CCEE1531 - Harry Potter

You may or may not know that July 31 is the day that both Harry Potter and his creator, J. K. Rowling celebrate their birthdays. Today the challenge is to create a card or project that honors the remarkable literary character, Harry Potter.

I didn't have the right owl, but I made him "snowy" anyway! Happy Birthday, Harry!

Stamps: Owl & Autumn Moon Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

See what fun the rest of the CCEE Design Team had honoring Harry!

Joanne Grzelak

Anne Harmon

Vicky Gould

Sabrina Friel

Lois Bak

Amber Hillman

Liz Williams

Frances Bryne
Maryann Einam

Let's Make a Scene in the Woods! KSS Monday

I always love when 2nd and 4th Mondays roll around so I can pull out a pile of Kitchen Sink images and create a scene card to share. Today I am using several of Kitchen Sink Stamps newest releases: Birch Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps, Cabin by the Lake Multi Step Clear Stamps, and Greetings from the Woods Clear Stamps. I also threw in a couple of oldies as well: Pine Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps and Tree Friends Multi Step Clear Stamps! I hope you enjoy today's post which is, of course, sponsored by Kitchen Sink Stamps.

I am entering today's card in this week's Mod Squad Challenge The Wing's the Thing sponsored by Sparkle N Shine. Kitchen Sink Stamps will be sponsoring the Mod Squad Challenge on August 19. That week one lucky participant will win a $25 KSS gift certificate.

For more gorgeous Kitchen Sink Stamps designs visit:

 Lisa Somerville - designer

 Maria Colosimo - owner and creator

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CCEE1530 - Watercolor Bokeh

For this week's CCEE Challenge, I am featuring a background technique known as watercolor bokeh. The word bokeh is a photography term which describes the way a camera lens creates out-of-focus points of light.

Here is an excellent SCS tutorial which explains the steps taken to create this unique look. Take a peek at it if you are not familiar with this background technique.

                                          Sentiment by Our Daily Bread Designs

                 Be sure to check out the beautiful bokeh creations of the CCEE Team!

Joanne Grzelak

Anne Harmon

Vicky Gould

Sabrina Friel

Lois Bak

Amber Hillman

Liz Williams

Frances Bryne
Maryann Einam

10+10 Carnations KSS

For this Monday's 10 Minutes and 10 Minutes More designs, I am using Kitchen Sink Stamps' newest flower, Carnations Multi Step Clear Stamps! I really love this beauty for clean, simple and fast designs! Today's post is sponsored by Kitchen Sink Stamps!

10 Minute Card

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

Papers: Recollections White, Random Collection} Victorian by Cratepaper

Inks: Carnation - 1 Memento Rose Bud, 2 Memento Rose Bud, 

3 Memento Lady Bug, 4 Memento Lady Bug

Stem - 1 Memento Bamboo Leaves, 2 memento Bamboo Leaves, 3 Memento Olive Grove

Sentiment - Memento Lady Bug

20 Minute Card

Stamps: Carnations Multi Step Clear Stamps,
 Harvest Multi Step Clear Stamps,

 and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Recollections White, Static Collection Reaction by Cratepaper,

Crushed Curry by Stampin' Up

Inks: Carnation - Stampin' Up Barely Banana, 2 Stampin' Up Barely Banana, 

3 Memento Dandelion, 4 Memento Cantaloupe

Stem - 1 Memento Pistachio, 2 memento Bamboo Leaves, 3 Memento Olive Grove

Sentiment - Memento Olive Grove

Tool: Spellbinders Dies

Also creating for you with Kitchen Sink Stamps:

 Lisa Somerville - designer

 Maria Colosimo - owner and creator

CCEE 1529 - Under the Sea!

In mid-July in Texas, we are looking for ways to keep cool! For this week's CCEE challenge I am asking that you create an underwater scene. What better way is there to keep cool in the summer sun?

Stamps: Stampin' Up By the Tide and Stipple Shells

Sentiment by Our Daily Bread Designs

Tools: Cuttlebug Dies and Embossing Folder

Darice Embossing Folder

Martha Stewart Punch

Take a look at these underwater beauties:

Joanne Grzelak

Anne Harmon

Vicky Gould

Sabrina Friel

Lois Bak

Amber Hillman

Liz Williams

Frances Bryne
Maryann Einam

Let's Make a Scene Monday - KSS

It's Second Monday and time for another Kitchen Sink Stamps Let's Make a Scene design. Of course, I had to reach for some of Kitchen Sink's newest images for today's card. Summer means family vacations and what can be better than a cabin on the lake? (Post sponsored by Kitchen Sink Stamps)

 Kitchen Sink Stamps Stamps: 

Cabin by the Lake Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Tree Friends Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Birch Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Greetings from the Woods Clear Stamps 

Papers: Recollections White, Stampin' Up Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder, and Early Espresso

Inks: Memento, Versafine, and Stampin' Up

Tools: Embossing Folder by Stampin' Up

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For more KSS inspiration visit:

 Lisa Somerville - designer

 Maria Colosimo - owner and creator

Cheer Up the Lonely - CCEE 1528

Tomorrow is national Cheer Up the Lonely Day so I am challenging you this week to create a card of friendship and encouragement to mail to someone you know who lives alone. I know it will bring them joy to hear that you are thinking of them!

The images I have used are from World of Dreams by Stampin' Up

and Be Encouraged by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.

Here are the cards created by the CCEE Team for this challenge:

Joanne Grzelak

Anne Harmon

Vicky Gould

Sabrina Friel

Lois Bak

Amber Hillman

Liz Williams

Frances Bryne
Maryann Einam

New Stamps in the Kitchen - 4 Great Sets!

The Kitchen Sink Crew has been waiting with anxious anticipation to share with you the latest images Maria has created for the Kitchen. Today is release day for 4 new fabulous sets. I couldn't resist the urge to use each and every one of them for you! (Post sponsored by Kitchen Sink Stamps)

I will start first with today's 10 Minutes and 10 Minutes More designs.

10 Minute Card - This design features the Birch Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps and Greetings from the Woods Clear Stamps.

Color Recipe for the Birch Trees

Trunks - Layer 1 Memento Desert Sand

Layer 2 Memento Desert Sand

Leaves - Layer 1 Memento Pear Tart

Layer 2 Memento Bamboo Leaves

Layer 3 Memento Cottage Ivy

20 Minute Card - For this design I used images from Birch Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps, Cabin by the Lake Multi Step Clear Stamps, and Greetings from the Woods Clear Stamps. The trees are suitable for stamping larger cards.

Color Recipe for the Birch Trees

Trunks - Layer 1 Memento Desert Sand
Layer 2 Memento Rich Cocoa

Leaves - Layer 1 Memento Pear Tart
Layer 2 Memento Bamboo Leaves
Layer 3 Memento Cottage Ivy

Lake - Layer 1 Memento Summer Sky
Layer 2 Memento Summer Sky

My third card was created with images from Cabin by the Lake Multi Step Clear Stamps, Pine Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps, Birch Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps, and Greetings from the Woods Clear Stamps. The sentiment set has a fabulous rustic font and a multitude of wonderful greetings!

Color Recipe:

Cabin - Layer 4 Ranger Walnut Stain

Layer 3 Memento Rich Cocoa

Layer 2 Memento Desert Sand

Layer 1 Ranger Antique Lined

Pine Tree - Layer 1 Memento Pistachio

Layer 2 Memento Bamboo Leaves

Layer 3 Memento Cottage Ivy

Walk - Layer 1 Memento Desert Sand

Layer 2 Memento Rich Cocoa

Embossing Folder by Sizzix

The final set releasing today is Carnations Multi Step Clear Stamps. It features a large carnation suitable for cards larger than an A2 and a smaller carnation as well as a small butterfly. I love the beautiful ruffled edges on this delicate blossom!

Color Recipe:

Carnation - Layer 1 Memento Angel Pink stamped 3 times

Layer 2 Memento Rose Bud

Layer 3 Memento Rose Bud stamped twice

Layer 4 Memento Rhubarb Stalk

Stem: Layer 1 Memento Pistachio

Layer 2 Memento Bamboo Leaves

Layer 3 Memento Olive Grove

Sentiment (from Words of Comfort and Love) Memento Lady Bug

Color Recipe:

Carnation - Layer 1 Memento Lulu Lavender 

Layer 2 Memento Lulu Lavender stamped twice

Layer 3 Stampin' Up Lavender Lace

Layer 4 Memento Grape Jelly

Stem: Layer 1 Memento Pistachio

Layer 2 Memento Bamboo Leaves

Layer 3 Memento Olive Grove

The sentiment from Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Harvest Multi Step Clear Stamps 
is stamped in Memento Grape Jelly

Die Cut by Spellbinders

I hope you find something you love in the new release!

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Visit the Kitchen Sink Crew for additional KSS inspiration!

Lisa Somerville - designer

 Maria Colosimo - owner and creator

CCEE 1527 - The 4th of July

July is my month to host the CCEE Challenges. What fun! 

For my first challenge, I am asking you to create a card or project which will show us how you will be spending the 4th of July this Saturday. I am looking forward to seeing what everyone plans to do that day. American or non-American, everyone will be doing something on that day! Show us what it is in your design.

I'm planning to be at the movies. I checked out my options. Will it be Magic Mike XXL or Inside Out in 3D?  Inside Out it is!!

These fun flick chicks are from At the Movies by Art Impressions

Check out what the rest of the CCEEers will be doing this Saturday!

Joanne Grzelak

Anne Harmon

Vicky Gould

Sabrina Friel

Lois Bak

Amber Hillman

Liz Williams

Frances Bryne
Maryann Einam

I hope you find the time to play along 
and share your July 4th creation on the 
CCEE Stampers Blog!