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~

Paper Players sketch challenge

The Paper Players have a sketch challenge this week that I wanted to participate in.  I had a vision in my mind of what I wanted.  I started cutting paper and putting everything together and my end result was not exactly what I thought it would be.  The flowers look a bit weird being cut apart.  Oh well, live and learn on what works and what doesn't.

Stamps:  Build A Blossom

Paper:  white, black

DSP:  paper pack from Hobby Lobby

Ink:  Black, Marina Mist

Accessories:  polka dot embossing folder, brads, dazzling diamonds, ribbon (non-SU)

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

The picture does not do this card any justice.  The black looks much better in real life.  I think because the photograph was dark and I lightened it up with my photo shop program, that it dimmed the card color. 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!

Pam~

Missing You ...

My brother has been on my mind lately so I wanted to send him some love.  Hopefully he doesn't think this is too "girly". I know my sister-in-law will like it.  I got my inspiration for this card from the July issue of Stampin' Success Magazine.  I used similar colors and made a much simpler version. 

     Stamps:  Three Little words, Flight of the Butterfly

Paper:  Vanilla, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade

Ink:  Soft Suede, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade

Accessories:  Finial and dots embossing folder, Nestabilities ten label die, vanilla ribbon (non SU), modern label and word window punches, butterfly punch, eyelets (non SU), rhinestones (colored w/sharpie)

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

The new In-Colors where used on this card, which are available July 1st.

Have a great day,

Pam~

Color challenge...gone wrong

I feel in love with this color combo from seeing Nance's card at Canopy Crafts. Be sure and check her card out here.  It is precious.  Well, I didn't go the website that was hosting the color challenge until a few minutes ago.  You have to use all SU products ... oops!  I can't upload my card there but I can still share it here.   

Stamps:  Happy Healing

Paper:  White, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango

Ink:  Black, Old Olive

Accessories:  Nestabilities octagon and scallop square die, Prismacolor markers, sponge, glimmer brads, pearls, polka dot embossing folder, dimensionals

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

I put a lot of bling on this one ... sure to make someone feel better.

Have a great day,

Pam~

Gift Card holder

Happy Friday Friends!  Today I'm posting a gift card holder that I made for Michael to give to a buddy that was having a graduation party.  I got the design from SAZCreations over at Splitcoast.  

Stamps:  Happy Greetings, So Happy For You

Paper:  Night of Navy, Tan (non-SU)

DSP:  Night of Navy, Tangerine Tango

Ink:  Night of Navy

Accessories:  Nestabilities oval dies, twine, brads, label punches

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

Here is a picture of the inside ...

• Above the orange panel is where the gift card slides in.  I should have put it in there for the picture.  
• The measurements are ... 4 x 12 cardstock scored at 4 inches and 8 inches.  The third panel is trimmed before being folded over and attached.
• Michael's friend is also heading to Auburn this fall.  I used the school colors for the DSP.  

Thanks for stopping by today!  I am heading to Birmingham with Michael for soccer.  He is playing in the Alabama Sports Festival this weekend.  It is like the Olympics for the state.  He has participated in the soccer event for the last two years.  It is always fun and HOT!  I will miss Bethany not going with me ... darn job.

Have a great day,

Pam~

PPA99 - CAS Element of Style - Stars

Hello Friends!  Today is Thursday which brings another Pals Paper Arts challenge.  This week we are featuring clean and simple with an emphasis on stars and/or military.  Let's see those patriotic cards this week.  Ready for some inspiration ... take it away with Bette Milder!

This was a fun card for me.  I love the happiness that red, white and blue represent ... sure to put a smile on everyone's face.  When I was looking through my "current" stamps, I came to realize that I didn't have any stars.  The only star that I found was in a Christmas set.  The inky fingers went to play and created this ...

Stamps:  Christmas Classics, Itty Bitty Bits

Paper:  White, Real Red, Pacific Point

DSP:  Real Red

Ink:  Real Red, Pacific Point

Accessories:  Itty Bitty punch, pearls, Real Red ribbon, designer button, dimensionals, glue dots

All products are Stampin' Up.

• I snipped a thin strip of Pacific Point cardstock and used that to tie a knot in my button.
• I popped up the smaller stars from Itty Bitty Bits on dimensionals to give the larger stars definition.

As always, thanks for stopping by and I always read and appreciate the comments that you leave.

Have a great day,

Pam~

Delicate Doilies

Today I'm showing off one of the new stamp sets, Delicate Doilies, that will be available July 1st in the catalog.  I'm not a doilies kind of person, but just had to get my hands on this set.  So glad I did ... it's gorgeous and fun to play with ... so many ideas!

Stamps:  Delicate Doilies

Paper:  Early Expresso, Sahara Sand, Vanilla, Cajun Craze

DSP:  Sahara Sand, Cajun Craze

Ink:  Cajun Craze, Versamark

Accessories:  embossing tool, clear embossing powder, rhinestones, Early Expresso ribbon, stamp-a-ma-jig, ticket punch

All products are Stampin' Up!

• This is a 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 card base.
• The doily was stamped in Cajun Craze and then stamped over in Versamark, sprinkled with embossing powder and heated.
• This is a CASE from Beate at Splitcoast.  I was looking at my cards that I have put in my favorite folder and saw this one from 2007.  To see her card, click here.
• I used a different stamp, different shades of paper, and a much simpler version. 

Have a great day,

Pam~

Clean & Simple challenge

Today I had a great day with Bethany.  We went shopping and then met Michael for lunch.  After lunch we, minus Michael, went to Hobby Lobby to use our 40% off coupon.  Can't let a good coupon go to waste.  We bought some goodies, so we had to come home and go straight to my craft room.  I was making cards and Bethany was scrapbooking.  Think that is her real passion.  Here is Bethany among our mess.  (She is gonna kill me for putting up this picture, but I thought it was funny.)

Hmmm...guess you can tell where I sit by the reading glasses on the table.  Unfortunately, I can't work without them now.  

I wanted to play with gals over at The Paper Players as they had a clean and simple challenge this week.  

The hardest part of this card ... deciding on which stamp to use.  

Stamps:  Upsy Daisy

Paper:  White, Black, Pretty Pink

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

Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Black, Versamark

Accessories:  rhinestones, sharpie marker, stamp-a-ma-jig, embossing powder, heat tool

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

• For my main image I stamped the daisies in Pretty in Pink, then using my stamp-a-ma-jig, I restamped the daisies in versamark.  Next I added clear embossing powder and my heat gun.  I tried to show off the embossed look in the picture.
• A new technique that Mary Fish showed on her blog was coloring the clear rhinestones with a sharpie marker.  I just had to try that.  Loved the end result and will definitely be doing this again.

Have a great day,

Pam~

Wild Daffodil Melon ...

... the colors for The Paper Players challenge this week.  They look beautiful together and make for an awesome card.

I thought I would do something different for this card.  I randomly opened up the catalog and picked a stamp set that was on that page and started creating.  I knew I wanted to try a layout that I saw on one Gina K.'s video.  The inky fingers had a great time making this ...

Stamps:  Cottage Garden

Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, White

DSP:  Melon Mambo

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Black

Accessories:  stamp-a-ma-jig, rhinestone brads, sponge, daffodil delight

All products are Stampin' Up!

Another simple card that is ready to be mailed.  I see so many gorgeous cards out there with wonderful flowers and embellishments and I always wonder how are they mailed?  The majority of my cards that are made, I put in A2 envelopes.  My question to all you great bloggers ... how do you mail your embellished masterpieces?

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.  I'm heading out to lunch and shopping with my best friend ... great start to the weekend!

Have a great day,

Pam~

Let's get sketchy ...

With Thursday brings another Pals Paper Arts challenge.  This week it all starts with a sketch by my Pal Margaret Moody.

I had the best intentions on making a square card.  Unfortunately my mind was not on the same page as my hand and I cut the paper wrong.  Rather than start over, I just went with what I had.  This is what the 'ole inky fingers came up with ...

Stamps:  Artistic Etchings

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Vanilla

DSP:  Elegant Soiree

Ink:  Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  antique brad, circle punches, corner rounder, Nestabilities oval and scallop dies, sponge, dimensionals, eyelets (non SU)

All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

I left this card pretty simple but liked the end result.  I sponged each piece of paper with soft suede for an aged look.  

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Pam~

Graduation thanks

I made this card earlier in the week but forgot to post it ... oops.  I made a few of these for Michael to send out as his thank you cards for graduation gifts.  Tried to create something cute, not too kiddish and masculine.  Think I might have succeeded since Michael said he liked it and was willing to sign his name on them.  

Stamps:  Monkey Business

Paper:  Close to Cocoa, Always Artichoke, Cream (not SU)

DSP:  from an old stash that was bought at a craft store years ago

Ink:  Close to Cocoa, Daffodil Delight, Black

Accessories:  polka dot embossing folder, Nestabilities circle and scallop die, twine, dimensionals

All products are SU unless otherwise noted.

I used this week's MOJO sketch as my starting point.  You can always find a good sketch over there.  I rock n' rolled the banana's to add a little definition to them.

Thanks for stopping by and remember the door is always open, so please stop by often.

Have a great day,

Pam~