CQC277 THANK YOU....

Good Morning!

I'm back with a COLOR Q card.....

Here are this weeks CQC277 colors....

Hope you will have a chance to participate!?!? For more inspiration please stop by the COLOR Q BLOG to see the teams take on the colors as well as all the entries for the week!

Wishing you a fabulous week.....

                                                               Hugs, ~Silke~

Stamps: SU - Lotus Blossom and Off the Grid
Ink: SU Strawberry Blush, Cherry Cobbler, Calypso Coral and Going Gray
Paper: SU Calypso Coral, Neutral CS and leftover DP
Others: Doily, Silver Pearls

PAPERTREY BLOG HOP CHALLENGE.....

Happy Sunday!

I'm so excited that I finally had a chance to craft a card for this month Papertrey Ink Blog Hop.....

Nicole has challenged us to.....to create a card that is as beautiful inside as it is out. Our project should incorporate some sort of hearts in the cover design to hint at what's inside.  The interior should be filled with your own heartfelt words to one of the first people you thought of when you began reading this paragraph. Tell someone how much you love them and remind them why. After you photograph your card or the blog hop, be sure to address the envelope and mail it to that special someone!  

I will definitely mail this card to my awesome hubby and I know he will love the surprise mail :) !!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today....

                                                            Hugs, ~Silke~

Stamps: PTI - Hearts Print
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI - Raspberry Fizz
Paper: White CS
Others: Scoring Tool, Envelope, Silver Pearls, PTI - True Black and Raspberry Fizz Felt, PTI - Heart Prints Die Collection, PTI - Heart Stitches Collection

ODBDSLC223 BE MINE....

Good Morning!

I had some spare time and figured I would play in this weeks ODBDSLC223 - Inspiration Challenge........

Here is the inspiration photo.....

I was drawn to the beautiful colors....White, Pink, Kraft....and the piano reminded me of a *Love Song* which led me to my *Valentine* theme!

Hope you will also have a chance to play this challenge...remember you could win a gift certificate!!! All of my ODBD supplies are listed below!

Thank you for taking the time to stopping by....wishing you a wonderful day...see you soon!

                                                                  Hugs, ~Silke~

Stamps: ODBD - Clean Heart, and ODBD - Vintage Pattern Mini 1
Ink: SU Crumb Cake, Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Vintage Cream
Paper: White CS, Kraft CS, Pretty in Pink CS, ODBD - Heart and Soul Paper CollectionOthers: ODBD - Ornate Hearts Dies, White Lace Ribbon, Burlap Ribbon, White Taffeta Ribbon, Silver Button and White Scrapper's Floss

CQC276 AMAZING....

Hello and happy Tuesday!

It's time for a new COLOR Q....

Check out the new CQC276 colors.....

The layout is from the December Retro Sketch #145. Please hop on over to the COLOR Q BLOG to view all of the design teams ideas as well as the entries for this week! Wishing you a wonderful day,

                                                            Hugs, ~Silke~

Stamps: SU - Painted Petals
Ink: SU Strawberry Blush, Chocolate Chip and Crumb Cake
Paper: SU Coastal Cabana DP, Neutral CS
Others: Brown Checker Ribbon, SU Brown Button and White Scrapper's Floss

SENDING YOU......

Happy Thursday!

I'm stopping by with a card for Valentine....

I've bought a few Washi Tapes at Hobby Lobby & Michael's and thought they would look great together. I also had some PTI Felt Hearts leftover from previous crafting...perfect match!

I'm linking this card to this weeks Fusion - Two Hearts Challenge....

Thank you so much for stopping by....have a great day,

                                                              Hugs, ~Silke~

Stamps: PTI - Heart 2 Heart #11 
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: White and Black CS
Others: Silver Pearls, PTI - True Black and Raspberry Fizz Felt, PTI - Heart Prints Die Collection, PTI - Heart Stitches Collection

CQC275 THANK YOU.....

Hello and happy day!

I can't believe it, but last week just flew by like that...I'm glad the girls are back to school and we are still trying to get into a routine.....believe it or not they are receiving their *Report Cards* again today!

Anyway, I'm stopping by to show you my card for today's COLOR Q.......

Here is the CQC275 color palette.....

Hope you are inspired by these fun colors...and of course we have more inspiration cards waiting for you over on the COLOR Q BLOG!!! Wishing you a wonderful week.....

                                                               Hugs, ~Silke~

Stamps: PTI - Giga Guide Lines Set
Ink: SU Melon Mambo, Marina Mist, Night of Navy and Kaisercraft Purple Ink
Paper: Neutral CS
Others: Silver Pearls

CQC274 AMAZINGLY AMAZING....

Hello my sweet stampin' friends!

Hope you all had a great start back to work or school? It's nice to have my house back to myself :) ....and of course some crafting time as well!

I was so excited to ink up one of my newest goodies from Stampin' Up called "Painted Petals" and it worked just perfectly with this weeks COLOR Q........

Here is this weeks CQC274 color palette....and the layout was inspired by this weeks Sweet Sunday Sketch #250.....

Hope you'll  find some time to join in the fun?!? As always please make sure to check out the rest of the team over on the COLOR Q BLOG!!! Wishing you a fabulous day....

                                                             Hugs, ~Silke~

Stamps: SU - Painted Petals
Ink: SU Groovy Guava, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry
Paper: White CS, Kraft CS, 
Others: Scoring Tool, SU Rich Razzleberry Ribbon

ODBD JANUARY RELEASE

Happy New Year! I hope you had a great start into 2015???

Today, I would like to welcome you to the first ODBD Release of the year and hope that you will enjoy hopping around to see all the fabulous samples the team has created!?!?

Here is my first idea....

Here is my second creation.....

Here are the ODBD items I have used on my cards....

ROCK STAR

DOILY DIE

SPARKLING STARS DIES

PATRIOTIC PAPER COLLECTION

Of course you also have the opportunity to win some goodies by simply hopping along.....THREE randomly selected winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate to the ODBD Store, to be used toward the purchase of ODBD Stamps found in the "stamps column" of the website just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You have until January 2, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. EST to leave your comments on the Designers Blogs for a chance to win!  The Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on January 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won! 

Here is the teams line up..... Cathy * Sandee * Lori * Dawn * Julie * Angie * Chris * Grace * Audrey * Wanda *  Sabrina * Lisa 

Thank you so much for taking the time to play along and we hope you will be back for next months release...until then....ROCK ON!

                                                                Hugs, ~Silke~

CQC273 MERRY CHRISTMAS...FROM ME TO YOU

Good Morning!

I whipped out this cute Christmas card for today's COLOR Q...

Hope you have a chance to try these new CQC273 in the next days...

Please link your cards over to the COLOR Q BLOG and don't forget to check out the teams fabulous ideas as well!!! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas Season....

                                                              Hugs, ~Silke~

Stamps: MFT - PI Christmas Banner
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Paper: White CS, SU Hello Honey DP
Others: Doily, Spellbinder Circle Die, PTI Berry Sorbet Ribbon, Button, Silver Cord and Silver Pearls

CQC272 MERRY CHRISTMAS....

Hello everyone!

I'm a bit behind on my stampin' efforts :) ......but I'm happy to say, I finally sat down and made a card for this weeks COLOR Q...

Here are this weeks CQC272 colors....

As always, please swing by the COLOR Q BLOG to check out all of this weeks cards and of course to enter your creation as well!!! Wishing you a fabulous week.....

                                                                  Hugs, ~Silke~

Stamps: Flourishes (retired), PTI - Keep it Simple - Christmas Mini Set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Baked Brown Sugar; Copic Markers
Paper: White CS, SU Coastal Cabana DP
Others: Zig Glitter Pen, Scoring Tool, Silver Pearls, SU Poppy Parade Ribbon, Button and White Scrapper's Floss, Corner Punch, Whole Punch

CQC271 FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS....

Happy Day!

Hope you are enjoying the Advent Season so far? Are you counting down the days till Christmas?
I'm happy to say...that I'm completely done with shopping, decorating and now I'm just planning my Christmas Dinner! I'm also enjoying baking cookies and of course eating them too....wink!!!

I also had some time preparing for today's COLOR Q.....

Here are this weeks CQC271 colors....

Hope you'll have a chance playing along?!? For more inspiration please hop on over to the COLOR Q BLOG to check out the entire teams creations! Wishing you a wonderful Tuesday!!!

                                                               Hugs, ~Silke~

Stamps: PTI -  Polka Dot Parade #9 Mini Set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Crumb Cake, Hello Honey, Cherry Cobbler, Bermuda Bay 
Paper: White CS, Kraft CS
Others: Zig Glitter Pen, Doily, Circle Spellbinder Die, Scoring Tool, White Pearls, PTI Ribbon,
SU Button, White Scrapper's Floss and PTI - Polka Dot Tree Die #9

CQC270 CHECK IT OUT....

Happy Tuesday!

It's COLOR Q time, but unfortunately I don't have a card for you all. Toooooooo much going on right now plus I've been fighting this stupid upper respiratory cold that has traveled into my lungs...thank goodness I have a doctors appointment this morning!

 I still wanted to make sure that you know about the newest CQC270 palette......

Hope you have a chance to play along?!? For more inspiration please check out all of the beautiful samples the team has crafted for you over on the COLOR Q BLOG!!!

Wishing you a wonderful day.....see you soon!!!

                                                         Hugs, ~Silke~

ODBD DECEMBER RELEASE

Happy 1st of December and welcome to the ODBD DECEMBER RELEASE!

We hope you will join us and hop around to see all of the gorgeous creations the team has crafted this month. Here is my first card using the new LET IT SNOW Set......

Here is my second take on this beautiful set....

Please make sure to check out the entire DECEMBER RELEASE over at the ODBD Store!!!!

Here is a peek of the new release set.......LET IT SNOW

PATRIOTIC PAPER COLLECTION

OF COURSE ODBD WILL REWARD YOU FOR HOPPING ALONG......THREE randomly selected winners will each receive a $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to the ODBD Store, to be used toward the purchase of ODBD Stamps found in the "stamps column" of the website just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You have until December 2, 2014 until 9:00 pm EST to leave your comments on the Designers Blogs for a chance to win!  The Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on December 3, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

Now it's time for you to hop along..... 

Julie * Chris * Cathy * Lori * Dawn * Sandee * Paula * Angie * Lisa * Audrey * Wanda * Grace * Gracie (Guest Designer)

Wishing you a wonderful day....have fun and good luck!!!                 

                                                              Hugs, ~Silke~