Mosaic Madness for Paper Players #145

Hello there stamping friends! It is time for another fun challenge over at the Paper Players! This week, our very own Jaydee has shared a fabulous color combo for us to play along with. Bright and sassy...this color combo is AWESOME Won't you join us?   

To create my card, I started by pulling out all three colors of card stock as a starting point. Then I looked to the new, "sneak peek" Mosaic Madness stamp set. Yes, it will be featured with a coordinating punch in the new SU! catty.  Pretty cool, huh? After deciding on the stamp set, I stamped and punched quite a few different images until I figured out how I wanted to place them on my card. Let's just say I have a lot of left over punches from this card...I'm so indecisive sometimes. Ha! All of the supplies I used are listed at the end of the post.

Before I sign off, I wanted to spread some Mother's Day cheer. I want to send a special greeting to my own mama, who I love very much! Enjoy your day today, Mom!! Here is a photo of us from a few years ago. :

Please join us this week over at the Paper Players! The challenge is open through Friday, May 17th at NOON (PDT). Please check out what the rest of the Design Team have created with this week's color challenge. 

The Paper Players Design Team

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Amy O'Neill

Brian King

Jen Nelson

Justin Krieger

Sandy Mathis

Have a HAPPY day today! :) 

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Stampin' Up! Supply List

Stamps: Mosaic Madness and Banner Greetings (both sneak peeks from the new catty)

Paper: Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse and Whisper White card stock 

Ink: Gumbsll Green, Raspberry Ripple and Midnight Muse Classic Ink

Punches: Mosaic punch (new)

Accessories: Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, Gumball Green 5/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, In Color Dahlias, Big Shot,  Basic Rhinestones and Stampin' Dimensionals

Dynamic Duos #52 - Our One Year Anniversary Celebration!

Hello stamping friends! Hope you are having a wonderful day so far. I am very excited today to share that Dynamic Duos is having a big celebration this week: Our One Year Anniversary! How awesome is that?! 

I remember when my dear friend Lesley Croghan and I originally talked about this two color challenge. It hardly seems as though a year has gone by. I have been really honored to be a part of Dynamic Duos since the beginning and to work in my role as the Challenge Manager. You can select ANY one of our past color combos for your project, so there are lots of choices for inspiration this week. 

There are so many color combos that I have loved over the past year, but in looking through the past year of challenges, the combo that still grabbed my attention as soon as I saw it is the "Bold and Sassy" combo of Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive. We used these colors together in week #10 of the challenge and I am celebrating our anniversary by pairing them together, yet again.

I reached for a set I seem to rarely use: Betsy's Blossoms. That little bird is super cute! I also wanted to make a card with a lot of layers...I know that is very shocking to anyone who visits my blog regularly. Haha! I stamped the bird twice in Rich Razzleberry ink. Once on Whisper White card stock and once on Old Olive card stock. Then I cut out the "wings" in Old Olive card stock and paper pieced them to create a little more dimension. I wanted the frame to pop a bit more so I added some Iridescent Ice embossing powder to the scalloped edges to give them some sparkle and shine. All of the rest of the products I used are listed at the end of this post. 

Here is the photo of my original card for Week #10 of the challenge. 

You can find the details of this card on my original blog post by CLICKING HERE.

Please stop by the Dynamic Duos page and join us for this our One Year Anniversary Challenge! Remember, you have a lot of choices with this challenge, as you get to pick your favorite color combo over the past year. The challenge is open through Thursday May 16th, until Noon (PDT). Be sure to stop by and visit our fabulous Design Team members, too 

The Dynamic Duos Design Team

Alison Barclay

Debbie Henderson

Hayley Kew

Janet Bagnall

Janet Zeppa

Lori Turner

Michelle Williams

Susie Wittwer

Tara Bourgoin

Tracey McNeely

Have a HAPPY day! :) 

CLICK HERE to order anytime 24/7 from my Stampin' Up! website

Stampin' Up! Supply List

Stamps: Banner Greetings (sentiment, new catty sneak peek) and Betsy's Blossoms

Paper: Brights DSP paper pad, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive,Crumb Cake and Whisper White card stock 

Ink: Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive Classic Ink and Versa-Mark Pad (for heat embossing)

Punches: Bird Builder Punch

Accessories: Chevron Embossing Folder, Old Olive ribbon (retired), Adorning Accents Edgelits Die, Big Shot, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool,  Basic Rhinestones and Stampin' Dimensionals

Non SU Accessories: circle and scallop circle dies

Feel Good Gingham Garden for Paper Players #144

Hello there! This week, I am the challenge hostess over at the Paper Players. We are featuring a Mother's Day theme challenge. Please join us and play along.

 Check the original post HERE for the challenge details, including the rules. 

I used the Feel Goods stamp set, along with the new Gingham Garden DSP, which I think is SO pretty! Eeek! Buy this paper when it comes out in the new catty! It is so fun and cheerful...from the color combo to the sweet patterns! Seriously, you should buy this paper. That might make me  a "paper-enabler", but I'm completely ok with it! Haha!!

The buttons are from the *brand new* Regals Designer Buttons collection in Island Indigo. They will be available in the new SU catalog. I was lucky enough to win them early from a new catalog Webinair I took part in. Thanks Stampin' Up! :) These buttons are SO pretty and even more detailed in-person. I dressed them up with Island Indigo baker's twine because "naked" buttons just need a little somethin' somethin'.

I finished everything off with some paper piercing, embossing and some sparkly bling. This was a really fun card to put together. Here is a quick shot of the inside of the card, simple and sweet!

Please join us this week over at the Paper Players! The challenge is open through Friday, May 10th at NOON (PDT). Check out what the rest of the Design Team have whipped up with this week's sketch challenge: 

The Paper Players Design Team

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Amy O'Neill

Brian King

Jen Nelson

Justin Krieger

Sandy Mathis

Have a HAPPY day today! :) 

CLICK HERE to order anytime 24/7 from my Stampin' Up! website

Stampin' Up! Supply List

Stamps: Feel Goods and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Gingham Garden DSP (new catalog *sneak peek*), Summer Slush, Island Indigo, Pool Party and Whisper White card stock 

Ink: Island Indigo and Island Indigo Classic ink Classic Ink

Punches: 1- 1/4" Square (for banner "tails"), Word Window and Modern Label punch

Accessories: Paper Piercing Template, Ovals Framelits, Labels Collection Framelits,  Chevron Embossing folder, Big Shot, Island Indigo Baker's Twine, Regals Designer Buttons Collection (new catalog "sneek peak"), Paper Piercer,. Basic Rhinestones and Stampin' Dimensionals

Really Good Washi Greetings for Dynamic Duos #51

Hello there and welcome to a new week at Dynamic Duos. not only do we have a fun color combo to try but this week marks the debut of our brand-new Design Team. I am SO excited to work alongside these fabulous ladies. Whoo hoo!! 

For my card, I used a couple of items from the upcoming Stampin' Up! catalog. The sentiment comes from a fun set called Really Good Greetings. I needed a card to send some hugs and encouragement to a friend and this set had the perfect sentiment. The Modern Mosaic embossing folder is also new and I love the texture it lends to the background. Also, look at that gingham WASHI TAPE! Awwww yeah! Who loves Washi Tape? *raises hand* I DO!! Well, it is coming in the new catty...so get ready! I layered the Washi Tape over a strip of Whisper White card stock that was the same width of the tape and then added the die cut scallop border behind it. I tried adding the tape with Baja Breeze card stock behind it and it just didn't have a crisp and clean look. 

Please stop by the Dynamic Duos page and join us for this week's challenge! The challenge is open through Thursday May 9th, until Noon (PDT). Be sure to stop by and visit our fabulous new Design Team members. They ROCK! 

The Dynamic Duos Design Team

Alison Barclay

Debbie Henderson

Hayley Kew

Janet Bagnall

Janet Zeppa

Lori Turner

Michelle Williams

Susie Wittwer

Tara Bourgoin

Tracey McNeely

Have a HAPPY day! :) 

CLICK HERE to order anytime 24/7 from my Stampin' Up! website

Stampin' Up! Supply List

Stamps: Really Good Greetings (new catty sneak peek) and Papillion Potpourri

Paper: Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White card stock 

Ink: Smoky Slate Classic Ink (NEW!!)

Punches: Elegant Butterfly Punch

Accessories: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder (NEW!), Large Scallop Edgelits Die, Window Frames Framelits, Gingham Garden Washi Tape (New!), Basic Rhinestones and Stampin' Dimensionals

Quatrefancy Cupcake for Paper Players #143

Hello there and welcome to another week at the Paper Players. This week, the absolutely awesome Ann Schach is our hostess with a fun sketch to try out. This week, I received some new items from the upcoming Stampin' Up! Catalog and was super excited to use them. 

I used the Quartrefancy Specialty DSP from the new catty along with the new Banner Greetings *hostess* set. Aren't the colors in this paper fabulous? Strawberry Slush is my new favorite color! Best. Pink. EVER! :) I have a feeling I will be using this color way more then I should.

What birthday recipient  doesn't deserve a cupcake? I dressed up the punched image with Dazzling Details glitter glue and a big button. I love those metal buttons from the Spring catalog, but rarely seem to use them. All of the supplies I used are listed below.

Please join us this week over at the Paper Players! The challenge is open through Friday, May 3rd at NOON (PDT). Check out what the rest of the Design Team have whipped up with this week's sketch challenge: 

The Paper Players Design Team

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Amy O'Neill

Brian King

Jen Nelson

Justin Krieger

Sandy Mathis

Have a HAPPY day today! :) 

CLICK HERE to order anytime 24/7 from my Stampin' Up! website

Stampin' Up! Supply List

Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set and Banner Greetings (new Hostess set *sneak peek*)

Paper: Quatrafancy Specialty DSP (new catalog *sneak peek*), Summer Slush, Island Indigo, Pool Party and Whisper White card stock 

Ink: Summer Slush and Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink

Punches: Cupcake Builder Punch and 1- 1/4" Square (for banner "tails")

Accessories: Dazzling Details Glitter Glue, Window Frames Framelits, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Designer Silver Basics Buttons (Spring catty), Island Indigo Baker's Twine, Basic Rhinestones and Stampin' Dimensionals

Stippled Blossoms for Dynamic Duos #50 AND Vicki B.

Hello there and welcome to "Monochromatic" week at Dynamic Duos! This week is special over at Dynamic Duos for a few reasons. First of all, it is our last week with our AMAZING current Design Team. These gals are unbelievable and it is so bittersweet that we celebrate each of them this last week for their awesome creative inspiration. THANK YOU, ladies! Words cannot express how much I appreciate these gals and everything they have done over the past 6 months. 

The next reason that this week is special is because we are honoring one of our very special Design Team members, Vicki Burdick to celebrate her birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VICKI!! Vicki is so amazingly talented and an honest-to-goodness sweet gal. I have admired Vicki's creations for about as long as I have been blogging. My dear friend Lesley is hosting a blog hop in honor of the birthday girl. Check it out HERE. 

For my card, I used a set (Stippled Blossoms) that I bought simply because of Vicki's inspiration. She ROCKS this stamp set, no joke! The challenge colors work so well with the two-step stamping. Honestly, two-step stamping usually freaks me out because I am one of those people that has to have everything line up PERFECTLY. But after I stamped this image (without trying too hard to line it up) I was happy with how it looked...on the first try! Whoa, that never happens. Must be the "Vicki Mojo"!

