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Hi there! I made this card for Verve's new release last week and I have to say that it might just be one of my favorites from the bunch! The colors just speak to me!
For this card I used the newly released set called Dude! I stamped Dude in Night Of Navy ink (SU!) on Vintage Cream cardstock, cut it out with Curved Rectangle Nestabilities and sponged some Ranger Distress Ink in Peeled Paint before removing it from the die. I stamped Dude a second time, cut out each letter individually and popped them up for some dimension. "You Rock" was done with the same colors as the main image but was cut out with a Circle Nestability. The Twill Ribbon is from SU! and I've had it in my stash FOREVER! The button and Rustic Jute Twine are both from Papertrey. To give a little more interest, I rounded the corners of the cardstock and made another ruffled ribbon! The DP is October Afternoon Report Card!
All of the new sets, including Dude, are available now in the Verve Stamps store. You can buy them separately or as part of theBeach Party Collection. Buy the bundle and save 18.00!! Can't beat that! Plus Verve's shipping ROCKS!!!
Well, that's all for me today! Have a good one!
Stamps: Dude (Verve Stamps)
Paper; Kraft & Vintage Cream (PTI), October Afternoon Report Card DP
Ink: Night Of Navy (SU!), Ranger Distress ink in Peeled Paint
Accessories & Tools: Curved Rectangle & Circle Nesties, Twill Ribbon (SU!), Button and Twine (PTI), Corner Chomper, Foam Tape
Hi there!!! Before I get to my card, I just wanted to let you all know that I will be moving my blog from Typepad to Blogger starting this Saturday May 8th! No problems with Typepad, just tired of paying to have a blog! That's money I can spend on more stamps/supplies, or just save... I will have the link for you when I do, but just wanted to let you all know!!! I'm working on getting the blog set up with the help of my good friend, Karen Giron!!!
Okay.....onto today's card:
I'm sorry if you're tired of seeing this FANTASTIC Papertrey set, Year of Flowers: Daffodils, but I cannot put it down!!! I just love it! The sketch is from the Papertrey Paper Dolls Blog and is their first challenge so I couldn't wait to play along! I used the new Dotty Biscotti DP ( don't you love that name ) and the Picnic Plaid Impression Plate (AGAIN!). I colored one of the flowers with Copics and paper pieced the second flower with the same DP. I HAD to do the ribbon ruffle again (yes I'm addicted) and added a few stitches on the left with some Rustic Cream vintage twine.
Well, thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a great day!
Stamps: Year of Flowers: Daffodils (PTI)
Paper: Kraft, Lemon Tart, Vintage Cream, Dotty Biscotti DP (All Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories & Tools: Oval Nesties, Rustic Cream vintage Twine, Vintage Cream Twill, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, EK Success Scallop Edge Punch, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape
Hi there! It's time for another fabulous sketch from Mercy! I used my all time favorite Papertrey set, Year of Flowers: Daffodils (AGAIN!). I ADORE this set and I especially love to paper piece the daffodil! I'm not sure I'm in love with my patterned paper choices, but I do like the card. I used three different patterns from the Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety pack. I paired it with some Kraft and Vintage Cream cardstock!
Don't forget to check out the Muse's blogs for some more awesome inspiration with this sketch!
Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Spiedel
Pam Varnell
Debbie Olson (April Guest Designer)
and of course, Mercy Kerin
Thank you for stopping by!
Stamps: Year of Flowers: Daffodil, Everyday Classics (sentiment) (Both PTI)
Paper: Kraft, Vintage Cream, Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Summer Sunrise (PTI)
Accessories & Tools: Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, Ribbon Tag Trio (Spellbinders), Vintage Cream Twill Ribbon, Adhesive Gems, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape
Hi there! This month's Papertrey Blog Hop Challenge was to use tissue in some way on your card or project! I didn't really do anything out of the ordinary, but it was out of the ordinary for me! I'm not really a technique kind of gal, but I decided to give the faux silk technique a try when making this card!
I just received my PTI order on Friday and in it was the beautiful Background Basics: Flower Power. I inked up one of the backgrounds with Orange Zest ink and stamped it on the tissue that the stamp set was wrapped in and glued it down to a piece of PTI white cs and then used a 1 3/8" square punch and punched out nine squares. The sentiment was stamped in Dark Chocolate, cut out with a Labels 10 nestie, and then embossed with the Picnic Plaid Impression Plate. I used the Butterfly die to cut out many layers of tissue and then stamped the floral patterned butterfly from Butterfly Dreams in Orange Zest on the top layer. I finished it off with a Making Memories decorative brad. I used the ruffled ribbon technique that I have come to LOVE with Orange Zest Saddle Stitch Ribbon. The embossed scallops were done with an EK Success border punch. The base of the card is Dark Chocolate, but looks black in the pic! The finished card is 5x5.
Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a great evening!
Stamps: Butterfly Dreams (PTI)
Paper: Dark Chocolate, White (PTI)
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Orange Zest (PTI)
Accessories & Tools: Tissue Paper, Labels 10 Nestabilities, Butterfly Die, Orange Zest Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Orange Zest Buttons, EK Success Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, Decorative Brad, Foam Tape
Hi there! I hope you're all having a nice weekend so far! The weather here is so beautiful! My parents took the girls for the day so hubby and I had some nice quiet time around the house! He had a NASTY bug on Thursday and Friday and spent most of the day recuperating so I was able to stamp!
After seeing Taylor's sketch yesterday, I knew I had to make time to participate! I used two new sets recently released by Taylored Expressions,Make the Grade and theExtra Credit mini set! Teacher Appreciation is just around the corner and I need just a couple more cards and I'll be done! I am never this organized! Feels good!
Here are a few deets: The book image was stamped twice, colored with Copics, cut out and stacked on top on each other. The apple and sentiment are from the Extra Credit Mini set. The dp is a combination of October Afternoon Cherry Hill and Report Card. I think I'm addicted to October Afternoon dp....I just can't get enough! Anywho...I added some machine stitching and actually sewed my buttons to the card and called it done!
Thank you for stopping by! I hope what's left of your weekend is fabulous!
Stamps: Make the Grade, Extra Credit Mini set (Taylored Expressions)
Paper: Kraft, Pure Poppy & Vintage Cream (PTI), October Afternoon Cherry Hill & Report Card DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools: Oval and Big Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Pure Poppy buttons, Vintage Twine, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape
Hi there! Today marks the final day of sneak peeks from Verve and today the spotlight set is called One Person. This set is GORGEOUS!! The sentiments and fonts are amazing and the flowers are true one of a kind Verve flowers!! You won't be disappointed! Don't forget to check the Verve Blog for more Diva samples using this set!
The sketch for my card is from the Verve Beach Party Release Week Challenges going on now in the Verve Forum. I just love this sketch and can see myself using it again! I stamped one of the quotes from One Person in Memento Tuxedo Black onto PTI Vintage Cream. It was cut out with Circle Nestabilities and before removing it from the die I sponged on some Distress Inks in Antique Linen and Tea Dye. I stamped the flower image twice, colored in with Copics and cut them out with paper snips. I added some sparkle to the flowers with a Red Copic Spica Glitter Pen although it's tough to see it in the picture! Two Aqua Mist buttons finish the flowers off. The DP is the new October Afternoon Thrift Shop. I {heart} this patterned paper so much! I couldn't resist the ruffled ribbon! It's so easy and packs such a punch! A little machine stitching and I called it done!!
I hope you'll join us tonight for the Verve Release Party! It starts at 6:00 pm EST in the Verve Forum on Splitcoaststampers. All of the stamps you've seen this week here and on the Verve Blog will be available for sale immediately following the party! Hope to see you there!
Stamps: One Person (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Pure Poppy, Kraft, Vintage Cream, October Afternoon Thrift Shop
Ink: Memento
Accessories & Tools: Circle Nesties, Scallop Edge Punch, Aqua Mist Twill Ribbon, Aqua Mist buttons, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape
Hi there! Taylored Expressions is hosting a blog hop today to showcase the new Crafter's Workshop templates now available at the Taylored Expressions store! I have a list of all the participating Baker's Dozen at the end of my post!
The Crafter's Workshop templates are so cool! My card showcases the new Star Shower Template.
Here are some details on how I made my cards. I started with my template, a sponge dauber and some pigment ink. I bought some Claudia Helmuth Sticky Back Canvas awhile back at my Local Scrap Store and have been itching to use it, so I thought I would give it a try with the template! Oh. My. Word......I am in love with the outcome! You can click on the picture to get a better view of the texture of the inked canvas! I simply taped the corners of my template to the canvas and sponged on the ink in circular motions with a sponge dauber until I got the coverage I desired. It looks so amazing....just like fabric! I used Sweet Blush and Spring Rain pigment ink (PTI).
I paired the canvas with one of my favorite Taylored Expressions sets, Beary Special, to make two simple baby cards! I stamped the bears in Memento Tuxedo Black, colored in with Copics, cut out with Square nesties and then layered on a Big Scallop Square Nestie. I then went back and paper pieced the patch, feet and ears with Bitty Box DP by PTI. The large embossed scallop is from EK Success. A little ribbon and I called it done!
All of the girls have used different templates, so be sure to stop by their blogs for more inspiration!
Alex
Charmaine
Carolina
Jami
Jeanie
Jodi
Karen G
Karen M
Melissa
Sankari
& Taylor
Thank you for stopping by! I always appreciate it when you do!
Stamps: Beary Special (Taylored Expressions)
Paper: Kraft & White, Bitty Box DP (All PTI)
Ink: Sweet Blush, Spring Rain, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories & Tools: Claudia Helmuth Sticky Back Canvas, Square and Large Scallop Square Nesties, Circle and Scallop Circle Nesties, Sweet Blush and Spring Rain Twill Ribbon, Large Scallop Punch, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape
Hi there! It's Tuesday and it's time for Mercy's sketch! Today is also the beginning of the Verve Sneak Peeks which will lead up to the Verve Release this Friday night in the Verve Forum on SCS! The party starts at 6:00 pm EST, so be there or be SQUARE!!
The set being peeked today on the Verve Blog is called Relax! It's a fun and whimsical beach set! I made a beach scene using three of the images, the palm tree, sun & just two of the five surfboards included in the set! The sand is a cool new product I found recently at my LSS called Sand Paste. It is made by a company called Mudd Puddles. It was my first time using it and I think I spread it on a bit thick, but I love the look! The sparkle on the coconuts and sun are from sugared glitter by Doodlebug.
I also decorated the inside of the card because I didn't leave a place for the sentiment on the front of the card.....something I forget to do often! LOL!
Don't forget to see what the other Muse's did with this great sketch:
Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Spiedel
Pam Varnell
Debbie Olson (April Guest Designer)
and of course, Mercy Kerin
And don't forget to see some more great cards made with this new Verve set over on the Verve Blog!
Thanks for stopping by!! Have a great day!
Stamps: Relax (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Kraft, White (Both PTI), October Afternoon Thrift Shop DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools: Labels One Nestabilities, Sand Paste (Mudd Puddles), Fresh Snow Twill Ribbon (PTI), Buttons (PTI), Sugared Glitter (Doodlebug Designs), Wide Oval Punch, Large Embossed Scallop Punch (EK Success), Sewing Machine, Foam Tape
Have you ever been inspired by someone and you just had to make something with their style in mind? Well, I am a big fan of Maile Belles and her fantastic Clean and Simple Style. I also had the priviledge of meeting her at CHA in January and she was super sweet and ADORABLE! I am a pretty clean stamper, but simple is VERY HARD for me! I love lots and lots of layers and I love using lots and lots of tools....you get the picture. Well, I had a little time last night and sat down to make a card that I call Maile inspired! I didn't case any card in particular, just tried to make something like I think she would! LOL!
I used Delightful Dahlias by Papertrey Ink. I cut the flowers and leaves out of two different DP's (also Papertrey) and then stamped the flower image in Memento Black Ink. I added some depth to the dahlia by coloring randomly with Copic Markers. The scallops were cut with the Large Scallop Die by PTI and I embossed both the scallops and the white panel with my FAVE Picnic Plaid Impression Plate! The sentiment was cut out with Labels Trio by Spellbinders!
Thank you for stopping by! I always appreciate it when you do!
Stamps: Delightful Dahlias (PTI)
Paper: White, True Black, Bitty Box and Pretty Pastels DP (All PTI)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools: Corner Chomper, Delightful Dahlias Dies, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, Labels Trio (Spellbinders), Spring Rain Satin Ribbon, Foam Tape
It's time for the monthly Key Ingredients Subscription Challenge from Taylored Expressions! If you're already a subscriber you may have already received your kit! I {heart} this month's kit! The kit this month features the Material Girl patterned paper from Cosmo Cricket along with lots of fun sewing themed embellishments! So what better thing to embellish your card than stitching! Use your sewing machine, hand-stitching, faux stitching somewhere on your card.
Also this month, get creative with your card base! Create an easel card, tent card, shaped card...basically anything but a standard A2 card!
I love making these easel cards, so it was an easy choice for me when I sat down to create! My finished easel is 5x5. You can find a great tutorial here.
I used a previously released set from Taylored Expressions called Crafty Cuppie. While you don't need TE stamps to use this kit, they are a perfect compliment!! I stamped Sewing Cuppie in Memento Tuxedo Black on Choice Buttercream, colored her in with Copics and cut her out with Classic Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilities. I also paper pieced the material she is sewing. My favorite part of this card is that DARLING twill ribbon that comes in this kit and the bottom portion of my card! I took the chipboard spool that comes with the kit, colored it with a Copic Marker and then wrapped some twine around it and threaded that twine through three of the many buttons that come with the kit! I framed it around the sentiment, also from Crafty Cuppie! So what do you think?
This is just the tip of the iceberg as far as what you can make with this kit! I have enough supplies left to make MANY more cards! In fact, the KI kits have enough supplies to make approximately 16 cards!
Are you still on the fence about whether to become a Key Ingredients Subscriber? Well here are just a few of the benefits of being a Subscriber:
-Store Discount: save 10% on orders placed between the 10th-14th of the month to be combined with your Key Ingredients shipment at no extra shipping charge.
-Exclusive kits: the monthly Key Ingredients kits are only available to subscribers and are no longer available for purchase in the TE Store.
-Monthly Challenges: On the 20th of each month Taylor posts a challenge on her blog for all KI Subscribers and you're invited to play along with the Baker's Dozen.
Please visit the Key Ingredients website for all the fabulous details on why you should become a Subscriber.
Now don't forget to visit some of the other Baker's Dozen to find more inspiration with April's Key Ingredients Subscription!
Alex
Carolina
Jeanie
Karen M.
Sankari
& Taylor
Thank you for stopping by!! I hope you have a great day!
Good Tuesday morning!! I hope your week is off to a great start! My girls and I have a busy day ahead and it all starts with a dentist appointment for me. YUCK....I really don't like going to the dentist, but I actually LOVE my dentist, so that makes it a little more tolerable!
Anywho....I sat down to create something last night so I pulled out the newly released set from Taylored Expressions, Make The Grade. Teacher Appreciation week is coming up in May so I thought I'd get a head start on some cards and gifty stuff for my girls' teachers. I've already made one gifty set with Make The Grade, you can see it here. I have a few more ideas swirling around my head, but I decided to start with this card.
I started with this week's sketch challenge from Taylor, TESC 108, and used a combination of Cherry Hill and Report Card DP by October Afternoon. I love the color blocked look of this sketch! I wanted the main image to look like a book, so after stamping the sentiment, I cut it out with Labels 7 Nestabilities. I sponged a combo of Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress Inks by Ranger around the image before removing it from the die. The apple is from the Mini Extra Credit set and was popped up for dimension. The twill ribbon is from Stampin' Up and the buttons are from Papertrey. If you look really close, you can see that I stitched some green embroidery floss in the upper left corner. I'm really happy with how this turned out!
Thank you for stopping by! It is so appreciated!
Stamps: Make the Grade, Extra Credit Mini (Taylored Expressions)
Paper: Old Olive (SU!), Pure Poppy & Vintage Cream (PTI), October Afternoon Cherry Hill & Report Card DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Ranger Distress Inks
Accessories & Tools: Labels 7 Nestabilities, Twill Ribbon (SU!), Buttons (PTI), Embroidery Floss, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape
Hi there!! It's Tuesday and it's time for another one of Mercy's awesome sketches! I love this week's sketch just like I love the others! I hope you can take some time to play!! If you do play, don't forget to add a link to your card via Mr. Linky on Mercy's Blog so we can take a peek!
I used the new Springtime Doodles set (Papertrey) on my card. The colors are Kraft, Orange Zest and White. I LOVE to color on Kraft! The effect is so cool looking, IMO! You'll find the full recipe for my card at the bottom of this post.
