Saturday Sketch Challenge 214 @ Stamping 411

Welcome to the Saturday Sketch Challenge. Today I thought I would challenge myself in using the new in colors. I chose Calypso Coral (in color) and Baja Breeze along with Whisper White. I also used coordinating classic ink as well. The stamp set is called Creative Elements, one of my new fav's!!! Of course I used my Big Shot!!! Love the Big Shot! You don't have one??? Well my goodness, what is the matter with you? Good thing Stampin' Up! has changed their hostess rewards. You could earn one for 50% off. Ask me for details! Head over to Stamping 411 to see the other amazing entries.

Saturday Sketch Challenge 213 @ Stamping 411

Hello. Today I am submitting this card for the Saturday Sketch Challenge @ Stamping 411.

Items used: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Naturals CS, Paisley Petals DP, Rose Red Seam Binding, Elements of Style and Friends Never Fade Stamp Sets, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Pearl, Gold Embossing Powder, Big Shot, Tulip Frames Embossing Folder, Sponge Daubers.

Saturday Sketch Challenge 212 @ Stamping 411

Saturday Sketch Challenge at Stamping 411. Here is the sketch....I really enjoy doing these. Today I struggled with my color combo. Seems a bit bright. Although I do recall using these colors last challenge too...Seems like I am in a trend. LOL

Supplies used: Button Buddy and Teeny Tiney Wishes Stamp Sets. Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White CS and Beyond the Garden DP. Versa Mark and Clear Embossing Powder. Big Shot and Top Note Bigz Die and Buttons #5. Modern Label and Word Window Punches. Daffodil Delight ribbon. Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink Classic Ink, Stazon. Deminsionals.

Because I Care Get Well Card

I needed to make a quick Get Well card for a man....I don't know why but I struggle with masculine cards.
Front Inside

Supplies used: Kraft, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler and Naturals Card Stock. Just Because, Teeny Tiny Wishes and Because I Care (retired hostess) Stamp Sets. Big Shot and the tulip embossing folder.Soft Suede and Cherry Cobbler Markers. I inked up my rubber stamps, huffed, pressed onto card stock. Stamp a majig, sponge dauber, demensionals and of course snail.

Hello Minnie! Punch Art by Anita and how to!!!

Hello Minnie!

Inspired by this clip art.

Punch art page 1............

Punch art page 2............

Don't forget to leave Anita comments to keep these fabulous punch art pieces coming. LOL

Minnie's in the house!! Punch Art how to by Anita

Drum roll.............................(please supply your own sound) LOL....I have had so many requests for the punch list and/or how to.....so with out further ado here we go............


Close up of Minnies face......

Actual Card...........

Punch page 1.............

Punch page 2.............

Keep those comments coming...Anita smiles ear to ear when I read them to her...which keeps the punch art coming. Wink Wink! Stay tuned for another version of Minnie tomorrow.

Saturday Sketch Challenge 211 @ Stamping 411

Well what do you know...today is the Saturday Sketch Challenge over at Stamping 411 and I actually made my card the same day. WAHOO!

I was very excited to use this stamp set called Strength & Hope. Stampin' Up! is dontating $2 from this purchase to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This is dear to my heart as I am a Breast Cancer Survivor. In fact tomorrow, July 10 has been 2 years since they removed my cancer and I began treatment. So if you haven't purchased this stamp set yet...hop on over to my store and toss it in your cart! Item No. 123660 for clear mount and 118100 for wood mount.

Mini Mouse Punch Art by Guest Puncher Antita

I mentioned to my mom, Anita, that someone was looking for a Mini Mouse Punch Art...so off she went for inspiration and she found the above picture.

That picture turned into this awesome card!

Here is a side shot so you can see how she layered things.

A closer up view....She is so cute!

Cookie Monster!

This Cookie Monster was super easy to create. Here is the recipe:

Big Shot, Scallop Circle Bigz, Circle Bigz, 1 3/4" circle punch, Scallop Circle Punch (for bite out of cookie) 1" circle punch.

Saturday Sketch Challenge 210 @ Stamping 411

It's that time again...Saturday Sketch Challenge.....except it is Wednesday...better late than never. :-). Check out Stamping 411 to see all the other awesome entries. Here is what I used:

Stamps: Create a Cupcake

Classic Ink Pads: Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo

Punches: Bitty Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, Word Window, Modern Label

Big Shot: Big Shot, Square Lattice EF

Embossing Powder: Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi

Misc: Bitty Buttons, sponge daubers

Last week I was choosen as one of the 5 on the Stampers Showcase @ Stamping 411. EEEKKK

Dragonfly Top Note Box Recap

Hello. I received a couple comments and quite a few emails asking how to make the top note box. The first time I made the box was for a club project I did for Mothers Day. You can see that by scrolling down on the right side bar to "Club Projects". The original template for the box came from Kerin @ Stamps, Paper, Glitter from a box she did in March 2009. Click here to see her template.

After making the box I cut my cardstock and glued on designer paper then ran it through the Big Shot using the Top Note Die. I used sticky strip to attached the top note to the top and bottom of the box. The flower was made using Fun Flowers Bigz Die. Once I had all the flower piece and misted them with water and crumpled them up into a ball, then carefully un-crumple and let dry. I used a coordinating color to sponge the edges of each flower and used dimensionls in between each layer. For the Dragonfly I used the retired Pretties Kit and the newly retired Pick a Petal Stamp Set for the wings on Velum paper. If you have any more questions feel free to leave comments.