Splashes of Watercolor

Here’s a different kind of card….for me anyway!  But I think I really like it!

I started out with this week’s 2 Sketches 4 You sketch and threw in the Technique Lovers Challenge TLC205 at Splitcoast to use pleated paper.  I took me a while to decide how to use the pleated panel, but I like how it turned out!  I also wanted to use some of my new Basic Grey Granola paper (which I love!).  It’s so yummy!

And there’s no coloring on this card!  Hard to believe, I know!

Hope you like it!

Thanks for stopping by for a look!

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Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Many Happy Returns - Stampin’ Up!

Paper: vanilla, kraft, Basic Grey Granola - Crunchy, Brown Sugar, Honey, Grain, Flax

Ink: Memento - rich cocoa, Ranger Distress - antique linen, frayed burlap

Other: sponge dabber, circle Nestabilities die, jumbo eyelets, cropadile, Scor-Pal, clear EP, ribbon

LOL!!  Well, I bet someone thinks she’s one HOT little number!!   I made this card for the Color Throwdown #27, which is hosted by the mega-talented Cathy Indelicato this week!!  Here are this week’s colors:

By the way, did you see that Maria of Stamping with M won the Featured Stamper title this week?  You really need to check out her gorgeous card here.  You could be the next Featured Stamper!  Just play along using the color combo this week, post your card online and leave a direct link to it in a comment on today’s Color Throwdown blog post!  That’s all there is to it!

Now on to my “Hot Little Ethel” card~

I was going to use this as a Valentine card, but now I think I’ll give it to my sister who’s having a birthday next month.  I doubt if she’ll appreciate it very much, but her kids will get a kick out of it!

The black background is a piece of Coredinations cardstock - black on one side and red on the other.  I ran it through the Cuttlebug using my Numbers Collage folder, then sanded the top which removed some of the black, allowing the red to show through.  Thus the title…one HOT little number!  I created the sentiment using my computer photo program and then printed it onto white cardstock and ran it through the Wizard using a scalloped oval Nestabilities die.   I also ran my real red marker around the edge of it.

I also used Taylor’s sketch TECC52TV this week.  I loved it and figured it was about time I played along in her cupcake challenge since she’s been doing them for a whole year now!  Congratulations on such a successful achievement, Taylor!!

I’m so glad you stopped by today!  Please be sure to check out the rest of the design team members’ fantastic creations here:

See you next time!

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Stamps: Ethel in Leotard (74-16), Mesh background

Paper: white, red, brocade blue, Coredinations

Ink: Memento - tuxedo black, brocade blue

Other: Fiskars Threading Water Punch, oval Nestabilities dies, ink blending tool, felt flowers, buttons, DMC floss, Number Collage CB folder, sanding block, computer generated sentiment, Copic markers:

Items available at Rubbernecker Stamp Co.

Today’s Featured Stamper at SCS is Vicky Gould!  She’s a wonderful stamper and her gallery is full of so much inspiration!  Congratulations, Vicky!  This is a well-deserved honor!

Here is her card - Star of Wonder - that I chose to CASE.   Isn’t it beautiful?  I used her ideas of layering the focal image on top of the layered star, and also the layout which I turned sideways.  Here’s my card:

I heat embossed both heart images onto the Basic Grey patterned paper and cut them out.  There’s a lot of texture here.

I think I give this to my Mom for Valentine’s Day!  She’ll love the style of it!  You should check out all the great heart/Valentine images at Rubbernecker Stamp Co.  There’s something to suit any style you’re looking for!  AND there’s free stamps waiting for you too!  You can’t beat that!

And you’re also sure to find all kinds of wonderful inspiration from my fellow design team members!  Check them out here:

• Bev Gerard (Tex)
• Candy Williams
• Joan Ervin
• Juliana Swanson
• Kittie Caracciolo
• Linda Duke
• Shelly Kuck
• Sherry Cheever
• Tami Mayberry

Thanks for stopping by and visiting me today!  I hope you’ll come back soon!

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Stamps: Baroque Heart (1741 SO), Heart Floral (1742 SO)

Paper: white, Basic Grey Two Scoops 6×6 pad

Ink: Versamark

Other: scallop scissors, Labels One Nestabilities, SU scallop punch, white detail EP, sewing machine, cropadile, ribbon, rick rack, buttons, DMC floss, foam mounting tape

Items available at Rubbernecker Stamp Co.

I didn’t get to make a card for the 2 Sketches 4 You challenge last week, so I wanted to be sure to fit one in this week.  And boy, is this just under the wire!  The cut off is midnight and it’s now 10:43 p.m.!   Oops, I just realized the cut off is midnight Mountain time, so I’m ok on time and I’ll just type a little slower!

I also needed a birthday card for my nephew who just turned 18 and is really into the Rock Band video game.  Killing two birds with one stone is always a good thing in my book!  But wait!  This card also fits the criteria for the Friday Limited Supplies challenge at Splitcoast - to use a black card base!  Three is even better than two!!

So here’s the card~

And here’s the inside~

Pretty cool, huh!??  I think he’ll like it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TYLER!!!

Thanks for stopping by!  Since Saturday’s almost over, I’m gonna say “Have a great new week!”

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Stamps: Rock Star - Inkadinkado (from Jacksonbelle Embellishments)

Paper: white, black, Hello Sunshine (Cosmo Cricket)

Ink: Versamark, green galore

Other: black detail EP, 1/8″ & 1/16″ circle punches, ticket corner punch, Tim Holtz grungeboard - mixed minis plain, star clip (The Paper Studio), silver cord, ribbon,  Bigz Top Note Die (SU), ink blending tool, foam mounting tape

How about another pink Valentine??  Oh, why not!!??

I’m hosting this week’s Color Throwdown challenge, and I just love this color combo for a “hot pink” Valentine:

I’m using my Love Banner image again!  It’s just too much fun!   Like yesterday’s bookmark, this card has a lot of texture.  I used several colored images to piece and layer the heart, roses and banner.  The die cut panels, the corrugated cardboard circle, and the dry embossed dotted card base all make for a real “touchy-feely” card!

I really hope you’ll play along with us in the challenge.  Remember, we’ll be choosing our favorite card to determine who the featured stamper of the week will be!  You can get all the details HERE.

Be sure to visit the design team members to see their oh-so-special creations:

• Barbara Anders
• Cathy Indelicato
• Danielle Kennedy
• LeAnne Pugliese
• Tammy Hershberger

Thanks for dropping by to check out the post today.  See you again real soon!

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Stamps: Love Banner (1334SO)

Paper: white, kraft, black, pink passion

Ink:  Memento - tuxedo black

Other: Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder, corrugated cardboard, circle & curved rectangle Nestabilities dies, ribbon, rhinestone stickers, glue dots, foam mounting tape, Copic markers:

Items available at Rubbernecker Stamp Co.

Wow, it  seems like it’s been forever since I played in one of the Dirty Girl/Alumni challenges at SCS.   And it probably has!   I couldn’t resist this month’s challenge though.  “Feel the Love” is just too tempting to pass up!

Jodi Collins (Kharmagirl) from Stamping A Latte is our hostess this month.  Here are the specs for the challenge:

Challenge Focus: A Valentine’s Day/Love-y Dove-y card!!

Required Element: Texture!! Anything you can *feel* (ie: Fun Flock, Crystal Effects, Embossing/Debossing, velvet ribbon…and I am sure there are a million more things that I cannot think about!!)

Restricted Element: No RED!! Pink is ok…but no red…let’s see what other colors we can use for Valentine’s Day!

I chose not to make a card, but a bookmark.  This Rose Couple image is just perfect to use in a romance novel or even more perfect to use in one of the Dark Prince novels that I’m reading!  I was going to give it to my daughter…..but maybe I’ll just keep it!

There’s a lot of texture (that takes care of the required “feel” element) and there’s no arguing whether or not it’s lovey-dovey!!  And well, maybe the roses are leaning toward the red side of pink, but let’s just overlook that, shall we?!

Here’s a close up of the happy couple (you can click it to see it larger)~

I used a white shipping tag, and attached teal cardstock to give it more strength.  A Music background is stamped randomly on the teal and clear embossed.   I attached a spiral journaling page from Making Memories, stamped my Key to My Heart sentiment, then sponged all the edges with brushed corduroy Distress ink.

The lovely (and hot!) couple were colored with (a lot of) Copic markers, trimmed and attached to the bookmark.  I used a straight glue line of rhinestones and curved them into a swirl.

The key is stamped in black on basic gray cardstock, clear embossed and trimmed with paper snips and a craft knife. It’s attached to the tag with lots of narrow grosgrain ribbons.

I had a lot of fun making this bookmark!  Thanks for the great challenge, Jodi!!

Thanks for visiting with me today!  Check back tomorrow when I’ll be hosting the Color Throwdown challenge!

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Stamps: Rose Couple (1678 SO), Music Background (543 SO), Heart Key (1743 SO), Key to My Heart (1744 SO)

Paper: white, taken with teal, basic gray, spiral journaling book (Making Memories), white shipping tag

Ink: Memento - tuxedo black, Versafine - onyx black, Distress - brushed corduroy

Other: clear EP, 1/4 ” circle punch, craft knife, sponge dabber, rhinestone stickers, Copic markers:

Items available at Rubbernecker Stamp Co.

I definitely wanted to play along with Jen’s SFYTT sketch this week.  Have you checked out all the happenings on her blog?   She giving away loads of blog “tarts” but the most important thing to remember is that all the cards made and sent are for a very worthy cause.  Check out all the details HERE.

I still love my Basic Grey Scarlett’s Letter designer paper.  Oh, I love all the newer paper too, but this one is so bold and beautiful with such a rich color palette.  Just look at all this boldness:

Are you loving it??  I had to try out my new Sizzix flower layer dies from Stampin’ Up! too!  The only stamp I used was my I love you sentiment from Rubbernecker Stamp Co.

Thanks for the great sketch, Jen, and for putting together such a wonderful and generous event for a deserving organization!

Until next time~

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Stamps: I love you(04-08 KK) Rubbernecker Stamp Co.

Paper: white, black, basic gray, kiwi kiss, Basic Grey - Scarlett’s Letter 6×6 pad

Ink: Versafine onyx black

Other: red felt, Sizzix flower layers die, curved rectangles dies (Spellbinders), large oval punch (SU), Swiss Dots folder (Cuttlebug), eyelets, rhinestone sticker

Well, I don’t think I’ve ever made a mostly black Valentine card before!!  But I just love this Basic Grey paper (Seed from the Granola collection) and thought it went really well with the sweet little birdhouses.

It may be strange that this little stamp came to mind when I first saw Taylor’s sketch for the TECC50 challenge, but I think it’s because whenever I look out any of the back windows in my home, I see my bird feeders hanging from my curly willow tree.

Can you see the cute little bird charm hanging from the ribbon on the top of the birdhouse on the left?  That was a cool find in the jewelry department of Michael’s yesterday.

Thanks for coming by to visit again today!  See ya next time!

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Stamps: Petite Heart Birdhouse (49-12), I Miss You (1728 SO)

Paper: white, black, Basic Grey Granola (Seed)

Ink: Memento - tuxedo black, Ranger Distress - Antique Linen

Other: curved rectangle Nestabilities die (Spellbinders), metal bird charm (Plaid Enterprises Inc. - from Michael’s), ribbon tags trio (Spellbinders), black grosgrain ribbon - 2 widths, black DMC floss, foam mounting tape, Copic markers:

Items available at Rubbernecker Stamp Co.

Do the young people now even know what that means?  There used to be a song back in the “olden days” that was called “Sealed With a Kiss”, by Bobby Vinton.  At least that’s the first one I remember.  I just looked it up on Leo’s Lyrics (www.leoslyrics.com) and found a few more who sang a song with that exact title:  Brian Hyland, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Jason Donovan and Shelley Fabares.  Can’t say that I remember them all though.

My card today is for this week’s Color Throwdown challenge, of course.  My pal Tammy chose the colors this week and you may or may not be able to tell that I struggled a little bit with this combo.  For some reason, I just wasn’t feeling the flow!  Or maybe it was because I couldn’t find just the right patterned paper to suit me!

Anyway, here’s the card that I came up with:

I’m really digging these new curved rectangle Nestabilities!  Well, at least they’re new to me!  They worked perfectly to create this tent topper card (original design by Michelle Wooderson).

I colored my little dude (or dudette, if you so choose) with my trusty Copic markers today.  You should head on over to the Rubbernecker website and check out all the cool Valentine and heart images they have, and most of them are on sale right now.  They’ve got the best prices anywhere!!

We’d love for you to play along with the Color Throwdown challenge!   Just upload your card to your blog or to your favorite online gallery (use keyword CTD25) and link it directly to today’s blog post on the Color Throwdown blog.  Head over there now to get some inspiration from all the wonderful creations of the design team!

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Stamps: Little Lovin’s Special Delivery (1061 SO), S.W.A.K.

Paper: white, certainly celery, riding hood red, baja breeze, Basic Grey - Offbeat 6×6 pad

Ink: Memento - tuxedo black

Other: curved rectangles Nestabilities dies, ribbon, heart brad, foam mounting tape, Copic markers:

Items available at Rubbernecker Stamp Co.

I’m playing along with the CPS99 sketch this week.  Here’s the link to the post on the CPS blog and here’s the sketch:

Doesn’t Tami come up with the coolest sketches?

I flipped it on it’s side to put the 3 embellishments at the bottom.

Let me tell you that it was NOT easy putting that tiny grosgrain ribbon through the button holes and tying it into neat little bows!!  But I did have a lot of fun coloring the cute little “You’re So Sweet” image with my Copic markers!

Thanks for checking in with me today!  I hope you have a wonderful week!  Please check back on Wednesday for the new Color Throwdown challenge.

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Stamps: You’re So Sweet (396-04)

Paper: white, purely pomegranate, Basic Grey Euphoria 6×6 pad

Ink: Memento - tuxedo black

Other: scallop lace punch (Martha Stewart), buttons (The Paper Studio), ribbon, foam mounting tape, Copic markers:

Items available at Rubbernecker Stamp Co.

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