Pink Elephant

I played in my craft room today, and made 2 cards for the Pink Elephant Challenge this week.  Here is the sketch:

Here is my first card:

 
I love that Amy Butler patterned paper.  The colors are so pretty!

These stamps are from the Papertrey Ink Blooming Button Bits - I just love that set!

Here is my second card:

Kinda wild - huh?  These colors aren't the traditional Mother's Day card colors, but I had these little paper flowers, and wanted to use them.

Here are some close-up photos:

Thanks so much for looking!

{Happy Mothers Day 1 Details}

Solid Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics

Patterned cardstock:  K&Company Amy Butler

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink Blooming Button Bits

Ink:  PTI Berry Sorbet, PTI Spring Moss, PTI New Leaf

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

Misc:  buttons, ribbon, gems

{Happy Mothers Day 2 Details}

Solid Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink Blooming Button Bits, PTI Holiday Button bits

Ink:  PTI New Leaf

Petaloo Flora Doodles flowers

Misc:  gems

You're My Shining Star

It is Day 365 over at 365 Cards !  Woo Hoo - Congrats Ladies!  I just had to participate in Super Sketchy Sunday today.  Here is the sketch:

 

And I used the colors from the Play Date Cafe:

Here is my card:

I made a similar card for Colour Create last week, and I just loved it, so I changed up the colors for these challenges.  Here are a couple of close ups:

Thanks so much for looking!


{You're My Shining Star Details}
Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics
Stamps:  Papertrey Ink (PTI) Star Prints, PTI Fancy Flourishes
Ink:  PTI True Black, Color Box Silver Pigment Ink, Big and Bossy Clear Embossing pad
Embossing Powder:  Whispers Clear Embossing Powder, Whispers Silver Embossing Powder
Fiskars 2" Extra Large Star Punch
Misc:  gems

Special Friend Card

I just loved the colors over at the Play Date Cafe this week!  Here is the inspiration photo:

Here is my submission:

I just purchased a few new sets from Papertrey Ink and had to give them a try!

I just love that sentiment!  PTI Ocean Tides ink is my favorite ink color, so this was the perfect occasion to use it!

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Thank You for Always... Details}

Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics

Stamps:  Papetrey Ink Turning a New Leaf, Dot Spo, and Heartfelt Basics 

Ink:  PTI Smokey Shadow, Ocean Tides, and True Black

Button:  PTI Smokey Shadow

Misc: gems, string, glass beads

Let's Do...

I have a card today for 2 challenges.  I used the colors from the SPCC Challenge:

and the sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You:

Here is my card:

I used Papertrey Ink Turning a New Leaf for the leaves.  The sentiment stamp is from Inkadinkadoo.  Here are a couple of close-up photos:

 

 

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Let's Do Details}

Solid Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics

Patterned Cardstock:  K&Company, Amy Butler

Ink:  Papertrey Ink (PTI) Dark Chocolate, PTI Spring Moss

Buttons:  PTI SPring Moss

Stamps:  PTI Turning a New Leaf, PTI Limitless Labels, Inkadinkadoo

Misc:  Prima flowers, gems, hemp cord, glass beads

Colour Create Time

Its Colour Create Time everyone! Janny has chosen a fabulous combination of colours: red, black, off-white, with an optional silver/pewter. Here is an inspiration photo:

And Whimsy Stamps is sponsoring this challenge with a fantastic prize.  Please head on over to Colour Create for details on the prize.  And if you get a chance, hop over to Whimsy Stamps - they have an awesome selection of products!

Here is my card for this challenge:

I am so pleased with the simple elegance of this card!  The stars and sentiment are from the Papertrey Ink Star Prints set.  The swirls are from Papertrey Ink Fancy Flourishes.  Below is a close-up of the stars.  They have the most amazing details.  I stamped the stars with a clear embossing ink and then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I stamped the swirls in a silver pigment ink and then heat embossed with silver embossing powder.

Please head over to the other Design Team members blogs.  As usual, these ladies have out-done themselves:

Chris

Dena

Di

Heather

Janiel

Jo

Karen

Mina

Sharon

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Follow You Own Star Details}
Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics
Stamps:  Papertrey Ink (PTI) Star Prints, PTI Fancy Flourishes
Ink:  PTI True Black, Color Box Silver Pigment Ink, Big and Bossy Clear Embossing pad
Embossing Powder:  Whispers Clear Embossing Powder, Whispers Silver Embossing Powder
Fiskars 2" Extra Large Star Punch

Happy Birthday card

I just LOVE the colors over at Just Us Girls this week.  So I had to find some time to play along! Here is the inspiration photo with the colors:

And here is my card:

 

That is supposed to be a birthday cake.  

