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