Sympathy CARDs, cQc#187

 

Quick post ... I made several sympathy cards this weekend for some very special family members using the "Love"ly palette colourQ challenge #187.  Using a soon-to-be retired stamp set called Just Believe. The stamp set is just what you need in your stamp room to create a wonderful variety of cards. I couldn't decide which one to enter so I'll let you pick. 

 

All supplies Stampin' Up! ... unless noted.

Recipe ...

Stamps: Just Believe (retiring May31st), Love & Sympathy, So Sorry, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Midnight Muse, Wistera Wonder, Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink
Paper: Whisper White, Midnight Muse, Wisteria Wonder
Accessories: Sponge, Post-its for Masking, Framed Tulip Embossing Folder, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Organza 5/8" Satin Middle Ribbon, 2012-2014 In-Color 3/8" Stiched Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, Marina Mist retired Satin Ribbon
Technique:  Sponging, Masking

Enjoy and Share!

Aviary Just for You CARD, cQc#179, LIM110

This card was created based off of this week's color theme at the colour Q challenge #179 The Royal Court Design Team with their "fun" color palette.

AND playing with the "Less is More" #110 ONE LAYER challenge team using a design of card with clean lines, minimal elements, areas of white space and few or no embellishments. This week's theme is using SPOTS and STRIPES. I have spots on the bottom and stripes from the bird cage.

 

All supplies Stampin' Up! ... unless noted.

Recipe ...

Stamps: Aviary, Just Believe, PTI-Polka Dot Basics
Ink: Calypso Coral, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Kraft, Stazon Jet Black
Paper: Whisper White
Accessories: Everyday Enchantment Organdy 1/8" Ribbon, misc. Corner Rounder Punch

Enjoy!

Thank You CARD, cqc165

Oh, my it took me all week to finish this card.  I had a set back where I was admitted to the emergency room so while I was laying there on the gurney I was thinking of I need to finish my card design for the challenge ... now that's an illness for sure ... card making addiction! 

Check out the colourq challenge #165 The Royal Court Design Team with their "LOVE" ly color palette:  Real Red, Regal Rose, Glorious Green and (Cool Caribbean, a color SU should bring back).  These colors are perfect for Any Occasion, Holiday or even a Thank You card.

This card was CASed and INspired with slight changes in colors, background image and sentiment whose original can be seen HERE and below by this talented artist:  Catherine Pooler.  Check out her blog for a video tutorial on her card and more!

Above photograph of Catherine Poolers card creation ... isn't it fabulous!?!

 

Measurements:  (Please note that my below measurements are slightly different from Catherine's sample)

• Whisper White Base: 4 7/8" x 3 7/8"
• Whisper White squares come out to be: 1 7/8" x 1 2/3"
• Whisper White bottom layer:  4 x 5 1/4" 

All supplies Stampin' Up! ... unless noted.

Recipe ...

Stamps:  Summer Silhouettes, Perfectly Preserved, Distressed Dots backgound, Just Believe
Ink:  Real Red, Regal Rose, Cool Caribbean, Glorious Green (all stamping on card was stamped off)
Paper: Whisper White, Cool Caribbean, Polka Dot Parade DSP
Accessories:  Canary Framelits, Modern Label Punch, Flower Brad Neutrals Collection, Textured Impressions Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, misc. retired ribbon and buttons

Enjoy!

Coral Leaf, Brown Leaf CARD, Less is More, colourQ

Two Challenges today!  I was encouraged by one of my stampin sisters Loralee (Mrs. Parrish) by this card I made last week to play over at the Simply Less is More challenge Week 84 using a design of card with clean lines, minimal elements, areas of white space and few or no embellishments.  This week's theme is using FOLIAGE in focus.  With that in mind I created another foliage card using Stampin' Up!'s French Foliage stamp set.  This is my very first time playing with the Less is More One Layer Card Challenge team and I think I'm hooked.   My second challenge is one of my favorites creating with colors is the colourQ challenge #153 using this lovely color palette that are perfect for Autumn cards.

Create the romance of a leisurely fall afternoon spent in a French cafe writing thoughts and impressions in a journal with the images in this set and ink spatter backgrounds. 

 

Recipe ...

Stamps:  French Foliage, Just Believe (sentiment)
Ink:  Calypso Coral, Chocolate Chip, So Safron, Soft Sky
Paper:  Whisper White
Technique:  Masking, Sponging

OLC: One Layer Card = One piece of card folded in half with no additional layers and minimal embellishments, where the image is stamped.

*update ... Friday 9/21 I won both challenges!  I've been showcased LIM ShowCased Week 84 ... Congrats to all these are lovely.

*update .... Tuesday 9/18 I won the colourQ challenge and now Im a  colourQ Courtier.  Thank you ladies! These are great challanges to grow with so much inspiration. 

Enjoy!

In Fall Season French Foliage, cQc#109

Here is my take on the colourQ challenge #109.  Emboss Resist is a cool technique.  It's Easy!  Just stamp the image with Versamark, then emboss with clear embossing powder.  After that is down, sponge or use brayer of the colors of your choice,  Don't forget to "buff" with a small paper towel the embossed images to remove any excess ink.  For my card after the step of using Versamark, I then added "ink", stamped, embossed and buffed.

Stamps Recipe:  SU French Foliage, Just Believe

Paper: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede

Ink:  Soft Suede, Island Indigo, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Versamark

Accessories:  Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Top Note Die, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Powder Tray, dimensionals, Brayer, Sponge

Technique:  Emboss Resist, Brayer Sky, Sponging

Enjoy!

To Honor Our Veterans this Holiday, CCCC61

To honor our Veterans this Holiday. A tribute to all who have served our country.

Dedicating this card for my dear Uncle Sal & my terrific Father who has proudly served WWII. Unfortunately, my Uncle has suffered two strokes this year and I hope this brings him some courage with his recovery. Additionally, I really hope Dad can see this card from heaven.

My original creation for Stacy Schafer's Stamping Stage Curtain Call Color Challenge Act #61. The sentiment & dove are heat embossed. For the edge sponging I'd used two colors first with Early Espresso and then Bravo Burgundy.

Below, a peek inside along with a stamped envelope.

Stamp Recipe: Courage, Hero Jumbo Wheel, Peaceful Season-Hostess, Just Believe (inside)
Up In The Stars
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso. Bravo Burgundy, Craft White
Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Sponge, embossing powder, Tim Holtz embossing Distressing Ink, Curly Label- extra large punch

Hope you like my creation as much as I do.

Happy Holidays and God Bless America.

Prayers out to my Aunt Rosie & Uncle Sal for a speedy recovery. In just a few days they will be celebrating their Sixty-Two years of marriage ... Amazing. Two of the most gentle people on this earth.