TSSC206 Fresh Vintage Card

Hello, Friends!

I had a great weekend and hope you did too!  I was able to stamp a bunch of cards!  Woo Hoo!  It was a relaxing weekend for a change!  Thank goodness!

My card today is very simple, but I've realized I like simple cards so I don't have a problem with that!  My card is based on Mary Jo's Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge.  I used the stamp from the Sale-a-bration stamp set, "Fresh Vintage."  By punching it out with the postage stamp punch, it actually looks like a postage stamp.  The paper is also from the Sale-a-bration Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper.  You can receive one or the other for free with a $50 Stampin' Up order or get both with a $100 order.  The only thing better than stamps and paper are FREE stamps and paper!  Let me know if you'd like to place an order!

Happy Stamping! 

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

Fresh Vintage Stamp Set

Poppy Parade Classic Ink

Whisper White and Poppy Parade Card Stock

Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper

1/2" Poppy Parade Stitched-Poly Ribbon

Postage Stamp Punch

SFF Morning Cup is "Tea"rific!

Hello, Friends!

This is the card I made for today's Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge.  It was my turn to make the sketch and this is what I designed. 

Hopefully, it is simple enough and versatile enough that it will be easy for everyone to follow.  If you've never shared a card with us based on one of our sketches, we'd love to have you join us! 

Happy Stamping!

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

Morning Cup Stamp Set 
Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue, Perfect Plum and Crumb Cake Classic Inks
Basic Black Stazon Ink
Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue, Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant, and Crumb Cake Card Stock
Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
Big Shot
Circle Punches
Blender Pen

Now check out Deb Currier's blog, http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/, to see the card she created with this sketch.  Then, please make your own card and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/. 


 

SQSC23 Twitterpated Daisies

Hello, Friends!

In Phoenix, the temperatures are in the upper 60s and lower 70s.  Now, upper 60s means that I still wore a sweater to work today and was cold sometimes because my body thinks that's a cold temperature.  It is, if you live in the desert. 

All that to say, it feels like spring here.  I know it's January but by March and April it will feel like summer.  So, after taking a nice walk outside with Frank, a bright flower seemed appropriate for today's card.  This is unusal for me, but this card has no stamping on it!  It's fun to think outside of the box when creating cards sometimes!   

Happy Stamping!

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

Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, Cherry Cobbler, and Basic Gray Card Stock

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Tasteful Trim and Daisies #2 Flower Dies

Big Shot

Regals Buttons

Basic Pearls

Hemp Twine

LNS Challenge Love Is In The Air Floral Fillers

Hello, Friends!

I hope your weekend was as productive as mine was.  I was able to get a lot done and am ready to start the week! 

My card today is actually for my parents anniversary.  My parents will have been married for 42 years in February!  In a time when marriages don't always last, theirs deserves to be celebrated.  I wanted to be sure I got a card made for them in plenty of time to send it.  So, I made a sweet card ("looks like your style," according to my mom) for them.  I hope they enjoy it! 

This card also fits our "Love is in the Air" Late Night Stampers challenge.  Since this could be a Valentine's card because of the love theme, it fits!  If you're a stamper, we'd love to have you join our challenge this week. 

Happy Stamping!

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

Floral Fillers Stamp Set

Riding Hood Red Classic Ink

Whisper White, Baja Breeze, and Island Indigo Card Stock

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Full Heart Punch

Movers And Shapers Punch Windows

Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die

Big Shot

3/8" Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon

Basic Pearls

 

SU Stars January Ebony and Ivory Blog Hop

Hello, Friends!

Welcome to the January "Ebony and Ivory" SU Stars Blog Hop! 

You probably arrived at my blog by coming from Shelly Peck's blog,

"Stamping and Scrapping News." 

You can also start the blog hop at the very beginning by going to

SU Stars home blog. 

I created my black and white card with a Valentine's Day theme by using the new Hearts Framelits Dies from Stampin' Up.  This also gave me a shape card for the LNS Shaped Cards challenge. 

To make my card more complex, I tried to add lots of different textures.  I used my Simply Scored Scoring Tool to create a debossed look on the solid black scallop heart.  I used the Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to deboss the white heart.  Then, I traced the lines with my Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker.  The red Glimmer paper heart adds another texture and dimension since I attached it with a Stampin' Dimensional.  Finally, I mounted my sentiment on Basic Black paper that had been embossed using the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  It is simple but elegant. 

Happy Stamping! 

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

Vintage Vogue Stamp Set

Whisper White and Basic Black Card Stock

Basic Black Classic Ink

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

Red Glimmer Paper

Hearts Framelits Dies

Elegant Lines and Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

Big Shot
Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Stampin' Dimensionals

Now, to continue on our blog hop, go to Stace Coombs blog

"Stampin Stace."

SFF Twitterpated Short and Sweet

Hello, Friends!
It's Friday!  I don't know about you, but I am ready for it! 

