Pink and Purple CASE

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I was inspired by Melissa Phillips' stunning pink and purple tag-it's a winning combo!




 

 

I layered a flower with scalloped circles that were inked with elements from Rosie Posie. The center flower was created with multiple fancy circles stamped around the center fancy circle.

I really like these colors married...a bit of gray was added to mimic the silver in her creation.

Yay for another day of stamping fun!!!

stamps: Papertrey Ink Rosie Posie and Grunge Me

inks: Memento (Lilac Posies,Gray Flannel and Grape Jelly)

paper: Bazzill and Georgia Pacific white

dies: Spellbinders scalloped and classic circles,Wonky Rectangles
other:Sizzix Texture Fades Retro Cirque embossing folder,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Kaisercraft Basics rhinestone

Old Timey Love

I want NEW ideas, NEW hopes and dreams, NEW strength and joy.


But, I want OLD timey love forever....


it's the best kind...that stands the test of time.

I was smitten with this old timey cut and used it for my favorite guy in the whole wide world. ;)

I stamped florals from Hydrangea and tiny sentiments from Tiny Flowers and Tags around a Spellbinders die cut for the background.

I was inspired by

Flourishes Love Letters Challenge


to make the MOST IMPORTANT VALENTINE CARD on my list. ;)

stamps: Flourishes Hydrandea,Tiny Flowers and Tags
dies: (Jamie's Couple on a Vintage Bicycle) Silhouette Cameo,(Spellbinders Label 25),(Tipsy Heart) Sizzix
paper: Georgia Pacific white cardstock,white printer paper,American Crafts black
ink: Memento Tangelo,Papertrey Ink True Black,Tim Holtz Spiced Marmalade

Recycled Clothing Tag and a Pink Notepad

I obviously don't have willpower when it comes to neon....
and when enabled by challenges. ;)

CASE this SKetch #7

Keen On Neon Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

The tag is a recycled clothing tag, and I glittered the plastic "U" for the challenge:

Make It Monday #94 Detail Glitter Technique.

Crafty Friends Challenge #12:CAS Card



stamps: Papertrey Ink Winter Penguin sentiment
dies: Papertrey Ink Photo Finish Strips Die,My Favorite Things Sentiment strips,Sizzlet
other: Papertrey Ink Herringbone Impression Plate,Bazzill cardstock,hot pink post-it note,clothing tag,Papertrey Ink Soft Stone cardstock,stapler,K.I. Memories Alphabet soup letters,Memento Pear Tart ink

~Squash Soup~

We love V8 Squash Soup...but can't find it at our local store anymore.

Waaaaaahhhhhh!!!

But, I can make a card INSPIRED by it.

Here's my squash soup card~

It's fun to assemble elements with Erin's chipboard technique here.

 I swiped the buggy with Mod Podge for a nice finish.

Here is the soup pic from Inspired By #49

Laurel's source link under the photo will take you to a recipe I will have to try~

I used Lenet's sketch from Waltzingmouse Sketch #123.

The Waltzingmouse stamp I used was the shadow from My Island...isn't that a fun stamp???

My sentiment and die are from Papertrey Ink and the border die is from Verve.

I recently purchased Papertrey's Beautiful Beads die...and thought it would be the perfect platform for the sentiment~

Bet I have you thinking of warm soup now, too, huh?!!!

Misery loves company...LOL.

At least it's a healthy craving~

stamps: Waltzingmouse My Island,Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings

dies: Verve Pennant trim die,Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings, Winter Penguin Die snowflake and Beautiful Beads die

embossing folder: Sizzix Textured Impressions Seasons Greetings

other: Martha Stewart border punch,Crop-a-dile corner chomper

paper: Little Yellow Bicycle Acorn Hollow DP,Georgia Pacific white cardbase

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa,Tim Holtz Walnut Stain

~Torn Edges and a Simple Embossed Tree~

One lovely embossing folder and the right journaling paper (with numbers up to 25) set the stage for this CAS card.

No sentiment needed...just circle, tear and staple ~adhere the ends if you want.

I've got another for

DYSU Challenge DYSU97

I had the

CASE Study Challenge #116

Angeline Yong

challenge in mind when I put this together.


The muted colors and simple format was perfect for the elements I had on hand.


I am taking advantage of this week's

CAS-ual Fridays CFC 78

It's a fun one~let your inner rebel loose!

If you are hesitant...take that DP that you aren't sure what to do with and tear away~

embossing folder: Sizzix Textured Impressions Seasons Greetings

paper: Papertrey Ink Soft Stone,Bazzill metallic silver,Authentique Journey

other: stapler,gold pen

The Blessing of an Ordinary Day

Appointments, commutes, lessons and the like are what ordinary days are made of.

ORDINARY, AVERAGE DAYS ~ are what make life,

well,

LIFE...

the building blocks of a home, the stairsteps to normal or a new normal.



In the midst of chaos and transition...



an ordinary lifestyle is





EXTRAORDINARY.

I used one of the beautiful sentiments from TT's Ordinary Days.

Brayed Walnut Stain distress ink on an embossing folder pulled up the retro design.


The little images/sentiments from BoBunny's Remind Me Clearly Calendar Set created the "sentiment background" for my card.

I love that they capture "ordinary" activities.

I went with the striking colors from Moxie Fab's

Tuesday Trigger: Ready for Red

DYSU #96 Brads





Crafty Friends Challenge
CFC #10 Sentimental


~I wish you an ordinary, average day my friends~

stamps: BoBunny Remind Me Clearly Calendar Stamps,Technique Tuesday/Ali Edwards Ordinary Days

embossing folder: Sizzix/Tim Holtz Retro Cirque Set
inks: Versamark, Memento Ink Rhubarb Stalk, Ranger Tim Holtz Walnut Stain
dies: Verve Pennant Trim Die, Spellbinders Scalloped Circle
paper: American Crafts Cardstock,Georgia Pacific White, Bazzill red
other: Copper embossing powder,brads,brayer

~ENJOY~

Yesterday smelled like summer & felt like summer~it was so weird!

Today looks like another chance of the same~YES!!!

One last second to

enjoy

the warmth!

This week at

CAS-ual Fridays CFC76,

the goal is to create a clean and simple project using Kraft.

The leaves may be crunchy and losing color...but we can still enjoy them~

CASE Study Challenge #114

Julia Stainton

I love the texture going on with her card!!!

I have a mini-texture strip on mine-created from a rosette die.

 Have you had a burst of sunshine in your corner of the world?

I say take it and run!



~ENJOY the sunshine and warmth while you can friends~

stamp: Technique Tuesday Fly

ink: Memento Ink Pistachio

dies: My Favorite Things Rosette Die-namics,Sizzix Sizzlits Flowers Branches Leaves

paper: Bazzill kraft and yellow,Georgia Pacific white

other: Tim Holtz Distress Tool,stapler

~pAtTeRnEd cLoUdS and bLaCk rAiN~

I love the challenge this week at

CAS-ual Fridays CFC#75.

I'll use the excuse to let my hair down and hang over the edge...

 Such a fun celebration going on there and big, big news!!!

BIG!

Verve Words of Wisdom,Sizzix Kite set,Waltzingmouse Teeny Trees,Authentique Lively,Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper

~11 seconds to spare~

tappa tappa tappa tappa tappa tappa tappa....

That's the sound of me desperately inking up a HUMONGOUS background stamp with a Memento Ink Dew Drop when I

dove in today for...

Paulina's 10 Minute Craft Dash #4.

(while mentally placing a larger ink pad in my "virtual mind cart" to order  online later...) ;)

(9 minutes, 49 seconds)

You never heard such desperate tapping!!! LOL

It was my SECOND attempt, mind you....because my first card was CRASH AND BURN.

Note to self:make sure you have enough letter stickers to spell what you want.

Don't wait until the last "y" of Happy Birthday to realize you only have one "y" which was used for "Happy".

eekers.

That's ok, I like this second card better.

Live and learn, right?

There's still some time left to dive in...you got 10 minutes, right?

stamps: Verve Psalm 37:4 Plain Jane,October Afternoon Midway

dies: Spellbinders classic circles,Sizzix Framelits Kite die

other: Studio Calico Frames Wood Veneer,1/8" and 1/2" Scor-Tape

ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Lady Bug

paper: Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill blue

~fall card~

What-da ya know, another for today~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #188

fall theme

&

Retrosketches #31

This is a great sketch...not intimidating!

Have a great evening~

Supplies:

Clear Stamps:  Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Tree Background, My Mind's Eye Rosy "Everything"

Paper: My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Papertrey Ink Kraft,Bazzill orange

Punch: EK Medallion Chain

Other: Piggy Tales ribbon,Recollections Carnelian embossing powder,Sizzix Framelits Kite die,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper

Ink:Versamark ink,Rich Cocoa Memento Ink

~10 Minute Craft Dash~

It's time for the 10 Minute Craft Dash #3.

I missed #2 ~ had a week of on/off migraines and I was afraid that my head might explode if I pushed myself into a time crunch.

I love card making...but not in a lethal way.

It really is quite a rush to set a timer and challenge yourself...a fun rush when you're up to it! 

This one took 8 minutes/26 seconds without a migraine~

I had the butterfly and funky cloud just laying in my scrap pile feeling all lonely and sad.....

I'm so glad they found a home on this card.

There's movement all over this card~enough for

 The Movement Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

Just dive in and do it~it's fun!

Supplies:

Stamps: Verve Happy Days

Dies:Sizzix Framelits Kite set clouds,Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings butterfly die

Ink:Papertrey Ink Hibiscus Burst, Tsukineko Memento Ink Pear Tart and Dandelion

Paper: Georgia Pacific White cardbase,Authentique Lively,BoBunny Country Garden
Other: Want2Scrap rhinestone,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper

~StRiPe AnD pOlKa DoTs~

The triangles from the Sizzix Framelits Kite set were what I thought of when I saw

Stripes and Dots at Embellish Magazine!

I was excited to see the

 bold, fun colors also.
 

I hope to get another one done~I had fun with these colors!


Supplies:

Stamps:Sizzix Framelits and Die Set (Kites)
Ink:Tsukineko Memento Inks (Dandelion,Lady Bug,London Fog),Papertrey Ink True Black
Paper:Georgia Pacific white cardbase

~Carpe Diem~

I created one more card for

CAS-ual Fridays:CFC70

Black and White Plus One (other color)

This lil' guy is such a sweetie, isn't he?

There are glossy accents on the raindrops...I couldn't pick them up here.

The lil' bowtie and cloud are die cut from Sizzix's Kite set ~I trimmed the bowtie just a wee bit to fit the hedgie's body~don't want him to fall over! ;)

I was also inspired by CASE Study Challenge #108:Torico.

She has the cutest monkeys hanging from a negative die cut heart.

I went for the cuteness/action factor and then framed my lil' guy in a Spellbinders Large Label.

Rainy days are the PERFECT days to craft...I'm working on a bit of sunshine inside.

LOVE IT.

Have a blessed day!

Supplies:

Stamps:Verve Words of Wisdom,Penny Black Hedgie Friends,Waltzingmouse Stamps Teeny Trees

Paper:Georgia Pacific White,black cardstock

Ink: Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores and True Black,Ranger Tim Holtz Broken China

Dies:Sizzix Framelits Die set(Kites),Spellbinders Large Labels

 Other:Ranger Glossy Accents

 

~Bombdiggity~

I've wanted this set for awhile now~isn't she the sweetest?

That big hair is a HOOT!!!

Check out Laurel's colors here at

Inspired By #41

I can't wait to play with this set more....

Stamps:There She Goes Bombdiggity

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Elderberry,Pistachio and Pear Tart,Papertrey Ink true black

Paper: Authentique Lively,Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill

Die: Sizzix Tickets

Other:zig zag scissors, Crop-a-Dile corner chomper,Memento Markers

~Waltzingmouse Sketch and the Q~

My husband's birthday is coming up.


I ordered this sentiment awhile ago, because it TOUCHED MY HEART when I first read it.

AWWWW, right?

Waltzingmouse Sketch #108

I used two fun borders from Heirloom Patterns.


The colors are from the

ColourQ Challenge #148.

Hubby LOVES ORANGE...so I made sure there were lots of orangy pops.


I only had slivers of the green~enough to cut the top and bottom of the tag for a stacked feel.


The wee bittiest bit of pink (my husband already has three girls and a froufrou doggy... gotta take it easy ya know). ;)

The poppy is in the flower and highlight.


Simon Says Stamp and Show:What Do You Say?
is all about the sentiment.



 Thanks for stopping by today~




Here are the supplies:

Stamps: Waltzingmouse Heirloom Patterns,Verve Beautiful You
Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Angel Pink,Tangelo and Tuxedo Black
Paper:BoBunny Country Garden,Georgia Pacific White,Bazzill green and pink
Dies:Spellbinders Classic Circles,Sizzix tag
Punch:Martha Stewart goo
Other:Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Copic red,stapler

~Runway Inspired~

I am so glad I saw the deadline for Runway Inspired Challenge:RIC#16.

I love the picture this week and it ends tonight!

Here is my card:

Here's the inspirational photo:

Truth be told...I would have hoarded these incredible felt stickers from Joan's

prize pack.

This challenge inspired me to break open the bag and create with the gorgeous flower!

RUNWAY INSPIRED INDEED!

Stamps:Sizzix Kites sentiment, Kaisercraft Numbers

Ink: Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink mustard seed

Stickers:Heidi Swapp Memory File Color Labels,Little Yellow Bicycle Felt Stickers

Paper: Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Sparkle,Georgia Pacific white

Other: Spellbinders classic circles,Crop-A-Dile Corner chomper

~Paris~

A friend of mine has been on my mind lately.

Once upon a time she and her family went to Paris.

I enjoyed seeing her pictures years ago and listening to her tales.

Right now she's probably doing mundane chores like dishes or washing clothes....

I'd like to remind her of her exciting trip and how God blessed her so! 

That was a moment she can personally bank on, you know?

I used the eye-popping colors from Inspired By #32.

Heidi Swapp papers and ruby and gold embossing powders were my go-to supplies here.

Also, this gorgeous sketch : Waltzingmouse Sketch #106

gave me a wonderful starting point!

Have a blessed day~

Stamp: Waltzingmouse Stamps Paris Nouveau and Teeny Trees

Ink:Versamark 

Paper:Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Fabulous and No Limits Schematic,Georgia Pacific white cardbase

Die:Spellbinders postage stamp

embossing powders:Recollections Ruby, Whispers Gold 

other:sewing machine,Sizzix Teen Dots texture plate

 

 

~Summer Birthday and a Tag~

I salvaged a tag from my daughter's new blouse recently.

This week's Tuesday Trigger's poppies reminded me of the tag's gorgeous swirled flowers and butterfly wings.

Yay for me...a card finished for my sister who has a birthday this month. ;)

Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger:A Plate of Poppies

I die cut the bottom of the recycled tag with a Sizzix die and attached it to a white tag that was sponged with Tim Holtz Tea Dye distress ink.

I inked up KaiserCraft Numbers for the tag's background and used Hero Arts Untitled Word Shadow for the birthday sentiment.

I offstamped that circle and stamped again for a light look in the background of the card base.

The deckled edge of the card is Versamarked and gold embossed.

CAS-ual Fridays CFC60:Text Me

Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Tags or ATC's

Hero Arts July Challenge: Summer Adventures

Birthdays, flowers, and butterfly wings speak summer to me....lots and lots of birthdays in my family!!!  LOL.

I am a bit more chatty this post than the previous...the heat brought on a migraine and I was afraid I couldn't put coherent sentences together.

I believe it took me countless times to edit this post, though.

I'm feeling much better~I thank God for that!

I pray you are doing ok...if not, let me know how I can pray for you.

Thanks for stopping in...

Stamps: Hero Arts Untitled Word Shadow,KaiserCraft Numbers

Paper:Bazzill Coconut Swirl,Georgia Pacific white

Ink:Versamark,Memento Ink Morocco,Ranger Tim Holtz Tea Dye

Other:Whispers gold embossing powder,brad,American Crafts satin ribbon,Fiskars rotary deckle blade

Dies:Sizzix tag and Spellbinders classic circles

~To My Pro~

Although I missed the deadline for

Make It Monday #65: Background Patterns From Patterned Paper Scraps,

I was so grateful for the inspiration!

It's a great way to tidy up my desk, and bless someone.

I was able to incorporate my favorite panel, the Perfection patterned paper from Authentique, which would fit in the 

Damask and Brocade Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

The other strips have stared back at me for the past few weeks, while scattered across my desk.

I didn't want to hide these striking patterns from myself (out of sight, out of mind).

I'm also plugging this in to Paper Crafts 2012 Gallery Idol.

I figured I'd give it a shot! ;)

This card is for my favorite someone, my husband, who finished up school!
 

I'm proud of him for many reasons, but today he's my hero, because he earned his degree.



After 22 years of serving in the Army, he went back to school to get his B.S. in Business Administration.



It's the goal he has worked toward for the past three years.

I'M SO PROUD OF YOU BABE!!!

Stamps:Papertrey Ink On the Links Stamp set

Inks:Staz on ultramarine for the sentiment (pretreated with Versamark ink first),Memento ink rich cocoa,Ranger Tim Holtz Tea Dye distress ink to edge the card

Paper:Authentique Genuine pack,Teresa Collins Everyday Moments dp,K&Company SW Nature pad,BoBunny Ambrosia Collection,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,BoBunny Country Garden

Tools:Crop-a-Dile corner chomper,Spellbinders scalloped ovals,Creative Memories oval cutter,Sizzix texture plate,Zig pen,Fiskars rotary cutter with deckle blade

~Matchbook Folder Card~

Make It Monday #65 Background Patterns from Patterned Paper Scraps

inspired me to use my gorgeous strips of DP that litter my desk.

My friend gave me a notepad that looked like a matchbook folder once.

It was on my mind when I designed this card.

 Running out of adhesive?

Bring out your sewing machine!

I sewed on each strip for decor, and then I sewed across the top and bottom for support.

That way, when the front was tucked into the flap, the strips would bend with the card.

It's not going anywhere.

I used a postage stamp diecut (my new favorite shape) for

the Postage Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

This is for my mom's birthday in June- she loves roses!

My colors were pulled from The PlayDate Cafe PDCC131.

Hope you have a great weekend. Take care now.

Stamp:Papertrey Ink Year of the Flowers:Roses

Ink: Papertrey Ink true black

Paper:BoBunny Country Garden DP orange and green,Teresa Collins World Traveler DP,Georgia Pacific white

Dies:Spellbinders classic circles and postage stamp,Sizzix bow

Other:sewing machine,Copic orange,Memento marker green,Want2Scrap rhinestone