DT: Stamptacular Sunday

I love adding layers of pattern on my projects...that is the challenge for this week at Stamptacular Sunday!
For your card or project, use "at least three layers of pattern paper".  Hope you'll play along with us...can't wait to see your project!

Supplies~
dp: Cloisonne{g.c.d.}
image: Love Letter{Saturated Canary}
die/punch: floral oval, classic ovals{Spellbinders}; lace heart border punch{MS}

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DT: Drunken Stampers

I'm so sad to say this will be my last challenge with Drunken Stampers.  These last four months have been wonderful.  A special thanks to Spike and Peggy for this amazing opportunity.  

The challenge for this week is to create a card or project using chocolate or hamburger.   I think this cutie pie  is perfect for the challenge.  I would have a big smile too if I was eating chocolate.  Hmmm, that actually sounds good right now.  Ü

Supplies~
dp: the Cafe Mediterranean{DCWV}
image: Chocolate Smile{Mo's Digital Pencil}
die/punch: label two{Spellbinders}; corner chomper


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DT: Unscripted Sketches

Hi Everyone!  I hope you're visiting Unscripted Sketches each day for the Christmas Song Bingo.  Be sure to stop by the Designer Spotlight as well.  And now, here is this week's sketch:

For my card, I made a simple card using a stamp set from Verve.  The wooden butterfly is tied with some twine.  I stamped the flower with some ink from Stampin' Up, Crushed Curry and Pool Party.  And to finish the card, I adhered some flatback pearls from Recollections.  I hope you'll stop by the other designers and see their amazing projects!

Supplies~
dp: Sunshine-Lost and Found{MME}
stamp set: Joyful Blooms{Verve}
inks: pool party, crushed curry{SU}
misc: pearls{Recollections}; wood butterfly{ebay}

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DT: Stamptacular Sunday

Omg...when I saw this digi stamp, I had to have it.  The digi is how I picture Anastasia to look.  And I'm a HUGE fan of Fifty Shades of Grey...read the trilogy twice already!  I can't wait for the movie to be released.  If you want this digi, you can get her at here.

At Stamptacular Sunday, the challenge is "To Die For"...using at least two dies on your project.  And the sponsor for this week is Marianne Design.  And now, here's my card..

To give this card some texture, I cut a couple a few strips from a mesh of metal studs{caps}...I've never seen this before until I found it at my local craft store.  The sentiment was printed off my computer and inked with Basic Gray ink{SU}.  The flower{pictured below} was sprayed with Black Magic mist and added this wooden heart-shaped embellishment to the cluster of flowers.

Supplies~
dp: Carolina Breeze paper pad{Teresa Collins}
image: Grey Tie {Saturated Canary}
dies: classic ovals, ribbon banners{Spellbinders}; fishtail flags{MFT}
misc: flowrs{I Am Roses & WOC}; wooden heart"Love"{ebay}; studded mesh; Black Magic glimmer mist{Tattered Angels}

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DT: Unscripted Sketches

Welcome to another piggy back sketch...this week is to include an animal with the sketch.  Hope you'll join us and play along.  We can't wait to see what you create!  Visit Unscripted Sketches and don't forget to stop by each of the Design Team.

Now, here's my card...I cornered the top corners using my corner chomper.  To jazz up the tree, I added some pearls.  And for the ground, I dotted some color to look like little flowers.  

Supplies~
dp: Fine and Dandy Boy paper pad{MME}
stamp: Forest Friends{SU}; Wonderful Day{Hero Arts}
dies/punch: woodland branch{MS}; standard circle, fancy tags{Spellbinders}
misc: pearl adhesives{Recollections}

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DT: Card Cupids

Hi and welcome to another challenge at Card Cupids.  This week's challenge is..."Wings".  I colored this beautiful image from our sponsor, Wings and Willows with color pencils.  Once again, I used the corner die...has its own spot on my desk.  To finish off the card, I added a feather and some flowers.

Supplies~
dp: Carolina Breeze paper pad{Teresa Collins}
digital image: Vintage Trappings{Wings and Willows on Etsy}
stamp: sentiment{Verve}
dies: romantic rectangles{Spellbinders}; filigree corner die{La-La Land Crafts}
misc: feather, flowers{I Am Roses}

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DT: Stamptacular Sunday

Hi there!  Here we are for another fun challenge at Stamptacular Sunday...."Wings and Bling".  And this week's sponsor is Bugaboo!  For my card, I took the largest die from the set as the base.  The designer paper is from my stash...it's from a few years ago.  The mesh{background} is a recycled item from a flower arrangement I received.  It was wrapped around the vase and I couldn't throw it away.  Ü

Supplies~
stamp: Spring Bringer{Wee Stamps}; ticket notes{Whimsy Stamps}
dies: curved rectangles{Spellbinders}; ticket die{Whimsy Stamps}
misc: flowers{I Am Roses}; pink mesh; tulle; pink flourish bling{Recollections}


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DT: Unscripted Sketches

Hope you stopped by Unscripted Sketches for the Virtual Christmas Party in July.  There's something new every day this month, so be sure to check it out.  So, are you ready for another sketch?  This is a great one for a card or a layout.  Hope you'll join us and link your project on the blog....can't wait to see what you create!

Supplies~
dp: A Beautiful Life{MME}
stamp: Bloom & Grow{Verve}
die/punch: square swatches{Spellbinders}; elegant leaves{Verve}; doily lace border punch{MS}
flowers: sweetheart blossoms{WOC}

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DT: Drunken Stampers

Hi everyone!  Hope you had a great week.  I have another card to share for this week's challenge at Drunken Stampers...the challenge is "Christmas with a summer/sunny twist".  I used an older paper stack to create this card.  This is a quick and simple card...super easy for a last minute Christmas card. 

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Christmas in July

Hello everyone!  Thank you for visiting...hope you're having fun so far at our virtual Christmas party! Be sure to drop by Unscripted Sketches every day this month for some Christmas fun! 

Welcome to one of my favorite spots in our new home...I love looking out of our bedroom window to the plants and flowers.  Right outside the window{photo below}, we have potted hydrangea plants from our wedding day...from four years ago!  I'm so thrilled they've lasted this long!  And this is where I like to take photos of my projects...having the beautiful flowers as the background.  As you can see from the photo, our cat{Clementine} loves getting her picture taken. Ü

I love spending Christmas with family and it's my favorite time of the year.  My hubby's family have a tradition every Christmas...playing a few rounds of BINGO, but we shout S-A-N-T-O{since it's Christmas}!  The kids look forward to competing with their uncle...see who wins the most prizes.

And now, here is a  project I did for Christmas this year...

I made this mini storage file box and album for this year's photos.  I used designer paper stack from last year and die cuts from Memory Box.  The papers are inked with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

The file box measures 3 3/4 x 4 and the album is 3 x 3 3/4. 

 I've added a die cut using Spellbinders for some journaling.

 The left side opens up to a petal card I made...gives me plenty of room for photos.

 I like to embellish the pages once I have the photos.

 Love this poinsettia die{on right page} from Magnolia{DooHickey Die}

 Here's another die I've cut out using Spellbinders...more journaling or a small photo.

 This fold out is from the paper stack...added some details{ribbon & button}.

 I've included a tag for additional photo or a journaling spot.

 And to finish it off, the binding is a dark brown velvet ribbon.  Once the album is complete, I'll adjust the ribbon and trim off the excess.

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DT: Stamptacular Sunday

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge has a sketch for you this week.   For my card, I curled some strips from the left over designer paper as embellishments.  This is great for filling in empty space.  For the sentiment, I aligned the edge with the corner punch to give its shape.

Supplies~

dp: So Sophie paper pad{MME}

stamp: Sweater Birgitta{C.C. Designs}; teeny tiny wishes{SU}

ink: crushed olive distress ink{Rangers}

dies/punches: fleur de lis rectangle{Spellbinders} ; notch corner punch{Marvy Uchida}

misc: sweetheart blossoms{WOC}; daisy{I Am Roses}; daisy bloom{my stash}; pearls{Recollections}

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DT: Unscripted Sketches

Hi everyone!  I hope you're having fun at the Christmas in July party.  Don't forget to sign up for the Christmas Song Bingo.  Be sure to check out the Designer Spotlights...you'll be taken to a different part of our virtual house and get to know one of the designers.  So far, you've met with Michele, Jessica, and CherylAnn. 

This week, we have a great sketch for you to try at Unscripted Sketches...

And here's my card...I used designer papers from Pebbles and layered them with foam tape.  I love using the corner flourish die from La-La Land Crafts.  The detail is gorgeous and adds a touch of elegance to any card.  The stamped image is from Verve with their matching die. 

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