Friday, December 30, 2016

Week #52 ~ Lynn

Week #52 
Josephs Coat Technique Challenge

I was very excited to try this new (to me!!) technique
Not very pleased with my result but here you go!   

In progress:  

Finished Product


Ink
versa mark
basic black
melon mambo
tempting turquoise
daffodil delight

Paper
whisper white
daffodil delight
melon mambo

Stamp Sets
hello   (old SAB, last year, I think?!?!)  
flower shop
playful background

clear embossing powder

Happy New Year friends!!!!!    
Love you!!!!    

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Week #52 ~ challenge

I can't believe it's week #52.........
wow, time does fly when you are having fun!     

This week please make a card using the technique called JOSEPH'S COAT.  
I recently saw a video on it and am so intrigued 
by it so let's give it a try!!!   

Happy New Year!!

Week #51 ~ Lynn

Week #51 challenge 
 black, white and melon mambo



Stamp Sets
hardwood
hey, chick

Ink
melon mambo
basic gray
tuxedo black memento
blender pen

Paper
whisper white
basic black
melon mambo

layering circles framelits
layering squares framelits
1  1/4" circle punch

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Week # 51 ~ Challenge

Ok, I've tried to type this twice and messed it up.

I'm not going to be cute or clever......let's make something using Black, White and Melon Mambo. 

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Week #50 ~ Lynn

Week #50  Wreath challenge
(I've enjoyed each and every week!   
Thanks for letting me be a part of your challenge Lou Ann & Pam!!)  


Paper
very vanilla
crumb cake
rich razzleberry
delightful dijon

Ink
soft suede
mint macaron

Stamp Sets
perfectly wrapped 
that's the tag

Miscellaneous 
urban underground designer washi tape
blossom bunch punch
linen thread
rhinestones

Week #50 - Lou Ann

Stamp Sets - Santa's Sleigh and Star of Light
Cardstock - Emerald Envy, Real Red and Whisper White
Ink - Real Red and Emerald Envy
Misc - Santa's Sleigh's thinlits and red, green and gold sequin

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Week #50 - Lou Ann

For my last challenge pick for 2016...... Any card you want but it must include a wreath.  Thank you ladies for a fabulous year filled with inspiration and ideas. 

Monday, December 12, 2016

Week #49 ~ Lynn

Week #49
Big Shot Challenge


Paper
whisper white

Ink
smoky slate

Thinlits
swirly scribbles
bunch of banners
pretty pines  (his little arms!)  

Stamp Sets
stitched with cheer
playful backgrounds

gently falling embossing folder
heat & stick powder
dazzling diamonds  

(It's a lot more glittery in person that I could capture in the photo!)  

Monday, December 5, 2016

Week #49 - Lou Ann

Big Shot

Cardstock - Whisper White and Soft Suede
Ink - Soft Suede
Stamp set - Floral Phrases
Misc - Detailed Floral Thinlits

Week #48 - Lou Ann


Fancy Fold

Cardstock - Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White and Moonlit DSP
Stamp set - Party with Cake
Ink - Staz on Black and Rich Razzleberry marker
Misc - Balloon Punch and White bakers twine

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Week #49 Challenge

Week #49 Challenge  

Mr Big Shot, who do you think you are?, Mr Big shot

Make something using some elements 
that you  cut with your 
Big Shot!!
Can be a card.......or something more.......
whatever you wish, because you ARE a 
big shot!!!   

😀

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Week #48 ~ Lynn

Week #48 challenge   
fancy fold card




Paper 
crumb cake
whisper white
candy can lane dsp

Ink
garden green
real red
wild wasabi

Stamp Sets
wondrous wreath
stitched with cheer
banners for Christmas

Framelits
bunch of banners
wonderful wreath

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Week # 48 ~ Pam



Fancy Fold Challenge


Stamp Sets
Thoughtful Banners
Designer Tin of Cards


Cardstock
Midnight Muse
Summer Starfruit
Cajun Craze
Very Vanilla


DSP
Old DSP that needs to be used up


Accessories and Miscellaneous stuff
Layering Ovals Framelits
Flourish Thinlits
Rose Garden Thinlits
Rhinestone
Retired Polka Dots embossing folder


Week # 48 ~ Challenge

This weeks challenge

drumroll please

********************************


a
FANCY FOLD
card!

Week # 47 ~ Pam


Sorry Challenge

Stamp Sets
Artistically Awesome
Here for You

Cardstock
Basic Black
Pink Pirouette

Ink
Rose Red
Pear Pizazz
Whisper White - craft ink

Misc.
Winter White Embossing Powder
Water
Paintbrush


Saturday, November 26, 2016

Week #47 ~ lynn

Week #47         I'm sorry challenge


Paper 
basic black
so saffron 
whisper white

Ink
black
so saffron
crushed curry

Stamp Set
pun intended

so saffron marker
sponge daubers

Week #46 ~ Lynn

Week # 46 challenge ~  Tags


Snowman
note tag punch (retired) 
red glimmer paper
whisper white card stock
pumpkin pie card stock
black card stock
white marker, black marker

Thanks
stitched shaped framelits
circle punch
old olive card stock and ink
crushed curry card stock and ink
very vanilla card stock
chocolate chip ink
endless thanks stamp met
September 2015 paper pumpkin stamp set

Reindeer
very vanilla card stock
crumb cake card stock
candy cane lane DSP
chocolate chip ink
banner triple punch
scallop tag topper punch (retired)  
wondrous wreath stamp set
cookie cutter christmas stamp set

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Week #47 - Lou Ann

Stamp Set - FYI
Cardstock - Whisper White and Blooms and Bliss DSP
Ink - Island Indigo and Mint Macaron
Misc. - Sunshine Wishes Thinlits and pearls

Monday, November 21, 2016

Week #47 - Challenge

Ok ladies first and foremost I must apologize for my upkeep of challenges.  No excuses other than I just suck.  As you can see I have posted all prior weeks but without description.  I will soon edit these post to make everything complete.  Please forgive me. I really do love doing this blog.  This weeks challenge is an apology card.  Last but not least Happy Thanksgiving to you both.  I am so very thankful for the both of you.  XOXO

Week #46 - Lou Ann


Week #45 - Lou Ann


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Week #43 - Lou Ann


Week #42 - Lou Ann


Week #41 - Lou Ann


Sunday, November 20, 2016

Week # 46 ~ Pam


3 Tags Challenge


Stamp Sets
Teeny Tiny Wishes
Candy Cane Christmas
Tin of Tags
Santa's Sleigh

Punches
Current and retired tag topper punches

Framelits
Swirls & Scribbles

Paper
DSP scraps
Whisper White
Very Vanilla
Real Red
Emerald Envy

Misc
Candy Cane Lane Washi Tape
Rhinestones
Baker's Twine
Mini jingle bell - non SU

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Week #45 ~ Lynn

Week #45 ~ hostess set


HOSTESS Stamp Set
Holly Jolly Layers

Paper
whisper white
crumb cake
garden green
real red
candy cane lane dsp

Ink
garden green
real red

1  1/4" circle punch
1  1/2" circle punch
stitched shapes framelits   
(Just got them today!!)   
Picture doesn't show how cool it really is!!
metallic thread - cherry cobbler and emerald envy
enamel shapes - brights

Week #44 ~ Lynn

Challenge ~  NEW stamp set


NEW Stamp Set
beautiful banners

Paper
whisper white
night of navy
calypso coral
wild wasabi

Ink
night of navy
calypso coral

5/8" gold satin ribbon
gold metallic thread
dimensionals


Week # 45 ~ Pam


Hostess Set Challenge

I haven't decided that this is a favorite but I do love baskets of flowers.

Hostess Set
Basket for You

Sentiment
Rose Wonder

Cardstock
Calypso Coral
Whisper White

Ink
Soft Suede
Crumb Cake

Markers
Pink Pirouette
Wisteria Wonder
Calypso Coral
Wild Wasabi
Pear Pizzaz
So Saffron

Linen Thread

I layered the image layer onto Calypso Coral and used dimensionals
to layer onto a CC card.


Saturday, November 5, 2016

Week # 45 Challenge

Ok, so it's a day early but since I was here ....why not post the next challenge!

Use a favorite Hostess Set....any type project will do! 

Have fun!!

Week # 44 ~ Pam


A NEW set from the catty.

Basically a CASE from the catty but with a couple of changes.

pssst, Lou....we may or may not be making this at class next week.
hope you like it

Set
Touches of Texture
Labeler Alphabet

Cardstock
Whisper White
Crushed Curry

Ink
Crushed Curry
Old Olive
Memento Tuxedo Black
Cajun Craze





Week # 43 ~ Pam


Birthday Challenge

You can't see it here but the bee is sparkly!

Set
Pun Intended

Cardstock
Whisper White
Daffodil Delight
Basic Black

DSP
Daffodil Delight

Ink
Memento Black
Daffodil Delight

Markers
Daffodil Delight
Basic Black

Misc.
Dazzling Details - on the wings
Gold Wink of Stella - on the yellow stripes of the bee



Week # 42 ~ Pam


Grateful Challenge

Sets
Paisleys & Posies
Suite Sayings

Card Stock
Dapper Denim
Very Vanilla
Cajun Craze

Ink
Dapper Denim
Crumb Cake
Cajun Craze
Crushed Curry

Misc.
Dapper Denim Ruched Ribbon
Burlap Ribbon
Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Week #44 - Challenge

This week's challenge is to use a NEW set in the current big catalog.  Happy Stamping Ladies!!!!

Monday, October 31, 2016

Week #43 ~ Lynn

birthday challenge



Paper
whisper white
melon mambo
pop of pink dsp
gold glimmer

Ink
black
melon mambo

Stamp Set
pun intended

layering circles thinlits

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Week #43 ~ Challenge

Since I just celebrated my birthday, let's do a birthday card!!!!     


My aunt is a demonstrator in Massachusetts and 
this is the card she sent me!!   Gorgeous, huh??  

And this is the card that Shannon West 
(from Stampin' Up!!)  sent me in the 
#imbringingbirthdaysback movement!!!!    

    

Pretty cool, huh????

Week # 41 ~ Pam


Anything Goes Challenge

This week the only thing SU I used was the paper,
Wink of Stella and a piercing pack.

Cardstock
Very Vanilla
Basic Black
Cajun Craze

Stamps
Tim Holtz
Stampendous

Ink
Tim Holtz Distress Inks

Misc
Tim Holtz Stencils
Copics Markers -
on the flowers, you can barely see it on the petals



Saturday, October 22, 2016

Week #42 ~ Lynn

grateful challenge


Paper
very vanilla
mint macaroon
soft suede
petals & paisley dsp

Stamp Set
endless thanks

Miscellany
5/8" burlap ribbon
swirly scribbles thinkers
dimensionals
brights enamel shapes
project life corner punch

Friday, October 21, 2016

Week #42 Challenge

I'm totally GRATEFUL to Lynn for reminding me it's my week for a challenge.



So......make a GRATEFUL card.  It can be Thankful, Thank You, or Grateful.





Sunday, October 16, 2016

Week #41 ~ Lynn

Anything goes/whatever makes you happy challenge


Paper
whisper white
pool party
rich razzleberry
silver glimmer

Ink
basic gray
rich razzleberry
pear pizzazz  
sweet sugarplum

Stamp Set
thoughtful branches   (not current)   

corner rounder 

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Week #41 - Challenge

This week is anything goes..... whatever makes you happy.

Week 40 - Lou Ann

Stamp Set - Sunshine Sayings
Cardstock - Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White and Stacked with Love DSP
Ink - Daffodil Delight, Garden Green and Versa Mark
Misc - White Perfect Accents, White Embossing Powder and Black harpie

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Week #40 ~ Lynn

Negative Image Challenge  


Paper
smoky slate
pool party
calypso coral
black
a little foxy dsp

1" circle punch
1 1/4" circle punch
Hello You thinlets


Paper 
very vanilla
rich razzleberry
petals & paisleys dsp

Stamp Set
balloon celebration
papillon potpourri

Ink
rich razzleberry

2" circle punch
elegant butterfly punch

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Week # 40 ~ Pam


Negative Image Challenge

Cardstock
Whisper White
Real Red
Garden Green

Stamp Set
Cheerful Tags

Miscellaneous
Tags & Labels Framelits
EK holly punch
Sweater embossing folder
Candy Cane Lane bakers twine
Nuvo enamel dot
Wink of Stella on the holly

Week # 39 ~ Pam


Treat Holder Challenge

I used Sarah's cute picnic items holder.

Card Stock
Very Vanilla

Stamp Set
Acorny Thank You

DSP
Old OLD 6 x6 paper stack

Ink
Island Indigo
Crumb Cake
Soft Suede

Accessories
Linen thread
Small buttons from Hobby Lobby
Ghiradelli Pumpkin Spice Caramel Chocolate Square

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Week #40 challenge

I'm sorry I'm so many days late in the challenge..........you know how it goes?!?!!   

Not to be negative but this weeks challenge is to use a negative image.   Use the leftover piece AFTER you have cut something out of it.  

Ready, set, go..........   #negative challenge

Sunday, October 2, 2016

Week #39 - Lou Ann

Stamp Set - Spooky Fun
Cardstock - Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight and Basic Black
Ink - Memento Black
Misc - Popcorn Framelits, Halloween Scenes Edgelits, Starburst Dies, Black and White Bakers Twine and Basic Grey ink refill

Week #38 - Lou Ann

Stamp Set - For All Things
Cardstock - Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Whisper White
Ink - Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Crumb Cake
Misc - Petal Burst EF, rhinestones, white and olive grosgrain ribbon

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Week #39 ~ Lynn

Treat holder challenge


These cute little pumpkins are made using 

*  Bow Builder Punch
*  Itty Bitty Accents Punch ~ flower

*  various orange papers
*  old olive
*  linen thread
*  ROLOS!!!!    

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Week # 39 Challenge

This weeks challenge is a treat holder......anything goes.

Week # 38 ~ Pam


Fall Themed Challenge

Stamps
For All Things
Hadwood
Gorgeous Grunge

Cardstock
Crumb Cake
Soft Suede
Rich Razzleberry
Crushed Curry

Ink
Crumb Cake
Delightful Dijon
Rich Razzleberry
Soft Suede

Accessories
Linen Thread
Wink of Stella - Gold
Brad
Button - non SU!





Week # 37 ~ Pam


Unused Stamp Set Challenge

Yucky card, yucky card!

Set
Picnic Parade

Ink
markers and sponging
Soft Sky
Sweet Sugarplum
Wild Wasabi
Dapper Denim
Cajun Craze
Memento Tuxedo Black

I scored a layer to place under the raccoon image.



Sunday, September 18, 2016

week #38 ~ lynn


Paper 
crumb cake
soft suede
old olive
whisper white

Ink
soft suede
delightful dijon 
tangering tango
old olive

Stamp Sets
perfectly wrapped
garden in bloom

Miscellany
layering circle thinlits
2" circle punch
linen thread