Please join us this week at Dynamic Duos! The challenge closes on Thursday, May 2nd, at Noon (PST). The rest of the Design Team created some fun projects with the colors this week, too. Stop by and say hello...and don't forget to send some birthday smiles to Vicki: 

Allyson Andersen

Christina Barnes

Vicki Burdick

Karen Day

Deanna Dean

Jenny Engelke

Anne Marie Hile

Bobbie Jones

Erna Logtenberg

Amy White

Have a HAPPY day today! :) 

CLICK HERE to order anytime 24/7 from my Stampin' Up! website

Stampin' Up! Supply List

Stamps: Stippled Blossoms and Petite Pairs

Paper: Everyday Enchantment DSP (ret.), Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride and Whisper White card stock

Ink: Blushing Bride and Calypso Coral Classic ink

Accessories: Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Calypso Coral sheer ribbon (ret.) Small Oval punch, Basic Pearls and Stampin' Dimensionals

New Catalog Sneak Peek: Wildflower Meadow

Hello there! On Thursday I received a really COOL box of Stampin' Up! goodies delivered by that "man in brown". I LOVE this time of year and it is almost here...the NEW SU catty! Eeek! I got my pre-order and let me tell you, I am beyond excited for these new items.

No surprise that the first of the new colors that I unwrapped the card stock and ink pad for was Strawberry Slush. Ha! I paired it up with Coastal Cabana and put this card together. The stamp set is called Wildflower Meadow and it has a matching embossing folder. The sentiment is from the Label Love stamp set. This set has a co-ordinating punch. I created some Coastal Cabana ribbon by using the Coastal Cabana re-inker to dye the 5/8" Whisper White Organza ribbon.

So, do YOU want to get your hands on a new Stampin' Up catalog? Well, I will be happy to send one to you if you place a $25 or more order through me, between now and May 10th. (sorry, MDS downloads do not count toward the qualifying order amount) I will also include a hand-made card with your catalog, as a special "thank you" for being a customer! Your catalog will arrive separately from your order.  Limit one catalog per customer. 

CLICK HERE to order anytime 24/7 from my Stampin' Up! website

Now is also a GREAT time to join my team! Between now and May 30th you will receive an extra incentive to start your Stampin' Up! business. 

CLICK HERE for more details

Stampin' Up! Supply List

Stamps: Wildflower Meadow and Label Love (New 2013-2014 Catalog) 

Paper: Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana and Whisper White card stock

Ink: Strawberry Slush Classic ink and Versa-Mark ink

Punches: Artisan Label (NEW) 

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Wildflower Meadow Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Basic Rhinestones and Stampin' Dimensionals

One Layer (not-so) Wonder for Paper Players #142

Hello there stamping friends! I am finally here with my card for this week's Paper Players challenge. This week, the fabulous Jaydee is our hostess with a challenge that had me WAY out of my comfort zone: One-Layer Cards.

Ok, ok...I know you have all been waiting for my awesome one-layer wonder creation. *Totally said as a joke...I will pause for a bit so that you can stop laughing hysterically* I had really good intentions for this card. Really, I did. But after 3- 1/2 hours trying to get a one-layer card together, I realized that I am no-so-great at this style of card making.

I did feel better adding some Crystal Effects to the balloon, and the sparkly rhinestone details. But, then  my husband said to me: "aren't those technically layers?" GAH! I don't know. Are they?? So, I Paper Pierced to compensate and distract you from looking at those details. With this card, I officially have entered the "Stamper's Hall of Shame".  The supplies I used are listed at the end of this post, if you are interested...it's OK if you don't want to look, I know this one was a struggle. But I had really good intentions, so I hope that counts for something. :(

 Please join us this week over at the Paper Players! The challenge is open through Friday, April 26th at NOON (PDT). Check out what the rest of the Design Team created with this week's challenge: 

The Paper Players Design Team

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Amy O'Neill

Brian King

Jen Nelson

Justin Krieger

Sandy Mathis

Before I go, I wanted to share some inspiration for the week. I love this and it is framed in my stamp studio. Have a great week....laugh LOTS!!! :)

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Stampin' Up! Supply List

Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set and Friendly Phrases stamp set

Paper: Whisper White card stock (That is ALL!!)

Ink: Basic Black Classic Ink

Accessories: Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Crystal Effects. Paper Piercing Tool, Paper Piercer,  and Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels 

Non-SU accessories: marker for shading around the image