Monthly Archives: May 2009

Lucky Stars

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Today is the sketch challenge on SCS. I wasn’t really sure about that sketch, but when I decided I didn’t have to follow it exactly, I decided I could do it!

I didn’t take the one layer all the way to the top and I added three elements to the side instead of two. But otherwise, I think I kept to the sketch well.

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I added a couple strips of pattern paper to the inside and the small star from the Let Freedom Ring (PTI) stamp set.

Thank My Lucky Stars
Stamps: Star Prints (PTI), Fancy Flourishes (PTI), Star Light Star Bright (Verve);
Ink: Bashful Blue (SU), White (SU);
Paper: Certainly Celery (SU), So Saffron (SU), Darling Dots DSP (SU), White (PTI);
Other: white EP (SU), celery ribbon (SU), hardware (SU), dimensionals;

Hidden Hello

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Monday’s technique challenge on SCS was hinged cards. I’ve been seeing those for months but never got around to trying them. Well, when I saw Julie Campbell’s card, I knew I had to give it a try! I loved the idea of something besides a sentiment being displayed when the hinged layer is pulled.

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Deciding what stamp set to use to create the surprise was a challenge. But thankfully the new PTI bird set was on my desk. I used one of the flying birds to create the surprise behind the birdhouses – and then used the sentiment “Flying by to say hi”, which I thought was clever 😉

Flying by to say hi
Stamps: Bird Watching (PTI);
Ink: Noir (Palette), Regal Rose, Turquoise, Celery, Lilac (SU);
Paper: Turquoise, Flowers for You DSP (SU), White (PTI);
Other: Regal ribbon (SU), felt flower & brad (Target), scallop border (SU);

Simple Makeover

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Yesterday’s CAS challenge on SCS (CAS16) was another makeover challenge. This time to make a non-CAS car into a CAS card. I found a card that I didn’t like (here). The original card was done for an DD Inspiration challenge, so I looked that up (DINSP0108) to make sure I kept true to that.

The new card is quite different from the old one. The things I didn’t like about the original card were the colors (to bright for the Inspiration piece) and there was just too much going on. So I kept the colors, but made them more earthy; I also dropped the pink, it was an accent color in the IP anyway and not really necessary. What I did like about the piece was the scallop edge (like the sheets) and the faux stitching (the edging of the comforter). So I made sure I kept those elements in the new card.

I really like how this new card turned out!

Thinking Of You
Stamps: Butterfly Kisses, Mailbox Greetings (PTI)
Ink: So Saffron, Cococa (SU);
Paper: Baja Breeze, Cocoa (SU), White (PTI);
Other: taupe ribbon (SU), piercing tool;

Friendly Redo

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kth_friends_sharingisgoodI made a card a month ago for a timed challenge….and I did not like it! I don’t do well with timed things – even as a kid I hated tests! Anyways, when I saw today’s Res-Q challenge I knew exactly which card to remake! First, here is a peek at the old card.

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Now, on to my remake! I kept the same colors, but toned them down. I changed the size of the layers because the image seemed to get lost on the old card. Instead of completely coloring the image, I spotlighted instead because I wanted the focus to be on the girls whispering to each other. I also kept the sentiment treatment, but added a bit of accent.

The reason I added the accent, because I’m not sure I would have, was to cover up a boo-boo! When I die-cut the tag I guess I had a little too much thickness and all the pressure actually cut through the left edge instead of just making a little opening. I’m running low on white paper, so I wanted to salvage it. The tiny flower covers up the boo-boo and looks pretty too 🙂

Share Everything
All supplies Stampin’Up! unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: And Everything Nice;
Ink: Noir (Palette), Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Pink Pirouette, So Saffon (SU);
Paper: Bashful Blue CS & Prints, Certainly Celery CS & Prints, White;
Other: rhinestone brad (MM), flower (?), twill (Taylored Expressions);

Monkey Lovin

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Tuesday is the Color Challenge on SCS (CC220). I love this combo – it is so cheery to me.

I had this 4 1/4″ square card already cut (in my scraps from long ago). So I decided to use that. I haven’t used the Monkey Business set if forever and it is one of my favorites (so cute and fun). To keep the card on the light and fun side, I only used white as my neutral.

My original plan was to put a Pumpkin scallop mat behind the monkey, but my scallop circle won’t cut any more 🙁 Anyone else having issues? I’ve had the punch for a year or so and it has only been recently that it won’t punch. Anyway, as it turns out, I like the scallop border on this card better!

Hugs & Kisses
All supplies Stampin’Up! unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Monkey Business, So Many Sayings;
Ink: Pumpkin Pie;
Paper: Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, White;
Other: Saffron twill, circle cutter (coluzzle);

Summer Hops

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It is that time again – the monthly PTI Blog Hop! This month’s challenge was to use the color yellow. I love PTI’s Lemon Tart color – it is so bright and cheery; I always smile with that color.

