Patterned Pines

Made these cards after seeing Heather's.  Love how she combined these not so usual Christmas colours together.  Very quick and easy to put together.

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Patterned Pines (hostess set), Season of Joy (110384)
Papers: Kraft, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery and Bashful Blue.
Ink: Versamark, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink.
Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Buttons (Autumn Leaves), Pop Dots and Large Corner Rounder by Fiskar.
Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Colour Challenge #244 and Paper Towel Flower

Today's colour challenge over at SCS includes these colours: Bravo Burgandy, Vey Vanilla and Kraft.
Yesterday new technique, also at SCS, was making a flower with a paper towel and re-inkers.

Very quick and simple.  I didn't have any Bravo Burgandy re-inker so I used Purely Pomegranate instead.  Figured, close enough  :)

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Papers: Very Vanilla, Kraft, Paper Towel (Costco)  :)

Ink: Bravo Burgandy and Purely Pomegranate

Accessories: Button (in my stash), Distressing Tool, Glue Dots, Linen Cord.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Spotlight on Chrisations.ink!

Today's featured stamper on SCS is Christine M.  Here is the card I used for my inspiration.  I am adding a link to her awesome gallery on my list.  Go check it out!!

Supplies: Stamp by Studio G,Patterned Pines (hostess set), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Ink: Black, Real Red, Close to Cocoa, Only Orange, Crushed Curry and White Craft.

Papers: Whisper White, Soft Sky (retired), Real Red and Kraft.

Accessories: SU! Taupe 1/4 " grosgrain ribbon (retired), Dazzling Diamonds, Dots Cuttlebug Template and Pop Dots.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week.

Spotlight on "Miss Boo" - Jenny Charboneau

Every Sunday, SCS features a stamper and this week is Jenny's turn.  She has such a fun style and I am pleased to have had the chance today to make a card that is inspired by her work.  This is her card.  I am adding a link to her awesome blog on my list.  Another reason why I like her is because she has a French Canadian last name  :)

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Deer Friends (retired)

Papers: Kraft, Whisper White, Christmas Cocoa Specialty (mini catalog 116770)

Ink: Chocolate Chip, White Craft ( around the edges of the card ).

Accessories: 1" Circle Punch (109046), 3/4" Circle Punch (107217), 1/4" Circle Punch (retired), Felt Flurries (retired), Glittery Circle Sticker (Hobby Lobby)

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week!

FREE Digital Images!!

In these tough economic times, free goodies are even more appreciated.  So run to Heather's Blog to download these digital images for free and make fun scrapbook pages or cards or whatever your creative mind wants to make.  But you must hurry, they are free until midnight on 10-31-09!!!  It would be fun to see your work using these images, so if you do, please leave a comment on her blog or mine.

Supplies: Digital images by Heather Sitarzewski.
Papers: Dusty Durango
Ink: Black
Accessories: Sponge (around edges), Pop Dots, 1 1/4 Square Punch.

Made this card after looking at many cards last night and I don't remember where I found the sketch for this card.  I apologize for not leaving credit for the sketch.  I'll edit later if I figure it out.

'Till then, Happy Halloween and stay warm! We are having a good snowstorm today.  Close to 2 feet of snow!!!  My poor aspen tree  :(

Another "inchie" Card

Hello again stamping friends and thanks for stopping by!  Today's card is so simple.

 First, cut up a 2 inches by 2 inches square.  Stamp your image in a light yellow colour (I used Crushed Curry), Then slightly stamp the stamp unto an orange colour (I used Dusty Durango) and lastly, gently stamp unto brown ink (Chocolate Chip).  Cut up your 2x2 square in 4 equal pieces.  Sponge edges with brown ink.  Mount with Pop Dots.  Place ribbon and stamp sentiment and you're done!!  Card measures 4 1/4 inches by 4 1/4 inches.

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Autumn (retired)
Papers: Kraft and Whisper White.
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango and Crushed Curry.
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Twil Ribbon (retired), Pop Dots.

Have a great Sunday!

Spotlight on Emma Fewkes

I love Emma's style and this card was the perfect sketch I needed for a clean & simple card.  I am adding a link to her blog on my list.  Go check it out!!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! A Tree for All Seasons (retired)
Papers: Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Old Olive and Whisper White.
Ink: Basic gray.
Accessories: SU! Markers, Stampin' Pastels, Ribbon by Bazzill.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Mojo Monday Week 108

This was last week's sketch; just finally getting around posting it.  I needed a bridal shower card and the sketch worked out well with this image.

I used Liquid Appliqué on top of the flowers for some fun dimension and coloured them with pastels.

Supplies:Stamp set by SU! Big on Spring (retired)

Papers: by SU!- Certainly Celery, Kraft, Whisper White and Bashful Blue and Delicate Dots Designer Series (from SAB-retired )

Ink: Basic Gray.

Accessories: Bashful Blue Ribbon 1/2" Striped Grosgrain (110717), Liquid Appliqué, Stampin' Pastels (105542), Pop Dots and old button from my stash.

Liquid Appliqué can be found in any craft store.  You apply just small drops, heat them with heating tool and watch them "pop up".  I then applied the pastels with a cotton swab.  Very easy and simple. 

1/2 " Library Clips (112581)  Reg price $6.95/ sale price $3.99

Basic Jumbo Grommets (114348) Reg price $6.95/ Sale price $4.49

Circle Designer BradsReg (112571) price $5.95/ Sale price $3.99

Mini Library Clips (109857) reg price $12.95/ Sale price $8.99

Prices are good until October 26th, 9:50 AM (MT)

Let me know before then if you'd like to place an order and have a happy day  :)

FTL63 and New Deal of The Week 10/12- 10/19

I made my card following this sketch from the Clean & Simple Stamping blog (already on my list).
Used the cracked glass technique.  Images are coloured with SU! markers.

Supplies: SU!'s Leaves Awash Jumbo Wheel (retired), sentiment by Clearly Wordsworth- Everyday Greetings

Papers: Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango, Old Olive and Whisper White.

Ink: Brocade Blue, Basic Black, Markers-Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Really Rust, Apricot Appeal, Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip and More Mustard.

Accessories: Brads (unknown), Pop Dots, Corner Rounder Punch, UTEE Powder and sponge for the Brocade Blue (didn't use marker for that).

From now until October 19th.

Page 195, Flower Burst Embosslits die: Reg-$11.95

Sale- $5.99

Page 200, Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die: Reg-$42.95

Sale- $25.99

Page 201, Pop-Up 3 Tier Cake Bigz XL Die: Reg-$39.95

Sale- $25.49

Let me know if you'd like to place an order.

Thanks for sropping by and have a happy day!

Inspired by Tracy Harp (again!!)

What can I say; when I see a cute card, I have to make my own.  Tracy used different colours but I needed a baby boy card so I went with blue.  This was so simple and easy.  Thanks again Tracy for the inspiration!
Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Build a Roo.
Papers; Kraft, Whisper White and unknown DP (bought it at least 10 years ago).  Oh it's good it's good to dig in the old stash  :)
Ink: Chocolate Chip.
Accessories: Signo White Get Pen, Piercing Tool & Mat, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Baja Breeze Ribbon (retired), Button (Autumn Leaves), thread and Pop Dot.
Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Spotlight on Michelle Zindorf

Again, I must post this card very quickly as I have a bunch of errands to run before school gets out but I wanted to show this card inspired by Michelle.  We will make this one tonight at the Open House.  I'll add details later tonight and a link to Michelle's card and blog.

OK, back as promised.  Here is Michelle's card.  She even included a tutorial for this card.  Very easy and fun to make.  Michelle is truly an artist with the brayer.  You really should take sometime and check out her blog.  I am incuding a link on my list. 
My card is a little different as I had to use different colours than Michelle.  I don't have Apricot Appeal or Pumpkin Pie.  Had to use Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango. 
Supplies: Stamp is a jumbo wheel by SU! called Haunting (112480)
Ink: Basic Black, Dusty Durango, Perfect Plum and Crushed Curry.
Papers: Basic Black, Dusty Durango and Whisper White.
Accessories: Brayer (102395), Sponge (101610), Signo White Gel Pen (105021), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (112004), sticky note.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day tomorrow.

Sorry for the MIA and spotlight on CAKath

I was out of town for a couple of weeks and wasn't able to post.  However, I was able to make cards with my mom.  So, here's what we made. 

This card was inspired by CAKath at Splitcoaststampers.  I am including a link to her gallery on my list.  Go check it out!!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Autumn Days (115452) and "merci" stamp by SU! but I forget which set  :(

Ink: More Mustard, Chocolate Chip

Papers:Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip and paper scraps (unknow origin according to my mom)  :)

Accessories: Pop Dots, Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (111367)

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Noble Deer (retired) and sentiment stamp I also forget  :(

Papers: Chocolate Chip and non SU! papers.

Ink: Chocolate Chip abd Old Olive

Accessories: 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Stamp wheel by SU! Daisy Field (retired) and Sincères Salutations (116239)

Ink: Black

Papers: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Old Olive, White and unknown pattern paper

Accessories: Oval Punches, Organdy Ribbon, Signo White Gel Pen(105021) and Pop Dots.

Stamp by SU! but don't remember the name.

Papers are also unknown.

Accessories: Flower from Dollar store (a long time ago according to my mom), Certainly Celery Ribbon(109031)

Card is inspired by the one in the catalog on page 110.

Stamp set by SU! Lovely As a Tree (115026)

Stamp by SU! Fabulous Flower (retired) and sentiment was a clear stamp but forget the maker.

Papers: White and Chocolate Chip

Ink: Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip.

Accessories:Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Pearls (unknown)

Stamp by SU! Embrace Life (114958), sentiment also by SU! but I forget the name of the set.

Ink: Versamark and Old Olive.

Papers: non SU!

Accessories: Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Large Oval Punch (107305) , Real Red 1/4" Ribbon (109034), Bling from Hobby Lobby, Stampin' Pastels (105542)

SU! is doing Deals of the Week again!

The first deals of the week are from October 1, midnight (MT) through October 12, 9:50 AM (MT).

109183

Trio Flower punch $10.99

109041
5-Petal Flower punch  $10.99

110709

My Way punch  $11.99

Let me know if you'd like to place an order.

Have a great week!

***A Sneak Peek***

My friend Heather is very creative.  She has made these digital images.  The spider and the Spider Web paper.  She will go "live" with these on her blog very soon.  I'll update this post and add the link.  This  means that you will be able to print both the spider and pattern paper.  I know she has many other fun projects to share.  In  the meantime, I feel VERY priviliged to have been able to play with these images.  Thanks Heather!  You totally RAWK!!!

I did stamp the "Happy Halloween" around the spider to frame it.  The image doesn't include those words.

Suppplies: Images by Heather Sitarzewski , Stamp by SU! Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Ink: Basic Black:

Papers: Basic Black, Whisper White.

Accessories: Black Organdy Ribbon (retired), Pop DOts, Wide Oval Punch (112082), Modern Label Punch ( 116630).

Thanks for stopping by!

Masculine Thank Yous

Hard to make a card with no ribbon, glitter or flowers!  My husband often says that guys just don't care for thank you cards.  "Send me a sticky note with Thanks on it and it'll be fine".  A sticky note!!!  So, here's a couple I needed to make.  I did use the Rock n' Roll technique for the "U".
Also used some paper scraps, that's always good  :)  I thougt about adding a rusty nail or some piece of sand paper but DH said I really spent way too much time on this already.  Guys!!! :)

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Supplies
Stamp set by SU! All About U (retired)
Ink: Brocade Blue, Dusty Durango.
Papers: Dusty Durango, Kraft, Pacific Point, Unknown Pattern Paper, Whisper White and Brocade Blue.
Acessories: Pop Dots.  That's it!

Stamping with Heather Again!

She makes the cutest cards ever and I just had to CASE her card.  She even has a video showing you how to make this card.   I had to change 3 things and that's because I didn't have Brocade Blue or More Mustard papers and I used Shimmery White paper for the snowman just for an added detail.  Doesn't she do amazing work with punches!!! 
Supplies:
Papers: Shimmery White, Crushed Curry, Ruby Red, Night of Navy and Bashful Blue.
Ink: Night of Navy, Crushed Curry and Ruby Red.
Accessories: Sponge, Piercing tool and Mat, Black Marker, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8 " circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch (retired), Modern Label Punch (for the noses).
This card is 4 1/4" X 4 1/4 " and the Bashful Blue square is a 3" x 3 " square.
Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

My Holiday Mini Catalog Swap

This is the card I finally made for the swap that I am in with some other SU! demonstrators.  It took me forever to decide and when I saw Kristina's card, I knew I had finally found the inspiration for my card.  I had to tweek it a bit to fit the Stampin Up! only challenge and I think it turned out OK. 

I placed my Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive cardstock on my black ink pad and tapped with my fingers on the paper to get just a bit of ink on them. 

The only item I mounted with Pop Dots is the pumkin.  I only have 18 more to make  :)
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU!, Twick or Tweet (116497)
Ink: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry.
Papers: Basic Black,Whisper White,  Dusty Durango, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive and DSP Razzleberry lemonade ( 115675)
Accessories: Signo White Gel pen (105021), 3/16" Corner Rounder 9109047), Scallop Edge (Punch112091) , Dusty Durango, Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive markers, Pop Dots and Distressing Tool.

Spotlight on Kristin Angst

Posting a photo real quick of one of tomorrow night's Open House project.  More details tonight as I have to run to work and a meeting.

Late editing: Back from my meetinng and wanted to post the link to Kristin's card . I had to make a few changes; not because I didn't like the original version but because I didn't have all of her supplies.  I am adding a link to her blog on my list.  She has a lot of talent so go check it out!

Supplies: Stamp sets by SU! Dasher (116816), Lovely as a tree ( 115026) and Many Merry Messages ( 116586)
Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Kraft and Basic Black.
Ink: Versamark, Basic Black.
Accessories: Large Oval Punch (107305), Scallop Oval Punch (114889), 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Real Red (110714), Black embossing Powder (109133), White Embossing Powder (109132) and Pop Dots.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Love Those Upline Meetings

I got to go to one of my upline meetings this last week!! I can rarely go as I always have a comflict in my schedule. We made these two beautiful cards using the same Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I went a litlle crazy with the sponge daubers on the first card but it was late and people were waiting their turn. I'll make another one at home, and spend a little more time on it and be a bit more careful with the Razzleberry ink :)

Supplies: Teeny Tiny Wishes ( 115370)
Papers: Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Whisper White.
Ink: Razzleberry, Crushed Curry and Mellow Moss.
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Floder ( 115964 ), Small Oval Punch ( 107304), Large Oval Punch ( 107305), Scallop Oval Punch (114889) and Sponge Daubers (102892)

Supplies:

Stamp set : Sincere Salutations ( 115068)

Papers; Soft Suede, Very Vanilla.

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Floder ( 115964 ), Eyelet Border Punch ( 113692).

Thanks Michelle for such a fun night out with the girls :)

Have a happy weekend everyone!

Look ma, no stampin'!!

Hi everyone!

I saw this card from Kristina and wanted to make one using this sketch. She used Liquid Pearls at the bottom but I don't have any. They are on my wish list now :) So, I used red Stickles instead. Very easy and simple card. Another card using scraps of papers. Love that!

Supplies:

Papers: Kraft, Candy Lane DSP (retired)

Accessories: Old Button ( from my stash), Red Thread, Fleurettes (retired), Taffeta Ribbon Riding Hood Red (retired), Stickles, Corner Punch, 1 1/4 Square Punch and Glue Dot.

I feel bad posting a card with so many retired items. But it's also good to use what we have on hand right :P

Have a happy Thursday!

I only had 5 minutes!!

I've had to put this blog on the back burner for a while. We went on our family vacation to Lake Powell and it has been super busy since we came back. Today, my son had to leave for a birthday party and I realized that I hadn't made a card yet. Yep, 5 minutes is all I had!! It turned out OK considering I had no inspiration at all and the stress of being short on time didn't help. Oh well! it's a good thing 11 year old boys don't fuss too much about how good a birthday card looks :P

Supplies: Stamp by Hero Arts

Papers: SU!'s Night of Navy, Shimmery White, Real Red and Mellow Moss. Paper Studio for pattern paper.

Ink: Basic Gray

Accessories: Pop Dots, SU! Markers.

I thought I'd share a simple spiritual thought:

by : Gordon B. Hinckley
"I come to you tonight with a plea that we stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight. I am suggesting that as we go through life we try to 'accentuate the positive.' I am asking that we look a little deeper for the good, that we still our voices of insult and sarcasm, that we more generously compliment virtue and effort. Now I am not asking that all criticism be silenced. Growth comes of correction. Strength comes of repentance. Wise is the man or woman who can acknowledge mistakes pointed out by others and change his or her course."What I am suggesting is that you turn from the negativism that so permeates our modern society and look for the remarkable good among those with whom you associate, that we speak of one another's virtues more than we speak of one another's faults, that optimism replace pessimism, that our faith exceed our fears. When I was a young man and was prone to speak critically, my wise father would say: 'Cynics do not contribute. Skeptics do not create. Doubters do not achieve.' "
"Be Not Afraid, Only Believe," CES Fireside for Young Adults, Sept. 9, 2001

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Sunday!

Using Scraps

I have used this colour combo and papers recently but I wanted to use some of my scraps for this card. I used Kristina's card as a sketch and came up with this. Hope you like it!

Recipe:

Stamp set by SU! Simply Said and trendy trees.

Papers: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery and Delicate Dots Designer Series (from SAB)

Ink: Basic Gray.

Accessories: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, White Gel Pen, Ribbon by Bazzill ,Pop Dots and Corner Rounder Punch.

Have a happy Monday!!

Last Christmas in July Card!

Fun things happen when I go visit my friend Marilyn because he is so gifted and talented and friendly too! She shared a few cards with me and this is one of my favourites! How quick and easy is that!!! We will make this card tomorrow night at my Open House.

Recipe: Stamps by SU! Autumn Days (115452) and Snow Swirled (111690)

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Old Olive

Paper: Naturals Ivory (101849)

Accesories: Dazzling Diamonds (102023), Markers, Two Way Glue Pen (100425)

I forgot all about the deals of the Week last week. So sorry about that! However, here's this week's deal of the week: You can contact me at rdh.curtis@gmail.com if you'd like to place an order.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Tuesday!

Spotlight on Mercy Kerin

I have been wanting to make a card using one of Mercy's sketches for quite some time and finally got to do it late last night! My son is diabetic and I had to stay up late so that I could check his blood glucose 2 hours after he had given himself some insulin (he uses an insulin pump). Since he went to bed a bit later than ususal, that meant I had to go to bed a bit later too.


The first time I saw this sketch, I thought it was neat how it makes it easy to use scraps of papers. It also came together so quickly!

You can see Mercy's sketch here. I am also including a link to her awesome blog on my blog list. Go check it out! She has a lot of fun sketches and ideas!
So, I got to play with a stamp set from Close to My Heart called You're a Hoot. It has 5 cute owls and a small branch along with a couple of sentiments (Woohoo and You're a Hoot)

Recipe: Stamps by Close to My Heart - You're a Hoot

Papers: Sahara Sand, So Saffron, Delicate Dots Designer Series (from SAB)

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue,
Certainly Celery and So Saffron

Accessories: Ribbon by Bazzill, Gems by paper Studio, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack, Pop Dots, Pastels by SU!

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Sunday!