Designs by Boo

Sisterhood Sunday Challenges

2012-01-22T10:00:00.001-05:00

This week's Stampin' Sisterhood Challenge is an Inspiration Photo!
You can find the directions for submitting a card and learn about the prizes on the Stampin' Sisterhood blog!

Rubbernecker Stamps: Wildflower Silhouettes (466)
Paper: white, SU pink pirouette
Ink: SU regal rose & pretty in pink
Tools: Martha Stewart lace edge punch
Accessories: taffeta ribbon, rhinestones, dimensionals

I'm very unsure of this card. So please let me know what you think!

Rubbernecker Kittie Kits Blog Hop

2012-01-21T10:00:00.005-05:00

Hello Sister Friends! Thank you for joining in on the KITTIE KIT HOP fun! We are so excited to share with you! In case you didn’t know, Rubbernecker Stamps has a line of stamps called KITTIE KITS: CAUSE A SCENE and they include a variety of images. These images can be used together in many different ways to create many different scenes! Just wait, you will see what I mean! The Stampin’ Sisterhood has come together to share some of the ways that they use them! There is a HOP ROUTE for you to follow below! You will find it along with my creation. So you won’t get lost, EACH Sister will have this list for you, to help you on your journey! Make sure to leave some LOVE at every stop, for you will want to be eligible for our PRIZE! What fun would it be without a PRIZE!!

Rubbernecker Stamps: Kittie Kit Cause a Scene Outdoor Master
You can see a photo of the set below and HERE on the Rubbernecker site.
Also available are 3 coordinating sets.

Paper: GP white
Ink: SU chocolate chip, garden green, wild wasabi, summer sun, cool Caribbean
Copic marker: Caribe Cocoa (to fill in the tree)
Accessories: ribbon, baker's twine, rhinestones

So, better get HOPPIN’, there's lots to see! Be on the look out for our NEXT HOP coming in FEBRUARY!! We look forward to bringing you more sharing and prizes!! Until then, be sure to check out the daily posts on the STAMPIN’ SISTERHOOD blog! There's lots of inspiration to be found! Thanks again for joining us today and ENJOY!

**HOP ROUTE**
• Bev Gerard
• Charlene Driggs
• Charlene Merrick
• Jacquie Peifer
• Jen Charboneau - You're here!
• Jennifer Cuthbertson
• Joan Ervin
• Judy Rozema
• Julia Aston
• Juliana Swanson
• Karen Hunsaker
• Kecia Waters
Kittie Caracciolo
• Rubbernecker Stamps Stampin’ Sisterhood

For even more great cards using Kittie Kits, you can cruise the SCS gallery here!

2012-01-15T10:00:00.001-05:00

This week's Stampin' Sisterhood Challenge is a sketch!
You can find the directions for submitting a card and learn about the prizes on the Stampin' Sisterhood blog!

I used the sketch this week to make a scrapbook page.
One more down, about a thousand left to go! LOL!

A little help from our sons!

Rubbernecker Stamps: Birthday Borders set (438),
vertical happy birthday (66_03)
Paper: GP white, SU calypso coral, wisteria wonder, Berry Blossoms dp
Ink: Momento black, SU markers: black, calypso coral, wisteria wonder, almost amethyst, lucky limeade, summer sun, pumpkin pie
Tools: Spellbinders tag die, SU modern label punch
Accessories: eyelets
Size: 8x8

Sisterhood Sunday Challenges

2012-01-08T10:00:00.000-05:00

This week's Stampin' Sisterhood Challenge is a sketch!
You can find the directions for submitting a card and learn about the prizes on the Stampin' Sisterhood blog!

Rubbernecker Stamps: Wildflower Silhouettes (466),
Square Ornament (547), sentiment (504_08)
Paper: white, SU rose red
Ink: SU rose red, wild wasabi
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities
Accessories: ribbon, rhinestones, pop-up dots
Size: 4.25 square

SU Berry Blossoms w/ Gina K. Designs

2012-01-01T22:28:00.006-05:00

HaPpY NeW YeAr!

Happy New Year! Welcome to the first CAS challenge of 2012!
This week, we have a theme challenge for you: BEVERAGES

StampTV's Free for All Friday Challenge: Girlie Cards

Stamps: Oh Baby (Gina K. Designs/Rupa Shevde)
Paper: GP white, SU Berry Blossoms dp
Tools: SU scallop border punch
Accessories: SU calypso coral ribbon, Frosted Lace Stickles

I made a set of notebooks for my nieces as part of their Christmas gift.
They loved them!
SU designer paper & alphabet stamps
Gina K. Designs Stamps: Lovely Labels 1 (Nina Brackett)
Various Ribbons

Sisterhood Sundays

2011-12-18T10:00:00.002-05:00

This week's Stampin' Sisterhood Challenge is an inspiration photo!
You can find the directions for submitting a card and learn about the prizes
on the Stampin' Sisterhood blog!

I used the bright blue and the Christmas bulbs for my inspiration.
Instead of bulbs, I used blueberries!
I rarely work with bright blue, but when I do, I love it!

Recipe

Rubbernecker Stamps: Bird in Cherry Tree (529_10),
happy birthday corner (565_23)
Paper: GP white, SU brilliant blue cs & dsp (retired)
Ink: SU brilliant blue, garden green, pumpkin pie, cool caribbean
Copic markers: Sky B24, Willow G24
Tools: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder
Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 17
Accessories: ribbon, eyelet, SU brads
Technique: sponging

Sisterhood Sundays

2011-12-04T10:00:00.002-05:00

This week's Stampin' Sisterhood Challenge is a sketch!
You can find the directions for submitting a card and learn about the prizes
on the Stampin' Sisterhood blog!

I replaced the circle with a Spellbinders die cut and moved the sentiment.
The flower is popped up with a dimensional. I thought it needed more dimension near the top of the card to balance the bow and pearls. The recipe is below.

Please let me know what you think :)

Recipe:

Rubbernecker Stamps: flourish (530_15). Thank you (25_22)
Paper: SU whisper white, cherry cobbler & lucky limeade
Ink: SU cherry cobbler & lucky limeade
Tools: Cuttlebug Victoria embossing folder,
Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 17 die cut
Accessories: pearls, SU lucky limeade ribbon, dimensionals

Fabulous Favorites & a CAS Card

2011-11-22T00:57:00.002-05:00

CAS145 Theme: Christmas or Winter

I love this tree image. It reminds me of Charlie Brown.

Stamps: tree (Impression Obsession), sentiment (Gina K. Designs - Fanciful Tags)
Paper: white, SU real red
Ink: SU real red, close to cocoa, garden green
Tools: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF
Accessories: gingham ribbon

Here are some fabulous CAS cards I found in the SCS Gallery!

danascott96
frenziedstamper
catcrazy

mandypandy
mepylant
catdidit

Arizona Maine
jmasse
atsamom

stampercamper
Tilly
Tenia Sanders-Nelson

Fabulous Cards from out Current and Alumni Design Team

k dunbrook
ravengirl
stagccva

elmo98ca
stampingout
Biggan

SCS CAS Winter DT Search 2011

2011-11-22T00:53:00.001-05:00

~for our Semi-finalists~

CHALLENGE # 2 - Theme Challenge

Make a CAS card with one or more gifts on it.
The gift doesn't have to be for a holiday.

Stamps: CTMH??? TAC???
Paper: white, SU real red
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF
Accessories: gingham ribbon, rhinestones

18 Semi-Finalists for the Winter DT Search
~ All Wrapped Up for the Season ~

allee's
catdidit
Darsie1
janellelarson
kittie747
kthaman
LilLuvsStampin
Loll Thompson
mamaxsix
momof5sons
nancy littrell
Schofield27
star
stinkincute
Tenia Sanders-Nelson
TesaB
Tilly
vdutchr

A New Weekly Challenge

2011-11-20T09:56:00.006-05:00

It's November 20! That means it's the first day for 2 new things - It's the Sisterhood's first weekly challenge and it's the first day you can see our new Stampin' Sisterhood blog for Rubbernecker Stamps. It is soooo cool! I totally love it and I'm confident you will, too. If you haven't been there yet, go take a peek. A little birdie told me there's a prize lurking around there somewhere.

Our first challenge is an inspiration challenge. Isn't this photo beautiful?

Rubbernecker Stamps: Stamp Oasis Little Lovins' Reindeer Pals (546 SO)
Paper: white, SU real red & garden green
Ink: Memento black, SU real red, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU scallop edge & label punches
Accessories: rhinestones, Offray ribbon

Fabulous CAS Favorites

2011-11-20T00:09:00.003-05:00

Everything you need to know about the DT search is here!
Challenge #1 can be found here!

It's Day #2 of the CAS Winter Design Team Search!
In keeping with the clean & simple style, here are a few more
fabulous cards I found in the SCS gallery.

hobbydujour
lisabeepianolovin
SanFransister

Tenia Sanders-Nelson
dizzymommie
star

mamasix
Anne Ryan
limedoodle

Wdoherty
TreasureOiler
stampinandrea

Here are the Challenge #1 cards that have been submitted so far.

Fabulous CAS Favorites & the 1st DT Challenge

2011-11-18T23:16:00.002-05:00

Rubbernecker Stamp: 68_11
Designer Paper: SU and unknown
Ink: SU real red
Accessories: Offray ribbon

Winter Clean & Simple Design Team Search
All Wrapped Up for the Season

Everything you need to know about the DT search is here!
Challenge #1 can be found here!

Here are some fabulous CAS cards I found in the SCS Gallery!

Petal Pusher
danascott96
criminalgrace

mandypandy
limedoodle
ilinacrouse

K. Joy
JenniB04
whoistracy

stampercamper
cmcmathey
Cook22

Fabulous Cards from out Current and Alumni Design Team

lisa lara
LaLatty
ravengirl

hskelly
ltecler
resqbarbie

Fabulous CAS Favorites

2011-11-17T23:43:00.002-05:00

Here are some fabulous CAS cards I found in the SCS Gallery!

I thought it would be fun to add something new this season. In preparation for the new DT search coming this Friday evening @ 8:00 PM (EST), I decided to link a few of my favorite cards from the gallery. There's no chronological order to these cards, just cards I really like. HINT: They may also give you a hint for the styles I'm looking to find for next season.

mepylant
imastampin
joan ervin

simplybeautiful
Tilly
kittie747

limedoodle
dougnat
rosigrld

bon2stamp
momof5sons
ilinacrouse

Fabulous Cards from out Current and Alumni Design Team

k dunbrook
LaLatty
elmo98ca

lisa lara
ltecler
hskelly

Here's the link to the Winter DT Search thread!
Please join us tomorrow!

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Snowgirl

2011-11-17T01:26:00.001-05:00

Splitcoast's Ways to Use It challenge is a theme: Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Stamps: main image (TAC), sentiments (I think one is from SU and the other from TAC.)
Paper: white, GKD bubblegum pink
Ink: Memento black, SU wild wasabi, Copic markers
Tools: SU wide oval punch, Martha Stewart snowflake punch, Cuttlebug snowflake EF
Accessories: SU wild wasabi ribbon, pop-up dots
Size: 5x5

Fabulous Favorites & a Sketch Card

2011-11-16T22:42:00.002-05:00

SCS Sketch 359

Rubbernecker Stamps: Stamp Oasis Gingerbread Boy (SO550)
Paper: white, creamy caramel, real red
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers
Tools: Cuttlebug houndstooth EF
Accessories: gingham ribbon, pop-up dots

Here are some fabulous CAS cards I found in the SCS Gallery!

I thought it would be fun to add something new this season. In preparation for the new DT search coming this Friday evening, I decided to link a few of my favorite cards from the gallery. There's no chronological order to these cards, just cards I really like. HINT: They may also give you a hint for the styles I'm looking to find for next season.

Tilly
Chupa
Loll Thompson

bon2stamp
kittie747
mepylant

MariaMatter
notimetostamp
dougnat

Arizona Maine
pam124
Clownmom

Fabulous Cards from out Current and Alumni Design Team

ltecler
stamperjen0
hskelly

stagccva
stampingout
ravengirl

I have a lot more to show off, so check back tomorrow for some more fabulous favorites and updates on the DT search news! I have all the dates set,
so the official thread should be posted soon.
I think you will LOVE the challenges I have for you!

Chloe's 1st Christmas

2011-11-16T22:35:00.004-05:00

This scrapbook page was posted on the Rubbernecker blog for
"Tuesdays with the Team."

I've taken a break from scrapbooking for too long. It's time to catch up! I love this new cat set. Not only is this set great for cards, but the images are just the right size for page accents. I also used the new snowflake set to match the red designer paper!

Stamps: Cats set (597), Snowflake set (587)
Paper: SU white, black, real red & designer papers
Ink: Memento black, SU real red, unknown black & blue markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 17, Creative Memories heart maker/punch
Accessories: Offray satin ribbon, white gel pen
Size: 12x12

Fabulous Favorites & a CAS Card

2011-11-15T15:00:00.000-05:00

This is a card that I made last July during the CAS holiday weekend challenges and never got around to posting here. I picked this one since it matched yesterday's CAS "Party" challenge. The design was inspired by this card.

Stamps: Lazy Days of Summer (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: white, SU Bermuda Bay
Ink: SU Bermuda Bay & Taken with Teal
Tools: Martha Stewart border punch
Accessories: SU white taffeta ribbon, pop up dots

Here are some fabulous CAS cards I found in the SCS Gallery!

I thought it would be fun to add something new this season. In preparation for the new DT search coming this Friday evening, I decided to link a few of my favorite cards from the gallery. There's no chronological order to these cards, just cards I really like. HINT: They may also give you a hint for the styles I'm looking to find for next season.

LilLuvsStampin
nancy littrell
CAKath

hobbydujour
cmcmathey
Lynn in St. Louis

hooked_on_stampin
eshac
jandjccc

maryrose
Loll Thompson
morningsun47

Fabulous Cards from out Current and Alumni Design Team

stampingout
stagccva
mamamostamps

fionna51
stamperjen0
Biggan

I have a lot more to show off, so check back tomorrow for some more fabulous favorites and updates on the DT search news!

Getting ready for a DT search!

2011-11-14T17:44:00.002-05:00

CAS Word Inspiration Challenge: Party

Rubbernecker Stamps: It's a Secret (Stamp Oasis SO1048)
Paper: white, SU real red, pretty in pink, bashful blue & green galore)
Ink: Memento black, SU chocolate chip marker & cool caribbean
Copic markers (E23, E25. E27, B32, YG25, R29 & R43)
Tools & Accessories: CM square maker/punch,
Spellbinders Nestabilities, pop-up dots
Techniques: sponging
Size: 4.25 square

A Few Fabulous CAS Cards

Arizona Maine
HamiltonGal
LMcAree

rosigrld
kittie747
Tenia Sanders-Nelson

mepylant
Clownmom
Smoatsmom

janellelarson
limedoodle
stampercamper

Fabulous Cards from out Current and Alumni Design Team

stampingout
k dunbrook
elmo98ca

hskelly
mamamostamps
PH in VA

I have a lot more to show off, so check back tomorrow for some more fabulous favorites and updates on the DT search news!

Holiday Blog Hop

2011-11-13T10:00:00.005-05:00

Hello Rubbernecker Sisters! The Stampin’ Sisterhood has lots to share today! Thank you so much for joining us!

We thought it would be fun to share some of our holiday images! So, sit back and enjoy! And if you leave some love at every stop along the way, you will be entered into a random drawing for your choice of ONE Rubbernecker Stamps SET! Yes, you read right! A SET, not a single! Now, how awesome is that?

We know that you are busy, so you will have until THURSDAY 11/17 to hop! Our winner will be announced on the RUBBERNECKER BLOG, on FRIDAY 11/18!!

We have a bit of exciting news to share! We will be starting weekly Rubbernecker challenges on Sunday 11/20! Hope you will join us for SISTERHOOD SUNDAYS. We're going to have a blast! Who knows? You could win a prize on Sundays, too! Thanks again for stopping by!

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Instead of making a card today, I made a scrapbook page. I am way behind in my scrapbooking! Since it's so difficult for me to capture detail on a 12x12 page, I have included close-up shots, too.

My Favorite Christmas Memory 12 x12 Page

Rubbernecker Stamps: Christmas Tree set (592) ~ NEW!
Paper: SU real red & designer paper
Ink: SU real red, garden green & chocolate chip
Tools: SU wide oval and word window punches,
Spellbinders Nestabilities - circle die, labels 16 & 17 dies

JOURNAL BOX

I used Stampin' markers to color the stamp.

PAGE ACCENTS

It's always so much fun trying to get all of the grandchildren happy and smiling at the same time!
(The kiddo on the far left belongs to me. The rest are my nieces and nephew.)

HOLIDAY BLOG HOP ROUTE

Bev Gerard
Charlene Driggs
Charlene Merrick
Frances Gumprecht
Holly McMillen
Jacquie Peifer-Creative Coordinator
Jen Charboneau ~ You are here.
Jennifer Cuthbertson
Joan Ervin
Judy Rozema
Julia Aston
Juliana Swanson
Karen Hunsaker
Kecia Waters
Kittie Caracciolo- Design Team Coordinator
Maria Gurnsey
Rubbernecker Stamps

CAS Color Challenge

2011-10-30T22:30:00.000-04:00

CAS Color Challenge: Ivory, chocolate & red

SCS Hope You Can Cling To challenge: Encouraging Words as the focal point

Rubbernecker Stamps: Trilogy set (480) and sentiment (504_05)
Paper: SU ivory and chocolate chip
Ink: Palette burnt umber, SU chocolate chip
and Copic markers (E08 brown & R29 lipstick red)
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 14
Accessories: rhinestone stickers, pop-up dots
Techniques: CAS, sponging

SCS Featured Stamper: istamp31

2011-10-30T16:21:00.003-04:00

Hope You Can Cling To challenges
for UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas Holiday card with pink.

Featured Stamps: istamp31
I chose this adorable card.

Similar: image, colors, snowflake punch, embossing folders
Added: one more embossing folder, border punch
Different: layout & cardstock instead of dp, rhinestones instead of a brad
Left off: piercing and extra matting

Rubbernecker Stamps: Winter Holiday Snowman (594_02)
Paper: white, SU pretty in pink & certainly celery
Ink: Memento black, SU cool caribbean, Copic markers (R85 rose red, Y15 cadmium yellow, YG23 new leaf & B00 frost blue
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 17, Martha Stewart snowflake punch, Cuttlebug snowflake & paisley EFs, SU scallop border punch
Accessories: rhinestones ($1 store), pop-up dots
Technique: sponging (sky)

Look at these awesome cards I found in istamps31's gallery!

Pink Posie!
CropStop Birthday Wishes
Books and Flowers!

Studio 313 Cake Trio
CropStop Mini-Tutorial - Coloring Rounded Objects
Springtime Cupcake Designed2Delight

Prickely Pear Mini Bouquets
Flourishes Letter Set
CropStop Mini-Tutorial Heartfelt Creations Card

Spring Has Sprung!
D2D - Oh Hoppy Day!
St. Pat's Mouse

Love You To Stitches
Love Bugs!
NOV10VSNJ - Winter Chickadee

NOV10VSNH - Home For Christmas
Paper Embroidery for Fall
More Roses Designed2Delight

The Rubber Cafe - Fish Bowl
DTGD10tiffguam - Sweet Friend
DTGD10melmel - FireCracker Designs Flower

Challenge Cards & Gallery Favorites

2011-10-29T16:02:00.007-04:00

Splitcoast Weekly Sketch

Rubbernecker Stamps: Christmas Tree set (592), Infinity Panel (520)
SU Paper: white, chocolate chip, cherry cobbler, wild wasabi
SU Ink: old olive, chocolate chip, real red, cherry cobbler
Tools: SU wide pval punch, Spellbinders ribbon tags trio die cut, white gel pen
Accessories: SU taffeta ribbon, brads

Splitcoast F4A88 - A True Free for All Challenge

Rubbernecker Stamps: Stamp Oasis 365_SO - Little Lovin's Trick-or-Treats
Paper: white, black, SU lovely lilac and Halloween dp
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Halloween punches
Accessories: ribbon

Here are some gallery favorites!

hollerinastamps
kittie747
bfinlay

justwritedesigns
Tami Mayberry (CAS)
dawnmercedes

LilLuvsStampin (CAS)
clarhan (CAS)
darleenstamps

Mutnik
Loll Thompson (CAS)
catcrazy (CAS)

Biggan (CAS DT Alumni)
stinkincute (CAS)
Karen B Barber

mepylant (CAS)
maryrose (CAS)
Tenia Sanders-Nelson (CAS)

istamp31
Arizona Maine (CAS)
Toy

stampingout (CAS DT Alumni)
krischir (CAS)
lisajtmo

elmo98ca (CAS DT member Fall 2011)
sleepyinseattle
catdidit (CAS)

n5stamper
nancy littrell (CAS)
sweetnsassystamps

mom2n2 (CAS DT Alumni)
Here's a collection of holiday and winter cards that are not CAS, but they are so fabulous!

Think Pink - MFTWSC43
Believe in the Magic - MFT Teaser Week
Dimensional Ornament Tags - MFT Teaser Week
Loopy Bloom Christmas card - MFT Teaser Week
Cozy with Cocoa - MFT Teaser Time
Cocoa Gift Tag - MFT Teaser Week
Fred Bear Hibernates - MFT Teaser Time

Vintage Inspiration Challenge

2011-10-29T15:31:00.004-04:00

SCS Inspiration Challenge: Blue Carrot Shop

(Which is specially named this month for Halloween... the Boo Carrot Shop! Gotta love it!)

It's a great shop with lots of cool vintage items, but it did make me feel a little old! Eek! Now that is scary... a perfect feeling for Halloween, I guess.

I chose these FireKing mugs as my inspiration for my first card.
(And I'm happy to say, I don't recognize them at all!!!)

I also made this "thank you" card for the SCS Hope You Can Cling To challenges for UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas.

Rubbernecker Stamps: wheat bundle (531_07),
Victorian Diamond panel/BG (485), sentiment (25_22)
Paper: SU white, more mustard, early espresso
Ink: SU more mustard, Ranger wild honey distress ink
Accessories: SU ribbon & brads, pop-up dots

I had to make a second card because I couldn't get this inspiration photo out of my head.

This cute popcorn bear image was calling me!

Rubbernecker Stamps: Stamp Oasis Popcorn Bear (1067 SO)
Paper: white, SU real red & brilliant blue
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers
Tools: SU photo corner punch, Martha Stewart zig-zag border punch
Accessories: Offray ribbon, pop-up dots

Monday Challenges

2011-10-24T19:07:00.004-04:00

SCS Technique Challenge: Stamp the Border

Rubbernecker Stamps: Go Confidently (582_12), Snowflake set (587)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, close to cocoa, kraft
Ink: chocolate chip, close to cocoa
Spellbinders Nestabilities: scallop circle, labels 1 and labels 16
Cuttlebug embossing folders: Swiss Dots and Forest Branches
Accessories: gingham ribbon and brads

SCS Hope to You Can Cling To challenge 10/24: Thank a Caregiver

Rubbernecker Stamps: Flourish tree (503_14), sentiment (565_18)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, dsp
Ink: various SU
Tools: SU Top Note die, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 14 die
Accessories: ribbon, paper piercer
Techniques: sponging, faux stitching

Splitcoast CAS Sketch Challenge by Patricia (PH in VA)

Rubbernecker Stamps: Cats set 597
Paper: SU white, black, Halloween dp
Ink: basic black
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities
Accessories: gingham ribbon, pop-up dots

SCS Sketch Challenge

2011-10-24T19:00:00.003-04:00

I was very excited with this last week's sketch challenge on Splitcoast. It's based on this card Roxie made a few weeks ago and when I saw it, I PMed to ask her if she could use it as a sketch. And here it is!

Have a Spooktacular Halloween!

Stamps: main image (The Angel Company), sentiment (Rubbernecker)
Paper: white, pumpkin pie, creamy caramel, chocolate chip
Ink: chocolate chip, creamy caramel, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF, SU Lattice EF, SU label punch
Accessories: ribbon, cinnamon Stickles

Cupcake Themed CAS Cards & Gallery Favorites!

2011-10-16T22:58:00.005-04:00

CAS Theme Challenge: Cupcakes (140)

Stamps: Unity
Cardstock: GP white, SU rose red
Designer Paper: Basic Grey
Ink: Memento black, SU rose red,
Copic markers (R85 rose red, Y15 cadmium yellow, YG23 new leaf, B00 frost blue)
Tools: SU designer label punch & Scallop border punch
Accessories: SU white taffeta ribbon

July 4th, 2011 Clean & Simple Splitcoast Holiday Challenges

CAS Holiday Challenge #2: Inspiration challenge (American Flag Cupcake Stand)

Stamps: Unity
Paper: white, SU regal rose
Ink: black, Copic markers
Tools: Cuttlebug swiss dots EF
Size: 4.25 square

July 4th, 2011 Clean & Simple Splitcoast Holiday Challenges

CAS Holiday Challenge #20: In honor of the 4th, let's use 4 of something
(4 buttons, 4 colors, etc...)
CAS Holiday Challenge #14: Make a card with stripes.

Stamps: Gina K. Designs
Paper: white, SU old olive, tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie,
apricot appeal, retired dp, tempting turquoise dsp
Ink: old olive
Tools: SU circle punch & modern label punch, MS cupcake punch,
Cuttlebug swiss dots EF
Accessories: brads

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CAS Gallery Favorites

dawnscards
catdidit
stampingout (CAS DT Alumini)

maryrose
mamaxsix
smowteach

elmo98ca (CAS Fall 2011 DT)
stagccva (CAS Fall 2011 DT)
lisa lara (CAS DT Alumni)

TrishG
Benzi
stamperjen0 (CAS DT Alumni)

limedoodle
pbvkt
macmad2

More CAS Cards with Unity Stamp Co.

2011-10-16T22:49:00.005-04:00

Splitcoast CAS Inspiration Challenge (139)

Stamps: mug (Unity), sentiment (Gina K.)
Cardstock: GP white, SU chocolate chip & kraft
Designer Paper: Stampin' Up!
Ink: SU chocolate chip, Copic markers YR18, E43
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities

Splitcoast CAS Challenge: Flourishes (103)

Stamps: Unity Stamp Co.
Paper: white, chocolate chip
Ink: chocolate chip, early espresso
Embellishments: spiral clip, SU Alpine ribbon originals

July 4th, 2011 Clean & Simple Splitcoast Holiday Challenges

CAS Holiday Challenge #19: Theme - Friends & Neighbors

Stamps: house image (Unity), sentiment (unknown)
Paper: white, SU chocolate chip & ruby red
Ink: black, chocolate chip marker, Copic markers
Tools: circle punch
Accessories: ribbon, brads, pop up dots

Rubbernecker Fall Blog Hop

2011-10-16T09:42:00.018-04:00

Hi Rubbernecker friends!! Welcome to our Fall/Halloween hop! Thanks so much for joining us! Rubbernecker Stamps has such a wide variety of images. We would like to share some fall and Halloween ones with you! There is a hop route for you to follow below. You will find it right after the card I have to share today. So you won’t get lost, each sister will have this list for you to help you on your journey! Make sure to leave some love at every stop, for you will want to be eligible for our prize pictured at the bottom of this post. What fun would it be without a PRIZE!

Cool huh? OK, the Stampin’ Sisterhood has lots of creations to share with you, so grab a cuppa something, sit back, relax and get HOPPIN’!! Be on the look out for our next hop coming next month! We look forward to seeing you then for more sharing and prizes! Thanks again for joining us today and enjoy!

This card uses one of the Halloween sets that's being given away as one of our prizes. It also uses a long time favorite background stamp. To get the multi-colored look on the BG stamp, I first inked it with only orange. Then I used a black marker and randomly swiped it across the image before stamping.

Stamps: Halloween set 2 (474), Trick-or-Treat background (19_01)
Paper: GP white, SU black & only orange
Ink: Memento black, SU black & only orange, Copic markers
Tools: SU large oval & scallop oval punches, Spellbinders Nestabilities
Accessories: ribbon, brads

**HOP ROUTE**

You could WIN

Your choice of one of these AWESOME stamp sets!!

Halloween Cards with Rubbernecker Images & Gallery Favorites

2011-10-15T20:27:00.005-04:00

Coming tomorrow is the Rubbernecker Stamps Fall Blog Hop! The cards and projects will be adorable and there will be prizes! You'll love them!

Here are some cards I made recently with Halloween images from Rubbernecker...

SCS Technique Challenge: Stack up the Background

I used Rubbernecker's Trick-or-Treat text BG and the Victorian Diamond BG. The diamond pattern is light, but it still shows up much better IRL.

Rubbernecker Stamps:
spider - Hang in There (SO1703),
sentiment from Halloween set 2 (474), T
rick-or-Treat BG (19_01),
Victorian Diamond panel (485)
Paper: GP white, SU black & pumpkin pie
Ink: black & pumpkin pie
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU large oval & scallop oval punches, Martha Stewart web corner punch
Accessories: pumpkin pie ribbon

SCS Sketch Challenge 353

Rubbernecker Stamps: Halloween set 2 (474)
Paper: white, ballet blue, pumpkin pie
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities

Here are some awesome fall and Halloween cards I've seen in the SCS gallery...

sleepyinseattle
Karin Lynn
Karen B Barber

tankgrl
sn owmanqueen
Toy

justcrazy
n5stamper
Loll Thompson

die cut diva (CAS DT Alumni)
lisa lara (CAS DT Alumni)
strappystamper

candylou
redwasher1
catdidit

silli
greekheroine
MrsOke

A Happy Hello

2011-10-01T17:24:00.002-04:00

Splitcoaststampers Hope to Cling Challenge C: Round card
These challenges benefit patients being treated for breast cancer
at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

StampTV Inpsiration Challenge

Stamps: Heartfelt (Gina K. Designs~Theresa Momber)
Paper: GP white, SU chocolate chip, pumpkin pie & pumpkin pie dsp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, early espresso, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU large oval punch
Accessories: twine
Technique: Hand stitching, paper piecing

Friend Bookmark

2011-10-01T15:26:00.003-04:00

Double Challenge

Friend Bookmark

SCS Ways to Use It - WT342: Bookmarks

SCS Inspiration Challenge - IC304: 2Modern
I was inspired by this fabric art nature canvas:
Inhabit - Leaf Slat

Rubbernecker Stamps: Fall Trilogy set (480),
French Script BG (448)
Paper: white, chocolate chip
Ink: crumb cake, chocolate chip
Accessories: eyelet, ribbon

Fall Leaves

2011-09-30T19:25:00.002-04:00

SCS Queen for the Day: dawnmercedes

I was inspired by this beautiful card.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Fall Trilogy set (480)
Paper: GP white, SU chocolate chip & dusty durango
Ink: Palette burnt umber, SU early espresso, Copic markers Y18 & Y16
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 17
Accessories: chocolate chip ribbon, pop-up dots, cinnamon Stickles

Miranda

2011-09-30T18:27:00.003-04:00

Triple Challenge

SCS Free 4 All Challenge:
Color blocking with patterned paper

SCS Queen for a Day: dawnmercedes
...based on this card.

SCS Color Challenge: Cherry Espresso Party
I used similar colors to the cherry cobbler, early espresso & pool party.

MIRANDA

Rubbernecker New Release: Miranda Snowgirl (593_02)
and the sentiment (22_10)
Paper: GP white, SU early espresso & turquoise dsp, GKD cranberry dp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, SU chocolate chip marker, Copic markers R37 carmine & Y38 honey
Tools: Martha Stewart snowflake punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities circle die & Labels 17
Accessories: ribbon
Techniques: color blocking, paper piecing

2011-09-30T16:34:00.003-04:00

SCS Free 4 All Challenge:
Color blocking with patterned paper

I love color blocking! And I love all of my new SU designer paper. What a great combination!

I had a difficult time getting a good photo of this card. It looks like pumpkin pie on my screen, but it's actually dusty durango.

SQUINTS

Rubbernecker New Release: Squints (596_02),
sentiment from 474 Halloween set 2
Paper: GP white, SU black, dusty durango, Frightful Sight dsp
Ink: Memento black, SU black marker,
Copic markers: YR18 Sanguine, YR16 apricot, E33 sand
Tools: SU large oval & designer label punches, Martha Stewart border punch
Accessories: brads & gingham ribbon

Clean & Simple

2011-09-26T02:37:00.003-04:00

Whew! It seems impossible that a month has passed by. September is always like that, but this time I think I've spent too much time sick. Eek! But things are getting back on track and I'm enjoying the fall colors on cards in online galleries and blogs. Here are my two most recent cards using Rubbernecker Stamps and fall colors.

This week's CAS Challenge: Paper Piecing

From earlier this month when I was sick...
CAS Theme Challenge: Shoes

Rubbernecker Stamps: high heel with flower (38_05), sentiment (47_08)
Paper: GP white, GKD designer paper
Ink: SU early espresso
Tools: corner rounder punch
Accessories: ribbon
Technique: paper piecing

September 19
CAS136 - Ways to Use It
Leaves (stamped, die cut, etc.)

Rubbernecker Stamps: Garden Shrub set (560)
Paper: GP white, SU rusty durango & early espresso
Ink: dusty durango, chocolate chip
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, corner rounder
Accessories: early espresso ribbon

Daily Planner Clipboard

2011-08-28T15:30:00.005-04:00

Getting Organized with Rubbernecker Stamps!

I don't know about you, but I make lots of lists in planners but don't open them up enough. So, I decided to try something else! The clipboard is pre-printed. I think I got them at Target, but I'm not positive. The daily planner is computer generated using Microsoft Word. stamping details and close-up photos are below.

I used Stampin' Up's new In-color pool party cardstock. I didn't glue it down, but the ribbon keeps it pretty much in place. I did this so it would be easy to change season to season or month by month, etc. I used pool party ink to stamp Rubbernecker's (496_03) - Wildflowers. On the GP white cardstock, I used SU cherry cobler and new In-Colors pool party & lucky limeade. The flower flourish (530_15) is gorgeous, isn't it? The tiny flowers and sprinkles are from the Create a Garden set 2 (513).

Recipe

Rubbernecker Stamps: Creat a Garden set 2 (513), flower flourish (530_15) and the leaves from the wildflowers section of the site (496_03)
Paper: GP white, SU pool party
Ink: SU cherry cobbler, pool party, lucky limeade
Accessories: SU ribbon burgundy grosgrain (retired), pool party ruffled & lucky limeade ruffled
Other: pre-printed clipboard, computer generated daily planner page

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Recycling: A Fruit Jar to a Button Jar

2011-08-25T15:39:00.005-04:00

Splitcoast Ways to Use It Challenge: Recycling

Instead of making a card, I used a small fruit jar and turned it into a button jar.

These peaches are made and distributed by CVS Pharmacy. Yup, a pharmacy. I don't like canned fruit and it's the syrup I need. Why, you ask? I take a bunch of meds (mostly non-coated generics) everyday and when my ulcers are bothering me, they make me nauseous and sometimes even sick. I have found that the syrup coats them enough to make it easier on me.

Recipe

Rubbernecker Stamps: Flourish Flower (530_15), sentiment (582_04)
Paper: SU whisper white, old olive, cherry cobbler
Ink: SU old olive & cherry cobbler
Tools: SU circle punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities scallop circle dies
Accessories: SU burgundy ribbon

Featured Stamper & Favorites

2011-08-21T15:37:00.005-04:00

Today's featured stamper on Splitcoast is Korin (Sweet & Sassy Stamps). I absolutely love her gallery! After my card, I've linked some of her cards along with cards from some of the challenge players today.

My inspiration was based on Korin's Forget-Me-Nots card.

* Same colors & style EF
* Similar stamps & embellishing
* Turned the sketch and altered it a bit to accommodate the size
* Placed the flower embellishments differently
* No designer paper because I didn't have anything as pretty as Korin. I used a lacey border punch instead.

Rubbernecker Stamps: carnation (532_07),
sentiment (565_12)
Paper: GP white, SU retired eggplant envy & orchid opulence
Ink: Memento black, rich razzleberry, Copic markers (C1, V12, V15, V17, G24, G21)
Tools: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF, Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 17, Martha Stewart lacy scallop punch, SU oval punch
Accessories: SU ribbon, Primas, brads
Size: 4.5 square

Some Favorites to Share

Itsapassion
based on Korin's ornament here

eured99
cathymac
ltecler
based on Korin's card here

stagccva
based on Korin's card here

cathymac
based on Korin's card here

Biggan
based on Korin's card here

pbvkt
based on Korin's card here

BeckyTE
based on Korin's card here

sleepyinseattle
based on Korin's card here

MrsBoz
based on Korin's card here

Hearts Theme Matching Game

2011-08-20T20:37:00.005-04:00

I really enjoyed today's Splitcoast Inspiration Challenge: Patina's. This is my second project for the challenge. I worked on and off all day on this matching game which was inspired by the candy matching game below. I didn't have enough candy stamps from one company, so I ran with the candy hearts idea and made a "Hearts" matching game.

Here's the finished project. I used a small flavored instant coffee tin to hold the pieces. I covered it with SU rose red designer series paper (retired). I also used SU white taffeta ribbon and Creative Memories heart maker. The rest of the details are listed below. I also have more photos to show closer up images of the game pieces.

TOOLS: SU circle punch, Marvy Mega scallop punch
INK: SU and Copic markers, Memento black
Cardstock: GKD white, SU melon mambo

Gina K. Designs sets

Fairy Tales (Tami Mayberry)
Heartily Yours (Nina Brackett)
Hopeful Hearts (Tami Mayberry)
Just Keep Swimming
Sent with Love (StampTV kit)

Gina K. Designs sets

Sent with Love (StampTV kit)
Sung from the Heart (Rupa Shevde)
Warm Winter Wishes (Carolyn King)

Gina K. Designs sets

Elegant Post (Nina Brackett)
Heartily Yours (Nina Brackett)
Hopeful Hearts (Tami Mayberry)
Sent with Love (Stamp TV kit)

Rubbernecker BLOG HOP!

2011-08-14T10:00:00.017-04:00

Welcome to our blog hop! We are so happy that you could join us in celebrating some new stamps. Mr. Rubbernecker released some super cute images, on the down low, a few weeks back and we wanted to share them with you! They are so adorable that we just had to show them off. We have sweet SCOOTER KIDS, some new ANIMALS, and we even got some cute new FRIENDS! You can find them by visiting RUBBERNECKER STAMPS and clicking on the 2011 NEW RELEASES. Hey, wait, there is more! We also have something else to celebrate. Our design team has a new name. We are now the………………

Cool, huh? We are going to have so much to share with you. It will truly be a sisterhood for sure! Okay now, a hop would not be a hop without a little prize. Right? So, in honor of our news and our new images, if you visit all the participants and leave some love, you will have the chance to win a.......

$25 RUBBERNECKER STAMPS CERTIFICATE!!

Our winner will be announced on TUESDAY, so you will have plenty of time to hop! Thanks so much for being a part of our excitement! You'll find the HOP ROUTE and my creations below. Have an awesome day!

Today is my wedding anniversary. Hot diggity dog, we made it another year! LOL!

Rubbernecker Stamps: Dog (569_12), Hot Diggity sentiment (568_11)
Paper: GP white, SU real red & black, GKD designer paper
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers (black, R27 cadmium red & cool gray #1)
Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities labels 17
Accessories: Offray ribbon, pop-up dots

Isn't Alex so adorable!?! I just had to make something a student could always use...
a post-it notes holder.
(You can see a picture of it opened up below the recipe.)

Rubbernecker Stamps: Alex (570_14)
Paper: GP white, SU riding hood red & ballet blue, notebook paper
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers (R46 strong red, B24 sky, Y17 golden yellow,
G28 ocean green, E00 skin white, warm gray #1)
Tools: SU large oval punch, Scor-Pal
Accessories: black brads
Other: velcro, 3x3 post-it notes

I used Velcro to close my post-it note holder. Magnetic discs are another option. The ones pictured above are made by Basic Grey.

These friends are waving... just because. Who needs a reason to say "hi?" I made this awhile ago for a Splitcoast sketch challenge but wanted to post it here because my next card uses only a part of this image.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Chick with Chicklettes (565_06), sentiment (565_22)
GP white cardstock
SU cardstock: crushed curry, summer sun, daffodil delight
SU designer paper: crushed curry dsp, sunny garden dp
Ink: Memento black, SU (creamy caramel, bashful blue, pumpkin pie),
Copic markers (Y38 honey, Y21 buttercup yellow)
Tools: EK Success flower punch, SU corner punch
Accessories: brads

Makes you wonder... What is normal?

These two little chicks just cracked me up when I first saw them. To me, it looks as if one of them is looking at the other like he (or she) is acting a little strangely.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Chick with Chicklettes (565_06),
What is normal? sentiment (564_07)
Paper: GP white, SU pumpkin pie & summer sun
Ink: Memento black, SU creamy caramel (for the ground),
Copic markers (Y17 golden yellow & YR16 apricot)
Tools: SU large oval punch, Spellbinders' Nestabilties scallop oval die & Borderabilities Lattice
Accessories: SU pumpkin pie taffeta ribbon
Size: 4.25 square

Do you like the two cute little shapes on both sides of the sentiment? All I did was use a paper piercer to poke out the negative parts of the border die cut. Cool huh? Yeah, they are quite small to work with, but the results are worth it!

Don't miss out on all of the wonderful creations made by these awesome ladies!

• Charlene Merrick
• Frances Gumprecht
• Jacquie Peifer
• Jen Charboneau ~ me
• Joan Ervin
• Judy Rozema
• Julia Aston
• Juliana Swanson
• Kecia Waters
• Kittie Caracciolo

Changito with some Favorites from SCS

2011-08-13T21:35:00.005-04:00

I have some faves to show you from the SCS gallery along with a couple of Stampendous Changito CAS cards I made last month for the July 4th holiday challenges. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

Biggan (CAS DT Alumni)
jdmommy
stampingout (CAS DT Alumni)
maryrose
dawnmercedes
ravengirl (CAS DT Alumni)

More faves at the end of the post!

CAS Holiday Challenge #16: Theme Challenge -
Things that Fly on the Fourth of July

Stamps: Changito (Stampendous), sentiment (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: white, SU pink pirouette dsp & chocolate chip, unknown paisly dp
Ink: black, Copic markers, chocolate chip
Tools: SU border punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities label
Accessories: pop up dots

CAS Holiday Challenge #3: Things that sparkle

I used a stamp from a Gina K. Designs set called, Bug me Anytime for the "fireworks." Then I added red rhinestones to the center of them.

Inspired by this card by Qbee.

Stamps: Changito (Stampendous), Background & sentiment images (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: white, black
Ink: black, Copic markers
Tools: SU punch
Accessories: rhinestones

And as promised, here are some more gallery favorites:

monkeymama
artystamper
BeckyTE
sleepyinseattle
stagccva
LilLuvsStampin

Missro
Arizona Maine
Rox71
malissa32
Petal Pusher
suen

hollerinastamps
stamperjen0 (CAS DT Alumni)
artsy_em
HamiltonGal
k dunbrook (CAS DT Alumni)
ltecler (CAS DT Alumni)

With or Without?

2011-08-13T21:19:00.003-04:00

This is one of the two Rubbernecker "Create a Garden" sets that I demoed at the Novi Stamp Show last weekend. After I was done with my card and uploading it on SCS, I wasn't sure if I was entirely satisfied with it. I ended up going back to my craft room with it. After adding the gingham bow, I still wasn't happy. I decided it just wasn't colorful enough so I colored the butterflies with Honey and Maize Copic markers. (The pot was colored with Apricot and Honey Copic markers.)

So which one do you like better? The first one or the "stepped up" second version?

These cards were made for the SCS Free 4 All Challenge: Frames

Rubbernecker Stamps: Create a Garden set 2 (513), sentiment (25_02)
Paper: white, bashful blue, lovely lilac
Ink: SU bashful blue, lovely lilac, wild wasabi & pumpkin pie, Memento black,
Copic markers (Apricot & Honey)
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 17 & Shapeabilities ribbon banners,
Cuttlebug Victoria EF

New Stamps, Stamp Show Photos & More

2011-08-11T16:43:00.007-04:00

I had a lot of fun at last weekend's Novi Stamp Show. I helped demo some Rubbernecker stamps with Charlene (a.k.a. LilLuvsStampin). I've posted a couple of photos that Charlene took at the bottom of this post.

I've had fun making cards with some of my new stamps. I love the teddy bears in this set of inchies! There are 30 images in this set (426). I used three of the images to make a Congratulations card for my son's physical therapist. Her first grandson entered the world prematurely but is doing well! I'm so happy for her, but I'll also be happy to see her back in Michigan. My son has been doing so awesome in therapy. Yesterday, with little assistance, he stood for the first time since his surgery in May and even took a few steps with a walker!

Rubbernecker Stamps: Teddy Bear Inchies (426), sentiment (25_11)
Paper: white, SU certainly celelry, bashful blue, retired dp
Ink: Memento black, chocolate chip, Copic markers
Tools: 1" & 1.25" square punches
Accessories: SU white taffeta ribbon

This week's CAS challenge is a sketch by DT member, Terri (Die Cut Diva).

Rubbernecker Stamps: 2 part flourish (546_06), sentiment from Garden Shrub set (560)
Paper: white, kraft
Ink: chocolate chip, crumb cake
Accessories: prima, brad, retired SU ribbon

I think this lady (Jessica) looks like Julia Roberts in the 1990 movie, Pretty Woman. In the movie she wore a brown with white polka-dot dress and a hat like this image. You can see her in the trailer here.

Color Challenge: kraft, red, yellow & optional green
I used creamy caramel instead of kraft(crumb cake) because I only have a marker in that color.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Jessica (237_02),
sentiment (237_04), grass is from Kittie Kit master #1
Paper: GKD heavy weight white
Ink: Memento black, SU creamy caramel, chocolate chip, & real red, Copic markers (R27 cadmium red, Y17 golden yellow, E37 sepia, E33 sand, E51 milky white, E41 pearl white)
Accessories: rhinestone stickers, SU white taffeta ribbon

Me, Charlene, & Jules
(3 members of the Stampin" Sisterhood ~ Rubbernecker Design Team)

Charlene & Roxie (a.k.a. Rox71 ~ SCS Sketch Challenge Hostess)

Rubbernecker at The Novi Rubber Stamp Show

2011-08-05T14:59:00.002-04:00

Hey, Michiganders - The Novi Rubber Stamp Show is this weekend.
August 6&7
If you're going to be there,
stop by and see me at the Rubbernecker booth!

Be your own kind of beautiful!

SCS Inspiration Challenge: Linda Billet

I was inspired by all the black and white designs. Instead of using blue trim, I chose red.

Rubbernecker Stamps:
flourish 530_15, sentiment 582_04
Paper: SU whisper white, real red and black, GKD dp
Ink: Momento black, Copic marker R46 strong red
Tools: Circle punches
Accessories: brads, ribbon

Saw it, loved it, bought it!

Splitcoast CAS Challenge: Ways to Use TAGS on your clean and simple cards.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Fashion Icons (455)
Paper: white, black, real red
Ink: Momento black, Copic marker R29 lipstick red
Tools: SU jewelry tag punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 16
Accessories: spiral clip, thread, pop-up dots

Featured Stamper & Favorites

2011-07-24T23:59:00.004-04:00

SCS Featured Stamper: mocjen
I had such fun cruising her gallery. She is an excellent CAS stamper
and is part of our CAS challenge design team this summer.

This is the card that inspired me.

* I used the same basic layout. I turned the card, moved up the ribbon, and stamped the sentiment right on the base card rather than mounting it on a punched circle.
* I changed the colors and patterns of the 3 squares and added 3 three rhinstones.

Rubbernecker Stamps: flourish panel (580_02),
sentiment (565_10)
Paper: GKD white, SU pumpkin pie
Ink: SU certainly celery, pumpkin pie, bashful blue
Accessories: rhinestone stickers, SU white taffeta ribbon

This is Jennie's card that inspired my 2nd card.

* I used the same layout but I reversed it. (Put the monogram M on the other side.)
* I used a different scallop punch, a different "M" stamp, and used an oval instead of a circle.
* I kept the same colors but used a white card base. The border punch is hard to see in the photo, but it can be be seen in RL.
* I didn't use any pearls, but I added ribbon.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Floral Alphabet (526)
SU Paper: white and pacific point (cs & dsp)
SU ink: pacific point
Tools: Martha Stewart scalloped lace border punch, SU oval punch, scallop Nestabilities
Accessories: SU white taffeta ribbon

This is Jennie's card that inspired my 3rd card.

* I used the same layout but didn't do any distressing.
* I changed the colors and used different floral stamps.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Garden Shrub set (560)
SU Paper: white, pumpkin pie, retired apricot appeal
SU Ink: garden green, pumpkin pie, peach parfait
Accessories: pumpkin pie ribbon

Here are a few more of Jennie's cards in her SCS gallery that I love:

Pink Hurricane Ice Cream
Cherry On Top
Sunset

Happily Ever After
Thank You
Hello Flower

Purple Dandelion
Spring Flowers
Colorful Flower Drinks!

Candy Hearts
A Little Note
Eat Something Sweet!

Wedding Planner
Caffeinated Holiday!
Cupcakes

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A Cowgirl Double Challenge Card

2011-07-22T18:45:00.005-04:00

I'm so used to making CAS cards that this card took for a very loooong time. But I wanted to use the sketch for this week's Mix it Up Monday challenge on StampTV.

And this is also for today's SCS Free 4 All Challenge: Two by Two - Do things in twos ... two of the same image, two bows, two buttons, two brads ... as long as there are two of the same thing somewhere on your creation.

So, I have two boots, each popped up at different heights. The main image is mounted on two different Nestabilities' styles. I have 2 rhinestones, one on each boot. I used to photo corner punches. And finally, I used two different patterns of designer paper.

The Gina K. tan leather BG mat is textured. I'm really disappointed it doesn't show on either of the photos. The "floor" that the boots are on is in SU's retired creamy caramel and is embossed with Cuttlebug's distressed stripes EF.

Stamps: Out West (Gina K. Designs/Theresa Momber - Illustrator)
Paper: GP white, SU chocolate chip, creamy caramel, pretty in pink and pretty in pink dsp, GKD tan leather, unknown plaid dp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, SU chocolate chip and early espresso markers, Copic markers (E23, E25, E33, E59)
Tools: Cuttlebug distressed stripes EF, Spellbinders Nestabilities Label 10 die cut, Spellbinders Nestabilities lacey ovals, CM custom cutting system (for the plain oval), SU photo corner punch
Accessories: chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon, rhinestone stickers, pop-up dots
Size: 5x5

Update: Where have I been?

2011-07-22T17:55:00.007-04:00

BRIAN and CHLOE

Wow! I guess it's been awhile since I posted anything. Life has been super crazy here since my son's surgery in May. He has cerebral palsy and had 10 procedures/12 incisions done on his legs, knees, ankles and feet. He's just now becoming strong enough to help with transfers, but he isn't standing. If that wasn't enough, he had complications after surgery. He needed blood transfusions and a specialist is keeping track of his blood pressure and right kidney. He spent a month in casts. They were so heavy. Wow! We are glad they are gone! :) To get him to Children's Hospital in Detroit (for the blood pressure & kidneys), we had to rent a wheelchair minivan. Those things are not cheap. So yeah, the casts are a piece of the past I won't miss... or forget.

I have lots of cards to post, especially after the July 4th holiday CAS challenges. I'm still busy making cards, I'm just not getting here to post them. My writing hobby has been even more neglected, but things will progressively get better as the summer continues.

I've posted some pics for you so you can get an idea of what my son went through. He spent his 16th birthday in bed. Poor kid. He also missed SCAMP... a special summer camp for special kids. Brian is one of the kids pictured on their web site. It was taken a few years ago. You can see it HERE. He is the one getting a piggy back ride from one of the teenage volunteers.

Featured Stamper - June 26, 2011

2011-06-26T19:01:00.005-04:00

SCS Featured Stamper Challenge: sevencats

I was inspired by Claudine's cute dress card
that she made for a color challenge and a sketch challenge.

(I've linked a few of my favorites from Claudine's gallery at the end of this post!)

* I changed the layout.
* I used the same colors.
* I used similar images and embellishments.

Gina K Designs' Stamps: Celebrate in Style, Perfect Pennants
Paper: white, black, SU real red & kraft dsp
Ink: black, SU crumb cake, black marker
Tools: SU scallop border punch, MS leaves punch, SU square lattice EF
Accessories: Prima, brad, Kaiser Crafts rhinestone, SU kraft taffeta ribbon
Technique: paper piecing

Roar Like a Big Cat
WT326 Elegant Swan

FS226 All Aboard
CAS113 Easter Dog

CAS114 Baby Elephant
Potted Irises

FS218 Baby Giraffe
Tea For Two

FS125 Simple Flower
Caterpillar Hug

F4A48 Nutty For You
CAS102 Tic Tac Love

IC267 Tea Time
F4A47 Doggie Love

Cake Mouse
Oliver with his Dog

IC262 Vintage Ornament
Santa Kitties

Rubbernecker: 5 new DT Members!

2011-06-20T00:03:00.003-04:00

Welcome ladies!

I'm so excited that you joined our team!

Charlene Driggs

Holly McMillen

Jennifer Cuthbertson

Judy Rozema

Kecia Waters

Here's a card I made with images from Rubbernecker's newest release. So cute!

Rubbernecker Stamps 2011:
Bunny (565_03), sentiment (565_23)

Paper: GKD bubblegum pink, retired CM gingham, GP white
Ink: black, Copic markers
Tools: SU scallop border punch
Accessories: ribbon, dimensionals

The Wonderful World of CAS

2011-06-19T23:00:00.002-04:00

This week's Splitcoast CAS Challenge: Tall & Thin Cards

At the end of this post, you will find some CAS favorites I found in the SCS gallery and a special holiday CAS announcement.

Rubbernecker Stamps (2011)
Parrot (569_03), sentiment (568_06)

Paper: SU so saffron & garden green, GP white
Ink: black, Copic markers
Tools: SU scallop border punch
Accessories: brads, ribbon
Size: approx. 6 x 3.25

CAS Favorites

Summer DT: mom2n2
Summer DT: mocjen
Summer DT: die cut diva

vdutchr
artystamper
TreasureOiler

CAS Alumni DT: Biggan
StampingQueenJAR
PH in VA

schlozb
ruby-heartedmom
stampingwriter

Arizona Maine
suen
stampercamper

sevencats
CAS Alumni DT: mamamostamps
LeAnne Pugliese

imastampin
hobbydujour
wendy2512

Tilly
CAS Co-Hostess: resqbarbie
kyann22

LilLuvsStampin
atsamom
CAS Alumni DT: cookiebaker

ANNOUNCEMENT

Monday, July 4, the CAS challenges will have a special event
for everyone who will be at home rather than vacationing.

We will be having at least 20 challenges to get your muse working!
Two randomly drawn winners will be guest designers this summer!

(These challenges will be open July 4-8, 2011)

SCS Featured Stamper: Tami Mayberry

2011-06-19T18:10:00.006-04:00

I love Tami's work! Check out her gallery HERE!

I made 3 cards for this challenge. At the end of the post, I linked some more of may faves from Tami's gallery.

This card is based on this adorable card by Tami.

* I used similar images.
* I changed the square card to a standard A2 card.
* I changed the colors.
* Instead of using gems, I used brads and placed them below the die cut. The die cut is a different shape.
* I left off the ribbon and used an EF.

Rubbernecker Stamps 2011:
Lindsey (570), Scott (570), sentiment from the Garden Shrub set (560)
Paper: SU bashful blue, GP white
Ink: black, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders die, corner rounder, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF
Accessories: brads

This card is based on this beautiful card by Tami.

* I used a different little girl image.
* I flipped the layout and added ribbon and faux stitching.
* I used different colors.
* I used a BG stamps instead of dp.

Rubbernecker Stamps (2011):
Ettie (581_10), Crackle panel (574)
Paper: SU creamy caramel, pretty in pink, GP white
Ink: creamy caramel (Copic marker RV10 pale pink), regal rose marker
Tools: paper piercer
Accessories: taffeta ribbon, brads
Technique: sponging, faux stitching
Size: 4.25 square

This card is based on Tami's cute snowman card. I don't know what size it is, but I made mine into a gift card.

* I used a spring image instead of a winter one.
* I used a similar layout.
* I didn't have the same border punch so I used a scallop punch and pierced the holes.
* I didn't emboss the base card because not much was showing.
* I left off the brads and attached the bow a little differently.

Rubbernecker Stamps:
bunny (565_08), grass (Kittie Kit)
Paper: SU pretty in pink, rose red dsp, GP white
Ink: black, Copic markers
Tools: scallop punch, paper piercer
Accessories: ribbon
Size: approx. 4 x 2.75

Here are some more great cards made by Tami!

Enjoy the Ride
Thinking of You
Love You

Congratulations
Woof You
To the moon and back

Have a Happy Day
Some Kind of Wonderful
Celebrate in Style

CAS25 Love You to the Core
Sweet as Pie
Stampin Out Alzheimers--Wonderful

Thank You
Let it Snow
Faith

Happy Harvest
Be Yourself
From Our House to Yours

Featured Stamper - June 12, 2011

2011-06-12T12:31:00.008-04:00

Today's Splitcoast Featured Stamper is stampercamper!
I love her work. Take a trip to her gallery... no camper required! *u*

FS227 - stampercamper card #1
I chose this wonderful card made by Mary as my inspiration.

*similar colors & images
*same layout & border punch
*attached the ribbon differently

Rubbernecker Stamps:
Flourish 530_09, Mother's Day 565_1516
Paper: wild wasabi, rich razzleberry, white, wild wasabi dsp
Ink: wild wasabi, rich razzleberry, black
Tools: SU border punch
Accessories: brad, rich razzleberry ribbon

FS227 - stampercamper card #2
I chose this beautiful card made by Mary for my inspiration.

*similar stamps & colors
*attached the ribbon differently
*added the sentiment differently (because it was crooked :)

Rubbernecker Stamps:
Clowns & Crowns set 528, Beautiful sentiment 565_12
Paper: white
Ink: river rock, black
Tools: large oval punch (stacked), corner punch
Accessories: black satin ribbon, brads

FS227 - stampercamper card #3
I chose this beautiful card made by Mary for my inspiration.

*I changed the mode of transportation & made it a masculine card.
*I flipped the sketch.
*I used black CS & a BG stamps instead of dp.

Rubbernecker Stamps:
2Tone_T 567_05, Victorian Diamond panel 485
Paper: sahara sand, black, white
Ink: black,
Accessories: dimensionals
I made the corner frame using a standard cutter and square punch.)
Size: 4x4

Here are some favorites I found in Mary's gallery!

Hope Happens
Fabulous Florets
Sail Away - Courage

F4A64 Courage
CAS118 Fabulous Florets
CC321 On the Grow

Sunny Fun
CAS116 Three Flowers
IC280 Inspired Hello

SSC198 Hello Blossom
IC279 Sail Away
An Easter Chick

CC316 Strength & Hope
WT315 CCMC143 Punch Bunch
Got Green?

Bugs & Kisses...
LOVE Letterpress
Create a Cupcake DCBD212

Valentine Defined DCBD211
Tiny Teacup PPA76
Season's Greetings DCBD208

Christmas Morning Cup CAS96
CC298 A Very Merry Bugs & Kisses Christmas
Sweet Sunday Bugs SSSC92

Day of Gratitude CCMC119
Paisley Prints TSSC139
Day of Gratitude CCMC115

Delicious CAS82
Just Believe CCMC110
Polka Dotted Bugs CAS78

Bugs & Kisses CC281
Fabulous Owl SSSC79
Bugs & Kisses CCMC107

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Design Team Call

2011-05-27T12:06:00.000-04:00

RUBBERNECKER DESIGN TEAM CALL, COME JOIN US!

Woohoo!! Come join the crew!! We are looking for DEDICATED, FULL-TIME DESIGN TEAM MEMBERS to join our wonderful team of designers. If you are interested then we would love to hear from you. Past design team experience is not a requirement and we do not restrict our design team members from participating on other teams as long as our team requirements can be met.

Design Team Responsibilities:

-You must post a minimum of 6 to 8 projects a month.

-You must participate in company releases and blog hops.

-You must be capable of supplying high quality photos of your projects.

-You must provide examples of your projects upon request for presentations at trade shows and other events.

-You must have a blog that you post to regularly.

-You must post your projects on an online gallery such as Splitcoaststampers.

-You may be asked occasionally to prepare posts for the Rubbernecker Design Team blog and participate in blog challenges.

If you are interested in being considered for our team?? Please LINK your blog on the Rubbernecker Blog. You will have until MIDNIGHT,FRIDAY JUNE 3rd! We will make our selection and announce our new members on the Rubbernecker Blog within a week following the call close.

Splitcoast CAS DT Search w/ CAS cards from the SCS Gallery

2011-05-18T11:43:00.004-04:00

ANNOUNCEMENT

EXCITING NEWS

DON'T MISS THIS EVENT!!!

Because of Memorial Day weekend at the end of the month, we are starting a little early. Keep your eyes on the CAS Forum on Wednesday evening for the first event of our Beach Party Summer DT Search!

I hope to see all of our CAS players!

Here are some wonderful CAS cards that have made it to my faves over the weeks that I haven't gotten around to posting. Enjoy the inspiration!

Nancy Littrell
bdindle
DandI93
LateBlossom
CAKath
HamiltonGal

sf9erfan
stampinandrea
PaperInBloom
mom2n2
atsamom
stampercamper

momof5sons
k dunbrook
darleenstamps
lisaadd
JulieHRR
kittie747

Watch for the thread this evening.
It will be posted sometime between 6 and 9 PM (EST).

Rubbernecker Stamps Release Day Hop!

2011-05-17T08:00:00.005-04:00

Rubbernecker Stamps Release Day

Thank you for joining us. We are so glad you could be a part of the fun! Since we had so much fun last time with our game, how about a different game? Our release day fun this round, will be a WORD SEARCH! All you have to do is travel to each of the fabulous design team blogs, like usual, and leave them some love! However, while you are there, you will pick up a WORD at each stop. At the end of your journey, you will you will then leave your ANSWERS on the RUBBERNECKER BLOG! ONE lucky entry will receive a PRIZE.

All Things Grow with Love

New Stamps: Infinity Panel (520), Garden Shrub set (560)

Paper: GP white, SU retired cameo coral
Ink: SU cameo coral & pear pizzazz
Tools: SU scallop border punch, CM custom cutting system, Spellbinders scallop circle die
Accessories: organdy ribbon, diamond Stickles
Size: approx. 5x5

Clean & Simple
Laughter is an Instant Vacation

New Stamps: Wild Garden border (539-03), Garden Shrub set - sentiment (560)

Paper: GP white, SU black
Ink: SU certainly celery, Momento black
Size: Standard

**A $25 RUBBERNECKER STAMPS GIFT CERTIFICATE**

MY WORD IS

“ Spellbinder"

You will have until THURSDAY to enter because we know that everyone is very busy! You can find the HOP ROUTE below! Thanks again for joining Rubbernecker Stamps for their NEW RELEASE DAY! Hope you enjoy the hop!

Jen Charboneau (Me!)

Rubbernecker Preview Day 2

2011-05-16T08:00:00.007-04:00

Welcome to Rubbernecker Stamps

PREVIEW days!!

Today is day two!

Rubbernecker will be releasing NEW STAMPS on Tuesday 5/17/11.

You'll want to visit every one of the talented design team participants.

On one blog there is a chance to win a $15 Rubbernecker Stamps gift certificate!

You can find the complete list of today’s participants on the

RUBBERNECKER BLOG!

Hope to see you on RELEASE day. We have a fun game planned for everyone!!

OMG! Isn't this little girl so sweet!?!

Tip of the day: Smudges mean it's time to embellish. No harm done!

Stamps: Florals 2 - Child w/ Bouquet (532-09),
sentiment from the new Garden Shrub set (560)

Paper: white, black, SU blushing bride cs & dsp
Ink: Momento black, Copic markers
Tools: Martha Stewart lace border punch
Accessories: SU blushing bride ribbon
Technique: paper piecing

New Stamp: Infinity Panel (520)
Recently Released: Floral Alphabet set (526)

Tools: circle punches
Accessories: SU retired ribbon
Size: approx. 4.5 square

New Stamp: Florals 2 - Carnations (532-07)
Old Stamp: Get Well Soon (25-25)

Paper: SU retired groovy guava & dsp, GP white
Ink: Momento black, SU really rust, Copic markers
Tools: square punch

Accessories: brad

Rubbernecker Stamps Release Day Hop!

2011-05-03T08:00:00.003-04:00

Today is Rubbernecker Stamps RELEASE DAY!! Thank you for joining us for the fun!! To change it up a bit, our RELEASE hop is MORE than a HOP!!! How about a game? For some Release Day fun, we are having a WORD SCRAMBLE!! All you have to do is travel to EACH of the FABULOUS design team blogs, like usual, and leave them some LOVE!! However, while you are there, you will pick up a LETTER at EACH stop!! At the end of your journey you will UNSCRAMBLE the letters and figure out what the WORD should be!! You will then leave your ANSWER on the RUBBERNECKER BLOG! ONE lucky entry will receive a PRIZE……………………………….

**A $25 RUBBERNECKER STAMPS GIFT CERTIFICATE**

MY LETTER IS

“ U”

You will have until THURSDAY to enter, for we know that everyone is VERY busy!! You can find the HOP ROUTE below! Thanks again for joining Rubbernecker Stamps for their NEW RELEASE DAY!!! Hope you enjoy the HOP!!

New Stamp: Square Ornament (547)

Paper & Ink: soft suede & white

Tools: Martha Stewart lace border punch

Accessories: Heidi Swapp flowers, button, thread

New Stamp: Single Leaf Rose (531-01)

Paper: GP white, SU riding hood red cs & dsp

Ink: Memento black, Copic markers (R27, R29, YG23)

Accessories: SU white taffeta ribbon, pop-up dots

Rubbernecker Preview Day 2

2011-05-02T08:00:00.002-04:00

Rubbernecker will be releasing new stamps on Tuesday, May 3!

You'll want to visit all the design team's blogs for a chance to win
a $15.00 Rubbernecker stamps gift certificate.

You can find the complete list of today's participants on the Rubbernecker Blog.

Hope to see you on release day (Tuesday); we have a fun game planned for you!
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy all of the creations, and good luck!

New Stamp: Round Ornament (550)

Other Stamps: chandelier from the set - Clowns & Crowns (528) & the Dance verse from the old characters release (563-03)
Paper & Ink: GP white, SU rich razzleberry & black
Accessories: brads, black satin ribbon, circle punches, Spellbinders Nestabilities scallop circle die, CM custom cutting system
Size: 5.5 square

New Stamp: Square Ornament (547)

Other Stamps: Verse is from Wildflower Silhouettes set (466) released in 2009 & the flourish found on the upper right verse layer is from the Clowns & Crowns set (528) released last month.
Paper & Ink: GP white, SU really rust, chocolate chip, early espresso
Accessories: corner rounder punch, brads, ribbon
Size: 5x5

CAS Cards & Favorites

2011-05-02T00:06:00.005-04:00

I've posted a few wonderful cards I've seen recently in the SCS Gallery along with my CAS challenge cards for this week. Hope you enjoy them!

Beate
Kittie747
mamamostamps
hskelly
Zoie
janay
~more favorites at the end of the post~

CAS Color Challenge (117): chocolate, sand, baby blue & white

Stamps: Guiding Light (Gina K. Designs)

Paper: white, chocolate chip, kraft, bashful blue
Ink: chocolate chip

CAS Sketch Challenge (115):
Inspired by DT member mamamostamps

Stamps: Sent with Love (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: GKD kraft & white
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic markers: RV34, R83, R10, E43, C0
Tools: corner rounder, Cuttlebug forest branches EF
Accessories: SU pretty in pink taffeta ribbon, button, hemp

More Favorited Cards found in the SCS Gallery

Bar
virgo5
cookiebaker
giogio
melmel
justcrazy
Biggan
stampercamper
peanutbee

Rubbernecker Preview Day 1

2011-05-01T08:00:00.007-04:00

Florals - Single Leaf Rose (531-01)

Paper: white (GP), so saffron & peach parfait dsp (SU), sweet mango (GKD)
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers:
(Y35 Maize, Y21 Buttercup Yellow, G24 Willow, G21 Lime Green)
Accessories: apricot appeal ribbon (SU), pop-up dots

Here's another view of my yellow rose card.
In this photo, you can see how the rose and the leaf are popped up.
To get a bigger picture, click directly on the photo.

2 Part Flourish Set (546-06)

Other stamps: Floral sets 2009 - Wildflower Silhouettes (466)
Paper: white (GP), early espresso & sahara sand (SU)
Ink: early espresso & sahara sand (SU
Accessories: organdy ribbon, pop-up dots

This image is part of the 2009 floral collection. The set is called Wildfower Silhouettes.
The greeting says: "Believe in miracles and the magic of a new day!"
Due to the space remaining on the card and wanting to keep it balanced, I decided to just use the beginning of the greeting. To do this, I simply used a marker to ink just the parts I wanted.

CAS Cards & Favorites

2011-04-25T00:51:00.008-04:00

I've posted a few wonderful cards I've seen recently in the SCS Gallery along with my CAS challenge cards for this week. Hope you enjoy them!

mamamostamps
kittie747
giogio
stampercamper
stampingout
bfinlay
~more favorites at the end of the post~

*Double Challenge*

SCS CAS Technique Challenge: Artist's Rule of 3

SCS Featured Stamper Challenge: Freshn'Sassy

*I used similar images and colors but added the black to make the greenery 'pop'.
*I added 3 black brads.
*I stamped-off with the main image on the base card.

Here's Shelly's beautiful CAS card that inspired me.

Stamps: Rubbernecker (2009 Floral & Floral set)
Paper: wild wasabi, black, & white
Ink: wild wasabi, black
Accessories: brads

Splitcoast CAS Technique Challenge: Artist's Rule of 3

Stamps: Florals 2009 (Rubbernecker)
Paper: peach parfait, white
Ink: wild wasabi, peach parfait
Accessories: organdy ribbon

ltecler
sweetnsassystamps
Studio M
bon2stamp
Chupa
Kharmagirl

Rubbernecker Preview Day #2

2011-04-11T08:00:00.003-04:00

Good morning Rubbernecker fans!

Rubbernecker has another release tomorrow, Tuesday, April 12.

What is being released?

Hilarious senior citizen images and sentiments

This card was made using Ethel Cooking 562-05 and the sentiment563-08.

Although I like to eat, cooking is not something I like to do. So, I just love this sentiment! All the sentiments in this group crack my up. And I like how versitile they are, too. I can see using some of them with older Rubbernecker stamps. For this card, I used GKD turquoise sea & bubblegum pink cardstock, Copic markers, and SU Bermuda Bay ink and ribbon.

$15 Gift Certificate

Each preview day, there will be a $15.00 Rubbernecker Gift Certificate hidden on a DT blog. So leave some love while you're hopping through looking at the wonderful creations!

$10 Gift Certificate

As a Bonus, sign up for the Rubbernecker newsletter on the Rubbernecker blog and you could be one of ten lucky winners to receive a $10.00 Rubbernecker Gift Certificate! All winners will be announced on the Rubbernecker blog on Thursday, April 14!

Click here to continue the hop!

Rubbernecker Release Day Hop

2011-03-29T08:00:00.005-04:00

RUBBERNECKER STAMPS

Release Day Hop

I'm really excited about this not only because of the cool stamps

but because it's the first release since becoming a DT member!

There are lots of beautiful cards to be seen on this hop!

The blog list is at the end of this post along with 3 ways to win prizes!

The cards I made for this release feature

the new set Crowns & Clowns (#528).

On the top card, I made my own background using the trumpet and

the little "splotch of paint" image that would look great with the vintage clown in this set.

The close to cocoa scalloped circle is popped up on the curry scalloped circle.

Colors: crushed curry, crumb cake/kraft, & white

Tools & Accessories: kraft taffeta ribbon, Spellbinders Nestabilities, & circle punch

One the bottom card, I stamped the pocket watch image 3 times.

First, I stamped it with the background image and then I stamped it twice for the main image.

I used a circle punch and pop-up dots to give the main image some dimension.

Colors: Close to cocoa & white

Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, CM custom cutting system, circle punch, & sponge

Size: 4.25 square (I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes)

There are 3 ways to win!

1. If you leave a comment at every stop, you could win...

a $25 Rubbernecker Gift Certificate

2. If you sign up for the Rubbernecker Newsletter (on the Rubbernecker blog),

you could win...

one of the $10 Rubbernecker Gift Certificates

3. If you "Like" us on Facebook, you could win...

a $15 Rubbernecker Gift Certificate

All winners will be announced on Thursday on the Rubbernecker blog.

All of the new release stamps you see today are available now!

The official Blog Hop route is listed below:

Charlene Merrick

Jacquie Peiffer

Jen Charboneau (That's me!)

Joan Ervin

Julia Aston

Karen Hunsaker

Kittie Caracciolo

Maria Gurnsey

Rubbernecker Preview Day #1

2011-03-27T08:00:00.003-04:00

Welcome to the Rubbernecker Stamps Preview ~ Day #1

Rubbernecker will be releasing new stamps this Tuesday, March 29.

You'll want to see all of the design teams' cards.

On one of their blogs, there is a chance to win a $15 gift certificate!

The blog hop starts at the Rubbernecker blog.

More ways to win are at the end of this post.

I made 2 cards using the same image from the new set called

Clowns & Crowns.

The card above is my clean & simple version.

Both feature the beautiful black satin ribbon and a Spellbinders Nestabilities set.

Below is my stepped up version! This one includes a background stamp released in 2009

and a Spellbinders Borderabilities set.

More Ways to Win!

Ten $10 Gift Certificates

$15 Gift Certificate

LIKE the Rubberncker page on Facebook for a chance to win!

CSS Alumni Color Challenge

2011-03-11T22:00:00.008-05:00

Gina K. Designs ~ StampTV
Center Stage Spotlight Alumni Blog Hop

If you arrived here from Deb's blog, you're in the right place!
If not, you'll want to go back to StampTV so you won't miss a thing!

Color Challenge

Gina K. Designs' Stamp Sets

Happy Camper
(Illustrator: Theresa Momber)
Life is Good
(Illustrator: Theresa Momber)

GKD Cardstock: white, fresh asparagus, & kraft (in place of sand)

I tried to make a part of a bird flying off/on the edge of the cardstock on the left by the twine. I used Rupa Shevde's Spring has Sprung for that. It doesn't show much and wasn't to scale which is why I added the twine where I did.Live and learn!

Other

Ink Pads: Black Memento, SU garden green & bashful blue
SU Markers: basic black & basic gray
Copic Markers: W-3 warm gray, W-5 warm gray, YG67 moss
Accessories: twine, brads, pop-up dots, handmade cloud template

Don't miss out on seeing Joy's blog

Pieces of Joy

Splitcoast CAS DT Search Finalists

2011-02-27T21:22:00.003-05:00

The Clean & Simple Design Search is in full swing! This evening, our finalists were revealed along with the final challenge.

Can you believe we've been having these DT challenges for 2 years? Wow! CAS wouldn't be a success without you. Really. Have you noticed how the trend has exploded in the paper crafting world? And we were at the beginning of it all. Kind of gives me chills. Okay, it really does give me chills. *u* When I was young, I didn't think I had a creative thought worth sharing. Even when a person is creative, talent takes practice. I'm sure any athlete would tell you the same thing. So, don't give up! It's something I have to tell myself, too. Do you know that while I've hostessed a variety of challenges over the past 5.5 years, I've only been on 2 design teams? I finally had to sit back and relax about it before those came along. I'm now content to be a StampTV Centerstage (guest designer) alumni member doing blog hops for Gina K. and making other people's dreams come true here in the CAS forum.

I get so giddy and nervous by this point every season. You'd think I was one of the semi-finalists. LOL! Thank you for playing ladies! You are all worthy of being a design team member.

Okay... speech is done!

Here are your finalists in random order...

kittkya

stampercamper

mamamostamps

TesaB

ReginaBD

lisaadd

Marzipan

lisa lara

Thank you to my awesome design team
for helping me with the difficult task of choosing the finalists!

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CHALLENGE #3

Spring showers bring May flowers!

Ways to Use It Challenge: Flowers
Your card doesn't have to have stamped flowers. You can use punches, die cuts, primas, etc. Let your creativity flow!

Style and beauty/cuteness is always important, but the CASness of the cards will be viewed heavily in the first elimination judging since basically it's challenging to keep it that way and there are a lot more cards I have to sadly eliminate. (Our current definition for a CAS card is near the bottom of this post.)

My Sample!

Keyword: CAS2011springDT3

(No spaces CAS 2011 spring DT 3 -- not good. If you are concerned about getting it right, copy & paste it into your keyword box.)

Please also post a link in this thread just in case there is an error with the keyword or if the gallery is being finicky on the judging days.

Submission Deadline:
Wednesday, March 2 @ noon (EST)

New Rules as of Fall 2010:
Please don't combine this challenge with any other current SCS challenge.
Please make only one card. (It's easier to narrow down the field this way.)

Challenge #3 Gallery

Calendar of Events

DT Challenge #3 posted Sunday, Feb. 27 @ 8:00 PM (EST)
#3 Due Wednesday, March 2 @ Noon (EST)

DT and Guest DT Reveal Party
Friday, March 4 @ 9 PM (EST)

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What is CAS?
CAS is an acronym for Clean and Simple. Below is the reworded definition.

It's all about the design.
* not the technique
* not the tools
* not the embellishments

It's all about the design.
* Uncluttered
* lots of white or open space
* one main focal point

It's all about the design.

Clean & Simple