Mosaic Maddness Christmas Cheer

I love how that the Mosaic Maddness stamp set is just perfect for holiday cards.   Love the versatility of this set.    The holly on top of the mosaic is from a stamp set that I hve from a local craft store, but I thought it gave the perfect touch to the project.

Ingredients to make card: 
Stamp Sets:  Mosaic Maddness, Sweet Sentiments
Ink:  Versamark, Blushing Bride
Paper:  Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Antique Brads, Gold Brads, Pearls, Gold Embossing Powder
Tools:  1 3/4" Circle Punch, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Stamping Sponge, Mosaic Punch, Build a Banner Simply Created Kit, Border Punch from a local craft store, Paper Piercing Tool

Stampin' Royalty Color Challenge

This week Stampin' Royalty brings us a color challenge:  Basic Black, Basic Gray, Marina Mist and Tangerine Tango.   I wasn't sure if I would be able to come up with something with these colors, but I kept stamping, punching and adding and this is what I came up with!   I also added a touch of Old Olive to the project.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) October 14th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Feel Goods, Hello Lovely
Ink:   Basic Gray, Tangerine Tango, Marina Mist
Paper:   Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper,  I Am Me Designer Series Paper, Modern Medley Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Doily, Vintage Buttons
Tools:   1" Circle Punch, Circle Cutting System, Little Leaves Sizzlits, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Decorative Label Punch

Artisan Design Team Entry #5

Here is my last entry for the card portion of the Artisan Design Team.    I have to say I love the sentiments in the Feel Goods stamp set.   They just make me smile.      The Sunshine & Sprinkles stamp set from the mini was the perfect touch to the card.

Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets:  Feel Goods

Ink:  Marina Mist
Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Pretty in Pink Button
Tools:  3/16" Corner Rounder, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL

 

Minnie Mouse Party Decoration

This week's Stampin Royalty brings us a Anything Goes challenge.   

No party is complete without a centerpiece.   So here is a table decoration made for the Minnie Mouse Birthday Party Celebration for my niece's first birthday party.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) June 17th. Hope you can join us!
Ingredients to make the project:
Stamp Sets:   Banner Greetings
Ink:  Melon Mambo
Paper:   Regal Rose Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Basic Black
Accessories:   Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon, Black Brads,  Pearls colored with a black sharpie
Tools:  1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Pinwheel Sizzlets Die,

More Yippee Skippee

What can I say you are going to see a lot of Yippee Skippee.   It is my new favorite set.   Here it is paired up with the new Tape It Stamp Set.   How cute and easy is this card!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Yippee Skippee, Tape It
Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Pistachio Pudding
Paper:   Whisper White, Coastal Cabana Designer Series Paper Stacks
Accessories:   Silver Designer Buttons, Silver Brads
Tools:   Circle Cutting System, 2 1/2 Circle Punch, Chevron Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot

Congrats!

So I decided to take inspiration from the Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper and took the colors and put them in my creation.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Set:   Oh Hello and from the local craft store
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tano, Midnight Muse and Pool Party
Paper:  Whisper White
Accessories:  Pearls and Rich Razzleberry Button
Tools:   Circle Cutting System

She believed she could...

So I was challenged to use stars.   I can't tell you how happy I was with the way this card turned out.    Who wouldn't love getting this card when they succeed!     The Feel Goods stamp set had the perfect sentiment for the card!

Ingredients to make the card:  
Stamp Set:  Feel Goods, Stamp Set from a local craft store
Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals
Paper:  Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Rhinestones from a local craft store
Tools:  Star Punches, Corner Rounder and Border Punch from a local craft store


Stamping Royalty Photo Challenge

So what can I say except I love, love, love this week's Stamping Royalty photo challenge.    It has my favorite flower in it daisies, so what is there not to love.   It also gave me a chance to use the retiring Bashful Blue.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) May 13th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Something to Celebrate, Hearts a Flutter
Ink:  Bashful Blue
Paper:  Whisper White, Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Silver Brad, Bashful Blue Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Hodgepodge Hardware, Silver Cord
Tools:  Daisy Sizzex, Petite Pennants Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Pinwheel Sizzlits, Big Shot

Stamping Royalty Color Challenge

This week Stamping Royalty brings us a color challenge.   The colors are Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green and Midnight Muse.   I have to say I was a little stumped with the colors until I thought of blue jeans and daisies and then the project took off.   The card just makes me think of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants!
The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) April 29th. Hope you can join us!
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Patterned Occasions, Stacks of Wishes
Ink:  Mignight Muse, Gumball Green and Summer Starfruit
Paper:  Whisper White, Gumball Green, Mignight Muse, Gumball Green and Summer Starfruit Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Buttons, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Silver Brad
Tools:  Blossom Petals Xl Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Labels Collection Framelits Dies, Coluzzle Cutting System, Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die, Big Shot, Corner Rounder, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Photo Inspiration

Stamping Royalty brings us a photo inspiration this week:   I was completely drawn to the beautiful reds in the photo.   I was inspired by this card in the lastest copy of Cards Creations by Paper Crafts and decided to make my own version of the card with the products I own.   The burlap flower was super easy to make.  Using my Circles Sizzex, I cut four circles and then folded them in half twice and then attached them to piece of card stock with glue.   I put a brad through the center and the embellishment was done.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) April 22nd. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Elementary Elegance
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Parker's Patterns Designer Series Paper, Just Delightful Simply Scrappin' Kit, Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Pack
Accessories:  Antique Brads, Pearls, Burlap, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Circle Sizzex, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Butterfly Punch

Mother's Day

A friend of mine asked me to make a stack of personalized Mother's Day cards for all the mothers in her life.   I found this great card on Pinterest and decided it would be perfect start to making my Mother's Day creations for her.    The greeting was personalized and printed on the card.
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Itty Bitty Banners, That's the Ticket
Ink:  Primrose Petals, Old Olive
Paper:  More Mustard, Whisper White, Old Olive, Old Olive Patterns Designer Series Paper, Primrose Petals Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Doily from a local craft store
Tools:  Small Butterfly Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Corner Rounder, Blossom Petals Xl Punch

Stamping Royalty

This week Stamping Royalty brings us the challenge of baby themed cards!    Here is my whisper white, crumb cake and very vanilla baby themed card.   I have to say I love playing with the neutral color scheme which is perfect for a baby card.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) April 15th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Nursery Necessities, Something to Celebrate
Ink:  Crumb Cake
Paper:  Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper, Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack
Accessories:  Pearls, Whisper White Button, Very Vanilla Button and Doily from a local craft store
Tools:  Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Large Star Punch, Small Heart Punch, Corner Rounder

Ribbons and Pearls

So I found this amazing card on Pinterest and I couldn't wait to try to make the dress on my own.   This week's Stamping Royalty challenge gave me the perfect opportunity to make it.    The challenge this week is Ribbons and Pearls.    Click here to see the tutorial on how to make the dress.   So easy to do.

I have to say I love the way this card came out.  I believe it maybe a go to card when I need one for a wedding.   So beautiful and elegant. 

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) April 8th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Together Forever
Ink:  Crumb Cake
Paper:  Whisper White, Shimmery White Card Stock
Accessories:  Pearls, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Artisan Embellishments Kit, Doily from a local craft store
Tools:  Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Textured Embossing folders, Hearts Collection Framelits

Wish Big Pocket Card

I recently had two birthdays that I needed to make cards for.   What better than taking a piece of paper folding it over and making a pocket to put some cash in.  Super easy and quick to make.   I colored in my rhinestones with my Sharpies to match the color scheme.
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Word Play, Oh, Hello and Patterned Occasions
Ink:  Pacific Point and Gumball Green
Paper:  Whisper White, Pacific Point
Accessories:  Rhinestones, Green Galore Buttons, Decorative Tape from a local craft store, Chipboard
Tools:  Tag Sizzex from a local craft store, Big Shot

Perfect Together

On one of the craft forums I am on the challenge was to make a Valentine's day card with no hearts or the word love.   I decided to take the challenge and here is my card.   I have a Sizzex I purchased at local craft store that made puzzle pieces.  I had to play with it make it work for me.   The sentiment was printed on card stock.
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Border Banter
Ink:  Melon Mambo
Paper:  More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Melon Mambo
Accessories:  Pink Pirouette Button and Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestones from a local craft store
Tools:  Corner Rounder, Puzzle Sizzex from a local craft store

Inkredible Color Challenge

So I knew I was going to love this week's Inkredible color challenge as soon as I saw the colors.   The colors are:   Primrose Petals, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla.   I saw this sketch on Pinterest and knew I was going to be able finally break in the Hearts a Flutter framelits and stamp set.   With Valentine's around the corner, better late than never.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Hearts a Flutter
Ink:  Primrose Petals
Paper:  More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper, Textured Designer Series Paper, Primrose Petals, Whisper White, Soft Suede
Accessories:  Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon and Button, Pearls, Alphabet Stickers from a local craft store
Tools: Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Small Heart Punch, Pennant Punch, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot, Corner Rounder from a local craft store

Ready, Set, Snow!

I just love this sentiment, it is from a retired stamp set, but I just love using it.   Perfect for those wintry cards.    Stamping Royalty starts off the new year with a color challenge.   The colors are:   Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla.

I pulled out the great Oh, Hello stamp set from the Occasions mini!

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) January 7th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Make a Mitten, Best Wishes & More, Oh, Hello
Ink:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Not Quite Navy
Paper:  Whisper White, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Victoria Crochet Trim, Natural Button
Tools:  Snowflake Punch, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot, Corner Rounder