Masculine Card- CTS#378

This card was made last week but I haven’t had a chance to share it yet. I think the card fits perfectly for the CASE this Sketch challenge #378 even though I made it before seeing the sketch.  It was my original- weird, huh?!

Another masculine card similar to Tuesday’s card as I used the Tasteful Touches bundle & the same colors. I appreciate that you stopped here to take a look. 

Supplies: All SU

Card-stock: Thick Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Cinnamon Cider

DSP: In Good Taste

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories: old World Paper & Tasteful Textile EF; Faux Suede Early Espresso ribbon, In Good Taste elements, Tasteful Labels dies. 

Tremendous Tuesday- Masculine Card

Hello Friends! Here’s my card for Tremendous Tuesdays here on PaperDreams.

This card uses a sketch that I’ve been using for years- it’s my “go to” sketch.

One third in one paper, two thirds in another paper. A strip between the two to “hide” the connection & and an element. The strip in between could be narrow or wide paper; it could be ribbon or twine; or even an embossed or die cut strip. The element could be an image or a sentiment.

I hope you like it! Come back on Friday for another card using this sketch.

Supplies: All SU
Card-stock; Thick Very Vanilla, Early Espresso.
DSP:  Cinnamon Cider In-Color, In Good Taste
Stamps: Tasteful Touches
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: Tasteful Labels dies, In Good Taste elements

In Color Thanks

Hi friends! Thanks for jumping over to visit my blog and card today.
I’m sharing a creation I made for the Freshly Made Sketch for the week;
FMS441.

To make the circle, I pieced together new in-color DSP strips & cut using a circle die. I pieced together another set of strips & pieced two of the halves together in opposing directions on a layer of white card stock. The Cinnamon Cider card stock was embossed with the new Tasteful Textures embossing folder.
I just love this sketch, don’t you? Substitute the circle with a different object & you’ve got an entirely different look. Take a peek at the gallery for the FMS & you’ll see a wide variety of cards.
Thanks again for looking!
All SU Supplies:
Card stock: Bumblebee, Just Jade, Cinnamon Cider
DSP:  In Color
Stamps: Well Said
Accessories: Layering Circles dies, Classic Label punch; Tasteful Textiles EF, In Color Enamel Dots.

Birds and Branches Fun Fold

Hi friends!
I created this card as a Make 'n Take for the 2020 VIP Conference At The Gathering Place with my friends Sally and Kim. It's a z-fold card.

I used the Bird and Branches bundle in the new 2020-2021 annual Stampin' UP catalog. If you haven't check it out, be sure to have a look on page 120 for the stamp set and page 174 for the dies. The bird dies have such detail, & I love the leaf circle die, but my favorite is the edge die. It makes a real statement & matches the circle and branched leaves.
So many fun new things in this catalog! What's your favorite new thing?
Supplies:
Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Regular Whisper White, Just Jade, Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray, Sahara Sand, So Saffron
DSP: Forever Greenery
Stamps: None
Dies: Birds and More
Accessories: Wink of Stella

Baby Girl Welcome

Hello Friends-
Last night I created this card for several challenges & for a card swap.
Challenges:
FabFri187- sketch

CAS581 from Splitcoaststampers (SCS)- Use the same color in shades. I chose shades of purple with a little bit of pink. Colors include Elegant Eggplant, Blackberry Bliss, BB DSP & Purple Posy Vellum DSP.

USEIT2020 from SCS- use your stash or retired stuff. I used retired card stock- Elegant Eggplant for the base & although not old, the DSP papers- Lily Impressions & So Very Vellum are now retired as these were Sale-a-bration papers. I have two packs of each so I’m happy to use all these items on a card swap; making 16- 12 for the swap & a few extra for my stash.

Here’s a detailed shot.

To keep the coloring from getting too dark when using a dark color like Blackberry Bliss, I touch my blender pen to the brush side of the marker & scribble off some of the color & add more color if needed.  If coloring a Large area, I use the lid of my SU ink pad. 

