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Thursday, June 3, 2010

The Lord Bless You and Keep You



StampTV Color Challenge
May 31

Stamps: Lovely Labels (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, certainly celery dsp
Ink: chocolate chip, certainly celery
Accessories: SU felt ribbon, cinnamon Stickles, Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 9, Cuttlebug Vistorian EF, SU edge punch, pop-up dots

"WOW" Favorites!

Here are some absolutely stunning creations I've seen lately. These cards will make you say, "WOW!"

Thursday, June 3
angelladcrockett
justwritedesigns
markie's mom
cookiebaker
ponygirl40
Stamper K
CherylQuilts
CherylQuilts
CherylQuilts

Wednesday, June 2
Shel9999
kittie747
MarianneLamb

Tuesday, June 1
stampersandee
Jerri Kay - view 1
Jerri Kay - view 2

Monday, May 31
gbedwright
Vervegirl
Wattle
Chupa

Sunday, May 30
joan ervin
sleepyinseattle
PickleTree
Barb Mann

Saturday, May 29
Beate

Wednesday, May 26
ApocalipsisR

Monday, May 31, 2010

Feelin' Crabby?


StampTV
May 27th Sketch Challenge

I seriously need to clean my craft room because I'm misplaced my seaweed stamp from Quite a Catch! Thankfully, I have the seaweed from Best Fishes.

The olive and blue swirl papers are digital papers that came with the card kit that went with this set for a limited time.

Stamps: Quite a Catch, Best Fishes (Gina K Designs)
Digital Papers: GKD (see above)
Ink: black, SU old olive Copic markers ( R27 cadmium red, R22 light prawn, R02 flesh, BG01 aqua blue, & YG95 pale olive)
Accessories: CM custom cutting system (oval), Spellbinders Nestabilities oval scallop die, SU ribbon
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Memorial Day Favorites

Happy Memorial Day to all my American sister stampers. Today I'm linking some fabulous patriotic cards I saw around the web, today.

SeattleStamper (CAS)
bfinlay (CAS)
LeAnne Pugliese (CAS)
al_silver2 (CAS)
PaperInBloom (CAS)
JLynn7
Rachelhope13 (CAS)
ChristineCreations
YLM
Jeanne S
Feline Creative
stampin fool
darleenstamps (CAS)
ltecler (CAS)
Randi
Softangelkisses
ravengirl (CAS)
jenmitchell
countrybeamer (CAS)
lcoughlin
bon2stamp
waterchild12

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Sunday, May 30, 2010

My Hero at Home

Heroes at Home
On Memorial Day in the USA, we honor the people who have served in the armed forces and lost their lives. Today, I thought it would also be fun to honor an everyday hero at home. This card is for my husband.

Splitcoast CAS Challenge: Heroes

Christian Paper Crafts Color Monday Challenge
red, white, blue & black

Stamps: (Hometown Pride - Cornish Heritage Farms), Masculine Messages (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, brilliant blue
Ink: brown, brilliant blue, real red
Accessories: white gel pen

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Favorites - Clean & Simple

I've been so busy catching up on last week's SCS gallery that I'm now behind on this week's. LOL!

I want to mention challenge #4 of the DT search challenges. I am sooo blown away by the talent and creativity. And to think I almost didn't make the challenge thinking it would be too hard. Wow... I'm so glad I included it. I just want to say 2 things about it....

1) It doesn't matter which 3 of the 20 makes it to the design team this particular season, they are all deserving of the honor and fun.

2) I have no idea how I will choose 10 finalists. I'm really, really glad that I'm not choosing the final 3. LOL!

Thank you for all who have participated. You make all the time and effort worth it... seriously!


Amazing Creativity


In honor of all the CAS cards being made for the DT search, I'd like to link just CAS favorites, today. Here are some cards that I found while cruising the SCS gallery.

ravengirl - May29
Clear and Simple - May 27
BethanyPaull - May 27
TheresaCC - May 26
Kharmagirl - May 26
cmf1216 - May 26
xiunyuki - May 26
PaperInBloom - May 25
bon2stamp - May 25
Jennifer Styles - May 25
LaLatty - May 25
sherribarron - May 25
happy2stamp4ever - May 24
Fubsyruth - May 24
UKJem - May 24
LateBlossom - May 24
krischir - May 24
TexasLonghorns - May 24
hobbydujour - May 24
Kim66 - May 22
rsalamon - May 22
stampingout - May 22
sparklegirl - May 21
calecian - May 21
TreasureOiler - May 20
hobbywoman - May 20
Wendybell - May 20
GloriousGreetings - May 19
1busymomof2 - May 19

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Saturday, May 29, 2010

Continuing my holiday weekend filled with challenges around the web!

I'm back with my 3rd challenge for my holiday stamping weekend.
Gina K. Designs
May Release Sketch Challenge
hosted by Theresa Momber




I had fun with this. I chose one of Theresa's sets for my focal image and I even got brave enough to try some sponging in a color I'm not used to using but Theresa likes to use... yellow :)



You're Such a Blessing


Stamps: Autumn Beauty, Masculine Messages (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, Stampin' Up chocolate chip, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie dsp, & Razzleberry Lemonade dsp
Ink: SU summer sun, creamy caramel & close to cocoa; Palette burnt umber; SU markers: chocolate chip, pumpkin pie, summer sun; Copic markers: G24 Willow, E71 Champagne, & E74 cocoa brown
Accessories: CM custom cutting system (large oval), SU oval, circle & designer label punches, Spellbinders Nestabilities scallop oval die; SU chocolate chip taffeta ribbon

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Favorites - Lots of Creativity Here!

WOW! These stampers have a lot of creativity running through their blood!

Leesajm - May 26
nancystamps - May 25
Mothermark - May 22
ejkeaton - May 21
merniebug - May 21
patsmethers - May 20
catdidit - May 20 (CAS)
Toy - May 19 (Look carefully at the sofa!)
Angelwood - May 19
LorriHeiling - May 17
TinaG604 - May 7
TinaG604 - May 6
geobeck - May 1
stampersandee - April 28
HopePackages - April 11
Marilynn - April 8
Shell1969 - February

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Gina K Designs May Release Color Challenge


Gina K Designs May Release
Color Challenge: red, blue, & yellow




Stamps: Spring has Sprung, Bug Me Anytime ~ for the sentiment (Gina K Designs)
Paper: turquoise sea (GKD) and white
Ink: Memento black, SU real red marker, Copic Markers: BG15 Aqua, R27 cadmium red, Y21 buttercup yellow, Y38 honey
Accessories: SU ribbon, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF, CM custom cutting system, Spellbinders Nestabilities scallop circle die

Favorites - Cards that make me say, "Awww!"

I'm back from the gallery with some cards that just made me say, "Awww!"

artsy_em - May 23 (CAS)
darleenstamps - May 22 (CAS)
stampit74 - May 20
jojot - May 20
stamp my day - May 20 (CAS)
deborahmegan - May 18
criminalgrace - May 13 (CAS)
criminalgrace - May 13 (CAS)
StampGroover - April 26 (CAS)
basilefamily - April 6
texasjodylynn - April 4
TreasureOiler - April 1

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Inspired by this stunning Camille Centerpiece bowl


Double Challenge


SCS Inspiration Challenge:
Crate and Barrel
I chose this Camille Centerpiece Bowl as my inspiration piece.

StampTV - Blast from the Past (Partial Embossing)
This challenge may be from the past, but it's the first time I've used this technique!






I chose to go clean & simple to capture the striking look of the blue and white centerpiece bowl. I wish I didn't have such a hard time photographing dark ribbon.

Stamps: Lovely Labels (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white & night of navy
Ink: night of navy
Accessories: pop-up dots, SU ribbon, Cuttlebug Victoria EF, Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 1

For a larger view, click on the photo.

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Thursday, May 27, 2010

Favorites: Ribbon Treatments

I love the ribbon treatments on these cards I found while cruising the SCS gallery this week!

lisahenke - April 6
booga3 - April 7
Sarah.Jane - April 11
rsalamon - April 11
LateBlossom - April 26
Kristin Moore - April 27
hobbydujour - May 4
va.sunshine - May 14
joan ervin - May 17
sf9erfan - May 17
deborahmegan - May 18
va.sunshine - May 23
ctorina - May 25
garkarlon - May 25

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Bloom with Joy


SCS Sketch Challenge 282

Stamps: Bella Blossoms, Falling Leaves (Stampin Up!)
sentiment (Make and Impression)
Paper: pacific point, kiwi kiss, white
Ink: pacific point, kiwi kiss, craft white
Accessories:
square punch
white taffeta ribbon
edge punch (Martha Stewart)
pop-up dots

Fancy Favorites mixed with a few CAS cards!

I have a few more beauties to show off!

dpkennedy - May 17, 2010
dpkennedy - May 17, 2020
dpkennedy - May 17, 2010
dpkennedy - June 17, 2009
dpkennedy - March 26, 2009 (CAS)
dpkennedy - February 13, 2009
dpkennedy - March 25, 2008
(She needs to stamp more often!)

LateBlossom - May 17 (CAS)
LateBlossom - May 17 (CAS)
LateBlossom - May 24 (CAS)
Late Blossom - May 24 (CAS)

Beate - March 25
Beate - May 6
Beate - May 17
Beate - May 21
Beate - May 23



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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

I need the beach!

On Sunday, I heard it was going to be unusually warm this week and I posted that funny ice cream truck picture I found on StampTV for the their inspiration challenge. Well........ the weather forecasters were right! It's sweltering, especially inside my home! Ugh! The air conditioner isn't working! I'm right now waiting for a friend of my brother to come over and take a look at it. He installed it 3 years ago, so we are still under warranty.

I would really love being at the beach right now with a breeze like on this card I made for yesterday's Splitcoast CAS challenge and CPC's color challenge. I'm settling for a fan blowing on me so I can bare the laptop keeping me warm. My kitty has finally gotten the hint that I don't want her on my lap. LOL! She's relaxing on the back of the recliner.

So, here's my beach beach CAS/color challenge card. Recipe is below :)


CAS Challenge: Summer Themed Cards
ALSO the 2nd CAS Summer DT search challenge

Christian Paper Crafts
Color Challenge: tan, white, red + 1 or 2 additional bold colors

Stamps: Lazy Days of Summer (GKD)
Paper: white, creamy caramel
Ink: Palette burnt umber, creamy caramel, real red, Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon
Techniques: sponging, tearing

Both challenges are linked under the Monday Challenges on the side bar.
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Fabulous & Frilly Favorites

I have some fabulous and frilly cards and projects to show you from cruising the SCS gallery. (I still have so much to catch up on... I've missed so much stuff lately. Sigh)

WOW - Don't miss out on seeing these beauties!!


Saturday, May 22
fredness

Friday, May 21
tmdesign
Beate
markie's mom

Thursday, May 20
true-2-you
cardsbycarla
knightrone
CardInspired
MyPaperAdventures

Wednesday, May 19
darleenstamps
PickleTree
PickleTree
craftycaro
AndreaEwen

Tuesday, May 18
TesaB
TesaB
Melhoulihan5
Helenliu
glowbug
MakiJ
wustaz

Sunday, May 16
Shel9999
Shel9999
Shel9999

Wednesday, May 12
notimetostamp

Saturday, May 8
jmasse

Thursday, May 6
notimetostamp

Saturday, May 1
iluvstamping13

APRIL
gbedwright
cher2008
sugarstamper at comca
cmsuto
11valerie11
booga3
mrupple
notimetostamp
notimetostamp
stampersandee

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Sunday, May 23, 2010

I heard it's going to be sweltering this week...

StampTV INSPIRE24 Challenge
Isn't this picture hilarious?!?



I got a little carried away with this card. And then when I thought I was done, I made a smudge. So... here's my very embellished card. What do you think? (Recipe below)



Lazy Days of Summer - GKD
I used my new bubblegum pink cs... love it!

Ink: black, Copic markers
Accessories: circle punches, SU edge punch, gingham ribbon, rhinestones


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SC281


I loved this week's SCS sketch challenge. I haven't had the chance to use it, yet, but I've seen some awesome cards! Here are just a few of my faves.


chrisations.ink
Wendybell (CAS)
stampingout (CAS)
ejkeaton
iluvstamping13
girlydecou
bon2stamp (CAS)
One Happy Stamper
lisaadd

You're My Hero


Double Challenge

StampTV Color Challenge
red, white, & blue

CAS-tastic Wednesday Challenge
(Just discovered this one!!!)
One Layer Card

Lazy Days of Summer - GKD
sentiment - Masculine Messages - GKD

Ink: ruby red, bashful blue, brilliant blue
Accessories: ribbon, button, thread


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Favorites - posted Sunday, May 23

I have a ton of cards in my favorites this week. It will take me days to link them all. I thought I'd start with the featured stamper and then randomly link some cards that don't seem like they have gotten the love they deserve.

Featured Stamper: NCSUnikki (My challenge card is in the post below.)

VSN "Sorry Turtle"
SC265 - Hello
Keep Believin'
Moments FS146 (CAS)
Peas on Earth
Have a Merry One MTSC46
Skating Ginger
FS119 - "Happy Birthday"
Halloween Treats for Teacher
Halloween Treats for Preschoolers


Friday, May 21

hairchick
hairchick
hairchick
girlydecou
girlydecou
va.sunshine
peanutbee (CAS)
eryn@Unity (CAS)
eryn@Unity
Cambria

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