Driving By to Say...

Hello and welcome to the latest Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge!

My first thought was to reach for a floral stamp set when I saw these colors, but then I remember my friends orange VW van and decided the Driving By stamp set would be perfect!

I colored the van Pumpkin Pie (of course), the bug Petal Pink and the car Daffodil Delight.  That cute little yellow car reminds me of a banana colored in yellow!  Since I fussy cut each car, I decided to snip off the gifts and balloons attached and just went with the cars.  

I created a watercolored background with Pool Party and Crumb Cake to create the perfect beach scene.  And what's a beach scene without some palm trees right? 

This cute card is on it's way to my friend Pam with a happy little note...I know she's going to love it!

I hope you'll join us and play along with this weeks Color Challenge!

Happy Stamping!

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Island Vibes Birthday Wishes

Hello and welcome to an all new Monday Montage Blog Hop! We are missing a few participants this time around, but I promise we still have a ton of great projects to share with you!

My mother-in-laws birthday is coming up this week, so I had some fun mixing a few older stamp sets with some new stamp sets.  I was inspired by the Crafty Carrot Collective Birthday Bash Challenge...their challenge was to use the color orange, vellum, ribbon/twine and a birthday sentiment. Here's how it all came together!

I love the big leafy palms from the Sale-a-Bration Island Vibes stamp set.  I stamped a set of palm leaves in each corner of the Basic White cardstock, framing it with a piece of Soft Suede.

Next I added the big hibiscus flower, which was stamped in Calypso Coral, then colored in Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight, then die-cut.  You can't have a hibiscus flower without a pineapple, right???  Using my Stampin' Write Markers, I inked up the pineapple in Evening Evergreen and Crushed Curry and fussy cut it.

And...no surprise...the sentiment was heat embossed in white on Basic Black and fussy cut.  I pieced together sentiments from Biggest Wish and Create with Friends for the perfect sentiment. 

Next up is my friend Cathy Casey...

...or you can hop backwards to my dear friend Wendy Weixler.

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Quarantine Crafting

I hold a stamping class every month, which has been cancelled due to our Stay  Home orders.  I am missing all of my stamping friends and I know they are missing out on classes as well.  So, I decided to come up with a fun Facebook group to keep us all stamping!  I've called it Quarantine Crafting and am posting weekly challenges for everyone to play along with.  It has been a fun way to stay connected and to make sure my sure my customers keep stamping!

This weeks challenge was a sketch.  There may be flowers in the sketch, but I encouraged my stampers to use ANY shape!

I like to play along as well!  I used the same sketch for two different cards.  Enjoy!

I LOVE the Mountain Air bundle and I am REALLY hoping it carries over!  This set is great, especially for anyone who loves the outdoors.  I cased this card from the Mini Catalog.  I loved this color combination!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Basic Gray, Gray Granite, Grapefruit Grove 

Ink ~ Mint Macaron, Gray Granite, Basic Gray, Grapefruit Grove, VersaMark

Stamp Set ~ Mountain Air, Itty Bitty Greetings

Other Supplies ~ Majestic Mountain Dies, White Embossing Powder

My second card was made using some scraps I had on my desk.  I went a little fussy-cut-crazy with the Timeless Tropical Memories & More Card pack a couple weeks ago and still had a few pieces left over.  This pretty flower was perfect for the sketch!

 

Supplies Used:a

Paper ~ Soft Sea Foam, Tropical Oasis DSP, Timeless Tropical Memories & More Card Pack

Ink ~ Shaded Spruce

Stamp Set ~ Piece of Cake

Other Supplies ~ Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder, Rose Metallic Thread, Champagne Rhinestone Jewels

I've said it several times before, but I am so very thankful for my stamping community and all that we can do together, even when we are apart!  Keep on creating friends!

Happy Stamping!

#TGIFC260 Technique Time

We made it through another week of quarantine...all I can say is thank goodness for stamping!  It's keeping me sane through all of the craziness!

TGIF Challenges has a fun challenge to help give you a creative distraction this weekend!  Join in the fun with this weeks technique challenge...Belly Bands!

With some extra time on my hand, I decided to make a tropical treat box using some of my favorite Tropical Oasis Suite products.  I stamped and colored three of the the beautiful hibiscus flowers, which I then fussy cut.  Yep...I know there is a die, but a little fussy cutting helps calm my mind and anxiety some days.  

I created the belly band with some coordinating DSP and added a few strips of Braided Burlap Trim.  I finished off the flower with some Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, a cute little Tropical Oasis Trinket and a sweet Hello sentiment.  

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Tropical Oasis DSP, Whisper White

Ink ~ VersaMark, Memento, Stampin' Blends: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral

Stamp Set ~ Timeless Tropical

Other Supplies ~ Tropical Oasis Trinkets, Braided Burlap Trim, Linen Thread, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots

I am planning on filling this box with a little treat and leaving it on the porch for a friend who needs a little pick-me-up this weekend.  

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and find time to play along with us.

Happy Stamping!

Tropical Wishes ~ Monday Montage

Welcome to an all new Monday Montage Blog Hop!  You won't want to miss a single creation from this amazing group of stampers!

I don't know about you, but I was very happy to have a crafty distraction this weekend!  We received information late Friday afternoon that all schools in our state would be shutting down for 6 weeks, effective Tuesday, March 17th.  We had a pretty good idea this was coming, but did not think it would be for this long.  Thankfully, our school district has blessed us with an amazing superintendent who has been planning for this for the past two weeks, so we are somewhat ahead of the game...but there is still so much left to be figured out and rolled out to students and families.  So, as I said, I was VERY happy to have a crafty distraction this weekend!
Most of you know by now that I LOVE to fussy cut!  It is my go-to when I need some craft-therapy.  Fussy cutting is something that calms me and helps me to quiet my mind when so many other things want to over take it.  The Tropical Oasis Memories & More Card Pack has so many great images that were absolutely perfect for a few special request cards my friend asked me to make for her.

I love these beautiful Lily flowers...they are one of my favorites that I have in my own yard.  I can't wait for them to begin blooming in a few months!  I cut these beauties out and added them to a few beautiful layers of stamped card stock, Tropical Oasis DSP and a Coastal Weave embossed piece of card stock.  The card was finished off with the beautiful birthday sentiment from Timeless Tropical.

 And who doesn't love a pineapple?!?!  Honestly, the pineapples are what sold me!  I had to have the ENTIRE Tropical Oasis suite all because of the pineapples!  Again I stamped, embossed and layered everything up before I added the fussy cut pineapple and Thank You sentiment.

I saved my favorite for last!  My friend needed a card for her niece's 21st birthday, which she will be celebrating in Maui.  This tasty coconut drink was meant to be!  And the fun fruity DSP is my favorite in the pack!  And I know....the Large Number Dies are retired, but they are dies that I will keep and use forever.  

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Pretty Peacock, So Saffron, Mint Macaron, Lovely Lipstick, Petal Pink, Grapefruit Grove

Ink ~ Lovely Lipstick, Grapefruit Grove, Pretty Peacock, So Saffron, Soft Suede

Stamp Sets ~ Timeless Tropical, Piece of Cake

Other Supplies ~ Stitched Rectangles, Stitched Shapes, Large Numbers (retired)

As we head in to a new week, I pray that we all stay healthy and united as a country as we face what ever comes our way.  I am still uncertain what my job will consist of as our schools close for 6 weeks, but a little part of me is hoping that it will consist of working a bit more from home so I can sneak in a little more crafting time.

Stay well friends!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Now, on to the next stop on the hop!

Happy Stamping!

We've added a list of everyone's home pages so you can hop along in any order you wish!  Just make sure you don't miss any!

Amy O'Neill - Amy's Paper Crafts

Breelin Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma <-- You are HERE

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs

Charlet Mallett - Painted Orange

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run

Melissa Stout - The Stamp Doc

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations

Tropical Temptation ~ Monday Montage

Welcome to an all new Monday Montage Blog Hop!  You won't want to miss a single creation from this amazing group of stampers!

The winter blues have officially set in...and we are only a week into the snowy, cold, wintery weather.  In case you don't know...I am NOT a fan!  I could EASILY be temped to live somewhere warm and tropical this time of year.  Heck, I could live somewhere warm and tropical ANY time of the year!  Since I've yet to be swept away to a warm sunny beach, I can at least find happiness in creating it in my craft room!

