Katie's Creations

Tag for Baby

2012-02-07T08:51:00.004-05:00

I made this baby tag for the Utah Divas International My Digital Studio Monday Challenge for this week. Each Monday, they post a MDS challenge, and this week's was to create gift tags for a baby, scrapbook page or design a project featuring babies! MDS makes creating fast & easy! If you don't have it yet, ask me how you can get it FREE for 30 days! Thanks for looking!

What Goes Up, But Never Comes Down?

2012-02-03T10:31:00.004-05:00

Your age, of course! Today's Free For All Challenge on splitcoaststampers is to "Send A Joke". Your card could either contain a joke, or be inspired by one. I was inspired to add balloons to a birthday card, since they also go up! (But they do eventually come down, unlike age!) The girl is from Tote-ally Tess, and the sentiment is from On Your Birthday. I chose bright colors - Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait patterned paper from the In Color Paper Pack, and Baja Breeze for the sponged cloud background and card base. Thanks for looking!

Bird in the Sunshine

2012-02-02T10:39:00.003-05:00

Thursday means a Ways To Use It Challenge on Splitcoast, and today's challenge was Repetition, in honor of Groundhog Day (remember the movie starring Bill Murray?). We were to use any image, over and over and over...you get the idea! I chose one of the flower images from the Simply Soft hostess set, and used it at least 10 times to create the background on both the main image panel and on the card base (in Versamark). I colored the flowers & stems using my Blender Pen and Poppy Parade, Old Olive, and Sahara Sand Classic Stamp Pads. The frame is from Four Frames, stamped in Poppy Parade, and the sentiment is from Pursuit of Happiness. By the way, the addition of the punched bird is to cover up an in smudge. Mistake? No, happy accident! Thanks for looking!

Luck O' The Irish

2012-02-01T16:11:00.005-05:00

This card is for today's sketch challenge on SCS. I used a heart image from Take It To Heart to create the "shamrock." Inside the card, I used the "L is for Luck" sentiment from Occasions Alphabet. I embellished the card with Hemp Twine and an Antique Brad. Colors used are Garden Green, Very Vanilly, and Soft Suede. Thanks for looking!

View of the inside of the card:

Inspired By Belleek Pottery

2012-01-27T09:15:00.002-05:00

I made this card for the Technique Challenge on splitcoaststampers.com on Monday. The challenge was to make a card in a style inspired by Belleek Pottery in Ireland. The technique involves inking an embossing folder with a light, neutral-colored ink, then embossing with the Big Shot on either white or vanilla cardstock. Very simple, and the result is so beautiful & soft! I chose to use the Vintage Wallpaper folder, Crumb Cake ink and Very Vanilla cardstock. For the flower image, I stamped the tulip from Flores Suaves in Early Espresso ink, then watercolored with my Aquapainter. The frame is from Four Frames, and the sentiment is from Upsy Daisy. I also added a Filigree Designer Brad and 2 Rhinestones Basic Jewels to bling it up. TFL!

Peachy Gnome

2012-01-20T10:26:00.004-05:00

I love this new set from the Spring Mini Catalog - Gnome Sweet Gnome!

After I stamped the gnome girl, I colored her with Watercolor Pencils and my Blender Pen. The patterned paper is Peach Parfait from the In Color Pack. I added a butterfly from Flight of the Butterfly. And, once again, I had to add flowers - this time I stamped the little flowers from Loads of Love on the bottom corner of the card. Everything in stamped in Chocolate Chip, and the card base in Peach Parfait. TFL!

Valentine Projects

2012-01-19T20:40:00.008-05:00

Since we returned from Hawaii, I've been working on Valentine's Day projects. It seems I was inspired by all the tropical flowers, I've been adding flowers to everything!

The pink card features images from Take It To Heart from the new Spring Mini catalog. The sentiment is from Word Play from the big catalog. I made the frame using the new Framelits Labels Dies, also from the Spring Mini.

For the red card, I also used a heart image from Take It To Heart. I stamped the background with En Francais, and added an Antique Brad, along with Early Espresso satin ribbon and an Eyelet Punched strip. Directions for the rose are on splitcoaststampers.com here:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/dimensionalflowers/

The box is a card keeper from the 2011 Holiday Mini. The roses on top are made the same way as on the red Valentine card. I spritzed them with Vanilla Smooch Spritz to give them some shimmer.

Thanks for looking!

Christmas Vacation!

2012-01-19T20:09:00.004-05:00

My family and I were fortunate enough to be able to visit Hawaii over Christmas Vacation this year!

We enjoyed 10 days of sunshine, beautiful scenery, delicious food, and lots and lots of family together time!

But alas, our time in paradise had to come to an end, and we're back home in snowy Ohio!

Flores Suaves November Club Card #3

2011-12-01T10:54:00.002-05:00

This is card #3 for my November Stamp Club meeting. We created the "postcard" by masking & stamping En Francais on the left side of the card, and the script stamp from Flores Suaves on the right, using Early Espresso ink. The "stamp" is from Pretty Postage, punched out with the Postage Stamp punch. The butterfly and bee images are also from Flores Suaves, and the background is the Sunflower stamp. The buttlerfly is embossed with black embossing powder, and all the images are colored with Stampin' Pastels.

Three Little Words Club Card #2

2011-12-01T10:23:00.002-05:00

This is card #2 for my November Stamp Club meeting. We used Three Little Words stamp set, with Ornate Blossom stamped on the background. For the bird, we wheeled Baroque Border in Early Espresso onto Soft Suede cs, then punched it out with the Bird Builder punch. Finally, we accented the bird and the card with a few pearls for some bling! TFL!

Fabulous Florets November Club Card #1

2011-12-01T10:15:00.003-05:00

This is the first card for my monthly Stamp Club November meeting. All images are from Fabulous Florets stamp set, and the colors are Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight.

Advent Calendar

2011-12-01T09:56:00.002-05:00

I created this Advent Calendar using the 25 & Counting stamp set, and the Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die, both from the Holiday Mini Catalog. The background paper is from Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Series Paper, also from the Holiday Mini. Contact me if you want specifics, or to order supplies to make your own Advent Calendar!

The Dog Ate My Homework!

2011-11-10T09:41:00.004-05:00

I came home the other night to find that our dog, Angel, had gotten into my craft room. She found the Halloween Treat Bag that was filled with candy, ripped it open, and ate the candy! The "before" pic isn't the actual one that she ate...it had a Twizzler inside, and I don't have a before picture. The "after" pic is all that was left. Ok, lesson learned - don't keep samples containing candy on a low shelf! ...side note - she doesn't like sour candy, as the one filled with sour worms was right next to the Twizzler sample, and she didn't even touch it!

Penguin Christmas Horizontal Center Step Card

2011-11-08T09:27:00.004-05:00

This card features Julie Davison's Horizontal Center Step Card technique. I learned this while at Stampin' Up! Regionals in Louisville.

The penguin image is from Zoo Review - love that set! It's just soooo versatile! And the Merry Christmas is from Christmas Lodge. The card base is Cherry Cobbler, and the dsp on the side panels is Letters to Santa. I added Mica "snowflakes" to bling it up!

Directions for the card base are on Julie's blog here:

http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/2011/11/beau-chateau-faux-tile-horiztonal.html

Welcome New Neighbors!

2011-11-04T20:45:00.003-04:00

A new family just moved in across the stree from us, so I thought I'd welcome them to the neighborhood Stampin' Up! style!

For the card I used Fabulous Florets. I stamped the silhouette image in Soft Suede on First Edition Designer Series Paper. Next, I stamped the flower & leaf images, over the silhouette, using Versamark. Finally, I embossed the images with black embossing powder, then colored them in using Blender Pens and Rose Red, So Saffron, and Old Olive stamp pads. The card base is River Rock, with the silhouette image stamped in Soft Suede. I embellished with Victoria Crochet Trim, Hemp Twine, and a Mini Clothespin - love those, they are so cute & tiny!

After I finished the card, I decided to make some cookies too. So, I pulled out my Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps & whipped up a batch of Jack-O-Lantern shortbread cookies! Here they are, all dressed up & ready to go:

Snowman Pillow Box Bucket

2011-09-29T09:28:00.002-04:00

Another cute little pillow box bucket! I made this snowman with Whisper White cs, edges sponged with Pool Party. Hat is Top Note Die in Basic Black. I used the Owl Builder Punch to punch out the eyes & mouth, and the nose is hand-cut from Pumpkin Pie cs. I gave his cheeks a little blush by sponging on Blushing Bride. And I used my Piercing Tool & foam mat to poke holes in the eyes & mouth, so that light from a battery-operated tea-lite can shine through. TFL!

Jack-o-lantern Luminary

2011-09-27T12:28:00.006-04:00

I made this little Jack-o-lantern using 3 die-cut Pillow Boxes cut out on my Big Shot. I followed the tutorial on SCS, found here:

Pillow Box Bucket Tutorial

I changed the eyes a bit from the original - I used oval punches cut in half. Also, I used my Crop-a-dile to punch holes in the eyes. Then, I placed a battery-operated flameless tealight inside the pumpin. TFL!

Quilted Pursuit of Happiness

2011-09-26T16:54:00.002-04:00

Another card for today's challenge on SCS. I had scraps of Paisley Petals all over my desk after finishing the last card, so I decided to use them up on a second card! The tag is from Merry Medley On Board chipboard. The sentiment is from Pursuit of Happiness. TFL!

Quilted Butterfly

2011-09-26T14:46:00.002-04:00

Today on Splitcoaststampers, the challenge was to use chipboard covered with patterned paper. I used a butterfly from On Board Merry Medley chipboard from Stampin' Up!, and covered it with Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper. After adhering the paper with 2-Way Glue Pen, I sanded the edges, then tied white satin ribbon around the middle and embellished with 3 Pearls Basic Jewels on one wing. For the background, I used scraps on Paisley Petals DSP cut into triangles and arranged into a "quilt" pattern. After gluing the pieces down, I textured the background using the Big Shot machine and Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. TFL!

Stocking Garland

2011-09-22T11:11:00.003-04:00

I just love the new Holiday Stocking die for the Big Shot! I whipped up this garland of stockings in no time! To create this look, I adhered standard aluminum foil to cardstock before cutting the stocking shapes with my Big Shot. Then I textured each stocking using various embossing folders & texture plates with the Big Shot. The patterned paper on the top of each stocking is Letters To Santa Designer Series Paper, and the stockings are tied onto Hemp Twine with White Grograin ribbon. TFL!

Need for Speed

2011-09-22T10:57:00.002-04:00

This is the last of the cards for my monthly stamp club. My ladies will get to choose which of these cards they want to make. They are basically the same card, just reversed and with different main images. I used the Need for Speed and Word Play stamp sets. I sponged Marina Mist on the background for each to create the sky, and on the boat card I masked the boat and brayered Island Indigo to make the water. The patterned paper is Well Worn Designer Series Paper. TFL!

Stormy Halloween Night

2011-09-22T10:46:00.005-04:00

This is another card for my monthly stamp club. I created the background by first punching a circle from a post-it, and sponging Daffodil Delight & Calypso Coral inside the circle to make the moon. Next I place the punched circle over the moon to mask it while I sponged Basic Gray to create the clouds. I used a punched Scallop Circle as a mask to make the scalloped cloud formations. For the multi-colored leaves, I added a few drops of Chocolate Chip, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, and Daffodil Delight inks to a folded baby wipe to create a custom stamp pad for the leaf image from Autumn Days. The sentiment is from Hand-Penned Holidays, and the owl is from Warmest of Wishes, one of the Hostess sets in the Holiday Mini Catalog.

TFL!

3-D Pumpkins

2011-09-22T10:31:00.003-04:00

This is one of three cards that my stamp club will be making this month. The patterned paper is Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper, and the sentiment is from Delightful Dozen. Here's how I created the pumpkins:

Punch 6 circles - any size

Score & fold each circle in half

Stack & tape the circles together

Tape one end of the stack to the card

Leave the other end loose so that you can

flatten the stack to put in an envelope

The "ghost" is made using the Owl Builder punch, just cut off the owl's feet, turn upside down & you have a ghost!

TFL!

Christmas Lodge 3-Panel Card

2011-09-21T21:12:00.003-04:00

This card is for Sketch Challenge 351 on SCS. I tweaked the sketch just a bit by stamping the large tree on the background first, then adding the 3-panel image on top. I used the Christmas Lodge stamp set from the Holiday Mini on Very Vanilla cardstock, and the mat color is Riding Hood Red. I added "snow" to the house with Crystal Effects & Dazzling Diamonds, and sparkle to the tree using CE and the new Mica Flakes - I love this new product! It's soooo sparkly & pretty! TFL!

Bleached Zoo Review

2011-09-02T14:50:00.002-04:00

I created this card for a little guy that I've been babysitting for the last 3 1/2 years. Today is his last day with me, he is starting preschool on Tuesday!

I stamped the animals on Crumb Cake and embossed them with Black embossing powder. Then I used my Aquapainter filled with bleach to lighten the animals. Finally, on the giraffe, I colored the spots with Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write marker. The background is from Well Worn Designer Series Paper on the bottom, and Cajun Craze on top. The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes. For a finishing touch I tied hemp twine around the zebra card. TFL!

Sugared Blossom

2011-09-01T09:33:00.003-04:00

This is for today's Ways To Use It Challenge on splitcoaststampers.com. The challenge for today was to "paint" on your card, and anything that is not a stamp pad or sprays ink qualifies as "painting". For this card, I tried something new... First I punched the petals and leaves with the Blossom Builder Punch from Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade cardstock, then stamped them with the Build-a-Blossom stamp set in Concord Crush and Always Artichoke. Next I mixed Crystal Effects with a little water, then stirred in Dazzling Diamonds. Finally, I "painted" the mixture onto the petals & leaves before assembling the flower on the card. I also used Confetti stamp set to stamp the leaves on the background, and the {friend to friend} sentiment comes from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set. For the finishing touch, I added 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon in Wisteria Wonder. TFL!

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Watercolored Flores Suaves

2011-08-31T18:35:00.002-04:00

This is for today's sketch challenge on SCS. I used Flores Suaves stamp set, and Certainly Celery, Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, and Basic Black cardstock. I watercolored the images with reinkers in Daffodil Delight, Calypso, Certainly Celery, and Always Artichoke, using my Aquapainter. I added a few Basic Pearls to add some "bling". TFL!

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Simple Tidings of Joy

2011-08-25T10:15:00.002-04:00

This card is for my Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack party tonight. It's a quick & easy card featuring the brand-new Tidings of Joy stamp set from Stampin' Up! I stamped the image on Very Vanilla cardstock & colored it using Stampin' Write markers. Other colors are Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, and Early Espresso cardstock. I embellished the banner with a small bow tied from Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine. TFL!

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Punched Poinsettia

2011-07-21T19:30:00.002-04:00

Another Christmas card! To create the poinsettia, I used Build-a-Blossom stamp set and Blossom Builders punch, along wit Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, and So Saffron ink and cardstock. For the card base, I used Very Vanilla cs, embossed with Framed Tulips embossing folder, then stamped with En Francais in Crumb Cake. Finally, I stamped "Season's Greetings" from Snow Swirled in Versamark then embossed with Gold ep. TFL!

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Christmas Rose

2011-07-21T09:13:00.003-04:00

I'm on a Christmas kick lately - it's July, time to get started on Christmas cards!

To make this card, I embossed Very Vanilla cs with the Manhattan Flowers embossing folder and Big Shot machine. Next, I watercolored the roses using my Aquapainter and Cherry Cobbler ink. I then sponged Old Olive on the background around the roses. The tag is a stamp from Four Frames stamp set, watercolored with Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive, and the "Merry Christmas" sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes. I matted the image panel with Crumb Cake cs before mounting it on a Cherry Cobbler card base. I added Victorian Crochet Lace and Hemp Twine, then spritzed the whold card with Vanilla Smooch Spritz to give it some shimmer. Thanks for looking!

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Calypso Christmas!

2011-07-20T21:52:00.004-04:00

I made this card for today's sketch challenge on splitcoaststampers.com. The base of the card is Calypso Coral, one of the new In Colors, and embossed with Framed Tulips embossing folder and Big Shot machine. The blue background is Pool Party cs, stamped with snowflakes from Snow Swirled in Island Indigo and Frost White Shimmer Paint. The main image panel and poinsettia border are images from Punch Pals, stamped in Basic Black, then colored with Stampin' Write markers. I also highlighted the snowman with Frost White Shimmer Paint, and stamped snowflakes in the background in Pool Party. Merry Christmas!

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Love Tied With Twine

2011-07-15T11:24:00.002-04:00

Seems I am stuck on yesterday's collage theme! This card is for today's Free For All challenge on SCS - F4A73 Twine!
The challenge was to use twine on a card, and anything else goes. I used En Francais and Love & Care stamp sets, and the colors are Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango, and Wild Wasabi. I stamped the En Francais BG in Basic Gray, then stamped the flowers & leaves from Love & Care in Versamark, then I heat embossed the flowers & leaves with the new Tangerine Tango and Wild Wasabi embossing powders from the Summer Mini Catalog, and embossed the flower centers with black ep. I then spritzed the image with Log Cabin Smooch Spritz. The green strip behind the main image is Wild Wasabi, embossed with Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder and the Big Shot. The card base is Soft Suede, embossed with Framed Tulips embossing powder. Oh, and I used some Hemp Twine to tie on the tag! TFL!

Collage with Love

2011-07-14T12:13:00.003-04:00

This is for today's challenge on SCS - Ways to Use It 331 - Crazy Collage . I created a collage background by stamping En Francais in Crumb Cake on Whisper White cs, then I stamped the script image from Flores Suaves in Soft Suede, then the "splat" image from Extreme Elements in Early Espresso, then the "dots" image from Extreme Elements in Tangerine Tango. Finally, I stamped the flower image from Love & Care with Versamark and embossed with Tangerine Tango embossing powder. I used Four Frames to stamp the frame around the "with Love" sentiment, then punched with Decorative Label punch. The ribbon is a piece of white grosgrain, colored with Crumb Cake Stampin' Write marker. The rest of the card is finished out with the same colors and stamps as the background. TFL!

Hello, Bird

2011-07-13T09:29:00.002-04:00

This is for Tuesday's color challenge on splitcoaststampers.com. The challenge was Not Quite Breezy Cobbler - in other words, using Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, and Cherry Cobbler. I used the Medallion stamp, sponge with all 3 colors, for the background. The frame & bird are from the new Four Frames set, and the "Hello" is from Swirls & Curls Verses hostess set, all stamped with Early Espresso & watercolored with my aquapainter & all 3 challenge colors. Everything is stamped on Very Vanilla, and all the edges are sponged with Crumb Cake. The base layer is Not Quite Navy. I added a little bling with the victorian crocheted lace trim and a sparkly pink brad from the Square Fire brads. TFL!

Sand & Surf Swaps

2011-07-01T19:46:00.002-04:00

This was my swap card for my Stampin' Up! demo meeting in June. I used the Summer Splash stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog. Everything is stamped in Early Espresso, and colored with Stampin' Write markers in several of the new 2011-2012 In Colors - Pool Party, Island Indigo, Calypso Coral, and Lucky Limeade. I used cardstock in Whisper White, Early Espresso, and Calypso Coral. And, the "sand" below the surfboards is an equal mixture of Dazzling Diamonds and beach sand, attached using Heat N Stick powder and Versamark. You can't really see it in the picture, but the sand is very sparkly IRL. Thanks for looking!

Loads of Love Thank You's for Tony

2011-07-01T19:30:00.003-04:00

I made a stack of these cards for my son Tony to send out thank you notes for graduation gifts. The card base is Basic Gray, the layer behind the image is half of a Top Note die cut in Concord Crush. The image layer is Loads of Love stamped on Whisper White, then colored with Stampin' Write markers. TFL!

Flores Suaves Make-N-Take

2011-07-01T17:56:00.002-04:00

I created this card to share as a Make-N-Take at my demo camp in June. I used "Flores Suaves", a beautiful set from our Spanish-language catalog, Celebrando Creatividad. The card base is Very Vanilla, emossed with Framed Tulips embossing folder using my big shot, then sponged with Calypso Coral, one of the brand new 2011-2013 In Colors. The script background behind the butterfly is stamped with Crumb Cake, and the butterfly & flower are stamped with Early Espresso. I colored the butterfly & flower with Stampin' Write markers in Calypso Coral, Baha Breeze, and Lucky Limeade (another new In Color). TFL!

Baby Gift for a Friend

2011-06-30T18:22:00.005-04:00

I made this group of items for a friend who was expecting a baby girl. Set includes a 6x6 scrapbook, two 5x7 wall hangings, and a set of 12 blank cards & envelopes.

For this matching set, I used Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper from our Spring Mini catalog, and solid colored cardstock in colors to coordinate with the dsp. The scrapbook is a 6x6 Natural Linen ring album from Stampin' Up! The frames are old frames that recycled by spray painting white, then I gave them some sparkle with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz. The cards are 4x4, so that I could cut 4 from each sheet of 12x12 cardstock, and decorated with scraps of dsp to coordinate with the scrapbook and wall hangings.

