Journal of a Mad Stamper

So sweet!

2012-01-28T16:22:00.000-05:00

As you know, I love being able to combine challenges! It makes being creative easier. Today's card is a combination of the Sweet Stop and Sweet 'N Sassy Digi challenges. Thanks for stopping by!

Card details:

Stamps - Sweet 'N Sassy, Gina K

Cardstock - PTI, Bo Bunny

Accessories - ribbon, copics, prima, brad

Another color challenge checked off the list!

2012-01-27T00:01:00.000-05:00

I try to get to the Paper Pretties challenges when I can, and I'm sure glad that I did this week! The offered up a black, white and blue challenge and I immediately knew what I wanted to do! Using an older Tami Mayberry sketch, here's what I came up with.....

Card details:

Stamps - Poppy (PAS)

Cardstock - SU

Accessories - copics, nesties, ribbon, rhinestones

CAS challenge

2012-01-26T00:01:00.000-05:00

Another great CAS challenge over at SCS this week! We were to use pink, celery and white - so classy! Naturally, I used the new Wild Rose set from Paper and Such. I distressed a piece of DSP by wrinkling it up and then flattening it as best as I could. The image was then stamped on and I only colored the flowers to make them pop.

Card details:

Stamps - Wild Rose (PAS)

Cardstock - SU

Accessories - punch, rhinestones

Mousy Love

2012-01-25T10:56:00.000-05:00

It's nice when I remember to pull out some of my older stamps and get them inky again. This little guy is adorable and perfect for Valentine's Day cards! I used the SCS sketch challenge for today and also pulled out some of my older SU DSP too! The Memory Box die cut can found at the Paper and Such store!

Card details:

Stamps - House Mouse

Cardstock - SU, PTI

Accessories - Memory Box Die, Nesties, copics, embossing folder

Paper and Such Challenge Time

2012-01-24T00:01:00.001-05:00

For the Paper and Such challenge this week, we're teaming up with The Ribbon Carousel and asking you to make a non-traditional holiday card. I chose to do a Valentine's card for my sweetie and I used something that has been haunting him for years..........a buck!!!!! Every year during hunting season, he goes out in search of that elusive animal (read takes his gun for a loooong walk). So, this year I decided to get him one of his own. Ain't I a stinker?!

You can win.......

Card details:

Stamps - Deer Dad (PAS), printed sentiment from my 'puter

Cardstock - SU

Accessories - punch, nestie, brad, baker's twine

The DT has also created some great inspirations for you - here are links to check them out!

Paper and Such Store blog Amber

Janice
JulieKendraKimMeredith Mindy-------You are here!
NaomiPattieStephaniePaper and Such Store blog

Petals a plenty

2012-01-23T00:01:00.001-05:00

In my efforts to be more creative and keep up with challenges, I've yet again combined a few resulting in this beauty! It encompasses the Allsorts challenge "Pins and Needles" and the CPS sketch challenge for this week. I hope you like it as much as I do!

Card details:

Stamps - image unknown, PTI

Cardstock - PTI, MME

Accessories - stick pin, nesties, copics, lace, flower

Non-Traditional Valentine's Card

2012-01-22T00:01:00.000-05:00

For the sketch challenge over at The Sweet Stop, we were to also do a non-traditional Valentine's card. I have LOTS of House Mouse stamps and I felt that it was time to pull them out once again. I paper pieced the mug and used some of my cherished MME papers.

Card details:

Stamps - House Mouse, My Cuppa Joe (Gina K)

Cardstock - SU, MME

Accessories - ribbon, twine, copics

For the Love of Poppies

2012-01-21T13:19:00.000-05:00

Have I said how much I LOVE this set??!! I have? Well, tough, I'm sayin' it again! :) It is one of the most versatile sets I've come across in a long time. I made this card for the Clean & Simple sketch challenge and the Just Us Girls color challenge.

Card details:

Stamps - Poppy (PAS), Mixed Messages (PTI)

Cardstock - PTI

Accessories - border punch, embossing folder, nesties, button

A stitch in time....

2012-01-20T00:01:00.002-05:00

For Thursday's challenge at SCS - we were to use stitching on a card. Since I don't own a sewing machine, nor do I want one - I chose to do faux stitching. This is a fun way to get the same effect without fighting with a machine.........yes I did and it won...... Ahem........ I also used the CASE Study's inspiration challenge for this card as well.

Card details:

Stamps - Poppy (PAS)

Cardstock - PTI, MME

Christmas in January????

2012-01-19T09:48:00.000-05:00

Yup! For those of us die hard paper crafters, we start early. I'm actually trying to get ahead of the game in hopes that I'll be selling a TON of cards throughout the year and I'll need time to replenish my stock. I received this adorable image from my friend, Leigh Anne (waving). I used the CPS sketch, Color Throwdown and Paper Pretties challenges for this card.

Card details:

Stamps - Coffee Bean Tree, PTI

Cardstock - SU, Jillybean Soup

Accessories - Stickles, copics, punches, rhinestones

Lovin' Wild Roses

2012-01-18T13:17:00.000-05:00

The new set, Wild Rose, from Paper and Such is one of my favs! I seem to be pulling it out more and more. This is a card that I whipped together in under 1/2 and hour. I used this weeks' sketch and color challenges from SCS.

Card details:

Stamps - Wild Rose (PAS)

Cardstock - PTI, SU, MME

Accessories - punch, pearls, butterfly die

RIbbon Carousel challenge

2012-01-17T08:02:00.000-05:00

I recently came to know about the The Ribbon Carousel and their great challenges thru my friend, Kim. This week, they are hosting a sketch challenge - love those! I was playing around with an older Thomas Kincade stamp and tried my hand at using my pastels on one for the first time. I normally keep these images plain for fear of totally messing them up, but I have to say that I'm quite pleased with the results. Thanks for looking!

Card details:

Stamps - Thomas Kincade

Cardstock - PTI, MME

Accessories - pastels, pearls, ribbon

YOWZA!

2012-01-16T00:01:00.000-05:00

That was my reaction upon perusing the gallery of this week's Featured Stamper, Holstein! Her cards are simply amazing!!!! I chose to CASE this one:

and came up with this - - - -

Card details:

Stamps - Whipper Snapper, Paper and Such

Cardstock - PTI, SU

Accessories - nesties, border punch, ribbon, copics, stickles

Late day post for me

2012-01-15T14:59:00.001-05:00

I'm running a little late today. We had a lazy morning planned that turned into a crazy morning! I'm sure you've all had at least one of those. Once we got done with errands and a nice breakfast out - I was able to get down to some crafting. I used the Sweet 'n Sassy sketch and digi challenge for this card.

Card details:

Stamps - Cocoa's Latte Delight (SNSS), PTI

Cardstock - SU

Accessories - die from SNSS, rhinestones, punch, vintage lace

Quick CAS card

2012-01-14T09:40:00.000-05:00

I was lucky enough to check the Clean & Simple blog today for their challenge. I immediately knew what I wanted to do and so happy that it turned out almost like I hoped. I'm not sure if you can tell by the pic, but I distressed the fence with some Ranger Ink. Thanks for stopping by today!

Card details:

Stamps - PaperTrey Ink, Sweet N Sassy

Cardstock - GP

Accessories - fence die

It's Friday!!

2012-01-13T08:27:00.000-05:00

The weekend is upon us!! Today's card is one that I made a few days ago when I pulled out some stamps that haven't seen ink in a while. It's sad, I know, but for those of us who "collect" rubber stamps - you totally get it.

Card details:

Stamps - Lighthouse Saying (Cornish Heritage Farms)

Cardstock - SU, MME

Accessories - nesites, twine, buttons

Double Duty

2012-01-12T00:01:00.000-05:00

You all know that I love combining challenges and that's exactly what I did for today's card. I used The Color Throwdown's pallet and the inspiration from Paper Pretties (using a sentiment as a focal). Here's what I came up with!

Card details:

Stamps - Just Sayin' (PAS)

Cardstock - SU, BG

Accessories - nesties, ribbon

Gettin sketchy

2012-01-11T09:09:00.000-05:00

My mojo was up early today, so I thought I'd get a jump on the sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers today. I wanted to keep this card simple, so I went with a black and white pallet with just a pop of color.

Card details:

Stamps - Basketful of Flowers (PAS)

Cardstock - SU, dsp

Accessories - antique brads, flowersoft

Double treat!

2012-01-10T09:00:00.000-05:00

I have a second card for you to see today! I was inspired by The Ribbon Carousel's challenge for today and I also used the Clean & Simple sketch challenge. I'm loving this color combo - what do you think?

Card details:

Cardstock - PTI, SU, BG

Stamps - PTI

Accessories - snowflake die and punch, tag die, ribbon, nestie, snowflake button

New year, new challenge from Paper and Such!

2012-01-10T00:01:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the first challenge of the new year from Paper and Such! This one is just great!

Use this image:

And create something spectacular! The prize is a $10 gift certificate to the Paper and Such store!

Here's my take on the inspiration photo:

Card details:
Stamps - Poppy (PAS)
Cardstock - SU, dsp
Accessories - border punch, pearls, nesties, copics

Thanks for looking - now go see what the DT has come up with and then enter your card! I look forward to commenting on all of the gorgeous creations!

Paper and Such Design Blog

Julie Smith

Janice Melton

Kim O'Connell
Amber Hillman
Pattie Goldman
Kendra Sand
Meredith Winston
Stephanie Mino
Naomi Gong
Mindy Young - YOU ARE HERE
Paper and Such Design Blog

New releases for January 2012!

2012-01-09T00:01:00.003-05:00

It's finally time!!!! We're unveiling the January Paper and Such stamps. The DT has been previewing them since the 1st, but NOW is the time when you can get your inky little hands on all of them! YEA!!!!!!! Here are the full sets and my samples. Don't forget to leave comments on all of the DT members' blogs for a chance to win the entire release!!! One blog and one comment # will be chosen at random, but leave a comment on all blogs to increase your chances!

TREE GRAFFITI -

WILD ROSE -

BITTY LOVE -

I hope you love these sets as much as I do! Don't forget to check out what the DT has made and leave comments for you chance at a free release set! Good luck and happy shopping!

Paper and Such Design Blog

Julie Smith

Janice Melton

Kim O'Connell
Amber Hillman
Pattie Goldman
Kendra Sand
Meredith Winston
Stephanie Mino
Naomi Gong
Mindy Young - YOU ARE HERE
Paper and Such Design Blog

The right sketch at the right time!

2012-01-08T09:50:00.001-05:00

The other day I received a baby shower invite for my DH's niece. Since then, I've been stressing about how I wanted to make the card. It's just a baby card - how hard can it be, right??? WRONG! Back in the fall, she announced that she's having QUADS!!!!!! Now you see my dilemma. Can you imagine having 4 babies! God love her and her DH, they are thrilled. 3 sweet girls and 1 precious boy are coming in the next few months. They have a 3 year old girl who will be a wonderful big sister.

Ok, onto my quandary - how to make this card for quads. I knew what image I wanted to use, but no idea how to go about making a great layout - until this am when I checked my Facebook home page and there it was!!!! Card Positioning Sketches had EXACTLY what I wanted! THANK YOU!!!!!

And here is my finished result....... *drum roll please*

Card details:

Stamps - Rhubarb (Sweet N Sassy Stamps), sent. from Butter (Paper and Such)

Cardstock - SU, PTI, dsp

Accessories - punch, copics, nesties, ribbon, pearls

Sweet N Sassy challenge

2012-01-07T00:01:00.001-05:00

Wow - it's been almost a whole week of steady posting! Finally getting back into the groove of things! I love checking out what Korin and Sweet N Sassy have for their digi challenges and today's was a fun one. We had to use a number on our cards (I printed out my own sentiment), 2 different types of embossing (dsp is done in Swiss Dots) and 3 colors. I'm quite pleased with how this card turned out. Thanks for taking the time to stop by!

Card details:

Stamps - Coneflowers (SNS)

Cardstock - SU, PTI, BG

Accessories - nesties, punches, copics, stickles

Snowy Birthday

2012-01-06T00:01:00.000-05:00

I've combined two challenges over at Splitcoast for today's card. First up, I used the Ways to Use it Challenge which was to create a birthday card for the host, Michelle, using our favorite things. Well.......based on the picture below, can you guess what one of my favorite things is???

And that's only a small portion of the snowmen that I have in my house right now! So, it should be no surprise that my card turned out like this.....

I also incorporated the sketch challenge from Splitcoast for this week too.

Card details:

Stamps - Snow Folks (PAS)

Cardstock - SU, BG

Accessories - nesties, embossing folder, snowflakes, ribbon, copics

Musing over Mailboxes

2012-01-05T00:01:00.000-05:00

Like you, I've seen many an altered mailbox all over the stamping sites. I've scoured local Target stores in vain........until this past weekend!!! I think my DH is now convinced I'm nuts when I let out a little squeek when I finally came across them.

I pondered for a few days over what I should do with it, now that I hand it in my mitts. Paper and Such is coming out with an adorable little Valentine's set called Bitty Love and *lightbulb moment* that was it! Now which image............. Again, I wanted to do something different, so I chose the rock, but.......I didn't just want any plain old coloring. More pondering and it hit me! Polished Stone technique! HA!

Now I will admit that it didn't turn out quite as good as I saw it in my head, but for my first one, I think I did pretty darn good! I would love to hear your comments and maybe have you link ones that you've created.

Project details:

Stamps - Bitty Love - PAS

Cardstock - SU

Accessories - rhinestones, ribbon, dsp and LOTS of Modge Podge

Technique on image - Polished Stone (view instructions HERE)

More Wild Roses

2012-01-04T00:01:00.001-05:00

I just LOVE this new Wild Rose set from Paper and Such - available on the 9th. Below is a card done with the 2-step stamping technique. I chose SU's Melon Mambo ink, stamped "off" on scrap paper first and then on my cardstock. I overlapped that with the main image in black and just colored in the leaves. VOILA - easy card! I took my inspiration this time around from the current Featured Stamper gallery over at SCS.

Card details:

Stamps - Wild Rose (PAS)

Cardstock - SU, BG

Accessories - punches, ribbon, copics, pearls

*Don't forget to see what all the other DT members have created! *

Julie Smith

Janice Melton

Kim O'Connell
Amber Hillman
Pattie Goldman
Kendra Sand
Meredith Winston
Stephanie Mino
Naomi Gong
Mindy Young - YOU ARE HERE

Day 3!

2012-01-03T00:01:00.000-05:00

Wow! Day 3 of the sneak peeks for the new release at Paper and Such - coming January 9th!

This set is called Bitty Love and it's just darling! For those of you who love making small treats to hand out for Valentine's Day (or any day you're feeling the love) and mom's who are gearing up for class treats for their little ones - this stamp set is a MUST! Here's just one thing that I've done with the set so far. Be sure to check back later on this week for more ideas!

Project Details:

Stamps - Bitty Love (PAS)

Paper - PTI, misc

Accessories - rhinestones, mini clipboard

Don't for get to check out all the great ideas this week that the other DT members are sharing!

Amber

Janice
JulieKendraKimMeredithMindy  - YOU ARE HERE
NaomiPattieStephanie

Next!

2012-01-02T00:01:00.003-05:00

Day 2 of sneak peeks for the new releases coming soon to Paper and Such!

This set is called Tree Grafiti - PERFECT for those Valentine cards or just when you want to let someone know they are loved.

Card Details:

Stamps - Tree Graffiti (PAS)

Cardstock - SU, MME

Accessories - punches, embossing folder, ribbon, hardware

Don't forget to check out all the other DT sneaks too!

Amber

Janice
JulieKendraKimMeredithMindy  - YOU ARE HERE
NaomiPattieStephanie

Sneak Peek time!!!

2012-01-01T11:38:00.001-05:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

Now that it's 2012 - that means it's time to start showing off all the wonderful new stamps that Paper and Such has to offer! The new release blog hop will be on the 9th, but make sure you check out all the sneaks the DT has in store before then!

This set is called Wild Rose and it's a stunner! The stamps can be used individually or as a 2-step stamping process. Below I have shown you the normal way to use this set. Check back this week for the 2-step sample! The sentiments are perfect for that special someone or a close friend.

Card Supplies:

Stamps - Wild Rose (PAS)

Cardstock: SU

Accessories - copics, nesties, ribbon, border punch

It's almost time - are you ready????

2011-12-13T00:01:00.000-05:00

It's almost time for Christmas and Paper and Such wants to know if you have your cards done or are you still finishing the last touches? Maybe you're even one of those who wait until the last possible moment. If so, Paper and Such's challenge is just for you! Here's to all of those who make last minute Christmas cards. I normally don't wait must past Thanksgiving to do mine, but I always need a few extra for those who send cards to me that I wasn't expecting. I made up this little cutie using my new Wild Rose stamp - isn't he adorable!!

Card details:

Stamps - Pickle w/Poinsettia (WRS)

Cardstock - Green Galore, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories - copics, pearls, flower soft

Challenge time at Paper and Such!

2011-11-22T00:01:00.000-05:00

It's time again for another Paper and Such challenge! This time, you're to make a card WITHOUT coloring the image! *GASP* You can, however, stamp it on dsp or colored cardstock - which is what I did. I used some dsp from my stash, my new Sweet 'N Sassy die and some vintage lace from my friend, Stacy. I intended for it to be a Thanksgiving card, but it can be used for almost any occasion.

Card details:

Stamps - Fall Flowers (Paper and Such)

Cardstock - SU, TAC

Accessories - die, vintage lace, tag, twine

Paper and Such Challenge Time

2011-11-11T06:54:00.001-05:00

This time around Paper and Such is hosting a paper piecing challenge. So get out all your scrap dsp and have fun! I used an old Coluzzle template (remember those?). I almost got rid of it a while back, but now I'm glad that I hung onto it. I'm in a Secret Santa swap with some stamping buddies and thought this would make a great addition to the box - filled with some goodies, of course!

Project accessories:

Stamps - Snow Folks (PAS)

Cardstock - dsp, white

Accessories - rhinestones, nesties, liquid applique, punch, coluzzle template

Kids

2011-11-09T00:01:00.000-05:00

The last new set from Paper and Such is something that I've not seen before in a set. It's all words that you can use to create a card to be sent by a child. It's set in a kid-ish font that is adorable. I've altered a notebook to be given to a grandma from her favorite grandchild.

Project details:

Stamps - Wild Rose Studio, Paper and Such

Cardstock - SU

Accessories - nesties, copics, punches, ribbon, border punch

Inky Blog Candy

2011-11-08T18:36:00.000-05:00

My good friend, Sheila (Inky to most of us), is giving away blog candy! Go check out her site - Inky's Delight!

Snow Folks

2011-11-08T00:01:00.000-05:00

The second new set from Paper and Such this month is Snow Folks. I just LOVE snowmen and this set is adorable! I've shown two cards using this set, one with the snowman and one without - very versitile!

Card details:

Stamps - Paper and Such

Cardstock - SU

Accessories - ribbon, copics, nesties, embossing folder, border punch

Card details:

Stamps - Paper and Such

Cardstock - PTI

Accessories - embossing powder

Time for November sneak peeks!!

