Sweet Stampin' Challenge

Hey Bleeps! I hope you've had a better week than I have. I've been battling a bad UTI. And if you've had one before,than you know what I mean when I say, UGH....and double UGH! Good news is went to the ER and got some meds....thank the Lord for modern medicine ;)

 Anyways, I've been working on this project for awhile now.....and I was happy to see it fell into the challenge over at Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog. The challenge was to try something different. Well, I made my own box and matching cards. Also, the butterflies used the bleaching technique....which I know isn't very 'bleachy',LOL!!! I used a bleach pen ...thought it would be less messy.....which it was. Maybe it was because I used a aqua painter...even though I didn't water it down.....oh, well....I will practice more with this technique some more;)

Hey,I need some advice, I was thinking of putting these cards and matching box in my Etsy store. Do you think $15 or $20 for the set? I'm never good at pricing my own stuff!!! Leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts!
Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!!

Basic Project Recipe:

1. Card stocks: Crumb Cake,VV,Not Quite Navy,Sahara Sand
2. Bella Bleu DSP
3. Stamp Sets: Elements of Style, Tiny Tags,Whimsical Words,Notably Ornate and Pedaling Past
4. SU! Misc. ribbons, punches and embellishments

Butterfly card

Here's a quick card that I did for my boys grandma for her birthday! No sponging on this card,can you believe it,LOL!!! I hope you like it.....it's simple and easy to throw together!!!! I am trying to use up some dsp that I hoard ;) Have a fab day and thanks for stopping by!! ;)

Recipe for card:

• Card stocks: Melon Mambo,Old Olive and Regal Rose
• Half Pearl from Stash
• Bigz Beautiful Butterfly Die
• Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die
• Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
• Large Oval Punch
• Decorative Label Punch (Holiday Mini Catty available 9/1/10)
• Pedaling Past Stamp Set for the sentiment
• Square Lattice Embossing Folder
• Walk in the Park DSP(retired)

OWH Zig~Zag Fold Challenge!

I made this card today for the Operation Write Home Zig~Zag Card Challenge.  I used some retired DSP and a little of my new DSP that I just got today!!! I love the new stuff in the Holiday Mini catty and can't wait to get it all,LOL!!!

Recipe for Card:

Card stocks: Very Vanilla,Crumb Cake and Real Red
DSP: Love Letter and Summer Picnic
Real Red Double Sided Ribbon
Large and Small Oval Punches
Spiral Border Punch
Inks: Stazon,Crumb Cake,Close to Cocoa,Bashful Blue,Real Red,Certainly Celery,So Saffron and Soft Suede
Small Binder Clip from stash
Deckle Scissors

Video of Card Made using the Distressing Essentials Kit

I made this card using the new Stampin' Up! Distressing Essentials Kit. I used the sanding block to sand the edges of the card and the Tea Stained ink for the aged look to the paper. I made a video of me making the card,it's at the bottom of this post... hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day ;)

Recipe for card:

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  Crumb Cake Card stock
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  Pedaling Past Stamp Set (retired)
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  Le Jardin DSP (retired)
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  Beach Front Ribbon Originals (retired)
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  Wide Oval and Scallop Border Punches
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  Soft Suede  and Crumb Cake Inks
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  Distressing Essentials Kit

Yes,I DO Laugh at myself ;)

two vintage cards

I made these two vintage cards today. They use the Brocade DSP that is in the clearance section on my Stampin' Up! site. Very beautiful paper....I love vintage,so it's perfect....and a great deal ;)
 I used the new distressing tool kit from SU! too. I used the sanding block....which is what made the 'white' section show thru on the thank you card. Then I used the flat stamp and tea stained ink on the scallop for you card,which gives it that 'molted' old paper look!!! Hope you like them ;) I linked the words , for easy shopping! Let me know if you need help placing a order with me.....
Thanks for stopping by and have a great night! ;)

close up of 'tea stain' background on scallop

close up of sanding done with Distressing Essentials kit

For you card:

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  Card stocks : Close to Cocoa,VV and Old Olive
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  Inks : Chocolate Chip
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  Distressing Essentials Kit using Tea Stain and Mahogany
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  Old Olive Stain Ribbon
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  Scallop Circle Punch
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  Distressing Tool
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  Brocade DSP (retired....clearance SU!)
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  Vintage Labels Stamp Set

Thank You card:

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  Card stocks : Always Artichoke,Chocolate Chip and VV
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  Inks : Chocolate Chip and Early Espresso
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  Brocade DSP (retired....clearance)
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  Curly Label and Large Oval Punches
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  Scallop Border Punch
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  Ribbon Originals 'Theater' (retired....clearance SU!)
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  Distressing Essentials Kit (sanding block)
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  Stamp Sets : Vintage Vogue, Pedaling Past and Vintage Labels

Two card Tuesday

I made these two cards for my Etsy store. They also qualify for one of my own personal challenges: Two card Tuesday!!! When I started my blog, I wanted to keep my own MOJO going so,I made up my own Personal Challenges to do everyday. I haven't been doing them as much.....since I learned about OWH and doing their challenges!!! Anyways,these were super quick.....trying to use up some of the Sweet Pea DSP that I've been hoarding,LOL!!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day ;)

Another OWH Challenge

Here's another one for the Operation Write Home Sketch Challenge # 26. I did change the sketch up a bit by adding layers and just sliding the main image down a little so I could tie a bow! I decided I would use the same stamps as the other one, just since it was already out,LOL!!!This one is for my mom's birthday card! Thanks for stopping by and have a great week! ;)

Recipe for card :

• Card stocks: Blush Blossom,VV and Cherry Cobbler
• Stamp set : Pedaling Past
• Inks: Close to Cocoa,Pretty in Pink and Early Espresso
• Textile CuttleBug Folder
• Distressing Tool
  Scallop Trim Border Punch
• Ginger Blossom DSP (retired)
• River Rock Ribbon Originals 'Beachfront" (retired,but in Clearance at SU!)

OWH Sketch Challenge # 26

Hello Bleeps!(Blog Peeps!)
I made this card for the Operation Write Home Sketch Challenge #26. I did turn the top panel and added more layers,but other than that I followed the sketch. The top panel (with the bicycle), I meant to off center the other layer,but I wanted to put the main image straight.....well, I wasn't thinking and put it crooked....I can't fix it cause' I tried to pull it up to straighten it and it started to rip the card....so it will stay this way,LOL!! Oh,well....have a great day!! ;)
Thanks for stopping by!

Recipe for card:

• Card stocks: Sage Shadow,Blush Blossom,VV and Early Espresso
• Lace ribbon from stash
• Inks: Pretty in Pink,Close to Cocoa,Basic Gray and Early Espresso
• Stamp Set: Pedaling Past
• Le Jardin DSP (retired SU!)
• Textile Cuttle Bug Folder
• Distressing Tool
• Spritzer Tool using Chocolate Chip Marker
• Scallop Border Punch

OWH Challenge

Here is my card for today's challenge over at Operation Write Home. We were to use bling on our card! I used four dark pink rhinestones and the new Smooch Spritz from Su!!!! I sprayed it on the three dsp strips,(enlarge the pics and maybe you can see the sheen a little better)!!

My daddy and step mother are here for a visit.....we are going to Tybee Island in Savannah,Ga on Friday. We will be back on Monday!! Anyways,here's the deets....thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

Recipe for card:

• Cardstocks : Regal Rose and Very Vanilla
• DSP : Le Jardin and Walk in my Garden
• Inks: Soft Suede,Close to Cocoa,and Melon Mambo
• Regal Rose Ribbon
• Punches: Wide Oval,Eyelet Border,and Scallop Border