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June 16, 2013January 6, 2016

Paper Players #150 :-)

Hello kiddies! How was your Saturday? Mine was great! I ran some errands and had lunch with a few friends. I had the top down in the car all day, it was gorgeous. I went to see my friend Sandy which always a good time. And, I even got some crafting done too! It was definitely a very nice day indeed. I hope your day was just as good. Thank you all for your comments yesterday, I really do appreciate them and I always reply to each one. Oh, and Happy Fathers Day!!!!

Today, being Sunday, means it Paper Players time! This week we have a Clean and Simple sketch using Bling from Anne Marie…

Now who doesn’t like a little bling?! The base of my card is So Saffron Card Stock. I stamped a piece of Whisper White with the Positively Chevron Background Stamp in Bermuda Bay and adhered it to the card on a tilt. For the frame I used the Squares Collection Framelits Dies to cut the window out and some Subtles Designer Series Paper to fill it in. The image is from the Cycle Celebrations Stamp Set and is stamped in Baked Brown Sugar and again in Bermuda Bay. I cut the banner out of the Bermuda Bay piece and adhered it with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the Baked Brown Sugar Piece. The greeting is from the Four You Stamp Set and is stamped in Bermuda Bay. Some Basic Jewels Rhinestones on the soda bottle add my bling. I loved the image of the soda bottle so much that it’s what sold me on the set! Thank you for coming by to see my Paper Players Guest Designer card for this week’s Clean and Simple “Bring on the Bling” challenge from Anne Marie. Head on over to the blog to see the other amazing cards my fellow designers have come up with. Don’t forget to enter one of your cards in the gallery. You could be the next headliner! Have a great Sunday!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: So Saffron and Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Subtles Collection

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar and Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Sets: Cycle Celebrations, Four You and Positively Chevron Clear Mount

Framelits: Squares Collection

Embellishments: Basic Jewels Rhinestones

Tools: Big Shot, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

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June 15, 2013January 6, 2016

Create with Connie and Mary 256

Good morning! Saturday, no work all play and the weather is supposed to be nice here today! Did you get all of your Father’s Day cards made? I, like always have projects to make this weekend and that makes me happy! LOL! I have been trying some more abstract and different styles lately and I’m really liking it. You’ll have to let me know what you think of today’s card which was inspired by one that I saw on Pinterest. Oh, and I’m experimenting with my photography too, your feedback is appreciated!

Today’s post – Create with Connie and Mary 256, colors…

What a fun color combination and conveniently they are all in the Soho Subway Designer Series Paper. The base of my card is Very Vanilla Card Stock. There is a strip of the Soho Subway DSP across the bottom and the panel on the right is backed by some Very Vanilla to make it a little more sturdy. I used a thin strip of Champagne Glimmer Paper on the piece across the bottom and also for some of the circles. The circles are punched out with the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, 1/2″ Circle Punch and 1″ Circle Punch. I stamped the Island Indigo ones with a stamp from the Notable Notions Stamp Set in Island Indigo. The circles are then randomly adhered, some with SNAIL and some with Stampin’ Dimensionals, on the panel on the right. For the greeting I used the Hello, Lovely Stamp Set, stamped in Early Espresso, and mounted to the panel with some more Stampin’ Dimensionals. A few Island Indigo and Early Espresso Candy Dots finish off the card. I LOVE the candy dots, I’m going to be going through a lot of them! I also like the Champagne Glimmer Paper with the color combo, I think it works quite nicely. Thank you for checking in with me today to see my Create with Connie and Mary color challenge card. I hope that you have a productive or relaxing Saturday! 🙂

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Island Indigo and Early Espresso

Designer Series Paper: Soho Subway

Specialty Paper: Champagne Glimmer

Ink: Early Espresso and Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Sets: Hello, Lovely and Notable Notions Clear Mount

Punches: Itty Bitty Shapes, 1/2″ Circle and 1″ Circle

Embellishments: Neutrals and Regals Candy Dots

Tools: Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

June 14, 2013January 6, 2016

Fab Friday 20

Ahh yes peeps, it FRIDAY! And it didn’t come soon enough! Yesterday was overcast and rainy but today it’s supposed to clear up and tomorrow is supposed to be nice. This week at work has been super busy and I will be glad to focus on some crafting this weekend to relieve some stress. Making cards is definitely therapy for me, when I don’t get the chance to make something I really do feel like there is something missing in my day. It is definitely one of the things that I am most thankful for, the ability to be creative and I thank you for sharing it with me!

Today’s post – Fab Friday 20, the new In-Colors…

It’s very rare that I make a card that doesn’t use the Big Shot or more than one stamp set, today is one of those rare occasions! The base of my card is Vellum Card Stock. I thought it would be neat to use it for the card itself for a change too. The background is a piece of Whisper White. The images and greeting are from the Six Sided Sampler Stamp Set and are stamped in Baked Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Costal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe. I used the Hexagon Punch to punch them out and adhered them to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I love the colors together and the hexagons are very cool and trendy right now. Thank you for stopping by to take a look at my Fab Friday Design Team card for the color challenge. Be sure to head on over to the blog and take a look at what my clever teammates have come up with. Don’t forget to enter your card in the gallery so we can see what neat cards you come up with. I hope you have a quick and good Friday!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Whisper White

Specialty Card Stock: Vellum

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Costal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Set: Six Sided Sampler Clear Mount

Punch: Hexagon

Tools: Stamp-a-am-jig, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

June 13, 2013January 6, 2016

Freshly Made Sketches #90

Hello everyone! It’s Thursday and I always start to get a little happy because tomorrow is Friday! Yesterday was a gorgeous day here, lots of sun and a nice breeze. Today, more rain. Oh well… you have to take the good with the bad right?! I went to dinner with my girls last night and we had a great time. The food was delicious and the company was awesome! Thanks Kim and Heather, oh and Izzy and Savannah too! 🙂

Today’s post – Freshly Made Sketches #90, a sketch from Linda…

I decided to keep my card super clean and simple. The base of today’s card is Crushed Curry Card Stock. I used a piece of the Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper on the right side. The stamped image is the Beautifully Baroque Stamp and it’s stamped in Costal Cabana. I backed it with Costal Cabana before adhering it to the card. The greeting is form the Lots of Thanks Stamp Set and is stamped in Crushed Curry and the piece of Whisper White is flagged on the left and adhered to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. A very simple card that makes a great quick thank you or change out the greeting for a endless possibilities. Thank you for stopping by to see my Freshly Made Sketches card for this week’s challenge. I hope you enjoyed the card and that you will enjoy your day!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Crushed Curry, Costal Cabana and Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Eastern Elegance

Ink: Costal Cabana and Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Sets: Lots of Thanks Clear Mount and Beautifully Baroque Wood Mount

Tools: Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

June 12, 2013January 6, 2016

Paper Craft Crew 46

Wednesday, that means that we are halfway there! It was sunny, then gloomy then poured here yesterday. Nothing like having a cacophony of weather in one day! Tonight I’m having dinner with Heather, Kim, Izzy and Savannah. Just me and the lovely ladies tonight! It will be a good time. We are going to Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza for some oven wings and well, pizza! 🙂

Today’s post – Paper Craft Crew 46…

I decided that I have played with the Venetian Romance DSP enough for a little while! LOL! The base of today’s card is Basic Gray Card Stock. For the background I used some I Am Me Designer Series Paper mounted to some So Saffron. All of the stamps are from the Around the World Stamp Set. The banner across the middle is stamped in Calypso Coral, Basic Gray, Pool Party and Real Red. The cameras are stamped in Pool Party and Calypso Coral and punched out with the 1″ Square Punch. I used the Squares Collection Framelits to cut out the backing for each one. The sentiment is stamped in So Saffron and punched out with the Hexagon Punch and adhered with a Stampin’ Dimensional. Two Calypso Coral Candy Dots next to the cameras finish off the card. I really like the colors in the I Am Me DSP and those Candy Dots are quite addicting! Thank you for stopping by to see my Paper Craft Crew Design Team card for this week’s challenge. Head on over to the blog to see the other creations and upload one of yours to the gallery. Have yourselves a nice Wednesday!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Basic Gray, So Saffron and Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: I Am Me

Ink: Calypso Coral, Basic Gray, Pool Party, Real Red and So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Set: Around the World Clear Mount

Framelits: Squares Collection

Punches: 1″ Square and Hexagon

Embellishments: Subtles Candy Dots

Tools: Big Shot, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

June 11, 2013January 6, 2016

Mojo 297

Hello there peeps! What’s up?! Not a lot here, just a very rainy Monday yesterday and we are supposed to get a little more today. It has subsided for a bit this morning and the sun is shining. I have a lot of planning to do before I go to Convention which is a little over a month away. I mailed out my Display Stamper projects yesterday, I was happy to have them finished. Time really does move quickly sometimes!

Today’s post – Mojo Monday, a sketch from Julee Tilman…

It’s always funny that sometimes the Designer Series Paper that I think I will like the least turns out to be a favorite once I get to use it. The base of my card today is Island Indigo Card Stock. The pieces of paper in the middle on the back and on the square are from the Venetian Romance Designer Series Paper Pack. The panel on top of that is a piece of Crisp Cantaloupe and I used the Scallop Edge Border Punch in Tangerine Tango for the edges. The flag and circle are from the Lovely Romance Stamp Set. The circle is punched out with the 1 1/4″ Circle Punch and backed by some Soft Suede cut out with the Circles Framelits Dies and a piece of Island Indigo punched out with the 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch. Some Stampin’ Dimensionals adhere it and the greeting, which is from the Label Something Stamp Set and is punched out with the Ticket Duo Builder Punch. I really love the colors and the art deco feel to the Venetian Romance DSP and it works so well with the Lovely Romance Stamps. My sincere thanks to you for stopping by to see my Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge card. I always appreciate your visits and love to read your comments. Have a fantastic day!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Island Indigo, Crisp Cantaloupe, Tangerine Tango, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Venetian Romance

Ink: Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango and Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Sets: Lovely Romance and Label Something Clear Mount

Framelits: Circle Collection

Punches: 1 1/4″ Circle, 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle, Scallop Edge Border and Ticket Duo Builder

Tools: Big Shot, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

June 10, 2013January 6, 2016

Simple Monday Birthday

Here we go again, back to Monday. How was everyone’s weekend? Mine was good, I got all of my projects finished! I watched a movie, spent time with my friends and the child. It was a very productive weekend and those are my favorite kind. It’s supposed to rain here today but I’ll be at work so it’s all good.

Today I have a birthday card that I made for one of my co-workers. Nicole loves the beach and actually lives quite close to it on the north shore of Long Island. Because of that I felt some seashells would be a good addition to the card. The base of the card is Crumb Cake Card Stock. I tore the bottom of the front panel of Costal Cabana and also tore another piece that I adhered underneath, I thought it gave the illusion of waves. The shells are stamped in Costal Cabana from the By the Seashore Stamp Set on Crumb Cake. A little work with my Paper Snips and I adhered them to the bottom. The greeting is from the now “Vintage” Beautiful Birthday Stamp and is stamped in Early Espresso so it stands out a little better. I used the new Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set to give the effect of sand on the bottom of the inside that peeks out. Nicole loved the card and I was impressed that I was able to tear the card stock, I have a big aversion to doing that but I like the effect! Thank you for stopping by to see what I’m up to, I appreciate your visit and comments. I wish a very happy Monday! 🙂

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Crumb Cake and Costal Cabana

Ink: Costal Cabana, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Sets: By the Seashore and Gorgeous Grunge Clear Mount and Beautiful Birthday Wood Mount (Vintage)

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Paper Snips and SNAIL

June 9, 2013January 6, 2016

Paper Players #149 :-)

Sunday already! That Saturday just flew by. I did get a lot accomplished and I even got to watch my movie! Taylor and I watched The Source Code and it was really good! Lot’s of cool effects and things to think about. It was a nice day here yesterday, a little cloudy at times but we did get some sun. I think they said it’s supposed to get up to 81 degrees today and be a little on the humid side so I will get to finish the rest of my projects today.

