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Support in a Storm

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This card is for a couple more DTGD challenges at SCS. The challenges were to use gingham ribbon and an image containing a girl. The second challenge was a sketch. I was pretty intimidated by the sketch at first, but as I was playing around with the image it fell together well.

I’m so happy I broke down and bought more copics – the skin tone, yellow, and pink are new (and I couldn’t have done this without them). I’ve never given much thought to taking those photos of markers that I’ve seen others do, but if anyone wants to know what colors I use, I’d be happy to start adding that info to the list below. Let me know what you think.

Oh I have to say, I have a new appreciation for the PTI color Enchanted Evening. I originally tried to use Night of Navy on this card but it was just too dark. I pulled out the Evening cardstock and it was perfect – dark enough, but not overpowering. Love this color!

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Friends are the Umbrellas
Stamps: And Everything Nice (SU);
Colors: Bashful Blue CS & DSP (SU); Enchanted Evening, Lemon Tart (PTI);
Other: copics; brads (Pink Hedgehog); gingham ribbon (SU);

Found Friends

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This card was created for a Dare to Get Dirty challenge on SCS. The challenge was to create a card using a found item.

The found item I used was a gold (bronze?) piece of tissue. I’ve had it for so long I can’t even remember what was wrapped in it! I stamped a background image on it with black ink then colored with Twinkling H20s. I finished up by using the piece in a faux silk technique.

So Glad We’re Friends
Stamps: Bella Toile, Best Yet (SU);
Colors: Scarlett Jewel, Vanilla (PTI);
Other: tissue paper; H20s; Oval Nestie dies (Spellbinders); Butterfly die (SU); Scarlett ribbon (PTI); embossing folder (CB);

You’re Fabulous

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Over on SCS the Dirty Dozen (past and present) are hosting challenges. There are over 30 challenges. I’d love to do them all, but there just isn’t time. Heck it was all I could do to get these photographed (my hubby has my camera on his trip this week).

This first card was for a challenge to create a card based on a tv or movie. My girls and I are obsessed with So You Think You Can Dance. Even though our favorites (both Alex & Ashley) are out with injuries, we still love watching and playing armchair judge!

I used the colors that are prevalent on the SYTYCD website. I also dug out this old set from TAC. I was also inspired by a Twisted Sketch (16). The sketch reminded me of a filmstrip which I thought quite appropriate for the challenge. The twist was to use metal – I went with staples.

See I even was inspired to do the inside of this card! The stamp set included 4 dancers, so I used that one instead of repeating one from the front. And I used the other half of the sentiment.

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You’re Absolutely Fabulous
Stamps: Just Dance (TAC), Absolutely Fabulous (SU);
Colors: Tempting Turquoise, Pink Passion (SU); Summer Sunrise, White, Black (PTI);
Other: Spiral punch (SU); staples;

Summer Friends

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My wonderful mom sent me the Punched Posies stamp set. Of course I promised I’d make a card for stamp camp using it.

I think mom’s customers know when I design a card because it usually ends up with the most eclectic collection of colors! I’m still not sure how I came up with this one.

I started this card knowing I wanted to do the punch window. I’ve seen it done by others and it isn’t something we’ve done in camp before. I used pop dots around the opening and regular tape on the rest of the layer.

Working long distance can be quite difficult. I do not have an extensive StampinUp collection (at least of “current” items). Like buttons for instance. I’ve mailed the card off to mom and she’s going to add a button to the flower center which I think will finish off the card just right.

Wonderful Friend
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Punched Posies, Wonderful Favorites;
Colors: Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Regal Rose, Real Red;
Other: red ribbon, scallop border punch, 5-petal flower punch, dimensionals;

Spare Parts

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I created this card for the EBTKS challenge #18 which was to use aluminum foil. I immediately thought about this robot set. I really wish it was bigger, but sometimes working with small images pushes me in the card design. I decided to go CAS with the card so the robot wouldn’t get lost on the card.

I will say I don’t ever want to cut any image out of foil again! I think I held my breath the entire time.

Get Well Soon
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Lots of Bots;
Colors: Chocolate Chip, Barely Banana, Tempting Turquoise;
Other: turquoise ribbon; wire; mega rectangle die (Spellbinders); aluminum foil;

New Driver

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As I’ve already said, my nieces and nephews are getting older – some, old enough to drive. I made this card for a nephew who recently took the driver’s test. I used a sketch from CPS (174). It was a lot of fun figuring out how to put the pieces together.

Maybe others have already figured this out – but one thing I learned with this card is that it is much easier to stamp the solid car after you’ve stamped the outline.

You Did It
Stamps: Enjoy the Ride (PTI);
Colors: Soft Suede, Really Rust, Not Quite Navy (SU); Black, Cream (PTI);
Other: star punch, star brad (SU); car die (PTI); DSP (SU);

Elegant Ornaments

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As soon as I saw the Fall-to-Layout sketch #97, I knew exactly what I wanted to do.

When StampinUp put out their retired color list, I didn’t think too much about it when I saw Handsome Hunter on it. Even when other forum posters lamented the loss, I didn’t dawn on me – what the heck are we supposed to do when we make Christmas cards??? I can only hope that my small supply lasts – or my other favorite company, PTI, will fill the gap.

Merry Christmas
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Tree Trimmings, Christmas Greetings;
Colors: Handsome Hunter, Gold, Vanilla;
Other: Gold embossing powder; Gold pen;

July 4th Picnic

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This card was made using a Fall-to-Layout (ftl88).

I colored the image with Copic markers, except for the red stripes – that is just a plain ole StampinUp marker. I’m still learning about shading, but I think I did well with the basket and the center star.

That is the last of my 4th of July cards. Thanks for sticking with me!

Happy 4th of July
All supplies Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Vintage Picnic;
Colors: Scarlett Jewel, White;
Other: Scarlett ribbon; markers (Copics);

Stars & Stripes, the sequel

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This card was created using a Fall-to-Layout (ftl90). I left off the ribbon along the top and maybe took liberties with the sketch – but really the essentials are there.

Happy 4th of July
Stamps: Vintage Picnic (PTI);
Colors: White, Pure Poppy, Enchanted Evening (PTI);
Other: star punch (SU/EK Success); eyelets (Pink Hedgehog);

Firecracker

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This is another One-Layer Wednesday challenge. The challenge was to use glitter or flock. I used a two-way glue to add glitter to the flourishes above the firecrackers.

I really like how this card turned out! And bonus, it was so quick and easy to make.

Happy 4th of July
All supplies Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Let Freedom Ring, Vintage Picnic;
Colors: White, Pure Poppy, Enchanted Evening;
Other: glitter;
Challenge: OLW;