Crazy Doodles

I viewed a card on Pinterest where someone had doodled on their stamping and I just had to give it a try.  I stepped out of my color comfort zone and decided to pair up Tempting Turquoise with Watermelon Wonder!

 Card base is a standard A2 size (4 1/4" x 5 1/2"), the whisper white is cut at 4" x 5 1/4", the black strip is cut at 4" x 1 1/4" and the Watermelon Wonder is cut at 3 3/4" x 1".  Using the Full Heart Punch (retired) to cut the end of my strips.

I stamped all my images first and used the Black Stampin' Write marker to doodle on my images.  Added some highlights with the Signo White Gel Pen.  Added Rhinestones to the center of my flowers.  For a little background interest, I made dots with the Daffodil Delight Marker and them used black on top of those dots. Hard to see in the photo but I also added some dots of Dazzling Details.  

Sentiment stamped in Black and added some Candy Dots as an accent.  Strip popped up on Dimensionals.

I have to say, this card was really fun to make.  I did this with my club girls and they were amazed that you don't have to be perfect and it still looks good!  I hope you give this a try.

Happy Stamping,

Cindy

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Triple Time Garden

I had a request from my stamp club to do some "Triple Time" stamping, so I decided to use the Garden in Bloom stamp set. 

 The whisper white cardstock is cut at:

4" x 5 1/4"

3" x 4 1/4"

2" x 3 1/4"

The basic black cardstock is cut at:

3 1/4" x 4 1/2"

2 1/4" x 3 1/2"

and a card base of 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (A2)

Apply a bit of adhesive to the back of the small and medium panels of whisper white to hold them in place, and centering them on top of each other.  Then stamp.  Hard to see in the photo, but I used the splatter stamp from Gorgeous Grunge to add some interest in the background with Soft Sky, stamped off once.

Once your stamping is done, gently pull the panels apart and adhere the small and medium panel to the black cardstock panels and the large panel to the base of the card.  Small and Medium layers are popped up onto Stampin' Dimensionals.

I love making these cards, so fun!

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

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Sprinkles of Life Birthday

This is a card for my Dad who turns 80 today and is still going strong!

Pretty easy to put together with the Tree Builder Punch and the Triple Banner Punch.  The only fussy cutting was the cone for the ice cream.  Used some leftover paper to decorate the inside of the card.

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Cindy

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Butterfly Wishes

Just had to try the "Bokeh" technique!  I used Blackberry Bliss and Tempting Turquoise ink refills, and an aqua painter to do the back ground color.  Using window sheets and my circle punches I made a template to use with the Whisper White Craft Ink and applied with sponge daubers.  The center butterfly was embossed with gold embossing powder onto Whisper White card stock, I then used a sponge dauber and colored with Tempting Turquoise ink.  The sentiment was stamped with Blackberry Bliss and embossed with clear embossing powder.  The Blackberry Bliss will stay wet on the vellum so it's easy to emboss.  Added some fern leaves after all was completely dry and then put everything together.

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

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Catalog Case Number 3

Found on page 119

This is my card.

There is so much inspiration in the new Stampin' Up! Catalog.  I case the catalog to show others how easy it is, and if there is something you don't have, you can substitute it for something else.  I didn't have Old Olive Baker's Twine so I used Bermuda Bay.  Added some bling with Rhinestones and Dazzling Details in the center of the large flower.

Thanks for stopping by,
Cindy

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Catalog Case "Butterfly Basics"

Every new catalog my upline encourages everyone to "Case" (copy and share everything)  a card from the catalog.  I chose Butterfly Basics on page 124.  I changed mine up a bit by using the Cucumber Crush Dotted Lace Trim for an extra pop of color!

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

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Blooming Birthday

Using the Hostess Set "Bloom with Hope" and doing a little masking for this lovely bouquet of flowers.  I love the new Blendabilities, so fun to color with.  After coloring I sponged the background with Soft Sky and added my sentiment.

Happy :-) Stamping,

Cindy

Stamps:  Bloom with Hope & Endless Birthday Wishes

Paper:  Whisper White & Naturals White

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black & Soft Sky, Blendabilities:  Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

Accessories:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals

The Paper Players Sketch Challenge 156

I was needing a somewhat masculine birthday card when I came across this sketch at The Paper Players Blog and I had an idea right away!  The Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper makes it so easy to make a fast card.  Sorry I have been missing in action, seems all the young girls at work are having babies and I've been crocheting baby blankets for shower gifts!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Really Good Greetings, Sketched Birthday

Paper:  Birthday Basics DSP, Very Vanilla,Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay

Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple

Accessories:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Candy Dots, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals

Sketch Challenge using Sketched Birthday!

Playing along with the Freshly Made Sketches this week.

The Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper is very bright and cheery, love it!  I cut the diagonal 1 1/2" x 6" and then using Tombo Multi Mono Liquid Glue adhered the ruffle trim and set aside to dry.  Using water color paper I stamped the cake with Black Stazon and used blender pens to water color the image and then added some Dazzling Details to the candle flame for a little sparkle.  Punched with scallop circle and layered onto the Bermuda Bay circle and popped up on dimensionals.  I glued the diagonal strip to the Coastal Cabana and then trimmed off the edges.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Sketched Birthday, Simply Sketched

Paper:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Naturals White, Water Color, Birthday Basics DSP

Ink:  Black Stazon, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Smokey Slate

Accessories:  Brights Candy Dots, 3/8" Coastal Cabana Ruffle Stretch Trim, 2 3/8" Scallop Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Dazzling Details, Blender Pens, Dimensionals

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Birthday Butterflies

I saw a card like this on Pinterest.  The negative space of the butterfly had Designer Series Paper behind it and just had to make one for myself.  It makes a bright and cheery birthday card.  The small butterflies were punched with the Bitty Butterfly punch and then used the Fancy Fan embossing folder on them for some texture and Dazzling Details for some sparkle.  The antennae are made with the stamp from Papillon Potpourri.   I am really liking the Washi tape!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Simply Sketched, Papillon Potpourri

Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Gingham Garden DSP

Ink:  Island Indigo

Accessories:  Gingham Garden Washi Tape, Punches:  Bitty & Elegant Butterfly, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls,, Dazzling Details, Dimensionals

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Water Color Flower Garden

I saw this technique and had to try it as I love to water color!  First emboss the water color paper with the Flower Garden Embossing folder.  Then I put a drop of Daffodil Delight re-inker onto a plastic lid with a little water and started painting the center.  I did the same with the Pretty in Pink and Gumball Green.  I wanted to highlight the edges of the flowers and stems a bit more for definition.  Once dry, I used the brush tip of my marker to make the raised areas a little darker.  I used the Color Spritzer Tool with the Crumb Cake marker to spray on some background color.  Embossed and sponged some butterflies, added a sentiment and some brads.  Easy Peasey!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Papillon Potpourri, Create a Cupcake

Paper:  Water Color, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Pretty in Pink

Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Gumball Green, Pretty in Pink, Black Stazon

Accessories:  White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Flower Garden EF, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Subtles Brads, Color Spritzer Tool, Sponge Daubers, Paint Brushes, Dimensionals 

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Bordering Beautiful Birthday

I posted a card on Saturday using this same technique.  Click Here to see that post.

I wanted to see what it would look like using Pretty in Pink card stock.  First emboss image with white embossing powder and heat set.  Then I used a light application of Pretty in Pink Classic Ink mixed with water and then added some Melon Mambo.  Be very careful with the amount of water that you use or the paper will pill.  Gumball Green for the leaves and the two small flowers with Daffodil Delight.  Added some Basic Pearls in the centers of the flowers.

I really love the look of the flowers.  Next I think I'll try Wisteria Wonder card stock with Perfect Plum and Elegant Eggplant!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Bordering on Romance, Perfectly Penned

Paper:  Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron

Ink:  Versamark, Black Stazon, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight

Accessories:  White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Paint Brushes, Basic Pearls

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Birthday Flowers

I saw this technique on Heather Telford's Blog and just had to try it. 

 Stampin' Up! style of course ;-)  

Embossed the Bordering on Romance flowers in white on Daffodil Delight card stock.  Heather used water color pencils on her card, I used water and SU Classic Ink instead.  First I did a light wash of Pumpkin Pie all over the petal and then added a bit more for some shading.  Be very careful, too much water will make the card stock pill!  Did the same with the Gumball Green on the leaves.  Added some Dazzling Details to the center of the flowers for some sparkle.  I really like this technique, I think I might try a pink background next!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Bordering on Romance, Apothecary Art

Paper:  Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie

Ink:  Gumball Green, Pumpkin Pie, Versamark

Accessories:  White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Paint Brush, Dazzling Details

Field Flowers Birthday

Did this card for my monthly club girls, ways to use your tools (Clear Blocks) in a different way!

I chose to stamp on Naturals White card stock as it gave it a little more texture when stamping with the blocks.  I found Whisper White was just too smooth.

