CSS - Simplicity Sparkles Blog Hop - 3-26-2013

It is another StampTV blog hop. This time we were challenged to create a card that is CAS and that any embellishments we add must sparkle. It was a little harder for me then I thought it would be. But I rose to the challenge!
You should have arrived from the fabulous blog of Lori McAree.

I did not realize until after the cards were done that I chose a similar color theme for both cards. I did not mean to do that. The first card uses the fabulous stamp set called Vogue Vases 2. I turn to this set a lot. I used some patterned paper for the vases called Poppy Prints. The embellishments are some sparkly gold ribbon and some red gems.  

This card was made on GKD Pure Luxury Kraft CS - I always hesitate to color an image on Kraft because it is not always the way I envision it turning out. The image is from the latest release set and it is called Day at the Park Diva. I used a combination of Gel Pens and Copics to color the images. The white and blue rug really do sparkle a bit. The frame around the image is gold and sparkly as are the 3 dots.

Now hop on over to visit Tera Fujan, for some more fabulous eye candy. If you want to start at the beginning or get lost along the way, just jump directly to the links for all of the wonderful creations on StampTV.

Make sure to leave a comment as you go along because we will choose a random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! Look for the announcement on Tuesday, April 2. Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by and always thanks for commenting.

Best of Luck

I had to wait to post this card today so I could say, "Happy St. Paddy's Day" to all my Irish friends out there and all of the Irish for a day friends too! 

This adorable image is from MFT Stamps, she looks so sweet! I used the fence die from ODBD. The DP (ambrosia) is from Basic Grey and the clover punch is Martha Steward. The Grey CS is from GKD. Yup - not playing favorites here! 

I entered this card in the following challenges:
Simon Says Challenge - sketch
JUGS - colors
The Crafters Cafe - St. Paddy day
BasicGrey Challenges - Spring

Thanks for looking and I always love the comments! 

CSS - Inspiration Blog Hop - 3-12-2013

It is another StampTV blog hop. The challenge for us this time around is an inspiration photo. You should have arrived from the fabulous blog of Tera Fujan with what I am sure was a wonderful project or maybe 2!

I chose to go with the colors and the basket idea from this inspiration photo for this card. I have a new granddaughter coming in May and this card will now be all ready for her. I used Spring Basket and Basket Additions 2 for this card. I colored the images with my Copic markers and found the dot paper circle in my basket of rejected designer paper scraps - how perfect was that? The paper was GKD Pure Luxury White and Bubblegum Pink. I was very happy with the way this card turned out. 

This card is for my granddaughter Victoria's birthday later this week. I chose to use Beyond Baskets with the Basket Additions 2 for this card along with the pretty patterned paper called Petals and Wings. I also used GKD Pure Luxury Bubblegum pink and Cranberry tart. Lots and lots of paper piecing with this card. 

Now hop on over to visit Lori McAree, for some more fabulous eye candy. If you want to start at the beginning or get lost along the way, just jump directly to the links for all of the wonderful creations on StampTV.

Thanks for stopping by and always thanks for commenting.

Happy YOU day

This is another birthday card I made. I do not make very many cards with aging or distressing but in this case I did. I hope I did not get carried away.

I colored the image using my Copics. The image is from GKD called Birds and Blossoms. The used the wood-graining technique on this one, in fact that is what really led me to distressing. I threw a few buttons on it and some seam binding through the tag. A different look for my but fun none the less. 

This is entered in the Craft your Passion challenge for using an odd number of embellishments. 

I am also entering this in the Simon Says Stamp anything challenge.

In addition I entered this in the Cuttlebug Mania challenge. I used the Cuttlebug with my Spellbinders dies.

Thanks for looking and I always love the comments! 

Scooter Diva

Nothing like a cold weekend (for Florida) to get some stamping done. I made several cards and loved it. This one is for a friend of mine - she is turning 50. 

I colored the cute image using my Copics and paper pieced the balloons. The image is from GKD called Scooter Diva, cute isn't she? The brick wall was made using my Scor-pal and then some sponging. I am entering it in the Stamp TV challenge for wood-graining but I made a brick graining instead. I had fun making this.

I used the sketch provided by JUGS. I really like this sketch and may just create another card using it. 

I am also entering this in the Simon Says Stamp anything challenge.

Thanks for looking and I always love the comments!