A Day of Joy

Hello everyone!  I have a fun card today, that I've made for the new Product Focus Review at Splitcoaststampers.  We are reviewing Perfect Layers.  For this card, I'm using my Kids At Play set from Flourishes with some of my Spellbinders dies. I've also used my Perfect Layers 1/16th edge for the white layers behind my die shapes, and the bling is from Want 2 Scrap.

 

Stamps:  Kids at Play (Flourishes)

Card Stock:  Kraft, White, Early Espresso

Ink:  Early Espresso

Accessories:  Labels 23 & Lattice Rectangles (Spellbinders), Perfect Layers 1/16th Edge, Organdy Ribbon, Bling (Want 2 Scrap), Corner Chomper

Thanks for stopping by!!

Core'dinations™ Review @ Splitcoaststampers

Stamps: Peony (Flourishes, LLC)
Card Stock: Retro Mod Squad & The Chocolate Box (Core'dinations™), Neenah Natural White
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Sketch markers
Accessories: Paper Piercer and Template, ribbon, Crystal Effects

The Splitcoaststampers review team has a new product review ready for you to check out today. We are reviewing a color core card stock called Core'dinations, and you may read the product information and reviews right here. There is also a gallery set aside for projects using this card stock . Finally...I did a very short tutorial on tearing card stock that you can check out here. On the main page of the review, please be sure to check along the right sidebar for several other tutorials of different techniques you can use with this unique card stock.

This time of the year always makes me remember all of the peonies we had when I was a child. I loved the fragrance, and ultra soft petals. They would be in bloom just as we were let out of school for the summer, and I remember taking some in to my teachers.

This card is for my MIL for her birthday. My DH told me that she also loves peonies, so I'm hoping she will like this card as well.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

WSC60

I'm only a week late on this WSC60 from Beate...lol. Maybe I will be able to get to this weeks' sketch a little earlier, but here is my card anyhow. I used my Flourishes stamps, and my Stella Ruby paper from BasicGrey. The embossing was done with my Floral Screen Cuttlebug folder that I purchased from Eclectic Paperie.

 Stamps: Mixed Greetings, Many Sentiments
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss, Neenah Natural White, Stella Ruby (BasicGrey)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Old Olive, Antique Linen & Walnut Stain Distress inks (Ranger), Copic markers
Accessories: Floral Screen Cuttlebug folder, Cutter's Kit, Dew Drops, Crystal Effects, Scotch foam tape

As I've mentioned in my previous post, I've been very busy helping my son with his homework. My DH has also been home from work all week, so I haven't been able to stamp as much as I'd like. I hope that will change real soon, 'cause I have LOTS to do. ; )

Have you all noticed that my blog has three columns now? I have been wanting to do this for quite some time, but couldn't really figure it out. A HUGE thanks goes out to Kristine, who was so sweet to help me out. THANKS so much Kristine!!

It's supposed to be a nice weekend here, so I hope we are able to get out and see some fall colors. What are your plans? Whatever you do...I hope it's wonderful!! Thanks so much for your visit!!

Thursday Challenges

Hello everyone! I have more challenge cards to show today. The challenges for today can be found right here.

I have a lot going on right now, so without further ado....here are my projects:



Stamps: Coffee with Friends (Flourishes)
Card Stock: Cranberry Crisp, Kiwi Kiss, Neenah Natural White, Sushi Journey (7 Gypsies)
Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black
Accessories: Tombo Mono Multi glue, Black Organdy ribbon, Rectangle Nestabilites, Stampin' Dimensionals



Stamps: Witch, Witch Saying (Lizzie Anne Designs Simply Singles)
Card Stock: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, GP White, Spooky Collection (Memory Box)
Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black, VersaFine Onyx Black, Copic Sketch markers, Spica Glitter pens
Accessories: Dew Drops, Crystal Effects, Petite Oval Nestabilities, Stampin' Dimensionals

Take care, and thanks for visiting!!

Wednesday's "Dirt"

Are you all getting tired of my "Dirty" Challenge cards yet? I know I'm having fun with some of my neglected stamps. Woo hoo!!

Did you know that you can win prizes by participating? Read all about it here (see post #70)

Today I am posting a couple more of my challenge cards. To see todays' challenges, click here.

JustRite Damask

I stamped the Damask with VersaMark on the Cream paper, then embossed with clear embossing powder. After it cooled, I used my Brayer and Black ink to get this look.

Stamps: Damask (Flourishes, LLC), Times New Roman Font kit (JustRite Stampers)
Card Stock: Vintage Cream (PTI), Textured Basic Black
Ink: VersaMark, Adirondack Pitch Black, VersaFine Onyx Black
Accessories: Crystal Clear Embossing Powder, Corner Rounder punch, Brayer, 5/8 inch Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, Circle Nestabilities, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Remembering You

I'm such a fan of Pine's white on Kraft, and thought the Queen Anne's Lace would look pretty stamped this way. For a little extra punch, I also stamped with my VersaFine Vintage Sepia.

Stamps: Queen Anne's Lace, Faith, (Starving Artistamps)
Card Stock: Kraft, White (PaperTrey Ink)

Ink: VersaFine Vintage Sepia, Craft White (SU), VersaFine Onyx Black
Accessories: 3/8 inch white sheer organdy ribbon.


Thanks for stopping by today!!

Lovely Flourishes

Images©Flourishes, LLC

I have been long overdue to get my beautiful Flourishes stamps out and play, and have been loving all of the latest floral releases. Here's a simple design I made up between all of the computer mumbo jumbo I have been working on. (I am loving all of the new equipment, but trying to get used to using my new software, etc. I hope this looks ok).

My card uses the Spring Ephemerals, and Many Sentiments sets. The designer paper is Aerial from Memory Box.

Here's the recipe:

Stamps: Spring Ephemerals, Many Sentiments (Flourishes LLC)
Card Stock: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Basic Black, Aerial (Memory Box)
Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black
Accessories: Threading Water punch (Fiskars), 3M foam tape, 7/8 inch Black organdy ribbon (retired SU)

I have to keep this short, as I am still trying to catch up on everything since the new 'puter arrived. Thanks so much for stopping by!!

A Most Gorgeous RAK

Okay....pick your chin up off your keyboard. *wink* This is from Leslie at Running with Scissors, and I can hardly believe it's all mine!! Everything about this is stunning and gorgeous!! I have been studying all of the details, ever since it arrived in my mailbox. If you would like to know of how Leslie created this beauty, click here. The lovely images are all © Flourishes, LLC Thank you soooo much Leslie!! You're an amazing and special blogging friend!!

RAK from Leslie Miller

Click on the image to zoom.

Thank you for your visit!!

Damask Beauty

Images © Flourishes, LLC

Hi everyone! Here is the card I promised yesterday. I'm sorry I didn't get it posted until now. I've been busy with the kids & helping them with homework.....as well as a some other deadlines.

The stamps I've used here are from Flourishes. The Damask background is embossed with clear embossing powder. It's a simple, yet elegant card...one of my favorite types!

I have to make this a quick post, as my sister just stopped by for a visit.

Thanks for looking!!

Stamps: Damask, Many Sentiments
Card Stock: Blue Bayou, Basic Gray, Going Gray
Ink: VersaMark, VersaFine Onyx Black
Accessories: Crystal Clear embossing powder, Large Oval punch, Designer Label punch, Basic Gray Taffeta ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

I'm Back!!

Online, that is. I didn't have internet for more than a day because the cable went out. You don't realize how much you depend on being connected...until you lose it.

Scor-Pal's February/March online magazine has been posted, and I have a few projects included. Here's one of them:

Images © Flourishes, LLC

For more details about this Z-Fold project, you may find the tutorial here. There are lots of other awesome and new projects included in this issue, so you'll want to check it out!

Thanks for visiting!!

Flourishes Love Birds

Images©Flourishes, LLC

I soooo love these sweet little birds from Flourishes Love Nest set. They are as cute at can be, and I couldn't wait to showcase them on this Kick Stand card (developed by Kirsten DuBosque). My card is a different size tho, and measures 4¼ x 4¼ inches. I used Wild Wasabi for the base, and the patterned paper is Two Scoops by BasicGrey (Jacksonbelle Embellishments). The birds are stamped with StazOn Jet Black on watercolor paper, and colored with my classic inks and Aqua Painter. I stamped the birds three times, and paper-pieced them for a nice look. The circles and scalloped circle is created using my Nestabilities. The beautiful ribbon was purchased at Flourishes as well.

Thanks so much for visiting today! Have a wonderful weekend!!

Stamps: Love Nest (Flourishes, LLC)
Card Stock: Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky, Very Vanilla, watercolor, Two Scoops (BasicGrey)
Ink: Jet Black StazOn, Soft Sky, Pretty In Pink, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Circle/Scalloped Circle Nestabilites & Big Shot, Aqua Painter, Tombo Mono Muti Glue, Corner Rounder Punch (new SU), wide satin ribbon, Stampin' Sponge

Thank You!!

First of all...I would like to say "thanks" to all of you for the wonderful comments on my previous post! Each and every comment put a smile on my face, and made me feel so blessed to have such great blogging friends encouraging me! Huge cyber hugs to you all!!


My card today uses the O Christmas Tree set from Flourishes, LLC. The patterned paper is Fruitcake by BasicGrey, and was purchased at Lindsey's Ebay store. I love this old-fashioned looking tree, and had fun decorating with my Rain Dots. The beautiful ribbon is from Florishes for the finishing touch!

It's pretty late, so I will leave you with the recipe. Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Stamps: O Christmas Tree (Flourishes, LLC)
Card Stock: Cranberry Crisp, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Fruit Cake (BasicGrey), Brushed Gold (star)
Ink: Always Artichoke, Sage Shadow, Copic Sketch Markers, Clear Spica pen
Accessories: Ticket Corner punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Antique Brass Brads, Rain Dots, Wide White Satin Ribbon (Flourishes, LLC), Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombo Mono Multi liquid glue.

Punchy Starburst & My News!!

Have you all noticed the wonderful starbursts everyone has been making lately? I first saw Fran's gorgeous creations, so I had to follow the link she gave, to see how to make them. Donna Moore has some wonderful instructions over at Splitcoaststampers. I used my Shimmery White card stock, and Paper Vellum to make my starburst. It really wasn't as difficult that I thought it might be.

The elegant sentiment is from Flourished Christmas by Flourishes, LLC. I stamped with Whisper White Craft ink first, then later decided I needed to emboss it with White embossing powder. The designer paper is Wintergreen, and the punches I used for the center of the starburst are Snow Blossom and Spring Flower Bouquet. I used a Rain Dot from Cloud9 Design for the center. The bottom corners of my card were pierced with the tools from my Crafter's Tool Kit. The ribbon is Whisper White Tafetta from SU.

So.....are you interested in my news? If you look at my sidebar, it's all there. I am a guest designer for Starving Artistamps!!! I am so excited, as I have never had this opportunity before! I just placed my first order, so it will be a little while before I have anything to show you. I had a tough time deciding between all the wonderful stamps over there! Thanks so much Tracey for this awesome opportunity!!

Thank you all for stopping by!

Stamps: Flourished Christmas (Flourishes, LLC)
Card Stock: Soft Sky, Shimmery White, Wintergreen , Vellum Paper
Ink: Craft Whisper White
Accessories: Small & Regular sized Tag punches, Snow Blossom & Spring Flower Bouquet punches, Rain Dots (Cloud 9 Design), 2-Way Glue Pen, Crafter's Tool Kit, Detail White embossing powder, Whisper White Taffeta ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Fall Sympathy and RAK's

My first card is a Fall sympathy card I made using the new With Gratitude set from SU. I stamped the leaves randomly with Old Olive, More Mustard, and Ruby Red. Then I used my Aqua Painter to give them a light wash. I rounded the corners with the corner rounder punch. The Color Spritzer Tool was used with my Stampin' Write Markers to add the nice flecks of color to the background. The sentiment is from Close As a Memory, and the ribbon from the BasicGrey Mellow ribbons pack. This looked kind of plain, so I added a little sparkle to the Ruby Red leaf with my clear Spica pen, and dotted the sentiment corner with my Old Olive S&W marker.

Stamps: With Gratitude, Close As a Memory
Card Stock: Old Olive, Naturals White, Ruby Red
Ink: Old Olive, More Mustard, Ruby Red Classic inks and Stampin' Write markers, Clear Spica pen
Accessories: Corner Rounder punch, Color Spritzer Tool, BasicGrey "Mellow" ribbon, Aqua Painter, Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

RAK from Janeen

This is a beautiful anniversary card from Janeen. I love the Fall colors, and the craft ink on the Kraft paper. I love that image, and she colored it so nicely. The original design is from Carole Richardson, and I think Janeen did such a nice job with it. Thanks so much Janeen!

From Flourishes

This final card is one that was enclosed with my Flourishes winnings. It is so cute, and I love the simplicity. I have this set as well, and need to try stacking those cute little cupcakes like these are here. So adorable! Thanks again Sharon, Nancy, and Jan Marie! You all ROCK! ;)

Thanks for stopping by today! I have a lot of blurfing to catch up on, and a couple of Tags to do as well. I hope to get to it sometime later.

I'm So Excited!!!

Oh my goodness! I didn't find out until today (thanks to Sue)...that my name was randomly chosen as the grand prize winner for the Flourishes Strut Your Stuff that was held at SCS!!!

I really enjoyed creating for the promotion, but wasn't expecting to win at all. Wow...I am still in shock! Thanks Jan Marie, Nancy, and Sharon! You all rock...and so do your stamps!

Final Strut Your Stuff

This is my Final card for the Flourishes Strut Your Stuff promotion. I used another of Angel's birthday countdown sketches here. These adorable cupcakes are found in the Sweet Treats Flourishes set. The cupcakes look yummy IRL because I used Liquid Appliqué & Dazzling Diamonds for the frosting. The designer paper is Petals & Paisleys, and the ribbon is from the stash I won from Lindsey.

Stamps: Sweet Treats (Flourishes)
Card Stock: Tempting Turquoise, Regal Rose, Naturals White, Petals & Paisleys designer paper
Ink: Palette Noir, Pretty In Pink
Accessories: May Arts ribbon, Liquid Appliqué, Dazzling Diamonds, Aqua Painter, 1" & 1 ¼" Circle punches



I was nominated for this awesome award by Deb at Crafty Card-I Higgins. Just so you know, Deb...you make me smile as well! If you have some time, blurf on over to Deb's blog. She has some really awesome designs, and you are guaranteed to find much inspiration.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog!!

Flourished Deer

Here's another card I made for the Flourishes promotion going on at SCS today. The deer is paper-pieced (Fruitcake BasicGrey), just in case it's not showing up very well in the picture. It's been a busy day at home, so there's not much time for chit chat. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Flourished Christmas (Flourishes)
Card Stock: Cranberry Crisp, Very Vanilla, Fruitcake (BasicGrey)
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Cranberry Crisp, Clear Glaze Pen (for shiny nose), White Soufflé pen (for eyes)
Accessories: Ribbon (from Jacksonbelle Embellishments), 1" & 1¼" Circle punches

Flourishes Promotion and a Card

Would you like to earn a prize from Flourishes? This Wednesday, October 17th, Flourishes is having a "Strut your Stuff" promotion at Splitcoaststampers. All you have to do is upload your artwork using Flourishes stamps into the SCS gallery with "Flourishes Strut Your Stuff" in the keyword section. Then send an e-mail to flourishesllc@cox.net with a link to your photo, and your home address (so you can get your prize). Everyone will get a thank you, and a small gift. One lucky person will receive a nice "Strut Your Stuff" prize as well.

This sounds like a lot of fun. Now I just need to get busy working on those samples. ;)



This is such a simple card, but this image from Flourishes Peace set is so pretty...I think it stands on it's own very well. Just think of the simple beautiful Christmas cards you can create just by simply changing up the colors, ribbon etc. I used PaperTrey Stampers Select for my card, because it is a nice heavy weight card stock. The pretty ribbon was purchased at Jacksonbelle Embellishments.

Thanks so much for visiting!!

Stamps: Peace (Flourishes)
Card Stock: PaperTrey Stampers Select
Ink: Palette Moulin Rouge
Accessories: May Arts ribbon, A Muse micro dot twinkle sticker, Corner Rounder punch

Flourished Christmas Tree

Flourishes has some of the most elegant stamps, and this tree from the Flourished Christmas set is no exception. I had the idea to use my Nestabilities to cut the largest scalloped square I could for the flat, one-layer base. I used my gold Zig Painty to color the edges of the scallops to match the gold card that I adhered to the base. The tree was stamped with VersaMark, and embossed with Gold Embossing Powder. The ribbon is Gold Organdy, retired from SU. I stamped and embossed the little sentiment you see, but couldn't decide where to place it. In the end...I just left it off. Do you think it's fine without, or not?

Thanks for looking!

Stamps: Flourished Christmas
Card Stock: White PaperTrey Select, Brushed Gold
Ink: VersaMark, Gold Zig Painty
Accessories: Scalloped Square Nestabilities & Big Shot, Corner Rounder punch, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Organdy ribbon

Where Have I Been??

One word......homework. No, not mine. I have been trying to get my nine-year-old to do his. He has gotten behind, and I'm having a difficult time helping him to catch up (without grabbing his pencil....and doing it myself). Suggestions anyone?

I have a couple of simple projects that I was able to create in the meantime. I also have a birthday RAK to show you.

This first card uses the beautiful new Flourishes stamp set called 'O Christmas Tree'. The base of the card is Old Olive, and the designer paper is Brocade (both SU). I used my Old Olive Classic Pad to ink the needles of the tree, and my More Mustard for the pot. Then I touched up some areas with my Close to Cocoa Stampin' Write Marker, huffed the image, then stamped on my Shimmery White card stock. The gold chain is done with VersaMark ink and my gold detail embossing powder. The sentiment is from the Flourished Words stamp set, and is also embossed with gold detail powder. I will include the recipe at the end of the post.



My next card was created with an image (Fright Night from My Favorite Things) that was already colored with my Copic markers, matted with the designer paper (Crate Paper Avenue), and just sitting on my desk. The base of the card is Basic Black, with a layer of Pumpkin Pie...embossed with my D'vine Swirl Cuttlebug folder. I used a little SU twill tape, and 'fringed' the ends. The black mat on the sentiment is three circles that were punched out with my 1" circle punch, and adhered to the back of the sentiment piece.



My final card is a birthday RAK that I received from Marie, a very sweet friend of mine who also enjoys stamping. :) Thanks so much, Marie! I love the pretty colors and the crayon resist (that's what it is...isn't it?)

Thanks for visiting my blog, and have a wonderful Sunday!!

O Christmas Tree
Stamps: O Christmas Tree, Flourished Words (Flourishes, LLC)
Card Stock: Old Olive, Shimmery White, Brocade
Ink: Old Olive, More Mustard, Close to Cocoa, VersaMark
Accessories: corner rounder punch (retired SU), 1" & 1 ¼" circle punches, gold brads, Gold detail embossing powder, 5/8 " Old Olive Grosgrain ribbon, Aqua Painter, Stampin' Dimensionals

Trick-or- Treat
Stamps: Fright Night (My Favorite Things)
Card Stock: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Avenue (Crate Paper)
Ink: Palette Noir, Copic Sketch Markers
Accessories: Divine Swirls Cuttlebug Folder & Big Shot, Twill Tape, 1" circle punch, Black brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Fantasy Floral Garden

I made my first Fantasy Floral Garden card today. This set is so pretty and elegant! When I first saw the big bloom, I knew I wanted to score it along the petals to make a 3D flower (I stamped it three times, trimmed, and layered them . The flower protrudes from the card a bit, but I think it will flatten nicely for shipping. The beautiful designer paper is Mellow from BasicGrey (6x6 pad).

Can you believe two posts in a day? I know...neither can I...lol!

Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Fantasy Floral Garden, Linen
Card Stock: Purely Pomegranate, River Rock, Whisper White, Mellow (BasicGrey)
Ink: River Rock, Purely Pomegranate
Accessories: Aqua Painter, Celery Button (SU), Karen Foster Scrapper's Floss, Pewter Clip (SU Hodgepodge Kit), Double Stitched Purely Pomegranate Ribbon, Glue Dots & Stampin' Dimensionals,