Pals Paper Arts Challenge

As you may have noticed, i have been trying to post projects three times each week.  But this week, maybe with a combination of the heat and wanting to stay in my stamping dungeon in the basement, as well as the excitement and positive energy of a friend who started her own blog this week (go visit her at http://stampinafter8.blogspot.ca/), I have an extra project to share.  All that, plus there's a lot of socializing going on in my little world these days!!


I used the Pals Paper Arts colour challenge (http://stampinpretty.typepad.com/pals_paper_arts/) as inspiration for the following card that I will be giving to some friends next week who are expecting twins!!  I used the monkey stamp from the retired Fox & Friends set to represent the two little boys.  The rest of the recipe is below!

*daffodil delight card stock (119683)
*cherry cobbler card tock (119685)
*early espresso card stock (119686)
*whisper white card stock (100730)
*early espresso stamp pad (126974)
*fox & friends stamp set (retired sadly but still one of my favourites!)
*itty bitty banners stamp set (W126255 / C126257)
*bitty banners framelits (129267)
*tiny tags (W118091 / C118592)
*jewelry tag punch (117190)
*1 1/4" square punch (119865)
*daffodil delight ribbon (retired)
*3/16" metallic brads in gold (119741)


As I was writing this I noticed that the stamps sets all seemed to be small (tiny tags, itty bitty banners!!!).  Certainly not intentional, but it is cute given that this is for a baby shower!!


I hope everyone has enjoyed a great weekend and that you've been able to fit in some stamping!


K8

Weekly challenges

As I mentioned in my last post, following my card class over the weekend, I've been feeling quite creative and decided to take the opportunity to try out some of this week's challengers.  The first one is for the Mojo Monday sketch (mojomonday.blogspot.com):

I've been on a bit of a baby card kick lately as I have had to go to a couple of showers for friends.  The products used for the Mojo Monday card are:

*Blushing bride (2010-2012 In-Colors - now retired)

*Twitterpated DSP (125406)

*Velvet ribbon (retired but it was from the last holiday mini)

*Fox & Friends stamp set (retired)

*Pearl basic jewels (119247)

*Crumb cake ink pad (126975)

If you haven't yet had a chance to try out the new ink pads, let me tell you, although I was sceptical at first, they are fantastic!  Even if you only get your favourite colour, I know you'll love it!!!

The next card I made was for a Sunday Stamps challenge (sundaystamps.blogspot.ca).  It is based on this week's sketch.  This challenge site goes between sketches and colour combinations.  Given that we are having very summery weather, I felt that the Mouthwatering stamp set needed to be used!

The products used for this card are as follows:

*Not Quite Navy card stock (101722)

*Brights DSP Stack (117155)

*Whisper white card stock (100730)

*2 1/2" circle punch (120906)

*Mouthwatering stamp set (W125675 / C125677)

*Itty bitty banners stamp set (W126255 / C126527)

*Finishing touches edgelits (127010)

*Bitty banners framelits (129267)

If you have any questions about the cards or if you would like to order some of the products I've featured, feel free to contact me.