Graphic Squares

I wanted to try something new and I needed a masculine birthday card and this card is a completely different style of card from what I normally create.  I used my square nestabilities dies to cut various sizes of squares and just started laying them out on the card front until I was happy with the design and then I glued them all down.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Vintage Labels
Paper:  Whisper White, Sage Shadow, Bordering Blue, Not Quite Navy
Ink:  Not Quite Navy
Accessories:  Square Nestabilities Dies, Tombow Adhesive

Happy Freezin' Season!

Time for a winter holiday card.  Although I completed all my holiday cards and have them mailed I didn't get a chance to post all of my designs.  This card was created for the October Christmas card challenge.  October's challenge was to make a card for another winter holiday.  Not everyone celebrates Christmas so this challenge was the perfect opportunity to make a winter card and what could be more about winter than a snowman.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Snowman - Inkadinkadoo, Sentiment - Darcie's
Paper:  Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Real Red, Chocolate Chip
Ink:  Black, Baja Breeze, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories:  Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch, Rounded Tab Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button Brad, Frost White Shimmer Mist, Dimensionals

French Foliage Leaf Cluster

Another birthday card for a co-worker.  To keep the leaves and french text in a vertical line I used my stamp-a-ma-jig.  I use the stamp-a-ma-jig on almost all of my cards and it is one of the most used tools other than my paper cutter.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  French Foliage, Bring on the Cake
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Mellow Moss, Really Rust
Ink:  Really Rust, Mellow Moss
Accessories:  Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Very Vintage Button, Linen Thread, Extra Large Oval Punch, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Vintage Butterfly Birthday

I saw this card on Splitcoast and loved the vintage look of it.  The only thing I changed was the sentiment since I needed another birthday card for a co-worker.

Supplies Used:  
Stamps:  Bring on the Cake
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Everyday Enchantment DSP
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Accessories:  Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Very Vintage Buttons, Linen Thread, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Cake with Bling

This fancy cake was a birthday card for a co-worker.  I make birthday cards for all of my co-workers and sometimes it isn't easy coming up with different ideas and designs.  I am really making an effort to use my supplies and not purchase new things other than whisper white and very vanilla card stock and embellishments.  I'm hoping to put together some greeting card sets in the new year that hopefully will use up a good portion of my older card stock and designer series paper.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Embellished Events
Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Green Galore, Making Memories My Kids Collection Katie DSP
Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Green Galore
Accessories:  Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilities Dies, Bitty Banner Framelits, Boho Blossoms Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Dots Embossing Folder, Rhinestones, Dimensionals

Masculine Leaf Trio

I finally have all my Christmas cards completed and mailed so I'm back to my normal posts and since it's Monday we have a masculine card.  The most time consuming part of this card was stitching the leaves.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Occasional Quotes, Hardwood
Paper:  Whisper White, Crumb Cake, More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake DSP
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Versa Mark
Accessories:  Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Gold Embossing Powder, Neutrals Brads, Linen Thread, White Thread, Tombow Adhesive, Dimensionals

Last Post for the HYCCT Challenge Cards

I am finally posting the last group of 5 cards I made for the HYCCT Challenges this year.  I hope you have enjoyed seeing all of the cards as much as I enjoyed making them.  It is such a nice feeling to create cards for others.

Minty Elegance

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Lacy & Lovely

Paper:  Whisper White, Mint Melody, Vellum CS

Ink:  Craft White

Accessories:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch, White Lace Trim, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Pearl, Frost White Shimmer Mist 

Challenge:  Create your own background paper

 

Miss You

 





 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Ain't Love Grand

Paper:  Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Welcome Neighbor DSP

Ink:  Black, Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, Blush Blossom, Smoky Slate

Accessories:  White Bakers Twine, Oval Nestabilities Dies, Baja Breeze Pleated Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Hope Soars! (something that takes off)

 

Tilted and Embossed Layers 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Blooming with Kindness, French Foliage, Petite Pairs, Canvas

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Dusty Durango, More Mustard

Ink:  More Mustard, Dusty Durango, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Oval Punch, Spritzer Tool, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Tilted Layers (one or more tilted layers)

 

Always You

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Express Yourself, Banner Blast, Gorgeous Grunge

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White
Ink:  Real Red, Coastal Cabana

Accessories:  Bitty Banner Framelits, Banner Punch, Paper Lace Doily, Coastal Cabana Stretched Ruffled Ribbon, Rhinestone, Sticky Strip, Tombow Adhesive

Challenge:  Sweetly Romantic

 

Peter Rabbit

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Uptown Ribber Stamps - Christmas at Home

Paper:  Very Vanilla
Ink:  Palette Burnt Umber, Various SU Markers

Accessories:  White Gel Pen

Challenge:  Another Year in the Books (inspired by favorite children's book)

Group # 6

Here are the next 5 cards I created for the HYCCT Challenges.  Only one more day to go.

Emboss Resist Silhouettes

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Serene Silhouettes, Pursuit of Happiness 

Paper:  Whisper White

Ink:  Black, Versa Mark, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron 
Accessories:  White Embossing Powder, Post-it Notes

Challenge:  Any Resist Technique

 

Bokeh Fall Leaves



 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Sincere Salutations

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Old Olive, Watercolor
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Crumb Cake, Craft White, Black Staz-on
Accessories:  Aqua Painter, Oval Nestabilities Die, Square Lattice EF, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Designer Natural Button, Linen Thread, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Bokeh Technique



 

Cheerful Bright Blossoms

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Bright Blossoms, Itty Bitty Banners

Paper:  Whisper White, Black, Ballet Blue
Ink:  Black, Ballet Blue

Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities Dies, Bitty Banners Framelits, Lattice Chain Punch, Black Gingham Ribbon, Black Pearls, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Use Black, Blue, A Sentiment, Circle Layer, Round Gem

 

Antique Wild Roses

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Elements of Style, I Like You

Paper:  Watercolor, Very Vanilla, Naturals Ivory, Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink 
Ink:  Versa Mark, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Clear Embossing Powder, Watercolor Crayons, Aqua Painter, Top Note Die, Spritzer Tool, Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon, Pearls, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Thanks x 2 (combine 2 mediums and express thanks or gratitude)

 

Party Penguin

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Birthday Whimsy

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Black, Summer Sun, Tickles DSP 
Ink:  Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Owl Builder Punch, Small Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Circle Nestabilities Dies, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, White Bakers Twine, White Gel Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Use at least 1 pink balloon

Almost done - Group #5

I'm almost finished posting all of the challenges.  After today only two more groups to go.

Sparkling Teacups

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  None

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Pattern Love DSP

Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, So Saffron

Accessories:  Dreamweaver Stacked Teacups Brass Stencil, Translucent Embossing Paste, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dots EF, Pink Satin Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals 

Challenge:  Spread it Around (use embossing paste)

 

Framed Tres Chic

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Tres Chic

Paper:  Whisper White, Black, Green Galore, Acetate

Ink:  Black Staz-on

Accessories:  Deco Labels Framelits, Stylized Flowers EF, Green Acrylic Paint, White Grosgrain Ribbon, American Crafts Plastic Flowers, Fire Circle Brad, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Get Smooshed (acrylic smash technique)

 

Inky Butterfly

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Papillon Potpourri, Vintage Verses

Paper: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Black

Accessories:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Paper Lace Doily, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Platinum Ink, Stylus, Spritzer Tool, Rhinestones, Mini Glue Dots

Challenge:  Get Inked (drip or spray ink)

 

 

Balloon Full of Love

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Ain't Love Grand

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Patterns Love DSP

Ink:  Black, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Creamy Caramel, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  Rectangle Frame EF, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Pink Ribbon, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Show Me the Love (no "love" word)

 

Tissue Paper Flower

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Occasional Quotes

Paper:  Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Rebecca DSP 

Ink: Black, Pretty in Pink

Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities Dies, Little Leaves Sizzlit, Tissue Paper, Scallop Circle Punch, White Seam Binding Ribbon, Brad, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Use Tissue Paper

Group #4

Here is group number 4 of the cards I made for the HYCCT Challenge.

Step Up for the Cake

 

 Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Embellished Events

Paper:  Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry

Accessories:  Oval & Scallop Oval Nestabilities Dies, Rhinestones, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Dimensionals 

Challenge:  It's Time to Step Up

 

Soft Felt Flowers

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Whimsical Words

Paper: Whisper White, Baja Breeze

Ink:  Black

Accessories:  Vine Street EF, Flower Fusion Too, Silver Brads, Mini Glue Dots

Challenge:  Soft & Cozy (use fabric, felt, etc)

 

Washi Tape Trees

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  None

Paper: Whisper White

Ink: None

Accessories:  All is Calm Washi Tape, Tree Punch, Decorative Dots EF, All is Calm Snowflake, Lost Lagoon Ribbon, White Bakers Twine, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Stampless

 

Sail Away

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Sail Away

Paper:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake

Ink: Black

Accessories:  Paper Snips, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Dimensionals

Challenge: All That Binds Us (bind the spine of the card)

 

Aged Postcard

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Winter Post, French Foliage, Ageless Adornment, Morning Meadow, Postage Collection

Paper:  Naturals Ivory, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate, Kaleidacolor Autumn Leaves 
Accessories:  Chocolate Chip & Old Olive Twill Ribbon, Leaf Straight Pin (JoAnn's) 
Challenge: Keeping Connected (connect the elements on the card)

Group #3

Here are the next 5 cards I made for the HYCCT Challenge.

Hokey Pokey Penguins

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Penguin Paradise, Smarty Pants

Paper:  Whisper White, Orchid Opulence, Marvelous Magenta

Ink:  Black, Various SU Markers

Accessories:  Bloom Dot EF, Trio Flower Punch, Dew Drops, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Laughter is the Best Medicine

 



 

Thinking of "U"

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  For the Birds

Paper:  Naturals White, Red Glimmer

Ink: Black

Accessories:  Memory Box Classic Lower Case Alphabet Dies, Heart to Heart Punch, Red Gingham Ribbon, Dimensionals 

Challenge:  Somethings Missing

 

Supportive Chicks

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Cheep Talk, For the Birds

Paper:  Whisper White, Yoyo Yellow, Green Galore, Pink Passion 

Ink:  Tempting Turquoise, Pink Passion, Only Orange, Yoyo Yellow, Green Galore, Lovely Lilac, Black 
Accessories:  Scallop Border Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Pearls, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Chicks Stick Together

 

Warm and Fuzzy Scarf

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Bundle Up, All Year Cheer I

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red

Ink:  Real Red

Accessories:  Snowflake EF, Square Lattice EF, Fancy Fibers Brights, Rhinestones, Paper Snips, Dimensionals 

Challenge:  Warm Fuzzies (warm colors and something fuzzy)

 

Song Birds

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Of the Earth

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Really Rust, Creamy Caramel, Tempting Turquoise

Ink:  Really Rust, Creamy Caramel, Tempting Turquoise

Accessories:  Finial Press EF, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Square Punches, Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Dimensionals 

Challenge:  Heart Song

Next Group of Challenge Cards

Yesterday I posted 5 of the cards I made for the HYCCT (Hope You Can Cling To) Challenges for 2014 so today I'm posting the next group.

Christmas Cheer

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Endless Wishes

Paper:  Whisper White, Ski Slope DSP

Ink:  Baja Breeze, Old Olive

Accessories:  Staples, Rhinestone Brads, Lucky Limeade Bakers Twine, Dimensionals

Challenge:  No Adhesive (except to attach to card base)

 

Two Flowers

 

 



Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Fabulous Florets

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Pink Passion, Lavender Lace

Ink:  Pink Passion, Lavender Lace, Certainly Celery

Accessories:  Framed Tulips EF, Scallop Border Punch, Banner Punch, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Two by Two, Side by Side (and had to use pink & purple)

 

 

