WARM WINTER WISHES!

No, I'm certainly not trying to rush the summer season by making a winter card! LOL This weeks Bloggers Challenge was to use black & white and one other color. I've had this card in mind since I bought the set, so I knew right away what I was going to do for the challenge!

I started out using basic black for my card base then added a layer of Whisper White after running it through my bug using the Swiss Dot embossing folder. Additional layers were then added, along with an image of the tree and bird stamped on the center panel from the "Branch Out" set by Stampin' UP! Nesties were used for the circle and scallop and the greeting was computer generated. I really like the simplicity of this card made by using so few colors.

If you'd like to see what the others came up with for this weeks challenge, just click on the "Bloggers Challenge" button on the right side of my blog.

GOOD MORNING!

This weeks Blogger Challenge #161 was to use something recycled. While going through the mail one night this week, I noticed when opening an envelope that the inside of the envelope had a pattern that looked like the background stamp called Canvas by Stampin' UP. I knew right away this was calling out to me to recycle it! :)

I selected a fun stamp that I've had forever by UpTown Rubber Stamps called "Good Morning". The card base is Garden Green with a layer of Basic Black, and Apricot Appeal DP. The coloring was done using Copics G17, V000, V01, V12, V17, YR00, YR20 and YR21 along with Memento Tuxedo Black for the image. Nesties were used to cut the circle and scallops. I dug through my button stash and was thrilled to find some buttons that matched perfectly. Linen thread was used to tie it all together.

FRIENDS

This weeks Blogger's Challenge#160 was a sketch challenge. I started out making something totally different than what I ended up with. The only thing I started out with was the background blue card stock! :)

My order of Stampin' UP arrived this week, just in time to use the Marina Mist and Daffodil Delight card stock (2 of their new colors available now). Also used were retired SU Mauve Mist, Neenah Solar White, and Graphic 45 DP from the Fashionista Collection.

I finally got the new Square Lattice embossing folder and couldn't wait to use it, along with the scallop punch, clear Spica gel pen, and daisy embellishment. There was very little that needed to be colored with this clear image from Inkadinkadoo, so the only Copics used were B93, Y15, R81, G82.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OWL

I couldn't wait to get home tonight so I could post my first card for the Blogger's Challenge! This week was an inspiration challenge #159.

The DP is from a retired series called Petals & Paisleys and Au Chocolat, both by Stampin' UP. Along with the DP is Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, and Neenah Solar White card stock.

The little owl image is from a great clear stamp set designed by Hot Fudge Studio for Hampton Art, and stamped using Memento's Tuxedo Black ink. Copics used were E00, E31, E35, and E55. Stampin' Up markers in So Saffron and Tempting Turquoise were also used. To finish it off, I sewed a straight stitch border around the card, and added 3 little turquoise colored snaps that matched perfectly!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOCELYN!!

It's not only Father's Day today, but also my daughter's birthday. Here's the card I made for the special event. The image is called "Happy Mail" from the Pure Innocence collection by "My Favorite Things". Stampin' UP's Old Olive was used along with some fun background papers by Jillibean Soup.

Copics used were E00,E000,E11,C1,C3,C5,E31,E35,E97,Y11,Y21,YG93,R20,R22,R24,R27, and R29. Nesties, red jeweled brads, and a white Signo gel pen was used to do the faux stitching.

Did anyone notice I forgot to color in the bird? LOL I didn't notice it until I actually posted the card here on my blog. I guess I'd better pull out a few more Copics before it goes into it's envelope!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LILY!

I remember so clearly the day that my granddaughter came home from the hospital. It doesn't seem possible it was that long ago... and now she's having her 3rd birthday! After dinner tonight, I decided to hide away in my stamp room and make her birthday card while watching the Redsox game. Well....watching the game may have been a mistake tonight (they lost 7-6) but I was really happy to be able to get back to card making. The adorable little mouse holding the balloons is a digi stamp from Sweet N' Sassy Stamps. I bought this stamp quite some time ago with the intention of using it for Lily's birthday card. (I just love it when a plan works out...lol) The birthday wording and number 3 is from JustRite Stamps. Stampin' UP's Certainly Celery and Pretty in Pink card stock was used, along with some of Brenda Walton's DP from K&Company. The image was colored using various Copics, and Certainly Celery and Chocolate Chip twill used to finish it off.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LILY!

SUNSHINE AWARD

What a pleasant surprise to be given the "SUNSHINE AWARD" from my friend Kimberly. Thank you so much my friend. I appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness. :)

HELLO!

I instantly liked this set of clear stamps called "Flower Chat" by Stampendous. You know how it is....sometimes you like a set, but by the time you are ready to leave the store you've changed your mind and it's gone back to the shelf???? Not this one....I couldn't wait to get it home and make a card with it! It comes with lots of little greetings, I decided to use the word hello for my card.

I started out with a Whisper White background and added a layer of one of my most favorite shades of green paper----a retired color called Wild Wasabi from Stampin Up! (did you hear....it's coming back??? Yahoo!) I added some Rose Red and So Saffron DP also from SU, using a piece of it for my flower pot as well. My ticket punch was used for the corners, along with several Copic markers, a piece of purple grosgrain ribbon and 2 pearls which finished off my card.

GARDEN FAIRY

This delightful little Garden Fairy digital image is this weeks image from Designed 2 Delight. Faith has some of the cutest digital images available....and you can check them out here.

I used Old Olive card stock by Stampin UP, along with Neenah White Solar paper, and some really cute Heidi Grace Design DP which I just loved and couldn't pass up!

I also used my oval Nesties, Copics markers, Modern Label punch, and some pink paper flowers. The little jeweled flower center brad is by Stampin Up. It's difficult to see in this photo, but the wings and water coming from the watering can have been filled in with clear Spica glitter.

POTTED FLOWERS

I just love this image of potted flowers that I used for this weeks card. It's another fabulous digi image from Designed 2 Delight. I think it would also look great done in purple which I plan on trying too.

I used Wild Wasabi and Regal Rose card stock by SU, along with DP by Making Memories, the Brooke collection. Also used were several Copic markers, Nesties, and the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder for the background. The edges were sponged using Regal Rose ink.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!