It’s Sunday and that means it’s time for another Paper Players Challenge. This week we have some fun colors from Ann…

Some of my favorites are included in there! The base of my card is So Saffron Card Stock. I stamped a piece of Very Vanilla with the Beautifully Baroque Stamp in Pool Party. The panel across the top is also stamped in Pool Party using the Amazing Accent Wheel with some Calypso Coral 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon across the middle. For the images in the center I used the Chalk Talk Stamp Set and Chalk Talk Framelits and adhered them with some Stampin’ Dimensionals. The final addition is a Very Vintage Designer Button with some Calypso Coral Bakers Twine tied in a bow. I really love the Beautifully Baroque stamp and how well it goes with the Amazing Accent Wheel. Thanks for stopping by to see my Paper Players Guest Designer Card for this week’s color challenge from Ann. Head on over to the blog to see what my other talented team mates have to inspire you with and upload one of your creation to the gallery for us! Have yourselves a great Sunday! 😀

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: So Saffron and Very Vanilla

Ink: Pool Party, Calypso Coral and Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Sets: Chalk Talk Clear Mount and Beautifully Baroque Wood Mount

Framelits: Chalk Talk

Punch: 1 3/8″ Circle

Embellishments: Calypso Coral 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon, Calypso Coral Bakers Twine and Very Vintage Designer Buttons

Tools: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

June 8, 2013January 6, 2016

Pals Paper Arts 160

It’s sunny Saturday here on Long Island! It rained so much yesterday and especially last night that I though I might need to think about a boat instead of a car! They said rain today too but it’s nice and bright and sunny this morning. I have a day of crafting planned to finish all of my outstanding projects, what are you up to?

Today’s post – Pals Paper Arts 160 Colors…

I looked at these colors and immediately thought garden. The base of my card is Primrose Petals Card Stock. For the background I cut a piece of Whisper White to 5″ x 3 3/4″ and rounded opposite corners. The greeting is from the Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set and is stamped in Primrose Petals. I choose the images from the Backyard Basics Stamp Set. The tulips are stamped in Basic Black and the butterfly in Primrose Petals. I used the Backyard Basics Framelits Dies to cut them out. To color them in I used my Gumball Green and Primrose Petals Stampin’ Write Markers. Some Stampin’ Dimensionals give them a little pop and secure them to the card. Who doesn’t love a stamp set and coordinating Framelits?!?! Thank you for stopping by to see my Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge card. I hope you enjoyed it and that you enjoy your Saturday!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Primrose Petals and Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black and Primrose Petals Classic Stampin’ Ink

Markers: Primrose Petals and Gumball Green Stampin’ Write

Stamp Sets: Backyard Basics and Regarding Dahlias Clear Mount

Framelits: Backyard Basics

Tools: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

June 7, 2013January 6, 2016

Create with Connie and Mary 255

Hey hey, it’s Friday! Made it through another week! It’s going to rain all day today and a good part of tomorrow, I feel some crafty time coming on! What is going on this weekend by you? I need to finish a bunch of projects (don’t I always!) and I would like to squeeze a movie in too! I’ll let you know how that goes. I have some new goodies to play with so it will be hard to get me away from the craft desk this weekend!

Today’s post – Create with Connie and Mary Sketch 255…

I see a flag! LOL! The base of my card is Tangerine Tango Card Stock. I used a piece of paper from the Venetian Romance Designer Series Paper Pack for the background. The flagged piece of Crisp Cantaloupe is embossed with the Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I choose the greeting from the Lovely Romance Stamp Set. It’s stamped in Soft Suede and cut out with the Chalk Talk Framelits Dies. Some Stampin’ Dimensionals hold it to the card. I absolutely love the Venetian Romance DSP, especially the piece I used. The colors and the script with the images are just amazing! Thank you so much for stopping by to take a look at my Create with Connie and Mary card for this week’s sketch challenge. I hope that your Friday is a great start to your weekend! 🙂