Friday Mashup 190

Good Morning! Only 5 more days until Christmas!! I can hardly wait and at the same time, there's still so much to do. But today, I have another Friday Mashup challenge for you.

This week's Mashup Challenge is:

• Create a project using the "Sketch". 
• Create a "2 Layer card with a grungy element in the background". 
• or Mash it Up! and create a project "using the sketch that's 2 layers only".

I really liked this sketch. It's simple and yet there are so many possibilities. I find that I am always in need of boy themed cards so I decided to make a birthday card.

I turned the direction of the card since it worked better with my idea. I used the stamp Simply Sports. If you have any little guys in your life, this stamp set is a must have. Anyway, I also used Gorgeous Grunge in the background. How many of you have purchased the Trim the Tree Paper Stack and you're thinking to yourself, "I've only used half of this" well, never fear, there are lots of different patterns that will work for other things besides Christmas. The paper above comes from that stack, but you would never know it. Don't be afraid to look at your stuff in a different way.

Now it's your turn to take the challenge and head over to the Friday Mashup blog. This challenge runs for two weeks. Good Luck!

Happy Stamping!

Gray is the new Silver!

Good Morning Everyone!! Today we are bringing you a new challenge from the Friday Mashup. Cindy is our hostess this week and she's picked Basic Gray and Silver along with embossing.

This week's Mashup Challenge is:

• Create a project using "Basic Grey or Smoky Slate & Silver". 
• Create a project using "Dry or Heat Embossing". 
• or Mash it Up! and create a project "using the colors Silver & Grey with some Embossing".

This is such a fun color combo. It makes anything look sleek and smooth. Here's my take on this week's challenge.

This was a fun card to make. I got the Basic Gray, Silver and dry embossing all in. It's hard to tell from the picture, but the star and "rock star" sentiment are stamped in silver ink. Ahhhhh! So cute. Now I want to challenge you to head over to the Friday Mashup blog and see what the other talented designers have done.

Happy Stamping!

Silver & Gold... Silver & Gold

Hello Everyone! Welcome to my blog today. This week at the Friday Mashup we have a challenge based on the famous song Silver & Gold sung by Burl Ives.

This week's Mashup Challenge is:

• Create a project using "Silver or Gold". 
• Create a "Christmas Project". 
• or Mash it Up! and create a "Christmas-themed Project with Silver or Gold".

This one was hard for me. It was even my own challenge. As I thought about it I decided I needed to highlight the cafe bags in the Holiday Catalog. I also wanted to use the cute Nutcracker from Santa Stache. So here's what I came up with.

Isn't he cute? These cafe bags are so awesome. They are the perfect size to give a little treat and they are lined on the inside. You could put anything you want in them. So now it's your turn to head over to the Friday Mashup blog and take the Silver & Gold challenge. Good Luck!

Happy Stamping!

I'm back and it's time for The Friday Mashup!

Wow!! I know it's been a while since I posted and I apologize. Things haven't been exactly going the way I would like them to around my house. Anyway, I am getting things back in order and hope to keep this up as well.

As the title says, It's time for The Friday Mashup! This weeks challenge is hosted by Tara.

This week's Mashup Challenge is:

• Create a project using the "Sketch". 
• Create a project using a "surprise element, something you wouldn't expect to see on a card/or an unexpected embellishment". 
• or Mash it Up! and create a project "using the Sketch and a unexpected Embellishment".

It's a sketch. I always like sketches because I feel like they give me a good reference point to start with.

I really like my card this week. As most of you know, I love to make my own background paper when I don't have something that works for what I'm doing. I used the Gorgeous Grunge and Amazing Birthday stamp sets. My color palette is Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Lost Lagoon and Old Olive. This card is as simple as it looks. Stamp all the different stamps as "crazy stamping". Stamp the Amazing Birthday four different times. Cut them apart and put it back together. 

Easy Peasy! Now it's your turn to head over to the Friday Mashup and checkout the other gals cards.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy stamping!

