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!

 

 

 

 



Hip Hip Hooray

 

Happy Monday!  And after the crazy weekend I had, I'm happy it's Monday!  From a long drive home in horrid weather conditions on Saturday to an ER visit for BOTH my hubby and youngest yesterday, I welcome Monday with open arms!

 

Want a good way way to kick off the week and first Monday of the month?  Join in the fun with the new Color Challenge over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration. 

 

My first thought with these colors was to pull out one of my favorite flower stamp sets, but I decided to think outside of the box a little and had some fun with some circles instead!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Perfect Plum, Whisper White

Ink ~ Perfect Plum, Marina Mist, Rose Red

Stamp Sets ~ February Paper Pumpkin, Geometrical, Hip Notes

Other Supplies ~ Candy Dots

 

These are not colors that I typically stamp with, but after playing with them, I LOVE them together!

 

Be sure to check out the rest of the creations from our design team!  You will surely be INKspired to CREATE something of your own with this months colors.  Don't forget to link up your project so we can see too!!!

 

Here's a cute picture of my tough boys...some Dermabond to the forehead and a few stitches in the thumb, both were as good as new! 

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Hooray, Hooray...

...for today!

 

Happy Thursday to all of my stamping friends!  We have had sunshine and warmer temps here the past few days and that makes me HAPPY!  After being down with the flu for a better part of last week, being able to get outside in the beautiful sunshine is just what I need :-)

 

I have a happy card today to send off to a friend and fellow stamper who will be celebrating her birthday next week...hope she likes it! 

Here's a little peek of the inside of the card...I love to decorate the inside of my cards too :-)  And I just LOVE all the new Arrow Embossing Folder!!!

 

 Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Kaleidoscope DSP
Ink ~ Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay
Stamp Set ~ Geometrical
Other Supplies ~ Triangle Punch, Arrow Embossing Folder, Gold Sequin Trim, Basic Metal Buttons, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Bakers Twine

I love the little gold sequins and really wanted a gold button...but we don't have any :-(  But guess what?!?!  You can emboss the silver buttons!!!  Problem resolved!

I used this week's Mojo Monday Sketch for this card and will be using this sketch again for sure!

 

I hope you are all getting a little bit of sunshine in your neck of the woods today and warming up a bit if you are in the colder areas!

 

Happy Stamping!

 

All That Glitters...

...is not gold.  It's SILVER!

Happy New Year and welcome to 2014!  The fantastic design team over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration is ringing in the New Year in glittery ~ shimmery fashion!  No better way to kick off 2014, right?!?!?

 

I decided on some subtle glitter for my card..easy to do with the new Happenings Simply Created Card Kit, which you can add to your collection starting tomorrow!  The Silver glitter banners and Silver Bakers Twine give just the right amount of glitter to these cute little note cards.  I added just a touch more bling with some rhinestones :-) 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ All paper used is provided in Happenings Simply Created Card Kit

Ink ~ Pear Pizzazz, Strawberry Slush

Stamp Set ~ Geometrical

Other Supplies ~ Buttons and Bakers Twine included in Happenings Simply Created Card Kit, Rhinestone Basics

 

I love how quick and easy the Simply Created Kits are...no measurements to worry about, no paper to cut...all you have to do is figure out your layout, stamp, adhere and voila! 

 

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Team to see what Glittery & Shimmery projects they have for you.  They are sure to INKspire YOU to CREATE today!

 

Happy New Year and Happy Stamping!

 



Hooray for...

...NEW stamps!!!  My box of pre-order goodies showed up on Thursday and I've been itching to get my hands on it!  As soon as my son went down for his nap this morning, I headed down to my craft room and tore into the box.  It is way too cold to I was inspired by this weeks Mashup Challenge over at Friday Mashup...they have a fun sketch this week along with the challenge to use Window/Transparency Sheets.

After seeing this sketch, I knew the first new set I wanted to break out was Geometrical along with the fun new coordinating Triangle Punch.  Don't worry, you'll all be able to get your hands on these goodies soon!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Basic Black, Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Gold Foil, Window Sheet, Kaleidoscope DSP

Ink ~ Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry, Metallic Gold

Stamp Set ~ Geometrical

Other Supplies ~ Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape, Gold Bakes Twine, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Triangle Punch

 

I created a fun little shaker window and filled it full of punched paper...makes for a fun birthday card or a just because card to send to your BFF!

 

I was soooo happy to see more GOLD!  I love, love, LOVE it!! 

 

Be watching for more sneak peeks of new items coming out in the 2014 Occasions Catalog...you're gonna love them!

 

As much as I would like to stamp the day away, my time is up and we must bundle up and head out for some brother birthday and Christmas shopping...an annual tradition my twins love.  We take them out individually and they get to shop for each for their birthday and Christmas.  It's fun to spend time with them one on one and it is always fun to see what they gift they choose for each other.

 

Stay warm and Happy Stamping!