SCS - Inspiration Challenge: Home Sweet Home... HOMES

SCS Inspiration Challenge

This week’s challenge is to make a card inspired by your home state, province, town or country. It could be where you were born, where you grew up and still call "home", or where you live now.

Michigan: the Mitten State
I think Michigan is the only state where people hold up their hand and point to where they live. LOL! I was thinking of making a mitten card, but I couldn't make myself do it. Winter needs to stay away!

Michigan: the Great Lakes State (HOMES) Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, & Superior

And a preview for Monday's CAS Challenge.... It has something to do with Michigan. Great timing! So, I'll be back with more Michigan inspired cards on Monday!

Michigan is the Great Lakes State. Besides the infamous Great Lakes, Michigan is filled with smaller lakes and water sports are very popular.

As with all of my cards today, this is a double challenge card.
StampTV's Glitter Challenge
After watching Gina's video, I see that I don't have the best tools. Looks like I needs a glue pen and colored glitter. Today I used Stickles and Studio G glitter glue. It's just not the same.

Stamps: Happy Camper (Gina K Designs)
Paper: chocolate chip, close to cocoa, SU dsp, white
Ink: black, Copic markers, certainly celery, bashful blue
Accessories: hemp, Stckles & Studio G glitter glue, sponge, handmade cloud template, dimensionals

Sketch: Card Positioning System 161

Michigan: Home of the Motor City

Stamps: Changito (Stampendous), sentiment (Gina K Designs - Tag Lines)
Paper: basic gray, basic gray dsp (SU), white
Ink: black, certainly celery, Copic markers
Accessories: brads

Sketch: Sweet Sunday Sketch 63

If you live in Michigan, you'll probably agree that Michigan's symbol should be an orange construction barrel!

Stamps: Stampin' Up!
Paper: brocade blue, only orange, brocade blue dsp, white
Ink: black, Copic markers
Accessories: Offray ribbon, Martha Stewart zig-zag border punch, CM custom cutting system, SU 1 3/4 circle punch, dimensionals

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

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A Children's Book Challenge

Here's my 2nd card that I'm submitting for Gina K's CenterStage Spotlight DT search this month.



Is there is anyone who doesn't remember Dr. Seuss books? Years ago, I worked in a daycare. I loved reading this book to the really young ones. My card isn't an exact scene from the book, but it reminds me of the predictable pattern that is so important for young children. On some days, I miss working with really young children.


Recipe:
Stamps: Spring Has Sprung (GKD/Rupa Shevde), Purrr-fectly Delightful (GKD/Theresa Momber)
Paper: lemon drop (GKD), apricot appeal (SU), DCWV dp, unknown dp
Ink: black, Copic markers, certainly celery, bashful blue, basic gray, melon mambo
Accessories: Offray satin ribbon, Nestabilities, handmade cloud template, sponge, SU scallop edge punch, Martha Stewart butterfly punch

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I found some more gallery time!

I found some gallery time :) - It's nice to be awake long enough... I ended up with the out-patient surgery. I feel like I lost 1/2 my spring break, but I'm feeling good.

I know I've still missed a lot of beauties, but I still have quite a few to show you!

Gina K Cards

TheresaCC
TheresaCC
TheresaCC
Vera
NinaB
NinaB
NinaB (CAS)
NinaB
NinaB
Kurtis Amundson (CAS)
Jessica Fick
Jessica Fick
Jessica Fick
Jessica Fick
Jessica Fick
Stamp Queen
GinaK
GinaK
GinaK
Melanie Muenchinger (CAS)
catdidit
catdidit
Lee Murphy
Lee Murphy
Karen Knegten
Jennie Harper
Jennie Harper
Jennie Harper
Melissa
Melissa Cash
Melissa Cash
Stephanie Muzzulin (CAS)


Unity Cards

stampinsweeney (CAS)
stampingout
stampingout
katestamps716 (CAS)
Lynn in St. Louis
jexterra (CAS)
karemal
jpmayo
jpmayo
jpmayo
dougnat
kmahany
AmberDawn
tradergirl
juliemcampbell007


More Free 4 All Challenge Cards: Quilts

ReginaBD
blessingsx3
Rox71
Toy
sweetnsassystamps
Biggan

Gina K Designs Illustrators' Blog Hop

It's tonight! The GKD Illustrators' Blog Hop & Center Stage Spotlight DT Search

I am so honored to be one of Tami Mayberry's guest designer's for her March Release set:
Fairy Tales

Tami invited her design team to participate in Gina's challenge: Choose your favorite children's book and make a project inspired by the book. Include a photo of book along with why you chose it and how it inspired your project.




In Honor of Cinderella: May all your wishes come true!



Accessories: 1.5 square punch, pretty in pink taffeta ribbon, gkd spring assortment buttons, white ep, Star Dust Stickles, pop-up dots

The pink square with the "glass slipper" is popped up. This book will always remind me of my little cousin, Katie. When she was young, all she wanted to pretend play was the story of Cinderella. She's not so little anymore, though. She started her first job as a special education teacher this school year. That makes me feel old. LOL!


You shine!
Of course, I couldn't stop at just one card!

Paper: bubble gum, creme de menthe (gkd), Basic Grey Lemonade
Accessories: rhinestone stickers, organdy ribbon, Nesties, Stardust Stickles
Size: 4.25 square

Bookmarks: May all your wishes come true!

You will find more information about tonight's Illustrators' Blog Hop here.

Please visit Tami's blog and see some great creations from her
and her other guest designers!

So what's your favorite children's book?

Here are the challenge rules for this month's DT search:

• Challenge: Choose your favorite children's book and make a project inspired by the book. Include a photo of book along with why you chose it and how it inspired your project.
• Requirement: use any of the GKD March Release stamp sets.
• Post: Post your card in the gallery at StampTV using the keyword-APRILBOOK
• Deadline: Monday, April 12th at 8 pm central time
• Prize: The winner will become the CenterStage Spotlight Designer for April (the winner will receive the entire April release!, participate in the previews, release party and next month's DT search challenge!)

A Few More Faves to Share!

Tuesday, April 6

MannaKnight
pawallen142 (CAS)
KY Southern Belle
stampingout (CAS)
Scrapfever2

Sunday, April 4

stampertammy
Stamp-it-up

Monday, April 5

redwasher1

Friday, April 2

yawp (CAS)
misha

Serenity Prayer

Double Challenge

SCS - CAS Challenge
Ways to Use It: The only stamping on your card is a sentiment (or verse). (Use any colors, papers, embellishments & sentiments) – just keep it simple *wink*

Christian Paper Crafts Color Challenge
This is a pretty open color challenge this week: The Serenity prayer is calming & encouraging. It makes me feel cozy as if I'm being wrapped in His
arms. Cozy, calm, and encouraging to me is cocoa brown and colors of the sea (shades of green and/or blue). For your color challenge card this week, use colors that make you feel as if you're being wrapped in the arms of Jesus.

Stamps: Serenity Prayer (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Paper: sage shadow, white, SU designer paper
Ink: sage shadow, chocolate chip marker
Accessories: Nestabilities large scallop rectangle die cut, EK Success border punch, SU felt ribbon (retired - Alpine ribbon originals)

A Few Faves to Share!

Here's a few more faves!

stamp.n.kari
saffivort
scrap'n'stamp (CAS)
coriefoster
scrappingramma2
HeideD
mrupple
darlenedesign (CAS)
mamamostamps (CAS)

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Inspired by Theresa Momber

Double Challenge

SCS Featured Stamper: TheresaCC
I love Theresa's work and was so excited to cruise her gallery for inspiration. I used the same card for two cards today.

Isn't her card gorgeous?!? I have more cards listed in a special favorites on the next post.


For this first card, I used the same stamps, added some dp, and changed the colors to reflect the color challenge on StampTV.

Stamps: Purrr-fectly Delightful (Theresa Momber/Gina K Designs), Picture It (Gina, Gina K Designs)
Paper: black, kraft, ridinghood red, very vanilla
Ink: sahara sand, close to cocoa, Copic markers
Accessories: Nestabilities large scallop rectangle die cut, SU ridinghood red taffeta ribbon (SU retired)
Technique: sponging


For this second card, I used the same flower stamps and colors, added some dp, and changed the layout to reflect the sketch challenge on StampTV.

Stamps: Purrr-fectly Delightful (Theresa Momber/Gina K Designs), Picture It (Gina, Gina K Designs)
Paper: aprioct appeal, apricot appeal dsp, white
Ink: black, apricot appeal, pumpkin pie, so saffron, Copic Makers
Accessories: Nestabilities scallop circle die cut, organdy ribbon, Cuttlebug Victoria EF, CM custom cutting system
Technique: sponging

This card measures 4.25 square. I use 4.5 square A Muse envelopes.
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Featured Stamper Favorites (4/4/10)

Today's SCS featured stamper is Theresa Momber! I LOVE her work. Here are just some of her fabulous cards.

Nana's Needlework
Happy Gardener
Happy Spring Daffodils
Treasured Memory
Thankful for You (CAS)
Pressed Flower Thanks (CAS)
Little Raccoon
Spring Florals (CAS)
Calico Kitty (CAS)
Loads of Thanks
Blue Daisies
Cattitude
Scrappy Card
A Cowboy Card
Sweet Valentine
Delightful Daisies
You've Got Mail
Train Card (CAS)
In the Woods
Merry Snowpeople (CAS)
Thinking of You Today (CAS)
Deer at Sunset (CAS)
Lovely Vase
Warm and Wonderful
Christmas Dove


All of this was just from the first page of her gallery!

24-carrot Friend

Such an adorable bunny family! The little one on the far right is my favorite.

Stamps: bunny family (High Hopes), sentiment & carrot (The Angel Company)
Paper: regal rose, apricot appeal (SU), dp (DCWV)
Ink: black, regal rose, certainly celery, Copic markers
Accessories: spiral clip, pretty in pink & apricot appeal ribbon, EK Success border punch, SU large oval & scallop oval punches, dimensionals
Technique: out-of-the-box

A Few New Favorites

Here are some fabulous cards I was fortunate to see in the SCS gallery, today.

Saturday, April 3

LaLatty (CAS)
LaLatty (CAS)
chanteuse (CAS)


Friday, April 2

Hianna (CAS)
JuilletQuatorze (CAS)
JuilletQuatorze (CAS)
ruddtanya
JenMarie
true-2-you (CAS set)
Snuppeline
slschaf771
jmcmillan
craftycaro
CardInspired
knightrone
Bar
Stamper K
coriefoster (CAS)
lisa lara


Thursday, April 1

JLynn7
duchiedog
Zacksmeema
mmbc (CAS)
coriefoster (CAS)


Wednesday, March 31

die cut diva (CAS)


Tuesday, March 30

Rox71


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Easter Bunny Basket

Thank you for all the kind comments I've received today. Stamping friends are the best! Hugs :)

I love the Whipper Snapper bunnies! I think it's the big ears and nose that are too cute.

Stamps: Ester Bunny image (Whipper Snapper), sentiment (The Angel Company)
Paper: white, lovely lilac, creamy caramel, and dp (SU)
Ink: black, bashful blue, lovely lilac, Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon, Martha Stewart bunny punch, Nesties big scallop rectangle die cut

Life's Lessons

Hi ladies,

Sorry that I've been missing for awhile. I've had a quite a few health issues. The stress I'm feeling at work is compounding things. So I've decided that during my spring break (this week), I'm going to relax and have fun. (Only a little bit of grading to end the term for report cards.) I'm putting off some medical tests until summer break. I have only one more sick day left. And well, it's not like it's all going away. LOL!

Lesson to remember #1
Right now, I'm embracing the Serenity Prayer. I'm trying to focus on the things I can change such as managing treatment for BiPolar, diet and exercise (I've lost 40 pounds in the last year), and balancing family and work. I need some peace and joy in my life. Soooooo, I'm hoping to make a few cards this week and cruising galleries. (The power needs to stay on for the cruising.) I've been missing my hobby. And my family will be getting more of my time. There are plenty of good things to think about.

Lesson to remember #2
I've had a lot of ups and downs the last couple of weeks. I'm OK right now. It's times like these that need to be taken advantage of. If you are a person suffering from depression, write the bad things down and tuck them away. If you discover that the thoughts are cycling and distracting you, remember your list/journal has it stored for you and set your mind at ease. Sounds simple, but it's very effective for some people.

For all of you who are celebrating Easter this weekend, I hope it's a happy, healthy, and blessed one for you and your family.

Hugs,
Jen

Celebrate with Style (FWF)

It's Friday and happy that I get to join in this week. After a rough day at work, a girl needs her stamping time. KWIM?!

I don't have my new KOM yet, so I dug into my stashed of colored images that have been waiting to be admired.

Stamps: Pixie Lane, Birthday Chic
dsp: The Sweet Stack (DCWV)
Ink: regal rose, black, Copic markers
Accessories: organdy ribbon, buttons (gkd)

Inspired by Montauk Point Lighthouse on Long Island

Double Challenge

CAS59 - SCS Clean & Simple Inspiration challenge - New York City
I'm not into all the night life, but I love lighthouses and figured there had to be some since NY is on the East Coastline. Here is the

Montauk Point Lighthouse on Long Island

CM49 - Color Monday challenge - Christian Paper Crafts
blues, greens, grays, white + an optional accent of a bright color

Stamps: Guiding Light (GKD/Rupa Shevde)
Paper: white, going gray, bashful blue, CM designer paper
Accessories: sponge, handmade cloud template, Copic markers

Featured Stamper Favorites (3/22/10)

Here are some great cards from Cathy's gallery at SCS! The card that inpsired me is in the next post.

Golf anyone?
Gingham Dog
Quilted Punched Squares
Snow Fun
Stuck?
Winter Tree
you scream, I scream...


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Featured Stamper Card (3/21/10)

SCS Featured Stamper: Mutnik

I've had this Unity image stamped, colored, and trimmed for awhile but have never used it. As soon as I saw this card made by Mutnik, I knew what was missing.

Cathy loves to make scenes. So I brought my branch with flowers back out and stamped them above and below my image. Then I used my handmade cloud template for the daytime spring sky (instead of a nighttime winter sky). Since my image was smaller, I had to change the layout.

Stamps: Unity
Paper: white, bashful blue
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon, sponge & handmade cloud template

I'll be back to link some Mutnik faves :) Right now I need to get ready for my grandma's 90th birthday party!

CAS Favorites

Here are just some of the fabulous CAS cards in this week's SCS gallery. My gallery cruising time has been very limited this week, but I have enjoyed it this weekend :) I focused on the CAS cards, and if I have time, I'll go back and see the more involved cards.

Saturday, March 20

kthaman (CAS)
LaLatty (CAS)
ApricotRose (CAS)
darleenstamps (CAS)
ctorina (CAS)


Friday, March 19

katolejnik (CAS)
LaLatty (CAS)
mudflapmamma (CAS)
Silke Shimazu (CAS)
Bar (CAS)


Thursday, March 18

ilinacrouse (CAS)
jpmayo (CAS)
LateBlossom (CAS)
LateBlossom (CAS)
LateBlossom (CAS)


Wednesday, March 17

FubsyRuth (CAS)
desertpearl (CAS)
BethanyPaull (CAS)
tessa. (CAS)


Tuesday, March 16

crazystampchick (CAS)
NancyK. (CAS)


Monday, March 15

stagccva (CAS)
bbcrazy (CAS)
ltecler (CAS)
ltecler (CAS)
rosigrld (CAS)
k dunbrook (CAS)
kstamper (CAS)
lisaadd (CAS)
chrisations.ink (CAS)
tommygirloz (CAS)
KEA2004 (CAS)
LynniePoo (CAS)
hiinaz (CAS)
jaydeestamping (CAS)


Sunday, March 14

Aimes (CAS)
ilinacrouse (CAS)
PaperInBloom (CAS)
rsalamon (CAS)

GKD Release Party Cards

Wow! Did I feel honored when Tami Mayberry contacted me about being one of her guest designers this month! And double wow! This new set of hers, Fairy Tales, is super adorable! I love it! I have 4 cards to show you that were posted on StampTV Thursday night during the Gina K. Designs release party. I felt like a princess in Fairytale Land! LOL!

Love Gives Us Fairy Tales (above)

Stamps: Fairy Tales (Tami Mayberry/GKD)
Accessories: ribbon, circle punch, EK Success 2 in. scallop circle punch, Copic markers
Techniques: sponging, masking
Size: 4.25 square (4.5 A Muse envelopes)


This is a close-up view of the butterflies I used from Tami's set. It also shows one of the lovely labels from Nina's set that she released last month.

Butterfly Wishes

Stamps: Fairy Tales (Tami Mayberry/GKD), Lovely Labels (Nina Brackett/GKD)
Accessories: Sizzix Flowers & Vines die cut, ribbon, Copic markers



Here is a close-up of the froggies crowding up to get a chance to kiss the pretty girl... LOL! Of course, it is the quiet & cute gentleman in the back who will win her heart ;)

Where is that frog prince?

Stamps: Fairy Tales (Tami Mayberry/GKD)
Accessories: corner punch, Stickles, Copic markers
Techniques: paper piecing


And at the last minute, I couldn't resist making one more card :)

Make A Wish

Stamps: Fairy Tales (Tami Mayberry/GKD)
Accessories: SU scallop edge punch, CM custom cutting system, Nesties scallop circles, SU small circle punch, rich razzleberry ribbon
SU cardstock & designer paper, SU ink - rick razzleberry
Technique: paper piecing, out-of-the-box

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Favorites: Gina K Designs New Release Cards

Favorites:

HAPPY SPRING - Gina K.

Jessica Fick
Lee Murphy
Jennie Harper
Carolina
Kurtis Amundson (CAS)
Theresa Momber
Nina Brackett


SPRING HAS SPRUNG - Rupa Sevde

Jessica Fick
Lee Murphy
Erika Martin (CAS)
Nina Brackett


SENDING SUNSHINE - Theresa Momber

Theresa Momber (CAS)
Theresa Momber
Jessica Fick
Jessica Fick
Nina Brackett
Lee Murphy


A BEAUTIFUL LIFE - Melanie Muenchinger

Jennie Harper
Carla Suto
Carla Suto
Jessica Fick
Jessica Fick
Theresa Momber
Theresa Momber
Nina Brackett
Gina K.


BY YOUR SIDE - Asela Hopkins

Nina Brackett
Theresa Momber
Asela
Gina K.


FAIRY TALES - Tami Mayberry

Tami Mayberry
Tami Mayberry
Jeanne Streiff (CAS)
Emily Giovanni - (CAS)
Theresa Momber
Gina K.
catdidit
Nina Brackett


NANA"S NEEDLEWORK - Nina Brackett

Kurtis Amundson (CAS)
Jessica Fick
Lee Murphy
Melissa Cash
Melissa Cash
Nina Brackett (CAS)
Nina Brackett
Nina Brackett
Theresa Momber
Theresa Momber
Stephanie Muzzulin (CAS)
Stephanie Muzzulin
Jennie Harper
Gina K.


StampTV kit SPRING MIX

Theresa Momber (CAS)
Theresa Momber
Lee Murphy
Nina Brackett
Nina Brackett
Jessica Fick
Jessica Fick
Carolyn King
Gina K.
Gina K.

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The Natural Beauty of Rich Olive Opulence

SCS Color Challenge:
Rich Olive Opulence
Rich Razzleberry
Old Olive
Orchid Opulence

I cringed when I first read the colors for this challenge, but when I read Betty's explanation of using her dsp... I got it! And thankfully I still had some left!

Stamps: Natural Beauty - Stampin' Up (retired)
Paper: white, rich razzleberry, dsp
Ink: black, Copic markers, rich razzleberry marker
Accessories: organdy ribbon, SU scallop border punch, CM custom cutting system

Dirty Dozen March Favorites

The new Dirty Dozen has been revealed! I have to admit, I wasn't too familiar with their work. I found out what I was missing though! Here are some of my faves.

bbcrazy

CT0310 Butterflies ala Bella Toile
A Breath of Spring for the PPA
Butterflies of the Heart (CAS)
Snowman Kisses
In the Meadow
Hoot for the PPA
Time for Thyme
Mustard Cat Mojo


Westies

CT0310, Baby Snail card
CT0310, hey there!
Easter Greetings
Vintage-Style Bouncing Baby Buggy
Happy Birthday card
Just a Note
Pretty Poinsettia gift set
August PTI Blog Hop


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Psalm119:105

This is a StampTV card that I made last week and just haven't gotten around to posting it yet.

StampTV sketch challenge 3/4/10

Stamps: Lovely Labels (Gina K Designs/Nina Brackett), Guiding Light (Gina K Designs/Rupa Shevde)
Paper: chocolate chip, brocade blue, white
Ink: Palette burnt umber, creamy caramel, Copic markers (G21, G24, B93, E31, W2, C0, E0000, Y000)
Accessories: CM custom cutting system, brads

I cut out the label myself, but hopefully some day I will have the Nesties! :)

Who is a vizier?

On the Christian Paper Crafts site, I start 2 threads on the same day that I post the color challenge. One is the question-of-the-day... Today it is the question posted in the challenge: What does St. PAtrick's Day mean to you?

I also start a thread in the "What are you doing today?" sub-forum. I thought I'd post what I would be doing today... testing. :)

Anyone taking a test today? My students had 4 tests last week: 2 math, science (cells & heredity), & language arts (persuasion & advertising). Today, we take the last of the tests... for now. Tuesday will be a welcomed relief!

Today's Test: Social Studies - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt (Chapter 9)

Quick review!!!
Who is a vizier?

Here are some easier ones: What is embalming?
What are you doing if you are using heiroglyphics?
What is the government doing when it conducts a census?
What important thing is in short supply during a famine?

How did you do?

A CAS Chocolate Mint Bunny Card

What does St. Patrick's Day mean to you? To me, it means being able to get a Mint Shamrock Shake at McDonald's! My McDonald's allows us to have it our way... 1/2 mint & 1/2 chocolate. Yummy! This is not a theme challenge... The chocolate mint shakes simply inspired our challenge for you:

This week we have a CAS color challenge for you: any shades of green and brown + white or cream

This also is this week's color challenge on Christian Paper Crafts :) - CM48

Stamps: Unity's January KOM '10
Paper: white, chocolate chip, sage shadow
Ink: Palette burnt umber
Accessories: satin ribbon & bow from a package, Nesties, Martha Stewart lace border punch, Cuttlebug Victoria EF

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Some Clean & Simple Favorites

I've been sick so I only have a few to show today.

Sunday, March 14
Chupa (CAS)
stampingout (CAS)
Bar (CAS)

Saturday, March 13
girlgeek101 (CAS)
mmbc (CAS)
mmbc (CAS)
MrsBoz (CAS)
Freshn'Sassy (CAS)
Chupa (CAS)
Chupa (CAS)
Clear & Simple (CAS)


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Happy Birthday Chick - Double Challenge

Silly me... I forgot to post last week's CAS (SCS) & CPC's color challenge last Sunday night. Ugh!

CAS Challenge #57
A Different Kind of Shape-abilities
Layer 2 different shapes on your card while keeping it CAS. I used and oval on a Top Note die cut.

Christian Paper Crafts Color Monday
Challenge #47 - Colors: Shades of pink with just an accent of yellow + white or cream
Why the title? My little bit of yellow is a little chickie. :)

Stamps: Stampendous
Paper: pink pirouette, pretty in pink, white
Ink: black, Copic markers
Accessories: CM cus

Favorites from the SCS Whipper Snapper Gallery

After making my Whipper Snapper bunny train card, I started cruising the SCS Whipper Snapper gallery! This is the 2nd time I've cruised the gallery this way. It's fun! Here are some faves I think I haven't linked before today.

Saturday, March 13
YLM

Thursday, March 11
shellied
shellied

Sunday, March 7
shellied

Thursday, March 4
Kauai17

Last Month
Kauai17
Jeanie Witmer
ematson
Kauai17

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Inspired Bunny Train

SCS Inspiration Challenge 223

Warm Biscuit Bedding Company

I've had this bunny train from Whipper Snapper image for about a year and never took the time to use it. Well, I remedied that today when I found this adorable nursery room custom shelf with the bunny "train" sitting on top. The shelf is light blue with light pink molding.

Stamps:
Bunny Train - Whipper Snapper
Jelly Bean BG - DRS Designs
speckled BG - Stampin' Up!
Paper: bashful blue, pretty in pink, chocolate chip, white
Ink: black, bashful blue, creamy caramel, Copic markers
Accessories: white gel pen, ribbon, eyelet, Martha Stewart lace border punch

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Favorites Found in the SCS Unity Gallery

After having fun making the birds' nest card, I went cruising for some eye candy! Here are some of the fun cards I found!

Thursday, March 11

ravengirl (CAS bookmark)
handmadebysm
mmbc (CAS)
craftycaro
briarthyme


Wednesday, March 10

briarthyme


Tuesday, March 9

1busymomof2 (CAS)
1busymomof2 (CAS)


Monday, March 8

pamchen
lisahenke (CAS)
scrapsbym


Friday, March 5

whoistracy (CAS)


Thursday, March 4

1busymomof2 (CAS)
JenniB04 (CAS)


Last Month

dlounds
doodersmom9
doodersmom9 (CAS)
doodersmom9
Beate

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Friends with Flair!!!

After 4 hours of parent/teacher conferences, I came home and signed up for Friends with Flair! I needed me time :) By the time I was done, I was really, really tired! LOL! So this will be short & sweet.
Recipe:
Stamps: Spring Unity
Paper: retired SU
Ink: black, Copics
Accessories: SU - circle, designer label, & heart to heart punches, ribbon

You can click on the picture if you'd like a bigger view!

In My Faves!

Here are some faves before heading back to work to see my kiddies tomorrow.... and all those meetings, and conferences, and lost pencils and catching notes being passed... I'm making myself tired. Good grief... I sound old! LOL!

Monday, March 8

Stampfilled Dreams
nitestamper
dahlhousedesigns (CAS)
iris
gbedwright
mcalexab
territweety (CAS)
crystalbrndf
ckidd (CAS)
ckidd
Stamper K
markie's mom (CAS)
lisahenke
lisahenke
kavitamahadeo
Randee E


Sunday, March 7

LaLatty (CAS)
LaLatty (CAS)
kstamper (CAS)
kstamper (CAS)
kstamper (CAS)
kstamper (CAS)
al_silver2 (CAS)
PaperInBloom (CAS)
kmahany (CAS)
Craft Fanatic
Devlinwhite (CAS)
Devlinwhite
AudreyAnn
MilwaukeeMommy
hobbywoman
hobbywoman

Saturday, March 6

craftycaro
nwilliams6


Friday, March 5

Benzi
adelaros
meedi-j (CAS)
patsmethers


Wednesday, March 3

LaLatty (CAS)
Toy
peanutbee
stamperjen0 (CAS)


Tuesday, March 2

debbiemom23cs
Laurel Seabrook


Monday, March 1

countrybeamer (CAS)


Last Month

deborahmegan
deborahmegan
atmorastica
she's_crafty
cmsuto
HamiltonGal
dancerriley
kittie747
k dunbrook (CAS)
stampertammy (CAS)
Kristin Moore (CAS)
resqbarbie (CAS)
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Now I'm really tired. LOL! But that was a lot of fun! Be back soon!

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Inspired by Vera

SCS Featured Stamper: Vera

Such a gorgeous gallery! I have linked several of Vera's cards in my favorites. You can see them in the next post. This is Vera's card that inspired me today.

I made a narrower card. (5.5 by 3.5 - It fits a letter sized envelope.) I liked the way the light design went up the side with the added stamped flowers in the opposite lower corner. I didn't really have any stamps that were close, so I used designer paper. I punched my flowers and sentiment and then added a punched butterfly. The last changes were the bling and scalloped edge punch.

Stamps: Tag Lines (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: Cottage Wall SU dsp, pale plum, white
Ink: rich razzleberry
Accessories:
taffeta ribbon - Stampin' Up!
scallop edge punch - Stampin' Up!
oval punch - Stampin' Up!
scallop edge punch - Stampin' Up!
butterfly punch - Martha Stewart
medium flower punch - Marvy
small flower punch - EK Success
Star Dust Stickles - Ranger
pop-up mounting tabs - Magic-Mounts

Featured Stamper Favorites (3/7/10)

Splitcoast's featured stamper is Vera! What a super gallery! Here are just some of my favorites from her SCS gallery.

VSMARSF2 Thinking of You
Lang Zal Ze Leven
For A Belgian Baby
CC256 CAS52 True Friend (CAS)
CC255 Signed, Sealed, Delivered
FS155 CASEing Karen
WT254 Square Pegs
SC261 Winter Mitten
SC258 Tea for One (CAS)
CC236 Pretty Color Combo (CAS)
CAS31 A Close Friend (CAS)
WSC93 Autumn Splendor (CAS)
CCC09 - June (CAS)
Let Your Heart Have Wings
18th Birthday (CAS)