Pumpkin patch ...

I've been on a stamping roll again.  Today I'm posting a card for the Pals Paper Arts challenge.  This is a favorite of mine, especially since I was lucky enough to be on the design team last year with a fabulous group of stampers! The inspiration over at the Pals is a sketch this week ...

Here is how I interpreted the sketch ...

Stamps:  Heartfelt - GKD

Paper:  Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango, Always Artichoke, White

Ink:  Soft Suede, Always Artichoke

Accessories:  Copics, CB Victoria embossing folder, Nestabilities circle dies, ribbon, sponge dauber, dimensionals

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

I did change the corners where the circles are located from the original sketch.  When I tied my bow, it looked funny because the tails were on the top, but when I took it off and switched directions it was perfect ... except for my trimming boo boo on the tail.  Just some added character and emphasizes handmade. :)

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day!

Pam~

Christmas in July ...

Do you ever finish a card and think, "Wow, this one turned out really good."  Well, when I taped my last piece down, I knew this was a keeper.  I fell in love with this cute little reindeer and how he came together on this Christmas in July card.  

Stamps:  Santa's Helper - Verve

Paper:  Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green

DSP:  Be Of Good Cheer

Ink:  Memento Black, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Soft Suede

Accessories:  blender pen, corner rounder, mini brad, sponge dauber, dimensionals, Nestabilities circle dies, CB snowflake embossing folder

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

This card was done for two challenges over at Splitcoast Stampers.  I used the color challenge (CC384) ... Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green and the sketch (SC394).  

I bought this stamp set just for the reindeer.  When I first saw him, I knew I had to have it!  I think he colored up very nicely with my blender pen and ink pads.  I added a mini brad to the flower on his hat for so umph.  This was a fun sketch to work with.  

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Feeling round ...

Here I am again hurrying to get my card posted before the gals at Freshly Made Sketches close Mr. Linky.  The kicker is, I had this card finished last week but didn't take a the picture until this evening.  I'm getting really bad ... or is it lazy ... about photographing my cards.  So without further adieu here is my card ...

Stamps:  Summer Solstice, Filigree Fantasy (Verve)

Paper:  Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, White

DSP:  Pink Pirquette polka dots

Ink:  Baja Breeze, Memento Black

Accessories:  Copics, Nestabilities lacy and circle dies, non SU ... blue gems, flower brad, Sakura glitter pen, Baja Breeze ribbon

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Here is my inpiration ...

I just realized when I pasted the sketch on my blog that I did not add a sentiment ... oops.  I guess I was focusing on the circles since I was loving this layout!  I added glitter to the butterfly but it is not showing up in the picture.  Another card for my college box.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Wildflower ....

I'm trying to squeak this card into the Freshly Made Sketches challenge this week before Mr. Linky closes at noon.  I'm also going to post it to The Paper Player challenge.  These are two of my favorite challenges to play along with. Here is my take on the two challenges ...

Stamps:  Feel the Sun - Verve

Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, watercolor (non SU)

DSP:  Greenhouse Gala

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Memento Black, reinkers--Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  aqua brush, Sakura glitter pen, dimensionals

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

 

I'm still practicing on that watercoloring.  I even went and bought an aqua brush to try something different.  I still need to practice, practice, practice.  

I cut the flower and leaves out separately and adhered the flower on with dimensionals.  I hope my sentiment speaks louder than my flower so that it fits into The Paper Players challenge.  :)

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

PPA color challenge

Today's card is for the Pals Paper Arts color challenge ... even though I missed the deadline to submit it.

These colors made me think of fall which a nice thought during these HOT days of summer.  This is what I ended up creating ...

Stamps:  Decorate a Daisy, Make It Count

Paper:  Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, White

DSP:  Daffodil Delight

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight

Accessories:  Nestabilities label 23 and big scallop die, bird punch, SU markers, Sizzix embossing folder, polka dot embossing folder, Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon, sponge dauber, dimensionals

All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

After stamping the daisy, I ran it through my Cuttlebug with the scallop die to make it smaller.  I added some highlights with my Daffodil Delight marker.  Sponged the middle with some Cherry Cobbler and then popped up the sentiment with dimensionals.

I know leaves are not usually the color of Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler but I wanted to stay true to this color challenge.  In the picture, they almost look black. 

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day!

Pam~

Sprinkled Expressions...

Today's card is for this week's MOJO sketch ...

Stamps:  Sprinkled Expressions

Paper:  White, Black, Daffodil Delight

DSP:  unknown...found among some old goodies

Ink:  Memento Black, Melon Mambo

Accessories:  Nestabilities Label 2, Sakura glitter pen, rhinestones, Bic marker, lace ribbon border punch, black ribbon

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

• I colored over the big pink flower with a glitter pen to give it some shine.  It definitely added a much needed punch to this card.
• The rhinestones were also colored with a black Bic marker.

I'm sure this will be heading to UAB once Bethany heads back to school.  I'm trying to make some cards so when everyone goes back to college they will get some mail.  My college student mailing list is getting longer this year as my niece will be a freshman at GA Southern.

Thanks for stopping by and as always...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Asian Artistry ....

Today's card is for this week's Freshly Made Sketches.  Here is my inspiration ...

This is my take on this fun sketch ...

Stamps:  Asian Artistry

Paper:  Summer Starfruit, White, Elegant Eggplant, Watercolor

Ink:  Memento Black, SU markers--Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Summer Starfruit, Baja Breeze

Accessories:  CB textile texture embossing folder, blender pen, Baja Breeze ribbon, Elegant Eggplant button, twine, Sakura glitter pen, dimensionals

All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

To color the flower, I first added ink with the marker and then blended it out with the blender pen.  I've seen videos on this technique and wanted to try it.  It was fun but I still need a lot of practice!  This card actually looks a lot prettier in person.

My daughter and her boyfriend, Patrick, were playing cards while I was taking a picture of my card so I had to snap one of them.  I told them I was going to post it on my blog and this is their first reaction ...

Take two ... showing off their smiles now ...

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Splitcoast challenges ...

This card represents two different challenges from Splitcoast ... the sketch (SC390) 

and color (CC380).  

Tango with Choc Chips & Artichokes

Stamps:  Serene Silhouettes, Circle Circus

Paper:  Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Always Artichoke

Ink:  Always Artichoke, Tangerine Tango

Accessories:  Nestabilities oval and scallop dies, polka dot embossing folder, ribbon (H.L.), Bic marker, rhinestones

All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day!

Pam~

Reason to smile...

I hope everyone had a fabulous fourth of July.  I had a wonderful time with my family...a tasty cookout and fireworks!


Today's card is from two different challenges...the layout is from MOJO Monday and the colors I used are from Splitcoast's color combination...White, Crumb Cake and Calypso Coral.  Here is the layout that I started with...

I did rotate the sketch and ended up with this...

 

Stamps:  Reason to Smile

Paper:  White, Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral

DSP:  Calypso Coral

Ink:  Memento Black, Crumb Cake, SU markers--Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Nestabilities oval and scallop die, polka dot embossing folder, scallop border punch, ribbon (non SU), Beautiful Wing embosslits, rhinestones, Calypso Coral twine, Crumb Cake button, sponge dauber

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Thanks for stopping by and as always...

Have a great day,

Pam~

You're a BLAST ...

Happy 4th to everyone!  Here is a very simple red, white and blue card to share...

Stamps:  Pun Fun

Paper:  White, Real Red, Pacific Point

DSP:  Pacific Point

Ink:  Memento Black, Pacific Point, Real Red

Accessories:  Nestabilities circle dies, Sizzix embossing folder, Bitty Banner Framelits, Copics

All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Thanks for stopping by and as always...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Christmas in July ....

Making a Christmas card in July sure takes your mind off the heat wave that we are having.  I'm enjoying time in my craft room and getting to play along in some challenges.  This card is for The Paper Players Christmas in July challenge...

The sketch is from last weeks Pals Paper Arts challenge...

From those challenges I created this...

Stamps:  Snow Much Fun (GKD)

Paper:  White, Black, Wild Wasabi, Raspberry Ripple

DSP:  Paper Packs (H.L.)

Ink:  Memento Black, Bashful Blue

Accessories:  Nestabilities circle and scallop dies, ribbon (non SU), Prismacolor and SU markers

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

Thanks for stopping by and as always...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Kickin' up yer heels...

I have actually been stamping the last week.  I've just not been taking the time to blog.  I usually do that at night while everyone is watching TV but I guess I've been watching too.  


I used the newest layout from Freshly Made Sketches ...

I used the same piece of designer paper on my background so don't know if that really qualifies for their challenge.  I did cut it in two but added a piece of ribbon afterwards because it looked too bland to me.  I just realized that I adhered my boot panel the wrong direction from the sketch...oops.  So really this card loosely follows the sketch.

Stamps:  Bootiful Occasions

Paper:  White, Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze

DSP:  Greenhouse Gala

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze

Accessories:  Cuttlebug star dies, Early Espresso ribbon, sponge dauber, stampin pastels

All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Thanks for stopping by and as always...

Have a great day,

Pam~