10 Minute Double Heart Valentines

Today's simple 10 minute Kitchen Sink design is a double heart valentine on an embossed background. I used my Nestabilities to cut a white heart to stamp on and a colored heart to shadow the stamped heart from behind.

Stamps: Teddy Bear Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Bunch o' Balloons Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pretty in Pink and Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up

 Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Pixie Pink and Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up

Toffee Crunch, Peanut Butter Brickle, Espresso Truffle, and Rich Cocoa by Memento

Tools: Heart Nestabilities by Spellbinders and Embossing Folder by the Paper Studio

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

Papers: Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, and Rose Red by Stampin' Up

Inks: Regal Rose and Rose Red by Stampin' Up

Bamboo Leaves, Olive Grove, and Tuxedo Black by Memento

Tools: Heart Nestabilities by Spellbinders and Embossing Folder by Sizzix

Stamps: Classic Old Truck Multi Step Clear Stamps , 
Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps , 
and  Texas Longhorn Multi Step Clear Stamps  
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Sahara Sand and Basic Black by Stampin' Up
 Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Love Letter, London Fog, Gray Flannel, and Tuxedo Black by Memento

Tools: Heart Nestabilities by Spellbinders and Embossing Folder by Cuttlebug

Stamps: Tulip Garden Multi Step Clear Stamps  
and Sweetheart Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps  by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Orchid Opulence and Lovely Lavender by Stampin' Up

 Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Elderberry, Grape Jelly, Lulu Lavender, Bamboo Leaves, 

and Olive Grove by Memento

Tools: Heart Nestabilities by Spellbinders and Embossing Folder by Sizzix

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* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

A Couple of Challenge Cards

This first card was for the SCS Technique Challenge. It required that the focus of the design be die cuts instead of stamping. I created the sentiment on my computer.

Background Stamp: Wordprints by Hero Arts

Papers: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, and Regal Rose by Stampin' Up

Inks: Gray Flannel and Tuxedo Black by Memento

Regal Rose and Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Tools: Scissors and Thread Die by Sizzix, Nestabilities Circle,

 Nesting Lace Circle by QuiKutz

Gelly Roll Pen by Sakura

My second card is a one layer, clean and simple sympathy card created for the week's color challenge at Splitcoaststampers.

Stamps: Never Give Up and With Heartfelt Sympathy by Our Daily Bread

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Soft Suede, Pool Party, and Calypso Coral by Stampin' Up

Yours Forever

Splitcoaststampers' Clean and Simple Challenge 204 required the use of this sketch. I think it made a lovely and romantic valentine!

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

Papers: Whisper White and Real Red by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Love Letter and Angel Pink

Embellishment: Lace

10 Minute Valentines

The valentines I have created for this week's 10 minute design each use a Kitchen Sink sentiment as the focal point. I pulled colors from the designer papers to create the fishtail sentiment banners and threw on a bit of glitz to doll each card up a bit! What could be simpler?

Stamps: Ready 4 Any Holiday Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: So Saffron and Baja Breeze by Stampin' Up

Nook and Pantry by BasicGrey

Ink: Memento Espresso Truffle

Embellishment: Plastic Heart and Ribbon

Stamps: Words of Love Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pink Pirouette and Pretty in Pink by Stampin' Up

Lost & Found Market Street by My Mind's Eye

Ink: Memento Rose Bud

Embellishment: Antique Lace and Paper Rose

Stamps: Words of Love Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White and Poppy Parade by Stampin' Up

Little Black Dress by BasicGrey

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishment: Antique Lace and Glitter Heart

Stamps: Words of Love Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Bashful Blue and Groovy Guava by Stampin' Up

Out of Print by BasicGrey

Ink: Memento Espresso Truffle

Embellishment: Prisma Flower

Visit the Crew to see their latest Kitchen Sink Creations!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Queen Tessaduck

I created this card to honor SCS's newest Queen for the Day, tessaduck. It is cased from her beautiful CAS design seen here.

Stamps: Fossil Leaves by Inkadinkado

Wishing You by Verve

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Garden Green and Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Kiwi Kiss, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, True Thyme, Always Artichoke, and Soft Suede

Tools: Spellbinders' Die, Sponge

KSS Positive-Negative 10 Minute Design

I used both the positive and negative pieces of my die cuts to create today's 10 minute design!! I embossed the negative and left the positive smooth for stamping the sentiment! Fun, quick, and no scraps!!

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

Papers: Lovely Lavender by Gina K. Designs

Georgia Pacific White

Inks: Memento Grape Jelly, Lulu Lavender,  and Elderberry

Stampin' Up Lucky Limeade and Old Olive

Tools: Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Sea Shells Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Words of Comfort & Joy Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Marina Mist by Stampin' Up

Georgia Pacific White

Inks: Stampin' Up Crumb Cake and Soft Suede

Memento Elderberry and Toffe Crunch

Tools: Circle Nestabilities, Sizzix Embossing Folder

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

Papers: Pink Pirouette by Stampin' Up

Georgia Pacific White

Inks: Stampin' Up Regal Rose, Lucky Limeade, and Old Olive

Tools: Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Iris Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Words of Comfort & Joy Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Papers: Garden Green by Stampin' Up
Georgia Pacific White
Inks: Memento Grape Jelly, Lulu Lavender, Elderberry, and Tuxedo Black
Stampin' Up Daffodil  Delight, Lucky Limeade, and Old Olive
Tools: Circle Nestabilities, Sizzix Embossing Folder


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OLC - Sports

This card was created for the One Layer Card - Sports or Exercise Challenge over at "Less is More."

The bat and ball images are from 3 Step Baseball by Kitchen Sink Stamps. The sentiment is from Tell It Like It Is by INKADINKADO.

CASology - Week 26

The theme for the CASology Week #26 Challenge is winter. We haven't had any snow this far south in Texas since 2004, but I can dream can't I?

Stamps: Branches from Owl and Autumn Moon by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Bird on Branch from Nature Silhouettes by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Sentiment from Our Daily Bread

Papers: Bashful Blue by Stampin' Up

Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black by Memento

Bashful Blue by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Snow Marker by Marvy

mother's daughter - Queen for the Day

My card today is inspired by the beautiful work of Jennifer (mother's daughter) who have been crowned Queen for the Day at Splitcoaststampers this week. Her MMTPT202 For Regina led me to create this card.

Sentiment: Gina K. Designs

Paper: Blushing Bride and Whisper White from Stampin' Up

Ink: SU Blushing Bride and Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Spellbinders Heart Die, Cuttlebug Floral Die, EK Punch, Martha Stewart Punch, SU Punch, Sizzix Embossing Folder

Embellishment: Rhinestones and Ribbon

SCS WT409 - Snowflakes

The SCS Ways to Use It Challenge today required the use of snowflakes so I pulled out a few snowflake punches and my Cuttlebug  snowflake embossing folder!

Stamps: Sentiment from Snowflake Silhouettes by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, Tempting Turquoise by Stampin' Up

Inks: Tempting Turquoise by Stampin' Up

Tools: EK Success and Martha Stewart Snowflake Punches, Cuttlebug snowflake

embossing folder

Embellishments: Snowflake ribbon and rhinestone

Because of You - SC418

Today's design was created for Sketch Challenge 418 over at Splitcoaststampers. This anniversary card is for a certain husband I know who needs a hand-made card for his crafty wife in a couple of weeks. I bet she will be surprised that he came up with one just for her!!

Stamps: Because of You by Gina K. Designs

Papers: So Saffron, Cherry Cobbler, and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

Botanicabella Collection by graphic 45

Inks: Memento Espresso Truffle and Rhubarb Stalk

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Embellishment: Gold Cord 

MOJO Monday on Tuesday

I used the colors from Splitcoaststampers' Color Challenge 408 ( Ivory, Raspberry Ripple, and Soft Suede) to complete this week's MOJO Monday 275 over at Verve. This card was created for the 101st birthday of a dear friend.

Stamps: Joyful Blooms, Happy Thoughts, and Wonderful Wishes by Verve

Papers: Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K. Designs, Soft Suede and Raspberry Ripple by Stampin' Up

Inks: Raspberry Ripple and Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Tools: Nesting Lace Circles by QuicKutz, Brick Embossing Folder by the Paper Studio,

BasicGrey Embossing Folder by Sizzix, Martha Stewart Leaf Punch

Embellishment: Micro Beads, Rhinestone, Crocheted Lace

KSS Tag and Baker's Twine 10 Minute Design

For Kitchen Sink Stamps' 10 Minute Design #105, I have used my newest die cuts (Nesting Lace Circles by QuicKutz) to frame my Kitchen Sink images. I then tied them as tags with baker's twine to my card front.

Stamps: Butterflies Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Words of Comfort & Joy Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Papers: SU Basic Black, Whisper White, and Orchid Opulence
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and SU Orchid Opulence
Tools: Nesting Lace Circles by QuicKutz, Circle Punch
Embellishment: Baker's Twine

Stamps: Duck & Pigs Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Papers: SU Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, and Pink Passion
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Rose Bud
Tools: Nesting Lace Circles by QuicKutz, Circle Punch
Embellishment: Baker's Twine

Stamps: Wedding Rings Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Papers: SU Basic Black and Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and SU More Mustard
Tools: Nesting Lace Circles by QuicKutz, Circle Punch
Embellishment: Baker's Twine

Stamps: Cherries Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Papers: SU Poppy Parade, Whisper White, and Gable Green
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and SU Poppy Parade, Cherry Cobbler, and Gable Green
Tools: Nesting Lace Circles by QuicKutz, Circle Punch
Embellishment: Baker's Twine

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* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria