Wildest Dreams Card

The challenge today is from The Play Date Cafe.  It is a color challenge using black, blue, and white.  My mood was a little "wild" today and that lead to this wildest dreams card.  I don't naturally gravitate to blue, but I love the zebra pattern paired with blue.

Wildest Dreams Card Supplies:  Black cardstock, blue cardstock, white cardstock, zebra patterned paper by The Paper Studio, Fiskars scalloped edge punch, EK Success butterfly punch, zebra background stamp by Stampabilities (UR1020), VersaMark watermark stamp pad, Zing! black glitter finish embossing powder, heat tool by The Paper Studio, blue rhinestones by Recollections, computer, printer, blue ribbon by The Paper Studio, and dimensionals.

When I saw the blue in this picture, I just went with it.  I guess the definition of "splash" is open to creative interpretation. 

50th Anniversary Card

There is no better occasion to celebrate than a long lasting
marriage.  My great grandparent's were married for seventy-one years before my grandmother passed.  Throughout my life I've always admired the couples who can make it work.  To celebrate fifty years of wedded bliss is truly a milestone.  I made this 50th Anniversary Card using the Freshly Made Sketches weekly challenge sketch. 

50th Anniversary Card Supplies:  Recollections pearlized gold folded card (4.5" x 6.25"), Recollections gold foil paper, specialty papers by The Paper Studio, ivory cardstock, Recollections gold glitter tape, Cricut machine (the Cricut was used to cut the ovals and numbers), Happy Anniversary stamp by Stampabilities (FR1035), hearts and flowers corner stamp by All Night Media (371F, this stamp has been in my collection for a very long time), VersaMark watermark stamp pad, Stampendous! pearl white translucent embossing powder, gold metallic pigment ink, heat tool by The Paper Studio, mini heart punch by Creative Memories, gemstones by The Paper Studio, and dimensionals.

Bird Thinking of You Card

Well, I can tell you one thing that doesn't work.  Trying to watch the NBA Finals and make cards at the same time.  This card took me over three hours to make.  Obviously, I watched the game more than I worked on this Bird Thinking of You Card.  I used the Sweet Sunday sketch and patterned paper from the Little Miss paper collection by Bo Bunny.  I debated on using cream or pink for the background paper behind the bird stamp, so I tried something different and went with pink.

Bird Thinking of You Card Supplies:

• Paper: Light pink cardstock, Bo Bunny patterned paper (Little Miss Brenna, 12LMB668 and Little Miss Jaquoya, 12LMQ613), and lucky limeade cardstock by Stampin' Up!
• Stamps: Birds Galore by Inkadinkado (97625) and Classic Messages by Hero Arts (CL414).
• Inks: VersaMark watermark stamp pad and classic stampin' pad in early espresso.
• Texture: Zing! embossing powder in Chestnut (27140)
• Other Stuff: Heat tool by The Paper Studio, light pink tag by Martha Stewart Crafts, birdcage die-cut by Bo Bunny (Little Miss Noteworthy, NWL781), brown jute string, rhinestone brad, glitter flower, pink adhesive pearl, and dimensionals.

Although the Thunder didn't win, I ended up with a great card even if it did take me three hours to complete.

International Bazaar Card

Today is Monday.  That means it's time for another great challenge from MOJO Monday.  This week features a great sketch designed by Mary Fish.  I was excited to open my new designer series paper and Lacy & Lovely stamp set from Stampin' Up! for this challenge.  The International Bazaar collection features beautiful rich colours and great design elements.  I debated on using a sentiment or leaving it blank, but I decided a Hello sentiment works great because you can turn it into whatever occasion you need.  I really love how the International Bazaar card turned out. 







International Bazaar Card Supplies:

• Paper: White cardstock, rich razzleberry, lucky limeade cardstock and International Bazaar designer series paper by Stampin' Up!
• Texture: Fancy fan embossing folder and rich razzleberry 1/4" stitched grosgrain ribbon by Stampin' Up! and Sizzix Texture Boutique.
• Stamps: Lacy & Lovely stamp set by Stampin' Up!
• Inks: Classic stampin' pads in lucky limeade, rich razzleberry, and early espresso.
• Bling: Rainbow gemstone assortment by The Paper Studio (item #317693).
• Other Stuff: Scissors, adhesive, Cricut machine, Cricut cartridge (George and Basic Shapes), and stampin' dimensionals.

Bird Thank You Card

This week the Paper Players are celebrating their 100th challenge.  The challenge was to pick your favorite challenge over the last couple of years.  Since I just recently joined the online card blogging world I went through and found a great sketch by Anne Marie Hile from challenge #65.  The end result is a bird thank you card featuring the Stampin' Up! bird builder punch. 

Bird Thank You Card Supplies:  Ivory cardstock, vintage floral designer series paper by Stampin' Up!, pool party and lucky limeade cardstock by Stampin' Up!, pearl white gemstone cardstock by Core'dinations, Cricut machine (2 1/2" circle and floral image), Cricut cartridge (George and Basic Shapes and  Straight from the Nest),   bird   builder   punch    (117191) and boho blossoms punch (119858) by Stampin' Up!, language of friendship stamp set by Stampin' Up! (122752), classic stampin' pads in crumb cake and lucky limeade, rhinestones, and dimensionals.

Live, Laugh, Love Card

The Live, Laugh, Love sentiment stamp from Inkadinkado is one of my favorites.  It's been awhile since I've used it, so I was really happy when it fit perfectly into the design for today's card.  The paper I used for the live, laugh, love card is from the new Hello Sunshine collection by Bo Bunny.  I absolutely love the mix of bright colours in this collection. 

Live, Laugh, Love Card Supplies:  Yellow cardstock, patterned paper by Bo Bunny (Hello Sunshine Little Things, item #12HSL354, Hello Sunshine Daydream, item #12HSM378, and DOUBLEDOT designs Coral Vintage, item #12CRV869), cream cardstock, white webbed ribbon by Creative Impressions, sentiment stamp by Inkadinkado (91698), pigment ink in blue dusk by Martha Stewart Crafts, corner rounder, die-cut flower image by Bo Bunny (Hello Sunshine Noteworthy, item #NWH491, leaves cut with Cricut machine (Straight from the Nest cartridge), and dimensionals.

The pattern paper, die-cut accents, and ribbon were purchased at Sooner Scrapbooks in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Love You Zebra Card

Is there such a thing as a "craftaholic"?  Well if there is, I may be one!  Here is my second challenge card for the day.  This love you zebra card was made for The Paper Players colour challenge.  I used my go-to design element of the wonderful zebra pattern.  I love the lucky limeade colour in zebra stripes!

Love You Zebra Card Supplies: White cardstock, gray cardstock, lucky limeade cardstock by Stampin' Up!, melon colored shimmer cardstock, classic stampin' pad in lucky limeade by Stampin' Up!, zebra background rubber stamp by Stampabilities (UR1020), eyelet border punch by Stampin' Up!,  lace ribbon  by Celebrate It  (219067, at Michaels),  2" circle punch, full heart punch by Stampin' Up! (113693), ColorBox chalk ink in Charcoal by Clearsnap, TPC Studios clear sentiment stamp (Greetings ST93416), and stampin' dimensionals.