Tropical Birthday CASE

My sister-in-law had a birthday on Saturday and went out of town for some birthday fun.  I asked my husband if he would like me to make a card for his sister and he said yes.  He asked for something tropical and purple.  I immediately knew which image I was going to use, so I looked to Pinterest and Splitcoaststampers for inspiration.  

Well, I ended up with a straight up CASE of Bridget's gorgeous card.  My card is definitely smaller in size and I embossed my card base for a bit more interest on my card.  I doctored up some punched leaves and added a birthday sentiment to my card.  Otherwise, my card is very much like Bridget's original.  

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Details - Stamps: Windows on the World (Flourishes), Small Phrases (Verve); Paper: Whisper White, Orchid Opulence, Always Artichoke, Black Licorice (MFT); Ink: Tuxedo Black, Orchid Opulence; Accessories: Paper snips, sponge dauber, Spellbinders Nautical Frames and Accents, Recollections pearls, random paper flowers, glue dots, stripes embossing folder, stampin' dimensionals, Copic and Touch Twin Markers. 

Friends and CASE's

Good Monday morning!  Today's card is in direct response to this week's Friends of Speedy TV challenge to CASE (copy and share everything) another crafter's work.  I chose this lovely by Lois, a fellow Mark's Finest Papers Design Team member.  Now her card is beautiful and I subscribe to the "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" mind set, so the changes I made are quite subtle.  To make it my own, I changed the orientation from landscape to portrait.  I chose a sentiment that is still offered by Mark's Finest Papers in a set called Tree Greetings.  I changed the piercing to go all the frame the focal image panel and then added a burlap twine bow.  I used the same image from Pussy Willows and kept the color scheme the same. 

 

There is a stamp set up for grabs this week for one lucky participant in the challenge.  New Pines is the name of the set and you can view it here.    You can also see it just below. 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

 

Details - Stamps: Pussy Willows (MFP), Tree Greetings (MFP); Paper:  Snow Columns (MFP), Basic Black, Whisper White; Ink: Tuxedo Black; Accessories: Copic Markers, Mat Pack, piercing tool, black burlap twine, stampin' dimensionals.



A Case of Amy

I had hoped to get this posted yesterday, but alas it didn't happen!  I was a wee bit too busy at work and then was more than happy to head out to girl's night for some super-yum chicken tacos and cupcakes!  The white wine was delish too!  Oops, I got a little carried away about my yesterday and forgot to mention this little old card I have pictured.  This is the card I mad for Verve September Diva Dare.  The challenge was to case-a diva and I let my girl pick the Diva.  She picked Amy Sheffer and I picked this card that Amy made.  I also worked in a Hope You Can Cling To challenge hostessed by Lori.  I used some gigantic bling by my own standards.

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Details - Stamps: Kind Words (Verve), Sunny Days (Verve); Paper: River Rock, Whisper White, Prima Annalee dp; Ink: River Rock, Old Olive, Early Espresso; Accessories: Top Note die, Nestabilities, Ivory Organdy, Pear Pizzazz seam binding, silver cording, BG button, SU rhinestone, stampin' dimensionals, glue dots, sponge dauber.

Guitars and Rhinestones

That is about all there is folks!  This card showcases one guitar and seven rhinestones.  Now, I did color those rhinestones with a turquoise sharpie for a little more pop.  I would also love to say that I came up with this little gem all by myself, but I did not.  I played along with a Stamp TV challenge to case AJ Otto.  I took this card and made it my own. 

In other news, today marks the first day of no daycare.  My daughter finished daycare Friday and now has to stay home with Mommy for the rest of the summer.  I took the little peanut on a 40 minute walk and I am afraid I wore her out.  She had a major tantrum after lunch.  I just put her down for a nap, as I am thinking she will feel much better (an be willing to cooperate) after she rests.  Me?  I am getting on up to my craft room to take advantage of  a little free time! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Details - Stamp: Live Life Loud (GKD); Paper: Whisper White, Welcome Neighbor dsp; Ink: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay; Accessories: Nestabilities, paper snips, stampin' dimensionals, M's rhinestones, turquoise Sharpie.

How Do You Feel About Buttons?

Me?  I just have a hard time with naked buttons.  Buttonholes just beg to have something through them or be covered up.  I hope that doesn't make me a prude!  I do tend to be more on the modest side :)

This card was made for another Stamp 2 Spend challenge offered up by Kelly.  She asked us to go into our favorites and remake one of the oldest in our stash!  I found this card by Becky Oehlers that I had tucked away for just this kind of inspiration. 

It's a pretty clean and simple design.  I went with pinks and red to compliment the love theme.  I embossed the stitched heart image and then cut it out.  Then I used a buttonhole punch and threaded some thin satin ribbon through it.  I tried to tie a bow, but I just couldn't make it work.  So I resorted to a knot.  I added a little faux stitching on my die cut shape to mimic the heart image.

Thanks for stopping by!

Details - Stamps: Text Objects (Verve), Swirling Hearts (Verve); Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Print Pack dsp, Pattern Pack dsp; Ink: Real Red, Regal Rose, Versamark; Accessories: white ep, heat tool, Nestabilities, corner chomper, wide red grosgrain ribbon, thin satin ribbon, buttonhole punch, paper snips, stampin' dimensionals.

A Case of Miles

I joined in on the Stamp 2 Spend challenge again this year.  Even though I ended up in the black last year, I do believe that it kept me in check and kept me using the supplies that I already own.  Kelly, the S2S hostess, has issued the first challenge and it is to bust out your scrapbooking and stamping magazines and make the project or card you have been meaning to make.

I cased a fabulous card by Alli Miles in Papercraft's Card Creations, Favorite Occasions, Vol. 2. Specifically, Alli's card is on page 17 of the magazine.  I just had to use my new Verve set.  This set is called Text Objects and you can see the text stamp in the top left hand corner with the quote larger in the bottom right hand corner.  Text objects also came with fun accents and the heart is one of them!

I'm still on the weather watch!  We are due for some snow and for whatever reason, I cannot wait!

Details - Stamps: Text Objects (Verve); Paper: Whisper White, AC Blue Skies, unknown SU pink; Ink: Versamark, Early Espresso; Accessories: clear ep heat tool, paper snips, random button, linen thread, Square Lattic ef, corner chomper, mini glue dot, stampin' dimensionals.

Happy Friday!

Woohoo! It's Friday!  It's the last day of the work week and we had some sunshine this afternoon.  I hope it stays nice for the weekend.  We have many outside chores to do in the next couple of days. 

An easy dinner tonight, leftover lasagna I made last night.  No bath routine tonight and a family movie.  Fun stuff!

This card is a card I made for my nephew a while back.  I made it for a Stamp 2 Spend challenge to case Tina.  This is the card I cased, right here. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Details - Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes; Paper: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Bella Bleu dp; Ink: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel; Accessories: Chocolate Chip grosgrain, Button Latte button, stampin' sponge, glue dots, thin ivory satin ribbon, Chit-Chat rub-ons.

CAS Monday, Baby-style

Don't ask me why?  I have babies on the brain!  My baby is 4 years old and she is definitely going to be an only.  It's probably because my girlfriend is going to have her first in November and we just started the planning of her baby shower!

Anyway, this is for this week's CAS challenge, a sketch challenge by Emily.  We are using this card that she designed.  I think of this card that Emily designed and that prompted me to add the ruffles.  Do you like it?

My daughter is home with me today as daycare is closed, so I will have to make this a short post.  Thanks for stopping by!

Details - Stamps: Little Ones (Rubber Stampede), Occasional Quotes; Paper: Blush Blossom, Very Vanilla, Petal Patch dsp; Ink: Versamark, Close to Cocoa; Accessories: eyelet border punch, Kaisercraft blush pearls, vanilla taffeta ribbon, glue dot.

Another Case of Diane

I made this card for a CAS challenge some time ago.  It was based on this card by Diane or fionna51 on SCS.  I changed the angle of the layer under the focal image and popped up different layers of the flower.

Really short post today as my garden is in disarray!  Peas, parsley, basil, onions, broccoli, carrots, blueberries and potatoes to harvest today folks.  Have a bountiful day! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Details - Stamps: Birthday Wishes (Verve); Paper: Whisper White, Bravo Burgundy, Sweet Pea dsp; Ink: Basic Gray, Basic Black; Accessories: WCC, blender pen, burgundy grosgrain, rose grosgrain, light pink grosgrain, stampin' dimensionals, scor-tape; Techniques: CAS, paper tole, faux stitching.

Crazy Colors for Tuesday

The Color Challenge on SCS today include Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay and Dusty Durango.  I can't exactly remember which colors are retiring next month from Stampin' Up!, but I hope it includes Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango.  They are not my favorite.  I chose to CASE a card today, as part of a Stamp 2 Spend challenge, and to make the color challenge easier on me :)

The crafter in the spotlight for this challenge is Kurtis Amundson.  I recognize him mostly from his work for Gina K. Designs.  I chose this card and changed just the bare minimum to make it a case and not an exact copy.  Although, some might make a good argument otherwise. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Details - Stamps: Back2Basics (Stamps of Life); Paper: Sahara Sand, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango, Basic Black; Ink: Versamark; Accessories: clear ep, white ep, heat tool, 1 1/4" square punch, stampin' dimensionals.

You So Sexy!

That was the title I wanted to give this card on SCS, but alas, I didn't know if I would get edited for the word sexy.  Better safe than sorry!

Anyway, last weekend, one of my girlfriends asked me if I could make a fun, sexy card for her SIL's bachelorette.  Now, I know the bachelorette (we are just acquaintances) and I wanted to make sure it was nice.  I hunted up this bra card on SCS and found a cool template offered up by StampOwl. 

I had originally planned to do this in black, but my girlfriend dropped by my work (her sons school) this morning and told me that the lingerie she bought for her SIL was a light pink.  So....I opted for light pink with black accents. 

If you haven't ever seen one of these cards, you are in for a treat.   Here is the back of the card:

Too cute, huh?  My girlfriend was thrilled when she picked it up today.  Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend!

Details - Stamps: French Filigree; Paper: Blush Blossom, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black; Ink: Versamark; Accessories: clear ep, heat tool, scallop edge punch, spring flower punch, M's self-adhesive rhinestones, pink Sharpie.

Sweet Pea's Turning 4

My daughter is turning 4 in a couple of weeks and this is what I am sending out for her birthday party invitations or "inbitations" as she would say.  Last year, she wanted sparkly strawberries and this year she wanted chocolate chips.  I took my inspiration from this card by Momis Mama.  I just love the way it turned out.  On the inside I used my printer to generate the specifics of the party.  I started it off with continuation of the sentiment on the outside.  I printed, "So Very 4!".

Thanks for stopping by!

Details - Stamps: So Very, You Warm My Heart (Stamps and Smiles); Paper: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Creamy Caramel; Ink: Chocolate Chip, Real Red; Accessories: sponge dauber, mini glue dots, red satin ribbon, stampin' dimensionals, 3/4" circle punch, SAMJ.

CAS May Flowers

This is an image I bought last Saturday while at my coloring class.  I used colored pencils to color it and think I need some work on achieving depth in my coloring.  I made the card for the Clean and Simple Challenge this week.  This week's task was to use flowers or make something for Mom.  It was an easy one for me after I saw this really fabulous card by Susan.  It's the 4th card down on this post.  She is the master of CAS, I would swear to it!

Thanks for stopping by!

Details - Stamps: Lockhart image, Kind and Caring Thoughts; Paper: Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant; Ink: Elegant Eggplant, StazOn Jet Black; Accessories: WC pencils, Nestabilities, lavendar grosgrain, mini glue dots, stampin' dimensionals.

Featured Flowers

It's nice to get back to a fresh, clean and simple style.  I made this card for the Featured Stamper challenge yesterday on SCS.  Pat has an incredibly detailed gallery, but I chose one of her more CAS cards.  My card is quite similar (go figure, I was CASEing) with a few changes.  One of my changes was the little bow in my ribbon, for the OCC challenge.  Another change was my image.  I don't have the cute cupcake image she used and so I chose a flower image to meet up with the PALS theme challenge this week.  I don't know if you can see it in the picture, but I scored a couple lines around my ribbon up top and around my embossing on the bottom.  I like the clean look this gives. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Details - Stamps: Happy Moments; Paper: Whisper White, Mellow Moss; Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Mellow Moss; Accessories: Moss gingham ribbon, glue dot, large oval punch, WCC, blender pen, Scor-pal, Just My Type embossing borders.

Soft and Sweet

What will I do when I run out of Pink Pirouette?  I really love this color and I don't have anything else like it.  I missed the boat and didn't get to stock up on it.  I recently got these Primas and they go quite well with the pink of my card.  I made this card for the Stamp to Spend Blog Tour Friday.  I perused Carla's blog and found this little monochromatic number to case.  The Vintage Vogue stamp set seems to be helping me a little closer to a style that is so hard for me.  Is my card even a little bit  vintage-y?

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Details - Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Well-Scripted; Paper: Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Whisper White; Ink: Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose; Accessories: primas, M's self-adhesive pearls, glue dots, stampin' dimensionals.

Tin Ceiling Tiles?

This card and design sort of remind me of them.  How about you?  I made this card for the Featured Stamper challenge on SCS.  The stamper chosen for this week's honor was Mutnik and I cased this card.  I also worked in a Stamp 2 Spend color spotlight challenge for silver.  I had a ton of fun making the flower.  I punched out two daisies and curled them over my bone folder until the paper started to separate.  Then I carefully peeled the layers apart from the outside, leaving the center attached.  I added the silver pearls to the center of the flower and stuck the two punched daisies together with a glue dot and then mounted the whole thing on my card!  I wanted a little sentiment, so I stamped the "happy birthday" and punched it out with the word window punch.  It looked a little plain by itself, so I backed it up with another word window punch in the cocoa.

Thanks for looking!

Details - Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes; Paper: Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa, Brushed Silver; Ink: Close To Cocoa; Accessories: Mat pack, piercing tool, silver gel pen, M's silver pearls, word window punch, edge distresser, finial press ef, daisy punch; Techniques: embossing, paper piercing, faux stitching.

Birthday Butterflies

How cute is this?  I don't know if I want to give it up or not.  Okay, I will otherwise it will just gather dust on my desk.  With this post, I can recreate it if I want to!!!  So this is another gift set for my co-worker.  This is for her other twin and this girl's favorite color is orange.  Seriously, I cannot tell them apart and one of the girls is a tad more girly than the other!  I hope the butterflies are okay :)

Short post, I'm bushed!

Details - Stamps: Full of Life, Always; Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette, Sweet Always dsp; Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie; Accessories: Rose grosgrain ribbon, Nestabilities, Kaisercraft pearls (blush & rose), paper snips, mini glue dots, stampin' dimensionals, Beautiful Wings embosslit, matchbox die.

March's Metallic Set

I made this card for the Christmas Card Challenge on SCS.  I am finding it pretty easy to design one Christmas card each month, cut for it and stamp all 10 in one evening in front of the television.  My family doesn't even seem to mind that I am stamping in the living room.  Who knew?

This card is pretty straightforward.  I embossed the sentiment and the image in gold.  I matted the main image on gold card stock and popped it up off the card base.  Finally, I tied a gold ribbon around the base and called it good. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Details:  Stamps: Merriest Wishes (Hero Arts), Warmest Regards (SU); Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Brushed Gold; Ink: Colorbox Gold; Accessories: clear ep, heat tool, stampin' dimensionals, M's gold ribbon.

Love this one....

I made this card for yesterday's Featured Stamper challenge on SCS.  I can't remember that last time I actually played along with one of those challenges.  I usually go through the stamper's gallery and get my idea all ready and then never make the card.  This time, I was so excited about the card that I got it done!

Here is the card made by SmilynStef.  She made a great colorful card and my idea was to drain it of color and let the embossing speak for itself.  One small exception.  I added a banner with a sentiment.  I saw Jennifer McGuire make this banner, but I don't remember where.  It was either on her blog or the Hero Arts blog.  Sorry about that!

This was made super-ultra easy as my Stepfather drew my name this year for the gift exchange and he went shopping straight off my idea list.  Thus, I got some great new embossing folders!

Have a great day!

A Papercrafting Hat Trick

I made this for Saturday's Inspiration Challenge on SCS and also for the Etsy Inspired Challenge.  I loved the damask bags/bedding, so I went with it!  I also admire how Dawn McVey works with this particular design.  With that in mind, I emulated her work.  But I really like the look of this card.

This was the easiest card ever.  I made this card for the Limited Supply Challenge on Christmas Day.  The challenge was to use leftover wrapping paper, tags, bows etc.  I found this cute little snowman tag from one of SweetPea's packages.  Even though I am sick of Christmas cards, there was no other place to go with this one.  It's ca-ute and seriously, took less than 10 minutes.  While I was raiding the trash, I snagged three other cutesy tags and will have to whip up a few more Christmas cards for next season.

This card was for the Christmas Eve Ways to Use it Challenge.  Julia took it easy on us and just made the challenge about using a background stamp. I really, really like the Clean and Simple Stamping blog, so I searched through it for a sketch and came up with this one ;)  I just know I will need to start on my thank you's and my daughter's thank you notes soon, so I made this into a thank you card.  I tried a couple of techniques on this card too.  I made the cardstock strip that looks like a ribbon with the faux suede technique and some faux stitching.