10 Minutes and 10 Minutes More

It has been well over two years now that I have been posting a 10 minute Kitchen Sink design with 4 samples every single Monday. Simple and quick cards are my very favorite cards to create, but sometimes I like going a little farther and adding a frill or two when I am creating for a very special occasion. So with Maria's permission, beginning today the Monday 10 Minute Design with become the 10 Minutes and 10 Minutes More.

With Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, I have chosen it as the theme for this week's cards.

Both cards are created with Hearts & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps and Whole Family Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps. The papers used included Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, Elegant Eggplant by Stampin' Up, and eva by BasicGrey.

Color Recipe for the Roses:

Layer 3 SU Elegant Eggplant stamped off once, Layer 2 Memento Lulu Lavender, Layer 1 Memento Lulu Lavender stamped off once, and Layer 4 SU Elegant Eggplant

Color Recipe for the Stem and Leaves:

Layer 1 SU Kiwi Kiss, Layer 2 SU Kiwi Kiss, Layer 3 Memento Olive Grove stamped off once

10 Minute Card

10 Minutes+ 10 Minutes More Card

With my extra 10 minutes I added a Martha Stewart edge punched in two colors, an addition rose, more crystals, and a grosgrain bow. I hope you like them.

I wonder what the girls in the Kitchen were up to this week? Let's find out!!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Thanks for checking in on me today!

Virtual Stamp Night Mini at SCS

I had a little to time to play along with a few of the Virtual Stamp Night Challenges over at Splitcoaststampers tonight!

Challenge 1 - Summer Fruit

Stamps: Multi Step Berries, Multi Step Peach, Multi Step Pears by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, Kiwi Kiss and Real Red by Stampin' Up

Inks: Pear Tart, Bamboo Leaves, Peanut Brittle, Rich Cocoa, Love Letter, and Rhubarb Stalk by Memento, Regal Rose and Groovy Guava by Stampin' Up

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Embellishment: Ribbon

Challenge 2 - Christmas in the Sun (no snow allowed)

Stamps: Branches by Inkadinkado, 

Sentiment from Love Lives Here: Holiday by Papertrey Ink

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, 

Poppy Parade and Gumball Green by Stampin' Up

Designer Paper by Martha Stewart

Inks: Real Red and Gumball Green by Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishment: Stickles, Paper Bow

Challenge 5 - Beat the Heat

Stamps: Splish, Splash...A Citrus Bath by House-Mouse Designs, Inc.

Sentiment from Joyful Blooms by Verve

Papers: Riding Hood Red by Stampin' Up, Malt Shop by graphic 45

Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up So Saffron and Riding Hood Red, Copic Markers

Tools: Spellbinders Die

Run for the Roses

In honor of the Kentucky Derby coming up this weekend, horses were the required image for this week's Ways to Use It Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Of course, I reached for this wonderful image from deadbeat DESIGNS, one of the most beloved and prolific creators of Texas images. I masked and stamped it in various colors to create today's masculine birthday card.

Stamps: Wild Horse by deadbeat DESIGNS, Sentiment from Wishing You by Verve

Papers: Crumb Cake and Really Rust by Stampin' Up, Bazzill

Inks: Memento Toffee Crunch, Espresso Truffle, Potter's Clay, and Rich Cocoa

Stampin' Up Crumb Cake and Soft Suede

Just Peachy

I pulled out an old Yvonne Albritton Designs image and some picnic tablecloth paper from Stampin' Up to create today's card for Splitcoaststampers' Sketch Challenge 434. The sentiment is from Kitchen Sink's Multi Step Peach.

Stamps: Jar of Peaches by Yvonne Albritton Designs, Multi Step Peach by KSS

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, 

Poppy Parade and Domestic Goddess by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up Marigold Morning and Poppy Parade

Tools: Spellbinders Dies and Copic Markers

The Iris

It's time this week to give the KSS Iris Multi Step Clear Stamps its moment in the sun. Each of the ten minute cards below were created using images from this fabulous set.

