Here are the other 3 cards from the workshop...

 

 

 

I am not sure why these did not show up in my original post. So here they are!

Baroque Motif One Sheet Wonder Workshop

 

 

 

 

This past Friday night I went to my friend/upline's One Sheet Wonder Workshop. We made these adorable totes, 6 cards w/ stamped envelopes and matching pen. It was so much fun that I made one on Saturday night too for my husband's grandmother that celebrated her 90th birthday today. I will share that set with you tomorrow. I just love these colors together and I hope you do too. I can tell these are going to be addicting to make especially with the holidays around the corner.

Thanks for looking! --Kim

Welcome Baby Boy

 

I needed a quick card today for a girlfriend of mine that just had a baby boy. I will also be making the same card for a cousin who just had a baby boy as well! It has been raining babies in my world :-) Enjoy!

Products used -
Stamps - Tags & Words Clear Stamps by Heidi Grace Designs AND Short & Sweet by SU
Ink - Chocolate & Indian Corn Blue by CTMH
Pattern Paper - Baby Boy Stamps Embossed Paper by Heidi Grace Designs
Cardstock - Colonial White, Buttercup & Indian Corn Blue by CTMH
Embellishments - Misc. square rhinestone brad & Dimensionals by SU
Misc. - Water Color Crayons by SU

Good Friends are Priceless!

 

This card is for a swap on Splitcoast Stampers. It is a My Favorite Things stamps swap. And of course my favorite thing in life is shopping, so this is perfect! I wanted to use fall colors since we are at the start of the fall season. I got the idea from one of the sketches on SCS too, but I don't remember which one it is now. I hope you like it!

Products used:
Stamps - Say Charge set by My Favorite Things
Ink - Black by CTMH
Markers - Parchment, Bamboo, Goldrush, Twilight, Olive & Chocolate by CTMH
Patterned Paper - Grateful Wheat & Grateful Cute Dot by KI Memories
Cardstock - Colonial White, Olive & Bamboo by CTMH
Embellishments - Stardust Pen & Dimensionals by SU
Tools - Scalloped Punch by SU

More of my new favorite paper & stamp set...

 

Here is another version of the card below... I am just in LOVE with this paper and the stamp set, but I believe this will be the last in the series for a while. I need to use some other stamps I have not gotten to yet...LOL!!! I have shown this one enough LOVE for now!!!

Products used:
Stamps - Snow Spindle Lite clear stamps by Stampendous
Ink - Black by CTMH
Pattern Paper - Fruitcake by Basic Grey
Cardstock - White Daisy by CTMH, misc. red from my stash
Embellishments - Misc. gold ribbon & brads, Ticket Punch by SU, Lime Green & Candy Cane Stickles, Edge Distresser by CTMH

Splitcoast Stampers Card Sketch Challenge

 

This was the sketch challenge on Wednesday from Splitcoast Stampers. At first I was not too sure about this one, but I love how it turned out. It is SC142 and you can find it at www.splitcoaststampers.com.

Products used:
Stamps - Snow Spindle Lite clear stamps by Stampendous
Ink - Black by CTMH
Pattern Paper - Fruitcake by Basic Grey
Cardstock - White Daisy by CTMH and misc. red from my stash
Embellishments - Diamond Stickles, misc. red brads, Ticket Punch and Dimensionals by SU, Edge Distresser by CTMH

MORE Sparkle...

 

Just trying some different things with my new favorite paper & stamps. So get ready, there may be more...LOL!!! Can you tell I am on a Christmas roll??? I don't know why because I have all of my Christmas cards DONE! But all these new products keep coming out and I can't help myself. Oh, well. I am having FUN and that is all that matters, RIGHT?

Products used:
Stamps - Snow Rings by Stampendous
Ink - Black by CTMH
Patterned Paper - Fruitcake by Basic Grey
Cardstock - Misc. from my stash, White Daisy by CTMH
Embellishments - Lime Green & Candy Cane Stickles, Coluzzle for the white circle, Giga scalloped circle punch by Marvy Uchida, White Gel Pen & Dimensionals by SU, paper piercer, Edge Distresser by CTMH (for the round white circle).

Very Merry

 

This card was inspired by a card I saw at a stamping store called Rubber Buggy. I already had the stamp set and fell in love with the design at first sight! So I was on the hunt for the pattern paper and it arrived yesterday. I hope you like it. It has LOTS of sparkle, so double click on the image to see more of the detail. I had never stamped on patterned paper before, so this was new for me and LOTS of fun :-)

Products used:
Stamps - Snow Spindle Lite clear stamps by Stampendous, Short & Sweet by SU
Ink - Black by CTMH
Pattern Paper - Fruitcake by Basic Grey
Cardstock - Misc. from my stash
Embellishments - Lime Green & Candy Cane Stickles, Oval punches & Dimensionals by SU

'Tis The Season Gift Card Holder

 

This is a gift card holder that I created for the final project in the Christmas Challenge I am doing with my friends. It is created out of an envelope. Enjoy!

