Another Stamp Club Project

This is another one of the club projects my girls made. I like how it turned out. We used the brayer to get the different colors on the background.

Added the twine for a bit of a rustic feel - along with the colors.

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

Happy Mother's Day Card

This was one of the cards my club girls made in March.

Supplies: Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue, Teeny Tiny Wishes CS: Whisper White, Marina Mist Ink: Marina Mist, Regal Rose, Wild Wasabi Other: 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Stamping Sponge, Basic Pearls

I have the rest of our projects and will be posting them this week, so be sure to stop back by and check them out.

Stampin' Hugs, Karen

January Stamp Club Projects

Wow - it has been quite some time, since I've posted to my blog. Life took hold and I had put some things on the back burner. I still stamped with my club, however, posting to my blog was put off. I didn't have the time with everything else I had going on.

I'm trying to get back into posting again - I even updated my blog look tonight!

This card uses Baroque Motifs and was inspired by a card by Danielle Daws.

This card uses Always and was a CASE of a card by Angela Walters.

This card also uses Always and was inspired by Gwen Mangelson.

I'm not listing all the supplies here, however, if you want to know something specific - feel free to contact me. I'm just trying to catch up, so I'll get back to posting the specifics soon.

Happy Stampin',
Karen

Final July Stamp Club Project

This is the last card we made. Sorry for the blurry picture. I CASEd this card from another stamper - I loved how quick, simple, yet wonderful it was.

Things to Note:
-- Stamped the image in Pretty in Pink first

-- Stamped off the black 2x and then stamped over the Pretty in Pink (slightly offset it)

-- Sponged Certainly Celery on the WW edges

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Pocket Silhouettes
CS: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, WW
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Stazon Black
Other: Stamping Sponge

That's it for the club projects from July. Hope to have more to post soon!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

July Stamp Club Project

I cased this card from another stamper. I loved how hers turned out and wanted to recreate it. I plan to make this for my nephew's birthday card as well - he would love the guitar rocker!

Things to Note:
-- Brayer used to make 'starburst' background
-- Glossy White card stock used

Supplies:
Stamps: Extreme Guitar, On Your Birthday, Extreme Elements
CS: Basic Gray, Not Quite Navy, Glossy White
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Stazon Black
Other: Brayer, Designer Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Another card yet to post, so be sure to stop back by!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

July Stamp Club Project

It's been quite some time since I've posted on my blog. Ever since I started working full-time, my days are packed. I can't seem to get all that I need done - done in a day. I forgot what it was like to work full-time!

I've been stamping, but just haven't even had a chance to get pics taken, thus nothing to post.

Here is one of the cards we made at July Stamp Club. I used the card on pg. 188 of the catalog as our guide. I had to alter it a bit to what I had on hand.

Things to note:

-- The only stamping is the Happy Birthday
-- The white Uni-gel pen was used for the flower centers

Supplies:
Stamps: On Your Birthday
CS: Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo
Ink: Basic Black
Other: Top-Note Die, Modern Label Punch, Flower Punch (Itty Bitty Shapes Punch), White Gel Pen

Stop back by - I have 2 more cards to post from our July Stamp Club!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

Sympathy Card

Unfortunately - I've needed a couple sympathy cards. These are always hard for me to make because of the emotions behind the reason for them.

This particular card was for my neighbor whose husband passed away. He was quite young and left behind his wife and 3 kids. They have sinced moved back to where her family lives and we miss seeing them around.

Sorry for the photo quality - I couldn't get a good picture no matter what I tried.

I stamped the Upsy Daisy flowers in Almost Amethyst and gently tapped it in Elegant Eggplant. Somewhat of Rock-n-Roll, but not to the full extent. I gently sponged the Almost Amethyst around the edge of the stamped piece.

I have plenty to share with you - it is just finding the time to get the pictures loaded and corrected. So, be sure to check back because I may just surprise you with more regular posts!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Thoughts and Prayers
CS: Almost Amethyst, Elegant Eggplant, WW
Ink: Almost Amethyst, Elegant Eggplant
Other: Eggplant Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Square Bigz Die, Stamping Sponge

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you back again!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

UDI Inspiration Challenge #93

It's Thursday, so you know what that means...it's Inspiration Challenge over on the UDI Blog. Below is the bright inspirational picture we were to use. Well, of course, this is right up my alley with the flowers!

Pretty obvious what I used for my inspiration, but just in case....I went with FLOWERS! :) I also added the grass amongst my flowers.

Things to Note:
-- I sponged the olive on the bottom of the stamped flower piece to shade in some for grass
-- I sponged around the greeting
-- En Francais was stamped tone-on-tone (Crushed Curry on Crushed Curry)

So, wondering what set this is?? It is a brand new set that will be released in the new SU! catalog - Awash with Flowers. It is a two-step set floral set. It is available through the end of April for order. After the 30th, it won't be available again until July.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Awash with Flowers, Inspired by Nature, Teeny Tiny Wishes, En Francais Background
CS: WW, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry
Ink: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Old Olive Black Stazon
Other: Stamping Sponge, Modern Label Punch, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (Yellow), Stampin' Dimensionals

Be sure to make a stop over at the UDI Blog to see what the other team members created!!

Thank you for stopping by my blog! Hope you enjoyed today's share and come back!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

UDI Inspiration Challenge #92

Sorry for the lack of posting lately. I started a new job and it has me drained by the time I get home. I love it and am having fun, but it is early and longer hours than I was working before.

Anyway - on to the good stuff! This week's challenge was a bright and fresh picture. Reminds me of a beach cottage room.

I went with the white and blue color scheme for my card. I actually CASEd this card from another stamper. I only changed the stamp set. When I saw the inspiration picture and was scanning for a sketch to use, I came across the card and knew it would be perfect!

The coloring is off in the picture, but where it looks like a 'tinted blue' - that is really Whisper White card stock.

Things to note:
-- stamped the image and greeting in Craft Black ink
-- embossed with Black Embossing Powder
-- the butterflies are up on dimensionals

Supplies:
Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Teeny Tiny Wishes
CS: WW, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay
Ink: Craft Black
Other: Black Embossing Powder, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!! Be sure to check out the UDI Blog to see what the other Inspiration Team Members came up with!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

UDI Inspiration Challenge #89

Another challenge has been issued to us this week. Below is my take on it. I actually CASEd the layout of the card from another stamper (I apologize because I don't remember who). When I find out who - I'll edit my post.

Things to Note:
-- the bottom right piece is popped up on dimensionals
-- each stamped piece is layered on a square of Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Here is the picture we were given for inspiration. I went with the flower aspect - I know easy way out. :)
Supplies:
Stamps: Fresh Cuts
CS: Melon Mambo, WW, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry
Other: 1/16" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1 1/4 Square Punch, 1 3/8 Square Punch, Flower Brad

Be sure to stop by the UDI Blog to see what the other design team created!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

UDI Inspiration Challenge #88

This week we had butterflies as our inspiration. Well, I knew right away what I wanted to do. I had seen a CAS (clean and simple) card that was perfect for this! It was posted on the LNStampers yahoo group and I saved it in my files. Glad I did because I went right to it for this card!

The original card was made my Julie Davison and was a birthday card. I went with a 'thanks' card because I had a few thank yous I wanted to send out to some people who have done some special things for us. So, while this card is definitely simple - it really packed a punch for me and was quick to mass produce.
Supplies:
Stamps: Thankful Thinking (earned Free through SAB)
CS: WW, Pixie Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore
Ink: Stazon Black
Other: Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die, Stampin' Dimensionals

Be sure to stop by the UDI Blog to see what the other team members created. While you are there, post a comment to let us know you stopped by!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

Card Scrap Challenge

I came across a sketch challenge over on Card Scraps. I needed cards for a swap as well, so I decided to play along. The sketch challenge is in honor of Brenda's birthday! So, if you are part of the RubberFriends group and participated in the swap and want to be surprised - don't look!