Teddy Bears Squared

 



Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Rainy Day Bears by Darcie's

Paper:  Whisper White, Yoyo Yellow, DCWV Mat Stack

Ink:  Black, Various SU Markers

Accessories:  Square and Scallop Square Nestabilities Dies, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Teddy Bear for my Sister (use a teddy bear)

 

Sweet Stuff

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Very Punny

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, Gable Green, Ballet Blue, DCWV Summer Glitter Stack

Ink:  Black, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, Gable Green
Accessories:  1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Border Punch, Bluebird Grosgrain Ribbon, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Spoonful of Sugar (sugary treat)

 

Teachers are Heroes

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Pencils - Lockhart Stamp Co.

Paper:  Whisper White, Black, Really Rust, Creepy Crawly DSP

Ink:  Black, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake, More Mustard, Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories:  Oval and Scallop Oval Nestabilities Dies, Scallop Border Punch, Oval Punch, Gold Brads, Dimensionals 
Challenge: My Hero





Busy Time of Year!

I'm not sure how many of you know, but for the past 5 years Splitcoaststampers has partnered with the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas for a month long card drive to benefit those affected by breast cancer.  If you would like more information click this link.  I have been participating each year and truly enjoy the challenges.  I did not get the opportunity to post each card separately this year so I thought that I would post a few cards each day for the next few days.  I won't go into much detail on each card but I will post supplies used.  Enjoy!

Hip-hippo-ray!

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Pun Fun

Paper:  Whisper White, Regal Rose, Basic Gray, KI Memories DSP

Ink:  Black, SU Markers: Going Gray, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Black

Accessories:  Paper Snips, Basic Gray Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Paper Tole

You Light Up My Life!



 



Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Aviary, Mini Mates

Paper:  Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Ice Cream Parlor DSP

Ink: Black, Versa Mark 

Accessories:  Clearlits Scallop Rectangle, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Black Embossing Powder, Daffodil Delight Pompom Trim, Black Chain, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Shine On (convey light)

 

Pink Vespa

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  On the Grow

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Patterns Love DSP

Ink:  Black, SU Markers: Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Smoky Slate, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, So Saffron, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilities Dies, Scallop Border Punch, Dots Embossing Folder, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals 

Challenge:  Hold onto Hope (handle)

 

Floating in the Pool





 



Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Sunny Fun

Paper:  Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange, DCWV Summer Stack

Ink: Black, Various SU Markers

Accessories:  Boho Blossoms Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, White Gel Pen, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Hope Floats (something that floats)

 

Stacked Presents

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Happy Moments

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, KI Memories DSP

Ink:  Black, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery

Accessories:  Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Stripping Down (use up strips of paper to create a background)

Poppies

 

I saw this card by Michelle Zindorf and thought I would give her technique a try.  I made an A2 card instead of a square card but kept the same basic layout.  I need more practice on the direct to paper technique, but all in all I think it turned out pretty nice.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Pleasant Poppies
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Black, More Mustard, Dusty Durango
Ink:  Black, So Saffron, More Mustard, Dusty Durango, Old Olive, Always Artichoke
Accessories:  Versa Mark Pen, Clear Embossing Powder, Dusty Durango Ribbon, Dots Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

Birthday Bliss

 

I made this card for a very good friend and I'm finally getting around to posting it.  This took me about 3 hours to create.  It isn't the putting it together that takes time, it is all the little elements that have to be created before you can even begin to assemble the box.  It was difficult trying to get a photo that captured all of the elements and also showed all of the dimension.  I'm still not happy with the photo but this does show all of the little elements that were put into creating this piece of art.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Starburst Sayings, Birthday Bliss
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Crisp Cantaloupe, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Birthday Basics, DSP
Ink:  Versa Mark, Crisp Cantaloupe, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  Gold Embossing Powder, Starburst Framelits, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Owl Builder Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, Merry Minis (ornament) Punch, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Raspberry Ripple Stitched Ribbon, White Bakers Twine, Acetate Strips, White Gel Pen, Tombow Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Christmas Banner