Don't forget to check out the rest of the Muse's for some more inspiration using this sketch!!
Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Spiedel
Pam Varnell
Debbie Olson (April Guest Designer)
and of course, Mercy Kerin
Thank you so much for stopping by!
All products Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Springtime Doodles
Paper: Kraft, Orange Zest, White, In Bloom DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools: Oval, Big Scallop Oval, Circle & Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Fresh Snow Satin Ribbon, Button, Polka Dot Impression Plate, Medium Scallop Die, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape
Hi there and happy Friday!! This is my last day having "me time" as my girls start Spring break next week, so I'm trying to take full advantage of my quiet crafting time!
I decided to play along with this week's Viva La Verve challenge, VLVApr2010. Amber has us walking through some gorgeous and fun living rooms and the sketch is FAB! I chose this fun and colorful living room because I wanted to challenge myself using colors that I don't normally gravitate to!
I used the new Verve Plain Jane, Psalm 84:11 and combined it with another new Verve set, Let It Shine. The dp I used is October Afternoon Fly A Kite. I really love the colors in this paper pad! The main image oval was sponged with some Aqua Mist ink (PTI) and the ribbon is Aqua Mist Satin.
Well, that's all from me for now! I so appreciate you stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend!!
Stamps: Let It Shine, Psalm 84:11 Plain Jane (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Kraft, Aqua Mist & Vintage Cream (PTI), October Afternoon Fly a Kite DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Aqua Mist Ink
Accessories & Tools: Oval and Large Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Aqua Mist Satin Ribbon, Corner Chomper, Adhesive Gems, Foam Tape
Yes, it's release day at Taylored Expressions! All the sets you've seen so far including the new set the Baker's Dozen is sneaking today, Let's Do Coffee, are now available for purchase at the Taylored Expressions Store!
The final sneak you're getting today is of an adorable new set from the Apple Doodle Ink Line called Let's Do Coffee! Tena is back and looking fab while she's sipping on her coffee! Tena was inked up in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copics. She was cut out with Square Nestabilities. I used my new Corner Chomper to round the corners and then layered her on aBig Scallop Square Nestability! I love what Karen and Taylor have been doing with these large scallop Nesties, so I ordered a couple shapes myself! Can you say swoon???? Love 'em! The DP is the new October Afternoon Thrift Shop. I saw this dp at CHA and couldn't wait to get my hands on it! The ribbon and cardstock are Hawaiian Shores from PTI. A little machine stitching and I called it done! Oh, and I finished the inside!! I couldn't find a spot to put my sentiment so I put it on the inside!
For more inspiration with this set, don't forget to visit my fellow Baker's Dozen:
Amy Sheffer
Alex Maldonado
Carolina Buchting
Charmaine Ikach
Donna Baker
Jami Sibley
Jeanie Witmer
Jodi Collins
Karen Giron
Karen Motz
Melissa Sauls
Sankari Wegman
Taylor VanBruggen
Thank you for stopping by!!
Welcome back to day two of the Taylored Expressions Sneak Peeks! Today the Baker's Dozen are showing you samples of a brand new set called Make The Grade, plus sneaks of a new mini set called Extra Credit and the new A la Carte Cuppies!!! Everything you see today coordinate with each other or stand alone perfectly!! There is lots to get to so I'll stop gabbin'!
This first set showcases the fantastic new set Make The Grade. I decided to make a gift set for one of my daughter's teachers. I made this adorable apple basket and a coordinating card. The basket is simply four Nested Apple dies from Spellbinders (the largest apple) that were embossed with the Swiss Dots embossing folder and attached to the bottom of a 3x3 notecard box (tutorial here). The leaf is from another TE set, Luxurious Labels, and the DP is October Afternoon Report Card! The scallops on the handle were done with a Scallop Edge Punch. I intended to fill my basket with some chocolates, but it seems two young girls who shall remain nameless ate most of them!! So it looks like I'll need to head to the store so I can fill it up!
The card is 5x5 and was made with the same elements I used on the basket. The report card is part of Make the Grade and was stamped with two of the sentiments from the set in Pure Poppy ink. I roughed up the edges a bit with some scissors and added some stitching, New Leaf Twill Ribbon and a Pure Poppy button that was threaded with vintage twine.
This card is the last I have to show you today. It is an easel card that was made with one of the new A la Carte Cuppies and the new mini set, Extra Credit. Since I had all of the materials out on my desk from the above set, I decided to use them on this card! I paper pieced Cuppie's liner and used the smallest Nested Apple. The sentiment is from Extra Credit and was cut out with Spellbinders Labels Trio. Doesn't Cuppie look so cute? Also, if you haven't made an easel card yet you MUST! They are super simple and so much fun!
For more inspiration with these sets, don't forget to visit my fellow Baker's Dozen:
Alex Maldonado
Carolina Buchting
Charmaine Ikach
Donna Baker
Jami Sibley
Jeanie Witmer
Jodi Collins
Karen Giron
Karen Motz
Melissa Sauls
Nancy McKinney
Sankari Wegman
Taylor VanBruggen
Thank you for stopping by!!
That's right, it's day one of the Taylored Expressions sneak peek and are you in store for some fantastic new sets! Today the Baker's Dozen are showing you sneak peeks of two new sets, CreativeTEA and Miniature Motifs, designed by Nancy McKinney. I am also giving you a peek at ONE of the THREE new card kits that Taylor will be releasing on Thursday April 8th! So grab a cuppa 'cause I have a long post to share with you today!
First up is the new set, CreativiTEA paired with the Paper Girl Card Kit. Can you say SWOON??? The card kit contains patterned paper from The Girls Paperie, coordinating cardstock & ribbon, a package of KaiserCraft Bliss Adhesive Pearls a Perfect Package Card Box plus envelopes! You also receive a downloadable inspiration sheet for each card kit you order! I made this card set and decorated the Perfect Package Card Box and still have SO MUCH product left over! The card kits sell for 14.95 and is well worth every penny, IMO! Taylor has a very informative video for you to watch regarding this card kit, so to view it just click here.
I made a set of four cards using four different patterns from the kit. They are clean and fairly simple and really took no time to put together! I used the flower image from CreativiTEA and two of the sentiments, Happy Birthday and Thank You.
I used Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities for the main oval and Spellbinders Labels Trio for the sentiments. I also added some machine stitching around the edge of the patterned paper panel.
This is the Perfect Package Card Box that will house this set of cards. I kept it fairly simple and used the same layout and elements that were used on the cards. To make the sentiment for the box, I took two of the sentiments from CreativiTEA, "Time For Tea" and "Missing You" and masked out the words "for" and "you" and got them to line up perfectly using my Stamp-a-ma-jig.
This is my final card to share with you today! I used the new Miniature Motifs and CreativiTEA for this card, along with elements from the Paper Girl Card Kit. The two lighter pink panels were stamped with one of the patterns from Miniature Motifs. Miniature Motifs is an ATC size set of four mini backgrounds and they coordinate PERFECTLY with CreativiTEA. And see the sentiment? LOVE it!! Hope you're not getting sick of the ruffled ribbon!! LOL~
Don't forget to check out the Baker's Dozen's fantstic samples with this new set:
Alex Maldonado
Carolina Buchting
Charmaine Ikach
Donna Baker
Jami Sibley
Jeanie Witmer
Jodi Collins
Karen Giron
Karen Motz
Melissa Sauls
Nancy McKinney
Sankari Wegman
Taylor VanBruggen
Thank you for stopping by!!
It's Tuesday and time for another of Mercy's AWESOME sketches! Today's sketch is SO FUN! I recently got a boat load of new goodies from Papertrey and hadn't had a chance to play with the new butterfly die and the coordinating set designed by Niki Estes, Butterfly Dreams, and thought tonight was the perfect time!
I used the new Green Boutique dp and paired it with New Leaf, Hawaiian Shores and White. The sentiment is from Butterfly Dreams and was stamped in Memento Black ink, cut out with Circle Nesties and then embossed with the Picnic Plaid Impression Plate. I sewed a button on the butterfly and added two more buttons to the end of the double row ruffled New Leaf Twill ribbon. Mose of the layers were popped up with foam tape! What do you think?
Another reason I used my Papertrey goodies is because we are welcoming a new guest this month and you'll never guess who it is!!! DEBBIE OLSON! Yes, THE Debbie Olson! Make sure you head on over to her blog to check out her drool worthy creation with Mercy's sketch......and don't forget to give the Muse's some love, too!
Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Spiedel
Pam Varnell
Shannan Teubner
Debbie Olson (April Guest Designer)
and of course, Mercy Kerin
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Stamps: Butterfly Dreams (Papertrey Ink)
Paper: New Leaf, Hawaiian Shores, White, Green Boutique DP (All Papertrey)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories & Tools: Labels Eight & Classic Circle Nesties, Vintage Picnic Impression Plate, Buttons, New Leaf Twill Ribbon, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape
Hi there! I {heart} this week's Mojo Monday Sketch! There was a choice to make a square or round card and I chose the round, because I love these sweet little cards! I've had Papertrey's Baby Button Bits for a couple months and this is the first time it's seen ink! I chose the adorable teddy bear and paired him with some Pretty Pastels DP, Kraft cardstock and Sweet Blush Ribbon! The teddy was colored with Copics and popped up on foam tape for some dimension! I have a few friends who are having babies in the next few months, so I need to stock up on baby cards!
Well, that's all from me! Thank you for stopping by!!
Stamps: Baby Button Bits (Papertrey Ink)
Paper: Kraft, White, Sweet Blush, Spring Moss, Pretty Pastels DP (All Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories & Tools: Circle and Scallop Circle, Square and Scallop Square Nesties, Sweet Blush Satin Ribbon, Foam Tape
This is my second post for today! To see my sample for Mercy's sketch just scroll down or click here! THANK YOU!
Hi there! I'm back with this week's Skipping Stones Design sketch #18! This is another sketch designed by jami Bova and it was SO FUN! This is also my last sketch as a guest designer for the month of March. I just want to say a HUGE Thank You to Heather Engebretson for this opportunity!! I had a great time!
So here are some details: I just love this set from Skipping Stones Design called Stitched Stamps! Such a fun set! I paired it with the new Hawaiian Shores DP and the coordinating dp, Green Boutique from Papertrey. I stamped the flowers in Versamark onto Hawaiian Shores and heat embossed with white embossing powder. I did the same technique with the leaves. The flowers were popped up with foam tape for dimension!
Don't forget to check out the Skipping Stones Design Blog for some more inspiration!
Have a great day!
Stamps: Stitched Stamps (SSD)
Paper: Hawaiian Shores, White & Green Boutique DP (All Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories & Tools: Vintage Picnic Impression Plate (PTI), Adhesive Pearls, New Leaf Twill Ribbon, Embossing Powder, Foam Tape
It's Tuesday and it's time for another one of Mercy's sketch challenges!! I look so forward to Tuesday's every week! Oh, and just in case you've noticed, yes, this is my third post in just a week using this new stamp set, Year of Flowers: Daffodils, from Papertrey! I LURVE it!!! I can't seem to put it away! But I digress.....
I stamped the daffodil in Memento Tuxedo Black on PTI white, colored it in with Copics and cut it out with a Labels Eight Nestability. I stamped just the flower portion and let it hang over the edge.....sort of "out of the box" The color combo is Kraft, White and Spring Moss. I used the new Vintage Picnic Impression Plate on the Kraft layer. The ribbon is Spring Moss Satin and the adhesive gems are KaiserCraft!
Don't forget to check out the rest of the Muse's for some sketchy inspiration!
Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Spiedel
Pam Varnell
Shannan Teubner
Dawn Easton (March's Guest Muse)
and of course, Mercy Kerin
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Hi there! I can't believe the weekend is over and today is Monday! I don't know about you, but I happen to {heart} Mondays! I just love getting back to the routine of the week!
Anywho, I took a little time in my craft area yesterday and came up with this card! I used Jen's Sketch For You To Try from last week and paired it with the new Easter Blessings set from Taylored Expressions! Jen dedicated last week's sketch to Susan Liles and her husband Eric. Eric was recently diagnosed with an agressive form of cancer. You can read about their story here. Jen also asked her readers to send the card they made with this sketch to Susan and her hubby....so that's what I'm going to do! Susan is really facing this difficult time with a great attitude. She has a great sense of humor and that shows in her writing! I hope you will take some time to read their story!
