A new challenge blog out there ...

Two posts in one day!  Some of the folks at Stamp TV have started a new challenge blog ... woo hoo .. Mod Squad Challenge Blog.  Their first challenge were to use a few of Cat's favorite things.  I am also entering this card into Tuesday Morning Sketches. 

Stamps:  Need for Speed, Lighthouse (SU)

Paper:  Cajun Craze, Vanilla (SU)

DP:  Well Worn (SU)

Ink:  Weathered Wood Distress (T. Holtz)

Accessories:  brads, twine, spong dauber, distressing tool

Here are a few of Cat's favorite things ...  

1. Distressed edges
2. Ribbon
3. Die Cuts
4. Pearl stickers
5. Twine
6. Metallic Rubs
7. Layering of an image
8. Charms
9. Copic coloring of an image
10. Use of Distress Inks
11. Kraft card stock
12. Buttons

Out of the list, your card should have at least three of Cat's favs.  I distressed the edges of my papers, used twine, layered my image, and used distress ink.  I went with a simple masculine birthday card for my brother.  I don't like to make bulky cards when they have to be mailed.  This one will be heading to NJ.

My sketch inspiration came from this ...

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day!

Pam~

Stanley's birthday card ...

Stopping in for another quick post. To get started I clicked on over to Tuesday Morning Sketches for my inspiration. 

 

This card will be going to my nephew for his 21st birthday. He loves the outdoors and all the hunting, fishing, hiking etc. that go with it.

 

Stamps:  On the Fly, Made For You (SU)

Paper:  Vanilla, Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy (SU)

DSP:  Well Worn

Ink:  Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze (SU)

Accessories:  corner rounder, baker's twine, dimensionals (SU)

 

Off to enjoy my day with my hubby and son, who is home for spring break.  As always, thanks for stopping by and ...

 

Have a great day,

Pam~



Patrick's birthday card ...

Wow, it's been almost a month since I've posted a card.  I'm still trying to figure out how to fit in my stamping along with working.  Kudos to all you wonderful and talented ladies that have that mastered.  I have to admit that standing on my feet all day and setting up the new Michael's store, was a lot of hard work.  It is very rewarding now that the store is open and the shelves are stocked.  The best part ... listening to customers saying how great it is to have Michaels in this part of town.  

Bethany made a pit stop here last night on her way to Vanderbilt to see her boyfriend.  So we squeezed in some stamping time this morning before she got back on the road.  Her boyfriend's birthday is Sunday so we made him cards.  Here is what he is getting from me ...

Stamps:  Ain't Love Grand, Button Button

Paper:  White, Pacific Point, Real Red

DSP:  Pacific Point

Ink:  Memento Black, Soft Suede, Wild Wasabi

Accessories:  Spellbinders octagon and circle dies, CB forest branches embossing folder, Bic markers, dimensionals, DMC floss, edge distressor, sponge dauber

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

A very clean and simple card.  Patrick's favorite color is green so I had to add a pop of that.  

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Freshly Made Sketch with the Pals color

It has been a day full of tornado warnings here in North Alabama.  Thankfully, nothing happened right around me.  Unfortunately, there was a lot of destruction just north of where I live.  The worst part about this damage, it is the same area that got hit badly last April with tornado's.

To break up the day and to take my mind off the weather, I headed upstairs to my craft room.  I used the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches and the color challenge over at the Pals Paper Arts for my inspiration. 

From the above challenges, I created this ...

Stamps:  Need for Speed

Paper:  White, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Lucky Limeade

DSP:  Always Artichoke

Ink:  Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake

Accessories:   Non SU - crop-a-dile, eyelets, CB sticks embossing folder, Nestabilities rectangle dies, edge distresser; SU - sponge dauber

All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

• The edges were distressed and then sponged with Crumb Cake and Always Artichoke.
• Two corners were rolled upwards and the DSP was sponged with Always Artichoke.  Wanted to give a worn and rough look to the card. 

This will go to Michael for his birthday next month. 

Thanks for stopping by and as always,

Have a great day,

Pam~

 

Birthday card ... FMS23

I'm trying to squeeze this card in the Freshly Made Sketches challenge this week before it closes.  This was my inspiration ...

This is my finished card ...

Stamps:  Zoo Review, It's Your Birthday (SU)

Paper:  White, Black

DSP:  The Classics by The Paper Studio

Ink:  Memento Black, Versa Mark

Accessories:  clear embossing powder, Copic Marker, brads

I went with a simple masculine card and wanted to let the zebra prints do the work for me.  This card will be postal for my nephew's birthday.  

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~