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Magical Pony

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I am a child of the 80s and I *loved* playing with “My Little Pony”! My mom kept all my ponies – and I rolled my eyes at her pack-rat tendencies – but now my girls enjoy playing with the very same dolls I had when I was their age!

When Stampin Up came out with this stamp set I knew I must own it. Though technically my kid owns it as my mom bought it for them, but I asked permission and they allowed me to use the set to make this card. 😀

This card fulfills two challenges – the ColorQ challenge (CQC14) and the latest Stamping 411 sketch (SSC133).

I love Razzleberry, it is my favorite of the current SU InColors. My first instinct was to do a garden card, but I also wanted to do something different. The other day I worked with a multi-color challenge and had thought about pulling out the Pony set but I didn’t. So I had to do it this go ’round. I love how this one turned out. I used the texture cardstock for the base card and it gave just the right touch for the background.

Magical Birthday Wishes
All supplies Stampin’Up! unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Pony Party; Star Prints (PTI);
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Oppulence, Regal Rose, Kiwi Kiss;
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Oppulence, Regal Rose, Kiwi Kiss, white;
Other: Razzleberry ribbon, large star punch, dimensionals;

Simple & Sweet

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A clean & simple valentine. That is what the CAS challenge at SCS was this week (CAS48). The main image is an old Hero Arts set that I love and never use. The mask was done with a Spellbinders die.

You’re So Sweet
Stamps: Filaments (HA); Cupcake Collection (PTI);
Ink: Sweet Blush, Berry Sorbet, Scarlet Jewel (PTI);
Paper: white;
Other: rhinestones (HA);

Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow…

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I love how this card turned out! I love the color scheme (Dawn McVey’s current Raspberry Suite challenge – 21). The layout took a bit. I tried a sketch but it wasn’t working. I tell ya, one of my personal challenges is breaking out of boxy designs. I usually go for straight lines, I didn’t want to mat my image, but it needed something. Then I thought about my Spellbinders Nestie dies that I hardly ever use. I think this is the first time I’ve used these particular ones and I love it. The embossed edge gives it just enough texture (or something) that the image doesn’t need matted. The scallop edge is handstitched – I can’t machine stitch that straight, lol – I used a Timeless Touches template. Oh and my favorite detail – well, besides the heart button in chocolate! – is the fringe. It was a pain, but I cut the base of the umbrella into fringe (just like the stamp image itself) and then ran my fingernail over it to make it “fluff” up.

Thanks for stopping by!

Wishing You Sunshine
All supplies Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Scattered Showers;
Ink: Lemon Tart, Chocolate;
Paper: Aqua Bitty Boxes, Lemon Bitty Dots, Cream;
Other: chocolate button, rustic twine; die cut (Spellbinders), scallop border punch (SU), thread (DMC);

Wish for Spring

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I know, living in Hawaii I really don’t need to wish for spring, but many people are deep in snow right now and I am thinking of them 🙂 My favorite season (at home in Virginia) is spring.

This card was created for two challenges. The colors are for Stacy’s Curtain Call challenge (Act11). The layout is from 2 Sketches 4 You (#43).

Since the color challenge is sponsored by an SU demo I try to keep to SUO supplies. The tag die cut is not SU, but could easily be replaced with an equivalent. All the stamps are even current (woohoo for me, lol).

On a side note, I just found a grammar website (because I couldn’t remember if you capitalize seasons). Language is *not* a skill I possess with any depth! I love dictionary.com for both spelling and definitions, but I hadn’t found a good grammar site. Anyway, the site is: GrammarBook.com.

Wish
All supplies Stampin’Up! unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Define Your Life, Woodgrain;
Ink: Always Artichoke, Old Olive, Basic Grey;
Paper: Always Artichoke, Old Olive, Going Grey, Naturals White, Artichoke patterns;
Other: Olive grosgrain, twine; tag diecut (Spellbinders);

Rockin’ Moxie

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Earlier today Cath at Moxie Fab World posted a color challenge (ColorPlay). At first I was daunted by the color combo, but it was definitely intriguing! I played with a few ideas and finally settled on a “doodle” card. It still took me a couple tries to get here, but I am quite happy with the result (I love when that happens!).

You Rock!
All supplies Stampin’Up! unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Friends Rock, Doodle This; Notebook (CHF);
Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Pumpkin Pie, Perfect Plum; Noir (Palette);
Paper: Purely Pomegranate, Pumpkin Pie, Perfect Plum; Soft Stone (PTI);
Other: dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Spiral punch;

Gettin’ in a Groove

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I must say, I have enjoyed stamping the past few days! It is definitely nice to be back at it. There are so many wonderful challenge creators out there and I want to thank them! I definitely think I stamp my best when I have a purpose (either a specific person in mind or a challenge to do).

Today’s card is a combo challenge. The colors came from Color Throwdown (CT74). The layout is the latest Mojo sketch (mojo120).

Does anyone else find things to alter on a card after they’ve put it all together? I don’t know why I don’t notice these things before, but it never seems to fail – I always see something when I’m working with the photo. On this card I added the holes in the brown circle mat after the fact (thankfully I had adhered it with dimensionals so I could easily protect the card).

Thinking of You
All supplies Stampin’Up! unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Knobbly Gnomes;
Ink: Burnt Umber (Palette); Dusty Durango, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive;
Paper: Dusty Durango, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip; Stella Ruby (Basic Grey);
Other: Love & Happiness Rubons, Dusty Durango ribbon, scallop punch, dimensionals; gold brads; scallop circle (Spellbinders);

Sending My Love

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This card started as a combo challenge card: a color/theme from Embellish magazine (hearts), and a sketch challenge from CPS (CPS148).

I found the gem heart in my stash of old stuff and decided to use it. As I was trying to get the layout to work for me, I noticed the sketch has extra space along the sides and I immediately decided to do a fold flap. Then as I was putting it together I realized the center accent really looked better off-center. Not sure this still qualifies for the sketch, but it is definitely where the layout began.

The inside is actually a pull-out. The red side is what shows when it is put together, and the white side (where writing can go) is hidden when put together.

I originally did the punch on the white layer and offset it to achieve the top border, but that didn’t look nice. Instead I traced the border and just trimmed the top.

Love
Stamps: Well Defined Backgrounds, Trendy Greetings (TAC);
Ink: Real Red (SU); Noir (Palette);
Paper: Pure Poppy, White, Black (PTI); Euphoria (Basic Grey);
Other: black satin ribbon (PTI); gem heart (?); black rhinestones (Kaiser); border punch (Fiskars);

Trio of Thanks

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Here are a few of my Christmas thank you cards.

The first card was created based on a sketch at Caardvarks. When I first looked at the sketch, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do, so I passed it over and did the cards you’ll find below. But when I went back and checked out the challenge again, I realized the lines could easily be snowflake trails (snowflakes being my theme for the evening, lol). I don’t have my sewing machine with me, so I hand stitched (which probably resulted in a better finish anyway). I kept the rest of the card pretty simple, though I did have to pull out the eyelet border instead of the plain scallop. One day I’ll get me one of those larger scallop border punches.

Next up is another challenge card. This sketch can be found at Stamping 411 (SSC132). This is another challenge blog that I discovered recently. This was a fun sketch! I’m not really sure how I got here, but I think it just jumped out when I was browsing my stamp index. I don’t normally like to have stuff hanging off a card (though I do like the look of it) because I worry about how to mail it. Thankfully this one will be accompanied by other stuff, so I’ll just use a slightly larger envelope.

Finally I have a CAS card, for a challenge over at Our Creative Corner (OCCC). I tried to do dry embossed lines above and below my snowflake border, but they didn’t come out very well. You can see them IRL, but barely in the photo. I’ve been wanting a scoring tool, maybe it is time I looked into one.

All supplies Stampin’Up! unless otherwise noted.
Thank You
Stamps: Short & Sweet;
Ink: Tempting Turquoise;
Paper: White, Tempting Turquoise, Tempting Turquoise Prints;
Other: felt snowflakes, eyelet border punch;
Thanks
Stamps: Serene Snowflakes, Whimsy jumbo wheel, Much Appreciated;
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Orchid Opulence;
Paper: White, Tempting Turquoise;
Other: scallop border punch; circle cutter (Coluzzle); rhinestones (HeroArts);
Thank You CAS
Stamps: Serene Snowflakes, Teeny Tiny Wishes;
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Orchid Opulence;
Paper: White;
Other: dimensional; rhinestone (HeroArts);

Best Wishes

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I managed a triple challenge with this card! I recently found JUGS (love that name) – a challenge blog that does various challenges. This week’s is a sketch (JUGS14).

Another blog I recently found is 365 Cards blog (I played one of their challenges the other day). Today’s challenge was to stamp on ribbon (Day 308).

Finally, a blog I’ve been following but not playing – A Passion for Papertrey. This challenge was to use stars. I have the Star Prints set, but went way back to Text Boxed for this card.

And look, I even decorated the inside. The star on the inside is from the Let Freedom Ring set.

Best Wishes
All supplies PTI unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Text Boxed, Faux Ribbon;
Ink: Lavender Moon, Plum Pudding;
Paper: Plum Pudding CS, Lavender Moon CS, White CS, Bitty Stars Plum;
Other: white twill (stash); piercing template (Ornare); rhinestones (HeroArts); dimensionals;

Gift Ensemble

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This notebook and candle have been on my desk for-evah! They will be finding a new home this week (fulfilling a very old promise).

kth_giftensemble_fabulousbird

What finally got me to finish the ensemble was a challenge. I stumbled upon a challenge blog – 365 Cards – and the current challenge was to use stuff from your stash (Day306). All the pattern paper and punch-outs (flowers, letters, tags) come from a Deja View package that I’ve had for awhile. Very cool how well the greens in the paper work with the notebook.

Another challenge I found was at sketch at Our Creative Corner (SASSC46). What a fun sketch – lots of layers one of which is at a jaunty angle.