Here is a close up of part of the card. Supplies:
Stamps: Vintage Vogue
CS: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, WW, Razzleberry Lemonade
Ink: Crushed Curry
Other: Melon Mambo & Crushed Curry Markers, Stamping Sponge, Melon Mambo Polka Dotted Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch

You are welcome to play along too! The blog candy part of the challenge ends tonight, however, you can always play along at any time.

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

UDI Inspiration Challenge #87

Sorry for my late post this week! It's been a rough week - this time 2 sick kids. I totally forgot about stamping and posting. I'm glad for the warmer weather - I've been airing out my house and spraying Lysol. I'm ready for a sick-free summer!!

This is the picture for us this week. Perfect for Spring!!
Here is my take on it. Sorry for the shadow on the card.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Inspired by Nature
CS: WW, Crushed Curry, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Old Olive, Soft Suede
Other: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Old Olive Markers, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges, 1/16" Circle Punch, Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!! Let the sun keep shining!!

Happy Stampin',

Karen

UDI Inspiration Challenge #86

This week our challenge was to use the clover image for inspiration. Definitely a perfect choice with St. Patrick's Day right around the corner!

Below is my take on the challenge. Not a whole lot of stamping, but nonetheless - still a great card!

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Heard from the Heart
CS: Certainly Celery, Handsome Hunter, Crushed Curry
Ink: Handsome Hunter
Other: Simple Flower Sizzix Embosslit, Textured Impressions Elegant Bouquet, Silver Brads, 1/16" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals (used under each flower)

Sorry for the short post today. I'm tired from not enough sleep - another sick child in my house. This time, it's my oldest. We didn't get much sleep last night, she came home from school early today, and doesn't look like she'll make it tomorrow. She has what everyone else has had in our house at one point - the dreaded cough. Wouldn't be bad, but nothing seems to help.

Anyway - be sure to check out what the other design challenge team members created!! You can find links to their blogs at the UDI Blog.

Stampin' Hugs,

Karen

UDI Inspiration Challenge #85

This will be a quick post for now. I'm fighting a head cold and didn't get this post scheduled last night like I wanted to. So, I'm trying to get it done now before I take my son to preschool. I'll also apologize for the horrible picture - I can't figure out how to take a good picture of a mainly white card. Any help would be appreciated!!

On to the challenge - below is the picture we got to use. Doesn't it look YUMMY!!!

Below is my CAS (Clean and Simple) card. I went with the colors for my inspiraton. Since the ice cream cones were set against a white background - I used that as well for my card.

I stamped each of the squares with the coordinating color (ie: Chocolate Chip on Chocolate Chip CS). The only difference is the Vanilla CS piece - I stamped it with Creamy Caramel ink 2nd Generation (stamped off once). I put all of the squares and the flower on a Stampin' Dimensional. I really like how this card looks IRL. Too bad my photo stinks and doesn't show how cute it really is.

Thanks for stopping by!! Be sure to check out what the other challenge team members did - UDI Blog.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Four Square (can be earned FREE through SAB)
CS: WW, VV, Rose Regal, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Rose Regal, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel

Other: Stampin' Dimensionals, Stitched Felt Sweet Pea

Happy Stampin',
Karen

UDI Inspiration Challenge #84

I go in spurts when doing challenges it seems. I love challenges because they can jumpstart your creativity. However, by the time I get a challenge accomplished - a new challenge has been posted (usually 2 or 3 really).

You may remember me posting a few months back for the UDI Inspiration Challenge. Well, with my laptop issues and such, I haven't participated in awhile. Happy to say that I am back and posting!

Below is the picture for our inspiration. Isn't it great - bold colors and the big flowers. Yep - it was great when my idea jumped right in my head for this one!

Here is my card. I went with both the colors and flowers. I used the SU Sizzlits Flower Blossom for the main flowers. The centers of each petal are actually 'cut' when running them through the Big Shot. So, I popped them out of each flower and then repositioned them into a different color flower to achieve the look from our inspiration picture. I used a flower from Eastern Blooms as a filler. I used a silver brad for the center of each Flower Blossom. The greeting is from the SAB set Whimsical Words. (Want to get this set for FREE? Be sure to contact me.)

