Frogadelic Card

Yes - I know that isn't a word, but I just had to use it! :) This card was also made for the Card Party. This one will actually be on time though (my last one with the duck is late). I again used the same patterned paper and color scheme like the last card. I probably would never have put Taken with Teal and Old Olive together, but they look good - helps having the patterned paper with similar colors too.

This card uses another sketch. This is MJ's Monday Lunchtime Sketch 30, which can be found on her blog Techno Stamper. There are so many sketches out there that I love to see all the different ones and use them to get me started on my projects. The froggies were colored in with Copics - Golden Yellow Y17 and Yellow Green YG03. I added white dots inside of the flowers on the patterned paper and around the edge of the card base.

I used the Pond Pals set from SweetNSassy Stamps again. There is a reason to my madness. There is a contest on the SNS yahoo group for posting the most projects using SNS stamps in the month of August. Hope you don't get sick of seeing Pond Pals, since that is the only set I own. :) I do have a couple stamped images of another SNS set from Wendy. I also participated in an image swap through the group. So, when I get them - if it's within time of the contest, then I'll use them too.

Supplies:
Sets: Pond Pals (SweetNSassy Stamps)
CS: Taken with Teal, Old Olive, WW, Patterned Paper
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers, Stampin' Dimensionals, Ribbon (from my stash), White Signo Gel Pen

Thanks for stopping by tonight - this is my last post (promise)!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

Lucky Duck

This was made for a Card Party for a group I belong to. A card party works like this - a group of people sign up. Then each week one person is showered with cards from the others. This continues on until all of those signed up have had their turn at being showered and pampered with cards.

I used the Pond Pals set from SweetNSassy Stamps. This is the only set I own right now, but there are quite a few others on my ever growing wish list. I colored my duck in with my Copic Caio markers. The colors used are Golden Yellow Y17, Frost Blue B00, Cadmium Orange YR07. I also used the Frost Blue Copic to 'ground' my duck - kind of like a puddle.

I used a sketch (SC187) from SCS for this card. You can find this sketch here and then check out all the other sketches. These are great to help jumpstart you if you are needing a starting point. I really liked how this card turned out. The patterned paper is from the Target $1 spot and is so fun! I added a bit of glitz to the dragonfly's wings and trail with a Sakura Glitter Pen. I also sponged the main image with Taken with Teal ink.

Supplies:
Sets: Pond Pals (SweetNSassy Stamps)
CS: Yoyo Yellow, Taken with Teal, Old Olive, WW, Patterned Paper
Ink: Palette Noir, Taken with Teal
Other: Copic Markers, Stampin Dimensionals, Sakura Glitter Pen, Dew Drops, Stamping Sponge

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

Hoppy Day - Pond Pals

I'm overdue on an exchange for a group I belong to. This is part of my gift to my exchange partner. I'm filling it with her favorite candy. I stamped some of the images directly on the patterned paper. The other images were stamped on white cardstock and cut out. They were then pop dotted onto the container. BTW - this a Crystal Light container that I altered.
I colored the images in with my Copic Ciao markers. I included the markers in the picture above, but since you can't tell real well - I'll post them as well. Copic marker colors - Sepia E37, Yellow Green YG03, Baby Skin Pink E21, Emerald Green G05, Golden Yellow Y17.

This is the top of the container. I pop dotted the frog on top of a scalloped green circle - kind of like a lily pad. :) This is also for the Belli Challenge (CBC28), which was to alter a container. You can find the Belli Challenges here - Creating with Chrissy.

Supplies:
Sets: Pond Pals (SweetNSassy Stamps)
CS: Patterned Paper, WW, Garden Green
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Scallop Circle Punch (SU), Stampin Dimensionals, Copic Markers, Crystal Light container

Thanks for stopping by - hope you enjoyed this little project!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

Sympathy Swap

Sorry it's been so long since I've last posted. Tonight though, I've got a couple things to post. :) This summer has been super busy for me!! I'll be glad to get a break and have time to do more stamping!!

I made this card for a swap on a group I belong to (Utah Divas International - UDI). It was a Sympathy card swap. I don't make Sympathy cards usually because I don't think to make them, until I need them. So, this was a good swap to participate in. Unfortunately, I already had to mail this card off to my best friend, Rachel. Her father passed away and so I mailed this to her.

I really liked how this turned out and will be using this sketch more. All layers were sponged except for the card base and the Night of Navy card stock.

All Supplies SU!:
Sets: Fresh Cuts, Sincere Salutations
CS: VV (I believe), Ballet Blue, Night of Navy
Ink: Ballet Blue, Night of Navy
Other: Stamping Sponge, Night of Navy Grosgrain Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!!
Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

Stamp Club Project (June)

This was one of the projects that was made during stamp club in June. I CASEd the card out of the catalog on pg. 57 and made a few changes. I really liked how simple and clean this turned out - very hard for me to accomplish because I love to keep adding and adding. :)

All supplies SU unless noted otherwise:
Stamps: Take Three, Define Your Life
CS: Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Bashful Blue, Confetti White
Ink: Perfect Plum
Other: Markers - Bashful Blue & Perfect Plum, Stamping Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals

The catalog is a perfect place to find wonderful ideas! If you aren't used to utilizing our SU catalog this way - challenge yourself to find an idea and then create your version of it using the supplies you have. It definitely takes the guesswork out of it for you! :)

Thanks for stopping by!!
Stampin' Hugs, Karen

Stamp Club Project (May)

This was the final project that was made at my stamp club in May. I had wanted it to be a Father's Day card, however, I wasn't able to find a suitable sentiment that was current. So, I opted to leave the sentiment off and they could put one on of their liking. The inking around the tree was done direct to paper (DTP) with the Creamy Caramel ink pad.

All Supplies SU unless otherwise noted -
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Flannel Plaid BG
CS: VV, Creamy Caramel
Ink: Creamy Caramel, Garden Green (although I believe I used a different green during the club)
Other: 1/16" Circle Punch, Brads, Aqua Painter, Stampin Dimensionals

Any questions - feel free to ask. Thanks for stopping by!!

Stampin' Hugs, Karen

Stamp Club Project (May)

This was another card that my stamp club made for May. I had seen a card of Nichole Heady's in one of my paper crafting magazines and loved it. Now - I don't think mine turned out 1/2 as nice, but I still like the simplicity of it. I notice now that my sentiment is crooked as well.

All Supplies SU unless otherwise noted -
Stamps: Simply Said, It's Your Birthday

CS: VV, Mellow Moss
Ink: Mellow Moss
Other: Pretty in Pink Marker, Moss Gingham Ribbon, Stamping Sponge

Thanks for stopping by!!
Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

Stamp Club Project (May)

Since I've been having computer problems, I never got to upload my Stamp Club projects. I received both of the sets used on this card free with my SAB redemption. :) Always a plus to receive FREE stamps!!!

Anyway - the definition for 'kindness' is stamped tone on tone for the background. The 'k' from Big Deal Alphabet is stamped in Elegant Eggplant, as is the definition on WW. The definition is then popped on stampin' dimensionals. Fairly simple and straight-forward.

All supplies SU unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Big Deal Alphabet & Define Your Life

CS: WW, Almost Amethyst, Elegant Eggplant
Ink: Almost Amethyst, Elegant Eggplant
Other: Eggplant Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by (even through my lack of posting)!! I'm hoping to find time on my DH's computer to post more frequently.

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

Stamp Club Projects (April)

These were the projects that my stamp club made in April. I'm still having computer problems, so I'll make this a quick post (I've tried loading this before and haven't been successful). I did all the projects, so that they would coordinate together. Also, both cards fit into the 'gift bag'.

All Supplies SU:

Stamps: Carte Postale, French Flair, Leaves a la Carte Jumbo Wheel
CS: VV, Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Le Jardin Designer Paper
Ink: Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke, So Saffron
Other: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stamping Sponge, Bashful Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Ribbon Slide, Stampin' Dimensionals, Gold Brads, 1/16" Circle Punch, Lunch Bag (cut down), Markers - Always Artichoke & So Saffron

Any questions, feel free to ask/email me. Thanks for stopping by - hope you are having a great weekend!!

SCS Blogger RAK

How beautiful is this card?? My picture doesn't do it justice! I received this beautiful card from Kelly (SCS gadget19) as a SCS Blogger RAK. Be sure to click on her SCS id to get to her gallery to see more of her awesome projects! This great card uses green (my fav color) and uses a set that I have ALWAYS wanted, but yet to get. I'm afraid that if I get it now, it will retire. Good thing is that my neighbor just bought this set, so I can hopefully borrow hers sometime. :) Not only did she send me one of her *best* cards (love it Kelly!!!), but I got seeds for some Forget-me-Nots and a sweet note! Thank you for thinking of me Kelly - I really appreciate the kind words!!! Your card was timed perfectly too - I received it on a day that I was home very sick in bed. It was just the pick-me-up that was needed!

Here is a link to Kelly's blog - http://craftyinkings.blogspot.com. Be sure to stop by and post a comment or two to let her know you were there.

Thank you again!!

With Sympathy

My Godfather passed away earlier this week and I wanted to send my Godmother a card to let her know I'm thinking of her. He lived in AZ and she lives in IL, so I'm not able to be there in person. I decided to use one of my Papertrey Ink sets and a design that Julie from Paper Pleasing Ideas posted on her blog the other week. It was using a stamp to create your own background.

I used the Anniversary set Papertrey sent to qualifying customers - Simple Little Things. Using the stamp-a-ma-jig, you can create the background quite quickly.

Supplies:
Stamps: Simple Little Things (Papertrey Ink)
CS: Blue Bayou, WW
Ink: Blue Bayou
Other: Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon (SU!), Stamp-a-ma-Jig

Blogger's Challenge (May 9th)

The challenge this past week was to create a Mother's Day card. Well, I did have this completed on Friday, however, I'm still having computer issues. I tried posting this earlier today and when I had everything completed - it decided not to save. So, I'm trying again!

I stamped my flower from Inky Antics in Palette Noir ink and used Copic Markers to color it in. The greeting is actually 2 stamps from a set by Papertrey Ink. The flower is popped up on dimensionals.

Be sure to check out the other Blogger Challenge Players by clicking on the icon in my sidebar to see more beautiful projects!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Flower (Inky Antics); Women of Life (Papertrey Ink)
CS: Groovy Guava, Green Galore, WW, Polka Dotted Paper - Martha Stewart
Ink: Palette Noir, Groovy Guava
Other: Groovy Guava Double-Stitched Ribbon, Dimensionals, Stamping Sponge, Paper Piercer, Copic Markers - Yellowish Green YG06, Light Orange YR02

Hope all of the moms out there have/had a wonderful Mother's Day!! Enjoy!!