Cupcake Inspirations Challenge

 

Hello crafty friends! I'm loving the colors for the current Cupcake Inspirations Challenge - orange, pink and white - and just had to play along.  April is a huge birthday month for lots of family and friends, so this was great for getting another card completed. 

  

I found this plaid paper which has predominantly the challenge colors. Then I assembled the parts of the cake after stamping, color blending, white embossing the pieces. I popped up the cake and sentiment with foam tape for some added dimension.

STAMPS: Cake Please (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Melon Berry, Orange Zest, Limeade Ice, New Leaf, Lovely Lady, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Bright Buttercup (PTI); Versamark.

PAPER: Stamper's Select White (PTI); Cute & Crafty 6x6" pad (Doodlebug Design Inc.).

DIES: Love to Layer: Ovals, Cake Please (PTI).

 

That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!  ~Wanda

 

WAW John 1:29

Hello crafty friends! It's the first Word Art Wednesday of April and we are featuring this verse from John 1:29. Yes...I am still making an effort to use up an abundance of leftover backgrounds! This one was done so long ago I'm not exactly sure what the technique is called. I dry embossed a plaid background after adding some shimmery paste to the recessed side of the embossing folder.     

I double layered the oval die cut then popped it with foam tape for added dimension. I arranged the tiny florals from the fun Easter Egg-stravaganza stamp/die set from Papertrey Ink. The sentiment was computer-generated and printed at 50% size.

STAMPS: Easter Egg-stravaganza (PTI).

INK: Vintage Jadeite, Bright Buttercup, Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet (Papertrey Ink). 

PAPER: Sweet Blush, Stamper's Select White (PTI).

DIES: Easter Egg-stravaganza, Pierced Feature Frames, Love to Layer: Ovals (PTI).

OTHER: Texture shimmer paste; Moonshine sequins. 

 

Our sponsor for this challenge is Stamp Simply. They will give away a $25 gift card to some blessed participant...it could be YOU! Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you in the Word Art Wednesday gallery!   ~Wanda

The Paper Players

The Paper Players challenge has a travel theme for this week's challenge. It was the nudge I needed to finally use the Plane Amazing dies I've had for months and never used. I realized I forgot to order the coordinating stamp set, so that is currently on the way. In the meantime, I pulled out the Tuck It: Travel stamp set by  Papertrey Ink and used a sentiment.

STAMPS: Tuck It: Travel (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Bright Buttercup, Summer Sunrise (PTI); Versafine Clair Nocturne.

PAPER: Soft Stone, Pure Poppy, Weathervane, Smokey Shadow, Green Parakeet, Hawaiian Shores, Stamper's Select White (PTI); Silver metallic.

DIES: Plane Amazing (Concord & 9th); Border Bling: Tin Stitch, Pierced Feature Frames (PTI); Stitched Rectangle and Banner Flag STAX Die-Namics (My Favorite Things).

 

It's a full day with eye appointment this morning and church council meeting this evening. Have a great Tuesday everyone!  ~Wanda

 

The Flower Challenge

 

A new month means The Flower Challenge has a new theme. This month we are to use spring colors, so out came one of my fave combos using pink, orange, yellow and green!  

Here's what I used...

STAMPS: Blooming Beauties (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Lovely Lady, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Melon Berry, Bright Buttercup, Summer Sunrise, Limeade Ice, Simply Chartreuse, New Leaf (Papertrey Ink); Versafine Clair Nocturne.

PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Lovely Lady (PTI).

DIES: Into the Blooms: Radiant Florals, Cover Plate: Cross Stitched, Pierced Feature Frames, Blooming Beauties (Papertrey Ink).

 That's all for now. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!  ~Wanda

 

Freshly Made Sketches

 

Narelle has a wonderful new sketch over on the Freshly Made Sketches challenge blog! It was perfect to showcase Papertrey Ink's Blooming Beauties stamp/die set. I love that this sentiment can be used for a birthday or it can simply be a random wish for someone with no occasion to celebrate.

 

STAMPS: Blooming Beauties (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Amethyst Allure (PTI); Key Lime, Olive, Bay Leaf, Citron, Sunshine, Marigold, Bubble Gum, Raspberry Bliss (Pinkfresh Studio); Versafine Clair Nocturne; Black Soot distress for splatters.

PAPER: Stamper's Select White (PTI); Bristol Smooth Surface.

DIES: Blooming Beauties, Love to Layer: Rectangles, Bows Galore (PTI). 

OTHER: Moonshine sequins (PTI). 

 

That's a wrap for this beautiful warm spring day in VA. Happy stamping!  ~Wanda

Guesting at Just Us Girls

 

Hello crafty friends! I'm happy to announce that I've been invited to guest design with the team at Just Us Girls for the month of April! I love the variety of their challenges and this first week in April is die week - with no flowers!  This was perfect for creating a  masculine birthday card.   

I started with an oldie but goody die set by Spellbinders and used stamps and papers from Stampin' Up.
 

STAMPS: Guy Greetings (Stampin' Up).

INK: Versafine Clair Nocturne.

PAPER: Moonlight Designer Series stack, Classic Garage DP, Crushed Curry, Tranquil Tide (Stampin' Up); Silver and red metallic; Designer's White (Papertrey Ink).

DIES: October large die of the month (Spellbinders); Slanted Shortcuts (Concord & 9th); Stitched Rectangles STAX Die-Namics (My Favorite Things).

 

We'd love to have you play along with us! Be sure to check out the design team's samples HERE for more inspiration! Happy stamping!  ~Wanda

Color Throwdown #830

 

Today there's a new Color Throwdown challenge with yours truly hosting. Colors are lavender, mint green and yellow...based on this festive party table. I must confess, I repurposed the cupcake and tags by pulling it off an old gift box I never used. I thought it would work great as a card!  

<---former box

STAMPS: Occasional Cupcakes, Hooray It's Your Birthday.
INK: Lilac Grace, Amethyst Allure, Lemon Tart, Bright Buttercup, Summer Sunrise, Fine Linen, Spring Moss, Simply Chartreuse; Versamark.
PAPER: Stampers Select White, Spring Moss; Patterned paper.
DIES: Occasional Cupcakes, Love to Layer: Soft Scallops (Papertrey Ink); Blueprints 27 (My Favorite Things).
OTHER: Twill Spring Moss ribbon, Jute twine, White embossing powder, WOW Sea Turtle embossing powder, Glossy Accents.

We'd love to have you join us in this challenge! Hope to see you in the gallery.  ~Wanda
 

Color Hues

 

Orange and teal are the new colors for the The Color Hues Challenge. Couldn't resist playing along with this happy color combo!  It worked well with this great new Into the Blooms: Radiant Florals die set just released by Papertrey Ink. I cut all the pieces from white card stock then color blended with dye inks from PTI. I only added glue to the centers of the floral sections so I could slightly curl up the petals.

I stenciled the background for starters then added the middle sized Love to Layer: Arches die. I kept it a generic card and will add a sentiment to the inside as the occasion arises. Sometimes I just can't bring myself to cover up the card front in any way - lol!

STAMPS: None...yet.

INK: Orange Zest, Canyon Clay, Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise (PTI).

PAPER: Stamper's Select White, True Black (PTI); Bristol Smooth Surface.

DIES: Into the Blooms: Radiant Florals, Love to Layer: Arches (PTI); Stitched Rectangles STAX Die-Namics (MFT).

OTHER: Watercolor Plaid Stencil Collection (Papertrey Ink).

Thanks for stopping by and commenting!     ~Wanda

Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge

 

Hello crafty friends! I have another card using the new Build-A-Lamb die set for LeAnne's Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge at The Paper Players. I used flowers, animal and sentiment from the diagonal line of the grid. I'm disappointed in the muddy blending that shows in my scalloped diamond die. I think my blending brush had some colors in the bristles that didn't get cleaned properly. Note to self...do better next time - haha!  

STAMPS: Just Sentiments: Easter (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Harvest Gold, Bright Buttercup, Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Raspberry Fizz, Limeade Ice, New Leaf, Vintage Jadeite, Blueberry Sky, Smokey Shadow (PTI); Versafine Clair Nocturne.

PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Mint Julep (PTI).

DIES: Build-A-Lamb, Love to Layer: Scalloped Diamonds, Cover Plate: Quilted, Psalm Reflections: October (PTI); Stitched Sentiment Strips (My Favorite Things).

OTHER: Enamel dots.

That's a wrap for today. Thanks for stopping by!  ~Wanda

 

Festive Friday Challenge

 

Hope your weekend is off to a wonderful start! I'm playing along with the Festive Friday - Easter Challenge and was inspired by the inspiration list to use purple, flowers, cross and Easter sentiment. A clean and simple, self-explanatory design using stamps and dies from Papertrey Ink.

 

STAMPS: Risen (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Spring Moss, Amethyst Allure, Bright Buttercup (PTI); Versafine Clair Nocturne.

PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Amethyst Allure (PTI).

DIES: Risen, Border Bling: Chain, Border Bling: Tin Stitch, Love to Layer: Rectangles (PTI); Stitched Rectangles STAX Die-Namics (My Favorite Things).

 

Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Have a great weekend!  ~Wanda
 

 

Postage Collage

 

Hello Friday! It's a beautiful spring day...finally...after the winds decided to subside! We'll take temps in upper 60's! While the grands were staying with us for the last day of their spring break week, I whipped up this postage collage card for two challenges:

1. Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes featuring Waffle Flower.  

2. Just Us Girls - Anything Goes - Stencil Week.  

I love the variety of stamps/dies/stencil options at Waffle Flower for postage collage cards!  

STAMPS: Postage Collage, Postage Collage Love (Waffle Flower).

PAPER: Fine Linen, Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Versafine Clair Nocturne; Lemon Tart, Bright Buttercup, Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal, Lovely Lady, Raspberry Fizz, Pure Poppy, Winter Wisteria, Amethyst Allure, Cocoa Bean, Orange Zest, Canyon Clay, Terracotta Tile (PTI).

DIES:  Postage Collage (Waffle Flower).

OTHER: Postage Collage Blocks, Postage Collage Wild Flower Stencil (Waffle Flower).

 

Thanks for stopping by and commenting!  ~Wanda

Just Add Ink

 

I had the Playful Patterns stamp/die set out from a recent project, so when I saw the new Just Add Ink challenge...I used the set again for two of the three elements: rainbows and shimmer!  A shock for me to not choose flowers - haha! My daughter sends quite a few baby cards out to nurses she supervises, so I needed to replenish my baby supply.

I sprayed the rainbow and clouds with a heavy dose of Sheer Shimmer "Sparkle" craft spray and some of the spray also covered the background. So...the shimmer is definitely present! The "baby" sentiment and the rainbow/clouds are popped up with foam tape for added dimension.

STAMPS: Playful Patterns (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Raspberry Bliss, Rocky Slope, Key Lime, Waterfall, Turquoise (Pinkfresh Studio).

PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Bitty Big: Harvest Gold (PTI).

DIES: Playful Patterns, Love to Layer: Rectangles (PTI).

OTHER: Sheer Shimmer craft spray "Sparkle" (Imagine). 

 

Wishing you a fabulous Friday!  ~Wanda

Freshly Made Sketches

 

Good Thursday morning! I loved Karren's new sketch over on the Freshly Made Sketches blog and had to play along using some bright patterned papers and the new Build-A-Lamb die set just released from Papertrey Ink. I even found an Easter sentiment that fits perfectly on the lamb!

 

All of the flowers, leaves and lamb pieces were die cut from white paper then color blended.

 

STAMPS: Just Sentiments: Easter (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Limeade Ice, Spring Moss, Harvest Gold, Bright Buttercup, Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Lovely Lady, Soft Stone, True Black (PTI); Versafine Clair Nocturne.

PAPER: Stamper's Select White (PTI); Cute & Crafty 6x6 pad by Doodlebug Design Inc.

DIES: Build-A-Lamb, Love to Layer: Scalloped Circles (PTI); Banner Flags STAX Die-Namics (My Favorite Things).

OTHER: Enamel dots.

 

That's it for now. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!  ~Wanda