Two Card Day

Stamps: Heartfelt Phrases by Verve, Label by Gina K. Designs

Papers: Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

Inks: Raspberry Ripple and Primrose Petals by Stampin' Up

Tools: EK Success Punch, Spellbinders Die, Cuttlebug Embossing Folders

Embellishment: Rhinestones

Stamps: Every Season by Verve, Big Leaves by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Kiwi Kiss, Early Espresso, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

Vellum

Inks: Marigold Morning, Close to Cocoa, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie,

Early Espresso, and Kiwi Kiss by Stampin' Up

Tools: Oval Nestabilities

Embellishment: Ribbon

Just Another 10 Minute Monday!

For this week's 10 Minute Kitchen Sink Design, I played around with angles and various hues in color families. As usual, the cards are quick and easy, and I think they look sharp! I hope you do, too!

Stamps: Mother's Cameo Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Ready 4 Any Holiday Clear Stamps  by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Georgia Pacific White, Stampin' Up Sahara Sand and Basic Black

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and SU Sahara Sand

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

Papers: Stampin' Up Blush Blossom and Pumpkin Pie, the Paper Studio Kraft Paper

Inks: Memento Potter's Clay, Morocco, Tangelo, and Cottage Ivy

Stamps: Pears Multi Step Clear Stamps Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Stampin' Up Certainly Celery, Lucky Limeade, and Kiwi Kiss

Inks: Stampin' Up More Mustard, Old Olive, Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke,

Memento Espresso Truffle and Rich Cocoa

Stamps: Bitty Tulip Bouquet Cameo Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Basket Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Ready 4 Any Holiday Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers:  Stampin' Up Almost Amethyst. Elegant Eggplant, and Lavender Lace

Inks: Memento Espresso Truffle, Rich Cocoa, Lulu Lavender, Grape Jelly, and Elderberry

Stampin' Up Lucky Limeade and Old Olive

The Kitchen Crew members each have creations to share with you today!

Check it out:

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

SCS Featured Stamper - jandjccc

Today's card is a Christmas version of this wonderful design created by jandjccc, this week's featured stamper at Splitcoaststampers.

 Stamps:  Serene Silhouettes by Stampin' Up

Sentiment by PaperTrey Ink

Papers: Whisper White, Soft Suede, Going Grey, and Riding Hood Red by Stampin' Up

Blue Bazzill

Tools: Grand Madison Window Die by Poppy Stamps,

Brick Embossing Folder by Sizzix, Fence Die by My Favorite Things,

Oval Punches by Stampin' Up

Embellishments: Holly Gemstones by the Paper Studio

Card-a-Day Torn Paper Challenge

Today I am hosting a challenge for the members of the Card-a-Day Bloggers. I like to keep things simple so the only requirement is that each card has torn paper as an element in the design. I look forward to seeing what each of you create.

Stamps: 3 Step Hearts & Roses by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Joyful Blooms by Verve

Papers: Georgia Pacific White, SU More Mustard, Fashionista by graphic 45

Inks: Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke,

 and Midnight Muse by Stampin' Up

Tools: SU Oval Punches

Embellishment: Ribbon

SCS Queen for the Day - Cindy

What fun to honor one of Splitcoaststampers' devoted fans who has been faithfully playing challenges there for over 8 years. Thank you, Cindy, for your inspiration and your cyber friendship! Both have been a blessing to my life.

From her gallery of beautiful work, I have chosen to case this fabulous holiday card!

Stamps: Love Lives Here: Holiday by PaperTrey Ink

Ink: SU Midnight Muse

Papers: Georgia Pacific White, Baja Breeze and Daffodil Delight by Stampin' Up

Tools: the Paper Studio Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug Die, Tonic Snowflake Punch,

SU Dazzling Diamonds, Rhinestones

C-A-D Office Challenge

Andrea has challenged the members of the Card-a-Day blog group to be inspired by something in the office for our weekly challenge. I did a little sponging of color on my design, but the rest is just cut, punch, and paste.

Papers: Communique by graphic 45

Cherry Cobbler, Creamy Caramel and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Creamy Caramel by Stampin' Up

Tools: EK Success punch and dimensionals

KSS 10 Minute Design #86

This week I have used my Kitchen Sink images to create a background panel which I cut into a fishtail banner. I then popped up a sweet sentiment on top and there you have it - this week's 10 minute design.

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

Paper: Orchid Opulence and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Georgia Pacific White

Inks: SU Orchid Opulence, Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Circle Nestabilities and Dimensionals

Embellishment: Pearls

Stamps: Bunch o' Balloons Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Ready 4 Any Holiday Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Glorious Green and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Georgia Pacific White

Inks: SU Orchid Opulence, Crushed Curry, Real Red, Calypso Coral, and Marina Mist,

 Memento Tuxedo Black and Cottage Ivy

Tools: Circle Nestabilities and Dimensionals

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

Paper: Pink Passion and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Georgia Pacific White

Inks: SU Mambo Melon and Pixie Pink, Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Circle Nestabilities and Dimensionals

Stamps: Letters from the Past Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Paper: Bermuda Bay and Basic Black by Stampin' Up
Georgia Pacific White
Inks: SU Island Indigo and Cherry Cobbler, Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools: Circle Nestabilities and Dimensionals

Drop in and see the newest designs from the rest of the Kitchen Crew!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

Verve Anniversary Card

This is my final card for the Verve 5th Anniversary Challenges. For this challenge, participants were to create an anniversary card using wood and/or silver. My fun woodgrain paper is from My Mind's Eye.

My gift package from Verve arrived Friday and it included these blossoms and sentiment. I love all my new stamps and the awesome customer service at Verve. I chose mainly sentiments because that is the thing most lacking in my collection. I selected many that will be appropriate for the cards I create for my church.

Their 5th anniversary sale continues through Friday, August 24. Be sure to visit the store!

Stamps: Joyful Blooms and Happy Thoughts by Verve

Papers:  Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, Woodgrain by My Mind's Eye,

Peach and Green Designer Paper by BasicGrey

Inks: Memento Espresso Truffle, Stampin' Up Calypso Coral and Always Artichoke

Tools: Joyful Blooms Dies by Verve, Spellibinders Label Die, Martha Stewart

Leaf Punch, McGill Leaf Punch, Dimensionals

Embellishment: Pearls and Pearl Brads

Verve Color Challenge - Pinks, Greens, Browns

All stamps available in the Verve Store and all are on sale at discounted prices through August 24.

Stamps: Forever in Our Hearts, Big Wish, and Blue Skies by Verve

Papers: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Lucky Limeade, and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Inks: Lucky Limeade and Pink Pirouette by Stampin' Up, 

Bamboo Leaves, Rich Cocoa, and Espresso Truffle by Memento

Copic Markers

Embellishment: Stickles, Pearls, and Ribbon

Card-a-Day Fabric Inspiration Challenge

Looks like I am getting this in just under the wire on the last day! This was created for the Card-a-Day Fabric Inspiration Challenge. Thanks, Francesca for this fun challenge!!

Stamps: Best Blossoms by Stampin' Up, Big Wish by Verve

Papers: Whisper White, Summer Sun, Lucky Limeade, Marina Mist, and Calypso Coral by Stampin' Up

Inks: Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry by Stampin' Up

Pistachio by Memento

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Embellishment: Microbeads, Rhinestones, Ribbon

Verve Anything But a Card Challenge

I decided to try out my new Framelits Holiday Ornaments dies to create a birthday gift topper for today's Verve Anything But a Card Challenge. You can read about their anniversary challenges and specials in  the Verve Store.

Stamps: Big Wish by Verve

Papers: Georgia Pacific White, Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers

Tools: Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, SU Framelits Holiday Ornaments, SU Punches, Scor Buddy, Scor Tape, Cord

Embellishment: Tulle

Verve 5th Anniversary

It was to my delight that I was drawn from a hat to win a fabulous $30 gift certificate from Verve during last week's Dare to Get Dirty challenges at Splitcoaststampers. Yesterday my code arrived and I had fun in their store doing some Verve shopping. Later in the afternoon I received the email that my package had been shipped! What service!

While I wait for my new Verve to arrive, I have pulled out some of my old Verve sets to take part in their 5th anniversary challenges.

This card was for their clean and simple challenge. I masked the notebook paper to stamp it 3 times across the card front.

Stamps: Blue Skies by Verve

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and Real Red by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and SU Real Red

Embellishment: Baker's Twine