Flourishes Timeless Tuesday and some DTGD's!!!

Happy Tuesday!!!

It's crazy, I can't believe it is almost the end of the month!!! Our summer break is coming to an end and I'm thrilled that my kiddos are going back to school next week...6 more days...can you tell I'm excited...LOL!?!

Since it end of the month , we invited a challenge host for this weeks Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge ~ FTTC77. It's the super sweet and uper talented Emily Keaton. Emily is challenging us to use *PINS*!!! All kinds of pins will do....think stick pins, hat pins, safety pins, straight pins, diaper pins, even mini clothes pins or a brooch-style pin!!!

Here is my idea.........

I used the gorgeous and super delicious new Berry Sweet Set. The colors were inspired by this weeks CTD102 ~ using Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi and Not Quite Navy. My card base is Vintage Cream. The DP is from the K&C Blue Awning Collection. I paired it up with a small Paper Doily that I ink distressed to match the Vintage Cream color. The blueberry image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers ~ G12, G21, G24, N1, B00, B37, B97 and Colorless Blender. I finished my card with some Stitched Wild Wasabi Ribbon, some Halfback Pearls and the Hat Pin.

Quick info....I found these *hat pins* at Michael's in the *wedding* isle...I dressed them up with some left over pearls from my SU Pretties Kit!!!

My card was also inspired by these Dirty Girl Challenges ~ DTGD10AmberDawn02,
DGTD10melmel, DTGD10debdeb, DTGD10SweetMissDaisy, DTGD10kmahany and DTGD10gbedwright.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!!! Please make sure to check out Barbara, Betty, Cindy, Dee and Maki's ideas!!! Have fun playing along!!! Hugs ~S~

Curtain Call Act 40 & DTGD's !!!

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

I can't hardly believe it, but today is my last offical day as a Guest Designer for Stacey's Curtain Call Color Combo!!! I would like to thank Stacey and her fabulous team for letting me hang out with them!!! I had a blast and I'm already looking forward to next weeks combo!!!

But first, this weeks Curtain Call Color Combo Act 40.....

Here is my idea.........






I still had this new Just Believe Set from Stampin' Up sitting on my desk and figured it would work just perfectly for today's colors!!! I combined my card with a few more DTGD Challenges over on SCS ~ DTGD10tayloredexpressions, DTGD10kmahany, DTGD10Edna15, DTGD10cindy_haffner, DTGD10gbedwright and DTGD10flowergal36.

The DP in the BG is from the SU Pink Flamingo Collection. I added some ruffled Black/White Gingham Ribbon on the side. The card was finished off with the beautiful Butterfly Punch from Martha Stewart and some Silver Pearls.

Now it's time to check out Stacey's Design Team.....

Amy White ~ Devlinwhite Designs
Andrea Roose ~ Andrea's Scrap- und Stempel Blog
Iwona Palamountain ~ Random Acts of Creativity
Julie Smith ~ Paper and Such
Lea Lawson ~ Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine
Marisa Ritzen ~ Rosemary Reflections
Melissa Hubert ~ My Paper Obsession
Shelley Germann ~ Stampin' Garden
Sue Kohler ~ My Inner Reflection 
Stacey Schafer ~ Stacey's Stamping Stage

......then play along with us and post your card to Mr. Linky over at the Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 40 site!!!  We can't wait to see your ideas!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!! Please make sure to come back later this evening I'll have another card waiting for you!!! Enjoy your Sunday!!! Hugs ~S~

Clean & Simple 100th Sketch Challenge!!!

Happy TGIF everyone!!!

I'm so thrilled to show off my card for the 100th Clean & Simple Sketch Challenge!!! Natasha was so sweet and invited me to this aweome event and I hope you have time to celebrate with us!?! Lots of fabulous stampers have made samples too and you can find all the links on the bottom of my post!!!

Here is the *Celebration* Sketch....

and here is my take on it.....

I used the colors from the CC280 ~ Regal Rose, Old Olive and Peach Parfait. The Dessert Option was to *pop it up* and I used that idea as well!!! Couldn't help myself...I had to add a few more Dirty Girl Challenges as well....the first one is for the DTGD10cindy_haffner ~ using Dies and Punches, the butterfly idea is from the DTGD10flowergal36 and the scoring fits the DTGD10AmberDawn01 Challenge.

I hope you don't get tired of me using the fab PTI Butterfly Dreams Set?!? I just love this this Set :) ....the leaf image is also from a PTI Set called Turning a New Leaf. The butterflies were inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers ~ R000, R00, R32, YR01, YR02. I added a few Silver Pearls in each center. The border was created with the Large Scallop Die also from PTI. The card was finished off with some piercing, some Black/White Gingham Ribbon, matching Button and some Black Scrapper's Floss. Oh yeah.....did you noticed my little punched topper??? I saw this idea on a few blogs now, but always loved how my blogging buddy Dawn Burnworth uses it!!! The border I used is from the SU Scallop Trim Punch!!!

Okay guys...now it's time to check out all the other ladies that made a special card for the event!!!.

Angie Tieman
Becky Carafa
Harriet Skelly
Heather Pulvirenti
Iwona Palamountain 
Jen Carter
Julie Ebersole
Julie Lacey
Kelly Jo 
Lea Lawson
Natasha Trupp
Susan Raihala

Thank you for stopping by!!! Have fun hopping!!! Hugs ~S~

Dirty Girl Challenges!!!

Hello my stampin' friends!!!

Hope life is treating you well and you are staying cool in this tropical heat wave?!? My family and I went furniture shopping yesterday. Our oldest daughter needed a new bedroom suite and I'm so happy to say that after looking  f-o-r-e-v-e-r  we found something she really liked - praise the Lord!!! By the time we came home I was so exhausted I had to take a long nap!!! This heat  is really getting to me!!! Today I'm refreshed and I actually had some *me* time ....wahooo!!!

I'm just lovin' all the fun Dirty Girl Challenges over at SCS. My friend Denise is hosting a fun *girly* challenge ~ DTGD10peanutbee and of course I had to play along!!!  I combined this card with a few other DTDG Challenges ~ the Sketch is from DTGD10rainy - Sketch ( I actually flipped it around), the colors are inspired by DTGD10JeanneS, I'm using the *white* enforced theme from DTGD10rsalamon, I'm showing off my brand spankin' new PI girl  called *Make mine a Double* ~ which was inspired by Denise and DTGD10gbedwright and then I finished it off with the DTGD10craftycaro. Okay...I'm dizzy now...LOL!!!

The DP is from the BasicGrey Nook &Pantry Collection. I also used Yoyo Yellow CS, some Red/White Gingham Ribbon and two Large Silver Brads. The PI girl was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers ~ E00, E000, R17, G14, Y15 and Colorless Blender.

Hope you find some time to join the DTGD Challenges this week??? Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your evening!!! Hugs ~S~

OCC Color Challenge, ODBD Release Card, IC191 meets the Dirty Girls

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

I can't hardly believe it's August already......it's been really *crazy* around here and the good part is I have so much to show you today!!!

First it is time for another OCC Challenge!!! The Challenges for the month of August are hosted by Loretta Lock!!!

Today she is challening us to use the color *PURPLE* - wahooooo - I love purple :)!!! For all the details and on how to play along, please visit the OCC Blog!!!

Here is my take on it.....






















I decided to make a *Hinged Card* - just in case you've never made one before please check out this SCS post right HERE!!!

I included a photo what the card looks like when it's open and a close up!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by!!! I hope you will play along????

Don't forget to stop by - Jennifer, Frances, Loretta, Jenny and Joycelyn's blog to check out their cards!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Great Friend (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry,
Cardstock: White, Plum Pudding (PTI)
Design Paper: Cottage Wall
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Scallop Edge Punch (SU), 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Circle and Scallop Circle Spellbinder Dies, Plum Pudding Ribbon (PTI), Filgree Brads, Scor-it
Technique: Scoring

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I made this card for today's Our Daily Bread Designs August Release!!!!

This Set is called *Jesus*!!! I think this image and the rest of the Set is wonderful!!! What a great way to acknowledge our Savior!!!

Please stop by the ODBD site to see they entire Release!!!

The Design Team created some more Sneak Peek cards for you!!!

Please swing by - Angella, Connie, Chris, Deborah, Judy, Loretta and Sandee.

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Jesus (ODBD)
Ink: Memento Black
Cardstock: Kraft, White, Bashful Blue (SU)
Accessories: Copper Hardware, Twill Tape, Cutter Kit - Distressing Tool (all SU)
Technique: Tearing paper, distressed edges

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I have to show you one more card......:) ....... I've made this for today's IC191 - Heavenly Hostess plus I included two of the Dare to Get Dirty Challenges over on SCS!!!





















This super cute Kitchen Towel reminded me somehow of the Razzleberry Lemonade Design Paper - so I used it!!! I chose Cindy's awesome DTG09 One Happy Stamper's Sketch and Bonnie's *Flap Your Wings* theme!!!

The beautiful Set I used is from the newly released *Spread Your Wings* Set from There She Goes!!!

You all have a wonderful weekend!!! Thank you so much for stickin' with me - I know this was a long post!!! Hugs ~S~

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Spread Your Wings (There She Goes)
Ink: Memento Ink, Copic Marker - RV19, V12, Y35 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Melon Mambo (SU)
Design Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade (SU)
Accessories: Spellbinder Circle Dies, Pink Gemstones (HeroArts & K&Company), Raspberry Fizz Satin ribbon (PTI), Scor-it
Technique: Scoring, Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5" x 5"

Dare to get Dirty Challenges!!!

Hey you all!!!

Did you guys see the fabulous Dare to get Dirty Challenges over on SCS??? It pays to be a Fan Club Member, because you can play along in those awesome Challenges!!!

I was so busy last week with my girls that I didn't realize they were going on...LOL...but after seeing some fab samples from my blogging friends I couldn't resist playing along!!!

I tried to throw a few Challenges into one card....so here we go..... (you have to be signed in on SCS to view these Challenges!!!)

I used Cindy's *Sketch*, Joanne's *Inspiration Piece* for my colors, Betty's *Create your own Background DP*, Bonnie's *Flap Your Wings* for my main image and Jen's *Add a Tag* to your card.

This super cute Stamp Set is from PTI called Bird Watching.

Here is another card made with this Set a few days ago!!!

Isn't this a cute Set??? I really enjoy playing with it!!!

The little tag tied to the Ribbon was cut out and raised with Stampin' Dimensionals!!! I added some Black Scrap Floss to hold it together!!!

Here is a close up photo...........

You know I had to add my favorite little Silver Pearls to the flowers!!!

Thank you for stopping by !!! Have a great day!!!

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Bird Watching (PTI)
Ink: Memento Black, Raspberry Fizz (PTI), Copic Markers - Y35,
Cardstock: White, Lemon Tart, New Leaf (PTI)
Accessories: Raspberry Fizz Satin Ribbon, Black Scrap Floss, Silver Pearls, Spellbinder Circle Dies
Technique: Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

FS77 Getting down and Dirty

Hey everyone - I had a late start today....!!!

We went to church, some friends stopped by and finally I had some peace and quiet to create and post my card for the Featured Stamper #77.

Beth has chosen my blogging friend Julia aka *artystamper* - CONGRATS Julia!!!

She is a awesome artist and I enjoy her cards so much!!!

Here is a Journal that inspired me out of Julia's gallery and made it into a card.

The other *Inspiration* came from Laura's Dirty Girl Challenge - *to get down and dirty*....boy it was a tough Challenge for me but I thought I'll try it anyway....since Laura has challenged me *personally* to get my *White* card dirty - LOL!!!

Here is what I have done:

- I have made the Journal into a card and it measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".

- I have used more layers and different colors - River Rock, Basic Black & Brocade BG DP.

- The Stamp Set is from *Innovative Stamp Creation* called *Artsy Victorian.

- I have added Pearls and a Hat Pin for Embellishment.

- I added a Black Satin Ribbon.

- I have distressed most of the edges and added some piercing to the card.

Hope you like it???? Enjoy the rest of your weekend and ~TFL~!!!

Dirty Girl Challenge - Day 6

Happy Day - and what a good one it is !!!

I won last weeks OCC Challenge - WAAHHHOOO!!!
You need to come and check all these talented ladies out right here.
Don't you just love them???

With this weeks *Christmas in July* theme I can actually check off two Challenges in one - YEAHHH!!!

Sharon Johnson is also hosting the same idea for her ssnotime #45.....you can see the info right here.

When I was digging for my x-mas Stamps I came across this cute little Stamp from *Hero Arts*. This Stamp is from my *first* stamping experience - I think I bought it like 3 yrs ago at *Archiver's*....but I'm still loving it!!!

The card measures 4 1/2 " x 4 1/2". I have stamped the *Snowman* with Basic Black and colored it with Real Red, Green Galore, Garden Green. For the *hat* I have used a Dark Brown Copic Marker #E47 and a Colorless Blender to soften the image. The outlining was also done with a CM #N1.

Next I have layered the fun *Snowman* onto Real Red CS and pierced around it. This image was raised with Stampin Dimensionals onto the next two layers. Before I added the whole panel I have added the 5/8" Real Red Ribbon from SU. Then I have stamped the sentiment from the *Snowfall* Set. At last I have added two *medium* Silver Brads from Making Memories.

Hope you like it??? ~TFL~


This card was made for Holly's and Taylor's *Dirty Girl* Challenge over on SCS.

The layout came from Holly and the *Cupcake* idea from Taylor......love both of them - awesome stampers!!!

I have used my favorite new *In Color* Tangerine Tango and a matching DP from *Bo-Bonny* Shabby Princess Collection. Doesn't it look great together??? It matches the *Kiwi Kiss* too.....

The Cupcake Stamp is from Hero Arts and I have colored the bottom part with Tangerine Tango and Kiwi Kiss. The top part was filled with the 3-D *Liquid Applique* from Marvy Uchida. I love this stuff for *Cupcakes*!!!

Before I've started to dry it with the *Heating Tool* I have bedazzled the 3-D Applique with Dazzling Diamond Glitter. Then I have punched out a flower and added a Silver Brad in the center - it was attached with a Glue Dot.

The Ribbon is from Martha Stewart and I have added three *medium* Silver Brads on the right hand side.

Hope you like it??? ~TFL~

Dirty Girl Challenge

Hello again - hope you are having a great start into the weekend???

OMG - did you see Joan's Dirty Girl Challenge??? It's all about *Silhouettes* - WAAHHHOOO!!!

I had to use the *Nature Silhouette I* Set from *Innovative Stamp Creations* again - I hope you like it as much as I do...???

I have used Tangerine Tango and Wild Wasabi on this card. Love that combo!!! The scalloped BG was cut out with the largest Nestie. The whole image was raised with Stampin Dimensionals.

I have also added three little Silver Mini Brads to the image and finished it off with the DS Wild Wasabi Ribbon from SU.

The *Just for you* sentiment is also a *Innovative Stamp Creations* Stamp and it's from the *Flair of Summer* Set.

Off to make another card.....stop by again if you like!!! ~TFL~

Dirty Girl Challenge

Let me tell you - the Dirty Girls are getting my creative juices flowing - LOL!!! When I saw Jenn's *Inspiration Piece* today - I couldn't hold back and I had to make another card!!!

I have the perfect Stamp from *Innovative Stamp Creations* called *Artsy Victorian* to play along. Btw - it's the same Stamp Set that I have used on my CC176 card - just a different image!!! Isn't it gorgeous???

First I have inked the image with *Craft* Basic Black and then sprinkled it with *Clear* Embossing Powder to give it a richer, elegant look!!!

If you have not used the Craft Ink's yet - definitely put them on your next order- my favorites are the
Chocolate Chip and the Basic Black!!! You will love them - I promise!!!

Anyway - I have trimmed right around the image and layered it onto Basic Black CS. This panel was raised with Stampin Dimensionals. Next I have added Certainly Celery onto another Basic Black CS and adhered it to the Whisper White CS base. The card measures 5" x 5".

The sentiment is from another *Innovative Stamp Creations* Set called *Flair of Summer*.
I have inked it up with Basic Black. To finish it all off - I have added a large Half Pearl in the center of the image.

Wow - I just realize I have not used any Ribbon....LOL!!! Hope you like this card as much as I do??? ~TFL~