sometimes silence is the best answer.
11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.
12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
14. Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
15. Be gentle with the earth.
16. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
19. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.

Berry Bliss

Featured Stamper #53
Surely you will agree with me that today's FS Sarah has an outstanding gallery. I love looking at her creation and having the chance to cased her today is a wonderful opportunity.







Here is the card I chose to cased.
I used this Berrys Bliss DSP and went with my colors from there. I added the Primas and Rhinestone brads for added dimension. I used White Craft only for the sentiment. I wanted to highlight the dahlia fold , so I used the White Gel pen. The corners were done using the 1" Circle Punch and cut 4 times, added Pink brads and using the White Gel pen again, I did the little white dots.
Thanks for stopping by.
RECIPE:
Stamps: All Holidays, Defining Alphabet
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Purely Pomegranate, Pretty in Pink, Berry Bliss DSP
Ink: White Craft , White Gel Pen
Accessories: Rhinestone brads, Primas, pink brads
Tools: 13/8 Circle Punch, 1' Circle punch,1/16 Punch, Dimensionals

Woo Hoo !!!

Excellent Award

It's not everyday that someone sent you this "E" award and I was (jumping for joy) when Judy (Joy in a Jar)sent this my way. Be sure to checked her blog.

She not only makes beautiful music but she also makes totally cool and awesome cards .

Here is another blog you would not want to miss. Check out Barb' Blog

(Creative Stampin' Spot) who has lots of stamping ideas and creativity.She always come up with something different in her designs.

Please do visit her awesome stamp room.

Double Take

Pocket Hearts
Here are two pocket cards that I did from a new technique I did on SCS not too long ago but instead of making it into a card I turned it into a giftable.
I did the pocket hearts in two colors . I used the SA Wheel Kindness and stamped the sentiment on the red pocket heart

paper. I used the Black/White grossgrain ribbon that holds the two pockets together.

Ont the black pocket heart paper, I did the same stamping and tucked the chocolates on this side. This was such an easy and adorable project that I wanted to share with you.

Kind Thoughts

Inspiration Challenge #114
Happy Saturday everyone !!! Here is a card that I did this Saturday morning from this inspiration challenge on SCS. I just basically looked at the whole picture and worked on my card and came up with this card design. I wasn't really crazy about the colors, so I used these colors on my card. I created the frame using the Score pal and even scored it for added dimension. I love the addition of the Rhinestone pink brads. I had been eyeing this set and finally got it.
Thanks for stopping by.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Kind Thoughts
Paper: Very Vanilla, Purely POmegranate, Blue Bayou
Ink: Very Vanilla, Purely Pomegranate
Accessories: Rhinestone brads, Silver brads, Stickles
Tools: Score-Pal, 1/16 Punch, Aqua Painter

A Challenge Just For You !!!

It's time for another challenge that I hope you will get a chance to play. I have seen so many creations using Embrace Life with the DSP Ginger Blossoms. Here's a challenge that I am sure will get your creativity going,
NO Designer Series paper.

Here's HOW TO PLAY:

I will provide the list of stamps, colors and supplies, because that is part of the challenge. What makes this challenge different is that you will come up with different card designs but with the same stamps, colors and supplies.

A Challenge Just for You #002

Main Stamp: Big Flower from the Embrace Life Set
Paper: Your colors are Mellow Moss, Blue Bayou, Not Quite Navy and a Neutral.
Embellishements: you have a choice of two (Build-a-brad,buttons, ribbons, Brads, Eyelets)
Ink: Any
Background Stamp: Any but please NO designer paper
Sentiment: Any
Tools: Any
Are you ready to play?I can't wait to see everyone's creation. I think it will be really fun to see what you can come up with. So, let's get creative. There is no time frame, so you can play anytime.Please leave me a comment and link your post here for viewing.

Thanks for playing.

Here's my sample.

Time Flies

Limited Supply Challenge #154
Talk about a non traditional Valentine card and that goes for the paper, too.

Here is the challenge:
No flower stamps/cuttlebug/die cuts/rub ons, etc
No Heart stamps/cuttlebug/die cuts/rub ons, etc
No shades of red (that includes pink) ink, paper, ribbon, etc
Limited layers (try to keep it under 4)
embellishments are okay as long as they are not hearts/flowers or shades of red.
I used the Defining Alphabet letter as my main focal point and the butterflies (Kind Thoughts). I also used the So Much Circle to create my main frame. I finished it off with buttons and twill tape ribbon for accents.
Thanks for looking.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Kind Thoughts, So Much, Defining Aplhabet, Non SU sentiment (gasp)
Paper: Soft Sky, Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Ink: Very Vanilla Craft, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Stickles, Buttons, Twill Tape ribbon
Tools: Tool Kit, Square Punches

For You

Note Holder and 3x3 Notes
I just did a stamp class yesterday and showed them how to make a very simple 3x3 Note Holder and 3x3 Notes to go with it.
(The envelopes can be purchased separately from SU catty).
Here is the measurement for the Note Holder:

1. Cut your paper at 51/2" x 71/4"
2. Score 31/2 "
3. Turn your paper around and score 31/2"
4. the 1/4" will be your middle fold
5. Score 2", that would be your inside fold
6. Trim the 1/4" from the 2 inch fold.
7. Decorate as desired.

3 x 3 Notes

I used the Lovely Labels, Friendhip Blooms and one of the stamp in the Sweet Celebrations set. I kept the same layout from the holder minus the ribbon.

Here are the supplies I used :

1. Scalloped punch
2. 11/4" Circle Punch
3. 13/8" Circle Punch
4. 1/16' Punch
5. Blender Pen
6. Red and Staz-On ink, White Craft
7. SA Wheel,Handle, Brads and ribbon
8. Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by.

Lots of DOTS

Sketch Card #162
Ways to use It #152
Yesterday was a busy day for me. I am trying to make up for today for a challenge that I missed yesterday. This is the sketch that I missed. I flipped my card sideways. Today's challenge is using polka DOTS to your card. I love polka dots and I was really inspired to work on today's challenge. I hope you will,too.
The main background was stamped using the Lots of Dots SA wheel in the Occasions Mini that will be available in March. You are not going to believe how many Sale-a-bration stamp sets I used on this card. I used the So Many
Scallops for the Scalloped flower, Lots of Thoughts for the Sentiment, Friendship Blooms for the leaves. I also used In the Spotlight for the dotty stem and the "friend" sentiment. Another exciting addition to my ribbons is the Twill ribbon. I just love the way it compliments your card.
Hope you like it.
RECIPE:
Stamps: See above
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery,Bashful Blue, DSP Spring Break
Ink: Chocolate Chip, White Craft
Accessories: Twill Ribbon, Brads, Button
Tools: 1",11/4",1/2" Circle Punches, Non SU Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Wheel handle, Dimensionals, 1/16 Punch, Glue Dot

Blog Candy Winner !!!

I am so happy about the responses I got from you- letting me know about your Favorite set/Accessory in the new 2008 Spring-Summer Collection. Thank you so much for taking the time and leaving your comments and the wonderful words and encouragement about my BLOG !!! I appreciate it a lot !!!



Here are the 5 Favorited Sets/ Accessories as part of my Big Announcement
Top 5 Favorited Sets
1. Embrace Life- 21
2. Always- 13
3. Happy Heart Day-5
Garden Whimsy-5
Pun Fun-5
4. One of A Kind-3
5. True Friend- 2
Boho Backgrounds-2



Top 5 Favorited Accessories:
1. Designer Series Paper- 13
2. Rub-Ons- 6
3. Fusion Flowers- 5
4. Rhinestones- 3
Boho Blossoms Punch-3
5. Ribbons-2



The Big Announcement is the Winner of the Blog Candy !

Out 83 responses, the winning number is # 8 MaryBeth is the lucky winner !!!!!!!
Here's what Marybeth said:
" My new favorite set is Always. Of course there are other 20 sets that I just have to have.
Thanks for the great blog candy in a can."
Congratulations MaryBeth and thanks so much for playing. Please e-mail me so I can send you your blog candy.

Triple Play

Color Challenge #152
Hello and How's everyone today? After 2 cups of coffee, I think I am ready to post this card that I made for the CC-Real Red, Apricot Appeal and Ballet Blue. I also used Beate's WSC33 which I really love. I wish I had designer papers to go with these colors but I don't. This is good ol' stamping with no DSP to go with it. I was so used to stamping without any background paper and used to make my own. The main card was stamped in White Craft using the All About Gratitude SA wheel. The blue panel was stamped in Ballet Blue and White Craft using the outline flower from this set (Spring Solitude).
I used my Score-Pal to create the score lines on the blue panel.
You gotta try that, kinda cool. Then for the main panel, I stamped the outline flower in Ballet Blue and went with my Aqua Painter ever so lightly just for a soft color. I stamped the solid flower in White paper and cut it out then mounted it with
dimensionals. Iadded the buttons. I finished it off with Stickles and did hand stitching for the main flower using the White Gel Pen. I almost forgot about this striped ribbon that totally went well with these colors. Hope you like it.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Spring Solitude, SA All About Gratitude, One of A Kind
Paper: Real Red, Ballet Blue, Apricot Appeal and Whisper White
Ink: Ballet Blue, Real Red, White Craft, White Gel Pen
Accessories: Buttons, Brads, Striped Ribbon, Stickles and Bubbles
Tools: Score-Pal, 1/2" Circle Punch, Non-SU Circle Punch, 1/16 Punch, Dimensionals, Aqua-Painter