Flourishes Timeless Tuesday!!!

Happy Tuesday you all!!!

Today Kimberly is hosting the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC31!!! She is challenging us to a tough one - **NO COLORING ALLOWED** - yep, put your Markers down and get creative!!!!

You can use solid images or use a technique to showcase outline stamps in a non-colored way. There are many techniques from paper piecing, embossing, glittered, or heat embossing to name a few. Whichever you decide, would love to see what you create!!!

I decided to *paper piece*......I haven't done this technique in a while!!!





















I used the fabulous Flourishes - I love Roses and Many Sentiments Set.

The colors are White, Old Olive and Orange. The DP is from the retired SU Summer Picinic Collection.

Make sure to stop by - Betty, Cindy, Dee and Kimberly's blog for their take on this Challenge!!!

Hope you all come out and play along with us??? Have a good one!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: I love Roses and Many Sentiments (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Black
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Summer Picnic - retired (SU)
Accessories: Old Olive Taffeta from the Ribbon Originals (SU, avail. Sept., 1st), Top Note Die (SU), Piercing Tool and Mat Pack (SU), Silver Pearls (Michael's)
Technique: Paper Piecing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

ODBD Sneak Peeks!!!

Happy Monday everyone!!!

Hope you guys had a great weekend??? We were busy cheering and watching our College Volleyball game Friday and Saturday!!!

Our Team played three different Teams and won all three - wahoooo!!! My girls and I have been going to these games for three years now and this past weekend they played the BEST EVER!!! OMG - they were ROCKIN' THE HOUSE!!! We had a fabulous time :)....

Now I'm trying to catch up with lots of things, because I was gone most of the weekend...and today I want to share two cards with you from the new upcoming Our Daily Bread Designs September Release.

Kelley is releasing three beautiful *Butterfly Flourished Set's* starting September, 1st!!!

This first card is from the *Get Well* Set......


















The second one is from the *Thinking of You* Set.....
















I used the fun layout from the VLVAug02 Sketch.

For both cards I used Design Paper from BasicGrey - the top card is using *Marrakech* and the the second card is using *Lemonade* . Check out the beautiful BG DP in the ODBD store!!!

I used very simple layouts so you can reproduce them quickly!!!

Make sure to swing by the other ODBD DT to see some of their Sneak Peeks - Angella and Betty!!!

There is so much going on this week and I hope you'll come back tomorrow??? Have a wonderful week!!!

~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Get Well (Our Daily Bread Designs) avail. September, 1st!!!
Ink: Dusty Durango (SU)
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Marrackech (BasicGrey)
Accessories: Curved Rectangle Spellbinder Die, Copper Hardware (SU), Enchanted Evening Satin Ribbon (PTI), Vintage Button (PTI)


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Thinking of You (Our Daily Bread Designs) avail. September, 1st!!!
Ink: Rich Razzleberry (SU)
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Lemonade (BasigGrey)
Accessories: Satin Ribbon (PTI), Silver Pearls (Michael's)

IC195, OCC Sketch Challenge!!!

Happy Saturday you all!!!

I created this card for todays IC195 - Creative Wall Coverings and todays OCC Sketch Challenge -which is hosted by Loretta!!!!


The IC195 inspired me with two Wall Covering ideas (I ran with the designs)......the first one is the Spellbound Overlap Scrolls that I added to the butterfly. The second on is this Graphic Panel Strip that reminded me of the new TSG Flourish Mini Set that I showcased on my post yesterday!!!























I haven't made a pocket card in a while and when I saw this Sketch I was so excited :) !!! If you plan on playing along in the OCC Challenge you don't have to make a pocket card if you don't want to...you can interpret this Sketch anyway you like!!!

For this card I used the awesome Bermuda Bay and Rich Razzleberry color. The DP is from the Bermuda Bay Patterns Designer Collection.

The butterfly is from the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die. I embossed it with the Cuttlebug Swirl Folder. If you like this flourish image.....then you still have a chance to win it!!!! Check out this post right HERE!!!

Anyway back to my card.....I pierced right around the edges and added a Silver Designer Flower Brad to the pull-out CS.

Don't forget to stop by Jennifer, Loretta, Jenny and Joycelyn's blog for their take on the Sketch!!!

