Faves for Sunday, Monday, AND Tuesday!

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

(Because of the Dirty Dare challenges and family activities, some of these cards do not have a comment from me. But I did cruise the gallery and save these cards.! And you'll also see that I went crazy on Monday's faves! Wow! what a great day!)

Sunday's Favorites

lazylizard
lakind
stampingpam
Stampin' Annie
hskelly
lisahenke
Ctinyjoy
mbelles
MilkwaukeeMommy
patsmethers
mrupple
slschaf771
simonsays
Rox71
Stamp Addict 77
scrapnextras
barb hammer
markie's mom



Monday's Favorites

lorie64
mudflapmamma
krystie lee
knightrone
peebsmama
va.sunshine
scrapaholicbond26
BethJ70
JustPaintingAround
Quiltnstamper
Annie Panda
catdidit
kendra
catzails
Crafty Turtle
mollymoo951
hskelly
LynniePoo
Charlee
ilinacrouse
stamper-c
blindstamper
cleekNHA
Cathy's Fancy
stampingout
star
Gingerbeary8
craftycaro
CharmWarm
HamiltonGal
ardodd
FubsyRuth
DJanuary
Tami Mayberry
inglishrea
JMB073
tashers
dbdoodle
patsmethers
gm2785
joan ervin
flaxychick
jessjean
Emma F
LaLatty
lisahenke
Bar
LeAnne Pugliese
RobertaChic
DandI93
melmel
ssummerer
Aimes
CAKath



Tueday's Favorites

kendra
Jules
tiffguam
sharonstamps
susie nelson
kstamper
DannieGrvs
creatingisfun
StampOwl
Christine Creations
TheresaCC
sparklegirl
CuttersCallous
smileycollector
Raqode7
craftycaro
grbscrap
radacortes
Susie B
blondestamper
byjenn2007
stampin fool
LateBlossom
Randee E
LaceyStephens
debbiedee
stamperjen0


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OMG! OMG! OMGosh!!!!!

I went shopping today after I dropped DS off at day camp. My local stamp store wasn't open yet, so I went to JoAnn's. (I'm completely out of Tombow. Side story... hubby said he would see what Meijer had a couple of days ago. He brought home scoth tape runner. It's awful. It's bunches up and leaves noticable bumps when layering. Yuck!) OK... back to the story. LOL!Wow! Everything I got was either on sale, on clearance, or in the $1 bin! Even brads were in the $1 bin!

And then I got to my LLS!!! I just about shrieked. LOL! They have been getting more up to the times since the new owner took over last summer. They have been stocking Copic markers & Whipper Snapper as well as Stampendous & Inky Antics clear stamps. And a lot more punches.

But today...... They had Martha Stewart punches! AND They had DRS DESIGNS! OMG!!!! How exciting.

But that's not all! I got the scoop! They have just ordered stamps from Cornish Heritage Farms and in the near future they'll be carrying Papertrey and Our Daily Bread designs! They know about Gina K and didn't have any interest, but I hope I changed their minds. Their visiting SCS now, so I hope they also get interested in Unity and other SCS member companies.

I also found out which companies they will order from only by customer request because they just aren't selling well anymore: A Muse, Hero Arts, Art Gone Wild, House Mouse, Inkadinkado and probably a few others I can't remember. They'll continue to offer Great Impressions, Impression Obsession and Gelatins as well as a couple small companies in our state.

I also bought a ticket to the stamp show this weekend. I'm so excited! Some of the companies that will be there include: DRS Designs, Impression Obsession, Our Daily Bread, and Starving Artists. Darcie's hasn't been there in a couple of years. I love their stamps. Sigh.

Well, that all for now. I need to get in the gallery and see what I missed the last couple of days. :)

Bug Me Anytime - A Perfect Set for Paper Tole

Is anyone else getting excited seeing all the new Gina K sneak peeks!?! The reveal party on Thursday is going to be so much fun! Unity Hip Hop during the day & Gina K reveal that night. I need to clear my schedule!!!

Here are a few blogs with some great sneak peeks.
iEmbellish
My Reality............. It's All Good
Hands, Head and Heart
Cat's Creations

Bug Me Anytime (A Great Gina K set that I won!!)

This set is perfect for paper tole! It certainly is not CAS. It took me forever! But it was well worth it when DH was amazed and gave it high praise. :) This Gina K set was designed by Nina Brackett.

This card qualifies for many Dare to Get Dirty challenges you can find here.

For the Paper Tole Technique: The top flower is popped up as a whole. Then the center is popped up again. For the second flower on the right, The bottom half is popped up and then just the laft side is popped up again. The lady bug is popped up as a whole and then just the body is popped up. Two of the leaves are popped up on one side. The white layer of the sentiment is popped up on the razzleberry mat.The butterflies are bent and popped up on one side. I used the top flower to stamp with razzleberry on razzleberry for the DP by Me challenge. I wish I could see more of it because it shows up nicely for tone one tone. And finally, these colors coordinate so much better in real life. I took a ton of photos and did a lot of editing, but this is the best I could get.

DTGD09blondie090277 - Paper Tole
DTGD09kittie747 - Scene Challenge
DTGD09eggette - Flap Your Wings!
DTGD09gbedwright- DP by ME
(Most of it got covered up, but you can still see a little. :)
DTGD09DeborahLynneS ~ Taken with Texture!
DTGD09Becca_Stamps - Cut it Out!!

Stamps: Bug Me Anytime (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, black, rich razzleberry, DCWV spring mat stack
Ink: black, SU markers: rich razzleberry, garden green, rose red, Copic markers (RV17, RV10, RV29, G07, G17)
Accessories: brads, ribbon, CB Swiss Dots EF, various circle punches, MS butterfly punch, dimensionals
Techniques: Paper Tole, LOTS OF CUTTING! :)
Wish RAK Items: black brads, CB Swiss Dots

Blast from the Past - Paper Tole

This was the very first card I made using the paper tole technique. The middle present is popped up on one dimensional. The bottom present is popped up on two dimensionals.

Stamps: Stamping Bella, SU's Short & Sweet
Paper: real red, pumpkin pie, bashful blue DSP, white
Ink: black, real red
Accessories: SU markers, ribbon, brads, dimensionals
Techniques: paper tole

Bee-cause you're special!

DRS Designs blog Challenge #26: Faux Stitching

Dare to Get Dirty 2009 Challenges

DTGD09BevMom- Sew Unexpected!

DTGD09gbedwright- DP by ME

DTGD09eggette - Flap Your Wings!

DTGD09Becca_Stamps - Cut it Out!

DTGD09Lauraly - Tie One On!

Stamps: Bitsy Bee, Girly Swirly Flowers, & sentiment (DRS Designs)

Paper: summer sun, barely banana, white, certainly celery

Ink: black, SU summer sun marker, so saffron, Copic markers (Y000, Y08)

Accessories: EK Success "swirl" punch, ribbons, brad, eyelet, paper piercer & mat stack, Top Note die cuts, EK Success flower punch

Techniques: faux stitching

Wish RAK Items: Top Note die cuts

Hedgie Music

The layout of this card was inspired by one of kysmom's cards that she made 3 years ago tomorrow! Her gallery is fabulous! Here's the card that inspired me.

Here's the link to all the Dare to Get Dirty challenges.


DTGD09 debdeb-Moved by the Music


DTGD09 PickleTree: Born to Be Wild


DTGD09 DeborahLynneS: Taken with Texture!


DTGD09 Becca_Stamps: Make a card using punches/and or die cuts.


Stamps: Hedgehog (Penny Black)
Paper: white, creamy caramel, SU & CM dsp
Ink: black, SU chocolate chip marker, Copic markers
Accessories: America Crafts ribbon, SU star punches, paper piercer & mat stack, brad, cinnamon Stickles, pop-up dots
Wish RAK: Penny Black image

I colored this image last summer while I was in the hospital. I THINK the colors were E37, E35, E33, R27, C-5, & C0. I still have a ton of images I haven't used yet!

CAS25 - Unity Chick

CAS25 Sketch Challenge based on Krystie Lee’s Sweet Cherries card.

Here's a link to all the Dare to Get Dirty challenges for 2009.

DTGD09 Toy: Color My World (more mustard, real red, bashful blue)

DTGD09 eggette - Flap Your Wings!


Stamps: Hey Chick (Unity)
Paper: white, black, bashful blue DSP
Ink: black, Copic markers (Y26, R27, B32)
Accessories: Waterfall Stickles, mustard ribbon

CAS25 - Hi There

CAS25 Sketch Challenge based on Krystie Lee’s Sweet Cherries card.

Here's a link to all the Dare to Get Dirty challenges for 2009.

DTGD09 Becca Stamps - Cut it Out!!
Make a card using punches/and or die cuts.

DTGD09kittie747 - Scene Challenge


Stamps: Bug Me Anytime (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, pretty in pink, pretty in pink DSP, regal rose, regal rose DSP
Ink: black, Copic markers (RV21, RV10)
Accessories: Cotton Candy Stickles, ribbon, Nestie scallop rectangle die cut, pop-up dots
Wish RAK Items: Nestie scallop rectangle

CAS25 - Believe

CAS25 Sketch Challenge based on Krystie Lee’s Sweet Cherries card.

Here's the link to all the Dare to Get Dirty challenges for 2009.

DTGD09 eggette - Flap Your Wings!

DTGD09 Lauraly - Tie One On!
Create a project using ribbon and/or fibers


Stamps: Believe Butterfly (DRS Designs)
Paper: white, kraft, pretty in pink, regal rose DSP
Ink: SU regal rose marker
Accessories: kraft & pretty in pink taffeta ribbons, pop-up dots

Here it is again

Here it is again! My favorite flower from DRS Designs. Love it!!! And with it are some more Dare to Get Dirty Challenges on SCS.

DTGD09 sgtstamper - Shades of Blue-Embellishable You!

DTGD09 gbedwright- DP by ME


DTGD09Becca_Stamps - Cut it Out!!
Make a card using punches/and or die cuts.

DTGD09 Lauraly - Tie One On!
Create a project using ribbon and/or fibers

DTGD09 DeborahLynneS ~ Taken with Texture!


Stamps: Design Dots & Polka Dot Flower (DRS Designs)
Paper: white, black, ballet blue
Ink: SU markers: black, ballet blue, gable green
Accessories: spiral clip, ribbon, MS zig zag edge punch, whole punch w/ black brads, blue gem brad, pop-up dots

So Sweet!

Doesn't this piece of cake look yummy?! I added cinnamon stickles to the frosting for an extra effect on the best part. LOL!

Gina K Designs is having their July release soon. And the sneak peeks started last night. I'm so excited... for the stamps and that I'll be getting a pay check again this fall. Sweet!!!

Here comes all the challenges for this DTGD09 card. I really don't plan to make so many combination of challenges, it usually just happens. You can find all the challenges here.

DTGD09 One Happy Stamper Sketch Challenge

DTGD09 TruCarMa: Good Enough to Eat!

DTGD09 BevMom- Sew Unexpected!


DTGD09 sgtstamper - Shades of Blue-Embellishable You!

DTGD09 DeborahLynneS ~ Taken with Texture!

DTGD09 Becca_Stamps: Make a card using punches/and or die cuts.

DTGD09 craftycaro: Anything but Average! Create a non-traditional sized card...an A2 card just won't do!

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

Stamps: How Sweet It Is - Stamps for A Cause (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, bashful blue DSP, chocolate chip
Ink: black, bashful blue, chocolate chip, Copic markers (E27, RV11, B32, Y38, Y35)
Accessories: ribbon, eyelets, brad, cinnamon Stickles, Nesties scallop square, EK Success flower punch, SU scallop edge punch, paper piercer & mat stack, pop-up dots
Techniques: faux stitching
Wish RAK Items: Nestie Scallop square, Gina K image

Two Peas In A Pod

Featured Stamper: Versamom

* I used a green w/ polka-dots BG with an oval shape similar to the original card.
* I used a different image.
* I added some layers, punches, and embellishments.

Here's Lori's beautiful card.

DTGD09 - Becca Stamps: Make a card using punches/and or die cuts.

Stamps: 2 Peas in A Pod (DRS Designs)
Paper: white, black, old olive DSP
Ink: black, SU basic black marker, Copic markers (YG95, G99, Y000)
Accessories: CM custom cutting system, SU scallop edge punch, EK Success "swirl" punch, ribbon, brads, paper piercer

Saturday's Favorites

There were some 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!


stampertammy
barb hammer
Ginny Harrell
jac1217
ilinacrouse
airbornewife
i.ink.i.can
Toy
Melissa C.
PickleTree
rsalamom
gbedwright
Wendy Janson
jodylynn
CiCi510
BethJ70
justbehappy
annascreations
Yvette
LateBlossom

Santa Bear

Wish RAK July Challenge #2: Make a Christmas Challenge with texture. Wish RAK Items: bear image, scallop square Nestie. Texture: Liquid Applique, dimensionals, ribbons (And the dp looks textured :)

DTGD09 DeborahLynneS: Taken with Texture
Liquid Applique, dimensionals, ribbons (And the dp looks textured :)

DTGD craftycaro: Anything by Average
Make a card that's not an A2 size.
This card measures 4.25 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.

DTGD Lauraly: Tie One On! Make a card using ribbon or fiber.

DTGD Becca Stamps: Make a card using punches/and or die cuts.

??? DTGD Cindy_Haffner sketch challenge ???
I used a square shape instead of a circle shape. I saw a couple oval shapes, so hopefully the square won't have the challenge police after me. Yikes!

DTGD PickleTree - Born to be Wild!
Make a card with an animal theme.


Stamps: Santa bear (Penny Black?)
Paper: white, real red, close to cocoa, CM patterned paper
Ink: black, SU real red marker, Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon, Liquid Applique, Nestie scallop square, pop-up dots
Techniques: faux stitching

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

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!

notimetostamp
B-gin-R
Sandy Murphy
scrapnextras
KarenG
yawp
cindy_haffner
One Happy Stamper
mtgchic
robynw
Jeanne S
girlydecou
Ardyth
zainy3018
gigs
shellied
Babies
kittie747
hollicefaith
stampingj
Raqode7
bwstamper
dkstampinfool
Beate
Linwrage
emilymomto3boys
juliemlacey
stampinat6213

Hip Hop Challenge

Sorry these HHH posts were a little late... migraines happen all the time, but the really bad ones are seldom. This was the bad summer one. (It happens in July without fail.)

Unity Hip hop challenge: Make a card or project using Unity stamps that has at least one line image (not solid) that is not colored in or paper pieced - stamp it and leave it alone.

I'm not sure if I did this right. But this is what I came up with. :)

Stamps: Folk Inspired (Unity)
Paper: white, black
Ink: black, Copic markers
Accessories: organdy ribbon, circle and scallop edge punches, paper piercer, cotton candy Stickles
Technique: spotlight

Hip Hop Challenge

Hip Hop challenge: Unity Is All About Shapes

Make a card or project using Unity stamps that has at least one circle and one rectangle. Your card can be any shape.

I had a ton of fun with this one!

Stamps: Hey Chick, Folk Inspired (Unity)
Paper: white, pumpkin pie, apricot appeal, pretty in pink
Ink: black, pumpkin pie, Copic markers (YR16, YR12, R85, RV21, RV10)
Accessories: CM custom cutting system, circle punches, Marvy scallop punch, EK Success "swirl" punch, CB Swiss Dots, Brad, ribbon
Technique: faux embossing
Wish RAK: CB Swiss Dots

Thursday's Favorites

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

Rach W
sunnyj
Kharmagirl
KY Southern Belle
2stampin
Creative Daze
southernbellescrap
annie21211
sarasowda
TesaB
knightrone
Lauraly
JenniBo4
LaLatty
scrapnextras
krystie lee
genie1314
lauralooloo

Not sure what happened here!

I'm not sure why, but I have such a hard time photographing shades of purple. I made a card the other night because I was tempting at buying more stamps. Ugh! I have a ton!! So, I'm starting to do one or two things: put the images on Wish RAK and/or go make a card with a stamp I haven't used in a very long time. Some of my stamps are so old and dusty that they are like new when I use them LOL!

Stamps: Live Your Dream, Warm Words, & Favorite Things (Stampin' Up)
Paper: white, almost amethyst, unknown DP
Ink: certainly celery, almost amethyst, lovely lilac markers
Accessories: SU circle & modern label punches, MS picket fence edge punch, Top Note die, organza ribbon, brads, pop-up dots
Wish RAK: Top Note dies, MS picket fence edge punch

Wednesday's Favorites!

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

daycaremom1999
craftycaro
ctorina
blondie090277
n toll
PaperCrafty
Bar
dancerriley
Angela R.
debils
mzdjoy
wendyp81
true-2-you
peanutbee
nitestamper
NikiE
Stampinfool72
ChristineCreations
Becca Stamps
alwaysstampin'
va.sunshine
smileycollector
Stamp Addict 77
monkeymama


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A Romantic Dog

This is a triple challenge!
* SCS Sketch Challenge #238 based on a card I made a couple of month's ago. How fun is that?!? You can see my original card here.
* This also is for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge #58 - Soft & Sweet.
* And finally, I have finished the July Wish RAK sketch challenge which call for a tab/file folder look. My Wish RAK items are button brads and gingham ribbon.

Stamps: A Romantic Dog (Penny Black), Warm & Fuzzy sentiment (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, cream caramel, pretty in pink, DSP - pretty in pink, so saffron, apricot appeal, bashful blue, more mustard
Ink: black, close to cocoa SU marker, Copic markers
Accessories: brads, ribbon, cotton candy Stickles, EK Success flower punch, SU scallop edge, wide oval and scallop oval punches
Copic markers: E35, E33, Y38, Y21

Set your sails for a great day!

Stamps: Toy Box (Stampin' Up), sentiment (Inky Antics)
Paper: white, bashful blue, sage shadow, creamy caramel, pretty in pink, bashful blue DSP
Ink: black, SU bashful blue Copic markers
Copic markers: E31, YR20, BG93, B32, B00, RV11, RV10
Accessories: ribbon, brads, SU scallop edge, scallop oval and large oval punches, pop-up dots

Sending A Wish for You

Ahhhh! I can't get enough of this polka-dotted flower! I love it!

Stamps: DRS Designs
Paper: white, real red, black
Ink: Adirondack pitch black
Accessories: ribbon, Rub-Ons, brads, pop-up dots
Ribbon: PIF ribbon thread (I think it no longer is being used.)

Sweet S'Mores

OK. This really should be my "last one." After 4 cards, my table looks like a tornado hit it. And I'm starving because I haven't stopped to eat breakfast. LOL! Besides, I really need to get some work done around here!!

Stamps: Under the Stars & Sanded BG (Stampin' Up), Sweetest Blessing sentiment (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, creamy caramel
Ink: palette burnt umber, chocolate chip, creamy caramel
Accessories: CB Swiss Dots EF, ribbon, square, large oval, & modern label punches, brads, pop-up dots
Wish RAK: CB Swiss Dots, Sanded BG, brown brads

Faithful Cuckoo Clock

Yesterday's SCS color challenge was tough: really rust, pretty in pink, & not quite navy. (I slipped in some pink pirouette & certainly celery as well. ) Thankfully I had a lot of wait time (doc appt. waiting room) to think about all the details since I had already chosen and colored the image.... using my new Unity set, Folk Inspired, again. Love it! Thanks Unity for your generosity of prizes at Hip Hop!


Stamps: Folk Inspired (Unity)
Paper: white, really rust, pretty in pink, pretty in pink DSP, not quite navy DSP, pink pirouette, certainly celery
Ink: black, really rust, pretty in pink
Accessories: taffeta ribbon, brads, Copic markers, CB birds & swirls, pop-up dots, SU photo corner punch, Marvy & EK success flower punches, MG branch punch, Top Note die
Wish RAK: CB, Top Note, Photo corner punches
Copics: E09, E08, RV21, RV10, B23, B97, YG03

Tuesday's Favorites

There were some 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!

Stampin' Annie
KristaTracy
Rox71
die cut diva
dlounds
kcronin
LateBlossom
larkspur4000
NikiE
Marcee
KaterinaM
LMstamps
mbelles
tkaiser
craftymomto2
Lindam530
bljgraves
stampingpam
Kharmagirl
markie's mom

Happy Birthday!

The rest of the sentiment on the inside reads "... at least for today! Happy Birthday!"

I used the latest Fall-To-Layout found here.

Stamps: All DRS Designs
Paper: white, bashful blue
Ink: black
Accessories: brads, taffeta ribbons, CB Swiss Dots EF, Top Note die cut, paper piercer
Wish RAK: Swiss Dots, Top Note

Happy Mail - New stamps from DRS Designs

I was so excited to get my new release DRS stamps that I had to play right away! Isn't this huge flower gorgeous?!?

Stamps: All DRS Designs
Paper: white, black, pretty in pink, regal rose DSP
Ink: black, pretty in pink (with dauber), basic black marker (for faux stitiching)
Accessories: paper piercer & mat stack, brads, ribbon, Top Note die cuts (Wish RAK), pop-up dots, dauber
Techniques: faux stitiching

Monday's Favorites

There were some 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!

Stampin' Annie
texasjodylynn
strappystamper
TreasureOiler
nursechrissy
MustangSarah
peanutbee
LateBlossom
mbelles
bbcrazy
knightrone
tessa.
scrapmom205
basement stamper
Karin Lynn
StampGroover
MrsBoz
inglishrea
LeAnne Pugliese
MakiJ
Kharmagirl
jess_witty

It's the card that couldn't...

.... stop! I just wasn't happy with this card. It didn't turn out anything like I thought it would. Every time I thought I was done, I was more annoyed and had to add something else to "fix it". Before I knew it, it felt like it weighed 10 pounds! LOL!

Since I was very self conscience about it, I messaged some great stampers on SCS for their opinions. The responses I received were positive. But I received responses from two stampers that were interesting. Basically these stampers told me that since I've been doing so many CAS cards lately that I was out of my comfort zone with all the layers and embellishments. What do you think?

I used the Mojo Monday Sketch #96 again.

Stamps: All DRS Designs
Paper: white, black, real red DSP, bashful blue DSP
Ink: black, bashful blue
Accessories: SU markers, brads, eyelets, rhinestone brad, ribbons, SU modern label punch, photo corner & circle punches, Marvy scallop circle & flower punches, MS branch punch, pop-up dots
Wish RAK: brads, photo corner punches, black CS

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

Mojo Monday

I used the Mojo Monday sketch #96.

Stamps: Sammy Seal (High Hopes), sentiment (Inkadinkado)
Paper: white, night of navy, sahara sand DSP, real red
Ink: black, night of navy, real red marker
Accessories: Copic markers, ribbon, Marvy scallop punch, CM custom cutting system, circle punches, pop-up dots

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

CAS Color Challenge: turquoise, orange, yellow

My first CAS color challenge uses Fall to Layout #50. Fall to Layouts can be found under Monday challenges in the side bar to the left.

Stamps: sentiment ($1 stamp)
Paper: white, tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie
Ink: pumpkin pie
Accessories: SU markers, MS butterfly & embossed petal edge punches, ribbon


My 2nd CAS color challenge gave me a huge headache. (Actually, I already had one... but ya know what I mean :) I started with the image. I usually start with a layout. It took me forevah to finish this! LOL!

Stamps: Darling Dots (large flower), Cheep Talk (small flower), Vogue Verses (All SU), and finally Shower Flower (Stampenous)
Paper: white, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie DSP, so saffron, so saffron DSP
Ink: tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie, so saffron
Accessories: so saffron marker, ribbon, Stickles (orange peel), JoAnn's glitter glue (blue topaz), circle punch

Unity's Slim Vase

I love these colors! I had to make one more card.

Stamps: Slim Case (Unity), Much Appreciated (SU)
Paper: white, tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie, summer sun
Ink: tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie, summer sun, garden green
Accessories: Offray ribbon, button brad, SU heart to heart punch, SU markers

An Old Favorite: The A Muse Lemonade Stand

After seeing all the A*Muse*A*Paloosa cards in the SCS gallery, I just had to pull out my favorite A Muse stamp and get it inky again.

Stamps: lemonade stand (A Muse), Aida Cloth BG (Stampin' Up)
Paper: white, summer sun, so saffron
Ink: black, summer sun marker
Accessories: Copic markers, ribbon, SU circle & scallop edge punches, Marvy scallop circle punch, EK Success "swirly" punch, CM custom cutting system, brads, paper piercer, dimensionals, Stickles

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

SUNDAY'S FAVORITES

There were some 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!

Biggan
11Valerie11
Toy
knightrone
mkstampin74
hilnick
star - view 1 star - view 2 star - view 3
silli
Lynn in St. Louis
hskelly
mocjen
lisahenke

Sheltering Tree

Featured Stamper Challenge: Minnidr

* I used different branch and owl images.
* I used a similar sentiment.
* I changed the colors a bit.

Here's Dianne's adorable card.

Stamps: Limitless Limbs (Pink Cat Studio), Sheltering Tree (Stampin' Up), grass (DRS Designs)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, creamy caramel
Ink: Palette Timber Brown, certainly celery
Accessories: Copic markers, SU chocolate chip marker, SU wide oval punch, brad, eyelet, American Crafts ribbon

Happy Mail

Look what came in the mail this week! This gorgeous bookmark is from Susan (LateBlossom). Isn't she sweet? It's already in one of the books I'm reading. Yes, I read many books "at the same time." I love fiction and non-fiction. Mystery and Christian romance. Contemporary and historical. Adult and children's books. I don't like to put books on the shelves in my classroom for my students unless I've read or at least skimmed it.

One book stays in my purse at all times. I never know how long I'll have to wait in a waiting room. (My family has a lot of doctor's appointments.) And I have to have a different one for silent reading time at school, of course. And at last, there are the books I read at home.

These are the books that I'm currently reading.

Folk Inspired

Featured Stamper Challenge: Minnidr

* I used the same layout.
* I used similar colors.
* I changed the dp.
* The original card uses a beautiful bird image. I used a cuckoo clock with a bird image.

Here's Dianne's lovely card.

Stamps: Folk Inspired (Unity)
Paper: white, bermuda Bay, pixie pink, DCWV spring matstack
Ink:black
Accessories: Copic markers, bermuda bay marker, white gel pen, $1 ribbon, brads, word window punch, CM custom cutting system

Friday's and Saturday's Favorites

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

FRIDAY

KarenG
JenniB04
Lisa S
LateBlossom
LaLatty
hbrown
smartblonde_2000
Cici510
debbiemom23cs
slschaf771
Brenda 1961
TreasueOiler


SATURDAY

mkstampin74
Jerri Kay
joan ervin
Joan Ness
Inky Paws
juliemlacey
knightrone
scrapbook4ever
danni5199
tashers
sparklegirl

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