Triple Challenge Card

Happy Friday!

Today I have a card I made on Wednesday.  I intended to  re-do it, because I wasn't thrilled with my execution...but I just started a new consulting job (WooHoo!) so I haven't had time to stamp.  Since one of the challenges is The Paper Players, I decided to go ahead and post it.  I used the center vertical row...green, embossing, and ribbon!

This card also works for the SCS Sketch challenge #503 (last week) and SCS Color challenge #494 (this week) which prescribed wild wasabi, melon mambo, and basic gray.

I started with a basic gray card base, and added some melon polka dot paper from the pattern stack.  I used the scallop trim punch on the bottom edge.  My wild wasabi card stock was embossed with the fancy fans folder, and I used a corner rounder punch on the outside panels.  The floral images are from SU's "Vintage Vogue" and the sentiment is from Stampabilities.  All of the stamping was done with versamark on whisper white card stock, then I used clear embossing powder.  With sponge daubers, I added the wasabi and melon ink, in the emboss resist method.  The center panel had flowers, then I realized I need a sentiment that fit the sketch.  When I re-do this, I'll make that panel fit better!  Melon mambo polka dot ribbon and candy dots finish it off.

So, I like my design...just need to tweak it a bit.  Tell me what you think!

Inky {{{HUGS}}}

Kim

Colorful Sketches

Hello!  It's Hump Day!

I have 2 cards today, each using this week's color challenge over at SCS:  Bermuda bay, pool party, and calypso coral.  The first one also incorporates the Friday Mashup challenge, and the second one is for The Paper Players challenge.  Catch all that?

I have used this color combo before, though it has been awhile.  I am out of bermuda bay card stock (placing an order tonight, FINALLY!) and I don't often reach for coral.  But I have this amazing designer paper stack which I bought years ago at one of the big box stores. It's from S.E.I. and it is called Black Orchid.  It was virtually unused during my years as a SU demo, but I brought it out yesterday.  The coral is a great match, and the aqua tone is somewhere between pool party and bermuda bay.  Some of the sheets also have a fabulous lime.  I rediscovered why I bought this stack in the first place, and intend to use it quite a bit now.

Any who...the Friday Mashup gave us a sketch and encouraged us to try the Delft Tile technique.  I didn't do so great on the technique, but it was fun trying.  What I learned is that you really need to make DEEP score lines.  Something I need to practice more.

The card base is calypso coral, and I have a layer of that SEI paper below the "tile" layer.  I stamped the embellishment from SU's "Elements of Style" using pool party and touched of bermuda bay.  The sponging on the tiles is all pool party.  My bird is from the same stamp set, on a large scallop circle, also sponged.  The sentiment is from "Teeny Tiny Wishes."  I used coral bakers twine, candy dots, and button for final details.  Lots of dimensionals too!


This next card features more of the SEI paper.  Seriously glad I dug through my stuff to find this beautiful paper!
 

My main image is from SU's "Friends Never Fade."  The only ink used is bermuda bay, including a border around the whisper white, made with my marker.  I added the sentiment from "Teeny Tiny Wishes."  Black brads and dimensionals give this card some...dimension.  *wink*  I really like the addition of black.


Thanks for checking out my blog again!


Inky {{{HUGS}}}
Kim

Weekend Projects

Hello, and Happy Sunday!

I have been stamping random cards for various challenges this weekend.  Since I may not have time to blog tomorrow, I wanted to include a few cards in today's post.

This first card is for today's Featured Stamper Challenge on SCS.  I chose THIS CARD from Karren's fabulous gallery to CASE.  I had seen her work around on a few blog challenges, so it was fun to pay tribute to her talent.  Her card reminded me of the color palette for The Card Concept challenge, so I am submitting for that also.  

Sorry for the dark picture...overcast day!  My card base is basic back.  On whisper white, I stamped kites from SU's "Send Me Soaring" then adhered to pool party card stock.  I embossed both layers together with the Cloudy Day embossing folder, then lightly sponged pool party between the clouds.  A bold, red sentiment comes from "Just Sayin" and is cut out with the Word Bubble framelit.  I even layered a solid red word bubble underneath for more contrast.  Some thick bakers twine and a red button wrap it up.  This is the "Clean and Layering" style over at The Card Concept...the style I use most of the time.

Next, I am plunging into this week's challenge over at The Paper Players.  I don't do monochromatic cards that often, so it's a good stretch for my creative juices!

When I needed some perfect plum card stock recently, I saw that I had a half sheet of pale plum left over.  I also had nearly a full 12x12 sheet of this plum pattern paper on my cutting table.  Time to use those "leftovers!"  I simply used a bit of both sides of the pattern paper, rounding off the corners.  The image panel features "Flight of the Butterfly" stamped with pale plum, perfect plum, and elegant eggplant.  I mounted it on eggplant card stock.  The birthday sentiment is from"Happiest Birthday Wishes, and is embellished with eggplant candy dots.  Plum taffeta ribbon finishes it off.  It looks gray...but yes, it really is plum !

Finally, I have a card that started out for a challenge, but it didn't work out...so I finished it Just Because! 

