Fab Friday 05 Challenge

One of these days I might actually post something not related to a challenge. ;-) But seriously, I really enjoy these Fab Friday challenges! They are right up my alley! This week's Challenge is a layout:

And here is my project:

Background Snowflakes and filled in "Fur" is glittery...snowflake and boot raised up with dimensionals.

Stamps: Bootiful Occasions, Snowflake Soiree
Paper: Festival of Prints DSP stack, Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Pool Party
Accessories: Snowflake embossing folder, Iridescent Ice EP, Snow Flurry die, Pearl jewels, Early Espresso EP, Dazzling Details, Dimensionals

Fab Friday 04 Challenge

Another lovely challenge from Mindy's Fab Friday challenge: http://fabfridaystampinchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/10/fab-friday-04.html?m=1
The challenge is to use these colors: Midnight Muse, Island Indigo, Summer Starfruit. What a great combo!
My submission is a CAS (clean and simple) one. Base layer of midnight muse, Island Indigo lattice glued to base, single sentiment stamped, punched with a circle, then adhered one of these paper roses. This time I tried it using the Blossom punch instead of the Fancy Flower punch. Love the look!
Another awesome challenge!

Fab Friday 03 Challenge Post

Hi All! Another great Fab Friday Challenge, this one is another layout! Here is the Post: Fab Friday 03

This is the layout for the challenge:

I had a blast with this one. These challenges really get me wanting to truly create something Fabulous! I am pretty pleased this time!

Core'dinations Cardstock stamped and silver embossed for sentiment, then embossed and sanded for the lighter green look of the pattern. Snowflake is embossed in iridescent ice powder, then stamp resisted over top with Gumball then Early Espresso Ink for the tree, using a tissue to rub away ink off of embossed area. It created a smudge, but it gives it a shadowy look which I like.

Faceted Button has a rhinestone in the center for added bling.

Stamps: Snowflake Soiree, Evergreen Paper: Gumball Green CS and Core'dinations CS, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Ink: Versamark, Gumball Green, Early Espresso Accessories: Lace Brocade Embossing Folder, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Vintage Faceted Buttons, Rhinestone Jewels, Silver Embossing Powder, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Sanding Block

Fab Friday Challenge 02

This is my submission to Fab Friday Challenges by Mindy Backes and her team. The Challenge found here: Fab Fri 02

Here is my card, using the challenge colors: So Saffron, Sahara Sand, Basic Gray.

Stamps: C is for Cat, So Sorry
Paper: So Saffron, Sahara Sand, Basic Gray, Very Vanilla, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP.
Ink: Basic Gray, Sahara Sand
Accessories: 3" and 3 1/2" circle dies, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, 3/4" and 1/2" circle punches, Rhinestone Jewels, So Saffron Taffeta

Fab Friday 01 Challenge Post

Hi All!  I recently started following a blog by Mindy Backes called Fab Friday Stamping Challenge Blog. I decided to play along, plus it gave me a great layout to work with!

 

 

All Supplies Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted: Bootiful Occasions Stamp Set; Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Perfect Plum, So Saffron, Very Vanilla; Ink: Wild Wasabi, Versamark; Accessories and Tools: Subtles Designer Buttons, So Saffron Stitched Grosgrain, Scallop Edge Punch, Spiderweb Embossing Folder, Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder

 

Want to play along too?  Here is the challenge, which can be found at: FabFri01

 

 

Go to the blog and check out all the other wonderful samples and submissions!  A very talented group of ladies, and THANKS Mindy and the design team for your work!

 

-Amy

 

Creative Crew Challenges September 2012

I was asked to be part of a SU! Creative Crew Challenge Forum from September through December 2012. So every month I will have at least 4 cards to post for these challenges.

Without further ado, here they are.

Thinking of You Bird and Blooms
Stamps: Language of Friendship, Curly Cute
Paper: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Comfort Cafe DSP
Ink: Cajun Craze, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Soft Suede
Accessories/Tools: Top Note die, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Bird Builder and Boho Blossoms punches, Rhinestone jewels, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder

Striped Halloween Booty
Stamps: In Stitches wheel, Bootiful Occasions
Paper: Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP, Very Vanilla, Tangerine Tango
Ink: Versamark, Basic Black
Accessories/Tools: Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches, Finishing Touches Edgelits, Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder, Black Lace Trim, Black Rhinestone Jewels

Autumn Happiness House and Tree
Stamps: Lean On Me, Thoughts & Prayers, Fabulous Phrases
Paper: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Midnight Muse, Pool Party
Ink: Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit, Cajun Craze, Midnight Muse, Pool Party
Accessories/Tools: Woodgrain embossing folder, Summer Starfruit stitches ribbon, Natural Designer Buttons, White Gel Pen

Suede Sewn Pin and Card
Paper: Comfort Cafe Dsp, Soft Suede
Accessories/tools: Spice Cake Fabric, Victoria Crochet Trim, Soft Suede Taffeta, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Circle #2 die, sewing machine and embroidery needle and thread.

Paper Orchids

Ok, I finished my paper orchid project for my mom! I have several views here. I will add more to this later but I wanted to share pictures at least. BTW, my mom loved them and these colors are her favorite type!

I used a template I found to create the different petals on the flowers. The template was too big so I had to get creative and shrink it. I found another website with beautiful paper orchids and used those pictures as a guide to coloring and assembling.

Links used for creating my orchids:

http://diaryoftwocraftygirls.blogspot.com/2011/09/paper-orchid-tutorial.html?m=1

http://tallystreasury.com/2011/05/paper-orchids-and-spiralled-paper-roses/