2011-11-07T00:01:00.000-05:00

It's that time again - the November release for Paper and Such's new stamps is just a few days away!!! Today we're showing a background stamp - Chicken Wire! Don't forget to check out what all the DT has created - this stamp is not just for chickens!

Card details:

Stamps - Paper and Such

Cardstock - SU

Accessories - embossing powder, fence die, copics

It's a Paper and Such Challenge day!

2011-11-01T00:01:00.000-04:00

Today at Paper and Such, there is a new challenge posted! You are to do a paper piecing project. How fun! I'm in a Secret Santa Swap with a group of stampers and I made this little popcorn box for her and will fill it with some stamping goodies! I used an old Coluzzle template - remember those??? I almost got rid of it a while back, I'm glad I held onto it!

Project details:

Stamps - Snow Folk (PAS)

Cardstock - dsp, white

Accessories - rhinestones, liquid applique, nesties, punch

Dog-gone adorable!

2011-10-27T08:00:00.000-04:00

As many of you know by now, we've become temporary foster parents of an adorable 1-year old Bloodhound named Sampson. His "dad" is in the Army Reserves and isn't able to keep him while being deployed to Afghanistan. Through Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets, we were able to volunteer to be his family until he can be reunited with his real family in a year. If you have room in your heart and home for one (or more!) pets, please fill out the volunteer application on their page!!! There are many pets that will have to be given away or put in shelters because our service members don't have anyone to watch them when they are deployed. Please help if you can!!!

This is the card I made to sent to Sampson's Dad as soon as we have an address for him. I used the sketch from this week's Sweetest Thing blog challenge. I plan on putting a cute message inside, a picture and maybe even get him to sign his name. :)

Card details:

Cardstock - PTI, Basic Gray

Accessories - brads

This is Sampson - isn't he just the cutest!!!

Clean & Simple

2011-10-26T08:00:00.001-04:00

Another great sketch from the Clean & Simple blog! I was thinking of some of my Colorado friends while making this card. Can you tell what one of them loves to see this time of year???

Card details:

Stamps - PAS (upcoming set!!!)

Cardstock - PTI

Accessories - embossing powder

Paper and Such Challenge Time

2011-10-25T00:01:00.001-04:00

This week Paper and Such is offering up a sketch challenge! This design was created by Tami Mayberry. I had fun playing with this one.

Card details:

Stamps - Swirly Trees

Cardstock - Jillybean Soup, PTI, SU

Accessories - nesties, border punch, buttons, stickles

Sweet Stop Sketch

2011-10-24T08:00:00.000-04:00

Time for another great sketch from The Sweet Stop! We were challenged to use pink in honor of Breast Cancer month. Here's what I came up with.....

Card details:

Stamps - PTI

Cardstock - SU, BG

Accessories - copics, ribbon, border punch

New stamps!

2011-10-21T08:05:00.000-04:00

I finally had the chance to play with another of my new purchases from the York Stamp Expo. This is a new company to me - Heartfelt Creations - but I LOVE their products! I used this week's sketch from Splitcoaststampers for this card.

Card details:

Stamps - Heartfelt Creations, PTI

Cardstock - SU, MME

Accessories - rhinestone brad, pearls, copics, lace

Count Your Blessings

2011-10-20T09:00:00.001-04:00

For this week's CPS sketch challenge, I tweaked it just a bit by making the focal image round instead of square. I really like this stamp from Our Daily Bread and got the die to match. I'm going to have fun playing this stamp over the months to come!

Card details:

Stamps - ODB, PAS (sentiment from Fall Flowers)

Cardstock - BG, PTI

Accessories - buttons, die cut, pencils

Crafty Creations Challenge

2011-10-19T08:00:00.001-04:00

Paper and Such is sponsoring a challenge for the Crafty Creations blog this week. The challenge is to make a Christmas B'day card and best of all - you could win a $10 gift certificate to Paper and Such!!!!! Now, as some of you know, my b'day is the day after Christmas. My parents were always good about keeping the two events separate - I never got b'day presents in leftover Christmas paper and I didn't have a "combined" present either. They were good to make it feel like a special day.

Card details:

Stamps - Swirly Trees (PAS), PTI

Cardstock - SU, MME

Accessories - nesties, rhinestones

Snow Sweet!

2011-10-18T09:00:00.002-04:00

This little guy is one of my newest additions from Sweet 'N Sassy stamps. Isn't he just adorable! I used several challenges on this one - Sweet 'N Sassy sketch (modified just a bit) and digi challenge too!

Card details:

Stamps - Holly Jolly Christmas (SNS)

Cardstock - SU, MME

Accessories - silver twine, copics, stickles, snowflakes

Black Magic Poinsettias

2011-10-17T09:00:00.000-04:00

I recently learned how to do the "Black Magic" technique and absolutely love it! This time, I embossed the image first, then used my pencils to color it in. I used the sketch from Clean & Simple's blog, even though it's not very CAS.

Card details:

Stamps - Christmas Flowers (Paper and Such)

Cardstock - SU, PTI, Basic Grey, MME

Accessories - ribbon, button, twine, pencils, embossing folder, embossing powder

Simple Christmas

2011-10-16T12:37:00.000-04:00

This is the current sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. I thought it would make a great, easy Christmas card. It also gave me the opportunity to play with another new Memory Box die that I recently got.

Card details:

Stamps - Swirly Trees - Paper and Such

Cardstock - SU, PTI, Jillybean Soup

Accessories - embossing folder, pearls, doily die

Sketchy trees

2011-10-13T09:00:00.000-04:00

This week's sketch challenge over at The Sweetest Thing was a good one! I had to play quite a big with my dsp before I got it right. I even had to toss some *GASP*! This new set, Swirly Trees, from Paper and Such is so much fun to play with. I masked the center tree before I stamped the others. I also got to play with a new die I purchased from Memory Box!

Card details:

Stamps - Paper and Such

Cardstock - PTI, Jillybean Soup, SU

Accessories - Border die, punches, ribbon, rhinestones

Live Laugh Love

2011-10-12T09:00:00.001-04:00

For this Clean & Simple challenge, I tried to keep it as plain as possible (with a little bling, of course!)

Card details:

Stamps - PTI

Cardstock - PTI

Accessories - pearls, ribbon, nesties, punch

Paper and Such Challenge Winner!

2011-10-11T14:24:00.000-04:00

The winner from the Paper and Such challenge is.....

Scrapaddict

Congrats!!!!! You will be contacted soon on how to receive your new stamps!

Color Challenge - Paper and Such style!

2011-10-11T00:01:00.000-04:00

It's time for another challenge over at the DT blog of Paper and Such! This time around, we've chosen a color/inspiration challenge. I chose to use the new Christmas Flowers set and a more "rustic" color scheme.

Card detials:

Stamps - Christmas Flowers (PAS)

Cardstock - Gina K, MME, SU

Accessories - copics, nesties, embossing folder, ribbon

Friendship

2011-10-09T00:01:00.002-04:00

The last day of sneak peeks for Paper and Such's October release!! This set is three wonderful Friendship sentiments. I've grown to love using just sentiments as my focal point. They make a card so elegant and simple. I paired this up with The Sweetest Thing's Sunday sketch from this past week.

Card detials:

Stamps - Friendship (PAS)

Cardstock - BG dsp, SU, white

Accessories - nesties, ribbon, border punch

Today is the last day to enter to win the entire release! Make sure you're leaving comments for all the DT members!

Julie

Christmas Flowers

2011-10-08T00:01:00.003-04:00

Today's sneak peek from Paper and Such is a classic set called Christmas Flowers. This is such a versatile image and can be colored, left alone, paper pieced or embossed. Just beautiful!! Here's what I came up with.....

Card details:

Stamps - Christmas Flower (PAS)

Cardstock - SU, PTI, scrap pieces for piecing

Accessories - pearls, embossing folder

Don't forget to check out all the wonderful creations that the DT has created! Remember, you'll win the entire release if your name if chosen from one of the comments!

Julie

Operation Julie's Smile

2011-10-07T08:00:00.001-04:00

I am so glad that you joined us on this amazing blog hop for Operation Julie’s Smile. If you came here from Kim’s blog, then you are in the right spot. If not, you may want to start from the beginning at the Sweet Stamp Shop’s blog and take your time. You have ALL WEEKEND to hop with us and win prizes!

This weekend we're trying to help a fellow blogger, Julie Ranae Murray. You can read all about her story HERE. A HUGE portion of the crafting community is getting together this weekend to help raise money for her. Please consider donating what you can, either on Paper and Such's site or on The Sweet Stamp Shop's site. There are over $2,500 worth of prizes up for grabs!!! How awesome is that!?

One more thing......if you are able to donate, please leave a comment on the Paper And Such DT blog and you'll receive this FREE DIGI!!!!! This adorable image will be the first in a new line of stamps coming out in November!!!

Here's my card to help make Julie's day -

Card details:

Stamps - Penguin w/ Bees (Designs Unlimited)

Cardstock - SU, PTI, MME

Accessories - border punches, baker's twine, prisma pencils, flowers, rhinestones

I hope you enjoyed your stop here on the hop! The next stop is Julie's blog. Make sure you leave a comment here before you go so that you can have a chance at the amazing prizes up for grabs and if you can, please make a donation so we can help bring back a new smile for our friend! Thanks so much!!!

Here's Johnny!

2011-10-07T00:01:00.001-04:00

It's time for another Hot Shot release from Paper and Such! This is Johnny, Julie's brother. He's an avid angler and a loveable redneck - not to mention Butter's papa.

Card details:

Stamps - Johnny (PAS)

Cardstock - white, Soft Suede, 7 Gypsies

Accessories - copics, baker's twine

Don't forget to check out all the other Design Team's creations! In order to be eligible to win the entire release, please make sure you leave a comment on everyone's blog! Good luck!!!

Paper and Such DT Blog

Swirly Trees Sneak Peek!

2011-10-06T09:00:00.002-04:00

It's time for another sneak peek of a Paper and Such new stamp set! This one is called Swirly Trees and it is just fabulous! I love how there are four different trees and they are small enough to make such a cute card! The sentiments are perfect too. I chose to go with a non-traditional color pallet of black, olive and blue.

Card details:

Stamps - Swirly Trees (PAS)

Cardstock - Jillybean Soup, Paper Trey Ink

Accessories - cording, punches, nesites, embossing powder, embossing folder, metal snowflakes

Now - go check out all the other fabulous items that the DT has created with this set! If you want to win the whole release (and who doesn't???), make sure to leave some love on each blog! Good luck!!!

Julie

CPS Sketch Time!

2011-10-06T00:01:00.001-04:00

My good friend, Lee, invited me to play along with the CPS sketch this week. I had so much fun with this AND I was able to incorporate some new Paper and Such stamps too!!! I like the simple look of this sketch and how the colors just pop. This was also my first square card too!

Card details:

Stamps - Swirly Trees (PAS)

Cardstock - Jillybean Soup,Paper Trey, Ink

Accessories - embossing powder, embossing folder, notch punch, rhinestones, baker's twine

Cocoa chip cookies

2011-10-05T09:00:00.002-04:00

After typing in that title, now I want a cookie! Well, this card will have to do for now. I'm using the sketch from Sweet 'N Sassy this week to showcase this adorable Cocoa image. I wanted to keep a neutral palate to showcase the pretty blue cardstock and ribbon.

Card details:

Stamps - Cookies for Cocoa (SNS), PTI

Cardstock - SU dsp, PTI, white

Accessories - nesties, prima flowers, pearls, rhinestones, punch, ribbon, copics

Clean & Simple

2011-10-04T11:00:00.000-04:00

Wow - it's been a while since I've posted a card, huh? That's about to change! I've been very busy this morning getting posts done for the upcoming Paper and Such release starting on the 6th and getting caught up on some of the great blog challenges too! Here's my creation for the Clean & Simple challenge this week -

Card details:

Stamps - Coneflowers (Sweet 'N Sassy), PTI

Cardstock - MME, PTI, white

Accessories - ribbon tag, ribbon, copics

So Grateful.....

2011-09-30T08:43:00.000-04:00

I received this image thru a swap community on SCS. I love how you can use it without coloring in anything.

Card details:

Stamps - Grateful (SU)

Cardstock - So Saffron, Early Espresso, MME

Accessories - punches, ribbon

It's a Play Date at the Cafe!

2011-09-29T00:01:00.001-04:00

That's right! Paper and Such is sponsoring the Play Date Cafe challenge today! This is a great challenge blog with TONS of beautiful creations to spark your mojo. Here's this weeks inspiration photo -

- and here's my card -

Card details:

Stamps - Butterfly Kisses (PAS)

Cardstock - Pure Poppy, Vintage Cream, Soft Suede

Accessories - pearls, lace, embossing folder

Now - go make a card based on the inspiration photo and you could win......

Pink Poppies

2011-09-28T09:00:00.002-04:00

This Poppy set from Paper and Such is so much fun (not to mention easy) to color! I know that traditional poppies aren't pink, but don't they look great! I incorporated The Sweetest Thing's sketch challenge from this week too.

Card details:

Stamps - Poppy (PAS)

Cardstock - Vintage Cream, dsp, white, Pretty in Pink

Accessories - punches, lace, nesties, flower soft, copics

Challenge time!

2011-09-27T00:01:00.001-04:00

It's challenge time again over at Paper and Such! This time it's a recipe challenge. Are you going all out or perusing the low-cal section? This time around, the prize is a stamp set of your choice! Do what you wish, but you must use at least 3 items off the list:

I chose an extra challenge and added it all!

Card details:

Stamps - Fall Flowers (PAS)

Cardstock - Plum Pudding, Soft Suede, white, dsp

Accessories - brads, lace, ribbon, twine, pearls, buttons, flowers, top note die, nesties, copics

** SPECIAL ALERT**

There's a sale going on over at the Paper and Such store!!!! All paper AND stamps are now 10% off! Time to go shopping!!!!!!!

TGIF!!

2011-09-24T09:00:00.002-04:00

Everyone in my corner of the world is hoping and praying that this rain is ending soon! We've gone over our normal amount for the year already! My heart goes out to everyone effected by all the flooding.

With that said, I do wanna say TGIF everyone!!!!! I love weekends, mainly because my DH comes home from a long week away at work. We have a busy weekend planned including a day-long event for myself at a local recreational park event where I'm hoping to sell out of all my cards.

This card is one of my last ditch efforts to crank out some more thank you cards - of which you can never have too many. I'm using the Sweet 'n Sassy Digi challenge this week to use a border punch. Have a great weekend everyone!

Card details:
Stamps - An Apple for Cocoa (SNS)
Cardstock - Green Galore (SU), Pure Poppy (PTI), dsp, white
Accessories - nesties, copics, border punch, embossing folder

Regal espresso.....

2011-09-22T09:00:00.000-04:00

Nope, not a royal coffee drink, but some of the colors in the Color Throwdown challenge this week. I've had these hydrangea images staring at me for a while now and figured this was a good time to use them. For me, it was an easy color combo to use. What do you think?

Card details:

Stamps - Mixed Messages (PTI), Because I Care (SU)

Cardstock - Vintage Cream (PTI), Early Espresso and Regal Rose (SU), white

Accessories - nesties, embossing folder, pearls, punch

Hello!

2011-09-21T08:04:00.000-04:00

Recently, I found a blog called CPS - Card Positioning Systems. They have the most wonderful sketches! I love using those in conjunction with a color or themed challenge - such a great way to get the mojo flowing. Here's their sketch from this week:

And here's my card done in that sketch:

Card details:

Stamps - Basketful of Flowers (PAS)

Cardstock - Ripe Avocodo (PTI), Soft Suede (SU), Vintage Cream (PTI), BG dsp

Accessories - lace, slit punch, nesties

Party Time!

2011-09-20T09:00:00.000-04:00

It's time for a party with Cocoa and a Sweet Stop sketch challenge! I combined this cute little guy with the color challenge over at Just Us Girls. Isn't it just a fun kids card?

Card details:

Stamps - Party Hat Cocoa, Tag Lines

Cardstock - Pumpkin Pie, Kiwi Kiss (SU), dsp

Accessories - copics, ribbon, nesties, embossing folder

Friendship

2011-09-19T09:00:00.000-04:00

For the sketch challenge over at The Sweetest Thing, I chose one of my favorite sentiments from a Paper and Such set. I also used some of my new My Mind's Eye paper and was even able to use both sides!!! I also chose an earth tone pallet for the Paper Pretties challenge. Here's the sketch:

and here's my version - I chose to change it up a bit by hiding the bottom portion of the circle layer.

Card details:

Stamps - A Song in my Heart (PAS)

Cardstock - Vintage Cream (PTI), Early Espresso (SU), MME

Accessories - nesties, pearls

Flowers and Swirls

2011-09-16T09:00:00.000-04:00

For this card, I combined 2 challenges into one. I started with the Allsorts challenge to do a card with flowers and swirls and then I used SCS's clean & simple challenge sketch. Here's what I came up with!

Card details:

Stamps - Fall Flowers (PAS)

Cardstock - MME dsp, Terra Cotta Tile (PTI)

Accessories - rhinestone swirl, copics, rhinestone

Cards for a cause

2011-09-15T00:01:00.000-04:00

Paper and Such is sponsoring a challenge over at OWH (Operation Write Home) - a great organization that sends blank, handmade greeting cards to our brave men and women serving overseas so that they can keep in touch with their families. Please check out their site HERE and play along - the prize this time is a Paper and Such stamp set of your choice!!!!

We are doing a color challenge this time around -

And here's my card!

Card details:

Stamps - Poppies

Cardstock - Kraft, Venice (7 Gypsies)

Accessories - copics, pearls

Song Birds

2011-09-14T09:00:00.000-04:00

I used one of my favorite Paper and Such stamps for the The Sweet Stop sketch this week. I really like how versatile these birds are and how you don't have to color them at all.

Card details:

Stamps - A Song in my Heart (PAS), Fillable Frames #2 (PTI)

Cardstock - Marigold Morning & Not Quite Navy (SU), MME dsp

Accessories - baker's twine, nesties

Tic-Tac-Toe Time!

2011-09-13T09:00:00.000-04:00

It's challenge time over at Paper and Such! This week, we're doing a Tic-Tac-Toe challenge. Just use the chart below to pick a row and that's what you need to put on your card! Here's mine - I used the diagonal row going from top right to bottom left.

Card details:

Stamps - Basketfull of Flowers

Cardstock - Vintage Cream (PTI), black, My Mind's Eye

Accessories - lace, button, twine

Cards for our troops weekend!

2011-09-10T11:59:00.000-04:00

Over at Splitcoaststampers the Wish RAK group is holding a Cards for the Troops drive. We're making cards and sending them overseas for our brave men and ladies to use for their families and friends. Here is just one of the many that I've done. I'm collecting cards and will be sending them over soon, so if you have any to donate, please get them to me soon! Thanks!

Card details:

Stamps - Quilt Chair (Rubber Cottage), Service & Sacrifice (SU)

Cardstock - Crumb Cake (SU)

Accessories - Prisma pencils, punch, rhinestones

Butter!

2011-09-09T08:31:00.000-04:00

No - I'm not channeling Paula Dean! :) This is the newest Hot Shots set from Paper and Such! This is Butter, Julie's adorable little nephew! He (or she as I've portrayed the image) is all decked out in a John Deer hat and lots of baby accessories. Isn't he just the cutest!?

Card details:

Stamps - Butter

Cardstock - Pretty in Pink (SU), white, dsp

Accessories - embossing folder, nesties, copics, baker's twine, pearls, prima flower

All of the new September releases from Paper and Such are now available! What are you waiting for? Go shopping!!!!!!! :)

Butterfly Kisses

2011-09-08T00:01:00.000-04:00

Of all the new sets from Paper and Such this month, this one is my absolute favorite! I've made two cards with it so far. The first is a wedding invite - too cute, right!?

Card supplies:
Stamps - Butterfly Kisses
Cardstock - Lemon Tart (PTI), black, white
Accessories - embossing folder, embossing powder, punches, ribbon

This card is for an upcoming challenge over at SCS (WRAK members be on the lookout!). It's beautiful stamped or embossed like I've done here.

Card details:

Stamps - Butterfly Kisses

Cardstock - Crumb Cake, Old Olive, and Bermuda Bay (SU), dsp

Accessories - embossing powder, pearls, embossing folder

Mums the word!

2011-09-07T09:00:00.002-04:00

Now for the second of the sneak peeks from the September release for Paper and Such! This set includes two different mums and some great sentiments.

Card details:

Stamps - Mums

Cardstock - Really Rust (SU), white

Accessories - border punch, Score-Pal, copics

Sneak Peek time!!!

2011-09-06T09:00:00.000-04:00

It's time to get you all excited for the new releases over at Paper and Such! Here's the first one called Deer Dad! The new releases will be available on September 9th!

Card details:
Stamps - Deer Dad
Cardstock - Crumb Cake (SU), Summer Sunrise (PTI), dsp
Accessories - button, twine

Coneflowers

2011-09-05T09:00:00.002-04:00

I'm just starting to dabble in the digi stamp field. I have a few from several companies, but seem to like my Sweet 'N Sassy ones best. I made this card for several challenges - a white on white card for Sweet 'n Sassy's digi blog, a sketch challenge from Just Us Girls and one that's coming up on SCS (it's a secret for now!).

Card details:

Stamps - Coneflower (SNS)

Cardstock - white

Accessories - border punch, embossing folders, copics, ribbon, pearls

Cocoa ❤s JoePa!

2011-09-04T09:00:00.001-04:00

It's time for college football and my favorite team is playing this weekend - Penn State!!! Growing up, we had no choice but to be PSU fans even though we lived very close to Pittsburgh. I have lots of family who went there and I attended a branch campus for my Associates degree. When I saw the Clean & Simple challenge for this week, I knew it would be a great sketch to show off Cocoa and his favorite team too!

Card details:

Stamps - Cocoa Football (SNS)

Cardstock - white, Enchanted Evening (PTI)

Accessories - nesties, copics, ribbon

CPS Featured Fan!

2011-09-03T09:00:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I was honored by being chosen as the CPS (Card Positioning Systems) fan of the week! Thanks everyone!!!! Here's my card for the sketch from this week.

I actually took the sketch and flipped it on it's side. I really wanted to use this image that a friend sent me and found that by flipping the sketch, it worked perfectly!

Card details:

Stamps - Lily of the Valley, Tag Lines (Gina K)

Cardstock - Plum Pudding (PTI), white, dsp

Accessories - embossing folder, prima, clear pearl, copics

CAS-ual Friday!

2011-09-02T01:00:00.002-04:00

Don't we all just love Casual Fridays? I know that when I was working, it was a day that I looked forward to. Well, we can kinda recreate that in our cards, can't we!?
Paper and Such (my favorite on-line stamping store!) is sponsoring the challenge this week over at CAS-ual Friday's and here's the challenge:

You are to choose a book and then create a CAS card using black, white and red -
Here's my inspiration...

and my card.....

Card details:

Stamps - Water Lily (PAS)

Cardstock - Cherry Cobbler (SU), black, white

Accessories - nesties, ribbon, pearls, Score-Pal

Now - head on over and start creating because the prize is - - - -

How awesome is that!!!!!!!!

Challenging colors

2011-09-01T09:00:00.000-04:00

The color challenge over at SCS this week was to use Calypso Coral, More Mustard and Cherry Cobbler. Not a combo that I would EVER think of putting together. I wasn't going to even attempt it, but a friend challenged another friend to try it and I decided to give it a whirl and here's what I came up with.

Card details:

Stamps - Roses in Winter (SU) Fillable Frames #4 (PTI)

Cardstock - Vintage Cream (PTI), More Mustard, Calypso Coral, Cherry Cobbler (SU)

Accessories - border punch, ribbon

Sa-weet!

2011-08-31T09:00:00.001-04:00

A sweet hello card for a sweet sketch! The Sweet Stop, of course! I just love this little mouse and all the varieties he comes in over at Sweet 'n Sassy stamps.

Card details:

Stamps - Strawberry Cocoa (SNS), sentiment is from Whiff of Joy

Cardstock - Aqua Mist (PTI), Riding Hood Red (SU), white, dsp

Accessories - baker's twine, border punch, rhinestones, copics, embossing folder

More from VSN.....

2011-08-30T09:00:00.000-04:00

Here's a card I made for one of the VSN challenges from this past weekend - we were to use twine on our card.

Card details:

Stamps - A Song in My Heart (Paper and Such)

Cardstock - Rich Razzelberry (SU), Vintage Cream (PTI), dsp

Accessories - embossing folder, baker's twine

Bling-y weekend!

2011-08-29T09:00:00.000-04:00

This past weekend, I participated in my very first Virtual Stamp Night. Over at SCS, we had 17 challenges to do over the weekend. I have completed 15 of them so far! While I have many favorites - this is one on the top of my list.

Card details:

Stamps - Just Sayin' (Paper and Such)

Cardstock - Riding Hood Red (SU), Enchanted Evening (PTI), Basic Grey dsp

Accessories - black rhinestones

Apple Season!

2011-08-28T09:00:00.000-04:00

In my little area of the world, it's almost apple season. Not too far from here we have TONS of apple orchards and even a huge craft celebration in honor of picking time. I thought this little guy would be a perfect way to help bring in this time of year.

Card details:

Stamps - Apple Delight (House Mouse)

Cardstock - white, dsp, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Calypso Coral (all SU)

Accessories - embossing folders, copics

Sketch-y pumpkins

2011-08-27T09:00:00.000-04:00

This week's sketch challenge over at SCS was a great one. I changed it up a little by making the top panel a little shorter to fit my image. Hope you like it!

Card details:

Stamps - Fall '09 Whiff of Joy (sentiment), Fall Mailbox (Whipper Snapper)

Cardstock - Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip (both SU), Summer Sunrise (PTI), white

Accessories - embossing folder, embossing plate, copics

Flutterby Stitches

2011-08-26T09:00:00.000-04:00

A friend showed me a challenge hosted by Flower Soft and I just had to try it out. I'm slowly getting used to this product and using it more and more. We had to create a project with flower soft and some stitching (real or faux). I also used the Sweet Sunday Sketch from this week.

Card details:

Cardstock - Hibiscus Burst and Spring Moss (both PTI), white, dsp

Accessories - Flower Soft (Sweet Pea), border punch, butterfly die (Sizzix), pearls, gel pen, paper piercer

Color, color, color

2011-08-25T09:54:00.000-04:00

Schools are starting up again, Fall weather is approaching and the fabulous colors of Autumn will soon be here. This week's challenge at The Color Throwdown is a prefect jumping off point for this great season!

Card details:

Stamps - Sunflower Wreath (Flourishes), Tag Lines (Gina K)

Cardstock - Perfect Plum, So Saffron, Crumb Cake (all SU), white

Accessories - nesties, circle punches, border punch, embossing folder, rhinestones, copics

New Poppies!

2011-08-24T09:00:00.000-04:00

The new Poppy set from Paper and Such will be arriving soon - here's a sneak peek at what it will look like. I used the sketch challenge from Card Positioning Sketches and the color challenge at Just Us Girls this time around. A big thanks to my friend, Stacy, for the Flower Soft!!

Card detials -
Stamps - Poppy (PAS)
Cardstock - Pure Poppy and Summer Sunrise (PTI), Chocolate Chip (SU), white
Accessories - flowersoft, copics, buttons

Paper and Such Challenge Time

2011-08-23T09:00:00.000-04:00

It's time for another challenge over at Paper and Such! This time, we were asked to make a card with a farm animal. Pretty easy, right!? I went to my favorite - Bucky! He's so much fun to color and I paired him up with some fun dsp this time too.

Card details:

Stamps - Bucky

Cardstock - white, dsp, So Saffron, Real Red (SU)

Accessoreis - copics

Clean & Simple layouts

2011-08-22T10:39:00.000-04:00

Clean & simple layouts are so lovely because you can see the image, and get the message of the card clearly. Not a lot of extra stuff to crowd it all up. Not that I don't like a nicely layered card with lots of embellishments, but sometimes you just want something less. Here's my take on the FTL sketch this week (with a Christmas theme).

Card details:

Stamps - Changito Cocoa, Fillable Frames #9 (PTI)

Cardstock - Crumb Cake (SU), Enchanted Evening (PTI), white

Accessories - border punch, buttons, copics, nesties

Basketful of joy

2011-08-21T09:39:00.000-04:00

For the Sweet Stop sketch challenge this week, I chose to use some old velum cardstock and one of my favorite stamps from Paper and Such.

Stamps - Basketful of Flowers

Cardstock - velum, white, Hibiscus Burst and Razzelberry Fizz (PTI)

Accessories - ribbon, twine, button, flowersoft, embossing folder

School Days

2011-08-20T09:00:00.002-04:00

It's almost time for the kids to head back to school in our area! Parents are celebrating and teachers are too - well, sorta. :) For this card, I used the sketch challenge at The Sweetest Thing and the inspiration challenge at Paper Pretties (back to school theme).

Card details:

Stamps - Changito School

Cardstock - Ripe Avocado, Spring Rain, Pure Poppy (all PTI), dsp, white

Accessories - nesties, border punch, copics, corner rounder

Happy Anniversary

2011-08-19T09:00:00.000-04:00

My parents will be celebrating their 55th anniversary at the end of the month! Using a great sketch from The Sweet Stop, I made them this card.

Card details:

Stamps - Because I Care (SU), Fillable Frames #4 (PTI)

Cardstock - Crumb Cake, Wisteria Wonder, Very Vanilla (all SU), dsp

Accessories - border punch, ribbon

CPS Sketch

2011-08-16T09:00:00.000-04:00

I was introduced to another great challenge blog today - CPS! Check out their site HERE for more information. They also have a Facebook page. Here's my take on this week's sketch.

Card details:

Stamps - Floppy Bunny (Whipper Snapper), Mixed Messages (PTI)

Cardstock - Aqua Mist (PTI), Vintage Cream (PTI), Pink Passion (SU), white, dsp

Accessories - MS punch, lace, thread, tag, copics, embossing folder

Pretty Poppies

2011-08-15T09:00:00.000-04:00

Another great Featured Stamper's gallery to use as inspiration this week at SCS. I had no trouble choosing a card to CASE. Here's my take on THIS card :

Card details:

Stamps - Poppies (Paper and Such)

Cardstock - white, dsp, Apricot Appeal (SU), Garden Green (SU)

Accessories - pearls

Flowers & Lace

2011-08-14T09:32:00.000-04:00

I've had this card laying on my work table for a few days now. I was finally able to find the mojo to finish it! I used the Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge to use lace on a card (Thanks Julie for the lace!) and I used the layout from the Clean & Simple challenge. I'm not sure how well you can see, but I used my Score-Pal to emboss lines along the far right and bottom of the card.

Card details:

Stamps - Tulips (digi by Sweet 'n Sassy), Mixed Messages (PTI)

Cardstock - Sweet Blush (PTI), Garden Green (SU), white

Accessories - Score-Pal, lace, tab, silver thread, copics

Stronger than you know

2011-08-13T09:00:00.000-04:00

Another card for the sentiment only challenge at Paper and Such. I also used the sketch challenge from Card Patterns and the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger.

Card details:

Stamps - Just Sayin' (Paper and Such)

Cardstock - Night of Navy (SU), MME dsp, white

Accessories - nesties, primas, pearls, ribbon

Enjoy!

2011-08-12T09:00:00.002-04:00

Ok, I admit it.....I'm addicted to Wild Rose Stamps! Not only are the images super adorable - but the stamp SO nicely! I get mine from Paper and Such - they have a great variety! This card is for the sketch challenge at Splitcoaststampers and for the Color Throwdown challenge.

Card details:

Stamps - Mixed Messages (PTI), Fergus w/Poppy (WRS)

Cardstock - white, Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight, dsp

Accessories - punches, ribbon, copics, embossing folder