 

Thanks for Looking!

{Happy Birthday Details}

Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink Background Basics:  Retro set; Clear Dollar Stamps Cake Occasions

Ink:  PTI Dark Chocolate, PTI Raspberry Fizz, PTI Berry Sorbet

Spellbinders Nestabilities Large Squares and Large Scalloped Squares

Buttons:  PTI Raspberry Fizz

Misc:  gems, ribbon

Let's Do Drinks

I had some fun last night putting some cards together for 2 challenges.  I used the colors from the Play Date Cafe Challenge:

 

And the sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You:

  

Here is my card:

 

I just loved these colors and had to play along. 

  

I bought a container of plain Prima flowers at Hobby Lobby, and they are great for stamping any pattern and color I want. 

  

And I thought this stamp was so cute to invite someone out.

Thanks for Looking!

{Let's Do Drinks Details}

Cardstock:  DCWV

Sentiment Stamp:  Inkadinkado

Background Stamp:  Papertrey Ink Background Basics:  Retro set

Ink:  Stampin Up Ruby Red; PTI Dark Chocolate

Misc:  gems, grosgrain ribbon, Prima Flowers

Colour Create Day

It's Colour Create Day!   Di has chosen the most beautiful colours for this challenge - red, white/off-white, chocolate, and pink:

Doesn't that look scrumptious??

Oh - and it is Colour Create's Birthday!  So please head over the Colour Create to read about the fabulous prizes being offered.  We have some awesome sponsors this week - you can click on the boxes below to head over to their stores and check out their product selections.

On to my cards...

For this first card, I decided to try a resist technique that Nichole Heady demo'd on her blog last week.  I can't decide if I like this card or not. 

 

I stamped the background words in chocolate ink, and then I stamped the flowers and leaves with clear in and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  Then I inked around the flowers and leaves with raspberry and red ink.  

I really like this next card...  Just a fun little valentine.

  

The background dots are a Stampin Up stamp stamped in pink and heat embossed with some glittery embossing powder.

 

I had the chipboard brackets in a stash - just added some pink stickles.  And I cut the letter "U" with a sizzix die, and added some little gems.  The felt heart was also in my stash.

I used the Nestabilities Labels One dies and sewed some ribbon ruffle at the bottom.

Please head over to the other Design Team members blogs - they had some beautiful creations to share with you:

Chris
Dena
Di
Heather
Janiel
Jo
Karen
Mina
Sharon

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Resist card details}
cardstock:  Bazzill Basics
stamps:  Papertrey Ink Background Basics:Text Style, Papertrey Ink Blooming Button Bits
Ink:  PTI Dark Chocolate, PTI Raspberry Fizz; Stampin Up Real Red
Buttons:  PTI Raspberry Fizz
Embossing with Cuttlebug Script Texture folder
Nestabilities Labels One dies
Misc:  Whispers Holograph embossing powder, gems, grosgrain ribbon, glass beads, twine


{Heart U Details}
Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics
Stamps:  Stampin Up
Ink:  VersaMagic Pixie Dust
Hearts and Brackets:  American Crafts
Nestabilities Labels One dies
Misc:  Whispers Holograph embossing powder, gems, button

You're my Cherry on Top

Since I am snowed in today I was able to find some time to participate in the Mojo Monday challenge.  Here is the sketch for the challenge:

 

 And here is my card:

 

I used the Duck Egg Blue color from Pink Petticoat Lolas Boudoir Collection.  The cupcake and sentiment are from the Pink Petticoat With Heart set.  I colored the image with my computer program Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2.  

I finished off with a bow and heart shaped button.

Thanks for Looking!

{You're My Cherry on Top Details}

Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics

Blue color is Duck Egg Blue from Pink Petticoat Lolas Boudoir Collection

Image and sentiment from Pink Petticoat With Heart collection

Misc:  ribbon, twine, glass beads, heart button, gems

Resist Technique

Nichole Heady from Papertrey Ink is having a contest over at her blog Capture the Moment.  I am a total sucker for ANYTHING Papertrey Ink, so I had to play along!  The challenge is to use a Resist Technique which Nichole demonstrates in a video.

Here is my submission:

First I stamped the word background in PTI Dark Chocolate.  Then I stamped a leaf stamp in clear ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  Finally I inked around the leaf pattern with PTI Ocean Tides ink.  I sewed around the edge and added some little gems for a final detail.

 

 

Thanks for Looking!

{Birthday Wishes Details}

Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics

Stamps:  PTI Background Basics: Text Style; PTI Giga Guidelines; PTI Big and Bold Wishes; Stampology Autumn Leaves

Ink:  PTI Dark Chocolate; PTI Ocean Tides

Ribbon:  PTI Dark Chocolate