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2015 Dare to Get Dirty: DTGD15rainy

Aug 012015

Splitcoaststampers (SCS) is the world’s largest stamping community, with more than 400,000 members of which many are Fan Club Members. Each year several of the past and the 12 current designers at SCS (known as the Dirty Dozen) have a week long challenge-fest (40 challenges this year!) known as “Dare To Get Dirty (DTGD).” These challenges are especially for the Fan Club Members to say “Thank You” for their support.

Today is Day #1 of Dare to Get Dirty, and I am hosting a challenge which you can see HERE. (You must be a Fan Club Member to access.) The cards that I am sharing are example cards for my challenge.

Here’s a little tip. I like to punch different colored circles to place behind buttons. By doing this you can really change the look and “pop” of a button.

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This second card will be for my father-in-law’s birthday. My hubby was recently saying how much he appreciates the fact that his dad, even in financially thin times, had a small boat that the family would enjoy all summer long. It made for some happy family times. He can write his dad a note on the inside to that effect.

A little piece of twine adhered to the punched anchor adds a fun element and completes the card.

I’ve also entered into some of my favorite blogland challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: “Anything Goes”

Craftyhazelnut’s Patterned Paper August Challenge: “Use Patterned Paper”

Stamp and Create July Challenge: “Patterns”

Hope to see you in the DTGD Galleries!!
Happy Crafting!
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Floral
Stamps: SU “Flower Patch”
Papers: PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate; Authentique “Legacy”
Inks: SU Rose Red and Always Artichoke
Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon; Pearls; Button; SU “Flower Fair Framelits Dies”; 3/4″ Circle Punch

Nautical
Stamps: SU “The Open Sea”; Impress Sentiment
Papers: PTI Vintage Cream and Pure Poppy; SU Night of Navy; Authentique “Seaside”
Inks: SU Night of Navy: Copics:
Accessories: Martha Stewart Anchor Punch; Twine

Happy Summer!

Jun 292015

I. Love. Summer. Playing in the lake. Fresh fruits and bbq. Fourth of July. Making cards for family birthdays.

This one is for my niece whose birthday is right after the Fourth of July. I wonder how many red, white and blue birthday cards she has received over the years! hehe

Playing along in some challenges, too:

Simon Says Monday Challenge – Summer

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge – Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly Challenge PP250 – Trio-Tastic There are 3 little self-adhesive pearls.

Seize the Birthday – Anything Goes

“Just Us Girls” Challenge #299 – Inspiration Week

Happy Summer!!

Stamps: SU “Market Fresh” and “Birthday Blossoms”

Papers: PTI Select White; SU “Pretty Petals” Designer Series Stack

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics:

Accessories: Twine; Self-Adhesive Pearls; Washi Tape; 1″ Corner Rounder Punch

Falling in Love

Oct 112014

This week’s challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is to be inspired by the phrase “Falling in Love.” So playing with the word “Fall”ing and the word “Love”, here is a wedding card in the Fall color orange.

After stamping the main image, the banner was stamped below and a sentiment added. The banner was then partially cut out across the bottom. Washi tape was added to the card base above and below the image panel.

This card is also playing along in two other challenges:

The Card Concept Challenge #20 – Colour Challenge using Black, Orange and White – Card “Classy & Elegant”

Papertake Weekly Challenge – Anything Goes.

Finally, I just have to share this darling little invitation that my daughter-in-law made for my granddaughter’s birthday. So CUTE!

Happy Crafting!
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Stamps: SU “This Day Forward” and “Take It to Heart”

Papers: PTI Select White and Canyon Clay

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; Black Marker; Copic:

Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Washi Tapes; Rhinestones

Ornaments

Sep 022014

Sometimes the crafting is put on hold, and that’s what happened this summer. Besides moving (again), I learned to surf!! What FUN (the surfing.. not the moving)!!

Now I’m getting back to crafting and starting on some Christmas card designs. Here’s one that is playing along in today’s color challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.

The ornament image is from the new Stampin’ Up Holiday Mini Catalog. I’ve colored it with Copics.

This card is also playing along in a new challenge on Tracy’s blog called the Monday Mood Board. Just love the colors and the black and white and gray leafy images in the Monday Mood Board Challenge #2.

This second card uses a new (to me) stencil from Simon Says Stamp.

Gotta have a little glitter here and there!

So glad that I’m finally getting going on some Christmas cards. Have a long way to go, but at least it’s a start.

Surfin’ granny hangin’ 10!

Happy Crafting!
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Card 1:

Stamps: SU “Christmas Bauble”; Flourishes “Sleigh Ride”

Papers: PTI Select White and Berry Sorbet

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Basic Black; Copics:

Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Washi; Rhinestone

Card 2:

Stamps: Waltzing Mouse Stamps “Festive Foliage”; Flourishes “Sleigh Ride”

Papers: PTI Select White and Pinefeather

Inks: SU Chocolate Chip, Handsome Hunter and Basic Black

Accessories: Simon Says Stamp “Ornament on a String” Stencil; We R Memory Keepers Washi; Stickles “Xmas Red”; Tim Holtz Paper Piercing Tool; SU Piercing Template “Essentials”; Red Elastic Cord

Under the Sea

Jun 172014

A couple of weekends ago my DH and I were able to see our granddaughters in Vegas and help our youngest one celebrate her 2nd birthday.

The shells on Kira’s birthday card were colored with Copics. Then Stickles and sequins were added for some fun sparkle.

I made some matching food cards, too, for the fabulous birthday brunch spread.

Kira loves Ariel so her birthday party was all about her favorite mermaid. Ariel even came to the big event!

And of course the cake kept up the theme! It was absolutely adorable, and Kira was thrilled. (The cake: Tricia-Ann’s Tasty Creations – Las Vegas)

Kira’s card fits perfectly into this week’s Mod Squad Challenge “In the Ocean or On the Sea”!

Life is good. Happy Crafting!
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Stamps: Hero Arts “Oceans of Joy”, “Magical Castle” and “Birthdays (4)”; SU “Itty Bitty Backgrounds”

Papers: PTI Select White and Royal Velvet

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Basic Black; Copics:

Accessories: Ribbon; Silver Cord; Stickles “Turquoise” and “Starry Night”; Hobby Lobby “Decorative Trim Lace”; Darice Crystal Sequins

Happy Mother's Day Trio

May 112014

Here are three Mother’s Day cards for three very special ladies.

This first one is for my dear mother-in-law. She likes warm colors, and they suit her. Lotti is such a kind and wonderful woman. Love her.

The die cut oval is popped up with foam tape. The image has been subtly shaded with Copics, and the flowers and leaf have been fussy cut and adhered with glue dots.

This next card is for one of my daughters-in-law. She LOVES purple so, of course, there had to be some purple used here. Kimber really has her hands full right now with three little preschoolers! Thank you for being such a good mom to those sweet grandkids of mine!

Added lots of rhinestone for lots of bling. And for a little extra depth, the white die cut doily is popped up with foam tape.

This last card is for another daughter-in-law. She is the mommy to three of my granddaughters. Jenna keeps the girls (and their dad! heheh) active and having fun.

I had so much fun making this card using my new flower punch with matching image. Yup, lots more blingy rhinestones and pearls and a popped up image here, too.

All three cards are being entered into the two following challenges:

Simon Says “Spring Flowers” and
Sister Act Card Challenge “Challenge #56”

Hoping all those moms out there today have a wonderful and relaxing day!
Happy Mother’s Day!
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Lotti’s Card
Stamps: SU “Bright Blossoms” and “Teeny Tiny Wishes”
Papers: PTI Select White, Orange Zest and Ripe Avocado; Authentique “Promise” Designer Paper
Inks: SU Only Orange, Summer Sun and Always Artichoke; Copics:
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Washi Tape; Adhesive Pearls and Rhinestones; Satin Ribbon; Corner Rounder Punch; Spellbinders Nestabilities “Classic Rectangles” Dies and “Beaded Ovals” Die

Kimberly’s Card
Stamps: SU “Serene Silhouettes” and “Teeny Tiny Wishes”
Papers: PTI Select White, Harvest Gold and Winter Wisteria; Authentique “Promise” Designer Paper
Inks: SU Elegant Eggplant
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Washi Tape; Adhesive Rhinestones; Gingham Ribbon; PTI “Doily Details C” Die; Spellbinders Nestabilities “Eyelet Squares” Die; “1-3/4″ Circle” Punch

Jenna’s Card
Stamps: SU “Serene Silhouettes”, “Petite Petals” and “Teeny Tiny Wishes”
Papers: PTI Select White and Raspberry Fizz
Inks: SU Pink Passion and Night of Navy; Copic:
Accessories: My Mind’s Eye “Oxford Lane” Washi Tape; Adhesive Pearls and Rhinestones; PTI “Edgers #2” Die; Spellbinders Nestabilities “Classic Circles” Die; “1-3/4″ Circle” Punch; SU “Petite Petals” Punch and “2-3/8″ Scallop Circle” Punch

Little Monkey

May 072014

I can hardly believe that my grandson is a year old! Here is his card for the big day.

The monkey is a cupcake topper that was saved from a baby shower I attended a couple of month’s ago. A small cut was made in the cardstock, and the little stem was inserted and taped down on the underside to hold it in place.

CAS on Sunday is having a fun “Sparkle and Shimmer” challenge to use glitter. This card is playing along in the challenge, as this ever so dazzling designer paper has lots of sparkle already built-in.

There are a couple of other challenges, too, that Little Monkey is playing in. They are the Papertake Weekly Challenge “Anything Goes” and the Simon Says Monday Challenge “Five”. The “five” things I chose to create this card are: Paper, Stamp Set, Ink, Monkey Topper and Rope Twine.

Happy Birthday, Little Monkey!
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Stamps: Verve “Birthday Bash”

Papers: PTI Select White and New Leaf; The Paper Studio “Eat Cake” Designer Paper

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: SU Rope Twine; Wilton Monkey Topper

Butterfly Wings and the Jungle

Apr 152014

My DH and I just recently returned home from a month long trip to Mexico. Of course, I had to take some stamps and papers and Copics on the trip! Here is a card I made while there. Since there was a limit to the supply of colored cardstock I could fit in my one allotted “play” suitcase, the red border is instead a piece of Select White cardstock which was colored with the Copic for a perfect match to the lanterns.

A white gel pen was used to draw the pattern on the lanterns.

This card is playing along in the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: “Winged Things”.

Just for fun I thought I would share some pictures of mangroves and critters that I took while on a little side trip into the jungle! You can click on them to enlarge.

Remember to keep hands (and arms!) inside the boat!!

Thanks for stopping by today!
Happy Crafting!
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Stamps: SU “Happy Congratulations”; Clear Art Stamps “Born To Fly”

Papers: PTI Select White

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black; White Gel Pen; Copics:

Accessories: Martha Stewart “Royal Butterfly” Punch; KaiserCraft Self-Adhesive Black Pearls

Roses for Rose

Mar 022014

My great-niece was born on my mother’s birthday. Mom never knew that she would have a great granddaughter share her day, but Rose shares at least one of her great grandmother’s traits. She LOVES to craft!

Thought she would enjoy these patterned papers and all of these fun little embellishments.

This card is playing along in several challenges, too:

Pixie’s Crafty Workshop Week #114 “Snippets”

Mod Squad Challenge “Thinking of Spring 2.0”

Simon Says Wednesday “Anything Goes with Pearls”

CASE Study Challenge #180

The Friday Mashup #149 “Create a Project with Flowers”

Craftyhazelnut’s Patterned Paper March Challenge

Happy Birthday sweet girl.
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Stamps: Amy R Stamps “Birthday Sentiments”

Papers: PTI Select White; Authentique “Promise” Designer Paper

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon; Lace; Button; BoBunny “Frosting Jewels” Pearls; SU Stitched Felt Flowers and Leaves

Birthday Wishes From Minnie

Feb 012014

I’ve mentioned before how much my little Kate loves Minnie. Well I found a card HERE made by resqbarbie over on Splitcoaststampers and had to CASE it. It is just the cutest design!!

So much fun!

Playing along in the following challenges:

Happy #5, Kate. Love you!

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GO HAWKS!!!

We are so excited in Seattle!! Our Seahawks have never won a Super Bowl. In fact, we’ve only been to the Super Bowl one other time in our history! Couldn’t help giving them a little shout out for tomorrow’s big game.
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Stamps: Hero Arts “Many Birthday Messages”

Papers: PTI Select White, Hibiscus Burst and True Black; Simple Stories Snap Color Vibe 6 x 6 Designer Paper

Inks: Memento “Tuxedo Black”; Copic