Kelly's Stampin' Habit

Altered Composition Books

2011-09-25T00:15:00.001-07:00

Well, I found composition books for 25 cents at Walmart and then later at Office Depot.....needless to say I stocked up! So far I have only made one full sized altered book, but I'm loving how it turned out. Hopefully some music lover will fall in love with this one and just HAVE to have it!

I found a DCWV paper stack that is arts-themed - dance, music, theater, etc. I am loving the paper!

The little stamped image is a little $1 stamp I picked up at Michael's last week. I used my Big Shot and Nestibilities to get the cool shape for the stamped image! I'm also using the stamp on some tile coaster sets that I haven't photographed yet. That will be a later post!

One Last Picture - PACKAGING!

2011-09-25T00:04:00.000-07:00

Ok, one last picture of these.....It took me about a week to figure out how to package these so they would look cute! Good thing I just happened to have pink and blue bling in my craft room that worked perfectly!

Fingers crossed that people like these since I made 120 of them!

Tooth Fairy Tins

2011-09-24T13:15:00.000-07:00

I've been working on making these for fall craft fairs.....I made a lot of them, so I hope they will be really good sellers! It is difficult to see in the picture, but I added Crystal Effects to the tooth to give it an enamel look. I also added Stickles to the wings. The Tooth Fairy stamps sets are from Whimsie Doodles.

The tins are from the wedding section at Michael's.

Cute Little Web Address Book

2011-09-23T13:09:00.000-07:00

So, I'm one of those people who just scrawls web addresses, user names, and passwords on whatever piece of paper that's close by. Well.......it's a problem when you can't find that little piece of paper when you need it! I started out with the idea of making these for fall craft shows, but I have to say that I WILL BE KEEPING THIS ONE for myself!

I used the stamp set "Take Note" from Papertrey Ink, and created the alpha letters in Word and punched them out with my label punch. I also did some sponging to keep with the general them of the designer paper. I can't wait to make more of these!

Oh My!

2011-09-18T04:03:00.000-07:00

Wow, I can't believe that it has been almost a year since I've posted anything here! It's not that I haven't made any cards......I just haven't posted them here. Well, I'm hoping to get back to the blogging!

I've started working on some items for fall craft fairs, so that seems to be occupying most of my time lately! Hopefully I can get all of the things made that I have in my head!

I just changed the look of my blog.....I think! I'm not very good at the blogging thing, so I'm hoping that the new look stays.

THT073, F4A36 Bumpin & Hoardin!

2010-10-28T21:20:00.001-07:00

I have combined today's Treehouse Thursday Challenge, "Things That Go Bump In The Night" and tomorrow's challenge to use some things we've been hoarding. A friend cut some of these cute witches for me on the Cricut.....and they have been stored in a little baggie. I'm trying to practice my brayering technique, and couldn't resist using my Nestibilities to cut a full moon.

Supplies:

Stamps: Halloween Extras (Treehouse Stamps)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Almost Amethyst, Bashful Blue, Lovely Lilac
Accessories: Cricut, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Brayer, Buttons, Dimensionals

THT069 Manly Grid

2010-09-29T21:43:00.001-07:00

Oh my goodness, I couldn't find just the right designer paper or layout for this card to save my life! FINALLY it came together tonight... I made this card for the Treehouse Thursday Challenge this week, which is to use the Grid Technique from the Splitcoast Stampers Resource site. It's a wonderful technique and I love the look of it. This is a great birthday card for a man - which are always difficult for me!

We hope you join in on this fun challenge and make sure to include THT in your keywords when you upload to Splitcoast Stampers. Also to be included in the weekly drawing please follow the rules listed below. THS reserves the rights to exclude any entries not meeting the requirements as listed.

RULES:

* You must use the challenge as described

* You must provide a link to your entry (not just to your blog) on the challenge post inLinks

* You must name and provide a link on your blog post back to the Treehouse Thursday Challenge you are participating in to help promote the challenge.

* Your creation must be a new one, remember the idea is to get your creative ideas flowing and get you creating so now backdated entries please. They will be excluded from the drawing.

* You do not have to use TREEHOUSE STAMPS images to be eligible for the drawing but if you have them we would sure love to see you use them.

* Your entry must be in the inLinks by noon next Wednesday to be entered in the drawing

Now check out what the Design Team created for your viewing pleasure and hop on over to their blog to read the details about their samples by clicking on their names in the Treehouse Blog post:

Supplies:

Stamps: Simple Wishes (Treehouse Stamps), Canvas
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Always Artichoke
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Ivory, DP
Accessories: Scor-Pal, Punches, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Dimensionals

THT068 Teacher Gift

2010-09-22T21:23:00.001-07:00

This week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge is to make a teacher gift. Well, I don't have kids and am totally out of the back-to-school loop.....so this was a tough one for me! I couldn't think of anything to make until the last minute! I finally decided to make a little A-2 card purse to put some holiday cards inside. Please join us for this challenge that can be found here.

We hope you join in on this fun challenge and make sure to include THT in your keywords when you upload to Splitcoast Stampers. Also to be included in the weekly drawing please follow the rules listed below. THS reserves the rights to exclude any entries not meeting the requirements as listed.
RULES:

* You must use the challenge as described

* You must provide a link to your entry (not just to your blog) on the challenge post inLinks

* You must name and provide a link on your blog post back to the Treehouse Thursday Challenge you are participating in to help promote the challenge.

* Your creation must be a new one, remember the idea is to get your creative ideas flowing and get you creating so now backdated entries please. They will be excluded from the drawing.

* You do not have to use TREEHOUSE STAMPS images to be eligible for the drawing but if you have them we would sure love to see you use them.

* Your entry must be in the inLinks by noon next Wednesday to be entered in the drawing

Now check out what the Design Team created for your viewing pleasure and hop on over to their blog to read the details about their samples by clicking on their names in the Treehouse Blog post:

Supplies:

Stamps: Happy Feet, Seasonal Snowglobe (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: Soft Sky
Cardstock: White, Soft Sky, DP
Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Nestibilities, Ribbon, Punch, Dimensionals, SU Markers

THT067 Sponged Sky

2010-09-16T07:28:00.000-07:00

This week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge is to create a card with a sponged background. Please join us - this is a fun one!

Supplies:

Stamps: Cowboy Life (Treehouse Stamps)
Cardstock: White, Blush Blossom, Basic Black
Ink: Summer Sun, Pretty In Pink, Lovely Lilac
Accessories: Printer, Twine, Sponges, Dimensionals

THT066 Cool Things Found!

2010-09-08T21:42:00.001-07:00

I've been sorting through all of the stuff in my craft room for the past few days, and I have been amazed at all of the things I've rediscovered! What perfect timing for this week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge, which is to create a card using something recycled or reused. I found these little pumpkins already cut out, and this kitty rub-on just begging to be used on a card. The sentiment is from a Treehouse Digital Set called "Halloween Extras." I also used some DP that I've had for years!

Please join us in this week's challenge, which can be found here. You also might want to take a look at what the design team came up with.

by Virginia Lu

by Guest Linda Cummings

by Guest Margo Smith

Supplies:

Stamps: Halloween Extras (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: none
Cardstock: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: DP, Ribbon, Rub-On, Dimensionals

THT065 In The Round

2010-09-01T22:22:00.000-07:00

This week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge is to make a round card. Well, I used the just released stamp set called "Cowboy Life", and really love the evening sky! I hope you join us in this week's challenge, and make sure you link your card to the Treehouse Blog.

You might also like to view what the Treehouse Design Team created.

by Virginia Lu

by Guest Linda Cummings

by Guest Margo Smith

Supplies:

Stamps: Cowboy Life (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: Basic Black, White, Almost Amethyst, Pale Plum
Accessories: Dimensionals, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Paper Piercing Tool.

THT064 Color of Fall

2010-08-25T23:13:00.000-07:00

This week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge is to make a card using fall colors. I have used a new digital stamp set called "Fall Blessings", which will be released on September 1. Please join us in this week's challenge and make sure to post a link to your card on the Treehouse Blog.

Supplies:

Stamps: Fall Blessings (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Dusty Durango, DP
Accessories: Punch, Dimensionals, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol

THT063, WT284 LET LEONARD IN!

2010-08-18T22:54:00.001-07:00

In honor of Ashley's son, Grant turning 1, this week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge is an "Under The Sea" theme, which is also the theme for his birthday bash! Well, this little cutie jumped to mind and I started giggling....... The Seattle Aquarium has an ad campaign called, "Let Leonard In." Leonard is a goldfish who wants more than anything to live at the Seattle Aquarium. I thought it was just a radio campaign, but the actual videos are on YouTube! If you want to learn about Leonard's campaign, you can go here:

There are several videos - oh, he just cracks me up!

Ok, back to the challenge! This little cutie is from a digital set called "Bubbles" by Treehouse Stamps. I hope you join us in this week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge - and make sure to link your card on the Treehouse Blog.

Supplies:

Stamps: Bubbles (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: White, Bordering Blue, Basic Black
Accessories: Printer, Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Nestibilities, Buttons, Ribbon, Dimensionals, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Versamark Pen, Embossing Powder.

THT062 and WT283 Sweet Flower

2010-08-11T23:52:00.001-07:00

This week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge is a sketch challenge - and a really awesome one, too! I really like the awning look for my little flower shelf. I also combined it with Thursday's Ways To Use It Challenge to use buttons. Please join us for this weeks challenge and make sure to post a link on the Treehouse Blog.

Supplies:

Stamps: Sweetest Flower (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: White, DP
Accessories: Buttons, Punch, Dimensionals, Ribbon, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol

THT061 Back To School!

2010-08-04T22:14:00.001-07:00

For this week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge, the theme is "Back To School." Well, I am SOOOO thankful that my school days are behind me, but what a great theme for this time of year! This image is a part of a digital stamp set from Treehouse Stamps called "Back To School." Please play along with us in the challenge and make sure to post a link to your card on the Treehouse Blog.

Supplies:

Stamps: Back To School (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, White, DP
Accessories: Printer, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Dimensionals

THT060 I'm Seeing Dots!

2010-07-28T19:55:00.001-07:00

Well, for some reason my blog background is missing......I'll have to figure that out another time! This card is for Thursday's Treehouse Challenge, which is to make a card with dots. Well, I was looking through some images that I had already colored and found this one! I just added the dotted paper and swiss dots texture and my card was done pretty quickly!

Supplies:

Stamps: Simply Heartfelt (Treehouse Stamps), Fancy Flexible Phrases (SU)
Ink: Lovely Lilac
Cardstock: White, Certainly Celery, DP
Accessories: Big Shot, Printer, Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Buttons, Dimensionals, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol

THT059 Watercoloring

2010-07-22T20:12:00.000-07:00

I have been having so much fun this week doing some of the Dare To Get Dirty Challenges, and even was able to combine one of them with today's Treehouse Thursday Challenge. I typically don't like to combine challenges, because it's a perfect way to build up my card stash making a card for EACH challenge! Today's challenge was to use watercoloring......well, I've been primarily using prismacolor pencils and gamsol for coloring and this was certainly a struggle for me. I ended up using my Stampin Up Markers and a blender pen.

Supplies:

Stamps: Friends & Flowers (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: Watercolor Paper, Pink Pirouette, DP
Accessories: Printer, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Dimensionals, Ribbon, Buttons, Word Embellishment

THT058 Tropical Hello!

2010-07-14T23:24:00.001-07:00

TREEHOUSE THURSDAY CHALLENGE #058

My card for this week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge is a great big pineapple pocket card! I had so much fun with this - I am loving my Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol!

Supplies:

Stamps: Aloha (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: Watercolor Paper, White
Accessories: Printer, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol

Welcome crafty followers. We are super excited today and want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all who played along with the challenge last week. Your creations were all marvelous.

We are also excited because it is Thursday and that means it is time for another Treehouse Thursday Challenge and now each week with the challenge Ashley is doing a random.org drawing from all who play along with the challenge.

RULES:

1.
You must use the challenge as described
2.
You must provide a link to your creation on the challenge post inLinks
3.
You creation must be a new one, remember the idea is to get your creative ideas flowing and get you creating.
4.
You do not have to use TREEHOUSE STAMPS images to be eligible for the drawing but if you have them we would sure love to see you use them.
5.
Your entry must be linked in the inLinks no later than next Wednesday to be eligible for the drawing.

This weeks challenge is to make a pocket card and was provided by Maria

We hope you join in on this fun challenge and make sure to include THT in your keywords when you upload to Splitcoast. Also provide a link on the Treehouse Blog so we can see what you made.

Now check out what the Design Team created for your viewing pleasure and hop on over to their blog to read the details about their samples by clicking on their names:

THT057 ART, Baby!

2010-07-07T23:04:00.000-07:00

This week's card for the Treehouse Thursday Challenge was made with a brand new stamp set from Treehouse Stamps called "Art."

Supplies:

Stamps: Art (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: Blue Bayou, Baja Breeze, Soft Sky, White
Accessories: Printer, Ribbon, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Punch

TREEHOUSE TRIPLE REWARDS
Welcome crafty followers. We are super excited today and want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all who played along with the challenge last week. Your creations were all marvelous. We are also excited because today is Thursday and that means it is time for another Treehouse Thursday Challenge. But we are also celebrating this month's release with 5 brand new digital sets. And we have a blog hop for you this week with BLOG CANDY! Are you ready for this triple rewarding week? Let's see.

This week we are making cards or projects using :

MONOCHROMATIC (various color stages from the same color: pale blue, light blue, blue, dark blue)

We hope you join in on this fun challenge and make sure to include THT057 in your keywords when you upload to Splitcoast. Also provide a link below to your blog post so we can see what you made.

Check out what the Design Team created for your viewing pleasure and hop on over to their blog to see what pleasures and treasures await by clicking on their names:

THT056 Rudolph's Vacation!

2010-07-01T07:11:00.001-07:00

This week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge is a sketch challenge that can be found here I used a set called "Santa's Vacation" that will be released next week.

Supplies:

Stamps: Santa's Vacation (Treehouse Stamps)
Cardstock: Bordering Blue, White, DP
Ink: None
Accessories: Ribbon, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Dimensionals, Buttons

THT055 Mellow Pink Rose

2010-06-24T00:04:00.001-07:00

This week's Treehouse Challenge is to use Mellow Moss, Pink and White on your card. I am always drawn to floral stamps, and this one was perfect for today's challenge.

I am also LOVING the Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol - the shading and depth you can create is stunning!

Supplies:

Stamps: Embrace Life (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: White, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Printer, Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Corner Punch, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Buttons, Ribbon, Dimensionals

Happy Birthday Ashley!

2010-06-16T14:55:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday to you, Ashley! Well, I know that Aloha is usually "hello" and goodbye", but today it carries birthday wishes! I know that Ashley and her family just enjoyed a wonderful beach vacation, I thought this was a great card for her!

Please join our blog hop today to celebrate her special day!

Ok....I'm an idiot and I can't figure out how to post the pictures with the links for the other DT Members, so PLEASE go here for the pictures and links.

I am LOVING this image from a just released digital stamp set from Treehouse Stamps called "Dog Days of Summer." I totally want to be this dog right now!

Supplies:

Stamps: Dog Days Of Summer, Aloha (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: White, Pink Passion, DCWV DP
Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Nestibilities, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Ribbon

THT053 Red, White & Black

2010-06-09T22:49:00.001-07:00

The Treehouse Thursday Challenge this week is to make a card using Black, White, and Red. Well, I LOVE this rose and it was very fun to color with prismacolor pencils and gamsol. I also added little dots of Crystal Effects trying to get a "dew-like" look!

Supplies:

Stamps: Embrace Life (Treehouse Stamps)
Cardstock: White, Basic Black
Ink: None
Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Nestibilities, Ribbon, Dimensionals, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Crystal Effects

THT052 Simply Celebrate!

2010-06-03T00:23:00.000-07:00

Well, I participated in some of the VSN challenges on Splitcoast Stampers over the weekend and I think I used up all of my card mojo!

I made this card for this week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge to make a beach themed card. This is a very simple card, but I think it has a calm and relaxing feel to it. I love the Soft Sky color, starfish, and palm tree!

Supplies:

Stamps: Fun In The Sun, Celebrate In Style (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: Watercolor Paper, White, DP
Accessories: Soft Sky DP, Blush Blossom Ink, Sponge, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Reinkers, Aquapainter, Paper Piercing Tool, Baja Breeze Ink, Buttons, Twine

THT049 Manly Challenge!

2010-05-13T17:34:00.000-07:00

This is my card for today's Treehouse Thursday Challenge to make a masculine card. I thought this was outdoorsy and manly and sort of eco-friendly! I think this image from the "Bird Notes" set will be really versatile and I'm excited to do some more playing with it. I wanted this little birdie to be pretty subdued so I stuck with only the Close To Cocoa color.

Supplies:

Stamps: Bird Notes (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: White, Chocolate Chip, The Green Stack DP
Accessories: Printer, Big Shot, Nestibilities, SU Markers, Aquapainter, Fiber, Buttons, Dimensionals

Orangy Aloha

2010-04-28T21:12:00.001-07:00

I made this card for the Treehouse Thursday Challenge #47 to use something "faux" on a birthday card. Well, this isn't a birthday card, but a good friend of mine has been in Hawaii for the past three weeks and is coming home today - on her BIRTHDAY! I thought this would be a great card to send to her - with the faux stitching. This is from a digital stamp set called "Aloha", that will be released on May 6.

Supplies:

Stamps: Aloha (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: White, Wild Wasabi, Dusty Durango
Accessories: Punches, Buttons, Paper Piercing Tool, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Dimensionals

THT046 Friendship Inspired

2010-04-22T00:09:00.001-07:00

This is my card for this week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge, which is an inspiration challenge. Click on the link to view the inspiration piece.

There is no stamping on this card, since the sentiment is from a digital set being released today! I used punches to make the sprigs and the flowers, and nestibilities for the circles and scallop.

Supplies:

Stamps: Simply Heartfelt (Treehouse Stamps)
Cardstock: White
Ink: None
Accessories: DP, Ribbon, Printer, Punches, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Rhinestone Stickers, Buttons, Dimensionals

THT045 Paper Tole - WOW

2010-04-14T22:42:00.001-07:00

I made this card for this week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge to use the paper tole technique. I don't think I've ever used this technique to this extent before. This card has a total of 4 layers for the sunflowers. I spent more time making this card than any other card I've ever made, but I LOVE the way it turned out. I used the cheaper 120# watercolor paper, and the prismacolor pencils blended amazingly well on it.

Supplies:

Stamps: Ashley's Doodles, Sunflower Bouquet (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: Watercolor Paper, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, White
Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Button, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol

THT044 Bye Bye Amethyst & Banana!

2010-04-08T00:19:00.000-07:00

This week's Treehouse Thursday challenge is to make a card using lavender and yellow. Well, what a perfect opportunity to pay tribute to two of the Stampin' Up! colors that are retiring, Almost Amethyst and Barely Banana. I used this digital stamp from the set "Hello Friend," and colored it with markers.

Supplies:

Stamps: Hello Friend (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: White, Barely Banana, Almost Amethyst
Accessories: Markers, Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Printer, Dazzling Diamonds, Ribbon, Buttons, Dimensionals

Hey Tweetie!

2010-03-25T06:38:00.000-07:00

I made this card for both the Treehouse Thursday Challenge this week, which is a sketch, and for today's Way's to Use It Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers to make a celebration card. Well, although there isn't a sentiment on this card...the colors just SCREAM celebration! And they are colors I don't normally use - just a little too funky for my usual style! I also don't normally make square cards, this is a 5 X 5 card!

This cute "Little Tweetie" digital stamp set will be released in early April by Treehouse Stamps!

Supplies:

Stamps: Little Tweetie (Treehouse Stamps)
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, White, Pumpkin Pie, DP
Ink: None
Accessories: Printer, SU Markers, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Button, Fiber, Dimensionals

THT041 Whale-Sized THANKS

2010-03-17T23:19:00.000-07:00

This is one of the brand-spankin' new digital stamp sets from Treehouse Stamps just released this week called "Whale Wishes!" This week's Treehouse Thursday challenge was to create a card with a "Thank You" theme. Well, I thought this was a perfect set to use!

Supplies:

Stamps: Whale Wishes (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: Mellow Moss, White, K & Company DP
Accessories: Ribbon, Printer, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Dimensionals

THT040 Hey Chickie!

2010-03-10T22:03:00.001-08:00

This week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge is to make a Clean and Simple card! Well, this is about as simple as you can get! This is a newly released digital stamp set from Treehouse Stamps called "Easter Chicks". He is colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol - my favorite coloring medium!

Supplies:

Stamps: Easter Chicks (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: Barely Banana, White, Orchid
Accessories: Printer, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Dimensionals

THT039 Sea Friends SNEAK PEEK!

2010-03-03T22:20:00.001-08:00

This is a sneak peek of a new digital stamp set that will be released next week by Treehouse Stamps. I couldn't wait to make something with this CUTE crab!

I got my cast off a couple of weeks ago, but then came pretty close to falling flat this morning when I slipped on the wet concrete. I managed to catch myself with my right hand..... Well, I have to say that my wrist is pretty sore again, but I still colored this cute image and made it into a card!

Supplies:

Stamps: Sea Friends (Treehouse Stamps)
Cardstock: White, Bordering Blue, DP
Ink: None - printer
Accessories: Ribbon, Dew Drops, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Punch, Metal Clip, Dimensionals

THT037 Stolen Umbrella!

2010-02-18T00:15:00.001-08:00

Awwwww, this duck was just SCREAMING for the paper piecing technique, which is the Threehouse Thursday Challenge this week. This image is from a new digital stamp set being released next week from Treehouse Stamps called "Stars & Showers." Whew.....this was a lot of cutting!

Supplies:

Stamps: Stars & Showers, Spring Is In The Air (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: None
Cardstock: White, Bordering Blue, Assorted DP
Accessories: Ribbon, Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Buttons, Nestibilities, Dimensionals

THT034 Butterflies & Flowers

2010-01-28T06:30:00.000-08:00

Oh my, it's hard to color left-handed when you're right-handed! Not my best coloring, but not bad for using my left hand. This card is for today's Treehouse Thursday Challenge to make a card with a flower and a butterfly. These tulips are very fun to color, and the Spring Blessings set is now available in digital!

Since I'm not good at typing with one hand, please see my SCS post for card details.

THT033 Steamy Get Well!

2010-01-20T22:45:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the quick post - my right arm is in a cast for the next few weeks and it's not so easy to type. Please see my post on Splitcoast Stampers for the details on this card. Oh, the stamps are digital stamps from Treehouse Stamps!

THT032 Sneak Peek Pooch!

2010-01-14T00:06:00.001-08:00

Oh, this little pooch is such a cutie and is part of a digital stamp set called "Loveable Friends" being released January 14 by Treehouse Stamps. The Treehouse Challenge this week is to use circles on your card, and this is what I came up with.

Supplies:

Stamps: Loveable Friends (Treehouse Stamps)
Cardstock: White, Pink Passion
Ink: None
Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Nestibilities, Ribbon, Punch, Dimensionals, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol.

Paper Piercing

2009-12-31T09:07:00.001-08:00

Today's Treehouse Thursday Challenge is to use paper piercing on your card. SO, I dug out and dusted off an old brass stencil and dry embossed the image then pierced along some of the lines. I am really loving the simplicity of this card - and my favorite color Baja Breeze!

Supplies:

Stamps: Simple Wishes (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: Baja Breeze
Cardstock: Watercolor Paper, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Light Table, Brass Stencil, Stylus, Paper Piercing Tool, Flower Embellishment, Pearl Stickers

Faux Silk

2009-12-23T23:39:00.000-08:00

Well, I have to say that I've actually never tried the faux silk technique before - but I really like the look of it! This weeks Treehouse Thursday Challange is to use faux silk somewhere on your card. I couldn't resist using this cute little penguin!

Supplies:

Stamps: Cool Wishes (Treehouse Stamps)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, SU DP
Ink: Baja Breeze, Blue Bayou, Stazon Black
Accessories: Ribbon, Tissue Paper, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Paper Piercing Tool, Reinkers, Aquapainter, Dimensionals

Treehouse Thursday Challenge

2009-12-17T00:29:00.000-08:00

This week's Treehouse Thursday Challenge is a color challenge - Chocolate Chip, Pretty In Pink, and Very Vanilla....well, I guess I cheated because I used white instead. Polar bears are white, right? I LOVE this both of these "Snag 'em" stamps available from Treehouse Stamps! Please join in the challenge found here.

Supplies:

Stamps: Snag 'Em, Available from Treehouse Stamps
Ink: Stazon Black. Chocolate Chip, Pretty In Pink
Cardstock: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Pretty In Pink
Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Nestibilities, Buttons, Ribbon, Dimensionals, K & Company DP, SU Reinkers, Aquapainter

Another Penguin Cutie!

2009-12-09T21:09:00.001-08:00

Oh, I just can't get enough of this CUTE new stamp set from Treehouse Stamps called "Cool Wishes." I made this tag for the Treehouse Thursday Challenge this week, which is to make a tag! Please join in the challenge and post a link to your card on the Treehouse Blog.

Supplies:

Stamps: Cool Wishes (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: Stazon Black
Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Big Shot, Nestibilities, Ribbon, Punch, Gem Sticker, Dimensionals

Just Released - "Cool Wishes"

2009-12-07T14:42:00.000-08:00

This TOOOOOOO cute has just been released by Treehouse Stamps, and oh it's fun to get all inked up! I made this cute little shipping tag box/bag for the Splitcoast Stampers Technique Lover's Challenge today and just had to use my new stamp set!

Supplies:

Stamps: Cool Wishes (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: Stazon Black
Cardstock: Debbie Mumm DP, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Nestibilities, Scor-Pal, Punches, Ribbon, Sticker, Buttons

WOW, Cathleen!

2009-12-02T21:50:00.000-08:00

I made this card for this weeks Treehouse Thursday Challenge (THT026) which is to CASE a card from Cathleen Torina's wonderful gallery. The card I based mine on is here: Cathleen's Card

I changed the colors, stamps, ribbon treatment, and added pearl and gem stickers.

Supplies:

Stamps: Simple Wishes (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: Riding Hood red
Cardstock: SEI Designer Paper, Riding Hood Red, White, Soft Sky
Accessories: Ribbon, Nestibilities, Big Shot, Pearl and Gem Stickers, Dimensionals

Wild Baby Goes Holiday

2009-11-25T23:08:00.001-08:00

I made this card for the Treehouse Challenge this week, THT025, which is to use Old Olive, Real Red, White, and Black. Since I don't own any winter or holiday Treehouse stamps, I thought I'd make up this little cutie in holiday colors. I really like his new look! I also used a Sizzix die cut for the branch and a punch for the little flowers.

Supplies:

Stamps: Wild Baby (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: Stazon Black
Cardstock: White, Basic Black, Old Olive, Real Red
Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Oval Punches, Flower Punch, Ribbon, Nestibilities, Sizzix Die Cut, Dimensionals

Treat Holder

2009-11-21T00:37:00.001-08:00

This is my treat holder for Thursday's Treehouse challenge to create a treat holder. I used a pre-made box that I got in a pack of 12 at the Dollar Store and covered it with designer paper. The real shock here is that I had some Hershey bars laying around!

Supplies:

Stamps: Everyday Sentiments, Simple Wishes (Treehouse Stamps)
Cardstock: White, Chocolate Chip, DP
Ink: Dusty Durango, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Punches, Pre-made Box, Ribbon, Hershey Bars

THT023 CASING Myself....

2009-11-11T19:58:00.000-08:00

This card is for the Treehouse Thursday Challenge tomorrow (THT023) which is to CASE a card from my gallery. Well, I really like this sympathy card that I made quite a long time ago, so it's the one I CASED:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/700854?&cat=500&ppuser=65016&sorttime=all&sortby=v&way=desc

I changed the stamps, colors, border tape, DP, and used pearl stickers instead of buttons.

Supplies:

Stamps: Everyday Sentiments, Simple Wishes (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa
Cardstock: Blush Blossom, Very Vanilla, K & Company DP
Accessories: Decorative Border Tape, Pearl Stickers, Dimensionals

New Treehouse Stamp Sets!

2009-10-08T17:20:00.001-07:00

This card was made using one of the new release stamp sets from Treehouse Stamps called Simple Wishes. This is a "Just Because" card for today's Treehouse Thursday Challenge and for the Ways To Use It Challenge that reminded me of things planted in the earth.

Supplies:

Stamps: Simple Wishes (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: Craft
Paper: Blue Bayou, White
Accessories: Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, Pearl Stickers

This card was also made for both challenges today. This stamp set is also a new release from Treehouse Stamps called Autumn Blessings. I wish that the embossed pumpkins would have been more visable, but I still like the look!

Supplies:

Stamps: Autumn Blessings (Treehouse Stamps)

Ink: Stazon Black

Paper: White, Brocade Blue

Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Dimensionals

Halloween Baby!

2009-09-17T23:08:00.000-07:00

Oh I LOVE this Wild Baby stamp set from Treehouse Stamps! I've mostly used it for baby cards in pastel colors, but I am loving how it looks in vibrant Halloween colors. I also used the Creepy Crawly set for the sentiment.

Supplies:

Stamps: Creepy Crawly, Wild Baby (Treehouse Stamps)

Ink: Stazon Black

Cardstock: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, White

Accessories: Punches, Ribbon, Dimensionals, SU Markers

Fall Is A Comin'

2009-09-10T00:35:00.001-07:00

I have to say, this cooler weather we're getting in the northwest sure beats the heat! This card is for the Treehouse Thursday challenge to make a fall themed card. This is the first time I've used Dusty Durango, and it really is a great fall color! You can find the details for the challenge here.

Supplies:

Stamps: Simply Organic (Treehouse Stamps)

Cardstock: Ivory, Chocolate Chip, Marigold Morning, Always Artichoke, Dusty Durango

Ink: Dusty Durango, Always Artichoke, Marigold Morning, Stazon Brown

Accessories: Big Shot, Die Cut and Embossing Folder, Brads, Dimensionals

Creepy Crawly Razzleberry

2009-09-02T22:17:00.001-07:00

Oh I am loving the richness of this Razzleberry with Black! It was perfect with this DP from DCWV and the Creepy Crawly stamp set from Treehouse Stamps. This card is for the Treehouse Thursday challenge to CASE a card from Pam Varnell's gallery.

I based my card on this card of Pam's. I changed the colors, stamps, ribbon, and used a punch for my sentiment.

Supplies:

Stamps: Creepy Crawly (Treehouse Stamps)

Ink: Stazon Black

Cardstock: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, DCWV DP

Accessories: Ribbon, Nestibilities, Punches, Buttons, Paper Piercing Tool, Dimensionals

LOVE This Lion!

2009-08-06T00:13:00.001-07:00

This is my card for the Treehouse Thursday Challenge #009 to use pink, a button, and one other embellishment. I LOVE this lion from Treehouse Stamps!

Stamps: Wild Baby (Treehouse Stamps)

Ink: Stazon Black

Cardstock: White, Pink Pirouette

Accessories: Pretty In Pink DP, Buttons, Ribbon, Punches, Nestibilities, Big Shot, Dimensionals

CASING Ashley!

2009-07-30T16:54:00.001-07:00

This is my card for the Treehouse Thursday Challenge to CASE one of Ashley's cards from her gallery. The card I CASED is here. I loved the colors that Ashley used as well as the layout, so I kept those basically the same. I changed Sage Shadow to Baja Breeze, used different stamps, embossed the Baja panel, and used a different edge punch.

Stamps: Simply Organic, Everyday Sentiments (Treehouse Stamps)

Ink: Baja Breeze

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Punches, Ribbon, Dimensionals

THT007 Wild Baby Notes!

2009-07-23T02:48:00.001-07:00

This is my 3 X 3 note card box and 3 X 3 note card for the Treehouse Thursday Challenge #007. I LOVE this little lion!

Stamps: Wild Baby (Treehouse Stamps)

Cardstock: Nana's Nursery DP, Watercolor Paper, Sage Shadow

Ink: Stazon Black

Accessories: Note Card box instructions from the SCS Resources section; Scallop Edge Punch, Ribbon

Oops!

2009-07-18T00:10:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness - I can't believe I forgot to get this blog post up last night before I went to bed! I am honored to be the Featured Friday Stamper on DRS Designs' blog today. These are the cards I made with some of their stamps:

I love this simple beach scene. After a hectic week, this is where I want to be with a very big margarita! The "water" is actually water designer paper by DCWV and looks much richer in real life.

Stamps: DRS Designs
Ink: Stazon Black
Cardstock: White, Watercolor paper, DCWV Designer Paper
Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, SU Reinkers, Aquapainter, Beverage and cardboard embellishments

I LOVE this Snorkel Frog stamp! I couldn't resist a beach themed card and just happened to have this great surf board embellishment, although I don't know the source.

Stamps: DRS Designs

Cardstock: Kraft, Always Artichoke

Ink: Stazon Black

Accessories: Cardboard Embellishment, SU Markers, Metal Clip, Gold Stickers, Dimensionals

I also love the "Jimbo and the Gang" stamp! It's wonderful that it can be used for a variety of card types.

Stamps: DRS Designs

Cardstock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Watercolor Paper

Ink: Stazon Black

Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing folder, Sentiment from "The Green Stack", Metal Clip, Dimensionals, SU Reinkers, Aquapainter

Stamps: DRS Designs

Cardstock: White, Watercolor Paper, Sage Shadow, DP

Ink: Stazon Black

Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Dimensionals, Ribbon, Metal Charm

Simply Organic

2009-07-16T00:42:00.001-07:00

Well, this isn't a new release from Treehouse Stamps, but it's new to ME! This is for the Treehouse Thursday Challenge #006 to use Certainly Celery, Rose Red, and Pretty in Pink.

Stamps: Simply Organic, Everyday Sentiments (Treehouse Stamps)

Ink: Rose Red

Cardstock: White, Watercolor Paper, Rose Red

Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Punches, Nestibilities, Ribbon, Pearl Stickers, Dimensionals, SU Markers

Too Stinkin' CUTE!

2009-07-09T23:23:00.001-07:00

I seem to be on quite the roll with the baby cards these days! This set by Treehouse Stamps called "Wild Baby" will be released soon. Along with this TOO cute lion are some wonderful sentiment stamps......yeah, I couldn't figure out how to get one on here with the layout that was in my head! This card includes paper piercing and buttons for the Treehouse Thursday Challenge!

Stamps: Wild Baby (Treehouse Stamps)
Cardstock: White, Almost Amethyst, Nana's Nursery DP
Ink: Stazon Black
Accessories: SU Markers, Blender Pen, Buttons, Brass Stencil, Piercing Tool, Buttons, Ribbon, Dimensionals

Lil' Baby Dino!

2009-07-02T10:45:00.001-07:00

Oh I am LOVING this set! This card is for the Treehouse Thursday Challenge #4 to make a card that includes embossing. Well, I already had this embossed base, so I thought it would make a wonderful baby card with Dino. This card is also in honor of Ashley and Grant's good health!

Supplies:

Stamps: Dino-Rific, Everyday Sentiments (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: Old Olive
Cardstock: White, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Charm, Oval Punches, SU Reinkers, Aquapainter, Dimensionals

Dino-Rific Sneak Peek!

2009-06-24T07:07:00.000-07:00

This little guy is actually quite versatile - he can be colored in bright colors for children's cards, or in subdued colors for a more elegant look! I love the colors on this card and the great designer paper I found by My Mind's Eye. This set will be released this week by Treehouse Stamps. Please join us for the release party tonight from 10:00 p.m. to midnight (EST) on Paper Craft Planet.
Stamps: Dino-Rific (Treehouse Stamps)
Cardstock: Watercolor Paper, Always Artichoke, My Mind's Eye DP
Ink: Stazon Black, Always Arthchoke
Accessories: Metal Clip, Ribbon, Gold stickers, Dimensionals, SU Re-inkers, Aquapainter

Clean & Simple Treehouse Hearts!

2009-06-19T13:56:00.000-07:00

Oh I am loving this "Home Grown" stamp set from Treehouse Stamps! So far these are the only images I've stamped with this set, but they stamped so crisp and clean with these bright colors. This was made for the second Treehouse Thursday challenge, which was to use Pacific Point, Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip, and White.

Stamps: Home Grown (Treehouse Stamps)

Ink: Pacific Point, Real Red, Tangerine Tango

Paper: White, Pacific Point

Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Buttons, Dimensionals, Punches

Treehouse Stamps "Making A Difference"

2009-06-11T02:16:00.001-07:00

This stamp set from Treehouse Stamps arrived on my doorstep just this week and I LOVE this little guy. This card is for Wednesday's Sketch Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers as well as Thursday's Treehouse Stamps Color Challenge to use Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, and White.
Stamps: Make A Difference (Treehouse Stamps)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Stazon Black
Paper: Watercolor Paper, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Corner Punch, SU Markers, Reinker, Aquapainter, Dimensionals

Bold Baby Card!

2009-06-08T00:27:00.001-07:00

This was supposed to be my second card for Monday's Clean and Simple Card Challenge......but I used RED instead of pinks or corals. Doh! Well, I LOVE it! Since I finally figured out how to emboss/deboss with my nestibilities, I thought it would look great with the star!

Stamps: Nursery Necessities, Punches Three (Stampin'Up!)

Ink: Riding Hood Red (Stampin' Up!)

Paper: Kraft, Riding Hood Red (Stampin' Up!)

Accessories: Oval punch, Distressing Tool, Ribbon, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Dimensionals

Krafty Baby Girl

2009-06-08T00:23:00.000-07:00

This card is for Monday's Clean and Simple Challenge - to make a card using Kraft, Pinks/Corals, and one other color. Since I spent a good part of my day stamping and punching these stars and scallop sentiment, I opted for the baby card!

Stamps: So Many Scallops, Nursery Necessities (Stampin'Up!)

Paper: Kraft, Pink Pirouette (Stampin' Up!), White

Ink: Pink Pirouette (Stampin'Up!)

Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Star Punch, Oval Punch, Dimensionals

Man Cards - More

2009-06-06T22:44:00.001-07:00

The first two cards I came up with were quite plain, and I thought adding some color might be fun! This card is my least favorite of the four, but oh well.

Stamps: Simple Friendship, Lots of Thoughts (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Ivory (Unknown), More Mustard, Real Rust, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Dimensionals, Butterfly Punch

This one is my favorite! I love "Lovely As A Tree" and it always makes a good card! I'm guessing they will choose this card for me to make 50 of!

Stamps: Lovely As A Tree, Wonderful Words (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Always Artichoke
Paper: Ivory (Unknown), More Mustard, Real Rust, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke (Stampin' Up!)

Man Cards!!!

2009-06-06T22:36:00.001-07:00

Well, I had a request from a friend and co-worker to create some invitations to celebrate that fact that he and his partner are now registered with the state as a couple. SO, not only did they have to be man cards, they have be appropriate for a diverse audience! Geez, what a challenge. This was the first card I came up with.

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Lots of Thoughts (Stampin'Up!)
Paper: White, Mellow Moss, Basic Black (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Basic Black, Mellow Moss
Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Dimensionals

This was the second card I came up with. They like earth tones, so I thought Kraft and Chocolate Chip would be a nice combination. It seemed too plain without the embossed base.

Stamps: Wheat (Judikins), Lots of Thoughts (Stampin' Up!)

Paper: Kraft, Chocolate Chip (Stampin' Up!)

Ink: Craft Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Dimensionals, Big Shot, Embossing Folder

Monochromatic Hologram Wedding Card

2009-06-06T22:20:00.001-07:00

This card was created for Sunday's Featured Stamper Challenge on SplitCoast. This is the card that I based mine on: Kisa's Card

I changed the colors, embossing folder, ribbon orientation, stamps, and made it a monochromatic card. It's difficult to get a good picture because the embossing powder I used is "Hologram."

Supplies:

Stamps: For The Bride (Stampin' UP!)

Ink: Craft Ivory (Stampin' UP!)

Paper: Ivory

Accessories: Big Shot, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Nestibilities, Paper Piercing Tool, Dimensionals

What A Wonderful Day!

2009-06-02T23:03:00.000-07:00

I am feeling so blessed to be a guest designer with Treehouse Stamps! I can't wait to get those stamps in my hands and get inky! Hmmmmm.....now I need to figure out how to get the Treehouse logo on my blog. I'll try it tomorrow, I'm too tired to concentrate at this point!

Oh My!

2009-04-18T20:43:00.000-07:00

Well, it hasn't been that I haven't made any cards.....but I keep forgetting to post them here! I was in a plain and simple mode today, and made these two cards.

Both of them are white cardstock-based, which I LOVE! The top card only uses one Stampin' UP! set, "Very Versatile", and is Stampin' UP! only except for the buttons.

Card 1 Supplies Used:

Stamps: Very Versatile

Ink: Chocolate Chip, SU Markers

Cardstock: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette

Accessories: Buttons, SU Ribbon, SU Oval Punches, Dimensionals

Card 2 Supplies used:

Stamps: Friends 24-7, Garden Silhouettes

Ink: Basic Black, Mellow Moss

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories: SU Ribbon, Dimensionals

Roller Coaster Week!!!

2009-03-01T14:50:00.001-08:00

Well, sadly I wasn't chosen for the Design Team of my dreams......but I was chosen to be the Featured Stamper this week on Splitcoast Stampers. I have to say, that has done wonders for my struggling stamping esteem! Splitcoast Rocks!!!

Color Challenge

2009-02-11T01:52:00.001-08:00

The Color Challenge is always one that is really difficult for me. I usually can't figure out a way to use all of the colors to come up with a decent card. Well, this stamp was perfect for today's colors - Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, and Old Olive.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Essence of Love

Ink: None

Cardstock: White, Perfect Plum

Other Supplies: SU Markers, Punches, Piercing Tool, Nestibilities, Ribbon, Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

Cut-it Out Technique

2009-02-11T01:48:00.001-08:00

Well....I was too excited to concentrate on the Cut-It Out technique on Monday because of the Spellbinders announcement, but wanted to give it a try today. I found this wonderful Designer paper in a tablet by K & Company, and thought it would be perfect for this challenge. Nothing fancy, just cutting, piercing, punching, and a tiny bit of stamping.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes

Ink: True Thyme

Cardstock: True Thyme, River Rock

Other Supplies: K & Company DP, Punches, Dimensionals

BIG NEWS MONDAY!

2009-02-11T01:44:00.001-08:00

Oh, my goodness. I haven't been this excited about anything in MANY years. I submitted several items to Spellbinders for their Design Team 2009 contest and found out that I was fortunate enough to be included in the top 24! The official announcement can be found Here. We will all need to complete and submit one more project with items that Spellbinders sends for the final round. Oh, the suspense!

Sundays 4th Card!

2009-02-11T01:40:00.001-08:00

I couldn't resist making at least one card with a Valentine's Day theme with one of my favorite color combinations, pink and brown. Since I dug out all sorts of embellishments for my friends to choose from, these metal clips were just screaming to be added to this card. The polka dot ribbon goes great with the Polka Dot background stamp.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Polka Dot, Mon Ami

Ink: Basic Brown

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip

Other Supplies: Punches, Metal Clips, Ribbon, Dimensionals

Sunday's 3rd Card!

2009-02-11T01:36:00.001-08:00

I was on a roll Sunday with the cardmaking with my friends, which was very fun. I REALLY love the Inspired By Nature stamp set, but wanted a little different look for it. Tent-topper cards are pretty new to me, but I'm really happy with how this turned out. I also inked up the embossing folder to get the darker background with the embossing.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Inspired By Nature

Ink: Brocade Blue

Cardstock: Brocade Blue, Watercolor Paper, More Mustard

Other Supplies: SU markers, Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Ribbon

Sunday's Second Card!

2009-02-11T01:32:00.001-08:00

This is the second card I made with my friends on Sunday. A person can never have enough Birthday cards on hand, so this will be great to build my stash of cards backup. I used the "kissing" technique for the "B" image with the Aida Cloth Stamp, which I inked up for the first time! I really love the look especially on the larger solid stamps that are difficult to get evenly inked.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Just B, Aida Cloth

Ink: Brocade Blue, Apricot Appeal

Cardstock: Brocade Blue, White

Other Supplies: Ribbon, Piercing Tool, Dimensionals

Cards & Friends!

2009-02-10T15:51:00.000-08:00

A couple of friends came over on Sunday for a fun day of stamping! It's so much more fun to stamp with other people so you they can ooh and aah over each and every card. When people come over to stamp, I usually don't up making anything because I'm bringing supplies to them and helping them with their cards. It was a great day to be able to make 4 cards that I LIKE!

The first card I worked on, I actually stamped and colored the image months ago, but never finished it. It worked wonderfully for the Featured Stamper card that day!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Stipple Rose, Gratuitous Graffiti

Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Watercolor Paper

Ink: Always Artichoke, Stazon Black

Other Supplies: Ribbon, Charm, Dimensionals, Distressing Tool

Sunglasses Needed!

2009-02-03T22:15:00.000-08:00

Oh my! These colors are WAY out of my comfort zone, but it's good to stretch now and then! This is my card for tomorrow's Sketch Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers. I am normally drawn to soft colors, but there was something about this designer paper that really caught my eye. This is definitely a "Wild Thang" for me!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets: Inspired By Nature (SU)

Ink: Stazon Azure

Cardstock: Brilliant Blue, Certainly Celery

Other Supplies: Ribbon, Buttons, Fabric Sentiment, Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool

Lovin' Monochromatic

2009-02-02T23:26:00.000-08:00

When I first saw this "Poinsettia & Boxwood" stamp set from Flourishes, I got the idea for this card. Every time I would go to their site, though, this set was sold out. FINALLY, I got my set and made this card. I thought it would be a wonderful wedding or anniversary card. I love monochromatic cards and really like the texture and dimension of this one.

I used an embossing folder for the base, then layered the same paper and hand-embossed the word "love" with a brass stencil and stylus. I stamped the poinsettia twice with versamark and clear embossing powder and cut it out. I added ribbon, pearls, and string pearls to add the finishing touches.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Poinsettia & Boxwood by Flourishes

Cardstock: Textured Ivory

Ink: Versamark

Other Supplies: Textile Texture Embossing Folder; Big Shot, Ribbon, Pearl Stickers, String pearls, Dimensionals, Brass Stencil, Stylus, Light Table.

New Look

2009-02-02T23:15:00.001-08:00

I've been wanting to update my blog for a long time, but didn't know where to get the beautiful backgrounds I see on other people's blogs. Well, I stumbled across this site in the upper left corner and couldn't resist the update. I LOVE the new look!

Ooooooh, A Double Header

2009-01-14T00:40:00.001-08:00

I love it when I can figure out how to combine a challenge with one that I missed. Well, today's colors for the Color Challenge (Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, and Kraft) were great and I was able to come up with a card for tomorrow's Sketch Challenge using these three colors. I also got to ink up my NEW stamp set from Flourishes - Whooo Whooo! The flower is colored with Baja Breeze ink and an aquapainter!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Thank You (Flourishes)
Ink: Black Stazon, River Rock
Cardstock: Kraft, Not Quite Navy
Other Supplies: Big Shot, Textile Texture Embossing Folder, Punch, Buttons, Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool

His and Her Cards

2009-01-12T00:25:00.001-08:00

A friend from work and his wife have been wanting to come over and make cards for months, and we finally had a VERY fun card day last weekend. I designed these cards hoping that they would appeal to both of them - it's always difficult to come up with "guy" cards! I really love the pink and brown and blue and brown combinations. I am SOOO loving the silhouette stamps!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: En Francais, Essence of Love, Nature Silhouette

Ink: Stazon Brown

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette or Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip

Other Supplies: Ribbon, Dimensionals, Brads, Butterfly Punch

CASING Jaydekay!

2009-01-11T23:32:00.000-08:00

Today's Featured Stamper on Splitcoast Stampers is Jaydekay, who has an absolutely gorgeous gallery! It was difficult to select a card to CASE, but I am always drawn to texture and dimension so her paper tole card definitely caught my eye. I changed the color combination, embossing folders, used a Sizzix flower die instead of a stamped rose, and added a sentiment.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Circle of Friendship (SU)

Ink: Always Artichoke, So Saffron

Cardstock: Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Mellow Moss

Other Supplies: Big Shot, Embossing Folders, Punches, Sizzix Die Cut, Ribbon, Dimensionals, Distressing Tool

Another "Inspired" Card

2009-01-11T23:11:00.000-08:00

I just can't get enough of that Baja Breeze card stock! The Inspiration Challenge from yesterday contained some beautiful Tenugui artwork in the form of calendars. The image that inspired this card and the card posted prior to it, is for the month of June.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Small Script (SU)

Ink: Versamark

Cardstock: White, Blue Bayou, Baja Breeze, Baja Breeze DP

Other Supplies: Flower Punch, Oval punches, Ribbon, Detail White Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Tenugui Inspired!

2009-01-10T16:07:00.000-08:00

Gosh, it has been awhile since I've made a card! Today's Inspirational Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers was a wonderful one to get me going again. I believe that this is the first time I have actually used the "grass" side of this stamp and I LIKE it! Since my new favorite color is Baja Breeze, I just had to combine it with white to make this card.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Inspired By Nature, Sidekick Sayings (Stampin' UP)

Cardstock: Baja Breeze (Stampin' UP), White (Georgia-Pacific)

Ink: Versamark

Other Supplies: Detail White Embossing Powder Ribbon, Butterfly Punch, Dimensionals, and a heat gun

I've Been Slacking!

2009-01-06T22:00:00.000-08:00

Well, slacking is probably not the right word! I've been sick for the last two months with the crud that just wouldn't go away. Thank goodness for good antibiotics and cough syrup and some miracle stuff to clear the sinuses and I'm pretty much back to normal.

THEN, my poor sweet kitty got really sick which was a very expensive few days at the vet. He's doing better now and I'm hoping that 2009 will be a great year for lots of stamping!

Onward and Upward as my boss would say!

Sneak Peek - Treats For My Sweet

2008-11-27T11:48:00.000-08:00

This is a sneak peak at the "Treats For My Sweet" stamp set that will be released on December 1, 2008. It's a nice set to create gift items with!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Treats For My Sweet (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Cardstock: White, Always Artichoke, Making Memories DP

Ink: Always Artichoke

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Nestibilities, Ribbon, Dimensionals, Buttons, SU Punch

More Pink......

2008-11-02T23:22:00.000-08:00

I thought I was a little tired of pink after "pink week" on Splitcoast Stampers, but I discovered this SU Designer Paper today and HAD to make a card with it. Since I'm still trying to get some birthday cards together for my mom, I figured this would be a really quick card. I really like the softness and elegance of this, even though it's a very simple card.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: It's Your Birthday (SU)

Ink: Pretty In Pink

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette (SU), White

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folders, Ribbon, Dimensionals, SU DP

Amethyst Birthday Card

2008-11-02T23:14:00.001-08:00

I just can't get enough of this "Inspired By Nature" set from Stampin' UP! It is so versatile - you can either use it as a silhouette, or use every color combination you can think of. I used Stampin' UP! markers to color the stamp, sprayed the stamp with a fine mist of water, then stamped the image on watercolor paper. I misted the stamp one more time and stamped this image. Since I am needing some birthday cards, I added the "HB" image and some brads for the finishing touch. This is Sketch #190 from the Splitcoast Stampers site.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Inspired By Nature, It's Your Birthday (SU)
Ink: Almost Amethyst
Cardstock: Almost Amethyst, White, SU DP, Watercolor Paper
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Brads, Dimensionals, Nestibilities

Playing with Designer Paper!

2008-11-02T22:56:00.001-08:00

I am loving this Designer Paper by K & Company and thought it was perfect for the Inspiration Challenge on Saturday. I made two cards for the Saturday challenge, then made another birthday card since I had already cut into it!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Birthday Whimsy (SU)
Ink: Blue Bayou
Cardstock: Blue Bayou, Ivory
Accessories: K & Company DP, Nestibilities, Paper Piercing Tool, Ribbon, Punch, Dimensionals

Supplies Used:

Stamps: It's Your Birthday (SU)
Ink: Really Rust
Cardstock: Really Rust, Ivory
Accessories: K & Company DP, Punches, Buttons, Paper Piercing Tool, Dimensionals

Supplies Used:

Stamps: It's Your Birthday (SU)
Ink: Really Rust
Cardstock: Really Rust, Ivory
Accessories: K & Company DP, Punches, Ribbon, Dimensionals

More Clear Dollar Stamps!

2008-10-30T20:25:00.000-07:00

This was made with "Snowman Wishes" which will be released on November 1, 2008 by Clear Dollar Stamps. The sentiment is computer generated.......I just couldn't help myself!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Snowman Wishes
Ink: Stazon Black
Cardstock: White, Baja Breeze, Non-SU DP
Accessories: Ribbon, Nestibilities, Brads, Dimensionals, Corner Punch

This is "Sally Sheep" from Clear Dollar Stamps, which will also be released on November 1. The sentiment on this card was also computer-generated.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Sally Sheep
Ink: Stazon Black
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, White
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Buttons, Nestibilities, Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool

Another card using Snowman Wishes including making the left side of the background with a stamp from the set. Images were colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Snowman Wishes
Ink: Stazon Black
Cardstock: White, Bashful Blue, non-sU DP
Accessories: Punches, Nestibilities, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Ribbon, Dimensionals

Deer Season Sneak Peak!

2008-10-29T23:21:00.001-07:00

Clear Dollar Stamps will be releasing this set, "Deer Season", on November 1, 2008. What a great stamp set for those masculine cards that are usually SO hard to make! I found this cammo designer paper and just had to use if with this set. These great rifle brads are also available at www.cleardollarstamps.com

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Deer Season
Ink: Black Stazon, Green Stazon
Cardstock: Kraft, Basic Black, Always Artichoke, Non-SU DP
Accessories: Punches, Nestibilities, Brads, Dimensionals

This set is really very versatile! I really like this winter scene using the deer and tree from the "Deer Season" set. I used Versamark, Heat & Stick, and Dazzling Diamonds over the brayered glossy cardstock.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Deer Season
Ink: Black Stazon, Versamark. Blue Bayou
Cardstock: Basic Black, White Glossy
Accessories: Brayer, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Ribbon, Punches

This is the first card that I made with this set. I love this paper - it looks like flannel to me! Very plain and simple, but perfect for a man-card!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Deer Season
Ink: Stazon Brown
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Non-SU DP
Accessories: Ribbon, Nestibilities, Dimensionals

GREAT Sketch

2008-10-29T23:16:00.001-07:00

I couldn't resist this sketch from today's Sketch Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers. Holiday Trinkets was the perfect stamp set to use for this sketch!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Holiday Trinkets, A Holly Jolly Christmas
Ink: Always Artichoke, Riding Hood Red
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Mellow Moss
Accessories: Punches, Ribbon, Dimensionals, Button

This was such a wonderful sketch, I couldn't resist making another quick card!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: None

Ink: None

Cardstock: White, Non-SU DP

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Punch, Ribbon, Button, Dimensionals

Fall Card With Pink?

2008-10-29T23:12:00.001-07:00

This card was made for last Friday's Limited Supply Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers. The challenge was to make a card with leaves AND pink. Well, I had this wild idea to make a wreath using punches and this is what I came up with.

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Ink: None

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Ivory

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Word Sticker, Pearl Stickers, Punches, Dimensionals

It's A BIG Day!

2008-10-28T15:56:00.000-07:00

It's a GREAT BIG day because we get to start posting the cards using the new stamps from Clear Dollars Stamps that will be released on November 1, 2008! The stamp I used to make these three cards, "Majestic Mountains", will be released on November 1, 2008 by Clear Dollar Stamps. Please go to http://www.cleardollarstamps.com/ to see the GREAT stamp sets already released and start making your wish list. I know that I have a really long wish list already....

The first card was made using Craft Ink and White Embossing Powder on Night of Navy cardstock. I also used an embossing folder to texturize the white layer. The cute little snowman is part of a stamp set also being released on November 1 by Clear Dollar Stamps.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Majestic Mountains, Snowman Wishes (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Ink: White Craft Ink (SU)
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Designer Paper (Stampin'Up!), White
Accessories: Punches, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

The second card was also made with the "Majestic Mountains" stamp and embossed with white embossing powder. I really love the simple yet elegant look of this!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Majestic Mountains (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: Sage Shadow (Stampin'UP!), White
Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Ribbon, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

This is actually the very first card I made with Majestic Mountains! I wanted to create a "winter wonderland" and was really happy with how it turned out.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Majestic Mountains (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Ink: Stazon Black

Cardstock: Soft Sky, Designer Paper (Stampin'UP!)

Accessories: Punch, Word Sticker, Dazzling Diamonds, Crystal Effects, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol

Hershey Chocolate?

2008-10-23T01:25:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist another card using Pink and Chocolate Chip! This card was made using this week's Sketch Challenge on the SplitCoast Stampers website. I just got this designer paper last week and have decided to use it rather than hoard it like I've been doing with most of my paper!

Stamps: Stampin' UP! Stem Silhouettes

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, White, K & Company Designer Paper

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Brads, Button, Corner Punch, Ribbon, Dimensionals

Thinking Pink!

2008-10-23T01:12:00.000-07:00

SplitCoast Stampers, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is having a "pink week" and encouraging stampers to use pink in their challenge cards. Well, I'm LOVING pink and brown together and was actually pretty happy with how this turned out.

This card was made for the Color Challenge this week, using Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, and Kiwi Kiss. I usually really struggle with the color challenges, but how could a person go wrong with this one!

Stamps: Stampin' UP! En Francais, Bloomin' Beautiful, and Linen

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Black Stazon

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Ribbon, Dimensionals, SU Re-Inkers, Aquapainter, Brads

Some Exciting News!

2008-09-26T21:31:00.000-07:00

Well, I finally did it! I actually applied to be a design team member for a stamp company and am now a newbie designing for Clear Dollar Stamps. I'm SO excited I can hardly stand it! Please check out Clear Dollar Stamps at http://www.cleardollarstamps.com/ for the actual announcement and to see some great stamps!

Blushing Whimsy

2008-06-15T20:49:00.000-07:00

This is my card for today's Featured Stamper Challenge (FS71).

As always, I'm trying to use the designer paper I have in stacks in my craft room! I really like the softness of this card. I haven't used my photo corner punch very much, but really like the look of them embossed.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Garden Whimsy, Small Script

Ink: Mellow Moss, Blush Blossom

Cardstock: Textured Ivory, Mellow Moss

Other Supplies: Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Punches, Non-SU DP, Ribbon, Dimensionals

Coppery Inspiration

2008-06-15T20:38:00.001-07:00

Both of these cards were made for yesteday's Inspiration Challenge (IC132). I have gotten SO behind on posting to my blog, that I probably have made 50 cards that I haven't uploaded here. Rather than feeling behind each and every day, I am uploading yesterdays and today's cards, then going back and posting as I have time. I'm also hoping to keep up here as I make each card!

Supplies Used Card #1:

Stamps: French Script, That's Nice, Non-SU Wheat Stamp
Ink: Really Rust, Versamark
Cardstock: Non-SU from years ago!
Other Supplies: Brads, Copper Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Supplies Used Card #2:

Stamps: Garden Silhouettes
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: Non-SU cardstock from years ago!
Other Supplies: Metal Embellishments, Cuttlebug, Textile Texture Embossing Folder, Copper Embossing Powder, Distressing Tool

3-D Giraffe

2008-06-15T20:29:00.001-07:00

The Technique Lover's Challenge (TLC162) I made this card for was "Paper Tole." I used another technique I recently learned, which is to ink up one side of the Embossing folder to get a distressed look. Again, REALLY trying to use some of the designer paper that I have stacked up in my craft room.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Smarty Pants, Bundle of Joy

Ink: Basic Black, More Mustard

Cardstock: More Mustard, Ivory,

Other Supplies: SU Markers, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Foam Dots, Paper Piercing Tool, Distressing Tool, Ribbon, Non-SU DP

CASE In River Rock

2008-06-15T20:21:00.000-07:00

This card was made for a Featured Stamper Challenge (FS60). I really LOVE River Rock and have been trying to use up some of the multitude of designer paper that I just had to have! I really like how this one turned out!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Stem Silhouettes, Riveting

Ink: River Rock

Cardstock: River Rock, White

Other Supplies: Non-SU DP, Cuttlebug, Textile Texture Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Punches