Night of Navy and Calypso Coral

Inspiration can come from anywhere.  Sometimes I use a color scheme for a layout from a cute outfit my kids are wearing.  I might plan a birthday card all around someone's favorite flower.  I have created banners and wreaths using the fantastic colors from great DSP.  That is what I love about creating, I draw from all sorts of inspiration around me.  Today at SSI, we are drawing our inspiration from this photo.

For me, what jumped out was the colors Navy and Coral.  I also love the ombre artwork on the wall.  From that photo, I was inspired to create this card:

It might be hard to see in the photo but I tried to create an ombre effect with the background paper.  It is the Irresistibly Yours DSP colored with the Calypso Coral Blendabilities.  The card is actually an easel card:

I love this color combo, its just seems very elegant to me.  Calypso Coral has been my go to color recently.  And I absolutely adore this stamp set and thinlit bunde.  For more inspiration, check and see what the other designers have come up with over at SSI.

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SSI February Card Sketch

I have a super cute sketch from the gals at SSI here for you today.  I managed to make a quick and easy card that came together so quick and easy.  This is something I tend to struggle with because I just love my embellishments!  Here is the sketch:

Here is my take on it:

I just love butterflies and thought the little one from the Butterfly Basics would be perfect to create a little rainbow.  I finished the card off with some rhinestones and that perfect sentiment.  Thanks for looking.  Be sure to play along with us this week at SSI! 

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The Friday Mashup #196 and Freshly Made Sketches #172

It has been awhile since I have entered any challenges.  I have been busy creating for other reasons, some which I am not at liberty to say just yet.  But I have finally gotten off my butt and tried the Bokeh technique.  Oh my goodness this is so fun.  I tried it while creating a card for two challenges; The Friday Mashup and Freshly Made Sketches.  Here were the challenges:

Here is my card:

I chose Real Red and Blushing Bride for this card, a very red red and a pretty pinky pink.  I was so happy how easy the Bokeh technique was!  I used a great tutorial from Dawn Olchefske.  Thanks for looking!

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Occasions Bundles

I just love the bundled products in the Occasions Catalog.  I am embarrassed to admit how many of them I have.  I just love the versatility of the bundles and saving money is great too (15% off)!  Today I am sharing some creations with my favorite bundle the Butterfly Basics bundle.  First up we have a simple card in some pretty spring colors.  I guess I was hoping the groundhog would be wrong and spring will be here soon.

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Up next I have another card using a brighter color palette and some different stamps along with the blender pens.  

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This bundle is a little on the pricier side, but it brings you that much closer to a free Sale-A-Bration item.  Below I am using the Irresistibly Yours DSP sponged in Wild Wasabi.  

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And finally I have a little pocket card made with the Treat Bag Dies and the Painted Blooms DSP.  I also tried my hand at making a tassel with the Soft Sky Bakers Twine.

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If you are thinking of getting this fantastic bundle, don't forget to add pearls and rhinestones for the butterflies.  Check back with the other designers at SSI for more bundles!  Thanks for looking!

Snuggles and Smooches

Stampin' Up! puts out some super cute Photopolymer stamps each month.  I just wish I could get them all.  Fortunately for me, my upline got the Snuggles and Smooches set so I got to play with it.  The only problem is, now I think that I need to order this one for myself!  :)  Here is a quick and easy card I made using this adorable stamp set.  I created the Strawberry Slush heart confetti using one of the dies from the Treat Bags.    

Thanks for looking!  Be sure to check back at SSI for more great creations using this super cute set!

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Floating Window

I love trying new techniques.  Today I am sharing a card I made using the floating window technique.  

Be sure to check out more cards featuring this fantastic technique over at SSI.

Thanks for looking!

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February Color Challenge

Happy Monday!  We are starting the day off with a fun bright color challenge to get you inspired!  Here is the color palette for this challenge.

If you are having some winter blue's hopefully this will snap you out of it!  Here is my take:  

I colored the Irresistibly Yours DSP with the Coastal Cabana Blendabilities.  Here is a complete supply list.  I hope you play along with this cheerful color challenge!  Check out the other projects at SSI.    

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