For this first card, I raided my leftovers basket for the grass and the clay pot.

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

Papers: Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Kiwi Kiss, and Elegant Eggplant by Stampin' Up

Reaction by Crate Paper

Inks: Elderberry, Grape Jelly, Lulu Lavender, Bamboo Leaves, 

and Olive Grove by Memento

Cool Caribbean and Sahara Sand by Stampin' Up

Tools: Spellbinder Pennant Die and Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Grass Die

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

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Tuxedo Black, Elderberry, Grape Jelly, Lulu Lavender, Bamboo Leaves, 

and Olive Grove by Memento

Tools: Copic Marker Y11

 

Stamps: Iris Multi Step Clear Stamps 

and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Barely Banana, and More Mustard by Stampin' Up

Paradise Postage by graphic 45

Inks:  Bamboo Leaves, and Olive Grove by Memento

More Mustard and Crushed Curry by Stampin' Up

Tools: Spellbinder Dies

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

Papers: Whisper White, Lovely Lavender, and Elegant Eggplant by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Elderberry, Grape Jelly, Lulu Lavender, Bamboo Leaves, 

and Olive Grove by Memento

Tools: Embossing Folder by the Paper Studio

Visit the Kitchen Crew to find more KSS inspiration:

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

A Garden of Zinnias!

I really love the way that Maria has designed the Kitchen Sink Zinnias Multi Step Clear Stamps so that the smaller zinnia is a darker shade of the large zinnia. I promise you it has nothing to do with the way the stamps are inked and everything to do with Maria's amazing talent in designing the image. I love stamping these beautiful blossoms in every color imaginable! Hopefully you will enjoy them, too!

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

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

Inks: Dusty Durango, Peach Parfait, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron,

Lucky Limeade, and Old Olive by Stampin' Up, Tuxedo Black by Memento

Tools: Nestabilities Labels 3

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

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs and 

Garden Green and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Inks: More Mustard, Crushed Curry, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, 

and Lucky Limeade by Stampin' Up, 

Tools: Paper Piercer, EK Success Edge Punch

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

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs and 

Pink Passion and Pretty in Pink by Stampin' Up

Inks: Melon Mambo, Pixie Pink, Pink Pirouette, 

Lucky Limeade, and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

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

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs and Lovely Lilac by Stampin' Up

Inks: Elderberry, Sweet Plum, Grape Jelly, Lulu Lavender, Bamboo Leaves, 

and Cottage Ivy by Memento

Tools: Circle Nestabilities an Sizzix Embossing Folder 

Thank you so much for dropping by today.

For more KSS inspiration, check in on the crew.

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Scraps and Daisies

Today I pulled out my designer paper scraps to create some scrap cards featuring the gerbera daisy found in Kitchen Sink Stamps' Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps. I am seeing these beautiful flowers at Walmart and Lowe's this week and they sure are tempting me to snap some up and plant them in my front yard garden.

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

Papers: Barely Banana and Groovy Guava by Stampin' Up, assorted DP scraps

Inks: Groovy Guava and Calypso Coral by Stampin' Up

Tools: Circle Nestabilities

Stamps: Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Daisy Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps 

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pale Plum by Stampin' Up, BasicGrey DP scraps

Inks: Pale Plum, Orchid Opulence, Perfect Plum, Pear Pizzazz, and 

Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Tools: Corner Rounder Punch

Stamps: Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Daisy Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, graphic 45 DP scraps

Inks: Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Tools: Circle Nestabilities

Stamps: Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Daisy Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps 

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Barely Banana by Stampin' Up, BasicGrey DP scraps

Inks: Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, and Gumball Green by Stampin' Up

Other Kitchen Sink inspiration to check out today:

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Joy in the Morning

I should have made this bird a cardinal since one brings me joy by visiting my front window the first thing in the morning and the last thing at night!

Stamps: Nature Silhouettes 2 and Be Encouraged by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Papers: Groovy Guava, Basic Black, Crumb Cake, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up,

 Ready Set Go by American Crafts

Inks:  Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Groovy Guava, So Saffron, Soft Suede, and Soft Sky by Stampin' Up, Olive Grove, Bamboo Leaves, Tuxedo Black, and Morocco by Memento

Tools:  Grand Madison Window by Poppy Stamps, Bird Die by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Ten Minute Pansies

This week's ten minute designs are all created with Kitchen Sink Stamps Multi Step Pansy. I love the infinite number of beautiful color combinations that can be used with these spring blossoms from bright and vivid to soft and delicate. This first one is my personal favorite!

Stamps: Pansy Multi Step Clear Stamps, Plaid Plus! Clear Stamps, 
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Poppy Parade, and Crushed Curry by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Lady Bug, Rhubarb Stalk, Dandelion, Bamboo Leaves, and Olive Grove

Tools: Circle Nestabilities

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

Papers: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, and Tempting Turquoise by Stampin' Up

Inks: Stampin' Up Pretty in Pink, Pixie Pink, and Certainly Celery, 
Memento Bamboo Leaves

Tools: Spellbinder's Die, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Pansy Multi Step Clear Stamps, Seed Packet Clear Stamps, 

 and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White and Certainly Celery by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Espresso Truffle, Elderberry, Grape Jelly, Lulu Lavender,

 Pear Tart, Bamboo Leaves, and Olive Grove

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

Papers: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, and Calypso Coral by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Dandelion, Bamboo Leaves, and Dandelion

Stampin' Up Calypso Coral

Tools: Nestabilities Labels 1

Thank you so much for visiting me today!

Don't forget to check in on the rest of the crew!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

TUIC Challenge - Favorite Flower

I am hosting a challenge for the members of the Tangled Up in Creativity blog group this week. I am asking that each member of the group creates a one layer, clean and simple card using their favorite spring flower. Most of you who know my style, know that I love to create with just paper and ink more than anything else!

It is also no secret that the rose is my favorite flower. For my design I started with a Versamark resist background using Hello, Doily by Stampin' Up and sponged over with SU Pink Pirouette on Pure Luxury White paper by Gina K. Designs. I then added the KSS rose bud stamped in SU Regal Rose, Ruby Red, Lucky Limeade, and Old Olive. And to finish my card, I added a sweet sentiment from Be Encouraged by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black.

Let me see your favorite!!

Fruit and Vegetables

Here are a couple of challenge cards I did for Splitcoaststampers this week. The vegetable card was done for the week's Teapot Tuesday Challenge and was sent to encourage Donnie, a deacon and a gardener. The pear card is for today's Ways to Use it Challenge and I think it will make a great masculine birthday card!

Stamps: Scripture Collection 1 by Our Daily Bread

Lettuce Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Tomato Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Ruby Red, and Baja Breeze by Stampin' Up

Inks: SU Certainly Celery, Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Baja Breeze, and Ruby Red,  

Memento Morocco and Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Pears Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Berries Multi Step Clear Stamps 
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White and Pear Pizzazz by Stampin' Up

Tiny Treasures form the Once Upon a Springtime Collection by graphic 45

Inks: Pear Tart, Peanut Brittle, Bamboo Leaves, Northern Pines, Rich Cocoa, 

and Espresso Truffle by Memento

Pear Pizzazz and Barely Banana by Stampin' Up

Tools: Nestabilities Labels 3

Word Art Wednesday #74

Today's angel card was created for Word Art Wednesday Challenge #74.

Stamps: Love Lives Here: Holiday by Papertrey Ink

Digital Scripture by Word Art Wednesday
Papers: Blush Blossom, Groovy  Guava, and Basic Black by Stampin' Up
Sunshine "Memories" Blossoms Paper by My Mind's Eye
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Groovy Guava
Tools: Spellbinders Die, Papertrey Ink Die, Sizzix Die, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder