Blogger's Challenge: 123 Halloween

This week our challenge was Halloween. I'm squeaking in this week as I finished coloring this card last night and then put it together this morning. I actually threw 2 together :-) One the card was completed and it just needed an image added on, so I made it simple.

I'm not a big Halloween card maker, but have made a lot this year which excites me!!!

I used the Three Clovers Design sketch from my friend Kerry from last week on this card with a free digital image from Pixie Dust Studio. I actually had purchased her cute little princess digital image when I came across and am so excited to make my daughter's birthday invites with it. I saw Witch Hazel and thought she would make the perfect Witch for Halloween. She was a lot of fun to color and I'm looking forward to using more of these images. (you can click on her to see her closer)

The 2nd card I used a Stampin'Up! image with a card I had already assembled.

Hope you all have a SAFE and HAPPY Halloween tomorrow. Make sure to come back tomorrow for the stamp & template of the month from Clear & Simple Stamps, it's an easy and fun one!

Card #1:
Stamps: Witch Hazel Digi Stamp from Pixie Dust Studio, sentiment printed on computer
Cardstock: Basic Black, Cast-a-spell DSP, Only Orange, Whisper White
Inks: Copic markers, Old Olive for sponging
Accessories: Zva black rhinestones, Orange peel stickles, scalloped border punch, round tab punch

Card #2:
Stamps: Twick or Tweet from Stampin'Up!
Cardstock: Basic Black, Only Orange, Summer Picnic dsp (?)
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories: circle punches, scalloped circle punches, word window punch

You Make Me Smile-Halloween Style

Here's another card I created with my Halloween sets. Not thrilled with the outcome of it, but it will make a cute card for someone.

This was a CASE of p.20 in the holiday mini. It took me a A LOT longer than I would have liked to complete it.


Card details:
Stamp Set: Twick or Tweet
Cardstock: Whisper White, Perfect Plum, Basic Black, Cast-a-spell dsp
Inks: perfect Plum, Basic Black, only orange
accessories: clear button, black twine, prima with orange stickles, black ribbon unknown

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #93

I'm loving Mary Jo's new sketches she's doing using her new software. If only my cards were looking that good these days. I've been wanting to be creative, but just can't seem to muster up enough energy to drag my butt down to stamp. Today I forced myself to spend a little time stamping this one card which I had intended to get done yesterday but didn't.

I did decide to move my sentiment as my poor image looked so lonely!

This card is going in the mail tomorrow for a stamping friend. It's so funny but I've only met her once (I think) and I will never forget her. It was at our Atlanta Regional when we first met and she came right up to me and said "Aren't you Kim Howard?". I was thinking to myself, okay blondey, do you know this person?, how do I know this person? I was embarrassed as I didn't recognize her right away but as soon as she said who she was I knew!! I was so excited to meet her and was so ecstatic to hear how much she liked my cards. It's always nice to know when people enjoy your work!

So, I hope she enjoys this card I made for her. I'm no longer a demo so I didn't have a bunch of SU! stamps I could use on this so I had to substitute with another set. I hope it brings a smile to her face when she gets her mail.

Make sure you check out Mary Jo's card today as well as the other participating!

I have been wanting to try out some of Joanne B.'s buttony bows and mine don't look as good as hers but practice makes perfect. Make sure to swing on by her blog & wish her a Happy Birthday!! You have until midnight to participate in her Birth-o-Versary Blog Candy Challenge.

Card Details:
Stamp Sets: Tart & Tangy by SU!, Mixed Messages from Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Whisper White, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue
Inks: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Rustic Twine & Vintage buttons from Papertrey Ink, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punch, Bashful Blue taffeta ribbon

Soaring by to say "hi"

I made this card for a submission call. It did not make it :-( but I'm okay with it. I enjoyed making it and LOVE the colors of it. I still haven't given it away as I like it so much :-)

Do you ever do that? I've been really good about trying to send my cards out but every now and then I make one I just can't seem to let go of. Fear of not being able to recreate it? What do you do with all the cards you make?


Stamp Set: Everyday Button Bits by Papertry Ink
Cardstock/Paper: Confetti White by Stampin' Up, CTMH Brown paper, My Minds Eye Backyard "Memories" Datmask/Teal (BH1027)
Inks: Chocolate Chip & Tempting Turquoise from Stampin' Up!
Acessories: Martha Stewart punch, Marvy Uchida circle & scalloped circle punch, Stampin' Up! large oval punch, White Taffeta Ribbon from Stampin' Up!, Rustic Jute Twine from Papertrey Ink, Basic Grey colored buttons in Lemonade

Princess Dreams

This week's blogger's challenge was a one-layer card. I love the look of these cards but am always stumped when it comes to do them.

A friend stopped over today to help me out with an outfit today and we were talking about her trip to Florida next week to participate in the Breast Cancer 3-Day. If you would be interested in donating to her, you can do so here. I think this is her 3rd time walking, but 5th year (I think) participating in the walk. She is $102 shy of her $2000 goal so if you can spare a few dollars to help save some lives, that would be much appreciated not only by her, but by me as well for helping out a dear friend.

So, back to my story...we were talking about her trip to Disney with her family after her walk and they are taking their daughters to a meal with the princesses. We will be going with our family soon and I really wanted to do that as well, but they are already booked while I'm there. I wanted to make an invitation as the meal is a surprise, so thought it would be fun to have an invitation requesting her daughter's to join the princess for a meal. I made 2 just in case something changes with us and I could give one to my daughter as well.

I wish I had more details as I got this stamp set from Target and not sure who makes it. I used my copics to color in the princesses and just added a ribbon at the top. I will add the info on the inside once my girlfriend sends it my way.

Make sure to check out the blogger's challenge participants on the right------------------>>>>

I'm looking forward to this weekend, hubby & I have date night tonight and our kids are spending the night with their Auntie & Uncle. Have a good weekend!!!

Twick or Tweet Mojo

I have been enjoying making some Halloween cards, something I don't normally do. Now I need to get some mailed out before the end of the month!

This card was a simple card based on Julee's Mojo Monday Sketch 107. I love all the sketches she comes up with!

Come back and visit again tomorrow for my blogger's challenge card!

Card details:
Stamp Set: Twick or Tweet
Cardstock: Basic Black, Old Olive, Cast-a-Spell DSP, Whisper White
Inks: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Rich Regal brads, circle nestabilities, C1 Copic, 1/4" circle punch

Best Wishes Fore Your Birthday

This has got to be a favorite card of mine. I broke out some supplies I've had for YEARS to do this card.

The patterned stripes is a piece of fabric and I tried to do the ribbon treatment I love on everyone's card but can't quite grasp how to do it so well. I do like how the card turned out overall just wish my sewing/ribbon treatment were a little more straight.

The darlings from Clear & Simple Stamps give me lots of room for coloring, I love being able to pick & choose what colors I want to use inside or paper piece them as I did here.

Hope you enjoy this card as much as I enjoyed making it.


Stamp Set: Golf Darling by Clear & Siimple Stamps
Cardstock/Paper: Real Red, Pretty in Pink by Stampin' Up!, Papertrey Ink Stamper's Select
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers R20, B91, B95, C1, T5, C4, YR21, Y35, E00, R29
Accessories: Swatchz Collectionz by Junkitz, Ribbon by Stampin' Up, Janome sewing machine with white thread, Soft Subtle brads by Stampin' Up!, Crystal Effects

On this card I used the Crystal Effects on her golf hat. I stitched the ribbon & Junkitz fabric on with the Janome sewing machine

Glamour meets Euphoria

Oh, how I love to color in the darlings :-) I have been in a creative slump lately and am starting to pick back up a little. I made 2 cards last night and hope this weekend I will get in a groove and be able to do some creating.

This card is one I've had in my stash for awhile but hadn't posted yet. I love the colors of this Basic Grey paper and thing that the paper pieced skirt turned out just like I had imagined it would.

Card details:
Stamp Set: Glamour Darling by Clear & Simple Stamps
Cardstock/Paper: Basic Grey Euphoria Collection, Gable Green & Purely Pomegranate by Stampin' Up!, Papertey Ink Stamper's Select
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers E31, E37, W1, O, E00, RV17, RV19, BG000
Accessories: Basic Grey Euphoria Collection Cardstock Stickers, Kaiser Scrapbook Pearls

Her skirt is paper pierced with some of the Basic Grey cardstock and the Kasier Scrapbook Pearls are centered in the little ovals of the Cardstock Stickers. This card is a tri-fold card measuring 4 1/4 x 5.5".

Thanks Chickie!

I love this set and all it's possibilities. The chickie in it is one of my favorites. This paper from My Mind's Eye is one of my favorites as well, I love the colors of the paper.

This card was created using the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge. Karen is one of my fellow DT members on Clear & Simple Stamps this month and she has fabulous sketches. I try to participate whenever I possibly can.

Today we will be going to a minor league hockey game where my son will be singing the National Anthem with chorus. Should be interesting to see, hope he doesn't lip synch it :-)

Card details:
Stamp Sets: Everyday Button Bits & Handwritten Notes by Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Pale blue unknown, patterned by My Mind's Eye- Pretty Please "Pink Floral" paper & Rose Red
Inks: Versafine Onyx Black, Hibiscus Burst
Accesories: Hibiscus Burst buttons by Papertrey Ink, Scalloped & Oval nestabilities, Lemon Tart Luxe Satin Ribbon by Papertrey Ink

It's Your Birthday

I made this card for a friend with two of my new sets that I received this week from Clear & Simple Stamps- Banner of News and In Bloom. I love both of these sets and I see so many possibilities with Banner of News.

I combined 2 challenges with this card and I tell you, I'm in love with this card and not sure I can mail it off to my friend, although I know she will love it as well...since she's the one who got me addicted to the stamping in the first place!

The first challenge was the Color Throwdown to combine Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand & Black/Brown and then I finally got some time to complete Mercy's Sketch Challenge this week.

I didn't to color in the flowers on this card as I thought it would be too much so I used my sponge dauber with some baja breeze on it, I think it turned out perfect.

Card details:
Stamp Set: Clear & Simple Stamps- Banner of News and In Bloom
Cardstock: Basic Black, Night & Day DSP, Sahara Sand, Baja Breeze
Inks: same as above
Accessories: corner slot punch

Blogger's Challenge: 121 Alter It

This week our challenge was to alter something. I decided to do something fairly easy with something I've had sitting around for awhile. It's been a fun week with work (busy) and getting some new stamp sets (fun stamping).

I had this brilliant idea to make some cute cards in here but I was out of envelopes so I only made 2 to go in here at this time. I used 2 of the new stamp sets that I got this week. The trees are one of my new favorites from the set Woodlands. I love how whimsical looking they are. I paired it with the Bitty Alpha Modern.

Sorry about the horrible picture to the left, it does look better in person.

Make sure you check out the other Blogger's Challenge creations this week by clicking on the logo to the right----------------------------------------------------------------------------------->>>

Notecard tin details:
Stamp Set: Woodlands and Bitty Alpha Modern.
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, At Home Scrapbook Kit
Inks: Basic Brown, Mellow Moss, Buckaroo Blue, Copics E37, E25, YG93, YG95

O'Tree Polka Dots

Today is the fabulous day of Clear & Simple Stamps Autumn Collection. I love the stamps in this collection, well, I say that every month, but I am thrilled with them!

These Christmas trees in O'Tree are some of my favorites, I love whimsy they are.

Make sure to check out all the new releases here:

WANT IT ALL

You can order the entire collection in one single click. This is a package valued at $135, including all {9} newly released stamp sets.

Spooky Sweets

Woodlands

Holi-Dazzle

Holly Jolly

Cookie Bake

Taste of Christmas

Autumn

Wheat

And don't forget the stamp of the month which is good until 10/31/09:

STAMP OF THE MONTH: Spooky Sweets (October 1 - 31, 2009)

$1 off Discount Code: DTBlog1009

Copic Trio Bundle: Yellow Red 1 (YR00, YR04, YR07)

Trick-or-Treat Basket Template

And check out the other DT members to see some of the new releases as well:

Clear & Simple Stamps Design Team

• Beth Matson
• Clear & Simple Blog
• Jen Tapler
• Karen Giron (Guest Designer)
• Lori Tecler
• Maria Levine
• Neva McMullen
• Robyn Weatherspoon
• Sue Berker

Yellow Cupcake with Sticky Chocolate Icing

This cupcake set being released 10/15/09 by Clear & Simple Stamps is perfect for recipe cards. I think it would also be perfect for little gifts of cupcakes to teachers and friends.

I found this recipe online at one of the best recipe sites I know. I've tried quite a few of the recipes on this website and let me tell you, I would love to be in her kitchen when she serves a meal! I haven't tried it...yet! The recipe is called Yellow cupcakes with sticky chocolate icing from The Pioneer Woman.

Make sure to check out the design team samples for this new release this Thursday:

• Beth Matson
• Clear & Simple Blog
• Jen Tapler
• Karen Giron (Guest Designer)
• Lori Tecler
• Maria Levine
• Neva McMullen
• Robyn Weatherspoon
• Sue Berker

Recipe Card Details:
Stamp Set: Taste of Christmas by Clear & Simple Stamps due to be released 10/15/09
Cardstock: Whisper White, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, dp unknown
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic E25, E37
Accessories: small tag punch

Swap Card

This card was created for a swap for one of my yahoo groups. I was grateful to be a recipient of some of the supplies used on these cards from a good friend and so I had a great time using the stamps & paper.

I don't normally make Halloween cards (not that I don't love Halloween) but this year I have some things in mind that I think I may have to try out.

Can't wait til all the girls receive their swap cards and to see all the awesome creations of them!


Stamp Set: Graveyard Gala & Twick or Tweet
Cardstock: Cast-a-spell dsp, Perfect Plum, Basic Black, Whisper White, Vellum
Inks: Basic Black
Accessories: Jumbo eyelets, White Taffeta ribbon, circle punch

Yummy Yum!

Who doesn't love a yummy cupcake? I know I love cupcakes, cake, chocolate, you name the sweet and it's probably on my list.

This is a new set to be released 10/15/09 by Clear & Simple Stamps called Taste of Christmas.
There are a few different cupcake designs as well as adorable sentiments and little cupcake toppers in this set. Keep an eye out for some more sneaks of this set and if you want to see some more of the releases, make sure to check out the design team:

• Beth Matson
• Clear & Simple Blog
• Jen Tapler
• Karen Giron (Guest Designer)
• Lori Tecler
• Maria Levine
• Neva McMullen
• Robyn Weatherspoon
• Sue Berker

Card details:
Stamp Set: Taste of Christmas (release date 10/15/09)
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Stamper's Select, Love Always Kit from CTMH
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Berry Sorbet, Copics R81, R83, 0, C1, C4
Accessories: Oval, Scalloped Oval & Square nestabilities, Fruit Punch stickles, White grosgrain ribbon

Monday Technostamper Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #91

*this is my 2nd post today, if you are here for my Card Positioning Systems sketch, please see below*Boy, that looks awfully crooked, sorry about that!

I was able to get 2 cards made today for Mary Jo's Technostamper's Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #91. I like this sketch a lot, but I kept on screwing up on the circle and I see I reversed the circles on this first card (oh well!).

I love this set from Papertrey Ink. I love the little patterns and all the sayings included in the set are awesome!

Card details:
Stamp Set: On the Couch by Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Aqua Mist, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Zva Crystals, dimensionals, Peony nestabilities, ribbon by a local store called 2 Posh Dames which I snagged from a friend's birthday gift



This second card I did I used some new stamps my friend Kristen sent me for my birthday. What a surprise and I really like how they stamped. Can't wait to use them some more.

I pulled out some retired colors for this card and wish I would have done some heat embossing but I'm counting my blessings I was able to get some stamping in today.

Card details:
Stamp Set: Clear Gift Tag Stamps by Martha Stewart Crafts
Cardstock: Purely Pomegranate, Vintage Violet, Always Artichoke
Inks: Same as above
Accessories: Twill Tape (large), Marvy Uchida Circle punch

Play to Win-Card Positioning Systems Sketch

Oh, to be creative again! I love when my mojo kicks in! And I love a great sketch challenge. Clear & Simple Stamps is sponsoring the sketch this week over at Card Positioning Systems.

I love the Tennis set & got a few images of the Tennis Darling. The two pair together so well and I loved how this card turned out. I had received an adorable card from my friend this week and she had this ribbon treatment using the rhinestone brads and I thought it would be perfect on this card and I'm so glad I tried it. It turned out more wonderful than I imagined it.

Clear & Simple Stamps is sponsoring this weeks sketch on Card Positioning Systems. Join us this week and show us what you create using the sketch:
Card Positioning Systems Card Sketch #137



Card details:
Stamp Set: Tennis Darling & Tennis by Clear & Simple Stamps
Cardstock: Bordering Blue, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Wisteria by Basic Grey
Inks: Chocolate Chip, Tuxedo Black, Copics C1, YR24, Y15, RV95, E31, T5, 0, YG93, B91, E25
Accessories: Rhinestone brads-ice square, corner slot punch, chocolate chip taffeta ribbon

Sweet Little Angels

I love this new cupcake set being released on 10/15/09 from Clear & Simple Stamps. At first I wasn't sure of what some of the cute little stamps were for and the wonderful ladies at Clear & Simple Stamps finally got me in the right direction. I had made this card though & I loved how it turned out. The little angels work perfect with these nestabilities.

Make sure to check out the design team and their sneak peeks for the Autumn Release:

• Beth Matson
• Clear & Simple Blog
• Jen Tapler
• Karen Giron (Guest Designer)
• Lori Tecler
• Maria Levine
• Neva McMullen
• Robyn Weatherspoon
• Sue Berker

Card details:
Stamp Set: Taste of Christmas by Clear & Simple Stamps due to be released 10/15/09
Cardstock: More Mustard, Papertrey Ink Stamper's Select, My Mind's Eye Fresh "Outdoors" Spring Green/Sprout paper
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics YR24, Y21, C1, E00
Accessories: Word Window punch, Gold ribbon unkown, square & scalloped square nestabilities

On The Couch

I whipped up a quick card last night for a co-worker just to let her know I was thinking about her. This card is also for our weekly Blogger's Challenge which was to use this sketch. I've been slacking the last few weeks on the Challenge but am glad to be back with the girls.

I love this sketch and will definitely be using it again and again. Nice, simple, clean, my favorites!

This is going to be short & sweet today as I've been trying to catch up on some blogging and need to get bed!








Card details:
Stamp Set: On the Couch & Handwritten Notes from Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Enchanted Evening, Hibiscus Burst, Stamper's Select White, Basic Grey patterned paper
Ink: Enchanted Evening & Hibiscus Burst
Accessories: Circle nestabilies (and can't think of the spiky one right now), hibiscus burst buttons, Enchanted Evening Saddle Stitch Ribbon

Take the Tuesday Challenge #8: Let's Get Punchy

Obviously I'm not following directions very well for Clear & Simple Stamps Take the Tuesday Challenge. I was just so excited to squeak my card out, then realized it should have been Fall/Halloween themed.

I hope you will join us and show us what you create:

For Oct "Let's Get Punchy". Pull out your punches and get creative with them for your Fall/Halloween creation.

Make sure to share your creation on our PaperCraft Planet group & tag it TTC10.

Card details:
Stamp Set: O'Tree
Cardstock: Hibiscus Burst by PTI, Bordering Blue, Whisper White, Patterned paper retired SU!
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics G24, YR12, RV04 & C4
Accessories: Ribbon unknown, Scallop Edge punch, Marvy Uchida circle & scalloped circle punch

World Card Making Day: Card Hunt Challenge for PCP

This was one of the first cards I ever made with some images I won from Clear & Simple stamps and the rest is history :-) . I've been fortunate to be a part of their team every since and have loved every minute of it.

Join me in the hop on Papercraft Planet and complete the Clear & Simple Stamps Card Hunt Challenge at a chance to win a $25 gift certificate.

The clue for card #4 is that this darling is the most glamorous of them all at the Clear & Simple Stamps website.

Make sure to check out the other design team members clues here:
Beth Matson
Jen Tapler
Neva McMullen
Maria Levine
Sue Berker
Robyn Weatherspoon
Lori Tecler

{Contest closes at 11:59PM today.}
A winner will be announced October 4th
Only comments left on PCP will be considered eligible

Trick or Treat Basket & Stamp of the Month

Today is another wonderful day where we are given an awesome template to work with from Clear & Simple Stamps!!! I have to say this is my favorite of all of them, because it was so SIMPLE!!! I can be template challenge at times and I'm a visual learner at times. I loved this one and am going to try to whip up a few more before Halloween to give out to teachers.

I decided to make mine a little different for the Trick or Treat Basket and make it for a birthday basket. This is my 2nd Birthday combo of the week so if you missed my first, you can look at Monday's post to see it.

Sue is an awesome template designer and we'd love to see what you create with the trick or treat template. You can view the October template Trick or Treat basket here.

Clear & Simple Stamps Stamp of the Month is Spooky Sweets; it will be available on October 1rst.

Don't forget to use the SOTM Discount Code: DTBlog1009 (valid Oct 1 - 31st)


And for an even better cost savings you can get Spooky Sweets & the Copic Trio - Yellow Red1 (valid Oct 1 - 31st) for the bargain price of $26 - that's a $15 stamp set and $15 Copic Marker Trio set combined at a $4 reduction in price - you won't find a better bundle anywhere! (HINT HINT...it will will be $25 if using the DTBlog $1 Discount too)

Make sure you check out all the design teams creations, they've come up with some fabulous baskets!

• Beth Matson
• Clear & Simple Blog
• Jen Tapler
• Lori Tecler
• Maria Levine
• Millie Dawson-Hardy (Guest Designer)
• Neva McMullen
• Robyn Weatherspoon
• Sue Berker

Stamp Set	Birthday Darling
Paper / Cardstock	PTI Stamper's Select
Designer Paper	Fancy Pants Vintage Summer Collection
Embellishments	prima, rhinestone brad, twill ribbon unknown
Inks	Memento Tuxedo Black
Markers / Colored Pencils / Chalks	C4, Y21, Y14, YR24, YR12, YR21, YG93, RV11, B91, B95, E00