One Color Card Stock and Ink + White

For Kitchen Sink 10 Minute Card #61 I have used one sheet of colored card stock and the ink pad that matches it along with a little white card stock. Often people will contact me about layered stamping saying they don't have a wide range of ink pads or colors that blend well together. I designed today's challenge to demonstrate that depth and color coordination can be created with only one color. You don't have to have tons of ink to get beautiful results.

Pull out your Kitchen Sink images to give it a try and share your results with us in the Kitchen Sink Stamps Gallery.

Stamps: Butterflies Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Hanukkah Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: SU Concord Crush and Georgia Pacific White
Inks and Layers: 3 SU Concord Crush, 2 SU Concord Crush stamped off once,
1 SU Concord Crush stamped off once, background and sentiment SU Concord Crush

Stamps: Get Well Teddy Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Pink Passion and Georgia Pacific White

Ink and Layers: 3 SU Pink Passion, 2 SU Pink Passion stamped off once,

1 SU Pink Passion stamped off twice, 4 SU Pink Passion

sentiment and sponging - SU Pink Passion

Tool: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Island Indigo and Georgia Pacific White

Ink and Layers: On Gift - 3 SU Island Indigo stamped off once, 

2 SU Island Indigo stamped off twice,

1 SU Island Indigo stamped off three times

On Ribbon: 3 SU Island Indigo, 2 SU Island Indigo stamped off once

1 SU Island Indigo stamped off twice, 4 SU Island Indigo

sentiment and sponging on Island Indigo mat - SU Island Indigo

Tool: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Baseball Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Soft Suede and Georgia Pacific White

Ink and Layers: On Mitt - 3 SU Soft Suede, 2 SU Soft Suede stamped off once,

1 SU Soft Suede stamped off twice, 4 SU Soft Suede

On Bat - layer 2 only stamped in SU Soft Suede

sentiment and sponging - SU Soft Suede
Tools: Nestabilities

Just remember, no matter how small your paper and ink collection may be, you can still produce beautiful creations with your Kitchen Sink Stamps!

Don't miss what the Crew has stamped for you today!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

Queen for the Day - Patricia Rose

Today's post honors Patricia Rose, aka kokirose of Splitcoaststampers, who was just crowned Queen for the Day. Patricia and I both share a love for the sweet characters created by House-Mouse Designs, Inc. so I have chosen to case her A Smile 4 You! With spring just around the corner, I have made an Easter version of her sweet card.

Stamps: This Egg's for You by House-Mouse Designs, Inc.

sentiment from 3 Step Honey Bunny by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White and Chocolate Chip by Stampin' Up

Sugar Cookie by Luxe

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, 

Blushing Bride and Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up

Copic Markers

Embellishment: Ribbons, Rhinestone, and Dimensionals

KSS 10 Minute Challenge - Torn Paper Design

The task is simple for this week's Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minute Card Challenge. Tear a corner off of a panel of designer paper, attach the remaining designer paper to your card front, and stamp your Kitchen Sink image in the empty space. For those sharing your creation in the Kitchen Sink Gallery, the keyword is 10MC60.

Stamps: Berries by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White and lauderdale by BasicGrey

Inks: Poppy Parade, Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade, 

and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Stamps: Father's Pocket Watch Multi Step Clear Stamps 

and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury Ivory and little black dress by BasicGrey

Inks: Early Espresso, Soft Suede, and Crumb Cake by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Zinnias Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Seed Packet Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Stampin' Up Blushing Bride and indie bloom by BasicGrey

Inks: Regal Rose, Cherry Cobbler, Certainly Celery, 

and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Stamps: Lil' Elephant Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White and little black dress by BasicGrey

Inks: Basic Gray and Going Grey by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Drop in on the crew to see their latest KSS creations!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

Our Daily Bread Challenge 96

I designed today's card for Our Daily Bread's Challenge 96 - H-E-A-R-T. The three required letters I used were H - hymn, E - ecru, and T - texture.

Stamps: It is Well with My Soul, Grunge Cross, and With Heartfelt Sympathy

by Our Daily Bread

Papers: Ecru Bazzill, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Inks: Soft Suede and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Tools: Grunge Cross Die Cut, Sizzix swirls, Spellbinders' Label

Embellishment: Dimensionals and Brad

Another 10 Minute Monday - KSS Style

Thanks for dropping in on this week's 10 Minute Monday Challenge!  For this week's design, I stamped a straight line of Kitchen Sink images across a 3.75 x 5 inch panel of white card stock. I then trimmed the bottom edge off belowthe stamped images and attached the panel to a matching piece of card stock. After adding a sentiment below, I mounted the panel to a white card. Play along this week and add your card to the Kitchen Sink Gallery using 10MC59 as the keyword.

Stamps: Hearts Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Words of Love Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and SU Poppy Parade

Inks: Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride, and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Ivy Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and SU Lucky Limeade

Inks: Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, and Handsome Hunter by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Words of Love Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and SU Blushing Bride

Inks: Blushing Bride, Regal Rose, Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade, 

and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Sunflowers Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and SU Daffodil Delight

Inks: Crushed Curry, Marigold Morning, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, 

Lucky Limeade, and Old Olive by Stampin' Up'

Memento Tuxedo Black

The girls in the Crew have something for you!!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

SCS Virtual Stamp Night Mini

I was out of town on Friday during Splitcoaststampers' Virtual Stamp Night Mini but got the chance to play a little catch up today and completed two of the challenges.

My first card was for a challenge which required that the design contain flourishes of some sort: stamped, embossed, or die cut.

 Stamps: Happy Birthday from MFP

Papers: Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Groovy Guava, 

and Lucky Limeade by Stampin' Up

out of print by BasicGrey

newsprint

Inks: Calypso Coral by SU, Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Flourish Die Cut, SU Oval Punches, SU Scalloped Punch

MS Leaf Punch, Sizzix Embossing Folder

Embellishments: Jeweled Brad, Organdy Ribbon

The next challenge I completed, required that participants create their own layered flower. I tried out my new McGill Rose Punch. My rose looks a little "wild" but I am happy with it for my first attempt!

Stamps: Scripture Collection 1 by Our Daily Bread

Papers: Rose Red, Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, 

and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

out of print by BasicGrey

Tools: McGill Rose Punch, McGill Leaf Punch, MS Fern Punch,

Oval Nestabilities

Embellishment: Microbeads

10 Minute 1 Layer Reverse Mask

With postage prices on the rise again, one layer cards with no embellishment are beginning to have more and more appeal to me. To create a little additional depth today, I cut a square reverse mask and sponged a little ground and sky in the background for each card. I then stamped the image partially outside the "box" and added a sentiment for Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minute Challenge 58.

I would love to see your creations using this quick and simple technique. Should you wish to share your KSS creation for this challenge in the Kitchen Sink Gallery, be sure to add keyword 10MC58.

Stamps: Lilies Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White

Inks: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, 

Calypso Coral, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede, 

and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Stamps: Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White

Inks: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Lucky Limeade, 

Wild Wasabi, Handsome Hunter, Soft Suede, 

and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Stamps: Tulip Garden Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White

Inks: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, 

 Melon Mambo, and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Stamps: Shamrocks & Clover Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White

Inks: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Lucky Limeade, 

Handsome Hunter, and Gable Green by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Don't miss out on the Crew's newest creations:

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria