SCS Free 4 All and Inspiration

Here are a couple of cards I created for challenges at Splitcoaststampers this week.

This first one was for the Free 4 All Challenge which required heat embossing. I embossed the word Easter in the sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals. This sentiment is from Bold Holiday Greetings which was released by Kitchen Sink Stamps just this past Monday. Other KSS sets used are All Year Grapevine Wreath and Hey, Chick!

This second card was inspired by art painted on birds feathers found on Design Stack. It features Minnesota Loon which is no longer available at KSS. I stamped the water using Cabin by the Lake and the clouds were created using the SVG cut file Cloudy Skies and white acrylic paint. The feather was cut using Cricut Design Space and the Aspin Tree Stencil is from The Crafters Workshop.

Thanks for visiting today!! 

KSS 10 Minute Design #111

To create today's fun cards, I took a 4.25 x 5.5 inch panel of designer paper and cut it in half diagonally. I then flipped the pieces over and used a tiny piece of tape to hold the two halves together so I could cut it in half again from the opposite corners. This resulted in 4 panels of designer paper which I used to design two cards. The two opposite panels of designer paper were attached to a colored card front.

To complete each card, I stamped my Kitchen Sink Stamps images on a square of white card stock, added a colored mat, and mounted it on the diagonal in the center of the card.

          Stamps: Berries Multi Step Clear Stamps                                   Stamps: Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps

     Stamps:  Lil' Elephant Multi Step Clear Stamps                    Stamps:  Kittens & Pup Multi Step Clear Stamps

     Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps                                           Stamps: Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps

To see more new designs with Kitchen Sink Stamps,

 visit the Kitchen Crew!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Ruched Ribbon - KSS 10 Minute Card #79

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out this week's Kitchen Sink Stamps' 10 minute design. Before I jump into it, I wanted to let you know that next Monday, Kitchen Sink Stamps will be releasing 3 new stamp sets. Look for some sneak peeks to begin popping up toward the end of the week with the full reveal on Monday, July 9.

For this week's Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 minute card design, I had fun playing with ruched ribbon. I just slapped Scor Tape on the back of my grosgrain ribbon and bunched it up any which way across the card front. One great thing about using this method to attach ribbon is that it fits smoothly into an envelope and does not require extra postage! In the Kitchen Sink Gallery the keyword for this week's design is 10MC79.

Stamps: Ribbons with a Cause Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black, and Regal Rose by Stampin' Up

Inks: Ribbon - 3 SU Regal Rose, 2 SU Regal Rose stamped off once,

1 SU Regal Rose stamped off twice

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Nestabilities and Scor Tape

Embellishment: Ribbon

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

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

Inks: Dove - 3 SU Going Grey, 2 SU Going Grey stamped off once,

1 SU Going Grey stamped off twice, 4 SU Basic Gray stamped off once

5 SU Basic Grey

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Nestabilities and Scor Tape

Embellishment: Ribbon

Stamps: Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Glorious Green, and Daffodil Delight by Stampin' Up

lauderdale by BasicGrey

Inks: Chick - 3 SU Crushed Curry, 2 SU Daffodil Delight,

1 SU Daffodil Delight stamped off once, 4 SU Really Rust stamped off once

Grass - SU Gumball Green

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Nestabilities and Scor Tape

Embellishment: Ribbon

Stamps: Mother's Cameo Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks: Cameo - 5 Memento Tuxedo Black, 4 SU Basic Gray,

3 SU Going Grey, 2 SU Going Grey stamped off once, 

1 SU Going Grey stamped off twice

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Nestabilities and Scor Tape

Embellishment: Ribbon

Stamps: Butterflies Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Pool Party, and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Dark Butterfly -  3 Memento Tuxedo Black, 2 SU Bermuda Bay, 1 SU Pool Party
Lighter Butterflies - 3 Memento Tuxedo Black, 2 SU Pool Party, 1 SU Pool Party
stamped off once

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Nestabilities and Scor Tape

Embellishment: Ribbon

I hope you get to check in on Maria, Julie, Makiko, Lisa, and Connie! Each one has some Kitchen Sink fun for you today!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

KSS Ten Minute Challenge - Two Twinchies and a Turn-the-Corner Sentiment

It's great to see you again this Monday! Thanks so much for dropping by!