Products used:
Stamps - Punch Pals by SU
Ink - Bashful Blue by SU
Pattern Paper - Holiday Thyme by SU
Cardstock - White Daisy by CTMH
Embelishments - Misc. silver ribbon & dimensionals, Scalloped Punch by SU, Cicle Punch by CM, white envelopes by SU and Stickles for a little bling on the center snowflake.

Christmas Joy

 

Yesterday my friend Colleen gave me her Papertrey Ink Beautiful Blooms set to try out. And I could NOT wait :-) As soon as I looked at the set I knew what I wanted to make. So here it is! I am going on a weekend scrapbooking retreat this weekend, but I will be making more of these cards while I am there. I am IN LOVE with this set. So thank you Colleen for letting me borrow it!!! It is now on my wishlist!!!

Products used:
Stamps - Papertrey Ink's Beautiful Blooms Set
Ink - Garden Green & Cranberry by CTMH
Cardstock - Husk by CTMH
Ribbon - Cranberry Crisp by SU

Punch Pals Christmas Tag

 

Here is a tag I made for the Christmas challenge I am in with my friends. This was a fun little tag to make. I am enjoying the Punch Pals stamp set by SU. The holidays will be here before you know it! Enjoy!

Products used:
Stamps - Punch Pals by SU
Ink - Black & Cranberry by CTMH
Markers - Cranberry, Clover Meadow & Orange by CTMH
Pattern Paper - DCWV
Embellishments - Black Sticles, Misc. Dimensionals, Circle Punch by CM, White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon by CTMH, Horizontal Slot Punch by SU, Misc. Red Brads and Coluzzle for cutting the tag

"Very Merry" Christmas Challenge Card

 

This topper card was created for a challenge my girlfriends and I are doing together. Since January we have been creating 10 cards a month and this is my card that was due in July (just a little late). We swap with each person in the challenge and then keep the rest. So I will be making 9 more of these! I just love this new stamp set called Big Celebrations by SU! (The photo does not do this card justice - you can't see all the glitz on the star, ribbon around the tree and the ornaments & tree skirt. The ornaments have lots of stickles on them to look like sparkly clear glass balls.) Enjoy :-)

Products used:
Stamps - Big Celebrations and Short & Sweet by SU
Ink - Black Stazon
Markers - Cranberry & Sunny Yellow by CTMH & Certainly Celery by SU
Patterned Paper - Polka Dots by Colorbok
Cardstock - Textured Cardstock by Bazzill, White Daisy by CTMH
Embellishments - Diamond Stickles, Misc. gold brads & ribbon, Dimensionals by SU, Oval Punches by SU, Sponge by SU

Papertrey, Ribbon & Bling Oh My...

 

This is a card that I created for a swap I am hosting on SCS, called Papertrey, Ribbon & Blig Oh My... I used this past Wednesdays card sketch challenge on Splitcoast Stampers (SC139) for the design. I used stickles for the centers of the flowers to add the bling. I hope you like it! (Double click on the imgage to see the bling!)

Products Used:
Stamps - Papertrey Ink's Text Box & Faux Ribbon sets. I loved how the swirl design fit perfectly at the top of the tab punch. And since they are clear stamps it was so easy to add.
Ink - Chocolate by CTMH
Pattern Paper - Spring Flowers by SU
Cardstock - White Daisy, Garden Green & Chocolate from CTMH
Embellishments - Stickles, Misc. Chocolate & White Gingham Ribbon, Tab Punch by SU, White Daisy brads by CTMH and dimensionals to raise the focal image.

2nd Design Team submssion for Scrapbooker's Garden!

 

Here is the 2nd layout that I submitted to Scrapbooker's Garden. I just love the products used for this layout titled - Fall Fun! You MUST check out all of her Shades of Autumn Collection by Reminisce. They are so nice and mostly all are double-sided with another coordinating print on the other side. All the products used for this layout can be purchased at Scrapbooker's Garden in Frazer, PA or www.scrapbookersgarden.com. I used a layout I saw at www.pagemaps.com to get the inspiration for this layout. I hope you like it! (Double click on the image to see the detail.)

Products used:
Patterned Paper - Autumn Afternoon by Reminisce (Shades of Autumn Collection)
Textured Cardstock - Bazzill
Embellishments - Self Adhesive Dicut Stickers by Reminisce (Shades of Autumn Collection), Mini orange flower brads by Accent Depot and dimensionals to raise the 3 stickers on the bottom left side of the layout.

1st Design Team submission for Scrapbooker's Garden!

 

Here is my first layout that I will be submitting to Scrapbooker's Garden (my LSS). Stay tuned for my 2nd layout that will be a Fall theme! The 2 layouts will be my submissions for the month. The title of this layout is called Sister Love! I used papers & embellishments from two wedding collections to show that you can use it in more ways then just weddings. I hope you like it! (Double click on the image to see the detail.)

You can find all of the supplies listed below (unless otherwise noted) at Scrapbooker's Garden in Frazer, PA or at her website at www.scrapbookersgarden.com. If you do not see them in her online store, give her a call!
Patterned Paper - Cherry Blossom by Reminisce (Wedded Bliss Collection)
Textured Cardstock - Bazzill
Embellishments - Self-Adhesive Diecut Stickers by Reminisce (Wedded Bliss Collection, Ribbon w/ Slide by K & Company.
Stamps - Elegant Script by CTMH (can't get at SG)
Ink - Black by CTMH (can't get at SG)

WOW - Has an entire week really gone by???

For all of you who follow my blog I can't believe a week has gone by and I have not posted. Time is flying by during this last week before the kids go back to school. I am getting one ready for 1st grade and the other ready for her first year of preschool. They are so excited, which makes me VERY happy! I promise to post a project sometime during this LONG weekend! I am going into withdrawl because I have not made a thing :-( So be on the lookout - I will get something made soon, for my sanity if anything else!!! Have a GREAT day!!! --Kim

Halloween & Sketch Challenge

 

Well, it is almost here - FALL! And that means Halloween too :-) It is not my most favorite holiday, but todays challenge on www.splitcoaststampers.com was a Ways To Use It Halloween Challenge (WT128). I also incorporated Jen's sketch challenge at www.iheart2stamp.com. I am IN LOVE with this design. It could work with ANY theme. I hope you like it!

Products used:
Stamps - Tag Time set by SU (retired)
Cardstock - White Daisy & Black by CTMH, Misc. orange scraps
Ink - Black by CTMH
Markers - Black, Sunny Yellow, Hydrangea & Autumn Terracota by CTMH
Embellishments - Black & White gingham ribbon from my stash, white gel pen by SU, corner rounder by SU w/ guard off, dimensionals by SU, Cuttlebug embossing folder called Hot to Dot& Black Stickles on her hat.

Inside the card is white cardstock with a pumpkin eyelet in the bottom right hand corner. I used my new Crop-A-Dile to set it and it worked great!

For some reason the photo did not turn out great. Double click on the photo for more detail.

4 U - My Friend!

 

Yesterday one of my best friends gave me the cutest bee stamps. As soon as I got them I was itching to use them!!! My oldest daughter even had me stamp up a sheet so that she could play with them too. This card desgin was from yesterdays card sketch challenge at SCS. Everything used on the card except for the colonial white cardstock was from a free Basic Grey/Bazzill kit I got at CKC Valley Forge. I just love the colors! I used the Stardust Glitter Pen to outline the wings and the swirls around the flower. If you double click on the photo you may be able to see it. Enjoy!

Products used:
Stamps - Bee 4 U by Stampendous
Ink - Black by CTMH
Markers - Sweet Leaf, Crystal Blue & Cranberry by CTMH
Cardstock - Colonial White by CTMH and all other colors by Bazzill
Patterned Paper - Gypsy by Basic Grey
Embellishments - Ribbon (not sure of the brand - it was in the free kit), Stardust Glitter Pen and Horizontal Slot punch by SU.

Bella Swap Spoiler

 

This card was created for a Bella swap I am hosting on SCS - www.splitcoaststampers.com. I used the SCS sketch challenge #103 to come up with the design. This Bella is called Grumpabella and you can purchase her at www.stampingbella.com. I had to make 6 of these. I hope you like her!

Products used:
Stamps - Bella and sentiment from Stamping Bella
Ink - Black by CTMH
Cardstock - Bazzill and Colonial White by CTMH
Printed Paper - Dutch Girl by Cosmo Cricket
Embellishments - Pewter Brads & Colonial White grosgrain ribbon by CTMH, Photo Corner die by Quickutz
and Dimensionals by SU
Techniques - The Bella image was colored in with Prismacolor Pencils & Gamsol

You BRIGHTEN my day!

 

I made this card for a friend of mine who was with me when I got this new Bee Happy stamp by Stampendous. It is a Stampendous Pail Topper. I think it is so cute. The two bees represent her and I. I do not usually use alot of bright colors (it is much brighter in person), so I had fun making this since I used colors I don't use much. I have also never done a tent topper card before and I really liked how it turned out. I got the idea from the SCS 134 Sketch Challenge. You can find the sketch directions at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271904. The other nice thing about the design of this card is that it fits in a standard size card envelope. The card itself measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. I had so much fun with this design that you will probably be seeing more of them. Especially for my next Christmas card post!

Products used:
Cardstock - White Daisy by CTMH, Pink Passion by SU
Patterned Paper - Pastel Playful Paisley by Doodlebug Designs
Stamps - Bee Happy by Stampendous, Sentiment by Verve Visual
Ink - Black by CTMH
Markers - Bubblegum & Citrus Leaf by CTMH
Embellishments - Orange flower by Prima, white brads by CTMH, chipboard sticker by Doodlebug Designs, Sakura Star Dust Glitter Pen
Techniques - Used SU's edge distresser for the pink circle to add texture.
Tools - Coluzzle Circle Cutter

Enjoy!