I bet you can't wait to find out *who* will be on the new OCC Team...???? Make sure to stay tuned as we reveal the new Team next week!!! Plus I have more news to tell you this upcoming week :)

Sorry I had to tease ya - LOL - have a wonderful weekend!!! Hugs ~S~


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Flourish (There She Goes)
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry (SU)
Cardstock: White, Rich Razzleberry (SU)
Design Paper: Bermuda Bay Patterns Design Paper (SU)
Accessories: Bermuda Bay Ribbon, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack (SU), Silver Pearls (Michael's), Beeautiful
Butterflies Die (SU), Cuttlebug Swirl, Designer Flower Brad (SU), Circle Spellbinder Die
Technique: Piercing, Embossing

TSG September Sneak Peek - Day 3!!!

Happy TGIF everyone!!!

Today is the last day of the There She Goes September Sneak Peek Preview!!! Hope you liked it so far???

Today we are featuring a variety of Mini Sets. Each Trendsetter received different Sets...so this will be really fun for you if you participate in the Blog Hop!!! Remember - all new sets are going to be released on Sunday, Aug 30th!!!

The first Set I'm showing is called *Treemendous*.

Totally cute Set if you ask me!!! It comes with this flourished tree image including many sweet little add-ons.






















As you can tell I kept this card very simple..... I made it more a CAS card and I really like how the new In-Colors pop with this Set!!!

The next Mini Set is called *Flourish*.

Here is my take on this beautiful little Set........






















I think this Set is awesome too...you can dress it up or down!!! So many possibilities!!! For the sentiment I used the super sweet TSG - Tweeterpated Set.

Now here is your chance to win some Mini Sets!!!! Stop by all the Trendsetter's Blog for the Mini Set preview and leave a comment...then hop on over to the TSG Blog and add your name to Mr. Linky!!!

Since I'm last in this blog hop line please start right here - Jessica, Angela, Becky, Christi, Faith, Holly, Joanne, Jodi, Julie and Makiko.

Have fun playing and thank you for stopping by!!!! Don't forget to check the TSG Blog tomorrow for a little Reunion....this will be fun and you don't want to miss your chance to win another free Set!!!

I'll have a card waiting for you as well :)!!! Hugs ~S~


~Supply List for 1st card~

Stamp Set: Treemendous (There She Goes)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo
Cardstock: White Design Paper: Thoroughly Modern (SU)Accessories: Vintage Button (PTI), Scrap Floss, Scor-it
Technique: Scoring


~Supply List for 2nd card~

Stamp Set: Flourish & Tweeterpated (There She Goes)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Cardstock: White, So Saffron, Rich Razzleberry (SU)
Accessories: Halfback Pearls from Prettiest Kit (SU), Rich Razzleberry Ribbon (SU), Latte Button (SU), Scrap Floss, Curved Rectangle Spellbinder Nesties, Punches (SU)
Technique: Crinkled Cardstock tutorial from SCS

TSG September Sneak Peek - Day 2!!!

Happy Thursday!!!

Are you ready for a second There She Goes Blog Hop??? I hope so.....because this is another awesome Set we are featuring today!!! This Set is called *Side by Side*.

Here is my take on it.......
















The layout I used is from the awesome Sweet Sunday Sketch - SSSC31. The colors I chose are - Tangerine Tango, Kraft and White. The image was colored with Copic Markers.

So what do you think - do you like it???

Would you like to with this Set??? Here is your chance.....stop by each and every Trendsetter's Blog and leave a comment under todays project.....when you done swing by the new TSG Blog and add your name to Mr. Linky!!!!

Now start hopping over to.... Jessica, Becky, Christi, Faith, Holly, Joanne, Jodi, Julie and Makiko.

Thank you for stopping by and we hope to see you again tomorrow :)!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Side by Side (There She Goes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - R08,YR04,YR07, YR09, G94 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Tangerine Tango, Kraft
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), New Leaf Satin Ribbon (PTI), MS Butterfly Punch
Technique: Coloring with Markers

TSG September Sneak Peeks - Day 1!!!

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

Today we are kicking off the There She Goes September Release!!!

The first Set we are featuring is tooooo stinkin' cute - LOL!!! It's called *Fairy Good Day*.

When I showed this Set to my girls...they went banana's...LOL....and I had to promise I make each and everyone a card....well so far I only made one and I have the pleasure to show it off today!!!

Actually I made a matching Set..for the *Tooth-Fairy* :) !!!

The Sketch is from the Mojo Sketch - Day 6.

The image was colored with Copic & Prisma Markers. The colors I used on the card are Pink Pirouette and Rich Razzleberry. I embossed the background with the the Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Spot & Dots.

This cute little square tin container can be bought at the Specialty Bottle Store!!!! I dressed it up with the Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon.

Here is the combo look........

So what do you think???? Do you want to win this super stinkin' cute *Fairy* Set???

Here is what you have to do in order to qualify.....stop by each Trendsetter's Blog and leave a comment on todays Sneak Peek project. Then hop on over to our brand new TSG Blog and add your name to Mr. Linky!!!

Since I'm last in the *Blog Hop Line* please make sure you stop by all the other girls - Jessica, Becky, Christi, Faith, Holly, Joanne, Jodi, Julie and Makiko.

Thank you for stopping by today and we hope you'll play along!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Fairy Good Day (There She Goes)
Ink: Memento Black, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Copic & Prisma Markers - RV00, V12, RV19, R85, Y35, PM-65, PM-201 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Rich Razzleberry and Pink Pirouette (SU)
Accessories: Cuttlebug Folder, Circle Punches, Scalloped Circle Punch, Tin Container, Silver Pearls, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon, Easy Bow, Rectangle Spellbinder Die, Sponge Dauber, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Sponging, Dry Embossing, Coloring with Copic Markers

FTTC30 Gerbera Daisies, TSG17 Happy Birthday

Happy Tuesday!!!

It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC30)!!!! It is the last Tuesday of the month so we have a Guest Designer this week. Our Challenge host is Liz Williams also know as *lazylizard*.

Liz is challenging us to use *PEARLS* on our cards. Whether you want to use pearlized papers, pearlx, pearl paints, halfback pearls, or actual pearl beads, whatever you choose to use we would love to see what you create!!!

Did somebody say *Pearls* - LOL!?!?! Perfect Challenge for me - he,he,he!!! I got to use my favorite Silver Pearls guilt free!!!




















Of course I had to use the fabulous new Gerber Daisies Set!!! The layout is from last weeks MTSC35
Sketch.

This Set is so fun to color and since Gerber's come in so many colors you can really mix up the colors to your liking!!! For this card I used the Tea Rose and the Hollyhock Collection.

After I colored the flowers I added some Pink Shimmerz. You can see it better on the close up photo!!!

Please don't forget to check out - Betty, Cindy, Kimberly and Liz's blog for close ups!!!

Hope we have inspired you to play along???


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Gerber Daisies (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Ink, Copic Markers
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Bitty Box Basics (PTI)
Accessoriers: Silver Pearls (Michael's), New Leaf Satin Ribbon (PTI), Styled Silver Ribbon Slider, MS Punch, Stampin Dimensionals
Technique: Coloring with Copic Markers
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

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My next card is for my stampin' friend and this weeks Featured Stamper Joanne Grzelak aka *jojot*. I'm one lucky girl because I get to serve with her on the There She Goes Design Team :) - Congratulations Joanne enjoy your week in the spotlight!!!

If you haven't been to Joanne's gallery.....then you missed some fabulous eye-candy!!! Here is the card I cased.

The reason I chose to case this card was not only do I have the same Stamp Set - Cupcake Mix & Match from There She Goes, but I also designed it for the TSG17 - Birthday Bash Celebration over at the new TSG Blog!!!

Here are the changes I've made - the layout, the colors and size of the card.




















The layout is from the Sweet & Sassy Sketch - SSS18.

Of course I had to add some more Silver Pearls. The colors I used are So Saffron and Rich Razzleberry - I think they look so pretty together!!! The RR CS was scored!!!

Hope you come and celebrate with us the 1st Birthday of There She Goes??? Stay tuned all week, because Jessica is giving away some awesome Stamp Set!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!! Have fun playing!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Cupcake Mix & Match (There She Goes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - G24, R85, Y35
Cardstock: White, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron (SU)
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon, Scor-it, Stampin' Dimensionals, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack (SU)
Technique: Scoring , Piercing
Card Size: 5"x 5"

TSG Birthday Bash!!!

Happy Monday everyone!!!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend??? Ours was fun and busy!!! My two oldest daughters attended a GSU Volleyball Camp on Saturday. Right after the Camp our local *GSU* Volleyball Team had a fun Scrimmage game!!! We are so excited that the Volleyball season is starting up shortly - wahooo!!!

On Sunday we soaked up some of the beautiful sunshine we currently have....we hung out at the pool for over 3 hours...I love it, since it wears my girls out and they go to bed early without a fuss - LOL!!!

Enough about us.....this week it's all about There She Goes celebrating it's 1st Birthday!!!

Jessica created a new TSG Challenge Blog and you can play along with us all week, because we are having a BIRTHDAY BASH going on!!! You don't want to miss it - Jessica is giving away free stamps !!!

We are also kicking off the new TSG September Release on Wednesday....so hop on over to the new TSG Blog and see what's going on!!!

Hope you will join us this week celebrating this exciting event????

OCC Challenge - Color Challenge!!!

Hey you all!!!

Loretta is still going strong on hosting the OCC Challenges this month !!! Today she is challenging us to use the *new Stampin' Up In-Colors*. I don't know about you, but I really like these new colors :)!!!

For this card I used Rich Razzleberry and Bermuda Bay.

I combined this Color Challenge with the IC194 - Pyones Designer Gift Store. I used the *butterfly* images as my inspiration!!!!

The layout is from the fabulous Mojo Sketch 100 - Thursday. I also added the cute challenge idea from Sharon Johnson's ssnotime101 - Let's Polka.





















The Stamp Set I used is Great Friend. The sentiment is from the Hostess Level III Set - Kind & Caring Thoughts.

I dressed the card up by adding some scoring, the Silver Pearls and the matching Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Ribbon. The BG DP is from the Thoroughly Modern Collection.


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Great Friend (SU), Kind & Caring Thoughts (SU)
Ink: Rich Razzlebery, Bermuda Bay (SU)
Cardstock: White, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry (SU)
Design Paper: Thoroughly Modern DP (SU)
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Rich Razzleberry Ribbon (SU), Scor-it, Stampin Dimensionals, 1 3/4" Circle Punch (SU), Marvy Large Scalloped Edge Punch
Technique: Scoring

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All the happy colors for the IC194 - Pylones site put me in the mood to make one more card!!!

I couldn't help it..... I had to use the Razzleberry Lemonade DP (this DP makes me happy :) too!!!) I added the new In-Colors Crushed Curry and Melon Mambo.

The flower image is from the beautiful There She Goes - Bloom Set.





















My card was dressed up with some piercing, the Crushed Curry Polka-Dot Ribbon, Styled Silver Ribbon Slider and some Silver Pearls.

Please make sure to stop by the OCC blog for all the info and to see all the samples the team has made!!!!

For more inspirations and close ups please visit - Jennifer, Frances, Loretta, Jenny and Joycelyn's blog!!!

Thank you for stopping by!!! Enjoy your weekend!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Bloom (There She Goes)
Ink: Memento Ink, Copic Markers - RV09, RV19, G94 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo (SU)
Design Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade (SU)
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Crushed Curry Polka-Dot Ribbon, Styled Silver Ribbon Slider, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack (SU), various Circle Punches (SU)
Technique: Piercing

Mojo-licious!!!

Happy TGIF everyone!!!

My goodness this week has once again just flown by......probably because I was stampin' like a maniac - LOL!!!

I broke down and bought some of the fabo Verve Visual Stamp Set's the other day....actually I ordered them Sunday night and they were in my mailbox by Wednesday...wahooo!!! Thanks Julee for mailing them out sooooo fast!!!

As you all know Julee Tilman and her Mojo Sketch Team are featuring a week of super awesome *Mojo-licous Sketches* in honor of their 100th post...and now that I have my new VV Set's I thought I'd catch up and play along!!!

Here we go............

This card is for Monday's Sketch





















I used the beautiful new Budding Blossoms Set. The colors are White, Baja Breeze and Basic Black.

The scored BG is from the new QuizKutz Embossing Folder - Stripes Label (Hobby Lobby).

I dressed the card up with my favorite Silver Pearls (Michael's), *Under the Sea* Shimmerz and the 1" Double-Stitched Baja Breeze Ribbon (SU).

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This is Tuesday's Sketch
















This card is also featuring the new Budding Blossoms just a different image.

The colors I used are Dark Chocolate and Berry Sorbet (PTI). I dressed the card up with the Berry Sorbet Ribbon , Styled Silver Ribbon Slider and my fav Pearls.

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This is for Wednesday's Sketch


















Once again I used the beautiful Budding Blossoms Set - see how versatile this Set is!?!

I used the Razzleberry Lemonade DP and matched it up with Crushed Curry CS and Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon.

I dressed the card with some piercing, Silver Pearls and some Angel Wings Shimmerz.

I'm off to work on Thursday's Sketch...so I see ya soon!!! Have a good one and thank you for stopping by today!!!

Hugs ~S~

WSC93 meets ODBD and a new SU Sneak Peek

Hello everyone!!!

I have two cards to share with you today....one was a missed approach on the WSC93 Sketch - yep, it also happens to me....I somehow got sidetracked...LOL..... and the second one is another sneak peek from the new SU Holiday Mini Catalog using the same Sketch!!! These new items will be available starting September 1st!!!

My first card is for Our Daily Bread Designs using the sentiment from the Jesus Set.

I dressed the card up with the Flourishes Blue Awning Rub-On I found at Michael's not to long ago.

I don't know if you can tell but I scored some lines close to the bottom of the card and added some more matching Rhinestones in between.

The sentiment was inked in Old Olive and then layered onto the matching CS. Both circles were cut out with the Spellbinder Dies.

The Ribbon is from the PTI Enchanted Evening Collection.


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Jesus (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Old Olive (SU)
Cardstock: White, Old Olive (SU)
Accessories: Blue Awning Rub-On & Rhinestones (K&Company), Ribbon (PTI), Scor-it, Circle Spellbinder Dies
Technique: Scoring
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

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Okay - here is second approach on the WSC93!!!





















The new items from the Holiday Mini Catalog are the Design Paper - Christmas Cocoa Specialty. It is soooo pretty - I know it will be popular!!!

Next is the beautiful star from the Icicle Rub-On Set and the sentiment is from another featured Merry & Bright Rub-On Set.

I dressed the card up with some scoring, the Soft Suede Polka-Dot Ribbon and of course I had to add one of my favorite Silver Pearls :)!!!

Hope you like them both???

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you get to enjoy your day???

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: ~none~
Ink: ~none~
Cardstock: White, Real Read and Soft Suede (SU)
Design Paper: Christmas Cocoa Specialy (SU)
Accessories: Merry & Bright Rub-On, Icicle Rub-On, Silver Pearls (Michael's), Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon, Spellbinder Circle Dies
Technique: using Rub-Ons
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

MTSC35 Gifts of the Earth

Hey you all!!!

I have another teaser for you from the upcoming SU Holiday Mini Catalog :) !!!

This Set is called *Gifts of the Earth*. It's really great for coloring and it will be available September 1st!!!

The layout is from the fabulous MTSC35 Sketch hosted by my friend Mercy.
















Thank you for stopping by today!!! Have a great day!!! ~S~


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Gifts of the Earth (Stampin Up)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic & Prisma Markers -
Cardstock: White, Pumpkin Pie, Enchanted Evening (PTI)
Accessoires: Diamond & Dots Embossing Folder (QuicKutz), Satin Ribbon (Michael's), Hat Pin (Michael's), Prettiest Kit (SU), Scor-it, Eyelet Border Punch (SU)
Technique: Scoring , Coloring with Copic Markers

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - Color Challenge!!!

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Oh my - what a busy weekend we had...my computer had a serious melt down - yikes - it took us a few hours to figure out what was wrong and thank goodness my smart hubby fixed it all!!!

Once again I realized how depended I'm to this lap top :( I think I'm way beyond addicted to this thingy - LOL!!!

Anyway - how about playing along in this weeks Flourishes Timeless Challenge (FTTC29)??? This week Dee Jackson is our challenge host. Dee is challenging us to a Color Challenge - we are to use Red, Olive and Black with one other Neutral Color. So, the skies the limit as long as you use these hues. We look forward to seeing what you create!?!

Here is my take on the colors......




















Of course I had to use the brand spankin' newly release *Gerbera Daisies* Set!!!

I'm a little disappointed that my camera did capture the beauty of this image better :( ... I guess all the Glitter I added was too much distraction - LOL!!!

The close up turned out much better..... (click on the photo)!!!

I colored the flowers with the Copic Poppy, Field, Warm Neutrals Collection. The image was actually inked twice and I cut out the center flower and raised it up.

The beautiful Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon I added will be available in the new upcoming SU Holiday Mini Brochure.


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Gerbera Daisies (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - Poppy, Fields and Warm Neutral Collection (Flourishes)
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Bitty Box Basics (PTI)
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon (SU), Dazzling Diamond Glitter (SU)
Technique: Coloring with Markers

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After I made my first card I came across the Card Pattern Sketch #28 and thought the gorgeous new Peaches and Cherries Set would look awesome with it!!! What do you think???



















I used the same color theme as before - Red, Olive and Black.

Don't forget to stop by Betty, Cindy and Dee's blog to see their cards!!!

Hope we have inspired you to play along???

Have a great day and thank you for stopping by!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Peaches and Cherries Set (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - Poppy and Field Collection (Flourishes)
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Bitty Box Basics (PTI)
Accessories: Pure Poppy Satin Ribbon (PTI), Piercing Tool and Mat Pack (SU)
Technique: Coloring with Markers

OCC Challenge - Christmas in August!!!

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

If you're here for the Gina K. Blog Hop please click right HERE. Missed the post last night click too :) !!!

It's time for another OCC Challenge today!!! Loretta has challenged us to create a *CHRISTMAS* card/project...can't start to early with them....now I only have to create 99 more - LOL!!!

Anyway - I'm also teasing you with some brand spankin' new Stampin' Up goodies that will be available in the new Holiday Mini Catalog on September 1st!!!






















Here is what I've done......First I embossed my White and Real Red CS with the new Textured Impression Folder - *Pals-A-Plenty*. After the White CS was embossed I added the cool new Platinum Shimmer Paint - awesome and fun stuff guys (it will be available in three different colors !!!)

Next I used some Real Red CS and added the new Silver Merry & Bright Rub-On sentiment. Once it was rubbed on I punched the senitment out with the new Ornament Punch.

The circles were created with the Spellbinder Circle Dies. Each circle and the ornament were raised with Stampin' Dimensionals. I added some Silver Cord and Real Red Striped Ribbon for decoration.

Before I forget the beautiful Sketch is from Verve Visual - AVS204.

Please stop by the OCC blog to find out all the information on how to play along!!!

Don't forget to stop by - Jennifer, Frances, Loretta, Jenny and Joycelyn's blog for more inspiration!!!

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will have a wonderful weekend!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: ~none~
Ink: ~none~
Cardstock: White, Real Red (SU)
Accessories: Merry & Bright Rub-Ons, Real Red Striped Ribbon, Textured Impressions Folder - *Petals-A-Plenty*, Shimmer Paint - Platinum, Silver Cord, Stampin' Dimensionals (all items are Stampin' Up), Spellbinder Circle Dies
Technique: Rub-Ons and Embossing

It's time to for GinaK's Blog Hop !!!!

Hello again!!!!

Wahooooo - it's finally time for GinaK's Blog Hop!!!

I'm so thrilled to show off Nina Brackett's fabulous new Stamp Set - Elegant Post!!! You all probably think I've gone mad...LOL...but I had so much fun playing with this new Set that I've made three different cards :)

Here we go......





















This card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". I used the new In-Color Melon Mambo, White and Basic Black. The DP is from the Melon Mambo Design Prints Collection. I accessorised my card with Silver Pearls (Michael's), a Styled Silver Ribbon Slide and some yummy matching Raspberry Fizz Satin Ribbon (PTI).

At last I added some piercing on the left side and scoring on the right side of my card base.

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My second card is regular size 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".





















On this card I used the new In-Color Dusty Durango, So Saffron and White. The DP is from the Dusty Durango Design Prints Collection. I decided to score the So Saffron CS to add a little bit of interest :) !!!

The image was inked with Memento Black and I colored it with Copic Markers - G07, R08, R85, V17, Y35, YG91 plus a Colorless Blender.

The card was decorated with some more Silver Pearls, Silver Cord, So Saffron Ribbon and a matching Button.

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My third card is a Long Card - it measures 3 1/4" x 6 1/2".





















The base CS is Kraft. I added the new In-Color Rich Razzleberry and White. The Design Paper is from the Razzleberry Lemonade Collection.

The cage was inked in Basic Black , the birdies and the sentiment were inked with Rich Razzleberry.

I used the Eyelet Border Punch on the bottom of the Design Paper. I added a strip of Rich Razzleberry CS and White CS on top of the DP and pierced it.

To finish it all up I decorated this card with the matching Rich Razzleberry Polka Dotted Ribbon, a matching Button, small Silver Pearls and the bow on top of the cage was made with some yellow Scrap Floss.

If you want to see more inspiration with Nina's Elegant Post Stamp Set, please stop by her blog. Nina also designed two gorgeous Digital Paper Packs that coordinate perfectly with this Stamp Set. They are called Grungy Elegance and Simple Elegance.

Here are all the people who participate in this Blog Hop - GinaK herself, Cathy, Donna, Emily, Erika, Jessica, Kurtis, Lee, Melanie, Theresa, Brenda, Shannon, Sue and Melissa.

Thank you so much for stopping by!!! I hope you like the cards???

Have a wonderful weekend!!!