Pink Christmas

Last night I decided to do the Mojo Monday sketch and incorporated a few other challenges into it and ended up with this Pink Christmas Card.

The Pretty In Pink Paper looked so pretty with the Rose Red paper (which is supposed to have a pink tone to it, but for some reason in the picture appears to be Red). I dug through my ribbon and found this wonderful striped ribbon from American Crafts that matched the colors perfectly. I added pink rhinestones to the center of the snowflakes as well as the centers of the poinsettias and the snowflake on the main image. I can't believe I actually used an image that didn't require any coloring (quite a rarity for me lately), but it sure made for a nice and quick card.

This card is for the following challenges:
Mojo Monday - Sketch
Creative Inspirations - Christmas in October
Little Paper Shop - Christmas Card - no red or green
Cute Daisy May - Pink Christmas
Creative Card Crew - Celebration
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - A card for a girl/woman in your life with the color pink
Three Clovers - Think Pink
Secret Crafter - Celebration
Gingersnap Creations - Use Bling

Card Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Season of Joy
Ink/Coloring: Rose Red
Paper: Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White; DP - DCWV (Christmas Stack)
Embellishments: Ribbon (American Crafts); Self Adhesive Rhinestones (Michaels)
Tools: Snowflake Border Punch and Snowflake Punch (EK Success)

Stampin Out Alzheimer's challenges I completed....

Here are a few of the cards that I did for various challenges on the Stampin Out Alzheimer's ning group this past weekend. Since there were quite a few challenges I wanted to participate in, I kept my cards pretty simple as it was a busy weekend and I did not have a lot of time for stamping. We had a mini golf and lunch outing for my Daisy Troop, got our garden planted, and since the weather was so nice, we spent lots of time outside with the kids!

Anyways, on to the cards.....

This one was for the I've got the Blues Copic Marker Challenge sponsored by Verve Stamps. You had to use the Copic colors B12 and B16 along with your choice of any one E color. I chose E33.

Card Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Sweet Deal ~ The Greeting Farm
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Pacific Point; Copics (B12, B16, E33, 0)
Paper: Pacific Point; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - DCWV
Embellishments: Dew Drops
Tools: Giga Scallop Punch; CM Cutting System

This was an All-In-One Challenge. You could only use 1 color, 1 stamp, 1 embellishment and 1 ribbon. I had to try this one to see if I could do it and I have to say this really was a challenge. I know I cheated a bit and used a teeny bit of yellow in the center of the flowers, and added a brad to the prima flower (but I'm using my creative license interpretation on that one because technically I think it is only one embellishment ~ the flower ~ and besides they NEED something to cover that hole in the center or they just don't look right).

I think that before I actually use this card though, I will add a sentiment to the right side and perhaps a few more of the little primas (that one just looks so lonely by itself)
Card Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Digi Image - Two Scoops Rice Designs
Ink: Copics (sorry, didn't write the colors down on this one)
Paper: Tempting Turquoise; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DSP - SU
Embellishments: Ribbon; Flower - Prima with SU Brad in the center
Tools: MS Border Punch

This one was a sketch challenge for I believe Little Paper Shop. I love the bright colors of this new Lime Rickey paper from Basic Grey!

Card Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Alphabet Soup
Ink: Various SU Markers
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White; DP - Basic Grey - Lime Rickey
Embellishments: Dew Drops; Button from stash
Tools: Marvy Mega and Giga Scallop Circle Punches

This one was a sketch challenge for Verve Stamps. I have had this image colored and sitting in my pile for quite some time and decided to finally put it to use. The image is popped up on dimensionals up to three times in some places.

Card Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Penguin Paradise; Sentiment ~ Down by the Pond ~The Greeting Farm
Ink: Versafine Black; Koh-i-nor pencils
Paper: Lavender Lace, Gable Green; Papertrey White Card Stock; DP - DCWV
Embellishments: Ribbon (Lt. Orchid); Dew Drops; Lots of dimensionals
Tools: Scallop Border Punch

This one was another sketch challenge and I don't remember who it was from. The image was a limited time free digi down load from Sweet n' Sassy Stamps. I left a sentiment off this one because I'm not sure what I want to use it for yet.

Card Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Forget Me Not (digi image) - Sweet n' Sassy Stamps
Ink: Copics (again forgot to write down the numbers)
Paper: Pale Plum; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - Basic Grey - Euphoria
Embellishments: Ribbon (Lt. Orchid); Dew Drops
Tools: Marvy Giga Scallop Circle Punch

Happy Birthday!

Today is my husband's birthday. Wow, where did March go!?! We have been very busy around here. We had my sons birthday party over the weekend, my daughter went to a sleepover birthday party, we had to make puppets and a space ship model for school, and lots of running around. So, today I will share the card I made for my husband's birthday:

Card Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Hedgehog Happiness
Ink: Memento Timber Brown, Copics
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Papertrey White, DP - Basic Grey
Accessories: Twill Ribbon (colored with sharpies), Dew Drops (Robin's Nest), Photo Corner Punch, Flourish punch (EK Success)

Papertrey's "Bitty Dot" sketch challenge

Here is another Papertrey challenge card I completed ~ although I did change the orientation of the sketch from landscape to horizontal in order to fit the stamp I wanted to use. I LOVE this designer paper by Bo Bunny. I purchased a bunch of different Valentine themed paper by Bo Bunny for my daughter's Valentine Box that she needs for school (I will post that when it is done), and just had to use some for myself. I couldn't find any ribbon that I liked for this particular card, so I dug through my huge box of vintage lace and trims (that I picked up at an estate sale awhile back) and found this beautiful heart lace trim ~ perfect!
Card Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: A Happy Heart
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red / White- Papertrey / DP - Bo Bunny
Accessories: Pearls - Kaiser, Stickles, Vintage Lace Trim

Papertrey's "Over The Rainbow" Challenge

I came across this challenge and decided to give it a try. Since I don't have any of Papertrey's Cardstock, I used SU cardstock in the following colors: Riding Hood Red, Apricot Appeal, Kiwi Kiss and Baja Breeze. I don't think I would have chosen all of these colors together, but I do like the end result. I kept the card pretty simple, but did add some paper piercing to the Baja Breeze strip for interest.
~Card Recipe~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Wow Flowers
Ink: Apricot Appeal, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red
Paper: Baja Breeze, Naturals White, Riding Hood Red / White- Papertrey
Accessories: Circle punches, Scallop punch, Brad - Making Memories, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

More Challenge Cards

Well, Ashley was home sick with a high fever on Monday and Tuesday and has another fever.... and now Tyler also has a slight fever as well. I just hope that everyone is better over the weekend, since Ashley has a friend's birthday party on Saturday and then HER birthday party on Sunday.

I've been busy these last few days finishing up all of the challenges for Taylored Expressions Anniversary Sketch Challenge. The sketch for this particular card can be found on Ana's blog.

~Card Recipe~
Stamps: Always (SU)
Ink: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette (SU)
Paper: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Sweet Always DSP (SU)
Accessories: Chocolate Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds, circle punches (SU) / Marvy small heart punch


The sketch for this card can be found on Taylor's blog.

~Card Recipe~
Stamps: Upsy Daisy (SU)
Ink: Close to Cocoa (SU)
Paper: Groovy Guava, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Afternoon Tea DSP (SU)
Accessories: Felt Fusion II flowers, Chocolate Ribbon, vintage brads (SU), Scallop border punch (SU)

The sketch for this card can be found on Vicki's blog

~Card Recipe~
Stamps: Dinomite (My Favorite Things), Sentiment (Inky Antics)
Ink: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Close to Cocoa and Bliss Blue markers (SU)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue (SU), White (Papertrey), DSP (DCWV)
Accessories: Dots & Spots and Tiny Dots Cuttlebug embossing folders, Word Window punch (SU), brads (SU), Signo White Gel Pen (SU), Pinking Shears (Wiss)

The sketch for this card can be found on Jackie's blog.

~Card Recipe~
Stamps: Backyard BBQ, Flannel Plaid (SU)
Ink: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Riding Hood Red (SU), Bic Mark-its
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Basic Black (SU), White (Papertrey)
Accessories: Black Ribbon (SU), Vintage Brads (SU), Circle Punches (SU)

The sketch for this card can be found on Stephanie's Blog.
~Card Recipe~
Stamps: Going Somewhere, All Holidays (SU)
Ink: Basic Black, Brilliant Blue (SU)
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Brilliant Blue, Whisper White (SU)
Accessories: Brads (SU), Tangerine Ribbon (SU), Square Punch (SU), Mega Scallop Square Punch (Marvy)

And finally, here is the last one. The sketch for this card can be found on Monika's blog.

~Card Recipe~
Stamps: Mambi (Inkadinkado), Alphabet (Rubber Stampede)
Ink: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Tempting Turquoise (SU), Bic Mark-its
Paper: Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise, Flowers for You DSP (SU), White (Papertrey)
Accessories: Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder, Circle Punches (SU), CM Circle cutter, Fibers (Lion), Eyelets (Making Memories)

Well, I hope you enjoy looking at these, and perhaps, even though the contest is over, challenge yourself to these sketches.

Some Cards

Here are a couple of cards that I worked on this weekend.

I did double duty with this card. I created it for Taylored Expressions Anniversary Sketch Challenge. The sketch for this particular card can be found on Jami's blog. I also entered it in a contest on Toni's blog.


~Card Recipe~
Stamps: Girl from Snow Bunnies (CC Designs), Cupcake (Studio G), Happy Valentines Day from Holidays and Wishes (SU)
Ink: Archival Ink - Jet Black; Bic Mark-Its, Blush Blossom (SU)
Paper: Orchid Opulence, Pink Pirouette (SU), White (Papertrey), DSP (Provo Craft - Rob & Bob Studios)
Accessories: Giga & Mega Scallop Punches (Marvy), Threading Water Punch (Fiskars), Prima Flowers, Brads (Making Memories), Star Dust Stickles, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Signo White Gel Pen (SU)

This card was created again for Taylored Expressions Anniversary Sketch Challenge. The sketch for this card can be found on Donna's blog.


~Card Recipe~
Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes (SU)
Ink: Archival Ink - Jet Black; Bic Mark-Its
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Taken with Teal, Chocolate Chip (SU), White (Papertrey), DSP Flirty (retired SU)
Accessories: Square Punch (SU), Ribbon - Flirty (retired SU), Star Dust Stickles, Crystal Effects (SU), rhinestones and Love "tag" unknown

Here is my third card for Taylored Expressions Anniversary Sketch Challenge. The sketch for this card can be found on Sherrie's blog.

~Card Recipe~
Stamps: So Tweet and Birdie (Imaginisce - Twitterpad Collection)
Ink: Archival Ink - Jet Black; Taken with Teal (SU)
Paper: Taken with Teal, Kraft (SU), DSP (K & Company)
Accessories: CM Cutting system, Giga Scallop Punch (Marvy), Photo Corner and Circle punches (SU), Flowers Prima, Brads (vintage - SU), ribbon - Flirty (retired SU) and Kraft Taffeta

Thanks for looking :)