Gulf Coast Paper Crafters

Today I am in Brazoria enjoying a day of stamping and fellowship with the Gulf Coast Paper Crafters. Below are the cards I have designed for this annual event.

My first card I call Carnation Garden. It was created with stamps from Get Well Teddy by Kitchen Sink Stamps and the sentiment is from Our Daily Bread.

My second card was created with Kind Hearts by Our Daily Bread along with Sizzix die cuts and McGill punches. The pretty pattern paper is from Graphics 45.

This next card I call Looking Out, and I created it with an old SU classic stamp from Coast to Coast and the Grand Madison Window die cut.

My final card is called Looking In, and I used the Grand Madison Window again along with images from Hero Arts.

SCS Color Challenge 368

I still had the hydrangeas on my desk when today's SCS Color Challenge was posted. Concord Crush and Elegant Eggplant seemed to scream out "hydrangea" to me. The third color this week was Melon Mambo, hence the pink butterfly!

Stamps: Multi Step Hydrangea and 3 Step Butterflies by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Kind Hearts by Our Daily Bread

Papers: Georgia Pacific White, Melon Mambo and Concord Crush by Stampin' Up

Inks: Melon Mambo, Concord Crush, Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, and Always Artichoke

by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Crystals

KSS Ten Minute Challenge - Spring Flowers over Script

My absolute favorite clean and simple designs are single layer cards with beautiful layers of ink as the only embellishment. I have therefore designed this week's Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minute Challenge using beautiful spring blossoms over a script background. I think today's design really lets the rich beauty of these stamps take center stage! The keyword is 10MC65 for those sharing a sample with us in the Kitchen Sink Gallery.

Because I wanted height on my flowers to lift them above the script, I used the stem of the lilac for all of the blossoms on this set of notecards.

Stamps: Hydrangea Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Lilacs Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Letters from the Past Multi Step Clear Stamps

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Georgia Pacific White Card Stock
Inks: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up
London Fog by Memento

Stamps: Lilacs Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Letters from the Past Multi Step Clear Stamps

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Georgia Pacific White Card Stock

Inks: Wisteria Wonder, Pale Plum, Old Olive, and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

London Fog by Memento

Stamps: Giant Sunflower Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Lilacs Multi Step Clear Stamps,
 and Letters from the Past Multi Step Clear Stamps

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Georgia Pacific White Card Stock

Inks: Crushed Curry, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Early Espresso,
Old Olive, and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

London Fog by Memento

Stamps: Lilies Multi Step Clear Stamps,
 Lilacs Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Letters from the Past Multi Step Clear Stamps

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Georgia Pacific White Card Stock

Inks: Calypso Coral, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

London Fog by Memento

Don't miss seeing the latest creations 
by the Kitchen Sink Crew!

* 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 Card Challenge - Dog-eared Design

As quite often happens, this CAS dog-eared design came to me in my sleep. I started with a 3 x 3 inch square of double-sided designer paper. I then turned down one corner and secured it with my favorite glue, Tombow Mono Multi. I clipped a clothespin on it and set it aside to dry. I then stamped my Kitchen Sink images on the card front and a tiny sentiment on a one inch circle. I sponged ink on the edge of the circle. After removing the clothespin, I added the sentiment with a pop dot and the card was complete.

If you are keeping track and/or playing along with the 10 Minute Challenge, this is #63 and the keyword for loading to the KSS Gallery is 10MC63.

Stamps: Bluebonnets Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White and Pattern Packs III by Stampin' Up

Inks: Night of Navy, Pacific Point, So Saffron, and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Stamps: Ivy Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White and Pattern Packs III by Stampin' Up

Inks: Sage Shadow and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Stamps: Berries Multi Step Clear Stamps
 and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White and Pattern Packs III by Stampin' Up

Inks: Riding Hood Red, Cherry Cobbler, and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Stamps: Texas Longhorn Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White and Pattern Packs III by Stampin' Up

Inks: Really Rust by Stampin' Up

I created this final one to include in SCS's Clean and Simple Challenge #161 - White with Shades of Blue

Stamps: Bluebonnets Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White and Pattern Packs III by Stampin' Up

Inks: Night of Navy and Pacific Point by Stampin' Up

Thanks for checking in on the challenge today!

Drop by and see what the crew has cooked up for you as well!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

SCS Sketch Challenge 375

Stamps: Amanda Blows Candle by House-Mouse Designs, Inc.

Happiest Birthday Wishes by Stampin' Up

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

life of the party by BasicGray

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up Wild Wasabi, Copic Markers

Tools: Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, the Paper Studio Embossing Folder

Embellishments: Dimensionals, Ribbon

A Sting of Blossoms and a Die Cut Sentiment - KSS 10 Minute Card

For Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minute Card #62, I stamped a slew of pretty spring blossoms and added a die cut sentiment. What could be easier?

Stamps: Daisy Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black, and Daffodil Delight
by Stampin' Up

Inks: Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, More Mustard, Lucky Limeade,

and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Tools: Cuttlebug Die Cut

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

Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black, and Calypso Coral
by Stampin' Up

Inks: Calypso Coral, Dusty Durango, Lucky Limeade,

and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Tools: Cuttlebug Die Cut

Stamps:  Pansy Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black, and Wisteria Wonder
by Stampin' Up

Inks: Pale Plum, Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade,

Old Olive, and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

Tools: Cuttlebug Die Cut

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

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

Inks: Regal Rose, Purely Pomegranate, and Lucky Limeade

 by Stampin' Up

Tools: Cuttlebug Die Cut 

Thanks so much for dropping by to view this week's Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minute Card! I hope you will be inspired to pull out your Kitchen Sink Stamps and create something simple. If you are, please share your creation with us in the Kitchen Sink Gallery. If you use KSS flowers and a die cut sentiment, add keyword 10MC62.

Don't forget to stop in on the rest of the Crew to see their latest Kitchen Sink designs!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

One Color Card Stock and Ink + White

For Kitchen Sink 10 Minute Card #61 I have used one sheet of colored card stock and the ink pad that matches it along with a little white card stock. Often people will contact me about layered stamping saying they don't have a wide range of ink pads or colors that blend well together. I designed today's challenge to demonstrate that depth and color coordination can be created with only one color. You don't have to have tons of ink to get beautiful results.

Pull out your Kitchen Sink images to give it a try and share your results with us in the Kitchen Sink Stamps Gallery.

Stamps: Butterflies Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Hanukkah Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: SU Concord Crush and Georgia Pacific White
Inks and Layers: 3 SU Concord Crush, 2 SU Concord Crush stamped off once,
1 SU Concord Crush stamped off once, background and sentiment SU Concord Crush

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

Papers: SU Pink Passion and Georgia Pacific White

Ink and Layers: 3 SU Pink Passion, 2 SU Pink Passion stamped off once,

1 SU Pink Passion stamped off twice, 4 SU Pink Passion

sentiment and sponging - SU Pink Passion

Tool: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Island Indigo and Georgia Pacific White

Ink and Layers: On Gift - 3 SU Island Indigo stamped off once, 

2 SU Island Indigo stamped off twice,

1 SU Island Indigo stamped off three times

On Ribbon: 3 SU Island Indigo, 2 SU Island Indigo stamped off once

1 SU Island Indigo stamped off twice, 4 SU Island Indigo

sentiment and sponging on Island Indigo mat - SU Island Indigo

Tool: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Baseball Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Soft Suede and Georgia Pacific White

Ink and Layers: On Mitt - 3 SU Soft Suede, 2 SU Soft Suede stamped off once,

1 SU Soft Suede stamped off twice, 4 SU Soft Suede

On Bat - layer 2 only stamped in SU Soft Suede

sentiment and sponging - SU Soft Suede
Tools: Nestabilities

Just remember, no matter how small your paper and ink collection may be, you can still produce beautiful creations with your Kitchen Sink Stamps!

Don't miss what the Crew has stamped for you today!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

Queen for the Day - Patricia Rose

Today's post honors Patricia Rose, aka kokirose of Splitcoaststampers, who was just crowned Queen for the Day. Patricia and I both share a love for the sweet characters created by House-Mouse Designs, Inc. so I have chosen to case her A Smile 4 You! With spring just around the corner, I have made an Easter version of her sweet card.

Stamps: This Egg's for You by House-Mouse Designs, Inc.

sentiment from 3 Step Honey Bunny by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White and Chocolate Chip by Stampin' Up

Sugar Cookie by Luxe

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, 

Blushing Bride and Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up

Copic Markers

Embellishment: Ribbons, Rhinestone, and Dimensionals

KSS 10 Minute Challenge - Torn Paper Design

The task is simple for this week's Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minute Card Challenge. Tear a corner off of a panel of designer paper, attach the remaining designer paper to your card front, and stamp your Kitchen Sink image in the empty space. For those sharing your creation in the Kitchen Sink Gallery, the keyword is 10MC60.

Stamps: Berries by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White and lauderdale by BasicGrey

Inks: Poppy Parade, Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade, 

and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Stamps: Father's Pocket Watch Multi Step Clear Stamps 

and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury Ivory and little black dress by BasicGrey

Inks: Early Espresso, Soft Suede, and Crumb Cake by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Zinnias Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Seed Packet Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Stampin' Up Blushing Bride and indie bloom by BasicGrey

Inks: Regal Rose, Cherry Cobbler, Certainly Celery, 

and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Stamps: Lil' Elephant Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White and little black dress by BasicGrey

Inks: Basic Gray and Going Grey by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Drop in on the crew to see their latest KSS creations!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

Our Daily Bread Challenge 96

I designed today's card for Our Daily Bread's Challenge 96 - H-E-A-R-T. The three required letters I used were H - hymn, E - ecru, and T - texture.

Stamps: It is Well with My Soul, Grunge Cross, and With Heartfelt Sympathy

by Our Daily Bread

Papers: Ecru Bazzill, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Inks: Soft Suede and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Tools: Grunge Cross Die Cut, Sizzix swirls, Spellbinders' Label

Embellishment: Dimensionals and Brad

Another 10 Minute Monday - KSS Style

Thanks for dropping in on this week's 10 Minute Monday Challenge!  For this week's design, I stamped a straight line of Kitchen Sink images across a 3.75 x 5 inch panel of white card stock. I then trimmed the bottom edge off belowthe stamped images and attached the panel to a matching piece of card stock. After adding a sentiment below, I mounted the panel to a white card. Play along this week and add your card to the Kitchen Sink Gallery using 10MC59 as the keyword.

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

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and SU Poppy Parade

Inks: Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride, and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

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

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and SU Lucky Limeade

Inks: Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, and Handsome Hunter by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Words of Love Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and SU Blushing Bride

Inks: Blushing Bride, Regal Rose, Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade, 

and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

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

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and SU Daffodil Delight

Inks: Crushed Curry, Marigold Morning, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, 

Lucky Limeade, and Old Olive by Stampin' Up'

Memento Tuxedo Black

The girls in the Crew have something for you!!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria