SU! Only Card

Happy Friday, everyone! Another week has flown by! I realized, when working on the My Favorite Challenge to use something uninked, that my Stampin' Up! stamps have been sorely neglected. So, here's an SU! only card -- something I rarely do anymore!

Having the kids back to school got me thinking about autumn days ahead, so I created this autumn-themed card. I inked the image in Dusty Durango, then I rock-and-rolled it in Chocolate Chip. I sponged around the image and sentiment in Crushed Curry. I added some texture by distressing the Top Note layer and crimping the Dusty Durango horizontal strip.

I think I need to play with my SU! sets more often -- they are the reason I started stamping in the first place! Hopefully I'll have another SU! card for you soon! ;)

Thanks so much for the visit today! Have a fantastic Friday!

Christina

Stamps: Autumn Days, Friends 24-7 Ink: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade DSP Other: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Cutter Kit, Crushed Curry grosgrain ribbon, Chocolate Chip button, hemp twine, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches, paper crimper, sponge, dimensionals

SCS Challenge Cards

Happy Thursday, everyone! I'm taking a break between MFT and ATS previews so I can share some other things I worked on this week!

This first card was for last Friday's SCS Limited Supplies Challenge to use black and white only. I had a lot of fun with this, although I so badly wanted to add a splash of color! :) The main image is Enjoy the Moment, from American Art Stamp. I stamped En Francais on the white flower from the SU! Pretties Kit, and I used a Stardust pen on her hat.

My second card is for this week's SCS Color Challenge. I decided to use more of my new SU! goodies to make an SU! only card. This tree image is just so beautiful -- I know I'll be using it a lot! Unfortunately, I needed a sympathy card this week, so the challenge was a good reason to make one.

Thanks for taking a look at my challenge cards! I'll be back tomorrow with previews of the new All That Scraps releases -- coming Monday, April 6!

Before I go, I wanted to let you know that Christine is celebrating the second anniversary of C.C. Designs, and she's having a SALE through April 6! Click HERE to find out more! :)

Thanks for stopping by today -- have a fantastic day!

Christina

Enjoy the Moment

Stamps: Enjoy the Moment (AAS), En Francais (SU!) Ink: Blackbird Colorbox Fluid Chalk ink (Clearsnap) Cardstock: Basic Black, white Paper: Rockabilly dsp (SU!) Other: Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots embossing folder (Provo Craft); Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders); black flower (Prima); eyelet border punch, Pretties Kit, organza ribbon (SU!); black dotted organdy ribbon (May Arts); black button (BasicGrey) Stardust gelly roll pen (Sakura); sponge, dimensionals

Praying for You (all products SU!)

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White Paper: Bella Rose dsp Other: 5/16" brads, scallop edge punch, Riding Hood Red striped grosgrain ribbon, paper piercer, mat pack, sponge, dimensionals

SCS Color Challenge

Hello there! Happy Thursday! Here is my card for this week's SCS Color Challenge. I recently received some new SU! goodies, so I thought I'd do an SU! Only card. This is a beautiful set -- I don't know why I waited so long to order it!

I stamped the bird in Baja Breeze, rock-n-rolled it in Kiwi Kiss, cut it out, and mounted it on dimensionals. I sponged the edges of the image panel in Pretty in Pink ink. Everything else is pretty straightforward!

That's all for today! I'll be watching my Xavier Musketeers in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tourney tonight, so I have a few things to get finished before then! Thanks so much for visiting today! :)

Have a great day!
Christina

GO MUSKIES!!!

Stamps: Bird on a Branch Ink: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White Paper: Parisian Breeze Specialty dsp, Bella Rose dsp Other: organza ribbon, Button Bouquet, Eyelet Border punch, stamping sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals

Not My Usual Color Challenge Card!

Happy Thursday! I realized I didn't share my card for this week's SCS Color Challenge, so here it is! I went in a different direction with this one -- I let the paper and cardstock do the color work, and I kept the background and ink neutral.

I'm trying to challenge myself to get away from my "usual" style now and then and to change things up a little! I've always loved the look of a white background, but for some reason I always feel the need to cover it all up! I fought the urge on this card, and I'm really happy with the result!

There's not much to explain here -- it's another SU! only card (that's twice in one week!). If you have any questions, just ask! :)

I'm glad you stopped by today -- thanks so much!

Have a fantastic day!
Christina

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes Ink: Basic Black Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Rose Red Paper: Bella Rose dsp, Autumn Vine dsp Other: black gingham ribbon, Button Bouquet, dimensionals

Heartfelt

Hi there! Just a quick post today. I am fighting a cold, but after a hot shower and a mug of tea, I was ready to tackle today's Color Challenge at SCS. I did something I haven't done in a long time -- I made an SU! Only card. It's a beautiful color combination, and I'm really happy with how the card came together!

I'm not going to give you all the blah blah today -- if you have any questions, just ask!

I'm off to drink more tea, so thanks for the visit today! I'll be back tomorrow with the ATS Wednesday Challenge!

Have a great Tuesday!
Christina

Stamps: Heartfelt Thanks, Itty Bitty Backgrounds Ink: Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Perfect Plum, Whisper White Paper: Bella Rose dsp Other: Top Note Die, Cutter Kit, Button Bouquet, Felt Fusion flower, Kiwi Kiss and Pink Pirouette striped grosgrain, sponges, glue dots, dimensionals

Wrapping Things Up!

Well, probably like many of you, I've been scrambling these last couple days to finish up my Christmas preparations. I've been doing some wrapping and picking up some last-minute gift cards! I had purchased ornaments to give to each of the couples in Chris's family, and here's how I wrapped them up:

I found one more use for my Top Note die! :) I cut out the shape from Kraft paper, then I folded it in half. I stamped the images from Winter Post on the front and stamped the to/from on the inside. I sponged around the edge of the tag and attached it to the bow with gold cord. I made my own "designer wrapping paper" by stamping the snowflake onto kraft wrapping paper.

I hope you all are finding some peace and quiet among all the hustle and bustle of the season. I'll be taking a couple days off to enjoy Christmas with my family, but I'll be back on Friday with some fun C.C. Designs cards!

I wish all of you and your families a very merry and blessed Christmas!!! :)

All products Stampin' Up
Stamps: Winter Post Ink: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Close to Cocoa Cardstock: Kraft Other: 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon, Big Shot, Top Note Die, gold cord, 1/16" handheld punch, stamping sponge

Easy Classroom Treats

A quick post today -- I just wanted to share the treats I made for Caroline's preschool class. Easy and relatively quick, with no embellishments -- after all, they are for four-year-olds!

I had some more fun with the Top Note die! I used the SU! hostess set Deer Friends and last year's Dasher paper (I'm so glad I hoarded it!). The 1 3/8" Circle punch and the Scalloped Circle punch were used on the images.


That's it! Now, I'm off to take her to school in the pouring rain -- let's hope these treats survive! :) Have a great day, everyone -- thanks so much for stopping by!

Top Note Skaters

Hi there! Happy Thursday! Here's the card I made for this week's SCS Color Challenge. I waited waaaaay too long to order Winter Post, and now I have some catching up to do! I also finally broke down and bought the Big Shot and the Top Note die -- it was a birthday present to myself! ;) You can count on seeing more of the Top Note -- I have lots of plans for it! This card is completely SU! -- I haven't done that in quite a while!

I like the way this card came together. I think I might add a pocket inside to hold a gift card -- what do you think?

I'm finishing up Caroline's classroom treats, and I have a couple other gifts to share, so I hope you'll be back! Thanks so much for stopping by today -- have a fantastic day! :)

Stamps: Winter Post, Fresh Cuts Ink: Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Navy Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Basic Gray, Baja Breeze Paper: Bella Rose DSP Other: Big Shot, Top Note die, Baja Breeze striped grosgrain, silver cord, corner rounder, Felt Flurries, Pretties Kit, Aquapainter, sponge, dimensionals

Cherries Jubilee!

Happy Thursday! Here's the card I made for yesterday's SCS Sketch Challenge. This was a fun sketch to work with! Except for the Cuttlebug and Nestabilities, it's a SU! card.

I sponged the white circles and pierced the white scalloped border. Other than that, it's pretty simple and straightforward!

Before I go, I want to share this blog award I was given by Pat at Just4Fun2 and also by Nancy Morgan at Paper Smiles. I'm so sorry I forgot to post it before now! Thank you so much, Ladies! I really DO appreciate it -- I was just absent-minded!! ;)

That's all for now! Thank you for stopping to visit today! I hope you have a fantastic day! :)

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Tart & Tangy, Best Yet Ink: Old Olive, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Basic Black Cardstock: Old Olive, Real Red, Bashful Blue Paper: Summer Picnic DSP Other: Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain, Real Red striped grosgrain, scallop edge punch, silver cord, handheld punch, ticket corner punch, sponge, dimensionals, Cuttlebug and Swiss Dots embossing folder (Provo Craft), Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Sparkly Silhouettes

Hello! Happy Tuesday! Here's my card for today's Color Challenge at SCS -- Real Red, Basic Black, and Kraft. I also did the Our Creative Corner Challenge to use silhouette stamps and sparkle!

I used my new Curved Rectangles Mega Nestabilities on the image and mat -- *love* them!! :) The horizontal panel is embossed with the Cuttlebug and Swiss Dots folder. I sponged the edges and added Icicle Stickles to the image.

That's it for today! I'll be back tomorrow with the ATS Wednesday Challenge -- I hope you'll check it out! Thank you for stopping by today -- I hope you have a great day! :)

All products Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Polka Dots bg Ink: Basic Black Cardstock: Real Red, Basic Black, Kraft, Whisper White Other: Curved Rectangles Mega Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots embossing folder (Provo Craft), Kraft taffeta ribbon, oval punches, scallop edge punch, Real Red brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, stamping sponge

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween, everyone! Here are the treat bags I made for Caroline's preschool class. I used all SU! supplies, and they were pretty quick and easy to make! I kept them simple, since they ARE for four-year-olds, you know? :) I stapled the toppers in the middle and covered the staples with the scalloped circles.

I think they make a fun arrangement all together in this basket! These will go in the children's bags to take home today, so hopefully they can enjoy looking at them a little while before they tear them open! LOL

I hope you have a fun and safe Halloween night! Thanks so much for visiting today -- have a fantastic day and evening! :)

Stamps: Batty for You Ink: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White Paper: Ghostly Greetings dsp Other: medium cello bags, 1 3/8" circle punch, scallop circle punch, stapler

Definitely a Color Challenge!

Has anyone seen my mojo??? I can't seem to find it anywhere! I don't know if it's the change in the weather or just a creative block, but I'm having a hard time getting my creative juices flowing! I thought I'd check out the SCS Color Challenge in hopes of jump starting things, but that didn't exactly happen! These colors are so not "me" -- but I was determined to make it work!!!

I used Pumpkin Pie instead of Tangerine Tango, and that let me use some of my Sweet Always paper. I used my Cuttlebug and Swiss Dots embossing folder on the background. I cut out the flowers, folded up the edges a little, and inserted Old Olive brads through the middle. I inked up the sentiment in Kiwi Kiss, then I wiped off the small flower and the dots. Then I used my Pumpkin Pie and Pixie Pink markers on those parts before stamping.

I'm still not sure about it, but I am glad I accepted the challenge! Tomorrow is the ATS Wednesday Challenge, so I'll have more to share with you then! Thanks so much for stopping by today -- have a fantastic day! :)

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Priceless Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie, Pixie Pink Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Kiwi Kiss, Pixie Pink, Whisper White Paper: Sweet Always dsp Other: Kiwi Kiss striped grosgrain, paper piercer & mat pack, Old Olive brads, stampin' dimensionals, Cuttlebug & Swiss Dots embossing folder (Provo Craft)

An (almost) SU! Only Card!

Hi there! Happy Tuesday to you! I took a little break from the C.C. Designs previews to play in today's SCS Color Challenge. The colors are Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, and Kiwi Kiss -- what a gorgeous autumn combination! I thought that Fresh Cuts would be a perfect set to use, and my card quickly became a Stampin' Up! card. The only deviations are the machine stitching and Dew Drops.

I stamped the background image at an angle, then I created a tag to be the focal point. I stamped the leafy image in Tangerine Tango and Kiwi Kiss, stamping off first. Then I stamped the image in Chocolate Chip Craft ink and heat embossed it with Iridescent Ice embossing powder. I sponged around the image and sentiment with Chocolate Chip ink, and I also sponged the edges of the background cardstock.

Here's a closeup of the embossed image. I just love the look of the Iridescent Ice over the Chocolate Chip -- this is definitely my favorite embossing combination!

Don't forget that the October C.C. Designs sets are being released tonight! Join us at the ATS Message Board for a release party from 8-10 pm. The new sets will all be available at 10:00 pm!

Tomorrow I'll be back with my project for the ATS Wednesday Challenge! Thanks for the visit -- have a fantastic day! :)

All products Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Stamps: Fresh Cuts Ink: Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip Craft Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White Other: Iridescent Ice EP, heat tool, Jumbo Eyelet, Ticket Corner Punch, Oval Punches, Kiwi Kiss striped grosgrain ribbon, Chocolate Chip taffeta ribbon, stamping sponge, dimensionals, Sunflower Dew Drops (Robins Nest), sewing machine

Quick and Easy Treats!

Hi there! Happy Saturday to you! We have cross country and soccer today, plus Kyle's homecoming dance, so it's going to be a busy day! I have a quick and easy project to share with you. I created it because Megan needed a treat to give to her cross country "buddy" at today's meet. They exchange little gifts three times during the season. I repurposed this Prima container and filled it with chocolate kisses. When I saw the "Yum" across this Ghostly Greetings paper, I thought it would be great for covering a treat container. I love this color combination, and I like that this particular pattern isn't strictly for Halloween.

I had to cut two strips of the paper to completely go around the container. I stamped the sentiment from the level one hostess set Best Yet. After stamping, I used an Aquapainter to highlight the words with Pumpkin Pie and Kiwi Kiss ink. I used the Designer Label punch to punch out the sentiment, then I backed it with a 1 3/8" circle. I added some dots with a black gel pen, then I used the Horizontal Slot punch to create a slider for the ribbon. That's it!

Thank you for visiting today. I'll be back tomorrow with my Sunday Supper recipe, so I hope you'll stop back! Have a fantastic day! :)

All Products Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Best Yet Ink: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White Paper: Ghostly Greetings Other: Designer Label punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, Horizontal Slot punch, Pumpkin Pie striped grosgrain, Basic Black grosgrain, Aquapainter, black Gel Exel pen (Marvy), window tin (Prima)

Warm and Cozy Silhouettes

Hi there! Happy Friday to you! I made this card for Sharon Johnson's (aka notimetostamp) Stamp Simply Challenge to make a warm and cozy card in the style of Tammy Hershberger (aka stampertammy). I love Tammy's style, and it's a rainy, dreary day, so this challenge was a good one for me! I used my new SU! goodies, so that was a bonus, too!

I think this Sweet Always paper has a homespun feel to it, especially when paired with Pocket Silhouettes. This is my all-time favorite color combination! I added a little sponging and machine stitching for some extra "coziness." When stamping on the patterned paper, I stamped off once -- I did the same for the rose background images on the main panel. I also did this week's Ways to Use It Challenge (using white gel pens) -- I drew white dots around the sentiment.

I hope this card makes you feel warm and cozy -- I know it does for me! I think I'm gonna curl up in a blanket now -- thanks for stopping by today! :)

All products Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes Ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Whisper White Paper: Sweet Always dsp Other: Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain, vintage brads, oval punches, white gel pen, stamping sponge, dimensionals, sewing machine

Two Challenges in One!

Hello! Happy Tuesday! I made this card for today's Color Challenge and also for yesterday's Technique Challenge (faux dry embossing). I have to say that this design didn't translate to paper the way I had planned -- it was a lot different in my head. Oh well, I think it turned out okay anyway! I was glad to use my SU! stamps -- they've been much too neglected lately!

I stamped the flourish from Baroque Motifs once in White Craft ink and again in Creamy Caramel, using a Stamp-a-ma-jig to get it positioned just right. I stamped the flowers in Rose Red, cut them out, and attached them with the black brads. I added distressing and piercing to the edges of the panels, and I sponged around the sentiment to "dirty" it up just a bit.

I did some actual dry embossing along the bottom with my Cuttlebug and Frills embossing border -- I like the way it "peeks" out from the torn cardstock. I added black satin ribbon to the front and finished the inside of the card.

Tomorrow is the ATS Challenge -- it's a fun one! I hope you'll stop back! Thanks so much for the visit today -- have a great day! :)

All products Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Baroque Motifs Ink: Basic Black, Creamy Caramel, White Craft Cardstock: Rose Red, Kraft, Basic Black, Whisper White Other: black brads, stamping sponge, paper piercing tool and mat pack, Cutter Kit, dimensionals, black satin ribbon (May Arts), Cuttlebug and Frills border (Provo Craft)

A Color Challenge Card

Hey there! Today I had a chance to play with the Color Challenge colors -- Real Red, Soft Sky, and Blue Bayou. I decided to do an all-SU! design, because I don't do that nearly enough anymore! All the images are from True Friend.

I inked the top of the flower with Soft Sky and thumped it with a Real Red marker. The bottom was inked with Blue Bayou. I added a Not Quite Navy brad to the flower center. For the sentiment, I used post-it notes to mask off the brackets before inking it with Blue Bayou. I knew I wanted to use a 1 3/8" circle punch, so I had to eliminate the brackets to make it fit. I added some dots to the scallops and faux stitching to the photo corner with a white gel pen.

I want to remind you to stop by the All That Scraps Message Board tonight at 10:30 ET for the C.C. Designs release party. The new stamps will be available at 12:01 AM at All That Scraps. I'll be back tomorrow with the ATS Wednesday Challenge. Thanks for visiting today -- I really appreciate it! :)

Stamps: True Friend Ink: Real Red, Soft Sky, Blue Bayou Cardstock: Soft Sky, Real Red, Blue Bayou, Whisper White Paper: Real Red Prints 6x6 Tools: 1 3/8" circle punch, scallop circle punch, photo corners punch, 3/16" corner rounder Accessories: brad, white gel pen, grosgrain, dimensionals, stamping sponge

Has Anyone Seen the Remote?

Hello there! We're halfway through the week -- things are moving too fast! Have you ever seen "The Upside Down Show" on Noggin? If you have little ones, you probably know the show. Shane and David ask the kids who are watching to use their imaginary remote control to rewind, slow down, and play the events taking place. Right now I really wish I had a remote with a giant PAUSE button! I could freeze time until I catch up!!

Anyway, I made this card for a neighbor who just had surgery for prostate cancer. I'm sending over a gift certificate to a local restaurant (since I haven't had much time for cooking meals lately!) and some spiced vanilla bread (because there's always time for baking!). :) I combined this week's Color Challenge and Sketch challenge.

To create the background, I used my Scor-pal to make a grid pattern on the Soft Sky cardstock. I scored at 1/4" intervals. The image is stamped in Certainly Celery and Blue Bayou. I distressed the edges and sponged them with Soft Sky ink. I placed the sentiment in a window. First I punched out an opening from the Soft Sky background with my Word Window punch. Then I placed that layer over the Blue Bayou card base and traced the inside of the opening. I stamped the sentiment on Whisper White, punched it out with the Word Window Punch, and adhered it to the Blue Bayou card base over the traced window. I then raised the Soft Sky layer over the Blue Bayou layer with Pop Dots. I embellished with brads and ribbon, and I finished the inside of the card as well.

I'll be spending the next couple days working on projects for the bridal shower -- I hope you'll stop back to check on me!

And if anyone comes across that remote, send it my way, okay? ;)

All products Stampin' Up! (except Scor-pal)

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, So Many Sayings, Sincere Salutations Ink: Blue Bayou, Certainly Celery, Soft Sky Cardstock: Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Whisper White Paper: Certainly Celery Prints Tools: Scor-pal, Word Window Punch, Cutter Kit Accessories: Blue Bayou stitched grosgrain, Certainly Celery grosgrain, Soft Subtles Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponge

Alligator Birthday

Hi there! I hope your weekend is off to a great start! I have NOWHERE to go today -- that never happens anymore!! Three of our four children are at friends' houses, so Chris and I are just catching up with things around the house. And, of course, I'm sneaking in a little stamping and blogging! ;)

Here's a card I made for my friend's son's birthday. I was feeling a little mojo-less, and I needed to come up with something quick, so I went back to my old cards for inspiration. I liked this card I made so much that I just flipped the sketch and used a different stamp! I also used a different pattern from the same Summer Picnic paper -- this one has more "boy" colors in it!

There's not much to explain -- it's just a simple and fun birthday card! I hope you like it! If your mojo is on vacation, try taking a look at an old card and switching it up -- it may give you some inspiration! Thanks for stopping by -- have a great day! :)

Stamps: Wild About You, Hugs & Wishes Ink: Old Olive, Basic Black, Bashful Blue Cardstock: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White Paper: Summer Picnic Other: Old Olive 7/8" grosgrain, Bashful blue striped grosgrain, Old Olive brads, sponge, dimensionals

A Simple and Fun Sketch Challenge Card

Hello! Here is a card I made for today's Sketch Challenge at SCS. I realized that my last few cards have been a little "busy", so I decided on a design that is simple and fun! I'm not normally a fan of brights, but I really like this Summer Picnic paper. I thought it would be fun paired with the Wild About You! set. I don't have enough "kid cards" in my stash right now, so this one is perfect! There's not much to explain here -- just email me if you have any questions!

I can't believe we're halfway through another week! We have a busy weekend ahead, so hopefully I'll get some more stamping done before then! Thanks so much for stopping by -- have a fantastic day!! :)

All products Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Wild About You Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Old Olive Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Whisper White Paper: Summer Picnic dsp Other: Real Red striped grosgrain, Bashful Blue striped grosgrain, Pumpkin Pie striped grosgrain, Bold Brights brads, Lg Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, stamping sponge