The Curtain Call Challenge - Bouquet Reminder

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!  

You have until April 25th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project!

 photo source:  designlovefest.com

We have a new sponsor, Penny Black, for the Curtain Call Inspiration: Bouquet!  A randomly selected participant in the Bouquet challenge will have their choice of a Penny Black gift certificate, while the LEAD will be invited as a Guest Designer in a future challenge!

 

I was inspired by the flowers and shades of purple in this weeks inspiration photo.  I created another Thank You card using the Flower Sparks set from Penny Black.  It's nice to have a stash of thank you cards for when you need one.

 

 Supplies:

Paper: White CS (Recollections), Purple CS, Plum CS; Stamps: Flower Sparks (Penny Black); Ink: Seedles Preserves (Tim Holtz Distress Ink/Ranger), Black (Simon Says Stamps); Tools: Pierced Traditional Tags Stax (Die-Namics), Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Lace Chain Border (Taylored Expressions), Polka Dot EF (Quickutz), 1/4" Hole Punch, Scor-buddy; Other: Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones (Recollections), ATG Tape, Foam Tape

 

 

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

 

Guest Designer, Marcie Sharp
Amy Kolling
Amy Sheffer
Amy Tsuruta
Gayatri Murali
Kim Singdahlsen
Laurie Willison
Lisa Henke
Marisa Ritzen
Maureen Plut
Monika Davis
Sarah Gough
Sheri Gilson
Stacey Schafer
Tenia Nelson
Tracey McNeely

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Curtain Call Pinterest Boards

Stop by the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge:  Bouquet for the challenge details and to play along with us!

 

 

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The Curtain Call Challenge - Bouquet Reminder

The Curtain Call Challenge - Bouquet

It's that time again...Curtain Time!!  We are excited to present a new
challenge, Bouquet.

 photo source:  designlovefest.com

We have a new sponsor, Penny Black, for the Curtain Call Inspiration: Bouquet!  A randomly selected participant in the Bouquet challenge will have their choice of a Penny Black gift certificate, while the LEAD will be invited as a Guest Designer in a future challenge!

 

I was inspired by the flowers and the color red from this weeks inspiration photo.  I created a Thank You card using the Flower Sparks set from Penny Black.

 

 Supplies:

Paper: White CS (Recollections), Real Red CS (SU!), Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack (SU!); Stamps: Flower Sparks (Penny Black); Ink: Real Red (SU!); Tools: Rounded Banner Stax (Die-Namics), Simply Scallops Medium (Die-Namics), Photo Corner Punch (SU!), Circle Punches, Scor-buddy; Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear Rhinestones (Recollections), ATG Tape, Foam Tape

 

 

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

 

Guest Designer, Marcie Sharp
Amy Kolling
Amy Sheffer
Amy Tsuruta
Gayatri Murali
Kim Singdahlsen
Laurie Willison
Lisa Henke
Marisa Ritzen
Maureen Plut
Monika Davis
Sarah Gough
Sheri Gilson
Stacey Schafer
Tenia Nelson
Tracey McNeely

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Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge Facebook Page

Curtain Call Pinterest Boards

Stop by the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge:  Bouquet for the challenge details and to play along with us!

 

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The Curtain Call Challenge - Bouquet

The Card Concept Challenge #31

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

It's time for a new challenge over at The Card Concept Challenge.  This week I was inspired by the YUMMY cupcake and pink frosting!

Supplies:

Paper: White CS (Recollections), Pink Pirouette CS (SU!); Stamps: Sweet Wishes 1 (Penny Black), Cupcakes (Hero Arts); Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Onyx Black (Versafine); Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Classic Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Pierced Fishtail Flags Stax (Die-Namics),  Polka Dot Embossing Folder (Quickutz), Paper Piercer, Scor-Buddy; Other: Ribbon (SU!), Clear Wink of Stella (Zig), Rhinestone (Recollections), ATG Tape, Foam Tape

Head over to the Card Concept blog for more details on how to play along with tons of inspiration from the design team.

Happy Stamping!!

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The Card Concept Challenge #31

Seize the Birthday Challenge

**This is my 2nd post today, please scroll down for today's The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge post**

 

It's time for a NEW challenge over at

Seize the Birthday Challenge!! 

 

This week we are adding a special topping to use CHEVRONS!!  We would like to see CHEVRONS somewhere on your creations...but remember that toppings are totally OPTIONAL so it is up to you!!  

 

I decided to break out my new Chevron Cover Up Die-Namics die from My Favorite Things to create my background.

Supplies:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black CS, Polka Dot DP (Making Memories); Stamps: Sweet Wishes (Penny Black); Ink: VersaMark; Tools: Chevron Cover Up (Die-Namics), Jumbo Fishtail Banner Stax (Die-Namics); Other: Satin Ribbon, White Embossing Powder (Hero Arts), Rhinestones, Foam Tape

 

 

 

Make sure to to check out what the rest of the 

Seize the Birthday DT has created for you!! 

Glenda 

Brenda

  Colleen 

Janet 
JoAnn B
Jodene
Macarena
Nancy 

Sharyn
Sheri

Susie

You can find all the deets on how to play along over on the  Seize the Birthday blog!!  We can't wait to see your creations!!

 

Happy Stamping!!

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Seize the Birthday Challenge

The Pink Elephant Challenge #208

  

This weeks Challenge theme is:

"Feminine Birthday"

 

I'm sharing a birthday card that I created for my Mommy!!  It was inspired by a card I saw over on Pinterest...you can find it here.   I used a sentiment from the Sweet Wishes set from Penny Black and papers from the 5th Avenue Journey by 7gypsies.  The rolled roses were created with the Mini Royal Rose Di-Namic die.

 

 Supplies:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pink Pirouette CS (SU!), Black Bazzill CS, 5th Avenue Journey (7 gypsies); Stamps: Sweet Wishes (Penny Black); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Classic Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Classic Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Labels Twenty One (Spellbinders), Mini Royal Rose (Die-Namics), Leafy Branch Die (C.C. Cutters), Border Punch (Martha Stewart); Other: Ribbon, Button, Twine, Rhinestones, Metal Dots, 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 #208

ABC DT / Engraved Flower

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!

This week over at ABC Toys and Crafts I am sharing a Clean & Simple birthday card featuring the Engraved Flower by Hero Arts!!  It's part of their Cling Stamp Line.  To create the background I stamped the image in gray and then stamped the sentiment  in black.  The main flower layer was also done this way and then I used the Classic Square Nestabilities to cut it out.  The sentiment is from Penny Black's Sweet Wishes set.

Recipe:

Paper: Whisper White Cardstock (SU!), Black Bazzill; Stamps: Engraved Flower (Hero Arts), Sweet Wishes (Penny Black); Ink: Going Grey (SU!), Memento Tuxedo Black; Nestabilities: Classic Square (Spellbinders); Other: Twill, Foam Tape

Come join the NEWEST challenge...
Create a Graduation or Wedding card!!

Happy Stamping!!

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ABC DT / Engraved Flower

ABC DT Challenge - Graduation & Wedding

It's time for a NEW challenge over on the ABC DT Challenge blog!!  This month we are challenging you to create a card or project with a Graduation or Wedding Theme!! 

Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Bazzill CS, Silver CS; Stamps: Grad Ian Digi (The Greeting Farm), Sweet Wishes (Penny Black); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Tools: Stars Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Spiral Punch (SU!); Other: Ribbon, Metal Dots, Foam Tape

We can't wait to see your creations!!

Happy Stamping!!

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ABC DT Challenge - Graduation & Wedding

ABC DT / Sweet Wishes

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!

This week over at ABC Toys and Crafts I'm sharing a card featuring the Sweet Wishes set by Penny Black!!

 

Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pink Pirouette CS (SU!); Stamps: Sweet Wishes (Penny Black); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), 5x7 Polka Dots Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug); Other: Rhinestones, Glitter, Ribbon (SU!), Foam Tape

Sale ends 5/5/12

Make sure to join us on Sunday for a NEW challenge!!

Happy Stamping!!

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ABC DT / Sweet Wishes

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #49

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the

The Deconstructed Sketch!!

This week I created a monochromatic Birthday Card using the NEW Sweet Wishes set from Penny Black that I picked up over at ABC Toys and Crafts!!  The papers are from the Black & White pad by Recollections.

Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Bazzill CS,  Black & White pad (Recollections); Stamps: Sweet Wishes (Penny Black); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Classic Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Petite Oval Nestie (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer, Flower Punches; 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
Amy Sheffer - Guest Designer
Arielle Gordon
Donna Wardle
Jen Shults
Jessica Diedrich
Kadie Ensley
Lori Boyd
Pam Varnell
Sheri Gilson-{Me}

Happy Stamping!!

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The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #49