One More White on White

This project was quite a challenge to get a picture of....

another card for 

Papertrey Ink's December 2012 Blog Hop Challenge

I brought out my Hello Sunshine and Stampendous embossing enamel for this thank you card.

~Have a blessed day~

stamps: Papertrey Ink Hello Sunchine

embossing powder: Stampendous Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel

paper: Georgia Pacific White

ink: Versamark and Ranger Jenni Bowlin Weather Vane

i miss you tree

CASE Study Challenge #116

Angeline Yong

I love the simplicity of her card featured this week!




I tried to mimic the minimalist look by stamping my "tree", which is really one of the rays and a burst from PTI's Hello Sunshine.

I inked up with Versamark and embossed with Stampendous Aged Embossing Enamel~I highly recommend the stuff.



There is nothing like it....it's gritty, sparkly and packs a punch!

I don't mean to be a bummer with the sentiment...


but many times Christmas brings about nostalgic memories of those we can't be with on that special day.



I'm sure the feeling is reciprocated~

DYSU 97 Leaves and Trees

Stampendous November challenge
~Stampendous essentials~

Hope your week is starting off smoothly~




stamp: Papertrey Ink Hello Sunshine,Unity Present in My Heart sentiment
ink: Versamark,Memento Rich Cocoa,Ranger Tim Holtz Tea Dye
embossing enamel: Stampendous Aged Embossing Enamel Teal
paper: Papertrey Ink Soft Stone

thankful

Thankful for this new day~

Thankful for a fresh start~


Thankful for being able to post that I'm thankful~

 I took another try at The Play Date Cafe PDCC #155.

This time, I broke out my Stampendous Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel.

I drew "stitches" across the sentiment die with an embossing pen and sprinkled that magical powder and heated.

I then inked up the cardbase with my damaged Versamark pad 

(read the sidebar about that oopsies...#5 on my list of YOU KNOW WHEN).

I can't bring myself to throw that old Versamark pad away...it was one of my first cardmaker investments!

I am also entering this in the 

Square Punch Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

 I used my square punch to create notched borders on my focal panel.

 I created with dry AND wet embossing for 

DYSU #95: Embossing Wet or Dry.

supplies: Papertrey Ink Count My Blessings die, square punch, Cuttlebug Embossing folder, Zig embossing pen, K&Company SW Nature pad,Georgia Pacific white cardbase, Stampendous Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel,Piggy Tales DP,My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

~Nothing is Impossible~

I gave this week's Play Date Cafe #147 a go.

I die cut a white scalloped circle and used an inked acrylic block (Tim Holtz Pine Needle) for the backdrop.


The Waltzingmouse butterfly is embossed with Stampendous Rubellite powder.


There's glossy accents on the sentiment panel...so it's shiny in person.



Time is running out (one day left) for the


The Play Date Cafe #147

Evergreen ... Olive ...

Smoke ... Cherry Blossom

so I'm getting this in before the day slips away. ;)



Have a blessed day~



Supplies:
Stamp:Waltzingmouse Nordic Spring,Verve Words of Wisdom
Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pine Needle,Versamark
Embossing Powder: Stampendous PEARLustre Rubellite
Dies:Spellbinders Scalloped Circle
Other:Martha Stewart Fringe Scissors
Paper:Authentique Fresh,BoBunny Ambrosia,Georgia Pacific White

~Simply the Best Pears~

Scraps are laying about and I am using them up!

Why not?

I love my Pears~especially with these colors!!!

Here is a fantastic sketch which got me motivated:

Retro Sketches #24

Supplies:

Stamps: The Craft's Meow Fruity for You

Ink: Tsukineko Memento ink Pear Tart and Rich Cocoa,Versamark ink

Other: Stampendous embossing powder,Zig pen for faux stitching,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Authentique Lively DP,American Crafts cardstock,Georgia Pacific white

~For My Mom~

My Mom loves roses.

I ordered this set to create her cards.

*Papertrey Ink Year of the Flowers:Roses,Versamark ink,Stampendous detail clear embossing powder,Papertrey ink true black premium ink,Papertrey Ink Eyelet lace border die,Xyron,Teresa Collins World Traveler,Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink fired brick,black glitter,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,American Crafts cardstock for cardbase,Tim Holtz distress tool,Kaisercraft rhinestones*

This sentiment describes my Mom.

She's a hard worker, considerate, honest and generous.

The world is blessed to have her in it-

especially those who cross her path!

 

I loved using the resist embossing technique with these gorgeous flowers.

I kept rubbing the fired brick ink pad around until it was the vibrancy I wanted.

The hardest part, was revealing some of the "world wonders" on the DP layer, without losing my focus on the roses.

I kept moving around that panel, and trimmed away before I lost my nerve!

Papertrey Ink Make It Monday #63 Glitter Die Cuts

I used black glitter on the border die after running it through the Xyron.

CardPatterns:Sketch 162

I appreciate you stopping by today!

~TEE-rific!~

I made a card for my husband's aunt who is in her eighties and an avid golfer.

She's in better shape than me, I tell ya!

*Papertrey Ink On the Links~I Heart Papers Mint Motif Beyond Borders~Making Memories Just Chillin' Girl Paper Pad~Versamark ink~Papertrey Ink Hawaiian shores ink~Jenni Bowlin Ranger Weather Vane ink~Memento Ink Sweet Plum~Sakura Souffle pen~Stampendous Blushing Pink Rose Petal embossing powder~American Crafts ribbon~Scor-Tape 1/8"~Creative Memories oval cutter~American Crafts cardstock~Crop-A-Dile corner chomper*

Embellish Chevron Color Trends Challenge

Gorgeous color combo! 

My fun sketch is from CardPatterns Sketch 161

I may not be able to golf, but I can make a card for someone who does.

I find that satisfying. ;)

~Sugar Plum~

The party is still going on at The Craft's Meow and there are some fun challenges to pick from.

I found the perfect colors to showcase the punny sugar plum sentiment that makes me giggle.

Yes, I'm 42. 

.... I still giggle. ;)

Maybe it has to do with having my three daughters around me all the time.

Lotsa giggling goin' on.

We're kinda silly.

Either that, or we digest too much sugar.

Ask anyone that knows us. ;)

(The Craft's Meow Fruity for You,Versamark ink,Stampendous PEARLustre Rubellite embossing powder,Georgia Pacific white cardbase,Bazzill basics cardstock,DCWV Naturals Stack,Crop-A-Dile Corner chomper*

The Craft's Meow Inspiration Challenge

I was drawn to the lavender/plum,greens and browns in this picture.

Also, the clean, white tables.

There is no way you would see clean white tables if I was planting. There'd be dirt everywhere.

How is there not dirt everywhere?

Anyway, I just had to ink up sugar plum!

 Isn't he cute?

While I'm letting it all hang out there (I don't know if it's sugar or what)...

I just have to share that these stamps 

smell 

GREAT.

I don't know what it is...but I am addicted to their smell.

They smell fruity.

Not just this set...but all TCM sets I've gotten so far.

Is it just me?

Any other Craft's Meow fans appreciate the yummy smell?

 

 I figured this was the post to share my addiction.

If you have TCM stamps. 

Go smell them.

Right now.

Slight sniff.

Come back and confess. 

Don't let me think I'm the only one, ok?

~CAS-ual Baby Card in Pink~

I wanted to try my baby card in pink this time.

I used my oval stamper instead and a wittle bow.

*JustRite oval stamper,Stampendous Love Buds,Memento Angel Pink and London Fog,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Creative Memories Corner rounder*

CAS-ual Fridays CFC42

~LIM Thinking of You with a Diecut~

Less is More Week 55 Theme : Punches or Die Cuts

 (Inspired Stamps Strength sentiment,Hero Arts/Basic Grey Exclusive Collection Borders,Papertrey Ink eyelet lace border die,Memento ink tuxedo black,Versamark ink,Stampendous Pearlustre embossing powder,Georgia Pacific black cardstock,Bazzill cardstock,Scor-Tape 1/4")

I enjoyed playing with this new embossing powder.

Besides partially sprinkling the borders I stamped, I also got some within the diecut.

I lay 1/4"  Scor-Tape down, and lay the border die cut on it. 

The embossing powder was sprinkled in the openings, and heated.

Hope you are having a great weekend. ;)

~U Make Life Sweet~

I used some sweet Throwdown colors to create a card.

 (Unity Make Life Sweet,JustRite Curlz font,Ellison Thin Cuts Happy Birthday balloons,Spellbinders Label Eleven,Bazzill cardstock,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Brilliance red ink,Versamark ink,Stampendous embossing powder,MS twine,Memento rich cocoa marker,Copic and Sharpie pinks,Zig pen for faux stitching,Creative Memories corner rounder)

I used a string of twine for 

CAS-ual Fridays CFC #40

 My colors were inspired by Color Throwdown 179.

~blessings~

~Chiclectic Tuesday Trigger~

Chiclectic

It's the Tuesday Trigger word this week. ;)

(Autumn Leaves Journaling Tags,Stampendous cling Ranunculus,Memento ink tuxedo black,Versamark ink,Whispers white embossing powder,October Afternoon Sidwalks DP,American Crafts Delights paper flowers,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Creative Memories corner rounder,Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink marmalade)

A picture of chiclectic:

 

 Moxie Fab World: Tuesday Trigger:Chiclectic

I tried to represent the black and white thrown in with pink/orange (I sponged Tim Holtz marmalade ink in stripes across the pink DP). 

The paper flower just seemed right . ;)

Have a great evening, wherever you may be. 

~Grace~

I said I would bring out my machine again...and I did. ;)

(supplies: Unity Bella Trees,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink Fired Brick,Stampendous clear embossing powder,Best Occasions Vellum quote pack,Piggy Tales DP,Bazzill kraft,Spellbinders Scalloped circles,Scor-Pal,1/2" Scor-Tape)

I accomplished this card with the help of a lovely sketch from

 

Card Patterns Sketch 148

and colors from the Color Throwdown 175

I pray you have GRACE today! ;)

~Friendships~

CAS-ual Fridays CFC33  has me reflecting on friendships.

They grow in many environments.

Face to face

On the phone

Conversations online

stampendous foliate cube,innovative stamp creations friendship sentiment,sizzix originals dress ups dresses die,memento ink bahama blue,whispers clear embossing powder,ac cardstock,ms twine

CAS-ual Fridays CFC33

Thank you so much for extending your friendship to me!

I appreciate your kind comments and visits. ;)

~Stripes and Bubbles~

There are stripes and there are STRIPES!

Have you seen the Stripe-tastic Tuesday Trigger at Moxie Fab?

WOWZERS!

I played and played and came up with this.

The top of my card was cut with half of a Creative Memories oval cutter.

Stripe-tastic Tuesday Trigger at Moxie Fab

The stripes go beyond their borders here.

I did the same with my "bubbles".

I randomly cut circles with my Spellbinders classic circles and used brown and blues (in the same family as the Trigger colors..CLOSE relatives anyway). ;)

I drew in some "X"s...my new thingy...don't know why.

Hey, and today is Cath's birthday!  

Make sure and stop in and wish her a good one. ;)

Supplies:

Stampendous sentiment,Spellbinders Classic circles,Piggy Tales DP,American Crafts AC cardstock neutral pack,Memento Potter's Clay Marker,Memento ink,Creative Memories Oval cutter

~Another Make It Monday~

I made a card for my other nephew also, using

the cool technique Lisa shared on Make It Monday #45,

coloring embossed images with Copics.

I really love the silhouette die cut from a cider box.

 This time I colored over a clear embossed image.



I used my boxed pleats to create dimension and "pocket" of sorts for the chocolate bar.


I stamped BEFORE folding on the scores.

 Simon Says Stamp and Show:Projects With Depth

is another challenge I'm submitting to also.

Thanks for stopping in today. ;)

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink In the Meadow stamps and die,DCWV Natural Stack DP,Versamark Ink,Stampendous clear embossing powder,Copic red,Omniflex Fishing line 50lb test and glass beads to wrap the chocolate bar,American Crafts AC cardstock

~Cupcake Umbrella~

I went to a local craft store today and fell for the biggest cupcake stamp I've ever seen!

I believe I was hungry. ;)

Isn't it yummy?

 

I "warped" the circles a bit when I stuck them to the stamp block.

 

 

They are skinny circle frames that easily bend and keep the form.

Inspirational challenges:

ColourQ Challenge 109

CAS-ual Friday CFC 27

Thank you for stopping in today. ;)

Info:

Stampendous Cupcake XL,Technique Tuesday Inner Circle,MFT Icing on the Cake,Tim Holtz Distress inks (Marmalade and Broken China),Cocktail umbrella,Copic blue and sand

~We Are In Love~

My hubby and I are still in love after 19 years of marriage.

Doesn't that sound better than "we still love each other after 19 years of marriage"?

C'mon, ya know it sounds way better. ;)

Here's a closeup.

Just in case you can't figure out my card...check out the title of this post.

*wink*

I don't want you to spend too much time wasted here...I'll probably have to "spell it out" for my husband too.

Being "in love" means we still love each other.

But said in a nicer way. ;)

I just showed love by choosing a nicer way to say "I still love you."


LOL



Love is a verb.

Amen?! ;)

Inspired by:

~Embellish Magazine's Paint or Mist Color Trends

There IS paint there...gorgeous 3D Scribbles Iridescent Shimmering Teal.  I used it to stamp the hearts and to "scribble"...'cause that's what it's created for.

~Card Patterns Sketch 134

Thanks for stopping in today ;)

Info:

Stampendous Cling heart stack,Fiskars (I think) borders,Memento ink, DCWV Nana's Kids paper stack (letters),Duncan Scribbles iridescent shimmering teal,Fiskar's rotary cutter with deckle blade

Don't Just Breathe

I'm surprised with what I ended up with today.

Sometimes that happens.

Not surprised - good or bad -

...just surprised. ;)

 I stamped the flowers in Staz On Mustard and then masked it.



I then took my Tim Holtz ink pad and created my own DP.


I LOVE this look. 


I took my Copic yellow and Memento New Sprout and shaded around the flowers.



The edges of both layers were brushed with brown Memento ink.




My sentiment is created from lovely alphabet-script stickers I've had in my stash for quite awhile.





Play Date Cafe PDCC 100

Thank you for stopping in. ;)

Info:

Stampendous cling Ranunculus,Tim Holtz Distress Ink Marmalade and Peeled Paint,Staz On Mustard ink,Memento Marker New Sprout,Copic Y13,Want2Scrap rhinestones,Piggy Tales DP

Proud Mama and a Seahorse

I'm a proud mama.

I'm a proud mama who wants to show you a card I made, using my Shelby's drawing.

I requested a "child riding a seahorse" and she drew me a picture, which I scanned,printed,colored,cut out with Spellbinders' scalloped circles, and inserted in this card.

I sponged around the character with ink.

How fun is that?????

I already had the holes punched in this DP...glad I could use it-

 

don't you love it when that happens???

 

 The sentiment was stamped with Versamark, heat embossed with white powder, and sponged over with ink.

 

I was inspired to use her drawing, when I saw 

FYI's Challenge #14

It makes me miss Hawaii!!!

I know someone on the DT who probably feels the same way. ;)

*wink*

I have other REALLY CUTE PICTURES she has drawn for me...but will wait for the right inspiration and scene.

I think Shelby (who is soon to be 13) has great potential, don't you?

Thank you for stopping by today. ;)

Info:

Shelby's doodle..Riding a Seahorse,Stampendous sentiment,Basic Grey Lauderdale DP,Sizzix leaves die,Marvy Circle punch,Cloud 9 Design Teardrop raindrops (I hoarded this for a few years),MS ink for sponging,Versamark ink, white embossing powder,Spellbinders scalloped circles,Kid's Jewelry Friendship thread,Copics