My card base is crumb cake, and I stamped the Fleur du Lis from"Carte Postale" on the base and on the very vanilla oval.  I also stamped a sentiment from "Trust God" in elegant eggplant over the fleur du lis, sponged generously, then mounted it on an eggplant oval which is dry embossed with the snowflake folder from SU.   The DSP strip is from Bella Bleu (more from my scrap pile!) sponged with always artichoke and mounted on cherry cobbler, with artichoke seam binding added. The bird is also from"Carte Postalle," colored with my cherry and eggplant markers, cut out, and popped up with dimensionals.

Considering how many times I changed this design, I am very happy with the result!

Thanks for stopping by again!

Inky {{{HUGS}}}
Kim

Getting by without the New In-Colors

Good Morning, Stamping Friends!


I have a card today for 2 blog challenges:  The Paper Players & Freshly Made Sketches.   Once again, I needed new In-colors, but I decided to substitute things I had in my stash instead.  I am "between jobs," as they say, so I holding off on my SU order as long as I can.


For my colors, I used always artichoke, baja breeze, concord crush, and wisteria wonder.  I kinda wish I used rich razzleberry instead of concord crush...who am I kidding?  I can hardly wait to get my hands on blackberry bliss!

I made my own pattern paper...one of my favorite techniques.  It is quick and simple, and works so well with many of my stamp sets.  I remember when I was "anti-designer paper" because I couldn't figure out why people wouldn't just make their own!  Ha!  Anyone who follows my stamping knows that I got over that silly mentality!  Even so, making my own background patterns is a lot of fun!

So...this card has a baja breeze card base.  I used the SU set "Vintage Vogue" for the center panel, stamping randomly on whisper white, then mounted it on always artichoke.  The large circle was cut from my Sizzix circles die in the big shot, which perfectly mats this extra large scallop circle punch. I softened the stamping by sponging generously.  I added 2 strips of seam binding, scrunching them up by pressing into a strip of sticky strip.  Two tiny pearls are the final detail.

I enjoyed making this card...now it is time to decide which friend I should send it to!

Thanks for stopping by again.


Inky {{{HUGS}}}
Kim  

Q Up a Trip to the Beach!

Hello, and Happy Friday!

Today I have a card highlighting a tricky palette from The ColourQ and a fun theme from The Paper Players.  Even though my nephew Ethan is getting older, this stamp will always remind me of him. Perhaps because a few years back, we went to Myrtle Beach together.  Fun times!  All supplies are from Stampin' Up!


 

My card base is indigo island, and I added 2 squares of more mustard pattern paper.  The main image is from "Summer by the Sea." I stamped with Stazon jet black, then used my blender pen to color the image.  I added creamy caramel for his skin.  The sky is sponged with coastal cabana, and the image is mounted on it as well.  A bit of poppy parade ribbon and hostess pattern paper go with his shirt.  The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes, punched with the word window, and layered on a scallop oval.  I also added some bakers twine...love this stuff!

This was a lot of fun to make...unexpected colors with a favorite theme...The Beach!  Sigh... I live in central Illinois. No beach here.  LOL

Thanks for stopping by!

Inky {{{HUGS}}}

Kim

Playing and Feeling a bit Patriotic

Happy Friday the 13th!!

I'm not superstitious, so I am not worried about tonight's full moon.  While some people are going to be playing silly pranks, I'm just playing with my stamping toys!  Today, I am going Red, White, and Blue with The Paper Players Challenge!

My card features retired SU stamps, "Land of the Free" and "Words of Courage."  I hope to make some more, then donate them to our local VA hospital.

The first layer is embossed with the stripes folder.  I made my own pattern paper for the vertical panel.  Using my navy and red markers, I colored the "flag" image, then layered it on solid card stock.  White brads give a simple finishing touch.

I JUST missed the link-up for The Paper Players...but I am still happy to have these done!

Inky {{{HUGS}}}
Kim 

Paper Players Featuring...

Hello again!

Today I am posting the other card I made on Sunday.  I combined the SCS Featured Stamper challenge with this week's Paper Players challenge.

One thing I love about the Featured Stamper challenge is that we all get introduced to a stamper with whom we may not be familiar.  Such was the case, as I perused the delicate and lovely gallery of Daizy-Mae!  WOW!  Such a master at the clean and simple style...I sent a lot of time just gazing.  Because her style is CAS, it made sense to combine with PP196.

After searching Daizy-Mae's gallery, I chose THIS card to CASE.  I liked the pinks and oranges, with simple black images over the top.  I sponged rather heavily on my card, and the image is much heavier.

Again, all of my supplies are from Stampin' Up!  The only card stock I used is confetti white.  Using black craft ink and black embossing powder, I stamped this image from "Upsy Daisy."  Then using sponge daubers, I added colors for a sunset:  daffodil delight, pumpkin pie, tangerine tango, and melon mambo.  I used my journaling marker to add a few birds.  Next, I added the black polka dotted ribbon:  I chose to leave a strip without color, honoring the featured stamper's style.  My sentiment is also from Upsy Daisy, punched out with the decorative label punch, and sponged around the edges just a bit.

Dear hubby is at work, so the picture isn't great...but I am happy with the card.  That's what matters most, any way, right?

Hope to see you hear again soon.

Inky {{{HUGS}}}

Kim