Spotlight on Julie Smith

Another CASE of an awesome stamper.  Her name is Julie and here's the card that I just had to CASE.  I am including a link to her fun blog.  Go check it out!
Recipe: Stamp set by SU! Fifht Avenue Floral (113734), Whimsical Words ( Sale A bration # 119119).
Papers: Whisper White & Bashful Blue.
Ink: Bashful Blue.
Accessories: Gem by Paper Studio.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

CC263

Yesterday's Colour Challenge at SCS, was to use Creamy Caramel, Dusty Durango and Pretty in Pink.  This is not my typical colour combo so I wasn't sure what to do with that.  I was inspired by this card by Kurtis.   We were allowed to use green for leaves.

Recipe: Stamp Set by SU! Kind & Caring Thoughts (hostess set level 2), Simple Friendship (113397)
Papers:   Creamy Caramel, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White.
Ink: Dusty Durango, Mellos Moss and Basic Black.
Accessories: Corner Rounder by Fiskar, Black Dots by Paper Studio, Pop Dots and Sponge (to shade the edges.)

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

FS163/ Spolighting Mutnik

Splitcoaststampers (SCS) featured Mutnik this week.  This stamper is not afraid of colours and that is what I admire about her.  Because I'm on Spring Break, I had time to make 2 cards that are inspired by hers.   Here's the first card that inspired mine.  Recipe: Stamp set by SU! Birthday Banter (retired),
Papers: Welcome Neighbour Designer Series Paper Pad (Sale A Bration item 118401).  Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink.  Accessories: Pop Dots.

Here is the second card.  Recipe: Stamp set by SU! Pun Fun (115054).
Papers: Bashful Blue and Whisper White.
Ink: Old Olive, Black, Cameo Coral, Real Red and Almost Amethyst.
Accessories: Pop Dots, Small Oval Punch (107304), Large Oval Punch (107305) and Perfect Polka Dots Impression Folder (mini catalog-117335). 
My first attempt at drawing clouds and land.  Likely to be my last  :)  Thanks for stopping by.

Heather Time!

I love Heather's cards so much.  She is the queen of clean and simple cards.  No really, she is!!  So, if I was better at organizing my time and posted daily, I'd spotlight her at least once a week but I'm lucky to post even one card / week.  So, here's my version of her card using SU! stamps. 

Recipe: Stamps by SU! Fifth Avenue Floral (113734), Whimsical Words ( Sale A bration item  #119119 )
Ink: Elegant Eggplant
Papers: Lavender Lace
Accessories: Versamark, White Signo Gel pen, White Embossing Powder, Elegant Eggplant Marker, Ruler.

My card measures 4 1/4 X 4 1/4 inches.

Have a happy Sunday!

A Card Swap

A few friends came over yesterday and we had a card swap.  We all cut enough supplies to make each others cards.  It was a lot of fun and it is always so neat to see what other people come up with.  My card was the one with the bird with the snow.  I CASEd it from Michelle Zindorf . You will find an easy tutorial to make this card when you click on the link.
Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week!

Spotlight on Angie Tieman

Angie is a very talented card maker and I can't believe it has taken me this long to do a spotlight on her.  So, here's the card that inspired mine.  I needed birthday cards for both a girlfriend and my boss.  So, we have 2 versions here. The girly one and the manly one.  Can you guess which one is which?  :)
I am also including a link to Angie's awesome blog.  Go check it out!
Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Recipe: Stamp set by SU! On Your Birthday (111664)
Papers: Manly card: Kraft and unknown source for the patterned paper- they were scraps.
            Girly: Welcome Neighour Designer Series Paper Pad (Sale - A- Bration item 118401), Bermuda Bay, Whisper White.
Ink: Bermuda Bay
Accessories: Stampin Up! Sizzlits 4-Pack Dies Big Bold Cupcakes (114509), 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon Bermuda Bay (115610), Button ( my stash), Fibers by CTMH, Glue Dot.

CC261/ Spotlight on "Mepylant"

Today's colour challenge at SCS is Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery and Bashful Blue.  I liked Mepylant's card so much that I decided to CASE it with the colour challenge.  I am including a link to her fun gallery.  Go check it out!!
Recipe: Stamp set by CTMH, Petite Perks.
Papers: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Melon Mambo and Whisper White.
Ink: Melon Mambo.
Accessories: 1 1/4 Circle Punch ( 104403), 1" Circle Punch ((109046), 3/4" Circle Punch (107217), Melon Mambo Ribbon (115611), Fiskar Large Corner Punch and Pop Dots.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Spotlight on Vera Schoeters

SCS is featuring Vera today.  She has so many beautiful cards, it was hard to pick just one.  I needed a masculine card so I chose this one.  I am adding a link to her fabulous blog on my list; go check it out!!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Trendy Trees (113258)
Ink: Old Olive & Chocolate Chip
Papers: Night of Navy
Accessories: Versamark, White Embossing Powder (109132) and White Signo Gel Pen (105021)
Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Clean & Simple FTL #81

Ever have to change a recipe while you cook cause you made a mistake?  Well, I seem to do that often.  It also happened as I was making this extrememly simple card.  I managed to mess things up a bit.  The circles were supposed to be 1 inch wide and I went for 1 1/4 circle punch so I had to have 3 circles instead of 4 cause I ran out of room  :p  I then checked the recipe and realized my mistake but I didn't feel like changing anything and to work with this!  I did sponge the edges of my circles with Chocolate Chip ink to help define them a bit more on the blue background cardstock.  Sooooooooooooooo, here's my sample for the sketch.  Hope you like it!

Recipe : stamp set by SU! Fete diverses (retired)

Papers: Baja Breeze, scraps unknown
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: 1 1/4 inch Circle Punch (104403), Button (gift from a friend, thanks Danielle  :) ), Sponge.

Check out Clean & Simple FTL #81 for more ideas related to this sketch

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Spotlight on dgprocess @ SCS

I needed a baby card a few days ago.  Short on time to figure out something on my own, I turned to the trusted SCS gallery.  I came accross this card from dgprocess and went to work!  I am so thankful for SCS! The best place for inspiration when your brain is dry  :)

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Nursery Necessities (113506)
Papers: So Saffron, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Pattern paper was a scrap- unknown origin  :(

Ink: Certanily Celery, Bashful Blue, So Saffron.
Accessories: Large Star Punch (110710), Scallop Square Punch ( 112081), SU! Markers (105541) and Pop Dots.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Spotlight on Kristin Moore

 When I saw Kristin's cards in the SCS's gallery, I just fell in love with this Sale A Bration set.  These were super quick and easy to make.  They measure 3 inches by 3 inches.  I also love the colour combo she chose.  Thanks Kristin for the inspiration.  You can check out her awesome blog as I added it to my list of favourites.

Supplies: SU! stamp set Happy Moments (119125) free with any $50 purchase

Papers: Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Bermuda Bay, Old Olive.

Accessories: Copper brads, 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon Bermuda Bay (115610)

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Melon Mambo Birthday

I've had the sketch for this card for several years now and finally decided to use it.  Love how quick and simple this was.  The cup cake is cut out and I placed Pop Dots underneath it.  I also added glitter to the frosting.

Supplies: Stamps by Hero Arts, Paper Studio and Stampendous.
Papers: SU! Melon Mambo and Whisper White.
Ink: Chocolate Chip.
Accessories: Versamark, White Embbossing Powder,SU! Markers, 2 Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds and
Pop Dots.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Wintery Thanks

Inspired (again) by Jen Sannes' card .  I had to use a different stamp set because we made this card at my last Open House.  The set she used is no longer available.  Anyhoo, just a fun and simple card.

Supplies:  Stamp set by SU! Season of Joy (110384), Whismsical Words (119119 Sale A Bration catalog)
Ink: Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst.
Papers: Shimmery White, Melon Mambo.
Accessories: 1 3/4 Circle Punch (112004), 1 3/8 Circle Punch (104401), Melon Mambo Ribbon (115611) and Pop Dots.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Sunday!

Spotlight on LYP

I have taken a serious blog vacation lately.  I was so busy with work and the holidays that I just couldn't fit in anything else.  I truly admire bloggers who manage their time so well, they blog regularly, rain or shine!  My hat is off to them. 

So, here is a simple card inspired by a stamper who goes by the name LYP on SCS.    I am including a link to her gallery in my gallery list.  She has a lot of beautiful cards in her gallery; you should check it out!

I used the new Scallop Trim Punch from the Sale A Bration catalog.  This means you can have this punch for free with any $50 purchase until March 31st.

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Medallion (115223)
Papers: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Black
Ink: Soft Suede.
Accessories: Scallop Trim Punch (118402), Modern Label Punch (116630), Word Punch (105090), Colour Spritzer Tool (107066), Soft Suede Marker (116329), Pewter Brads (109109).

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Tuesday!

Inspired by LeAnne Pugliese

The minute I saw her card, I just ran to the basement (that's where the craftroom is; the 'puter is upstairs).  Super easy and lots of glitter.  Still had glitter on my hands when I got to work yesterday.  Cleaning teeth with glitter underneath my gloves almost made me feel like the Tooth Faerie...  :)

Anyhoo, so, quick & easy one again. 
Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Lovely as a Tree (115026),  Much Appreciated (retired)
Papers: Kraft and Bravo Burgandy.
Ink: White Craft and Bravo Burgandy.
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds and 2 Way Glue Pen

Also added a link to LeAnne's gallery.  Go check it out!!
Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Spotlight on Pam124

Yesterday's featuted stamper at SCS was Pam 124.  Her gallery is loaded with beautiful cards.  I'm adding a link to her gallery on my list.  Here's the card that inspired mine.  I used Irridescent Ice Powder to make the tree sparkle.  First, stamp your image in Versamark, cover with the powder, heat with tool and voilà!

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Season of Joy (110384)

Ink: Versamark and Craft White

Papers: Baja breeze (retired) and Whisper White.

Accessories: Irridescent Ice (101930), Organdy White Ribbon (retired), Little Felt Flurries , Red Gem by Paper Studio, Pop Dots, White Embossing Powder (109132).

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week!

Bermuda Christmas

A pretty simple card tonight as I had little time to make a few cards with a French greeting.  So glad I shipped my gifts to my family today.  Post office was super busy!!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Voeux en fête (retired)
Papers: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay.
Ink: Bermuda Bay
Accessories: Red Brads by Paper Studio, 3/4 " Polka Dot Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (115608), Bigz XL Die Matchbox (114890) for tag, Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Snowflake Cuttlebug Folder and Pop Dots.

Also wanted to add a link to some digital Christmas tags that can be downloaded for free.  Here's the link http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2009/12/have-a-holly-jolly-christmas.html
Thanks to Tracy Durcan for sharing the link.  These tags are so cute and fast to make!

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day! 
A plus tard! (French for "see you later")

Teenager Birthday Card

I feel bad I can't remember the stamper who inspired this card.  I spent a good 1/2 hour looking at blogs and I just can't find it.  So, I can't give credit where credit is due.  I'll update this post if I find it.
Anyway, pretty simple card here.  Hope you like it  :)
Stamp by Studio g.
Papers: Paper Studio, College Rule, Whisper White.
Ink: Chocolate Chip.
Accessories: Piercing Tool and Mat, Spiral Punch, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Pop Dots.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Spotlight on Mrs Boz/ FS147

This week's featured stamper on SCS is Mrs Boz.  I have spotlighted her before but couldn't resist doing it again since she is such a wonderful stamper.   Here is the card that inspired mine.  I changed the colours and added a ribbon because I just love this gorgeous ribbon!  I also realize that the red gem is a bit out of the centre on the photo.  It is now fixed  :)

Supplies: Stamp by Brother Sister Design Studio.
Ink: Versamark
Paper: SU! Real Red, Whisper White.
Accessories: Small Snowflake Punches by EK Success, Large Snowflake by SU!, Irridescent Ice, White Gel Signo Pen, Red Glitter Dome by Mark Richards, SU! Organza Ribbon, White Embossing Powder and Pop Dots.
Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Spotlight on Ashley Cannon Newell

I have been a big fan of hers for quite some time and decided it was time to spotlight her work.  Here is the card that inspired mine.  This came together in less than 5 minutes.  I am including a link to her awesome blog.  Go check it out!!
Supplies:
Stamp by SU! Christmas Greetings (page 28, #115448)
Papers: Kraft, Patterned Paper Bashful Blue (retired)
Ink: Craft White, Versamark.
Accessories: White Embossing Powder (109132), Button from my old stash, Jumbo Snowflake Punch (page 187, # 116628), thread and White Signo Gel Pen (105021).

Stampin up! has a great selection of items on sale this week.  Click here to see them all and let me know if you'd like to place an order.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!

Spotlight on Birgit/ FS146

Today's featured stamper is Birgit and she has an amazing gallery.
I chose this card for my inspiration piece. Clean and simple is what I needed.

Supplies:
Stamp by SU! Patterned Pines (Hostess set), Holidays & Wishes (retired)
Papers: Kraft, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery and Whisper White.
Ink: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip.
Accessories: Pop Dots, Pearls by Paper Studio.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

Spotlight on Jen Sannes (again)

I just love how classic this card is with the navy and silver.  Thanks Jen for the inspiration.

Supplies: Serene Snowflakes (115438-mini catalog) and Holiday & Wishes (retired)
Papers: Night of Navy and Whisper White
Ink: NIght of Navy
Accessories: Platinum Shimmer Paint (116807- mini catalog), Silver Brads, 5/8" White Satin Ribbon (114616), Bigz XL Die Matchbox (114890) for tag, Sponge Daubers and Pop Dots.
Thanks for stopping by!

Spotlight on Dawn Easton

Dawn is the featured stamper this week @ SCS.  Her gallery is full of wonderful cards and she has many with fun bright colours.  Here's the card I made inspired by this cute little number. 

Supplies:  Stamp by Craft Studio

Papers: K&Company's Berry Sweet, SU! Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White.

Ink: Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Taffeta Ribbon/Pretty in Pink (109067), Button from Autumn Leaves, Pop Dots.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Sunday!

Inspiration Challenge #206

Today's inspiration challenge @ SCS is from Lorelie Kay Designs.  This is the piece I chose.

No stamping here.  Made the trees with scraps, added Liquid Pearls and Platinum Shimmer Paint around the edges.  Voilà!

Supplies:
Papers: Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series papers (116770), Whisper White, Kraft and paper scraps.
Accessories: White Signo Gel Pen, Ribbon (unknown), Liquid Pearls, Platinum Shimmer Paint (116807) and Corner Rounder Punch by Fiskar.
Have a wonderful Saturday!!!

LSC246

Todays' challenge on SCS is to make a thank you card with a bird.  Simple enough!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Autumn Days (115452), Sincere Salutations (115068)
Ink: Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Old Olive.
Papers: Natural Ivory (101849), Dusty Durango.
Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Pop Dots,1 3/8 Square Punch (103375), 1 1/4 Square Punch (104400)
Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!