Playful

For today's tag I used the Vintage Ledger stamp from Unity for the background, added some rubon wording, and then added the cute tricycle image (pieced to add dimension and multiple colors) to top it off.

That tricycle is so adorable...and it automatically brings sweet memories to mind when I see it.


I created the base from two of the papers from Authentique's Splendid 6x6 Bundle and then added a few fun flags which were cut from papers of the same bundle.


{This tag was inspired by recent challenges from Unity and Ippity.}

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White);
Patterned Paper: Authentique (Splendid 6x6 Bundle);
Stamps: Unity (Vintage Ledger, It's A Good Day - Itty Bitty);
Ink: Memento (London Fog); Ranger (Fired Brick);
Rubons: Piggy Tales (Thumbelina);
Pen: Sharpie (Sharpie Pen. - Medium - Black);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board); We R Memory Keepers (Corner Chomper - Stub); Tim Holtz (Tiny Attacher);

Celebrate: Tutorial {Market Street Stamps}

{As seen today on the Market Street Stamps blog}

Hi there!
I've got a stamping tutorial to share with you today.

Hopefully you will see that those awesome Market Street Stamps background stamps are great for so much more than just staying in the background.


On this card I've used two background stamps (Zebra Print and Pretty Perfect Grid) along with the Celebrate Cake image and sentiment set.

First, let's gather our supplies:


{Don't forget the Extra Large Acrylic Block for those big background stamps!}

You'll need to stamp the image onto a scrap of thin paper (or a Post It note, as I've done), and then stamp it again onto your cardstock.



Now you will need to carefully cut out your stamped image with a craft knife to create a mask.
{Wherever you want your background stamp to show through on your image, those are the pieces that should be cut out.}


Next, lay your mask on top of your image that has been stamped on the cardstock.
{Line up the images carefully and use removable adhesive to hold it in place.}

Then...ink up your background stamp...


...and stamp!

Remove your mask and check out your beautifully stamped image!
{Like paper piecing...only easier!}


If you want to add in another background, create another mask (this one covering the full stamped image) and stamp.


Remove the mask, add a sentiment...


...and add it to your card:



Thanks for stopping by today!


Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill (Blackbird, Grape Delight);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Zebra Background, Pretty Perfect Grid Background, Celebrate Cake);
Ink: Tsukineko (Tea Leaves, Purple Hydrangea); Memento (Tuxedo Black);
Ribbon: Hug Snug (Seam Binding - Chalk White);
Marker: Copic (YG25);
Tools: Market Street Stamps (Acrylic Block - XLG); Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors, Craft Knife); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Sweet {Authentique}

{As seen today on the Authentique Paper blog}


For today's card I wanted to challenge myself to create using a mix of the patterned papers from Authentique Paper's Splendid 6x6 Bundle.
{The only cardstock here is the card base which has been fully covered on the front.}

I am not typically a pattern mixer - when I was younger I fully believed that one should never wear stripes with plaids...and don't even think about bringing polka dots and florals into the mix!


Having three small children (that choose their own outfits) has taught me that some days (or maybe even every day) you just might want to mix it up.
Who needs to match, anyway?
(I know my kids certainly don't believe in it.)

So...I've taken all my former beliefs and have thrown them out the window in order to create this card today.

I added the sentiment using the Petite Type Circle alphas and finished it off with some little doodles.


Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Authentique (Splendid 6x6 Bundle);
Stickers: Authentique (Splendid Petite Type Circle);
Ribbon: (Ric rac);
Dies: Spellbinders (Labels Seventeen);
Pen: Sakura (Pigma Micron 05 - Brown);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Tweet Heart {The Twinery}

{Posted for the Last Days of Summer Blog Hop}

Ahhh...the last days of summer.
Some folks are sad to see them go - but I am ready to bring on the comfy sweaters and fuzzy blankets!

No matter how you feel about the end of summer, I wanted to share this card with you for my part in the Last Days of Summer Blog Hop:


A cute card in a fabulous color palette finished off with a little touch of The Twinery's Caribbean twine. {I added a bit of ink to the twine to keep with the look and color scheme of the rest of the card.}


Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Twine: The Twinery (Caribbean)
Patterned Papers: Lily Bee (This & That 6x6 pad, Happily Lost 6x6 pad);
Cardstock: Bazzill (French Vanilla);
Chipboard: Kraft Outlet;
Die: Spellbinders (Nested Bird);
Embellishments: Maya Road (Trinket Pins); Target Dollar Spot (Pearl); Little Red Cottage - etsy (Lace);
Marker: Copic (BG15);
Pen: Memento (Tuxedo Black);
Ink: Ranger;
Flower: Prima;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Unique {Authentique/Market Street Stamps}

{As seen today on the Authentique Paper blog}


I love this woodgrain paper from Authentique Paper's Splendid collection, don't you?
I love that the paper alone has enough color, texture, and depth to create a beautiful card.
It's so...UNIQUE.


This is a very simple card...just add a sentiment (this one is from Market Street Stamps) and some brads to the beautiful paper and the card is done.

It is always great to have cards on hand that are not too bulky for mailing - and this one could be sent to a male or female, and would even be great for a teenager.


Thanks for stopping by today!

{And be sure to head on over to the Market Street Stamps blog today to check out the new BLoCk PaRtY!}

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Authentique (Splendid 6x6 Bundle);
Cardstock: Bazzill (Aqua);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Hippie Chic);
Ink: Tsukineko (Orange, White, Aqua, Teal);
Embossing Powder: (Clear);
Brads: Heidi Swapp (Orange);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Blissful {Authentique}

{As seen today on the Authentique Paper blog}


Yellow and grey is such a fabulous color combination, and the Blissful line from Authentique Paper utilizes it beautifully.
(And I love the fun little pops of pink throughout the line!)


For this card, I used papers from the Blissful 6x6 Bundle, both for the card base and for the flowers and leaves.


I love it when you can use already beautiful papers to easily create fun embellishments!


Thanks for stopping by today!


Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Authentique (Blissful 6x6 Bundle);
Ribbon: May Arts (Black Twill); Tim Holtz (Film Strip Ribbon);
Accents: (Pearls);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

August Sneak Peek {Market Street Stamps}

It's that time again!

Sneak peeks of the fabulous August releases from Market Street Stamps are floating around...have you seen them?

Today I am giving you a peek at the Autumn Wishes set...but if you look closely you will also find another stamp set and a new background stamp as well. :o)


I left the ink on the background a little bit blotchy to coordinate with the vintage/distressed look of the patterned papers and the embellishments.
{If you want a perfectly clear gingham stamped background that is entirely possible...I just wanted something a little different for this card.}

The sentiment medallion was created by combining three of the sentiment options from the Autumn Wishes set and a circle stamp from the For All It's Worth set. I clear embossed over the stamped areas and then added color with various chalk inks.


Be sure to stop by the Market Street Stamps blog to see all the peeks...and see how you can win some of the new releases!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White);
Patterned Paper: Authentique (Blissful 6x6 Pad);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Autumn Wishes, For All It's Worth, Gingham);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Tsukineko (Thatched Straw, Mango Madness, Gingerbread, Jumbo Java, Midnight Black);
Embossing Powder: American Crafts (Clear);
Ribbon: etsy - Little Red Cottage (Measuring Tape Twill); (Sheer yellow ribbon);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Fabulous News!!!

I have some *FABULOUS* news to share today...


Yep! I am now a member of the Authentique Paper design team!

And not only that...I am also the Design Team Coordinator for Authentique Paper!

This is such a fantastic opportunity and I am beyond excited!


Here's the whole Design Team lineup:

Amy Parker
http://09122007.blogspot.com/

Brenda Smith
http://theimperfectscrapper.blogspot.com/

Cristine Redmond
http://onescrappynovice.blogspot.com/

Emily Lanham
http://www.createserendipity.net/

Heather Conklin
http://goldiecar.blogspot.com/

Janeen Shember
http://suburbngypsy.blogspot.com/

Jeannie DeGruccio
http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/

Jill Cornell
http://jillcornell.blogspot.com/

Misty Buck
http://mistylynnwhat.blogspot.com/

Natalie Dever
http://dougnat.blogspot.com/

Tifany DeGough
http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com/

Virginia Tillery
http://blackflipflops.blogspot.com/


Be sure to head on over to the Authentique Paper blog and see the official announcement including all the wonderful Design Team members as well as the new Design Specialists.

The Twinery/Echo Park: {Blog Hop}

***Looking for my FABULOUS news? Look HERE***




The Introduction:
The Twinery and Echo Park are joining up today for a blog hop to celebrate The Twinery's 1st anniversary!

If you are hopping along with us today: You should have come here from Stephanie Johnson's blog. If you did, you are in the right place! Welcome!
If you aren't already a follower, I'd love to have you follow my blog!

If you are one of my regular readers: Thanks for coming back! I love having you! Please join along in the hop - you can start at The Twinery's blog.

The Details:
As you hop from blog to blog make sure and comment on every post because the winners will be chosen randomly along the hop.

If you get lost anywhere along the hop (or if someone is having a blog glitch!) a complete list of participants will be posted on The Twinery's blog.

The deadline for commenting on this hop will be 11:59 pm (EST) on Friday, August 19th. Winners will be posted on The Twinery's blog on Saturday, August 20th.

The Prizes:
The Twinery is giving away the Ultimate Color Sampler Pack!


Echo Park is giving away three collections!



The Project:
For my project I created a piece that is both decor and a functional memo board.


I used a simple photo frame and added a background paper from Echo Park (behind the glass). I added various colors of The Twinery's twine (Charcoal, Stone, Peapod, and Honeydew) in three rows and adhered it so that the twine was accessible for hanging various accents.


I created some simple embellishments from various patterned papers from various Echo Park collections (detailed supply list is at the end of this post) and attached them to the twine strands. I added enough that it can stand on its own as a decor piece, but few enough that I still have room to add in small photos or notes.


Just the three strands of twine on the board still looked a little bare to me, so I tucked in a few small bits around the edges of the frame.


It's no secret that I am a fan of Echo Park's papers and I think it must be pretty obvious how much I love The Twinery's twine. And I extra super duper love how well the work together.


I won't be stopping with today's project...I have more to come...so stay tuned!
Thanks for stopping by today!


The Next Stop:
Shaunte Wadley's blog


Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Echo Park (Country Drive - Just Dandy, Clover Meadow; Life Is Good - Journal Cards; Little Boy - Rad Plaid; For The Record - Vintage Linen, Newsprint, Noteworthy; Playground - Merry Go Round, Jump Rope, Tag Journaling Cards);
Twine: The Twinery (Charcoal, Stone, Peapod, Honeydew);
Frame: Michaels;
Other: Houndstooth Ribbon; Pearls; Buttons; Mini Clothespins;
Adhesive: Ranger (Glossy Accents);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer; Scissors; Squeeze Punches - Stars, Scalloped Circle, Circle; Hand Punch - 1/8" Circle); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board); Tim Holtz (Tiny Attacher);

August Sketch Challenge {Market Street Stamps}

Head on over to the Market Street Stamps blog to get in on the newest Sketch challenge...and see the sketch that inspired this card:







Thanks for stopping by!


Supplies:
Cardstock: DiscountCardstock.com (Posh Red Pepper Linen 80#);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Vintage Notepad, Blast Off);
Ink: Tsukineko (Mango Madness, Tea Leaves, Turquoise Gem, Red Magic); Memento (London Fog, Tuxedo Black); VersaMark (Watermark);
Markers: Copic (Y08, YG03, R27, BG15); Memento (Tuxedo Black);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Fun with Echo Park

It's no secret that Echo Park Paper Co. creates awesome collections for paper crafters.
And not only do they consistently release awesome collections...they release awesome collections EVERY month.

The projects I am sharing today are created from some of the earlier releases - still some of my favorites!

I love this card..it truly makes me smile:


It was created using various papers from A Walk In The Park and is pulled together on a kraft card base. The border banner made it super easy to create the banner flags.

Next up is an adorable little gift box - the perfect size for a gift card or money:


I first created the quick and easy gift box base and then turned it into this sweet owl by embellishing it using various Fiskars punches.


I wanted to keep the fun going on the back, so I added the cute heart embellishment.
{Kinda reminds me of the heart on the Pound Puppies plush toys...remember those?}


The next card was brought to life thanks to the great journaling cards that come in each Echo Park collection kit.
Journaling cards aren't just for scrapbookers...they are great for cardmakers, too! Just add a quick, easy sentiment to a card base to make a clean and simple card.



Thanks for stopping by today!

And be sure to stop back by on Thursday (the 18th) to check out my stop on the Echo Park/The Twinery Blog Hop!

You don't want to miss it!


You Make Me Happy Card Supplies:
Cardstock: Kraft Outlet (paper bag kraft);
Patterned Paper: Echo Park (A Walk In The Park - Flutter, Tree Tops, Element Card Paper, Blissful Day Border);
Stamps: Provo Craft (12 pt. Circa, 18 pt. Circa);
Ink: Rubber Stampede (Black);
Accent: Heidi Swapp (Brads - Black);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Owl Gift Box Supplies:
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White);
Patterned Paper: Echo Park (Life is Good);
Ribbon: American Crafts;
Accents: Retail, Inc. - Target Dollar Spot (White Pearls); Heidi Grace (Heart Fastener - Mint);
Tools: Fiskars (Round n' Round Squeeze Punch - XL, L, & M); Fiskars (Lever Punch - Corner Lace); Fiskars (Hand Held Punch - 1/8" Circle); Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Missing You Mini Card Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill (Cornmeal);
Patterned Paper: Echo Park (Springtime - Journaling Cards);
Accent: Queen & Co. (Snowflake/pearls);
Fibers: The Twinery (Pink Sorbet, Lilac);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Circles, circles, circles... (#3)

This card was created for the Unity Stamp Company Circle Challenge.

Supplies:
Cardstock: (Ivory);
Patterned Paper: Authentique (Blissful 6x6 Pad);
Other Paper: (Vellum);
Stamps: Unity (Paris Postmark, Paris Stamp);
Ink: Tsukineko (Red Magic);
Twill: Etsy - Little Red Cottage (Red);
Fabric: C&T Publishing (Canvas);
Dies: My Favorite Things (Bracket Tab, Mini Ticket Strip Border);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board); Tim Holtz (Tiny Attacher);

Circles, circles, circles... (#2)

This card was created for the Unity Stamp Company Circle Challenge.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White); (Black);
Stamps: Unity (Distressed Dots, Rose);
Ink: VersaMark (Watermark); Memento (Tuxedo Black);
Embossing Powder: American Crafts (Black);
Markers: Copic (R27, RV02, G07, C0, C3);
Ribbon: Maya Road (Pleated Satin - Black);
Tape: Pink Paislee (Houndstooth);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);