Double Layer Cake

I really like the versatility of the Topsy-Turvy Celebration stamp set and I think it was a great match with this designer paper that I found in my stash.  Love all the polka dots!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Topsy-Turvy Celebration
Paper:  Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Jersey Shore DSP
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, Brilliant Blue
Accessories:  Dots Embossing Folder, Circle & Scallop Circle Nestablilities Dies, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Mini Flower Punch, Pearls, Tombow Adhesive, Dimensionals

Watercolored Flowers

I'm trying to improve my water coloring skills and I thought this would be a nice image to practice with since the main flowers are larger.  I need to practice more but I like how this turned out and I wasn't afraid to give this card to a friend of mine for her birthday.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Bordering on Romance, Sincere Salutations
Paper:  Watercolor, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush, Concord Crush DSP
Ink:  Black Staz-on, Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush, Old Olive, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade
Accessories:  Blender Pen, Stripes Embossing Folder, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Pearls, Dimensionals

Sledding Fun

This is the second card that I made for the February 2013 Christmas card challenge.  I actually made a set of 4 cards to complete my 8 for the month of February.  I used discontinued card stock that I still have in my supplies and a stamp set that was discontinued in 2007 (I think).  It was a hostess set that you could earn for having a party.  The pine bough is a stamp in the Christmas Lodge stamp set.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Winter Play, Snowflakes, Christmas Lodge
Paper:  Whisper White, Sage, Shadow, Ballet Blue
Ink:  Black, Always Artichoke, Ballet Blue, Various SU Markers
Accessories:  Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch, Sponge Daubers, Frost White Shimmer Mist, Sage Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals

Skating Couple

February 2013 Christmas card challenge: Winter sports...skating, skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing, making a snowman, you name it, as long as it is an outside fun activity.  

I knew exactly the stamp sets that I was going to use to create my 8 cards for the month and decided to make 4 cards of each design.  My first card features a couple skating and I also combined the Christmas card challenge with a sketch challenge.  I stamped the skating couple in black and then masked them so that I could stamp the trees in the background.  The trees were stamped in basic gray that I off stamped once so the images would be softer.  I kept the colors very neutral in keeping with the vintage look of the stamp.  

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Winter Post, Lovely as a Tree, Short & Sweet
Paper:  Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake, Snow Festival DSP
Ink:  Black, Basic Gray, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Bordering Blue
Accessories:  Oval & Scallop Oval Nestabilities Dies, Bitty Banner Framelits, Rhinestones, Frost White Shimmer Mist, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensionals

Asian Inspired

All of the elements for this card were inspired directly from the designer series paper.  This isn't my normal style of card but we all need to stretch and try new things every once in a while.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Embrace Life, Petite Pairs
Paper:  Whisper White, Apricot Appeal, Pumpkin Pie, Bali Breeze DSP
Ink:  Black, Apricot Appeal, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories:  Apricot Appeal Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Frost White Shimmer Mist, Atyou Spica Glitter Pen, Dimensionals