No Neutral Challenge

I combined two different challenges for this card. Over at Techno Stamper she gave the inspiration for the layout of the card.

The other challenge was the LNS Demonstrator Yahoo Group who provided the challenge to create a card without any neutral (white, vanilla, etc) colors on the card.

Here I used Brocade Blue cardstock, ink & DSP. I also used Regal Rose DSP and then So Saffron cardstock. I also ran the So Saffron through the Big Shot using the Stampin' UP! Elegant Bouquet Impressions Folder. I also used the Flowers, Daisies #2 Die Cut to create the pop up flower which was topped off with a Fire Rhinestone Brad. The image is stamped from Level 2 Hostess set calle dAsian Artistry.

Not sure if I am totally happy with it, I would love to hear what you think about it.

Trigger's Birthday

I found a card over on Stampin' Connection made by Ellen Kemper. I LOVED IT!! So, I had to recreate it. She had his tongue hanging out and I thought a bone would be more appropriate for "my" dog (he's not really my dog but he thinks I belong to him....long story....he is my Aunt & Uncle's dog). They keep trying to send him home with me....he is a Bassett Hound that weighs about 75lbs and thinks he weighs 7.5lbs....he is hilarious!! Anyway it is his birthday next week and he will be 7 on the 24th. So thought I would send him a treat along with this card.

I used the following punches: Wide Oval, Butterfly, 1/2" Circle. His muzzle is cut out with the Big Shot and the Circles 2 Die Cut (the big circle). White gel pen for highlights on the eyes & nose.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamping 411 Challenges Card

Loved the Color Challenge over at Stamping 411 blog. So thought I would play along. I also use their Sketch Layout Challenge also.

The card that I made uses the following supplies:

Asian Artistry Stamp Set

Brocade Blue Cardstock
So Saffron Cardstock

Certainly Celery DSP

Brocade Blue Stampin' Write Marker

So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker

Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Marker

Eyelet Border Punch

Dazzling Diamonds

Perfect Polka Dots Impression Folder

Big Shot

My Son also liked the colors so asked if he could make a Valentine with these colors for his Grandma. So this is what he made:

Happy 4th Birthday Cody!

My cousin's little boy will be turning 4 soon and he is OBSESSED with Sponge Bob Square Pants. He will sit and watch that show for hours!! Recently I saw a card on Stampin' Connection that was VERY similar to the one I made. I didn't have the same texture plate that she used but I think the one I used works okay.

Here's what I used:

YoYo Yello Cardstock

Close to Cocoa Cardstock

Whisper White Cardstock

Basic Black Cardstock

Real Red Cardstock

Brilliant Blue Cardstock

Regal Rose Cardstock

Slit Punch

Word Window Punch

Heart to Heart Punch

1-1/4" Square Punch

1-3/4" Circle Punch

1-3/8" Circle Punch

1-1/4" Circle Punch

3/4" Circle Punch

Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Big Shot

My 10 year helped alot and said "that's awesome" when it was finished. I hope Cody likes it too!

Loved it so much I think I will make some for my swap card for the Milwaukee, WI Regional Convention in April. Are any of you attending that one?? Would love to make some new friends!!

1/2" Circle Punch

Skateboarder Birthday Card & Swap

Good Morning!

I just got this stamp the other day and my son has been wanting me to play with it. He has a couple of friends that really like skateboarding and asked me to make a card for a friend of his that has an upcoming birthday! When I was done he thought it was great!

Recipe:

1. Old Olive Cardstock for the base.


2. Stamped the corner with Old Olive Ink using the image from Extreme Elements


3. Cast A Spell DSP for a little accent.


4. Basic Black Cardstock for a layer behind the skateboarder.


5. Next I stamped the background from Extreme Elements using Old Olive Ink.


6. Then I stamped the Extreme Skateboard image with Versamark & used Black Embossing Powder to make him stand out.