Thursday, January 16, 2025

SSS Wednesday Challenge

The new Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge is happening and they are asking us to create a CAS design. Hero Arts is the sponsor and I have very few products from that company. I went with an old chrysanthemum die and layered it over a color blended background.  

The hello sentiment from Papertrey Ink was die cut twice to add more dimension.

INK: Bright Buttercup, Orange Zest, Amethyst Allure (PTI).
 


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

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Word Art Wednesday

 


Welcome to a new Word Art Wednesday challenge! This time Karen has chosen a verse from Psalm 119:50 which is so supportive for someone going through a difficult time!
I computer-generated the sentiment then layered up a favorite Into the Blooms: Wreath die set.

Our sponsors for this challenge include Scrap 'N Stamp (based in Canada) and Newton's Nook (USA). Play along with us for a chance at winning a $50 GC from Scrap 'N Stamp and a $20 GC from Newton's Nook.

STAMPS: None. 
INK: Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet, Limeade Ice, New Leaf, Bright Buttercup (Papertrey Ink).
PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Lovely Lady (PTI); Black & White Basics 6x6" pad (My Favorite Things).
DIES: Into the Blooms: Wreath, Border Bling: Tin Stitch, Love to Layer: Squares (Papertrey Ink).
OTHER: Twine; Crystal Ice Stickles.
Thanks so much for stopping by!  Happy stamping!  ~Wanda


Color Throwdown #825


Happy hump day! It's time again for a new Color Throwdown challenge and this week we have a yellow, pink and blue palette. I immediately knew I wanted to create a baby card using some older stamps and dies from My Favorite Things. I couldn't help it and had to add some "neutral" green leaves - haha! 

 

STAMPS: Beautiful Baby (My Favorite Things).
INK: Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, Lovely Lady, Bright Buttercup, Summer Sunrise, Green Parakeet, New Leaf (Papertrey Ink); Versafine Clair Nocturne.
PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Lemon Tart, Lovely Lady (PTI); Flower Market 6x6" pack (Lawn Fawn); Silver metallic.
DIES: Beautiful Baby, Baby's Bib, Oh Baby (MFT).
OTHER: White enamel dot.
We'd love to have you play along with us!  Remember... challenges occur on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month rather than weekly!                                            ~Wanda
 



Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Postage Roses

Finished this card a couple of days ago. Posting it for no particular challenge...just made it because the Postage Collage Roses stencil set from Waffle Flower was new to me.

STAMPS: Postage Collage Love (Waffle Flower).
INK: Lovely Lady, Melon Berry, Vintage Jadeite, New Leaf, Bright Buttercup (Papertrey Ink); Versafine Clair Nocturne.
PAPER: Stampers Select White, Bitty Big: Mint Julep (PTI).
DIES: Postage Collage (Waffle Flower).
OTHER: Postage Collage Roses stencils (Waffle Flower).
 

 

 

Monday, January 13, 2025

The Paper Players

 


Some of my favorite colors - pink, orange and green - are up for the color challenge on The Paper Players blog this week!  I started with the Watercolor Plaid stencil collection from Papertrey Ink then paper pieced the color blended new Elegant Edges: Nature's Blooms die set.

 

STAMPS: Praying For You Sentiments (Papertrey Ink).
INK: Lovely Lady, Orange Zest, Bright Buttercup, Vintage Jadeite, New Leaf (PTI); Versafine Clair Nocturne.
PAPER: Stampers Select White (PTI).
DIES: Elegant Edges: Nature's Blooms, Reflections: July (PTI).
OTHER: Thread.

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

 

 

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Freshly Made Sketches

 


The good thing about frigid weather is that I don't venture outdoors much! Instead, it's a great time to get creative in my crafty space, so I went with creating a card for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge. Karren has a really fun sketch for us this week!

STAMPS: Tuck It Sentiments (Papertrey Ink).
INK: Eucalyptus, Spruce Tips, Emerald City, Lush Forest (Pinkfresh Studio); Pure Poppy (Papertrey Ink); Versafine Clair Nocturne.
PAPER: Stampers Select White, True Black (PTI); Valentine's Day 6x6" pad (Echo Park).
DIES: Cover Plate: Quilted, Love to Layer: Scalloped Circles, Into the Blooms: Dahlia (Papertrey Ink): Simple Strips (Pretty Pink Posh).
 

 Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!  ~Wanda



Friday, January 10, 2025

SSS Wednesday Challenge

 


Simon Says Stamp: Get In Shape featuring Altenew... the new SSS Wednesday Challenge over on the Simon Says Stamp blog! I'm also entering this into the Sunday Stamps challenge with a color palette to follow (using at least 3 colors) and also at Seize the Birthday challenge to use something new.

One of my newest stamps/dies/stencils is a collection from Altenew called Zero-Waste Chocolate Flowers. Four layering stencils give you a square sheet of many florals and leaves which you die cut using one huge die that cuts them all at once! It's a genius concept!

I wanted to use the largest banner die for the card base and cut out 3 white banners. The bottom panel was scored about 3/8" from the top then adhered to the front panel using Score Tape. It then is able to stand like an easel (sorry I forgot to photograph that view).

STAMPS: Chocolate Flowers background set (Altenew); Sentiment Suite: Birthday (The Greetery).
INK: Winter Wisteria, Vintage Jadeite, Ocean Tides, New Leaf, Lemon Tart, Bright Buttercup, Harvest Gold, Melon Berry (Papertrey Ink); Versafine Clair Nocturne.
PAPER: Stampers Select White (PTI).
DIES: Zero-Waste Chocolate Flowers (Altenew); Sentiment Suite Basics (The Greetery); A2 Nested Pendant Etched (Photoplay Paper); Cover Plate: Quilted (Papertrey Ink).
OTHER: Satin ribbon; Brad.
Thanks so much for stopping by!  ~Wanda