Huset Inspiration

The Inspiration Challenge on SCS was from the Huset site which is full of contemporary Scandinavian designs. Their porcelain vases with the clean lines inspired my card. The front vase was made by using the ornament punch from SU. The other 2 were cut out free hand and all the edges were sponged with So Saffron ink. The green medallion panel was cut using a large scallop and corner scallop punches. Flowers were colored with Copics, cut out and popped w/dimensionals. Thanks for looking and commenting!

STAMPS: The Gifts of Spring (SU)
PAPER: Bazzil textured CS (white & green), Tea Party DP (SU), Hisbiscus Burst (PTI), Pre-embossed card base (Michael's)
INK: Versafine Onyx Black
ACCESSORIES: Ornament punch, Large scallop punch, Corner Scallop punch, Brads, Satin ribbon (PTI), Copic sketch markers

Just Gellin'

The SCS Free 4 All Challenge was to use gel pens in our creations. I immediately thought of the bandana technique, where you stamp a paisley image, then add white gel dots around each one. I really dug into the archives with this one...using one of my daughter's stamps that she collected in grade school. This was during her era of 'gotta have a horse" time. The best we could do was have her take horseback riding lessons on someone else's horse. A couple of Labels Ten Nesties and an oval were cut with a CB and layered with dimensionals. No frills with this card. Thanks for visiting and commenting...TGIF!

STAMPS: The Stamp Pad Co.
PAPER: Tempting Turquoise, Black, White
INK: Versafine Onyx Black, Tempting Turquoise
ACCESSORIES: CB, Labels Ten & Oval Nesties, Metal Dots, Ribbon, Tag die, White Signo gel pen, Sponge

Red, White & Blue

The first Speedy's Friends Challenge was to create a card or project using red, white & blue. Vicki Dutcher, a fellow Paper Doll, is the blog team coordinator, so just had to squeak out a card before heading to work. I got a couple of new Verve sets in the mail today, so had to ink up some images from the Wishful Elegance set. Don't have matching DP? Create your own with the elegant BG image! Some Diamond Stickles were added to the flower centers. Everything else is pretty much self-explanatory. Another beautiful, sunny day in VA! Thanks for stopping by...

STAMPS: Wishful Elegance (Verve)
PAPER: Pacific Point (SU), Pure Poppy (PTI), White
INK: Pacific Point, Versafine Onyx Black
ACCESSORIES: Pure Poppy satin ribbon (PTI), Herringbone EF, CB, Diamond Stickles, 2-step bird punch (leaves), Dimensionals, Vintage button (PTI)

Color Throwdown

The Color Throwdown Challenge this week is to use Rose Red, Tempting Turquoise & Kiwi Kiss. I subbed PTI's Hawaiian Shores for turquoise since I thought it matched the ribbon better. I sponged the white roses with Rose Red ink, then layered some borders & lace. It's time to get ready for work...thanks for visiting my blog!

STAMPS: One Person by Verve
PAPER: Raspberry Tart DP (SU), Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Hawaiian Shores, Photo Mat Pink DP (lg. scallop border) by My Mind's Eye
INK: Kiwi Kiss, Versafine Onyx Black
ACCESSORIES: Labels Ten Nesties, CB, Sponge, Rosebuds, Ribbon/lace by Recollections (Mike's), Kaiser pearls, SU border punch, EK Success large scallop punch

Celebrate Life

Loved that Roxie posted the Sketch Challenge early, so I could make my card after I got home from work. This was a nice and easy layout with the layering of the 3 different panels. I chose to do the top layer in vellum, so the printed middle panel wouldn't be covered up so much. I cut out the bunny (black ink on Cameo Coral CS) then added Liquid Applique to his tail to give it some dimension. I punched a slot in the coral ovals to weave the ribbon through it...hard to see after I added the tiny rosebuds. I'm calling it a day...my bed is calling my name!

STAMPS: Believe by Verve (sentiment), Kids Prints by SU (bunny)
PAPER: Nana's Nursery DP by DCWV, Vellum, White, Cameo Coral
ACCESSORIES: Oval, Slot & Scallop border punches by SU, Brads, Rosebuds, Satin ribbon (more freebie ribbon from Ellen Hutson), Liquid Applique, Heat gun

Playful Petals

Oh, what a beautiful morning...oh, what a beautiful day! Can't you just hear those strains from the musical? Betty's color challenge on SCS was to use Lovely Lilac, Gable Green, & Cameo Coral with the dessert option to use clear CS. I had a new pack of clear CS and have never used it...I'm anxious to see what all my fellow stampers come up with! The card base is 5 inches square. I embossed a smaller square of white using the textile EF. I colored the image with Copics, added some bling and a MS border & ribbon (free from Ellen Hutson with a recent order I made). The layout was a sketch by Mercy Kerin...play along on her blog 'Lord Have Mercy'.

STAMPS: Playful Petals (SU)
PAPER: Lovely Lilac, Gable Green, White
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: MS Floral Band border punch, Satin ribbon, Adhesive rhinestones, Copic sketch markers, CB, Textile EF

Dude, It's Mojo Monday

Julee Tilman gave us a great Monday Mojo Sketch Challenge today! I had to make my card a 5 1/4 inch square as it simply 'grew' too large for an A-2 size. I love her new tropical themed sets that she just released...so fun to use bright, bold colors! Flowers were colored with Copics, as was the trunk of the tree. The card base is a pre-embossed card from Michael's. Thanks for stopping by...

STAMPS: Dude, Happy Days, & Relax - all by Verve
PAPER: Destination Paradise DP by Me & My Big Ideas (Mike's), Pumpkin Pie, Neenah Solar white
INK: Memento Rich Cocoa, Wild Wasabi
ACCESSORIES: Copic sketch markers