FM #180-Let's Get the Marble Rolling

I've said it once and I'll say it again. Happy first Friday of October!! I love this month. The leaves, the weather, Halloween just around the corner. Anyways, we starting our celebration off with a
Friday Mashup challenge. This week I am the host. I decided to use this cool technique called the
Marble rolling technique. It's a fun little thing that takes you back to Kindergarten.

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

• Create a project with the sketch. 
• Create a project with the "Marble Technique".  Link to technique here.
• or Mash it Up! and create a "Project using the sketch above & the Marble Technique".

I chose to use three colors for my card. Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral & Crushed Curry. My favorite part about this technique is how different everyone's card will turn out. I even let my daughter help me. She's two.

Now I challenge you to head over to the Friday Mashup Blog and take the challenge for yourself.

Happy Stamping!!!

FM 179- This Blows!!

I am so excited for today's Friday Mashup challenge. Avery is our host this week and she chose a very cool technique called "Ink Blowing". I watched a couple of different videos on Youtube as well as the link on the Friday Mashup page.

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

• Create a project with "Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry & Basic Black". 
• Create a project with the "Ink Blowing Technique".  Link to technique here.
• or Mash it Up! and create a "Project using the colors above & the Ink Blowing Technique".

Ok, so I just realized I am the "black sheep" this week because I was so caught up in the "ink blowing" technique that I completely spaced the " color" part of it.

Oh well, I really like the way my card turned out.

A couple of things to keep in mind when doing this technique.

1. The colors are more saturated so they won't be as bright as you think. 

2. The ink dries pretty fast, so blow flast!

3. If you have alcohol based ink, use that on acetate, I think it creates a way cooler effect.

All I had were water based inks. I tried them on acetate, and they wouldn't dry. They just rubbed off.

I can't wait for you to give this a try. Check out the other Design Team's cards and then join us in the challenge!!

Happy Stamping!

FM 178- In Stitches

Happy Friday everyone! Can you believe it's already been a week since our last Friday Mashup! The week flows by so fast. This week our host is Tara. She's challenged us use vellum & stitching whether it be real or faux.

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

• Create a Project using "Vellum". 
• Create a Project with "Stitching (Sewing or Faux)".
• or Mash it up! and create a Project with "Vellum and Stitching".

I find that wedding cards are something I never have enough of, I always need them and they are the hardest card for me to design! I wanted to do a really cool vellum technique I saw on Youtube, but I couldn't find my plain vellum anywhere. I ended up using this vellum instead. I chose to acutally stitch on my card. I like sewing on cards, it's a lot of fun. 

Stamping Recipe:

Stamp Set: Good Greetings (Hostess set)

Paper: Baked Brown Sugar, Fancy Foil Vellum, Whisper White CS, Gold Foil Sheets

Accessories: Tag Topper Punch, Itty Bitty Framelits, Heart Punch (retired) Circle Framelits, Doilies, Gold Sequin Trim.

Thanks for stopping by;

Happy Stamping!!

Falling Leaves & Friday Mashup

Hello Everyone! It's Friday and I can hardly wait because my 2nd favorite month is here!!!

Today's Friday Mashup challenge comes from Sara. It's a sketch!!

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

• Create a project using the "Sketch". 
• Create a project with "Emboss Resist".
• or Mash it Up! and create an "Emboss Resist project with the above Sketch".

I had lots of fun with this sketch. I pulled out some of the new goodies from the Stampin' Up Holiday catalog.

I love everything FALL!! Some of the new goodies on this card include, the Tangerine Tango Baker's twine. The stamp set, Fall Fest & Gratitude for Days and the little wood leaf that comes from Autumn Accents.

Celebrate your holiday weekend, by heading over to the Friday Mashup and taking our challenge.

Shake It Real Good!!

Good Afternoon Everyone! Let's just say my day hasn't gone as planned. Anyway, I wanted to quickly post my card because today is Friday. Our Friday Mashup challenge this week is hosted by Lisa.

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

• Create a Project using "Animals". 
• Create a "Shaker card" project.
• or Mash it up! and create a "Shaker Card with an Animal". 

Isn't that little panda cute? Well here is my little shaker card.

So my shaker is kind of small, but it was fun to use the star framelits to make it a different shape. Also, the little croc is so cute. Now I challenge you to head over to the Friday Mashup and "shake" the challenge.

Friday Mashup #171

It's time for another Friday Mashup!

Today's challenge is so cute! I didn't "mash" things up this week, I just focused on the "punch art" aspect but I can't wait to try to pom pom thing. So here goes this week's challenge.

 Here's your Mashup Challenge:

• Create a project with "Pom Poms". 
• Create a project with "Punch Art:.
• or Mash it Up! and create a "Punch Art project with Pom Poms on it". 

Now I admit, I am cheating a little bit here. I made this card for my daughter's birthday, but it is my one claim to punch art fame and I couldn't pass up the opportunity.

My daughter absolutely loves Minnie Mouse. So I took a picture of Minnie from a book that we have a tried to recreate it the best I could. I don't profess to be great at punch art, but I am pretty happy with how this turned out.

Now everyone needs to take the opportunity to head over to the Friday Mashup blog and check out the other design team members stuff. I get to create with such talented ladies.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

FM168- Happy Together

Good Morning Everyone!! Today at the Friday Mashup we have a new challenge for you! It's all about summer and the colors, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon and Mellow Moss. Whenever I think of Summer, I always think of camping. Now camping is not my most favorite thing to do as a mother. As a child, I loved it.

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

• Create a project using the colors" Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon & Mossy Meadow".
• Create a project with a "Summer" theme . (Beach, Picnic, Swimming, etc.) 
• or Mash it Up! and create a "Summer project using the colors above".

So first let me say, this card is very simple by my standards. That's ok though because sometimes you need a simple card, especially if it's a guy card. They don't need all the froo froo that we like to put on cards.

 Like I mentioned before, when I think of summer I think of camping. 

This week my son is on a boy scout camp. It's the first time he's been away from home

 without his dad or I there. I miss him!!! I thought it would be fun if he found this card 

on his pillow when he got home. I chose the sentiment "Happy Together" for two reasons,

 one because camping always coincides with family and usually we're "Happy" when we get "Together" 

and two, I will be "Happy" when I'm back together with my son.

Enough, cheese. Now it's time for the challenge. Head over to the Friday Mashup Blog and see what Summer inspires in you. Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

God Bless America

Happy Wednesday to everyone! I need to apologize for the lack of posting on time for the Friday Mashup. With it being the 4th of July weekend ( a very big holiday in our family) and kids in general, things haven't gone quite the way I wanted them to. Anyway, I promise to try and do better.

On to the post. So this week for the Friday Mashup, Heidi issued the challenge to do something called Watercolor Wash. This was a new technique to me. There's a link on the blog with a great tutorial if you want instructions.

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

• Create a Project with a "Watercolor Wash".
• Create a "CAS project or one with Minimal Layers".
• or Mash it Up! and create a "CAS project with a Watercolor Wash".

Ok, so I am super excited to show you my card.

 It represents a lot more than just a card for a holiday,

 it's a tribute to those who have gone before us and 

defend our country and freedom with their lives.

Now if you'll allow me to get sappy for a minute, I just want to dedicate my card to several men in my life who serve their country because they have a great love for it. My grandfather is gone now, but he served in WWII and ended up becoming a POW in the Philippines. His story is truly an amazing one. He's been a great strength to me. Also, my father, 2 brothers and brother-in-law all currently serve in the military. I am grateful for their example as well.

So now, I want to challenge you to try your hand at something new like Watercolor Wash and also check out the other Design Team's cards. They are beautiful.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

"Hello" Friday Mashup!

Good Morning everyone!! It's Friday and I am so glad it is. This week's hostess for the Friday Mashup is Holly. She's come up with a fun challenge that I know you're going to love!!

Here's Your Mashup Challenge:

• Create a project using "Sequins".
• Create  a "Hello or Hi project".
• or Mash it Up! and create a "Hello project with Sequins".

Here is my card. 

You know, it's funny how the camera portrays things. This card looks nothing like it does in real life. The colors are all off for some reason. My color combo believe it or not is Coastal Cabana (HELLO), Pistachio Pudding (arrows) and Crisp Cataloupe (Polka Dots). I know! You're thinking, What the heck Lynda. Anyway, I do like how this card turned out. I used the "Epic" Alphabet and I can't say enough about this alphabet. I LOVE it!! It's almost up there with Bermuda Bay. If you don't have it, you NEED this stamp set.

Now it's your turn to head over to the Friday Mashup! and check out the other gals.

Happy Stamping!!

FM 165-I Heart You!!

Hello! Today's Friday Mashup is brought to us by Cindy. She says it's all about the Bubble!!

Here's today's challenge

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

• Create a project using the colors" Black , White/Ivory and one other color of your choice".
• Create a project using a "Word Bubble".
• or Mash it Up! and create a "Black & White project with a Word Bubble on it".

This was such a fun challenge. Word bubbles are such a cool thing right now. 

Here is my take on the challenge

I don't know why, but I seriously love this little owl family. So part of the challenge was to use the colors, black, white and one other color. Of course I had to use my go to color, Bermuda Bay. This was a pretty simple card to put together. I used several new things on it. 

-Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder

-Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine

-And So Many More Stamp Set

-Point & Click Stamp Set (Project Life)

It's always fun to have new goodies to play with. Now I challenge you to head over to the Friday Mashup Blog and see what the other Design Team Members have done.

Thanks for stopping by and remember always,

Happy Stamping!!!!

FM 163- Kinda Sketchy!!

Good Morning Everyone!! It's almost Summer and today is the last day of school for my kiddos so I am very excited about that.

Today's Friday Mashup challenge is brought to us by Avery. She's provided a sketch and has mashed it with patterned paper. 

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

• Create a project using the "Sketch".
• Create a project using " an assortment of different Pattern Papers".
• or Mash it Up! and create a project with the "Sketch using different pattern papers".

Since it's the beginning of a new catalog, I only had a couple of different DSP's that are new. I chose to use the new paper stack called Moonlight. I really like these little paper stacks that give you lots of different choices.

Color Combo: Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey, Sahara Sand, Basic Gray & Blackberry Bliss

Stamp Set: Zoo Babies & Label Love

Accessories: Hello Honey Ribbon

Take a few minutes to check out the other DT members cards.

Happy Stamping!

FM 162-Bust A Move!!

I apologize for the lateness of this post. I have four kids playing baseball which means we are in the last week of games, it's the last week of school which means, awards assemblies, field day etc and a special weekend for my son who turned 8. 

Needless to say, I have been very busy and I am just now getting to my posting. 

So this week at the Friday Mashup, Tara is our hostess and she is challenging all of us to "Bust A Move" or in other words, make a card with a moving feature.

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

• Create a project with "Stripes".
• Create a project with "Movable or Removable elements".
• or Mashup it Up! and create a project with "Movable Elements & Stripes".

As I thought about what I wanted to do for my card, I decided a nice waterfall card with the new stamp set, Something for Baby would be fun. I like waterfall cards because they are different, but still get your message across. Now if you've never made a waterfall card, here is a really great tutorial on them.

So the way a waterfall card works is that when you pull the tab at the bottom, all the different images will cascade down as you look at the card. Fun!!

I should have taken a picture of the card in action, but a lass I didn't think about it until now.

Anyway, thanks for stopping by today and head over to The Friday Mashup blog to check out the other fun "move" you can make with a card!!

Happy Stamping!

FM 161- "Tree"mendous

Well at this point in the day, I should say Good Afternoon. Little late posting, but better late than never right? Anyway, today's card is from a Friday Mashup challenge.

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

1. Create a project with "Trees".
2. Create a project with "Heat or Dry Embossing".
3. Or Mash it up and create a project with "Embossing and Trees".

Ok, so this challenge was extremely hard for me! The only "tree" that I own in my entire collection of stamps is this one. It comes from the House of Haunts stamp set. LOL!! This is a Halloween stamp set. I tried to make it look not too scary by doing the blues with the green. Anyway, this is what I ended up with!

I am sure that if you head over and check out the Design Team's cards this week, you will see much better results for this challenge.

Good Luck and Happy Stamping!

Cheer Up Butter Cup!

Welcome back this week to a new Friday Mashup Challenge. Lisa is our hostess with the mostess this week. The challenge is pretty simple. Make a "Get Well" card using the sketch she's provided.
Like Lisa, I never seem to have that many "Get Well" cards on hand.

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

1. Create a project using the above "Sketch".
2. Create a " Get Well" Project.
3. or Mash it Up and create a "Get Well project using the Sketch".

So I have to say that I really stepped out of my "triangle" on this card. 

First I still am not very comfortable with these "geometrical shape" cards, but if you don't practice you'll never improve right? 

Second, my color combo is So Saffron, Pool Party & Smokey Slate. I NEVER EVER use So Saffron!!! I don't really care for this color, but So Saffron, we did "Get Back Together" on this card!!

Alright, enough of the Taylor Swift innuendos. To make this card, I stamped my triangles in the three different colors, punched them out with the triangle punch and used a dimensional to put them on the card. 

Next I stamped "Cheer Up Buttercup" ( usually when your sick you want someone to cheer you up right?) 

in Smokey Slate. Cut it out with the Labels framelits and added a heart with some linen thread. 

Last, but not least, I finished the card with 3 Smokey Slate candy dots.

Now I challenge you to head over to the Friday Mashup and check out the rest of the Design Team's cute projects.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!!

Friday Mashup 158

Good morning! It's Friday and it's time for another Friday Mashup challenge. Holly is our hostess today with a fun little challenge.

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

1. Create a project using the Colors "Turquoise, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi & Neutral of your choice".
2. Create a project for "a Child".
3. Or mash it up and create a project with the "Above Colors for a Child".

I really like the cute little fish in the picture. So once again, I decided to hit two birds with one stone and I made a birthday card for another son. Here it is:

I am so sad to see this stamp set go. I have used it so much! I think it makes a great boy card. This was a pretty simple card to make. I just cut the dsp, glued it to the card. Next I stamped the motorcycle in versa mark and used Pewter Powder (something else retiring) and then I colored things in with a marker. I finished with some button and twine.

Thanks for stamping by. Happy Stamping!

TGIF.....Thank Goodness it Friday Mashup Day!!

Good Morning!! It's Friday and that means the end of the week!! Today's challenge at The Friday Mashup is hosted by Cindy. If you've never checked out her blog you should.

Ok, on to today's challenge:

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

1. Create a project with "Polka Dots".
2. Create a project with a "Fun Fold".
3. or Mash it Up! and create a "Fun Fold project with some Polka Dots"!

It was an itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny yellow polka dot........ CARD!!

As some of you know, I like to make my cards match the baby outfits that I give. When I saw the polka dot challenge, I new just what I wanted to do!! 

Some of you are thinking, Lynda where did you get that yellow polka dot paper? The answer is I made it. I took my sponge dauber and dipped it in my Whisper White ink. Very easy to do!! Also, when you find yourself without a fish, just punch one out!!

Here's a look at the inside of the card.
It's a flip card and it holds a fun surprise when you open the card!!

Here's the card with the baby outfit! Isn't it cute?

Now it's your turn to head over to the Friday Mashup!

Happy Stamping!!!