When I saw the sketch on Mojo Monday MOJO377, I instantly thought of the Blue Ribbon set.  I have a high school senior who will be graduating in May so I used Crushed Curry and Black to mimic the school colors (More Mustard was better, but Crushed Curry will do the trick).  I used the stars EF and added a couple of gold foil stars.

This is one of those cards that turned out totally different than my original plan.  You ever have that happen?  I had cut the black/white pieces from my new Stacked With Love designer series stack to follow the sketch challenge at Create With Connie and Mary (CCMC#335).  I used the Circles Framelits to cut my center for my new Valentine design, the little pirate from "Hey, Valentine", and the gold foil underneath layer.  I had just started to color in my design using the Gold Stampin' Dazzle Marker and black for the eye patch.  About that time, my husband wanted to drop off a vehicle at the mechanic and needed me to pick him up.  So, I left my things laying and away I went, came home fixed supper, and a few other chores.  A few hours later, I returned to my Stampin' Corner and decided, I was NOT going to color it in afterall.  I liked the black and white look with the touch of gold.  I added rhinestones to the treasure chest and the extra little "I Love You" message with a red heart popped up.  The upper right hand corner was begging for something, so I punched out three tiny gold foil hearts.  I decided to go with the "less is more" theory. 

It's a gray, rainy day today.... a perfect time to go to my Stampin' Corner to make a card or two.  My best friend has a birthday in about 3 days, so I made this for her.  I combined the color challenge at Colour Q with the sketch challenge at Retrosketches.  CQC#273 and RS#146.  I paper pieced the jacket, skirt, and umbrella using a scrap of Poppy Parade dsp.  The colors for the challenge are Poppy Parade, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Hello Honey, and Whisper White.

SUO Challenges

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PCCCS123 and SUO Challenge #112 Merry

I'm on vacation this week and spending extra time in my little Stampin' corner.  This is the greatest way to unwind from all of the holiday hustle and bustle.  This card is for a couple of challenges:  Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch #123 (I wanted to use the little snowflakes so they had to go out in the open sky rather than under the banner.) and SUO Stampin' Up Only Challenge  #112 (Why would I ever want to use anything except SU products? ... I'm about to celebrate my 10 year anniversary of being a SU demonstrator).  Products used are Soft Sky, Basic Gray, Whisper White, and DSP.  Also, snowflake and silver sequins, Dazzling Diamonds, Soft Sky Button, Silver Ribbon. 

This card is embossed with gold embossing powder, then using blender pens I colored in the design using Cherry Cobbler, Rose Red, Perfect Plum, Island Indigo, and Bermuda Bay to try the color challenge at "Just us Girls" JUGS#272.  I used a wee bit of Crumb Cake and Hello Honey, too.

Valentine Card PPA232 and CCMC334

Once again, I've waited so long between posts, that I have to go at snail speed to figure out how to post my card's picture to fulfill a couple of challenges.  Pals Paper Arts has the sketch and Create with Connie and Mary has the color challenge.  For those of you who know me, don't faint ... I have a Valentine card done before Christmas.  I've shocked myself, too.

Here's the sketch challenge:

Made a card using the colors from CCMC (but.... it had been so long since I've been on my blog that I didn't get it posted in time) and the layout from Mojo Monday 357.

 This is for the color challenge at Create with Connie and Mary CCMC296... AND ... the sketch challenge at Freshly Made Sketches FMS129 ... AND ... the tic-tac-toe challenge at The Paper Players #189 where I think I actually have more than a double tic-tac-toe.   :-)

CCMC296 - Color Challenge

Mojo Monday 338

For MojoMonday#338 (I turned it on it's side.)
Also for ColourQ#234.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Mojo Monday 338

colourQ challenge #234...

colourQ challenge #233...

I used the color challenge from Colour Q and the sketch from Create with Connie and Mary. 

CCMC295 - Sketch Challenge

Welcome SPRING!!!  Okay...still a little on the hopeful side but maybe...just maybe that is the case!
Around this time of year I'm (Mary) am always feeling a little need for some inspiration.  The Occasions Mini has been out for awhile now and it seems like I've used everything in there and what to do classes?  Well  Create with Connie and Mary Card "Create"tions is just what you are looking for!

colourQ challenge #233...

There's Still Time to Play With Sketch 127!

Same day ... 4th card ... This one is for Pals Paper Arts color challenge (Rose Red, So Saffron, and Wild Wasabi) and Freshly Made Sketches for the sketch challenge.  It has been a great day for me.  It started with church which was awesome.  Then, except for taking care of lunch and supper for hubby and son and doing the dishes, the rest of my day was all about "stampin" and I've entered 8 challenges.  I can't remember a day that I had this much time to stamp and create.  But, back to work tomorrow after spring break from my university teaching job.  :-)

PPA195 - A Color Challenge

There's Still Time to Play With Sketch 127!

Paper Players Challenge #187 - Jaydee's Clean and Simple Theme Challenge

Card #3 for today.  This one is for the Clean & Simple challenge at Paper Players and the Pinks or Purples challenge at SU Only.

Whisper White card stock, Flower Garden Embossing Folder, Sponged with Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, and Wild Wasabi.  Easter message is stamped in Wisteria Wonder.

Paper Players Challenge #187 - Jaydee's Clean and Simple Theme Challenge

Hi Everyone, Jaydee here and it's my pleasure to host the challenge this week.  We have a clean and simple theme challenge for you.   You guys really rocked Anne Marie's fabulous color challenge last week and we can't wait to see what you do with this challenge!
 

SUO Challenges #92, Pinks and Purples

OK, it's not Spring yet.  But we're hearing lots of reports of flowers peeking up through the snow all over in the northern hemisphere.  While these are flowers of all colors, our favorite this time of the hear are the pinks and purples – so spring-y!   Your challenge this time is to make a card or other papercrafted project that highlights Stampin' Up! pinks and/or purples.  Focus on one of the colors or use both.  Once you have your project done, post a photograph of it on your blog or in any other open online gallery, and then add a link to our Link Tool at the bottom of this post. If you have any questions about linking your project or problems in creating the link, be sure to let the challenge coordinator, Robin Messenheimer, know.  We cheerfully help crafters out just about every challenge, so don't be bashful about asking for help!
Of course we have guidelines and they are detailed at the left and summarized below,, including the dates that this challenge is open.
Please remember this is an SUO (Stampin' Up! Only) challenge.  Projects using non-SU! images, paper, embellishments, etc., will be removed.  We also ask that you do not have advertisements for products (e.g., classes and subscription services) in your post.  Please respect our criteria.
And now on to some inspiration from our talented design team for this week's challenge!

Second card on same day!

The temperature is dropping, the snow is blowing harder.  It's supposed to be spring!  Oh, well, I decided to make and post another card.  This one is for the Colour Q Challenge (Black, Lucky Limeade, Kraft, Newsprint, & White) and Paper Craft Crew Challenge Sketch.  By the way, after looking at the sketch again and then my card, I may be dyslectic, but have decided it is gonna have to be OK the way it is.  For any of you that have not yet purchased the Stampin' Chalk Marker, you need one!  It's what I used to color the flowers white on the Crumb Cake card stock.  It works great!

http://colourq.blogspot.com/

colourQ challenge #232...

 http://www.papercraftcrew.com/

PCCCS #84: Card Sketch

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Welcome to Card Sketch #84 with the Paper Craft Crew.  We look forward to seeing your creations this week.

Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch

Card Sketch #84

 

Mojo Monday Winners

It's been so long since I've used my blog that I have to learn it all over again.  Today ends my spring break (it's cold, windy, with a snow/rain mix ... some spring break).  But, here is a card that I made for the Create with Connie and Mary Challenge to use Strawberry Slush, Old Olive, and Basic Black.  The sketch came from the Mojo Monday challenge.

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/

http://www.createwithconnieandmary.com/

CCMC294 - Color Challenge

Aaaah...there is a little (and I would like to emphasize the word LITTLE) spring in the air!  We (Connie and Mary) have actually had a couple of nicer days with warmer temperatures.  What a pleasant break!  But *sigh* the weather is cold again today!
But we have TWO ways to warm you up today!  The first is a fun and (springy) color challenge and the other is we will be offering another Card "Create"tions!  WOOO HOOO!!!  Did you notice our fun new look?  Okay...how could you miss it!  LOL!!  We chose this fun look because Card "Create"tions is going to be BLOOMIN' full of card ideas!

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Mojo Monday Winners

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