This is the card I created for our Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge this week.  I used the new Framelits hearts in place of the circles to make my card for Valentine's Day.  I cut out the big hearts with the Framelits dies and then mounted them on  Riding Hood Red Card Stock which I trimmed around with my scissors.  Since it was a simple card, I put the smaller heart on with Stampin' Dimensionals and added the bow, basic pearls, and bakers twine.  I hope you like it!

Happy Stamping!


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

Short and Sweet Stamp Set
Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, and Island Indigo Card Stock
Twitterpated Designer Series Paper
2011-2013 In Colors Paper Patterns Stack
3/8" Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon
Island Indigo Bakers Twine
Basic Pearls
Stampin' Dimensionals

Now check out Jennifer Weide's blog at http://www.sunflowerstamper.com/.
Then create your own card and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/. 

SQSC22 Attic Boutique Blessings

Hello, Friends! 

Happy Wednesday to you!  Congratulations on making it half way through the work week.  Some weeks that's more of an impressive accomplishment than others.  :) 

This is the card I created for our Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge #22.  I like this card because it's sunny and cheerful.  It was also super easy to make because all of the papers and embellishments match.  I'm big on things matching.  When colors don't match, it bugs me.  Luckily, I never have to worry about that with Stampin' Up supplies. 

The new Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper and Attic Boutique Side Notes made this a quick and easy card.  To non-stampers, it looks like a lot more work than it actually was.  And who doesn't need less work?!

Happy Stamping!

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

Blessings from Heaven Stamp Set

Soft Suede Classic Ink

Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, and Soft Suede Card Stock

Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper

Attic Boutique Side Notes

1/4" Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon



SFF Twitterpated

Hello, Friends!

Happy Friday!  It's hard to believe it's the middle of January already! 

This is the card I created for today's Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge.  It's a great design that could be used for several different styles and occasions.  I used it to make a simple (and fast) "Thank you" card.  It would also be great for a new stamper since it doesn't require a lot of supplies. 

Happy Stamping! 

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

Thank You Kindly Stamp Set

Island Indigo Classic Ink

Baja Breeze and Island Indigo Card Stock

3/8" Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon

Now check out Deb Currier's blog to see the card she created with this sketch. 

http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/.

Then, make your own card and share it with us at

http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/. 

SQSC21 Sale-a-bration Season of Life

I don't know what's different from last night until this morning, but my pictures came right up!  Happy Stamping!

Hello, Friends!

You know when you're exhausted and you just have one more thing to do before bed? 

Well, my last thing was to make today's blog post.  It shouldn't take long and then I'd be sound asleep in dreamland...I thought.

I don't know why, but I cannot upload my picture for today's Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge.  So, I'm going to bed and I'll try again tomorrow morning. 

For those of you who can see my card on Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge,  here is the recipe for it.  It uses a lot of Sale-a-bration products that will be available at the end of this month. 


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

Season of Friendship Stamp Set
Lucky Limeade and Chocolate Chip Classic Inks
Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, and Chocolate Chip Card Stock
Everyday Enchantment Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper
Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border and 3/16" Corner Punches 

 

SSC237 and LNS Challenge Tuiti Fruiti

Hello, Friends!

Happy Monday! I'm so happy that I had some time to stamp this past weekend!

  I made this card for one of my leaders who is fantastic.  She is a service leader at our 9:45 church service.  She's more than just my right hand- more like my right hand, left hand, and right leg, too! 

I've been wanting to make a card for her to let her know how much I appreciate her and finally had the time to do it. 

If you have a person like her in your life, take time today to let that special someone know!

The sketch challenge today comes from Stamping 411's blog.  The fruit theme goes along with the Late Night Stampers design team challenge to use fruit on your projects this week. 

Happy Stamping!

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

Full of Life Stamp Set

Calypso Coral Classic Ink

Whsiper White, Calypso Coral, and Lucky Limeade Card Stock

2011-2013 In Colors Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper

3/8" Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon

Stampin' Dimensionals

SFF and CCMC183 Flower Fest

Hello, Friends! 

 

Happy New Year!

 

I realize I'm a little late, but you know how busy life gets at this time of year.  Now we're getting back into the normal routine, though, so hopefully there will be more time to stamp in my future. 

This card was created by using two different challenges.  Today's Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge provided the sketch.   Create with Connie and Mary's color challenge provided the color palette for this card.  These were both great helps because I'm tired!  For a Christmas/New Year's vacation, I'm exhausted!  I'm glad it's time to go back to work so I can get some rest.  If only that were true!  :)

Don't you just love the new Framelits Dies?  I'm going to get a lot of use out of the new Labels Collection available in the new Occasions Mini Catalog!

Happy New Year and Happy Stamping!

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

Flower Fest Stamp Set and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp

Pool Party and Soft Suede Classic Inks

Blushing Bride, Pool Party and Soft Suede Card Stock

2011-2013 In Color Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Neutrals Brads

1/2" Blushing Bride Stitched-Poly Ribbon

3/8" Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon

Labels Collection Framelits Dies

Big Shot

Stampin' Dimensionals

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