ACAD No Red or Green Christmas

Nathalia has challenge the members of the Card-a-Day blog group to create a Christmas card without using the traditional holiday colors of red or green. I chose to use blue and white.

Stamps: Ornament Keepsakes by Stampin' Up

Inks: Midnight Muse by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: SU Ribbon, Silver Cord, Crystals, and Silver Gelly Roll Pen

Tools: Holiday Ornament Framelits by Stampin' Up

Embossing Folder by the Paper Studio

Autumn Birthday Wreath

I created this birthday card for a friend using Inkadinkado's new Stamping Gear. I used the inside cogs on the large circle frame and stamped the berry branches first in every 6th cog. I then moved 3 spaces over and stamped the large leaves in every 6th cog. I masked the orange leaves and stamped the green leaves in the gaps left in the design.  I must thank my wonderful daughter-in-law again for this fun birthday gift! I am having such fun playing with it! It is my favorite birthday toy!

Stamps: Branches and Fossil Leaves by Inkadinkado

sentiment from Joyful Blooms by Verve

Papers: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Cherry Cobbler,

and Pumpkin Pie by Stampin' Up

Inks: Pear Pizzazz, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie,

and Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Tools: Inkadinkado Stamping Gear, Circle Punches, Starburst Nestabilities

Embellishment: Decorative Brad

Queen Jojot

I was out and about last week and missed Joanne's reign as Queen for the Day at Splitcoaststampers so when I discovered it today, I wanted to go back and case this beautiful card from her amazing gallery. I had to pull out my stamp-a-ma-jig to try to get those blocks lined up!

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes by Stampin' Up

Wishing You by Verve

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Groovy Guava by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Groovy Guava

Embellishments: Ribbon and Crystals

QFTD132 + Doritos

Bexx has challenged the members of  the Card-a-Day blog group to create a card inspired by their favorite chip! Can you tell mine is Doritos?

This card also honors Splitcoaststampers' Queen for the day Polly, aka peeps 321. When I found this lovely card in her amazing gallery, I knew it would work well with my Doritos!

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes by Stampin' Up

 Scripture by Verve

Paper: Naturals Ivory by Stampin' Up

Inks: Espresso Truffle, Toffee Crunch, Peanut Brittle,

and Cantaloupe by Memento

CASology 12 - Shoe

CASology Challenge #12 this week is to create a clean and simple design which features a shoe. You can read about the challenge and see the designers' samples as well as the rest of the entries HERE!

Stamps: Cowboy Boots Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Red Bandana by Karen Foster Designs

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black, 

Stampin' Up Riding Hood Red

Catch Up Day

My goal today was to catch up and post the rest of the Viva la Verve! Sketch Challenges for September. I'm glad to say I made it one day ahead of the deadline!

Stamps: Every Season by Verve

Papers: Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Naturals Ivory, Crushed Curry

Apricot Appeal, Creamy Caramel, and Crumb Cake by Stampin' Up

indian summer by BasicGrey

Inks: Wild Honey and Walnut Stain by Ranger,

Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Tools: Martha Stewart and McGill Punches, Cirlce Nestabilities

Embellishment: Ribbon

Stamps: Happy Thoughts and Wonderful Wishes by Verve

Kids at Play by Flourishes

Papers: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Melon Mambo, and Basic Black

by Stampin' Up

Inks: Versafine Onyx Black, Copic Marker

Tools: Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Embellishment: Rhinestones

Stamps: Happy Thoughts and Joyful Blooms by Verve
Serene Silhouettes by Stampin' Up

Papers: Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Almost Amethyst,
and Bordering Blue by Stampin' Up
wisteria by BasicGrey

Inks: Peanut Brittle by Memento
Almost Amethyst by Stampin' Up

Tools: Circle Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Punches

Embellishment: Rhinestones

MOJO260 and SCS CC394

I'm killing two birds with one stone with today's card. The sketch is MOJO260 from MOJO Monday at Verve. The colors are from Splitcoaststampers' Color Challenge 394.

Stamps: Brighter Days and Forever in Our Hearts by Verve

By the Seashore by Stampin' Up

Papers: Not Quite Navy, Pacific Point, and Sahara Sand by Stampin' Up

oxford by BasicGrey

Inks: Not Quite Navy, Pacific Point, and Sahara Sand by Stampin' Up

Tools: Circle and Square Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Punch, Paper Piercer

Embellishment: Jute and Pearls

KSS 10MC91 - Doily and Bling

Today's first card is going out as a thank you for a gorgeous birthday bouquet of gerber daisies that arrived at my house this week. As you can clearly see, I had fun with flowers, doilies, and crystals on this week's 10 minute cards.

Stamps:  Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Barely Banana by Stampin' Up

Inks: Marigold Morning, Peach Parfait, Pumpkin Pie, 

Cajun Craze, and Gumball Green by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Doily and Rhinestones

Stamps:  Tulip Garden Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps 
 Papers:  Gina K Designs

Inks: Elderberry, Grape Jelly, and Lulu Lavender by Memento 

Gumball Green and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Doily and Rhinestones

Stamps:   Lilies Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Barely Banana by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, and Gumball Green by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Doily and Rhinestones

Stamps: Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pink Pirouette by Stampin' Up

Inks: Mambo Melon, Always Artichoke, and Gumball Green by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Doily and Rhinestones

More pretties from the crew:

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

SCS CAS189

A busy week kept me from playing challenges, so I was happy to have time to play this one from Splitcoaststampers.

Stamps: Ready 4 Any Holiday by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black and Whisper White

DP scraps from graphic 45 and BasicGrey

Tools: Stampin' Up Owl, Oval, and Scallop Punches

Embellishments: Orange and Black Nailheads

MOJO 259

I created this card for this week's

MOJO Monday Challenge 259 

as well as SCS TLC395 (rolled flowers). 

Love the layout! 

Stamps: Brighter Days by Verve

Papers: So Saffron, Cajun Craze, and Night of Navy by Stampin' Up

Designer Paper by graphic 45

Inks: Memento Morocco, Stampin' Up Night of Navy

Tools: MFT die-namics, Circle Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Punches,

Paper Piercer

Embellishment: Pearl

CAD Challenge Meets KSS 10 Minute Monday

Dorothy has challenged the members of the Card-a-Day blog group this week to case a card from another member of the group. With Bexx's permission I am casing her wonderful autumn thank you card and using its layout for today Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minute Card Design #90. I just fell in love with it when I saw it and had to give it a go.

Here is Bexx's Stampin' Up only design showcased from her delightful blog, The Demented Spoon.

And here is my Kitchen Sink Stamps version:

Stamps:  Big Leaves Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Morocco, Rhubarb Stalk, Rich Cocoa, Pistachio, Bamboo Leaves, and Espresso Truffle

Embellishment: Brad

This cute and versatile layout is perfect for just about any type of card. Here are a few more versions.

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

Paper: Whisper White and Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Bamboo Leaves and Olive Grove

Stampin' Up Melon Mambo and Raspberrry Ripple

Embellishment: Brad

Stamps: Holly & Mistletoe Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper:  Whisper White and Real by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Northern Pines, Bamboo Leaves, and Pistachio

Stampin' Up Real Red and Cherry Cobbler

Embellishment: Jelly Sticker

Stamps: Giant Sunflower Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Barely Banana, Whisper White, and Crushed Curry by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Bamboo Leaves and Olive Grove

Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Peach Parfait,

Soft Suede, and Early Espresso

Embellishment: Brad

Check out the Kitchen Crew's latest designs!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

A huge thank you to Bexx for sharing her delightful design with us today!!

Less is More - Week 85

For week 85 of the Less is More Challenge,the challenge participants are to use an oval in their design.

Stamps: Pottery Garden by Rubber Stamp Tapestry

Ready 4 Any Holiday by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Potter's Clay, Cottage Ivy, Bamboo Leaves, Pistachio,

Morocco, and Espresso Truffle

Tools: Oval Nestabilities, Spellbinders Label Die

Autumn Foliage Wreath

My sweet daughter-in-law always throws something cutting-edge and crafty into the goody bundle they bring to help me celebrate my birthday. This year it was Inkadinkado's Stamping Gear. What fun! I used it to create this card for this week's color challenge at SCS.

Stamps: Fossil Leaves and Branches by Inkakinkado
Sentiment by Verve
Papers: Whisper White, Midnight Muse, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze
by Stampin' Up
Inks: Midnight Muse, Pumpkin Pie, and Cajun Craze
by Stampin' Up
Tools: Inkadinkado Stamping Gear, Martha Stewart Medallion Punch,
EKSuccess Circle Punch
Embellishment: Decorative Brad

MOJO 258

My need today is for masculine prayer cards. So many great masculine papers are found in the graphic 45 Communique collection. The sentiment is from Wonderfully Made by Verve, and I have used the MOJO 258 sketch!  I got 4 of these made and in the mail today.

Stamps: Wonderfully Made by Verve

Papers: Communique by graphic 45, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, and Naturals Ivory

by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Tools: Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Star Dies by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Embellishment: Crystal Stars

KSS 10 Minute Monday #89

This week I had fun shuffling embossed panels around on the card front to create more 10 minute cards. The combinations are endless. With additional time, these cards would be super cute with mats and ribbons as well. I stamped my Kitchen Sink images in the 1 3/4 inch by 2 1/4 inch blank panel, but it would be interesting to stamp on the other sizes as well to create a pretty card set.

I obviously wasn't paying very close attention as I did my shuffling! Please just laugh out loud and ignore the sideways script!

Stamps: Lilac Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Butterflies Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Ready 4 Any Holiday Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Bashful Blue by Stampin' Up, Georgia Pacific White

Inks: Stampin' Up Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Peach Parfait, 

and Lucky Limeade

Tools: Cuttlebug and Sizzix Embossing Folders

Stamps:
Pansy Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Ready 4 Any Holiday Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pale Plum by Stampin' Up, Georgia Pacific White

Inks: Memento Sweet Plum and Elderberry

Stampin' Up Old Olive

Tools: Cuttlebug and Sizzix Embossing Folders

 Stamps: Sunflowers Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Ready 4 Any Holiday Clear Stampss by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Barely Banana by Stampin' Up, Georgia Pacific White

Inks: Stampin' Up Peach Parfait, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede,

Early Espresso, and Lucky Limeade

Tools: Cuttlebug and Sizzix Embossing Folders

Stamps: Iris Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Ready 4 Any Holiday Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury Lovely Lavender by Gina K Designs, Georgia Pacific White

Inks: Memento Elderberry, Grape Jelly, and Lulu Lavender,

Stampin' Up So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, and Old Olive

Tools: Cuttlebug and Sizzix Embossing Folders

Visit the girls:

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Less is More - One Layer with Foliage

This card was created for the One Layer with Foliage Challenge at More is Less.

Stamps: Multi Step Big Leaves by Kitchen Sink Stamkps, Every Season by Verve

Papers: Naturals Ivory by Stampin' Up

Inks: Soft Suede, Early Espresso, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry, and True Thyme by Stampin' Up

Welcome, Baby Girl!

This design was created for two challenges today. The sketch is from Verve for the 2nd week of September and the baby part was for SCS Free4All 133 which requires a baby card without any traditional baby images. Now if I just knew someone who was having a baby girl!

Stamps: Wonderfully Made by Verve

Papers: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, and Pretty in Pink by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black

Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, and Regal Rose by Stampin' Up

Tools: Cuttlebug and Sizzix Embossing Folders, Martha Stewart Butterfly and Leaf Punches

Embellishments: Lace, Pearls, and Paper Roses

Teacher, You are the Best!

The SCS Ways to Use It Challenge391 asked for apples today. I designed this with you in mind - Teddie, Tiffany, and Liz - as you start another school year!! Best wishes for a sensational year!

Stamps: School Days Multi Step Clear Stamps, Basket Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Other Important People Clear Stamps

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Soft Suede, and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

oxford by BasicGrey

Inks: Apple - 4 SU Cherry Cobbler, 3 SU Real Red, 2 SU Real Red stamped off once,

1 SU Apricot Appeal

Basket - 3 SU Soft Suede, 2 SU Crumb Cake, 1 SU Crumb Cake stamped off once

Sentiment - SU Early Espresso

Embellishment: Brad and Dimensionals

CAD - The Great Outdoors

I created today's card for the Card-a-Day blog group using SCS's Sketch Challenge 401. I pulled out some old but dearly loved Stampin' Up sets and mixed them with my newest Inkadinkado Branches to make this "Great Outdoors" design.

Stamps: Pines and Nature Silhouettes by Stampin' Up

Branches by Inkadinkado

Papers: Naturals Ivory, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery,

and Chocolate Chip by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Rich Cocoa, Espresso Truffle, Northern Pines,

Cottage Ivy, and Potter's Clay

True Thyme by Stampin' Up

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Embellishment: Hemp

MOJO 257

I used some of my newly purchased Verve stamps and dies to create this card for Mojo Monday Challenge 257. This is a large 5 x 7 inch card.

Stamps: Brighter Days, Joyful Blooms, and Plane Jane Scroll by Verve

Papers: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery, and Gumball Green

by Stampin' Up

nook & pantry by BasicGrey
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up Real Red and Always Artichoke

Tools:  Flower Die  and Scroll Die by Verve, McGill Leaf Punch, EK Success Punch, Corner Rounder, Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Embellishments: Rhinestones

KSS 10 Minute Design 88

An inch and a half of designer paper down the side of the card was used to create this week's 10 minute KSS design. I would love to see our Kitchen Sink fans pull out their KSS stamps and share something beautiful they create using this simple sketch.

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

Papers: Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K. Designs

off beat by BasicGrey

Elegant Eggplant by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Tree - 2 Memento Pistachio, 1 Memento New Sprout, 3 Memento Bamboo Leaves,

4 Memento Cottage Ivy, Trunk - Memento Rich Cocoa

Sentiment: Stampin' Up Elegant Eggplant

Stamps: School Days Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K. Designs

oxford by BasicGrey

Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Books - 3 SU Cherry Cobbler, 2 Memento Cantaloupe,

1 Memento  Memento Cantaloupe stamped off once,

Apple - 2 SU Cherry Cobbler stamped off once, 3 SU Cherry Cobbler,

4 SU Cherry Cobbler, 1 SU Real Red stamped off once

Sentiment: Stampin' Up Real Red

Stamps: Nesting Dolls Clear Stamps
 and Whole Family Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K. Designs

max & whiskers by BasicGrey

Poppy Parade by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Stamps: Sea Shells Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K. Designs

granola by BasicGrey

Almost Amethyst by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Sand Dollars - 3 Memento Espresso Truffle, 2 Memento Desert Sand,

1 Memento Desert Sand stamped off once

Shell - 4 Memento Elderberry, 3 Memento Elderberry stamped off once,

2 Memento Desert Sand, 1 Memento Desert Sand stamped off once

Sentiment: Memento Elderberry

Visit the Crew:

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria