Thursday, October 30, 2014

The Deconstructed Challenge #175

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the

 
The Deconstructed Sketch!! 

This week I created a monochromatic card featuring a sentiment from the In A Big Way stamp set and the Circles 'n Scallops Confetti Cut die set from Reverse Confetti.  
 
 Supplies:
 Paper: White CS (Recollections, 110Ib), Black CS (Recollections (110Ib), Runway - Dots (Heidi Swapp), Black Tie Optional - Black Diamonds (Imaginisce); Stamps: In a Big Way (Reverse Confetti); Ink: Onyx Black (Versafine); Tools: Circles 'n Scallops (Confetti Cuts); Other: Seam Binding, Twine, Black Pearls (Want 2 Scrap), ATG Tape, Foam Tape
 
 
I also played along with:
(Super honored that my card was picked to be part of the inspiration graphic...it's card #1 in Row #3)
 
EndZoneFootballMosaic 
 
Make sure to check out was the DS Girls have been up to this week!!

 

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

i {heart} papers: Happy Birthday!!

It's i {heart} papers 6th Birthday and we are celebrating this week with a SALE!!  IHP is one of my all time favorite online stores and I also have the honor of being part of their amazing design team.  Happy Birthday IHP!!

Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections, 110Ib), The Sorbet Collection 6x6 Pad (Avery Elle); Stamps: Cake & Candles (Avery Elle); Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento); Tools: Fishtail Flags Stax (Die-Namics), Simply Scallops Medium (Die-Namics), Scor-Buddy; Other: Seam Binding, Button, Pearls (Queen & Co), Hemp Twine Cord (Hemptique), ATG Tape, Foam Tape


I also played along with:

 It's the perfect time to stock up!!  Now head over to
 i {heart} papers...the sale ends 10/31/14.

 http://iheartpapers.com/
 
Happy Stamping!!

Monday, October 27, 2014

The Pink Elephant Challenge #274

 
  We are challenging you with a:

 "Anything Goes"
 
This week I created a monochromatic Thank you card featuring the NEW Roundabout stamp set and Envie Wrap Confetti Cut die that I just picked up from Reverse Confetti's October release.  
 
 Supplies:
 Paper: White CS (Recollections, 110Ib), Black CS (Recollections (110Ib), Runway - Dots (Heidi Swapp), Black Tie Optional - Black Diamonds (Imaginisce); Stamps: Roundabout (Reverse Confetti); Ink: Onyx Black (Versafine); Tools: Circles 'n Scallops (Confetti Cuts), Envie Wrap (Confetti Cuts), Large Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Other: Seam Binding, Twine, ATG Tape, Foam Tape
 
 I also played along with: 
 
EndZoneFootballMosaic
 
Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!

Happy Stamping!!

Sunday, October 26, 2014

i {heart} papers: Birthday Sale Celebration

It's i {heart} papers 6th Birthday and we are celebrating the NEXT 6 days with a SALE!!  Happy Birthday IHP!!


http://iheartpapers.com/ 

 It's the perfect time to stock up!!  Now head over to i {heart} papers!!

Happy Stamping!!

Thursday, October 23, 2014

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge # 174

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the

 
The Deconstructed Sketch!!     

This week I created a Halloween Card featuring papers from Autentique's Thrilling Collection and a sentiment from the Spider Web Sentiments set by My Favorite Things.

Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections, 110Ib), Thrilling 6x6 Pad (Authentique); Stamps: Spider Web Sentiments (My Favorite Things); Ink: Onyx Black (Versafine); Tools: Jumbo Fishtail Flags (Die-Namics), Fishtail Flags Stax (Die-Namics), Simply Scallops Medium (Die-Namics), Bats (C.C. Cutters); Other: Twine (Hemtique), Black Pearls (Want 2 Scrap), ATG Tape, Foam Tape


Make sure to check out was the DS Girls have been up to this week!!

 

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

The Curtain Call Challenge - Burlap Banner Reminder

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Burlap Banner!  You have until October 25th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project!


We have a new sponsor, The Twinery, for the Curtain Call Inspiration: Burlap Banner!  A randomly selected participant in the Burlap Banner challenge will receive a fabulous bundle from The Twinery, while the LEAD will be invited as a Guest Designer in a future challenge!
 
  
The Twinery sent the Curtain Call designers a lovely assortment of twines to work with...I LOVE adding twine to my projects!!  

 For today's project I created a Gift Card Holder and used some of 
 The Twinery's yummy Mandarine Stripe twine to attach the tag.


 Supplies: 
Paper: Crumb Cake CS (SU!), Spirited 6x6 Pad (Authentique); Stamps: Forever Fall (Reverse Confetti); Ink: Crumb Cake (SU!), Espresso Truffle (Memento); Tools: Stitched Tags (Pretty Pink Posh), Scor-pal, Mini Distress Tool (Tim Holtz/Ranger); Other: Canvas Ribbon (The Paper Studio), Mandarine Stripe Twine, Chocolate Delight Pearls (Queen & Co), Scor-Tape, ATG Tape

Image of Mandarin Stripe Mini Bundle - 15 yards

Make sure to to check out what the rest of the Curtain Call Crew has created for you!! 

Guest Designer, Kelly Latevola

Monday, October 20, 2014

The Pink Elephant Challenge #273

 
  We are challenging you with a:

 "Trick or Treat"
(Create a Treat Holder/Container)

This week we are challenging you to create a Halloween Treat Holder/Container.  I found this super fun tutorial over on Chic n' Scratch's blog and just had to give it a try with some Lawn Fawn Stamps & Dies that I picked up over at i {heart} papers.

 Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections, 110Ib), Black CS (American Crafts), Spirited 6x6 Pad (Authentique); Stamps: Monster Mash (Lawn Fawn); Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento); Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Small Stitched Rectangles (Lawn Fawn), 1/4" Hole Punch, Scor-Buddy; Other: Halloween Ribbon (Celebrate It), Black Pearls, Googly Eyes, Glossy Accents (Ranger),  Clear Wink of Stella (Zig), ATG Tape, Foam Tape

http://www.iheartpapers.com/index.php 

 
monster mash

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!

Happy Stamping!!  

Thursday, October 16, 2014

The Deconstructed Challenge #173

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the

 
The Deconstructed Sketch!! 

This week I created a Thanksgiving Card featuring papers from Authentique's Grateful 6x6 pad and a stamp from Lawn Fawn's Thankful stamp set.

Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections, 110 Ib), Kraft CS (Papertrey), Chocolate Chip CS (SU!), Corkstock (Canvas Home Basics), Grateful 6x6 Pad (Authentique); Stamps: So Thankful (Lawn Fawn); Ink: Rich Cocoa (Memento); Tools: Large Stitched Rectangles (Lawn Fawn), Stitched Journaling Card (Lawn Fawn), Large Leaves (Paper Smooches), Simply Scallops Medium (Die-Namic), Scor-Buddy; Other: Button, Bronze Metal Accents (TPC Studio), Dark Brown Hemp Twine (Hemptique), ATG Tape, Foam Tape

http://www.iheartpapers.com/index.php

 
Make sure to check out was the DS Girls have been up to this week!!

 

Monday, October 13, 2014

The Pink Elephant Challenge # 272

  We are challenging you with a:

Black, Orange, + Your Pick  

My card features one of the super cute Ghosts from the
 
 
Supplies: 

 Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black DCWV CS, Phantom DP (Pink Paislee); Stamps: Little Ghosts -Peek & Boo (By LORi Designs); Tools: Classic Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Petite Scallop Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Bat Punch (Martha Stewart), Spider Web Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Banner Builder Collection dies (Papertrey), Studio Skinni Mini Alphabet Set(Quickutz); Other: Twine, Rhinestones, ATG Tape, Foam Tape

   
  
Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!

 Happy Stamping!!

Thursday, October 9, 2014

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #172

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the

 
The Deconstructed Sketch!! 

Today my Husband and I celebrate our 21st Wedding Anniversary!!  
Happy Anniversary, Brian!! 

My card features stamps from the The Big, The Bold, and the Happy stamp set from Winnie & Walter and papers are from the Ahoy There 6x6 pad from Carte Bella.  I also used some dies from Lawn Fawn.

Make sure to check out was the DS Girls have been up to this week!!