FOR LEAH

I made this for my friend Leah Sinatra for her birthday back in May. I photographed it before I gave it to her, went to post it on my blog and couldn't find the photos! I had to ask for it back long enough to photograph it again, and Leah was kind enough to bring it to me. Thank goodness she's a stamper, blogger, and my downline and "gets" why that's so important! Thanks, Leah! When I give it back to her, is it considered "re-gifting"? LOL!

You all know how much I love the Cottage Wall Designer Paper, and I just love the style of this little bag. It fits four 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" cards & envelopes quite nicely. You can find the tutorial for the Haute Tote here.

This card is a version of my original design found here ...
This card is CASEd from FubsyRuth on SCS ...

RECIPES
Haute Tote
Paper: Cottage Wall DP, Rich Razzleberry CS
Embellishments: Filigree Designer Brads
Tools: Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Pearl Accents (non-SU)
Supplies: Sticky Strip, Glue Dots

Card #1
Stamps: sentiment from Vintage Labels
Paper: Cottage Wall DP, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, and Orchid Opulence CS
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Embellishments: non-SU pearls, Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch, Scallop Circles #2 Sizzix Die, Circle Cutter, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Priceless Classy Brass Template, Trio Flower Punch, 1" and 1 1/4" Circle Punches
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

Card #2
Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Well Scripted
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Old Olive, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Rich Razzleberry and Orchid Opulence
Embellishments: Lilac Rhinestone Brads
Tools: Little Leaves Sizzix Die
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today!

TO THE NINES with the BIRD PUNCH

I have thought about designing a card for this Colour Q Challenge #30 all week ... what stamp set would I use? what designer papers would work?, etc. Last night I finally had a chance to work with it. Needless to say, this "challenge" was just THAT! ... as this is my second card. I'm not even going to show my first attempt! Such a beautiful color combination ... don't know why I have so many problems with it! I guess that just happens sometimes.

Colour Q Challenge #30 uses the colors of Bravo Burgundy, Cameo Coral, Always Artichoke, and Sage Shadow. (Just an FYI ... Sage Shadow and Cameo Coral are retiring with the new upcoming catalog.) See more Color Renovation details HERE. Did you notice I used my handy dandy Bird Punch AGAIN?! Gosh, I love that thing! I never thought I'd use it as much as I have!

I also used a fabulous sketch from Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #111.

RECIPE
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: To the Nines Designer Paper, Always Artichoke, Cameo Coral, Bravo Burgundy, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Bravo Burgundy
Embellishments: Bravo Burgundy Buttons (retired)
Tools: Circle Cutter, Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Corner Rounder
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

THE WRITE STUFF for SWEET SUNDAY

I can't get enough of this Two-Step Bird Punch! It has quickly become one of my favorite punches ... and to think I almost didn't order it! I've paired this bird image with The Write Stuff designer paper pack featuring the colors or Ruby Red, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, and Old Olive. The flower is a die cut from The Write Stuff designer paper pack, adorning an Old Olive button with a sliver of Crushed Curry card stock as "thread". The sentiment is from the stamp set, Well Scripted.

Today's card is for Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #66 ... can you believe this fun sketch?! Won't you play along?! For more inspiration, visit the blogs of the other Sweet Sunday Stampers ...

Joanne Basile:...just a little something
Karen Motz: Paper Playhouse
Laura Fredrickson: Scrapnextras
Sarah-Jane Kale': Janeybell
Vicki Burdick: It's a Stamp Thing
Lynn Put: The Queen's Scene
Jen Tapler: Jen Tapler Designs

RECIPE
Stamps: Well Scripted
Paper: The Write Stuff DP, Ruby Red, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Ruby Red
Embellishments: Old Olive Button (Playground)
Tools: Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch, Circle Cutter
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

SWEET SUNDAY SKETCH

Oh boy, did it ever feel good to be stamping again ... especially for Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #63!!! I've had this fun Bird Punch for quite some time, and am finally getting a chance to use it. I must say, I'm pretty pleased with how this card turned out!

For directions on how to participate in the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge, click here. The Sweet Sunday Stampers also have amazing samples to show you:

Joanne Basile: ...just a little something

Karen Motz: Paper Playhouse
Laura Fredrickson: Scrapnextras
Sarah-Jane Kale': Janeybell

Vicki Burdick: It's a Stamp Thing
Lynn Put: The Queen's Scene
Jen Tapler: Jen Tapler Designs

RECIPE
Stamps: sentiment from Vintage Labels
Paper: Cottage Wall DP, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, and Orchid Opulence CS
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Embellishments: non-SU pearls
Tools: Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch, Scallop Circles #2 Sizzix Die, Circle Cutter, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Priceless Classy Brass Template, Trio Flower Punch, 1" and 1 1/4" Circle Punches
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter !!!