Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my favorite cards and projects found during my week of blurfing and SCS stalking. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Here's my iPICKS for Week 42 ...
Lynn Put's Pillow Box Pumpkin Bucket and Wonderful You Tote (The Queen's Scene).
Heather Van Duker's Stamps-Ink-Paper Dracula (Stamptastic).
Denise's Pumpkin Patch Card (Sassy Stampin').
Sam's Stepper Box (Ryemilan's Stamping and Scrapbooking).
Selene Kempton's Faux Snowglobe Card (Stampin' Fun with Selene).
Susan's Pumpkin Card (susiestampalot).
LeAnne Pugliese's Dreams du Jour Card (Wee Inklings).
Chat's Cute & Curly Flowers Card (Me, My Stamps and I).
Laura Fredrickson's Thoughts & Prayers Card (Scrapnextras).
Julie Davison's Punch Fish & Rubberband Waves Card (Julie's Stamping Spot).
Deb Kemp's Joy Ornament Card (Stamps & Smiles).
Silke Ledlow's Pocket Card (My Life).
Mary Fish's Build-a-bear Boy Card (Stampin' Pretty).
Teresa's Sweet Teacher's Gift (My Life's Art).
Denise's Sweet Pea Card, Christmas Treasures, and Treemendous Card (The Paper Landscaper).
Diana Gibbs' Twick or Tweet Framed Decor (Stampin' with Di).
As you know, I've gone back to full-time work after a stamping-filled summer ... new position, new school, same school district. I love my new position and school! I just haven't found that balance between work, home and stamping ... YET. I'm working on it though! Not only have I gone back to work, but Drew started high school, and Allie started college. Hopefully, once everyone is more settled in their routines, I'll find more stamping time! ... (I miss it terribly!)
I stamped this afternoon for the first time in weeks, and started off slow with this simple little card for Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #33. I adore the Dasher image ... reminds me of the reindeer decor you can find at Pier One during the holidays. I paired the Dasher image with the new Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Paper from the '09 Holiday Mini Catalog (Sept. 1 - Jan. 4).
RECIPE
Stamps: Dasher
Paper: Christmas Cocoa Specialty DP ('09 Holiday Mini), Real Red, Soft Suede, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Soft Suede
Embellishments: Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Circle Cutter
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals, X-Mas Red Stickles (non-SU)
... to say "hello" and to tell you how much I'm loving my new job! In case you didn't know, I started a new job on Monday ... Library Clerk at a new elementary school. Everyone at my new school is really nice, and am enjoying the work! Can't wait to start meeting the kids! ... they start on Monday. I know, I know, it's not a stamping job ... but as far as hourly paying jobs with benefits go, this one is pretty good!I have nothing new and creative to share with you (and probably won't for awhile). For your stamping entertainment, watch this video by fellow Catty Cruiser, Linda Heller.
My first day at my new job went great! I'm exhausted tonight, but will be ready for more tomorrow!Just a quick post to show you a surprise I had this morning ... I've been whining all week about not being at the Stampin' Up! Convention. Turns out, I WAS THERE! ... and Lorri Heiling (my BFF) was there too! ... with our buddy Becky Roberts, Inking Idaho!!!! Go to Becky Roberts' blog, Inking Idaho to read the whole story. Keep checking back throughout the week - she's got more photos and convention stories about the three of us coming!
Playing along with Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #29, using items from Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit. Fun sketch, simple little card.
RECIPE
Paper: Designer Paper and Textured Cardstock (Pumpkin Pie and Tempting Turquoise) from Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit
Embellishments: Self-Adhesive Die Cuts from Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit, Tempting Turquoise Playground Designer Button, sentiment from Chit Chat Rub-Ons
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
Today is my daughter Allie's 18th birthday. I can't possibly be old enough to have an adult child! yikes! I took this photo of her this morning while she was getting ready.
Here is the card I designed for her ... the pink and the rhinestones are SO HER! ...
RECIPE
Stamps: Simple Birthday Thanks, Wonderful Favorites
Paper: Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay Patterns DP, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, and Pretty In Pink CS (+ Chocolate Chip CS for the cherry stem)
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Melon Mambo
Embellishments: Self-Adhesive Rhinestones (non-SU), Pretty In Pink Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals
Yes, I'm jumping the gun here with a Halloween card, but couldn't resist using the new Cast-a-Spell Designer Paper! Frankenstein (Batty For You stamp set) is my favorite Halloween image, and this sentiment from the stamp set Smarty Pants always makes me smile! I used Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #76 Sketch.After I had my card all put together, I realized that maybe I should have more thoughtfully cut the background designer paper with the pumpkins. It bothers me that the orange pumpkins in the print aren't seen on the right and bottom. Does it bother you like it does me?
RECIPE
Stamps: Batty For You, Smarty Pants
Paper: Cast-a-Spell DP, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Old Olive and Basic Black
Embellishments: 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" and 1" Circle Punches, Modern Label Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals
It's been a long time since I've played along with the Featured Stamper Challenge on SCS (so many challenges, so little time!). This week's Featured Stamper #130 is Teresa Kline, va.sunshine on SCS. Teresa's Shabby Chic card was featured on iPICKS earlier this summer, and I knew it was the one I had to case! The only things I've changed are the colors and designer paper/cardstock.
RECIPE
Paper: Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay Patterns DP, Bermuda Bay Textured CS, and Whisper White CS
Embellishments: Whisper White 5/16" Jumbo Brads, Melon Mambo Polka Dot 1/2" Grosgrain Ribbon, Chit Chat Whisper White Rub-Ons
Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my favorite cards and projects found during my week of blurfing and SCS stalking. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Here's my iPICKS for Week 38 ...
Angie Tieman's Medallion for the Newlyweds Card (schwooo!).
Carrie Gaskin's It's A Ring! Card (Artistic Avenger).
Sandi MacIver's Extreme Surfboard Card (Sandi MacIver).
Pam Varnell's I Have Time For You Card (The Stamping Addict)
Kay Kalthoff's Autumn Days Card and Totally Cheerful Card (Stamping to Share).
Denise's Blossom Card (card crazy on SCS).
Lori Kalus' S'more Birthday Card (Afternoon's Delight).
Fran Sabad's Big Dreams Scrapbook Layout (Stampersblog).
Melissa's For All You Do Card (Oh! I Love to Stamp!)
Michelle's Girls' Night Out Card (Stop and Stamp the Roses).
Cindy Beach's Things I Love Card (Stamps, Paper and Ink).
Amy Sheffer's Fill Your Pumpkin To the Top Card and To Risk Card (Pickled Paper Designs).
Renee's Build-a-Roo Card (Stamping for Sanity).
Vicki's Great Friend Card (It's A Stamp Thing).
Ann Schach's So Thankful for Falling Leaves Card (The Stampin' Schach).
One of my favorite designers, Mercy Kerin is back creating sketches on her blog, Lord Have Mercy!, every Tuesday! Let me tell ya' ... she can draw one mean sketch! Her sketches are always have so many wonderful layers (right up my alley!). I finally found some stamping time last night to play along with her first comeback sketch, Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #32.I used the stamp set, Trendy Trees ... along with Autumn Traditions Designer Paper and Soft Suede 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon. Although I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig (a must for Trendy Trees!), my sentiment looked crooked so I covered it up by using my new Modern Label Punch for the first time (love it!). The sentiment was punched out with the Word Window Punch and placed on top of the Soft Suede Modern Label Punch piece.The More Mustard buttons are retired but I liked the matted look of them better than the glossy Designer Buttons - for this card anyway.
RECIPE
Stamps: Trendy Trees
Paper: Autumn Traditions DP, Soft Suede, Ruby Red, Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard, and Very Vanilla CS
Ink: Soft Suede, Ruby Red, Elegant Eggplant, and More Mustard
Embellishments: 1/2" Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, More Mustard Buttons
Tools: Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
Last week was our July weSTAMP Demonstrator Group meeting and swap. This is the card I made for our In Color themed swap. (I am still photographing and editing the swap cards from other members, and will post asap.) This is a very simple little card measuring 4 1/4" x 4 1/4". I used the new Level 3 Hostess stamp set, Kind & Caring Thoughts, pairing the new In Colors of Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, and Crushed Curry with Pumpkin Pie. My color combo and main image were cased from Jenn Diercks' card HERE. Like Jenn, I stamped off with the Crushed Curry.
RECIPE
Stamps: Kind & Caring Thoughts (Level 3 Hostess)
Paper: Melon Mambo Textured CS, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White CS
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, and Crushed Curry
Embellishments: 1/2" Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals* Round two of the Designer Paper & Ribbon Shares went out in today's mail !!!!
