Friend Less is More #400

Good morning crafty friends! My hubby went fishing this weekend so I get a crafty weekend!! I found this great "new to me" challenge site called Less is More and couldn't wait to jump on the challenge today. This could be such a fun time today just making tons of simple cards.  I have so many stamp images that fit into this challenge!!

Here is the card I created. I did do a different one first but really didn't like the image or how it looked. So picked this wreath building set and am loving it.

SS: Wreath builders stamps - Gina K. Designs

INK: black licorice, lavender fusion, lemon grass pads - Fun Stampers Journey

ACCESS: lilac whisper glitter drops - nuvo

Congratulations!

Good morning everyone! As I sit here crafting the heavens have opened up and it's raining something fierce. I love being home on these days and just watching the storms.  Today I made a baby card using the challenges over at Double Trouble and Crafter's Café.  I love doing the Double Trouble challenges. They always make it so much fun and the twists are so cool.

I got a bit creative with my card and tried some new techniques out.  I used distress ink and brusho powder inks to create my card. I have some pictures to share before sharing the final project.

Here is my finished project.  I used an elephant for my animal. I added a banner using a stamp that looked a bit like a baby mobile to me. I was originally going to add the congratulations to the large tag but decided I needed a bit more "pop" and dimension.

Supplies:

SS: henry says-Stampin' Up!

DIES: planner essentials 2-Elizabeth Craft Designs

INK: distress ink worn lipstick, seedless preserves & crushed olive-Tim Holtz's, midnight-Catherine Pooler ink. brusho powers-white & purple-ColorCraft

CS: purple and white

ACCESS: white brad, silver rhinestones-Want2Scrap, white/grey striped ribbon-CTMH

Blessed Be...CC74 Card Challenge

Hi everyone.  I don't know if you've seen the Hulu show Handmaid's Tail but I love that show! I was so excited to see Kindred Stamps made a stamp set just for fan's of the show!! I couldn't wait to use it for a pregnancy card for a co-worker.

I chose a sketch from Soul Scrappers this week to get my juices flowing. I've been having a hard time lately getting cards made.  I seem to go through spurts, how about you??

Here is the sketch I used

Here is my finished card. I used an aqua painter dipped into ink to color the dress, cap and hair on the image.  I used a sponge and stencil to create the background and added glitter to double sided tape for the banner.

Supplies:
SS: strong maiden - Kindred stamps
INK: mint to be, be mine, tiara, pixie dust & midnight - Catherine Pooler Designs
CS: purple & white
Acces: glitter - black ice - Sparkle N Sprinkle,

Rescued RW33 Soul Scrappers Challenge

Hi everyone! I have had these fun picks of my guinea pigs for so long and haven't really known how to scrap them.  I came across this fun challenge at Soul Scrappers and when I saw one of the words to pick from was rescued the pictures instantly came to mind.

I used to work at a pet store and these two cuties came in as drop off animals and I fell in love with them.  It is so fun to watch them "popcorn" and when they puur it's just to cute!!

Here is what I came up with for this challenge. I did use my kiwi lane templates and the layout came together so fast.  These two guys never liked being in the same cage together but they sure did like getting a little close time.

Deck The Halls

Hi everyone! I'm here today getting crafty and trying to get some cards and projects made for an August craft fair! I happened upon a fun challenge over at AAA Cards.  I love doing clean and simple cards, a lot.  I have a hard time doing all the cute and fancy cards that I LOVE seeing.  Just doesn't seem to ever work out for me lol.

Here is the challenge.  I love the twist they added on and I got the perfect stamp set in the mail yesterday for it!

I decided to use a die to cut out the image square and then attach it to a colored cardstock base. I like doing this as I can add a panel inside the card for the sentiment.  I added a couple of rhinestones to add just a touch of bling.

Supplies: beautiful baubles stamp set (stampin up), midnight and rouge ink (Catherine pooler), dotted rectangle dies (the stamps of life), baby bling rhinestones (want2scrap), colored pencils

TSOT #405

Welcome to another great sketch challenge over at Try Stampin' On Tuesday! 

This weeks optional add on is 

ANYTHING GOES!

Here is my card.  I used all items from the new Flower Market kit from Carta Bella.

Love Today

Hi everyone! I had some crafty time today, while cleaning and cooking for Easter, so I couldn't wait to jump on this sketch challenge from Rochelle Spears. I had a lot of fun with this sketch.  I also added in the picture challenge from Scrap With Stacy. It took a bit to figure out which picture I wanted to use but once I found this scene from our trip to Galena last year I knew it was perfect.

For the photo you have endless options for inspiration.  I chose the green grass and being outdoors. For my papers and embellishments I used a kit I purchased from The Scrap Room. 

Supplies: flower market papers, chipboard embellishments and dots from Carta Bella and Elizabeth crafts stitched circles dies

 

TSOT# 403

Hi everyone. Welcome to another great sketch challenge at Try Stampin' On Tuesday.  I just realized that I missed my last one! Oops. I totally don't know how that happened. Well, back at it today!!

Today's sketch is a fun one with an optional theme of EMBOSSING. I really like this sketch. The strip kind of reminds me of a bookmark.

Here is what I came up with. This took a bit of time for me and two tries to get one I really liked. I'm not sure why but I had a hard time with this one.  I guess I was still sleepy lol.

Here is a close up of my embossing. I stamped the hearts and then embossed them in a clear sparkly powder.

Oh Hello ACHS #312

I had a lot of fun creating my sample for today's Atlantic Heart's Sketch Challenge! I used products I had sitting out on my desk. I haven't ever put these colors together before and I'm pleasantly surprised by how it came together.

Here is my finished card. What do you think about the colors? Do they work or not?

Perfect Blend S~N~S #143

Hi everyone. Who's ready for another awesome Sketch N Scrap sketch challenge? ME (hand raised).

I really had a lot of fun with this sketch. I pulled out a stamp set that I hadn't used yet and feel real accomplished that I didn't waste my money lol.

I used a lot of dimensional dots and a really cool die set to get all the different edges for the layers.  The sentiment was stamped twice (it didn't fully stamp the first time) and I noticed that it was a bit offset but I like the way it gives it a little depth. 

Class of 2013 S~N~S #174

Hi everyone. Thanks for visiting today for another great Sketch~N~Scrap sketch challenge.  I used this sketch as a second page for a two page layout of my niece's senior photos. 

Here is my finished layout.  

Now it's your turn.  Get srappin' and upload your design on the website! Can't wait to see what you've come up with.