Flowers in a Floral Frame

This is a card that I made for the Annabelle Sketch challenge shown on the left.  When I saw this floral stamp from Annabelle's Floral Silhouette Set, I thought of this pattern Paper from My Mind's Eye Lost and Found pad and decided to use both together coloring the flowers similar to the paper using Memento Cottage Ivy ink and Copics RV17 and RV19 with Sukura Clear Star pen.  I cut an opening in the pattern paper and placed the image under the window. Added the sentiment from Annabelle's Squared Posies  and finished with some dew drops  changing a bit from the sketch.


Sorry to be so short and quick. I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Thank You Card

This card was a result of combing some challenges and using some new products including a new embossing folder called Villages and a new stamp(new to me) from Unity called Neighbor.  I used a card base of black and layered with an embossed mat of white card stock embossed with Villages. I stamped the house in black and red (for the heart) on white card stock that I trimmed and placed on a black mat .  I used two sentiments to create a thank you card. Added red ink to the hearts in the embossed design.

Challenges:
CASology: Cue is NEW. I used some new products on my card.
The ABC Challenge: E for embossing.
Cas-ual Friday: Thank You
All Sorts: CAS
Less Is More: Use Black and White with splash of color

Supplies:
Stamps: Unity Itty Bitty "Neighbor", Flourishes "For Your Hospitality" from Taglines, and Annabelle Stamps "Thanks"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Lady Bug
Papers: Black and White CS from stash
Cuttlebug EF Villages

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Colors of Lilac, Grey, and Bluestone

 

I was pleasantly surprised with how this card looks...I had some doubts that I could make a a card with these colors for the Challenge ac146 at Annabelle Stamps. But using some of her great stamps from Floral Silhouette and Whimsy Flowers (Butterflies),  I created this card. I used Card stock from Stash in Lilac, Gray, Blue and White for layering and stamped the focus image in Memento Gray Flannel and the Butterflies with Memento Sweet Plum. I stamped off the Sweet Plum to get a lighter shade of lilac for the Butterflies. Colored the flowers with Copics B24 to get the right color of blue. Finished with a sentiment stamped with Memento Blue Danube. I really like my finished look.

 I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Red and Gold with a Flair

 

I am running very close to the deadline for the challenge at Annabelle for their sketch shown to the left. I am rushing to get this in. My card is very simple but in a way,  dramatic with the gold and red and the large font of the sentiment.  This Annabelle stamp is one of my faves for Christmas.  Instead of bling, I added some dots punched from the metallic paper.

Challenge Link:
Annabelle Stamps Blog: Sketch absc 055
A Blog Named Hero: The OL'1, 2 punch: Use Punch or DieCut

Supplies:
Annabelle Stamp: Stamped for Christmas
Ink: Versamark and Pilot Gold Metallic Pen
Ranger Gold EP
Papers: Red Textured CS, Metallic Gold CS
Punches: Marths Stewart Douple Loop, EK Corner Punch, Hole Punch

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Thanks in Pink

 

 

I love the combination of pink and green but this is mostly pink.  I think I selected the color because of this being the month of Breast Cancer Awareness and there are several challenges this week to use pink. I have used stamps from Annabelle Stamps Whimsy Flowers and Dotted Flowers to create this card.  I stamped the flowers on white CS with Versamark and embossed with Ranger Embossing pearls in green. I then colored with Copics R 81,83, G20,82 and Yellow Glaze pen. I masked the image and sponged with Distress Ink Spun Sugar. Placed this on Pink Card base with a looped pink ribbbon. Added the sentiment stamped with Memento Bamboo Leaves Ink that I cut with a die and edged with the same ink Added a couple of green rhinestones to finish.

Challenges:
Annabelle Stamps: Say it with Thanks
Cupcake Challenge: Think Pink
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Pretty in Pink and Ribbon theme
I will probably also enter this in Annabelle's Monthly challenge.

I love to read all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Say it in Shades of Pink and White

This is one of those cards that look better in real life than in my photo.  I love the background....it is a scrap that I found in my stash with a satin ribbon design...feels the weight of wallpaper.  I'm not sure where it came from but believe it was in a package of paper samples that I won. I thought it would be great to use in this card that I made for Annabelle challenge to Say it in
Shades of Pink and White. I used "Squared Poises" stamp set from Annabelle. Stamped the image and sentiment in Versamark and embossed with a White Pearls EP and colored with Pink Distress Ink. Simply cut out the square image to which I added some 3D effects by layering some petals and bud and attached to the background. Sentiment hardly shows but it reads "Sending Hugs your way." Attached this all to a card base of a Lustrous CS.  This card really shines like satin!

