Hoppy Easter

Hoping to get this into the Mod Squad Challenge before it closes.  Seems I'm always cutting it close.  The good news, I'm also entering this into Tuesday Morning Sketches which just went up today. 

Stamps: Hoppy Easter (Verve)

Paper:  White, Baja Breeze (SU); Green (Recollections) 

DP:  Bright and Basics (Recollections)

Ink:  black (Memento and Versafine)

Accessories:  clear embossing powder, pop dots; oval die (Spellbinders); Scan n Cut (Brother); wink of stella glitter pen (Zig)

Went for something a little different by making a square card.  This one measures 5 1/2 x 5 1/2.  The bow tie and flower are 3D.  First time I've done this before and I do like the look.  

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day!

Pam~

AL the elephant ...

Before I say anything, I am an Auburn fan but I have a sweet blogging friend who is an Alabama fan.  I made this card especially for her.  When I saw this sweet little guy, I immediately thought of Brenda and bought him.  He might not look exactly like AL the mascot but he sure is cute!

Stamps:  Emery (Verve); Made For You (SU)

Paper:  Black, Riding Hood Red, White (SU)

DP:  The Classics (Paper Studio)

Ink:  Memento Black; Versamark

Accessories:  Copics; polka dot embossing folder; white embossing powder; Scan N Cut

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day!

Pam~

MOJO Birthday

Two post in one day ... hmm.  I was not going to add this card to my blog since the picture is awful.  The card itself is cute in real life.  The pic is bad because it was taken quickly on the kitchen counter.  My husband wanted to take it to work to show his co-worker the results of the Scan N Cut.  The friend's wife is into crafts also.  My dear hubby forgot to bring the card home Friday. So, here it is ...

Stamps:  Small Packages (Verve)

Paper:  Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, White (SU)

DP:  Just Add Cake  (SU)

Ink:  Versafine onyx black; Baja Breeze, Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride, Wild Wasabi (SU)

Accessories:  Baja Breeze ribbon (SU); clear embossing powder; Copics; Scan N Cut (Brother)

This will be added to the MOJO Monday blog which also closes in a few hours. I stamped the Happy Birthday panel to add more interest to this already busy card...lol.  

Here is the inspiration sketch ...

 

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day!

Pam~

Hi Friend ...

I've put away the Christmas stamps and brought out some flowers.  

Stamps:  Lean On Me (Verve)

Paper:  Vanilla, Soft Suede (SU)

DP:  Everyday Enchantment (SU)

Accessories:  Baja Breeze ribbon (SU); Wink of Stella glitter pen (Zig)

The layout is from an old Mojo Monday sketch.  I've always liked this sketch and have used it before.  I got a Brother Scan N Cut for Christmas and put it to work on cutting out the flowers.  Love this machine so far!

Thanks for stopping by and as always ... 

Have a great day!

Pam~

So special ...

Played around with the new MOJO Monday sketch and ended up with this ...

Stamps:  Lean On Me (Verve)

Paper:  White, Bordering Blue (SU)

DP:  Bold Basics (Recollections)

Ink:  Memento Black; Bordering Blue (SU)

Accessories:  Copics; glitter pen (Sakura); pop dots, pearls (SU); circle dies (Spellbinders); corner rounder (WRMK)

I added glitter to the center and tips of the flower.  It looks so much better in real life.  I cannot ever get a good picture of sparkle on a card...hmm.  This is a new stamp set that I won from MOJO Monday...love it!  

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day!

Pam~

A MOJO birthday

This card has gone postal to my sister-in-law for her birthday.  My inspiration came from this week's MOJO sketch ... go square or round. 

 

Stamps:  Feel The Sun (Verve)

Paper:  White, Perfect Plum, Black (SU)

DP:  Bold Basics (Recollections)

Ink:  Memento Black

Accessories:  circle and leaf die (Spellbinders), glimmer brad, pop dots (SU), ribbon (H.L.)

 

Here the inspiration photo from MOJO Monday ...



There are lots of layers on this card.  The flower was stamped twice and the center was cut out of the second one and layered with pop dots.  The sentiment was also raised up to add just a bit more dimension.

 

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

 

Have a great day,

Pam~





Found a little MOJO ...

I'm back with a card for new the MOJO sketch this week.  Here is the inspiration picture ...

This is the what I created from this awesome sketch ...

Stamps:  Feel The Sun (Verve)

Paper:  So Saffron, Basic Gray, White (SU)

DSP:  Breeze (MME)

Ink:  Basic Gray, So Saffron (SU)

Accessories:  ribbon, button, baker's twine, sponge daubers, pop dots (SU), oval die (Spellbinders), Juli's Garden embossing folder (CB)

I had some great stamping time with my daughter over the Christmas break.  I cherish those time together.  We just created her own Splitcoast Stampers page so she can upload her cards.  If you get a chance, check out her cards (all two of them) here ... blynng.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Verve card carnival

I uploaded this card to Splitcoast on Friday for Verve's Card Carnival contest.  I've had a fun filled weekend so am a little late getting it up on my blog.

Stamps:  Love Is, Feel the Sun (Verve)

Paper:  Basic Gray, White

DSP:  Simply Delightful (MME)

Ink:  Memento Black, Bordering Blue

Accessories:  Nestabilities Label 1 and border die, twine, button, edge distresser, sponge dauber, Copics, pop dots

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

• I distressed the edges on the DSP and then took my black SU marker and ruler and drew lines around each layer.  
• The flower was stamped twice and cut out separately from the leaves.  I attached the flower with pop dots.
• The sentiment was sponged with Bordering Blue while still in the die to take away the stark white look.
• Lots of patterns on this one. 

I used the MOJO sketch as my starting point.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Verve challenge 4 ... CAS

Two posts in one day ... still playing catch-up and having fun.  This is for Verve's challenge number four ... clean and simple.

With those words in my mind, I went to crafting and ended up with this ...

Stamps:  Ornamental Christmas

Paper:  White, Cherry Cobbler

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy

Accessories:  Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, Cherry Cobbler twine, ribbon and dazzling details, circle punch, dimensionals

All supplies are SU unless otherwise noted.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Verve challenge #3 ... A sketch

I'm only a week late in getting these cards done.  Late or not, it has still been fun playing along with the Verve challenges.  Today's card is based off their sketch ...

I knew I wanted to do something fall-ish.  This is what I came up with ...

Stamps:  Bountiful Harvest (Verve)

Paper:  River Rock, Not Quite Navy, Tangerine Tango

DSP:  River Rock, Not Quite Navy

Ink:  Memento Black

Accessories:  burlap (Verve), Copics, Nestabilities circle dies, pearls, Tangerine Tango ribbon, scallop border punch, dimensionals

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

I had so much fun coloring those pumpkins. After putting it together, I realized I had stripes going in both directions.  I just like my cards to have special character. :)

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Verve challenge #2 ... Anni-Verve-sary

Another card for the Verve challenge.  This one is to help celebrate their 5th Anni-Verve-sary.  I've always struggled with anniversary cards.  The challenge was to use silver or wood.  I choose to go with silver.

This is what the 'ole inky fingers came up with ...

Stamps:  Filigree Fantasy (Verve), Happy Anniversary (Stampabilities)

Paper:  White, Black, Rose Red, Regal Rose

Ink:  Versamark, Rose Red

Accessories:  Nestabilities label 4, ribbon and gems (non-SU), Sakura glitter pen, embossing powder, corner rounder, flower punch, sponge dauber

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

I got the flower idea from LaLatty Stamp 'N Stuff.  She put up an awesome video on making these roses.  This was my first one to make so hopefully I'll get better with each one.  

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Verve challenge #1

Today's card is for one of the anniversary challenges that Verve is hosting.  The first one is a color challenge.  For more details, click on over to Splitcoast Stampers.  Here are the inspiration colors ...

I also used the Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge for my layout.  

This is what my inky fingers created ...

Stamps:  Feel the Sun (Verve)

Paper:  Vanilla, Early Espresso

DSP:  Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery

Ink:  Early Espresso

Accessories:  SU markers, Certainly Celery ribbon and button, Sakura glitter pen, pop dots, sponge dauber, corner rounder, Sizzix scribbles swirls die

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

As always, thanks for stopping by and ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Inspired by an old MOJO sketch ...

Here is another duo of cards from Bethany and myself from our afternoon of stamping.  She is all about having the same layout.  She is a FAST stamper so when I stamp with her, I have to do clean and simple cards in order to finish. She is always waiting on me and giving me a hard time about it.  

Our layout came from an old MOJO237 sketch that she picked out.  

Here is my take on it ...

Stamps:  Lucky Ducky (Verve), Circle Circus

Paper:  So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango, White

Ink:  Memento Black, Tangerine Tango

Accessories:  Nestabilities circle dies, itty bitty punches, pop dots

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Here is Bethany's take on the sketch ...

Stamps:  Happy Together

Paper:  Midnight Muse, White

DSP:  The Paper Studio

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals

Accessories:  Bitty Banner Framelits, circle punches

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

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~