I really like this clean and simple look.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps:  Field Flowers, Create a Cupcake

Paper:  Basic Black, Naturals White, Pink Pirouette, Pool Party

Ink:  Black Stazon, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Pretty in Pink

Accessories:  Silver Brads, Scallop Edge Punch, Dimensionals

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Happy Day

I have had the stamp set Ciao, Baby! for awhile now and I finally got a chance to break it out!  I always need birthday cards so I thought I'd use the Happy Day stamp.  I wanted to add an image to signify that this is a birthday card and did not have anything small enough.  Then I had an idea, use the top of the cupcake from the Sale-a-Bration Patterned Occasions set!

Embossed the Midnight Muse card stock with the Fancy Fan embossing folder then popped my images on dimensionals.  Quick and easy!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

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Stamps:  Ciao Baby!, Patterned Occasions, Sweet Essentials

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse, Very Vanilla, Print Poetry DSP

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse, Real Red

Accessories:  Petite Curly Label Punch, Fancy Fan EF, Corner Rounder, Dimensionals

Happy Birthday Cupcake!

Well, I finally finished up 200 invitations for a couple who will be renewing their vows on their anniversary.  Now maybe I can get back to creating!  Two challenges, a sketch from 

Mojo Monday and a Color Challenge from The Paper Players.

I'm not quite sure if I like the color combo, but at least it gets me to try different colors together.

The ribbon is actually Very Vanilla Seam Binding, just dyed it using my ink pad and some water to lighten it and the Bakers Twine was inked in Midnight Muse.  All in all, I like how it turned out! It felt so good to make something different!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

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Stamps:  Patterned Occasions

Paper:  Whisper White, Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Print Poetry DSP

Ink:  Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit

Accessories:  Perfect Polka Dots EF, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Bakers Twine, Dazzling Details, Adorning Accents Edgelits and Accents Folders, Faceted Designer Button, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Shades of Purple Birthday

I have a friend who is having a birthday this week, her favorite color is purple.  Clean, simple and easy to make.  Add some rhinestones, tied some bakers twine around the large butterfly to give him some antenna and Dazzling Details to spruce up his wings.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

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Stamps:  Create a Cupcake

Paper:  Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant

Ink:  Perfect Plum

Accessories:  Flower Garden & Lacy Brocade EF, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Bitty Butterfuly Punch,  Basic Rhinestones, Dazzling Details, Wisteria Wonder Bakers Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Natural Composition Birthday

 

Trying out the Natural Composition Specialty Paper.  I first cut my panel and then with a sponge dauber I used Rose Red Classic Ink all over, when I finally got the shade I desired, I wiped off the excess ink collected on the resist areas with a paper towel.  Layered onto Pretty in Pink card stock.  I stamped the blossom with Versamark onto Vellum card stock and added Iridescent Ice embossing powder for some shimmer.  Punched it out and turned it over and did some manual embossing to give it some highlights.  Add some ribbon and a sentiment and this makes a quick and easy card.

 

Thanks for stopping by :-)

 

Cindy

 

Stamps:  Mixed Bunch, Create a Cupcake

Paper:  Natural Composition Specialty, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink

Ink:  Versamark, Rose Red

Accessories:  Iridescent Ice EP, Heat Tool, Sponge Dauber, Punches:  Blossom, 1" Circle, Large Oval, Scallop Oval.  Brad, Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon, Stylus, Mat, Dimensionals

Cupcake Birthday

 

Trying out some different color combos, Gumball Green and Rich Razzleberry.  I really like how the Gumball Green pops on the Rich Razzleberry!  I used a retired Sizzlet Die for the cupcake (I did not know it had retired until I went looking for the name of it in the new SU Catalog :-(  I use it a lot for birthdays).  Anyway, this card is for my Niece who turns 20 today!

 

Thanks for stopping by :-)

 

Cindy

 

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Stamps:  Perfectly Penned

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Gumball Green in card stock & Coredinations, Rich Razzleberry, Silver & Red Razzleberry, Polka Dot Parade DSP

Ink:  Gumball Green, Crumb Cake (used in the cupcake holder for a little shading)

Accessories:  Cupcake Sizzlet (retired), Crimper, Small Heart Punch, Gumball Green Stitched Ribbon and Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots EF, Sanding Block, Dimensionals

 

Birthday Gift Tag/Bookmark

 

One of my customers wanted me to design a Birthday Gift Tag as she has a Granddaughter who's birthday is coming up soon.  So...I decided to break out the Cupcake Builder Punch.  Little Girls love bling so I used the Red and Silver Glimmer paper.  I'm sure this will be a hit!

 

Thanks for stopping by :-)

 

Cindy

 

 

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Stamps:  Create a Cupcake

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Red and Silver Glimmer

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Black Stazon

Accessories:  Cupcake Builder Punch, Small Heart Punch, 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals