Convention 2013 Swap

As I was looking through things, I realized that I hadn't posted my convention swap for Stampin' Up Convention. I really liked what I came up with this year.

My favorite part of this card is the Toucan!!!! He's so cute!! I also used the new "Core'dinations" Cardstock from Stampin' Up. If you haven't tried this stuff, you need to. It's really simple to use. You just run a piece of it through your embossing folder and then take a sanding block and rub off the top layer. In the end you get gorgeous results. If you're interested in trying some, you can find it HERE on my online store.

 

 

Happy Stamping!!

"Wheely Sweet"

This card was seriously out of my comfort zone, but I was trying a challenge. I used Gorgeous Grunge to do the background. It's stamped in versa mark and then embossed with black powder. The color combo was also a little bit different for me, but I like how it turned out in the end.

 

Happy Stamping!!

Mojo Monday Baby Style

Today's card is for one of my club girls who is having a baby. However, it's a SURPRISE!! She doesn't know what she's having.... so the card had to be neutral but still super cute. When I saw this stamp set in the Stampin' Up Catalog, I knew it was a must have.

The color combo is Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding & Coastal Cabana. I also loved using the Ruffle stretch trim. It went around the circle so nicely!!

 

Happy Stamping!!

 

 

It's all about the candy!!

Today's card comes from another challenge. The Friday Mashup!! You can find their blog HERE. They have a cool new technique to try called Color Blocking! Literally you use your clear blocks to stamp with. You should try it, I had lots of fun. Here's my card for today.

You can never prepare too early for Halloween!! Anyone hungry for some candy corn? Anyway, I used the smallest clear block to stamp my 9 patch. Then I used the stamp set Halloween Hello to add some flare. Finally I finished out with the "candy" of course, the embellishments. Enjoy!!!



O Scrap!!

Today I have a scrapbook page for you!. I love to scrapbook. I love how it turned out. That's the great thing about creating. You start with one thing in your mind and something completely different ends up on the page sometimes.

I used Strawberry Splash & Coastal Cabana. I also used the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp set. If you don't have this one, you seriously need to get it. It's a must have.

 

Card Recipe

Cardstock: Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana

Stamp Sets: Gorgeous Grunge & Oh, Goodie!

Accessories: Varying sizes of circle punches.

 

Carbs, Schmarbs!

Carbs, Schmarbs. Wow that's a mouthful. I couldn't even spell the word "Schmarbs" until I saw this stamp set. Anyway, today's card is a birthday card! However, the fun thing is, this is not a traditional birthday stamp set.

I call this "re-purposing" (is that a new word?) It's where you take a stamp set and give it a different purpose than was originally intended. This is great because it allows you to get more use out of your stamp sets. I also need to give a shout out to Bermuda Bay!!! Eeeeeek I'm in love with this color. I don't think I will ever get over it!

Happy Stamping!!

 

Card Recipe

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla

DSP: Birthday Basics

Stamp Sets: Just Married, Yippee-Skippee!

Accessories: Basic Jewels

Stampin' Celebration Challenge

Today is a Stampin' Celebration Challenge. If you want to join in the fun click here.

I love the picture they chose this month. Purple & Green are two of my most favorite color combos. They remind of a "Lime Rickey" and that makes me happy!

Here is today's inspiration.

Isn't it Gorgeous?

 

I decided to dig out an oldie, but goodie stamp set. Delicate Doilies.

 

I don't know why, but I love this stamp set. It's a pretty basic layout. I also did the "Rock N Roll Technique on the doilies. So fun!

 

Card Recipe

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

Stamp Set: Delicate Doilies, Label Love

Accessories: 1/8 Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon, Artisan Label Punch

 

Happy Stamping!!

 

Lynda