Cajun Seas

Here's another card using the Stampin' Up Summer Catalog's "The Open Sea" stamp set. I am having so much fun with this set. And since Father's Day and several male family members birthdays are coming up, this set came at the perfect time for me! I made this card for several challenges. First, the Color Dare 104 (CD104) to use Cajun Craze, Baja Breeze, and Not Quite Navy. When I saw these challenge colors, I knew right away which stamp set I'd be using.

The next challenge is Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA97) where you are to show your signature style. My natural style is along the lines of classical, but I do like to create vintage and CAS. Trying new things is one of my favorite parts of stamping so that includes branching outside my comfort zone. Anyway, I almost always use some sort of designer paper & most of my cards have several layers, but not usually more than 2-4 embellishments. I love ribbon and flowers but rarely use it on male cards; thus the reason you don't see them here.

The last challenge is for the Crazy 4 Challenges (C4C91) to make a masculine card. 

Everything is pretty self explanatory except the background, designer paper. I started with an indigo colored paisley DP by daisyd. I used the ledger stamp in Not Quite Navy and covered the background both horizontally & vertically & then a couple of random stamps for good measure. (LOL!) Then I used the anchor stamp inked up in Cajun Craze and stamped angled lines of the anchors. So in essence, I created my own DP. Well, that's it for me...

Thanks so much for stopping! Hugs,

Marilyn

Stamps:  The Open Sea (SU)

Paper:  Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Baja Breeze, Vanilla (SU); DP- Gypsy Paisley(DasiyD)

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze (SU!)

Accessories: Copper loop brads (Oriental Trading), Jute twine (local hardware store)

Hello Wednesday

Hello friends & Happy Wednesday! I made this simple and fast card for two challenges. First the FTL141 challenge or the Fall to Layout challenge. I adore this CAS sketch & I have used a very similar one as one of my 'go to sketches' especially when creating card sets. Maybe I'll make one up soon :) The second challenge is for the CD102 or the ColorDare challenge to use Concord Crush, So Saffron and your choice of a neutral. I am so happy this challenge is back- I love the colors that are chosen. I must confess that I actually didn't even use a neutral, so I hope the challenge police don't come after me. You won't tell will you?! Have a great rest of your week.

All supplies SU!

Stamp: Warmest Regards(retired)

Paper: So Saffron, Concord Crush, DSP-Paper Stack-In Colors-Concord Crush (gotta' love this dsp!)

Ink: Concord Crush

Accessories: Punches- 5-Petal Flower, Boho Blossoms, Modern Label, Scallop Edge Border; Ribbon- 5/8" grosgrain-So Saffron (retired bundle special), 1/8" taffeta-Daffodil Delight; Rhinestone Brad-Square Ice

Happy Hugs, 

Marilyn

Finally!!

Hello! I hope you are doing well. We are still in the midst of the Jones family "somewhat extreme home makeover' but I just couldn't stand not creating any longer. My studio has it's new flooring, and the furniture is back in place, but most of my supplies are still packed away. I am taking the opportunity to evaluate my supplies for what to keep and I'm also re-organizing the space for better accessibility & functionality.

So today, I pulled out a few new things to create this card. It took me forever. When I have a pause in my stamping, my mojo seems to go on vacation. :( The paper and the stamp were a SU! special showcasing new products in the upcoming 2011-2012 catalog. This card was made for several challenges. First for the ColorDare's 100th Challenge (CD100) to use Baja Breeze, Rose Red and Sahara Sand. I LOVE these colors--especially Baja Breeze {yeah- it's a blue}. The second challenge was Splitcoaststampers' Free for All challenge (F4A64) to use a phrase as the focal point. Also I made this card for the Splitcoaststampers' Inspirational Challenge (IC284) where I chose this glass lampwork bead from Doodletart for it's colors and flowers.

Have a Great weekend!

Marilyn

Supplies: All Stampin' Up
Stamps: Four Frames, Sentiment-Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Rose Red
Paper: Sahara Sand, Rose Red, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, DP-SpringtimeVintage
Accessories: Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Scallop & Decorative Label punches, vintage flower.