Autumn Blessings

I had some time this week to make a card and with it play along with a couple of challenges.

The Paper Players theme challenge #161 was to create a Fall themed card. To do this I used sketch #79 at Retro Sketches..

Here is how it turned out.

Cardstock, stamps, dies: Wplus9

Wood veneer: Studio Calico

Ink: SU, Versafine

Mist: Heidi Swapp

PP: Studio Calico

Other: Vellum

 

 

Here is a close-up of that sweet scare crow.

 



 

Dynamic Duos #68

This week at Dynamic Duos the colour combo is........wait for it.......Perfect Plum and any other colour of your choice.

I chose to go with a subtle colour that is similar to Wisteria Wonder. You find it in the patterned paper that I used.

To create my card I also used the sketch at Seize the Sketch.

Cardstock: SU, AC

PP: Basic Grey

Stamp: Casual Friday

Ink: Versafine

Punch: SU

Other: sequins. button

I hope you have a chance to play along. Can't wait to see your Duo!!

Dynamic Duos #67

How are you doing this week? We have a new Duo for you at Dynamic Duos and the colours are Crisp Cantaloupe and Calypso Coral.

 

I heat embossed the flower on my Kraft background and also onto the Calypso Coral for my focal point.

 

Cardstock: SU

Stamp: Hero Arts, Wplus9

Ink: Versafine

Die: Wplus9

Other: embossing powder, Versamark

 

Can't wait to check out the gallery to see what you create with this Duo!

 

Dynamic Duos #66

Dessert anyone? That's right.....this week there is a dessert option to go along with our duo!

Pool Party and Basic Black are the fabulous colours and if you wish to add the dessert option it is.......EMBOSSING!

I added 2 types of embossing. I embossed my background with an embossing folder and I also heat embossed my sentiment with white embossing powder.

I made my card using the fabulous sketch at Paper Secrets. I am also entering it in challenge #25 at Crazy for CAS

cardstock: SU

Embossing folder: SU

PP: Echo Park, MME

Flower: Maya Road

Stamp: Wplus9

Other: brad, embossing powder, Versamark

 

Can't wait to see what you create when you join us for the latest challenge at Dynamic Duos!

Hey Friend

I had fun making this card to go along with a couple of challenges!

The first was for Alley Way Stamps Be inspired #34 and I used a new stamp set that I won. Awesome stamps!

The second was for a new challenge site in town....Seize the Sketch and I definitely had to play along with their first challenge.

Cardstock: SU

Stamps: TAWS

Twine: Jillibean

Ink: Versafine, SU, Jenni Bowlin, Staz-on

Enamel Dots: MME

Wood Veneer: Studio Calico

Vellum: Crate

 

Dynamic Duo #65

Morning everyone! What a wonderful colour duo this week. Blushing Bride and Pistachio Pudding.

 

 I gave this card to a friend for her 40th Birthday. Happy Birthday Stephanie!!

 

Cardstock: SU, Wplus9

Stamps & Die: Wplus9

Ink: SU, Jenni Bowlin, Versfine

Pen: Uniball Signo

 

I  hope I see you playing along at Dynamic Duos this week!!! Have a good one!

 

Paper Bakery Sketch

The sketch challenge at Paper Bakery is another fabulous one that was created by Juliana.

I was watching my grand-nephews one day in July and decided to take them to the beach in Port Dalhousie. I hadn't been there in along time and was surprised how nice it was.

Paper Bakery July Kit:

Studio Calico vellum shapes & wood veneer circles

Studio Calico & Crate pp

Crate Plastic Alphas

Paper Bakery flair, sequins, washi tape

Items not from kit:

A.C. cardstock

Heidi Swapp mist

MME enamel dots

SU linen thread

unk tag

 

I just love the nautical theme of this kit. So on trend!

 

Here are a few close-ups.

 

 

I am also entering my layout in the Moxie Fab Trendy Triangle Challenge and in the Whimsical Twist Summer challenge and the Curtain Call challenge.

 

 Edited to add that I am also entering this in the Ribbon Carousel Summertime Fun Challenge!

 

Paper Secrets

This morning I played a bit in my craft room and made a card for the latest card sketch at Paper Secrets.

All of my supplies other than a Spellbinders and a Wplus9 die are all from my fabulous June kit from Paper Bakery.

Dynamic Duos #64

Happy Saturday on what here in Canada is a long weekend! Yay!!

It's Bold and Sassy week at Dynamic Duos and the two colours we have for you are Strawberry Slush and Daffodil Delight. Even the names are pretty!!

I downloaded these adorable cupcake files from Miss Kate Cuttables when they were the freebie of the day and cut them out using my Cameo. Aren't they adorable?

Add some bling and enamel dots and a sentiment and I had myself a card.

Cardstock: SU, Prism

Ink: Versafine

Stamp: Cas-ual Fridays

Enamel dots: MME

Cut File: Miss Kate Cuttables

Other: Stickles, Cameo

 

 

Have a safe and fun weekend and I hope to see your creation using this Duo!!

 

PP156 and Paper Issues

I made a card based on the sketch from The Paper Players. I used product from my June kit at Paper Bakery.

I am also entering my card into the Paper Issues challenge to use Um Wow chipboard. My Um Wow chipboard stars came in my June kit.

I covered the largest star with washi tape.

Case Study #151 and Play Date Cafe #192

A little  Neon for you! I made a card that I am entering into 3 challenges.  They are Case Study and The Play Date Café and Crazy for CAS.

 

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I received this great Neon floss in my June kit from Paper Bakery and I love to hand stitch on my projects so this was perfect for these 2 challenges!

Cardstock: SU, wplus9

Die: wplus9

Stamp: Penny Black

Ink: Versafine

Flower: LYB

Embossing folder: Provocraft

Floss: DMC

Unk: brad, button

 

I will also enter this in the challenge over at Seize the Birthday.

The challenge I used from 2012 for Crazy for CAS was Challenge #10 Black and White

 



Dynamic Duos #63

Hope you are all having a fabulous Saturday.

It's Monochromatic week at Dynamic Duos and we have 2 shades of green for you. They are "Garden Green" and "Pear Pizzazz".

 

I inked my image with the lighter shade and then dabbed on the darker green before stamping. I just had to add a couple of sequins too. :(

 

Cardstock: SU, Prism

PP: SU

Ink: SU

Sequins: Darice

Stamps: myStampBOX

 

I hope you can join in on the challenge this week!

 

 

 

Paper Bakery Sketch

Sketch #8 at the Paper Bakery was created by Juliana Michaels and it's a goodie!!! If you want to play along you can find it right here but you will have to hurry because it is due July 27th midnight CST.

I just got my take on it done today. I used my June kit from Paper Bakery. I would link you up but they are all sold out. :( Sorry!!

Mist: Heidi Swapp

Stamps: Elle's Studio, Smash roller stamp

Ink: Versafine

Stitch Template: Bazzill

All other supplies from Paper Bakery June kit.

 

All the goodies in this kit were amazing!! I've got lots left so I'm sure you will be seeing some more projects.

You should consider getting a kit membership so you don't miss out. Sarah the owner is the sweetest person!!

 

Here are a couple of close-ups. How cool is that neon floss?

 

 

Have a Great Bird-Day!

I had some time to play along with some challenges yesterday. Yay!!

I used the sketch and the inspiration photo at the Fusion Card Challenge.

 

The gorgeous colours at The Play Date Café also inspired me.

 

Here is my card using the Fusion and the lovely colours!

 

Cardstock: Wplus9

Dies: Wplus9

Ink: Tim Holtz, Versafine

Stamp: myStampBOX

 

I'm also entering my card in the birthday challenges at Moxie Fab World and Seize the Birthday.

 

Here's a little close-up. I love the little bird house!

 

 

Have a great Sunday!

 

 

 

 

 

Dynamic Duos #62

Is everyone out there trying to keep cool? We sure are having some scorching hot temps here.

Well I hope you can turn the AC on and play along with our latest colour duo of Calypso Coral and Basic Black.  There is also a Dessert Option of a butterfly theme.

 

Cardstock: SU, Prism

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays

Ink: SU, Memento

Punch: M.S.

Enamel Dots: MME

Other: twine, Cameo

 

I am also linking this up to Paper Issues Nature Walk and the latest challenge at Seize the Birthday and the Birthday card challenge at Moxie Fab World.

 

Hello Paper Bakery

This month has been so busy so far and I wanted to participate in the Paper Bakery sketch challenge but just couldn't seem time to create a layout so I thought...why not a card? So that's what I did!!

I don't think I will ever get tired of the Maggie Holmes collection by Crate!!

Cardstock: wplus9

PP & Stickers: Crate

Veneer: Studio Calico

Enamel Dot: MME

Sequins: Darice

Punch: EK & Fiskars

Mist: Heidi Swapp

Other: Cameo

 

I used the die cut from the Paper Bakery by Juliana as my focal point on the card. Love it Juliana!!

Here's a close-up.

 

Edited Aug.3/14 to link to the challenge at Paper Issues.

Dynamic Duos #61

Hey there! It's time for a new colour duo at Dynamic Duos. This week we are using some subtle colours and they are Pink Pirouette and Sahara Sand.

I thought these colours would be perfect for a sweet baby girl card.

Cardstock: SU & Wplus9

Stamps: Wplus9

PP: SU

Enamel dots: MME

Ink: SU & Jenni Bowlin

Dies: Spellbinder

Emb. folders: Provocraft

 

It was fun breaking out some embossing folders and dies for this card. Love the bunny stamp!!

 

 

I'm looking forward to seeing what you create with this Duo!!

 

Dynamic Duos #60

Happy Saturday everyone! It's time for a new duo from Dynamic Duos.  This week the duo is Summer Starfruit and Gumball Green.

 

I really love how my card turned out this week! I pulled out some older patterned paper and new stamps to me and put my Cameo to work also.  I am very happy with the outcome!

 

 

Cardstock: SU, Bazzill

PP: Basic Grey

Stamp: Wplus9

Ink: SU, Versafine

Mist: Heidi Swapp

Flower: Recollections

Die: Wplus9, Cameo

Embossing Folder: Provocraft

Bird: Maya Road

Other: Copics

 

I used the latest sketch from Mojo Monday. It's a big celebration over there. You should check it out!

Here is a  close-up.

 

I sure hope that you can find some time to play along this week.

Retro sketches & Paper Players

What's a girl to do on a cloudy day? Play along with some challenges of course!!!

I used the sketch at Retro Sketches and also played along for the first time at The Paper Players where they had a tic tac toe challenge. I used embossing, bling & birthday.
I stamped my flower image with Versamark and set it with black embossing powder.

Cardstock: Wplus9

PP: Basic Grey

Die: MFT, Cameo

Stamp: SU, Hero Arts

Ink: Memento, Copics

Gems: Colorbok

Santini Market

This past March my husband and I spent the month in Fort Myers Beach Florida and right across the street from our condo their was a market. Every morning I walked over and got fresh fruits and veggies. The grapefruits were so sweet and juicy!!

To make my layout I used the Park Drive collection by Webster's Pages which I got from Scrapbook Memories and More.

To see how to re-create this layout check out this blog post and just scroll down a bit.



Here are photos of both sides so you can see it a bit better.

 

 

Webster's Pages Card

I just realized that I hadn't shared the card that I made my Mother for Mother's Day. All the supplies are from Scrapbook Memories and More using the Park Drive collection by Webster's Pages.

 

Here are the instructions on how to make it.

 

1. Make an A2 card from Kraft cardstock.

2. Add a mat from "Margaret".

3. Add a smaller mat from the B side of "Margaret".

4. Coat the chipboard bird and cage with gesso and let dry.

5. Add cage to card and the add the bird after coloring with Copics.

6. Add a pink bow to the top of the cage.

7. Add 3 large flowers and 3 small flowers.

8. Tuck in some leaves cut out of the papers.

TAWS #31 and Seize the Birthday #20

I find that I always can use birthday cards in my stash that's why I played along with the latest sketch at Seize the Birthday. Make sure you check it out....it's a goodie!

To create my card I also used the Be Inspired challenge at The Alley Way Stamps blog. I took my colour cue from there and inked up a cute birdie from their Bird Brain set.

Stamp: TAWS and myStampBOX

Cardstock & Die: Wplus9

PP & Brad: MME

Ink: Memento

Other: Nestabilities, star, googly eyes

 

Here's a little close-up for you. Love the google eyes!!

 

 

The Fish House Restaurant

While we were away in Florida this past March our youngest son Cameron came down and spent the last week with us.
We definitely had to take him out for some fresh seafood so we headed to the marina across the street from our condo and had an awesome meal at The Fish House Restaurant.

The Paper Bakery has a sketch this month that was perfect to use with a photo of Cameron at the restaurant.

Mist: Heidi Swapp

Ink: Tim Holtz

Stickers: A.C. and Crate

Flair: The Paper Bakery

Stickpin: Jillibean

PP: Crate

 

The Paper Bakery has such great sketches and can I say AWESOME flair!!

 

Here are a couple of close-ups for you.