Showing posts with label SU. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SU. Show all posts

Friday, March 4, 2016

Happy Birthday | Seize The Birthday Challenge

Happy Friday Everyone!

Today,  I'm playing along with the current challenge over at Seize the Birthday!   Hope you like my take on an elegant birthday card featuring a mix of my favorite floral dies.

Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections), Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum(SU!),  Gold Gift 6x6 Pad (Craft Smith), Midnight Magic 6x6 Pad (Recollections);  Stamps: It's You're Birthday (Simon Says Stamps); Ink: VersaMark; Tools: Mini Rolled Roses (Die-Namics), Layered Leaves (Die-Namics), Stitched Mini Scallop Circle Stax (Die-Namics), Fishtail Flags Stax (Die-Namics), Olive Branch (C.C. Designs Cutters), Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables (Lawn Fawn), Embossing Heat Tool, Scor-buddy, Paper Trimmer (Fiskars), Big Shot (Sizzix), Other: Sheer Ribbon, Gold Cord, Pearls, Detailed Gold Embossing Powder, ATG Tape, Glue DotsFoam Tape

http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2016/02/anything-goes.html

Happy Stamping!!

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

The Card Concept Challenge #50

Happy Wednesday Everyone! 

It's time for a new challenge over at The Card Concept Challenge.  I was inspired by the shamrocks and all the GREEN in this weeks inspiration photo.  For my card I used lots of layers and a monochromatic design.
 
Here's my Classy & Elegant take.
 
 Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections), Old Olive CS (SU!), Dots & Stripes Metropolitan Collection (Echo Park), Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Old Olive (SU!); Tools: Luck Charms Accessories (C.C. Designs Cutters/Retired), Simply Scallops Medium (Die-Namics), Stitched Mini Scallop Square Stax (Die-Namics), Scor-buddy, Paper Trimmer (Fiskars), Big Shot (Sizzix); Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestones (Recollections), Clear Wink of Stella (Zig), 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.  Hope you are inspired and will join us! 

Happy Stamping!! 

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

The Curtain Call Challenge - Going Batty Reminder

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Going Batty!  You have until October 10th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project!

  listotic.com

The LEAD of this challenge will be invited to be a guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

This week I created a fun Halloween Treat Bag using lots of fun stuff.  The bag was created with the Mini Treat Bag die from SU! and the bat is a retired cutie from Quicktuz.  I also used stamps from the Spooky Sentiments set by Reverse Confetti along with a couple of their Confetti Cut dies.

Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections), Black CS (Recollections), Black and White Paper Pad (Recollections), Kiwi DP (Lasting Impressions), Pumpkin DP (Lasting Impressions), Lilac DP (Lasting Impressions), Black Licorice DP (Lasting Impressions); Stamps: Spooky Sentiments (Reverse Confetti); Ink: Black (Simon Says Stamps); Coloring Medium: Copic Markers;  Tools: Mini Treat Bag Die (SU!), Tag Me Too (Confetti Cuts), Stitched Flag Trio (Confetti Cuts), Bat Die (Quicktuz REV-0056/Retired), Web Die (Quickutz REV-0059/Retired), Paper Trimmer (Fiskars), Big Shot (Sizzix); Other: Xyron, Black Glitter, Googly Eyes, Ribbon, Clothes Pin, Twine, Enamel Dots, Clear Wink of Stella (Zig), Clear Irresistible Pico Embellisher (Imagine Crafts), ATG Tape, Foam Tape 

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

 

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

The Card Concept Challenge # 34

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

It's time for a new challenge over at The Card Concept Challenge.  I was inspired by the pink polka dots and beautiful roses in this weeks inspiration photo.   Here's my Classy & Elegant take.
 
 Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections), Pink Pirouette CS (SU!); Stamps: Hand Lettered Hello (WPlus9), The Big, The Bold and Extras (Winnie & Walter); Ink: Black (Simon Says Stamps), Old Olive (SU!), Pink Pirouette (SU!), Strawberry Slush (SU!); Tools: Polka Dots Cover Up (Die-Namics), Tag You're It (Die-Namics); Other: Ribbon, Doily, Rhinestones, Tombow Liquid Glue, 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.  Hope you are inspired and will join us!

Happy Stamping!!
 

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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
 
http://shop.pennyblackinc.com/p/flower-sparks
 
 Make sure to to check out what the rest of the Curtain Call Crew has created for you!!
 

