LNS Love is in the Air and FTL192 with Mixed Bunch

Hello, Friends!

 

Today, I combined two challenges.  The sketch comes from "Clean and Simple Stamping."  If you've followed my blog for very long, you know clean and simple are my style!  This week's LNS Challenge is to create wedding projects.  I know this isn't the traditional white, but I had it in mind for a wedding I'll be attending this coming weekend.  I love the elegant, simple feel to my wedding card and wish the bride and groom all the best! 

If  you missed the Mixed Bunch stamp set or Blossom punch from the mini catalog, don't worry!  Both items are featured in the new catalog beginning on Friday!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Mixed Bunch Stamp Set

Crumb Cake and Early Espresso Classic Inks

Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso Card Stock

Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper

Blossom Punch

5/8" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon

Neutrals Buttons

SQSC40 and LNS Masculine Challenge with Uncharted Territory

Hello, Friends! 

I have combined our Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge with the Late Night Stampers Challenge and made another masculine card.  I'm going to miss the stamp set "Uncharted Territory."  It was my go to set when I needed to make a masculine card!  As I showed on Monday, "Well Worn" was my go to Designer Series Paper for masculine cards, as well.  Now that they're both retiring, I'll have to find something new!

Break out your retiring products and make a card to share with us in our challenges.

Happy Stamping! 

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Uncharted Territory Stamp Set

Bravo Burgundy, Cajun Craze, So Saffron, More Mustard, River Rock, Not Quite Navy and Soft Suede Classic Inks

Basic Black Stazon Ink

Very Vanilla and Not Quite Navy Card Stock

Well Worn Designer Series Paper

1 1/4 Not Quite Navy Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Blender Pen

LNS Masculine Challenge with SSC256 Perfectly Penned

Hello, Friends!

I created this card today for our Late Night Stampers Masculine Card Challenge.  I have a lot of terrific men who serve in our elementary ministry at church.  I decided to make a "thank you" card so I would have it on hand when one of our guys goes above and beyond the call of duty.  (I probably should make 10 of these if that's the criteria for getting one!) 

My sketch came from Stamping 411's Saturday challenge.  I'm going to miss the "Wonderfully Worn" background stamp and the "Well Worn" Designer Series Paper.  They're great for making masculine cards!  They are still available for purchase until May 31st if you're interested. 

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Perfectly Penned Stamp Set and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp

Cajun  Craze Classic Ink

River Rock, Cajun Craze, and Not Quite Navy Card Stock

Well Worn Designer Series Paper

3/8" Not Quite Navy Taffeta Ribbon

Antique Brads

VC Rocks Blog Hop- Have a Heart with Twitterpated

Hello, Friends!

Welcome to the first VC Rocks Blog Hop of 2012!

You can begin our blog hop by clicking here.  If you've been following the hop, you probably came from Elizabeth Harris' blog, Love 2 Stamp. 

For my stop on the hop, I wanted to use the perfect paper for hearts, "Twitterpated."  It's so sweet and romantic!  I used the Hearts Collection Framelits to cut a heart out of my Riding Hood Red Cardstock.  Then, I used a variety of Twitterpated papers to fill in my heart, giving it a bit of a quilted look.  I finished my card by adding more Twitterpated Blushing Bride paper for my background and Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon in a bow on the side.  The silver brads give the card a little more depth and texture.  I decided my card needed a little more to it, so I added "stitching" with a white gel pen around the outside of the heart.  This adds to the quilted look.  Ironically, there is no stamping on my Stampin' Up card.  With all the great matching products, I didn't add anything stamped this time.  This is very unusual for me but I'm pleased with how my card turned out! 

I hope you've enjoyed my card and will continue on the rest of our blog hop! 

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up suppliet to make this card:

Blushing Bride and Riding Hood Red Card Stock

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

1/2" Blushing Bride Stitched-Poly Ribbon

Metallic Brads

Big Shot

 

To go to the next stop on our tour, please visit Elizabeth Kratzer's blog, "Elizabeth's Stamp Room" here. 

 

SFF and LNS Challenge Paper, Glorious Paper with Nursery Nest

Hello, Friends!

It's Friday!  Woo Hoo!  

Today, my card was designed by following our Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge.  I didn't need a baby card at the moment, but I'm sure I will sooner or later, so I made this one featuring the Nursery Nest Designer Series paper.  The use of Paper, Glorious Paper also qualifies it for our Late Night Stampers Challenge this week.  It was super easy, quick and didn't require a lot of supplies for new stampers out there who don't have a room full yet.  :) 

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set

Basic Gray Classic Ink

Whisper White, Blushing Bride, and Marina Mist Card Stock

Nursery Nest Designer Series Paper

Word Window Punch

Now check out Deb Curriers blog at www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com to see the card she created with this sketch.  Then, make your own and share it with us at www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com. 



SQSC39 and LNS Paper Challenge with Happiest Birthday Wishes

Hello, Friends!

On Monday, I admitted that I didn't get my Mother's Day card made and in the mail in time for Sunday. Well, my Dad's birthday was Monday and I didn't get his card made and in the mail for his birthday, either. On the bright side, I was equally rude to both of them so at least they know I don't have a favorite. Work really gets in the way of my free time when I could be stamping. :)

My sketch today comes from Stampin' Queens. I used lots of Designer Series Papers to go along with the LNS Challenge this week, "Paper, Glorious Paper." I used to not use my paper. What if something came up that was perfect for the sheet I had already used? Then, I realized that was silly and started cutting those pieces up. I love it!

Both the red and white papers and the sentiment stamp will be retired on May 31st. If you can't live without them, please let me know! I'd love to place an order for you.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:

Happiest Birthday Wishes Hostess Stamp Set

Real Red Classic Ink

Whisper White, Real Red, and Night of Navy Card Stock

Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper and Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Circle Scissors

Bright Brads

Stampin' Dimensionals