"Thank you" For Try Stampin' On Tuesday

Hello Stamping Friends,

Back today with a new card for the Try Stampin'-Or Not-On Tuesday sketch challenge.  It's a really great sketch and, if I can be honest here, one with which I agonized for most of the day yesterday!  However, I relaxed a little bit, took a break for a country ride and an ice cream cone, and then came home and made this card.  lol  I'm pretty happy with my results and I hope you enjoy it too.  

Happy Stamping,

barb

The sketch: (courtesy of Hillary)

My card:

I used Stampin' markers, (Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Smokey Slate, So Saffron, and Crumb Cake) to color the holly and the bird, then blended the colors on my bird with a blender pen.

A few details:

The triple bow, made with linen thread, was my finishing touch.  It's the little things.  :-)

I will link to the youtube video to show you how to make this simple bow.  

Stampin' Supplies:

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Masculine Open Seas Birthday

Hello Stamping Friends!

Just a really quick post today with this net sketch from Pals Paper Arts and The Paper Players.  I needed a CAS (Clean and Simple) masculine card paired with the Pals sketch!  Oh my....

But, I really like how my card turned out and using the Lost Lagoon cardstock, the Moonlight paper stack, and the Open Seas, Gorgeous Grunge, and Blue Ribbon stamp sets worked for me!  Hope you enjoy it!  I will post supplies here later today. 

My card:

Using Stampin' Dimnesionals is always a great way to make your focal point just pop!

  Sketch:

Theme:

The Open Sea Clear Stamp Set

$18.95

Blue Ribbon Clear Stamp Set

$20.95

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set

$17.95

Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Lost Lagoon 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon

$8.95

Circles Collection Framelits Die

$26.95

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Glory To The Newborn King!

 Hello Again, Stamping Friends!

You guessed it!  I'm on a holiday kick these days, and why not?  Stampin' Up! has a wonderful new holiday mini catalog out and it is jam packed full of holiday paper crafting and scrapbooking delights.  ;)  

Today's card was based on this sketch challenge over at Paper Pal Arts.  Once again they (Nicole Watt) hit it out of the park! I used all new products for this Christmas card.  I've loved the All Is Calm designer paper and thought it a fitting backdrop to such an important sentiment, which is from a  The Newborn King stamp set.  With just a hint of royal "pop" the dazzling diamonds glimmer quietly makes it's appearance.   I challenge you to take a few minutes this weekend and play along with this sketch, and if you do, please share it with me!

Happy Stamping,

barb 

Here is my card and envelope:

The envelope punch board provides the perfect finish to any card you make; a coordinated envelope!

The Details:

I use a mix of White and Iridescent Ice Embossing powders for the sentiment.

The Glimmer:

 Stampin' Up! Basic Pearls and Glimmer paper always provide just the right amount of lux.

The Newborn King Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$16.95

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper

$4.95

All Is Calm Specialty Designer Series Paper

$12.95

Versamark Pad

$7.50

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

$4.95

Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder

$4.95

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

$4.95

Lost Lagoon 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon

$8.95

Circles Collection Framelits Die

$26.95

Envelope Punch Board

$19.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Versatile Flowerpot DSP!

Hello Stamping Friends!

I have a super quick and easy card for you today using new SU Flowerpot DSP.  I absolutely love this new designer paper because it is so versatile.  Today's card is so simple, and on the masculine side, but other designs in the paper pack are full of vibrant color and beautifully floral!  So.  Much.  FUN!  I'm using two challenges today.   The sketch challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches and the monochromatic challenge over at The Paper Players.  I hope you take a little creative time this weekend and enjoy the art of paper crafting.  Happy Stamping!

barb

My card:

The sketch:

The monochromatic challenge:

Oh My Goodies Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.95

Flower Pot Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Lost Lagoon 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon

$8.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Deco Labels Framelits Die

$24.95

Subtles Candy Dots

$5.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.