Uniko Studio October Release - Introducing Jolly Christmas

Time for another peek at the Uniko Studio October Release stamps!  This set, Jolly Christmas, is ADORABLE...with that darling Santa!!

The color challenge, CC449, over at Splitcoaststampers was perfect to show off Mr. Claus!

I stamped the tree in green, Santa in red, his belt in black and the star in yellow...directly on a neutral patterned paper!  Easy...but, so CUTE!  Santa was fussy cut and a little sparkle was added to his pom-pom and the shining star!

Head on over to the Uniko Studio Blog and see what the other designers have created for today!

Thanks for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Jolly Christmas (Uniko Studio)
Ink:  Distress Inks (Ranger, Black Tuxedo (Momento)
Paper:  Believe (Heidi Swapp), Sour Apple (MFT)
Other:  Black Licorice Button (MFT), Spiral Punch, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine (SU)

Good Luck

It's hard to believe that tomorrow is May 1st! Time to get crackin' on some graduation/good luck card for the end of the school year:)

The Tuesday Trigger over at Moxie Fab World was the inspiration for the patterns and colors of my card...so trendy and funky...I love it!



I also encorporated the sketch challenge #330 and Free For All 62 from Splitcoaststampers into my card.



After doing some collage-style stamping with Fifth Avenue Floral on Whisper White, I stamped one of the flower images on Kiwi Kiss, cut it out, and mounted it upon the collage.



Thanks for stopping by!



Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Sweet Celebrations
Paper: Crumb Cake, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White CS, variety DSP
Ink: Basic Gray, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze
Other: Daffodil Delight Pom Trim, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Glitter Brads, Jumbo Button, Linen Thread, Mat Pack & Paper Piercing Tool, pins (non-SU)

Happy Birthday, Noah!

Edited to add: My card was selected as "A Cut Above" for the Paper Players Sketch #44. Thanks, Jen and Paper Players!





Today is my son's 11th birthday! It's hard to believe 11 years ago today Greg and I were awaiting our first baby's arrival. At this very moment, I am reminiscing that special day, while Noah is getting fitted for his very own hunting bow with his dad...Happy birthday, buddy! We will celebrate as a family tomorrow evening with dinner and a movie...Buffalo Wild Wings and RIO!



I was inspired by the Paper Player's Sketch #44, the Splitcoaststampers Ways to Use It Challenge 320, BOY, oh boy!...and....



the My Time Made Easy Color Challenge 06 using White, Blue, Coral & Navy.



I used a new set in the Occasions Mini called Plane & Simple...I love this masculine set...perfect for the boys in my life:) Thanks for stopping by!



Stamps: Plane & Simple
Paper: Peach Parfait, Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Night of Navy
Other: Pinking Hearts, Cog & Designer Label punches, Cutter Kit, Jumbo Button, Linen Thread

Butterfly For You

Happy Monday! I used the My Time Made Easy Pretty Patterns #6 as the sketch layout of my card today.




I also encorporated the colors red, aqua & white from the CR84FN Color Challenge #25.



The Shabby Tea Room #59 featured a beautiful butterfly inspiration for the week and I was able to use the technique challenge at Splitcoaststampers, TLC322 called Stampin' in the Die.



Have a great week, friends!





Stamps: Flourish, Vintage Tags
Paper: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, variety DSP
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Black Stazon
Other: Rhinestone brad, Linen Thread, Designer Buttons, Butterfly & Scallop Edge punches, Whisper White Satin, oval nesties (Spellbinders)

Happy Easter!

Edited to add: This card was selected as the winner for the ColourQ Challenge 81... Thanks, Arielle and design team! I will wear my crown with pride:)





It's a dreary, rainy day here...so what better day to get back in my office to create an Easter card! I used that darling new set from the Occasions Mini called Easter Blossoms. Isn't this silhouette image the sweetest? It reminds me of when I was a little girl all dressed up for Easter Sunday!

What do you think of these sweet little Vintage Flower Adornments? This was also my first attempt at the Scrunched Seam Binding bow... I definately need some more practice with scrunching and tying them:)



I combined some awesome challenges for my card today... Arielle's ColourQ Challenge #81...



The Shabby Tea Room #58 Inspiration Challenge using pastels and stripes and...



the Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge 137. This card also fits the bill for the Splitcoaststampers WT319 using OVALS and the Crazy4Challenges 84 to create an Easter card.



Thanks for stopping in! Happy Easter!



Stamps: Easter Blossoms
Paper: Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White CS, variety DSP
Ink: Baja Breeze & Old Olive
Other: Vintage Flower Adornments, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Big Shot, Borders Die, Oval & Scallop Oval dies (Spellbinders)

My Dear Kind & Wonderful Friend

For my card today, I combined a few of this week's Splitcoaststampers challenges. The Technique Challenge #280: Paper Posies, the Color Challenge #278: Baja Razzleberry Saffons, the Sketch Challenge #288, and the Way to Use It #278: Yellow Sunshine...they all worked well together for this happy card!



The poofy flower was created sponging Rich Razzleberry ink onto a piece of Vellum cardstock, then color spritzed with the same color. The five scallops were punched out, assembled with a tiny brad, then scrunched to the middle. If you look closely, there is a small button laced with thread adhered in the center.

Thanks for stopping by...TGIF! Have a great weekend, peeps:)



Stamps: All Holidays
Paper: So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Rich Razzleberry, Shimmery White & Vellum CS, variety DSP including the new Greenhouse Garden
Ink: Rich Razzleberry & Old Olive
Other: Scallop Circle, Xtra Large Bird with Branch, & Eyelet Border Punches, Button Bouquet, Linen Thread, Vintage Brads, Mat Pack & Paper Piercing Tool, Sponge Daubers, Color Spritzer, Daffodil Delight Taffeta, Nestabilites (Spellbinders)

Curry Bay Durangos...so long!

The Color Challenge #277 and the Sketch Challenge #287 over at Splitcoaststampers was the inspiration for my card today. The color challenge requires Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay & Dusty Durango...the In Colors that are retiring TOMORROW! I can't believe it's already been a year since these beautiful colors were introduced to us. Good news, though...the new Cajun Craze reminds me of Dusty Durango, and Daffodil Delight will be a beautiful substitute for Crushed Curry.



Are you ready for tomorrow? The waiting is finally over...the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog will be available to view online and to order from! I'm so excited:) The stamp set I used here, called Artistic Etchings, will also be available for purchase from the new catty...gorgeous!



Stamps: Artistic Etchings
Paper: Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Whisper White CS, variety DSP
Ink: Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry
Other: Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain, Cutter Kit, Crystal Pins & Scallop Punch (non-SU)

Full of Life

It's so exciting when a blogging friend gets recognition...it's like a little party in cyberspace:) My good friend, LeAnne Pugliese, is the Featured Stamper #175 over at Splitcoaststampers this week! What a beautiful gallery LeAnne has with impeccable and clean layouts with amazing use of color and techniques.

I chose this card of LeAnne's to case and wanted to maintain the layout and that fab poofy flower:) The colors of my card were inspired by the Inspiration Challenge #236: Roses and Teacups, over at Splitcoaststampers this week, too. How pretty is this little fabric-covered teapot? So darling:)



I used a decor stencil to create a background image on the card front using Rose Red ink and a sponge dauber. After stamping the sentiment, adding a scallop trim and adhering the gathered ribbon, I attached the poofy flower with a Pretty in Pink Corduroy Brad.





Stamps: Full of Life
Paper: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink CS, Shades of Spring & Cottage Wall DSP
Ink: Old Olive, Rose Red
Other: Mostly Vintage Decor Stencil, Sponge Daubers, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Sticky Strip, Scallop Circle & Edge Punches, Pretty in Pink Corduroy Buttons, Pop-Up Glue Dots

Bugs and Kisses at Splitcoaststampers

It has been awhile since I've had regular visits to one of my favorite websites, Splitcoaststampers. But, now that summer break is here, I'll be able to stop in more often. There is an endless amount of inspiration and guidance at SCS...and boy, have I missed the challenges!



I guess to make up for lost time, I combined three of this week's challenges into one card (not sure I've ever done that before:)...the Color Challenge #274 : Tempting Coral Rubies, the Sketch Challenge #284 , and the Ways to Use it Challenge #274: Going Buggy.





Stamps: Bugs & Kisses
Paper: Ruby Red, Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral, Whisper White CS, Flock Together, Pink Flamingo, Autumn Meadows DSP
Ink: Ruby Red, Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral, Black Stazon
Other: Whisper White Organza ribbon, Playground Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Circle/Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), lace

Don't leave without checking out the Curtain Call Convention Swap opportunity that was just posted today.

Thanks for stopping in and have a great weekend:)