Monday, July 20, 2009

Just Because Butterfly~

Hello and Happy Monday~
I keeping this short due to having some things to finished before my husband comes home early.
Today's card is inspired by the following challenges:
Stampin' B Design Team: use a butterfly on your project
Allsorts challenge: use one of everything
OCC challenge: use three embellishments
and lastly
The Fresh Batch: sketch shown below Here is what I came up with~

Supplies~
Stamps: butterfly-3-D (Fluttering by: Verse Visual)
Cardstock/Ink: designer paper pack, hibiscus, black, and white
Extra: button, ribbon, scalloped circle punch, and rhinestone

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Time to enjoy some tea~

Here is my quick weekend creation!!! Supplies:
Stamps: saying and tea pot (Tea Time: Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: lemon tart, summer sunrise, designer paper pack, and berry sorbet
Extra: paper punch and sunrise silk ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and see ya tomorrow!!!

Fairy Birthday~

Happy Sunday Everyone~
Today, I have two different posts for you all due to not getting my card finished for yesterday.
So for my first one~
I had some fun with this one. Not only was the sketch fun but also the little fairy I added. She is made by Sandra Dry Digi Stamps. If you like fairies, be sure to check her out!

Over the last couple of day, you may have noticed that I'm starting to combine a few challenges for each creations. This is because with so many challenges out there (which I'm seem to be finding a new one all of the time) I just don't have enough time it the day to make only one creation for each challenge. I love taking part in all of the challenges, and thankful for all of you wonderful creative people for sharing your challenges that inspire us all! So if you have a favorite challenge that you have, I would love it if you would share it with everyone here!!! I'm always looking for a new challenge.

Now on to the card~
The challenges used:
Flutter by Wednesday: use pink and brown with a fairy or butterfly
and
Mojo Monday: sketch shown below
Here is my creation~
Supplies~
Stamps: fairy (Sandra Dry) and saying (Fancy Florals: Verse Visual)
Cardstock/Ink: berry sorbet, white, blush, chocolate, designer paper packs (Stampin' Up! and Papertrey)
Extra: flower, circle punch, glitter, rhinestone, scalloped rectangle, silk blush ribbon, paper punch, and brad
Thanks for stopping by!!!

Friday, July 17, 2009

Christmas in July~

I'm finished with my HUGE post, and it's time to share. Let me tell you first, that I will NOT be doing this again anytime soon!!!

I have 3 different creations for the same challenge: Christmas Card All Year' Round

Which has us use ONLY one stamp in 3 different ways. If that wasn't enough, I decided to add more challenges to each creation. For a grand total of 14 Challenges!!!

The 3 challenges (Loonie challenge, Cute Card Thursday, and Three Clovers) I want to share had all of the same theme: Christmas in July. Which all of you get a card as inspiration. Thanks for a wonderful theme (we can never start too early).


Before I tell you about each card, just want to let you know that the stamp used in by Digistampcharcters. If you are in the mood, like I am for Christmas, she has some super cute girl ones!!!


Now on to my first card~

The challenges used are:

Kaboodle Blog #9: use buttons and bows
SP Color Challenge: use colors kiwi, chocolate, baja, and razzleberry
and
Sketchy Thursday #44: sketch shown below
My first card~

Supplies~

Stamps: girl with snowman (digistampcharacters)

Cardstock/Ink: scarlet jewel, kiwi, baja, black, white,and chocolate

Extra: scarlet polka dot ribbon, scarlet buttons, paper punch, water pen, cuttlebug, scalloped oval punch, and embossing swirl template


For my second creation~

The challenges are:
Christmas Stampin All Year Long: create inside and outside of the card
Paper Make Up: use buttons
Color Dare: use colors kraft, brocade, teal, and chocolate
and lastly
Midnight Madess (sketch from last week): sketch shown below


Here is what I came up with~
Inside of my card~Supplies~
Stamps: girl with snowman (digistampcharacters)
Cardstock/Ink: kraft, brocade, teal, white, black, and chocolate
Extra: buttons, snowflake punch, cuttlebug, glitter
Now for my last card~
The challenges are:
Christmas All Year' Round: make 5 of the same or different with colors Red, White, and blue
Creative Inspiration: faux stitching
and for the final challenge:
Delightful Sketch: shown below
Here is my card~
A picture of all 5 of the same card~
Supplies:
stamps: girl with snowman (digistampcharacters)
cardstock/Ink: red, spring rain, not quite navy, white, brown, navy, designer paper pack, and black
extra: white gel pen, needle piercing, and blue ribbon


It is now time for me to rest. Thanks for stopping by!!!




Thursday, July 16, 2009

With an Apple~

First, I want to let all of you know that the HUGE post I was planning on finishing this morning. Just didn't happen. I'm still working on it!!! Keep your fingers crossed that I will get it done tonight, and have it for you all tomorrow.
Although, for today I have one of my favorite challenges~
Sweet Sunday created by Karen over at The Sweetest Thing. If you have noticed my NEW watermark over the last week, you would know whom I got it from. ~Karen~
I love her watermarks, and don't forget to check out her super cute new ones. So if you need one or are looking for a new one, click HERE! She makes it super easy.

On to the sketch for this week: #26
This is what I came up with~

Supplies~
Stamps: girl with apple (digistampcharacters)
Cardstock/Ink: designer paper, celery, perfect plum, green galore, pale plum, chocolate, black, and cocoa
Extra: circle punch, celery ribbon, and flower rhinestone
Thanks for stopping by!!!


Wednesday, July 15, 2009

My Sons My Treasure~

I'm posting super late today due to running around this morning with one of my boys! Although, I do plan on having a Huge Post tomorrow for all you (no boys in the morning).
For today~
I combined 3 different challenges for my creation today:
Color Chef: #14 colors brown, turquoise, and orange
Pile It on: #6 sketch shown below and for the last challenge~
Cinema Saturday: your treasure
Mine is my family!!!

So here is what I came up with~
Yes, it is a scrapbook page. It has been really long since I've done one.


Supplies~
Stamps: polka dots (Polka dot Basic: Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: orange, brown, and turquoise
Extra: bottle cap, rub-on summer theme, silk turquoise ribbon, orange glitter, and crystal effects
Thanks for stopping by and see ya tomorrow!!!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Celebrate with a cupcake~

Today, I have another short post due to my craft room being a complete mess and cards left unfinished on top of my desk. Over the last couple of days I have been so busy with creating. Which things got just a little out of control. So it is time to clean up for tomorrows creations!!!
Anyway on to the card~
I combined three different challenges for my card today~
Digital Tuesday: 1. digital image, 2. designer papers, and 3. embellishments
The Color Dare: Moss green, Vanilla, and Pretty in Pink
and lastly
Midnight Madness #10: sketch shown below My creation~

Supplies:
Stamps: cupcake (Cupcake: Pink Petticoat) and celebrate (Mega Mixed Messages: Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: moss green, vanilla, pretty in pink, and two different designer papers
Extra: cream buttons, moss and cream ribbon, and rhinestone
Thanks for stopping by and see ya tomorrow!!!