Original Card

Here is the card I started for yesterday's challenges. I realized that I was using the wrong rose color half-way through it! Then, to make matter worse, I accidentally dropped my Cocoa ink pad on the card front! Thus, the strip of Chocolate and Rose ribbon! I like the effect though - I don't like a lot of plain space; isn't my style. I had already made the ribbon bow with the button middle, but didn't like it for the other card, so after I made the card with the right colors, I went back to work on this one. I wanted a simple stamped image and decided that with so many birthdays coming in the next couple of months, I would make this a friend's birthday card! So, that's my story and I'm sticking to it ;) TFL and have a great Valentine's Day!

Stamps: Birthday Bliss

Ink: Rose Red

Paper: Chocoalte Chip, Rose Red, and Whisper White

Accessories: Chocolate Chip Sattin Ribbon, CC Buttons, Regal Rose Ribbon, and Scallop Corner Punch

A Rose Is Not Just A Rose

Today, my sister (our group's upline) posted the sketch and color challenges for us. We decided to do these each week. She picked the Clean and Simple Fall to Layout sketch (#78) and the ColourQ color challenge (#19).

Well, I was all set and started working when I realized I was using the wrong Rose color! I was using Rose Red instead of Regal Rose - they are very different! I thought they should be similar since "rose" is in both names, but not so! I had to start all over :) I'll post the other card tomorrow. Here is my card for these challenges.

Thanks for looking!

Stamps: Happy Moments

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Regal Rose

Paper: Regal Rose, Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa, and Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Buttons, Scallop punches, Round punch, Modern Label Punch, and Rhinestones from the Eggcellent Eggs Kit

A Big Hello

Here's a card I made for the CC Color Challenge. I like these colors together; simple and elegant. I never would have thought it, but this little set (Hello Again) has become a favorite "go to" set of late! It's very cute and works with every theme!

Have a great weekend and Happy Valentine's Day!

Back to work, so here's a post!

It's back to work tomorrow :( So, just in case I'm running late tomorrow morning, I am going to post now :)

I'm combining two challenges for this card: Diva Coffee Break Design Color Challenge #164 and Paper Pal Arts #29 Sketch Challenge.

I love this cat stamp set; having two cats has made me love cat stamps! I let the color really dictate the set I would use. I thought that a cat stamped in Soft Suede would be pretty. I think she looks swanky with all her bling and being surrounded by that pretty pink!

Thanks for looking!

Stamps: C is for Cat

Ink: Soft Suede

Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Soft Suede, and Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Pretty In Pink Ribbon and Button, Curly Label punch and die, Soft Suede ribbon, and bling from the Eggcellent Eggs Kit

Another Mojo Monday on Thursday!

I'm really enjoying being off from work because of all the snow! I ache all over from so much shoveling, but have been able to participate in so many challenges. They are addictive. I can see why so many people play along!

I really love the Mojo Monday sketches - they are so creative!

Here's my card for this week's sketch. Enjoy the day and thanks for looking!

Stamps: Of The Earth and Bitty Birthday

Ink: Orchid Opulence

Paper: Shades of Spring DSP, Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery, and Pretty In Pink

Accessories: SU! Markers in DSP colors, Pretty In Pink Ribbon, Curly Label Punch, and Circle Cutter

Get Whale!

Once again, combining challenges :) This is now one of my favorite new layouts! I believe it is from Splitcoast Stampers and is number SCCSC3. Anyway, yesterday was the new DDC challenge theme and Joan Ervin chose a Get Well card.

I love the Pun Fun set, but have yet to have used it! Well, I was determined to use it for this. Then, I decided to break out last year's Baja Breeze and Pacific Point DSPs and get to work. It worked out great for this layout too.

I hope I don't have to send this to anyone. Stay well! TFL :)

Stamps: Pun Fun

Ink: Pacific Point

Paper: Pacific Point DSP and cardstock, Baja Breeze DPS, and Whisper White

Accessories: PP and BB corduroy buttons, PP ribbon, and Modern Label punch and die

If it's not nailed down, cover it!

My sister says her mantra is, "if it isn't nailed down, stamp it!" and that my mantra should be, "if it isn't nailed down, cover it!" She's just about right! I've covered most things around the house, even tissue boxes!

I love the designer papers. They truly inspire me.

I've been saving some cookie and coffee tins for a while and was inspired to cover one the other day. I love the Tea Party paper and decided to pair it with the new Eggcellent Eggs Kit. They have some fun borders for eggs and some bling! I won't be doing Easter eggs, but love the borders, die cut flowers/leaves, and bling. They made it so easy to decorate the tin and pens. I might just have to take this to the office!

Thanks for looking and have a great day :)