Stamp With Sue

Challenge Week 33 - Color Combo - Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red & Taken w/Teal

2008-02-08T06:00:00.000-08:00

I have always wanted to CASE the card on page 163 of the catty (shown at left) and I figured this challenge would lend itself to it nicely.

This week's color combo was great fun to play with... the Pumpkin and Rose Red really warm up the Teal and Olive. I'm not a huge fan of Teal, so I only used a little bit of it. And, thanks to SU's new rub-ons, I only stamped ONE image - cool, huh?

Some things to note - the dry embossed flower on the Pumpkin square did not show up well on the textured c/s, so I outlined it with a marker... I think it gives a little more definition without overpowering the effect. Also, I put rub-ons on BOTH sides of the clear button.

I LOVE how the card turned out - it was lot's
of fun creating each little square and the
rub-ons made everything SUPER EASY!

Supplies -

Stamps: Be Happy

Ink: Purely Pomegranate

Paper: Kraft, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie Textured, Rose Red,
Whisper White & Taken w/Teal Cardstocks

Access: Love and Happiness Rub-ons, Pomegranate Dbl Stitched Ribbon, Hodgepodge Hardware, Clear Buttons, Pumpkin Pie Marker, 1 1/4" Square Punch, 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch, Pick a Petal Brass Template, Crystal Effects to adhere clear button, Scotch Dbl-Sided Foam Tape.

Technostampers Sketch Challenge #2

2008-02-04T11:42:00.000-08:00

I'm a little behind posting my challenge card - this was LAST Monday's assignment, but since I actually finished the card, thought I'd go ahead and share. You'll have to click the image to see the glitter.

The sketch was created by Mary Jo at Technostamper. Wanna play along? Head on over to MJ's site and check out Sketch #3. Be sure to leave a comment with a link to your post... and have fun!

Supplies:
Stamps: Time for You, Level 3 Hostess Set
Ink: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, River Rock, Black Stazon
Paper: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, River Rock, Whisper White
Access: Lovely Lilac Watercolor Crayon, Aquapainter, Love & Happiness Rub-ons, Paper Piercer & Template, Pick A Petal Brass Template, Corner Rounder Punch, Spica Clear Glitter Pen, Dimensionals.

Blogger Challenge Rules & Players

2008-01-26T07:54:00.000-08:00

Because the member list has gotten so long, I'm adding it here as a post of it's own. Whenever you want to see what we are doing, simply click on the Blogger Challenge Logo on my sidebar, and you'll be directed here, for the list of current players.

Here's the game - each week, members participate in a different stamping/paper crafting challenge. The due date for posting your creation on your blog is supposed to be Friday (but sometimes people are late, so please check back.) It's always fun and interesting to see how every member interprets the challenge.

Amanda Sewell
Amber Porter
Amy Caraluzzi
Anita Van Hal
Anna Wight
Barbara Dondero
Beckie Carlson
Carole Burrage
Charlotte Brown
Claudia Perry
Connie Babbert
Denise Wenzloff
Gerrie Johnnic
Ida Krause
Jane Bosi
Jeannette Swain
Julie Campbell (music)
Julie Glasgow
Karen Foltz
Kim Howard
Lauren Meader
Leigh O'Brien
Lila Holgate
Lisa Bohler
Lisa Somerville *Challenge Mom
Lori Tecler
Lynn Mercurio
Marilyn SanClemente
Mary Jo Price-Williams (music)
Pat Huntoon
Sheryl Dickinson
Stefanie Summerer
Susie Moore
Toni Tessler
Vicki Garrett

Technostampers Sketch Challenge #1

2008-01-22T07:04:00.001-08:00

Another challenge card - this is for the Technostampers Group which is hosted by Mary Jo at Techno Stamper

I used the new Rub-Ons from Stampin' Up! and you'll be able to get them for FREE when you spend $50 beginning in February!

Please be sure to check out the other challenge players - links are on Mary Jo's site. Join us for the next sketch challenge - posted every Monday.

Supplies
Stamps: None!
Ink: None!
Paper: Cutie Pie DSP, So Saffron C/S, Whisper White C/S
Access: Love & Happiness Rub-Ons, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Pomegranate Dbl-Stitched Ribbon, Dots Brass Template, Dimensionals.

Challenge Week 30 - Color Combo - Real Red, Blue Bayou & River Rock

2008-01-19T09:05:00.000-08:00

Hello Blogger Challenge Friends!

I haven't played in a while, and I made a promise to myself that I would try to do a challenge every month. So, when I saw this week's color combo, I knew I'd participate because I love these colors.

Supplies -
Stamps: Three for You (Punch Box Set)
Ink: River Rock & Blue Bayou Classic
Paper: River Rock & Blue Bayou C/S, Real Red Textured C/S, Dashing DSP (retired)
Access: Real Red Brads, Three for You Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, 1/16" Hole Punch, Pick A Petal Brass Template, Dimensionals.

Retired Stamp Sets for Sale

2008-01-13T14:14:00.000-08:00

Take a look - sets priced at 30% OR MORE off original price. Clicking on the slideshow picture will take you to my flickr site where you can view all the sets super close.

Prices do NOT include shipping. Just send me an email with what you are interested in and your zip code, and I'll calculate the postage. Happy shopping!

All sets are mounted and used, unless noted otherwise.
All About U $19
All Year CheerI $20
Alphabits $11
Bold Basics $15
Brushstroke Alpha $25
Brushstroke Numbers $10
Bug Builders $15
Favorite Teddy Bear $20
Flower Filled $17
Fresh Fillers $6
Fun Filled $11
Headline Alpha $28
Lexicon of Love - UM $10
Love Ya Bunches $12
Made From Scratch - UM $6
Mini Messages $10
Natural Beauty $13
Noteworthy $5
Painted Posies - UM $10
Petal Pushers $17
Polka Dot Party $17
Sculpted Style - UM $5
Small Script - UM $5
Timeworn Trim - UM $5
Watercolor Minis - UM $11
Wheel - Gifts Galore $4
Wheel - Swirling Leaves $4

Hello & Happy Holidays!

2007-12-10T07:37:00.000-08:00

Geesh, I can't believe the last time I posted was November 22... whew... where does the time go? So, is everyone ready for the BIG DAY? I'm not! Still have about 50 cards to make - hoping to get those done today, and shopping, wrapping, cleaning, cooking and everything else. I really LOVE Christmas... I really LOVE Christmas.... I really LOVE Christmas... right?

A stamper buddy blog tagged me, so I thought in the spirit of the season, I would play... but don't anyone else get any ideas... I really do HATE these things... Let's see I have to list 7 unknown or interesting facts about myself and then tag 7 other people.... Hah, hah, ha.... In the interest of the holidays... all of my facts are Christmas-related.

1. I really LOVE Christmas... at least that's what I keep telling myself every year!

2. We always cut our own tree... every year, we bundle up the kids, grab the dog, and trudge out to a tree farm. Then we roam all over the field, arguing over which tree is the right size, shape, etc. We now affectionately call it "The Annual Fight Over the Christmas Tree" trip. Hey... it's a tradition!

3. My kids (ages 7 and 9) still believe, but the effort to maintain the "lie" is really getting difficult. Last year, the question was "so... if Santa makes all the toys and gives them to the children, how come we have to donate toys and things for kids that are less fortunate?" Anyone have a good answer to that?

My lame-o response was... well, Mommies and Daddies have to give Santa money for the gifts... that's why some kids get more/less than others....?!

4. This year's question: "so... how do YOU pay Santa, Mommy?" Oy! I think I'm going to convert to Judaism. Happy Hannukah Everyone!

5. One year, when I was little (maybe 10 or 11), I decided to hunt for my Christmas presents. When I pulled a bag down from the top of my mother's closet, a giant candy cane fell and smashed into a million pieces... (ever seen that... it's just like glass!) I cleaned it up, but the funniest thing was when Christmas Day came, she had forgotten all about it, but the guilt consumed me, and I NEVER hunted for my presents again!

5. My favorite holiday movie is "Merry Christmas Charlie Brown"; my favorite song is The Carpenter's "Merry Christmas Darling."

6. The biggest thing I miss... my Mom & Dad coming to visit for Christmas... and all of us preparing for Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve.

7. My Christmas wish - the strength, patience, and wisdom to help me make it through another year!

Merry Christmas... Froehliche Weihnachten... God Jul... Feliz Navidad... Joyeux Noel... Mele Kalikimaka... Buone Feste Natalizie... Srozhdestvom Kristovym.

Now for the 7 elves I'm tagging:

Anna W.
Jane B.
Leigh O.
Lisa S. 'cause I know how much she LOVES this too!
Melanie S.
Sheryl D.
Vicki G.

Happy Birthday Jinnie

2007-11-22T16:20:00.000-08:00

Just thought I would share some things that I've been doing since I dropped from the blogger challenges - this is a birthday card for my SIL, Jinnie. Her birthday is 11/24 and she is an avid quilter. So when I found this stamp in a LSS, I quickly snatched it up with her in mind.

It's a simple card with a simple message, but one that speaks from the heart, so I think she will like it. You should see the fabulous totes and bags she makes... I was thrilled to receive one for MY birthday last year... isn't it adorable?

BTW, if you'd like one for your very own... she can whip one up for only $50. They are very sturdy - I carry mine everywhere - filled with stamps to mount, knitting, and usually a magazine or two. If you are interested in getting one, send me an email and I'll contact you.

Card Supplies:
Stamps: Buttons and Patches (B Line Designs, LLC)
Ink: Soft Sky (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: Soft Sky, Naturals White, Old Olive (Stampin' Up), Amy Butler Designer Mat Pad (K&Company)
Access: Paper Piercer & Template, Buttons, Linen Thread

Challenge Week 20

2007-11-09T05:32:00.000-08:00

So... did you miss me? Or did anyone even notice I didn't post last week? I have actually officially 'dropped' from the Blogger Challenge Group - it was just too much for me to keep up with. But when I saw the challenge for this week - using photos or magazine pictures - I thought I would jump back in, since (I think) I was the one who suggested this idea to Lisa.

In a former life (before stamping) I used to quilt - that was before cross stitch, which was before knitting, which was before stamping - well, I think you all know what I'm talking about! Anyway, I still adore the art of quilting, even though I don't actually 'do' any now. I attended a local quilt show a few years ago and was captivated by all the color and designs that filled the room. I snapped hundreds of pictures (don't ya just LOVE digital?) with the idea of turning them into cards "one day." And now, that day has come - this was so incredibly simple - Seriously, I tried to spiff it up a little by adding some stamping or punch corners, but anything I did took the focus away from the photo... so basically, it is a photo slapped onto cardstock with a simple saying. I wish you all could have seen this quilt up close - the artist had added beads along the windows and cute little flower sequins just above the row of stars. If you ever have a chance to attend a quilt show, please go see what people do with fabric... it is purely amazing!

Supplies:
Stamps: Punch Pals
Ink: Bashful Blue Marker
Paper: Bashful Blue C/S
Access: Stamp-a-ma-jig

Challenge Week 18 - Designer Series Paper

2007-10-26T07:14:00.000-07:00

Well lookie lookie... today is Friday, and my challenge is done and posted... Whew! Why are deadlines so hard to meet?

This week's assignment was to use DSP as the focal point... I was going to be goofy and just slap a piece of paper on a card and stamp a sentiment... but then, as stamping goes, I just HAD to do a little more, then a little more, then... it's still pretty simple, which was my intent, and I don't think the DSP is actually the focal point... but the card is done, posted and on time... hey, can't have everything!

Challenge Week 17 - Inspiration

2007-10-25T06:10:00.001-07:00

So, by now, you've figured out that I didn't participate in this challenge... all good intentions laid aside... I just ran out of time getting ready for our trip. Enough with excuses and promises... it is what it is folks... I try my best, but sometimes that's just not good enough.

My life philosophy - forgive or forget and MOVE ON!

Challenge Week 16 - Ornaments

2007-10-15T05:54:00.000-07:00

Due October 12
To quote Alice's friend the White Rabbit...

"I'm late... I'm late... For a very important date. No time to say "Hello." Goodbye. I'm late, I'm late, I'm late."

I'm horribly, horribly late!

My sincere apologies... but I'll make up for it - we're going out of town this weekend, so I'll have to post this week's challenge on Thursday!

Supplies
Stamps: Loads of Love, Wild About You, Festive Favorites
Inks: Ballet Blue, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black, Real Red & Choc Chip Markers
Paper: Whisper White C/S
Access: Wild Wasabi Dbl Stitched Ribbon, Silver Cord (retired), Coluzzle, Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Fake Snow (Michaels), Tin (I've had these for so long, I have no idea where it came from... most likely Michaels or AC Moore. But you can find them online.)

Challenge Week 15

2007-10-06T08:03:00.000-07:00

Due October 5 - Use Black & Orange

Hello all ! I was completely uninspired by this week's challenge. It actually was a challenge just to sit down and stamp - what an awful feeling! So, I took the easy way out - I completely CASE'd a card from the catalog... well I changed a couple things, but for the most part I stole the idea on page 28.

Supplies

Stamps: Carved & Candlelit, EFP

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Always Artichoke

C/S: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi

Access: Black Gingham Ribbon, Silver Brads, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Dimensionals, Paper Snips

Challenge Week 14

2007-09-29T17:46:00.000-07:00

So, it's Saturday... bet y'all thought I wasn't going to participate this week huh? Well, guess what... even without a spectrum pad, I managed to fulfill my weekly obligation. I'm just a little late getting it posted...

The photo seems a tad bit overexposed (need to speak to my photographer!) because you can't really tell the spectrum colors - Bravo Burgundy, River Rock and Bashful Blue. So, what's cool when you don't own a spectrum pad, is that you can create your own colors... I just dabbed the stamp directly with a sponge of each color... kinda awesome, because you can 'place' the colors where you'd like... so the bottom half of the sentiment is in Bashful Blue, but I made sure the star dotting the 'j' was in River Rock. I also used a strip of Bashful Blue from the Winter Bright Simply Scrappin' kit and a touch of Crystal Effects on the top flowers.

Supplies:
Stamps: Season of Joy (Holiday Mini Collection)
Ink: Bravo Burgundy, River Rock, Bashful Blue, Sage Shadow
C/S: River Rock, Whisper White, Bravo Burgundy, Sage Shadow
Access: Burgundy Grosgrain, Winter Bright SS Kit; Crystal Effects, Sponges, Dimensionals

Challenge Week 14

2007-09-26T17:17:00.000-07:00

Due September 28 - Use a spectrum pad on your card or project.

Guess what... I don't own one! LOL. So, I may opt 'out' this week, or do a 'faux' technique instead... hmmmmm... check back on Friday to see what my decision was!

Want to play along? Next week the challenge is to use Orange & Black... post your card on your blog by Friday, OctoBOOer 5. Send me your link and I'll post it on my blog!

Happy Stamping!

Blog Candy Winner

2007-09-21T13:48:00.000-07:00

And the winner is.....

* * * Cheryl KVD * * *

Cheryl posted this comment -

I LOVE Papercrafts magazine....it is my favorite! I subscribe to Making Memories, but when it runs out, I'm switching to Papercrafts. I like the projects they have. Thanks!

So congratulations to Cheryl... please email me your address, and I'll get your magazines out to you right away.

Many thanks to the rest of you for posting and visiting my blog. I hope you enjoy my card creations... feel free to visit my other blogger friends' sites listed on the left.

Happy Stamping Everyone!

Challenge Week 13

2007-09-21T04:58:00.000-07:00

Due September 21 - Embossing

Dry embossing is my all time, absolute FAVORITE technique. I just love the subtly and dimension it adds. So for this challenge, I knew just where to look for inspiration - Lasting Impressions. Their designs, papers and templates are adorable and so fun. So, without further ado...
... say 'Hello' to Witchy Poo.

Do you recognize her nose? It is the petal from the Pick A Petal template... I think I am on a quest to see how many things I can create using that set and template. LOL.

I also dry embossed her eyes, hat band and background paper. But, I can't take all the credit - my design inspiration came from Lasting Impressions' Idea Book #27 - shown here -

It seems that I've developed quite a habit of creating cards that are more paper crafted, rather than stamped. So, that's going to be my self-made challenge next week - to return to the land of rubber!

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Ink: None

C/S: More Mustard, Sahara Sand, Lovely Lilac, Gable Green, Basic Black, Whisper White.

Access: Pick A Petal & Dots Brass Templates, Stylus, Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Paper Snips, 1/2" circle punch, Black Marker, Dimensionals

Candy Anyone?

2007-09-17T15:04:00.000-07:00

I have three issues of Paper Crafts magazine (March, April & June 2007) that I'd like to send off to someone who wants them. These are new copies - never been opened!

Out of all the mags out there... this one is my favorite... I think the projects are clever and creative and more 'mainstream' than some of the other publications.

So, do 'ya want them? Just leave a comment and tell me what your favorite magazine is and I'll pick a winner (randomly, of course) on Friday, September 21.

Challenge Week 12

2007-09-14T06:05:00.000-07:00

Due September 14 - Inspired by....pick something - say a pattern in a piece of clothing, colors in a rug. Some design that inspires you.

My inspiration for this challenge comes from a new knitting book I just bought. Yes, I knit too... I love stamping, but there's nothing like the soothing 'click clack' sound of the needles and warmth of soft wool gathering in your lap. Besides, it's something I can do without my kids bugging me to 'help' or use my supplies... LOL.

I just love this scarf - it's so fun and the colors so cheerful.

My photos are awful - sorry, gang... hubby is away and I'm reduced to taking my own pics.

So, when I started planning my card, I knew I wanted to re-create the floppiness of the flowers and make them 3D... I remembered Lisa Somerville's flower card I received in a swap and the next thing I knew...

TA-DA... scarf meets paper...
The flowers were easy to make - I just used the circle & oval punches for the petals and rolled the c/s around the end of a paintbrush. Centers are from a knotted piece of grosgrain.

As my son would say... it takes paper crafting "to a whole new level!"

Supplies:
Stamps: Warm Words
Ink: Wild Wasabi
C/S: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Real Red, Cameo Coral, PIxie Pink
Access: Lg Circle Punch, Lg Oval Punch, 1/4" Cicle Punch, Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Paintbrush, DSP Celery.

My First Bella

2007-09-12T15:45:00.001-07:00

Do you know what Bella's are? They are the hippest, cutest, and completely fun stamps from Stamping Bella. I have a bunch, but this is my first one on paper.

My daughter turned 7 on September 2nd, and her party is in a couple weeks. She's having a ROCK IDOL party at Justice where she and her friends will get a makeover and party right in the store... they turn up the music and dance around and have a blast.

So, I thought ROCKABELLA would be perfect for her invite... I picked up some pre-printed cards/envies at Target (8 for $1... can't beat that!); slapped on my cutie bella and punched out a sentiment... and waaa laah... invites - made and in the mail - in 1 day! Rock out everyone.

New Challenge Players

2007-09-06T06:45:00.000-07:00

Please remember to check the other Blogger Challenge Players on my sidebar at left... we had some changes this week - a couple new girls signed on, and one left the group.

Challenge Week 11

2007-09-06T05:38:00.000-07:00

Due Sept 7 - Copy Layout on Page 12 of Holiday Mini

So, how adorable is the new DSP (designer series paper) Cutie Pie? I am completely in love with it... so fun, fresh and happy... you can't help but smile when you look at it.

This is my take on the assignment. I think it came out well - I REALLY wanted to use a chipboard piece - one of the flowers from the Blossoms & Basics On Board kit would have been ideal. But, of course, I only have On Board Accents and that flower was too big. So, I took a leftover piece that held 4 circles and trimmed it down - using the table top cutter! (I'm determined to put that thing to work, since it is fairly 'spendy' as a friend of mine is fond of saying.) The cutter worked great, and I ended up with a fairly unique accent that I covered with Pomegranate c/s. This was a fun one - and the DSP makes it so EASY - no fretting about what goes with what - just pull colors out of the paper! The only difficulty is deciding which side of the paper to use... LOL.

Supplies
Stamps: None!
Ink: None
Cardstock: So Saffron, Purely Pomegranate
Access: Cutie Pie DSP, On Board Accents, Pomegranate Dbl Stitched Ribbon, Black Vintage Brads, Silver Brads, Three for You Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1/16" Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Table Top Cutter, Glue Stick, Sanding Block

Challenge Week 10

2007-08-31T06:40:00.000-07:00

Due August 31 - Copy layout from Page 92 of the catalog

* animation provided by my wonderful and exceptionally talented husband

While the focus for this assignment was mainly the top of the card, I thought it would be fun to make the whole thing... after all; I have a bunch of those Pockets & Pieces sheets and never use them.

Then, I turned it into my birthday card to my daughter who turns 7 on Sunday, September 2. So, thank you Lisa (blog challenge Mom) because I would never have made such an elaborate birthday card... and I know she will simply adore it!

Here is a shot of it without motion -

Supplies:
Stamps: Unfrogettable, EFP, Doodle Numbers
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Basic Brown
C/S: Real Red, Confetti White, Wild Wasabi & Bashful Blue Textured
Access: Pockets & Pieces Confetti White, DS Paper Cutie Pie (how appropriate!) Silver Brads, Real Red Grosgrain, Lg & Sm Square Punch, Corner Rounder, 1/8 & 1/4 inch Circle Punch, Paper Piercing Tool & Template, Paper Snips, Watercolor Crayons, Aqua Painter, Summer Sun & Bashful Blue Markers, Dimensionals

Challenge Week 9 and Follow Up

2007-08-24T06:57:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who so kindly posted a comment about my tin... it was super easy to make - I just used a Simply Scrappin' Kit and a little modge podge, and wha-la - a fabulous gift!

To learn how I made the RIBBON HANDLE click HERE and follow the tutorial.

Challenge Week 9 - Due August 24
Get Punchy! Use punches as the main focal point.
I was in a goofy mood when I created this... most likely from too many glasses of wine... haha. I'm not sure I'd ever give it to anyone, but it was fun to make.

Supplies:
Stamps: Warm Words
Ink: Chocolate Chip
C/S: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Handsome Hunter, Garden Green, Wild Wasabi
Access: Prints DS Paper in Certainly Celery, Sq. Rhinestones in Ice, Photo Corners Punch

Challenge Week 8

2007-08-17T06:56:00.000-07:00

Due August 17 - Inspired by... pick something, say a pattern in a piece of clothing, colors in a rug... some design that inspires you.

Oops... I missed this challenge... sorry guys! I'll be back on track with challenges when the kids start school in 3 DAYS!

Challenge Week 7

2007-08-10T06:16:00.000-07:00

Due August 10 - Alter something - a frame, tin, chipboard, etc.

I have to confess... I am going to cheat this week... I am away on vacation and unable to participate fully in the challenge. I previously altered a lunchbox tin for my upline, Elizabeth and have never posted it on my blog so I'm going to sneak it on this week. Some of you will remember it, I'm sure. I will post the 'before' photo and supply list when I return home.

Challenge Week 6

2007-08-02T18:15:00.000-07:00

Due August 3 - Layout on Page 165 from the 2007 Fall-Winter Collection catalog.

Whew... finally got a card done for the weekly challenge! I SO cannot wait until school starts to have 'my' time back. Anyhow, this was a fun card to make - I couldn't stop adding things, which is so unlike me. I added Crystal Effects to the flower centers and my faux brads and in doing so, dripped a smidge on the designer paper. I tried to cover it up with a little dab of ink, but you can still see it (sorry!)

Supplies:

Stamps: Three in a Row, Big Blooms (retired), and Canvas BG
Ink: Sahara Sand, Purely Pomegranate, Soft Sky
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Soft Sky
Accessories: Metal Edge Circle Tags, Palette O'Prints Designer Paper, 1/2" Circle Punch, Taffeta Ribbon, Crystal Effects, Crop-O-Dile 3/16" punch, Dimensionals, Paper Snips.

Challenge Week 5

2007-07-29T18:08:00.000-07:00

Due July 27 - something you would give a gift in (box, bag, cello topper, etc.)

I'm going to skip this one too... sorry!

Challenge Week 4

2007-07-29T18:03:00.000-07:00

Due July 20 - Sassy Stems Layout on Page 97

Well, I had good intentions of creating a card for this challenge, but we had an impromptu weekend away to Ogunquit, Maine so my deadline has come and gone. Sorry, but no card this week.

Challenge Week 3 - Response

2007-07-13T07:53:00.000-07:00

So... here's my card! Isn't he just adorable? I am so in love with him! My husband thinks I am a complete wacko - he doesn't see anything special about it - but I guess I'm just partial to snowmen.
Supplies:

Stamps: Three For You, Pick a Petal
Ink: Basic Black, Cameo Coral
Cardstock: Soft Sky, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Groovy Guava, Basic Black
Accessories: Three For You Punch, Turquoise Grosgrain, Black Marker, Petals & Paisleys DS Paper, Coluzzle, Cutter Kit, 1 1/4" Square Punch.

I've Been Blog Tagged

2007-07-11T07:33:00.000-07:00

I was tagged by Lisa Somerville to list 7 random things about myself... I'm supposed to tag 7 other people to perpetuate the game, but I'm not (sorry!)

1. I really hate playing these games, although I do enjoy reading what other people post.
2. I have a Bernese Mountain Dog named Snickers.
3. My hobbies are knitting, reading, photography, and stamping.
4. My favorite color is red.
5. I live in Massachusetts, but originally hail from Maryland.
6. I am a SAHM which I enjoy (only 47 days until school starts... LOL)
7. For my 50th birthday, I want to rent a house in Tuscany, Italy for 1 month.

Last But Not Least

2007-07-08T18:01:00.001-07:00

And my last creation is a birthday card for my MIL. This started out as a leftover supplies card - I had that piece of designer paper sitting on my desk and decided to put it to use. I just LOVE the new Pick A Petal set and the new InColor Groovy Guava goes so nicely with this retired paper. (Remember, Pretty in Pink was too pink, and Cameo Coral was too orange?)

Supplies:
Stamps: Pick A Petal, Warm Words
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Appricot Appeal
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Groovy Guava
Accessories: Spring Flowers DS Paper, Dimensionals, Brad (from SEI)

And Another One

2007-07-08T17:49:00.000-07:00

This card was created as a thank you for my Longaberger demo. I know, she should be thanking me for placing an order, but I won a cute Woven Traditions bowl from her, and thought it would be nice to say 'thanks for picking me.'

Supplies:
Stamps: Basket Full of Fun
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, Whisper White, Kraft
Accessories: Palette o'Prints DS paper, Watercolor Crayons, Aquapainter, Dimensionals

Oh, The Agony!

2007-07-08T17:33:00.000-07:00

This blogger challenge thing is a BLAST! I am having so much fun creating my challenge cards that I am already done with my card for this week... I'm dying for you to see it, but I can't post until Friday. So, instead, I'll show you a few cards that I created over the weekend.

This is a belated birthday card for my brother, Ray. He loves old cars, so I thought this would be right up his alley.

Supplies:
Stamps: Loads of Love
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red
Cardstock: Creamy Caramel, Real Red, Always Artichoke, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Watercolor Crayons, Vintage Brads, Rustic Retreat Ribbon, 1/2" circle punch, Cutter Kit, Aquapainter

Challenge Week 3 - Christmas in July

2007-07-07T18:15:00.000-07:00

So... the blogger challenge for Week 3 is to create a Christmas themed card using non-traditional colors, but we can use any layout and any stamp set. Hmm... my first thought was to use an alpha and spell out M-E-R-R-Y in some funky color scheme... but then some uknown force took over, and I came up with a completely different idea.

Check back on Friday for my post... nothing says Christmas like the new 'In Colors' Soft Sky and Groovy Guava. Add a dash of Tempting Turquoise, a little Whisper White and a touch of Basic Black and your bells will be jingling!

Challenge Week 2 - Response

2007-07-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

Can I just say... I LOVE the new In-Colors! When I first saw them I thought they were kinda yucky, but put them all together... and WOW. It's so much fun mixing and matching them with the regular colors. Supplies used here:

Stamps: In the Spotlight (Level 2 Hostess), Everyday Flexible Phrases
Inks: Wild Wasabi, Rose Red, Not Quite Navy
Paper: River Rock, Blue Bayou, Not Quite Navy, Naturals White
Accessories: 1 1/4 Square Punch, Rose Grosgrain, Staples, Dimensionals

Blogger Challenge - Week 2

2007-07-02T17:54:00.000-07:00

The assignment this week is to copy Page 108 from the 2007 Fall-Winter Collection catalog. Check back tomorrow to see my card.

Blogger Challenge - Week 1

2007-06-29T07:45:00.001-07:00

Ta-Da! So, here's my creation of the challenge card. For the original inspiration card - see page 10 of Stampin' Up!'s 2007 Fall-Winter Preview Brochure.

Supplies:

Stamps: Be Happy
Inks: Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: 1 1/4 Circle Punch, Dbl Rectangle Punch, Grosgrain Ribbon, Button

And the Heat is On!

2007-06-27T17:45:00.000-07:00

Yikes... haven't updated since March, and now I'm doing a card challenge via blog. Interesting - never done this before, but I'll try it. The challenge card will be posted Friday.

Bead Challenge

2007-03-11T08:30:00.000-07:00

Since I don't have any photos up of my current projects, thought I'd post some of my previous work... enjoy!

This card was for a swap challenge using beads. Since I only had 1 container of beads (gasp!) I was pretty limited in my design which presented a REAL challenge. I used the Write Me a Memory font CD and typed 'Merry Christmas' in several languages on cardstock. I didn't want the words to be the focal point, so I layered a piece of vellum on top.

Supplies:
Stamps: The World Over (Level 1 Hostess), Alphabits
Inks: Real Red, Basic Black
Cardstock: Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White, Vellum
Accessories: Earth Elements Beads, Wire, Watercolor Pencils, 1/4" Circle Punch, Write Me A Memory Journaling Fonts CD Vol 1 & 2

Color Coach Challenge

2007-03-11T08:18:00.000-07:00

And another challenge card - using SU's color coach, the idea was to select a color and also use the color directly opposite it on the wheel. I chose Not Quite Navy/ Bordering Blue and So Saffron/Pumpkin Pie.

Supplies:
Stamps: Carte Postale
Inks: Not Quite Navy
Cardstock: Bordering Blue, Not Quite Navy, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Chipboard, Designer Paper, Vintage Brads, Grosgrain Ribbon

2007-03-11T06:51:00.000-07:00

Happy Sunday!

I've been frantically trying to finish up my swaps for my stamping retreat. Work is going slowly since we are leaving for Florida in 3 days and need to wash/pack/prepare for the trip. I have the designs done for all 3 cards - the 2 regular swaps and 1 contraband. And, most of the elements are cut for each, so I could bring them with me to assemble (but will I have time?) I still need to come up with something for a 3D swap... hmmmmmm?

March

2007-03-04T04:59:00.000-08:00

Good Morning -

Yesterday, I enjoyed a couple hours of stamping with my upline Elizabeth. We are attending a weekend stamping retreat in 3 weeks, and have lots of swaps to prepare. We both worked on our card swaps (photos to follow when they're done) and still have a 3D item and a contraband card to complete.

Welcome

2007-02-10T05:17:00.000-08:00

Hello! Welcome to my blog!

This is my first attempt at blogging... I'm not very good at talking about myself, so this will be brief. Check out the site and let me know your comments. Thanks for visiting.

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