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Timestamp: 2009-09-09 00:02:26 UTC Louise said...
Ooh Charlene, it's great! Thank you so much for the chance to win the set too :)Louise x

Louise, email me at cookiebaker57@gmail.com so we can get your Cutting Cafe file to you. Congratulations!!

Eek - Up Popped a Spider!!!

Tonight's the night!! I will draw a winner for The Cutting Cafe's fabulously fun Halloween This and That. All you have to do leave a comment here for your chance to win.

In the meantime, why don't you "pop" on over to the Cutting Cafe
to see all the new images Regina has created.


My "little" creation today, really is a little creation. It's a "scrapling". A little card made from that 1-1/2" piece of CS you cut off when you want to make your card 4-1/4 x 4". The spider is an image from The Cutting Cafe's Halloween This & That. The idea is from the Limited Supply Challenge this week on Splitcoast. Let's see what you can do with your scraplings!


Supplies:
Stamps: The Cutting Cafe, Clear Mini Stamp (Michael's
Paper: SU Pumpkin Pie, Black, Pumpkin Pie DP
Ink: SU White Craft Ink
Accessories: dimensionals, bling, fishing line, glitter pen, distressing tool

Trailing Flowers

Sharon Johnson's ssnotime challenge this week is to stamp over your image. I needed a quick birthday card so I grabbed some of my punched flowers, some pretty paper and a gorgeous script font from Flourishes and done!

My camera is still acting up! Those leaves are really more olive...I'm still hinting for a new camera.

Don't forget to comment here to win the Halloween This and That set from the Cutting Cafe!!

Supplies:

Paper: PTI Aqua Mist, SEI Dill Blossom, Old Olive, Black

Stamps: Flourished Words

Ink: Versafine black, Old Olive

Accessories: 5 petal flower punch, oak leaf punch, ribbon

Boo! I'm Giving This Set Away!

This drawing is closed...we have a winner!! Thanks to everyone who played. I appreciate your comments..stay tuned for more Cutting Cafe creations and be sure to check out the other designers as well.

Did you ever struggle and struggle with a card that just wouldn't come together? Well, that's how this project started. I tried to make a card with this adorable Boo, did I scare you image from the Halloween This & That set at the Cutting Cafe . (This is one image from a HUGE set)

It just wouldn't cooperate!! Then it hit me...it didn't want to be a plain old card...This big BOO! wanted CHOCOLATE!!! Once I agreed to cooperate, it came together nicely. The Boo panel and the "O" are popped up on foam tape, cute, cute!

The template is Lauren Meader's cd holder from Papertrey Ink scored with the awesome Scor-Pal, of course!! Inside are some yummy chocolate mint sticks. My DH will love 'em.

Guess What!? Regina says I can give this super spooktacular set away to one lucky winner. Just leave me a comment and I'll draw a winner on Tuesday evening since I know alot of you will be away for the holiday weekend. Good luck!!

Supplies: Stamps - The Cutting Cafe
Paper - SU Pumpkin Pie, Black, Old Olive
Template - Papertrey Ink
Accessories - Scor-Pal, wiggle eyes, Stickles, flat backed gems, ribbon, foam tape, Basic Grey magnetic snap, Martha Stewart drippy Goo punch (Simon Says Stamp)

Whatchadoin' Wednesday?

Don't you just Adore this little girl's room? It's the inspiration challenge over at SUInk's Whatchadoin' Wednesday blog. I just love all the pink, the flowers, the butterflies...my granddaughter's room is pretty, just like this.


My friend, Gretchen, a avid photographer, confirmed that I need a new camera...I may not be able to wait for Santa.

Here's my take on the room...Oh so much brighter and happier IRL. I tried to incorporate the flowers, the butterfly and the whimsey of the room. This little fairy is from the retired SU Fairy Nice.


Supplies
Paper: Bazzill Textured shimmer pink, Imaginese Princess DP, SU Blue
Stamps: Fairy Nice, Circle of friendship
Accessories: PTI ribbon, Spellbinders Scalloped Rectangle dies, MS butterfly punch, stick-on pearls, daisy, dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by!

A CAS Re-Do Challenge

Sorry I've been AOL for a couple of days. I started a new Beth Moore Bible study (Daniel), we're gearing up for hosting our marriage group, I'm taking a beading class, the weeds are verrry happy with all the rain they've been getting and life in general has suddenly gotten very busy!

Apologies for this awful photo! I'm definitely asking Santa for a new camera this year. My old Sony digital takes about one good shot and then the color goes wonky. This is more vibrant although muted IRL.

The challenge on SCS CAS (Clean and Simple) this week was to take an "old" card and re-do it.

I made these cards last fall but I never really liked the one on the left...just too busy. It didn't get sent for that reason, I guess. I decided to super simplify it using the same main image but changing the size of the card and leaving off the "clutter in the background.

I stamped the image in Tea Leaves Versamark Chalk ink then again, lightly in

PTI's Dark Chocolate. I ran my distressing tool around the chocolate layer.

BTW, if you purchased PTI inkpads and have been having trouble stamping your images especially with the Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush and Spring Moss colors, you can exchange the pads and reinkers for credit. PTI has identified a problem. There is a link here that explains the procedure you need to follow. They have the best customer service. So happy they've addressed this issue.

I forgot to post this card!! It uses the same layout just a different image and color palette.

Stamps: Papertrey First Fruits, Floral Fusion

Paper: PTI Kraft, Avocado, Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream

Ink: Versamark Chalk Tea Leaves, PTI Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate

Accessories: PTI twine, buttons

Elegant Wedding Roses Gift Set

Remember these paper flowers? I couldn't wait for another chance to make more! Today's Inspiration Challenge on SCS gave me just the push I needed.

Here's my choice.

I was so happy a friend asked me to make another wedding day gift can for her...She said she gets the nicest thank you notes from the bride and groom! She tucks a gift card amid some excelsior inside the can along with a scroll that I print on vellum listing ways for the couple to use the can after the wedding.

Some examples are: saving for a special 1st anniversary trip, writing notes to be read on their anniversary, date night savings, etc.


The couple's photo always goes on top so it's very personalized. The happy couple's colors are black and white with red roses, of course. I have more roses trailing down the back. I spritzed the can and roses with silver Glimmer Mist because their invitation had a silvery sheen on black...gorgeous!



Here is the card I created to go with the can. For some reason, I just couldn't get a decent picture of it!

For those of you wondering about a tutorial, I used the book, The Paper Garden. Due to copyright infringement laws, I can't tell you how to do it here without permission from the author, but you can find the book and all the supplies at http://www.scrappilyeverafter.com/.

The rose requires a medium pear punch, a 1/2" circle punch, I used my MS leaf punch, and I used the tool kit on the site to shape and alter the punched shapes. I used the Crafter's Pick glue she recommends in the book which I found at Michael's. The book gives detailed pictures and clear, concise instructions.

Thanks for stopping by....your comments are always appreciated!


Supplies:
Stamps: PTI Wedding Day
Paper: Making Memories Sabrina, PTI white, SU black, Bazzill textured (roses)
Ink: Versafine black
Accessories: Scor-Tape, 1.5" & 3/8 " black satin ribbon, Spellbinders rectangle die , Silver Glimmer Mist,
"The Paper Garden", punch tools, punches



Charlene

A is for Ann, Adorable, Amazing, Awesome....

The girls at 365 Cards are hosting a Monogram Monday challenge this week so can you imagine how excited I was when I saw this A-shaped card template and envelope set from The Cutting Cafe!!

I just picked up this ADORABLE paper pack on clearance at Michael's (!) from Sassafrass Las called Hog Heaven and I knew right away this was the perfect card for this paper.

Regina has not one but 2 shaped cards, letter templates and envelopes templates in this incredible set. I used my Justrite stampers for the name, added some bling on the dots and then just cut images from the paper scraps for embellishments.

Here's another view so you can see how I used more scraps for the inside too...lots of room for "I love you's".....

Supplies:

Stamps: Justrite Stampers

Template: The Cutting Cafe

Paper: PTI Hibicus, SU Caribbean Breeze, Sassafrass Lass Hog Heaven

Ink: PTI Hibiscus, Dark Chocolate

Accessories: Sewing Machine, self adhesive bling, Spellbinders Circle & Scalloped Circle dies

Gratefully Clean and Simple

Drats...I really wanted to try to do the Papertrey Blog Hop but forgot it had to be posted by 7:55 p.m. There's always next month!

I took some homemade cookies to my 92 yr. old neighbor and spent about an hour just visiting with her. She had a severe stroke about a year ago and communication is slow but she still has her wry sense of humor and loves chocolate chip cookies. So actually, this card sums up how I'm feeling...grateful that I recovered from my "brain attack", grateful that I can walk, and talk and do the things I love.

This card is totally Papertrey. The leaf is from last year's fall set, First Fruits. I used three colors of ink to achieve the look of the leaf. I first inked it in Aqua Mist, then Ocean Tides, then lightly with Chocolate Chip. The base is Ocean Tides. I sponged the edges of the base and the sentiment panel with Chai. The image panel is popped up on dimensionals.

Gratefully,

Clean and Simple Pretty Shoes

The challenge for today's Clean & Simple challenge (CAS29) was an inspiration challenge. We were to go virtual shopping and choose shoes or bags...how fun is that?! I ADORE shoes. When we lived up north, I bought lots of them but here in FL...it's flip flops nearly all year which I'm sure are horrible for my feet.

This was truly a 10 minute card...quick and easy. I got these Alesa Baker stamps unmounted several years ago on clearance and am ashamed to say this is the first time they've seen ink. I know, I know....

Base card is 4.25 x 5.25 long ways. I made scores with my awesome Scor-Pal at 1/2" intervals at the top where the ribbon is tied. Color is SU's Tangerine Tango...great name for a shoe, huh? Easy, peasy.

Be inspired!

Hey, Matisse - Smell the Coffee! SCS Challenge

The Inspiration Challenge this week on SCS is a super cool one. If you've never tried these, you should! These ladies find some of the most unique stores and catalogs. Even if you don't do the challenge, you can do some fabulous visual shopping...or even some real shopping...go ahead, I won't breathe a word!

This bright and bold Matisse inspired cup was my choice...I just loved the bright colors...not the way I live or dress but oh so pretty.

The stamp is from a set by Impression Obsession called, "Smell the Coffee". The paper is all Stampin Up: Tangerine Tango, Taken with Teal, Real Red, Elegant Eggplant, black and white.

I colored the cup with the matching SU markers directly on the rubber. (DTR) The brads came from the Target $1 spot. I didn't have a black or purple and the blue was too light so I just colored them with my Prismacolor alcohol markers. The same look and versatility as Copics at half the price! Works for my budget!

Thanks for stopping... and be inspired!

Simon Says Stamp Christmas in August...Whew!

Hee,hee...do you remember playing "Simon Says"? You know, whoever was Simon said you had to do something and you HAD to do it or "go back". Well, the challenge this week on Simon Says Stamp is Christmas in August. Well, I sure don't want to start this year over so I played along. :-)

Now I have to tell you the truth, my Christmas Mojo just hasn't kicked in yet....it's waaay tooo hot in S. Florida for Santa, but I thought I'd give it a try.

The DT on Simon were making alot of tags last week, so I thought I'd try one when my card Mojo wouldn't budge. I just adore this little angel from Elzy Bells. Now I have a special tag for a special gift!

Thanks, Simon!! Supplies:
Stamps: Elzy Bells
Paper: SU Holiday Treasures DP, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Gray, Prismacolor Markers
Accessories: Spellbinders dies,
snowflake punches, button, velvet ribbon, paper piercer, glitter

Dress Card Template Winner!

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Here are your random numbers:Random 16Timestamp: 2009-08-22 12:03:25 UTC Gretchen said... This is really CUTE!! I can think of several uses for it TOO!!! August 21, 2009 3:54 PM

Congratulations, Gretchen!! Your template will be on the way!

Another Masculine Card -

Don't forget to sign up for the giveaway on this post.

I was exhausted last night...too many late owl nights, I guess and at my advanced age, I can't party all night anymore. :-(

At any rate, I finished this card the other day while I had the stamps out for this
card. This card is for the Color Challenge at SCS.
We were to use Taken with Teal, Vanilla and either Close to Cocoa or Going with Gray.

Stamps are Inkadinkadoo Coastal and Papertrey Everyday Classics.

I love to paper pierce.. good thing because I redid this one 3X until I found a design I thought fit the card. Sponged in gray on the vanilla to soften the edges.

What do you think? Isn't it cool that just changing the colors gives this a whole new look?

Here comes the Bride! and Another Giveaway, too!

Thanks for playing...this giveaway is closed.

The fall wedding season is approaching and with it comes the need for invites for showers and wedding cards. Regina, from The Cutting Cafe has outdone herself with the creation of this ADORABLE dress card and envelope template! I can see this finished in the bridesmaid's colors for a thank you luncheon, as an invitation for a princess party, the possibilities are endless! She's even got an envelope designed to go with it as well as an option to print it with the invite information inside AND accessories. We know how important accessories are!

I decided to go totally bridal and innocent but be sure to check out the hot little black number Regina cooked up. VaVoom!

I cut out my card shape and the separate dress template then I ran the template through the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder. I found these rolls of very fine netting (tulle) at JoAnn's a few months ago in the $ spot and though I didn't have a plan for them then...I knew I would some day, right?

I gathered and sewed a piece of the tulle across the bodice, covered it with a piece of white picot edged satin ribbon, added a stunning off white paper rose I picked up from 7kidscollegefund.com by punching a 1/16" hole and sticking the stem through. I cut the stem down a bit then taped it off. I added my tiny stick-on pearls from Michael's to the neckline and on the tulle. All that was left was to tape it all down on the card itself.

So simple, yet I think, so elegant.

What do you think?

Woo,hoo, ladies! Regina just said I can give this set away so you can make your very own pretty dress ! Just leave me a comment that includes your contact info (you will not be contacted unless you win) by Saturday morning. I will draw a winner then. Good luck!

Roses and Magnolias

What do girls do when they're husbands go out of town? Well, they stamp in their jammies, of course!!

My DH had a meeting so I invited my BFF, Patty, over to play in my paper sandbox. My new passion is making paper flowers. I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these! So easy and so beautiful...I'd love to do a tutorial but the book is copyrighted but here's all the information you need to get started.

The awesome directions are in a book called "The Paper Garden" by Susan Tierney Cockburn. All the flowers are made with punches and paper...nothing else except markers to add color to the flower centers.

Shopping alert: the punch tools and all the punches are on sale 30% off, today only at Scrappily Ever After.

Patty picked up the flowers on the card at the Scrappily Ever After booth at CHA. She broght them with her and I helped her put the elements together for the super CAS (clean and Simple) card. The sentiment is from the elegant Flourished Words from Flourishes. Didn't she do a fabulous job?!!

We each made a rose and that's Patty's first magnolia. Instant card WOW!! I have some projects in mind using these and other flowers to stay tuned.

Don't forget to pop over to Scrappily Ever After today! Cheryl is super sweet and put up with all our questions when we placed our order. Shhhhh!

Totally Coastal Masculine Card

I did two posts today so don't forget to scroll down to see another Clean and Simple card (forgot to post it!!). A mind is a terrible thing to waste!

This is another CAS triple challenge.

CAS10 - Monochromatic, CAS28-Masculine and CASDT09FALL02 - Shades of brown with a touch of red .

Stamps - Inkadinkadoo Coastal/Maritime, Paper - Papertrey Kraft & Dark Chocolate

Techniques - Sponging, piercing, heat embossing

The images are heat embossed with clear EP but I couldn't capture it tonight.

Thanks for visiting...love to know what your thoughts!

Thankful

Totally forgot to blog this! This is a triple CAS DT challenge card for Splitcoaststampers. You can find the challenge details here if you want to play along.

My base is a Fabriano notecard. Beautiful texture and elegance. Stamps - Papertrey First Fruits, Ink- Papertrey Dark Chocolate and Sakura red glitter pen, Ribbon - Target.

Clean and simple. What do you think ?

Stamps, Stamps and More Stamps!!

Ok, Blogging Friends, you've got to head on over to Priscilla Styles (home of Midnight Madness) !!!

Once again, Priscilla is giving us a chance to win some awesome Blog Candy!! Woo,Hoo!! Be sure to follow the directions, she's checkin' on us.

While you're there, check out the awesome talent in residence on her design team and the cool templates she has for sale.

If you love elegant style, and cool sketch challenges with tons of prizes, priscillastyles is your destination. She's also got an awesome tutorial for a chiffon flower you might be interested in.

Good luck, everybody!

Happy 100th, Sharon!

No, she's not 100 but it's Sharon Johnson's 100th Challenge Birthday Bash and we're all invited!

Sharon and her talented group of designers, past and present, have whipped up some gorgeous creations and blog candy too. Hop on over and join in the celebration!

Supplies:
Paper: Fabriano notecard, Papertrey Ink Melon Berry, Ripe Avocado
Stamps: Papertrey Faux Ribbon, Simple Little Things, Button Bits
Ink: Versafine Chalk ink Tea Leaves
Accessories: The Paper Garden, punches, flower tools, ribbon (Target)

We have a Blogaversary winner!! Congratulations to Sue from Oregon!!! Be sure to give her a shout out and check out her adorable cards...this girl can color!