Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC136)!

 

Happy Tuesday! It is time for Flourishes FTTC136 Challenge!  I am the host this week!   My challenge this week is "All Dolled Up."   We are pulling out all the stops and playing dress up!  All Dolled Up and going all girl with ribbons and bows, pearls and glitz, and anything else girly!  Looking forward to seeing your All Dolled Up creations!

For my card, I am using Flourishes newly released Feminine Charm set.  I stamped the dress form image onto  Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock.   I colored with Flourishes Copic Color Collection.  I used some My Mind's Eye designer papers.  I layered some Spellbinder dies and softly sponged some Memento pink in the center.   I finished my soft elegant girly card with a seam binding bow, some silver pearls, sakura gel pen for sparkle, sponging, sewing, and a pearl centered silver button.  Totally dolled this one up!   Now it is your turn!  

Check out what the rest of the team created!

Beate  Cindy  Heather  Maki  Silke  Tammy 
September's Guest Designer is Theresa Winslow! 

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC135)!

 Happy Tuesday!   Flourishes Timeless Tuesday(FTTC135) Challenge!   Beate is the challenge host this week!  Beate is challenging us to make a shape card or basic square card.  Anything other than the standard A2.   Looking forward to seeing what you create. 

For my card,  I decided to actually make a shape card since I make a lot of square cards.  It was a little different for me to work with a shape.  I decided to embrace it and layer it up!  I am using Flourishes Warm Winter Wishes set for the sentiment.   I am also using another sentiment from the With Gratitude stamp set that you can earn for FREE.  I am using Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock.  

I started out with a large scalloped hexagon Spellbinder's die cut and  cut it out with one of the peaks at the top with the seam.  I then cut out various patterns from my Authentique Splendid paper pad.  I ink distressed all the panels and stitched them together.   I added three  Spellbinder's embossed hearts layered together for dimension.  I  used a tiny spool to create a spool message sentiment charm.  I cut the strip of designer paper.  I stamped the sentiment repeatedly across. I used some score tape to adhere the paper to the spool and started rolling.  I added it to my card with metallic gold memory thread.  Love this stuff! 

I am using the sketch from Moxie Fab World: The Shape Sketch and  the Tuesday Trigger photo for my color inspiration and bold patterns! 

Check out what the rest of the team created!

Beate  Cindy  Heather  Maki  Silke  Tammy 
September's Guest Designer is Theresa Winslow! 

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

I am playing along with a few other blog challenges!

I Did It Creations Anything Goes One Stitch At A Time -Anything GoesPile It On Layer itStamp Something anything goes Inspire Me Fridays  always anything goes Freshly Brewed something new (paper pack) My Mum's Craft shop lots of layers Little Red Wagon  diecut Catch The Bug  Punches or Dies Craft Us CrazyAutumn colors and Memory Thread fav new embellie Delicious Doodles Start Fresh (New Authentique paper pad, new spool idea with sentiment, shape card)Everybody art challenge flowers Fun with shapes what you want Ladybug Crafts Ink Anything goesStamp, Scrap & Doodle SaturdaysThank you Sentimental Sundays Autumn

 

Supplies
Stamps: Flourishes Warm Winter Wishes and With Gratitude
Paper: Authentique Splendid paper pad, Flourishes Classic Ivory
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, PTI chamomille, Memento bamboo
Accessories: Spellbinders, gold pearls, sponges, foam tape, gold memory thread,wooden spool, spellbinders, nestabilities,  sewing machine

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC134)!

Happy Tuesday!   Flourishes Timeless Tuesday(FTTC134) Challenge!   Maki is the challenge host this week!  Use water on your card/project.  You can use images or elements that include water or use any techniques that include water as its supplies.  Looking forward to seeing what you create. 

For my card, I am using Flourishes Sweet Days of Summer set.   I am using Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock.   While this set is named the Sweet Days of  Summer, I really think a few of the images in the set can still translate to a fall theme.  

My card is also for SCS Color Combination Challenge(CC339)!  Mary is the host this week and she has chosen "Always So Crazed" as the trio of colors with an awesome dessert option.    I decided to start with some neutral papers from My Mind's Eye Lost and Found Christmas designer papers.   I know it says Christmas, but several patterns can be used  for anything really.  I just love this neutral color.  To me it coordinates perfectly with soft suede.  I thought this color would be a perfect neutral patterned background for my focal image plus offer a warm fall hue.
 
I decided to use the tree image from the Sweet Days of Summer set for my card today.  First, I punched out a circle and used the negative space to make my sun for the background and sponged colored the area inside the stencil.  I then sponged colored the tree in different shades to create a true fall color wave on the leaves using always artichoke and vintage photo.  I  used the huffing technique and huffed on my stamp (heat and moisture from breathing) then stamped the image.  I love how the tree turned out.   

All the panels were ink distressed.  I used a Spellbinder's  for focal image and frame.   I finished with some cream seam binding, bow with button, and gold memory thread.

Check out what the rest of the team created!

Beate  Cindy  Heather  Maki  Silke  Tammy 
September's Guest Designer is Theresa Winslow! 

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamps: Flourishes Sweet Days of Summer
Paper: MME, Flourishes Classic Ivory
Ink: ranger scattered straw, walnut stain, vintage photo, antique linen, SU always artichoke
Accessories: Spellbinders, gold pearls, seam binding, button, sponges, foam circles, dimentionals, memory thread, circle punch(for sun stencil), MS border punch

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC132)!

Happy Tuesday!  It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday(FTTC132) Challenge!   Cindy is the challenge host this week.  She is challenging us to have the sentiment as the focal point of our cards/projects this week.   Looking forward to seeing what you cook up with this fabulous recipe!

For my card, I am using Flourishes Hollyhocks set.   I stamped the floral image with a thumping technique which gives subtle areas and darker areas of the image depending where you thump.  I then stamped the sentiment in the center with Memento tuxedo black ink.  I am using Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock.  I am using My Mind's Eye Breeze designer paper. All the panels were ink distressed.  I stitched the base and horizontal panels .   I used some Spellbinder's  for focal image and frame.   I finished with some cream seam binding, bow with button, ivory memory thread, and a few tiny pearls.

Check out what the rest of the team created!

Beate  Cindy  Heather  Maki  Silke  Tammy 
August's Guest Designer is Allison Cope! 

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

I am using Card Patterns Sketch 129.
I am entering this in the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly dies  Heart Song Inspirations Shabby Chic style and/or use Pearls, Karens Doodles Use Your Punchers and Die Cuts, Make it Monday Always Anything Goes,Paper Playtime  Anything Goes, Paper Pretties  Colours: Blue, Brown(ink distress edging) and Choice(ivory), Stamps R Us Anything Goes, Woodware USA Try a New Technique (thumping), Allsorts You've been Framed, Designed 2 Delight Anything Goes,  Fussy and Fancy  use three or more of your favorite embellishments seam binding, pearls, memory thread bow), Inspire Me Fridays always anything goes,  Phindy’s Place something new ( MME Breeze paper pack), Poodles Parlour Anything goes, Simply Create distress (used distress inks), Paper Crafting Journey Anything Goes

Stamps: Flourishes

Paper:  Flourishes Classic Ivory, MME Lost and Found Breeze

Ink:  PTI chai, chamomille, Memento tuxedo black

Accessories: Spellbinder's, nestabilities,  button,  foam circles, dimensionals,  seam binding,sewing machine, pearls, memory thread,

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC131)!

Happy Tuesday!  It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday(FTTC131) Challenge!   Heather is the challenge host this week.  She is challenging us to use a recipe.  Something pink, one button, ribbon,  and lace.  Anything else is a go, but these four elements need to be part of your creation.  Looking forward to seeing what you cook up with this fabulous recipe!

For my card, I am using several Flourishes stamp sets.  I was in the mood to create my own background papers (DP by ME) using elements from several sets.    I am using Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock.  I am using the small lacy medallions from the Lace Edges set stamp several times in different colors on the bottom panel.   I then used the With Gratitude stamp set that you can earn for FREE.  Check out the link to see how.  This set comes with a sentiment border with thank you written in many languages.  I stamped this sentiment strip several times on the bottom.  For the top portion of the card background, I used the decorative border strip from the Fanciful Flourishes set stamped at an angle using different colors.  All the panels were ink distressed.  I stitched the base.   I used some Spellbinder's for focal image.   I am using one of the sentiments and images from the newly released  Sweet Days of Summer (still part of the New Release Bundle pricing til August 20th).   I finished with a piece of lace, dyed to match seam binding, and a bow with button!