I love these beautiful tropical flowers and warm, glorious colors.  I can almost feel the warm sun on my face and sand between my toes!  I stamped the flowers and leaves in Saddle Brown StazOn, the added some color with my Stampin' Blends.  The Braided Burlap Trim and Coastal Weave 3D embossing folder added just the right amount of texture and the little Calypso Coral flowers add the perfect pop of color!

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Tropical Oasis DSP

Ink ~ VersaMark, Saddle Brown StazOn, Stampin' Blends: So Saffron, Calypso Coral, Old Olive

Stamp Set ~ Timeless Tropical

Other Supplies ~ White Embossing Powder, Coastal Weave Embossing Folder, Braided Burlap Trim, In The Tropics Dies

Make sure to check out the rest of the hop...you won't be disappointed!

We've added a list of everyone's home pages so you can hop along in any order you wish!  Just make sure you don't miss any!

Amy O'Neill - Amy's Paper Crafts

Breelin Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma <-- You are HERE

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs

Charlet Mallett - Painted Orange

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run

Melissa Stout - The Stamp Doc

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations

Tropical Birthday Wishes ~ Monday Montage

Welcome to an all new Monday Montage Blog Hop!  You won't want to miss a single creation from this amazing group of stampers!

After spending a better part of the day wrapping gifts, I needed a little break from Christmas.  We have a special friend celebrating her birthday today and I needed the perfect card, just for her.  The Tropical Oasis suite items had not yet been put away and were practically begging to be used again!  So I put them to work to create not one, but two tropically perfect cards!

The patterns in the Tropical Oasis DSP pack are so bright and colorful...you feel like you are right there on a warm sunny beach enjoying all of the beautiful sights, sounds and flavors.  And the Coastal Wave 3D Embossing Folder is my new FAVORITE!  The texture this embossing folder creates is amazing!

I played around with a couple different patterns of DSP and a few different stamps and dies from the Timeless Tropical bundle.  The tiny pineapple and palms trees are beautiful!  I love that you can use this suite for anyone!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Terracott Tile, Grapefruit Grove, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Tropical Oasis DSP

Ink ~ Old Olive, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Grapefruit Grove, Pretty Peacock

Stamp Sets ~ Timeless Tropical, Peaceful Moments

Other Supplies ~ Painted Labels Dies, In The Tropics Dies, Subtle Embossing Folder, Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder, Tropical Oasis Trinkets, Layering Circles Dies

My break from Christmas is over. Are you all ready for the holiday?  I still have a few little things to purchase and a little bit of baking left before I can say I'm ready, but I'm so close!

Make sure to check out the rest of the hop...you won't be disappointed!

We've added a list of everyone's home pages so you can hop along in any order you wish!  Just make sure you don't miss any!

Amy O'Neill - Amy's Paper Crafts

Breelin Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma <-- You are HERE

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs

Charlet Mallett - Painted Orange

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run

Melissa Stout - The Stamp Doc

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations

#TGIFC242 Sketch Challenge

Happy Friday stampin' friends!  I don't know about you, but I am SO HAPPY it's Friday because that means it's time for an all new TGIF Challenges!  This week we have a great sketch for you to play along with!

I absolutely LOVE anything with pineapples! As soon as I saw the Tropical Oasis suite, I knew it was going to be joining me in my stamp room.  The adorable pineapple dies were perfect for today's sketch!

I used the Tropical Oasis Memories & More card pack for my background.  The pack is full of beautiful cards that are beautiful on their own or with a few added stamped images.  

I inked up the flower and leaf in the beautiful Saddle Brown StazOn ink, then colored them with my favorite Stampin' Blends.  I finished the card off with a simple sentiment and Tropical Oasis Trinket.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Grapefruit Grove, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Tropical Oasis Memories & More Cards

Ink ~ Saddle Brown StazOn, Daffodil Delight, Stampin' Blends: Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Petal Pink 

Stamp Set ~ Timeless Tropical

Other Supplies ~ Tropical Oasis Trinkets, In The Tropics Dies

Doesn't this make you wish you were sitting on a warm, sunny beach...sipping on a fruity drink?!?  Take me there!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Happy Stamping!