Ever have one of those projects where you think "this needs something else", but once you add it, you feel like it's too much?  Well, this card was one of those.  I feel like I was in a crafting funk with this card, but we all have our days :)  Just keep stamping!  (And as I type that, all I can hear is Dory on Finding Nemo singing "Just keep swimming")

I combined the Monday Mojo sketch with the Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge.  Here is what I was working with:

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/

http://www.handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/

And this is what I got:



MOJO248 & HSSCC125

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, Twitterpated DSP

Ink ~ Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze

Stamp Sets ~ Fabulous Florets, Create a Cupcake

Other Supplies ~ Scallop Trim Border Punch, Ovals Original Dies, 1/4" Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Off to kick off my stay-cation with a bbq with some of my hubby's co-workers!  Hoping I find a little extra stamping time over the next 5 days, but my schedule is quickly filling up with fun-filled times with the kiddos :)

Happy Stamping!

A Reason to Smile! 



Promotion Dates:  July 1-31, 2012

Promotion Details:  During the month of July, you have the opportunity to purchase this very cute stamp set for just $5 when you spend $50 on any Stampin' Up! products.  This will give you many reasons to smile!

Description	$5 Item	Price
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It's Saturday morning and, as always, I'm up and at 'em early, ready to take on the day.  But not before I get in a little stamping :) 

It's the end of another great week of Create with Connie & Mary New Catalog Edition 2012.  I am so happy I joined...so many great project ideas from their awesome design team.  If you haven't checked them out, DO IT TODAY!!!!  You won't be sorry!  

http://www.createwithconnieandmary.com/create-with-connie-and-mary/

At the end of each week, a fun new challenge is given.  Here is this weeks challenge:



CCMC-NC2



It's been awhile since I've played with Bright Blossoms and Summer Smootches.  Today's challenge inspired me to pull it out and have some fun.  I love all of the bright, summery colors in the DSP!  I added a little flower on the inside of the card, along with the coordinating sentiment "That makes you one in a million!" from the One in a Million set.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Island Indigo, Summer Smootches DSP

Ink ~ Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight

Stamp Sets ~ Bright Blossoms, One in a Million

Other Supplies ~ Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Itty Bitty Shapes Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch

Now it's time to get my family up and head out to Farmer's Market.  Hope  you all have an awesome weekend! 

Happy Stamping!

Ok, I'll admit...when I first saw the colors in the CCMC208 Color Challenge, my crafting creativity disappeared!  I drew a blank, had no idea what stamp set to use, what paper to use...totally blank!  But, as always, my Craft-somnia kicked in during the middle of the night and I came up with some ideas.  So, early this morning I sat down with my coffee and started creating. 

Here are the colors for the challenge:



http://www.createwithconnieandmary.com/create-with-connie-and-mary/

And here is what I came up with:

I am quickly falling in love with the Polka Dot Parade DSP!  It gives that added POP to a card.  I chose to use it with the Happy Hour set because I thought the polka dots tied in well with the cute little drinks.  And speaking of drinks, after making this card, I'm anxiously awaiting 5 o'clock so I can create a fun little cocktail of my own :) Happy Friday! 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Basic Gray, Whisper White, Polka Dot Parade DSP

Ink ~ Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray

Stamp Set ~ Happy Hour

Welcome to Wednesday!  My schedule is crazy today, but I did manage to sneak in a little bit of stamping time early this morning.  I hopped on over to Freshly Made Sketches for a little inspiration and came with a clean and simple, yet elegant card.  And I didn't use the Patio Party DSP...how about that!!  :)

Be sure to check out their site for weekly sketch ideas and get the creative juices flowing! 

http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/



I had some fun using the International Bazzar paper along with the Apothecary Accents Framelits...they tied together well!  And I stepped outside of my crafting OCD box with this!  Even though the Raspberry Ripple is not a coordinating color with this DSP, I went a head and used it and it still worked out just fine! 

FMS41

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Chocolate Chip, Raspberry Ripple, Very Vanilla, International Bazaar DSP

Ink ~ Chocolate Chip, Raspberry Ripple, Lucky Limeade

Stamp Sets ~ World Treasures, Language of Friendship

Other Suppies ~ Apothecary Accents Framelits, Modern Label Punch, In Color Dahlias (in Raspberry Ripple)

Until next time...Happy Stamping!