I haven’t done a challenge in a while, but when I saw the Weekend Sketch on Beate’s blog, I knew I had to try it. I also used the Be Inspired Challenge that Beate had on the 19th for my color choice.

Stamps: Technique Tuesday
Paper: White (PTI), Dark Brown (Archivers), Kiwi Kiss (SU), Patterned Paper
Ink: Dark Brown (PTI), White (VersaColor), Really Rust (SU), Kiwi Kiss (SU)
Accessories: Gray Ribbon (SU), Silver Gemstones, Nestabilites, Sewing Machine, Dimensionals

I made this up when I first got the accessories for the JustRite stamper, but I forgot to post it. I used the “From the Kitchen of” stamp as well as the tiny letters accessories - all available from Stampers Dream: http://www.stampersdream.com

I arranged the monogram letters onto the JustRite stamper and then stamped them in Aqua Mist and Spring Moss ink onto white cardstock before cutting then out with a square nestabilities. I stamped the circle border in Dark Chocolate ink and then cut it out with a scalloped circle nestabilities die.

I used mounting tape to add some dimension to the monogram letters and then after adhering the scallop circle to a green circle panel, I secured it to the top of the jar with Scor-Tape. It’s the best thing when you need something to stick - it’s even better then Red Liner tape!

I added a tag to the jar using a nestabilities die and some belle fiber. For a final touch, I added some brown satin ribbon to the ring - also securing it with Scor-Tape.

Momma needed some cards to give as a gift, so I made up seven of these cards with the help of my friend Ashley.

The main flower image is from the Flower Icons set by Hero Arts. It is stamped onto Papertrey’s white cardstock  using Brilliance black ink, and colored them with Copic markers. I used R85 and V95 for the petals, and E43 with Y38 over the top for the center. The images were then punched out and adhered to the dark brown cardstock.

I stamped the Canvas (SU!) background image onto the blue Mystic Prism cardstock using VersaMark ink. I adhered a strip of white cardstock beneath it, and then placed it onto my Kraft cardfront. I made the scallops with the my corner rounder.

I stamped different sentiments onto some of the cards using Brilliance black ink and mounted the brown cardstock with mounting foam.

Earlier this week I stamped and colored a bunch of these images from the Serene Spring stamp set (Stampin’ Up!) using my koh-i-noor pencils and OMS. I had some time to assemble a few cards with them last night, and here’s what I got.

The cardbase is 7″ x 6-1/4″ folded in half to fit inside a regular size envelope. I stamped them with the Linen background stamp using a coordinating ink and then the flourish (Technique Tuesday) was stamped using Dark Chocolate ink (Papertrey Ink).

I made this gift set for the Splitcoaststampers Non-Raffle, but forgot to post it here.

The images are a collection of Hero Arts stamps, as well as Basic Grey and Stampin’ Up! Rub-ons.

Each project’s green background was scored in a diamond pattern using the Scor-pal. Definitely one of the best products on the market!

I tried to use pretty much the same layout for each item, though I altered each to match the images that I used and the size of the project.

Link: Original Inspiration - Julie Ebersole

When I sat down to create this project, I remembered the lovely project that Julie had whipped up a couple weeks ago, so I used that as my starting point in this design.

The Chipboard is covered with the Spring paper from Memory Box. Unfortunately the paper is only 6″ long - not long enough to cover the entire front. Then, as Julie sez it, “I have a flash of brilliance!” I grabbed the Paper Frills from my stash, and with the addition of a thin strip of white cardstock, I have the perfect cover up!

The note paper was photocopied onto white cardstock and the red line was added with a marker. The flowers are from the Flower Icons set by Hero Arts, and I stamped them in So Saffron and Taken With Teal ink before punching them out with a 3/4″ square punch.

The word “Notes” was hand written on white cardstock, trimmed and then distressed before adhering it to the note paper. Two little silver brads add the perfect balance.

The design was a little empty in the upper portion so I decided to add the third flower that I had stamped with Cameo Coral ink. Just a cut of mounting tape to adhere it, and I was ready to bind with the Bind-it-all.

Those who guessed National Left Handers Day were correct! Here are a couple more cards that I made for Momma to send to her left handed friends.

Both of these cards use the Retro Boutique stamp set by Gina K. Designs. This time, I stamped the images onto patterned paper, cut them out, and then colored them with a Copic markers and a white gel pen. A few little rhinestones add some balence to the design.

Below, is what I did for the inside. The sentiment was created with my JustRite stamper and the mini letters. I cut it out and embossed it with an oval nestabilitie die, then layered it onto a pink scallop oval that I also cut with a nestabilities die.

I’m curious… does anyone know what Wednesday could be? It revolves around 13% of the worlds population, that includes my Momma. Take a guess, and to give you a hint, I’ll post this card.

This card uses the Retro Boutique stamp set from Gina K. Designs. The purses were stamped on brown cardstock and colored with a purple Copic marker and highlighted with a white gel pen.

The little dots next to “For You” are dots of Crystal Effects.

Link: D World of Marlene

Marlene left me a comment on my last post and included a link to her new blog, asking me to visit. I’m so glad that I did because her blog is fabulous! Click the link above and enjoy her lovely style - Oh, and would you believe that she’s only been stamping for two months!? I couldn’t believe that - I thought maybe she gave the wrong link!

Momma pre-ordered the Serene Spring stamp set from Stampin’ Up! Isn’t it gorgeous?

The main image is stamped onto cream linen cardstock using Timber Brown StazOn ink and then colored using Koh-in-noor pencils and blending stumps.

I was afraid that the blue was going to look too purple but the lightest shade had a tint of green to it so I was able to balance it.

The main image was distressed and then layered onto another piece of cream linen cardstock before I added the two silver brads. I stamped the fern image from the Botanicle Dreams stamp set onto the Kiwi Kiss cardstock using VersaMark ink and then mounted the main image with mounting tape.