The layout for this week's Kitchen Sink 10 Minute Card Challenge was created with two twinchies. A Kitchen Sink image is stamped on one and a Kitchen Sink sentiment on the other.  The sentiment is stamped on two sides of the second  twinchie so it turns a corner. I then mounted the image twinchie offset on top of the sentiment twinchie and attached them both to the colored card front.

I hope you have fun with this one! The keyword is 10MC64 for anyone wishing to add their card to the Kitchen Sink Gallery.

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

Papers: Whisper White and Poppy Parade by Stampin' Up

Inks: Poppy Parade, Cherry Cobbler, and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Stamps: Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Crushed Curry, and Pool Party by Stampin' Up

Inks: Pool Party, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Tuxedo Black by Memento

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

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

Inks: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, So Saffron, and Wisteria Wonder by Stampin' Up

Stamps: Baby Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White and Pixie Pink by Stampin' Up

Inks: Pixie Pink by Stampin' Up

Linked below are the latest creations by the Kitchen Sink Crew:

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

KSS 10 Minute Monday - Think PInk

Thanks so much for dropping in on this week's 10 Minute KSS Challenge! It's always a thrill when you stop by!

With October being breast cancer awareness month, you had to know that one of the 10 Minute challenges would revolve around PINK! KSS 10 Minute Challenge 41 requires a focus on pink in your design. So use your Kitchen Sink images with pink ink, pink papers, pink ribbon, and any other pink lusciousness you can pile on in 10 minutes. 

Kitchen Sink Stamps in one of the many generous sponsors of the Hope You Can Cling To month long event at Splitcoaststampers and all of these cards will be going out in today's mail to MD Anderson Cancer Center for use by their breast cancer patients and/or their families. Read all about HYCCT by clicking on the event logo in my sidebar!

Should you join in today's challenge with your Kitchen Sink images, upload your card to the KSS Gallery and include 10MC41 as a keyword. Then, put it in the mail and send it to MD Anderson Cancer Center to support this wonderful cause!!

This first one layer card is for HYCCT1108 - Hang in There which required a tag or charm be hung on the design.

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

Paper: Pink Pirouette by Stampin' Up

Inks: Regal Rose, Melon Mambo, Old Olive and 

Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Metal Love Tag, Ribbon

This next card is my third entry for HYCCT1101 - Pink Critters.

Stamps:   Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers

Inks: Regal Rose, Melon Mambo,  Cranberry Crisp

and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Polka-Dot Ribbon

My one layer butterfly card is for  HYCCT1109 - Things are Looking Up!

Stamps:  Butterflies Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pink Pirouette by Stampin' Up

Inks: Regal Rose and Melon Mambo Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

And my final card is my second entry in HYCCT1104 - Having Only Paper Embellishments

Stamps:  Ribbons with a Cause Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, and Close to Cocoa by Stampin' Up

hopscotch by BasicGrey

Inks: Pink, Pirouette, Regal Rose and Melon Mambo

 by Stampin' Up

 Look in on the Kitchen Sink Crew!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Angela * Maria

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Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minute Card Challenge 22

On a usual Kitchen Sink Monday I will post 4 samples for the weekly 10 Minute Card Challenge. There is a reason I post 4 samples instead of 1 - guilt! The rest of the members of the Kitchen Sink Crew each post a beautiful creation they have spent a lot of time designing and executing while I am posting a card that takes ten minutes to build! It just doesn't seem right to me! Since it normally takes me an average of 40 minutes to create a pretty layered card with embellishments, I make four 10 minute cards. Seems only fair to me!

Well, today when I got started on 10 Minute Card Challenge #22, I was having so much fun sorting through my designer paper scraps and matching them to my Kitchen Sink Stamps that I just couldn't stop! So this week you are getting 7 samples!!

For the challenge I cut three squares of designer paper (1.75 inches square) for each card. I then glued them to the card front in a windowpane pattern and stamped a Kitchen Sink image in the place where the fourth windowpane would be. I finished each card with a fun sentiment! I hope this will be something you find useful for creating quick and simple cards with your KSS images. If you would like to share your card for the challenge in the Kitchen Sink Gallery, be sure to include keyword 10MC22.

 

Stamps: Daisy Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Blushing Bride and sweet threads by BasicGrey

Inks: Daisy - 2 SU Melon Mambo, 1 SU Pixie Pink, 3 SU Early Espresso

Leaves - 1 SU Pear Pizzazz, 2 SU Kiwi Kiss

Sentiment - SU Melon Mambo

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

Papers: SU Naturals Ivory, J.Q. Outdoors Collection by Sugartree

Inks: Boots - 4 SU Soft Suede, 3 Memento Potter's Clay, 2 Memento Potter's Clay

(I left off layer 1 to let the Naturals Ivory show through), 5 SU Early Espresso

Sentiment - SU Early Espresso

Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps

 and Whole Family Clear Stamps

 by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Naturals Ivory and life of the party by BasicGrey

Inks: Bow - 2 SU Poppy Parade, 3 SU Cherry Cobbler, 

1 SU Poppy Parade stamped off once, 4 SU Rich Razzleberry

Gift - 2 - SU Blushing Bride, 1 SU Blushing Bride stamped off once,

3 SU Pixie Pink, 4 SU Melon Mambo stamped off once

Sentiment - SU Cherry Cobbler

My Lime Chicky was also created for Party Time Tuesday's Challenge #17 - Animal Themed Projects!

Stamps:  Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and lime rickey by BasicGrey

Inks: Chick - 3 Memento Bamboo Leaves on body and Memento Potter's Clay on beak and feet

2 Memento Pear Tart on body and Potter's Clay on beak and feet

1 Memento Pear Tart on body and no ink on beak and feet

4 SU Soft Suede

Sentiment: Memento Cottage Ivy

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

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and

Holly on Black by the Paper Studio

Inks: Holly - 2 Memento Bamboo Leaves, 1 Memento New Sprout,

3 Memento Cottage Ivy

Sentiment - SU Cherry Cobbler

Embellishments: Rhinestones

I've Got Your Back will be shared in the  Stamps R Us Challenge 22 K 'n K Designs.

Stamps:  Kittens & Pup Multi Step Clear Stamps 

and  Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamp by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Naturals Ivory and max and whiskers by BasicGrey

Ink: Kittens - 3 SU Soft Suede, 4 SU Early Espresso, 2 SU Crumb Cake

1 Memento Desert Sand

Sentiment - SU Early Espresso

Stamps:  Berries Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Blushing Bride and nook and pantry by BasicGrey

Inks: Strawberry - 2 SU Poppy Parade, 1 SU Blushing Bride,

3 SU Cherry Cobbler, 4 SU Rich Razzleberry

Leaves and Stem - 1 Memento Pear Tart, 3 Memento Cottage Ivy

Sentiment - SU Cherry Cobbler

Drop in on the Crew! They have whipped up something special for you today!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Kitchen Sink Stamps - 10 Minute Monday Challenge

To create these picture window cards, I first stamped my images directly on the card front. I then cut a picture window out of the center of a 3.75 x 5 inch piece of coordinating card stock and stamped on a sentiment. After attaching dimensionals at the back corners, I centered this piece over the image and stuck it to the card front. It's hard to tell in the photos, but they look really cute popped up off the card. They are also quick and easy!

If you find an extra ten minutes this week and choose to play along, please upload your card to the Kitchen Sink Gallery and use keyword 10MC12. I would love to see your Kitchen Sink creations!!

 

Stamps:  Baby Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers, Bashful Blue by Stampin' Up

Inks: Shoes - 3 SU Pacific Point stamped off once, 2 SU Bashful Blue,

1 SU Bashful Blue stamped off once, 4 SU Pacific Point, Sentiment - SU Pacific Point

Tools: Oval Nestabilites, Dimple Corner Punch, Dimensionals

Embellishment: Ribbon

 

Stamps: Father's Pocket Watch Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Kraft and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Inks: Watch - 3 SU Early Espresso, 2 SU Soft Suede stamped off once,

1 SU Crumb Cake, Sentiment - Brilliance Galaxy Gold

Tools: Oval Nestabilities, Dimensionals

 Stamps: Hydrangea Multi Step Clear Stamps 

and Words of Love Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and Lavender Lace by Stampin' Up

Inks: Hydrangea - 3 SU Lovely Lilac, 2 SU Lavender Lace, 1 SU Lavender Lace stamped off once, 4 SU Concord Crush, Leaves - 1 SU Pear Pizzazz, 2, SU Old Olive, 3 SU Always Artichoke, 

Sentiment SU Concord Crush

Tools: Corner Punch, Heart Nestabilities, Dimensionals

Embellishment: Ribbon

Stamps: Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps 

and Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and Pear Pizzazz by Stampin' Up

Inks: Chicks - 3 SU More Mustard stamped off once, 2 SU Crushed Curry, 1 Su Crushed Curry stamped off once, 4 SU More Mustard, Grass and Sentiment - SU Pear Pizzazz

Tools: Nestabilities, Dimensionals

Embellishment: Ribbon

Visit the Kitchen Sink Crew! Each one has created something special for your pleasure today!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Thanks for visiting my blog today! 

A Window on Spring

I am still having a ball playing with squares!! Thanks for the great challenge, Angela.

This week I have been working on a card with a window scene for the Texas Gulf Coast Paper Crafters' Shoebox Swap in Brazoria this coming Saturday. I had so much fun with that card, that I decided to design one for Kitchen Sink Monday. My TGCPC card has to be able to be completed in 10 minutes. This one took a little extra time!  I hope you like it!

Stamps: Winter Cardinal Multi Step Clear Stamps,  Baseball Multi Step Clear Stamps (fence), Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps,  Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps (tiny flowers),  Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps (sentiment) by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand, Cranberry Crisp, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up, Four Miles Stripe by My Mind's Eye
Inks: Cardinal - Layer 1 SU Riding Hood Red and Memento Tangelo, Layer 2 Memento Lady Bug, Layer 3 Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Layer 4 Memento Tuxedo Black; Tree - Layer 3 Memento Cottage Ivy, Layer 2 Memento Bamboo Leaves, Layer 3 Memento Pear Tart; Tree Trunk: Layer 1 Memento Dark Cocoa stamped off once, Layer 2 Memento Dark Cocoa, Tiny Flowers - Memento Rose Bud  with penciled stems and leaves, Grass - SU Old Olive, Sky - SU Cool Caribbean
Tools: EK Success Punch, Sponge

You still have until April 23 to enter Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge #24 - It's Hip to Be Square. Be sure you use your Kitchen Sink Stamps and load your project to the Kitchen Sink Weblog by midnight on that day to be eligible to win one of three KSS gift certificates which will be awarded to three participants!!

Head on over and  the visit the rest of the Kitchen Crew. Each one has something special to share with you today!!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

If you're shopping today, the store entry and discount code are at the top of my blog! Have I mentioned that Maria now carries Scor-Tape?

I'm looking forward to stamping with many Texas friends in Brazoria on Saturday!! See you there!!!

He Lives!

Blogger seems to be having major issues today! My card appears and disappears with no rhyme or reason. If it is missing now, you can view it in my Splitcoaststampers Gallery here!

For centuries the flowered cross has signified the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter morning. So for this Kitchen Sink Monday, I used my KSS lilies, hydrangeas, tulips, sunflowers, and  tiny wild flowers to create for you a flowered cross. This is a one layer card created completely by masking.

I printed the sentiment on Pure White cardstock by GinaK. I then created a cross using two strips of cardstock. After centering the cross on the card, I sponged around it with SU So Saffron to create the space I wanted to fill with flowers.

After removing the cardstock cross, I started stamping in the center of the space with the lilies. I stamped the flowers, masked them, and worked outward from there. Stamp, mask, stamp, mask, stamp, mask until all the space was filled.

It is always a surprise as I peel off the masks to see what I have actually created! I'm happy with this! I hope you like it, too!

Stamps:  Lilies Multi Step Clear Stamps,  Hydrangea Multi Step Clear Stamps, Tulip Garden Multi Step Clear Stamps, Sunflowers Multi Step Clear Stamps, and Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pure White by GinaK
Inks: Stampin' Up - Kiwi Kiss, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Purely Pomegranate, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron, and More Mustard; Memento: Dandelion, Cantaloupe, Potter's Clay, Rich Cocoa, Lulu Lavender, Lilac Posies, and Grape Jelly
Tools: Sponge

Don't miss out on the beautiful work of the Kitchen Sink Crew. It's Monday so they each have something special to share with you which they have created with their Kitchen Sink Stamps!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Tammy-March Guest Designer

If you are shopping today, the store entry and discount code are on a sticky at the top of my blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Wishing you a blessed Easter!

Caramel Kittens

The colors for today's Color Challenge #263 over at Splitcoaststampers are Pretty in Pink, Dusty Durango, and Creamy Caramel. I ended up with caramel kittens! Aren't they sweet!!

Stamps: Kittens & Pup Multi Step Clear Stamps , Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps, Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps, and Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Papers: Dusty Durango, Pretty in Pink, Creamy Caramel, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up, nook and pantry by BasicGrey
Inks: Kittens - Layer 4 - SU Close to Cocoa, Layer 3 - SU Creamy Caramel, Layer 2 - SU Creamy Caramel stamped off once, Layer 1 - Memento Desert Sand, Grass - SU Kiwi Kiss, Flowers - SU Pretty in Pink and SU Dusty Durango, Sentiment - SU Dusty Durango and Pretty in Pink 
Tools: Crop-o-dile and  Cuttlebug Paisley Embossing Folder
Embellishment: Ribbon 

Kitchen Sink Monday - After Christmas Sale

With today being the finally day to take advantage of the 20% savings during the After Christmas Sale at Kitchen Sink Stamps, I thought it would be a good time to show off some of my favorite flowers to use for creating Valentines! The pansy reminds me of the floral Valentine postcards I love  from the turn of the century!

This card features a small pansy from the Pansy Multi Step Clear Stamps set. This set features beautiful pansies in four sizes. I have used the second smallest blossom which is about 1 inch in diameter on this card.

Stamps: Pansy Multi Step Clear Stamps, Words of Love Clear Stamps ( the sentiment),
and Hey, Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps ( the flowered background) by Kitchen Sink Stamps

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

Inks:
   Pansy - Layer 4 - Memento Lilac Posies, Layer 3 - Memento Lilac Posies stamped off once, Layer 2 - Memento Rose Bud, Layer 1- Memento Rose Bud stamped off once

  Leaves - Layer 3 - Memento Cottage Ivy,  Layer 2 - Memento Bamboo Leaves, Layer 1 - Memento New Sprout

  Sentiment - Memento Lilac Posies

Tools: Martha Stewart Edge Punch, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Heart Nestabilities

Embellishments: Ribbon, Pearl, Sakura Gelly Roll Pen, Dimensionals

All Kitchen Sink orders placed by midnight EST tonight (December 28) using promo code LYNN20KSS will receive a 20% discount. Tomorrow the discount code returns to LYNN10KSS so shop today for extra savings!

Each and every one of our talented crew has created something special to share today!! Don't miss a one of these inspirational beauties!!!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

There is still time to take part in Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge #20, but not much! Entries must be posted by midnight EST Friday, December 31! Three lucky winners selected by a random number generator will be winning KSS cash to spend in the store!

Purple and Pink Daisies

Spring has officially arrived in Texas and with it a huge array of beautiful flowers. Although I have had 3 Step Honey Bunny by Kitchen Sink Stamps for some time, this is the first time I have inked this wonderful daisy which comes with that set! This purple daisy was created for the Clean and Simple Challenge at Splitcoaststampers which required a monochromatic card!! A little reminiscent of last week, don't you think??

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

Papers: Lovely Lilac, Elegant Eggplant, and US White by Stampin' Up

Inks: Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac, and Elegant Eggplant by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Grosgrain ribbon and Spica Pen

Tools: Nestabilities - Label 2


For my second card, I stamped each blossom in Pink Pirouette on US White panels cut out with my Labels 1 from Nestabilities.

The second layer of each blossom was stamped in Pretty in Pink, the third in Pixie Pink, and the fourth in Pink Passion. I sponged the edge of the Label 1 panel with Close to Cocoa and layered that on the next size Label 1 cut from Pretty in Pink and sponged with Pixie Pink. On the center floral panel I stamped tiny flowers from Hey, Chick! to give it a little more lift from the page.

I dolled the panels up a little with tiny rows of rhinestones and used dimensionals to attach the center floral panel over the back two.

The wonderful sentiment comes from 3 Step Hibiscus also by Kitchen Sink and is stamped with Close to Cocoa.

Stamps: Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps, Hibiscus Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Hey, Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps

Papers: Pretty in Pink, US White, and Berry Bliss by Stampin' Up

Inks: Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Close to Cocoa by Stampin' Up

Embellishments: Pink Rhinestones, Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Tools: Nestabilities - Labels 1, Sponge

Be sure to check out the blogs of all the KSS Crew members!! Everyone has something special to share today!!

Dee*Maria*Nicole*Lori*Julie*Tammy*Angela

Please don't forget that you have one more week to join in on Makiko's Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge #11 and possibly win some fabulous prizes!! The first place winner determined by the web poll will earn a $50 shopping spree at Kitchen Sink Stamps. Second prize determined by a random number generator will win the large stamp set of their choice. The third prize winner will also be determined by a random number generator and will win the small stamp set of their choice. The task is to complete a monochromatic card using pop ups. My orange and gray samples are below!! Be sure to use Mr. Linky to link your card and leave a comment on the Kitchen Sink Web Blog!!

Also take time to vote for your choice for the winner of Challenge #10 while you are over at Kitchen Sink!! Midnight EST on Wednesday, April 15 is the cutoff for voting so hurry over there and make your voice heard!!

A Pastel Easter

Well, Easter is almost upon us, and I couldn't resist using these sweet chicks for my Kitchen Sink card today. I just loved the pastel pinks and yellows of this wonderful Two Scoops paper by BasicGrey and knew it would make a fabulous Easter card for a dear little girl I know if I sprinkled it with Easter eggs and downy chicks!!

The chicks were stamped on US White by Stampin' Up. I cut them out and glued them to the Nestability circles which I mounted on pop dots over the ribbon and Easter egg panel.

Stamps: Hey, Chick Multi Step Clear Stamp, Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps,
and Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps

Papers: Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, and US White by Stampin' Up, Two Scoops by BasicGrey

Inks: Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Pixie Pink, Barely Banana, So Saffron, Apricot Appeal, and Creamy Caramel by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Ribbon

Tools: Paper piercer, Nestabilities, Sponge

Don't forget that you have one more week to enter Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge #10 for a chance to win one of three fabulous prizes from Kitchen Sink! All you have to do is create an ATC using Kitchen Sink Stamps and use it to create a card. Add your completed card using Mr. Linky to the Kitchen Sink Blog to enter the contest!! It's as simple as that!!

While you are there, check out the fabulous winning work done by Emilia, Pinky, and Makiko for Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge #9. Congratulations, ladies, on your wonderful designs and a huge THANK YOU to all who entered!

Be sure to hop on over to the the blogs the other Kitchen Sink Crew members to see what spring delights they have created for you today!!

Julie* Lori* Maria* Nicole* Tammy* Angela*

Easter Blessings

The beginning of Lent means that Easter is just around the corner. I love these adorable chicks so I decided to use them to create a few of the Easter cards I will be needing in the upcoming weeks.

Stamps: Hey, Chick Multi Step Clear Stamp, Mix It Up! Clear Stamps,
and Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: US White, Soft Sky and Baja Breeze by Stampin' Up

Inks: So Saffron, Marigold Morning, More Mustard, Soft Sky, Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, and Wild Wasabi by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Striped Ribbon by Stampin' Up and Yellow Stickles

Tools: Martha Stewart edge punch

There is lots of excitement going on over at Kitchen Sink this week with three new stamp sets being released tomorrow. Drop in on the Crew and see some of the sneak peeks they have made for you today to show off the new stamps!! You won't be disappointed!! They are stunning!!

Dee**Julie**Lori**Maria**Nicole** Tammy** Angela