Butterfly Paint Chip Greeting Cards

 

 

Hello everyone!  Today I'm sharing with you my new fast and favorite cards.  I recycled paint chip samples that didn't make it to my house walls, and I used them to make some simple thank you cards.

 

Here is the set of four I made.  I used card bases of Pink Pirouette, YoYo Yellow, Bashful Blue, and Green Galore. 

 

 

I punched a butterfly shape out of each color on the swatch and accented them with pearl flatbacks

 

 

I used the thank you stamp from Because I Care and stamped thank you along side each butterfly

 

 

 

What do you think?

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!



Missoni Tag Upcycle Thirfty Birthday Greeting Card

Today I'm sharing with you a card that I used a tag from a Missoni for Target tote bag.  I loved the pattern on the tag, so I decided to use it on a card.

This card also qualifies for the color challenge over at Splitcoaststampers CC350 which is Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz, and Marina Mist.  I don't have Blushing Bride or Marina Mist, so I used Baja Breeze and Blush Blossom.

 I stamped the base of the card with the rose from Fifth Avenue Floral and used Baja Breeze ink.

 I used the sentiment from Whimsical Words, and the wide oval punch to cut out the birthday greeting.

 I used the eyelet border punch for two additional layers.

Here is another final look at the card.  What will you do to make your stamping/scrapping dollar stretch?

Splitcoaststampers Triple Challenge Birthday Greeting Card

Today's card completes three challenges over at SCS.  TLC346, CC344, and SC354.  Technique, Color and Sketch challenges.

 The technique part of the challenge was to stack a background.  I did this on the white sheet to the right of the card and I used two flowers from Fifth Avenue Floral and Black and Pumpkin Pie ink to create the look.

 The color challenge was to use Eggplant, Tempting Turquoise, and Pumpkin Pie

Here was the sketch we were supposed to follow

 I turned it and changed the sketch a little to suit my needs.

 Here is a side angle of the card.  I used pop dots behind the single stamped flower

Thanks for looking!

Rose Red Bliss Greeting Card

Hi All!  Today's card is made from a color that I don't use very often.  Rose Red.  It is very simple and uses the stamp set Bliss.

 I used two pattern papers from DSP Rose Red, and I used Pretty in Pink ink.

 The strip of white is embossed and tied with a piece of Rose Red ribbon.

 I accented the center of each flower with a pearl.

This card works for the WT344 Pink, Pink, Pink Ways to Use it Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.

The pink theme for the challenge was chosen because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  I know some pretty incredible ladies who are survivors so this is a card celebrating their survival!

Thanks for stopping by!

Splitcoaststamper Sketch Challenge Greeting Card

I've finally recovered from the wedding festivities over the weekend.  The wedding went wonderfully with no hiccups at all.  It was a beautiful, touching, and precious celebration on many levels and I feel so honored to have been able to participate in the beginning of my sister and her new husband's life.

So, I'm delayed in posting as I told you I'd be back on Sunday, so I apologize for my tardiness. 

Today I bring you a card that I created for two challenges over at Splitcoaststampers (SCS).  A Clean and Simple Challenge and a Color Challenge.

 The CAS138 challenge was to use a sketch provided.  I followed that pretty well, but I didn't use such a decorated edge and opted instead to just round my corners on the right side of the paper.

 The Color Combination challenge was to use Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango, and More Mustard.  I didn't use the Soft Suede, and instead substituted Chocolate Chip because it coordinated with my pattern paper choices.

 I used my Cricut to cut out the flower, and pulled one of the more subtle colors from the pattern paper for my coordinating button.

 I used a Hero Arts stamp for the sentiment and used a 1" circle punch to cut it out.

Clean and Simple is about all I really can say about this card...it isn't one of my favorites...I also promise to try to get some better pictures for my future posts.  The weather is getting to really be fall here in Minnesota, and it just isn't staying dark as long.  I think that means I need to stamp faster or plan further out!  :o)

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Stamping!

Thrifty Thursday Cloisonne Technique Greeting Card

OK...it's not Thursday, but I found this tutorial  and had to try it!  What a perfect use for old magazines or scraps of paper!  I was inspired by the photo below.

I went through some old magazines, and here is what I came up with.

 My color base is Soft Suede and paired it with Taken with Teal and Whisper White.

 I love the loop border punch, so I used it again on this card.

 The butterfly is a $1 bin buy by Studio G, and the sentiment is from Perfect Punches by Stampin Up!

 I used tinted embossing ink, and gold embossing powder on the butterfly and then cut it out.

What do you think?  What will you come up with?

Quadruple Challenge Greeting Card

Today's card was made for some challenges over at SCS.  This meets the requirements for the TLC329 challenge which was patchwork, the CAS123 challenge was a Clean and Simple sketch, the WT326 which was to use paper piercing, and the CC327 which was color challenge Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, and Vanilla.

 I love the color combo, the sketch and the patchwork look, so I knew I'd be participating this week!  I am sure I'll make a few more!

 I used my ruler and a piercer to make a line above the image.

 I used a background stamp and stamped onto Very Vanilla.  Then  I used my 1" punch to punch the image into nine squares which I reassembled on a piece of Old Olive cardstock.  I went for "dessert" which was to round corners.

 I ran my finished image through a swirl embossing folder, punched my sentiment out, and pierced the scallops as well.

Thanks for looking!

Featured Stamper Challenge Greeting Card

I've never participated in the Featured Stampers challenges at Splitcoast Stampers, but I decided to participate in FS225 which was a LOT of fun!

Here is the card I ended up creating in honor of RosiGrld at Splitcoast Stampers.

 I used scraps from my stash for the blue and green

 I used my last pieces of pink polka dot ribbon

 The flourish is from Elements of Style and the sentiment is from Whimsical Words from Stampin Up!

 I inked the flourish in Pumpkin Pie, and the sentiment in Basic Black.

 And I used a bow instead of a knot!  

Thanks for looking!  Let me know what you think!

Two Challenge Tuesday # 12

Today's two Tuesday Challenge is pretty simple. Use pastels, and make it 3-d. I chose an easel card ( I know, you're all SHOCKED!) I made it even more 3-d by adding a cute butterfly that I found in the sewing notions section of the store on clearance for 15 cents.

I used clear buttons from SU and added 5/8" punched circles from the striped paper in my card to coordinate them. Here is another side angle of the card.

A close up of the buttons and butterfly.

What will you make? Please send me a link or comment so I can see your creations! Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

Two Challenge Tuesday # 11

It's that time again, Two Challenge Tuesday this week is to use the photo as inspiration for your card and use the sketch I created.

Inspiration

Sketch Here is my interpretation of the photo and sketch

What will you come up with? Join in the challenge by linking this blog entry to your blog and posting your picture there. Use inlinkz below to join the fun!