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Focus on the Sentiment

 

Do you ever just try and try and just cannot capture the true color in a card in a photo?  I just could not get the background behind my card to show white but the colors in the card show up the white as well ...white.  This card was made with Annabelle's Stamps Dotted Flowers and Floral Silhouette and focuses on the sentiment and uses DP for the shades of blue. Stamped and embossed some of the circles with flowers and randomly added pearls for some depth and richness. Pearls are white but look blue because of reflection of color in paper.

Challenges:
Annabelle Blog Challenge: Say it in... shades of blues... and white
Joanna Sheen Challenge: Totally Sentimental-focus on sentiment
Cute Card Thursday: Bling It Up...used pearls
Digi Doodle Shop's Best: Use Pearls- used lots of pearls.
PaperPlay Challenge: Use sentiment as main focus.

Supplies:
Stamps: Annabelle Stamps
Papers: Glossy White CS, Patterns from We R Memory Pad
Ink: Versamark
White Embossing Powder
Annabelle Pearls
Scor Pal for Scoring Lines on Edges
Spellbinder Dies

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate all comments.
Theresa

Christmas in July

This Christmas Card is made in Red, Green, and White for the color challenge at Annabelle Stamps using a tree stamp that I paper pieced with handmade paper and "hung" sprinkles for ornaments. Card base of red was layered with a green corrugated paper mat. Packages on image were colored with Copics and highlighted with Glaze and Clear Star pens. Star colored with gold marker.

Challenges:
Annabelle Stamp Blog: Say it in Red, Green, and White
CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge: Twinkle,Twinkle Little Star
Creatalicious Challenges: Christmas in July
Scrap-Creations: Christmas in July
PaperPlay Challenges: Christmas in July        
                   
Supplies

Stamps: Annabelle Stamp "Stamped for Christmas"

Ink: Memento Bamboo Leaves , Copics R46,59

Pens: Clear and Green Glaze, Sakura Clearstar, Gold Atyou Spica

Annabelle Red Sprinkles

Papers: All from Stash

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Polka Dots in a Sketch

I combined a sketch challenge and a monthly challenge at Annabelle Stamps Community in this card. I used Annabelle Stamp (Required )"Whimsy Flowers" for my focus and sentiment.  Stayed pretty true to the layout of the Sketch.

Supplies:
Stamps: Annabelle "Whimsy Flowers
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, SU Pink Passion
Copics: E07,09, RV 14,21,R59 YG 63,93
Papers: SU Patterns from Paper Pack, White CS
Ribbon, Ric Rac, Flowers, Brad all from Stash.

Challenges:
Annabelle Stamps Community Challenge : Polka Dots july2012
Sweet Sunday Challenge 163: Sketch shown below

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Christmas in July

Thought it would be cooling to play with some snowflakes on this very hot day...temps have been in the hi 90's here in Ohio but know some of you are even hotter. I bought a Cheery Lynn Snowflake die a few months ago and have not played with it.  Since there are several Christmas Card Challenges in blog land as of late, I thought I'd make a Christmas card with the die.  I cut 3 snowflakes out of Silver Metallic CS and arranged on a Navy Card. I stamped an Annabelle Christmas sentiment in Versamark and embossed with Zing EP.  This was a quick card but think it is very sparkly.

Challenges:
Annabelle Stamps: Say It With Snowflakes. I did not have any of her Snowflake stamps but used one of her Christmas.
Cheery Lynn Challenge: Christmas in July . Although I only used one die, I liked the way it came out.
Critter Sketch Challenge: Use something that sparkles. My snowflakes have lot of sparkle
Lollipop Crafts: Christmas in July
Crafter's Companion Monthly: Ho Ho Ho Christmas

Supplies:
Die: Cheery Lynn Snowflake 3
Stamp: Annabelle Stamps " Stamped for Christmas"
Ink: Versamark
EP: Zing Silver
Papers: Bazzill Navy CS, Metallic CS

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Annabelle Sketch Challenge

This week Annabelle Stamps has a sketch challenge...always like their sketches. My card  ended up being a monotone design...just happened that way. I used Stamps from Whimsy Flowers. Started with solid Blue CS from my stash and added a mat of diamond pattern from DCWV mat stack and embossed it with Cuttlebug  Wicker Weave EF. Distressed the edge with Distress ink. Added a blue grosgrain ribbon and some silver Annabelle Sprinkles. For the focus, I stamped the butterfly and sentiment with Versamark on Glossy White CS and embossed with Zing Silver EP. I cut this out with a Nesties Rectangle Die.  I then colored with Ranger Distress Inks Tumbled Glass and Broken China. I attached with foam dots to my finished card. Think I am just in time to post before deadline. 

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Sending Hugs Your Way

I do hope everyone is keeping cool this week So many areas in the US are experiencing very hot temps. This week at Annabelle's they are having a cool challenge, Say it with...Paper Piecing.  I stamped one of her "Squared Posies" using Memento Rich Cocoa ink on soft Sand CS as well as 3 other papers -2 BasicGrey prints and 1 yellow scrap. Cut out the design and adhered to my card. Used Soft Sand as card base and a mat of green. Stamped a sentiment from same set. Finished with Satin loop ribbon and Annabelle sprinkles.

Challenges:

Annabelle: Say it with...paper piecing.
Allsorts Challenge: Use paper piercing or piecing

Keep cool out there if you are in a heat wave.
I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Say It In Colors and Sketch

 This week Annabelle Stamps is sponsoring the challenge at Card Patterns so I combined these challenges into one card...a color challenge and a sketch challenge.  Colors in card match challenge colors better in real life...could not get to show as well  in photo. Stayed very close to sketch layout. Stamped image in Versamark and heat embossed with White EP. Colored design with makers, cut out with circle die, and stamped sentiment with blue ink. Finished with layers, ribbons, and button.

Challenges:
Annabelle: Say it with plum, blue, raspberry

Card Patterns: Sketch 169

Craft Your Days Away: Challenge is Bingo- Card fits Diagonal Row Flowers, Ribbon, Gems and

Second Row across Buttons, Ribbons, die cuts.
Crazy 4 Challenge: Use Circles- have circles inside circles

Supplies:
Stamps: Annabelle's Whimsey Flowers

Inks: Memento Lulu Lavendar, Summer Sky, and Rose Bud Markers, SU Brocade Blue Pad, Versamark

Papers: Blue, Plum, White CS

Nesties Circle Die

Cuttlebug EF Floral Fantasies
Raspberry and Blue Ribbons from stash

Annabelle Blue Sprinkle

Clear crystal button from stash

I enjoy all your comments.

Thank you. Theresa

A Card of many Challenges

It seems I have been running behind with challenges the past 2 weeks. Trying to make up for lost time.  I started this card for a sketch challenge but did not finish before the deadline. Probably some of you will recognize which sketch I used from a recent challenge. I have finished it now and have found a few challenges that I will enter the finished card before the deadlines.

Challenges:

Annabelle Stamps: Say it with Paper Piercing

Oldie but Goodie: Anything goes--EF, Papers, Stamps are over 6 months old

Color Throwdown: Use Crumb cake, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla, Soft Sky (Had to use itsy bitsy bit of green, but saw some in the DT cards so decided it was ok)

PaperPlay Challenges: Challenge this week is called "Double Delight" - use 2 of something.  Used 2 birds die cuts and 2 stamped birds.

Designer’s Choice Challenge at THTSB: DCC523-Recipe is  three elements: Stamped Image, Embossing, and Diecut or Punch. Used all 3.

Supplies:

Stamps: Annabelle "Whimsy Flowers" and "Dotted Flowers"(sentiment)

Inks and Markers: Memento Rich Cocoa, Summer Sky

Copics: E41,43, G20,21,R24

Black Glaze Pen

Paper: GKD Soft Sand, Red Gingham Digi Paper, Blue and Off White CS and Red Scrap from Stash

Dies: Nesties Circle, Marianne Bird Die

Cuttlebug EF Birds and Swirls

Piercing Tool

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you for stopping by. Theresa

May Flowers Bring?

 This is a quick post to enter my card for Annabelle Stamps Challenge which is the sketch shown on the left. I took my color inspiration from purple cone flowers for my color combo. Purple is a color that I do not use often but I wanted to use some of my Purple Copics that I think have never been used.
Supplies:
Stamps:Annabelle Stamps Whimsy Flowers
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Copics: RV11,17,19, G82,85, Y02,23
Papers: All from Stash
Nesties Circle and Oval Dies
Martha Stewart Scallop Dot Border Punch
Rhinestones from stash

We all know April showers bring May Flowers but what do May Flowers bring?
Please answer in your comment.  Thank you. Theresa

Birthday Card in Black

 Hello! If you have been looking for me,  I have been outside working in the gardens this week.  That has left little time for card making.
But before I get my hands in the dirt today, I made a quick card for some challenges some of which close very soon. I made this a window card with a frame using Spellbinders dies. I stamped sentiments on the front and a flower on the inside with a tag using only black ink. Finished with some sprinkles on the corners of the frame.

Challenges:
Annabelle Stamp Blog: Say it in Friday 13th Black. See Below.
Crafty Friends Friends Challenge #2: Use 2 die cuts
Sentimental Sundays: Challenge is Frame It!
Stamptacular Sunday: Freebie week...anything goes.
A Blog Named Hero: Challenge 2 is a card with a view.

Supplies:

Stamps: Annabelle Stamps Whimsy Flowers and Dotted Flowers

Ink: Versafine Onyz Black

Papers: White and Black CS

Spellbinders Label One and Tag Die (modified)

Annabelle Stamps Sprinkles

Black Satin Ribbon

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Each Day Is A Joy With You As A Friend

 Isn't it a joy when a card just comes together so easily because you find a perfect match of elements?  I decided to use stamps from Annabelle's "Whimsy Flowers" and just by chance found this Pattern Cardstock with a Reverse side of Blue in my stash.  What is so great is how the leaves on the stamp seem to match the shape of the petals in the PP.  Using Copics, I matched the colors in the Paper to color the stamp design. Also added more color to the PP by coloring in the swirly stems.  Used the blue reverse side of PP for a punched strip and circle mat for the image. Picked up the brown in the pattern for another circle mat and card base. Added green satin ribbon and pink dewdrops. Hope you can read the sentiment ...."Each day is a Joy with You as a  Friend" ......it shows BIRL. Made envelope to match with cut outs from Pattern Paper, Hearts leftover from Punched edge, Annabelle Butterfly and Stem Stamps.
Challenges:
Annabelle Stamps: Bling Sketch Challenge below
Stamp, Scrap, and Doodle Saturday: Theme is spring.
Paper and Such Design: Challenge is Easter or Spring Card.
The Paper Variety: Create a card and matching envelope using at least 2 elements. Used stamps, punch, and pattern paper on envelope.

Supplies:
Stamps: Annabelle "Whimsy Flowers"
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Copics: B000, B0000, BG000, E15, G20, RV11, R83
Papers: White, Brown CS from stash; Pattern Paper Unknown source-leftover from another project
Punch: EK Border
Dewdrops and Green Satin Ribbon from stash
Nesties Circle Dies


I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Twine Tricks with a Twist

 I have not used much twine on my card projects but have seen so many clever tricks. Since this week's Annabelle Stamps' challenge is to Say It With Twine, I thought I'd try something using some lovely Lime Green twine that I had won from Annabelle's.
I used Annabelle's "Dotted Flowers" stamping the stems with Memento Bamboo Leaves ink and the flowers with Memento Rose Bud ink. I stamped one flower and cut it out with circle die and adhered with foam pad for depth.  The sentiment that I used is from Flourishes "Spring has Sprung". With the twine I made grass across the bottom using scor-tape to attach, added twine  to one of the stems, and made a butterfly with pink and black twine.
Learn how to make twine butterflies at Jen's Ink Spot that I found through google. Thanks, Jen.

Challenges:
Annabelle Stamps Blog: Say it with Twine
Lollipop Crafts: Anything Goes
Paper and Such Design Blog: Challenge is Spring or Easter Card
Ribbon Carousel Challenge: Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday: Anything Goes

I enjoy all your comments.
Thank you. Theresa

Butterflies Bring Birthday Wishes

Welcome! I have not been posting any cards the last few days....too busy enjoying the sun and warmth of the islands.
I did take time to make a quick card using the sketch from Card Positioning Systems. This was very simple since I used items that I had already punched, stamped, and ready to use....just assembled together. Love the colors in the butterfly pattern.
Challenges:
CPS 253: See sketch
Sentimental Sundays: Let's get Sentimental. Focus on sentiment
All Sorts: Anything Goes
Cute Card: Challenge is winged things.

Supplies:
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Stamp: GKD Sentiment from "Inside and Out"
Papers: DCWV Butterfly Pattern, SU Green Pattern, Orange CS and White CS from Stash
Dies: Cheery Lynn Doily and Butterfly Dies, Spellbinder Ribbon Tag Die (modified)
Gem: Annabelle Stamps Green Sprinkle

I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa

Card with Heart

 Today I have another simple card for Valentine's that fits several challenges. I used stamps from Annabelle's Stamps using the colors red, black, and white and added some texture with a punched border, punched out hearts, some sprinkles,
and dry embossing border. 

Challenges:
Sentimental Sundays: Feel the love.
Annabelle Stamp Blog: Say it in red, black,and white.
Craft Your Passion: Anythhing goes but no pattern paper.
Saturday Challenge: Red, black, and white and texture. Hope you can see the dry embossing along the bottom. Texture also from the attached hearts and border and gems.
Supplies:
Stamps: Annabelle "All Things Grow"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Papers: GKD Black,White, Red CS
Punch: EK Heart Border

Annabelle Red Sprinkles

Cuttlebug EF With Love Borders

       


I enjoy all your comments. Thank you. Theresa