Santa Bear

Wish RAK July Challenge #2: Make a Christmas Challenge with texture. Wish RAK Items: bear image, scallop square Nestie. Texture: Liquid Applique, dimensionals, ribbons (And the dp looks textured :)

DTGD09 DeborahLynneS: Taken with Texture
Liquid Applique, dimensionals, ribbons (And the dp looks textured :)

DTGD craftycaro: Anything by Average
Make a card that's not an A2 size.
This card measures 4.25 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.

DTGD Lauraly: Tie One On! Make a card using ribbon or fiber.

DTGD Becca Stamps: Make a card using punches/and or die cuts.

??? DTGD Cindy_Haffner sketch challenge ???
I used a square shape instead of a circle shape. I saw a couple oval shapes, so hopefully the square won't have the challenge police after me. Yikes!

DTGD PickleTree - Born to be Wild!
Make a card with an animal theme.


Stamps: Santa bear (Penny Black?)
Paper: white, real red, close to cocoa, CM patterned paper
Ink: black, SU real red marker, Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon, Liquid Applique, Nestie scallop square, pop-up dots
Techniques: faux stitching

Hopeful Stems

Inspiration Challenge 190: Better Homes & Gardens Living Room


Dare to Get Dirty Lauraly's Challenge - Tie One On
Create a project using ribbon and/or fibers.


Dare to Get Dirty Becca Stamps Challenge - Cut it Out
Use punches and/or die cuts.


Stamps: Sweet Stems (Stampin' Up), sentiment from Beary Special (Taylored Expressions)
Paper: white, pumpkin pie, apricot appeal, apricot appeal DSP
Ink: black, Copic markers (Y38, Y35)
Accessories: clip, ribbon, Top Note die cuts, pop-up dots
WISH RAK Items: Top Note die cuts

Friday's Favorites

There were some fabulous cards in the gallery on Friday! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, check out their galleries for more inspiration!

notimetostamp
B-gin-R
Sandy Murphy
scrapnextras
KarenG
yawp
cindy_haffner
One Happy Stamper
mtgchic
robynw
Jeanne S
girlydecou
Ardyth
zainy3018
gigs
shellied
Babies
kittie747
hollicefaith
stampingj
Raqode7
bwstamper
dkstampinfool
Beate
Linwrage
emilymomto3boys
juliemlacey
stampinat6213

Hip Hop Challenge

Sorry these HHH posts were a little late... migraines happen all the time, but the really bad ones are seldom. This was the bad summer one. (It happens in July without fail.)

Unity Hip hop challenge: Make a card or project using Unity stamps that has at least one line image (not solid) that is not colored in or paper pieced - stamp it and leave it alone.

I'm not sure if I did this right. But this is what I came up with. :)

Stamps: Folk Inspired (Unity)
Paper: white, black
Ink: black, Copic markers
Accessories: organdy ribbon, circle and scallop edge punches, paper piercer, cotton candy Stickles
Technique: spotlight

Hip Hop Challenge

Hip Hop challenge: Unity Is All About Shapes

Make a card or project using Unity stamps that has at least one circle and one rectangle. Your card can be any shape.

I had a ton of fun with this one!

Stamps: Hey Chick, Folk Inspired (Unity)
Paper: white, pumpkin pie, apricot appeal, pretty in pink
Ink: black, pumpkin pie, Copic markers (YR16, YR12, R85, RV21, RV10)
Accessories: CM custom cutting system, circle punches, Marvy scallop punch, EK Success "swirl" punch, CB Swiss Dots, Brad, ribbon
Technique: faux embossing
Wish RAK: CB Swiss Dots

Thursday's Favorites

There were some fabulous cards in the gallery on Thursday! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, check out their galleries for more inspiration!

Rach W
sunnyj
Kharmagirl
KY Southern Belle
2stampin
Creative Daze
southernbellescrap
annie21211
sarasowda
TesaB
knightrone
Lauraly
JenniBo4
LaLatty
scrapnextras
krystie lee
genie1314
lauralooloo

Not sure what happened here!

I'm not sure why, but I have such a hard time photographing shades of purple. I made a card the other night because I was tempting at buying more stamps. Ugh! I have a ton!! So, I'm starting to do one or two things: put the images on Wish RAK and/or go make a card with a stamp I haven't used in a very long time. Some of my stamps are so old and dusty that they are like new when I use them LOL!

Stamps: Live Your Dream, Warm Words, & Favorite Things (Stampin' Up)
Paper: white, almost amethyst, unknown DP
Ink: certainly celery, almost amethyst, lovely lilac markers
Accessories: SU circle & modern label punches, MS picket fence edge punch, Top Note die, organza ribbon, brads, pop-up dots
Wish RAK: Top Note dies, MS picket fence edge punch

Wednesday's Favorites!

There were some fabulous cards in the gallery on Wednesday! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, check out their galleries for more inspiration!

daycaremom1999
craftycaro
ctorina
blondie090277
n toll
PaperCrafty
Bar
dancerriley
Angela R.
debils
mzdjoy
wendyp81
true-2-you
peanutbee
nitestamper
NikiE
Stampinfool72
ChristineCreations
Becca Stamps
alwaysstampin'
va.sunshine
smileycollector
Stamp Addict 77
monkeymama


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A Romantic Dog

This is a triple challenge!
* SCS Sketch Challenge #238 based on a card I made a couple of month's ago. How fun is that?!? You can see my original card here.
* This also is for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge #58 - Soft & Sweet.
* And finally, I have finished the July Wish RAK sketch challenge which call for a tab/file folder look. My Wish RAK items are button brads and gingham ribbon.

Stamps: A Romantic Dog (Penny Black), Warm & Fuzzy sentiment (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, cream caramel, pretty in pink, DSP - pretty in pink, so saffron, apricot appeal, bashful blue, more mustard
Ink: black, close to cocoa SU marker, Copic markers
Accessories: brads, ribbon, cotton candy Stickles, EK Success flower punch, SU scallop edge, wide oval and scallop oval punches
Copic markers: E35, E33, Y38, Y21

Set your sails for a great day!

Stamps: Toy Box (Stampin' Up), sentiment (Inky Antics)
Paper: white, bashful blue, sage shadow, creamy caramel, pretty in pink, bashful blue DSP
Ink: black, SU bashful blue Copic markers
Copic markers: E31, YR20, BG93, B32, B00, RV11, RV10
Accessories: ribbon, brads, SU scallop edge, scallop oval and large oval punches, pop-up dots

Sending A Wish for You

Ahhhh! I can't get enough of this polka-dotted flower! I love it!

Stamps: DRS Designs
Paper: white, real red, black
Ink: Adirondack pitch black
Accessories: ribbon, Rub-Ons, brads, pop-up dots
Ribbon: PIF ribbon thread (I think it no longer is being used.)

Sweet S'Mores

OK. This really should be my "last one." After 4 cards, my table looks like a tornado hit it. And I'm starving because I haven't stopped to eat breakfast. LOL! Besides, I really need to get some work done around here!!

Stamps: Under the Stars & Sanded BG (Stampin' Up), Sweetest Blessing sentiment (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, creamy caramel
Ink: palette burnt umber, chocolate chip, creamy caramel
Accessories: CB Swiss Dots EF, ribbon, square, large oval, & modern label punches, brads, pop-up dots
Wish RAK: CB Swiss Dots, Sanded BG, brown brads

Faithful Cuckoo Clock

Yesterday's SCS color challenge was tough: really rust, pretty in pink, & not quite navy. (I slipped in some pink pirouette & certainly celery as well. ) Thankfully I had a lot of wait time (doc appt. waiting room) to think about all the details since I had already chosen and colored the image.... using my new Unity set, Folk Inspired, again. Love it! Thanks Unity for your generosity of prizes at Hip Hop!


Stamps: Folk Inspired (Unity)
Paper: white, really rust, pretty in pink, pretty in pink DSP, not quite navy DSP, pink pirouette, certainly celery
Ink: black, really rust, pretty in pink
Accessories: taffeta ribbon, brads, Copic markers, CB birds & swirls, pop-up dots, SU photo corner punch, Marvy & EK success flower punches, MG branch punch, Top Note die
Wish RAK: CB, Top Note, Photo corner punches
Copics: E09, E08, RV21, RV10, B23, B97, YG03

Tuesday's Favorites

There were some fabulous cards in the gallery on Tuesday! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, check out their galleries for more inspiration!

Stampin' Annie
KristaTracy
Rox71
die cut diva
dlounds
kcronin
LateBlossom
larkspur4000
NikiE
Marcee
KaterinaM
LMstamps
mbelles
tkaiser
craftymomto2
Lindam530
bljgraves
stampingpam
Kharmagirl
markie's mom

Happy Birthday!

The rest of the sentiment on the inside reads "... at least for today! Happy Birthday!"

I used the latest Fall-To-Layout found here.

Stamps: All DRS Designs
Paper: white, bashful blue
Ink: black
Accessories: brads, taffeta ribbons, CB Swiss Dots EF, Top Note die cut, paper piercer
Wish RAK: Swiss Dots, Top Note

Happy Mail - New stamps from DRS Designs

I was so excited to get my new release DRS stamps that I had to play right away! Isn't this huge flower gorgeous?!?

Stamps: All DRS Designs
Paper: white, black, pretty in pink, regal rose DSP
Ink: black, pretty in pink (with dauber), basic black marker (for faux stitiching)
Accessories: paper piercer & mat stack, brads, ribbon, Top Note die cuts (Wish RAK), pop-up dots, dauber
Techniques: faux stitiching

Monday's Favorites

There were some fabulous cards in the gallery on Monday! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, check out their galleries for more inspiration!

Stampin' Annie
texasjodylynn
strappystamper
TreasureOiler
nursechrissy
MustangSarah
peanutbee
LateBlossom
mbelles
bbcrazy
knightrone
tessa.
scrapmom205
basement stamper
Karin Lynn
StampGroover
MrsBoz
inglishrea
LeAnne Pugliese
MakiJ
Kharmagirl
jess_witty

It's the card that couldn't...

.... stop! I just wasn't happy with this card. It didn't turn out anything like I thought it would. Every time I thought I was done, I was more annoyed and had to add something else to "fix it". Before I knew it, it felt like it weighed 10 pounds! LOL!

Since I was very self conscience about it, I messaged some great stampers on SCS for their opinions. The responses I received were positive. But I received responses from two stampers that were interesting. Basically these stampers told me that since I've been doing so many CAS cards lately that I was out of my comfort zone with all the layers and embellishments. What do you think?

I used the Mojo Monday Sketch #96 again.

Stamps: All DRS Designs
Paper: white, black, real red DSP, bashful blue DSP
Ink: black, bashful blue
Accessories: SU markers, brads, eyelets, rhinestone brad, ribbons, SU modern label punch, photo corner & circle punches, Marvy scallop circle & flower punches, MS branch punch, pop-up dots
Wish RAK: brads, photo corner punches, black CS

This card measures 4.25 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.

Mojo Monday

I used the Mojo Monday sketch #96.

Stamps: Sammy Seal (High Hopes), sentiment (Inkadinkado)
Paper: white, night of navy, sahara sand DSP, real red
Ink: black, night of navy, real red marker
Accessories: Copic markers, ribbon, Marvy scallop punch, CM custom cutting system, circle punches, pop-up dots

This card measures 4.5 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.

CAS Color Challenge: turquoise, orange, yellow

My first CAS color challenge uses Fall to Layout #50. Fall to Layouts can be found under Monday challenges in the side bar to the left.

Stamps: sentiment ($1 stamp)
Paper: white, tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie
Ink: pumpkin pie
Accessories: SU markers, MS butterfly & embossed petal edge punches, ribbon


My 2nd CAS color challenge gave me a huge headache. (Actually, I already had one... but ya know what I mean :) I started with the image. I usually start with a layout. It took me forevah to finish this! LOL!

Stamps: Darling Dots (large flower), Cheep Talk (small flower), Vogue Verses (All SU), and finally Shower Flower (Stampenous)
Paper: white, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie DSP, so saffron, so saffron DSP
Ink: tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie, so saffron
Accessories: so saffron marker, ribbon, Stickles (orange peel), JoAnn's glitter glue (blue topaz), circle punch

Unity's Slim Vase

I love these colors! I had to make one more card.

Stamps: Slim Case (Unity), Much Appreciated (SU)
Paper: white, tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie, summer sun
Ink: tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie, summer sun, garden green
Accessories: Offray ribbon, button brad, SU heart to heart punch, SU markers

An Old Favorite: The A Muse Lemonade Stand

After seeing all the A*Muse*A*Paloosa cards in the SCS gallery, I just had to pull out my favorite A Muse stamp and get it inky again.

Stamps: lemonade stand (A Muse), Aida Cloth BG (Stampin' Up)
Paper: white, summer sun, so saffron
Ink: black, summer sun marker
Accessories: Copic markers, ribbon, SU circle & scallop edge punches, Marvy scallop circle punch, EK Success "swirly" punch, CM custom cutting system, brads, paper piercer, dimensionals, Stickles

This card measures 4.25 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.

SUNDAY'S FAVORITES

There were some fabulous cards in the gallery on Sunday! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, check out their galleries for more inspiration!

Biggan
11Valerie11
Toy
knightrone
mkstampin74
hilnick
star - view 1 star - view 2 star - view 3
silli
Lynn in St. Louis
hskelly
mocjen
lisahenke

Sheltering Tree

Featured Stamper Challenge: Minnidr

* I used different branch and owl images.
* I used a similar sentiment.
* I changed the colors a bit.

Here's Dianne's adorable card.

Stamps: Limitless Limbs (Pink Cat Studio), Sheltering Tree (Stampin' Up), grass (DRS Designs)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, creamy caramel
Ink: Palette Timber Brown, certainly celery
Accessories: Copic markers, SU chocolate chip marker, SU wide oval punch, brad, eyelet, American Crafts ribbon

Happy Mail

Look what came in the mail this week! This gorgeous bookmark is from Susan (LateBlossom). Isn't she sweet? It's already in one of the books I'm reading. Yes, I read many books "at the same time." I love fiction and non-fiction. Mystery and Christian romance. Contemporary and historical. Adult and children's books. I don't like to put books on the shelves in my classroom for my students unless I've read or at least skimmed it.

One book stays in my purse at all times. I never know how long I'll have to wait in a waiting room. (My family has a lot of doctor's appointments.) And I have to have a different one for silent reading time at school, of course. And at last, there are the books I read at home.

These are the books that I'm currently reading.

Folk Inspired

Featured Stamper Challenge: Minnidr

* I used the same layout.
* I used similar colors.
* I changed the dp.
* The original card uses a beautiful bird image. I used a cuckoo clock with a bird image.

Here's Dianne's lovely card.

Stamps: Folk Inspired (Unity)
Paper: white, bermuda Bay, pixie pink, DCWV spring matstack
Ink:black
Accessories: Copic markers, bermuda bay marker, white gel pen, $1 ribbon, brads, word window punch, CM custom cutting system

Friday's and Saturday's Favorites

There were some fabulous cards in the gallery on Friday and Saturday! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, check out their galleries for more inspiration!

FRIDAY

KarenG
JenniB04
Lisa S
LateBlossom
LaLatty
hbrown
smartblonde_2000
Cici510
debbiemom23cs
slschaf771
Brenda 1961
TreasueOiler


SATURDAY

mkstampin74
Jerri Kay
joan ervin
Joan Ness
Inky Paws
juliemlacey
knightrone
scrapbook4ever
danni5199
tashers
sparklegirl

Sprinkled with Brads

This is for Gramma Sandy who came from out-of-state last weekend to see DS. I love this big cupcake! It's perfect for my son who has a difficult time writing because of cerebral palsy. I made it into a full card so I could write my own note on the inside.

Stamps: Simple Birthday Thanks
Paper: white, pacific point, bashful blue DSP (SAB '09)
Ink: black, real red
Accessories: brads, ribbon, SU real red marker for the dots, Copic markers R27 & E27 for the cherry, pop up dots
Techniques: paper piecing