Have a great day! TFL!!

Gleaming Blueberry Christmas

Hi friends! Today I played along with the Freshly Made Sketches challenge #408 (FMS408). These sketches are always fun, fabulous & versatile. I always enjoy looking at all the creations to see the artistic interpretations.

I’m in love with this new suite from the SU! Holiday catalog , Christmas Gleaming. I’ve made several card designs using the gorgeous, matching DSP, so today I decided to branch out. The Blueberry Bushel foil sheet from the Noble Peacock foil pack is layered on top of apiece of Whisper White cardstock that was embossed with the Subtle embossing folder. It’s really hard to see the beauty of this foil sheet so below are a couple of close ups.  

Retired DSP in Lovely Lipstick & Blueberry Bushel were punched with larger gleaming ornaments punch. The sentiment was stamped in Lovely Lipstick on Whisper White. Lastly, Blueberry Bushel 1/8” grosgrain ribbon was used to hang the ornaments. 

I hope my take inspires you to try the sketch challenge. 

Heather Butterflies

This card was made for Splitcoaststamper's Virtual Stamp night, the "I" challenge, to make a Thank You card ala Elvis "Thank You, Thank You Very Much". I also used Julee Tillman's July Sketch 519.

The DSP I used was free from the Sale-a-bration SU! Catalog...gorgeous paper with colors on one side & black and white on the other which makes a perfect pairing. I'm so glad I have a few packs of this paper! I love letting the DSP do the work for the card... makes a pretty card even when you only add a sentiment. I hope you have a great week!

Stamps: Butterfly Gala

Paper: Black, White, Highland Heather, Purple Posy, DSP- Botantical Butterfly

Ink: Black Tuxedo- Momento

Accessories: Butterfly Duet punch

Purple Easter Blessings

Here’s my take on the Splitcoaststampers Color Challenge for today. I also used the sketch from Case This Sketch (CTS315). 

http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/2019/03/case-this-sketch-315.html?m=1

I used two retired SU Sets. I have quite a few Easter sets from SU & others that I still love & so opted not to purchase a new one this year. I just love these colors! So Spring! 
The Crosses of Hope had never seen ink so this qualifies for Splitcoaststampers UseIt2019 challenge to use craft supplies that have been neglected or not used at all. . It’s a very simple card & will go to my sister. On my side of the family, Easter was a religious holy day; we got a few treats but mostly it was about church. On my DH’s side of the family, it is more about a spring holiday with baskets with candy & new outdoor toys. So I’ll use those cute little bunnies, chicks and lambs stamps for cards for that side of the family. :) Thanks for looking! 

Supplies:

Stamps: Crosses of Hope, Abundant Hope- sentiment; both retired SU 

Paper: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Pear Pizzazz, Gingham Gala 

Ink: Gorgeous Grape 

Accessories: Subtle EF

Botanical Butterfly Thanks

Here’s my take on yesterday’s Splitcoaststampers Inspirational Challenge (IC694). I chose the Myrial Butterfly pillow from the Country Door on-line store. 

https://www.countrydoor.com/p/myriad-butterfly-pillow-766567.html

 I also chose the Freshly Made Sketch challenge for the week (FMS380)

I used the SU Sale-a-bration DSP called Botanical Butterfly against black cardstock on a Daffodil Delight card base. A single die cut black butterfly & black sentiment finishes it off. 

I hope you like it! 

Figgy Floral CAS

A quick and simple card using retired SU DSP called Fresh Florals

in Fresh Fig which is a color to retire later this year. I used the sketch from This week’s Case This Sketch #311. 

I’m always in love with this challenge! There’s so much room for interpretation which makes it fun to look at all the creations. Plus it’s adaptable to what I’m planning- a birthday cards, a masculine card, particular colors or as in this creation to use my stash.
I hope you like it!
Have a great day! Marilyn