Today's card uses Makeesha's Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #11. I have had the honor of being Makeesha's July Guest Designer, and it has been so much fun! She always has the best challenges ... sometimes a sketch, sometimes an inspiration piece, and other times a color challenge. Check out what Makeesha's design team has created ...
Cindy, Karen, Kirsty, Amy, and Renee.Another talented team of designers recently made their collective debut in blogland, Pals Paper Arts. Their very first challenge is a color challenge of Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, and Chocolate Chip.
As for my card, I think there's alot going on and much too busy for my liking (some days you got it, some days you don't!). What do YOU think?
Just want to point out a couple of things that didn't show up real well in the photo: 1) there are two rows of paper piercing on the horizontal Chocolate Chip CS strip, and 2) I used Aqua and Pink Stickles (non-SU) for the flower centers.
RECIPE
Stamps: Simple Friendship
Paper: Bermuda Bay Patterns DP, Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Melon Mambo and Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: 5/16" Chocolate Chip Jumbo Brads
Tools: Paper Piercer & Mat Pack, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Circle Cutter, 1/2" Circle Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals, Aqua and Pink Stickles (non-SU)
I am in the midst of cutting, spooling, and packaging ribbon and designer paper for Round #2 of Designer Paper & Ribbon Shares. If you've paid me for a share(s) and haven't received it, you are in this Round #2. All shares will be in the mail by the weekend. Thank you for participating!
Each week of July, Stampin' Up! has offered a Deal of the Week. This last Deal of the Week offers the Heart to Heart Punch at the discounted price of $10.99 (reg. $15.99). Special pricing expires Friday, July 31. To order, contact me! ... nrileycm@cox.net
Ahoy, me Hearties! WELCOME to our maiden voyage on the Catty Cruise! You may have sailed here from the previous stop on the treasure map at the amazing Lynn Weiss' LW Designs (her Peace Within projects are AMAZING, aren't they?!), ... or you may begin your tour here! There's no beginning or end to the twelve blog stops.Grab a deck chair! Our crew of twelve talented crafters are featuring cards, 3D items, scrapbook pages, etc., using products unveiled in the newest '09-'10 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog, aka Catty. You'll get to the next port by clicking on the port hole at the end of this post. But, if we somehow lose you along the way, you can always rejoin us by visiting our home port, Catty Cruise Line. The products I chose to feature from the new Catty include the Level 3 Hostess Stamp Set, The More The Merrier and Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit. I used a few other new items from the new Catty too! ... Autumn Traditions Designer Paper and Holiday Lounge Designer Paper.
RECIPE
Stamps: The More The Merrier (Level 3 Hostess)
Paper: Autumn Traditions DP, Soft Suede, Ruby Red, Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard, and Very Vanilla CS
Ink: Soft Suede
Tools: Paper Piercer & Mat Pack, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals
RECIPE
Stamps: The More The Merrier (Level 3 Hostess)
Paper: Holiday Lounge DP, Taken With Teal, Ruby Red, Sahara Sand, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Jet Black Staz-On, Ruby Red Ink Pad, Ruby Red and Taken With Teal Stampin' Write Markers
Embellishments: Clear Rhinestone Brad, Little Felt Flurry (retired)
Tools: Word Window Punch
Supplies: Two-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Stampin' Dimensionals
This Milk Carton Container was made using the new Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit. The tutorial is from Becky Roberts at Inking Idaho. You'll be visiting her site on this Catty Cruise.
RECIPE
Paper: Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit (Designer Paper, Cardstock, and Self-Adhesive Die Cut)
Embellishments: Pumpkin Pie 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Tempting Turquoise and Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Corner Rounder, Wide Oval Punch
Supplies: Sentiment from Chit Chat Rub-Ons, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals
As much as I'd love to keep you at iSTAMP, it's time to weigh anchor again and embark on to the next port, the fabulously talented Tracy Harp at Inky Doodles. She's going to show you projects with the super cute stamp set, Build-a-Roo.
Just a real quick post before the Catty Cruise begins ... so much excitement and anticipation! You're going to love it!
I created this card using Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #75, the new Falling Leaves stamp set, and the new Autumn Traditions Designer Paper.
RECIPE
Stamps: Falling Leaves
Paper: Autumn Traditions DP
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Soft Suede, Ruby Red, and More Mustard
Embellishments: 1/2" Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Border Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals
This week, Makeesha's offering this contemporary bedding for Inspiration Challenge #10. The clean lines and fun colors were just the inspiration I needed to ink up my new Extreme Guitar and Extreme Elements! Until now, I had found these images to be quite intimidating but am happy with my end result! Even my 14-year old rock star approved!
Be sure to see what the other Inkspiration Design Team members have created ... Cindy, Karen, Kirsty, Amy, and Renee.
RECIPE
Stamps: Extreme Guitar, Extreme Elements
Paper: Good Morning Sunshine DP (retired), Urban Garden DP (retired), Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Going Gray, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Jet Black Staz-On, Bermuda Bay and Kiwi Kiss
Embellishments: Black Brads, Chit Chat Rub-Ons
Tools: 1/4" Circle Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals, Post-It Note for masking
I'm so excited for the CATTY CRUISE Blog Tour! Twelve blog stops featuring product from the new '09-'10 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog from twelve extremely talented stampers ... Saturday, July 25 ... don't miss it!You'll be able to begin the tour at any of these blogs ... there's no beginning or end. Each blog will provide you with a link to the next stop.Angie Tieman, SchwoooBecky Roberts, Inking IdahoBrooke Stockman, Designs by BrookeConnie Collins, Constantly StampingVicki Burdick, It's a Stamp ThingLeAnne Pugliese, Wee InklingsLeeAnn Greff, Flowerbug's InkspotLinda Heller, Where the Rubber Hits the RoadLinda McClain, LMac's Catered CropLynn Weiss, LW DesignNancy Riley, iSTAMPTracy Harp, Inky DoodlesDesigner Paper Shares & Ribbon Shares Update: All spots for Round #2 have been filled, and the Stampin' Up! product order has been placed.I had a wonderful birthday and wanted to show you the gorgeous handmade cards I received from good friends ...
Yesterday, I showed you the Cupcake Gift Set that Lorri Heiling made for me. I found it to be the cutest gift EVER, and was inspired to sit down and try my hand at a couple of them! Mine are very, very similar to THIS ONE of Lorri's. Again, these were created using Nichole Heady's Tutorial.
RECIPE
Stamps: Party Hearty, Crazy for Cupcakes
Paper: Sweet Always DP, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red
Embellishments: Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Chocolate Chip 1/2" Library Clip, Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Corduroy Brad
Tools: Scallop Border Punch, Scallop Punch, 1" and 3/4" Circle Punches, Tag Corner Punch, Paper Crimper, Regal Rose 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
Supplies: Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals, Test Tubes (non-SU)
All of the Designer Paper Share spaces for Round #2 are filled and paid for.
I started a 4th Ribbon Share group in this Round #2, and have 3 spaces still available. These spaces will go to the first three people to e-mail me and pay the Paypal invoice that follows ... nrileycm@cox.netProduct for Round #2 has been ordered from Stampin' Up!.Click HERE for Designer Paper and Ribbon Share details.
Today's card uses Makeesha's Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #11. I have had the honor of being Makeesha's July Guest Designer, and it has been so much fun! She always has the best challenges ... sometimes a sketch, sometimes an inspiration piece, and other times a color challenge. Check out what Makeesha's design team has created ... Cindy, Karen, Kirsty, Amy, and Renee.