Okay....onto some details: I don't use black cardstock very much, but I LOVE the dramatic look it gives a card! I stamped the cross in Old Olive two times on Choice Snow White and popped the second one up for some dimension. The sponging around the cross was done with Soft Sky ink. The DP is the new Basic Grey Kioshi.
Well, that's all from me today! I'll be back with Mercy's sketch and my last Skipping Stones Design sketch tomorrow! I hope you have a great day!
Hi there!! I hope you're all having a great weekend! We have been busy trying to get the house and yard spic and span because we are having the entire family over this week for my DD's 11th birthday! The weather here has been beautiful the last couple days so we're taking advantage and getting some yard work done....well, hubby is! LOL! I made a card this past Thursday for the Papertrey Blog Hop and loved it so much that I decided to make a set! The original I made is the Lemon Tart card in the back. If you want to see it up close, you can click here. I used the exact same design but used Hawaiian Shores, Berry Sorbet and Plum Pudding for the other three! I think this is my new favorite set from Papertrey called Year of Flowers: Daffodils. It's so beautiful you don't need a whole lot to dress it up!
Well, that's all for now! Kids went to bed early and hubby and I have a date to watch a movie together!! I hope you have a great day!
Stamps: Year of Flowers: Daffodils (Papertrey Ink)
Paper: Dark Chocolate, White, Lemon Tart, Hawaiian Shores, Berry Sorbet, Plum Pudding, Pretty Pastels DP (All Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools: Fresh Snow Twill Ribbon, Vintage Picnic Impression Plate, Dark Chocolate Button, Medium Scallop Die, Foam Tape
Hi there! Looks like I'm just making it in for this month's Papertrey Blog Hop! I've only participated one other time and I was DETERMINED today to get a card done! For this month's hop we were to use buttons! I only used one, but I used a button!! LOL! I also used some of my new Papertrey goodies! I {heart} everything they've come out with these last couple months!!
So here are some details: I stamped the gorgeous daffodil from Year of Flowers: Daffodil, in Memento Tuxedo Black on Lemon Tart cardstock. I embossed the Lemon Tart with the Vintage Picnic Impression Plate and then paper pieced the daffodil using Pretty Pastels dp. I did color the flower itself with some Copic markers to give it some depth. I used the Medium Scallop die on the bottom portion of the card and added some ruffled ribbon to finish it off! Oh, and I rounded one corner....I've seen so many people do that and I just love the look!
Well, thank you so much for taking a peek at my blog! Have a great evening!
Stamps: Year of Flowers: Daffodils (Papertrey Ink)
Paper: Dark Chocolate, White, Lemon Tart, Pretty Pastels DP (All Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools: Fresh Snow Twill Ribbon, Vintage Picnic Impression Plate, Dark Chocolate Button, Medium Scallop Die, Foam Tape
Hi there! Once a month half of the Baker's Dozen Design Team features a product sold in the Taylored Expressions store. This month we are showing you different ways to use the coolest product....Metal Squares! They are sold in sets of 8 4x4 sheets of aluminum, copper, or a mix of both! All Metal Squares are 15% off now through March 28th!
I paired the aluminum metal sheets with the newly released set from the Taylored Expressions Giving Tree Program, You're My Hero, and the Rockstar Key Ingredients Kit. After choosing my dp (WeRMemory Keepers Teen Angst) I found the aluminum metal sheet to be a perfect match to the silver stripe in the dp. I die cut two metal sheet stars using the Nested Star by Spellbinders. I then embossed both stars with the Swiss Dots embossing folder using my Cuttlebug. I stamped the guitar from You're My Hero in Memento Tuxedo Black, cut it out and popped it up on dimensionals. I added a little bit of Baby Blue Copic Spica Glitter Pen to the tuning buttons at the top of the neck of the guitar. The You ROCK sentiment was stamped in Enchanted Evening ink onto the patterned paper. I felt the card needed a bit more, so I took a little more of the aluminum metal sheet and cut some scallops using the the medium scallop die from Papertrey. A little "wonkie" black stitching and the cool black ribbon and I called it done!
Don't forget to check out what the rest of the Baker's Dozen did with these metal squares:
Taylor VanBruggen
Jeanie Witmer
Carolina Buchting
Sankari Wegman
Karen Motz
Alex Maldonado
Thank you for stopping by!
I am a SAHM to two beautiful girls and wife to a man who tolerates my obsession with stamping!
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