The Deconstructed Challenge #176

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the
  The Deconstructed Sketch!! 

This week I created a Christmas card featuring the fun Stitched Duo 1 Tag from Pretty Pink Posh and a sentiment from the Seasonal Sentiments set from My Favorite Things.

 

Supplies:

Paper: White CS (Recollections, 110Ib), Real Red CS (SU!), North Pole 6x6 Pad (Doodlebug Design); Stamps: Seasonal Sentiments (My Favorite Things); Ink: Real Red (SU!); Tools: Stitched Duo 1 (Pretty Pink Posh), Simply Scallops Medium (Die-Namics), Long Classic Rectangle Nestabilities-Small (Spellbinders); Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, ATG Tape, Foam Tape

 

 

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

 

  Arielle Gordon
Cresta Woodruff
Jen Shults
 Kim O'Connell 
Sheri Gilson-{Me}
  Tangii Crain
Tracey Pickersgill 

Happy Stamping!!

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The Deconstructed Challenge #176

The Pink Elephant Challenge #187 / Pedal Pusher Pinwheel Poppy

  This weeks Challenge theme is:

"SKETCH" 

 

 My card features Pinwheel Poppy from the NEWLY released Pedal Pusher Collection over at By LORi Designs!!

 Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Aqua Bazzill CS, DP (American Crafts); Stamps: Pedal Pusher Pinwheel Poppy (By LORi Designs, Sentiment from Pinwheel Set (Lil' Inkers); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Classic Oval & Classic Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Banner Die (Lil' Inkers), Paper Piercer, Word Window Punch (SU!); Other: Hand Died Ribbon (Sherry Eckbald/Button Junkie), Rhinestones, Spica Glitter Pens (Copic), Foam Tape 

I also played along with 

BLD40: "Use a Sentiment"

 

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up AND over  By LORi Designs tomorrow for more cute BLD Creations!!

 

Happy Stamping!!
 

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The Pink Elephant Challenge #187 / Pedal Pusher Pinwheel Poppy

The PiNK Elephant's 4th Birthday Celebration - Blog Hop

Hello EVERYONE!

We’re super excited to have you join us!!

Today we celebrate TPE's 4th Birthday!!!  Happy Birthday ELLA!!!  I would like to thank all of our wonderful participants & sponsors for all of your support to our challenge blog!!

 My Card features the birthday girl,  Ella the Pink Elephant!!  She's now available for purchase in Digi and Rubber!!  YAY!!

 Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Pink Pirouette CS (SU!), DP (Unknown); Stamps: Ella The Pink Elephant (By LORi Designs); Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Classic Circle & Classic Scallop Circle Nestabilties (Spellbinders), Heart Sizzlit (Sizzix), Paper Piercer; Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, Button, Pearls, White Paint Pen (Sharpie), Foam Tape

You need to comment on each stop on the hop for a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes up for grabs!!  You have until Sunday (2/17) at Midnight to complete the hop and comment.  Winners will be picked via Random.org and  announced on Tuesday, February 19th.  Good Luck!!

Official Hop Order:

The Pink Elephant Blog

Stacey Schafer
Jessica Willison
Joni Wilson
Claudia Harvey
Kadie Ensley
Sherry Eckblad
Sussie Moore
Melissa Craig
Karina Minteer
Lori Boyd
Sheri Gilson (You are Here)

 Happy Stamping!!

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The Pink Elephant Challenge #179

  This weeks Challenge is to create:

"Holiday Gift Tags"

This week I decided to dress up a plain white gift bag by attaching a gift tag that I made featuring the super cute Mr. Snowman from By LORi Designs.  These are super easy to create and so much cuter than using a store bought gift bag.  What do you think?

 

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 Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Blue Bayou CS (SU!), Winter Fun DP (Carta Bella); Stamps: Mr. Snowman (By LORi Designs); Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Super Scallop Tag Die (Sizzix), Doily Details Die Collection (PTI), Icicles Border Punch (Martha Stewart); Other: Small Gift Bag, Ribbon, Twine, Pearls Foam Tape 

I'm also sharing a tag I created last week featuring

Swiss Pixie Santa Birgitta from C.C. Designs. 

 Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS (PTI), North Pole DP (Doodlebug Design Inc); Stamps: Swiss Pixies Santa Birgitta digi, Seasonal Sentiments (MFT); Ink: Pure Poppy (PTI), Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Classic Circle & Petite Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Nested Lacey Pennants (Spellbinders),  Super Scallop Tag Die (Sizzix), Candy Cane Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Paper Piercer; Other: Ribbon, Pom Pom Trim, Floss, Pearls, Foam Tape 

I also played along with
the current challenge over at BLD

 

   BLD35--Winter

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

Happy Stamping!!

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The Pink Elephant Challenge #179

All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge

Happy Wednesday!!

 

There is still plenty of time to join the current "CAS" Challenge over at All That Scraps blog!!

 

This week I created a Tag featuring Swiss Pixie Santa Birgitta!!  I'm so far behind on my Christmas projects...how about you?

 Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS (PTI), North Pole DP (Doodlebug Design Inc); Stamps: Swiss Pixies Santa Birgitta digi, Seasonal Sentiments (MFT); Ink: Pure Poppy (PTI), Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Classic Circle & Petite Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Nested Lacey Pennants (Spellbinders),  Super Scallop Tag Die (Sizzix), Candy Cane Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Paper Piercer; Other: Ribbon, Pom Pom Trim, Floss, Pearls, Foam Tape

Here's what you need to know:

• Your project must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.  It will be deleted if not.

• Link up with Inlinkz by December 18th on the All That Scraps Wednesday  Challenge blog

Now head over to the ATS Challenge blog to check out what my fellow design team members have created this week!!

 

Happy Stamping!!

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The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #80

Happy Thursday Everyone!!
 

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the

The Deconstructed Sketch!!
 

This week I created a little Christmas card featuring the tree out of the Winterberry Die Collection die set from Papertrey.  I just love this fun shape...could easily be made into a gift tag!!  

Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Season's Greeting DP (Echo Park); Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Classic Circle & Classic Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Classic Square & Classic Scallop Square Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Nested Lacey Pennants (Spellbinders), Fistail Flags Stax (Die-Namics), Dots Embossing Folder; Other: Pearls, Foam Tape

Here's this weeks FUN sketch designed by Jen:

 

 Make sure to check out what the DS Girls have been up to this week!!
 
Amber Hight (on a break)
Amy Sheffer

 Arielle Gordon

Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Sheri Gilson-{Me}
Tracey Pickersgill 

 

Happy Stamping!!

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The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #80

All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge

Happy Wednesday!!

 

There is still plenty of time to join the current "Anything Goes" Challenge over at All That Scraps blog!!

 

This week I thought it would be fun to make a coordinating card to go with the little Band-aid tin featuring Sweet November Chrissy that I created earlier this month.  You can find my previous post{here}.

 

 Recipe:

  Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Wonder DP (Authentique); Stamps: Sweet November Chrissy (C.C. Designs, Mixed Messages (Papertrey); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Petite Oval and Scallop Petite Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Lacey Pennants (Spellbinders), Merry Christmas Embossing Folder (Sizzix), Holly and Berry Die (C.C. Cutters); Other: Glitter, Rhinestones, Pearls, Ribbon, Foam Tape

 

Here's what you need to know:

• Your project must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.  It will be deleted if not.

• Link up with Inlinkz by December 4th on the All That Scraps Wednesday  Challenge blog

 

Now head over to the ATS Challenge blog to check out what my fellow design team members have created for you this week!!

 

Happy Stamping!!

 

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By LORi Designs Challenge - BLD34

**This is my second post today, please scroll down for my All That Scraps Challenge post**

It's time for a NEW Challenge over at By LORi Designs...this week is a "COLOR" Challenge!!

 

  My Card Features

 Bug & Roo Allison!!

Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Brown Bazzill CS, Gathering DP (Authentique); Stamps: Bug & Roo Allison (By LORi Designs); Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Classic & Petite Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Border Die (SU!); Other: Satin Ribbon, Pearls, Foam Tape

 

Make sure to head over to the By LORi Designs Challenge blog to check out some more super duper cute samples and for all the Challenge Deets!! We can't wait to see your fabulous creation!!

Happy Stamping!!

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The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #78

Happy Thursday Everyone!!
 

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the

The Deconstructed Sketch!!

 

This week I created a Christmas card featuring the NEWLY released Candy Cane Jane image from By LORi Designs!!  Isn't she adorable?!?!

 

 Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS, Tinsel and Twigs DP (The Girls' Paperie); Stamps: Candy Cane Jane (By LORi Designs), Many Minis-Holidays (Taylored Expressions); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Grand Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Finishing Touches Edgelits Die (SU!), Double Ended Banner Die (Papertrey), Word Window Punch (SU!); Other: Pearls, Clear Glaze (Sakura), Foam Tape

 

  

  Here's this weeks FUN sketch designed by Jen: 

 

 Make sure to check out what the DS Girls have been up to this week!!
 
Amber Hight (on a break)
Amy Sheffer (out this week)

 Arielle Gordon

Cresta Woodruff {Guest Designer}
Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Sheri Gilson-{Me}
Tracey Pickersgill 

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The Pink Elephant Challenge #174

This weeks Challenge is to:

"Use Punches or Dies"

on your creations!! 

This week I created a birthday card featuring the super sweet Wryn Birthday Girl from Tiddly Inks!!

 

Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Bazzill CS, Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Black & White Pad (Recollections); Stamps: Wryn Birthday Girl (Tiddly Inks); Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Corner Flower #2 Sizzlit Die,  Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Flower Punch (Marvy), Paper Piercer; Other: Paper Rose, Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones, Pearls, 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!!

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The Pink Elephant Challenge #174

All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge

Happy Wednesday!!

It's time for a NEW All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge!!  This week is a "Anything but a Card" Challenge!!

I created an altered Band-aid tin featuring the NEW Sweet November Chrissy stamp by C.C. Designs!!  The little tin is the perfect size package for a little gift or gift card.

Recipe: 

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Wonder DP (Authentique); Stamps: Sweet November Chrissy (C.C. Designs, Mixed Messages (Papertrey); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Petite Oval and Scallop Petite Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Lacey Pennants (Spellbinders), Merry Christmas Embossing Folder (Sizzix), Holly and Berry Die (C.C. Cutters); Other: Band-aid tin, Glitter, Rhinestones, Ribbon, Foam Tape

Here's what you need to know:

• Your project must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.  It will be deleted if not.

• Link up with Inlinkz by November 20th on the All That Scraps Wednesday  Challenge blog

Now head over to the ATS Challenge blog to check out what my fellow design team members have created for you this week!!

 

Happy Stamping!!

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BLD Spotlight: Happy Halloween

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!
 

This month over at By LORi Designs we having been showcasing some of the Fall images to get you inspired for all of your Halloween and Thanksgiving projects!!  I can't believe that Halloween is tomorrow so I just had to make ONE more project for you!!
 

Today's project was inspired by the very talented, Karen Giron!!  She created these super fun candy covers {here} and I just had to try some of my own.  My treat was a different size so I just adjusted the dimensions to create a sleeve that would fit a snack size bag of Peanut M&M's. You can find the cute lil' monsters I used {here}.

 Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Bazzill CS,  Orange Zest CS (PTI), Old Olive CS (SU!); Stamps: Frankie (By LORi Designs), Puddle Jumper Mummy Marvin (By LORi Designs), Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Scor-Pal, Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Word Window Punch (SU!), Double Ended Banner Die (PTI), Bat Die (C.C. Cutters); Other: Double Sided Tape, Foam Tape

There is still time to play along with 

the current challenge over at BLD

 

BLD32--Thankful

Now head over to the By LORi Designs blog to check out more super duper cute creations!!

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The Pink Elephant Challenge #172

This week is a Theme Challenge:

"Vintage/Shabby Chic"

This week was a real challenge for me...this isn't a style I normally work with.  I took some help from My Minds Eye's Lost & Found Sunshine 6x6 pad which had papers that were perfect for this type of card.  I also used my Die-Namic Contempo Cage die along with a sentiment from Stampin' Up!'s Tiny Tag set.

Recipe:

Paper: Crumb Cake CS (SU!), Dark Brown Bazzill CS, Lost & Found Sunshine 6x6 Pad (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Tiny Tags (SU!); Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Walnut Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Tools: Scallop Border Punch (Fiskars), Paper Distresser, Tiny Tag Punch (SU!), Contempo Cage Die (Die-Namics); Other: Hand Died Crinkle Ribbon (The Pink Petal Designs), Lace, Twine, Pearls, Foam Tape

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!  Plus we are having a Scrapbook DT Call...you can find all the deets {HERE}.

Happy Stamping!!

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The Pink Elephant Challenge #172

By LORi Designs Challenge - BLD32

It's time for a NEW Challenge over at By LORi Designs!!  This week is a "Thankful" theme Challenge!!

Here's a card featuring

  Puddle Jumper Katie & Grace

 Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Fly A Kite DP Collection (October Afternoon); Stamp: PJ Katie and Grace (Lori Boyd/By LORi Designs), Ink: Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Tools: Scallop Circle Die (SU!), Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer, 1/8" Hole Punch, Copics, Other: White Paint Pen (Sharpie)

Make sure to head over to the By LORi Designs Challenge blog to check out some more super duper cute samples and for all the Challenge Deets!! We Can't wait to see your fabulous creation!!

Happy Stamping!!

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By LORi Designs Challenge - BLD32

All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge

Happy Wednesday!!

It's time for a NEW All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge!!  This week is a "Anything Goes" Challenge!!

I created a Gift Tag featuring the NEW Swiss Pixie Santa Lula from C.C. Designs.  The tag was created with Sizzix's Super Scallop Tag die and papers are from the Authentique Festive 6x6 pad.

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Natural White CS, Pure Poppy CS, Festive 6x6 Pad (Authentique); Stamps: Swiss Pixie Santa Lula (C.C. Designs); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Super Scallop Tag Die (Sizzix), Classic Circle & Petite Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Snowflake Punch (Martha Stewart), Paper Piercer; Other: Pom Pom Fringe, Grograine Ribbon, Twine, Rhinestones, Foam Tape

Here's what you need to know:

• Your project must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.  It will be deleted if not.

• Link up with Inlinkz by November 6th on the All That Scraps Wednesday  Challenge blog

Now head over to the ATS Challenge blog to check out what my fellow design team members have created this week!!

 

Happy Stamping!!

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The Pink Elephant Challenge #171

This week is a Theme Challenge:

"Halloween" 

I'm having so much FUN with all the awesome goodies that I've collected for Halloween that I just had to create another Card & Treat Box!!  I did take some help from this weeks sketch over at  The Deconstructed Sketch!!  

 Card

 Recipe:
Paper: Black DCWV CS, Chillingsworth Manor 6x6 Pad; Stamps: Spider Web Stamps (My Favorite Things); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Jumbo Fishtail Banner Stax (Die-Namics), Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Lacey Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Web Die Rev-0059 (Quickutz), Bat Die Rev-0056 (Quickutz), Circle Punches; Other: Googly Eyes, Glitter, Rhinestones, Pearls, Black Net Ribbon, Orange Glitter Eyelash (Martha Stewart), Pearl Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels), Foam Tape

Treat Bag

 Recipe:
Paper: Black DCWV CS, Chillingsworth Manor 6x6 Pad; Stamps: Spider Web Stamps (My Favorite Things); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Jumbo Fishtail Banner Stax (Die-Namics), Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Lacey Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Web Die Rev-0059 (Quickutz), Bat Die Rev-0056 (Quickutz), Circle Punches, Large Oval Punch (SU!), Corner Rounder; Other: Black Paper Sack, Googly Eyes, Glitter, Rhinestones, Pearls, Black Net Ribbon, Black Satin Ribbon, Orange Glitter Eyelash (Martha Stewart), Pearl Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels), Foam Tape

 I'm also playing along with:
The Deconstructed Sketch (DS74)
  The Ribbon Carousel's Halloween Spirit Challenge (RCC73)
 

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!  Plus we are having a Scrapbook DT Call...you can find all the deets {HERE}.

Happy Stamping!!

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The Pink Elephant Challenge #171