Thursday, April 2, 2015

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #195

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the
  
Today I have a quick & easy  Thank You card featuring a stamp from the Many Thanks set from Altenew.  The papers are from Stampin' Up and the butterfly die is from C.C. Designs.  I love how clean & simple this card turned out...the sentiment could easily be changed making this a perfect card for mass producing or card sets.

Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections), Real Red CS (SU!), Fresh Prints Designer Series Stack (SU!); Stamps: Many Thanks (Altenew); Ink: Real Red (SU!); Tools: Pierced Circle Stax (Die-Namics), Butterflies (C.C. Designs Cutters); Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestones, ATG Tape, Foam Tape

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







Thursday, March 26, 2015

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #194

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the
  
Today I have a GRADUATION card for you.   
Can you believe the end of the school year is just around the corner? 

 Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections), Night of Navy CS (SU!), Come Away With Me 6x6 Pad (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Night of Navy (SU!); Tools: Word Window Punch (SU!), Modern Label Punch, Fishtail Flags Stax (Die-Namics); Other: Button, Twine, ATG Tape, Foam Tape


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

Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #193

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at the
  
This week I created a masculine birthday card using a monochromatic design.  I love how the clean design showcases the Birthday to You Plain Jane sentiment from Verve Stamps...one of my all time favorites to use on masculine cards.

Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections), Night of Navy CS (SU!), Blues Necessities 6x6 pad (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Birthday to You Plain Jane (Verve Stamps); Ink: Night of Navy (SU!); Other: Classic Circle Nestabilities, Scor-Buddy; Other: ATG Tape, Foam Tape


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

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

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!!

Monday, March 16, 2015

The Pink Elephant Challenge #290

 
  We are challenging you with a:

"Pinch Me"
(Use the color GREEN) 

Today I created a St Patty's day card featuring the super sweet Puddle Jumper Melody from By LORi Designs!   I love that by just using certain color combos/papers that you can take an everyday image and turn it into a holiday themed project.

 Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections), Green CS, Kraft in Color 6x6 pad (Doodlebug); Stamps: Puddle Jumper Melody (By LORi Designs), Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Onyx Black (Versafine); Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Petite Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Petite Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Simply Scallops Medium (Die-Namics), Pierced Square Stax (Die-Namics), Scor-Buddy; Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, Brads, Enamel Dots, Extra Fine White Paint Pen (Sharpie), ATG Tape, Foam Tape

http://loriboyd.blogspot.com/2014/04/new-puddle-jumpers-friends-at-by-lori.html

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

Happy Stamping!!

Monday, March 9, 2015

The Pink Elephant Challenge #289

   
 
We are challenging you with a:
 
 "Create a Shaped Card"  
 
Hello Everyone!  Today I have a fun St. Patty's Day card using one of my favorite dies (Scallop Circle by Sizzix).  It's an oldie but a goodie.   It makes sure a fun shaped card.   If you stopped by my blog over the weekend you aren't seeing doubles...I combined this weeks challenge with The Curtain Call's Lucky challenge.
 
Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections), Old Olive CS (SU!), SN@P! 6x6 Pad (Simple Stories); Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Old Olive (SU!); Tools: Scallop Circle Die (Sizzix), Scallop Border Punch (Fiskers), Scor-Buddy; Other: Seam Binding, Clover Button, Twine (Hemptique), ATG Tape, Foam Tape 
 
http://curtaincallchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/03/curtain-call-inspiration-challenge-lucky.html
 
Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!

Happy Stamping!!
 

Saturday, March 7, 2015

The Curtain Call Challenge - Lucky Reminder

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Lucky!  You have until March 10th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project!
 
 
 
The LEAD of Lucky will be invited as a Guest Designer in our next challenge! 
 
 Hello Everyone!  Today I have another St. Patty's Day card that was inspired by the Lucky inspiration photo.  I found this cute four leaf clover button in my stash and thought it worked perfect with the theme.
 
Supplies:
Paper: White CS (Recollections), Old Olive CS (SU!), SN@P! 6x6 Pad (Simple Stories); Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Old Olive (SU!); Tools: Scallop Circle Die (Sizzix), Scallop Border Punch (Fiskers), Scor-Buddy; Other: Seam Binding, Clover Button, Twine (Hemptique), ATG Tape, Foam Tape

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