April Color Challenge

It is the first Monday of the month so we have our Color Challenge for you over at SSI.  Check it out:

I wanted to make a masculine card because I always need those.  And I had just gotten some new goodies, so I couldn't wait to use them as well!  Here is my take on this color combo:

I just order the starburst die and was so happy at how easy it was to use.  I can't wait to play more with it.  I kept this card pretty simple.  There is a Marina Mist card base with a Crushed Curry burst that is mounted onto some Whisper White.  I stamped the swirly lines on, but if they weren't close enough I just added some extra swirl with a Stampin' Write Marker.  I stamped the world onto some Marina Mist card stock with some Pear Pizzazz ink.  I layered that onto a Pear Pizzazz scalloped circle.  I added some of the burlap ribbon for some extra manly texture under the sentiment.

Thanks for looking!  Let's see what you can do with this color combo.  Head over to SSI and upload your project!

Giggle Greetings

It's April Fool's Day and we have some funny cards to tickle your funny bone over at SSI.  I had to use the Giggle Greetings stamp set for this one.  Here is my card:

I used that funny stamp set in conjunction with the It's My Party Suite.  The designer series paper is so fun with the great patterns and unexpected color combos.  I would have never paired these together, love how Stampin' Up! has already done this for us!  I did some water coloring with my Aqua Painters on my cheese.  And I finally opened up my coordinating enamel dots and used them.  So fun, right?  For more funny cards head over to SSI!

Sparkle and Shine and Shine On

Stampin' Up! has so many fabulous lines in the Occasions catalog.  One of my last purchases was the Shine On Specialty Designer Series Paper along with the Sparkle and Shine stamp set.  I love the contrast of the kraft background with the silver foil accents.  I made this cute "Miss You" card:

I started off with a Soft Sky card base and added the shiny cloud paper.  I added some of the Water Melon Wonder 1 inch stitch ribbon over some strips of the Metallic Glitter Tape (which I believe is unfortunately sold out).  I stamped the rain drops onto some more Soft Sky card stock using Soft Sky ink.  I layered that onto a Watermelon Wonder scalloped circle.  I added some of the silver thread under the sentiment.  

I love it when a card comes together so easily and Stampin' Up makes it easy with their fabulous coordinating products!  For more Shimmer and Shine ideas, head over to SSI!

Happy Ombre Spring

It's another Monday and I am back with another challenge from SSI.  It's our Mystery Challenge, check it out:

So many great elements right?  I decided to combine this with sketch challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches.  When you see it, you will know why:

Here is my card:

I decided to use the diamonds, ombre and spring themed elements.  For my ombre effect, I used Blushing Bride Calypso Coral and Watermelon Wonder together.  I love how these three work together.  This card was in my head for awhile, so it actually only took about 10 minutes to create.  Love it when that happens!  For a complete shopping list, check out below.  Now its your turn to add a card SSI's Mystery Challenge.  Pick any three elements from the image above and upload your creation!  

A Blue and Gold Birthday

Today over at SSI we are talking about banners.  Instead of making a banner or even putting a banner on a card, I decided to use the Banner Framelits on a very special birthday card, for my aunt.  I also used a fabulous color combo from the Color Throwdown.  Check out the colors:

So not only was I inspired by those colors, I also love that mug.  And I thought, hey I can do that.  Here is my card:

I used the Striped Scallop Thinlit die four times and kept all the pieces and then filled them in on the white one after I glued it down on the Lost Lagoon card base.  The aqua is Pool Party and I used some Gold Foil sheets which just were on the Weekly Deals, glad I stocked up!  For the best cuts with this thinlit, I would use it with the Precision Base Plate.  Here are some close ups:

For the banner, I layered the Whisper White onto a larger Pool Party one.  The sentiment comes from the Tin of Cards stamp set and I added some extra background stamping from Timeless Textures.  I also twirled some of the gold thread onto the back of the banners for some extra shine.  

I knew I needed something else, and I thought a gold butterfly would be perfect.  I layered it onto a vellum one.  Side note, the gold foil popped right out of the thinlit with the Big Shot Die Brush.  I added some pearls for the body.  

Thanks so much for looking at my card today.  Head back over to SSI for more banner projects.  

Spring has Sprung

As much as I love the winter Holidays, I am ready for the warmer spring weather.  And today we are all about spring at SSI.  I have a fun floral card to share with you.  Nothing says spring more than fun flowers!

The layout from this card came from an old sketch challenge from Create with Connie and Mary.  I actually never got a chance to upload it.  A few things to note about this card, the Botanical Garden bundle is pricey but it comes with the stamp, framelits dies and Designer Series Paper (which is gorgeous).  With the cost you can easily get either of the matching Sale-A-Bration items, the vellum or the Botanicals For You stamp set.  Of course I had to use other stamps because what good is the whole catalog if I can't use it all, right?  Also something to mention, Mossy Meadow and Hello Honey will be retiring, so now is the time to stock up on card stock and ink refills.  They will be the first to go once the retirement list comes out.  

Thanks for checking out my card today.  For more spring inspired projects, head over to SSI.

March Inkspiration Challenge

It's Monday already and we have a fun spring inspired challenge for you over at SSI.  Check out the following image:  

The cherry blossoms have started to bloom a bit by me over in Northeastern Pennsylvania.  I wish I could be in Washington DC to see them all!  Your challenge is to create something, anything INKspired by this image.  You can use the colors, the composition, the subject.  Here is my take on this challenge:

I chose the colors and the subject to focus on.  Instead of cherry blossoms, I grabbed the fun Definitely Dahlia stamp.  I used Melon Mambo to stamp it on white then sponged on Blushing Bride in the white spots and cut that flower out.  It is hard to see in the picture but I coated the Blushing Bride parts with the Wink of Stella clear glitter to add a little bit of shine.  Of course I added some more rhinestones to the center for more sparkle.  I embossed the Whisper White background with the Decorative Dots embossing folder.  My sentiment is from the Natural Expressions Wood Elements colored with a Pacific Point Stampin' Write Marker.  This card was in my head for a bit before I could actually find the time to make it but it came together quickly.  Thanks for checking it out.  Now its your turn to create something INKspired by that great image and upload it over at SSI!