What's in a Name?

I received my SU! order on Thursday and love the new Sending Love DSP. It is my new favorite! I was inspired by my sister's wall hanging post and decided to try one of my own. I'm happy with the results. It took two days, but was worth it.

I first rubbed the new scallop circle chipboard pieces with the Stampin' Spots in real red, chocolate chip, and pretty in pink (all colors from the DSP). I also used chipboard letters and inked them all up with chocolate chip. I let them dry over night.

Today, I used the circle cutter to cut circles of the DSP to fit inside the chipboard pieces. I adhered them with a glue stick. Then, one by one, I started to decorate each letter. I used the Big Shot for each piece! It made it so easy.

I attached each letter to that beautiful wide chocolate chip striped ribbon with the new epoxy brads - very easy! I made two ribbons for the top and bottom and viola!

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

All SU! Products:

Paper: Sending Love DSP, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, and Real Red

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, and Real Red

Accessories: Chipboard Scallop Circles, Chipboard Letters, Chocolate Chip Striped Ribbon, Pretty in Pink and Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot, Big Shot embosslits and Sizzlits, and Epoxy Brads (CC, RR, and P in P)

My Mojo Monday Card

As I posted earlier, I'm going to aim to do at least one Mojo Monday sketch challenge per month. Here's my take on Janette Olson's sketch for Mojo Monday Turns 100 (Day 6).

I think this will be a good blank card I can use for any occassion.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

All products SU!:

Stamps: Asian Artistry

Paper: To The Nines, Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip, and Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Round Punches, and Scallop Circle Punch

Coffee Time?

I saw the Desktop Calendar Box on Nancy's blog and just loved it. I asked her for the template and she gave me instructions created by Tammy Maxvill.

Since I've been in a Chocolate Chip mood lately, I decided to pair it with a coffee theme (another love of mine!)

So, here's my take on the Desktop Calendar Box. TFL!

Stamps: Coffee Classics (Inkadinkado) and Inky Antics

Paper: SU! Chocolate Chip and Chocoalte Chip DSP

Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip Classic

Assessories: SU! Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons, SU! Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, Marvy Punches, Offray Ribbon Bows, Gartner Studios Brides Embellishment Brads, and Vippies Calendar

Faux Tile DDC

OK, here is the last of the DDC challenge cards I was able to complete! We were to use the faux tile technique. I don't really feel I captured that all too well, but I tried!

I love this year's SU! In Colors and wanted to see if I could use them all on a card - my own kind of challenge! So, I thought coloring an image would be the easiest way to accomplish that. :)

Thanks for looking and have an awesome day!

Stamps: Greetings 4 You (SU!) and In The Dog House (Elzybells)

Paper: Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, and Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black and Razzleberry Classic Ink

Accessories: All of the In Color SU! Markers, Old Olive Marker, Corner Punch, Bermuda Bay Ribbon, and Scor Pal

Short & Sweet Thank You

I made this card for the 12/8 DDC (Thank You card) challenge. I just absolutely love this Cottage Wall DSP and can't stop making the butterflies to match :) I had a lot of DSP scraps, so thought I would try to incorporate them into the card. TFL and have a great day!

All products SU!:

Stamps: Short & Sweet

Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, and Whisper White

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Big Shot Beautiful Butterflies Die, Modern Label Punch

Winter BDay With Polka Dots

Happy Monday! Here's another card that combines two DDC challenges: Winter Birthday (12/1) and Polka Dots (12/15).

I love this color, Bashful Blue. It just goes with everything! I was lucky to have this thin polka dot ribbon that matches perfectly!

I also love the Big Shot clear scallop square die. My sister taught me that it can be used to make a card and I love the size! She also told me that these cards fit the regular invitational envelopes, so can be mailed at the regular stamp price!

The tag on the image was blank. I found that the Cute Converse stamps fit perfectly on that tag! I had a hard time deciding between two of them!

Have a great day and week!

Stamps: Cute Converse (SU!), Christmas Pups (Inky Antics), and Hero Arts

Paper: Bashful Blue DSP and Whisper White (SU!)

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories: Ribbon, Copics, and Big Shot Die

Happy New Year!

Well, it's a new year and I have a new craft resolution! I resolve to do 1 Mojo Monday sketch challenge, 1 DDC challenge, 1 3D project, and 1 Christmas design per month :) Luckily, I had all day to craft, so I am well on my way of making sure I hit my target this month.

This first card satisfies the DDC 12/22 New Year's card challenge and the 12/29 I Rather Be...challenge. No, I'm not a lush, but I would rather be enjoying a nice glass of wine and relaxing than going to work, chores, etc :)

I used the piercing tool and needle to thread the silver cord between the two pieces. It was kind of a pain, but I like the effect.

Thanks for looking and I wish you a very Happy New Year!

Stamps: Girls Night Out (My Favorite Things) and Holiday Wishes (SU!)

Paper: DCWV Glitter, SU! Whisper White, Basic Black, and Brushed Silver

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories: Copic markers, SU! gray tafetta ribbon and silver cord, and piercing tool/needle