 

The September 2014 Christmas card challenge was to incorporate the "chalkboard" technique on a card.  Instead of using black card stock I chose to use always artichoke card stock.  It is dark enough to get the chalkboard effect but is green in keeping with a traditional Christmas color.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Sidekick Sayings
Paper:  Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, Silver Glimmer, Wintergreen DSP
Ink:  Craft White
Accessories:  White Embossing Powder, Various Star Punches, Banner Framelits Dies, Silver Cord, Silver Mini Brads, Dimensionals

Fresh Flowers

 

Another quick birthday card for a co-worker.  This stamp set was sitting on my work table so I went with it, then I dug through some of my discontinued card stock for colors to use and this card is the result.  I think the color combination is really fresh.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Petal Parade, Bring on the Cake
Paper:  Whisper White, Mint Melody, Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy
Ink:  Mint Melody, Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy
Accessories:  Edgelits Finishing Touches, Frost White Shimmer Mist, Rhinestones

Wonderful Weaves

 

I went digging through some of my older stamp sets to come up with something different for a masculine card and saw this set called "Wonderful Weaves".  The images remind me of fabric that would be used for a man's sport coat.  I inked up the images and spritzed them with water and then stamped them onto some watercolor paper. I'm not sure if I should have used more water or possibly wet the watercolor paper first but I was afraid that I would end up with images that were blurred or just big splotches of color.  I'll have to experiment more with this technique.  I do like how the card turned out and overall I'm pleased with the result.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Wonderful Weaves, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Paper:  Watercolor, More Mustard, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Black
Ink:  More Mustard, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Black
Accessories:  Small & Large Star Punches, 1/4" Circle Punch, Spritzer, Dimensionals

Single Snowy Tree

 

The August 2014 Christmas card challenge was to include a torn paper edge in the card.  I knew that I would use whisper white card stock as my torn paper edge to represent snow drifts but I wanted to keep the card simple because I really don't want to have to pay extra postage when I mail my Christmas cards.  Once I had the tree embossed I added the snowflakes using white craft ink to create a soft snowfall effect.  The snowdrifts looked a little lackluster so I added some dazzling details to the torn edge to give it a little sparkle.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Warmth & Wonder, Festive Favorites
Paper:  Whisper White, Bashful Blue
Ink:  Bashful Blue, Versa Mark, Craft White
Accessories:  White Embossing Powder, Dazzling Details, Pearls, Dimensionals

Banner Birthday CASE

 

I needed a card for a friend and I didn't have a lot of time so I CASE'd a card I saw in the idea book and catalog. I changed the colors but kept the same basic layout.  I created a similar card using different colors that you can see here. 

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Itty Bitty Banners
Paper:  Whisper White, Green Galore, Sahara Sand, Sassy DSP
Ink:  Green Galore, Sahara Sand, Perfect Plum
Accessories:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Bitty Banners Framelits, Green Galore Grosgrain Ribbon, Vintage Violet Stitched Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Wooden Skewer

Warm Winter Wishes

 

The July 2014 Christmas card challenge was to take an element(s) inspired by the 4th of July and incorporate it into a card.  I used red, white and blue and I also added a little bit of sparkle (inspired by sparklers and/or fireworks) by adding some rhinestones.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Bootiful Occasions
Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy
Ink:  Black
Accessories:  Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Sizzlit Large Delicate Doily, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Circle Nestabilities Die, Paper Snips, White Gel Pen, Rhinestones, Dimensionals

Monochromatic Blossoms

 

The main flowers for this card are from a hostess set called "I Like You".  The images lend themselves well to embossing on colored card stock and then coloring them in with various coordinating shades of markers to achieve a shaded effect.  I don't own any of the blendabilities but was able to achieve a good effect using the regular Stampin' Up markers.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  I Like You, Express Yourself
Paper:  Whisper White, Regal Rose
Ink: Versa Mark, Regal Rose, Rose Romance, Blushing Bride, Certainly Celery, Old Olive
Accessories:  White Embossing Powder, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Dimensionals