10 Minute Lilies

I'm sure you knew that with Easter coming up this weekend, I would be saving Kitchen Sink Stamps' beautiful Lilies Multi Step Clear Stamps for this week's 10 minute designs.

For this first card, I attached a cross shaped mask to the front of my card and then sponged the sky and ground around it. After removing the mask, I stamped the two lilies and then added the computer generated sentiment tag.

Stamps: Lilies Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, and Naturals Ivory by Stampin' Up

Inks: Lilies - 4 SU Cherry Cobbler, 3 SU Tangerine Tango, 2 SU Pumpkin Pie,

 1 SU Pumpkin Pie stamped off once

Leaves and Stems: SU Pear Pizzazz and Gumball Green

Sponged Sky - SU Soft Sky, Sponged Ground - SU Crumb Cake

Tools: Oval Punches

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

Papers: Whisper White, Poppy Parade, and So Saffron by Stampin' Up

Garden Isle from Tropical Travelogue by graphic 45

Inks: Lilies - 4 SU Cherry Cobbler, 3 SU Poppy Parade, 2 SU Crushed Curry,

 1 SU Barely Banana 

Leaves and Stems: SU Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive

Sentiment - SU Poppy Parade

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

Papers: Pink Pirouette and Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up

Inks: Lily - 4 SU Cherry Cobbler, 3 SU Melon Mambo, 2 SU Pixie Pink,

 1 SU Pixie Pink stamped off once 

Leaves and Stems: SU Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive

Sentiment - SU Melon Mambo

Tools: Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Lilies Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Lilacs Multi Step Clear Stamps (stem), 
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, and Daffodil Delight by Stampin' Up

Inks: Lily - 4 SU Tangerine Tango, 3 SU Crushed Curry, 2 SU Daffodil Delight,

 1 SU Barely Banana 

Leaves and Stems: SU Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive

Sentiment - SU Tangerine Tango and Memento Tuxedo Black

See the Crew's latest Kitchen Sink creations!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Happy Birthday, Mary Ann!

I needed a birthday card for one of my movie-going buddies!! We, however, are usually at the first matinee and sometimes fall asleep during the show!!!

Stamps: Girlfriends - At the Movies Set - 4237 by Art Impressions

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Pink Passion and Crushed Curry by Stampin' Up

knee highs tic-tac-toe by BasicGrey

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Crushed Curry, Copic Markers

Embellishment: Glitter Ribbon, Organdy Ribbon, Crystal Star 

Fun with new SNSS

I am having such fun with my new Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps - delightful silhouettes and awesomely uplifting sentiments!! And what about those sweet little dies!!

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes, Nature Silhouettes, Nature Silhouettes 2, and Be Encouraged

by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Marigold Morning and Cool Caribbean

Tools: Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, and SNSS Bird Die

Stamps: Nature Silhouettes 2, Serene Silhouettes, and Be Encouraged 

by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, 

Really Rust, Old Olive, and Lucky Limeade by Stampin' Up

Seaside Holiday from Tropical Travelogue by graphic 45

Inks: Tangelo, Olive Grove, Bamboo Leaves, Rich Cocoa, 

New Sprout, and Espresso Truffle by Memento

Tools: Sizzix Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Nested Pennants, 
Martha Stewart Leaf Punch
Embellishments: Prima Flower, Dew Drop

Blue on Blue Birthday

Zella has invited the members of Tangled Up in Creativity to take part in a challenge this month which involves creating a card with an old uninked stamp and a long forgotten embellishment. The card then needs to be mailed to someone you don't usually send cards to.

The stamp is from a Unity set called Insightful Meadows which I purchased three or four years ago which contains pretty silhouettes. I don't think I have ever inked this tall one. The trim is from the stash I purchased when the JoAnn's in my town was closing. The card is going to an old friend I think about often, but have not contacted in a few years.

I used the colors from SCS Color Challenge 418.

Thanks, Zella, for this fun challenge!!

Stamps: Insightful Meadows by Unity

Well Scripted by Stampin' Up

Papers: Whisper White, Midnight Muse, Marina Mist, and Baja Breeze by Stampin' Up

Inks: Midnight Muse by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Silk Braid

10 Minute Hibiscus

I continue my spring stroll through the beautiful Kitchen Sink flowers by focusing my attention this week on the Hibiscus. Hibiscus plants are showing up in all the garden centers here reminding me I need to purchase and plant a new one to replace the one I lost to a freeze year before last. I miss these happy, colorful blossoms in the corner of my yard.

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

Papers: Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K Designs

Hibiscus Haven by graphic 45

Inks: Groovy Guava, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Tools: Sizzix Framelits

Stamps: Hibiscus Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Baja Breeze by Stampin' Up, Designer Paper by BasicGrey

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

 Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

Tools: EK Succes Punch

Embellishment: Ribbon

Stamps: Hibiscus Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Green Bazzill, Pink Passion by Stampin' Up

Inks: Lucky Limeade, Pink Passion and Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up

Tools: Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Hibiscus Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Real Red and So Saffron by Stampin' Up

Inks: Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, So Saffron,

 Lucky Limeade, and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Oval Nestabilities

And, of course, each member of the Kitchen Crew has a beautiful sample for you as well!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Texas Bluebonnets

This week Texas families are hitting the highways as they set out to celebrate spring break. As they do, many will be keeping their eyes peeled for a sight of the first bluebonnets of the season. Bluebonnets are the state flower of Texas, and they beautify the highways of the Texas hill country for about eight weeks every spring.

In their honor today, I am featuring the Texas bluebonnet which Maria, owner and creator of Kitchen Sink Stamps, designed specifically for a Texas workshop she did in Pearland a couple of years ago to introduce Texans to her multi layered stamps. She also created her Cowboy Hat, Cowboy Boots, and Texas Longhorn for that wonderful event.

Here are the 10 minute designs I created with Bluebonnets Multi Step Clear Stamps.

Do a Texas Bluebonnet search on Pinterest or Google Images and see what we get to experience here in Texas each spring!

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

Papers: Whisper White, Marina Mist, and Brilliant Blue by Stampin' Up

Inks: Bluebonnets - 4 Memento Nautical Blue, 3 Memento Danube Blue,

2 Memento Danube Blue stamped off once, 1 Memento Cantaloupe on the tips only stamped off once

Leaves and Stems: Memento New Sprout and Bamboo Leaves 

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

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Once Upon a Springtime Collection by graphic 45

Inks: Bluebonnets - 4 Memento Danube Blue, 3 Memento Danube Blue stamped off once,

2 Memento Danube Blue stamped off twice, 1 Memento Cantaloupe on the tips only stamped off once

Leaves and Stems: Memento New Sprout and Bamboo Leaves

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

Papers: Whisper White and Marina Mist by Stampin' Up

Inks: Bluebonnets - 4 Memento Danube Blue, 3 Memento Danube Blue stamped off once,

2 Memento Danube Blue stamped off twice, 1 Memento Cantaloupe on the tips only stamped off once

Leaves and Stems: Memento New Sprout and Bamboo Leaves

Tools: Oval Nestabilities, EK Success Punch, the Paper Studio Embossing Folder

Stamps: Bluebonnets Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Words of Comfort & Joy Clear Stamps , 
Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps 
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Soft Sky, and Pacific Point by Stampin' Up

Inks: Bluebonnets - 4 Memento Danube Blue, 3 Memento Danube Blue stamped off once,

2 Memento Danube Blue stamped off twice, 1 Memento Cantaloupe on the tips only stamped off once

Leaves and Stems: Memento New Sprout and Bamboo Leaves

Tools: Scalloped Square Nestabilites

See the latest from the Kitchen Sink Crew:

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Jesus Paid It All - SNSS

I've been playing with my newest stamp set (it won't be for long since I just ordered more on Friday) from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. I have been working on Easter cards using Jesus Paid It All which also has a matching die.

I made a dozen of the last clean and simple design in under an hour for use in the card ministry at my church.  

Feeling Blue

For some reason this week, I keep reaching for the blues! I hope you like them, too!

Stamps: The Mighty Sea by Our Daily Bread

By the Seashore by Stampin' Up

Papers: Naturals Ivory, Early Espresso, Marian Mist, and True Thyme by Stampin' Up

Designer Paper by K&Company, Parchment Paper

Inks: Espresso Truffle by Memento, Pool Party by SU, Tea Dye by Ranger

Tools: Spellbinders M-Bossibilites, Martha Stewart Leaf Punch, Paper Piercer

Embellishment: Crinkly Fibers

Stamps: Joyful Blooms and Big Wish by Verve

Papers: Whisper White, Marina Mist, and Not Quite Navy by Stampin' Up

Inks: Espresso Marina Mist by SU, Tuxedo Black by Memento

Tools: Circle Nestabilities, Flower Dies by Verve, Leaf Punch by Martha Stewart,

Anna Griffin Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, White Prismacolor Pencil

Embellishment: Rhinestones, Lace

Beginning Crochet

Mary-Kate's wonderful needlework has inspired me to share what I have been up to lately. A dear friend has started a Tapestry Prayer Shawl Ministry at our church and has taken me under her wing to try and teach me how to crochet.

My first shawl was created using the Basket Weave design. It was created with Charisma thread by Loops & Threads.

My second shawl is a slight variation on the Basket Weave that ends up with stripes. For it I used Impeccable by Loops & Threads.

I am having a lot of fun, but have much to learn!!

CASology Week 34: Bunny

I created today's card for the Bunny challenge over at CASology. Played around a little with masking to get this chocolate bunny and grass into this wonderful basket. The finished card will be added to this year's Easter stash.

Stamps: Chocolate Bunny by Stampin' Up

Basket 5 by Impression Obsession

Grass from 3 Step Honey Bunny by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Sentiment from Jesus Paid It All by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Inks: Rich Cocoa and Espresso Truffle by Memento

Gumball Green and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Ribbon by SU

Ten Minute Tulips

Each of my ten minute cards today was created using Tulip Garden Multi Step Clear Stamps from Kitchen Sink Stamps. The tulip is one of my favorite spring flowers, and I can't wait to see their colorful blossoms arrive this spring.

My first card is a case of Sue Nelson's beautiful Floral Sympathy. Sue is the Featured Stamper at Splitcoaststampers this week. I also used the colors from Clean and Simple Challenge 210.

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

Papers: Whisper White, Night of Navy, and Certainly Celery by Stampin' Up

Inks: Night of Navy, Certainly Celery, Calypso Coral, and Tangerine Tango by Stampin' Up

Tool: Papertrey Die

 Stamps: Tulip Garden Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Whole Family Clear Stamps 
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Lucky Limeade and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Elderberry and Sweet Plum by Memento

Embellishment: Upholstery Trim

 Stamps: Tulip Garden Multi Step Clear Stamps 
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Poppy Parade by Stampin' Up

Inks: Lady Bug and Rhubarb Stalk by Memento

Old Olive and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

Tool: Spellbinders Dies

Embellishment: Silk Ribbon

 Stamps: Tulip Garden Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, and Crushed Curry by Stampin' Up

Inks: Lucky Limeade and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Cantaloupe, Dandelion, and Tuxedo Black by Memento

Tool: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Visit the Kitchen Sink Crew!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria