Featured Stamper Favorites (6/6/10)

Today's featured stamper on SCS is : NikkiSchmaltz
She has a great gallery and I wanted to highlight some of my favorite cards!

From the Bottom of My Heart
Merry Moose
Plum Fourished
Joy x3 (CAS)
Enchanted Peace (CAS)
A Tasty Spider
Under the Apple Tree
A Cat for Kate
Thanks Unity
Celebrate Ice Cream
Boy Bib
U R Loved
Happy RWB
Cherry Picnic Basket
I Can Do Blue
Miracle Bear
Happy Dots (CAS)
Always Thinking of You
Halloween Pizza Box
Boo to You Vase
Autumn Silhouettes

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Featured Stamper Inspired (5/23/10)

SCS Featured Stamper: NCSUnikki

I was inspired by this adorable Paws I Care card.

I used a similar layout and used a paw print BG. I used a Riley image instead of that cute doggy Nikki used. I used blue as my accent color instead of red. And finally, I moved the sentiment.

Stamps
Detective Riley: Riley & Company
sentiment: TAC
paw print: not sure

Paper: chocolate chip, creamy caramel, ballet blue, white
Ink: Palette burnt umber, chocolate chip, Copic markers
Accessories: SU modern label & large oval punches, American Crafts ribbon

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GET YOUR TICKETS!!!!

Welcome to CAS Amusement Park! Are you ready for a thrilling adventure? Do you have your sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suit & towel, your camera... and of course your crafting supplies?

At the end of this adventure, we will have seen some amazing eye-candy, found a bunch of new guest designers, and welcomed our new Summer 2010 CAS design team! How fun is that? Just as much as paper-crafting!!!

I hope you have your tickets, because we're ready to go through those fun rotating gate thingies. Below are all the details. To join the fun, please visit the special thread on Splitcoaststampers here.


CHALLENGE #1 - Posted Friday, May 21
As you're walking into an amusement park, the first thing I usually encounter is a bunch of photographers offering to take group portraits. So, this challenge is two-fold.

1. Your card needs to have a person, character, or group as your focal image. If you're making a card, a stamped image is perfect. If you're making a scrapbook page, a photo is perfect... but just one photo.
2. Walking into an amusement park is usually a bold & bright mix of colors, patterns, and textures. Please add a tiny bit of bold flashy ribbon. Bonus points if you are also able to add texture while still keeping it CAS.
3. Please remember that while all of these elements are fun, the idea is to keep it clean & simple.

Keyword: Sum2010CAS1

Challenge #2
Keyword: Sum2010CAS2
This challenge is the same as this week's regularly scheduled CAS challenge. See below for the new deadline. I forgot about no upload Sunday. The new deadline will be for both challenges 1 & 2 and we'll go from there.

NEW DATE
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 26 @ 5:00PM EST

The continuing list of stampers will be revealed with the next CAS challenge. The DT challenge will be able to be combined with the weekly CAS challenge this coming Monday.

Now.... I want you to listen to me. This is NOT a popularity contest. As a special ed teacher, I love rooting for the underdog as well as long time stampers. Do NOT assume you are not good enough.

Standard Expectations of a DT member: I need you to post your sample for each challenge on Sunday evening between 10PM-11PM EDT. You may miss 1 or 2 weeks do to illness or emergencies. Having experience posting threads is not mandatory, but it is helpful. We can teach you. (This would be needed if I am unable to do it for some unexpected reason.) You will be participating in choosing the challenges for the season during your 2nd week as a DT member. The summer DT starts the first Monday in June and ends the last Monday in August.

CAS Shabby Chic?

Another Monday Double Challenge

SCS Clean & Simple Challenge
Shabby Chic

I'm not very good at shabby chic. So this was a real challenge for me. Did it turn out looking shabby & chic?

Christian Paper Crafts
Color Challenge

brown and/or kraft
light blue and/or light pink
white and/or cream
optional: green for flowers

Stamps: vase of flowers (Unity), sentiment (TAC)
Paper: bashful blue, kraft, close to cocoa, white
Ink: bashful blue, close to cocoa, garden green
Accessories: distressing tool, sponge, taupe ribbon, brads, SU word window & modern label punches

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

If you love to make CAS cards, see the post below! You may be riding the thrill of a lifetime by being part of the next Splitcoast CAS design team!


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GET YOUR TICKETS!!!!

Clear your calendar

Due to the holiday weekend
going up against the finale of the next DT search,
we'll be kicking off the fun
on Friday evening, May 21
@ about 8PM EDT

Get your bags of paper crafting supplies packed. We're heading for a thrill-seeking adventure!We're going to the amusement park! Don't forget those swim suits for those fun water rides!

To help you get your bags packed, here are some supplies you won't want to forget:

* Ribbon - Fun, splashy, thrilling, and one-of-a-kind ribbon!
* Any tool(s) that can add texture to your card
* Accessories that can add dimension to your card
* Items that would assist you in making an interactive, moving card

I'm amazed that it's that time again... a new adventure for a new design team. With all the talent we have here, I know it's going to be a good time!

If you're planning on joining the trip, get your ticket by posting to the Splitcoast thread here. (posting not required... just thought it would be fun )

More information will be coming on Friday night, on SplitocoastStampers, complete with a calendar and the first challenge.

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Did a little cruising...

It's been awhile since I've posted random favorites I've seen in galleries. I've been exhausted from unexpected life "things". There are not a lot of cards here, considering how little I've posted faves, but it's a start. I love the inspiration I get from everyone.

Sunday, May 16

TheresaCC (CAS)
HamiltonGal
DonnaMaria
ltecler (CAS)
ltecler
Anne Ryan


Saturday, May 15

ltecler
sf9erfan (CAS)
msb4u (CAS)
hskelly (CAS)
true-2-you (CAS)
angelladcrockett
YLM


Friday, May 14

LateBlossom (CAS)
sparklegirl

Thursday, May 13

criminalgrace (CAS)


Wednesday, May 12

al-silver2 (CAS)
debdeb (CAS)
1busymomof2 (CAS)


Tuesday, May 11

LaLatty (CAS)
LaLatty (CAS)
mocjen (teacher notes)


Monday, May 10

LaLatty (CAS)
LaLatty (CAS)
Tenia Sanders-Nelson (CAS)
LateBlossom (CAS)
prchvs


Sunday, May 9

PaperInBloom (CAS)
TexasGrammy (CAS)


Saturday, May 8

hskelly (CAS)


Friday, May 7

al_silver2 (CAS)
LaLatty (CAS)
n toll (CAS)


Thursday, May 6

krystie lee (CAS)


April

LateBlossom (CAS)
LateBlossom (CAS)

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Featured Stamper CAS Card

SCS's Featured Stamper is ctorina! I love her work and have posted some more of my faves in the post below.

I chose this card as my inspiration. I made it narrower and used a different flower stamp and type of ribbon. I kept it black and white, removed the bottom black layer, and moved the sentiment over. I also opted out of the Swiss Dot embossing since I already had so many polka-dots with my flowers and ribbon. I hope she likes my CASE :)

Stamps:
polka-dot flower (DRS Designs)
Masculine Messages sentiment (Gina K Designs)

SCS Featured Stamper Favorites (ctorina)

Today's Splitcoast Featured Stamper: ctorina!
I love her work. Here are just some of my many favorites!

Sending Summer Smiles
Summer Ice Cream
Friends and Flowers
Flowering Weeds (CAS)
Happily Ever After
Happy Birthday, Tommy!
Out of the Box Daisies
For You, Peggy
Thank You
Flower Box Thanks
Winter White Wedding
Birthday Bash
Birthday Wishes (CAS)
Plaid Bag
Thanks So Much (CAS)
Tulips
Frugal Hat
Wedding Cake
Many Thanks
Relax


Christmas/Winter
Holiday Tag
White Snowflake
Joy to the World
Star of Wonder
Holiday Greetings
Pretty Purple Mittens
Snow Day


Halloween/Fall
EEEK!
Happy Halloween (CAS)
You've Been BOO'd
Fall
Spooktacular Fun


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Let your dreams find wings ~ Notecard

I actually made this card a few weeks ago and forgot to upload since I had chosen another card for a gkd designer challenge. When I saw the dishes as the first inspiration piece attached to today's challenge, I instantly remembered the card. I looked, and sure enough, I never uploaded it. So unlike me, but I've had a lot going on lately.


So, that all being said, here is my very quick *wink* SCS inspiration card. The Two Lumps of Sugar Deco Melamine Dishes can be found here.


Stamps: Spring has Sprung (Gina K Designs)
Paper: soft sky scallop note card, soft sky dsp, white
Ink: black, Copic marker for the butterfly
Accessories: ribbon, white gel pen

Favorites: SCS New Dirty Dozen Members

Wow! Have I been out of the loop! First, I miss the Gina K illustrator's blog hop and designer search, and then I forget that it is the 15th! Here are some of my favorite cards made by the new DT members:

darleenstamps - I have been waiting a very long time to see her in the dirt pile!

May DT card - Vintage Style
May DT card - Darleen's Favorite
May DT card - Lovely Hydrangea
May DT card - Celebrate Your Day (CAS)
Vintage Baja Mother's Day 2010
Happy Birthday, Jake
Congrats Courtney & Jayson
IC228 - An Oldie, but a Goodie
FS166 - CASing Pat #1
FS166 - CASing Pat #2
CAS54 - Wishing for Spring (CAS)
Happy Retirement, Craig (CAS)


Julie Campbell - Totally love her Halloween cards!

Halloween Yo-Yos
Halloween Masquerade
Pumpkin Party
Something's Brewing
Yikes!
Pink Persimmon Halloween (Boo!)
Vintage Halloween (BOO) Banner
Halloween again... and again (and again another Boo card:)
Halloween Cutie
Fright Night Framed

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Magenta Blog Hop

Christian Paper Crafts is having a Magenta Blog Hop! I've never used peel-offs on cards until now. I LOVE THEM!

I adhered the stained glass window peel-off onto some retired SU dsp. It's a light pink pirouette with white dots. Then I highlighted some areas using a ruby red marker. My big eyelets were the perfect size for the pattern so I used some very vanilla taffeta ribbon. And lastly, I used rhinestone stickers for the centers of the flowers.




Marcelle
Angella
Natalie
Mary
Randi
Me
Christian Paper Crafts Creative Blog

Happy Monday!

Can you just see these guys greeting you in the morning saying, "Happy Monday!" Yah... a little too bright and happy for a Monday morning! LOL! Actually, I think they had too much caffeine. :) But aren't these guys the cutest starfish you've ever seen? I love this new Gina K set!

This is a double challenge card.

SCS Clean & Simple Challenge - CAS66: Sketch Challenge
Inspired by our Spring 2010 DT member: kmahany


Christian Paper Crafts Color Challenge:
pink, orange, brown & white
(Inspired by an Ice Cream Cone by Melissa_Aggie)

Stamps: Quite A Catch (GKD)
Paper: white, SU designer paper
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic markers, SU regal rose marker
Accessories: EK Success wavy border punch, pop-up dots

(Favorites) SCS Featured Stamper: ltecler

Congrats Lori! Love your work.

Snuggle Bunny (gift set)
Berry Adorable
Destined for Greatness
Introducing Chloe (scrapbook page)
Spring Flower (CAS)
Lucky to Count You as A Friend (CAS)
Country Flowers
Aqua Asian Fusion (CAS)
Slope Inspired Sorry (CAS)
Simply Valentine (CAS)
Snowy Sympathy (CAS)
Giga Guide Lines (CAS)
You Might Want to Sit Down
I'm Not Lion

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It's a Gina K Blog Hop!

I love Gina's new set, Quite A Catch!
The sea creatures are incredibly adorable and I love the sentiments!

Visit these designer's blogs tonight for even more samples with the
Quite a Catch stamp set

• Jessica Fick


• Bev Gerard


• Colleen Schaan


• Suzanne Dean


• Valerie Stangle


• Cathy Tidwell


• Lee Murphy


• Theresa Momber


• Geri Utterback


• Tina Gilliland


• Sharri Seffens


• Vicki Dutcher


• Jennie Harper


• Melissa Shultz


• Brenda Turner
  


• Joy Hadden


• Linda Payne


• Jen Charboneau

* Cheri Weston

To see the adorable samples in the StampTV gallery,
check out this link: quiteacatch

Finding my mojo, again.

I can't remember the last time I stamped. I had cards made ahead of time so I think it's been about 3 weeks! That has never happened before. Life here has been really, really difficult. Today I was determined to make a card... and I made two! My craft room was a mess. So a little clean-up needed to be done. I started with reorganizing all of my paper into new SU color families and organizing my Gina K paper, too. This is what I came up with, my attempt at getting my mojo back:

You're such a blessing.

Clean & Simple 65 is a theme challenge:
Mother's Day or May Flowers

Stamps: Bella Blossoms (Stampin' Up!), sentiment from Masculine Messages (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, tangerine tango
Ink: tangerine tango, kiwi kiss
Accessories: taffeta ribbon, Sizzix die cut

.... like a spring day.

SCS Clean & Simple 65 is a theme challenge:
Mother's Day or May Flowers


Christian Paper Crafts
Color Monday Challenge 65:
Shades of purple & green, white (option of an additional neutral of accent color)

SCS Featured Stamper: Eliotstamps

I changed the colors, use dp instead of a stamped border, and stamped different flowers in the corner rather than matting them separately.
Thanks for the inspiration, Michelle!

Stamps: flowers (SU set name?), Itty Bitty Backgrounds (Stampin' Up!), sentiment from Spring has Sprung (Gina K Designs)
Paper: rich razzleberry, white, Basic Grey Lemonade dp
Accessories: organdy ribbon, SU scallop edge punch, rhinestone stickers, dimensionals

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BLOG CANDY WINNER - #19

I wonder who that is????



The blog candy has been a "birthday" surprise. :) I have a lot of designer paper. Some retired SU rub-0ns, some ribbon, and stamped images (to be chosen by the winner) :)


And #19 is Kathy H!
Kathy, please send me an email so I can get the blog candy to you!
designsbyboo@hotmail.com


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Happy birthday to Boo! How old are you?

I have been under so much stress that I haven't had any interest in my hobby. But I'm determined to make my birthday a time to refocus on the things that make me happy. ... which means stamping :) This month also happens to mark my 5th year as a SCS member! (Shhhhh... I don't think that dirty dozen thing will ever happen. It makes me laugh thinking about how I really wanted that a couple of years ago. LOL Maybe it's no big deal now because I'm... oops.... almost let it slip. Maybe its because I'm OLDER and enjoy more diverse avenues to express myself.)

BLOG CANDY

I've decided to link some of my favorite older cards and projects. In one of them, you will find the answer to my age. Come back and post your guess. You can only guess once. Anyone who guesses correctly will have their name in a hat and a winner will be chosen. Moderation will be on so that you can't see the answers of others. Next Sunday, I will post the winner.

card 1

card 2 (This card has been CASEd some many times it cracks me up. Like the telephone game, no one knows who started it!)

card 3

card 4

card 5

card 6

card 7

card 8 (another card that has been copied a few times :)

card 9

card 10

card 11

card 12

Christmas 1

Christmas 2

Christmas 3

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