Check out what the rest of the team created!

Beate  Cindy  Heather  Maki  Silke  Tammy 

 August's Guest Designer is Allison Cope! 

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

I am using Saturday Sketchbook 24 for this card!   Great sketch, Chupa!

Stamps: Flourishes

Paper:  Flourishes Classic Ivory

Ink:  PTI chai, chamomille, Memento angel pink, Ranger vintage photo, PTI raspberry fizz, hibiscus burst

Accessories: Spellbinder's, nestabilities,  button,  foam circles, dimensionals, lace, seam binding, score tape, glue dots

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC128)!

Happy Tuesday! It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC128)!   Maki Jones is the challenge host this week and it is all about Christmas.  We are celebrating Christmas in July!  All of the Flourishes Christmas stamp sets are on sale for 20% off.    So, let's get Merry and knock out a few Christmas cards....in July!  Looking forward to seeing your festive creations!

For my card I am using Flourishes Rejoice set.    I stamped the image using versamark on to Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock   and gold embossed.  I  used colored glitter in some soft green and crystal that I adhered with the Quickie glue pen.  I layered the image with Spellbinder's Fleur De Lis Rectangle.  I finished with a cream colored seam binding bow, cream cotton lace trimming,  and a gold star button.  I have tried to take a picture that shows the gold embossing and sparkle on the Rejoice image.  A little hard to capture. 

Check out the other blog team designers to see what they created!

 Cindy    Heather    Maki    Silke   Tammy

 July's Guest Designer is Shannon White

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Stamps: Rejoice

Paper: Webster's Pages, Flourishes Classic Ivory

Ink: Versamark, PTI chai, chamomille

Accessories: Spellbinder's, sewing machine, lace, seam binding, gold star button, foam circles, dimensionals, stampendous glitter, glue pen

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC127)!

Happy Tuesday! It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC127)!   Silke is the challenge host this week.  She is has chosen an inspiration photo from Crate&Barrell Summerlin Collection for us to use  as inspiraton for our cards/projects this week!    Looking forward to seeing what you create!

 

For my card I chose to go somewhat clean and simple today. I am using the newly released Sweet Nature set along with Cherry Blossom stamp set.  I am using Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock.   I layered a Spellbinder's Label 18 with some petite oval Spellbinders.  I stenciled inside the die cut and finished with a dyed seam binding bow and a few gold pearls.

Check out the other blog team designers to see what they created!

 Cindy    Heather    Maki    Silke   Tammy

 July's Guest Designer is Shannon White

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC126)!

Happy Tuesday! It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC126)!   Cindy Haffner is the challenge host this week.  She is challenging us to wet or dry embossing!  Easy and fun!  Looking forward to seeing what you create!

 

For my card I chose to go somewhat clean and simple today. I am using the Thinking of You and Vintage Wallpaper background stamp sets.  I stamped the Vintage Wallpaper onto Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock with versamark and heat embossed with black embossing powder.  I added a border punch, some houndstooth ribbon, and topped with a wrinkled ribbon bow.  Wrinkle ribbon to me is a fancy name for seam binding.  It does have a slightly more silky feel and  seems thicker.  It is wonderful and fabulous!  I am using the rich burgandy color on my card.  It is a must have and needed in all colors. Try wetting it for a more shabby chic look.    

Check out the other blog team designers to see what they created!

 Cindy    Heather    Maki    Silke   Tammy

 July's Guest Designer is Shannon White

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC124)!

Happy Tuesday! It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC124)!   Tammy Hershberger is the challenge host this week.  She has designed a sketch for us this week.  Looking forward to seeing what you create!

 

I decided to go all vintage with my card today.  Vintage with a fun pair of shoes.  I just love shoes!   The sentiment says "Fit for a Princess!"   I am using Flourishes Lace Edges and Make a Wish  stamp sets.  I stamped the background paper(dp by ME) used on the top section of the card with one of the lace edges stamps with Ranger walnut stain ink. I altered it a bit with a script and worn edge image to give it a more vintage feel.   The lower half striped dp was altered a touch with the same script and worn image stamp.  I stamped the shoes with Memento cocoa ink onto Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock.    I colored with Flourishes Copic Color Collection.   I used the Quickie glue pen to added different colors of glitter.  I layered a couple of Spellbinder's.  I finished with  a seam binding bow and sentiment tag! 

 

Check out the other blog team designers to see what they created!

 Cindy    Heather    Maki    Silke   Tammy

 June's  Guest Designer is Pat Adam

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Playing in a few blog challenges!
Bows 'n Berries Thankyou/Appreciation  
Craft Your Days Away  Vintage  
Sweet Stampin  must Stamp  Use Something Old with Something New 
Class Act Insider  Vintage
Fun with Shapes & More  die cut/punch 

Stamps: Flourishes Lace Edges and Make a Wish\ stamp sets, and SU en francaise and wonderfully worn backgrounds

Paper: SU expresso cardstock and dp, Flourishes Classic Ivory

Ink: Memento cocoa, PTI Chai, chamomille and chai, Ranger walnut stain

Accessories: Spellbinders petite scalloped circles, regular circles,  Lotus spellbinders, SU sizzix ef, copics, foam circles, dimensionals, glue dots, dyed seam binding, SU lots of tags, May Arts ivory string, stampendous glitter, glue pen

Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC123) CC328, and MORE!

Happy Tuesday! It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC123)! I am your FTTC host this week. This week my pick for a challenge is "In the Bag!" Or, I guess I should say "With the Bag!"  Use brown grocery bag paper on your card or project. You can use a brown lunch bag to create a gift item or small scrapbook album. Or, you can use sections of the bag to create a background, border, or accent piece for your card or project. Never fear, though.  If you do not have any brown grocery bag paper to play with, kraft cardstock will work, too!  We want everyone who wants to play along to be able to play with us!  Looking forward to seeing what you create!

 

For my card, I am using Flourishes Cherries and Peaches stamp sets. I am using Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock. I layered a couple of Spellbinder's.  My background paper was created cutting a section of brown paper bag to size.  I embossed, stitched, and inked distressed the edges.  I stamped my cherries and colored with Flourishes Copic Color Collection.   I finished with  a seam binding bow, button, and sentiment tag! 

This card is  also for today's SCS Color Combo Challenge(CC328)! Cherry Night Cakes! We are using Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, and Crumb Cakes. You must check out the link to find out what the dessert option and to play along with us!  This card is also for The Kraft Journal: Welcome Summer Challenge!

 

Check out the other blog team designers to see what they created!

 Cindy    Heather    Maki    Silke   Tammy

 June's  Guest Designer is Pat Adam

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Stamps: Flourishes Cherries and Peaches stamp set

Paper: SU Cherry Cobbler, Flourishes Classic Ivory, grocery bag

Ink: Memento tuxedo black, PTI Chai, chamomille, and enchanted evening

Accessories: Spellbinders petite scalloped rectangles, rectangles, SU sizzix ef, copics, foam circles, dimensionals, glue dots, coffee dyed seam binding, PTI linen button, May Arts ivory string, PTI mini tags die, sewing machine, stampendous glitter, glue pen

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC122) and MORE!

Happy Tuesday! It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC122)!  Maki is the challenge host this week!  Maki is challenging us to use circles and squares on our cards.  You can use as many as you like provided you use at least one of each.   We would love to see what you create!  

For my card I am using Flourishes newly released Zinnias stamp set.  I stamped my image using Memento tuxedo black ink onto Flourishes Classic ivory cardstock.  I colored with Flourishes Copic Color Collections.  I used an assortment of designer papers.  I used some Spellbinders for circle and border.  I also used the nested lacey pennant for my sentiment.  I finished with some pearls and seam binding bow. 

Check out the other blog team designers to see what they created!

 Cindy    Heather    Maki    Silke   Tammy
 June's  Guest Designer is Pat Adam

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Playing along with a few other blog challenges! 

CR84FN31:  Color Challenge

The Shabby Tea Room:  Inspiration

Sassy Studio Designs Stitching. 

Shelly's Images Anything goes

Inspire Me Fridays Always anything goes.

Make it colorful must include coloring

Stamps:  Flourishes Zinnias
Paper:   Flourishes Classic Ivory, crate paper, mme,

Ink:  Memento tuxedo,, PTI chai, chamomille, versamark

Accessories: Sewing machine,  gold pearls, PTI linen button, CB ef, foam circles, Spellbiner's, glue pen, glitter, glue dots, pearls