Because the base of my card was black, I decorated the inside too. Just a little simple design, but definitely adds the right touch I think.


So, there you have it. Be sure to check out what the rest of the UDI Inspiration team did! You can get the links to their blogs by going to the UDI Blog. While you're there, check out the other challenges we have. Be sure to leave us a note to let us know you were there - we love to read your comments!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Whimsical Words (SAB)
CS: Basic Black, Barely Banana, Real Red
Ink: Real Red
Other: Sizzlit Flower Blossom, Big Shot, Paper Piercer, Silver Brads

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

Small Wonder

I needed a card for a co-worker who a had a baby girl recently. I don't have any baby stamps, so I went with flowers and a butterfly. I made this awhile ago, but I'm just now getting a chance to post it. I CASEd the layout from another stamper - Krista D - over on the Late Night Stampers group.

Things to note:
-- I sponged all edges (including the butterfly) with Chocolate Chip ink
-- the butterfly is popped up with dimensionals
-- the stamped flower piece is popped up with dimensionals

Both the Whimsical Words set and the Scallop Trim Border Punch are FREE right now through SAB. Want more details - ask me!!

Supplies:
Sets: Vintage Vogue, Whimsical Words (SAB)
CS: WW, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Melon Mambo
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, Mellow Moss
Other: Scallop Trim Border Punch (SAB), Butterfly Punch, Felt Flowers, Stamping Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

November Stamp Club Projects

These were the cards that my stamp club made in November. I focused all the cards on the Cold & Cuddly set from the Holiday Mini. I also predesigned my cards in MDS, so that I had something to go by.

The first one is a monochromatic card using Bermuda Bay card stock, DSP, and ink.

The second card I chose to round the corners on the right hand side.

The third card is my favorite - probably the DSP....that is gorgeous paper!
Thanks for stopping by my blog when you had a chance this past year! Looking forward to a new and wonderful 2010! Hope you continue to stop by in 2010 as well!!

Happy New Year!!
Karen

UDI Inspiration Challenge #70

This is my long ago post that I haven't been able to post. Shortly after my last post, my laptop essentially died. Well, it is back - I use that term lightly though. As I type - my screen is flickering and I'm worried it will shut down again. I seriously need to get it checked out, but it needs to be on when I take it in because once it's off....it may not come back on.

Anyway - back to this post. The picture below was given to us to use as our inspiration. To see the Inpsiration Challenges (among others, such as Sketch Challenges) - go check out the UDI Blog for more ideas from other talented SU! demos.

Things to Note:
-- I went with the brown (sepia look) and the daisies for my inspiration
-- To 'color' the embossed flowers, I used Shimmer Paint

I made this for a friend/co-worker whose FIL passed away. I was really pleased with how it turned out. The flowers definitely 'shimmer'. This was the first time I've used the Shimmer Paints and will definitely use them more!!

Hopefully I'll have more to post and that my laptop will continue to work and I'll be able to get things posted.

Wishing everyone a wonderful and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

Floral Birthday

No this isn't my Inspiration Challenge card. I went to take the picture today, so I could post my cards here, but my batteries are dead. Wouldn't you know it - I also didn't have any extra batteries in the house, so I need to get some.

In the meantime, I don't think I shared this card yet here on my blog. I made this for my sister's birthday last month. I used one of the sketches that are provided on Saturdays over on the UDI Blog. It is a really fun sketch and I loved how this card turned out!

I used the Melon Mambo textured card stock for the base of the card. I love the subtle touch this adds to it as well. I popped the punched circles up with Stampin' Dimensionals. I alternated the color card stock behind the flowers, so the same color flower isn't paired up with the same color card stock.

Stamps: Eastern Blooms; On Your Birthday
CS: Melon Mambo Textured, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Other: Melon Mambo Marker, Rich Razzleberry Marker, Crushed Curry Marker, 1 1/4 Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Melon Mambo Polka Dotted Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!! Hope to post my UDI Inspiration cards before the weekend is over.

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen