Bokeh Butterfly

Happy Labor Day Monday!!!  It's time for a new color challenge over at SSINKspiration and I really hope you all play along!

I tried out the Bokeh technique on this card and can't wait to try it again!  The softness this technique gives the card such a calming effect.  You can check out a fabulous video HERE. 

I also played along over at Freshly Made Sketches for a little sketch inspiration...love their clean and simple sketches!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Hello Honey, Calypso Coral, Brights DSP, Watercolor Paper

Ink ~ Rich Razzleberry, Hello Honey, Calypso Coral

Stamp Sets ~ Kinda Eclectic, Feel Goods

Other Supplies ~ Pearl Basics Jewels, Hello Honey Satin Ribbon, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Butterfly Punches, Crystal Effects, Scallop Tag Topper Punch

(Please forgive me if some of these supply names are in correct...I'm without my catalog to verify)

 

I hope you all have a INKspiring day and don't forget to play along!

 

Happy Stamping!

 

My Ombre Life

Happy Thursday!  Some of the talented design team members over at Stylin' Stamin' INKspiration have some fun cards to share with you today using the Ombre Technique.  Be sure to check all of the awesome variations! 

 

 

Some days I feel like I live in an ombre life...a colorful life that all kind of blends together with each passing day...and I love every single moment of it!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Silver Foil, Watercolor Paper

Ink ~ Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Soft Sky, Smoky Slate, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark, Jet Black StazOn

Stamp Sets ~ Geometrical, Feel Goods

Other Supplies ~ Candy Dots, Aqua Painter

 

Stamping all of those circles was fun and I managed to do it with out pulling out my Stamp-a-ma-jig...not too bad, huh?  I love these colors together...so calming and peaceful.  Makes me feel like I'm at the beach...ahhhh!!!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope I've INKspired you to CREATE something fabulous today!

 

Happy Stamping!

 

 

 

 



2013 Artisan Finalist Blog Hop ~ Day 9

Hello to all my stamping friends and welcome back to Day Nine of the Artisan Finalist Blog Hop!  Can you believe we only have one day left.  I have loved sharing all of my projects with you and seeing all of the others in such great detail.  The talent in this group is AH-mazing!

 If you've just come from Amy's blog, you were treated to her amazing talent.  If you are just getting started, keep on hopping until you get back to me. If you happen to get lost along the way, just use the "back" or "next" button at the bottom of each blog and you'll get right back on track.

Today I have my last scrapbook page to share with you.  This was my hybrid page (MDS and traditional elements) and while it is very simple, it is the page that has the most meaning to me.  This page focuses on my love for running, something I actually used to hate!  This picture is from my 3rd half marathon, which I did in my home town.  This race meant the most to me because my family was there waiting for me at the finish line!  I used the same picture as the background paper...one of my favorite things to do in MDS! 

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise

Stamp Sets ~ Feel Goods, Memorable Moments

Ink ~ Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black

Other Supplies ~ Oval Framelits, Chevron Embossing Folder

 

One more day tomorrow!  Don't forget to come back!

 

Now it's time to hop on over to Cathy's blog to see her first FAB-ulous creation! 

Never too old to play dress up

Happy Monday everyone!  Hope everyone isn't suffering too much from that lost hour of sleep over the weekend!  I had a little surgery on Friday, so I got lots of rest over the weekend and haven't missed that hour yet.  My boys, on the other hand, are letting me know they missed that hour today...yikes!  Talk about a house full of grumps this morning ;)  I didn't feel up to doing much of anything on Friday and spent most of Saturday enjoying some beautiful sunshine, but I did finally make it down to my craft room yesterday and had some fun!

What little girl, big or small, doesn't love to play dress up?  In a house full of boys, I'm always looking for an excuse to dress something up and Stampin' Up! has given all of us something to help!  The All Dressed Up Framelits seem to be a HUGE hit and I finally found time to get mine out and play!

There are sooooo many fun things to do with these framelits, but I kept things a little more simple to start. This card was inspired by a friend who has had a bit of a rough go the past year, but she was determined to make a good life for her and her kids and she is well on her way to doing that!   

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Real Red, Crumb Cake Timeless Portrait DSP (retired, but available in MDS)

Ink ~ Basic Black & Real Red Stampin' Wright Markers

Stamp Set ~ Feel Goods

Other Supplies ~ All Dressed Up Framelits, Oval Famelits, Basic Pearls (colored with a black Sharpie)

This card was inspired by a similar one seen on Pinterest, but I forgot to actually pin the card, so I can't give credit where credit is due!  If I find it again, I'll let you know :)  I forgot how cute this DSP is..perfect for a teacher card!  And you can't have a teacher card without a chalkboard, right?!?!?  Loving the chalkboard technique!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Basic Black, Storytime DSP

Ink ~ VersaMark, White Gel Pen

Stamp Set ~ Family Reunion

Other Supplies ~ All Dressed Up Framelits, Denim Jean Ribbon, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Basic Rhinestones

Hope you all have a great day and a fantastic week!!!

Happy Stamping!