I'm Back!

Surprise Everyone! I'm back! I have been completely out of commission for some time - sorry about that - life is crazy right now. But I just had to get back into the swing of things and make some cards for the latest Colour Create Challenge.

For this latest challenge, Karen has chosen an awesome colour palette - burnt orange, cream, and black.  Here is the inspiration photo:

And as always, we have a fabulous sponsor, The Rubber Room!

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And here are my cards:

I just love all of these stamp sets from Papertrey Ink!  The sets are all listed below.  I stamped in PTI Terra Cotta and True Black Ink.

I just have to add the glass beads to the little bows!

For this second card, I stamped the music background in black on the outside of the swirly frame and in Smokey Shadow on the inside of the frame.

I fired up the Cricut machine for all of the images.  And I just love those plain Prima flowers that I can stamp with any pattern I want!

Please check out the other design team members beautiful creations.  These ladies totally rocked this challenge!

Di

Heather

Janiel

Karen

Mina

Sharon

Thanks so much for looking!

{Swirly Dots Card Details}

Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics

Stamps:  PTI Fancy Fkourishes, PTO Dot Spot, PTI Heartfelt Basics

Ink:  PTI Terra Cotta, PTI True Black

Button:  PTI Terra Cotta

Misc:  Twine, glass beads, gems

{You Rock Details}

Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics

Stamps:  Clear Dollar Stamps Sheet Music

Ink:  PTI True Black, PTI Smokey Shadow, PTI Terra Cotta

Cricut cartridges:  Stamping, Indie Art, Accent Essentials

Flowers:  Prima

Misc:  gems, twine, button, glass beads

New Baby Card

We are headed to my sisters this weekend for her baby shower.  I decided to use the sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You for a baby card:

Here is my card:

And here is a closeup to show the details a little better:

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Welcome Little One Details}

Solid Cardstock:  Bazill Basics

Patterned Cardstock: K&Company Hopscotch

Embossing using Cuttlebug Argyle folder

Stamp: Papertrey Ink (PTI) Baby Button Bits

Ink and button: PTI Enchanted Evening

Brackets: American Crafts

Misc: grosgrain ribbon, Stickles, Martha Stewart edge punch

Thank You Card

I just love Super Sketchy Sunday over at 365 Cards.  Here is the sketch for this week:

I just happened to need a Thank You card, and thought I would use this sketch.  Ok - this may be kind of a loose interpretation of the sketch but here goes:

I used all Papertrey Ink supplies for this card - you can get the details below.  Here is a close up of the bow:

Someday I will show all of you how to "tie" these bows.  They really are easy, and they turn out great every time!  This bluish color is PTI Ocean Tides - I just LOVE this color!

I also decorated the inside of this card for a gentleman at work who recently helped me out.  He totally went above and beyond, and I was so thankful!

Thanks so much for looking!

{Thank You Details}

Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics

Stamps:  Papetrey Ink Turning a New Leaf, Dot Spot, Say It With Style

Ink:  PTI Ocean Tides, and Dark Chocolate

Button/ribbon:  PTI Ocean Tides

Misc: gems, string, glass beads

2 New cards

I loved the colors over at the Play Date Cafe this week:

So pretty!  I made 2 cards with these colors.  Here is the first:

I hand-stitched the stem and the background flower, and I crocheted the darker purple flower.  The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings, stamped in PTI Plum Pudding ink.  Here is a close-up picture:

For the second card, I used the colors from the Play Date Cafe along with the sketch from Card Patterns:

Here is the second card:

I decided to sew another flower for this card, but not include the crocheted flower on top.  Here is a close-up of the flower.  I added the gems to the center for some bling.

The patterned strips of paper at the bottom are all K&Company.  I added some twine with glass beads.

{Fabulous Details}

Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics

Stamp:  Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings

Ink PTI Plum Pudding

Misc:  Embroidery floss, button

{Blank Details}

Solid Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics

Patterned cardstock:  K&Company

Misc:  Embroidery floss, twine, gems, glass beads

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