Inspired by a Unique Piece of Art

SCS Inspiration Challenge 237
LoveArtWorks Clay Originals

Soul Key Doodle Bowl
For my first card (hoping to make 2 more), I chose this unique bowl as my inspiration.

Stamps: Music of My Heart (Ippity/Unity Stamp Co.)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, pretty in pink
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic marker (R81 rose pink)
Accessories: pretty in pink taffeta ribbon, Fiskars pop-up squares

Favorites found on 6/17/10

It's been awhile since I've had time in the gallery. It's amazing finding out how much stuff you have when you try and move it! We didn't move to a new home. I switched my craft room with DS's bedroom. He's getting the bigger room and in return I get the room without direct sunlight. What a relief it is not to have to carefully cover up all the cardstock after every use! So all the furniture is moved, but I'm still not organized. Sigh.

But, I'm spent some time tonight in the gallery because I miss it so much. Here are some fabulous cards I found:

stampit74
Rox71 (CAS)
Rox71 (CAS)
LaLatty
gbarron
bwstamper (CAS)
mandypandy
knightrone
knightrone
amrucci
BethanyPaull
jknath
LeisaJane
angelladcrockett
gbedwright
notimetostamp
stampersandee
mspfd
TexasGrammy
lakind


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More Summer Memories

I decided to make one more creation for the StampTV Favorite Summer memories challenge. You can find it here.

A Pocket Card with a Bookmark

I have many childhood memories of camping with my family. I don't remember much about the places. It's the family time I remember the most. It's our family (and sometimes our camping friends) around the campfire. It's becoming friends with siblings or we would be really bored! It's the ridiculous song that my brother, sister, and I made up and used to sing when we were almost home (I'm not sure if my parents liked the song as much as we did. LOL!)



Reading was one of the things that we did while traveling to our destination. I wish I had a cool bookmark like this one. :)

Lantern: How could I forget that lantern? It went with me to the campground's bathroom so many times!

Sign: Every serious camper knows that you have to have a sign on your camper/trailer. It may have a witty saying but most of the time it has the family's name.

Campfire: Stories, S'mores, and Hobo Pies. What a great life!


This was fun to make. It was a trip down memory lane! My brother and sister have carried on the tradition with their families. I have to admit that I am jealous of that from time to time. But every family is unique just as every person is unique. Camping just isn't very relaxing for a son who is challenged with cerebral palsy and high functioning autism. We find other things that are fun. Being blessed with a child who is here by a miracle is much more satisfying than camping.

I used 3 Gina K Designs' sets to make this set:
Happy Camper (Theresa Momber)
Life is Good (Theresa Momber)
Lazy Days of Summer (Gina K)

GKD - Illustrator Blog Hop and Challenge

It's that time again! Gina K. Designs had their illustrator blog hop last night. Now it's our turn to play.

Gina's challenge: create a project that depicts a favorite summer memory. With so many great memories of summer, choosing just one is the hardest part of this challenge! Create a project using ANY Gina K. Designs stamp set and add your "direct to the project" blog link in the Mister Linky below. For more details, click here.

I had so many ideas running through my head for this challenge. I've been meaning to get back to scrapbooking and my wedding certainly is a favorite summer memory. Six years later, I am not done with my wedding album. I know, shame on me. LOL! This is Brian's page that I devoted to him with photos and stories. Actually, I have more stories to tell, so I'll continue on a second page. It will be more of a journaling page with maybe one photo. I have a few close up shots below if you'd like a better view. (Recipe after the next photo)


Since this was a 2nd wedding for the both of us, I chose a non-traditional environment. I wore a mint green (almost aqua) dress and we were married on the shore of a lake at a small wedding chapel. It was very small and I was so happy that all the difficult planning was taken care of by the wedding chapel personnel. Planning a wedding without worrying about every detail was nice.

Stamps (all Gina K Designs): Lovely Labels (Nina Brackett), Hope Grows (Theresa Momber), Masculine Messages (Gina K)
Paper: white, certainly celery, ocean mist, black
Ink: black, certainly celery, cool caribbean
Accessories: SU ribbon originals, Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 9, SU punches: large oval, circle, & designer label, pop-up dots
Size: 12x12

Jim is like a real father to Brian. When we meet new people, they are usually surprised when Brian starts calling him Jim. Jim took on big responsibilities when he married me. He insisted we were a team when it came to Brian. He has helped Brian mature so much. It's incredible. Jim often tells Brian that he is his hero. Why? He has to endure so much just to do the things other people take for granted (Well, not in those exact words... but you get the meaning.) He is a special man.

My son and I posed for a photo before the wedding began.

This photo was staged by the photographer, but it's so, so cute!

My son Brian was born at 24 weeks gestation. He is still small for his age. But being cute and lovable makes up for it. (Spoken like a true mom, huh? LOL) Brian has cerebral palsy, with high-functioning autism, and after serial casting and extensive physical therapy, he started walking 11 months before this picture was taken. He was a big part of the wedding!

Just as a side note, Botox shots stopped working and the teen years are tough. He's back in his wheelchair quite a bit and we're considering invasive surgery... something I've putting off for a year now.

CAS / Color Challenge Samples

Christian Paper Crafts Color Monday
Choose your own Story

Today's Color Monday Challenge is a fun one and a bit unusual.

CM61 – Choose your own Story
Choose any combination these colors or be brave and us them all!
blue, pink, orange, & yellow plus neutrals

(All of these cards are double challenge cards. They were made to match the CAS challenge on SCS.)

I've made three cards for this challenge since it has so many possibilities:

a card with 2 colors, a card with 3 colors, and a card with ALL 4 colors! Woo Hoo! I did it! LOL!

Birthday Wishes

I chose to use blue and pink for this cute little monkey holding onto a piece of ribbon so he won't fly away.

Stamps: monkey – CC Designs, sentiment – Unity

Card Stock: white

Designer Paper: Stamping' Up

Ink: black, Copic markers

Accessories: ribbon

Technique: CAS (Clean & Simple)

Size: 4.25 square (A Muse 4.5 envelopes)

The Bird with the Story

This cute one is telling the story of 3 colors: blue, orange, & yellow.

Stamps: bird (Unity's Feb. 2010 KOM), sentiment (Ippity/Unity – Love in Return)

Cardstock: white, so saffron
Designer Paper: Stampin' Up
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic markers
Accessories: corner rounder, Spellbinders Nestabilities dies, pop-up dots, white gel pen

Technique: CAS (Clean & Simple)

Size: standard A2

Special Delivery

And here's a special delivery of all 4 colors! What do you think?

Stamps: bird (Unity's Feb. 2010 KOM), sentiment (Ippity/Unity – Love in Return)
Paper: white, SU dsp, so saffron
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic markers
Accessories: corner rounder, Spellbinders Nestabilities dies, pop-up dots, white gel pen

Technique: CAS (Clean & Simple)
Size: standard A2

StampTV - Favorites

I am so excited! I received an email saying that I had a card in the featured gallery on StampTV. (Edited... Thanks to Vera's comment, I went hunting for the color challenge winner. I had thought that must be it, but I had been looking in the wrong place. LOL! Now I get to choose a free set!)

The card can be found on this post.

In honor of StampTV, I'm going cards from their gallery today. They have sooo much gorgeous eye candy there!

Suzanne Dean - Miss You
Jessica Fick - Simple Friends (CAS)
Jessica Fick - Enjoy Your Birthday
Jessica Fick - Surf's Up!
Lynn in St. Louis - Show the Way
Carla Suto - Thinking of You
Kay S. - Thanks Friend
Kurtis Amundson - Hope Grows (CAS)
Kurtis Amundson - Friends are Forever (CAS)
Theresa - Friends are Forver
Theresa - Stars
Theresa - Fine Furnishing
Melanie Muenchinger - Friends are Forever
catdidit - Tattered Friends
Emily Giovanni - Rock Star Bookmarks
Donna Baker - Hip Candles on your Cake
Donna Baker - Kangaroo Baby Cakes
Bev Gerard - Where Hope Grows
Valerie - Botanicals Sympathy


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Theresa Momber's Flourished Butterfly

Featured Stamper: LeAnne Pugliese
I just love her card!

To change it up, I used bright colors, a similar layout, a Nestabilitie die cut, and paper instead of ribbon. Not using ribbon was a shocker, but it just didn't work with the die cut.

Stamps: Hope Grows (Gina K Designs - Illustrator is Theresa Momber. I can't get enough of this set! If you're like me, you buy a set, use it a couple of times, and then it is yesterday's news. But this set was a fabulous purchase. I don't think it will be collecting dust anytime soon! :)
Paper: white, pumpkin pie, night of navy, unknown dp
Ink: pumpkin pie, wild wasabi, Copic marker Y35 Maize
Accessories: circle punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities labels #9, pop-up dots

Featured Stamper Favorites (6/13/10)

Today's SCS Featured Stamper: LeAnne Pugliese
I love her gallery and have featured her cards on my blog before today. Here are just a few more to honor her day :)

Lots of CAS in here!
Shabby Chic
Mother-to-Be
Father's Day
Lovely as a Tree
Mother's Day
Christmas Tree
Patchwork Throwdown
Fun & Fast Notes
Eat, Drink, & Be Scary (Love this set. I don't know why I didn't buy it. This is just one of those cards that has me hooked. Maybe eBay huh?)
Recycle Wedding Card
Christmas Punch Santa
Lighthouse Thank You
Lovely as a Tree #2
Ribbon of Hope
Autumn Acorn
Picnic Thanks
Happy Birthday
French Violets
Best Wishes
Square Jewelry Inspiration
Timeless Violets
A Little Raspberry Something
Pink Daisy
Christmas Bird
Happy Birthday

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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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Inspired Favorites

There were a lot of beautiful cards in the SCS Inspiration gallery this weekend! Wow! Here are a few of my faves.

LilLuvsStampin
Cards_By_America
Toy
resqbarbie (CAS)
Rox71
angelladcrockett
ctorina
justwritedesigns
girlgeek101 (CAS)
markie's mom
k dunbrook (CAS)
sparklegirl
Itsapassion


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Sweet Inspired Card

I was inspired by ravengirl's card here. She used a sketch by sketch by Kim Kesti on page 98 of the Go To Sketches issue.

StampTV Color Challenge
orange, pink, & green + any neutrals

Stamps: Lazy Days of Summer, How Sweet It Is (Gina K Designs)
Paper: pumpkin pie, regal rose, white, SU dsp
Ink: black, chocolate chip, Copic markers
Accessories: SU circle & scallop punches
Size: 4.25 square
(I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.)

CAS Design Team Results

Friday's Fireworks Display was a lot of fun! Here are the results!

Fireworks Challenge Winners (for a guest designer week)
Challenge #1: mepylant
Challenge #2: arsty_em

Semi-Finalist Guest Designers
Trish G
va.sunshine
cookiebaker
kthaman
mtgchic
mepylant

Finalist Guest Designers
jaydeestamping
resqbarbie
ltecler
KY Southern Belle
angelahath
ApocalipsisR
Biggan

CAS DT Members

fionna51
stampingout
ravengirl

And a surprise........................................................................................

Resqbarbie is becoming a permanent part of the CAS Challenge Team. Denise has excitedly agreed to co-hostess the CAS challenges. Denise is a talented CAS designer and has a lot of experience with challenges, both on her blog and with past VSNs on Splitcoast. I will continue organizing the challenges with the DT, getting the schedule ready, etc. Denise will coordinate and communicate with the guest designers as well as give me a break with hostessing once in awhile. I'm looking forward to working with Denise on the upcoming challenges, and of course the next round of a DT search!

Featured Stamper Card

SCS Featured Stamper: NikkiSchmaltz
Nikki has a fun gallery! Congrats Nikki!

* I used a different owl image.
* I used similar colors and a similar layout.
* I changed the EF and edge punch.

When I was done uploading, I went through the Sunday challenges and realized that this qualifies for the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge. Sweet!

Stamps: Hope Grows (Gina K Designs)
Paper: white, SU certainly celery, GKD ocean mist & sweet mango
Ink: SU chocolate chip, close to cocoa, certainly celery, pumpkin pie, Copic markers
Accessories: SU white taffeta ribbon, Cuttlebug Vistoria EF, EK Success flower & flourish edge punch, SU large & small oval punches

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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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