More Strawberries!

Does anyone remember the strawberry shortcake doll? Or does that show my age?

I used Mojo93 for my sketch. You can find a link to all the Mojo challenges under Monday Challenges on the left side of the blog.

Here's my 2nd SCS inspiration #188 card. This one was inspired by this la-dee-dots dress.

Stamps: Little Lovin's Shy Girl (Stamp Oasis), Tart & Tangy (Stampin' Up)
Paper: real red, real red DSP, white, black
Ink: black, real red, garden green
Accessories: Copic markers, brads, taffeta ribbon, circle punches, SU real red & garden green markers

The Frog Prince

Inspiration Challenge #188 - Chasing Fireflies
I chose this adorable pillow as my inspiration. I especially loved the hills and went with the fairytale theme, too.

Stamps: mushroom & frog (High Hopes), xoxo ($1 stamp)
Paper: white, green galore, CM green swirl DP, SU apricot appeal & so saffron DSP
Ink: black, bashful blue, certainly celery
Accessories: Copic markers, button brads, circle punches, ribbon, sponge, handmade cloud template
Techniques: sponging, masking
Other: I cut the hills freehand.

Whew! I've gotten so used to making CAS cards that this took me forevahhhh! And I'm pretty happy with myself. I don't often come up with my own unique layouts. As Faith (markie's mom) says.... What do you think?

Friday's Favorites!

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

Stampin' Annie
scrapnextras
PickleTree
LaLatty
markie's mom
jknath
3 Little Love Bugs
rainy
Reddyisco
Stamp Muse
sparklegirl


For more favorites, click here!

I like you berry much!

I'm such a goofball! This was supposed to be for the limited supply challenge on SCS, today. I was so focused on how I was going to repeat 3 cropped images that I forgot the embellishment rule.

Stamps: Tart & Tangy, Aida Cloth (Stampin' Up!), sentiment (A Muse??)
Paper: WW, black, real red
Ink: real red, garden green, basic black
Accessories: SU markers, paper piercer & mat stack, Offray ribbon, circle punches
Technique: faux stitching

Blast from the Past

I made a card with strawberries today which I will post soon. I decided to go and look in my photo files to see if I had any other cards with strawberries. And I did! I love strawberries. Yummy!

Both cards measure 4.25 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes. I used one of Beate's sketches... #4! Wow! That was awhile ago.

Thank you berry much!

Stamps: Sleeping with Strawberries - House Mouse, Looks Like Spring & Petite Patterns - SU, sentiment - savvystamps
Paper: basic black, rose red, regal rose, white
Ink: black, rose red
Accessories: CM custom cutting system, WW crayons, eyelets, Offray ribbon, black marker










Scallops & Strawberries


Stamps: Savvystamps - strawberries, SU - Small Script, Looks Like Spring (BG)
Paper: basic black, wild wasabi, rose red, white
Ink: same
Accessories: Marvy scallop punch, white gel pen, slit punch, eyelets, gingham ribbon, CM custom cutting system

Hip Hopping in the Unity Forum on SCS

Yesterday was Thursday! That means it was time to Hip Hop in the Unity forum! This card was made for the black & white background challenge. I used a pencil eraser to create the background.

Stamps: Three's Company (vase of flowers) - Unity
Paper: white, black
Ink: black, garden green, rich razzleberry
Accessories: brads, taffeta ribbon, Scor-Pal dimensionals, pencil eraser













And lucky me... I won a stamp for guessing what Renee and her family did on vacation for the very first time. Jet Ski! Sounds like fun! I haven't done that, yet. (Of course, I would need to be brave enough to get in a suit first.!)The stamp I won is called Linden Branch. Isn't it great?!?

This 2nd card was made for the "no squares" challenge.

Stamps: Mix Up of Cuteness - Unity
Paper: white, creamy caramel, pretty in pink
Ink: black, brown
Accessories: brads, ribbon, CM custom cutting system, dimensionals, SU Top Note, Martha Stewart edge punches, Copic markers

Christmas in July

Today's SCS Ways to Use It challenge was to make a Christmas card. I just love this stamp from Impression Obsession. It reminds me of the Charlie Brown tree! :)

Stamps: Delicate Tree (Impression Obsession), Snow Swirled sentiment (Stampin' Up)
Paper: confetti cream, very vanilla, chocolate chip, CM dp
Ink: always artichoke, creamy caramel, riding hood red
Accessories: taffeta ribbon, dimensionals, Copic markers, sponge

Wednesday's & Thursday's FAVORITES

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

WEDNESDAY

kendra
B-gin-R
DJanuary
mybelle101
Toy
handmadebysm
catcrazy
imastamper
girlydecou
happysherrie
stampinandrea
fief14
pegmac71


THURSDAY

LaLatty
Shel9999
Tania Brown
pinkgirl76
cathymac
mamamostamps
Londonblue
Susiespotless
joan ervin
mmbc
jdmommy
steubner
cindybstampin
slschaf771
robynw
NCSUNikki
hbrown
ardodd
Devlinwhite
lisahenke
va.sunshine
smileycollector
pam124
gregzgurl
annk516
Kharmagirl
Kristin Moore

Pet Sympathy

I guess you could say I like this sketch. It's my 3rd card! And it uses my 3rd new SU stamp set. I absolutely adore this image. It went on my order, first!

This is another pet sympathy card that I will be donating to our vet.

Stamps: Peace Within, Warmest Regards
Paper: white, creamy caramel, bashful blue, bashful blue DSP
Ink: black, creamy caramel, bashful blue
Accessories: circle punches, eyelet, ribbon, paper piercer, sponge, Copic markers

For A One Of A Kind Friend

Using more of my new stamps! I LOVE melon mambo! I used today's sketch challenge on a horizontal card.

Stamps: Falling Leaves
Paper: white, melon mambo, certainly celery, celery DSP, cool caribbean
Ink: certainly celery, melon mambo
Accessories: scallop & circle punches, ribbon, dimensionals

Look Who's Turning 3!

I'm so excited to have my new sets from SU! I've already mounted all of them on EZ Mount. I made this using today's SCS sketch challenge.

Stamps: Look Who's Turning, Background Basics
Paper: white, cameo coral, tempting turquoise, cool caribbean
Ink: same
Accessories: ribbon, dimensionals, tempting turquoise marker

More Martha Stewart

Here's a CAS sketch challenge card that I made in March that I never uploaded. The sketch is based on this cute card made by StampGroover.

Stamps: sentiment - SU's Crazy for Cupacakes
Paper: chocolate chip, very vanilla, regal rose, Stampin' Up DP
Accessories: Martha Stewart punches - cupcake, lacey border, circle punches, taffeta ribbon, chocolate marker, dimensionals

Tuesday's Favorites

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

basilefamily
peanutbee
lhs43
stampinscrapnewbie
Stampcrazy82
lisahenke
mudflapmamma
krystie lee
PaperInBloom
flaxychick
scholzb
kmahany
sparklegirl

I love my new Martha Stewart punch!

My DH is so sweet! I've been developing a new routine since dealing with his new physical disability that finally has a name and prognosis. He thought I deserved something new and he bought me this new Martha Stewart ice cream punch. Isn't this the cutest punch you've ever seen?! I love it!

Stamps: Family Phrases (Stampin' Up)
Paper: white, bashful blue, DSP - bashful blue, apricot appeal, creamy caramel, & close to cocoa
Ink: brown
Accessories: ribbon, Top Note die cut (SU; Wish RAK), MS ice cream punch, brads, dimensionals

The color challenge included tempting turquoise, apricot appeal, creamy caramel, & baja breeze. We could use just 3 colors and use bashful blue instead of baja breeze. (I also slipped in some close to cocoa which was on the reverse side of the creamy caramel. What's ice cream if you can't enjoy some chocolate?!)

Turtle and Her Balloon

And, I couldn't help it. I have a ton of birthday images and I had to make one more CAS birthday challenge card. :)

Stamps: Turtle's Balloon (Inky Antics / Wish RAK), sentiment unknown
Paper:white, summer sun, certainly celery DSP
Ink: black, pumpkin pie
Accessories: ribbon, Copic markers, dimensionals

Happy Bird-day!

Another CAS birthday card. And it's SUO! That doesn't happen often.

Stamps: Pun Fun (PIF)
Paper: white, bashful blue, real red DSP, pumpkin pie
Ink: black, pumpkin pie, ballet blue
Accessories: ribbon, scallop edge punch, Copic & SU markers, CM custom cutting system, Top Note die (Wish RAK), dimensionals

Monday's Favorites

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

hilnick
Stampin Di
markie's mom
keuby
chanteuse
Jeanne S
sf9erfan
pam124
Rox71
StampGroover
va.sunshine
flowergal36
larkspur4000
Tami Mayberry
SeattleStamper
TheresaCC
Cards_By_America
nikkischmaltz
JennT54321
PickleTree
inglishrea
flaxychick
peanutbee
craftycaro

I'm Lovin' the New Bermuda Bay!

(Editing to answer a question.... The pink polka-dotted ribbon is made by Offray.)


My demo gave me samples of the new In-Colors CS and ribbon. I thought I could live without the ribbon for now. After all, I haven't used the In-Color ribbons much in the past. Well, I think this year is going to be different! I have melon mambo on the way, but some of the others NEED to be on my next order!

Today's CAS challenge is a theme: Birthday cards in honor of my son's birthday.

Stamps: Candles (DRS Designs), sentiment (unknown)
Paper: white, regal rose, bermuda bay
Ink: black, regal rose
Accessories: Copic markers, SU regal rose, ribbon, circle punches, dimensionals

Hey, Hey, It's Your Birthday!

My DS is turning 14 today. How did I get that old to make that possible?

He is my miracle baby. A true gift from God. He was born 16 weeks prematurely and weighed only 1 pound and 4 ounces!

DS often goes to the local stamp store with me. He thought I should have this stamp. Well, it was too much for one stamp, but I did receive it from some wonderful ladies on Wish RAK.

Stamps: Surprise Party (House Mouse), It's Your Birthday (Stampin' Up)
Paper: white, real red, pacific point
Ink: black
Accessories: Copic markers, paper piercers, dimensionals

SUNDAY'S FAVORITES

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

jbracht
Stampin' Annie
jennie black
Cici510
lisahenke
knightrone
TreasureOiler
hskelly
smileycollector
Edna15

Wish RAK Support the Troops

Christmas in July!

Wish RAK Challenge 9: All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth (2 colors of CS & neutral), 2 kinds of embellishments
Support the Troops Holiday Weekend

Wish RAK Items: Penny Black image, Top Note die cut, brads

Stamps: Bear (Penny Black), Heard from the Heart (Stampin' Up)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, real red, real red DSP
Ink: black, brown
Accessories: Copic markers, chocolate chip & real red SU markers, gold gel pen, JoAnn's ribbon

Wish RAK Support the Troops

Wish RAK Challenge 10: The Monkey Dance (girl and/or boy birthday card)
Support the Troops Holiday Weekend

Wish RAK Item: Changito Image

Stamps: Changito Cake (Stampendous), Family Phrases (Stampin' Up)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, regal rose DSP, certainly celery DSP
Ink: black, brown
Accessories: Copic markers, spiral clip, ribbon, dimensionals

Saturday's Favorites

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

scrapnextras
prbloom
*1 wacky woman*
raduse
knightrone
smileycollector
afancycat
studbo
LoriDreamsStampin
Stamp Muse
lotsofstamps
dlanz
lORRIETORI
outtoimpress
booga3
atsamom
va.sunshine
craftycaro

Wish RAK Support the Troops

Wish RAK Challenge 3: Wind Beneath My Wings
Support the Troops Holiday Weekend

Wish RAK Item: CB Birds & Swirls EF

Stamps: Little Lovin's Girl w/ Birds (Stamp Oasis), sentiment (Serendipity?)
Paper: white, almost amethyst
Ink: black
Accessories: Copic markers, SU almost amethyst marker, ribbon, Martha Stewart lace edge punch, dimensionals

Double Challenge Supporting the Troops

Featured Stamper: B-gin-R

* I changed the layout from a square to a standard A2.
* I used a different Riley image.
* I used different colors.

Here's Sandra's awesome card.

Wish RAK Challenge 7: I'm Just A Guy
Support the Troops Holiday Weekend

Wish RAK Items: Riley & Brads

Stamps: Fishing Riley (Hanna Stamps), Short & Sweet (Stampin' Up)
Paper: white, garden green, bashful blue. chocolate chip
Ink: black
Accessories: Copic markers, SU chocolate chip marker, Offray ribbon, CM custom cutting system, brads