Two for one ...

Two challenges ... one card.  This is for the Pals Paper Arts paper piercing challenge and this weeks MOJO Monday sketch.

I love the look of paper piercing but hardly ever do it.  When using the SU! mat pack, piercing your card is such a breeze too.  Since this card ended up with so much on it, I limited by piercing to just the main image.

Stamps:  Sweet Scoops, yum-yum tag from 2006 

Paper:  White, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight

DSP:  Ice Cream Parlor (sale-a-bration)

Ink:  Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight

Accessories:  mat pack, ice cream ribbon, buttons, baker's twine, tag punches, dimensionals, Nestabilities rectangle dies

All products are SU! unless otherwise noted.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Pam~ 

Keep on riding ...

A quick post this evening ... trying to beat the challenge deadline.  This is for The Paper Players sketch challenge this week.  I made this card for fellow stamper, Katie, who just passed her motorcycle riding test.  Here is the sketch that I started with ...

Here is what I ended up with ...

Stamps:  On the Grow, Big Pieces, Little Pieces

Paper:  White, Marina Mist, Regal Rose, More Mustard

Ink:  Black, Marina Mist

Accessories:  Nestabilities rectangle, scalloped rectangle and circle dies, Cuttlebug Spots & Dots embossing folder, rhinestones, Bic marker, Prisma Pencils, OMS, sponge, Scor-pal

All products are SU! unless otherwise noted.

I had to add some rhinestones on the bottom since I smudged black ink on the card.  Hopefully that will take away from my boo-boo.  

Have a great day/evening,

Pam~

Sketchy Day ...

Today the Pals Paper Arts are showcasing another great sketch by the talented Margaret Moody.  You can dress this up or leave it simple.  I went with the simple version as this will be a card for Michael once he is at college.  My son is very plain ... no bright colors and all about sports.

Here is the sketch to get you going ...

Here is my take on this classic sketch ...

Stamps:  Need for Speed, Button Button, Petite Pairs

Paper:  Basic Gray, Riding Hood Red, More Mustard, White

DSP:  Riding Hood Red

Ink:Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray

Accessories:  oval and circle punches, mini brads, square lattice embossing folder, dimensionals, color coach, Nestabilities octogon die

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

• I'm hoping the button stamp can be pulled off as a tire.  What do you think?  
• I cheated a little bit on this card by using the Nestabilities die.  I thought this would go nicely with car as they are the shape of a stop sign.  

I told Michael that I made him a card that I will send to him at college.  Get this, he told me he didn't want to worry about going to the mailbox.  Guess what, the boy is going to have to worry about checking for mail from Mom.  My bet is that he will be checking frequently for some love from his parents.  Bethany has always checked her mail for cards.  How different they are!

I hope you can find some time join in the fun at PPA with the rest of the talented Pals.

Have a great day,

Pam~

Being a Friend ...

This card was for the MOJO challenge this week.  After I colored the doilie, I didn't want to add the square layer and cover part of it.  Also, I didn't think it looked good.  So I stamped my sentiment directly on the DSP and classified this card as complete.

Stamps:  Delicate Doilies, Happy Greetings

Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, White

DSP:  Daffodil Delight

Ink:  Black, SU Markers ... Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Baja Breeze

Accessories:  Cuttlebug circle & dots embossing folder, Nestabilities circle & lacey circles, ribbon (non SU), pearls, Bic marker, scallop border punch, clear emobssing powder, dimensionals, color coach

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

I'm off to play some golf today with my husband and children.  A family outing before everyone scatters in different directions ... Bethany to start nursing school at UAB and Michael to start experiencing the college life at Auburn.

Thanks for stopping by ... very much appreciated!  Have a great day!

Pam~

the sky's the limit ...

Yesterday I had some time in the afternoon to play with some new rubbah.  I found a new favorite ... Up, Up & Away.  I knew this set looked fun in the catalog, but it is so cool to work with.  I am really pleased with the way this card turned out.   

Stamps:  Up, Up & Away

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Basic Gray,  Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze

DSP:  Basic Gray

Ink:  Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze, Basic Gray

Accessories:  Nestabilities oval dies, ribbon (non SU), designer button, brads (non SU), Cuttlebug square die, dimensionals

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

This card is for two challenges ...

 The Paper Players 

and 

Card Patterns Weekly Sketch

I always enjoy participating in The Paper Players challenges.  This was my first time to do a challenge at Card Patterns.  I actually found their site from fellow stamper, Lesley at Always Playing with Paper.  I will definitely be back to do more of their sketches. 

Have a great day,

Pam~

War Eagle ...

I made this card for Michael to give as thank you notes for graduation gifts.  The folks receiving these cards are all Auburn alumni.  

Stamps:  mini-alphas by Paper Studio

Paper:  Tangerine Tango, Night of Navy, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, White

Ink:  Tangerine Tango

Accessories:  Cricut Sports Mania cartridge, ribbon (non SU), hole punch

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

There is a fellow stamper, Brenda, who also lives in Alabama and is a University of Alabama fan.  We are always joking about Auburn and Alabama colors and football ... she's a hoot!  Brenda, my friend, this one's for you!

This is the first time that I have made a card using only the Cricut.  I like it but I'm still a die-hard stamper.  I'm not always impressed with the little detailed cutting ... i.e. the football.  It could be the user and not the machine too.

Have a great day,

Pam~

Dreams ....

I had some free time yesterday and got to do some stamping.  I bought this cute stamp a while back and had never used it.  The one good thing about the House Mouse stamps, they are always fun to color.

I pulled out some retired paper and went to work ... well, I should say play cause it is always so much fun to make a card.

Stamps:  House Mouse - Flower Bed, Fabulous Phrases

Paper:  Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, White

DSP:  Ruby Red

Ink:  Memento Black, Ruby Red

Accessories:  circle and itty bitty punch, Prismacolor Markers, rhinestones, dimensionals

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

I had a great time at Auburn and I think it will be a great fit for Michael.  He seems excited about it all ... except the dorm size.  When I dropped him off at the dorm after dinner, he said "I'm going back to my jail cell."  Like everything else when you head off to college, it will be a big adjustment.  Can you tell my son has never had to share a room?  

Have a great weekend,

Pam~

Feeling like some blues ...

Today at Pals Paper Arts we are having a blue week and it's a great thing!  So find that blue cardstock, ink and accessories and join in the fun!

Oh, my inky fingers had a good time with this one.  I inked up my stamp in Marina Mist and then took my Not Quite Navy marker and thumped it over the flowers.  Gives the stamp a whole different look.  After stamping the image on my paper, I used my stamp-a-ma-jig and restamped over it with my versamark.  I know, I'm wearing out this technique, but I like the end result.

Stamps:  My Friend

Paper:  Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy, Marina Mist, Vanilla

Ink:  Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Soft Suede, Versamark

Accessories:  Bashful Blue ribbon, Marina Mist designer button, itty bitty punch, hole punch, rhinestones, sharpie marker, sponge, stamp-a-ma-jig, clear embossing powder, heat tool

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

I'm at Auburn with Michael for his orientation. He will be living here full-time in a few short weeks.  Wow, summer is going so fast! 

Have a great day,

Pam~

Christmas in July

I hope everyone had a fun and safe fourth of July!  I had a pleasant day and enjoyed a cookout with my family and then watched fireworks in our neighborhood.  Now I'm ready to call it a night but wanted to post this card while I had a chance.  Tomorrow is lining up already to be a busy day.

The Paper Players have a cool challenge this week ... Christmas in July.  I bought a new Christmas set but didn't want to "show it" yet.  So, I used a set that just retired.  Ok, I really like how this card turned out and may just use this as one of my designs this year. 

Stamps:  Christmas Classic (retired)

Paper:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla

DSP:  Jolly Holiday (retired)

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  Cherry Cobbler baker's twine, Old Olive ribbon and brads, polka dot embossing folder, Cuttlebug tag die, Stickles

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

Please excuse the bad pictures lately.  Some setting on my camera has changed and I don't know what it is yet.  Taking this picture at night didn't help matters either.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Pam~

Sleeping Under Flowers

My collection of House Mouse stamps needed a little love so I decided to ink one up today.  I chose this one so I could color and use some pastal cardstock.  I used the layout from Splitcoast Stampers sketch challenge number 339.  I also wanted to use the sponging technique for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week.  Click on over to the Pals and show them your favorite technique.  A big bonus this week ... lots of blog candy being given away.

Here is what the 'ole inky fingers created ...

Stamps:  House Mouse - Sleeping Under Flowers

Paper:  So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, White

DSP:  So Saffron

Ink:  Black, So Saffron, More Mustard, Wild Wasabi, Old Olive

Accessories:  Prismacolor Markers, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Nestabilities square die, sponge daubers, ribbon, rhinestones, sharpie marker, dimensionals

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

• I discovered today that Apricot Appeal and So Saffron ribbon are the exact same color.  The ribbon used on this card is actually Apricot Appeal.  
• Lovin' the technique of coloring the rhinestones.  Just wish the SU markers worked so I could get an exact match.

I'm heading out to lunch with Michael.  Want to get as much quality time as possible before he heads off to Auburn and it's not everyday the boy wants to go out with his Mom.  

Have a great day,

Pam~