Happy Wednesday!  I hope your week is going well!  I’m back with another card featuring the cute Olivia and her birds.  This is for Jen’s challenge over at the All That Scraps message board to make a suspension card.  What fun!  I think I only ever made one of these and it was so long ago.  I need to try this again!  You can find a tutorial on how to make one here.  When I saw this particular birdhouse image in the new C.C. Designs set, I thought it might be symmetrical enough to pull off putting them back to back.  And it worked pretty well.  I only needed to do some minor trimming.  Yay!  Then I found a Circle Nestabilities die to cut the openings in the front to hang my birdhouse.  I wanted the die big enough to fit the house inside but not too big that it would cut away a lot of the pretty paper.  I think this size worked pretty well!  Then I used some old SU linen thread to hang it.  The back of the birdhouse has a different bird on it but it looks pretty much the same so I won’t bore you with another pic.  ;)  On the left of the card is an embossed piece from one of the new Cuttlebug folders….check them out here!  And don’t forget that Christine has free shipping at ATS for orders over $25! 

stamps- Olivia’s Birdies by C.C. Designs

paper- Celery, Saffron, Pixie, DCWV Blossoms and Butterflies

ink- Black, white craft

accessories- Cuttlebug With Love border folder, circle Nestabilities, SU linen thread, Red Line tape, Copics, gel pen, Stickles

Yesterday I got a last minute request for 2 cupcake cards.  So I was glad they fit Taylor’s challenge for today!  I hope to come back and catch up on some of the challenges I missed.  Have any of you had the chance to do them all so far? 

I used some of the new SU In Colors on this card along with some K & Company paper that came in a Valentine pack at Target.  I have used this stamp set so many times.  I sure got my money’s worth out of it!  It is such a cute set for all ages and is perfect for teens which I have a hard time finding images for!

The cupcake top was cut out and popped up on dimensionals.  And the inside has a pocket for a gift card or money.  You can see the pocket on the second card laying underneath the sample.  You start with a normal size card base (8 1/2 x 5 1/2) but score it at 3 1/2 and 7 inches to make the pocket.   

I hope you have a great weekend! 

stamps- Big Bold Birthday

paper- Baja, Kiwi, Pink Pirouette, Tangerine, White, dp- K & Company

ink- Baja, Choc. Chip., Pink Pirouette, Kiwi

accessories- Stickles, Oval punch, pop dots

I don’t know which is sweeter…the monkey or the ice cream.  ;)  I made this card for Holly’s sketch challenge today.  I also used up the last of the sweet paper in Christine’s card kit that goes along with the Sweet Treats stamp set.   I was a bit disappointed that the scrap of brown I had left wasn’t large enough to mat the entire image.  But I decided to die cut it anyway and see how it looked with a partial mat.  I think it turned out rather cute.  Sometimes the little curves that get thrown at you tend to stretch your imagination a bit and try new things! 

While you are checking out the challenges today, I have another link for you to check as well.  SCS is having a Non-Raffle for the Midwest Flood Relief.  All proceeds will be going to the Red Cross in the midwest.  You can check out the details here.  And….there will be prizes!  Several companies and individuals (including myself) are donating prizes to help out.  Isn’t SCS a wonderful community?  I’m so glad to be a part of it!  You can check out the gallery of great prizes here! 

stamps- Sweet Treats by C.C. Designs

paper- Pixie, Pink Pirouette, White, paper from the C.C. Designs July card kit

ink- Black, brown marker

accessories- gel pen, Oval Nestabilities, rhinestone from the card kit

Hi all!  I hope you are having fun with the challenges this week at Splitcoast!  Today’s card is for Lauren’s challenge.  I didn’t get a chance to do Jenn’s challenge but I might try to catch up on it later.  It looks like a fun one!  If you are a fan club member, you can check out today’s challenges here. 

I got out my new SU! color, Riding Hood Red, and the new Bella Rose paper to make this monochromatic card.  I also added one of the new buttons in the RH Red color.  The stamp set used here is called Window Dressing and will be available in the new catalog as well.  It sure is cute!  I also added a few Lizzie Anne stitches and dots.  I think my favorite part is the way the sentiment fit perfectly around the corner of the window!   

stamps- Window Dressing, Lizzie Anne Shapes & Stitches

paper- Riding Hood Red, Black, White, Bella Rose dp

ink- Black, Riding Hood Red

accessories- ribbon, SU button

Today I have 2 cards that I made for the Tuesday DD challenges.  The first one I made for both Michelle and Christine’s challenges.  It may be a bit of a stretch for a masculine card though.  I used some sparkly papers from the DCWV Summer Glitter matstack.  I tore the top edge of the beige one to resemble a sandy shoreline.  And I thought the surfboard paper would be perfect for this C.C. Designs image!  In the bottom left corner is a scrap that was left from cutting out the flourishes I’ve used lately.  I thought it would make a good accent. 

stamps- Summertime Fun- C.C. Designs

paper- Ballet, Galore, Choc. Chip, watercolor paper, DCWV- Summer Glitter matstack

ink- Black, Ballet, Galore, Real Red, Cocoa

accessories- QuiKutz flourish die, Stickles

My second card was made for JulieHRR’s challenge.  The card base is shimmery white cardstock.  This is one of those cards that looks so much better in person!  I hated to waste the vellum cardstock oval that I cut from my vellum frame on yesterday’s card.  So I stamped my main image (a new catalog preview) on it and colored the reverse side with Copic markers.  The bird was stamped, colored, cut out and layered onto the front of the vellum.  On the edge of the cardfront I used the SU! scallop edge punch that will be available in the new catalog as well.  To finish it off I added a bit of ribbon, a pearl embellishment, and some dots of Liquid Pearls.

stamps- Serene Spring

paper- Shimmery White, Vellum cardstock

ink- Black

accessories- Copic markers, Oval Nestabilities, pearl embellishment, Scallop Border punch, ribbon, liquid pearls  

Here’s one more card I made for today’s DD challenges at Splitcoast.  This one is for Laurie’s challenge.  If you scroll down, you can see the card I made for Jody’s challenge.   And there’s also a link in the post below if you aren’t a fan club member, but would like to join and jump in on the fun.

There was so much more I wanted to do with this card, but in the end I liked the simplicity and left most of the embellishments off.  I only added the single Prima and flourishes to keep the main focus on the embossed vellum frame and the sweet image.  I think each Stampavie image I work with is cuter than the last- I love them!  I cut my vellum frame on this card with my oval Nestabilities and then embossed it with the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder.  The heavier cardstock weight vellum worked great for this.  And I am still having fun with the Choc. Chip flourishes I die cut a few days ago!  You will probably see them show up on a card again tomorrow. 

stamps- Sarah Kay- A Kiss for Chloe by Stampavie

paper- Orchid, Choc. Chip, White, vellum cardstock

ink- Black

accessories- Oval Nestabilities, eyelets, Prima, CB Swiss Dots embossing folder, Stickles, QuiKutz flourishes

It’s time again for the Splitcoaststampers community to celebrate the anniversary of their fan club.  And you are invited to play along!  The Dirty Dozen and DD Alumni have been busy preparing some fun challenges for you.  “A Day in the Life of a Dirty Girl” is the theme for this year’s Dare to Get Dirty Challenge week. The fun lasts a whole week, from July 21-27.  And Jenn has some prizes planned too!  You can read some more of her info here.  I sure hope you play along…it will be lots of fun!  If you are not a fan club member, you can find out how to join here.    

This is my sample for Jody’s challenge today.  I hope you like it!  You can check out all of the other samples in the DTGD gallery. 

stamps- Time For You

paper- Bashful, Choc. Chip, Celery, White

ink- Black

accessories- Rectangle Nestabilities, Ribbons, glue dots, Copics, Primas, brads

 I made this set for Emily’s One Sheet Challenge.  Some of the Dirty Dozen who are missing the fun at CHA are having their own fun back home.  If you would like to play along, check out Emily’s challenge, Holly’s sketch, and my sketch.  We’d love to have you join us!

This challenge is similar to the One Sheet wonders but with no pattern.  She just said to pick an old piece of patterned paper and use it.  So I thought it would be a great time to get some Christmas cards done!  I cut my sheet of 12×12 paper into 9- 4″ squares so I could get 9 cards out of it.  This is an easy way to get a quick set of cards done!  I chose Lulu’s Sweet Delights for my image and words.  Then I added some Lizzie Anne Stitches.

Have a great weekend & stay cool!  

stamps- Lulu’s Sweet Delights- C.C. Designs, Lizzie Anne Shapes & Stitches

paper- Wasabi, Pomegranate, Cameo, Black, unknown cream, dp- Stemma

ink- Black

accessories- Oval Nestabilities, Copic markers, gel pen 

Yea!  It’s Friday!  And today I am sharing a sketch for you to try.  This is my second card with the Sarah Kay images from Stampavie and I am loving them!  I started out with this sketch in mind.  I was in the car one day, waiting for someone, and doodled a few sketches.  So I decided to use this one for my challenge today.  The dotted paper was chosen first because I was looking for something with a small pattern, knowing it would get mostly covered.  I have a hard time covering up those pretty papers!  Then I chose a nice contrasting color for the card base.  Next I was digging through my ribbons and found this one which I love and completely forgot I had!  It all came together from there.     

Cutting the main image wasn’t too difficult…I don’t have any tricks to tell you.  Just cut a slant and use the first cut as a guide for cutting the second side.  Then adjust it to fit the card.

I hope you play along with the sketch!  If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword PCSC3 (for Paper Cookies Sketch Challenge 3).  And don’t forget to link back here…I would love to see them! 

stamps- Sarah Kay- Roses’s Garden, Vases in Vogue

paper- Turquoise, White, Saffron, Choc. Chip, BoBunny Shabby Princess

ink- Black

accessories- Copic markers, ribbon, Key Tag punch, paper flower from Walmart, Quikutz flourish die, button

Yesterday I received the new SU! Sock Monkey set which is a preview for the upcoming new catalog.  I wasn’t sure if I’d like the sock monkey or not, but I think he’ll grow on me.  LOL.  When I first saw the set, I knew I’d want to make the pennant into a banner.  I haven’t been over to the SCS gallery, so I don’t know if anyone else had the same idea but I think it worked out pretty well.  (EDIT to add: I guess I wasn’t the only one!  Hehe.)  I used a non-SU alphabet to add the letters.  The Basic Gray layer was embossed only on the bottom and a craft white ink was applied very lightly to bring out the texture.  

The layout for this card came from Holly’s sketch.  I turned it though so I could fit the banner on.  Holly and a few of us other Dirty Dozen gals decided to have a few blog challenges since we’re missing all the fun at CHA.  ;)  Check back tomorrow and I will have another sketch for you.  And I’ll try to post the other challenges with links as well.  We hope you’ll play along!

stamps- Sock Monkey, Dot Alpha- Stamp Craft

paper- Basic Gray, Saffron, Non-SU white and red

ink- Black, Craft white

accessories- Copics, Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Diamonds in the Rough folder, Stickles