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I played with my swatches and came up with a bright summery color combo – Hibiscus Burst, Lemon Tart, and Spring Rain. The layout is from the DD sketch challenge for May over on SCS. The clouds were cut out after using a template to draw them. I had tried to use Bitty Dot paper for the clouds, but once I did the faux stitching it was way too many dots! The yellow panel has the ornamental image from the Bird Watching set repetitively stamped in Lemon ink, but it is hard to see.

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Here is a picture of the inside. I really liked the bitty dot clouds, so I had to use one! I think the dot pattern paper complements the faux stitching on the front. And since there is no sentiment on the front, I added one here.

Don’t forget to check out the other blogs too! List of Participants

Flying by to Say Hi
All supplies PaperTrey Ink unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Bird Watching;
Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Lemon Tart, Spring Rain, Noir (Palette), Caramel (SU);
Paper: Hibiscus Burst, Smokey Shadow, Lemon Tart, Spring Rain, White;
Other: Hibiscus button, twine, white gel pen, dimensionals;

Thank You for My Freedom

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Today is Memorial Day. I want to not only express my appreciation to those who died in service, but also to those currently serving – and all military families.

Let Freedom Ring!
Stamps: Star Prints, Let Freedom Ring, Fancy Flourishes (PTI);
Ink: Pure Poppy, Spring Rain (PTI), Night of Navy (SU);
Paper: Night of Navy (SU), White, Spring Rain (PTI);
Other: dimensional, embossing folder (CB), star punch (SU), layout (mojo29);

Umbrella Dichotomy

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I’m still playing with my PTI Umbrella set. This is such a fun set!

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This first card is an idea I’ve had since I saw the set. Ya know it’s gonna be one of those days when your umbrella doesn’t cooperate 😉 The sentiment is from Verve (they have such cool sentiments!). The ‘wind’ is using one of the flourishes from the new PTI set (another awesome set). PTI has a dark grey paper, but it was too dark, so I used SU’s Basic Grey. PTI’s Soft Stone color though is very nice.

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This second card was my first attempt at a card for the PTI Blog Hop (the challenge is to use yellow). I wanted the umbrella to be a parasol – so I stamped the flourish from With Sympathy and clear embossed it; then, on the back, I stamped the smaller umbrella and cut it out. Click the image to see the detail. I love how that part turned out, but the rest of the card just isn’t cutting it for me. I hope to work in another parasol in a future card because I think it is pretty.

Days Like This
Stamps: Scattered Showers, Fancy Flourishes (PTI), Feeling Groovy (Verve);
Ink: Charcoal, Noir (Palette);
Paper: Soft Stone (PTI), Basic Grey (SU);
Other: dimensionals;
Wishing you Sunshine
Stamps: Scattered Showers, Background Basics – Text (PTI);
Ink: Versamark, white;
Paper: Lemon Tart (PTI);
Other: clear ep;

Simply Lounging

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Last week I purchased a couple sets from Our Craft Lounge and just had to play with them.

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This first card uses Coastal Wishes. A set I bought because it makes me think of my mom. She loves the beach, and lighthouses, and pelicans….well – I can make lots of cards for her with this set! Since I’ve been in a ‘simple’ stamping mood lately, I kept this one very simple with no layers and just a little color. I have debated about adding a black outline around the image, but I’m afraid it will ruin it, so I’ve left it!

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My second card uses the other set I bought – a baking set. I don’t really cook/bake, but I do love food (especially sweet stuff), so I can see making cards that are food related 🙂 This one is for a friend with a birthday coming up soon.

Relax & Enjoy
Stamps: Coastal Wishes (OCL);
Ink: Noir (Palette), Cool Carribean, Mellow Moss (SU), Bamboo (CTMH);
Paper: Rustic Cream (PTI);
Sweet!
Stamps: Lovin’ from the Oven (OCL), Soft Spoken (TAC);
Ink: Noir (Palette), Going Grey, Creamy Caramel, More Mustard, Bashful Blue (SU);
Paper: Berry Sorbet, White (PTI), Bashful Blue (SU);
Other: dimensionals

Rain or Shine

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Earlier this week a new Clean and Simple challenge was posted on SCS (CAS15). The challenge was a color challenge – Black, White, and one Bold Bright color. I just received the PTI Scattered Showers set in the mail yesterday, so I decided to use that. I kept the layout simple so the pop of color would be the focal.

Inside I stamped the Wellie from Green Thumb in turquoise ink.

I Love You
Stamps: Scattered Showers, Green Thumb (PTI);
Ink: Noir (Palette);
Paper: White, Black (PTI); Tempting Turquoise Prints (SU);
Other: turquoise ribbon (SU), embossing (CB);