Porcelain Cameo Inspiration

SCS Inspiration Challenge 236
Roses & Teacups

This is the first time I've used clear embossing powder. I love it! I thought it would go well with my inspiration piece: Festival Rose Porcelain Cameo Pendant

The Lord Bless You and Keep You

Stamps: Rose in Winter (SU), sentiment (GKD)
Paper: SU pretty in pink dsp, Georgia Pacific white, GKD soft sand
Ink: pretty in pink, certainly celery, sahara sand (SU)
Accessories: SU kraft & white taffeta ribbon, spiral clip, brads, Martha Stewart lace edge punch, CM custom cutting system (oval), Spellbinder Nestabilities scallop oval die, clear embossing powder, pop-up dots

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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

Peppermint Flowers & Trees

Christian Paper Crafts
Case Artist Challenge #32 - Cindy & Angella
Saturday, December 5

Peppermint Flowers
CASEd from Angella Crockett (Christian Paper Crafts Design Team)

This is a card I CASEd from Angella's gallery. I changed the theme to Christmas and used punches for peppermints rather than button flowers. Here's Angella's adorable card.

Recipe:
Sentiment Stamp: Twigster (SU)
Paper: white, real red, green galore, unknown dp
Ink: glorious green
Accessories: SU word window punch, Martha Stewart leaf punch, EK Success "swirl" punch, 3/4 inch circle punch. paper piercer, white gel pen, ribbon, pop=up dots

Peppermint Trees
CASEd from Cindy Coutts (Christian Paper Crafts Design Team)

This is a card I CASEd from Cindy's gallery. Here's her beautiful and fun card! I changed the these things:

*I used similar trees and colors.
*Same theme and layout.
*I used different punches and used a scallop edge punch instead of a scallop sticker border.

Recipe:
Stamps: Season of Joy (SU)
Paper: white, real red, old olive &dsp, unknown Christmas Words dsp
Ink: old olive
Accessories: ribbon, circle punches, SU's designer & modern label punches, SU's scallop edge punch, EK Success "swirl" punch


Both of these cards have peppermints that were made from punches. To see how I made them, click here!

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A Parade of CAS Color Challenge Cards

CAS44 welcomes our new design team!
Congrats Julie, Karen, & Kristin!

SCS Color Challenge: any shades of red and brown
+ white or vanilla

This is also the color challenge (CM34) over at Christian Paper Crafts

This card was CASEd from Vickie Y. You can see her gorgeous card posted in LaLatty's gallery here.

Stamps: The Snowflake Spot, Snow Swirled (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: white, chocolate chip
Ink: close to cocoa, creamy caramel, real red
Accessories: Martha Stewart edge punch, ribbon


Stamps: Holiday Hedgehogs, Heard from the Heart (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, creamy caramel
Ink: black, SU real red & chocolate chip markers, Copic markers
Accessories: Martha Stewart edge punch, ribbon

Stamps: Hoo Hoo Owl (Hero Arts)
Paper: white, creamy caramel, chocolate chip, real red, unknown dp
Ink: black, Copic markers
Accessories: CM custom cutting system, SU large circle punch, Marvy mega scallop circle punch, edge punch (?), dimensionals, ribbon


Stamps: Santa mouse (High Hopes), Merry & Bright greeting (Hero Arts)
Paper: white, creamy caramel, chocolate chip, real red
Ink: black, chocolate chip, Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon, SU scallop edge punch, Nestie scallop squares (received from Wish RAK), dimensionals

Featured Stamper

SCS Featured Stamper: Rachelhope13

I was inspired by this adorable Coffee Trio card.

I used similar images, colors, layout, embellishing, and dp. This card measures 4.25 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.

Stamps: Snow Angels (SU)

Paper: kraft, chocolate chip, white, various dp

Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic & SU markers

Accessories: ribbon

CAS Sketch using Stampin' Up!

Here's another card using this week's SCS CAS sketch challenge. The challenge is based on this great card made by cookiebaker.

All SU Stamps: Scary Skeleton, Batty for You
Paper: black, white, only orange, CM patterned paper
Ink: black
Accessories: ribbon, circle punches, Martha Stewart web punch, dimensionals

Stop & Smell the Roses

Today's SCS Clean & Simple challenge: Show off your bling!

Sweet Impressions Baby Rose
I found this beauty at the Novi stamp show on August 1.

Stamps: Baby Rose (Sweet Impressions Stamps), sentiment (Unity's July KOTM)
Paper: white
Ink: black, rose red, Copics
Accessories: Organza ribbon, gems, CM custom cutting system, dimensionals



Blast from the Past

Antique Roses

Stamps: Roses in Winter, Just So Sayings
Paper: chocolate chip, creamy caramel, vanilla
Ink: chocolate chip, close to cocoa, creamy caramel
Accessories: ribbon
Techniques: distressing


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CC230 - Certainly Cocoa Blossoms

SCS Color Challenge: certainly celery, close to cocoa, blush blossom.....
& cameo coral (optional)

I had no idea what I was going to do when I sat down at my craft table. I looked through my Wish RAKs and this is what I came up with.

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes (Wish RAK)
Paper: white, close to cocoa, blush blossom
Ink: certainly celery, close to cocoa, chocolate chip marker
Accessories: organdy ribbon, paper piercer, CM custom cutting system, SU ticket corner & wide oval punches, Martha Stewart edge punch
Techniques: faux stitching

SCS Featured Stamper: va.sunshine

Featured Stamper: va.sunshine

* I used the same stamps and layout.
* I used a lace punch for the border instead of Swiss Dots.
* I used a different type of ribbon.
* I added a punched bow.
* I didn't pop up the top layer on dimensionals... I forgot! I think the lace border would show up better if I had.

Here's Teresa's gorgeous and elegant card.


Stamps: Peaceful Wishes (Stampin' Up)
Paper: whisper white
Ink: ruby red & garden green markers
Accessories: organza ribbon, lace edge & bow punches (Martha Stewart), CB Swiss Dots (Wish RAK)

Hopeful Stems

Inspiration Challenge 190: Better Homes & Gardens Living Room


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


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


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

Sprinkled with Brads

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

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

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

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

Blast from the Past

Here's a similar sketch challenge card that I made last summer. I love the colors on this one! I wonder why I never uploaded it. Hmmm.

Stamps: One of a Kind, True Friend, Happy Harmony, Boho Backgrounds
Paper: white, close to cocoa, chocolate chip, certainly celery, bashful blue, apricot appeal, cameo coral
Ink: brown stazon, certainly celery, bashful blue, pumpkin pie, groovy guava
Accessories: Boho Blossoms punch, markers

This card measures 4.25 square. I use 4.5 square Amuse envelopes.

Blast from the Past - Lighthouse Thanks

I couldn't think of an idea for today's color challenge, but I did remember a card I made a couple of summers ago that had 2 of the 3 colors, saffron and night of navy.

Stamps: On the Beach, Petal Prints, Much Appreciated
Paper: white, so saffron, night of navy, soft sky
Ink: black, so saffron, night of navy, soft sky
Accessories: ribbon, cord, WW crayons, eyelets, paper piercer, sponge, dimensionals

Blast from the Past

Whale of A Birthday!

Stamps: Silly Sealife, Sandy Shells wheel, Crab & Company
Paper: cool caribbean, certainly celery, cameo coral, white
Ink: black, cameo coral, certainly celery
Accessories: ribbon, button, paper clip, WW crayons, paper piercer & mat stack, dimensionals
Challenges: SC112

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

Oh fudge! I forgot your birthday!

Stamps: Here's the Scoop - My Favorite Things
Paper: close to cocoa, real red, real red DSP, cool caribbean, white
Ink: black, red
Accessories: Copic markers for coloring, SU markers for dots and outlining the sentiment, ribbon, paper piercer & mat stack, circle, oval & photo corner punches
Challenges: MFGD08, Mojo44

Best Wishes on Your Wedding Day

I'm disappointed at the photo. The river rock CS matches so much better in real life. I don't the the brand of DP, but I did receive a comment that it might be from TAC.

Stamps: Oval All
Paper: WW, river rock, unknown DP
Ink: river rock
Accessories: organza ribbon, oval & oval scallop punches

I'm dreaming of summer!

SCS Color Challenge: riding hood red, kiwi kiss, tangerine tango (I ended up using only orange in place of tangerine tango.)

Stamps: SU Sparkling summer, TAC sentiment
Accessories: scallop & circle punches, Michael's ribbon, paper piercer & mat pack, Scor-Pal, Copic markers (R29, YG03, YR07, YR20)

Some More Orange Cards from the Past

SNAIL MAIL

Stamps: Unfroggettable, Favorite Teddy Bear, Because of You, Fancy Flexible Phrases
Paper: apricot appeal, only orange, basic black, white
Ink: black stazon
Accessories: SU markers, ribbon, circle punch, CM heart maker, paper piercer & mat stack








Pink Caterpillar

This card measures 4.25 square.
It fits in a 4.5 envelope from A Muse.

SU Stamps: Bugs & Kisses, Because of You, Itty Bitty BGs, Little Pieces, Small Sayings
Stampendous Stamps: Friendly Phrases
CS & Ink: regal rose, pumpkin pie, apricot appeal
Accessories: ribbons, eyelet, dimensionals
Techniques: sponging with pumpkin pie







Happy Retirement

This card measures 4.25 square. I use $.5 square envelopes from A Muse.

Stamps: On the Beach, Sweet & Sassy, sentiment by A Muse
Paper: pumpkin pie, apricot appeal, white
Ink: black, apricot appeal
Accessories: markers, eyelets, gingham ribbon, CM custom cutting system








HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Stamps: Big Bold Birthday, By Sea, True Friend
Paper: only orange, apricot appeal, white
Ink: only orange, apricot appeal
Accessories: Michael's ribbon, dimensionals, orange marker







Thinking of You

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

Stamps: Petal Prints, Weathered, Warmest Regards
Paper: pumpkin pie, apricot appeal, white
Ink: pumpkin pie, apricot appeal
Accessories: CM custom cutting system, Marvy scallop punch, organdy ribbon, white gel pen
Techniques: generation stamping, sponging

Recent Cards I Haven't Posted

Here is another CAS16 make-over card.

I used the same flowers. I reduced the layers and embellishments as well as changed the layout. I used just 2 of the 3 original colors.

Stamps: Happiness Always
Paper: almost amethyst, DSP, WW
Ink: almost amethyst, lovely lilac, mellow moss
Accessories: ribbon, Martha Stewart lace punch








Featured Stamper: mkstampin74

* I used a white base with a CB birds & swirls BG instead of a colored base with a stamped BG.
* I used the same layout.
* I used different DP and sentiment.

Here's Mercy's beautiful card.

Stamp: Mini Mates
Paper: white, DCWV & Stampjn' Up DP
Ink: certainly celery marker, ballet blue
Accessories: ribbon, square punch, dimensionals, CB Birds & Swirls (Wish RAK)





May VSN Las Vegas Theme - Double Down Cupcakes

Stamps: Oh So Sweet (SU), Tag Lines (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, real red, real red DSP, chocolate chip
Ink: real red, close to cocoa
Accessories: white gel pen, Scor-Pal, scallop square Nesties (Wish RAK), dimensionals


May VSN - Glittered Cherries

This is the first time I've used Dazzling Diamonds like this. I even pulled out my Stickles that just sit on my shelf. Thanks for the push!

Stamps: Oh So Sweet (SU), Punchy Words (Gina K), sewing stamp (Hero Arts ?)
Paper: chocolate chip, real red, real red DSP
Ink: real red, close to cocoa, old olive, creamy caramel (for sponging)
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Stickles, circle punches, Marvy scallop circle punch, buttons, hemp, white gel pen, dimensionals, sponge



SCS Sketch Challenge 229

Almost everything on this card was received through Wish RAK!

Stamps: Coast to Coast, Curvy Verses
Paper: close to cocoa, chocolate chip, creamy caramel, Naturals Ivory
Ink: brown stazon, creamy caramel, chocolate chip
Accessories: Top Note dies, ribbon, brads, unknown DP, sponge

This card measures 5x5 square.