A Playful Combination

Hi Everyone!!!

I hope you all are enjoying your summer - can you believe that it is almost August?!?!  Holy!  I honestly have no idea where the time goes...

I am busy having a fabulous time at my Mom's Family Reunion this week but I decided to play along with a couple of challenges before I left and have this post for you today.  Maybe I'll share a few pics of the reunion once I get back home with you all - maybe I'll even do a Project Life spread - oooooh, I think that's what I'll do!!

Anyway, I'm a little off topic, here are a couple of challenges that inspired me this week:

1. Colour Me...!

This week is a super fun colour challenge!

2. Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

This week is another fantastic sketch from these ladies - they are so talented!

And here is my card:

Card Recipe (all supplies used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise mentioned):

Card Stock: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Back to Black DSP

Stamp Sets: Mixed Bunch, Wacky Wishes (Hostess - Retired)

Ink: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight

Tools/Techniques: Oval Framelits, Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Neutrals Candy Dots (Black), Brights Candy Dots (Daffodil Delight & Melon Mambo)

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Thanks for dropping by!

Steph

Everyone Has a Rainy Day...

Hi Everyone,

In the midst of getting ready to head back to the East Coast to Newfoundland for my Mom's Family Reunion, I took some time today to get crafty.  I have so much to do and so very little time to do it in but seriously, who can resist taking a little time out to do what you enjoy??  Especially since I will be away from my crafty space for the next month!  Don't worry, I took some time to prepare and schedule blog posts so that I am able to keep up to date with you guys. :)

Today, I decided to play along with the GORGEOUS colour combination over at Colour Me...!  This week is Lost Lagoon (a new favourite of mine!), Island Indigo, Smoky Slate and a neutral.  Love it!

I also wanted to play along with the FABULOUS sketch over at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge:

Here is my card for these challenges:

If you are looking for the Island Indigo, both the sentiment and the umbrella are in that colour.  I just love this new Stampin' Up! Hostess Set - Life's Adventure - every image in there is just so darn cute!

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Moonlight DSP Stack

Stamp Sets: Life's Adventure (Hostess)

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Island Indigo

Tools/Techniques: Chalk Talk Framelits, Basic Grey Baker's Twine

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Thanks for dropping by!

Steph

Inspired by Hollywood

Hi Everyone!

This is my final card to share with you from my stamping session on the weekend.  I am really hoping that I have found my mojo - I seriously had forgotten just how much I enjoy making cards.

This particular card was inspired by Hollywood for me.  When I saw the sketch challenge from CAS - Colours and Sketches for this week, I have to admit, I was definitely perplexed.  I wasn't sure how I could make this one work.  But then I saw my On Film Framelits which had yet to come out of the packaging and I was set!

Here are the challenges that I am linking up to for this card:

1. CAS - Colours and Sketches

2. Stampin' Royalty

This week's challenge at Stampin' Royalty is "Anything Goes".

3. Seize the Birthday

This week's theme or "toppings" is "Stars and/or Stripes".

Here is my card:

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Gold Glimmer Paper

Stamp Sets: And Many More

Ink: Versamark

Tools/Techniques: On Film Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Thanks for dropping by!

Steph

Happy Blooming Birthday!!

Hi Everyone,

Yes, yes, yet another post from my mega marathon crafting session.  As my friend noted on Saturday night, I think we are going to make this a monthly thing once the summer holidays are all out of the way.

I was so excited to be able to use new stamp sets and am so thankful to my friend for bringing all her new stuff along.  I haven't ordered the Flower Patch stamp set but to be honest, I have a feeling it will be making it's way to my home really soon!  I also love when a stamp set has a matching punch or framelits and the Flower Fair Framelits did not let me down!  My order does arrive tomorrow and I can't wait to share those new goodies with you!

So, which challenges did I focus on for this particular card you ask?  Here goes:

1. Fusion

I thought the sketch this week was super original...



2. Stampin' Royalty

This is a new challenge for me, I have never played along with these talented individuals.  I am super excited to do so!  This week's challenge is "Anything Goes".

Here's my card:

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: Strawberry Slush, Lost Lagoon, Flowerpot DSP

Stamp Sets: Flower Patch

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Tools/Techniques: Flower Fair Framelits, 2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment (Strawberry Slush)

Thanks for dropping by!

Steph

Make a Wish - Maritime Style

Hi Everyone,

I need to do some more blog posts so that I can get all those cards up that I made during my wonderful crafting session over the weekend - I love those with good friends and a drinky-poo or two!

I am really in love with the Maritime DSP in the new catalogue so this card really focused on that.  As always, I incorporated a couple of challenges in order to find inspiration.

1. Freshly Made Sketches

Unfortunately, my timing was a little off with this post and I missed the deadline to link up to this challenge.  But, I used their sketch for inspiration and I love it!

2. The Card Concept

I simply love this colour combination - so "Maritime" style.  I chose to do a "Clean & Layered" effect on this one - it's one of my favorite styles!

Here is my card:

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: Coastal Cabana, Real Red, Whisper White, Maritime DSP
Stamp Sets: Perfect Pennants
Inks: Basic Black, Real Red
Tools/Techniques: Basic Black Bakers Twine, Basic Metal Buttons, Banners Framelits

Thanks for dropping by!
Steph

A Striking Combination

Hi again everyone!

As I mentioned earlier, I was so excited to play with a bunch of new stamp sets last night that my friend had brought over - I can barely wait to get my order on Tuesday and have even more new things to play with!

One of my favorite new sets is Bloom with Hope - it is truly a stunning and very versatile set so I was extremely excited to use it on this card.

I, ofcourse, got my inspiration from a couple of great challenges.

1. Colour Me...!

This week's colour combination was a "striking" one.  I, unfortunately, went by memory and instead of using Soft Sky, used Pool Party.  Oh well, close enough!

2. Seize the Sketch

I loved this week's sketch and found it to be super versatile.

Here's my card:

Like I said, I really love this new stamp set and the sentiments that are in it are simply beautiful.

Card Recipe:

Card Stock:  Pool Party, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Bloom with Hope

Ink: Pool Party, Elegant Eggplant

Tools/Techniques: Pretty Print Embossing Folder

Thanks for dropping by!

Steph

Blended Bloom!

Hi Everyone!

Well last night I had an amazing evening of marathon crafting with a very special lady - we crafted till 3:00am!  Don't you just love it?!?!  We did, however, miss our 3rd partner in crime...  But, we focussed quite a bit on the new items from the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.  I will have a few cards to share with you over the next few days.  :)

First off, last night I had my first chance to play with the brand new Stampin' Up! Blendabilities markers and can I just say, I am in LOVE!!!  These markers are alcohol based and are amazing for colouring!  I will definitely need more practice but I really feel that these will become a staple in my craft room - they will be on my next order for sure!

As always, I decided to play along with a few challenges - they always give me so much inspiration.

First, there was a great sketch over at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge and I thought it was a fantastic opportunity to use the new Blended Bloom stamp.

I decided to pair the sketch with the color challenge over at Pals Paper Arts:

Here is my card:

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Everything Eleanor, Blended Bloom, And Many More
Ink: Daffodil Delight Blendabilities Markers, Old Olive Blendabilities Markers, Night of Navy


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Steph

Happy Birthday Dad!

Hey Everyone!

Wow!  Two posts in one day - it's been awhile!!

My Dad's 60th birthday was a few weeks back and I, of course, took the time to make him a card.  I just haven't had a chance to post it...

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

1. Addicted to Stamps & More:

This week's challenge is to "Make Your Mark".  I don't often colour too much on my cards, but I decided to do so on this one.

2. Seize the Birthday!

You can never have too many birthday cards!

Here's my card:

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: Real Red, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Fresh Prints DSP

Stamp Sets: Just Sayin', Sketched Birthday

Inks: Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip

Tools/Techniques: Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, 1/8" Tafetta Ribbon - Bermuda Bay, Banners Framelits, White Embossing Powder

Thanks for dropping by!

Steph