Thanks for looking!

All-Star Grad Card

2011-05-26T14:41:00.003-04:00

This card is for today's Ways To Use It challenge on splitcoaststampers.com. The challenge today was to use stars on a card. I will give this card to one of my son's friends as a graduation card - I just love the sentiment, "Go confidently in the direction of you dreams", from the Word Play stamp set. The stamped stars are from the set Extreme Elements. Our school colors are purple and gold, so naturally I used Concord Crush and lots of gold embossing powder! The base of the card is Basic Black with a Whisper White panel on top. The sentiment and stars are stamped on Glossy White, the sentiment embossed with white ep, and the stars with gold ep. Then I brayered Concord Crush over the whole piece to make the white stand out. I added punched gold faux-metal stars for a finishing touch. TFL!

Today's Sketch Challenge

2011-05-25T15:01:00.002-04:00

This card is for today's sketch challenge on SCS. I used Slice of Life, En Francais, and Swirls & Curls Verses stamp sets, and Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper. I highlighted the vase & flowers with a little Crystal Effects to make them shine & stand out from the background. I ran the card base through my Big Shot with the Framed Tulips embossing folder. The colors I used on this card are Blushing Bride, Regal Rose, Pear Pizzaz and Early Espresso. TFL!

Today's Color Challenge

2011-05-24T18:47:00.003-04:00

For today's color challenge on SCS, Breezy Suede Plums. The challenge was to use Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, and Perfect Plum on a card. I used the Strength & Hope stamp set - remember, for each set sold, a donation will be made to battle breast cancer. I also used Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper, which will be in the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. And if you'd like instructions for the paper rosettes, get in touch with me! TFL!

My First My Digital Studio card

2011-02-16T10:52:00.004-05:00

This is for the My Digital Studio Monday Challenge on the Utah Divas International blog. The challenge is to create a red, white and blue card in honor of President's Day on Monday, using My Digital Studio. I've had the program since November, but this is the first time I've used it to create anything! Now I don't know why I waited so long - this is really fun to use! Believe it or not, everything on this card was created digitally and printed on my printer, even the ribbon and brads! I will definitely be using My Digital Studio more often! If you are interested in purchasing My Digital Studio, get in touch with me. TFL!

Lindsey's Valentine

2011-02-13T22:19:00.002-05:00

This is a card I created for my son to give to his girlfriend for Valentine's day. The colors are Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, and Whisper White. The background is stamped with heart images from the Confetti stamp set, and the "hugs & kisses" sentiment is from the All Holidays set. TFL!

Simply Adorned

2011-02-12T12:58:00.003-05:00

It's amazing how new goodies can get the mojo going! This is the Simply Adorned pendant, chain, and crown charms from Stampin' Up! For the inside of the pendant, I stamped a 1 1/2 x 2 inch piece of Sahara Sand with images from the Bliss Sale-a-Bration set in Marina Mist, Cajun Craze, Sahara Sand, and Early Espresso. The pendant opens up like a locket, so you can change out the images inside to match any outfit. What a fun new accessory!

Build a Blossom

2011-02-11T21:53:00.004-05:00

I got some new stamps this week, and you know I had to get them inked right away! This is the new Build a Blossom set from the Occasions Mini Catalog, and I used the new Blossom Petals Punch to punch out the petals & leaves. The sentiment is from the Something to Celebrate Level 2 Hostess set, also in the mini catalog, and I stamped the background with Confetti. I highlighted the petals and leaves with Dazzling Diamonds glitter - it doesn't show very well in the pic, but its very sparkly IRL. The colors for this card are Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Pear Pizazz, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, and Whisper White.

Bliss Card for UDI Color Challenge

2011-02-10T09:57:00.002-05:00

A friend recently told me about the Utah Divas International blog and the stamping challenges the have on their site. So, I checked it out. On Tuesdays they have a color challenge, and this week's challenge is to use Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Tangerine Tango, and Very Vanilla in combination. This card is my take on the challenge. I used the new Sale-a-Bration "Bliss" stamp set, along with "En Francais" for the background. The Very Vanilla cs is textured with Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, and I made the Chocolate Chip frame using the Top Note die and Crosshatch embossing folder. I finished off the card with a piece of Pumpkin Pie striped grosgrain ribbon, a Filligree designer brad, and a quick spray of Log Cabin Smooch Spritz. Here is the link to the original challenge and the inspiration for it: Utah Divas International TFL!

Valentine Pillow Box Bucket

2011-02-08T09:58:00.002-05:00

I made this adorable little bucket using my Big Shot and the Pillow Box Die for the Big Shot. The bucket is Rose Red, accented with Regal Rose, Real Red, and Whisper White hearts - the large hearts are punched, the smaller ones are hand-cut. Tutorial for the bucket is on splitcoaststampers.com here:

Pillow Box Bucket Tutorial

TFL!

2011-01-11T14:22:00.002-05:00

This is for today's Color Challenge on SCS. The challenge was to use Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, and Cherry Cobbler on a card. I used Medallion and En Francais background stamps, along with Because I Care hostess stamp set. The edges are sponged with Soft Suede, and the bottom left corner is spritzed with Log Cabin Smooch Spritz. TFL!

Vintage Potpourri

2011-01-10T21:51:00.004-05:00

I haven't done much stamping since Christmas, so I signed into Splitcoaststampers.com this morning, looking for a little motivation to get my Stampin' mojo going again. When I looked at today's Technique Lover's Challenge, I was greeted with TLC307 - Mojo Motivator! The challenge was to choose a previous Technique, Color, and Sketch challenge, and put them together on one card. This way, your technique, colors, and layout are already chosen. The only thing left to choose is the stamp set.

I chose TLC299 - W.I.S.H. technique; CC299 - Real Red, Old Olive, and River Rock; and SC313. The base of the card is textured using the Vintage Wallpaper folder and Big Shot machine. I used Punch Potpourri Hostess stamp set for this card. TFL!

Halloween Frame Card

2010-10-28T15:28:00.002-04:00

This card is for today's Ways To Use It challenge on splitcoaststampers.com . The challenge for today was to use a frame on your card. I created a frame by punching a 1 3/4" square from the center of a larger square piece of Very Vanilla cs. I then stamped the dots & fleur de lis images from Extreme Elements onto the frame, then embossed the entire frame with several layers of clear ep. I used the "Happy Halloween" sentiment from All Holidays, along with another image from Extreme Elements for the image inside the frame. For the orange square, I inked the smallest clear acrylic block with Peach Parfait, then stamped the block on top of the sentiment. For the background of the card, I stamped Bella Toile with Versamark on Sahara Sand cs, then clear embossed the image. Next, I spritzed a combination of Early Espresso ink, Platinum shimmer paint, and alcohol onto the cardstock, leaving the embossed area showing through. After that, I embossed the cs using the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder and Big Shot machine. Finally, I sponged Platinum shimmer paint on the raised areas to highlight. The base of the card is Peach Parfait, and the piece of the Top Note on the side is Early Espresso. Thanks for looking!

6x6 Recipe Swap

2010-10-27T21:10:00.003-04:00

This is a 6x6 page for a recipe swap that I recently participated in. The stamped flower border is from the Because I Care Hostess Set. I got the idea for the punched chicken from Bonnie's Creative Place. I used up some retired cardstock on this one - Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, and Ruby Red. Thanks for looking!

Stamp-a-Stack Christmas Cards

2010-10-27T14:45:00.003-04:00

These are the next 2 cards in my series of Christmas card Stamp-a-Stacks. The penguin card uses the Punch Pals stamp set, and the filmstrip effect was created using the Spiral Border punch. The cardinal card features a bird punched using the Two-Step Bird Extra-Large punch. The trees in the background are from the Loads of Love set, and the "Merry Christmas" greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes. All products are from Stampin' Up! Email me if you like more details. Thanks for looking!

Pocket Wreath

2010-09-22T07:59:00.005-04:00

This is the card we made last night at our monthly Stamp-a-Stack gathering. The center is masked with a 1 3/8" circle punched from a post-it note. The wreath is created by sponging Garden Green ink around the edges of the circle, then stamping vine and berry images from Pocket Silhouettes before lifting the post-it circle. The colors we used are Garden Green, So Saffron and Real Red. The "merry christmas" image is from Loads of Love.

As we were stamping our cards, my Mom came suggested that the wreath needed a background of some sort. She came up with the idea of the faux wood technique that I had demonstrated to the group in the past. So, this is essentially the same card, but with the addition of a faux wood background.

TFL!

Christmas in July!

2010-07-22T08:25:00.003-04:00

Wow what a busy summer! Even though the summer heat is still upon us, it's time to start thinking Christmas! This card is the first of a series of monthly Christmas cards that we will make at my house from now til November. Card colors are Real Red, Chocolate Chip, and Very Vanilla, and the stamps are "Merry Christmas" sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes, and the Elizabeth stamp from the new catalog. The background of the card sparkles with Vanilla Smooch Spritz. All products are Stampin' Up! and are available in the 2010-2011 big catalog. TFL!

Matching 6x6 Page and 3x5 Card

2010-05-12T14:28:00.003-04:00

This is matching 6x6 scrapbook page and 3x6 (6x6 folded) card to demo at an upcoming workshop. I used textured So Saffron for the base, and Bella Blue dsp. The sentiment is Three Little Words stamp set. TFL!

Dimensional Flower for a Wonderful Friend

2010-05-11T18:43:00.003-04:00

This is for today's color challenge on SCS. The challenge was to use Melon Mambo and Soft Suede, plus neutrals of your choosing. I decided to try making one of Beatte's Dimensional Flowers from the tutorial on SCS. Stamps used are Fresh Cuts (flower border), sentiment from All Holidays, and Medallion background stamp. And of course the colors are Melon Mambo & Soft Suede, with Whisper White. TFL!

Just Gellin'

2010-05-07T16:24:00.003-04:00

Today's Free 4 All Challenge F4A11 on SCS was called Just Gellin' - obviously we were to use gel pens on our card. I created the background for this card by stamping Bella Toile in Ruby Red on Ruby Red cardstock first. Then I used my Big Shot to cut out Scribbles & Swirls Sizzlet on a piece of scrap cardstock, and used that as a stencil with my with gel pen on top of the stamped image. The main image & sentiment are Upsy Daisy. I inked the stamp with perfect plum, then sponged Ruby Red ink on the top of the image. The main image is stamped on Barely Banana cs, and the background is streaked with Summer Sun and Perfect Plum ink using sponges. The purple ribbon going across the image isn't ribbon at all, but actually a 1/2" strip of Perfect Plum cs with "stitches" drawn on with my white gel pen. TFL!

Guitar Dude on Faux Metal

2010-05-05T18:19:00.002-04:00

I made this card for today's sketch challenge on splitcoaststampers.com. It literally came together in 5 minutes because I had the main image laying in a scrap pile! I created the faux metal background a few days ago using the acrylic distress technique...this is silver shimmer paint on Basic Black cs. The guitar dude is the Just Guitar stamp from Stampin' Up!, stamped first with black Staz-On, then Versamark on top using my Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the images, then embossed with black embossing powder. I used scraps of the faux metal paper to punch out photo corners. The red layer is from the Jackpot designer series paper pack, and the orange layer is from the Cast-a-Spell designer series paper pack. Everything is layered on Basic Black, and the card base is Basic Gray. All supplies are Stampin' Up! TFL!

Sparkly Mom!

2010-04-30T11:19:00.003-04:00

This is for yesterday's Ways to Use It challenge on SCS. The challenge was to use chipboard. I created the "MOM" image using my Big Shot to cut images out of a cereal box, gluing several layers together to simulate chipboard. Then I sponged & glittered the letters & flower to make them extra-special! I also used the Big Shot to create the background: I covered a piece of Brocade Blue with silver Shimmer Paint; when it was dry I ran it through the Big Shot with a texture plate, then I used a sanding block to remove the paint from the raised areas & let the blue show through. This technique is called Acrylic Distress and was a Weekly Inkling a few weeks ago. The white layer is punched with the new Scallop Trim Border punch. Colors for this card are Brocade Blue, Barely Banana, and Whisper White. TFL!

Box of cards

2010-04-28T15:04:00.002-04:00

My neighbor's son joined the army, so I made this card & box for him as a going-away gift. The box is full of cards & envelopes so he can keep in touch with his mom while he's away.

Recent cards

2010-04-28T14:38:00.005-04:00

It's been waaaaay too long since I've posted anything...I've been scrapbooking more than card-making lately, but here are a few cards I've made over the last few weeks:

a quick card to celebrate spring!

This Easter card features Chocolate Bunny stamped w/Versamark on Chocolate

Chip cs, then clear embossed.

Sock Monkey...one of my favorites!

birthday card for my hubby

Valentine's Day Cards

2010-02-12T14:24:00.003-05:00

Valentine's Day cards for my neice & nephews using my favorite stamp sets...

Sock Monkey and Loads of Love are two of my all-time-favorite sets from Stampin' Up!...

And this is the new set Something Sweet...I got this one in the new clear mount style - makes it a snap to line up the images on your card!

Faux Mother-of-Pearl

2010-01-18T15:23:00.005-05:00

I found this fun technique on Paper Patty's blog here:

http://paperpatty.blogspot.com/2010/01/shimmering-pastels-or-faux-mother-of.html

She has all the instructions to do this Faux Mother-of-Pearl, or Shimmering Pastels technique on her blog...the only difference is that Patty used Stampin' Pastels and I used ink instead for a bolder color. TFL!

Tote-ally Tess

2010-01-18T15:17:00.002-05:00

Tote-ally Tess...another new stamp set featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog! Tess just loves to stamp, and with her tote bag full of scissors, Stampin' Write markers, and Stampin' Around wheels, and her favorite stamps in hand, she's ready for any occasion! I just love this adorable new set! And those of you who follow me on Facebook, this is the card I was working on the other day when I decided to blow off the excess Dazzling Diamonds instead of tapping it off, & I ended up sparkling myself!

Something Sweet

2010-01-14T10:58:00.003-05:00

Mr Brown brought my new stamps from the current Mini Catalog on Tuesday...this is the new set "Something Sweet". I ordered this set in the new clear mount style - LOVE IT! You can see just where you're stamping! I chose bright, happy colors for the jellybeans & dispenser...Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Summer Sun and Certainly Celery. I thought the scalloped-edged border on the top looked like a candy shop awning. The "pile" of jellybeans on the bottom right came about out of necessity - I used them to cover an ink smudge! Sometimes what starts out as an accident turns out to be a good idea! TFL!

Tri-Shutter Patterned Pines

2009-10-02T17:14:00.003-04:00

For today's Limited Supply Challenge on SCS, the challenge was to use a Christmas tree on a card. I've wanted to try one of these Tri-Shutter cards, so I decided this was a good time to make one. I used Patterned Pines, Holiday Best and Medallion
sets, and Ruby Red, Garden Green and Whisper White cs & ink. The snowflakes are stamped with Platinum Shimmer Paint, and all edges are sponged with the paint as well. TFL!

Trick or Treat Pull-Push-Twist&Smoosh Box

2009-10-02T11:32:00.004-04:00

This adorable little box is for today's 3D Demo Challenge on SCS. It's made from a 12x6 sheet of Cast A Spell dsp, and the Trick or Treat image is from Holiday Best. Directions for this box are available for Stampin' Up demos on the website, but I resized it to fit a King Size Snicker's bar. TFL!

Happy Birthday Jon!

2009-10-01T15:20:00.002-04:00

This is for my son Jon's 14th birthday today. Extreme Elements & Extreme Guitar sets along with Contempo Alphabet. Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry and Real Red classic ink, plus Black Stazon, stamped on Glossy White. Bermuda Bay card base. Guitarist is highlighted with Platinum Shimmer Paint and Real Red classic ink - looks like he's under stage lighting! Jon took one look at the card & said "Cool card - now do you need it back so you can take a picture?" Nah, I've already taken a picture!

Twick or Tweet

2009-10-01T13:30:00.002-04:00

Just a few more cards I made using the new Twick or Tweet set in the Holiday Mini Catalog. Colors are Elegant Eggplant, Certainly Celery and Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black on all 3.

Noel Pizzaz

2009-10-01T12:52:00.003-04:00

I made this card for today's Ways to Use It challenge on SCS. The challenge was to jazz up the sentiment on your card.
I used Punch Pals and Contempo Alphabet sets & replaced the "O" in "Noel" with a snowflake to jazz it up. The colors are a bit non-traditional, Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay instead of the traditional red & green for Christmas. The snowflakes & poinsettias are highlighted with Dazzling Diamonds, and the card is accented with White Grosgrain and Pretty in Pink Satin ribbons. You can view the original challenge here:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461642

TFL!

Holiday Mini Catalog Open House

2009-09-28T15:10:00.001-04:00

IT’S AN OPEN HOUSE!

Come and see all the goodies in the new Holiday Mini Catalog, make your own hand-stamped card, and enjoy specials good only at this free event!

I’m offering two dates for you convenience:
Monday, October 5, 2009 7-9pm
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 7-9pm
At Katie’s house, 7561 Roselake Dr, Dayton, OH 45414

Bring a friend or book a party & get an extra
entry in the door prize drawing!

Katie Grembowski
(937)898-2851
(937)901-0412

katienroy@yahoo.com

Falling Leaves

2009-09-23T21:06:00.002-04:00

This waterfall card uses the new Medallion background stamp and the leaf stamp from Autumn Days set. Colors are Rich Razzleberry, Dusty Durango and Garden Green.

This is what the card looks like after the leaves have "fallen":

Playin' with my new stamps

2009-09-17T13:57:00.003-04:00

I got some new stamps & accessories this week - Medallion BG and 1 1/4" striped grograin from the big catalog and Twick or Tweet and Platinum Shimmer Paint from the Holiday mini catalog. All 3 cards also use the Baroque Border wheel from the big catalog, and all 3 main images are stamped on watercolor paper that was first colored with an AquaPainter to create an "ombre" effect.

I wanted to challenge myself to create very different cards using the same stamps & layout...this is the result:

I used Soft Suede, Read Red and Very Vanilla cs for this card. I used basically the same technique on the Medallion stamp as before, inking it first with Chocolate Chip ink before highlighting with the shimmer paint. The "Peace Love Joy" stamp is from the All Holidays set, and the pine cone image is from the Autumn Days set.

For this card I used the same layout & techniques as the Christmas card, I just changed the colors to Elegant Eggplant, Certainly Celery and Basic Black, and changed the image to "Ghostly Greetings" from the Twick or Tweet stamp set.
For this card I used Dusty Durango, Certainly Celery and Basic Black cs. I inked the Medallion stamp w/Basic Black ink then dabbed the shimmer paint on to highlight before stamping. I used Blender Pens and Stampin' Pastels to color the pumpkins, and wrapped a punched scalloped circle with silver cord to create the embellishment.

We Wish You a Monkey Christmas!

2009-09-09T14:35:00.003-04:00

This is the card we'll be making at the next Christmas Card Stamp-a-stack next Tuesday. It uses Sock Monkey & Sock Monkey Accessories, and Teeny Tiny Wishes. Colors are Real Red, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla and Kraft. TFL!

Masked Frame

2009-08-31T13:18:00.002-04:00

This is for today's Technique Lover's
challenge on SCS... Masked Frame.
I just love these new stamps from Stampin' Up!...Extreme Guitar and Extreme Elements! Very cool, and such a change from the flowery & cutesy stuff! For this card I used Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Real Red and Very Vanilla cs; Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke, Real Red and Basic Black classic ink; Real Red marker; Notebook & Corner Rounder punches; sponged the edges; and used a Top Note die cut to mask & create the frame. Original challenge and directions to make the masked frame can be found on Splitcoaststampers.com here:

TLC236 Masked Frame

TFL!!!

Late Night Inspiration

2009-08-11T10:05:00.002-04:00

Ok, so the title comes from the fact that the idea for this card just "popped" into my head last night as I was laying in bed...I couldn't sleep until I got up & pulled out all the supplies I'd need to make it this morning! Here's the details: Carstock & ink colors are Sage Shadow, Soft Suede, Blush Blossom, and Very Vanilla. I used Extreme Elements, Snow Swirled and All Holidays Stamp sets...Top Note die for Big Shot and Eyelet Border Punch. Snowflakes were stamped w/Versamark, then embossed with white ep, ribbon is white grograin colored with Sage Shadow ink, and all edges are sponged with corresponding ink color. I think that's it...TFL!

Pleated Flower

2009-08-06T14:40:00.002-04:00

This card is for today's Ways To Use It challenge on SCS...the challenge today was to use pleats on a card. I decided to try making a pleated 3-d flower...it took a few tries to get it right! The flower is a 1 1/4" x 12" strip of dp, then punched with the scallop edge punch, scored between each "hump" of the scallops, accordion folded, ends attached w/sticky strip, then "squashed" into flower shape...easy as that! The leaves are small oval punched, then run through the crimper. Stamps used are Pocket Silhouettes, and colors are Old Olive, Rose Red, Regal Rose. TFL!

Today's Sketch Challenge

2009-08-05T15:14:00.004-04:00

For sketch challenge 240 on SCS... I used Punch Pals stamp set; Garden Green, Real Red, Mellow Moss and Whisper White cardstock & ink; Word Window, Scallop Circle, 1 3/8 Circle, and Eyelet Border punches; highlighted images with Dazzling Diamonds. Original sketch challenge can be seen here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451996

TFL!

2009-07-17T09:59:00.001-04:00

Christmas
Stamp-A-Stack!

at Katie’s house Tuesday, July 28 @ 7pm

Come & stamp 5 cards in one evening!

Come and get a head start on making your hand-stamped Christmas cards! You'll complete 5 cards in 2 hours for $10. All supplies are included, just come and have a good time!

PLUS, the new catalogs have arrived, with lots of adorable
new stamps & ideas inside! I have them available for purchase for $10 each, or ask me how to get one free!

Please RSVP by emailing me
on or before July 25, so that I can
ensure I have enough supplies for everyone.
Hope to see you there!!!

Katie Grembowski, Independent Demonstrator
7561 Roselake Dr.
Dayton, Ohio 45414
katienroy@yahoo.com

Boxed In!

2009-07-02T11:46:00.002-04:00

For today's Ways to Use It challenge on SCS... WT225 Out of the Box. The challenge was to use corrugated cardboard somewhere on your card. For this card I used A Beautiful Thing and Fresh Cuts stamp sets and the new "In Colors" Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede ink and cardstock, along with Very Vanilla cardstock and Creamy Caramel ink. The swirls were cut out using the Swirls Scribbles Sizzlet die and Big Shot machine. I used the eyelet border punch to create the lace trim at the bottom, and the photo corner punch to make the photo corner on the top left of the card. The edges of the various layers are distressed using the distressing tool in the cutter kit, and sponged with coordinating ink. TFL!

JOIN ME FOR A RETIREMENT PARTY!!!

2009-06-17T12:35:00.004-04:00

It’s time to say goodbye to some old favorite Stampin’ Up! stamp sets

& make room for some brand new ones!
Join the fun - come and make handmade cards with the retiring stamps & accessories!

Last chance to order before they’re gone forever!
10% OFF all retiring products!

Details: Monday, June 29, 2009
7-9pm @ Katie’s house
Rsvp 937-898-2851 or 937-901-0412

To view the retiring list, go to my website @
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkate/

If you are unable to attend, I can take your order for retiring products until June 29...but, to take advantage of the 10% off, you have to contact me directly - this is a special that I’m running & it won’t give you the discount if you order through my website.

I’ll also be taking pre-orders for the new catalog coming out
July 1, so you can get your new catty as soon as I have them in my hands!

***fine print - cost for the evening is $10 to cover my supplies,
or free with a $50 order…Thanks!

Faux Buttons

2009-05-28T10:37:00.002-04:00

For today's Ways to Use It challenge on SCS, we were to use buttons on a card. I decided to make faux buttons using my circle punches. To create the "buttons", I punched a circle using the 1 1/4" circle punch for the base. The outer ring was created by punching a 1" circle, then centering the hole inside the 1 1/4" circle punch & punching again to make a ring. I colored the outer rings with markers in a slightly darker shade, then adhered to the base with two-way glue. The "buttonholes" were created with the circle BG image from Big Bold Birthday. The scalloped buttons were created the same way using the scallop circle punch and the 1 3/8" circle punch. The stripes were made with Classic Stripes BG stamp colored with markers, and the sentiment is from Smarty Pants. Colors are Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango, and Pink Pirhouette. TFL!

Sketch Challenge 230

2009-05-27T17:45:00.002-04:00

For today's Sketch Challenge on SCS. I used paper from one of the Hostess Prints packs for the BG images. Stamps used are from Pocket Silhouettes, Fresh Cuts, and Wonderful Watercolors. Colors for this card are Blush Blossom, Always Artichoke and Not Quite Navy, and all edges are sponged w/ Blush Blossom ink. TFL!

Original sketch challenge can be viewed here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=439198

Do The Wave!

2009-05-01T13:48:00.002-04:00

This card is for today's Limited Supplies Challenge on SCS. The challenge today was to use one or two stamps to create a border on a card. I use the bubbles image from Life's a Breeze to create the bubble border across the bottom of the card. The main image, clouds and sentiment are from Boatloads of Love. I used the Slit punch and Corner Rounder punch from SU to create the "wave" effect on the card. Colors used are Bashful Blue, Brilliant Blue, and Ruby Red. The waves and clouds are popped up on dimensionals, and I used silver brads and hemp cord as accents. TFL!

A Beautiful Sketch

2009-04-29T14:18:00.002-04:00

This is for today's sketch challenge on SCS. I used A Beautiful Thing stamp set from SU, cs colors are Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point, Ruby Red and Very Vanilla. Inks used were Whisper White craft, Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral, and Pacific Point classic. The flower was made using the scallop circle punch from SU: I punched two circles from Ruby Red and one from Very Vanilla, cut from the outside edges toward the center to create "petals", then spritzed with water before layering and scrunching to form the flower. The flower center is a blue Square Ice brad. The edges of the Very Vanilla cs are punched using the Eyelet border punch from SU. TFL!

Spring Buffet Cards

2009-04-20T21:55:00.003-04:00

These cards are a few of the ones that will be available to make at my "Spring Buffet" next week. Email me if you'd like details on how I made any of the cards. More cards will follow soon!

Roger's Birthday Card

2009-04-09T16:47:00.003-04:00

This is for the Ways to Use It Challenge WT213 - Using Labels on SCS. The diamond pattern background is an Avery 3x5 label, run through the Big Shot with the Harlequin texture plate. I inked the plate with Pacific Point before running the label through, then I sponged Creamy Caramel onto the raised portion of the label afterwards. The sailboat image is stamped with Versamark on Night of Navy paper, then colored with Pearl-Ex, then I used the distressing tool on the edges of the cs. The sailboat is from Winds of Grace (retired SU). The cord is hemp, the brads are from the Vintage Brads collection, and the card base is Creamy Caramel cs.

Ahoy, There Be Treasure!

2009-04-03T10:03:00.002-04:00

This is a birthday card for one of the little guys that I babysit. He's having a pirate themed party, so I thought Ahoy Matey (retired Stampin' Up!) would be appropriate!

Watch out...the Easter Monkey is coming!!!

2009-04-02T08:51:00.003-04:00

A couple of Easter Cards I made this week...

The first one uses Sock Monkey & Sock Monkey Accessories. Almost Amethyst is the card base, the dp is from the Hostess Prints Pack from the last catty, main image is stamped with black Stazon on Whisper White, matted w/ Lovely Lilac. I cut out the basket of eggs & popped it up w/ dimensionals.

The second card uses Loads of Love & Loads of Love Accessories. The card base is Certainly Celery (Thanks for the color suggestion Jonathan!) . The main image is stamped w/black Stazon on Whisper White, matted w/ Barely Banana. The background panel is Tempting Turquoise, run through the Big Shot with the Harlequin texture plate, then sponged with White Craft ink to make the texture "pop". It's also matted on Barely Banana.

I colored both cards with Prismacolor pencils & Gamsol to blend colors. TFL!!!

Barbie's new wardrobe

2009-03-25T13:50:00.003-04:00

I haven't been stamping much lately cause I've been spending my spare time sewing a new wardrobe for my neice's Barbie's. So far she has 4 new "Ball Gowns" :

Easter Eggs

2009-03-17T09:41:00.003-04:00

I painted these wooden eggs using acrylics, then decorated them with various rub-ons. I finished them with a gloss varnish to make them shiny :)

Katie's Play Date

2009-03-17T09:26:00.002-04:00

I invited some friends (and my Mom) over to play with my stamps last night, and here are the cards I came up with. I love how the creativity flows (and the wine!) when a group gets together!
My mom & I made this one together. We used Comfort Food stamp set. The dotted BG was made by inking the dotted texture plate for the Big Shot with Real Red ink, then run a piece of white cs through. The edges are done with the new Eyelet Border punch from SU, and the card base is Chocolate Chip.

For this one I used Polka Dot Punches from the SAB catty, stamped in Handsome Hunter on Very Vanilla cs. It's layered on Creamy Caramel and Handsome Hunter cs. The Very Vanilla BG was run through the Big Shot with the swirly texture plate. The card base is Certainly Celery, and the size of this card is 4 1/4" square.

For this one I used Botanical Blooms from SAB catty, with watercolor crayons on watercolor paper, then stamped outline in Basic Black. The card base is Old Olive.

This is another card using Comfort Food stamp set. The striped piece is Classic Stripes BG stamp. Colors for this one are Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, Creamy Caramel, and Very Vanilla.

A Monkey for Greg

2009-03-06T15:52:00.004-05:00

This card is for my nephew, Greg. He'll be 4 in a couple of weeks, and Aunt Katie always teases him & tells him he's a monkey! I used Sock Monkey (obviously!), stamped with black Stazon & colored with Prismacolor pencils. The background is Taken With Teal, run through the Big Shot with Harlequin texture plate & inked w/white craft. Buttons are from Button Bouquet. TFL!

Card in 30 minutes or less!

2009-03-06T10:17:00.004-05:00

Today's limited supplies challenge on SCS is to make a card in 30 minutes or less! I made this card in 25 minutes! Colors used are Pink Pirouhette, Old Olive, and Whisper White. Image and sentiment are from Echoes of Kindness, and stamped in black Stazon, and the flower image is colored with Prismacolor pencils. The main image panel is distressed on the edges, and "splattered" with Close to Cocoa ink. TFL!

Sketch Challenge 218

2009-03-04T10:24:00.002-05:00

I made this card for Sketch Challenge 218 on SCS. You can find the original challenge HERE.
I used Wonderful Watercolors stamp set, with Rich Regals watercolor crayons, and black Stazon ink for the main image panel and the two small strips. The background layer is stamped with Classic Stripes and Bella Toile, and the next-to-bottom layer is a scrap from a retired 6x6 prints pack. Colors used are Sahara Sand, Night of Navy, Always Artichoke, and Whisper White. The card is finished off with white grosgrain ribbon, vintage brads, and all edges sponged with Sahara Sand. TFL!

Birthday Sundae with a Cherry on Top!

2009-03-03T09:51:00.002-05:00

I made this card for today's color challenge on SCS. The challenge today is to use Pink Passion, Chocolate Chip, and Kiwi Kiss on a card. I used Goody-Goody Gumdrops stamp set, with Classic Stripes BG stamp on the background. Image is colored with Stampin' Pastels using a blender pen, edge of main panel is sponged with Chocolate Chip, and "speckled" using a pool of Chocolate Chip reinker & toothbrush. I used the Scribbles Swirls Sizzlets die and Big Shot machine to make the Pink Passion swirls on the corners, and the cherry is highlighted with Crystal Effects.

Transparency Frame

2009-02-12T10:08:00.003-05:00

Ok, so I had this idea the other day to make a frame out of a transparency, and this is how it turned out. The frame is 3x3, cut from a transparency sheet, then the center is punched out using the scallop square punch. I distressed the frame with timber brown Stazon ink, then stamped "love" with black Stazon. Chipboard photo corners and brads separate the from from the Very Vanilla background. Stamps used on this one are Brocade Basics, Canvas BG, Organic Grace, and Everyday Flexible Favorites (all retired, but still favorites of mine!). Colors are Bordering Blue, Night of Navy, and Very Vanilla cs, Night of Navy classic ink, Creamy Caramel craft ink, brown & black Stazon. The flower is colored with Stampin' Pastels. TFL!

Cracked Stone?

2009-02-06T14:00:00.002-05:00

I've seen so many beautiful cards on SCS that feature the Polished Stone technique, and I wanted to try it for myself. The technique calls for several colors of classic reinkers, along with a metallic reinker, but all I have is classic reinkers. So, I thought I'd improvise and add Pearl-Ex powder to my paper along with the ink. So after inking, spritzing, smushing & letting my paper dry, I stamped the image from Upsy Daisy in black Stazon on top of my marbled paper. Then I ran it through the Big Shot with the Top Note die. The only problem was that the Pearl-Ex flakes off w/o something to bind it to the paper, so I then decided to cover the whole image with Versamark & clear embossing powder. It was then that I thought I'd try using UTEE (in 3 layers!) and do the Cracked Glass effect on the image. After removing from the freezer & cracking, I inked a sponge w/basic black ink and rubbed it into the cracks, then wiped the image clean w/a baby wipe. The flower border on the left side is from Fresh Cuts, and the sentiment is from Best Yet (retired hostess set). Cardstock colors used are Basic Black, Summer Sun, and Tangerine Tango.

S-Fold Card

2009-02-05T13:39:00.003-05:00

I made this card for today's Ways T0 Use It challenge on SCS. The challenge today is called Embellishment Pile-up, and the idea is to layer several embellishments on top of each other to create one focal point, instead of spreading them out across the card. For my embellishments, I used olive green grosgrain ribbon (from Michaels), with cs flowers, and finally a Blue Square Ice brad holding it all together. I punched the flowers with my 5-Petal Flower punch out of Certainly Celery and Not Quite Navy cs, and stamped another flower in Certainly Celery on white cs then cut it out. I then spritzed all 3 with water, then formed them into a 3-d shape & let dry. For the card itself, the base is Not Quite Navy cut to 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. The "S" shaped piece is Very Vanilla cut to 4 x 11, scored at 5 1/4 and 8 1/8, then folded as you see. It is stamped with Baroque Border wheel in Certainly Celery, and the flower from Fresh Cuts in Not Quite Navy, and the edges are sponged with Certainly Celery. The sentiment is from All Holidays, and is stamped with Not Quite Navy, then layered on Certainly Celery and Not Quite Navy, and attached ONLY to the left side of the card. TFL!!!

Big Shot Card

2009-02-04T15:19:00.003-05:00

This card was for the second color challenge Tuesday on SCS. The colors we were to use for this challenge were Cameo Coral, Old Olive, and Creamy Caramel. I used Very Vanilla as a neutral base for the card. The sentiment is from Full of Life, and I used the Brocade Swirl wheel on the left edge. The bird and flowers were cut out used the Birds & Blooms Sizzlet die set and Big Shot machine.