PPA 70-Sketch Challenge

Guys, I can't believe that it has been so long since I have posted, I know that I have said it before, but I AM GOING TO KEEP THIS UP!!!! I have made a few projects that I will be sharing soon. I also have received a few cards that I want to post and give credit to those that have sent them. They are beautiful!

I decided to play at PPA this week...another one of Margaret Moody's wonderful sketches. I have always loved sketches similar to this one...I purchased (one of the benefits of being a demo) a 3X3 square stack of samples of every kind of DSP that Stampin' Up had to offer (this was from last year). It is on an "O" ring so each sheet has a hole in the corner. This project was perfect to pull out theses samples, the center square hid my little holes. I chose the "Flock Together" DSP. I cut 4 squares in half, then in half again to make 1 1/2" squares. Nifty, huh? I then strategically placed them around until I knew that I had...."the look". I needed a sympathy card and I think that this one turned out so great! I will be able to make more than one card with the other squares too...

Thanks for looking! I would love to hear your comments.

Stamp Sets: Thoughts and Prayers

Ink: Bermuda Bay (which was close...the closest that I had)

Paper: Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Garden Green, Flock Together DSP

Ribbon: So Saffron (freebie from SAB a year or two back)

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig

Extras: paper flower and summer sun corduroy button, foam pop ups

PPA 51-Wedding Theme

Well, I can't believe that I haven't posted in 2 1/2 months. I said that I was going to be good at posting. Well, I haven't even really had time to be in my craft room. I have picked up a second job and between that and my family, I have to say that I just haven't had time. I would like to atleast play at PPA, so that's what I have done. I hope you enjoy this card, I enjoyed making it. The picture really doesn't do it justice.

Stamp Sets: Blissful Bride

Ink: Basic Gray (on envelope)

Paper: Whisper White

Ribbon: 5/8" Satin Ribbon-Pretty in Pink

Tools: Big Shot, texturz plates, clear block, cricut

Extras: Glue Pad, Glitter, SU chalk, paper flower and brad, foam pop ups

PPA 39-KISS

Hey guys! Two post in 7 days...someone better write it down. This is my second PPA challenge in a week. You should go make a card and play. I am excited about this card, it really can't be any more simple than this! I used Whisper White paper, some great SU ink, a little ribbon and hands down one of the best stamp sets out there....Fifth Avenue Floral. I also used the Trendy Trees "thanks so much" stamp on the inside. You could make this a birthday card, thank you card, pretty much anything you need it to be. Like I said, GREAT set! I was glad to bring out the Baja Breeze since it is coming back. Very pretty! Thanks for looking, I would love to know that you stopped by, please leave me a comment.


Stamp Sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, Trendy Trees (inside, not pictured)

Ink: SU Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze (it's coming back), Regal Rose

Paper: Whisper White

Ribbon: Baja Breeze (This is from the 2009 IB&C-Ribbon Originals 3 pack)

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, table top paper cutter

Extras: Stampin Scrub, Stampin Mist, Adhesive

PPA 38-Get Well Soon

I am so excited to submit my first card in the PPA challenge, I have played twice before in the "anything BUT a card" challenge, but I haven't submitted a card yet. I have a very good friend who recently had surgery and me and the family want to send him a card. This is the first time that I have ever made a matching envelope too, I lined the inside and look at the cute little "Trendy Tree" in the bottom corner of the front. Yay! So much fun and wow...look how much better it makes things look. Hope you enjoy. Go ahead and Play at PPA. One more thing....shhhhhh don't tell...this is only my 3rd card EVER. Even though I have been with Stampin Up for over a year, it has been hard for me to step out of my comfort zone (Scrapbooking) and guess what??? I LOVE IT! Thanks for visiting, I would love to hear what you think!

Stamp Set(s) Used: Trendy Trees, Thoughts and Prayers

Ink: Old Olive and Chocolate Chip (two of my favs)

Paper: Sweet Pea DSP, Old Olive, So Saffron, Taken with Teal

Ribbon: So Saffron (from SAB last year)

Tools: Big Shot, Movers and Shapers, Curly Label Punch, Modern Label Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Tabletop paper cutter

Extras: Stampin Scrub, Stampin Mist, Adhesive

PPA 26 Anything but a card and Megan's 13th Birthday

O.k. It looks like I am not wanting to do the card challenges, but I just haven't had a chance. I started this blog to post (at least) weekly....I am NOT doing a good job. Today starts a new week and I am going to do better! This item was a fun thing for me to do, Megan, my oldest turned 13!!! Yikes! I made two party favors for her party. The first thing I did was a little party bag with a Bath and Body works lotion. I used the Big Shot, the Big Shot top note, the medium cello bag, the scalloped punch, Baroque Motifs Stamp set and Regal Rose Ink pad. I love this, the girls did too. This is actually something that I am going to do for friends every once in a while. It's a neat little gift. The second thing that I made was a little candy bag. I used the Big Shot, the Big XL die Bag w/scallops, Scalloped punch, Regal Rose and Kiwi Kiss (last season In color) Ink Pad, Baroque Motifs and the Itty Bitty Buds stamp set. The Itty Bitty Buds was one of last years SAB sets that I earned free by purchasing $50.00....Love me a deal! I used it to make my own printed paper. I hope that you like it, I loved making them. Stayed tuned for my next post...

PPA 23-Anything but a card!

This is my first time doing ANY challenge. I need to work on my photo skills, but hey it will come with time. This is a layout that I did of some of our Disney Pics. I used SU Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Paper and ink. The SU Polka Dot Punches Set (which I love b/c it matches up so good with the punches) and the Scalloped Punch. I also used a chocolate chip corduroy brad and two die cuts from The Write Stuff Specialty DSP. I am excited, this is my first of MANY challenges. Thanks for looking!