Older & Wiser, Too - Cardabilities #97

Good morning!

It's time for a new sketch at Cardabilities! 

Isn't it fabulous?!

I paired #97 Cardabilities with Dynamic Duos #98!

How fun are those balloons?!  Just love this pop of (neon-ish) yellow!  The Balloons stamps and dies are from Simon Says Stamp March release!  I stamped a couple of the sentiments and stars over the patterned paper for a fun graphic effect!

The Orchid Baker's Twine is from my favorite twine shop, The Twinery!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Birthday Balloons (Simon Says Stamp)
Ink: Picked Raspberry, Victorian Velvet Distress (Ranger), Black (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper: Kraft (PTI),  Lemon Lush (Studio Calico)
Other:  Balloons Dies (Simon Says Stamp), Orchid Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Bling Heart

happy birthday - let's celebrate!

Good morning, 'Fetti Fans!  

I'm up on the Reverse Confetti Blog today with a special birthday card for my friend, Kim Singdahlsen from Joyful Creations with Kim!  As you read this, she and I are in the windy city celebrating!  Hopefully, I will have some fun photos to share when I return!

Here's a little peek!  Head on over to to the Reverse Confetti Blog to see the details:)

I was also inspired by the retrosketches #106 and the dynamic duos #94!

 Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Beautiful Banners	Beautiful Banners Confetti Cuts	Love Note	Class Act Confetti Cuts
Sparkling Clear Sequins	Charcoal - Black & White Baker's Twine

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Stamps:  Beautiful Banners (Reverse Confetti)

Ink:  Black (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  Lemon Drop (MFT), Lemon Lush (Studio Calico)

Other:  Beautiful Banners, Love Note, Class Act (Confetti Cuts by Reverse Confetti), Twine (The Twinery), Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)

Seize the Sketch - Take Flight

Good morning, sketch fans! 

It's time for me to say farewell to the Seize the Sketch family, but you can bet I will be back to play along often!  Even though I won't be an official STS designer, I will stop in often to visit the amazing team that I adore and will play along often!

 There's still time to play along with Seize the Sketch #15!  I paired the sketch up with the subtle color combo at Dynamic Duos, DD #93.

I dusted off a gorgeous set from My Favorite Things, Mona Pendleton Designs Winged Beauties and the matching Dienamics!  The soft and chic papers from the new Glitz Carpe Diem line was PERFECT with these butterflies!  Oh, and have I mentioned that I LOVE my new Simon Says Stamp inks..oh my goodness, the are amazing!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  MPD Winged Beauties (My Favorite Things)
Ink:  Cotton Candy, Dark Chocolate (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:  Sahara Sand (SU), Carpe Diem (Glitz)
Other:  MPD Winged Beauties & Fishtail Flag Stax Dienamics (MFT), Carpe Diem Giant Rhinestones (Glitz), Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh), Doily

Top Dog Dies - Stencil Tutorial

It's a great day for some Top Dog Dies FUN!  

 I tried a new technique with this card and thought I'd share a quick and easy tutorial with you!

STENCIL TUTORIAL with TOP DOG DIES

Step 1

After die-cutting the Madison Doily Die and removing all of the intricate cuts, tape down a paper base.

 Step 2

Roll up a small piece of tape and place on the back of your Madison Doily.

Step 3

Place the Madison Doily and the negative paper that you cut the die from over the paper base and tape down, so that nothing shifts around.

Step 4

Spread Faber-Castell Whipped Spackle with a putty knife over the Madison Doily until smooth.

Step 5

Make sure all of the intricate cuts are covered and filled in with spackle.

Step 6

Carefully lift the negative and remove.

Step 7

Carefully remove the Madison Doily and dispose.  Enjoy the beautiful results!

I was inspired by the Unscripted Sketches #245, Dynamic Duos #91, and Simon Monday Challenge: Paste.

To finish off the card, I die cut a few more Top Dog Dies favorites, stamped a sweet Reverse Confetti sentiment and a few triangles, and embellished with some Pretty Pink Posh goodies.

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Top Dog Dies Madison Doily Die	Top Dog Dies Antique Accents Die	Top Dog Dies Snowflake Trio Die Set	Top Dog Dies Berry Branch Die
Paper Crane	Individual Twine Spools	Silver Star Confetti	Sparkling Clear Sequins

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Stamps:  Paper Crane (Reverse Confetti)
Ink:  Picked Raspberry Distress (Ranger)
Paper:  Rustic White (PTI), Vellum (SU), Fresh Cuts (Basic Grey)
Other:  Madison Doily, Antique Accents, Snowflake Trio, Berry Branch Dies (Top Dog Dies), Coral Twine, Silver Star Confetti, Sparkling Clear Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh), Whipped Spackle (Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft), Sewing Machine, Thread

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - ROCK STAR

It's a great day here at the stage!  Today is my very first Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft post as a Guest Designer!  

You'll have to head on over to the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Blog to see my STEP-BY-STEP Tutorial using Gelatos!

I was inspired by Laura's February Poppy Sketch and Dynamic Duos #91!

There are some fabulous Reverse Confetti and Pretty Pink Posh goodies on my card, too!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

ndividual Twine Spools	Silver Star Confetti	Gold Stars Sequins
Inner Rock Star	Love Note

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Stamps:  Inner Rock Star (Reverse Confetti)

Ink:  Black Stamper's Big Brush (Faber-Castell)

Paper:  White (PTI), Plus One by Amy Tangerine (American Crafts)

Other:  Love Note (Confetti Cuts by Reverse Confetti), Gelatos (Faber-Castell), Black Twine, Gold Sequins, Silver Stars Confetti (Pretty Pink Posh)